Dominic R. Coles Obituary

There's not a day that goes by where you're not on my mind I miss you so much give mommy a for me

Missing you big bro love your little sis

I miss you big bro....continue to rest on my angel I love you Nic & kiss mommy for me

Rest In Peace, an American hero. You'll never be forgotten!

hey bro....just stopping through to let you know that I miss you dearly

i miss you dad! You are the reason i still strive for the best in life. The reason i want to do better in everything i do. Nobody will take your place as my dad. you will always and forever be in my heart. i love you dad.

happy holidays big bruh wishing u were here....this is the most hardest time for me but im continueing to be strong...love u always your baby sis

happy veterans day big bruh....i love u so much and i miss u dearly

In memory of Dominic Coles. Always remembered. Never forgotten.

DOM words can never express how much you are missed?

Hi everyone I am Dominic's little sister and I just want to say thank u for keeping my brother in memory....he was a wonderful brother,son,and a friend...once again thank u so much!!!!

To the family and friends of Sgt. Dominic R. Coles:
Please accept my remembrance of Dominic on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Miss you Brother not a day goes by I don't think of you. We all miss you. You will alway be a FIGHTER

To the family and friends of Sgt. Dominic R. Coles:
Remembering Dominic on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

My heart breaks for your family. You and Toni looked after me while my husband was deployed. Now that Toni has joined you i hope that you both are able to find the peace and love you deserve. May god watch over your children.


B Jackson
Fort Hood , TX

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

I'll never forget playing basketball with you in P.E our senior year in high school dude.Man you never bothered nobody,and was a cool dude to hang with.Miss you dude and rest in peace man.

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SGT Coles....
I thought of u today. So I decided to finally write. Im sorry I didnt sooner.I was crushed when i found out u were no longer with us. U used to really make me laugh all the time.
I served with Dominic in stb 2bde 4id in 2004. Thank you so much for your sacrifice and courage. We miss u SGT Coles.....
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Today I learned of my good friend's passing. I was close to Coles when he and I were SPC bringing mail to and from Camp Boom in Baqubah on a daily basis. It was a hard blow to me this morning as I discovered he passed. I can still hear is strong, full laugh. He was a selfless warrior and a great friend. I will miss him.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Dominic, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

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The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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To the family of Sgt. Dominic R. Coles:
Dominic gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Had the honor to serve with Dominic during OIF1 in Baqubah (Engineer Recon Platoon). Sappers Forward.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Coles!

Nic was my nephew, he was my sister's first-born(Mary Coles). Dominic was the gem in our family. His mother died two and a half years before him. I remember him telling me "I wish I had spent more time with my mother". I believe his mother heard him and came back to get him to spend more time. That's seems to get me through the days when I wanna cry. So, I would like to Thank all of you for your condolences on behalf of my sister.

From your family Monique Coles (sister), Dennis Taylor (lilbrother) Mariyah Coles (neice) David Owens (Uncle) Kenneth Owens (uncle) Mose Spencer (uncle) and me.We love you and we are very proud of your dedication to this country. Give my beautiful sister a hug for me,and your grandmother and let them know how much you've missed them.We will forever love you because your were just "Precious to us all"

i served with my best friend colie cole in the 54th. We went to iraq together the first time in 2003. we were like brothers always together smoking those black n mild cigars. Im gonna miss you my friend but i know you smiling down on us, you are in good hands with the lord. We will see each other again one day my friend. Just make sure you have a cigar waiting on me when i get to the gate then we can laugh and talk about the good times we had for those years we spent in germany. $kangs for life$. The deck of cards wont be the same with the kang of hearts missing from the other three brothers of the cards diamonds, spades,and clubs. We will never forget you colie cole

i just wanted you to know i havent forgotten you brotha your family always in my prayers.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Coles and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Its been awhile Sarge. I havent talked to the guys since I left the unit. But know that we all think of you everyday. Im glad I had the chance to serve with someone like you. I will see you again sooner or later.

love to you all...

