Saturday, December 2, 2017
Dear Joyce, Randi, Jennifer, Michael and family. My deepest sympathies. Randy was one of my best friends growing up both in Elem. and H.S. Although he didn't play football, his participation in the band showed his great school support and I remember band members who talked about his humor in classroom and on band trips were priceless. We played together in Little League and Pony as well as Varsity Basketball and Baseball teams where again his team support and humor were uncanny. Like most guys after graduation, many of us drifted off to our own lives and families. As time went on, he and I became regular attendees at the Reunion Banquets.....both of us felt the strong need to participate every 5 years as well as any in-between get-together's. One of the best times we had was at a Pirate game in 20011. I arranged tickets for Randy, Billy Black, Mark Orlic, Phil Morgan and myself. What a great time we had at dinner and the game. Randy was his complete humorous self. Then 5 1/2 years ago my world completely shattered in an instant where not many outside our Plum family cared about the truth. But my family my Plum family was there front and center with their love and unconditional support with Randy Fowler leading the way. One of the first persons to call me and the very first Mustang to call me, was Randy....not surprising. We talked many times after that, always cheering me up and offering unwavering support. Then, when I had my open heart surgery in 2015, not only was his support there again, but on the day of my surgery, upon opening my eyes, there was Randy along side my wife holding my left hand as Jeanne held my right. Wow, now that's a true friend. I am so sorry I didn't get to say goodbye. Billy I'm so glad you were able to spend time with him that day. The Fowler family and friends will miss him dearly, as will his Plum family. Keep the memories close each and every day. God Bless,
Randy Cosgrove, Coz
