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...
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY Anonymous on Jul 06, 2009
Love you still
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY Anonymous on Jul 19, 2008
One year and you are with me still every day. Miss you but know you are here watching. Hero, friend. You're already home/
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY sexygal001 on Jun 22, 2008
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!
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY miyembro on May 25, 2008
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 redThat grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skiesThat blood of heros never dies.
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY Anonymous on Apr 24, 2008
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
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY Anonymous on Jan 07, 2008
always remembered in our hearts
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY Anonymous on Oct 28, 2007
DEBI, HANNAH, JOHNNY,RACHEL, ALEX,DANIEL
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS AND SOULS
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY Anonymous on Sep 14, 2007
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
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald L Coffelt BY Wocka on Aug 11, 2007
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'sHome of the Free...Because of the BraveFenton, MO