| Location | Devon |
| Age | 20 years |
| Date of Birth | 9/1986 |
| Date of Death | 2/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,507 since 01/03/2007 |
| Creator |
Daniel was tragically killed protecting fellow soldiers from an ambush in Iraq.
Daniel was a Rifleman , of 10 Platoon, C Company, Second Battalion The Rifles, his patrol was
ambushed by two gunmen.
He came under small arms fire attack as he provided protection for the patrol vehicles, and
sustained "very serious injuries" from which he later died in hospital.
Rifleman Coffey was the first soldier of the Rifles to be killed in action. His death represents a
tragic loss to all Riflemen in the Second Battalion.
His sense of humour, his skill as a Rifleman and his enthusiasm for soldiering on operations in Iraq
were clearly evident to all around him.
The fact that he volunteered to return to Iraq for a second tour of duty only two months after
having completed a seven-month tour with his previous regiment - the Devon and Dorset Light Infantry
- is a humbling testament to his dedication and his selfless commitment to the service to his
country.
He will be very sadly missed.
with love xxxxxxxxxxx
alison from Blackpool relation: someone who cares xxxxxxxxxxx
A Broken Heart That Speaks
I feel more depressed
Each day when I awake
I wish to god you could tell me
There has been a big mistake.
My darling son was taken
From his mothers love
To live with the angels
In heaven up above
I did not have him with me
For the time I should have had
No longer can I hold him
Which makes me very sad?
The pain of losing my son
Shows in every single tear
I spend each day missing you
Longing to have you near
Life for me is lonely now
Without you by my side
My Broken shattered heart
Is very hard to hide
People tell me that time is a healer
That the pain will go away
They don’t understand
That this pain is here to stay
For when you lose a child
There is nothing that can compare
The bond we had at their birth
Will never leave, it’s always there
The love a mother has
Runs so very deep
That love is so special
It’s in her heart to keep
A mother’s heart is broken
She is ripped apart inside
There is a part of her missing
It left when her child died
So please don’t tell me to get over it
For this I can not do
Unless you understand my feelings
And this has happened to you
Only another mother who has lost a child
Can understand my pain
Because the also suffer daily
As the memories of their child remain
We are a band of mothers
Whose hearts will never heal?
For the loss of our children
Is for us, so very real.
Rest in peace brave soldier - Daniel. Not many can sacrifice their life for a life in the forces. It takes immense guts and courage. I am sure you are in a much better place watching over your loved ones until you meet again.
xxxxx
to mum
Mum, please don't feel guilty
It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some it's not many years
I don't want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.
I haven't really left you
Even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home,
And I'm closer to you than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name
I'm standing next to you,
I know you long to see me,
But there's nothing I can do.
But I'll still send you messages
And hope you understand,
That when your time comes to cross over,
I'll be there to take your hand.
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Many tender memories soften your grief,
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought...
For time and space can never divide
Or keep your loved one from your side
When memory paints in colors true
The happy hours that belonged to you.
Goodmorning Daniel have a lovely day, my love as always to your family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
NEVER WILL YOU BE FORGOTTEN
G od, please help the families today of
O ur young heroes who were stolen away
N umbness, heartache, grief, pain but
E ternal pride and love for them remain
B rave and selfless
U nswervingly loyal
T heir names will live on
N ever to be gone from
O ur hearts and souls
T hey will not grow old
F our of the best
O h God grant them rest and
R emember the ones left in sorrow
G o with them, please, through the valley
O f tears and shadows and grant that
T omorrow - they may know
T hat their loved ones will never be gone
E ver in our memory, they will always live on
N EVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
Daniel your one of our HERO'S
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Just wanted to let you all know that I am thinking of you, as ever, and that you are not forgotten - of course, Daniel will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
His loss is a loss for the whole nation, and I am so very sorry.
God be your strength and help,
Much love,
Julie
x x x x x x x
don't know why the angels came,
And decided to take you away.
They must have needed someone very special,
When they carried you on their wings that day.
I wondered how they could take you from me,
And leave me here on my own.
Then I realised your love would live on inside me,
So in my heart, I would never be alone.
God must have had a greater purpose for you,
When He decided your time on earth was done.
He must have wanted you for a heavenly angel,
So you would be able to watch over everyone.
The angels told Him you were so very special,
And could make the world a greater place to live.
So with wings full of love, they took you to Heaven,
And now everyone can feel all the love you have to give.
Garden In Heaven
There Was A Special Garden In Heaven
Waiting For Someone As Wonderful As You
So, The Master Took Your Hand
And Gave You Eternal Life, Brand New
The Angels, We Can Hear Them Singing
Small Children Are Telling Jesus The News
There Is A New Rose In Heaven
Picked By God, That Precious Rose Is You
It’s Hard For Us To Let You Go
To Realize Your Life On Earth Is Through
But We’re Thankful For All The Memories
Seeds Of Love, Planted In Our Hearts
By A Man Who's Life Was Honest And True!
If I could reach to Heaven and walk amid the sun,
I know somehow I’d find you, before the day was done.
I’m sure you’d whisper to me, in the form of a prayer,
Sent on the wings of angels to let me know you’re there.
The angels would escort me beyond the golden door,
Into a site more wondrous than I have seen before.
Step by step, I would travel; God’s cherubs as my guide,
Until, at last, I’d see you, with the Lord by your side.
I’ve no doubt, in that moment, I’d come to understand,
That while I’ll always miss you, life is how God has planned.
Accepting this, I’d leave you; back to the earth I’d roam,
While certain I will join you, when the Lord calls me Home
If I could reach to Heaven and stroll amid the blue,
I know that I would follow a path leading to you.
But, even in that second, I’d know I couldn’t stay,
So, I will wait to meet you upon my final day.
When each day brings only sadness
and your heart is filled with pain
You will find it hard to believe
that you'll ever smile again
But when your crying deep inside
an angel always hears
And will be ther to comfort you
and wipe away your tears
There are wings of love around you
and you can depend upon
Your angel, who will give you hope
and the strength to carry on
A dozen roses I give to you my friend
A gift that seems so small
But they represent so much
Our friendship most of all.
A rose for the friendship
A rose for the touch
A rose for the trust we share
Our sharing means so much.
A rose for the kindness
And the deep caring you show
A rose for the comfort given
When I've been feeling low.
A rose for the laughter
How it makes your eyes shine
A rose for the dreams we share
It's amazing how they intertwine.
A rose for the deep respect
You give to me with ease
A rose for the love we feel
And how you wish to please.
A rose for your compassion
That has helped me in so many ways
A rose for bringing me sunshine
That has brightened all my days.
The last rose is the best
For it stands so proud and tall
This rose represents you
My best friend of all.
so sorry
A brave man to fight for his Queen and Country so sorry for your loss thinking of your family your in peace now. I no what its like to lose a child so very sad,
To Mum and Dad & all Daniels friends.A message from Daniel
REMEMBER ME
Remember me, when your times are bad,
Remember me when you feel so sad,
Think of the fun times we all have had,
Think of the times that made you glad.
Think of the flowers that you have lain,
Think of them there when you feel such pain,
When your heart is breaking and you can’t go on
Think of me your Dan, your young man.
Think of me when you tell everyone,
Tell them all of the life; I your son have won,
Tell them. “Be Brave”, be strong in their trust,
I will love you always, you know that I must.
Listen to the wind, hear my sigh,
For I will surround you as you pass by,
Today, Tomorrow, all rolled into one
Always remember, that I am your son.
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