RFTWDave 
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Corporal John Cosby of the 1st Battalion The Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry died on 16 July 2006 as a result of gunshot wounds suffered in a firefight in a suburb of North Basra.
Corporal Cosby was born in Belfast and had lived in Exeter.
Our sincerest condolences to the family of Corporal Cosby.
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wheatfield
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| 17 Jul 2006 6:41 PM |
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| My deepest regrets to you John Cosby, and my everlasting graditude for your service in this global struggle against evil. There is a mighty thread that binds our two countries together, that travels back through the ages to the earliest days of England. My surname is Needham, many of my fellow countrymen bear similar marks of family origin - in a sense, we are all sons of Old England. I mention this because I want you and your loved ones to understand that we do not take lightly the sacrifice that has been placed upon the altar of freedom by you CPL Cosby, your brothers in arms, and all your families and loved ones who will mourn for you and keep you warm in their hearts til eternity calls. I pray that our Almighty Father will hold you close, and bring peace and consolation to all those who now miss you dearly. |
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BAIR
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| 17 Jul 2006 7:04 PM |
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| BAIR HERE; OUR PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY, |
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Indyblu
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Mississippi Coast
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| 18 Jul 2006 7:35 AM |
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| Very sorry for your loss. God Bless |
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Lonnie
FCC(SW), USN (Ret.)
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B.J.
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Colorado Springs, CO.-USA
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| 18 Jul 2006 8:09 AM |
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Our most heatfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. John Cosby. It is from men like this that we all everywhere owe our freedoms too. Thank you for your service and Rest In Peace.
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Colorado Volunteer of the "NATIONAL" PGR
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana Forum Moderator
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| 18 Jul 2006 8:41 AM |
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My sincerest condolences go out to the family of Corporal John Cosby. I am so grateful to our allies for their support in the War on Terror and thank you for this ultimate sacrifice paid by your dear hero. Honorable men and the sacrifices made on behalf of our freedom and safety cannot be repaid, but only given appropriate honor and respect.
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
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Triker1
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Mitchell, In.
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| 18 Jul 2006 9:00 AM |
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| GOD Bless Corporal John Cosby and the loved ones he left behind. Corporal Cosby is now riding on the wings of an Angel. Ride on my friend, your in the best of hands. |
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stretchnit
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Flag Support Unit Mulberry, Ks.
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| 20 Jul 2006 6:17 AM |
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Rest in Peace Cpl. John Cosby. Your mission on Earth is complete. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. My condolences to the family and friends of this outstanding soldier.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
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PCFD5246
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Winter Haven, FL
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| 21 Jul 2006 7:14 PM |
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Posted By wheatfield on 07/17/2006 6:41 PM
My deepest regrets to you John Cosby, and my everlasting graditude for your service in this global struggle against evil. There is a mighty thread that binds our two countries together, that travels back through the ages to the earliest days of England. My surname is Needham, many of my fellow countrymen bear similar marks of family origin - in a sense, we are all sons of Old England. I mention this because I want you and your loved ones to understand that we do not take lightly the sacrifice that has been placed upon the altar of freedom by you CPL Cosby, your brothers in arms, and all your families and loved ones who will mourn for you and keep you warm in their hearts til eternity calls. I pray that our Almighty Father will hold you close, and bring peace and consolation to all those who now miss you dearly.
DITTO Here............
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I honor and respect those who answer the call to change the world and give other nations, and their citizens, the chance to live free and establish a free government, it is their blood and sacrifice that writes the history of the world today.
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Jul 2006 4:23 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Corporal John Cosby. Rest In Peace. |
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alnb
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| 22 Jul 2006 9:00 PM |
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| God bless Corporal John Cosby. He sacraficed all so that we may live free from the evil that is terrorism. |
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Learn from the past
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Ruffy
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Flag Support Unit Mulberry, Ks.
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| 26 Jul 2006 11:09 AM |
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To the family and friends of this fine soldier I offer my most extreme condolences. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Ride on the wind to Gods domain.
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huggieB
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Rainier WA
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| 07 Aug 2006 11:18 PM |
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| Condolences from my family to the family of Corporal John Cosby A True Hero. |
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Zippy
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| 07 Aug 2006 11:41 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of this fine hero. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
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Shadow Dog
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Senior Ride Capt. Orlando
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| 11 Aug 2006 4:58 PM |
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| God bless you Cpl Cosby for your scarifice in this battle against Evil. I pray God will bring Peace and Comfort to your family and friends. Rest in Peace Brother. |
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bjenning
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Silverdale, WA.
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| 25 Aug 2006 11:05 AM |
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| To John’s loved ones I offer my sincerest condolences for your loss and thank you for John's service in this global fight against the evil of terrorism. I pray you find a measure of comfort in the knowledge that there are thousands of us that share in your grief, and we honor John's sacrifice. Thank you John for your service. |
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Respectfully,
Robert Jennings
FCCS(SW), USN (Ret)
Peninsula District Captain
Washington PGR
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BOHU Dave
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| 27 Aug 2006 1:10 PM |
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Condolences from the Royal Navy on the south coast.
For the US Writers,
Thanks for the support from the other side of the pond - RESPECT TO ALL. |
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numbawon
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| 28 Aug 2006 4:29 PM |
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| Thank you to the family of another hero in the fight against global terrorism. John you are a true hero to thousands of people around the world. Your selfless sacrafice and that of your family will not be forgotten by those who cherish the freedom that your blood and the blood of thousands of patriots such as yourself have spilled. Thank you also to the patriots of the coalition forces your service and sacrafice will always be cherished by those of us in the U.S. God Bless you all! |
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lynx36
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| 30 Aug 2006 8:10 PM |
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God bless you Corporal John Cosby. You are a hero to all of us and sincere condolences to your family. It is people like
you who will make this wolrld a safer place someday.
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Terry Hicks
West Central IL Senior Ride Captain
Vietnam 67-68
Member CP
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wonderful young men and women at risk, many of whom have lost their lives, and we
have asked for nothing except enough ground to bury them in." Colin Powell
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Big rock
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| 30 Aug 2006 11:38 PM |
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| Our Hearts and Prayers to the family of Corporal John Cosby . |
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Honor, Respect, Honesty they are not words to throw around. They are words to live by.
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Uffda
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| 30 Dec 2006 5:43 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of British Forces-1st Battalion The Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry-Corporal John Cosby. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John. |
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690MedCo
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| 11 Aug 2007 10:46 AM |
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Thank you Corporal John Cosby for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend freedom!! We send our condolences to the family and friends of this young soldier. Rest in peace.
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
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"Wookie"
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| 30 Oct 2007 6:12 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Corporal John Cosby!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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vf52rcl
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Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 09 Dec 2007 7:19 PM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace.
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Mr.Black
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| 09 Dec 2007 10:57 PM |
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My sincerest and deepest condolences to the family and friends of British Forces, Corporal John Cosby of the 1st Battalion, The Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry.
Our nations will forever honor this brave hero and his dedicated service, ultimate sacrifice and enduring spirit.
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