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Harry Borowski Obituary
In 1966, Harry began a 22-year career as an officer in the U. S. Air Force. After completing training at Mather Air Force Base, California, he served as a navigator on KC-135 tankers of the Strategic Air Command that were flying missions from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, in support of Air Force operations in Vietnam. In 1972, he joined the History Department faculty at the U. S. Air Force Academy, eventually becoming a full professor and the acting head of the department prior to his retirement in 1988. While assigned to the Academy, Harry earned a doctorate in Economic History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and also authored and edited two books. A Hollow Threat: Strategic Air Power and Containment Before Korea (1982) was the first scholarly assessment of Air Force strategic capabilities between World War II and the Korean War. The Harmon Memorial Lectures in Military History, 1959-1987 (1988) is a compilation of the lectures in the internationally-known series, sponsored by the Academy's History Department, and featuring the world's most outstanding military historians.
Following his Air Force career, Harry was a realtor for more than 20 years in the Colorado Springs area. He also served on the board of directors of the Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District for 14 years.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Esther Otterstein and Theresa Benton, and by three of his brothers, Leonard, Lewellen, and Melvin.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; his daughter, Janet, husband Jeff, and grand daughter, Heather, of Lafayette, Colorado; his son, Michael, and wife Kelly, of San Diego, California; and two of his brothers, Daniel and Edward, both of Grant.
Arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to: Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, 13123 E. 16th Ave., B045, Aurora, CO 80045. In memory of Harry Raymond Borowski for the Neuro-Oncology Program.
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Pete Peterson
April 21, 2019
Harry was a close friend dating back to childhood. I miss him.
Marcia Anderson
May 21, 2014
Harry was a dear friend of mine at Heritage Realtors.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to the family. He will be missed.
William Chin - T1
May 19, 2014
May he join the Heavens Chorale...
Soli member
CARL Reddel
May 18, 2014
Colette and I regret that we will be unable to be at Harry's memorial service. As colleagues at the Air Force Academy during many years, I had the first-hand opportunity to witness his genuine and profound humanity. Both my fellow officers and I benefitted immensely, and I will be forever thankful.
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May 15, 2014
Harry started his real estate career @ Walker & Co. & my husband Bill Cain was his managing broker. Bill thought a lot of Harry & was amazed at how quick he picked up on real estate. I sang with him in Soli a couple years, I always called him Harry the Canary! A solid individual!. He'll be missed. A friend Dorothy Cain
Amy Simmons
May 9, 2014
May God's love surround Harry's family and bring them peace.
Amy Simmons
May 9, 2014
Harry was a very special person and a dear friend. He would always light up a room when he walked in and he could always put a smile on your face. Thanks for all the great stories Harry and thank you for always making me laugh. You will be missed dearly.
Tanya Stevenson
May 9, 2014
Prayers and Special Thoughts To The Family...
Tanya Stevenson
May 9, 2014
Harry was such a nice man and truly an inspiration to me as I entered my real estate career in 1995. He always had a smile and was a true gentleman. He will be deeply missed in our community. Prayers and Thoughts To The Family!
C. Anita Stevens
May 9, 2014
Sending blessings to all the family, and to Harry.
Laurie Klipfel
May 9, 2014
Harry was an excellent Realtor and was always willing to help, Thank you Harry, you will be missed.
Frank Passanante
May 9, 2014
It was always good to see Harry at Realtor functions. He was a professional and a pleasure to work a transaction with. He will be missed.
May 9, 2014
You are in my prayers.
Virgene Nolan
Martha Specht
May 3, 2014
Harry was a genuine and authentic person. He will be missed.
The Spechts
May 3, 2014
Dear Bobbie and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are an angel.
Warmly,
Chris Mattingly
Fred Matusiak
May 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Harry and his family. He was a magnificent colleague and mentor, and an even better friend. Fred Matusiak
Mitzie Six
April 29, 2014
Dear Bobbie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mitzie
Dave Borowski
April 29, 2014
Harry was a wonderful Uncle and I will miss him dearly. He had a great life and he deserved it. I still remember his graduation. It was a blast!
April 28, 2014
Harry's extended family in the Department of History at the Air Force Academy passes along its heartfelt condolences. His contributions to cadet education continue to resonate.
April 28, 2014
Dear Bobbie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Harry's passing. He was a great man and I so enjoyed our personal relationship over many years. You are all in my prayers. Please keep in touch. Mark Backlin
Pete and Jonnie Peterson
April 27, 2014
Our sympathies to the family of Harry Borowski. Harry was a life long friend.
Ed, Jodi, and Harrison Gerber
April 27, 2014
We are so sorry for you loss. I always admired Uncle Harry for accomplishing so much in life. He now has no more earthly burdens and is reunited with my dad and other family who passed before him.
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