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
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...
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY Anonymous on Aug 13, 2011
This is just a reminder that freedom isn't free because of warriors like you.. We shall never forget: Strength and Honor!
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY miyembro on May 25, 2008
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY Anonymous on Feb 13, 2008
You will forever be in our thoughts and hearts. We miss you so much!
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY Anonymous on Jan 08, 2008
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY Anonymous on Aug 25, 2007
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
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY gemineyez420 on Aug 23, 2007
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!
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY Anonymous on Aug 22, 2007
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...
Prayers & Condolences For: Eric D Cottrell BY Anonymous on Aug 20, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May god bring comfort to your family