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ROBERT W COTTENIER

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HONORED ON PANEL 25E, LINE 96 OF THE WALL

ROBERT WILLIAM COTTENIER

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POSTED ON 3.7.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

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POSTED ON 9.2.2021

POSTED BY: Douglas W. Dawes

My Friend

I'll never forget you. I think of you often and honor you at veteran events. My tour was 1970 & 1971 as a C-130 Crew Chief. We flew out of Cam Rahn & Danang

Doug

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POSTED ON 11.17.2019

POSTED BY: Sel J. Wong

Face of a Hero

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Platoon 3057. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on September 14, 1966.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.

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POSTED ON 9.18.2018

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Lance Corporal Robert William Cottenier, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 9.4.2018

POSTED BY: Janice Current

An American Hero

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

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