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Donald J. Cohoon Jr.

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

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Cohoon, Donald J. Jr. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Retired 1st Sgt of The United States Army. Age 59 of Cottage Grove passed away Sept. 4, 2007 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Survived by wife of 39 years, Bonnie of Cottage Grove. Son; John (Anne) Cohoon of Prescott, WI....

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I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I have thought about Don and Bonnie and the kids alot since leaving Germany. And the good times we had.
You all are in my prayers.

Oh TOP, I loved you like a father. You were and still are my best friend. You are in my heart forever.

I love you Uncle Don. We all miss you so much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you/or that day. I honk for you everytime I pass that crossway. It breaks my heart to know I can't come over and see your face or have you give me a hard time. I have learned a lot from the accident. I miss you millions. I am excited to see you again one day.

Dear Bonnie, Dawn, John & Christine:
You may not remember me, but our families used to be close in Radcliff, Kentucky days back in the early/mid 80s. I was a year ahead of Dawn in school. Our families used to visit each other's homes on Sunday afternoons sometimes after church at St.Christopher's. If I remember right, I think your family even stayed with us at our house briefly for a time.
I am so sorry to learn of Don's death! I remember him and Bonnie as being the sweetest...

Don & Bonnie drinking the Sangria in Lloret de Mar, Spain, May 1986

I just learned of 1SG Cohoon's passing.I served under him in West Germany with the 1st of the 1st cav.I am so sorry to here this,I looked up to the man,he was truly a great leader.I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

I served with First Sergeant Cohoon when I was in A Troop 1/1 Cavalry from December 1985 to December 1989. I remember him fondly as do several other members I served with. I've posted a picture of Him and Bonnie during our May 1986 Trip to Lloret de Mar Spain on my Facebook Page. He was a good and honorable man who is remembered and mourned.

Dad,
I miss you more then words can express. Know that you are always on my mind and in my heart.
Dawn

Don I am sure you hear my foot steps as I move forward. For my days that have past I have sought your council and this will continue until we met again