Tribute to Patrick: A Purple Heart Veteran

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Tribute to Patrick: A Purple Heart Veteran

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Patrick M. McGowan: Vietnam veteran with a Purple heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Airborne Paratrooper, Tunnel Rat, Weapons Specialist, Agent Orange exposure. Volunteer United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Southern Baptist Disaster Recovery Relief. Sang with church choir and a quartet.


Married in 1972, surviving him is his wife of 53 years, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 8 grandchildren, and 1 grandson who passed.


Patrick has been partially disabled since Vietnam, then 100% for the last 20 years.

He was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in July 2025, and within 3 weeks, Patrick passed on to heaven.

In lieu of flowers we are asking for donations. Donations will be used for his funeral expenses and support of his surviving wife.

R.I.P 7/24/2025

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Patrick Dan Mcgowan
Organizer
Milford, DE
Paul Bolden
Co-organizer

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