Carl Homer Cathey

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Dan Ludwig on December 6, 2000:

I was fortunate to be able to associate with Carl during the past two years as a consequence of his responsibility as chair of the Commemoration Committee. Traveling with Carl to West Point in 1998 for a joint meeting with the Class Executive Committee to arrange detailed plans for memorializing our classmates who fell in Vietnam, I learned what a gem of person he was, what he stood for, and how he cared for the Class. Over the ensuing months, I observed how deeply Carl immersed himself in service to the Class and West Point. How gratifying it was to witness the magnificent memorial program at the Tennis Center that Carl planned and conducted. In the weeks following the 45th Reunion, we communicated regarding our duties as Class officers, and I sensed a genuine initiative on his part to put forth all of his energy into leading the Class forward toward well grounded goals. My excitement about working with Carl toward our 50th was was dashed with the email note on 12 November that informed us of his passing. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known this outstanding classmate.

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