Cpl. Christian S. Cotner
Cpl. Christian S. Cotner
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Josh
November 3, 2015
You will be missed it was awesome talking to you in the smoke pit
Megan
December 29, 2013
I miss you all the time. I see you everywhere and the smallest things remind me of you. I love you
December 28, 2013
I served with Cpl Cotner in Iraq, he was Com and I was a Cook so I saw him every day, over the time I was with MWSS 172 I came to know Cotner as a hell of Marine and an even better man. I find myself thinking about him and his family around the holidays. I guess I just want to say to his family that they had an out standing Marine but even more important a son that they should be PROUD of. Semper Fi Brother, gone be NEVER forgotten
Seth Minkler
Cpl USMC 2004-2009
MWSS 172 Field Mess
P.S. To his family, I would have said this a lot sooner had I known there was a place for me to say it, I came across a youtube video of his memorial and after some Googling it led me here.
November 5, 2012
I miss you. So much. There is t a day that goes by that I don't think about you.
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November 4, 2012
In memory of Christian Cotner.
Sarah M
October 12, 2012
Christian,
Just saw a segment about Iraq on the news and my heart went back to that day Vanessa and I first heard the news. Sending thoughts to your family.
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2012
May 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner:
Always remembering Christian. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner:
Please accept my remembrance of Christian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 2, 2011
There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think of this young Marine. I was in training with him and also served in Okinawa Japan with him. Justice has been done Cpl Cotner. OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD
Keep rockin on in Heaven my friend
Cpl Crump
Mary Jane Fernandez
February 15, 2011
God Rest Your Soul in Peace, Amen.
Judy Edwards
December 11, 2010
Rest In Peace...
Cara Rinaldi
December 11, 2010
Christian,
This is the time of year when I think of you the most. The first night we met was on New Year's Eve and I will never forget that special time. You are loved and missed every day.
~ Cara
Roger Lee Cormier
December 11, 2010
I miss you, buddy. You are the reason I am about to embark to Iraq. You are the reason I joined the armed forces to defend life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all people. You inspired me. Thank you for allowing me to know you, call you a friend, and a fellow brother in arms.
September 3, 2010
September 3rd, 2010
Dear Cotner Family,
I am writing as a representative of the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. I want to offer you my condolences on the death Cpl. Christian Scott Cotner I have read many of the newspaper accounts, and I cannot imagine your grief at the loss of such a special young man. I wish I had met him.
I want you to know that a quilt has been made for you in his memory. My part in the project is to contact the family and to verify information for delivering the quilt. I hope that you will feel comfortable accepting the quilts as a symbol of our thanks & desire to reach out to you & your family.
I can be reached by phone at
(860) 875-1346, or by email at [email protected]
Please be assured that your information is not shared with anyone for any other purpose.
As I contact families and learn about their loved ones, I am struck by the varied responses that I receive. Know that I believe that your grief is a private thing and that any response, including a refusal, is also private. Please contact me if I can clarify anything or provide any assistance.
My prayers and thanks to you,
Adi Sutherland
State Coordinator
For Home of the Brave Quilt Project
Ellington Country Quilters
August 29, 2010
To the family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Mark Biondi
August 2, 2010
christian was my roomate in 29 palms california. he was a good buddy, although we parted ways after comm school he is always in my heart. god bless..if anyone has any info about this please email me [email protected]
Diane Audette
July 12, 2010
Thank you for your service
Fabian Orban
July 11, 2010
Thank You For Your Service
Megan
May 31, 2010
2 years love, and it's still as fresh as the day you left us. I love you. And I know you are there watching over all of us. Miss you so much.
Peggy Childers
May 31, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner:
Remembering Christian on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
ALW
May 30, 2010
It's been two years now. It still isn't easy, and I still miss you. I know we all do. But I know you're there with us when we need you. <3
sarah ISSA
April 9, 2010
i cant belive its is almost been 2yrs i miss you buddy
davd
March 17, 2010
To the family of Christian, I severed with your son: from the Philippines to Japan and Iraq. The last weekend before we left for Iraq bunch of us spent the weekend at okuma resort. It was a fun filled weekend. It was rainy, but somehow he always made things a fun, it was just him he could make the best out of the worst. As I think back about him all I can think is that he was a warm hearted man, and one hell of a good friend, the type a man that would give you the jacket of his back, and lend you his last 5 dollars to get a haircut so you would not get in trouble. To his family I am sorry for your loss, because I know how much it hurt me I can only say thanks for allowing me to be part of his life, and you guys did a very good job on raising such a profound man.
