IN LOVING MEMORY
Justin Dean Coleman
Specialist
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Army
HOMETOWN
Hernando Beach,
Florida
AGE
21
DATE OF DEATH
July 24, 2009
PLACE OF BURIAL
Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell
About Justin Dean Coleman
He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment with the 10th Mountain Division stationed in Fort Drum, NY. He was killed while patrolling a remote, mountainous village in Afghanistan. He was fatally wounded by direct enemy fire, his actions enabling a successful counterattack and the safe withdrawal of his unit.
Justin loved life, believed in what he was doing, and had a bright future ahead of him. Because of his bravery and sacrifice, no other soldiers died that day.
He was loved by all, and will be greatly missed. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart and will forever be remembered for his bravery. The U.S. Post Office in Brooksville was named in honor of Specialist Justin Dean Coleman by an act of Congress on January 2nd, 2025.
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