★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
ENS Dewayne Cousin '79, USN was lost on January 9, 1980 when the TA-4J Skyhawk he was aboard crashed into the Pacific Ocean southwest of San Diego, California. The other officer aboard, LCDR Gaylord Parrett '65, USN, was also killed.
From the Lucky Bag:
Cuz came all the way from OK just to be part of the gang at Hassle Castle. Finding existence here relatively unstimulating he opted for jumping out of anything he could get above 10,000 ft. Upon his arrival at sea level frequently he would find it a “top down day” and roar off in his blue “B,” his only true love. Being one of the “Phi Sci Qper High” crowd, Cuz had plenty of free time to perfect his skateboarding techniques – much of his practice taking place during study hour, when he terrorized plebe mates endlessly (sometimes leaving indelible track marks on their stricken bodies). A “summertime sailor and sunshine patriot” Cuz decided to cut his 1st class cruise to only 12 days (enough is enough!). If Cuz decides he has enough time between babes and brews he might go to Navy Air for grins but the corner room is such a nice spot and Timmy’s so close we might stay here forever. Right Cuz?
Dewayne was a native of Lawton, Oklahoma and was survived by his mother, four brothers, and eight sisters.
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/DEWAYNE_G._COUSIN,_ENS,_USN