Chris Coghlan Headed to Iraq

by GameFish on Jan 9, 2010 12:14 PM EST in News and Rumors

Chris Coghlan and several members of the Marlins organization will head to the Middle East at the end of January on a tour to meet the troops in Iraq:

After serving two tours of duty in Iraq, Marine Cpl. Kevin Coghlan returned home to Tarpon Springs, Fla., recently to congratulate his older brother for winning the National League rookie of the year award.

Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan didn't want to hear it. In his eyes, his little brother was the star.

"I tell him you're a better man for doing what you did than I am. I don't know if I can do that," Chris Coghlan said.

Later this month, Coghlan will get a glimpse of what his brother went through. He'll join manager Fredi Gonzalez, catcher John Baker and some Marlins officials on a meet-the-troops tour of Iraq from Jan. 24-Feb. 1.

This story hit close to home for me, as I hugged my baby brother goodbye yesterday, sending him off to Iraq for the next 14 months. I'm happy to see the Marlins showing support for the troops this way, and think it's great that Chris, Bake and Fredi are on board.

I'm sure the Mermaids presence on the tour will be appreciated by the troops as well.

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that’s awesome that they’re doing this.. man i love my team

by xquiles21x on Jan 9, 2010 2:16 PM EST reply actions

Way to go Fish!

by LadyFish on Jan 9, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions

Be safe, Chris

by Shaft86 on Jan 10, 2010 2:09 AM EST reply actions

As a Marlins fan and a Iraq war vet...

I say thank you for showing you appreciation to the troops. I wish I had the opportunity to meet someone famous during my tour. I was there 03-04 and the only celebrity I remember coming was Kid Rock which I didn’t get to go to because we never got to “go green” (going into the green zone). I would have definitely appreciated seeing the Mermaids.

by FishNFinz on Jan 10, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions

Thank you for your service!

by LadyFish on Jan 11, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions

Thanks for everything.

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by Patssuck456 on Jan 12, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions

thank you marlins i am currently in iraq and i cannot believe i am going to get this chance. can someone tell me where the marlins are planning to make stops at in iraq so i can see if they are and when they will be in my area.

by kickin_chikin on Jan 11, 2010 4:21 AM EST reply actions

Thank you for your service!

I hope you get to meet them. Stay safe!

by LadyFish on Jan 11, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions

I think the state of Florida is #3 in number of recruits in the service, so I’m sure a few Marlins out there will be well received.

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I’m going with Brett Carroll. He can probably throw bullets further than I can shoot them.

by brickell on Jan 11, 2010 1:47 PM EST reply actions