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Ronald L Coffelt

Ronald L Coffelt

US Army Fair Oaks, CA Age: 36 Views: 2295

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Name: Army Sgt. Ronald L. Coffelt

Age: 36

From: Fair Oaks, Calif.

Assigned to the 503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Incident: Army Sgt. Ronald L. Coffelt died July 19 in Baghdad of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.



Died: July 19, 2007


Fair Oaks soldier dies in Baghdad bomb attack

The Associated Press

FAIR OAKS, Calif. — Sgt. Ronald Coffelt was devoted to his country and his children and died doing what he wanted to do, his family said.

Coffelt, 36, of Fair Oaks, died July 19 of wounds suffered when a bomb exploded in Baghdad, the Defense Department said.

The father of five, who died during his second tour of duty in Iraq, joined the Army when he graduated from high school, his brother-in-law, Brian Conner, 33, told the San Francisco Chronicle.

“He was fully aware of what he would be facing. He knew what his duties would be, and he had no problems doing his duties,” Conner said.

At home in Fort Bragg, N.C., Coffelt enjoyed coaching Little...

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the 503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.;

Incident

Army Sgt. Ronald L. Coffelt died July 19 in Baghdad of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.

Prayers & Messages

Ronald L Coffelt
2009-07-06
Love you still
Ronald L Coffelt
2008-07-19
One year and you are with me still every day. Miss you but know you are here watching. Hero, friend. You're already home/
Ronald L Coffelt
2008-06-22
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their fond memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and God Bless You!
Ronald L Coffelt
2008-05-25
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms. We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heros never dies.
Ronald L Coffelt
2008-04-24
I light a candle for you my brave HERO. You love for life will forever live on in our children. I see your smile upon our childrens face and it warms my heart. For through them you will always be with me. I love you dearly and miss you sorely. Till I'm back in your arms again know that I'm waiting for you. Love always and forever, your wife, Deb
Ronald L Coffelt
2008-01-07
always remembered in our hearts
Ronald L Coffelt
2007-10-28
DEBI, HANNAH, JOHNNY,RACHEL, ALEX,DANIEL YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS AND SOULS
Ronald L Coffelt
2007-09-14
Ron you will truley be missed. you inspired alot of us and gave us hope. your brother in arms allways. Rick "pappy" Grace 126th mp co. abq nm
Ronald L Coffelt
2007-08-11
May your light keep shining in the hearts of your family and friends, and everyone you have touch through your death. Thank you for being a defender of freedom. The Biggerstaff's Home of the Free...Because of the Brave Fenton, MO