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Name: Marine Cpl. Christian S. Cotner
Age: 20
From: Waterbury, Conn.
Assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan
Incident: Marine Cpl. Christian S. Cotner died May 30 from a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq.
Died: May 30, 2008
Marine from Waterbury dies in Iraq

The Associated Press

WATERBURY, Conn. — A 21-year-old Marine from Waterbury has died during his first tour in Iraq, according to his family’s pastor.

The military notified Cpl. Christian Cotner’s family on Friday about his death. Details about how and when he died had not been released Saturday, and the military had not publicly announced his death.

He is the 40th military member with ties to Connecticut who has died in Iraq and Afghanistan since U.S. operations began in those countries in 2003 and 2002, respectively. Two civilians from the state have also died.

The Cotner family’s pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Frazier Jr. of the First Congregational Church of...

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Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  They say that hearts don't really break. Dear GOD that isn't true. The day you took Christian away, our hearts just broke in two.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  It matters not how long a star shines. What is remembered is the brightness of the light.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  The Message~~Everything is different since you've gone away. Our hearts keep on breaking just a little more each day.~~But don't look at this as the end but just the very start. Together for eternity never again to be apart.~~But we feel so sad that GOD took you away. We are so scared and lonely and miss you every day.~~Please know I didn't leave you. I loved you all so much. One day we'll be together to see, to feel, to touch.~~You say you didn't leave then why are we so blue. How can we get through the day, when we need to talk to you.~~I'm here and I will listen. My love did not depart. Ask anything you want and I will answer in your heart.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  I Can Dream.....There's no fairy godmother to make my wish come true. No genie in a bottle to bring me to you. No prayer on a fallen star. No magic potion in a jar. But I can dream and when I do, I dream that I'm there with you.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  Heaven cries it's saddest tears when a young person leaves this world.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  Tears are the silent language of grief.....
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  Each life is a miracle, that changes this world and leaves it a better place than before.~~Christian will be remembered forever by his family, friends and those lives he touched with his generous spirit and warm smile....
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  Please remember the good times we had. When you do, you won't be so sad. I am always with you and never far away. I'm in every thought you have every single day. I know your tears will still fall, you do miss me after all. I am so happy and free. I am with JESUS, where I need to be.
 

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Christian S Cotner
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008
  Remember me when the flowers bloom early in the spring. Remember me on the sunny days in the fun that summer brings. Remember me in the fall as you walk through leaves of gold. And in the wintertime in the stories that are told. But most of all remember each day--right from the start. I will be forever near for I live within your heart.
 
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Christian S Cotner
BY John on Jun 04, 2008
  May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.
 
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Christian S Cotner
BY sexygal001 on Jun 04, 2008
  Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace
 
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Christian S Cotner
BY miyembro on Jun 04, 2008
  Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,

with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
 


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Blue C. Rowe

I am the Chaplain, along with 1SG Obalabi, who made this notification. This was my fifth death notification in 2009. I remembered this one like it was yesterday, and I routinely think about 1SG Rowe’s wife and their son, who was seven at the time. This notification stands out to me because we had to come back to the house a few times because no one was home. We finally saw a light on around 2130, and I and 1SG O went to the door and knocked. 1SG Rowe’s wife answered the door, and it was clear that his wife was not registering why we were there. She did invite us, and we sat down at the table, and ISG O made the notification. 1SG Rowe’s wife said, "Are you sure?" She asked that question five times, and I finally said, " Ma’am, we would not be here if we were not sure. Her response to us was, I just spoke to him a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to come home next week. She immediately got up from the table, called her dad, and notified him. She collapsed to the floor and was crying. The 1SG and I just stood there. We were there for a while, and I remembered that when she asked me to pray, I had to pause a few times to keep from losing it. Cindy, I thought about your husband through the years, and I often wondered how you and your son are doing. I have often prayed for you and your family. And I thank your husband for his sacrifice to our country. I do hope you see this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless You Chaplain Will Strong Jr. US Army Retired Romans 8:37

Jose L. Montenegro Jr

I would like the family to know that Jose is honored at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, CA. I picked his name to place a rose by his name at Panel 20, Line12. Thank you to him for his dedication and service. God's blessings to you.

Luke J Mercardante

I was flying convoy escort overhead that fateful night. Each April I pause and remember both 1sgt Mercardante and Cpl Wilks. May we never forget

James C Matteson

He was not in a Bradley but the turret of humv while fighting gallantly from his position a armor piercing RPG hit SSgt. James. C. Matteson'447211s MARK19 burning off the grenades going straight through his heart during an ambush.

Rickey E. Jones

I meant Rickey Jones in Iraq, October 2005. My deepest condolences to his family: Sincerely SSG. Kassebaum

Derek Argel

I think I still owe you beer. Catch up later bro

Eric S. Patton

Thank you for your service!

Douglas C Desjardins

Our family mission; US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc., has sent care packages in his name to troops deployed during the 2025 holiday season. Always Remember!

Patrick J Miller

Miss You Love You

Todd Beamer

Let's roll, RIP Brother!

Russell P Borea

I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Michael J Crutchfield

Miss you Cruthfield. Wish I wouldm have had the chance to play chess with you.

Jason C. Ramseyer

When one thinks of the Marines they think of men like SSGT Ram. A Marines, Marine. A leader, not only in title, but also within the respect of his men above and below him…

Jonathan Castro

No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends.

Charles Dusty Parrish

Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard. Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy. God bless

Bruno G. De Solenni

sgt rawl retired

Bruno G. De Solenni

how can i ever forget he help me work on mrap. iam the one they blame

Philip A. Murphy-Sweet

Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!

David A Wilkey Jr

A good young man. My son's best friend.

Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

Frank E. Adamski III

To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.

Benjamin Walker

🕯️

Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister

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