Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., Esq.

Johnnie Cochran Obituary

COCHRAN-Johnnie L. Jr., Esq. The Board of Directors and staff of the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corp. are deeply saddened by the loss of the chairman of our board. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family. Mr. Cochran was elected chairman in October 2001 and guided the organization through a transition in the makeup of its senior staff. We are grateful for his leadership and his vision. Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Kenneth J. Knuckles, President and Chief Executive Officer Sergio Sotolongo, Vice Chairman

Published by New York Times on Mar. 31, 2005.

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Aenoy Ketsouvann

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June 28, 2023

Your memories will continue to live on earth. Johhny Cochran was the best Lawyer in the world. He will be forever missed for the man he was. RIP, Love and respect

Sofia Lavish

Acquaintance

June 11, 2021

What a Inspiration you were!!. Job Well Done..NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Christopher Mcneal

Friend

November 7, 2019

LIVE FOREVER IN MY HEART
THANK GOD FOR YOUR SKILLS
BLESS YOU OH GREAT ONE

BARBARA MARSHALL

May 17, 2019

BEST MAN FOR THE JOB GOD BLESS YOU REST IN LEGAL HEAVEN

MOISES GONZALEZ

Friend

March 16, 2019

BEST LEGAL MIND EVER LOVE YOU TO LEGAL HEAVEN

BARBARA MARSHALL

Friend

March 16, 2019

J.UBILANT
O.UTSTANDING
H.ONORABLE
N.OBLE
N.URTURING
I.RREPLACEABLE
E.XCEPTIONAL

L.OYAL
E.MPOWERING
E.NCOURAGING

C.APTIVATING
O.PTIMISTIC
C.ONFIDANT
H.EARTWARMING
R.ESPECTABLE
A.UTHENTIC
N.URTURING

YOU WERE THE GREATEST LAWYER THIS WORLD EVER KNEW, YOU GAVE A 100 PERCENT IN HELPING OTHERS AND YOU ALWAYS REMAINED HONEST, LOYAL, AND TRUE.

REST IN GOD'S LOVING ARMS DEAR ONE.

NEVER GONE, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Lisa Murrey Ransom

December 29, 2018

REST IN PEACE YOU WERE THE BEST, ALWAYS IN OUR

HEART.


MILTON NIX

March 29, 2018

RIP!! U WILL NEVER BE 4GOTTEN ALWAYS N OUR HEARTS

Sean Willams

February 6, 2018

RIP!! U WILL NEVER BE 4GOTTEN ALWAYS N OUR HEARTS

Sean Blassingame

February 6, 2018

As time passes and life gets back to normal, may your loving memories continue to keep you comfort.

M B

November 21, 2017

MR. Cochran , Although you are gone in the Flesh, your courage ,stamina and trusting in the knowledge that the
GOOD LORD INSTILLED IN YOU, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD IS GOOD, (ALL THE TIME.)
RESPECTFULLY SHANNE DAWSON.
11/14/17, Tuesday.

Vershann Dawson

November 14, 2017

It was an honor to meet you and your Dad fifteen years ago in Shreveport Louisiana. Prayers continue to go out to your family.

Barbara

June 25, 2017

To a Great Man in our society who stood for Justice! Rest In Peace and Farewell my Faithful Servant of Almighty God!!!

Lapard C. Jones,Sr.

June 6, 2017

A Great Man, and a very Intelligent Man. God Bless His Soul!!- Doe-

Doretha Newman

June 6, 2017

Dear Mr JL Cochran, You lived and died man of your word. Take your rest, and we shall meet again in My Fathers' House! -Amen

Alice Jones

June 4, 2017

Dear Mr J.L.Cochran, on behalf of my entire family , The Joneses' 3 times over from Louisiana , Arkansas, & Michigan We applause you in your brilliance of the law and how you represented our Heavenly Father in honor for bestowing such precious Fruits of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22 (NKJV), also to honor my dearly departed mother Alice Jones, who treasured your human and Godly blessings. We honor your life in sainthood!!!!

Barbara A Marshall

June 4, 2017

The world misses you dearly Atty Cochran!

Paulette Rodgers

May 21, 2017

As a spoken-person for the Latino community I wish I could be a male jeanie in a bottle. I would blink and you would come full-circle and help us fight the war of the ages in politics. The Brick Wall!!! I know you are a God-Sent of the law and God's people issues have taken you to many locations. I/we pray that you "RIP" and your family rejoice in your legacy because they know Our Heavenly Father is Smiling too!!!

