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Diane Gray-Soto
February 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I have thought about Don and Bonnie and the kids alot since leaving Germany. And the good times we had.
You all are in my prayers.
Raymond Gray
February 25, 2011
Oh TOP, I loved you like a father. You were and still are my best friend. You are in my heart forever.
Jessica Kadlec
December 9, 2010
I love you Uncle Don. We all miss you so much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you/or that day. I honk for you everytime I pass that crossway. It breaks my heart to know I can't come over and see your face or have you give me a hard time. I have learned a lot from the accident. I miss you millions. I am excited to see you again one day.
Brian Flemming
September 21, 2010
Dear Bonnie, Dawn, John & Christine:
You may not remember me, but our families used to be close in Radcliff, Kentucky days back in the early/mid 80s. I was a year ahead of Dawn in school. Our families used to visit each other's homes on Sunday afternoons sometimes after church at St.Christopher's. If I remember right, I think your family even stayed with us at our house briefly for a time.
I am so sorry to learn of Don's death! I remember him and Bonnie as being the sweetest people. I remember I was in Boy Scouts with John.
Just an update: I am now living in Georgia. Been married for 9 years and have a beautiful 5-year-old daughter. Her name is Kayla Renee, and my wife's name is Shannon. My parents, Pat and Brenda Flemming moved from Kentucky in 1990 to Europe. They moved to Virginia in 1997, and my mother still lives there. My own father died at 65 in August 2006. I miss him every day. My mother and brothers are holding up okay. It's still hard, so I can understand. I am on facebook and would like to hear from you sometime. In the meantime, take care and know that I am so sorry to learn of this sad event! God bless you Bonnie, Dawn, John, & Christine!
Love,
The Flemming Family
Brian, Shannon & Kayla
Don & Bonnie drinking the Sangria in Lloret de Mar, Spain, May 1986
Brian L. A. Wess
May 15, 2010
Ronald Sanford
May 15, 2010
I just learned of 1SG Cohoon's passing.I served under him in West Germany with the 1st of the 1st cav.I am so sorry to here this,I looked up to the man,he was truly a great leader.I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Brian L. A. Wess
May 15, 2010
I served with First Sergeant Cohoon when I was in A Troop 1/1 Cavalry from December 1985 to December 1989. I remember him fondly as do several other members I served with. I've posted a picture of Him and Bonnie during our May 1986 Trip to Lloret de Mar Spain on my Facebook Page. He was a good and honorable man who is remembered and mourned.
Dawn Cohoon
February 13, 2010
Dad,
I miss you more then words can express. Know that you are always on my mind and in my heart.
Dawn
Rick
May 15, 2009
Don I am sure you hear my foot steps as I move forward. For my days that have past I have sought your council and this will continue until we met again
Bonnie Cohoon
October 1, 2008
It's been a year and it doesn't get any easier. I have the my momories but it's not the same. I miss him more that I can say.
Elise M. Lonnee
September 17, 2007
Dear Bonnie and children.
When there is an unexpected death in the family everyone is filled with so much sadness.And a tragic death like this makes it even worse. One of the regrets that I have is that our families have, over the years, drifted apart as we all have become so engrossed in our own lives;working and raising our families. Most of my memories of Donald are when he was very little - I was 17 years old when he was born but I do remember him as being such a cute and lovable little boy.We have all missed so much by not keeping in touch. I am so sorry that my surgery kept me from being with you at the funeral but I have kept Donald and all of you in my prayers since I got the awful phone call.
With Love,
Elise Marie
Joan Green
September 13, 2007
My condolences to all. Joan
Shelby Bylsma
September 12, 2007
Hello to all,
I am trully very sorry about what happened to Donald J. Cohoon Jr. When I first found out from my dad, when he told me about what happened to him, I felt really bad. I am going to send my prayers to all of his family. I will miss you Great Uncle Donald<3. You will be greatly missed.
(Donna Cohoon's Grand-daughter)
Renie (Bylsma) Moore
September 12, 2007
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely hone in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
They you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows.
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There's work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
do it now. while life remaineth -
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Priests of the Sacret Heart
Sacret Heart Monestary
Special Mass in Remembrence of Donald J. Cohoon.
John Greenwell
September 12, 2007
To the Family:
I did not know Donald personally, but felt as if I was his friend. I ride a Yellow Gold Wing as well and live in Cottage Grove. We would wave when we passed each other on Jamaca. I share your loss and have remembered Donald in my prayers over the past week. I feel as if I have lost a friend. Please accept my condolences and prayers. God be with you.
