Gregg Lawrence Cochrane was born November 1, 1949. He lived in Santa Clara, California. He was on the track team, played football and took Spanish. All the normal things young men did. Then he was drafted into the US Army.
PFC Cochrane served in B Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. The Big Red One. His unit was just south of Phuoc Vin, Vietnam when PFC Cochrane was killed. The date was September 24, 1969. Gregg would have been 20 in 5 weeks.
Gregg Cochrane is fondly remembered by those who knew him. Some of the commentators on his memorial at The Wall of Faces site remember him as having been a great friend, funny, beautiful smile, special son and good man. He is certainly missed by many people.
Gregg is buried just a few miles from me in the Veterans section at Oak Hill Cemetery. I plan on visiting him this Saturday and paying tribute to this special person who lives on in the hearts of so many.
Thank you PFC Cochrane for ansering the call, for serving your country and for giving the ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.
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