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Just rec'd this via email a few moments ago. Wanted to share and request the prayers and good thoughts of this fine community for his family and friends.
Semper Fi Marine.
WATERBURY — Cpl. Christian Scott Cotner, 20, died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Cotner was born Nov. 27, 1987, in Waterbury, the son of Graham and Karen (Christensen) Cotner of Waterbury. He was a graduate of Kingsbury Grammar School, North End Middle School and Wilby High School. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marines Corps. and had recently been serving as a corporal in the Marines Wing Support Squadron 172, Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing III, Marine Expeditionary Force headquartered in Okinawa, Japan.
He was a member of the Boys Scouts of America, the Wilby High School ROTC, and First Congregational Church of Waterbury. He had a passion for computers and electronic gaming. He also enjoyed building and flying remote control airplanes and was a member of the Nutmeg Flyers.
Besides his parents, Christian is survived by a brother, Eric Cotner of Waterbury; his maternal grandparents, June Christensen of Waterbury, Carl L. Christensen of Lyme; his paternal grandparents, Billy and Gloria Cotner of Waterbury; his aunt, Wendy Christensen of Florida; his uncle, Eric Christensen and his wife, Susan, of Shelton; his aunt, Cathy Crouse and her husband, Ralph, of Wolcott; cousins Stewart and David Crouse, Victoria Jelenik and Julie Christensen; and many close friends "The Crew."
A graveside service with military honors will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Riverside Cemetery, 496 Riverside St. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at First Congregational Church of Waterbury, 222 W. Main St. Family and friends who plan on attending the graveside service are asked to meet directly at Riverside Cemetery and stage outside the cemetery gate until the family arrives. At the family's request, dress for the 1 p.m. memorial service should be "tropical casual" due to a very warm sanctuary.
The Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home, 1581 E. Main St., has been entrusted to assist the family and the United States Armed Forces with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Waterbury, 222 W. Main St. 06702, for a scholarship fund in memory of Christian Scott Cotner.
For information, to light a memorial candle, or to send an online condolence to the family, please visit the funeral home's website at www.caseyodonnell.com.
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Semper Fi Marine.
WATERBURY — Cpl. Christian Scott Cotner, 20, died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Cotner was born Nov. 27, 1987, in Waterbury, the son of Graham and Karen (Christensen) Cotner of Waterbury. He was a graduate of Kingsbury Grammar School, North End Middle School and Wilby High School. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marines Corps. and had recently been serving as a corporal in the Marines Wing Support Squadron 172, Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing III, Marine Expeditionary Force headquartered in Okinawa, Japan.
He was a member of the Boys Scouts of America, the Wilby High School ROTC, and First Congregational Church of Waterbury. He had a passion for computers and electronic gaming. He also enjoyed building and flying remote control airplanes and was a member of the Nutmeg Flyers.
Besides his parents, Christian is survived by a brother, Eric Cotner of Waterbury; his maternal grandparents, June Christensen of Waterbury, Carl L. Christensen of Lyme; his paternal grandparents, Billy and Gloria Cotner of Waterbury; his aunt, Wendy Christensen of Florida; his uncle, Eric Christensen and his wife, Susan, of Shelton; his aunt, Cathy Crouse and her husband, Ralph, of Wolcott; cousins Stewart and David Crouse, Victoria Jelenik and Julie Christensen; and many close friends "The Crew."
A graveside service with military honors will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Riverside Cemetery, 496 Riverside St. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at First Congregational Church of Waterbury, 222 W. Main St. Family and friends who plan on attending the graveside service are asked to meet directly at Riverside Cemetery and stage outside the cemetery gate until the family arrives. At the family's request, dress for the 1 p.m. memorial service should be "tropical casual" due to a very warm sanctuary.
The Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home, 1581 E. Main St., has been entrusted to assist the family and the United States Armed Forces with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Waterbury, 222 W. Main St. 06702, for a scholarship fund in memory of Christian Scott Cotner.
For information, to light a memorial candle, or to send an online condolence to the family, please visit the funeral home's website at www.caseyodonnell.com.
Link
Link 2
Family's Guestbook
