AL SJR63

Celebrates William Edward "Ed" Cowden on his 100th birthday on May 8, 1924.

Honors his military service as a United States Navy veteran from 1943 to 1966, including roles as a parachute rigger and rear gunner during World War II, with promotion to Senior Chief Petty Officer.

Recognizes his construction career, including establishing the Ed Cowden Construction Company that manufactured large metal buildings for truck terminals.

Commends his 60+ years of service with Palmerdale Methodist Church and leadership of international mission projects in Bolivia, Chile, Nigeria, and Haiti, including founding a school in Haiti in 1977 that remains operational.

Notes his family legacy of 68-year marriage to Evelyn Harrell (until her 2017 passing), two sons, three granddaughters, one great-grandson, and two great-granddaughters.