Moises Cornejo Gonzalez

May 7, 2017

"Rest in peace my love. You were chosen by our Heavenly Father to represent his Earthly Law. -Amen-

Barbara A. Marshall

May 6, 2017

This man changed my life and how I view things from the inside looking outward not vice verse. A true genius, compassionate orator and fight for the rights of others who otherwise wouldn't be admonished. Forever JC will be remembered as the God fearing, civil attorney that breathed new hope into civilization, racism, and reasonable doubt. I love the man who loved God first and the rest fell into play as he became famous for many, but overwhelmingly, the best Attorney PERIOD this world has seen. His brilliance lies in his abilities to interpret things and make them applicable to law.

April Campbell

February 18, 2017

Didn't know you but you where my daddy second cousin from Shreveport,Louisiana another angel gone home

Gloria W

September 15, 2016

African Americans we lost a ICON that no one can touch in the courtroom. Johnny will go down in the history books for cases he won. Thanks for working one's magic in the name of justice. Thanks for fighting injustices for the people. NEVER FORGOTTEN

Valenda Newell

June 28, 2016

My condolences, God bless the family...

Annetta Logan

April 9, 2016

Thank you for caring

Bob Goldstein

April 6, 2016

Mr. Cochran is definitely a loss for Black Americans, we miss you Johnny

Jann Coleman

April 6, 2016

What a wonderful man. He did many trials with those whom we loved. But now we lost one whom we loved. May the prayers go out to Johnnie's family.

Gabrielle Conley

March 29, 2016

really unique and smart lawyer....very notable man on earth mr johnnie l.cochran

manny quiroz

March 29, 2016

Mr. Cochran wise, intelligent and a fighter for society JUSTICE.

Jan Is

March 20, 2016

I never knew Mr. Cochran personally but after reading and watching some of his work. It is clear to me that the world lost a passionate and caring man/attorney. He didn't hesitate to fight for the underdogs and without question he will be remembered for the great humanitarian work he did and although he was not a perfect man ( none of us are) he was as close to perfection as they come. It is my hope and prayer that some of our young men and women follow in his footsteps to make some of the many injustices we face daily in this world right. May your family continue to be blessed and know you were one of the bright lights that glowed brightly in a very dark world. We know your light still shines bright among those you left behind. May you rest in Peace JC. You will never be forgotten! Sincerly one of your many fans and followers of your tiredless effort to make right what was and unfortunately still is wrong in our society today. May GOD bless your family and the many lives of the many people you touched while you were here.

Cheri Johnson

March 20, 2016

In Appreciation of the Mark You left in This World! Salute!

L Paicely

March 8, 2016

Robin Black

March 1, 2016

God bless you Johnnie. You were a legal giant! I know you are an angel and still fighting for injustices

Robin Black

March 1, 2016

Miss you my aunt and i watched you on tv we were heartbroken when you passed god has another angel.

March 1, 2016

You are missed everyday, Mr J. Cochran Jr.
God truly has a treasure in heaven.

Melva Moore

February 23, 2016

I offer my most heartfelt and sincere prayers and condolences to the family of the late Johnny Cochran. I watched the "O. J. Simpson Trial" and came to admire him for his courtroom professionalism and legal knowledge. Throughout the trial, he seemed always calm and certain of himself. His name will always be synonymous with that trial and with the offices he opened across the country. May the God of all peace be your constant comfort.

James Watford

February 20, 2016

We love you Mr. Cochran and we miss you Smart family in Flint Michigan

November 21, 2015

Every time I see the commercial on tv I think of you.

Cynthia

November 9, 2015

Job well done rest in peace.....

Julius Casey

October 26, 2015

Johnny Cochran is Great Law Fighter in US.

Grady Youngblood

July 27, 2015

Shantelea Pittman

February 17, 2015

THANKS MR. COCHRAN 4 CONTRIBUTING TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ...YOUR STILL MISSED

Mack colvin

January 20, 2015

THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DID,YOU ARE TRULY A GOD SEND. R.I.P

MARY BROWN

October 18, 2014

Thanks mr Cochran and your firm god bless you all...

Nesia Casey

October 13, 2014

God Bless You! You were given a gift from God, and used it for righteousness. A look from above, showed you the way. Having faith in Jesus will carry us all. You will truly be missed. Karolyn Johnson-Loudermilk ( Fairfield, Ca.)

