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PV1 J. Russell Coffey. 109
North Baltimore, OH
United States Army
World War I Veteran
Visitation:
Smith-Crates Funeral Home
515 North Main
North Baltimore, OH
22 December 2007@ 1000hrs – (10:00AM) – 1100hrs (11:00AM)
Staging:
Funeral Home
22 December 2007@0900hrs-(9:00AM)
Services:
Smith-Crates Funeral Home
515 North Main
North Baltimore, OH
22 December 2007@ 1100hrs (11:00AM)
Interment:
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bowling Green, OH
Please be at the staging area on time and follow the directions of the Ride Captain. I hope to have a assigned Ride Captain shortly. I’m waiting on a call back. Please keep yourselves posted for that information.
J. Russell Coffey was the last WWI vet in the state, according to the Veterans Affairs Department. He died Thursday at the age of 109, said the Smith-Crates Funeral Home in North Baltimore, about 35 miles south of Toledo.
Coffey, born Sept. 1, 1898, did not see action overseas. He enlisted in the Army while he was a student at Ohio State University in October 1918, a month before the Allied powers and Germany signed a cease-fire agreement.
Coffey played semipro baseball, earned a doctorate in education from New York University, taught high school and college and raised a family.
The other known surviving American soldiers are Frank Buckles, 106, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Harry Landis, of Sun City Center, Fla., according to the Veterans Affairs Department
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Ronbob
Posts: 131
Findlay, OH
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| 21 Dec 2007 6:19 PM |
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It will be my honor to stand for this hero of WWI. This man's spirit is what filled the souls of the following generations. May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him.
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Korat RTAFB 68
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satyr
Posts: 7257
Raleigh, NC
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| 21 Dec 2007 7:26 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of WWI veteran PV1 J. Russell Coffey. My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Mr. Coffey. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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momei
Posts: 138
Newport News VA
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| 21 Dec 2007 7:37 PM |
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| GOD Bless you PV1 J.Russell Coffeyu, and all those who served with you and after you! I wish I lived closer so I too could stand in honor of a TRUE American Hero. Day is done, go join your brothers in arms who have waited so long to see your face. You all helped to defend the world! |
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Eileen/Momei
Dis. 5 HOTH Coordinator
PGR Id: 9695
3+ year active member
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
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mailman
Posts: 18799
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Dec 2007 7:47 PM |
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| Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 6237
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 21 Dec 2007 7:49 PM |
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God Bless PV1 J. Russell Coffey, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute you! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Blind Bat
Posts: 239
Marysville, Ohio
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| 21 Dec 2007 7:53 PM |
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| PV1J.Russell Coffey Thank You for your service to this country. May God bless and hold your family in this time of sorrow. |
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Mr.Black
Posts: 1754
AZ Ride Captain
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| 21 Dec 2007 8:15 PM |
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To the family and friends of PV1 J. Russell Coffey, who proudly served in the United States Army, my deepest and sincere condolences for
your loss of this great American Hero.
Russell's dedicated
service to our great country during World War I will be remembered with the honor
of his commitment and for his sacrifices.
Vaya Con Dios. |
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"What we do in life, echoes an eternity." |
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New Mexico
Posts: 2129
Temple City, California 91780
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| 21 Dec 2007 8:21 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Pvt1 J. Russell Coffey I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you J. Russell Coffey and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWI. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. Rest in peace my brother. Vaya con Dios. |
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113 |
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Stagehand
Posts: 123
OH Asst. State Captain, Centerville, OH
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| 21 Dec 2007 8:26 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of PV1 Coffey.
Thank you for a lifetime of service to our country in 'The War to End all Wars" and to our youth as an educator.
Rest in Peace, Sir. |
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CH-53 Crew Chief
Semper Fi
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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 21 Dec 2007 9:51 PM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace.
Richard & Kary.
