Spc. Christopher Coffland
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Kim
August 4, 2019
I just read the story of Chris after learning of Catch A Lift on the Bob Pass show. Wow what a life he lived. His legacy obviously lives on and effects even those who didn't have the privilege of knowing him. My condolences to his friends and family as you come up on the 10th yr anniversary of his passing this Nov. May God bless and comfort you all.
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher Coffland:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
September 4, 2013
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September 3, 2012
Our family offers our eternal gratitude for the military service sacrifice of Christopher Coffland. We wish his family well.
Lynn Coffland
November 20, 2011
We have started www.catchaliftfund.com
gifting wounded vets, gym memeberships
Kim Straker
November 14, 2011
for November 13. Honoring the service, sacrifice and memory of this fine American serviceman. Sent with the hope that all those who love you and miss your presence are finding some peace in their lives.
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher Coffland:
Remembering Christopher on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Jason
November 13, 2011
I promise I will never forget the sacrifice made by you and your family.
Demian Schwartz
January 7, 2011
Today is your birthday and as always I think of you. This year I'm sending you a joss paper motorcycle, and a golden heart. I went to the Asian market to buy you joss paper clothes, but none of them looked like you- and you're so particular about design. I couldn't stand the idea of you up in heaven in a bad shirt- well the idea of you anywhere but earth is downright unbearable, but the shirt seemed demoralizing so I bought you a motorcycle instead. I hope you enjoy it- I miss you.
Kim Straker
November 12, 2010
for November 13.
I hope that the memory of the smiling man, sitting on a couch at home, and taken in happier days, will be in the minds of those who love Christopher as this anniversary of his passing approaches.
I never knew this man but everything that's written on this site speaks to his decency, loyalty, courage, professionalism and, above all, his love for his family.
Rest in peace Spc. Christopher Coffland.
Kevin Tucker
November 5, 2010
I never met Christopher ,but I do know that he loved you and people.
Please accept my condolences and prayers.
(2 Corinthians 1:2-3) 2 May YOU have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,
Dave Devlin
July 12, 2010
I was on the freshman football team at Trinity College 22 years ago when Chris was our coach. My friends/teammates and I still talk about Coach Coffland to this day and were very saddened to hear of his death. His main role that year was to fire up the freshman in practice to give the varsity a challenge everyday. As I'm sure everyone who knew Chris can imagine....there was nobody better at this. His enthusiasm and unique perspective on life impacted us significantly, even though he was only a few years older than the players he was coaching. Nobody got more excited by a big hit (even in practice) than Coach Coffland. While I'm sad our paths never crossed again, I'm happy to learn that Chris remained a free thinker. I am happy to have known him.
Kaylee Nassiri
June 30, 2010
Dear Uncle Chris,
I miss you and think of you everyday. As I read through every single thing that people have posted on here I know how many lives you have touched. The family hasn't been the same without you, your smile used to light up a room. Our last dinner conversation; I still think about all the time. When you walked out our door that day I went into my room and thought about how that might be the last time I ever saw you. I wrote you that really long letter about 3 pages and I wrote two quotes in it that I remember every single day. "If you don't believe in yourself, how do you expect anyone else too" and "If you want the rainbow, you have to go through the rain first". I miss you so much. Love you, Kaylee
Steve Cook
May 30, 2010
Chris, you'll always be a Bravo Bulldog, and will forever have a place of honor in our hearts and minds. As your NCO, and your friend, I hope your family will always know how much you have enriched our lives. You have left a permanent mark with all the soldiers on our team, and in our battalion.
I will be there with your family at Arlington tomorrow, and want them to know that your extended family in the U.S. Army will always be there to support them when they need us. I hope one day they will find solace in knowing how much of a difference you have made in all our lives.
Peggy Childers
April 21, 2010
To the family of Spc. Christopher Coffland:
Christopher 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
Stephanie Rafoss
March 13, 2010
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 8, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy to the Coffland family and friends in their loss of Christopher . I did not have the honor or privilege of knowing Christopher ,but my heart is saddened by the passing of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring peace to your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about Christopher . You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and each time I am there I will visit and honor Christopher.
