Severna Park, Maryland
Jun 26, 1961 – Sep 29, 2018
Rod was born on June 26, 1961 and passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Rod was a resident of Maryland at the time of passing.
I had the pleasure of working with Rod when I first started in the simulation industry. We were working on solutions I believed saved lives of countless Soldiers. Rod thank you
Derald Wise
April 15, 2021 | Raleigh, NC | Coworker
I met Rod a few years ago at the World Boardgaming Championships in PA. He was always very upbeat, friendly, very competitive, and a very worthy, humble, and gracious opponent. I always enjoyed his company before, during, and after the game.
Greg Tanner
July 24, 2019 | Chandler, AZ | Friend
In these difficult times, Rod Coffey made things simple. He was a man whose faith made him a leader not only for those in the Army, but families surrounding those men and women. He is respected, admired, and loved. As a representative of Todd Edward Davis, I will always be grateful that he was there to learn from and lean against. My deep and profound regard to those he leaves behind. We will never forget.
Sue Davis
October 06, 2018 | Kansas City, MO | Friend
I got to know Rod Coffey in the last year through the men he served with on Walk of Life. Right away I could see Rod's outstanding leadership and his passion and concern for his men and their families. Although I was not a part of the army or his unit Rod was very good to me and always made me feel like a part of his family. When I last spoke to Rod in August 2018 he agreed to attend the veterans classroom visit at my school. He would have been a great source of inspiration to the students....
Steve Lewis
October 05, 2018 | West Hartford, CT | Friend
So sorry for your loss. Our son SFC Matthew Pionk served with Rod. Matt was KIA in Iraq in 2008. Matt loved Rod and mentioned him frequently to us. Matt said he was a great and highly respected leader. I had the pleasure of meeting Rod at San Antonio last January for the 10 year Angelversary of our heroes. He gave us great words in a beautiful speech. He had such great knowledge of world events. It was a pleasure talking to him. God Bless him and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he...
Duane pionk
October 05, 2018 | Solon Springs, WI | Friend
Best leader to have that understood what everyone else felt.
Chris Reigstad
October 05, 2018 | Tyler, TX | Military
Rod was as splendid a man as I have known teaching some four decades at the seminary at Emmitsburg. Reconnected over a year ago. He was a man of profound depth and commitment. I treasure the religious poetry he authored and shared. Requiescat in Pace !
Fr. Michael Roach
October 03, 2018 | Mnachester, MD | Teacher
I served with Rod at JIEDDO when he was a Colonel and also after he retired. Great man, officer, and leader. A true hero. Rest in peace, sir. It was an honor to have served with you.
Ed Gould
October 02, 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | Coworker
Rod and I were in the 10th MTN Div at Fort Drum, NY as young Infantrymen. I am sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Alfred Padden
October 02, 2018 | Clarksville, MD | Served In The Military Together