in heart, mind & service around 1955..and encompassing & accomplishing everything a Clemson Man could ever hope for in a lifetime..one that was filled with family devotion, faith to your Creator, service to your Country, physical courage til the end, creating lasting friendships across the World, maintaining an Esprit de Corps mentality, being ethical, knowing & surviving real sacrifice, always sharing knowledge & feelings to others of all ages, staying attuned to the hectic & changing times and doing it with gentility..and just being Joe21 to us on TigerNet.
Today you will be given a burial that a King would be honored to have..one of simplicity yet one surrounded by love ones to attest to your many virtues over a long & glorious life that created happiness over the World.
May you hear the “TAPS” that you wanted played today at your burial, with it’s sad but meaningful 24 notes..saying to you “Go To Sleep, Put Out The Lights” Joe Cocke for you have given the Last Full Measure of Devotion to your Nation, the World, your Family & Friends..and to your beloved CLEMSON.