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HONORED ON PANEL 28W, LINE 24 OF THE WALL

RONALD LEROY COKER

WALL NAME

RONALD L COKER

PANEL / LINE

28W/24

DATE OF BIRTH

08/09/1947

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG TRI

DATE OF CASUALTY

03/24/1969

HOME OF RECORD

ALLIANCE

COUNTY OF RECORD

Box Butte County

STATE

NE

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

RANK

PFC

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POSTED ON 1.13.2025
POSTED BY: Samuel Ezell

I was on that patrol, 3/24/1969.

I was 19 years old that day, one month from my 20 birthday. I was at the tail end of the column when the gun fire erupted. After the fire fight, I was told how you died trying to save Playford. I recall seeing you and Playford when we were in base camp a few times, but we never talked to each other, as I recalled. I did not know that you were awarded the Medal of Honor until the early 1970's, when I got station at Camp Lejeune. I saw your picture on the wall in my barracks hallway. I told some of my buddies that I was on that patrol in March of 69. Now, I am 74 years old served and 25 years in the Corps, but I have never forgot that day, nor you and Playford.
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POSTED ON 8.11.2023
POSTED BY: Linda (Bauer) Schick

Ronnie Coker in country school

Ronnie was the only classmate my brother had at District 78, country grade school. Ronnie had two brothers and a sister. One of his brothers, Dean, was my only classmate. Both brothers deceased, his sister Janet, still lives in the Alliance, Nebraska area. Ronnie never gave up in his final hours, I've been told. In memory of him, a bit of Hiway has been named after him. It leads off of Nebraska Highway 2 just east of Alliance, leading to the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery. Ronnie was always in the mix of guys finding something to do during recess at Dist. 78. He was a fun-loving guy, yet very devoted to whatever he believed in. He believed in our country. He sacrificed his life serving our country as a marine. Semper Fi, Ronnie.
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POSTED ON 8.10.2023
POSTED BY: John Patrick Naughton

8/9/23

HAPPY, HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY, RONALD! THANK YOU, HERO!! 8/9/23
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POSTED ON 8.10.2023
POSTED BY: John Patrick Naughton

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

HAPPY, HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY, HERO RONALD! THANK YOU! BLESSINGS TO YOUR CLASSMATE AND FAMILY!! 8/10/23
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POSTED ON 8.5.2023
POSTED BY: ANON

Greater Love Hath No Man...

You epitomize honor, courage, and love of your fellow soldier.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine
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