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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04102007 - AJ.1 All THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Date: April 10, 2007 Adjournment On this date the Board of Supervisors adjourned this meeting in memory of Army Pfc. James J. Coon. Mr. Coon was a 22 year resident of Walnut Creek. James Coon died Wednesday in Balad, Iraq, when an explosive device detonated near his vehicle, according to the Department of Defense. Coon's bravery and selflessness in the earlier attack put him under consideration for a Bronze Star. He ran from his vehicle without protection or a weapon and put tourniquets on two wounded soldiers,who died in the attack along with four others in the unit. Coon was a punter on Las Lomas High School's 2002 championship football team. He graduated in 2003 and attended Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill before enlisting in the Army. He was assigned to the 1"Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2°a Brigade, 1St Cavalry Division, in Fort Hood, Texas, and was deployed to Iraq in October. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY NO BOARD ACTION WAS TAKEN James J. Coon WALNUT CREEK, Calif.- Army Pfc. James J. Coon had braved danger before when, less than three weeks ago, he risked his life trying to save two soldiers from his unit who were wounded in a bomb attack. Coon, 22, of Walnut Creek died Wednesday in Balad, Iraq, when an explosive device detonated near his vehicle, according to the Department of. Defense. Coon's bravery and selflessness in the earlier attack put him under consideration fora Bronze Star. He ran from his vehicle without protection or a weapon and put tourniquets on two wounded soldiers, who died in the attack along with four others in the unit. Coon was a punter on Las Lomas High School's 2002 championship football team. He graduated in 2003 and attended Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill before enlisting in the Army. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, in Fort Hood, Texas, and was deployed to Iraq in October. i s I'd like to recognize the ultimate sacrifice James made on behalf of the United States of America... May God Bless James and his family. 04/06/2007 14:53 925-335-1076 SUPV GAYLE B UILKEMA PAGE 01 GAYLE B. UILKEMA SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 2 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 651 WINE STREET, ROOM 108A MARTINEZ, CA 94553 PH (925) 335-1046 - FAX (925) 335-1076 DATE: TO: ,� FROM: So Fkm PAGES (Including this cover sheet): RE: to & d. Toes&o'-e 0-6�uw -- 04/06/2007 14:53 925-335-1076 SUPV GAYLE B UILKEMA PAGE 02 W86/2007 13;16 9253351075 SUPERVISOR UILKEMA PAGE 01/01 Brad Rovenpara-.fames Loon Page I From: <MlkeD90830@001.00m> R E C E"" To: e-Foudy@wanut-creek-orp Date; 4/5/07 10',56AM APR r! Subject James Coon SUPERVISOR GAYLE B, UILKEMA CONTRA COSTA cOUNTY Good morning. Just learned of this tragedy and warted to pass It on to the Walnut Creek City Council and staff. Tell Sue Rainey if she needs any more infQrmstion to give me a call. Mike Doyle, Council Member, Danville, Ca 925-837-5406 Dearest Blue Star Moms I had hoped this day would never come for any of us,but sadly it has. We lost one of our own today, I received a call this evening from Lori and James Coon telling me that they lost their 22 year old son,James,He was deployed to Iraq in October of last year.Lori and James joined our group In Novamber. A few of us visited with the family tonight.They expressed their deepest thanks for your support and love,but they are not ready to have visitors or phone calls at this time.They would appreciate cards and notes of encouragement for now.Thair address is: Lod and James Coon @ 50 Joann Court- Walnut Creek,CA 94597. Please give this family your love,support and prayers as they go through this very dffjcuk time.We will let you know how you can help as more information becomes available- Taml Jenkins President See whets free at httpltwww.aol.com. CC: <MIkeD80830@aoI.com> "HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS-HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. " ABRAHAM LINCOLN IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.385-07 April 06,2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pfc.James J. Coon,22, of Walnut Creek, Calif., died April 4 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when in improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Coon the 1 st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, I st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. 1 May you rest in peace Pfc. Coon. Your watch is over.