Condolences
DEAR PATTI I KNOW THAT NO WORDS CAN TRULY EASE THE PAIN OF THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE, ESPECIALLY ONE OF OUR CHILDREN. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I WILL BE THERE AS A LOYAL FRIEND TO HELP YOU IN ANY WAY I CAN . WE LOVE YOU AND HOPE 2010 WILL BE YOUR YEAR FOR MUCH DESERVED HAPPINESS. LOVE SANDIE
I am very honored to have served with Steven in sqaud 3-3 in Baghdad for a year. He was an exceptional young man and had an amazing sense of humor. I was lucky enough to of kept in contact with him afterwards and will always love my brother. I am very sorry for your loss and know that there is no way of putting into words the pain you feel.
I am very sorry for the loss of Stephen Cottrell. He was too young and too full of life to go so soon. My husband, Andrew Norris, considered him as a brother. He will be greatly missed. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Sincerely, Samantha Norris
Charlie and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Stephen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeanne-Marie and Jim
To Amy and the Cottrell family, I am sorry for your loss. When I think of Stephen all I keep thinking about is all the good times we had together in Cheyenne... I know its hard to imagine having a good time in Cheyenne but we did. The nights at CB Potts, where we could go for hours taking smack to each other about the Yankees and the Red Sox. Stephen would always remind me in case I forgot about the Yankees 26 rings at the time. If we weren't talking sports it was either about cars or giving one of our friends a hard time. The ski trip to mountains and we let Marshall drive us... I don't know how we made it home. Stephen had a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh. I going to miss you "Bro" Your family is in my thoughts an prayers.
I will miss you brother you will always be by my side because you never be forget. Love you Brother.
Hi, my name is Alisa Piteo, spouse of SSgt Joseph Piteo. I am the Key Spouse for the 87th Security Forces Squadron. I am very sorry for your loss. If there is anything that I can do for you please feel free to contact me. My cell phone is 740-503-6607 and my email is keyspouse.87SFS@ymail.com. You can contact me at anytime.
Dear Charlie, Kerry, Helen and Family, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God have a guiding hand for you to find comfort from the support of your family and friends. Ada Stout Kevin and Nancy Stout Richard and Karen (Stout) Levin
Stephen, I don't think there will ever be a day in my life that goes by without a single thought of you. Thank you for all you done for me whether you realized it or not, and sorry I couldn't be there at your service. You and your family are in my prayers, and my thoughts go out to them. -Dan Pottinger
To the family of Stephen Cottrell, I am so sorry for your loss, and sorry I never had the chance to meet you. I am a reservist in the USAF and was put on orders for 6 months at McGuire AFB where I soon met Stephen. We worked almost everyday on the same flight, and hung out almost every day we had off depending on our personal schedules. He really gave me a new perspective on life, as well as many other aspects, and showed me what a best friend/great person was all about. When I was down on life, he would lift me up no matter what the circumstances were. He made me feel alive again and happy to have something to look forward to. Before I left for military duty in Japan in November, we really spent all the time we could with each other because we had created such a great friendship and bond together. If we weren't working, we were usually hanging out together talking about whatever came to mind. I will never forget what Stephen did for my life. I am sorry I couldn't make his services due to my duty overseas. My prayers are with all of you. God Bless -SSgt Daniel E. Pottinger
I am so sorry for your loss may you find comfort in God and knowing Stephens love for you all. Stephen was not only one of my officer, but my friend and my brother in blue. Thank you for sharing him with us. To Stephen I thank you for service and friendship. Your Tour of Duty may have ended on 15 December 2009, but you will live on forever in my / our hearts.
Our hearts go out to all the family and friends of Stephen, especially Charley and Kerry. Thank you Stephen for our freedom and your service to our country, you will be missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to all that you have so deeply touched. Tom and Gaye Madigan
Patty, No words can ever relay the deep sadness we feel for you and your family. A loss of a child is something no one should ever feel. We know this loss and just know we are here for you in whatever you may need, no matter what it may be. Your friends are here for you. Our prayers are with you always..Love ya, Peg & Skip
Dear Cottrell Family, Please accept our extended family's sincere condolences for your loss. May the good Lord keep each of you close during this time of need, as we'll keep you in our prayers. God bless. The Apgars, (Buckwheat, Dotty, Gary and families)
I'm so sorry about Stephen. I did not know him but he was stationed in Iraq with my son SSgt Travis Griffin. My heart is breaking for you and I know the pain you are feeling. Your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. Just know that you are not alone and we are here for you! The fog will lift eventually but his memory will always be with you. Chris Herwick
Hey Steve, As you know, it's not possible for me to be there in person, but my whole family will be there for me. I've been remembering all the great memories we had together over the years. From when we met in high school and you flunked that math class with Mr. B, all those trips with Josh and Mike to the pits, when you properly introduced me to Atlantic City, riding around in the beast skylark, Eddie attacks, your obsession with buying shoes, emails from Iraq hoping you were avoiding all the crazies out there and staying safe, the list goes on. I couldn't wait to get back from this trip and tell you all about it. I'll cherish our times together for the years I knew you, as you were a huge part in shaping me into the person I am today. I am eternally grateful for our friendship, and wish we could have spent more time together. You will always hold a special place in my heart, you were such a loyal and amazing friend. I love you man. Steve
Stephen & Family, You are in our hearts & prayers, Respectfully, Carlos, Kenny, John