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"
Teena Lovalvo
March 7, 2010
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By all accounts, Chris brought smiles to all he came in contact with... my family and I express our condolences to the Cofflands and their extended family.
Diane Everett
December 30, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I want to thank you for your son's service and dedication to our nation. May our Father give you comfort and peace.
Gary Allain
December 7, 2009
SPC. CHRISTOPHER COFFLAND
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
IN HONOR OF ALL THE FALLEN SOLDIERS
jackie oates
December 6, 2009
THANK YOU CHRISTOPHER FOR PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM .YOUR SACRIFICE AND YOUR COMRADS THAT HAVE FALLEN ..WE HONOR YOU ALL IN OUR HEARTS...GOD BE WITH ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN.TAKE COMFORT IN GOD...
HERES A PICTURE MY GRANDSON DREW IN HONOR OF THE FALLEN
Julie (Friend of a friend)
December 2, 2009
Dear Ms. Toni & family: My heart goes out to you for your loss. A prayer ~ thought is sent your way each day in hopes that time will heal your hearts, that you stay strong and continue to live/love as Chris had wanted you too!
Jenna Byczek
December 1, 2009
I only knew Chris for a short while but I met him while working in Baltimore. He was always SO generous and would do anything for anyone. I was still in school and looking for an internship and Chris would always go to Barnes and Noble to read passing by the restaurant we worked at. He came to work with a list of printed out internships for me. It meant so much to me that he did that out of the kindness of his heart. He was a great guy and he will be missed by many. RIP Chris <3
Alex Culp
December 1, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with you, Coffland family and friends. For the brief time that I worked with Chris, I rarely saw him without a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to know him.
Suzanne MacDaniel
December 1, 2009
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Christopher will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Shango
November 30, 2009
Please accept my deepest heart-filled sympathy. Chris will be missed but his unspoken sacrifices will not be forgotten.
His strength of moral fiber was a true inspiration and motivated me to follow a more stoic approach when dealing with life's obstacles.
"The point is, not how long you live, but how nobly you live."
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
SHIRLEY DONEY
November 30, 2009
REST IN PEACE SPC. COFFLAND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU CHRIS
Roxanne Dalrymple
November 30, 2009
While in San Antonio last August,Chris came to our house many times with my son Sgt Richard Groff to shower and do his laundry while the water was out of order at Camp Bullis. Chris was a very brave man and he will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Scott
November 30, 2009
To the Coffland Family:
I am so very sorry to hear of SPC. Christopher Coffland's death. During this very difficult time please find hope in God's promise to bring Christopher back to a peaceful earth that Christopher wanted.
(John 5:28-29) "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life..."
(Psalm 37:11) "But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."
November 30, 2009
I went to RPCS across the street from Gilman and I had a huge crush Chris in high school. I am sad to hear of his death, but glad to hear that he lead such a full, noble, and adventurous life. To the Coffland famiiy, my deepest condolences.
Stanley&Noreen Harper
November 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kerin Hearn
November 28, 2009
My deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. My son is in the Navy and while the Army is different than the Navy, other military families are feeling your pain. Without brave and unselfish men like Spc Christopher Coffland, I would not have the freedom I enjoy every day. It's my duty now to thank him and pay respect to him and his family for their ultimate sacrifice. I never met Christopher but I can tell he truly was a remarkable man. You have much to be proud of. God bless you in your time of need and bring you peace.
Beecher Butler
November 26, 2009
My family and I are giving thanks for every soldier everywhere. We have our freedom only because of what has been done for us by these wonderful men and women. We humbly accept their sacrifaces.
Eric Herndon
November 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I only knew Chris for a short amount of time, but I will always cherish that time in my heart. He will always hold a special place in many of our hearts.
