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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 31 May 2008 9:29 AM |
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Updated 05 June 08 1203 CDT by Sandra
I apologize for the numerous changes but the Waterbury PD has asked us to once again move our staging time up. They will be blocking the road off and diverting traffic so they want to get us in there a little early. So…being the flexible bunch we are…
FINAL (I hope) STAGING TIMES
0815hrs Colonial Plaza
0830hrs Final mission brief
0845hrs KSU
Regards,
Bob “Airwolf” Stone
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
Airwolf2@charter.net 203.650.0861
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Updated 05 June 08 1118 CDT by Sandra
I just got off the phone with the Waterbury Police and we will have LEO escort from the stage to the cemetery.
STAGING TIMES CHANGED
0830hrs stage at Colonial Plaza
0845 Final mission brief
0900hrs KSU
The family will be departing for the cemetery @ 0930hrs.
A presence has been announced and is expected at 0915hrs at the cemetery.
LEO has plans to stage this presence well north of the cemetery and I anticipate they will have little to no impact on the ceremony.
In fact, we will ensure that.
Regards,
Bob “Airwolf” Stone
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
Airwolf2@charter.net 203.650.0861
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Updated 05 June 08 0941 CDT by Sandra
The Patriot Guard will stand a flag line at the Riverside cemetery for the interment services at 10am on Saturday June 07.
We will stage at the Colonial Plaza in Waterbury for 0900hrs
Final mission brief at 0915hrs
KSU (kick stands up) at 0930hrs
Working with the Waterbury Police on LEO escort now.
Weather…
Details for Saturday, June 07
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 60s.
It’s going to be hot people, be sure to bring lots of water.
Jo, please let me know the status on the flags.
Bobby, thank you for the staging information.
Staging for Cpl. Christian Cotner Funeral
Staging will be at Colonial Plaza, Thomaston Ave., Waterbury, CT. there is Duncan Donuts, McDonalds, Burger King, and Gas stations.
Directions;
From Hartford and Mass:
Rt 84 West to Exit 21, Meadow St., Waterbury. At light at bottom of ramp take a Right. At 3rd Light take a Left onto West Main St., and next light take a Right onto Thomaston Ave., Colonial Plaza will be on Left approx ¼ mile.
From Danbury and Points West:
Rt. 84 East to Exit 21, Meadow St., Waterbury. At bottom of ramp take a right. At 5th light take a Left onto West Main St. and next light a Right onto Thomaston Ave., Colonial Plaza will be on Left approx ¼ mile.
From Bridgeport and Points South West:
Rt. 8 North to Exit 32, Riverside Ave. At traffic light go straight thru to next light, West Main St. At West Main St. go right to next light and take a left onto Thomaston Ave., Colonial Plaza will be on Left approx ¼ mile.
From Torrington and Points North:
Rt. 8 South to Exit 34, Watertown Ave. At light take a Left under the highway and another left at second light onto Thomaston Ave., Colonial Plaza will be on Left approx ¼ mile.
From Rhode Island:
Rt. 95 South to Rt. 9 North to Rt. 72 West to Rt. 84 West. Then follow directions from Hartford OR:
RT. 44 West to Rt. 384 West to Rt. 84 West and follow directions from Hartford.
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Updated 5 June 08 0934 CDT by Sandra
This is now a Confirmed Honor Mission; stand by for mission details and final staging information.
Regards,
Bob “Airwolf” Stone
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
Airwolf2@charter.net 203.650.0861
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Sadly Connecticut has lost another hero in the war against terror. Rest in peace Marine…your duty is done.
Details of the manner of Christian Cotner's death were unavailable Friday. The Pentagon did not yet list him as a casualty. Army spokesman Paul Boyce said the military generally does not list casualty information until 24 hours after a family is notified.
Stand by…
Regards,
Bob “Airwolf” Stone
Connecticut State
Airwolf2@charter.net
203.650.0861
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christian S. Cotner, 20, of Waterbury, Conn., died May 30 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
The incident is currently under investigation.
Media with questions about this Marine can contact the Okinawa public affairs office at 011-81-611-745-0790 or OkinawaPAO@usmc.mil .
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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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Richcop
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New England Regional Captain
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| 31 May 2008 10:47 AM |
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| Thank you Christian Cotner for your service and sacrifice. My deepest condolences to Christian's family and friends. |
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 31 May 2008 11:25 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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Bones1965
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Old Saybrook, Connecticut
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| 31 May 2008 12:48 PM |
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| A world of thanks to Christian Cotner for serving this country and making the ultimate sacrifice. My sincere condolences to his family and I hope they can find peace in remembering the good times shared with Christian. |
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jpw105
Posts: 218
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| 31 May 2008 12:56 PM |
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My wife Robin and I would like to add our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christian Cotner USMC, and profound gratitude to this Marine for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this heroic American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from his conviction and dedication to duty, honor and country.
Jonathan Worley
Glastonbury, CT
ETN3 USNR 1971-77
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mailman
Posts: 12773
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 31 May 2008 1:00 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Christian Cotner. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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MrK33
Posts: 216
Providence, RI
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| 31 May 2008 1:41 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family of Christian Cotner. May your many happy memories of him bring some solace to your hearts. |
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In Memory of Christopher R. Kilpatrick
Iraqi Freedom 20 JUN 05 KIA
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flags_of_our_fathers
Posts: 9
Newtown CT
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| 31 May 2008 3:11 PM |
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I'm sorry for the loss of Christian Cotner. He was a brave man, and a great Marine. I offer my condolenses to all his family and friends.
