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towman95 
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Bullhead City Az. FORUM MODERATOR. Arizona Ride Captain
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| 16 Nov 2009 11:49 AM |
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THIS IS NOW A CONFIRMED ANC MISSION
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The family of CPL Christopher J. Coffland, 43, of Baltimore MD has asked the PGR to stand for their Hero, our Hero, as he is laid to his final rest on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 01 December, 2009 at approximately 1500 hours from the ANC Administration Building.
PGR will be there --- standing all, silent and proud for this Hero who gave his all that we all may all be free.
01 Dec Mission Plan
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Stage: 1330 hrs Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial)
Brief: 1345 hrs
Transit: 1400 hrs to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 1500 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: Ride Captain: Rick Maron 301-980-6703 cell
Ride Captain: Carolyn Maron 301-980-6703 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for transit (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for graveside services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Check the weather - dress & hydrate accordingly.
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and
comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot
join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour,
to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Speical-Considerations
and http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Info-Maps-Etc
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Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders #1863 (12/17/05)
Assistant State Captain Arlington National Cemetery
Assistant State Captain Virginia District 7
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Christopher J. Coffland, 43, of Baltimore, Md., died Nov. 13 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Meade, Md.
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TOU Enforcement Agent
FORUM MODERATOR
Az Ride Captain
USMC 1979 - 1983
FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25070
Lacey, WA
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| 16 Nov 2009 12:01 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Christopher J. Coffland, U.S. Army / OEF. Spc. Coffland, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Nov 2009 12:46 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Christopher J. Coffland. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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road_king_queen
Posts: 3
Bowie, MD
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| 16 Nov 2009 12:47 PM |
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I had the honor of serving with SPC Coffland in the 323rd, and being cross-leveled with him to the 321st for this deployment to Afghanistan. Unfortunately, due to an injury during predeployment training, I was sent home prior to our arrival in theater. SPC Coffland was a Patriot, and now another fallen hero. My deepest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
God Bless.
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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 16 Nov 2009 1:43 PM |
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| I am sincerely grateful and will always be indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice paid by Spc. Christopher J. Coffland to protect our country, freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 16 Nov 2009 3:57 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SPC Christopher Coffland. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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Janet
milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 16 Nov 2009 4:13 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Christopher.....Godspeed.....
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on….
Cherished memories never fade
Because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart….
For as long as there is memory,
They live on in our hearts.
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Member and very dear friend MaeLyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford 13 Aug 11
(I'm gonna miss you girlfriend)
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care...ride safe"
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 16 Nov 2009 4:34 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J Coffland. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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jwilsr
Posts: 441
Macungie, PA
Ride Captain
PA Region 5
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| 16 Nov 2009 6:15 PM |
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To the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland I offer my sincere condolences and sympathies. Thank you Christopher for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you and your loved ones. Stand down now my brother and rest in eternal peace.
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A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
Standing to honor my hero, my father - WW II US Navy
In Memory of LCPL Luke McCulloch, The Royal Irish Regiment, and all Coalition Forces
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HDCraig
Posts: 697
Upland, California SoCal Ride Captain
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| 16 Nov 2009 8:40 PM |
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| I am sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a hero. Thank you for your service to this great Nation of ours. You will not be forgotten. You stood for us, now it is time for us to stand for you. |
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Craig "HDCraig" Breskin
Upland, CA
Army NG Veteran
3rd Battalion 144th Field Artillery(Loud & Proud)
Proud Patriot Guard Member!!!
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 262
Riding In Honor of:
Philip J Breskin (USN/Korean War) Father
Dave Edney (USA/Vietnam War) Friend
Riding in Memory of:
Norman Breskin (USN/WWII) MIA/Uncle My namesake
Herman Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Jack Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Spencer T. Karol (USA/KIA Iraq 2003)
Chance Phelps (USMC/KIA Iraq 2004) |
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1986
New Port Richey, FL
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Riding With Respect
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| 17 Nov 2009 1:47 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
SPC Coffland, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Our nation mourns the loss of a true American Hero.
May you forever rest in peace... |
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Riding in Memory of:
Bill "Snap" Lines - You just don't know when an old vet will Snap
AL and Ga Ride Capt/Past National Executive Director
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis - "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland - "It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken - "Take Care Ride Safe" |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 17 Nov 2009 2:38 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SPC. CHRISTOPHER J. COFFLAND (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE CHRISTOPHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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1stCavMP
Posts: 3842
Warren, Ohio
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| 17 Nov 2009 7:57 AM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Christopher J. Coffland. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Spc. Coffland, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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AOC USN (Ret)
Posts: 644
Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 17 Nov 2009 8:24 AM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom, and paying the ultimate price that we may have the liberties that we enjoy everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Our prayers and well wishes go out to your family as they try to get through this grievous time.
John D. Schumm
US Navy 1987 - 2008
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For this country, this Warrior has stood the watch.
While some of us were in our beds at night, this Warrior stood the watch.
While some of us were in school learning our trade, this Warrior stood the watch.
Yes, even before some of us were born into this world ... this Warrior stood the watch.
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history this Warrior stood the watch.
Many times he would cast an eye home and see his family standing there ... needing his guidance and help ... needing that hand to hold during those hard times ... but he still stood the watch.
He stood the watch for years, He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night knowing that a Warrior stood the watch.
Today we are here to say “Friend, the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained. You stand relieved. We have the watch.”
GOD BLESS!
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hbiker
Posts: 1570
huntington beach
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| 17 Nov 2009 8:56 AM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Spc. Coffland. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Spc. Coffland that we are able to live with the freedoms we have. Thank you for your service and fight for our country.
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TMR
Posts: 4267
Willow Springs IL
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| 17 Nov 2009 11:32 AM |
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, SPC Coffland, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, sir, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Coolhand567
Posts: 707
Gambrills, MD
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| 17 Nov 2009 3:01 PM |
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| My sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland. May you rest in the Lord during this most difficult time. Know in your heart that your son and friend was a true Hero. My prayers are with you. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 12827
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 17 Nov 2009 3:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC Christopher J. Coffland's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC Christopher J. Coffland, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Peace Be to Us All
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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ivetret
Posts: 3757
Shermer, IL
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| 17 Nov 2009 7:30 PM |
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I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. SPC Christopher J. Coffland shall never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family.
I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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monmixr
Posts: 2782
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 17 Nov 2009 10:10 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC Christopher J. Coffland. I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a True American Hero. May you Forever Rest in Peace. |
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Eric C. Kuhn
"DustoffDoc"
Past Ride Captain, Illinois
Past ASRC, Illinois
Founder, Families For Forgotten Heroes
http://www.familiesforforgottenheroes.org
"Standing as Family for those that are alone"
When injustice becomes law.....resistance becomes duty.
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vander177
Posts: 6199
Vandergrift, PA
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| 18 Nov 2009 6:04 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Chrsitopher J. Coffland. We thank for your military service, sacrifices and the aultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Asst State Captain (www.pgrpa.org)
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 114, Vandergrift, PA
GWRRA member
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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Uffda
Posts: 14355
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 18 Nov 2009 6:57 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
SPC Christopher J. Coffland. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Christopher.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 1177
Bremen, GA
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| 18 Nov 2009 10:17 PM |
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| Thank you SPC Christopher J. Coffland for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave Hero. He has made the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifices nor those of your family. |
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !! |
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aoop
Posts: 3632
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 19 Nov 2009 8:58 PM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Afghanistan?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 5349
Lexington, NC
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| 20 Nov 2009 3:08 PM |
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SPC Christopher J. Coffland earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Christopher - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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