Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are so proud of Deputy Cooper's service to our communities. He will be truly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office. God bless all of our partners in law enforcement.

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock Field Office

August 11, 2016

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

August 11, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 11, 2016

Rest easy brother. We have the watch from here. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family blood and blue.

Patrol Deputy II Greg Koltz
Weld County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Corporal Cooper. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"

Catherine Garibay Sanchez
Surviving sister of
Deputy Sheriff Steven Garibay
EOW February 10, 1987

August 10, 2016

Rest in Peace brother sheepdog, we will take it from here! You have a new patrol area now on streets of gold. Rest well brother your sacrifice is always remembered. Our prayers for your family.

Cpl Dennis Miller Tulsa County Sheriff'
Tulsa County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2016

May you rest in peace, Corporal Cooper. My condolences to Cpl. Cooper's family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers.

Tracy Tomlinson
Civilian

August 10, 2016

Thank you Corporal Cooper for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Arkansas. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

August 10, 2016

My family and I would ,like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Corporal Bill Cooper during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for service Corporal Cooper, may you rest in peace.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 10, 2016

Our condolences to the family of another fine officer and amazing person. Our prayers for the missing officer (K9) and the fellow officers left behind.

Terri Mulhern
Blooming Genius ATC

August 10, 2016

We are so proud of his service to our communities. He will truly be missed by all. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and the members of the Sebastian Co. Sheriff's Office. God bless our law enforcement partners.

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock Field Office

August 10, 2016

Rest easy brother.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Ranger

August 10, 2016

Another brother guards the streets of heaven. Semper Fi

Lieutenant Gregg Gaby
Dayton PD

August 10, 2016

His badge lives on. Thank you for your service

Retired Chief of Police Johnny Mccurry
West Point Ga PD

August 10, 2016

Cpl. Cooper, my heart and my thanks go out to you and your family..as well as your extended family..the sheriff's office. Too often, we look beyond the bravery, the skill, the kind heart that it takes in order to protect your community, as well as this great nation in which we freely move about. Without the sacrifice that you have made, and the loss that your family has suffered, we would not be allowed to move about freely. For that, sir, I give thanks to you for your tireless service and to your family for their support of you, surely knowing how much you so loved your service to your community and the people you so loved to serve. May you rest peacefully and may your family, both immediate and extended find comfort in knowing that the entire law enforcement community is praying hard for the strength and resolve, to carry on in your commitment to continue to keep each and everyone of us safe. Thank you sir, for your service. God bless your family.

Senior police officer, patrol supervisor
Asheville N.C. , Buncombe Co. Sheriff's ofc. Retired

August 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Corporal Bill Cooper! Praying for all of your family, Blue Family, friends, and supporters for peace that passes all understanding, because we all need it. Thank you for your service in the military and as LEO! Jeremiah 29:11-15 GOD BLESS YOU SIR

Sharon Rush

August 10, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

August 10, 2016

God Bless you Corporal Cooper. Thank you for your service to this nation and the State of Arkansas. No doubt you were nearing retirement and now you've been taken from all who know and love you best and they will not get to enjoy your retirement with you. May this animal who murdered you face true justice, if not in this life, then in the next.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 10, 2016

Rest in peace, Corporal Cooper. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

August 10, 2016

Rest in peace Corporal Bill Cooper ~ Semper Fi.

Sincere condolences to family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

August 10, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

August 10, 2016

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:

David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina

Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 10, 2016

Our deepest sympathy and remorse for your department's loss. Our hearts are with you and the Cooper family. Take care and be safe.

Thomas E. Kelly, Chief of Police
Apache Junction Arizona Police Department

August 10, 2016

Corporal Cooper,
You are one great warrior and dedicated individual that have given your all to serve and protect your community and our nation. God Bless you, your family and fellow deputies and officers and prayers for everyone for strength, peace, comfort, and courage. You will be missed and forever honored.

Deputy David Green
Torrance County Sheriff Dept, NM

August 10, 2016

Cpl. Cooper,
May our Lord welcome you with open arms. You are safe now where you are, and the angels rejoice. Graces and consolations to those you left behind.

Jess Espinosa

August 10, 2016