Dale, Joey and Jamie,

Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. Monica was a sweet, kind and lovely person.

I met Monica when she worked at GMR (mid 90's) and I was at Novell. She made such a hugh first impression on me -- so lively, professional, and animated when she spoke. Monica brought such light into a room. In a business meeting she made everyone feel so comfortable. We went on many sales calls together, and I remember her confidence in front of a group --- she was a people person. She had quite a gift in sales.

I tried to recruit Monica to Dell in the late 90's -- she was at Corel -- she passed because of the extensive travel. Monica told me the most important thing to her was family especially her son's. She always had pictures of the boys and wanted to show them off -- she talked about her Joey and Jamie.

I lost touch the past few years and I am so sorry I didn't have a chance to talk with her, I would have let her know how much she touched my life.

May God Bless and keep you all close to him at this time and always,

Dear Dale and Family,
It has been a long time since I've talked to you Dale, but I was so sorry to hear and read about your great loss. Monica sounds like such a special person who helped so many. Please know that my family and I extend our deepest sympathy and have you in our prayers.

L.B. Class of '79

Dale & sons

I walk becuse I can and because I care for those who have to take on the challenge like your Monica/Mom did.

I will continue to walk (heading for my 32nd) until there is a cure, or at least until the words "You have breast cancer" are no longer feared, like a common cold. I promise you 3 that, and as much more as God can have me do.

Mike of Peggy's Spirit

Dear Dale and boys,

Monica and Dale were always a highlight during the many gatherings of our CSS family, many years ago. I miss those picnics and occasional "grape spitting" contests. Please be assured that the light of her personality will continue to shine in the hearts of those who loved her.

Dear Cooper Family and Friends,
I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful person like Monica. I never had the chance to meet her, but I know she will be with us all as we continue walk so we can eradicate breast cancer. Best Wishes and everytime I wear the color pink I will think of Monica.

Dale and Family,
Monica has been an inspiration to me and I have known her for a lot of years even though I have not seen her in several years. I have thought about Monica and her mom for a long time and never contacted and now I wish I had. She will be missed and I don't remember ever seeing her without a smile.

I have been following Monica's struggle with cancer and was so moved by her family's devotion to her. I never had the opportunity to meet this remarkable woman but when I walk in NY this year I will proudly wear her name on my shirt. May God bless her family during this difficult time.

Although I never had the great honor to meet Monica, I feel sadness in my heart for her husband and her boys. I have followed her story on the website and each entry brought tears to my eyes. She fought with dignity and grace. Her boys should know that their angel will always be watching over them, and may they know how many lives their mother touched. Thank you for sharing your wife and your mother with all of us. She is truly a hero to all of us.

My fondest growing up memories include Monica. Although I can't believe she is gone, I know she is healthy, happy and at peace. She will forever be in my heart. My prayers are with the family.

She was my mentor as I struggled through the trials of pancreatic cancer, now methacized to lung. "C'mon Pop-Pop; You can do it." And now my Monica, my beloved daughter-in-law, has finally found her rest. The inlaws will miss you greatly, but rest in peace

I never met Monica, but I followed her story closely on her webpage. Monica's strength to endure this disease for six years is something we all should strive for. Monica taught me more in the last two months of "Blogging" than any other person has in a long time. When she was happy I was happy, and whem she was sad I cried. Dale-your strength through all this amazes me. You supported her, your family, your job, your house, and still managed to update her website almost daily. Please take comfort in knowing Monica is PEACEFULLY watching over you, and I know she'll be smiling down as she watches the boy's goals she set come true.

Dear Dale and family,
I had such fun 'rooming' with Monica on our trips to Dallas. Monica was a lovely person with a twinkle in her heart and a wonderful sense of humor. She was dearly loved by all that she touched. She is watching over all those she loved so dearly now.
Shelley

Tell all the pink angels hello
From a dear solostrutter

Dale and Sons,

Her courage and spirit will live on in the Avon Walks across the country.

May you find comfort in the tens of thousands of lives Monica has touched.

Although I never got to meet Monica but she has been an inspiration to me as I prepared for the Avon Walks that I did in 2003 & 2004. She will be greatly missed on the walk in DC but She will always be remembered.

Dale, if you read this, my prayers are with you and the boys during this difficult time. Wish I could be there for her Celebration of Life Service on the 14th but I can't be there.

Monica - I remember your smile and courage on the DC Avon Walks for Breast Cancer. Mohawk Man and Sons, be of good spirit. Monica is still smiling on us all.

Dear Dale and Family,

I was devastated to hear the sad news. Monica was such a lovely, giving, and caring human being. She and I worked together when she was at Corel and I at Corel Press and she was beloved by her colleagues, customers, and friends, and had a unique way with people which was so special.

May you find comfort in your memories of your wife, mother, and friend.

With Sincere Sympathy,
Audrey Tunick Soll

Monica's warmth will be missed. She lived her life with grace an a light touch that will always be remembered. My payers and condolences to the Cooper family. what a insprirational person. you will always be remembered, and missed but never forgotten.

Monica was an inspiration to me as a fellow walker and a fellow breast cancer patient. I have been heartsick about the news of her passing, and am keeping Dale, their sons and Monica's family in my prayers. May her memory be for a blessing.

Monica, finally peace takes the place of the question, "why?" You so generously bared your life to us all; and showed the community how to love. By opening your lives to us all; you, Dale, and the boys have taught us the importance of what we must do TOGETHER. In your honor, we will find the cure.

Dale & Monica were the shining example of true love and devotion. Not only to each other but to those around them as well. It was just a fleeting moment in time that I was able to meet and chat briefly with you both. I will always cherish that moment. Monica showed all of us how to "Fight the Good Fight". She did it with grace and dignity. God bless you, Monica Cooper for being part of our lives.

Monica became a symbol of courage and perseverance for so many people affected by breast cancer. Just today I volunteered at the Ride for Life equestrian fundraiser in Upper Marlboro, MD, to benefit the Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Center and I thought of her. I didn't know Monica, having met her only briefly the night before the Avon Walk in Washington this year, but she was clearly a woman so adored by her husband and admired by her friends and supporters that it made a lasting impression on me. I will never again hear breast cancer statistics and think of them in the abstract --they are too staggering to wrap my mind around anyway -- rather, I will remember Monica's beautiful face and the gutsy way she stood up to this despicable disease. My prayers are with Dale, Joey and Jamie and all those who loved her.

Dale, Joey, Jamie and all of the family. Our hearts sorrow with you. We are holding you in our prayers during this time. I will carry Monica's name with me in all of the 2007 Avon Walk cities remaining as a tribute to her courage and in celebration of her life! She touched our hearts!

Martha - Avon Walk Family

Monica Cooper will be a name of a women I will never forget, although I never met you in person I have quietly followed your fight that you did so bravely and with grace at home I do feel I know you and have another sister and so many more out there thanks to your sharing..I thought of you daily ,sometimes cried at your pain,laughed at your funny and stubbourne spirit aloud and prayed for you your boys and your loving husband Dale, thank you Monica for giving me a real gift of appreciation for all moments in life and re-newed love for family and friends around me.. with all my heart !!! love Annette p.s. my prayers will continue for your boys and family that they may eventually only have laughter when they remember your beautiful face..

I celebrate your courage, your love of family, your determination to live each moment you were given. I know you will be watching over your family with love.

Monica we all will miss you deeply. You are a great friend and an inspiration to many. Monica's love and warmth and caring for family and friends are just overwhelming. You will always be in hearts.