At 5:10pm on Wednesday 4th October the final breath was taken by my dad, Roger Cowan. A memorial service was held outdoors at Panthers, followed by a chance to share drinks and stories in, ironically*, The Ron Mulock OAM Room at the Panthers Events Centre.
(*If you don’t understand why this is ironic I recommend you try and get hold of a copy of Jenny Bentley’s Panthers Passion & Politics – The Roger Cowan Years.)
A big thank you to everyone who came along to the service, those sent us messages of condolence and support, and those who for a fleeting moment gave a thought to Roger.
A number of people asked for a copy of my eulogy. It’s too long to publish here but you can download a copy by clicking on the link below. There is also a link to Glenn Matthews’ message for Roger from Kona, Hawaii where he was competing in the Hawaiian Ironman 2017.
Download the Eulogy for Roger Cowan delivered by Max Cowan.
Download the Glenn Matthews Message about Roger Cowan from Kona Hawaii.
Scroll down for a video of 3 of the eulogies – it runs for 32 minutes.
Other information:
The Big Panther Has Gone But Will Never Be Forgotten – from prominent hospitality mover and shaker Jenny White of White Now!
Grace Funerals Tributes Page – read how others have paid tribute to Roger; leave a tribute of your own; you can even upload photos, videos, sound bites that may add to our memories.
Roger in November 2016
mishmashmax 
MAX, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at tbis difficult time. I never knew your dad but of course heard so much about him. A beautiful heartfelt euology…i am sure your dad would have been proud.