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Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears
Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears
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Niall W. Cotisears Obituary
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DEBBIE ELAM
November 26, 2015
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each fallen hero since the 1983 attack on the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Hero may have been born, gone to school, lived in Virginia at sometime during their life or even trained for his military service in Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have honored 247 Virginia Gold Star Families with quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email ([email protected]) or phone at 804-397-5375 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of Hero. Thank you.Debbie Elam, Chairman Virginia Memorial Quilt Project P. O. Box 534Powhatan, VA 23139
Marjorie Sietsma
April 30, 2014
Beloved Gold Star Family - My son, Steven, served with Niall. I am the Pres. of the Blue Star Mothers NJ3 and this past December we made wreaths to be placed on the resting places of our Fallen Heroes whom we had served at their time of passing. I told Steven we would be going to Arlington and he asked if we could place a wreath for Niall. We were most honored and I wanted to send you the pictures. We remember each Gold Star family and want you to know that you will NEVER nor will your Hero be forgotten. May you continue to feel the love from those who treasure our beloved sons and daughters who have paid the ultimate price for their country. We are here if you ever need us.
Angelo Parodi
November 29, 2013
He lives in the hearts he encountered.
November 29, 2013
I also thank you. Dad.
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Susan Coti
November 29, 2013
Thank You ALL! Since I just found out that this Guest Book will remain online permanently, I'll send up a photo that was taken on Veteran's Day. Thank you for staying here.
I'm going to Burma on December 30 to dedicate an instrumental music program in Niall's memory. I know he would we proud of this endeavor. Thank you
Susan Coti
November 29, 2013
Whoever made this a permanent tribute to Niall, I thank you sincerely.
susan coti
July 20, 2013
Niall,
I looked again at this page this evening because it has been a year since you left us. I was uplifted to read the messages given in your honor and want you to know that your life has a sacred meaning to so many. The Garden of Eaton, the music program being developed and dedicated in your honor through the Travis Manion Foundation, the memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery, the reception we hosted in your honor is all testament that your life is still celebrated and your legacy will remain strong. I love you and miss you my beautiful son. Peace be with you. Love, Mom
Robert Newell
November 12, 2012
My heartfelt gratitude to Niall and to all who have served our country so nobly. I will continue to often think of him and his family.
susan coti
November 9, 2012
My beautiful son Niall was lost to us almost five months ago. How quickly the months pass and how slowly the pain remains. I am so very proud of Niall and the sacrifice
he made to try to bring some sanity to this crazy world. As Veterans' Day dawns I am aware of the sacrifice of so many men and women who gave their lives to freedom. I salute you all. Semper Fi.
Judy Beard
August 24, 2012
Heartfelt prayers and hugs are being sent up for your Susan. I wish there was more we could do to help ease this pain.
My family is forever in Niall's debt for keeping us safe, he is our forever Hero. He will be remembered in my daily prayers. Please take care.....
Lynne Neibert
July 25, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your family's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
July 19, 2012
Missing you each and every day Niall. My heart is heavy, and I love you so much. Be at peace my beautiful son.
Love, Mom
S MacDaniel
July 14, 2012
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Niall will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
[email protected]
July 11, 2012
Dear Cotisears family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Lcpl. Niall. A true hero. He will not be forgotten. We are humbled by his service and sacrifice. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs. CO
(proud parents of a US Marine)
TJ Hall-Peguero
July 9, 2012
You will always be remembered. God Bless You and May Your Family Find Comfort in this Time of Sorrow.
Gone but NEVER ForGotten!
Semper Fi my beautiful One!
Robert Newell
July 7, 2012
I had the pleasure of being Niall's music teacher at John Eaton Elementary School. Recognizing the background of the photo as that school's playground, I also recognize in Niall's face the spark that I saw all those years ago. There were numerous occasions when Niall and I shared a joke solely through an exchange of glances. Having had him as a student and his mom as a co-worker will remain among my most cherished memories.
Dan Lloyd
July 4, 2012
This makes us wish for the time when war will be no more. (Psalms 46:9, 10; Isaiah 2:4) When earth will be as peaceful as heaven (Matthew 6:9,10) May you be helped through this terrible time and be able to look to a bright future.
July 4, 2012
Our family would like to express our sympathy to the family and friends of LCpl Niall Cotisears. We will be in eternal gratitude for his military service to this country.
July 4, 2012
Thank you Our dear son will buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery July 12th. Dad near Phoenix AZ
Marines Guarding Heaven's Gates
D J Sims
July 3, 2012
To the Family of
LCpl. Niall W. Cotisears
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
The Kronenwetters
July 3, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Niall and our sincerest gratitude
for his service.
God Bless you Lance Cpl. Niall W.
Cotisears...you will not be forgotten.
Renee Owens
July 1, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi Lance CPL. Cotisears.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
Debbie Elam
July 1, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
July 1, 2012
I miss you my dear dear son.
xo forever
dad
June 30, 2012
You have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Niall....and my pledge to remember.
Jan
Marine Vet Mom
zachary gomber
June 30, 2012
I had some of the best times being in a fireteam and your roommate for almost two and a half years. you will always be remembered.
Rose Connolly
June 30, 2012
My condolences to friends and family of Lance Corporal Niall Cotisears. He will always be remembered as a hero.
Michael Wilson
June 29, 2012
Niall was a special guy who got along with everyone, was very smart, and was very talented with music, never will we meet a guy like Niall, he was a free spirit. He will always be remebered as a friend and brother.
R.I.P Niall Coti-Sears, love you brother!
June 28, 2012
May God be with the family of Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears A True American Hero as they honor the memory of their precious loved one granting them peace and comfort now and always This Marine family is so sorry your Blue Star has turned to Gold
Marine family
Cleveland Ohio
Drew Roberts
June 27, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
June 27, 2012
The greatest gift this country can receive is the infinite courage and strength from our service men and women.
Our prayers are with you and we offer our deepest appreciation for the honorable service given by Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears.
Marine Parents
1/7
Debbie Nagy
June 27, 2012
I wish that there was something I could say that would ease your pain. I can only let you know the pain I feel in my heart for you. I am sorry that I never got a chance to personally know Niall but he will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I will also keep you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Thank you for raising such a fine young man and a true HERO.
Terry Emrick
June 27, 2012
To the family of LCpl Cotisears: Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Another great "Hero" giving of himself to protect our freedom.
Proud parents of SSgt Jordan B. Emrick, USMC, 1st EOD Co, Camp Pendleton, CA
KIA 11 05 10 Afghanistan
Terry & Dorie Emrick
Henderson, KY
Gloria Foster
June 27, 2012
I would like to express my condolences on the loss of your loved one and hero, Lcpl. Niall W. Cotisears.
Although nothing I can say or do will help to ease your pain, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time
Don Elseroad
June 27, 2012
In recognition of Lance Corporal Niall W. Cotisears Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD as well as the members of the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
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