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Eric D Cottrell
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Name: Army Staff Sgt. Eric D. Cottrell
Age: 39
From: Pittsview, Ala.
Assigned to 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas
Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Eric D. Cottrell died Aug. 13 in Qayyarah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Pfc. Juan M. Lopez Jr. and Pfc. Paulomarko U. Pacificador.
Died: August 13, 2007
Alabama man killed in IED attack
The Associated Press
Age: 39
From: Pittsview, Ala.
Assigned to 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas
Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Eric D. Cottrell died Aug. 13 in Qayyarah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Pfc. Juan M. Lopez Jr. and Pfc. Paulomarko U. Pacificador.
Died: August 13, 2007
Alabama man killed in IED attack
The Associated Press
FORT BLISS, Texas — Three Fort Bliss soldiers, including an Alabama man, died this week in Iraq after their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device, the Department of Defense said Thursday.
Killed were Staff Sgt. Eric D. Cottrell, 39, of Pittsview, Ala.; Pfc. Juan M. Lopez Jr., 23, of San Antonio; and Pfc. Paulomarko U. Pacificador, 24, of Shirley, N.Y.
The men died Monday in Qayyarah, according to a release from the DoD. They were assigned to the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss.
Cottrell, who joined the Army in October 2004, was a health care specialist. He is survived by his wife...
Occupation
5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas;
Incident
Army Staff Sgt. Eric D. Cottrell died Aug. 13 in Qayyarah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Cpl. Juan M. Lopez Jr. and Cpl. Paulomarko U. Pacificador.
Prayers & Messages
Eric D Cottrell
2011-08-13
This is just a reminder that freedom isn't free because of warriors like you.. We shall never forget: Strength and Honor!
Eric D Cottrell
2008-05-25
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.
Eric D Cottrell
2008-02-13
You will forever be in our thoughts and hearts. We miss you so much!
Eric D Cottrell
2008-01-08
that thing that says he was a health care specialist needs to be changed....he was a damned proud combat medic. i know what the job title is...but he didnt work in no hospital...he worked on the line with the rest of us.
Eric D Cottrell
2007-08-25
In the late 1980's our son, Bruce, brought Eric home for Christmas when they were stationed in Ft. Devens, MA. We had a wonderful time that year. What a joy and blessing to have known Eric. Our family extends our love and heartfelt sympathy to you. . . Eric's loved ones, family, friends, and fellow soldier's. He had a short, but rewarding life and will live on in our minds and hearts, never to be forgotten. The Hewitt Family, Buckhannon, WV
Eric D Cottrell
2007-08-23
To the family and friends of SSG Cottrell. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Thank you SSG Cottrell for you dedication and service. You are loved and will never be forgotten. From a platoon mom for 5-82 FA.
Stand Down Soldier, You Have Earned Your Wings!
Eric D Cottrell
2007-08-22
Goat u will be greatly missed to me and the members of the 128th Medical Company.. i will continue to pray for ur wife and kids...
Eric D Cottrell
2007-08-20
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May god bring comfort to your family