Forrest Larry Cockerham passed away

[Nathanb1]

Someone asked. Here's the link to his pride and joy. http://elmspringscsa.tripod.com/id18.html

 

[Union_Buff]

R.I.P. Larry - it was a pleasure to know you *salute*

 

[K Hale]

I'll never forget the time I had a dream that I saw him on TV... CWT will not be the same without Larry.

 

[Littlestown]

Rest in peace Larry. My prayers go out to his family.

 

[DavidLyonWilson]

I just learned that Larry had passed away. He was a great guy.

We were both SCV and SUVCW members here in Middle Tennessee. I saw him frequently.

He certainly will be missed.

 

[Will Posey]

Larry's home is in Nashville, Tennessee. Here is the link to the daily newspaper there, The Tennessean http://www.tennessean.com/
Check it Monday morning for his obituary.

Will

 

[Nathanb1]

Thanks, Will.

 

[Will Posey]

For your information, this is the link for the web site of the Sam Davis Camp SCV, of which Larry was the current commander.
http://www.tennessee-scv.org/Camp1293/info.htm

There's nothing there right now about Larry's death, but there may be later on.

Will

 

[Bonny Blue Flag]

Nate had a good idea....to wait and see what the obit says for donations/memorials. Should be out in the local paper Monday or Tuesday.

--BBF

 

[Glorybound]

Geez. I just got home from work, and was looking through the threads and saw this one. First thought was, surely this isn't our Larry Cockerham. I don't know what to say except it's not fair, he had so much more to post on his Forrest threads. All that information he had researched on his ancestors...the one comforting fact about this is that he's with all of them now; all those fine people that he came to know about, through his years of hard work and diligent research. He's with them now.

 

[samvit]

Very sad. I didn't know Larry but based on the replies here he sounded like a very fine man. I just joined the group a few days ago and he replied to a few of my posts. RIP

 

[Nathanb1]

Sam, he was an incredibly nice and helpful man. I might not be here right now if not for him and a couple of other long-timers. We've just lost a member who was a class act all the way. I hope someone will step up to help in the attempt to fill the gap.

 

[M E Wolf]

Dear List Members,

I have sent E-mail as to attempt conformation on the passing of one of our most cherished members, Larry Cockerham.

I will post as soon as I know, the particulars and wishes of the Cockerham family.

Having done research for Larry behind the scenes, little new nuggets of information was met with great appreciation.

Larry was the epitome of being a gentleman above being a Southern man or, having relatives that fought in the American Civil War on the Confederate side of the fray. Larry did not have to deploy skewed facts as to state his views, opinions and defense/offense of something posted. Having a reputation where the Northern point of view was politely received and a polite, a genuine civil response returned with interesting analogies, interesting counters; allowed the 'defenses' of both sides to drop and have a really wonderful exchange of thoughts and deeper yet--an appreciation for all sides without having to compromise anything but the need for hostilities and or snide remarks, pokes and jabs as to rile the other side of the discussion. The only challenge of Larry's was for individuals to have an open mind--to include all sides regardless.

I shall miss this elder in the community at large. As, it is so rare to find a Southern gentleman to whom wears this mantel extremely well and has a calming affect/effect on all sides as to allow individuals to appreciate "American History" --not just North, South, West and or East History.

Just some thoughts.

Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf

 

[Glorybound]

Dear List Members,

I have sent E-mail as to attempt conformation on the passing of one of our most cherished members, Larry Cockerham.

I will post as soon as I know, the particulars and wishes of the Cockerham family.

Having done research for Larry behind the scenes, little new nuggets of information was met with great appreciation.

Larry was the epitome of being a gentleman above being a Southern man or, having relatives that fought in the American Civil War on the Confederate side of the fray. Larry did not have to deploy skewed facts as to state his views, opinions and defense/offense of something posted. Having a reputation where the Northern point of view was politely received and a polite, a genuine civil response returned with interesting analogies, interesting counters; allowed the 'defenses' of both sides to drop and have a really wonderful exchange of thoughts and deeper yet--an appreciation for all sides without having to compromise anything but the need for hostilities and or snide remarks, pokes and jabs as to rile the other side of the discussion. The only challenge of Larry's was for individuals to have an open mind--to include all sides regardless.

I shall miss this elder in the community at large. As, it is so rare to find a Southern gentleman to whom wears this mantel extremely well and has a calming affect/effect on all sides as to allow individuals to appreciate "American History" --not just North, South, West and or East History.

Just some thoughts.

Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf

Beautiful, Mr. Wolf, thank you so much for that post.

Lee Wise

 

[Nathanb1]

M.E. Wolf: That was a beautiful tribute.

 

[Ellsworth avenger]

For your information, this is the link for the web site of the Sam Davis Camp SCV, of which Larry was the current commander.
http://www.tennessee-scv.org/Camp1293/info.htm

There's nothing there right now about Larry's death, but there may be later on.

Will

To the end Larry is still teaching me something,I hadn't read the story of Sam Davis before. Thank You Larry, rest in peace.

 

[ole]

To the end Larry is still teaching me something,I hadn't read the story of Sam Davis before. Thank You Larry, rest in peace.

Larry taught us all something

He was taken from us too soon.

Who's going to react when I claim that Forrest was really mounted infantry?

I will miss him.

Suggest y'all check the links provided.

One of the things we can do, aside from expressing to his family our sorrow, is to contribute to the Nathan Bedford Forrest birthplace. Or maybe to plant a tree thereon with with a brass plate?

Think about it. We've lost one of the great ones.

 

[M E Wolf]

Larry Cockerham's last post...

Last Activity 02-12-2011 08:27 PM

Last Post:

• 02-12-2011 08:22 PM

Expired Image Removed Originally Posted by jpeter Expired Image Removed
You may not, but the Confederate flag is a symbol. Most flags are symbols. People die under flags and many people consider them as sacred objects... like a religious icon such as the cross.

As such, a symbol is more than simply a identifier for soldiers in the field.


Larry's response:


That's all the battle flag was until folks died carrying it into battle. Then it changed, but hatred had no role in the transition. ​

Ancestors in US Army: 13th TN Cav; 10th TN Cav; 3rd NC Inf
Ancestors in CSA Army: 48th VA; 63rd VA, 5th NC Cav; 37th NC
Wife and Grandkid's CSA: 15th AL, 51st GA, 41st TN; CSA eng. corps; GA Mil 1197 Dist
​

Larry joined CivilWarTalk - Join Date 02-20-2005
Date of Birth April 15, 1947 (63)

 

[Bonny Blue Flag]

In true character. Left-Sam Grant. Middle-Larry Cockerham. Right-Harold Becker

Source: www.battleoffranklin.wordpress.com
Title: In Memoriam - Larry Cockerham
Kraig McNutt is the author and publisher of this website.
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--BBF

 

[Jon G.]

What a shock it was to me to read of Larry's passing!

Shortly after I joined CivilWarTalk it became apparent to me that he was a true Southern gentleman, dedicated to his Southern heritage, his Civil War ancestors and this great forum. M E Wolf, did a fine job of of describing all of Larry's very positive traits and I couldn't agree more. Great job Sir!

I had been looking forward to meeting Larry at Franklin and tramping around this spring. I'm sure he will be in my thoughts when I get down there.

RIP Larry.