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I have been inspired by Ed Bowes commitment to and work at Loughlin which gave me such a solid footing for life.

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I remember Mr. Bowes as a unique coach who embraced the first coed freshman class of girls. Mr. Bowes treated the girls on the team no differently which unified us as one team. "Go Loughlin"

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I never had him as a teacher but I know how positive he was for so many.

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As the first group of Freshmen in 1964 coached by Ed, I will always remember his "no quit" and "runners first" attitude.

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Much success in establishing your scholarship fund to benefit worthy and needy future and current Loughlinites.

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The names Bowes and Loughlin can never be separated. Ed's entire adult life was a commitment to Loughlin excellence marked by great achievement, joyfully lived.

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Ed was a long time friend and fellow runner. I am very happy to see he is being honored.

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Ed Bowes symbolizes the best of the Loughlin Lion-hearted spirit.

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Reinforced a desire to win in all aspects of life.

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I recall fondly our years together on the Loughlin track team.

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The best track coach ever! He made me realize that track was not the sport for me. I'm thankful.

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Proud to be a member of the 1970 and 72 Loughlin track team under Coach Bowes. That 1970 team (M. Kreppein, T. Beal, P. Mascali, J. Babb, E. Russo, and others) was the best!

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Ed Bowes was a devoted track and field coach who instilled in us values of hard work to progress as runners and to achieve in life. He personally applied for my admission, student grants, loans, and work study to get me into Manhattan College. I didn't know it until I got an acceptance letter in 1967.

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He was my first coach and helped me throughout my four years and with SJU! Thanks Coach

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A great classmate and Loughlinite!!

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Mr. Bowes was one of three people that have made me who I am today. Thank you Sir, Rest in Peace

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Wonderful fond memories of EJB both as a coach and teacher. Proud to have been a member of his '70 City Outdoor Track Championship Team!

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Mr. Bowes was a kind and supportive individual who always put the needs of the students first and foremost. He will truly be missed.

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I remembered Ed from my years at Loughlin. He was a great coach and a great man.

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He cared about everyone on his teams- hundreds of young people. He showed them what direction to take.

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Always a gentleman and had the difficult task of filling big big shoes.

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Thank you for a lifetime of great memories. Well done faithful servant!

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As a novice teacher, Ed was my typing instructor. He taught me a subject which paid lifelong benefits. Rest in Peace, Ed.

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We loved him- Baseball Team Captain

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Mr. Bowes was not only my track coach but also my typist teacher. I can still hear him saying "make sure your fingers are on the home row keys!" A, S, D, F, Spacebar!"

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My 3 yrs at Loughlin running track under the guidance of EJJB and staff. Is my best memory!

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In honor of a Great Friend!

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rest in peace, dear friend

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RIP Ed Bowes.

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We love and miss you Uncle Chubbs. May God hold you close.

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In loving memory of my beloved Uncle Chubbs.

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One person can make a difference! EJJB, my lifetime friend, will miss those happy birthday greetings.

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In memory of my track teammate, classmates and Loughlinite for the ages.

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In memory of Eddie Bowes, the best!

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It is with great sadness to just learn of our dear friend Eddie's passing but at the same time, my heart is filled with the joyous memories of his loving, caring, wise ways which will never leave me. Rest easy my friend.

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ED WAS A GREAT FAMILY MEMBER AND WE HOPE THIS HELPS CONTINUE ALL HIS EFFORTS TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXCELL TO THE HEIGHTS ED ALWAYS ENCOURAGED THEM TO.

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With Sincere Sympathy on his passing. May his life's works be remembered fondly by all.

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To a great human being. May he bless us all from whatever and wherever heaven is.

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Thank you for the inspiration to achieve athletic excellence.

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I was briefly an asst coach with Ed in 1992. Fantastic man!

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Ed was a great friend and track/XC colleague for some 50 years. One memory is meeting Ed by chance at the start of the 1976 NYC Marathon, the first through the five boroughs. While much faster than me, Ed chose to keep me company for the first 16 miles, running ahead only after we crossed the Queensborough Bridge into Manhattan. We talked track the whole way, and I benefitted from the rousing reception given Ed when we passed Loughlin High, and the band played on. While I was not much of a marathoner, I managed to run my best time that day, thanks to Ed. We shared countless other memorable experiences over the years. Prayers to Ed's family.

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Eddie and I were next door neighbors as teens in Astoria, Queens. Running was always his thing. Often, as some of us would be playing various games on the street, here would come Eddie out of his apartment building & sprint away. A milestone of our growing up on 33rd Street was that some of us joined the Presbyterian Church's social teen group. No, we did not change religions. There were no girls our age growing up on our block, but there were many that attended the Presbyterian Church in the middle of that block. Many great friendships were created there that lasted many years. The social aspect of the group continued and evolved as we grew from the ice cream parlor on Broadway and pizza on 31st Street to various adult watering holes in the neighborhood. Eddie played an important role in maintaining those friendships. He organized the "Non-Annual 33rd Street Reunion" every few years and held it at those same watering holes of our youth.

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There are so many memories I could write pages. One memory that is dear to my heart. In Sept 1968 EJJB gathered us for our 1st track meeting. It was at that meeting that he announced that there will be 2 co-captains this year. Steve Cox and myself. I felt such a great honor. After the meeting, Ed asked Steve and I to stay. He said " I chose the both of you because of your commitment to running and your leadership abilities. I expect great things from you both. Now get out of here and do 10= 220 sprints". I still smile when I remember that moment

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"My favorite memory of Mr. Bowes was that stinky spray he used to spray on us track athletes. He called it "juice" but it smelled so bad."