Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, Officer Cooper. May your family, friends and extended law enforcement family at the USDOJ find peace during this terrible time.

Reserve Officer L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

April 19, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Christopher.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

April 19, 2011

To Chris's family, I am so terribly sorry. I knew Chris and his brother in high school. Chris was always so polite and always was happy. He was a good kid as I am seeing from the comments here, he was a good Officer. I pray for your family during the times to come. We ask ourselves in times like this "why"? The only answer I have ever been able to understand is that in Heaven as well as on Earth, the most precious people are needed to provide security and support to others. Please know, you are not alone. You have many friends thru the law enforcement family that are with you right now. Chris is now your Angel and he will watch over and protect you. With deepest sympathy.

Patti (Leeson) Payne

CSII Payne
KHP

April 19, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police SWAT Team

April 19, 2011

You were a good friend and team mate, It was an honor to know you and serve with you. You will be sorely missed.

Michael "Butch" Cassidy
USP Leavenworth SORT

April 18, 2011

We have the compound now.

Floyd Mullens, Sr.
FCI El Reno, Ok

April 18, 2011

For Senior Officer Specialist Christopher Cooper:

None of us in law enforcement and corrections, despite physical check-ups and attempts at keeping fit, can be sure of our health condition. We live each day to it's fullest, and hope for the best. We regret learning that Chris would be the next soldier-of-the law to fall during training, and we are grateful for his service to keeping our world a safer place to live.

We pray for his family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May the remember him for the positive impressions he made in their lives.

We are proud to render SOS Chistoper Cooper a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

April 17, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as well as your fellow correction officers. Your service was not in vain nor will it be forgotten. Your brothers will continue on in your stead. Blessed are the peacekeepers for they shall be called the children of God. Rest well brother.

Special Agent Justin Hooper
Bureau of Indian Affairs

April 15, 2011

Chris, to me, was the kind of person all people, especially those who work in law enforcement/corrections, should strive to be like. He always had a smile, sense of family, friends and loyalty. He was an excellent officer who never walked by without saying hello, and picking up the last conversation you and him were having no matter how long ago the conversation was. We spoke about his family, fitness and his dog(s). My wife, Vickie, who also knew him, and I send our prayers out to him,his family and the USP Leavenworth S.O.R.T. who continue to volunteer their time and effort with no fanfare to ensure they are ready when any institution needs their assistance. KJ

Sports Specialist Kenneth "KJ" Johnson I
USP Leavenworth

April 15, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano Pd Plano, TX

April 15, 2011

I didn't know you but have heard and read alot of good things about you. Your family will always be part of the B.O.P. family.

Tom Wilkins
Offset Press Foreman, Unicor USPLVN, Retired

April 15, 2011

God I pray you will please watch over the family, and friends of this Officer, give them peace dear Lord. Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is now over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

April 15, 2011

"A HERO is someone who has given his life to something bigger than oneself". God bless and keep your family.

Lt T. Moscar
FCC Butner SORT

April 15, 2011

REST IN PEACE Officer Cooper, you were doing what we all work at staying in shape so we are ready. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Thanks for your service. Terry Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RE)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

April 14, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family of Officer Cooper. God Bless him for his service to the U.S. DOJ Federal Bureau of Prisons. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 14, 2011

To the Family of Officer Cooper and the Staff at Leavenworth-
Please know that each and everyone of you continue to be in thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. I pray that the fond memories of a life well lived brings much needed comfort to each of you today as well as the difficult days which lie ahead.

Anonymous

April 14, 2011

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Cooper. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Christopher, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Christopher's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Christopher's life was about so much more than the way he died. Christopher will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Cooper, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been eight years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

April 14, 2011

"It is not how we die that make us heroes, it is how we live." My deepest sympathy goes out to SOS Cooper & his family. May good memories be forever.

Case Manager Sukenna W. Stokes
Bureau of Prisons

April 14, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family in this hard time. From all your AMIGOS from the Staff Training Academy in Glynco, GA . R.I.P.

Firearms Instructor Andy Nieves
DOJ Staff Training Academy FLETC

April 14, 2011

From all of us on the Rochester SORT team, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chris, we thank you for your service and dedication. May God's love and peace rest upon your family.

Masonry Foreman Ethan Derr
FMC Rochester SORT team

April 14, 2011

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank
God that such men lived." -- Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

As a former SORT member of the NCR, I offer my most sincere condolence to the fellow SORT members at his side during his last moments and for the rest of the staff that worked along side a Hero. My family will pray for his once my own shift is over and the staff at MDC LA, will continue to work in the Honor of Chris and the many other Correctinal Officers that have fallen in the line of duty and sacrifice.

Strength and Honor,.

Lieutenant
Fed Bureau of Prisons

April 14, 2011

Just stopping by to send my condolences to the Cooper family and thank Officer Cooper for all his hard work, service and dedication, rest in peace SORT brother.

Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

April 14, 2011

To the Cooper Family and Friends,

May the Lord continue to bless you all with positive memories of Christopher. A great man and a true HERO! Many blessing to those who knew Christopher and those who served with him. He will be truly missed.


Lieutenant Barbara Alexander Terry
Phoenix Police Department

Lieutenant Barbara Alexander Terry
Phoenix Police Department

April 14, 2011

God Bless you young man.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

April 14, 2011