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E. Graham Forrest

West Point, 1965

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by John Vann on February 17, 2015:

While I knew Bo as a cadet, it wasn't until Eleanor and I moved to North Carolina in Pinehurst that we really got to know Bo. He'd come over to the house and within ten seconds had us laughing and smiling....the stories he told would make Johnny Carson seem like a straight man. We lost a great classmate, fine southern gentleman, a deeply caring and loving person, and one who still brings a smile to our faces when we think of Bo. He encouraged Eleanor with her Parkinson's, and while she could still dance, showed her the shag she loved that I could never do. Bo's BOFEST was known in the entire state, I think, and he brought his companion band (he sang also) and fiance Alice to many functions where they were both really enjoying life when he dropped suddenly. His dentistry skills were as widely known as his smile, and he traveled throughout the state at the request of the state govt always helping others, despite his house in Charleston SC. We all have our "BO" stories, but they're all pleasant, and we know he rests peacefully in heaven with a tennis racket, new knees, a forever smile, and jokes that can't help but make his maker smile. We miss you Bo, and love you still.

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