California’s War Dead

    Ronald L. Coffelt

    Ronald L. Coffelt, 36

    Army, Sergeant
    Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Fair Oaks
    He was a great father, and a very loving, caring and compassionate husband. And he loved his country.
    — Debi Coffelt, widow

    Coffelt enlisted in the Army right after high school and served eight years. He rejoined after a stint in the Army National Guard in New Mexico.
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    Two memories of Ronald L. Coffelt

    To his widow: From a foundation put in place in my home state of Illinois I have a dogtag with your husbands name placed upon it. I also know that his name is placed on the commemorative wall along with many other soldiers in my state.

    — Georgina G.
    December 13, 2008 at 5:11 p.m.
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    I served with Ronald in 2005 while in Iraq. He was a great man, always willing to help out a fellow soldier when needed. Myself & a few other guys from or old unit The 126th, out of New Mexico were sitting around remembering our days in the desert. Coffelt was a big part of what we accomplished out there as a unit. Just wanted to stop by and say a few words & to let SGT Coffelt's family know that his memory still goes on, for he will not be forgotten.

    — Begaye V.
    February 15, 2012 at 11:20 a.m.
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