Dysart McCormick

MCCORMICK

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 12/26/2016 at 14:57:52

28 April 1932 - The Tipton Advertiser

From "The Trumpeter" cadet newspaper of Wentworth Military Academy of Lexington, Missouri.

Wentworth was shocked Saturday, April 16th, to hear of the death on that day of Cadet Dysart D. McCormick, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McCormick at his home in Tipton, Iowa. He had had several attacks of appendicitis and went home Friday, April 8th, and was operated upon Monday, April 11th. Though full particulars have not been received, it is understood that peritonitis set in which resulted in his death.

That "death loves a shining mark" was never more true than in the case of Cadet Dysart McCormick. He was one of the most promising college students at Wentworth and a young man of the finest character. The sorrowful expressions heard from cadets, faculty and even townspeople, for he made friends easily, all testified to his worth. "The very soul of honesty," said Mrs. Gaffin. "There was one white guy" remarked a comrade from B company. "We loved him here in the office," said Mrs. Cannon, the registrar, "for he was a perfect gentleman in all of his dealings." Major Day spoke of the zest with which he took up band work for the first time and how rapidly he progressed.

That zest was typical of Dysart McCormick. A cheerful enthusiastic warm-hearted disposition he had entering into work, play and friendship with all the fervor of youth. He was absolutely dependable. He held the respect and esteem of both cadets and faculty without exception.

To say more of Dysart McCormick would perhaps sound like fulsome praise to a stranger, but his excellent qualities cannot be exaggerated. He embodied the ideal American youth, cheerful, friendly, gay, enthusiastic, trustworthy, vigorous, and honorable. His comrades of "B" Company miss him most. Cadet Akin his roommate, with whom the closet friendship existed, was inconsolable. Flowers were sent by his comrades of "B" Company, the band, and the school. The flag was maintained at half-staff in respect to his memory till the funeral. Lt. Col. B. Sellers, Jr., and Cadets Akin and W. Bailey attended the final rites as representatives of the school.

The "Trumpeteer" on behalf of the cadet corps extends sympathy to the bereaved family of Dysart McCormick. We in a small measure can understand their grief, for we have lost one of our truest comrades.