Edward Sawyer Cooper

We thank God for the life and service of Prof. Cooper. I was honored to co-edit the book, STROKE IN BLACKS, with him twenty five years ago. He was a leader and role model for generations. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

In Loving Memory of my Neighbor in Venice Beach,Annapolis,Maryland.
You will live on in my memory forever.The kind ,humble, Loving ,gentle Neighbor.Who always had a smile and good conversation.And who was always glad to see me.Rest In Peace Dr.Cooper.Job Well Done.May God Bless you in Heaven and give you Peace.

Love,
Dr.Gayle Skeete

When I was a young girl my grandmother use to say my cousins In Columbia are doctors ...years later I moved to Philadelphia and worked at the largest minority CPA firm Mitchell & Titus and I was reviewing the client list and saw Dr. Cooper´s name and I asked the Partner to please let me know when he came to the office and I told him we are related ... my grandma is a Cooper ... Dr. And Mrs. Cooper came to the office and we had a long conversation and stayed in touch. I still have a note that he sent me. He said he would not be able to attend the Cooper -Jackson reunion in 1992 in Columbia, South Carolina. Noble and his family attended. The north Coopers met the south Coopers. God rest his soul...

On Monday 12/15, I went into the Edward S. Cooper Internal Medicine Practice (former employee ) and heard the sad news. I knew you had just celebrated your 99th birthday! Dr. Cooper, a great physician, excellent role model! Thank you for your service! It was a pleasure to know you! Your calm, caring spirit will not be forgotten, sleep in peace Sir! Prayers and condolences to your family, friends and all you served!

By example, he shared that excellence is recognized and rewarded and that excellence in a physician includes empathy, kindness, wisdom and truth. My sincere condolences for family and friends,
Patrice Desvigne-Nickens, MD

Thank you for paving the way for so many of us in Medicine and for providing compassionate and comprehensive care for all patients. May you be forever blessed with God´s love.
Michelle A. Albert, MD MPH

Sending warmth prayers and love.

From The Robinson family, of New Orleans and Houma, La.

Doctor Cooper has been a beacon of light in my life since I attended Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania from 1969-1973. He was my mentor and my friend. I became a Cardiologist and he became one of my greatest champions throughout my career. He is loved by thousands who have been influenced by his brilliant mind and powerful vision of providing outstanding health care to all regardless of their race or financial circumstances. His foot print will never be erased.
Frank S. James, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP, FAHA

Dr Cooper was a wonderful colleague and friend who exemplified kindness, compassion, professionalism and high intellect. He had tremendous impact in the field of cardiovascular medicine and beyond. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and rest assured that he indeed was a good and faithful servant.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

RIP Dr Cooper. A gentleman and a scholar. Was involved in the care of many of his patients over my 30 years as a HUP RN. No one holds a candle to you.