David G. Cotts

After not getting my yearly Christmas card & newsletter, I sadly did a google search to discover that my former supervisor, mentor, and dear friend had passed this earthly life. And what a well-lived life he had lived! I was hired by Colonel Cotts as his Secretary at the 249th Engineer Combat Battalion in 1975. What a challenging and wonderful experience it was!! Years later..he said he needed me to work for him at the World Bank! Imagine being that highly regarded that your former...

Dave was an inspiration to all of us at the World Banks, he was so dedicated and supportive of the WB mission. He expected the best from us and made my tenure there challenging, fun and rewarding. You will never be forgotten Mr. Cotts.

My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. I first met Dave in Karlsruhe, Germany, where we were both stationed but in different units. I met Dave and Linda through my late wife, Betsy, who was Liza's teacher at the Karlsruhe American Elementary School. We later visited them while I was stationed at Ft. Belvoir. Godspeed.

So sorry to hear of Daves passing. Sending our deepest sympathy in you loss.