Published October 08, 2006 12:55 pm - With a simple gesture, Van Lowe, the son of Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe who was killed during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found, welcomed home his father.
Soldier home at last
Ceremony held for soldier killed during Korean War.
With a simple gesture, Van Lowe, the son of Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe who was killed during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found, welcomed home his father.
"My father was a soldier from Jones County so this dirt is my dad," said Van Lowe as he let the afternoon breeze Saturday spread the Mississippi clay over the memorial marker lying in the Ellisville Cemetery. "Welcome home dad."
The memorial service held on a sparkling October afternoon was well attended by family, including Jack Lowe's widow, Betty Jo (Lowe) Ford of Laurel, friends and other veterans who showed the colors of their respective branches served.
The service was also well represented by state and local military organizations such as the Rolling Thunder, an organization of veterans whose major function is to publicize the POW/MIA issue. A Mississippi Army National Guard Honor Guard was deployed for the flag presentation and a 21-gun salute to Jack Lowe and his family. The University of Southern Mississippi ROTC brought in the colors for the ceremony. And the memorial was complete with a tribute to POW/MIA's service conducted by the USM ROTC members.
"Everything went beautifully, didn't it," said a thrilled Ford as she clutched the American Flag presented to her as her grandson, Marine 1st Lt. Chatman Spring stood by her side. "This was a blessed day and I appreciate everyone who attended including all the soldiers."
Fourth District Congressman (D) Gene Taylor, who was an honored guest speaker for the service reminded those in attendance, "There is a tremendous cost to our keeping our freedom as Americans. Jack gave up his youth, as have so many before and since, to make sure we are free. For 54 years, the family prayed that Jack would come home. Today, he has."
Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe, 26, was listed as missing in action Oct. 27, 1952, in the vicinity of Made-Dong, North Korea, when the Cessna he was in, as an Army field observer, did not return from a combat mission. On Oct. 28, 1953, his unit, Headquarters Battery, 159th FA Battalion, considered Lowe to be killed in action. Since that time, no definite information on his whereabouts or actual fate has been determined.
But what is known now, Lt. Jack Lowe is home in Jones County to the land he loved, fought for, and ultimately, gave his life.
Soldier home at last
Ceremony held for soldier killed during Korean War.
With a simple gesture, Van Lowe, the son of Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe who was killed during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found, welcomed home his father.
"My father was a soldier from Jones County so this dirt is my dad," said Van Lowe as he let the afternoon breeze Saturday spread the Mississippi clay over the memorial marker lying in the Ellisville Cemetery. "Welcome home dad."
The memorial service held on a sparkling October afternoon was well attended by family, including Jack Lowe's widow, Betty Jo (Lowe) Ford of Laurel, friends and other veterans who showed the colors of their respective branches served.
The service was also well represented by state and local military organizations such as the Rolling Thunder, an organization of veterans whose major function is to publicize the POW/MIA issue. A Mississippi Army National Guard Honor Guard was deployed for the flag presentation and a 21-gun salute to Jack Lowe and his family. The University of Southern Mississippi ROTC brought in the colors for the ceremony. And the memorial was complete with a tribute to POW/MIA's service conducted by the USM ROTC members.
"Everything went beautifully, didn't it," said a thrilled Ford as she clutched the American Flag presented to her as her grandson, Marine 1st Lt. Chatman Spring stood by her side. "This was a blessed day and I appreciate everyone who attended including all the soldiers."
Fourth District Congressman (D) Gene Taylor, who was an honored guest speaker for the service reminded those in attendance, "There is a tremendous cost to our keeping our freedom as Americans. Jack gave up his youth, as have so many before and since, to make sure we are free. For 54 years, the family prayed that Jack would come home. Today, he has."
Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe, 26, was listed as missing in action Oct. 27, 1952, in the vicinity of Made-Dong, North Korea, when the Cessna he was in, as an Army field observer, did not return from a combat mission. On Oct. 28, 1953, his unit, Headquarters Battery, 159th FA Battalion, considered Lowe to be killed in action. Since that time, no definite information on his whereabouts or actual fate has been determined.
But what is known now, Lt. Jack Lowe is home in Jones County to the land he loved, fought for, and ultimately, gave his life.
