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Kent Dunn Copeland
1959 - 2014
Kent Dunn Copeland
1959 - 2014
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Sheila White
July 13, 2015
Holly and family,
It has been just over a year since Kent has passed. I have thought about you a lot over the past year, and I was shocked when I learned of Kent's passing. I had not seen Kent in several years, however I remember his lively energy and great sense of humor. Sending you all lots of love and continued peaceful energy.
Tracey Shafer
July 11, 2014
Holly and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Kent was a stand up guy and loved you very much.
Dwayne Kautz
July 11, 2014
Holly and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kent touched the lives of everyone he met. He could always find the positives in every situation and bring laughter to all who were around him. He will be missed immensely by all who have had the honor of knowing him.
cathy spangler
July 10, 2014
Holly and family-I've known Kent since 1983 and his love for NASA was so evident then. When we worked together as young 20 year olds,his comical antics sure livened up our ordinary days. He was a wonderful person. We are all lucky to have known him. Our thoughts are with you and yours. We will miss him.
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Nancy Morecraft
July 10, 2014
Holly, I am so sorry. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to call me.
Earl Moyer
July 10, 2014
Kent was a good friend who I will miss dearly. We would spend hours talking about anything and everything (with that booming voice of his) often standing in the middle of our street or on his front porch. He was one of the few good men I have known in my life. Those who knew him know they have lost someone special. My heart is heavy but I know he is in a good place, smiling, laughing and feeling good again.
Ashley Stonesifer
July 10, 2014
Holly,
I was so sorry to hear of Kent's passing. He was always a fun, humorous and intelligent person. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family - may you find comfort in all the memories you created.
Daryl Schuck
July 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this sorrowful time. I got to know Kent during the pursuit of the space suit contract, and on other collaborative endeavors between my company and OSS. He was a straight shooter who I liked very much.
Richard Shafer
July 10, 2014
Holly, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. In the past 20+ years, I have been inspired by the number of people that Kent has positively impacted and guided. He has been hugely instrumental in our successes here at OSS. He has been a great leader, co-worker, and friend to me. I miss him.
Mike Centanni
July 10, 2014
Holly and Kids, I have struggled to try to put down the right words for 2 days now. Kent was like a brother to me, and being a brother comes responsibility. I want you to know that I am here for you if you ever need me. We will all miss him dearly.
Mark Gittleman
July 10, 2014
Dear Holly and Family: Kent was both a friend and a colleague for nearly 20 years, and he was one of the best people I ever knew. Please know that you have my most heartfelt condolences for your loss, and that you and he are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzy & Steve Mahoney
July 9, 2014
Brandon and Brent, Steve and I want to express our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dad. We are sure he appreciated having you both with him during the past month and know that he loved you very much. We hope that time gives you some peace but we know you will miss him forever.
July 9, 2014
I'm truly saddened to hear of Kent's passing, his influence on myself, my friends and co-workers was disproportionate to the minutes and hours we were fortunate to spend with him.
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John Ziegler
Kelly Nolin
July 9, 2014
Brandon and Brent, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I am praying that God will give you peace and comfort during this terrible time in your lives.
Tom Whitehead
July 9, 2014
Oh Holly, I'm so sorry for your loss. He and you both are such dear people. I can't believe he's gone. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Nicole Colborn
July 9, 2014
Holly and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kent brought life and laughter into every room he entered. He will be missed. My sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Some Guy
July 9, 2014
I actually didn't know Kent. I met him once at a party, I think. However, I know a lot of his friends and I have heard great things about him for almost a decade. I almost feel like I know him.... ....knew him. It saddens me that someone that so many people (good people) admired is gone. My wish is that everyone who knew Kent will eventually only remember the man and not his passing.
Amy Ellison
July 9, 2014
Holly: I am so sorry to hear. My thoughts have been with you and your family.
Jud Hedgecock
July 9, 2014
Holly,
I am sorry for your loss. Kent lived life to the fullest and I have many fond memories working with him. He really was a great boss, co-worker, confidant, mentor, and friend. I will miss him. You have been, and will continue to be in my family's prayers. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Pat Kerr
July 9, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with both Kent and his father Al.
They were both exceptional people in all aspects. They are both missed. I wish we had many more years to enjoy Kent, but life is not fair.
Brian Hargrave
July 9, 2014
Holly and family,
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss. Kent was an important mentor and role model to me. I have the deepest respect for the man and hope you'll find comfort in knowing he had an extremely positive influence on my life.
Brian Hargrave
Ray & Carol Proctor
July 9, 2014
Dear Holly and family, we are so sorry to hear about Kent's passing. We have many fun and happy memories of Kent. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. With love,
John Trowbridge
July 9, 2014
I'm going to miss his laugh and his friendship.
Jill Kinnebrew Dietrich
July 8, 2014
Holly, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Wishing you peace and strength. Love, Jill
Nic Radford
July 8, 2014
Holly and family,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. I will fondly look back remembering all the times I spent with Kent. He was an amazing boss, exceptional mentor, and of course, a great friend. My heart is with you during this time of sorrow.
Scott Keepers
July 8, 2014
Holly and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I fondly remember the motorcycle road trips Kent and I went on. They are filled with a number of fond memories that I will carry with me forever. God Bless you and your Family.
Mike Cassola
July 8, 2014
I am so sorry to hear this, I worked with Kent many years ago and most recently my Brother worked for Kent. He will be missed. God bless you Holly and your family.
Best Regards Mike Cassola
Dawn Spicer
July 8, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that your entire family will be in our prayers.
Dawn, Vernon and Carter
John Fricker
July 8, 2014
Holly and Family - I am very sorry for your loss. Kent was a great boss. He listened to our concerns, stood up for us, and steered us through our constantly changing environment, all with a great attitude sometimes hidden behind dark humor.
With sadness,
July 8, 2014
We were saddened to hear that Kent had passed. Our prayers are with you and your family and our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Jerri & Sky Huff, Pearland, TX.
Neal Eberly
July 8, 2014
Holly, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Kent was an amazing guy and I will remember the great times we all shared! I hope you find strength in the great kids you both created and raised together. I'm sending you good karma and thoughts.
Love, Neal
Craig Lamb
July 8, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of Kent's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. It was always a pleasure to work with Kent over the years and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Sandra
July 8, 2014
My deepest sympathies for your loss. We are honored to have known Kent. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Sandra Snowden
Siraj Jalali
July 8, 2014
It was fun to work with Kent here at OSS. May God rest him in peace, and give patience and rewards to his family. Kent will be missed.
Monica Visinsky
July 8, 2014
Holly,
Kent was such a wonderful manager and friend. He helped me deal with the stresses of work politics several times, remaining calm and rational. He always seemed to have a smile and his dry humor often helped ease the stresses of working with the government. He will be sorely missed at OSS.
Christine Cummings
July 8, 2014
My deepest sympathies go out to the family and everyone that had the pleasure of knowing Kent. May the Lord bless and comfort his family during this time of grief. Kent was a funny man and I'm so glad I got the pleasure of meeting and working with him.
Jenny Arkinson
July 8, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Bryan
July 7, 2014
Holly, we are so sorry for your loss. We have good memories of visiting with you and Kent at the Fouts' home, Fredericksburg and Garner. Whenever we go to Randy and Donna's, I envision Kent walking down the street to come sit on the back porch. He was a great man that was called home too soon. We are thinking about you and your family and praying for your comfort and peace.
Bill and Cindy Bryan
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