Jim and Tom Reece reecejim@yahoo.com Fellow Tar Heel Veteran Salute, to a fallen, North, Carolina Veteran Find a grave website A former, Spencer, North Carolina, Resident and Livingstone, College athlete, 2LT., James Calvin Cockerl, was killed, in action, in Vietnam according, to word received, by his wife, Mrs Barbara Corkerl, of Shelby, Mississippi. Lt., Cockerl enlisted, in the Marine Corps, in January, of 1968 and attended, Officers, Training School, at Quantico, Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia. After receiving, his commission, he was assigned, to the 3rd, Marine Division, in Vietnam. The son, of Mr and Mrs. Robert Cockerl Sr., of Lynbrook, Long Island, N.Y., also former, Spencer Residents, Lt., Cockerl was, a 1957, graduate, of Livingstone College, where he was a member, of the college, football team. He also participated, on the football and basketball teams, at Dunbar, High School, in East Spencer. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Cockerl Jr., of East Spencer and Avery Cockerl, of Lynbrook, N.Y. and two sisters, Mrs Bertha Clinding, of Spencer and Miss, Andrea Cockerl, of Lynbrook, N.Y.. Feb 13, 2010
Joseph Williams httrjwilli@msn.com My platoon commander 930, Templeton Road, Athol, Ma., 01331, USA Remembering, a Good Marine and warrior Lt., was, a good man and a good brave marine. He also was, a patient man, with his men, as evident, with how he dealt, with a stubborn, teenage marine, like me. He is a perfect example, of one cut down, when he had, so very much to give. I too, remember his love, for his wife and family. I had recovered, from malaria and was on convoy, security, the day he died. I was called in, to identify him and three other marines. Nothing will ever relinquish, that memory. I can still, feel the saddness, of that day. And I will, never forget such, a good man. Dec 8, 2009
manny g Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe Union Gap, WA. 98903 “You are Remembered” Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!! May 19, 2007
Brian Sweeney Brianswy@aol.com same company 6779, redcliff, tucson, az., 85743, USA Jim was, a very good Marine. He had just converted, to regular service, before his death. He was, a college, football player and when his platoon, had contact, he would run so fast, to where, the fire fight was, it was impossible, for his radio man, or anyone else, to keep up with him. He died, in a mortar, attack, with 3, other marines, in his platoon. Saturday, January 29, 2000
Jerry Buchanan Buchananusps@aol.com He was, my Platoon Leader The "Rock" LT., Cockerl was, called the "rock," by his platoon. We cared for him, very much. He used, to show us pictures, of his lovely wife. He was very proud, of her and he, loved her dearly. I will be, visiting the "Wall," on November 11 and will, be saying hello, to him. Jerry Buchanan Saturday, October 26, 2002
Scott Herriott sherriot@cinci.rr.com I met him 1069, Carraway Ln., Milford, Ohio, 45150, USA If I remember correctly, I was transferred away, from the Third, Platoon, of A, Company, 1st, Battalion, Third, Marines, in January, of 1969. For a while, the platoon sergeant, took over my role. Shortly there after, James Cockrel was transferred, to Third Platoon. I only met Jim, once and that was, when I had been assigned, to be the pay officer, for the Battalion. I took the payroll, to Third Platoon, which I found on a hilltop base, just to the west of Vandegrift, Combat Base. It was the only time, I met Jim Cockerl and the last time, I would see most of the people, in the Third Platoon. I note, from the comments left by members, of the platoon, that he earned, their respect. I thought, he was, a fine young man. It is tragic ,that his life ended, so soon. Scott Herriott Tuesday, October 11, 2005
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