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Corporal Christian S. Cotner, 20, of Waterbury, died May 30 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan. “By all accounts, Corporal Cotner was a remarkable young man who was doing what he loved the most: serving his country,” Governor Rell said. “The news of his loss is heart-breaking for all Connecticut residents. Corporal Cotner was proud to serve as a U.S. Marine, and he courageously put on the uniform to protect our freedom. On behalf of all state residents, I extend our deepest sympathies to his friends and family.” At the Governor’s direction, flags will remain at half staff until Corporal Cotner has been interred. Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalized. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Norwalk Hospital holds program at The Greens in Wilton - Sep 21, 2008 - 10:53 PM The new Gurdon and Kathy Wattles Marine Mammal Observatory unveiled - Sep 19, 2008 - 12:37 PM Thomas B. Crowley Jr. to receive Mystic Seaport’s America and the Sea Award - Sep 16, 2008 - 6:46 AM Shedd Aquarium's dolphins and whales 'on vacation' in New England - Sep 8, 2008 - 10:56 PM Norwalk Hospital to hold lecture series at The Greens in Wilton - Sep 3, 2008 - 7:34 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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