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January 10, 2024
He was my uncle I never met him but I know he served for our freedom cpl William cooper we miss you
Peggy Childers
May 19, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. William Cooper:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."
sheila
March 2, 2012
please know that you will not be forgotten. I pray you rest in peace. so sorry.
Peggy Childers
May 19, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. William Cooper:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Barbara Sutton
December 5, 2010
May God bless you in this time of need. I have your family in my prayer's, I didn't know your son, CPL William Cooper, but my Son, is a brother in arms. He is leaving for Aftghanistan in January, so if you would, please pray for him too, his name is ron . I can't even begin to understand your pain...I do know that God will help you through this! Remember the good times...they will help you , a lot! Praying for you, Barbara :))
August 29, 2010
To the family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Peggy Childers
May 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. William Cooper:
Remembering William on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Terri Myers
May 17, 2010
In just a couple days will be two years since Justin joined his brothers that have gone before him to stand guard at Heaven's Gates. My thoughts and prayers are with Justin's family. Debra, I am so proud to be able to call you my friend. I will ALWAYS remember Justin, he will always have a special place in my heart.
john butler
April 26, 2010
semper fi you will forever be remembered
William Eckliff
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 27, 2009
YOU SERVED OUR COUNTRY WELL!!!!!!
Peggy Childers
May 19, 2009
To the family of Cpl. William Cooper:
William gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
November 21, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Amanda Scott
September 20, 2008
It was four months ago yesterday that this world lost will cooper, and i was driving in the car and heard a song by Carrie Underwood called "Just a Dream" and it made me think of Cooper, i broke down and cried because it just hit a spot in me.. The picture i uploaded was a picture that he and i took the last time i saw him.. it was January 19, 2008.. I'm so glad i got to see him. I have such good memories of Will and he was such a good guy. He did things for me that no other guy would do, and not expect something in return. He called me the day he left march 10, and told me he knew he had to go, but didn't want too.. I'm so thankful he thought enough of me to call and say bye? I miss him a lot and i just didn't think this would happen.. I got a phone call from a friend, her boyfriend was in the same unit and she told me what happened. it was like it wasn't real.. at first it wasn't.. i wish it wasn't. I am so thankful god put him in my life because he is a blessing. I love him and miss him terribly. I wish it never would have had to come to this, but he is in a better place. I sometimes blame the war, but really i want us to win, because i'll feel like i lost a friend for nothing.. he was fighting for a cause.. whether or not it's a good one is everyone's personal opinion. In all, i miss you Will Cooper and I'm so thankful i met you, and more importantly I'm glad you graced others with your wonderful presence! I hurt for his parents, and other family members and friends and wish that if they ever need to talk to me, they would. I would love to hear about will, and tell them great memories in return.. R.I.P William J. Cooper.. your always going to be my hero! i love you..
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 21, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cooper family and friends in the loss of William. I did not know William, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. William you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~
July 12, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Cooper and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 12, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Cooper!
Stephanie Rafoss
July 5, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Jim McGowan
July 5, 2008
My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your loved ones this is such a loss for you're family, and his sacrifice is deeply appreciated. My hopes thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
debbi rivers
June 25, 2008
To the family and parents of William I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Sandy Slade
June 16, 2008
May God ease the hurt in your hearts.
Thank you Cpl. Cooper for your sacrifice and your service.
We will NEVER forget!!
Cheryl A.Smith
June 14, 2008
TO A FALLEN HERO: MAY YOU REST IN PEACE! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FOR OUR FREEDOMS! MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
June 13, 2008
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Sheila Ault
June 10, 2008
I wish to give our codolences for the sacrafice that your son made for his country. My son is also in the Marine Corps and he did know William he was in 1/6 when they were in Iraq for 2 tours. My son could not go this tour with them because of some medical issues. He did want to go but it was just impossible. He knew your son and they were brothers in the Corps. Our son said he was avery nice person and he was very quiet. Again, we want you to know that you and your HERO will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Thank You, Cpl. William Cooper for being our HERO. Sheila A.
Linda Cano
June 10, 2008
Another family grieves the loss of a loved one. The nation grieves the loss of another American Hero. May God bring comfort to all of you. Thank you and rest in peace, William.
Gary Allain
June 5, 2008
Cpl. William Cooper
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Beverly Montgomery
June 2, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
June 2, 2008
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
HB TOWNSEND
June 2, 2008
No will really know the band of brothers that have served with 1/6. We all honor those who have fallen. when one falls, all whom served with 1/6 salute you. 1/6 all the way bro. a-co 1/6 vet 1984-1988. semper fi.
Final Inspection
Melanie Thompson Smith
June 2, 2008
To the Family and Friends of Marine, Cpl William Cooper,
There are no words that can be spoken for the loss of your precious Marine, William. I am truly sorry for your loss and for William's great and ultimate sacrifice. While I did not know your loved one, William, on a personal level, I do know him. He was proud to serve his flag and country. He stood tall during our National Anthem. He wore his uniform with honor. He wanted his family and his "American family" to sleep safe and in peace. He wanted his family to have the freedoms that the people of lands far away sometimes do not even dare to dream of. He looked into the eyes of the people in those places where there is no freedom and he cried for their pain. He tried to make a small part of the life around him a little better if only to bring a smile or wipe a tear. I know your loved one. I know his face at the airport leaving his loved ones. I know his face on the newscasts, sometimes scared but still proud of his work. I know his face. I know his pride. I know his love. I know him and I love him and all that he believed in and all that he risked. My nephew and 2 sons are his Marine brothers. My family and I know your loved one, William. We know the reality of and appreciate the ultimate sacrifice. Stand proud, stand strong. I am so sorry for your loss.
With Deepest Respect and Sorrow,
Melanie L. Smith
Proud Marine Mom (PMM) of Cpl. Lance M. Thompson
KIA Ar Ramadi, Iraq 11/15/04
PMM of Sgt. Phillip Thompson (2000-2004)
PM Aunt of Cpl. Casey Stanley (2002-2005)
Proud Fireman/Policeman Mom of Matthew D. Dalton
[email protected]
Suzanne MacDaniel
June 2, 2008
To the Cooper family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Williams' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 1, 2008
REST IN PEACE CPL. COOPER, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Renee Owens
June 1, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
Shelley H
June 1, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank CPL William Cooper for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Valorie
June 1, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Sandy Bonesteel
June 1, 2008
Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08
Gary Tolle
June 1, 2008
Thank you Marine for your brave and honorable service to our country and for the ultimate price you paid for our nation. We recently lost PFC Aaron J. Ward 5/6/08 who was killed in action in Iraq. My promise to my nephew was to visit every guest book for every soldier after him. May god be with the Cooper family during this time of grief. William will forever be in the hearts and prayers of an entire nation for his commitment and service. God bless you William and the Cooper family.
In Memory of William ~ (Debra Estep)
May 31, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know William, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Gale Poindexter
May 31, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Cpl William Cooper. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4
Garnet Jenkins
May 31, 2008
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Cpl. William Cooper.
The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May William rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Cooper family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of William,
remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
findagrave.com
May 31, 2008
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