Lt. Col. Thomas Nugent Courvoisie, lovingly nicknamed "the Boo" by his long gray line of lambs, passed last night at the age of 89. A remarkable man with a presence and moral barometer matched by none, Courvoisie molded the integrity and will for generations of young men @ The Citadel producing a litany of tales, comical lampoons, creative "extenuating circumstances" on ERW's, inspirational wisdom and forward thinking-without gender or race biases-developments of the future for the Military College of South Carolina. (Photo compliments of The Citadel Collection)
Like all legends, the Boo's tale of tough love, chomping cigars and looking after his "lambs" will live as long as their is a quadrangle, "Ol' Corps" Citadel grad or copies of Conroy's The Boo or The Lords of Discipline. Courvoisie's influence will continue as long as their is a man of honor, character and integrity to pass it to the next member of the long gray line. That's right Bubba, even if you didn't know him, you do know him-Something to think about when you look down at that shiny piece of gold on your ring finger.
Arrangements:The Visitation and Funeral will be held in Summerall Chapel on the Citadel campus.Visitation: May 2, 18:00-21:00 hours, (6 pm to 9 pm) Funeral: May 3, 10:30 am
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Thanks Bubba!
President George W. Bush summed up what many alumni feel.
"You and I share a common respect for The Citadel and what it stands for. We both appreciate the characteristics of dedication, loyalty and honor that are essential to its graduates at The Citadel. Many who have come to The Citadel bring a sound moral foundation with then, and others develop it during their cadet years; but all of them have been blessed to have you as part of their lives while at the school."
And Honor Sir, I am who I am because of you. -Guts & Grits
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