| Location | Fayetteville, Nc |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Date of Birth | 12/08/1970 |
| Date of Death | 22/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 3,639 since 23/05/2009 |
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Brent was a loving dedicated husband and father who adored his family to the highest degree. As a
military officer, he was a consummate professional who always led by example and was revered by his
peers and leaders alike. His loss is devastating to his family, Army Aviation, and to our country.
His family and I are proud to have had him in our lives and he will forever remain deep in our
hearts.
Blessings
We have followed and marveled at the progress of Brent's family and career for many years now and share in the sorrow of this tragedy. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the Coles and extended family and friends. We are saddened by the loss to Brent's family, the Army and the country he served so faithfully and honorably. We salute Brent's sacrifice and pray for comfort for those who feel his loss the most.
Dear Vanessa, Carson & Family,
It is difficult to find the words to help comfort you during this time. We want you to know just how very sad we are for your loss. As we read the wonderful tributes to Brent, our hearts are filled with so much respect, pride and honor.
Brent and each of you have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for each and every one of us.
May the blessings in blue sky above and beyond bring you peace and comfort.
In our hearts and prayers,
Debi & Larry Kelly
Reedsville, WV
Vanessa,
We are deeply saddened by Brent's untimely death. Even though I didn't know Brent well, I could get a good read about him by knowing you. I will never forget the excitement you showed when Brent joined the Armed Services and you were anxious to follow him wherever it took you. Your help when my grandmother died will never be forgotten as you made the memorial cards for her. I have remarried and my wife is in the Air National Guard. I have grown to appreciate the many sacrifices that military personnel endure to protect our country. Brent gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and for that, we are greatly appreciative. During World War II, my uncle was killed when his plane was shot down. I share his name as my middle name. God Bless you and all those that loved and appreciated Brent. Our prayers are with you and yours. If there is ANYTHING I can do to assist you in your time of need, don't hesitate to ask. Yours in Christ, Bill & Ann Mathias
Rest In Peace Brent (Ole' Dad)
Although I had always considered Brent a friend, it was not until after we graduated high school that we became closer. Brent and I attended Fairmont St. College together after graduating from West Preston high school. I spent alot of time with Brent (Ole' Dad) and Jeff Giuliani (Ole' Pap) and have lots of fond memories of the times we all spent together. I was unable to keep in touch with Brent through the years, but I have often thought of the times we all spent together in Fairmont as well as the Virginia beach trip we took the summer after graduating high school.
Rest in peace Brent. You made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and it is my pleasure to have known you and to have been able to call you my friend.
Mr. & Mrs. Cole, Vanessa and family, I am truely sorry for your loss. May God bless you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brent and I went to school together for many years, although we never hung out,we rode the same bus together,he was always smiling and never had nothing bad to say about anyone,there needs to be more people like him. I will always remember what time we did share (as kids). GOD BLESS.
Brent's gone by many titles over the years: WOJ, PI, PC, Safety guy, IP but his favorite was DAD and my favorite of his was Friend. I'm honored to have known Brent for over 10 years as an Apache Brother and I will cherish the goofy times we had together. Vanessa, I'm so sorry for your loss. Carson, your Dad was one of the Great men that history may or may not remember but his friends and family always will.
To quote a movie, "The hero dies but the story lives on forever".
We will miss you Brother
A Man I Will Teach My Son About
It has been around twelve years since I had seen Brent, but I can recall the conversation as if it were yesterday. He was telling me about applying to avaitation school, and I was trying to persuade him to stay in Morgantown and work with me as a police officer where he had one of the highest scores on the entrance exam. We all know what decision he made, and I can't blame him at all.
There is no greater honor than to serve your country in combat, and for Brent I know that his sense of duty, honor, and above all loalty, not only to his country but to everyone he knew were not just words he spoke but a code that he lived by.
Vanessa, I want you to know that Brent was always thought of, and his name was spoken everytime the topic of Army helicopters came up. We were in Iraq at the same time in 2003 and a gunship hovering overhead fired on an enemy position stopping any threat to my group. I knew that it probably wasn't Brent, but I always thought about him, and I figured our boots were in the sand at the same time.
The world is a lesser place with out Brent in it, But we are all better people for having been fortunate enough to have known him. I want you,Carson and your family to know that your loss is felt deeply, and I wish that there was more that I could do to ease your pain.
I will teach my son the values that Brent and I share and he will always know his name and what he sacrificed for his beliefs. I can only wish that someday people might consider me half the man that Brent was.
Rodney Chipps
We Will Miss You, Brother
The loss of Brent is untimely and leaves Jo and me speechless. We quickly grew to love Brent and Vanessa in Germany when we served together in C/2-6 CAV. I believe I speak for all of the Phantoms when I say that he had two gifts that made him special. He was a fierce warrior in the cockpit; After flying with Brent only a few times, I knew he was a gifted attack aviator. The other gift was to always bring levity to any situation no matter the circumstances. Brent was a very special guy who we all aspire to be...devoted father, son, husband, aviator, and soldier. He had a profound impact on my professional and personal life and I am grateful to him for his influence. I will never forget the lessons he taught me and Carson should know that his Daddy was a special person to so many people. Carson, your Daddy loves you and he wants the very best for you as you grow up. Vanessa, you have our support, love, and admiration. I can not adequately express my thoughts about your wonderful husband but I will tell you I am saddened because I don't think I ever told him how much he meant to me. We send our love and we have you, Carson, and the rest of your family in our prayers.
Corey and Jo James
Farewell and God Bless you Brent. You will be sadly missed always. R.I.P. BRENT COLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
You will never be forgotten
Brent, you are a hero to all of us. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and we are honored to call you our hero. My son Nicholas was in Mrs Cole's class this year and talked and talked about you. In the short time he knew you, you made a lasting impression on him. I can only hope he grows up to be half the man you became during your short time here on earth. Vanessa, I want to thank you also for making a remarkable impact in my sons life. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything, your Vanstory family is also here for you.
Tammy, Nicholas, Jacob and Michael Branham
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