DANVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — People lined the roadways of Danville Monday afternoon to show their support and respect as the body of fallen U.S. Army soldier Chaz McGowan made his way home.
McGowan, a native of Casey County, was stationed on active duty in Germany where he died earlier this month.
The processional back to Casey County was led by Kentucky State Police. Prior the the procession, the McGowan family and Fort Knox Honors Team was present on the tarmac of the Louisville International Airport.
According to McGowan's obituary, he graduated from Casey County High School in 2018 and was a member of Mt. Olive Christian Church.
During his time in the service, the obituary read that McGowan earned the following:
- Expert Infantryman Badge
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
The obituary announced that a graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 27 at Glenwood Cemetery. In addition, full military honors will be provided by the Fort Knox Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations In Memory of Chaz R. McGowan to the Casey County Veteran’s Honor Guard c/o Danny Clements at 457 Elm Drive, Liberty, KY 42539, the obituary read.
The funeral will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty. No visitation will take place on Thursday.