Published October 08, 2006 12:55 pm - With a simple gesture, Van Lowe, the son of Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe who was killed during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found, welcomed home his father.
Soldier home at last
Ceremony held for soldier killed during Korean War.
With a simple gesture, Van Lowe, the son of Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe who was killed during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found, welcomed home his father.
"My father was a soldier from Jones County so this dirt is my dad," said Van Lowe as he let the afternoon breeze Saturday spread the Mississippi clay over the memorial marker lying in the Ellisville Cemetery. "Welcome home dad."
The memorial service held on a sparkling October afternoon was well attended by family, including Jack Lowe's widow, Betty Jo (Lowe) Ford of Laurel, friends and other veterans who showed the colors of their respective branches served.
The service was also well represented by state and local military organizations such as the Rolling Thunder, an organization of veterans whose major function is to publicize the POW/MIA issue. A Mississippi Army National Guard Honor Guard was deployed for the flag presentation and a 21-gun salute to Jack Lowe and his family. The University of Southern Mississippi ROTC brought in the colors for the ceremony. And the memorial was complete with a tribute to POW/MIA's service conducted by the USM ROTC members.
"Everything went beautifully, didn't it," said a thrilled Ford as she clutched the American Flag presented to her as her grandson, Marine 1st Lt. Chatman Spring stood by her side. "This was a blessed day and I appreciate everyone who attended including all the soldiers."
Fourth District Congressman (D) Gene Taylor, who was an honored guest speaker for the service reminded those in attendance, "There is a tremendous cost to our keeping our freedom as Americans. Jack gave up his youth, as have so many before and since, to make sure we are free. For 54 years, the family prayed that Jack would come home. Today, he has."
Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe, 26, was listed as missing in action Oct. 27, 1952, in the vicinity of Made-Dong, North Korea, when the Cessna he was in, as an Army field observer, did not return from a combat mission. On Oct. 28, 1953, his unit, Headquarters Battery, 159th FA Battalion, considered Lowe to be killed in action. Since that time, no definite information on his whereabouts or actual fate has been determined.
But what is known now, Lt. Jack Lowe is home in Jones County to the land he loved, fought for, and ultimately, gave his life.
Soldier home at last
Ceremony held for soldier killed during Korean War.
With a simple gesture, Van Lowe, the son of Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe who was killed during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found, welcomed home his father.
"My father was a soldier from Jones County so this dirt is my dad," said Van Lowe as he let the afternoon breeze Saturday spread the Mississippi clay over the memorial marker lying in the Ellisville Cemetery. "Welcome home dad."
The memorial service held on a sparkling October afternoon was well attended by family, including Jack Lowe's widow, Betty Jo (Lowe) Ford of Laurel, friends and other veterans who showed the colors of their respective branches served.
The service was also well represented by state and local military organizations such as the Rolling Thunder, an organization of veterans whose major function is to publicize the POW/MIA issue. A Mississippi Army National Guard Honor Guard was deployed for the flag presentation and a 21-gun salute to Jack Lowe and his family. The University of Southern Mississippi ROTC brought in the colors for the ceremony. And the memorial was complete with a tribute to POW/MIA's service conducted by the USM ROTC members.
"Everything went beautifully, didn't it," said a thrilled Ford as she clutched the American Flag presented to her as her grandson, Marine 1st Lt. Chatman Spring stood by her side. "This was a blessed day and I appreciate everyone who attended including all the soldiers."
Fourth District Congressman (D) Gene Taylor, who was an honored guest speaker for the service reminded those in attendance, "There is a tremendous cost to our keeping our freedom as Americans. Jack gave up his youth, as have so many before and since, to make sure we are free. For 54 years, the family prayed that Jack would come home. Today, he has."
Lt. Jack Conrad Lowe, 26, was listed as missing in action Oct. 27, 1952, in the vicinity of Made-Dong, North Korea, when the Cessna he was in, as an Army field observer, did not return from a combat mission. On Oct. 28, 1953, his unit, Headquarters Battery, 159th FA Battalion, considered Lowe to be killed in action. Since that time, no definite information on his whereabouts or actual fate has been determined.
But what is known now, Lt. Jack Lowe is home in Jones County to the land he loved, fought for, and ultimately, gave his life.
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