Toni & Steve Hertel
Toni Hertel
September 11, 2007
Today Is Sept. 11th, 2007, An especially sad day for the world to remember what we lost & the pain of all the families for what they lost.They too are all remembered in all our thoughts & prayers.
And for all the soliders who are protecting us now & there families to be free and safe.
We lost a special family solidier & gained a multitude of angels to watch over us too.
God Bless All & God Bless Americia
Love Toni & Steve Hertel
RENIE (BYLSMA) MOORE
September 11, 2007
FOLLOW YOUR STAR
(WRITTEN BY YOUR SISTER DONNA COHOON)
YOUR BOYISH SMILE AND TWINKLING EYES, TOLD ME OF YOUR TENDERNESS.
YOUR MANNER TOLM ME SO MUCH, TOO,
ABOUT HOW YOU'D BEEN RAISED.
AMIDST THAT STORMY SERVICE LIFE,
A GENTLE WOMAN STOOD, FOR YOU HAD BEEN TAUGHT TO USE YOUR STRENGTH, AND TEMPER IT WITH TENDERNESS.
STAND TALL, YOUNG MAN, AND LOOK AHEAD, YOU'VE STOOD UPON YOUR FIRST DAY, THE REST OF YOUR LIFE LAY AHEAD.
LOOKED FORWARD TOO, WITH EAGERNES, YOU HAD SO MUCH TO GIVE. DEFIANT, YES, AT TIMES YOU WERE, INDEPENDENT YOU WERE TOO.
YOU SET YOUR GOAL IN FRONT OF YOU, THE WHOLE WORLD WAS YOUR GLEN. YOU ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO THE STARS, NOW FOLLOW THEM AGAIN.
YOU CHOSE YOUR GAME, LET NO ONE ELSE, YOUR STAR WILL RISE, SO KEEP IT BRIGHT.
ONE DAY, I'LL LOOK OUT THERE AND SEE, ONE STAR MUCH BRIGHTER THAN THE REST, A GENTLE, STRONG AND TENDER MAN, WHO PASSED MY WAY AND LEFT HIS MARK.
MY MOTHER WAS A BIT OF A WRITER AND I HAVE A COLLECTION OF THOSE WRITINGS. I FOUND ONE THAT I WANTED TO SHARE WITH AUNT BONNIE AND HER FAMILY.
Ginny, Toni & Mimi,2005,
September 10, 2007
Toni Hertel
September 10, 2007
Bonnie & Family
When the Fighter jets flew over my house while I was mowing last nite, I stopped & saulted & said goodbye to my soldier brother looking down on us with mom & dad & sis with him , god will take care of you & the Angels will help us through this too. Till we see each other again , bless you I love you & you will be sadly missed.Our Prayers are with you all.
Love your sister Toni
Michelle, Peter, Tessa and Emma Lou
September 10, 2007
We were deeply saddened to hear of the terrible and sudden accident... and send our heartfelt condolences to John and the entire Cohoon family.
Ginny Mohney
September 10, 2007
Dear Bro:
You've reached your final resting place. The people you loved are all there. Oh Lord it is hard to let go. I sent an Angel to kiss your face. I sent an Angel to hold your hand. I'm there with you in Spirit, my heart, Love and Hugs as well. Till we meet again.....Love Your Sis, Ginny
The Menne Family
September 10, 2007
Our hearts break for you at this sudden loss. Know that we and many others are thinking of you and praying for you. It is amazing the amount of friends and family you have for support. We love you!
"I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength" --philippians 4:13
"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." --psalm 23:4
Love, Craig, Kim, Raychel, Tyler, and Carter
David Bylsma
September 10, 2007
To Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Donald's Son, Daughters, Brother and Sisters.
I am so very sorry to here about your lose. Words just can not describe the true sadness in my heart for Uncle Donald, you and your families. My heart, thoughts and prayers, go out to all of you.
(Donna Cohoons Son)
Rick McDonald
September 9, 2007
Don, so soon you have gone to Fiddler's Green. Your spirit is needed and my love you will always have. If your family has a need or just a friend to listen please let me know
Your brother in Arms
Rick
Mimi & Fred Ballantine
September 9, 2007
Dear Family,
We have lost a very special person in our lives and Donald will be missed by us all. We will just have to keep him in our thoughts and hearts and know that he will be looking down at us and taking care of us in his own way.
