OCEAN PINES, Md.- David and Toni Coffland never thought they would have to prepare for their son's funeral. Army intelligence specialist Christopher Coffland was killed last week in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb.

The 42-year-old soldier was just about two weeks into his deployment. His sister broke the news to their parents at their home in Worcester County.

"I'll never forget the look on my daughter's face," said Toni Coffland. "I have never seen a face with such horror and sadness."

The Cofflands went to Dover Air Force base the next day for Chris' dignified transfer. His father hopes no one has to go through the same ordeal.

"It tears you apart and you can't believe your boy's body's in there," said David Coffland.

The Cofflands, who have received dozens of condolences, are planning a funeral service for this weekend in Baltimore. They say they want his leadership, humor and selflessness to be remembered.