Karolyn Johnson-Loudermilk

September 24, 2014

You will be greatly missed god rest your soul

jean Wesley

June 26, 2014

Because his faith in Jesus Christ atoning work He among the saints in heaven

Paul Tigchelaar

June 21, 2014

Because his faith in Jesus Christ atoning work He among the saints in heaven

June 21, 2014

God Bless You! and keep You in his loving care Mr. Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. as you rest in peace. May God grant you with the words..Work well done good and faithful servant.

Linda Abram

June 13, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting him at a fund raising event for housing the homeless, in North Hollywood, Ca. It was a couple years after the OJ trail. What a class act, I found him to be so gracious, a giving spiritied person with a kind heart. God Bless you as you, R.I.P. "What a Treasure"

Linda Abram

June 13, 2014

Was an excellent Attorney.

Dette and Auden Hosea

April 6, 2014

he is a good lawyer

February 25, 2014

R.I.P

Porsha J.

February 24, 2014

segers

November 28, 2013

Mr. Cochran, only once in a Life time will we experience and witness one like you. I Truly believe you were sent from God to relieve and bring us out of bondage. ( God Bless You and ::::: No Greater Love has he than a Zman will lay down his Life for a Friend. Mr. Understanding ! Johnny H AGG .Desoto, Texas-- Los Angeles California:::: KGFJ

Johnny Haggerty

September 12, 2013

Great man!

Barbara Gray

May 28, 2013

RIP

Joyce Hudson

April 7, 2013

it will never be another like Johnnie L.Cochran.Rest in peace..it been 8 years since U left.

Suze Prudent

March 28, 2013

Mr. Cochran was the greatest attorney of all time. In my eyes he was great because he was honest,fair and stood firmly for what he believed in. It is a tragedy that you wont be here to help others as you have helped many,but its a blessing that you will make it to the pearly gates. May God bless your family and may your compassion rub off on others. I have always been a fan of yours and will continue to do so. You are truly missed. Huggs from afar Mr. Cochran. Rest in peace

latana gilbert

February 5, 2013

Mr. Cochran: "Thank you". May the Lord continue to bless and keep your family in his care.

Gloria Raphiel

July 17, 2011

Mr. Cochran was a brilliant light shining upon the path of life. The pathways of those suffering from the darkness of injustice became brilliant by the fire of his zeal for justice and mercy. The word Hero is defined by Johnnie L Cochran Jr. Jesus said we will always have the poor. We should remember Jesus words and act upon them as Mr. Cochran did.

Nazarene Mckinney

April 27, 2011

naycole amadasun

November 4, 2010

For Johnnie...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

March 30, 2010

Naycole Amadasun

May 29, 2009

Mr Cochran:
You made a difference in our lives. You make us think, learn, and plan the out-come
of our lives. May you practice law in with the Great Maker of Law. We wish you were here.
M. Chatman

Mariah Chatman

April 29, 2009

Be at peace.

Chaunte' Vereen

December 21, 2008

WISE BEYOND HIS YEARS, GREATNESS, FROM THE PRINGLE FAMILY

MARVA PRINGLE

October 18, 2008

In memory of Johnnie L. Cochran:
We were very appreciative for all the hard work you've done on so many court cases. One of your most famous clients really needs you now. Rest in peace, dear Johnny.

Mary Jeffers

October 8, 2008

His brilliance and dedication to human rights and justice will be missed! Peace and blessings to his family and friends.

Fabian Burrell

October 3, 2008

I think you are an admirable lawyer. I watched your performance in the Simpson case. If I ever need a lawyer, I would want someone like you. I am sure you impacted many young lawyers lives. You are a blessing to many.

Dr. Eloise Froniabarger

September 26, 2008

valerie seabron

September 3, 2008

Claude Joseph

August 29, 2008

If you were represented by Cochran, you knew you were in good hands. That he would do all he could to make sure justice was done.

"For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name, in that you have ministered to the holy ones and continue ministering." - Hebrews 6:10

July 29, 2008

GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY

TANNETTA TYLER

June 6, 2008

he was a good attorney

christen shaughnessy

April 9, 2008

There are no words not even an expression that I can say of how much u inspired me. You are nothing sort of an Angel that was lent to us all, sent from Heaven above. You'll always remain in my heart.

Tionna Adams

February 20, 2008

My mentor my friend,your life reminds us all that we can make our lives sublime,and departing leave behind us footprints on the sands of time

adams james

February 12, 2008

God Bless this family.
Mr. Cochran brought hope and light to us. He was a good man.