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To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
Ride In Memony of my son Roger 1980-2004 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 8284
Lacey, WA
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| 21 Dec 2007 10:36 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PV1. J. Russell Coffey, U.S. Army / WWI Veteran. Pv1. Coffey, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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custer7thcav
Posts: 8011
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 22 Dec 2007 12:01 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pv1 J. Russell Coffey. We are grateful for your service and dedication, sir. God bless you, and be with your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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coal-forge animal
Posts: 21
Piqua , Ohio
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| 22 Dec 2007 12:52 AM |
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| My deepest condolances to the family and loved ones of a True American Hero. So sad is the passing of one so full of "Living American History". We will never forget ! God Bless and Keep You |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 3815
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 22 Dec 2007 1:37 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWI VETERAN PV1 J RUSSELL COFFEY USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE SIR. 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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 22 Dec 2007 2:48 AM |
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Thank you PV1 Coffey for your unselfish and honorable service to our country....
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this young hero .... may GOD bless and comfort you during this difficult time....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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sporty62
Posts: 125
Huber Heights, Ohio
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| 22 Dec 2007 5:51 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to PV1 J. Russell Coffey's family and friends. Each generation has the responsibility to protect and preserve our freedom for the next generation and PV1 Russell Coffey stepped up and answered the call. Anyone who has ever worn, or is currently wearing the uniform of our country, is a hero in my book. It is because of men and women like PV1 J. Russell that we are able to continue to live in the greatest country in the world, the United States of America.
I will be there in spirit to honor your service and life. Rest in peace my brother.
Bob Bass
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Bob Bass
U.S.A.F. Vietnam Era Veteran (64-68)
636th Combat Support Group (PACAF)
Security Police K-9 Core
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Riding in memory of my High School teacher, coach and mentor: John Luginbuhl - Dec 30, 2007. US Coast Guard WWII Veteran -Philippines. |
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 1479
Brevard, NC
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| 22 Dec 2007 5:58 AM |
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We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Russell Coffey. Thank You for your service to our country. May you rest in peace. You are a true American Hero.
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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Dane
Posts: 62
Bowling Green, Ohio
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| 22 Dec 2007 6:34 AM |
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Stand down Soldier. Your watch is over. Rest now in the arms of our Lord and thank you Sir, for your service to a grateful nation.
God Bless You and keep you near to him.
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PGR Ride Captain - Bowling Green, Ohio.
Sgt. at Arms - American Legion Riders
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RedTrk
Posts: 195
Liberty Twp. Ohio
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| 22 Dec 2007 6:42 AM |
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| PV1 J. Russell Coffey, Thank you sir for your service and dedication to our flag. May you rest in God's arms. |
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Stand proud my soldier
For my armed forces I proudly stand, thankful for their sacrifice flag in hand.
They gave their life so mine could be free, they held the line just for me.
Their lives were given for God and country, not for the glory or for the money.
Their shift was long and their pay was short, they proudly stand now in Gods court.
He smiles upon them and takes their hand, at attention in heaven they proudly stand.
You’ve done your job and I ask you in, at ease my soldier you’re now among friends.
Here above you can watch and see, that old glory still fly’s and your country is free.
So many like you are here and their lives they gave, so their family’s can be free and your flag can wave.
There is a flag draped coffin just for you, the colors upon it are red, white, and blue.
For awhile your family may take it hard, but for you and for them stand the Patriot Guard.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3235
Lexington, NC
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| 22 Dec 2007 6:49 AM |
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Thank you, Russell Coffey, for volunteering to defend our country and the world so long ago. Thank you for all the accomplishements and contributions to this great country that you made in the intervening years. I sincerely wish that we were closer ot Ohio, so that we could honor you as you are laid to rest.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PV1 J. Russell Coffey.
Living in the Land of the Free
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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PGR MAN
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| 22 Dec 2007 7:41 AM |
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| Thank you for standing for U.S. |
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milktoast
Posts: 3166
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 22 Dec 2007 8:37 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of Veteran Russill Coffey. I thank this hero of WWI for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 2541
Conroe,Texas
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| 22 Dec 2007 10:35 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PVT.J.Russell Coffey,Thanks for being our hero. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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690MedCo
Posts: 4452
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 22 Dec 2007 2:42 PM |
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Thank you PV1 Coffey for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace.
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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