09-25-2006, 18:00
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Jeff Cooper Passed Away...
A great man passes. Jeff Cooper passed away today, according to a message on Arfcom. I saw a recent interview with Col. Cooper on TV and was shocked how frail he looked. RIP Colonel.
"Personal weapons are what raised mankind out of the mud, and the rifle is the queen of personal weapons."
Friends,
At the request of the family it is my sad duty to report the passing of
our founder, Jeff Cooper. Jeff died peacefully at home this afternoon
while being cared for by his wife Janelle and daughter Lindy.
There will be a private internment at Gunsite by invitation, with a
public memorial service at the Whittington Center at a date to be
announced.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
DVC,
Ed
Ed Head
Operations Manager
Gunsite Academy, Inc.
2900 W. Gunsite Rd.
Paulden, AZ 86334
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09-25-2006, 18:05
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Rest in peace
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09-25-2006, 18:09
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En Paz Descanse
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
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09-25-2006, 18:11
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He certianly led an interesting and worthwhile life. RIP Col.
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09-25-2006, 18:34
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RIP, Colonel.
Thanks for all of the great work and knowledge.
A great man, and a life well lived.
Semper Fi!
TR
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09-25-2006, 18:37
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Rest in Peace Sir.
Thanks for what you did.
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09-25-2006, 18:40
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RIP
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09-25-2006, 18:41
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Rest in peace, Sir.
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09-25-2006, 18:58
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Originally Posted by mugwump
A great man passes. Jeff Cooper passed away today, according to a message on Arfcom.
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They are leaving us in greater numbers. My daugher-in-law's Dad, SFC (ret) Robert Lee Carroll also died today of lung cancer. RIP both of you!
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09-25-2006, 19:10
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Olav ha Shalom......you have found peace. Thank you for your contributions.
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Education is the anti-ignorance we all need to better treat our patients. ss, 2008.
The blade is so sharp that the incision is perfect. They don't realize they've been cut until they're out of the fight: A Surgeon Warrior. I use a knife to defend life and to save it. ss (aka traumadoc)
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09-25-2006, 19:35
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Rest in peace COL Cooper and SFC (Ret) Carroll...
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09-26-2006, 07:16
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Rest in Peace men, we'll all follow you, in time.
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09-26-2006, 09:14
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RIP
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09-26-2006, 13:41
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RIP gents
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09-26-2006, 22:04
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RIP Sir! Thank you for service and the training you have provided for those going in harms way.
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