CarolCasey 
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| Corporal Cotner...As those of us you are still earth bound go about our daily activities, we are humbled knowing you are now on an endless patrol watching over your family, loved ones, and your unit....Now you can rest a little - breathe easier knowing your celestial patrol is ordained by a higher power... |
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Carol (aka Skids)
PGR Member since 6/4/2008 10:13:42 AM
PGR Member #143782
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US Navy Veteran, 1974-1978, AK3
[Jet Transition Training Unit, NAS Kingsville, TX -1975
VT-21, NAS Kingsville, TX - 1975-1977
Base Supply, NAS Kingsville, TX - 1977-1978]
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Riding for my father - Robert J. Deming, WWII Seabee, 103rd Construction Battalion
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Riding for Deborah Samson of Plympton, Massachusetts, the first woman veteran of our country. In October 1778 she disguised herself as a young man and presented herself to the American army as a willing volunter to oppose the common enemy. She enlisted for the whole term of the war as Robert Shirtliffe and served in the company of Captain Nathan Thayer of Medway, Massachusetts.
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 04 Jun 2008 12:44 PM |
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CPL cotner,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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JohnM141
Posts: 291
Coventry, RI
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| 04 Jun 2008 6:55 PM |
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| It is with heartfelt regrets that I write to express my profound sympathies and deepest condolences to your family for the tragic loss of Cpl. Christian Cotner. My thoughts and prayers are with Christian's family during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. Your grief we share and your loss is America's loss. I pray Our Lord and Savior will give you His peace. Standing by in Rhode Island to honor and protect......
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".. let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
- Abraham Lincoln
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LadyHarley05
Posts: 309
Lumberton, NC
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| 04 Jun 2008 7:15 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner. Thank you for your service Cpl. Cotner. May you rest in peace. |
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Proud Mom of Sgt. Shane Sykes-Iraqi Freedom
PGR Member
National HOG
Fayetteville HOG Chapter
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deelove13
Posts: 722
Lincoln, Ri
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| 04 Jun 2008 7:57 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner. Know you're in our thoughts and hearts in your time of sorrow.
Reading the words on these pages tells me that Christian was well loved and appreciated, and that he also loved well. May the memories you have of him never be sad.. but a joyful remembrance of his life and love.
Thank you Christian,
Rest in peace young hero.
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'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke |
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tomp93
Posts: 83
Woonsocket, Ri
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| 05 Jun 2008 1:09 AM |
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I am saddened by the loss of fellow Marine, Cpl. Christian S. Cotner. My condolences and sympathies to his family, loved ones and friends. I am sure you will be missed.
Tom, MA PGR
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Tom Poole
USMC 1977 - 1979
DAV since 1983
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vander177
Posts: 4478
Vandergrift, PA
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| 05 Jun 2008 5:22 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Corproal Christian S. Cotner. 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.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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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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Oakdale
Posts: 17
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| 05 Jun 2008 7:20 AM |
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| It is with deep emotion that I acknowledge the sacrifice of Cpl Christian Cotner and his family. A young man in the prime of life who chose to serve his country over any number of endeavors, will forever keep him in our hearts as a true American hero. May his family find peace in the knowledge that we are forever greatful for his patriotism and demonstrated love for this country. Rest in Peace. Standing by in Oakdale. |
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Paul Neves ETCS(SS) USN Ret.
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Airwolf1
Posts: 2140
Newtown, CT
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| 05 Jun 2008 10:52 AM |
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Si vis pacem...para bellum
If you seek peace...prepare for war
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highlandertv
Posts: 316
West Haven
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| 05 Jun 2008 11:16 AM |
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Christian - Stand down, Marine - your mission is complete. My prayers go out to Meg and the rest of your loved ones as they mourn. Rest easy - your loved one is a HERO and even now is receiving a hero's welcome by all those who have gone before. It will be my honor to stand for him.
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Bob Brock
USAF (SAC) 1971-76
There is no greater sacrifice than that a man lay down his life for another
Riding in memory of:
Deputy Eugene "Stetson" Gregory - Killed in the Line of Duty - 8 JUL 1998
Judi Scanlon, social worker - Killed doing her job - 1998
MA2 Mike Monsoor, SEAL Team 3 - KIA 29 Sept 2006 |
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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 05 Jun 2008 11:31 AM |
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BUMP FOR STAGING UPDATE
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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jjneal
Posts: 41
Ft. Knox/Guston, Ky.
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| 05 Jun 2008 12:20 PM |
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| Our condolences go out to the Family and Friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner. You will forever be remembered for Defending and Protecting our Nations Greatest Treasure…Freedom. God speed Christian, Rest in Peace. |
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what we have done for ourselves alone dies with us
what we have done for others & the world remains & is immortal
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plmuller
Posts: 18
Port Royal, SC
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| 05 Jun 2008 2:59 PM |
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| Semper Fi, Marine -- your mission is complete. For the family -- heroes like Christian are a tribute to the family in which they were raised. A piece of him will remain in every Marine whose life he touched; he'll never be really gone, just spread out among his fellow Marines for all time. My sincerest condolences in this tough time. |
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Paul Muller
LtCol, USMC
Desert Storm Veteran
Life Member, VFW Post 63
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WillyC
Posts: 202
Morris
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| 05 Jun 2008 3:41 PM |
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Your job completed Christian. May God welcome you as he has your brothers and sisters before you and and give you that special place in Heaven that is reserved for those who have given thier all for the betterment of all mankind. Rest easy soldier.You have done well.
