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Old 04-28-2008, 08:23   #1
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SGM Rudy Cooper

Just found out that SGM Cooper passed away this past Friday April 25 at 04:40 AM. He will be missed. RIP SGM.
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Old 04-28-2008, 08:25   #2
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Old 04-28-2008, 08:42   #3
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Old 04-28-2008, 08:44   #4
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Old 04-28-2008, 08:52   #5
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Old 04-28-2008, 09:16   #6
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FYI all,

No further info re services or funeral arrangements. If any one receives further updates, please advise. For those that would like further info re the SGM, check out below link.

http://www.oldmp.com/seedofendurance.htm#book
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Old 04-28-2008, 10:31   #7
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In pace requiescat SGM Cooper.
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Old 04-28-2008, 14:27   #8
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Old 04-28-2008, 15:06   #9
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RIP SGM Cooper

Rudy, you will be missed by many in the SF community.
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Old 04-28-2008, 15:33   #10
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Old 04-28-2008, 19:07   #11
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Old 04-28-2008, 19:10   #12
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Old 05-06-2008, 07:33   #13
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Update - SGM Rudy Cooper

CSM(R) Rudolph William Cooper (D-838), age 84, of Manassas, VA, formerly of Tucson AZ died on April 25, 2008. CSM Cooper was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, earning a Silver Star, 3 Purple Hearts, and 10 Bronze Stars along with a variety of other honors and awards. He is survived by two daughters, three grandsons, four great grandchildren and a brother.

A mass was held in his behalf at the Veteran’s Hospital Chapel on Wednesday, April 30th in Washington, DC

A Graveside service is planned forThursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 pm at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville with full military honors.
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Old 05-06-2008, 11:49   #14
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Rest in Peace SGM Cooper, thank you for your years of service to our County.
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:14   #15
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