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GARY D COCHRAN

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POSTED ON 12.22.2024

POSTED BY: Anon

I've Never Forgotten

I was in 3rd grade when I learned of your death. Your brother, Brian, was my best friend and future boyfriend. I held his hand as he cried and shook with grief. I remained close to Brian until his death. He also was taken too soon. Thank you for your sacrifice. Keep a watchful eye over our troops.

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POSTED ON 3.23.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Victoria Lynne Ricks is moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us…..

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POSTED ON 1.8.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your 70th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 12.20.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sgt Gary Cochran,
Thank you for your service as a Ranger Qualified Infantryman. December is here, along with all the preparations. It is almost Christmas. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 12.27.2015

POSTED BY: Victoria Lynne Ricks

Looking Back

You will always be my best friend and first love. Your Mom was at the birth of my first-born. Each Christmas memories flood back to the last hilarious one we spent together with your folks. When I left your house I didn't look back because of the tears in my eyes. You told me if I cried you would be mad. It crushed me when your Mom told me you said "Mom, she didn't look back."

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