I served with colie coles in the 5th and he was/is my lil brother and will forever be in my heart and mind.. You will be with me till my dying days as you are tattooed on my arm for life bro..

I know you are sitting there with my grandparents enjoying the streets of heaven... see you with I when I get there..... Keep it poppin for me..

your big brother

Derrick (TG)Graham U.S. Army

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN CUMMING, GA. WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW AN ENGRAVED BRICK WITH DOMINIC'S NAME, RANK AND DATE OF DEATH WAS PLACED IN OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE LAST YEAR.

THE DONOR WISHES TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS BUT WE HOPE IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA, YOU WILL COME BY AND SEE HIS BRICK, WHICH IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH.

THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE HE HAS MADE.

You are not forgotten, Dominic. Although I never met you in life, you are my Brother. We serve the same nation and the same flag. I thank you for my freedom, for my family's freedom. I visited your tree at the Warriors Walk this weekend. I want you to know that you did not slip away unnoticed. That you won't be forgotten. That you'll be remembered as a hero.

As the holidays are upon us, it is my honor to remember this Brave Young Soldier, Sgt. Dominic R. Coles, with a great amount of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service, to our country and for freedom.
May Dominic, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Coles family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4


May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have Dominic, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers his sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

I just wanted to say thank you all for all that you have done .The kids and myself are dealing with everything on a day to day basis.Dominic filled many shoes throught his life. He was a friend, a husband ,a lover ,a stepfather,and a protecter. He took on everyday with a smile and a winning attitude. Dominic is missed and will always be in my heart .With much love and respect Mrs. Coles

Both my husband and I served with Dominic in Germany and he was in my unit in FT HOOD. He will be greatly missed and prayers go up for his beautiful family

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A MARINE MOM

My heartfelt sympathy to the Coles family in the loss of Dominic. I did not know Dominic, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

dominic,

sorry that you're gone. you had so many dreams and aspirations that had not yet come true. I know that you're a star in the heavens above shining as brightly down on us as you did during your short stay among us. You will be missed and never forgotten. I sincerely hope you've finally found your peace.

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

I remember Dominic when he was a young man and he was very nice and respectful. He may not be physicaly here but his spirit lives on. He will always be a legent just because of what he he believed in . I pray that God will keep his family in this time of sorrow. To his wife, his sister Monique, aunt Stephanie, the cousins that his and I share (Nasha and Miya) and to his other family and friends. Cherish the memories and believe that his living was NOT in vain, he made a difference not matter how big or small.

Rest in peace from one dedicated wayne county Sgt to another. Your absent from the body but present with the Lord. I will carry your memory throughout this tour and will fold and keep a flag in your honor.

Pino,

All of us were like brothers man and you will be greatly missed guy. We had sometimes growing up and getting older man. You will not be forgotten mayne. Took me a minute realize that you were gone mayne.

The 325 will always love ya!

Your brothers will always love you mayne!



Rest in Peace!



Love,

Eight

God Bless~ He will never be forgotten.. ( Jamie,Navy wife)

To the family of Sgt. Dominic R. Coles:

We don't know each other, will never meet, but will be forever united in the loss of our Heros. Our Hero, SFC Brent Adams, was killed 12/1/05 in Ramadi. I know firsthand there is nothing I can say to you right now - in fact there isn't anything to make it better. Just know that you are not alone. Dominic will not be forgotten...I pray God give you peace to move forward and grant peace to the world - one life lost is one too many - lives are important.

God Bless

Pam Adams

Sorry to hear about this loss. Praying for the family and friends.

My name is SSG Green and I served with SGT Coles during OIF I with the 588th Eng Bn. SGT Coles was a great guy and worked hard to be a NCO. I will always remember him because he ALWAYS had a smile regardless of what was going on. My condolences to his family and friends who were closer to him than I was. He will definitely missed by all who knew him.



God Bless All



SSG Green, Jye

FOB Kalsu, Iraq

OIF IV