God bless our Troops
God bless America
never forgive never forget September 11th 2001
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True bravery is not just risking your life, but risking it for something larger than yourself. This is true bravery |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1441
Swanton, Ohio
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| 31 May 2008 3:36 PM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of Christian Cotner.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we are honoring a true hero who answered the call to serve his country and dedicate a precious segment of his life to freedom.
In your difficult times be mindful that Christian has left a mark on our world and in our hearts.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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sdoise
Posts: 3749
Kinder, La.
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| 31 May 2008 6:13 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Christian Cotnerand my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace |
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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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georgiadavis
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| 31 May 2008 7:25 PM |
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Christian was a polite young man. He and my son were the best of friends! My son is devastated, but understands that Cotner wanted to serve his country. Rest in peace, Chris. He leaves his parents and an older brother. Please pray for the family.
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rogerleecormier
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| 31 May 2008 8:10 PM |
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Corporal Christian Scott Cotner is someone that I consider one of my closest friends. His brother is my best friend, and having even lived in Christian's home for a while, I have come to have the utmost respect for Christian.
Nothing anyone ever would say to him would EVER get him down. He set a goal to become a U.S. Marine, and he stepped up to the plate and did whatever he needed to do to reach this goal of his. His dedication to his role as a Marine was unmovable and unbreakable, even though his ROTC in High School, and though I am older than him, I ended up looking up to him as a role model. He met his goal, and made his family, his friends, and his country proud.
Christian is someone I look to as even a little brother. I love him dearly. I thank you for your condolences and kind words. I will make sure to direct the family here to read for themselves.
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 Jun 2008 5:01 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Christian 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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misfire
Posts: 426
Grafton, MA
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| 01 Jun 2008 5:30 AM |
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Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christian Cotner, A True American Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
We Will Never Forget.
Rest in Peace, Young Marine, Rest in Peace. |
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Mark & Kathy
'Proud Parents of a Son who served'
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm."
~A. Lincoln~
"Patriotic dissent is a luxury of those protected by better men than they."
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BIX
Posts: 996
Region 1 RC Springfield, MA
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| 01 Jun 2008 6:10 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and loved ones of Marine Cpl Christian Cotner. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Christians service and sacrifice to preserve our freedoms will not be forgotten. God Bless You and Rest in Peace. |
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God Bless Our Troops!
"When you think you've gotten to the end of your rope....tie a knot in it and hang on."
Eleanor Roosavelt
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red1beard
Posts: 319
Deep River, Ct.
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| 01 Jun 2008 6:31 AM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to Christian's family and friends. May they find comfort during this troubled time. With head bowed, standing by in Deep River to honor this Hero. Rest in peace young Man. You will not be forgotten.
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 01 Jun 2008 7:06 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of Christian Cotner. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Christian. Rest in peace Marine. I salute you.
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Steve
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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ron0351
Posts: 86
Bridgewater, MA.
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| 01 Jun 2008 7:16 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friend of Christian Cotner. The world, the counrty and the Marine Corps are down one Hero. Rest in peace Marine. America could not exist if not for the service and sacrifices made by true American Heros like Christian Cotner. |
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Rocketman
USMC 1975-1979, Sgt, Anti-Tank Assault. Weapons instructor at the Infantry Training Company, Camp Geiger, NC. Father of 6, husband of 1. Proud Blue Star Dad of a Marine Corporal
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catbrooks
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Lake Mary, FL
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| 01 Jun 2008 8:18 AM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
As a Gold Star family, we understand a little of what you are feeling. We want you to know that you are never alone and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our Heroes chose a path of honor and courage that few in this life will ever attain. We will never forget their brave and selfless commitment to making this world a safer one for ALL our children.
God Bless you, and may he give you comfort during this difficult time.... |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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frebrd
Posts: 337
Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 01 Jun 2008 8:27 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Marine Christian Cotner. Your sacrifice will never be
forgotten. Standing by to honor this Marine
John & Bunny
Norway, Me. |
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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 01 Jun 2008 9:59 AM |
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| Thank you Christian Cotner for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! 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!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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sashathree
Posts: 190
Enfield, CT.
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| 01 Jun 2008 10:32 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Christian Cotner. With profound gratitude. Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice to our Nation. Christian is a True American Hero and, will never be forgotten. Godspeed. |
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"However horrible the incidents of war may be, the soldier who is called upon to offer and gives his life for his country, is the noblest development of mankind."
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1armymom
Posts: 474
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 01 Jun 2008 11:24 AM |
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To the family and loved ones of Corporal Christian Scott Cotner ,
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.
Corporal Cotner ,
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
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DAR, Blue Star Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."
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"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.)
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NHPaul
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Milford, NH
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| 01 Jun 2008 12:31 PM |
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| It is with a very heavy heart I add my condolences to those already here. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice Corporal Cotner gave in extending freedom to the rest of our world. Thank you is so insufficient! However, that's the best I can come up with at this time. |
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Milford, NH
Cell (603) 554-7527
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Calling Fox
Posts: 837
Emerson, IA
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| 01 Jun 2008 6:04 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Gold Star Dad
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Western Iowa Chapter ALR
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