Officer Down Memorial Page

I will remember you Jack! I met you several year ago when I worked for NLRPD. You are a hero!

Officer Fran Hichens
North Little Rock Police Dept (Retired)
February 9, 2012

Your heroism is honored today, RIP Sir.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 2, 2012

Jack, there is not a week that goes by that I don't think about you, and your Mom and Dad. I miss you brother. Your running buddy, Kenny Paul, had a close call last year. A heart attack just about took him from us but he survived and we have still got him. I remember thinking about Kenny while he was in the hospital, "If he doesn't make it at least he will be with Jack and his Daddy". The Good Lord wasn't ready for Kenny then. Jack, you save us all a spot up there in Heaven. I plan on seeing you one day. Love you my friend.

Sergeant
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. (Retired LRPD)
February 2, 2012

Remembering a great officer and friend

shadow
friend
September 26, 2011

Remembering Officer Cooper on his anniversary

Citizen NJ

Anonymous
February 2, 2011

9 years ago I was sitting in your parents home while you were in the hospital. I think about you everyday when I go to work. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous
February 2, 2011

On this anniversary of your passing....I say thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous
February 2, 2010

Rest in Peace, Officer Cooper. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
June 8, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 23, 2009

You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 2, 2009

Thinking of you and your family especially today. May God continue to be with your loved ones.
Brenda Lucas, Mother of
Anthony D. Lucas EOW 2/04/05

Anonymous
February 2, 2009

To the family and friends of Officer Jack Cooper and his fellow officers:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Jack's memory on the seventh anniversary of the day Jack so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement and police survivors will always be by your side on each step of the journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Jack gave to his community and the citizens of Arkansas, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 2, 2002.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 2, 2009

You were one of the best FTO's I ever had, I think of you all the time and wonder what happened and why. Your death shinned light on a growing problem in our community and when the CIT came on line I was proud to sign up. Although I never got to say it I thank you for training me and treating me with dignity and respect.

Thank you sir pleasant journey...

Former LRPD Officer
June 6, 2008

~Never forgotten~ Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
February 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 28, 2008

Thankyou OFFICER COOPER for your service, you are a true hero to us all.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
January 21, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
August 8, 2007

Not a day goes by Jack that I don't see your beautiful face. I feel very blessed and honored to have been apart of your life and to have worked with you while we were assigned to the downtown patrol division. May you rest in peace and know that you will NEVER be forgotten.

FORMER LITTLE ROCK OFFICER
April 2, 2007

Not a day goes by Jack that I don't see your beautiful face. I feel very blessed and honored to have been apart of your life and to have worked with you while we were assigned to the downtown patrol division. May you rest in peace and know that you will NEVER be forgotten.

FORMER LITTLE ROCK OFFICER
April 2, 2007

Not a day goes by Jack that I don't see your beautiful face. I feel very blessed and honored to have been apart of your life and to have worked with you while we were assigned to the downtown patrol division. May you rest in peace and know that you will NEVER be forgotten.

FORMER LITTLE ROCK OFFICER
April 2, 2007

I HAD THE PRIVELAGE TO ATTEND YOUR FUNERAL IN LITTLE ROCK. IT WAS THE MOST IMPRESSIVE "OFFICERS FUNERAL" I HAVE EVER SEEN. YOUR WERE HIGHLY RESPECTED BY YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS THAT ADDRESSED THE EXTREMLY LARGE CROWD. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A POLICE PROCESSION AS LONG AS THE ONE THAT ESCORTED YOU TO YOUR GRAVE. I HOPE THAT WHEN MY CAREER IS COMPLETE I TOO WILL BE THOUGHT OF THE WAY YOU WERE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE SACERFICE YOU DID FOR ALL OF US. WE ARE FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT.

CPL. BRENT J. SCOTT
FRANKLIN COUNTY S.O., ARKANSAS
March 29, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones and close friends on this 5th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 2, 2007

Officer Cooper,
On the fifth anniversary today, please know your sacrifice is not forgotten. Thank you, sir.

Pennsylvania citizen
February 2, 2007

Thanks Coop you will be missed.

LRPD guard
March 3, 2006

I know you were very well thought of by your colleagues at the Little Rock Police Department as many of them have told me so. I am proud to be a part of the Law Enforcement family, of which you will ALWAYS be a part. May we honor you for your sacrifice and may you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Fort Smith AR Police Department
February 10, 2006