We love you all
Al Frey
September 9, 2007
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Cohoon family. I shall keep you in my prayers.
TinCanMan fm VA Help Net
Jenny
September 8, 2007
I was home and heard the sirens on Tuesday. I had a sick feeling immediately and knew that something very bad had happened to someone very special. We've never met but my daughter goes to school with Anthony. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God Bless you all and give you the strength to get through this.
Bruce, Lory, and Tiffany Boxwell Severn, Maryland
Lory Bylsma - Boxwell
September 8, 2007
To Aunt Bonnie
We are keeping the Cohoon family in our prayers at the time of our families lost. Uncle Donald has gone to be with grandma, grandpa, and his sister Donna which is my mom. All four of them are know watching over us all of the time know. please keep in touch with the family. we will miss Uncle Donald very much we love you. Lory (Bylsma)Boxwell
Bill Wolfe
September 8, 2007
We were so sorry to hear about Donald. Your family is in our prayers. Bill, Becky and Daniel Wolfe
Volpentesta Family
September 8, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck, Jen, Mia and Toni
Stephen Gerdts
September 8, 2007
To the Cohoon family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I had only worked with Don at Up North for a very short time. His presence at work will be truly missed.
Dad, Me, and Ian
John Cohoon
September 8, 2007
There are no words to capture how much my father will be missed. He has given me so many wonderful memories, and I will forever cherish my personal time with my dad.
Amanda Kegley
September 8, 2007
Bonnie and family,
I was so terribly sad to hear of Don's passing. My hearts go out to all of you in this time of sadness.
Brian Bylsma
September 7, 2007
Aunt Bonnie & family,
I was saddened when we got the news of Uncle Donald's accident and our prayers go out to all of our family who will mourn his loss. I was on-duty responding to a vehicle accident at the time, strange feeling. As the family grew older and went their different ways the family grows apart. The family will always be in our hearts. I have found even though my mother (Donna Cohoon) passed away she is always with me in spirit. That will be true with Uncle Donald. He is in a peaceful place now with Grandpa, Grandma and Mom wathcing over all of us. As one Veteran to another Veteran I salute Donald and the family for his and your sevice to the Nation. Our love and prayers go out to all of our family.
John Michael Cohoon Samels
September 7, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest regrets to all of the extended Cohoon family , friends and especially to Bonnie. Everyone I've met on this side of my family has been very kind and gracious to me and just by looking at Don's picture I can tell what a kind, thoughtful and loving person he must have been. I'm sure he will be missed by all.
Sharon Barber
September 7, 2007
Bonnie
My sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.
Sharon Barber
Tania & Ron Sprague
September 7, 2007
Dear Mrs. Bonnie,
You do not know me; my name is Tania Sprague. Your husband, Donald, works with my husband Ron Sprague, at UP-North Plastic (Cottage Grove). When my husband came home that day, he told me what happens. Immediately, my tears comes out off my eyes, it was so heart breaking to heard that your husband fight a disease, and now this happens… so suddenly, in a very unexpected way. We are very sorry for your loss; and we are praying for his soul. Your dearly husband is already with God, surrender by Angels. Remember all the great memories you had together, and your love for each other, to keep going the time you will live with us, until you see your husband again, in Heaven.
I am asking my family and friends, in Venezuela, to pray for your husband's soul. His spirit always will be with you and your family. God blesses you all!
You are in our hearts and our prayers, on this moment of loss and nostalgia for what you both had, each other.
Mary Aguilar
September 7, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ginny Mohney
September 7, 2007
Donald:
Finding words is a difficult task indeed. I'm here simply to say, goodby Dear Brother, our Love and Hearts be with you on your Homeward Journey.
I love you.
Sister Ginny
Ron Sprague
September 7, 2007
Don was a coworker and a friend to me. He was always able to see the positive side of any situation and he will be missed by many people.
Ginny & Donald 1980's
September 7, 2007
Donald& Toni in the 80's
Toni Hertel
September 7, 2007
Donald & Sister Toni In the 80's ;
The years have passed & So has a great brother, Bye Donald, you will always be in my heart.
Love Ya Toni
Toni Hertel
September 7, 2007
Bonnie, Dawn & John & Christine,& Grandkids :
We feel your pain, Donald was a brother to be so proud of, our thoughts & Prayers are so with all of you, God will keep you strong, We are so sorry to not be able to be there due to Steves Illness..We are there for you in Spirit......
