United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, April 7, 2011
Reflections for Senior Officer Specialist Christopher Quinn Cooper
Rest in peace brother. We will keep the fight from here. I hope in time your family and agency finds peace in your passing.
Enjoy watch in heaven.
Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
April 14, 2011
Deepest condolences to Chris' family and the staff who are mourning at Leavenworth. RIP brother......
R Hardin, CSO
FCI Talladega
April 13, 2011
RIP brother Christopher.
May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.
Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept
April 13, 2011
R.I.P. Thank you for your dedicated service and going the extra mile to protect your fellow officer.
J.Sneed
bop
April 13, 2011
To The Family And Friends Of Senior Officer Specialist .Christopher Cooper may you find comfort in knowing that many share in your time of sorrow and may God who is able to keep you from stubling ease your hearts and minds .
Theresa Melody
none
April 13, 2011
Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.
Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio
April 13, 2011
Prayers go out to his family, friends & co-workers, may God Bless You All. R.I.P Sir!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit
April 13, 2011
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family & co-workers of Officer Cooper. R.I.P. my 'fellow officer'!
R A HESS C.O. II Retired
Roxbury Correctional Inst / MD DoC
April 13, 2011
THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PRAYER
The Correctional Officer stood and faced his God, which must always
come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his
brass.
"Step forward now, Correctional Officer. How shall I deal with you? Have
you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"
The Correctional Officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord I
guess I ain't, because those of us who carry badges can't always be a
Saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my work was rough, and
sometimes I've been violent. Because inside the walls are awful tough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep, I worked a lot of overtime,
when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear, and
sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted
me around except to calm their fears.
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 will understand."
There was silence all around the Throne, where the Saints often trod. As
the Correctional Officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Correctional Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell."
Author Unknown
Bob Harris Senior Officer Specialist
USP Leavenworth
April 13, 2011
I am deeply saddened to learn of a fellow SWAT warrior giving his all. My condolences to your family, friends, and fellow operators. Now you will keep up the good fight with us from above. God Speed my friend and brother.
MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police
April 13, 2011
Thank you for your service to the agency. God bless and keep you.
Senior Officer Specialist A. Ellringer
FMC Rochester
April 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cooper. May you rest in peace...
Kathryn Lee Senior Officer Specialist
FMC Rochester
April 13, 2011
Rest is peace. Your in our thoughts and prayers
Anonymous
April 13, 2011
Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Cooper. Godspeed.
Niles, Illinois Police Department
April 13, 2011
To Chris' Family, Friends and Co-Workers ... My deepest condolences to each of you! May time fill the hole in your hearts and the mixed bag of emotions you are feeling be replaced with peace. Though we may never understand why some people are called to Heaven when they are, may we always honor those whom we have lost by living out their legacy. Chris is among Heaven's Angels and he is smiling proudly down on all of you! He lives forever in your hearts, mind and soul. My heart and prayers are with you - Jane
Jane Andrist
BOP - FMC Rochester
April 13, 2011
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for service.
Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)
April 13, 2011
We who worked with you will miss you. Rest easy brother, we have the watch. Your wife and family are in our prayers.
Rickey Southard
Federal Bureau of Prisons-USP Leavenworth
April 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Cooper as well as the brotherhood at Federal Bureau of Prisons. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
April 13, 2011
My deepest sympathys to family and fellow officers.RIP Officer Cooper
Christina Brookhart
Mother of Deputy Don McCutcheon EOW 2/8/2010
April 12, 2011
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Senior Officer Specialist Christopher Cooper as well as to the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. Rest in peace Senior Officer Specialist Cooper, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
April 12, 2011
Rest in Peace, my friend. May God continue to watch over you and your family. Your tours are over, pass over to Peace. Thank You.
RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 12, 2011
God's peace and speed Officer Cooper. Thank you for your dedicated service. RIP brother.
P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD
April 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Specialist Cooper, his family, friends and the entire Federal Bureau of Prisons. Thank you for your service Specialist Cooper. We've got the watch from here.
Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)
April 12, 2011
Rest in peace Officer Cooper. You were a hero doing a God forsaken job, but appreciated all. May your wife & sons be proud that they were loved by a hero.
Mother of Colorado Springs Officer
Colorado Springs PD
April 12, 2011
"PeaceKeeper" Rest in Peace, for you have given the ultimate sacrifice. May God keep and comfort your family, rest easy knowing your brothers will take it from here. ***S.O.R.T. All Day Everyday***
Thomas Ventiere Jr.
U.S. Marshal Service
April 12, 2011
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