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Show FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR HAROLD A. COX On Monday afternoon, Oct. 7th, appropriate tribute was paid to Fair-view's Fair-view's first great sacrifice of the war, when the remains of Harold A. Cox were laid to final rest. Harold was a graduate of the North Sanpete High School and was a general favorite wherever known. He had been a soldier but one month when he died of pneumonia, caused by Spanish Influenza, at Camp Lewis on October 1st. The funeral was the most largely attended of any ever held in Fairview, showing not only respect for Harold but reverence for the cause he served. A feature of the services was tin; marching of the band, flower girls and Red Cross workers from the Cox-home Cox-home to the chapel. The speakers were Dr. O. K. Hansen of Provo, and C. P. Olson and Hebcr Mower of Fair-view. Fair-view. Their addresses, while expre"-ing expre"-ing sympathy and love, were fired with patriotism, which impressed all present with their duties during this great crisis. The music was exceptionally excep-tionally good. Besides excellent singing sing-ing by the choir, a. touching rendition rendi-tion of the duet "Vacant Chair" was given by Peter Sundwall Jr. and Kl-lis Kl-lis Coombs. It is said that Harold was singing this song Just before leaving home. "Face to Face" was sung by Lawrence Larsen of Snk Lake City, and Bishop Hansen snn:; "I Have Read of a Beautiful City." the choir joining in the chorus. Tap;', were sounded at the grave. Harold was 22 years old. lie is survived by his father and hioiIht. Amasa B. and Caroline Cox. and brothers Evan and Newel, all of Fair-View, Fair-View, A. Ira of Buhl, Idaho, and Roscoe who is Romowhere in France (Continued on last page, ) t FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR HAROLD A. COX (Continued from first page.) Within twelve hours of Harold's death, his cousin and childhood playmate, play-mate, DeLisle Hansen, died of the same disease, preceded by Spanish Influenza, on the other side of the continent, at Quantico, Va. DeLisle was also a soldier, and was a son of Joseph Hansen formerly of Fairview and well known through the county. C. K. Hansen is the grandfather of these two boys, who died in the service ser-vice of their country. He is a pioneer pion-eer of Fairview and, although 85 years of age, he and grandma Hansen were out to Harold's funeral. The following poem, composed by a member of the family, was read during the services by C. P. Olson. It is being published by request of many who attended the funeral: GOOD-BYE, OLP BOY. Good-bye, old boy, take care of yourself, your-self, We sure hate to see you go. But everyone must go when he's called. The Great God has willed it so. Good-bye, old boy, take care of yourself. your-self. We give you up like we should. But either one of your friends, old boy, Would take your place if he could. Good-bye, old boy, take care of yourself, your-self, We can't help but weap and grieve, Although we know how often you said: "I want no tears when I leave." Good-bye, old boy, take care of yourself, your-self, Don't notice our breaking hearts. For when we think what courage you have, It helps us to bear our parts. Good-bye, old boy, take care of yourself, your-self, Your loved ones will be content With sacred memories of your life, So clean and so nobly spent. Good-bye, old boy, take care of your-.self, your-.self, Your life is a sacrifice. You died for right, and you're sanctified sanc-tified For you gave the highest price. Good-bye, old boy, take care of yourself, your-self, With you our love will go. For we are proud of you, Harold Boy, And love you more than you know. Good-bye, old boy, take care of yourself, your-self, The parting won't be for long. And when we come you will be on hand To greet with laughter and song. |