Love you all, Aunt Toni & Uncle Steve
LaRae Miller
September 7, 2007
Words cannot say how sorry I am for what happened to your dad.
Dawn & Chris, you have been on my mind constantly. Please know there are many thinking about you & praying for your family. I hope you will find comfort & strength from God in the days ahead. I am so sorry.
Renie (Bylsma) Moore
September 7, 2007
Aunt Bonnie & family,
I was so saddened when we got the news of Uncle Donald's accident and our prayers go out to all of our family who will mourn his loss. In this day and time we sometimes forget the importance of family and how their lives effect all of ours. My fondest memories of Uncle Donald was when he was young and he lived with us in Florida. He was like another kid in our family and was treated such. When I got married he came to the wedding in his Army uniform with his smokey the bear hat. He looked so handsome and was so proud to wear that uniform. I was very proud of him as well. Our lives get busy and everyone ends up clear accross the country with problems and issues in their own family but we always keep our extended family in our hearts and memories. Please know that he is in a good place and he is at peace and waiting to see all of us. He is safe at home with God now and with his parents and sister. They are always there to watch over us and to guide us on our way through life. Please keep in your heart the wonderful memories of how he touched everyone's life. Our love and prayers go out to all of our family.
Love Always,
Renie (Bylsma)Moore
Nancy Stanton
September 7, 2007
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of Don's death. You probably won't remember me, but I bowl with the Cenex After Five bowling league...I am on Ed Korbel/Virgil Flack/Chris Dunning's team and I remember those fun times when you both were bowling. You and your family are in my prayers and I pray for God's blessing and peace to be with you during this time of sadness.
An inspirational love, TRUE SOUL MATES
September 7, 2007
Dad and the family in Hawaii, we were so blessed to have such an amazing leader of our family
September 7, 2007
My Dad in Vietnam - He was a true hero
Christine
September 7, 2007
“A Veteran Died Today”
(Author Unknown)
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was thinning fast, and he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done. In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, everyone. And 'tho sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, all his buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke. But we'll hear his tales no longer, for he has passed away, and the world's a little poorer, for a Veteran died today.
No, he won't be mourned by many, just his children and his wife. For he lived an ordinary, very quiet sort of life. He held a job and raised a family, quietly going on his way; and the world won't note his passing; 'tho a Veteran died today.
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, while thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell of their life stories, from the time that they were young, but the passing of a Veteran, goes unnoticed, and unsung. Is the greatest contribution, to the welfare of our land, someone who breaks his promise and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow, who in times of war and strife, goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life? The politician's stipend and the style in which he lives, are sometimes disproportionate, to the service that he gives. While the ordinary Veteran, who offered up his all, is paid off with a medal and perhaps a pension, small.
It's so easy to forget them, for it is so long ago, that our Dons and Jims and Johnnys, went to battle, but we know. It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys, who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys. Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand, would you want some politician, with his every waffling stand? Or would you want a Veteran, who has sworn to defend, his home, his kin, and Country, and would fight until the end?
He was just a common Veteran and his ranks are growing thin, but his presence should remind us, we may need his likes again. For when countries are in conflict, then we find the Military's part, is to clean up all the troubles, that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor, while he's here to hear the praise, then at least let's give him homage, at the ending of his days. Perhaps just a simple headline, in the paper that might say:
OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
FOR A VETERAN DIED TODAY.
The Margaret Duppong Family
September 7, 2007
Dear Bonnie and family,
We were all deeply saddened by the news of Don's death, what a shock it must be to your family to lose one so dear.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Larry, (Bonnie's cousin), remembers your marriage to Don it was the very first wedding he was ever in - he was your Usher. Many happy years since then, so many treasured memeories, God Bless you all.
With Sincere Sympathy,
With Love From
The Family of Margaret (Tony) Duppong
Sue
September 7, 2007
You do not know me, I just wanted to send you a note to say, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May god bless you all.
Alan Miller
September 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all of Don's family and friends. My mind keeps racing with all the experiences I had with him. I remember the time I was in a minor car accident and he was there to take me to the hospital to make sure I was alright eventhough it was late at night. When you were part of his "inner circle" you had someone to count on and be there throughout the ups and downs. I had great times with him playing volleyball, golfing, playing cards, games or at family functions. It is a terrible tradegy that a family must go through something like this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bonnie, Dawn, John, Chris and all of their families.
Carol Helminiak
September 6, 2007
Bonnie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Just remember all the memories with him.
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