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Scott McClellan: SigEp, Citation Holder, Tattletale?

Scott McClellan received the Sigma Phi Epsilon Citation for his professional achievements at the 2005 Conclave in Nashville, TN. Shortly thereafter he left the job. There was speculation at the time whether he was “helped” out the door.
Now he has written a book about what really happened in the White House. Predictably, the Republicans are [...]

In remembrance…

The “News” section of the HQ web site has reprinted this article remembering Jonathan Cote.
“When we found out that he had been taken, it hit you just like a train,” says Sigma Phi Epsilon David Hankins.
November 16, 2006, is a he will never forget. His fraternity brother and close friend Jon Cote was kidnapped [...]

Jonathan Cote - Condolences for a fallen brother

Grand Pres. Steve Shanklin released the following text of the message of condolences sent to the family of Jonathan Cote and to the Florida Alpha Chapter (Univ. of Florida).
To the family of Jonathan Cote,
On behalf of National Board of Directors and the Grand Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, let me extend my condolences to [...]

Missing UF student’s body possibly found in Iraq - 04/21/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

Update:
The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is mourning the death of one of their own. Francis Cote, the father of former University of Florida student, Jonathan Cote has confirmed on his website that a body found in Iraq belongs to his son. President of the Sig Ep Fraternity, Matt Sloan says Cote’s fraternity brothers are glad [...]

Bits and Pieces

Some random items from all over the place.

The SigEp group on LinkedIn now has nearly 330 members. SigEps are seeing the group logo on connections and signing up themselves. If you are “LinkedIn” and want to make more SigEp connections then sign up here.

SigEps at Washington State have started honoring brothers who stand out [...]

Sig Ep Iraq Hostage News

U.S. sent finger of ex-UF studentBy AMY REININKSun staff writer
The finger of a former University of Florida student who was taken hostage in Iraq more than a year ago has been sent to U.S. authorities, the student’s father has confirmed.
McClatchy News Service reported Wednesday that U.S. authorities in Baghdad have received five fingers belonging [...]

‘He was a brave soldier’

Another SigEp is a casualty of the war in Iraq.
Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier seemed destined for soldier’s boots.
“He’s been playing soldier since he was a tiny boy,” Dozier’s mother, Martha Day Cabe said in a phone interview Monday. At age 5 and 6, he, his sister and their friends would go into the [...]

Support the Troops

Two Texas chapters have found ways to support the troops serving in Iraq and to honor a fallen brother.
The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity from Baylor University in Texas found the perfect way to remember a fallen brother. It donated the Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando Memorial Fountain to the Fort Campbell Fisher House. It was [...]

Tribute to Trane McCloud

Trane McCloud was a TN Alpha graduate who was killed in Iraq. Some of his friends, and he had many, are sponsoring a tribute and fundraiser (Click to see the PDF flyer) to help provide for his children.
Dear Friend-
On December 3, 2006, Lieutenant-Colonel, Trane McCloud (USMC) was killed when his helicopter crashed in Iraq. [...]

For Abducted Guards, Iraq Wasn’t Just About Money - washingtonpost.com

The Washington post has this update on a story we have been following (Previous posts here and here) It is an in-depth article with additional video footage of Jonathan Cotes.
ON MAIN SUPPLY ROUTE TAMPA, Iraq — Surrounded by darkness, an AK-47 at his side, Jonathon Cote considered his future from the driver’s seat of a [...]

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