Cole McGown (Marine Corps, Infantry, 1990-1994)
Service highlights: Three Meritorious Promotions, Platoon Honor Man.
Personal details: Wife Amanda and three children (Knox, Gray, and Pallas) live on Davis Point. Wellsgate is their preferred place to raise a family.
“It will be the best decision of your life.” / “Wellsgate is the best place to raise a family. It’s beautiful, clean, safe and has the best people to call friends and neighbors.”
Freddie Pinion (Army, Combat Medic, Airborne and flight medic, 1990-1995)
Service highlights: Desert Storm veteran; earned Combat patch, Airborne wings, flight medic wings, and several accommodation awards.
Personal details: Freddie, his wife Melanee, and twins Barrett and Bailey live on West Wellsgate Dr.
“Do it. Serving my Country was a great honor and it brings great pride to my family.” / “I think it’s the best neighborhood in Oxford. We have awesome neighbors. It has been a great place to raise our kids.”
Thomas Brown (Army, Captain, 1966-1969)
Service highlights: Volunteered as a commissioned officer; served as Company Commander in the Third Infantry Division (Germany) and Chief Pharmacy Officer in the 45th Army Hospital (Italy).
Personal details: Tom and his wife Bonnie live on Stonebridge Rd.
“We have many friends and good neighbors in a quiet, comfortable setting.”
Mike Malone (Marine Corps, Bandsman-trumpet player, 1974-1980)
Service highlights: Graduated first of his platoon; recipient of the Leatherneck Award and two meritorious promotions.
Personal details: Mike and his mom, Sammie Turner, live on East Wellsgate.
Conrey Meagher (US Navy)
Service highlights: Recent Naval Academy graduate; currently stationed in Jacksonville, Florida.
John Meagher (US Navy)
Service highlights: Recent Naval Academy graduate; currently stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Patrick Meagher (Air Force, Pilot, TN National Guard)
Personal details: Patrick and his wife, Keri, live on Pelican Loop.
Cole Cromwell (Army, Infantry Captain, 2017-present)
Service highlights: Serving in the National Guard at Camp McCain; completed BCT, IBOLC, and Airborne School.
Personal details: Cole lives on Wills Trace.
Clay Cromwell (Marine Corps, Infantry Officer, 2024-present)
Service highlights: 2nd LAR Battalion; currently deployed to Estonia with future deployment scheduled with 26th MEU.
Personal details: Graduated from U.S. Naval Academy in 2024; lives on Wills Trace.
Doug Cromwell (Marine Corps, Infantry, 1979-2013)
Service highlights: Commanded from Corporal to Colonel; served 10 combat deployments (Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq). Awards include Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Meritorious Service Medals.
Bob Mims (Air Force, Colonel, 1969-1999)
Service highlights: Command Pilot (AC-130, C-130, etc.); Squadron Commander during Desert Storm; CAP Mississippi Wing Commander; taught AFJROTC for 23 years.
Personal details: Married to Diane for 57 years; family has a long aviation history dating back to WWI.
Harley Garrett (Air Force, Colonel, 1961-1984)
Service highlights: Command Pilot and Instructor; assignments at the Pentagon and worldwide. Received Air Force and Defense Meritorious Service Medals.
Personal details: Lives on Water Ridge Drive with wife Linda.
“I grew up in Oxford… Linda and I married and literally ‘went out into the wild blue yonder.’” / “Great career. Love the Marines though. If I served again, I’d want to be a Marine Aviator.”
Military Quotes
“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” — Gen. Douglas MacArthur
“This will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis
“Word to the Nation: Guard zealously your right to serve in the Armed Forces, for without them, there will be no other rights to guard.” — President John F. Kennedy
“We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.” — Winston S. Churchill
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight — it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