Nukonda White

December 11, 2007

Mr. Cochran, his family, his friends, and his admirers; I want to express my profound sorrow over the loss of such a great man. His life's achievements serve as a testament to those continually striving for success. Johnnie Cochran's legacy is one of extreme intelligence, diligence, and compassion and will not be soon forgotten. His dedication to excellence in the legal profession has served, and will serve, as inspiration to countless young, aspiring lawyers, of which I am my self included. Thus, I express my sincerest gratitude, sorrow, and pride when observing Mr. Cochran's passing. We have truly lost a great American hero. Let us not forget his contributions to our society, let us use this moment to reflect on the continual struggle faced by all Americans. The perpetual fight for justice and truth, equality and peace, the same struggle that Mr. Cochran dedicated his life to. Thank you all and God bless.

Carleton College

October 29, 2007

My deepest sympathy in this moment of your sorrow.This is a great loss for the entire world of Law.

Carlos Taxi

July 13, 2007

Mr. Cochran was a great man and he did many great thing for the black race. He will be greatly missed and I know it's been a while since he passed and I know the family still feel his loss. I extend my deepest sympathy to your family and thanks for sharing him with us.

Carolyn Harrison

June 27, 2007

My deepest sympathy in this moment of your sorrow. This is a great loss for you and for the entire African American community. I like to extent my love and support to the Cochran family.

longange Louya

June 7, 2007

My condolences to all of you during your period of feeling the loss of your loved one.

Barbara Brown-Louya

June 6, 2007

Dear Cochran Family:

Johnnie Cochran will be remembered in world history as one of the most articulate and skilled African-American attorneys of all time. His criminal defense of former football great Orenthal James Simpson against double-homocide charges and then to win his acquittal during the trial was just astounding. After I watched him superbly represent O.J. Simpson, it was then that I knew that I wanted to be an attorney. No words can adequately express the tremendous loss that not only the legal community has suffered, but it was a trememdous loss to humanity. I will immensely miss the famed attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr.

Matthew Brown

April 29, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Rose Ilonzo

March 13, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Rose Ilonzo

March 13, 2007

Rose Ilonzo

March 13, 2007

johny great work

john kelsey

February 25, 2007

It was your courageous life journey that has inspired me to become the best undergrad student I can be, and the best law school student I can be. I plan for my footsteps to be order by the lord, and His steps print righteousness. Attorney Cochran's every step, as I've observed, concerning his tenacity from Geronimo Pratt to OJ Simpson was righteous. God has called home his servant and ours. Black People, White People, Hispanics, and the entire pluralistic society of America rejoice at the wisdom that he has left us.

Illyas Malik Jenkins

February 19, 2007

johnnie l.cochran was a very christain man he is also nice man he was very loalal to his family and friends a very sweet person of what i have heared in social studies!!!!!!

vicky guffey

February 14, 2007

Johny:

You are loved and you will forever be loved.

Andrea L Brookins

Andrea Brookins

January 16, 2007

Johnnie rest in peace, you are in a better place.To the Cochran famliy,you all have our's deepest sympathy.Johnnie was a great man.

LOU o'neal

January 13, 2007

You are gone but will never be forgotten. You did so much for humanity and although, I never met you, you will always be a hero in my book. God Bless you and I hope you're resting in peace.

Fae Stevens

January 10, 2007

JOHNNIE L COCHRAN JR. FAN.

DARRIN F

January 9, 2007

I was saddened to hear of the death of Mr. Cochran Jr. The world has lost a great legal mind but I am sure that a greater person has been lost. In Isaiah chapter 25 and verse 8, God tells us that He will swallow up death forever. I know we all look forward to that day. Please send my condolences to the family.

Valerie Valentine

December 30, 2006

Johnnie will be truely missed. God bless the Cochran family.

Natalie Monroe

December 27, 2006

It was indeed a pleasure and a blessing personally meeting you. You are a great man and a true inspiration to society. You will be missed. We love your fighting spirit. Rest in peace.

Annette Fields

December 26, 2006

Johnne L. Cochran, Esquire, was a primus inter pares among lawyers, and a great human being. His death is a tremendous loss to the legal community in particular, and to the public in general. May God grant his family the courageous to bear this great loss

Emmanuel Iheukwumere, Esquire

December 7, 2006

To the dearest Cochran family my deepest sympathy goes out to you to loose such a great and smart person but actually he was an angel that was called home.

Khalilah Harmon

November 28, 2006

My heart goes out to the family friends and to the people who love him.He was an great person.He was an great proseutor.He knew how to do his job well.He knew O.J simpson was inocent.He knew what he was talking about.Now that our father has gone to heaven he will be watching over us.love you

La Tania Williams

November 25, 2006

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