Jonathon Cote, R.I.P.

By Michelle Malkin  •  April 24, 2008 08:17 AM

Last month, the bodies of kidnapped American contractors Ronald J. Withrow of Roaring Springs, Tex., and John Roy Young of Kansas City, Mo., were found in Iraq. Yesterday, the family of fellow American contractor Jonathon Cote learned that his body has been identified:

A body recovered by U.S. authorities in Iraq has been identified as that of a kidnapped American security contractor, the FBI said on Wednesday.

The remains were identified as Jonathon Cote of Getzville, New York, who was employed by Crescent Security Group when he was kidnapped on Nov. 16, 2006, the FBI said.

“Mr. Cote’s body was recovered on April 19, 2008, and his family was immediately informed by the FBI of the recovery,” FBI spokesman Richard Kolko said in a statement.

“Mr. Cote’s family was notified today of the positive identification of his remains following confirmation of his identity by the FBI.”

Cote was a 25-year-old Army veteran who had served in both Iraq and Afghanistan before becoming a private security contractor.

The Cote family has kept active vigil and worked valiantly to ensure that their loved one and others still missing in Iraq are not forgotten. Their website is here. The family continues to ask for prayers.

“O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.”
PSALM 130 v 2

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  1. #1
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:24 am, Ogre said:

    RIP Jonathan. May those responsible meet their virgins soon.

  2. #2
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:32 am, Lindsay said:

    Prayers for Jonathon Cote’s family.
    May Jonathon RIP.

  3. #3
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:35 am, tre said:

    Rest in Peace, Jonathon.

  4. #4
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:35 am, ACHefty said:

    May his family find comfort.

  5. #5
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:35 am, Guddommelighet said:

    Farewell and rest easy.

  6. #6
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:36 am, undrseige247 said:

    Only those are fit to live who are not afraid to die.
    -Douglas MacArthur

  7. #7
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:37 am, armymom said:

    Our prayers are with your family. God Bless.

  8. #8
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:38 am, GOPGin said:

    RIP Jonathon.

    God bless you & your family.

  9. #9
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:44 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Aw man. This is heartbreaking.

    R.I.P Jonathan.

    All gave some. Some gave all.

    To his family you are in my prayers. May God comfort and keep you.

  10. #10
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:44 am, Barry F. said:

    May he rest in peace and his family find peace from their loss.

  11. #11
    On April 24th, 2008 at 8:58 am, radio relay said:

    God Bless Jon Cote, and his family. May he now be at peace.

    Contractors, especially security contractors, are the unsung heroes of the war on terror!

  12. #12
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:04 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    Peace be with you.

  13. #13
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:06 am, USMCgramma said:

    God bless Jonathon and his family.

  14. #14
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:09 am, Boomer said:

    Our condolences and prayers to his family.

  15. #15
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:18 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    All gave some. Some gave all. AMEN

    GOD, grant this family peace.

  16. #16
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:19 am, Mohawk said:

    RIP.

    I am so glad your family now has closure.

  17. #17
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:19 am, RedDirtRanger said:

    Thank you, Michelle, for keeping us informed – even with tragic news such as this.

    God bless you, Mr. Cote. Thank you for your service to our country!

  18. #18
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:23 am, tropicalwave12 said:

    It’s will be an utter shame if he dies in vain. GOD BLESS YOU MR. COTE. AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND PEACE. I CAN ONLY HOPE TO BE HALF THE MAN YOU WERE.

  19. #19
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:39 am, sfcmac said:

    RIP, Jonathon . Contractors need to be as heavily armed as the average Soldier. If they’re able to fight back, the scumbag muslim terrorists would think twice about kidnapping.

  20. #20
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:56 am, jamesrileyjr said:

    Requiem in paces, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

  21. #21
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:58 am, MNUSMCDavid said:

    May God’s arms envelop you Jonathon. Rest well, you’re service is done. Blessings to your family.

  22. #22
    On April 24th, 2008 at 9:59 am, DesertLover said:

    RIP Jonathan … may the Cote family find peace and closure in this news while continuing to have pride in the exemplary life of selflessness he lived

    God Bless

  23. #23
    On April 24th, 2008 at 10:01 am, Vntnrse said:

    Thank you for your service, Jonathon, thank you for your service! May God bless you! I too will pray for your family!

  24. #24
    On April 24th, 2008 at 10:10 am, zorro said:

    “O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.”
    PSALM 130 v 2

  25. #25
    On April 24th, 2008 at 10:13 am, gippergirl said:

    God be with Jonathon and his family.

  26. #26
    On April 24th, 2008 at 10:16 am, Christian Soldier said:

    I pray that Jonathon’s family finds peace —-as well as Ronald and John’s.

    I agree with #17 sfcmac.

  27. #27
    On April 24th, 2008 at 10:30 am, DBNinKY said:

    This is such a tragic ending. My sincerest condolences to all the families.

    #17: I’m with you all the way on that one! These contractors should be armed and prepared to fight back – their lives depend on it.

  28. #28
    On April 24th, 2008 at 10:45 am, henryinga said:

    RIP, Jonathon. I also thank you and your family for your service. My prayers are with the one you left behind. Thank you again.

  29. #29
    On April 24th, 2008 at 11:40 am, arabicspkr said:

    ive always supported this war, and supported our men there….

    but to be honest

    im sick of losing our best and brightest.

  30. #30
    On April 24th, 2008 at 11:51 am, Little Ma said:

    Rest in peace in the arms of God, Jonathon. Thank you for your honorable service to our country. May God bless and comfort your family.

    Lord, hear our prayer.

  31. #31
    On April 24th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, UberInfidel67 said:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZHrbjhwKik

    The Peace of God be with his family

  32. #32
    On April 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm, simcoe said:

    I think that Douglas MacArthur’s intentions (see #6) were good. However, if he did say that, it means that all these moronic, suicidal Islamites are fit to live as well.

    A debatable premise.

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