Max McCoy

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All,

I received this information from CMSgt (Ret.) Bill Knox on Facebook earlier today;

William V Knox

To let you all know, this morning we lost a good friend Max Mc Coy, Max was a c130 flight engineer an KC10 flight engineer a Lockheed Martin instructor a college classmate and a dear friend. He loved the outdoors camping hunting, riding his 4-wheeler and motorcycle. He loved his family and was proud of his kids and his students were so fortunate to work with him. His instructor friends also! We will miss him so much and will pray for his family and friends . He may be gone but will never be forgotten.

RIP. Max watch over us and find fair skies, tailwinds rainbows sunsets and great days till we meet again .0

I always enjoyed working with Max, My condolences to his family.

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FINAL ROLL CALL

By: Carroll R. Michaud

Did you hear the sad news today?

Another veteran warrior has passed away.

Called by the Supreme Commander over all.

Today he has made his final roll call.

Come fellow vets; let us reverently bow and pray

For our valiant comrade, who has fallen this day.

We'll drape his casket with a banner of beautiful hues,

Those glorious American colors: red, white and blue.

That star spangled banner he gallantly fought to defend,

Unyielding and undaunted, he fought to win.

He fought bravely and he passed the battle test.

Now the Supreme Commander grants him, "eternal rest".

With dignity and honor, we'll commit his body to the ground,

The bugler will sound "Taps" and we'll fire the volley rounds.

The final military honors we'll render somberly and ever so sadly;

"Old Glory" we'll solemnly precisely fold and reverently give to his family.

Each Memorial Day we will recall our fallen comrade names,

And attest that their selfless sacrifices were not in vain;

For this lasting legacy they gave to all generations;

"It's honorable to respect our flag and to defend our great nation."

So close ranks aging warriors, for our ranks are thinning.

We must keep on fighting and keep on winning.

With pride and honor we'll march and stand tall,

And we'll proudly - proudly - salute "Old Glory"

Rest in Peace my Brother

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Wow! I saw Max a couple months ago at Cancuns in Jacksonville and he looked happy and healthy. I had him as an instructor for IQT and enjoyed his teaching immensly. I always looked forward to going to class each morning. RIP Max!!

Dave