October 5, 2009
I miss you CC I know you are here with us.
Cpl Mark Biondi
September 23, 2009
cott...im in afgahnistan now just hoping that your watching over me..you were a great roomate while it lasted and a hero in my eyes. i love u man.
megan hansen
September 12, 2009
i know you are looking down on all of us and watching over and protecting us. i miss you so much. i love you. <3
cortney moscariello
September 11, 2009
hey christian i will always miss you i remember hangin out with you at the park i miss you and i thank you for everything i love you !!!!!!
Peggy Childers
May 30, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Christian S. Cotner:
Christian gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
T Starman
January 9, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss
Kenna Larra
November 21, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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michael brown
September 14, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 21, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cotner family and friends in the loss of Christian. I did not know Christian, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Christian you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~
July 13, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Cotner and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 13, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Cotner!
Stephanie Rafoss
July 9, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Ashley Sanders
June 28, 2008
To the family,
My brother is serving with the men and women of MWSS 172. I just wanted to take the time to tell you that your family is in my prayers, and that CPL Cotner will always be remembered as a hero. Thank you for raising a true American Hero. May God be with you in this hard time.
debbi rivers
June 25, 2008
To the family and parents of Christian I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Christine Moran-Andrade
June 22, 2008
Dear Graham and Family
I just learned of your loss of your beautiful Son, Christian. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. Please know that you and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Christine Moran-Andrade
Paul and Nelly Cotner
June 22, 2008
We are expresson our sympathy with the loss of Christian Cotner. We are a Cotner family from Georgetown Indiana. My husband Paul is a retired Master Chief and we read the Navy Times as a Cotner we had to think of this young man. May God Bless you in this most difficult time.
Ashleigh Jenkins
June 18, 2008
I was was very sad to hear the news of Christian's passing. I too am part of the MWSS-172 extended family. My fiancee served with Christian and spoke of what a wonderful Marine he was. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cotner family and all of Christian's friends. I know he will be missed.
Daisy Robinson
June 17, 2008
Dear Marine Family,
As a mother of a Marine in, Christian's MAW group, and Okinawa I feel that I have lost one that belongs somewhat to our family, for our daily prayers are for all of the service men and women but extra prayers go out to our group. Colt says he knew your son and it was a pleasure to know him as well as work in his company. May you have peace that he walks with God and watches over us still just in a better way. Know that our prayers for your
family will always be front and center. God Bless. Rest in peace and fly home, Firebird Corporal Christian Cotner.
The Robinson Family
Joseph Salvatore
June 17, 2008
My name is SrA Joseph Salvatore. I was a childhood friend of Christian's and hung out with him and his brother (who I went to school with) a lot.
It had been quite a few years since I had last seen him, but I remember the last time I ever saw him alive was when we and a small group of friends were leaving a lazer tag arena in Waterbury, although I had arived there riding with someone else Christian offered to take me back. It was riding shotgun in his car on the way home he told me we got to talking about the military (I was already enlisted by this point) and he told me he was looking to enlist in the Army Guard. I remember telling him it's not something to take lightly but he was not fazed, his conviction to serve his country was as clear as day. It was only through a mutual friend about two years later that I had learned he in fact joined the Marines, that same mutual friend informing me a few days ago about his death.
I know my personal sadness in no way compares to the misery of the family he left in his wake, but finding this board through a Google search for his name and seeing what everyone has written truly shows what kind of an impact this young man had on his immediate community and his country. He will be dearly missed by every individual that knew him, and it is my most deep regret that I did not find out about the scheduled service in time for his funeral.
God has him now, and he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my old friend, my memories of you will stay with me forever.
