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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 15 May 2008 12:03 AM |
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Updated 21 May 08 1715 edt S Sturgis
FINAL ITINERARY FOR:
SSGT. Victor M. Cota
US Army Tucson, AZ
STAGING FOR ARRIVAL OF SSGT. VICTOR M. COTA:
We will meet SSGT. Cota at Davis Monthan AFB on Thursday, 22 May.
STAGING: 8:45AM
Freedom Park located on the northwest corner of Craycroft & Golf Links
KSU: 9:15AM
We will meet the Hearse at the Main Gate of Davis Monthan at 9:30AM
We will escort SSGT. Cota to Evergreen Cemetery with his family
STAGING FOR SSGT. VICTOR M. COTA FUNERAL:
STAGING: 8:45AM
Oracle and Wetmore Circuit City/Petsmart parking lot.
Directions for Phoenix Area PGR: I-10 take exit 252, Ruthrauff Road. Go left (east) to Oracle Road and Wetmore (Ruthrauff turns into Wetmore).
Go through the intersection of Oracle and Wetmore approximately 500 feet. Turn right (south) into parking lot.
KSU: 9:15AM
Service at Sacred Heart starts at 10:30am with
Military Honors following at Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, 23 May.
Ride Captain for this mission: Robi Campbell
PAT EAGAN
AZ PGR STATE CAPTAIN
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Mrs. Maria Cota has asked the PGR to honor her son by attending his funeral services. Services will be held at Evergreen Mortuary Cemetery and Crematory in Tucson Arizona. Date not scheduled as of Tuesday night.
SSgt Cota will be arriving at Davis Monthan AFB on Thursday morning.
Staging and additional information will be posted when confirmed.
Robbi will be the ride Captain for this mission
SSGt VICTOR COTA, rest in peace my brother, you will be missed.
Pat Eagan
AZ PGR State Captain
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Victor M. Cota, 33, of Tucson, Ariz., died May 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in Kadamiyah, Iraq, May 13. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
For more information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 15 May 2008 4:18 AM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Sgt. Victor M. Cota, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while defending our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott
Capt. Dillon
Capt. Dolvin
Capt. Hurley
Capt. Cronin
Sgt. Kilkus
Sgt. Keller
Cpl. Romei
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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sig22
Posts: 2800
New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain FL State Captain-Retired
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| 15 May 2008 4:21 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Victor M. Cota. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Victor.....Godspeed..... |
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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there…
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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mailman
Posts: 11672
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 May 2008 4:54 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT Victor M. Cota. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Pinger
Posts: 2140
Lisbon, NY
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| 15 May 2008 5:14 AM |
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Thank you Victor, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ............. I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Victor M Cota, Sgt, US Army ............ and HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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ivetret
Posts: 1689
Shermer, IL
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| 15 May 2008 5:37 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Sergeant Victor M. Cota. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young. He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for that. He is America's son, and I am an American. That makes him partly my loss too. I will never forget.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Elenore Rosevelt]
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7855
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 15 May 2008 5:55 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Victor is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SGT Victor M. Cota, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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adccop
Posts: 2692
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 15 May 2008 6:39 AM |
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To the family and friends of SGT Victor M. Cota I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your untimely loss.
To Victor, Stand Down your mission on this earth is complete. Thank You for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedoms. Those that preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Hero and Patriot.
Standing by in Tonopah.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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aoop
Posts: 2357
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 15 May 2008 7:05 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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milktoast
Posts: 2106
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 15 May 2008 7:28 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Victor Cota. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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sdoise
Posts: 3193
Kinder, La.
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| 15 May 2008 7:57 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Victor M. Cota and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Tina CMA
Posts: 518
Avondale, AZ
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| 15 May 2008 7:59 AM |
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RIP Brave HERO!!
Standing by in Avondale to honor a HERO |
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Tina CMA
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mlmsan
Posts: 2012
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 15 May 2008 9:28 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Victor M. Cota, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SGT Victor M. Cota's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SGT Victor M. Cota, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 326
South Eastern Kentucky ( Estill County )
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| 15 May 2008 11:13 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Victor M. Cota. Our thoughts and Prayers will bw with you. |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Veterans Of Foreign Wars ~ Riders ~
Estill County Post 8019
Ravenna, Kentucky
Dept. Of Kentucky District 11 Sr. Vice Cmdr.