A friend
November 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Chris sounded like such a special person. Please know that as incredibly difficult as this is right now, that time really does heal, and this pain will lessen its hold on you in time. In the meantime, please take good care of yourselves, as Chris would want you to do. Remember that his love hasn't left you. Chris will be with you always.
TV News Story about Chris Coffland:
http://wjz.com/local/chris.coffland.2.1325997.html
angelette daniels
November 23, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Vicki Stamford
November 23, 2009
We honor your sacrifice that you gave for are Country. God Bless your family and may they find peace and comfort in this hard time. Rest in peace.
November 23, 2009
Chris was a fun loving guy in the seven weeks I was lucky to know him. We talked about Soldiering on a few occasions and he truly believed that serving his country was the right thing to do. His attitude about military service was a breath of fresh air. I wish I had more time to get to know him. It was an honor to have served with him.
Matthew Mills
SSG US Army
Charles H. Miranda
November 22, 2009
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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;
Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,
But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;
The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,
Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;
All the way to the end of the
sky.
That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,
So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;
Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.
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Do A Web Search On:
Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
charlesthepoet2003
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Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
November 22, 2009
We honor your sacrifice may you rest in peace.
Karen Elrod Williams
November 22, 2009
The Lutz Patriots of Lutz, Florida send our deepest sympathies in the loss of Christopher Coffland. Every Friday in our hometown, we wave American flags to honor such heroes. His service to our Country will be forever appreciated.
Karen Elrod Williams (lutzpatriots.com)
November 22, 2009
The Lutz Patriots of Lutz, Florida send our deepest sympathies in the loss of Christopher Coffland. Every Friday in our hometown, we wave American flags to honor such heroes. His service to our Country will be forever appreciated. (lutzpatriots.com)
November 22, 2009
The Lutz Patriots of Lutz, Florida send our deepest sympathies in the loss of Christopher Coffland. Every Friday in our hometown, we wave American flags to honor such heroes. His service to our Country will be forever appreciated. (lutzpatriots.com)
SFC Trent Gragg
November 21, 2009
Coffland family and friends: I've started this entry 1000 times, still there are no words to explain our loss. I met Chris during a 9 week advanced training course. I've never met a person as intelligent and down to earth as Chris. I'm going to miss him very much! Chris, thank you for your service, and please continue to watch over your band-of-brothers, and family. All, im open for contact at [email protected]
Spc Eugene Davis
November 21, 2009
The world has truly lost a shining star. Spc Coffland and I were in the same platoon during basic training. He always made lite of life and kept us laughing. He was a true role model and someone that I will continue to admire. I will never forget the 9 weeks we spent in basic training. Thanks for everything, "old man."
Kim Straker
November 21, 2009
Simply adding my sincere sympathy to that of others who have written here. It's never enough but I hope that those who love this fine soldier find some comfort in knowing that he is honored, and that they are surrounded by love right now and will, in the time to come,find enough peace in which to share all the memories of such a special person.
Corky and Mike O'Shea
November 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cassandra Blakeslee
November 20, 2009
I was fortunate to be Chris's art teacher when he was in Middle School. Chris was so smart, funny, talented and nice that he left a lasting impression on me. He was special even when he was twelve.
Reading about him, it's clear that he
lived up to his potential. He wasn't an ordinary child, and he grew up to be an extraordinary man.
My heart breaks for the Coffland family.
November 20, 2009
Mr and Mrs Coffland and family, I am so sorry to here of the tragic loss of Chris I salute his courage and will honor his memory.
Respectfully,
Curt Corazzini
Joy Hatton
November 20, 2009
Laurie and family.
Our hearts go out to you, Laurie and your family. Chris is a hero. He enlisted to help keep all of us safe on American soil. We all will always be eternially gratefull to him.
He is in God's hands now.
