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RONALD M COOLEY

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RONALD MARVIN COOLEY

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RONALD M COOLEY

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POSTED ON 12.24.2021

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever...

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POSTED ON 11.7.2020

POSTED BY: Curtis Stonehouse

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I never had the privilege to meet my Uncle Ronnie but I'm sure he is a great man like the rest of my uncle's. Mike and Dave.

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POSTED ON 1.18.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Ronald Cooley,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 5.20.2017

POSTED BY: Cheri Gottfried (Cheryl Lynn Gottfried)

Honoring my Cousin

Fifty years ago today (May 20, 1967) my cousin Ronald Marvin Cooley gave his life for our country. I was at his Indiana home when the military arrived with the news. I will never forget that day. Ronnie's Mom Phyllis is my Mom Gladys' sister. Rest in peace dear cousin. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

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POSTED ON 5.19.2017

POSTED BY: T.R. Oneal

My Namesake

Thomas Ronald Oneal. Ronald Cooley makes up my middle name. Cousin on my mother's side of the family. this weekend will be 50 years since his honorable death. your name will live on as long as I am walking this earth.

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