~ Salvatore
Janice Oswald
June 13, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero CPL Cotner....I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
In Memory of Christian Scott ~ (Debra Estep)
June 13, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Christian, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
June 13, 2008
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
sarah issa
June 10, 2008
i am sorry to hear my friend had to die
Linda Cano
June 10, 2008
Another family grieves the loss of a loved one. The nation grieves the loss of another American Hero. May God bring comfort to all of you. Thank you and rest in peace, Christian.
Ryan Dreher
June 9, 2008
There are not enough words that can describe my feelings for what has happened. Christian you were more then a friend and excelled in ever where I couldn’t I mourn for you and family. Christian it was like yesterday I remember chatting with you online talking about when you were going to be home how we were going to go out and celebrate. There is not a minute that goes by where I don’t think of this. You Christian are a true American hero serving your country proud in a dire time of need. And I will forever hold you in my heart, R.I.P and may god hold you now…
Debbie
June 9, 2008
Christian is a hero not because of the way he died but because of the way he lived. I know you are very proud of your son, please know that we are also proud of him and you for raising such a hero. Thank you.
Sandy Bonesteel
June 9, 2008
Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.
Renee Owens
June 8, 2008
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 Cpl. Cotner.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
Sara C
June 7, 2008
It seemed like just yesterday you were helping me up when I fell at Roller Magic...your passing was too soon. My deepest sympathy to your family and of course the crew. You'll always be in my heart babe. Watch over me and all of us. You will forever be my hero. <3
LM
June 7, 2008
I did not know Christian personally, but he served with one of the most important people to me in Iraq. It is a horriffic realism that he is no longer here. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. Know that he is watching over you and is with you all the time. Christian, thankyou for your service and for touching the lives that you did. The world is a better place by having had you here. God bless and rest in peace angel.
Susan Burhans
June 6, 2008
I was so very sadden to hear the loss of you son Christian.A loss of a child is so hard.He was a true Hero and I thank him,A Marine and Angel.I did not know him,I lost my dear friend David Coullard a Marine,from Glastonbury CT, Aug 1 2005 in Iraq.I am also a state employee at DDS.He will never be forgotten.My heart and prayers goes out to your family.
Cory Trott
June 6, 2008
I served with Cpl. Cotner here in Iraq as well as in Okinawa. I will miss him tremendously. He always could make me laugh and his passing is a shock to myself and his fellow Marines. My thoughts go to his family and friends back home.
June 6, 2008
Wishing I could find words to offer you comfort. Please know that your Marine family mourns with you.
God Bless You, and your fine young son.
Robin
VPM US Marine (OIF)
California
Jean and Joel Dobbin
June 5, 2008
To the Family of Christian Cotner,
Know that many strangers share your sorrow and grieve for the loss of your young son.
May God bless you and give you strength in this very sad, hard time, and give you strength to endure.
We salute your son, a proud Marine who answered the call of duty to his country. He and you are in the thoughts and prayers of those many Americans who know what it means to be a part of the military family.
The flag erected by our condominium association in tribute to our 26-year old neighbor, Sgt. David Travis Friedrich, killed by a mortar in Iraq on 9/20/2003, was lowered to half staff upon news of Christian's death and will remain so until directed by Governor Rell.
With deepest condolences to those who loved Christian.
Gary Allain
June 5, 2008
Cpl. Christian S. Cotner
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Gary Allain
June 5, 2008
Col. Christian S. Cotner
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Kelly Grenier
June 5, 2008
In this time of deepest sorrow, may it comfort you to know that Christian is in the arms of God now. When we leave this life, we are remembered for all of the ways we've touched others with our kindness and love. Christian will forever be alive in our hearts. We will always think of him, especially when we're lacing up our rollerskates at Rollermagic. We will miss him deeply. May God help you through this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Kelly and Christopher(10 year old skating buddy)
Jaime Conderino
June 4, 2008
My sympathy to your family for your loss. I didn't know him, but in our united country the loss of a young brave man in the service is a wound that runs deep in all of our hearts. Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences on your loss of our true American hero.
Karen
June 4, 2008
To the family and friends of Corporal Christan Cotner, I offer my deepest condolences. Because of men and women of the United States Military, we have the freedom of choice.....Bless them all...