Your friends Charles and Joy Hatton
Bridget Donehoo
November 20, 2009
Dave, Toni and the Coffland family. Our hearts are heavy after hearing the news about Chris. We thank Chris, he is a hero as well as all of our military. We live our lives without fear because of men and woman like Chris who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. I wish there were words of comfort to share but there are none. You, Dave and the family will remain in our prayers. Your friends Bridget and Dean Donehoo
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
November 20, 2009
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms SPC Christopher Coffland. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Chris. And to Chris it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Chris, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,353 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Chris’ family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Marlene Paul
November 20, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to the entire Coffland family. I am an acquaintance of Dave Jr. and although I have never met Chris, he was a very intriguing and distinguished man. I wish there was a way that we could thank all of our soldiers for their services because every single one of them are our heros. Thank you and God bless the entire family.
Taryn
November 20, 2009
To the family of Chris: Though I did not have the privilege of personally knowing him, a fellow soldier informed me of the news here in Pennsylvania. I am truely sorry for your loss, though I do want you to know that Chris' fellow comrades talk very highly of him and he was an outstanding soldier!! My deepest condolences go out to you and the friends and comrads of Chris. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Frederick
November 19, 2009
I do not know Christopher or his family, but my son, Jacob Frederick, trained with Christopher at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. He related to us some of the many stories that Christopher told his fellow soldiers about the adventures he had experienced throughout his amazing life. A bond was formed out of friendship and respect. As of yet, not all who knew Christopher during his Army career have learned of his passing, but thanks to the Internet word is getting around. So please know that his fellow soldiers and their families are with you in spirit and that you do not grieve alone. I hope you will find some comfort in these words and I pray that God will lay a healing hand upon your heart.
Our prayers are with you all.
November 19, 2009
Words cannot express our sorrow at the tragic loss of Christopher. May the Lord comfort all of you at this difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy&Joe Di Staulo & Family
November 19, 2009
Toni and Dave, please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Take care.
Bill & Ceil Clark
Kerin Hearn
November 19, 2009
My deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. From one military family to another, please remember your're not grieving alone, others share your pain. Without brave and unselfish men like Spc Christopher Coffland, I would not have the freedom I enjoy every day. It's my duty now to thank him and pay respect to him and his family for their ultimate sacrifice. God bless you in your time of need and bring you peace.
Garnet Jenkins
November 19, 2009
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of SPC. Christopher Coffland. The Price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Christopher, rest safely now, in the Loving Hands of God and may the Healing Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Coffland family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank our Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
Sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Niederhauser & Family
November 19, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I do have the pleasure of knowing Dave Jr., and although I did not have the good fortune to have known Chris, it is quite evident that he was a wonderful, caring human being, someone this world needs more of. My sincere condolences go out to all of his family and friends. The thoughts and prayers of so many are with you in your time of grief, may God bless you.
Susan-Kealoha Capone
November 19, 2009
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. There are no words to express the hurt and pain Christopher's family is expressing. I lost my son, Patrick, in March in Afghanistan. He served in the U.S. Army. It saddened me to know yet another was taken from his family and friends.
May God wrap his arms around his family and friends to give them comfort and support as you mourn your loss.
Christopher...Thank you for your services. Thank you for your bravery. You are truly an American Hero.
Proud Mom of
PFC Patrick Allen DeVoe II
deployed to heaven 03-08-2009
November 19, 2009
Dear Lynn, Dan and Family,
We were shocked to hear of your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you. We hope you can find peace through our Lord and comfort from the bond and love of your family. Fondly,
Dawn and Dave Ogle
Frank Ullmann
November 19, 2009
Toni and Dave:
Words can not express my sorrow at the tragic loss of Chris. I know that you have always been proud of him in life as well as on the sports fields of Overlea, Gilman or W&L. I can not believe that he is gone and will keep both of you and the entire family in my prayers.
All of my love.
Frank
A Mercy Family
November 19, 2009
As a Mercy high school alumnae and the mother of 2 current Mercy girls, I just wanted to express my condolences on your tragic loss. May your Faith and memories keep you strong. And may the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. Our prayers will be with your family.
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