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Caitlin Rowe University of Southern Califonia ‘22 DAUGHTER OF U.S. MARINE CORPS MAJOR ALAN ROWE
C aitlin Rowe is the daughter of fallen U.S. Marine Corps Major Alan Rowe. He was killed in action September 3, 2004. His loved ones say he was humble, strong, smart and hard-working. Caitlin says, “He loved the Marine Corps and had the respect of his Marines and his superiors.” With the help of Children of Fallen Patriots, Caitlin is studying environmental engineering at the University of Southern California. “I thought I would try to find a field where I can take math and physics and do something that contributes to society’s well-being,” explains Caitlin, “Be it sustainability for our environment, or urban plan- ning which allows our natural environment to be pre- served, I am looking forward to making a difference.” Caitlin takes solace in knowing her father was proud to serve his country. “I know how much serving our coun- try meant to him, and that gives meaning to his death. I know he died doing something he loved and believed in, which makes me proud he was serving our country in the military,” Caitlin says. Caitlin credits Children of Fallen Patriots support for helping make college transition easier. “I was able to get into a top school at a private university,” she says. They even helped with the purchase of a computer as well as college tuition.
ALAN ROWE 1968-2004
U.S. Marines Major Alan Rowe lost his life on September 3, 2004, in Iraq. He leaves behind a wife and two children, Caitlin and Blake.
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