A mother
June 4, 2008
God Bless You and Your Family. Your son was a hero, and you all made the ultimate sacrifice. Our town mourns for you.
megan hansen
June 4, 2008
Christian-
I still cant believe that you are gone. Its so surreal. I hate that I will never talk to you again. Or see you again. You made me so proud love. You did what you wanted to do. You became a marine. Christian I know you aree up there watching over all of us. And I know you would want me to be strong for you, but it's so hard. But I am trying. You would be proud of me for that. Babe I'm so so so sooo proud of everything you acomplished. Now is your time to rest. I love you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
RIP my love.
Always and Forever,
Meg
Wendy
June 4, 2008
My condolences to your family. Although I did not know your son, he is a hero and it is frustrating that with his passing, there is no way to express our thanks to him for serving his country in this time of world turmoil. I hope you find the support you need to keep him alive in your memories and move forward knowing you have an angel on your shoulder.
Susan
June 4, 2008
To the Family & Friends of Corporal Christan Cotner, I offer my deepest condolences. I do not know your son but look to him as a true hero. May god bless him and your family during this sad time. I am truly sorry for your loss.
June 4, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family of Marine Christian Cotner. God bless him for his service to his country. He is a special individual.
Sincerely,
Parents of a fellow Marine
Jennifer
June 4, 2008
My condolences to family and friends and a heartfelt Thank You for Christian's service to our country.
Shelley H
June 4, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank CPL Christian Cotner for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Audette
June 4, 2008
To the family,
There are no words to express the enormous sadness of the loss of a beloved son. I am certain he was among the brightest and the best of our young men and women overseas, serving their country. I am truly sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna LeMay
June 4, 2008
Sincere sympathy in the loss of one so young and brave. He truly is a hero.
Cindy&Fred Lynn Bereaved Parents USA Middlesex chapter
June 4, 2008
To the family my heartfelt compassion goes out to you. As a bereaved mother myself I understand your pain. Please know many walk with you and we are near if you ever need. Your son is a hero for his devotion to his country. During this time hold each other close and we will hold you in our prayers.
a rose is a rose
June 4, 2008
to the family and friends of cpl cotner;
-if i could, i would thank him for his service.
-i offer you my deepest sympathies. my thoughts and prayers are with you
Phyllis McMeans
June 4, 2008
Semper Fi My Brother!
Sincerely,
Minister Phyllis McMeans
Hopewell Baptist Church
Windsor, CT
Former Marine (Vietnam Era)
Terry L. Davidson
June 4, 2008
My sincere sympathy to all family members. I didn't know Christian but I just wanted to thank "him" for serving our country; a true blessing. I hope that your fond memories will comfort you at this most difficult time.
Laurie
June 4, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this brave hero.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08
Gary Tolle
June 4, 2008
Stand down brave soldier, your mission is complete. Thank you Christian for your service and it breaks a nations heart that you and so many others have fallen for our freedom. We recently lost my nephew PFC. Aaron J. Ward who was killed in action on 5/6/08 in Iraq. Our family will forever share the heavy heart with the loss of another American Hero. God Bless you and we will forever keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Cotner family, we are so sorry that your son Christian has joined such an honorable group of soldiers that continues to grow daily. We will keep Christian and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Christine W
June 3, 2008
From my family to yours, we are praying for you and know first hand how hard this journey is. We are so sorry for your loss and will remember Christian as a hero.
June 3, 2008
My deepest condolences to Christain's Family and Friends! You are in my prayers and thoughts
Christian,
We have been friends since 6th grade, and I cant believe that you are gone. You have worked hard to get to the Marines and you have made so many people proud of you. I will never forget you, and the great person that you were, and all of the fun times that we shared at school together.
God Bless
Rest In Peace Christian
Kim C
Waterbury, CT
Don Elseroad
June 3, 2008
In recognition of Corporal Christian S. Cotner's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 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
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
Garnet Jenkins
June 3, 2008
In Humble Thanks, to this Brave Young Marine, who has lost his life, while in the Service of our Country, With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest Safely now, Cpl. Christian S. Cotner, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with your loving family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country morns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.
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Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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