My condolences to the family of Christian. Know that this man is a true Hero. We are all grateful for his service to his country.
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Served in the Navy from1974 - 1977. VT-27 NAS Corpus Christi ,Texas
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check
made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to
and including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people
in this country who no longer understand it.'
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patriotdad
Posts: 48
China Village Maine
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| 05 Jun 2008 5:57 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Christians family and friends. Thank you soldier for your service. Know that my family and I regard you as a hero. You, nor you sacrifice will be forgotten.
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I have never had the honor of wearing the uniform; but I will serve my country by teaching my children to honor those who have. |
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dlema25247
Posts: 777
Rhode Island - Lead Ride Captain
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| 05 Jun 2008 6:18 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner, a true American Hero. You will not be forgotten.
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David Lema
Lead Ride Captain - Rhode Island
"One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested."
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flaggwaver1
Posts: 157
Woonsocket RI Ride Captain
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| 05 Jun 2008 6:22 PM |
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Thank you Cpl. Christian S. Cotner for you service in keeping myself and family safe from harm... It is brave soldiers such as yourself that make me even more proud to be an American... God Bless....
Standing by in RI...... |
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It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
- General George S. Patton, Jr.
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 05 Jun 2008 6:54 PM |
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| Cpl Cotner, you are so very deeply appreciated. You stand now a hero at heaven's gates, along with all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest easy now, Christian, and know that you will never be forgotten here. |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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AllieJ123
Posts: 668
Lynbrook, LI, NY - Region 9
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| 05 Jun 2008 6:56 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Cotner. He has proven that freedom isn’t free. I am forever in his debt. May he rest in peace.
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God bless our troops and their families
Rest in peace Princess Krista 
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deelove13
Posts: 722
Lincoln, Ri
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| 05 Jun 2008 7:20 PM |
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RI Staging:
Dunkin Donuts Rt 116 Lincoln. Across from the Lincoln Mall.
Take the Mall exit from 146 North or South.
5:40AM KSU- 6AM
Gas and food available nearby.
RC- Dave Sunderland (flaggwaver1)
flaggwaver1@cox.net
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'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke |
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licobra
Posts: 41
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| 05 Jun 2008 7:57 PM |
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| The loss of a loved one is NEVER easy. May the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner, USMC / OIF forever feel the support and gratitude from all of us. Stand Down soldier, your mission is complete, we've got your watch. |
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PGR #133316
"Courage is being scared to death and getting in the saddle anyway" - John Wayne
"There was a time, back before she was mine, that I thought I was.....TOUGH!" - Craig Morgan
Eternally Healed and Forever Beautiful !
In Memory of Krista (Our Daughter) (aka Princess, Biker Babe, Amazing Jasmine Rider, Kiddo, Sweetie, Sis, and Aunt Kay Kay) |
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 05 Jun 2008 9:16 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner 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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Gufinof
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New Bedford, Ma.
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| 06 Jun 2008 6:24 AM |
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| Our prayers are with the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner an American hero whose sacrifice will not be forgotten.
To hold the flag of our nation as a tribute to the greatest sacrifice anyone can make is an honor. The PGR will now proudly stand in the flag line with honor, dignity and respect for this fallen hero.
"Never again will they return home in shame,
Never again will wearing their uniform cause them pain.
Never again will we forget why they serve.
No, Never Again."
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victorykpinrider
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| 06 Jun 2008 6:37 AM |
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To the family of CPL. Christian S. Cotner our prayers are with you during this time. It will be an honor to stand forth and show respect for the sacfrice that should never be forgotten. May God grant the peace in Heaven that was fought for here on earth.
Guy Bradstreet
SFC E-7 United States Army
Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Rider
American Legion Post 138
Fitchville, CT
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Hydroman
Posts: 49
Sag Harbor, New York
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| 06 Jun 2008 8:10 AM |
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To the family and friends of Corporal Christian Cotner....
My name is Christian Haerter and on April 22nd, 2008 I lost my son Marine Lance Corporal Jordan Christian Haerter to a VBIED in Ramadi. I know what pain you are experiencing right now and please know that my heart is breaking for you. Nothing can be more devestating than losing a child but try to take some comfort in the fact that he was doing what he chose to do on his terms. The pride that you feel for him and the memories that you have will never leave you and can never be taken away.
When you look at the Patriot Guard Riders lined up in honor of your son tomorrow holding their flags so proudly, you must realize that none of us are merely there for show and that the tears we shed are profoundly real and truly heartfelt.
Once again, I am so sorry for your tragic loss......
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Proud father of Marine Lance Corporal Jordan Christian Haerter. KIA in Ramadi Iraq on April 22nd, 2008. Recipient of the Navy Cross for "extraordinary heroism".....
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