Still Serving Our Veterans
Still Riding For Our Veterans
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4902
Lacey, WA
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| 15 May 2008 12:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Victor M. Cota, U.S. Army / OIF. Sgt. Cota, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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usmalenurse
Posts: 246
Roseboro, NC
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| 15 May 2008 2:09 PM |
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Condolences and prayers are extended to the family and friends of SGT Victor Cota, a true American hero. May he rest in peace and may God be with his loved ones during these difficult days.
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Riding in memory of my father who served in WWII
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
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Growing old is inevitable,
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1armymom
Posts: 362
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 15 May 2008 2:13 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SGT Victor M. Cota,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SGT Cota,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours.
~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
In Memory of the 37 souls who slipped from their earthly bonds and into The Lords Heavenly Army, from the 4th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division's first deployment, OIF 4/07 - 7/08.
And healing Prayers for a full recovery to the 411 wounded.
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Rich Blackaby
Posts: 43
Riverside, Ca
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| 15 May 2008 2:35 PM |
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Heartfelt condolences to SGT. Victor M. Cotas' families and comrades. Not only is SGT. Victor M. Cota a True Hero, but his unselfish commitment, and dedication to this Great Country offers us the freedoms that many take for granted. THANK YOU SGT. VICTOR M. COTA for that commitment and dedication. It has been burned in our hearts that our freedoms are not granted to us but earned. It is with that in mind that I will never forget the gift that SGT. Cota gave to all of us.
SGT. Victor M. Cota, along with others that served with the 4th Inf. Div., will be honored at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside California this coming Memorial Day, not only for his service with the 4th Infantry Division, but for his service to this Great Country.
As Vice President of the 4th Infantry Division Association, Southern California Chapter, I would like to offer to the families, any assistance that I can be of help with.
Steadfast and Loyal
Richard Blackaby
V.P. 4th Inf. Div. Assn. So. Calif. Chapter
PGR #: 139413
E-Mail: rgdlife4me@aol.com
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God and Country/Steadfast and Loyal
Richard "Rich" Blackaby Sgt. "B"
Vice Pres. 4th Inf Div Assn So Ca
1st Vice Commander - American Legion Post 79, Riverside, Ca
Honor Guard, Team 12 RNC
PGR #: 139413
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Slowhand
Posts: 3730
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 15 May 2008 9:19 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT. Victor M. Cota in this very sad time in your lives. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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SFC Rod
Posts: 295
Weston, Mich
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| 15 May 2008 9:28 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Victor M. Cota. Victor, You Will Never Be Forgotten... Christmas in Arlington...
Rest easy, sleep well my brother, Victor.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have takne up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell....
SFC Rod, Standing in Honor and Respect...
SFC Paul Ray Smith, CMoH(P), OIF
CPL Jason L. Dunham, CMoH(P), OIF www.jasonsmemorial.com
LT(SEAL) Michael P. Murphy, CMoH(P), OEF
PO(SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor, OIF
MSGT Woodrow Wilson Keeble, CMoH(P), Korean War
www.cmohs.org
www.thereading.us
SFC Gary Lamar Collins, OIF, 08/11/03
LCPL Matthew Snyder, OIF, 03/03/06 |
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Blindvet
Posts: 180
Phoenix, AZ
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| 15 May 2008 11:59 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of SGT Victor M. Cota, may you find strength and guidance during this most difficult time.
SGT Cota, stand down, your mission here complete. You are an American Hero that will not be forgotten.
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1188
Warner Robins, GA
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| 16 May 2008 5:20 AM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the Cota family and friends in the loss of Victor. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Victor served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. God tells us that “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) As Christ our Lord laid down His life for us that believe in Him for salvation, so your love one has laid down his life for us for our freedom. This act has made him a Super Hero in my heart and I thank-you deeply for this sacrifice made for our freedoms. I pray that God will now bless your lives and help you see how great a thing this is which your loved one has done. The FALLEN MILITARY MEMBER has shown this country his greatest love for country and friends |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1814
Lexington, NC
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| 16 May 2008 7:58 AM |
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SGT. Victor M. Cota earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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Uffda
Posts: 9432
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 16 May 2008 8:28 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Victor M. Cota. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one 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, Victor.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 16 May 2008 9:43 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Victor M. cota. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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