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#Wwii by james jordan newton kansan archive#

▼ STATE OVERVIEW Texas- Bothwell B Kane is among the 26,958 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to Texas. This is what she wrote: 'It should go to a man or woman who possess an unselfishness and sacrifice which characterized Bothwell Kane, and which was recognized and appreciated by his friends, his family, and his classmates.' Other facts about Bothwell Bothwell B Kane- He was a World War I Era casualty on July 28, 1918. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ Remembered by the people of Texas ★ May his example inspire us to be strong and responsible global citizens. She specified the scholarship should be granted to someone who plans to pursue a Christian vocation, such as the ministry or other such endeavors. In 1920, she established a scholarship with the fledgling Ex-Students Association-now known as the Texas Exes. Kane of Fort Worth, Texas, wanted to do something to honor her son. Yearbooks, history chronicles, and all the rest cannot account for every story, every loss. He is buried in the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, plot A, Row 8, Grave 63 in one of those fields with thousands of white crosses that still today dot the landscape where 30,000 Americans died in the same campaign of the war that claimed Kane.īothwell Kane's story, like so many of those who died so long ago, could have ended here. We also know that Lieutenant Bothwell Bierce Kane was mortally wounded in the bloody battle of the Ourcq River crossing in Picardy, France, in July 1918. | Bill Little Commentary Bill Little commentary: The memorial in the stadium By Bill Little, Texas Media Relationsīothwell Kane was a promising starting tackle on the 1912 Longhorn team, earning a letter as a freshman. And, they gave of themselves selflessly so that my children and yours can play in the yard, go to school, and live their lives without the constant fear of an attack from evil terrorists. They stepped up and faced death so that others would not have to, and they are to be honored for that. They took a stand and made a difference with their lives, and are to be respected for that. 'Both friends and Marines and sailors I did not know shed their blood and gave their lives here. 'I cannot leave this place without remembering those who will not return,' he wrote. When David Little left Iraq, (Bill Little’s son) he sent an e-mail to friends and family. 'Outside the wire' is the area where today, men and women of The United States of America put themselves in harm's way for the cause of freedom……….……………………………… But it is also important to understand the impact of the present. In the southeast corner of the stadium, a wreath will be placed at the Louis Jordan Flagpole, in recognition of UT's first letter winner killed in action in France in WWI.Īll of this is pretty standard for this day.a day where it is important to remember the past.

An F-18 flyover, and a special National Anthem performance will highlight the day, and the soldiers will be honored both at the game and at a barbecue for them that will follow. Denius is the ideal person to chair the committee, because he remains one of The University of Texas' greatest supporters, and he is also one of the ten most decorated soldiers from the European theater of World War II.ĭenius and the committee are hosting 75 soldiers from Fort Hood who have served in battle recently. And another, etc., etc., etc…….Įach year, a specific game is set aside as 'Veterans Recognition Day.'Ī Veterans Committee, chaired by Frank Denius, stands sentinel on the day, making sure the purpose of the stadium's original charge is never forgotten. They called it 'The Great War,' and they hoped there would never be another.īut there was another. Texas Memorial Stadium was built in 1924, as a shrine to those Texans who had fought in World War I. On Saturday, as we celebrate senior day and observe the final home game of a superb 2005 football season, as letter winners gather in reunion, we also pay tribute to the reason this stadium stands in the first place. It is a space where few of us, really, have had to go. | Football Bill Little commentary: Outside the wire. Honoring Former Longhorn Student Athletes, Trainers, Managers, and Coaches Who gave Their lives in the Service of our Great Country