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  Junot M. L. Cochilus
Name: Army Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus

Age: 34

From: Charlotte, NC

Assigned to 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Incident: Army Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus died May 2 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries caused by an improvised explosive device. Also killed was Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander.

Died: May 2, 2012


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Junot M. L. Cochilus
BY Anonymous on May 18, 2012
  Junot Mevs Legrand Cochilus

Junot was rich – he was one of the richest people that I ever had the privilege of knowing.  I am qualified to comment on his riches because my father and mother were rich also. 

Junot, made the wages of a Specialist in the Army.  After taking care of his immediate family, and their needs were modest, he was a very wise investor.  This reflected his overall philosophy.

He was a pretty sharp dresser – he always looked very nice.   He was conscious of who he was representing.  Not really fancy, but neat and what we would call sharp.  He had a keen eye to be able to spot really nice cloths for a good price at the Goodwill Industries.  He could have afforded brand new cloths, but he preferred his investments over spending money on expensive cloths. 

Junot could afford and he did spend money on everything that he wanted for himself. This is quite an accomplishment for a man born of very modest means in Haiti . 

Junot had everything that he wanted - he just did not want much for himself.

One key to his riches was that he had a friend at an early age that taught him about investments.  She was a missionary that paid for his education at an English speaking Christian School .  Someone, perhaps the same lady, also made an investment in his college education in Charlotte, North Carolina .

Junot followed the example of the missionary that supported him by reinvesting according to her example.  He helped many people in Haiti .  I knew many of them by name, including the new Christians that prayed to receive Christ during our first trip after the earthquake.

Junot was a wise and conscientious investor.  When I asked him about someone that he had been helping to support, he told me that he did not need to send him money anymore as he was now able to support himself.  Junot told me of a different person he was helping instead of the other one that I had met previously.

Junot and the other truly rich people that I know have invested in the lives of others.

When in Haiti, he would not negotiate a price – unless he was negotiating on my behalf.  He would always pay more than the price that he could have negotiated.

While he was being generous with people, he was careful to be sure that God received the glory for his actions, but in subtle ways.  You could tell that he was different and people wanted to know what it was about him.  It reminds me of the quote that is a summary of scriptures where Jesus says to "go tell everyone you meet how much I love them and if absolutely necessary, use words".

Junot helped start the Haiti Orphan Foundation.  Not only did he help found it, it would not have been possible without him.  At the Haiti Orphan Foundation, where Junot was our Haiti Coordinator, he wanted to be sure our children received a good secular AND Christian education.  To that end, he made sure we have someone to tutor after school for academics AND the teachings of Christ.  He also spent hours on the phone every week from Afghanistan helping us coordinate things.

Junot made the wages of a Specialist in the Army.  He did not have any expenses or things that he wanted.  On a friendship basis, he would tell me how he was spending his money but never in a bragging way.  He would tell me, one friend talking to another, what families, friends and causes he was helping. 

Junot was a humble man. 

I have never heard him speak boastfully or brag – even once.

He had a “savings” that he had managed to put away, which is difficult when you are trying to invest as heavily as he was investing.  The “savings” was to go to start the ministry of another orphanage when he finished his tour with the Army.  He already had the property picked out and secured and persons selected that would be hired to handle it.

Junot was a man of God.  His goal for Haiti was to introduce them to the person of Jesus Christ and educate them.  To do this, he believed we had to take care of their physical needs of hunger and cloths.  While educating the little ones, he was also concerned that they learn about Jesus Christ.

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21 NASB)

Jun ot was rich. He invested in the treasures of heaven. 

I am proud to be considered his friend.

Daryl Nations
 


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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

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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


Adam D. Jones

Happy Birthday, Adam. You are missed so much every minute of everyday! XOXO ~143~ You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Love always, Tammy


Laurie Cobb

She was my 3rd and 5th grade teacher. Today I'm 32 and still think about her. She was the best teacher ever. From her hair children stories to her bubbly happiness and kindness she spread. I'll never forget her. She was the teacher who had lunch with the kids in her classroom so everyone had someone to be with. She made my school experience amazing. I will never forget her.. I love you Mrs. Cobb. Sincerely, Forever in my thoughts, Alyssa (Viau) Capone


Larry E Polley Jr

SPC Polley died almost two decades ago so I don't know if this message will be seen. In honor of Memorial Day, my agency hands out cards with names of those who have fallen. This year, 2023, I received the card for SPC Polley and was inspired to look up more on him. I am thankful for his service and sacrifice. My condolences to his family. He is not forgotten.


Paul C. Holter III

Miss you brother


Alex D Gonzalez

Love you and miss you always. Since you been gone it has been hard for everyone. I know you loved what you did, and I want to thank you for our freedom. If I can have you back home and safe living your life man everything would be different. No matter how much money they would offer me I would rather have you alive and home. Money comes and go so it's not worth losing you.


Christopher D Young

hello my name is Jesus Vega I would like to give my condolences to Christopher's family and friends, I served with him in Iraq and slept in the same quarters. I have many fond memories of him. I have never forgotten his sacrifice. I would like to share that the greatest memory I had of Chris is that he would speak highly of his mom and how much she meant to him. Chris was a strong minded person and looked out for other. He was kind and friendly the he made friends with everyone. Chris was truly a great man! I sincerely apologize for not sharing sooner. but would like to express that Chris's memory will never be forgotten! though he is not with us he will always be in spirit! If this message gets to Christopher's mother I she could know she raised a great man and for that I thank you.


Jose E Ulloa

Ricky you are still in your family's hearts.


John Michael Roy Curwin

I'm doing a work assignment for school and think he should be included.


Derek L. Shanfield

Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your son - Semper Fi.


Marisol Heredia

Dear Marisol, You are Loved Forever...Jeff


John Charles Jenkins

In hope for your soul to be safe and in peace forever, God hold you in your wings! Amen


Todd Beamer

Your courage exceeds the unimaginable.


Steven Paul Chucknick

peace be with you


Geoffrey Perez

thank you for being in our lives, you i got to see you right before you left and i feel so blessed for tour ultimate sacrifice brother. Rest in paradise


Linda Jones

Praying for peace and serenity. God bless you as you travel this difficult path.


Kristopher J. Gould

Miss you everyday buddy. Look forward to seeing you again, one day.


Kristopher J. Gould

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, Kris. You are missed.


Deora Bodley

rest in peace


James David Parker

I knew James David Parker as "Dave" when he lived in Solon Ohio. We met when I moved into town from out of state. He and his group of friends were a year or two older than me. Dave was a bright beacon of hope and joy to me. I was an unsure young man in a strange place. Dave introduced me to many people and ensured his friends always saved me a seat in the lunchroom. I have fond memories of him and his friends during that time. I doubt so many people would have been as wonderful toward me without Dave's incredible kindness. I've never forgotten his kindness. I hope to be able to pay it forward someday.

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