The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David A. Cooper Jr., 36, of State College, Penn., died Sept. 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow soldiers.
My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. May God grant you comfort and peace at this most difficult time. This American shall never forget your sacrifice. God Bless you all
I am so sorry for your loss.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
Gale Poindexter
( Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, ACo. 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq )
Dear Cooper family,
Your loss is felt by all in your Bravo Family. David was my soldier's support & laughter when thigs got to uptight. We will miss his smile and his laughter. He will always be in our hearts as will his family.
Proud friend of SSG Juan M Solario,
God bless your and your family.
Thank you for making it so MY family can have the security to sleep without fear at night.
We can never repay your sacrifice for the USA.
God Bless.
Respectfully
SFC McCoy and Family
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellows brothers in arms. We pray for strengh and comfort during this difficults days, may rest in peace "Hero". SFC David A. Cooper, he gave all for this country and for the people of Iraq, we will never forget his sacrifice.
Godspeed!
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
-Unknown
To Michelle, the sons and family of SFC Cooper,
There are no words that can come close to expressing how sorry I am for your loss of this great man and American hero. I only know that I admire him for standing up for his country and making it possible for my family to live in freedom.
May God be with you all in the hard days ahead. My prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathy to the family of SFC David A. Cooper Jr., an American Hero. His willingness to serve and to go where sent to face certain danger deserves the admiration and thanks of all Americans. Your family will remain in my prayers. 2SCR Dad
I am so sorry for your loss. And so close to when they were going to be home, i know that even makes it harder, because my son is due back, and I know exactly what it would do to me. Again,saying we are sorry is all we can do, and i know its not enough. I can say a prayer for you, and shed tears for you, all of which i will do. But i cant take the pain away, i cant make it better, but i can encourage you to make sure his loss is not in vain, do something good in his name, most soldiers are so afraid they will just be forgotten, make sure that does not happen, then he will be proud! If there is anything i could do to take the pain away, i would. But we all know thats not possible. Remember him for the beautiful person he was, and everything he wanted to do in life, should be a goal you have now to see it gets done for him. At least the ones you can.
To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SFC Cooper, I pray the Good Lord gives you strength to live each day to its fullest as David would want you to do.
SFC Cooper, you will not be forgotten! Thank you for volunteering to keep us safe from an enemy that has sworn to destroy our freedoms. Rest in peace soldier, until you meet your loved ones again.
In gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
WIA 10-31-05
To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SFC Cooper, I pray the Good Lord gives you strength to live each day to its fullest as David would want you to do.
SFC Cooper, you will not be forgotten! Thank you for volunteering to keep us safe from an enemy that has sworn to destroy our freedoms. Rest in peace soldier, until you meet your loved ones again.
In gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
WIA 10-31-05
the army informed the wrong family.. so if it hasnt been taken care of someone should probably get in touch with the family and let them know whats going on..
Comments For "SFC David A. Cooper Jr.":
My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. May God grant you comfort and peace at this most difficult time. This American shall never forget your sacrifice. God Bless you all
Posted by: Maggie
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September 7, 2007 4:13 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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September 7, 2007 4:16 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
Gale Poindexter
( Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, ACo. 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq )
Posted by: Tulsaok1nurse
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September 7, 2007 5:52 PM
Dear Cooper family,
Your loss is felt by all in your Bravo Family. David was my soldier's support & laughter when thigs got to uptight. We will miss his smile and his laughter. He will always be in our hearts as will his family.
God Bless you and Keep you,
SFC P.Huston & Amanda
Posted by: Amanda
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September 7, 2007 6:40 PM
Proud friend of SSG Juan M Solario,
God bless your and your family.
Thank you for making it so MY family can have the security to sleep without fear at night.
We can never repay your sacrifice for the USA.
God Bless.
Respectfully
SFC McCoy and Family
Posted by: Muldoon
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September 7, 2007 8:26 PM
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellows brothers in arms. We pray for strengh and comfort during this difficults days, may rest in peace "Hero". SFC David A. Cooper, he gave all for this country and for the people of Iraq, we will never forget his sacrifice.
Godspeed!
Edgardo, Spc Cruz dad's, A Co. 5/20 3/2 SBCT.
Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR
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September 7, 2007 10:20 PM
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
-Unknown
To Michelle, the sons and family of SFC Cooper,
There are no words that can come close to expressing how sorry I am for your loss of this great man and American hero. I only know that I admire him for standing up for his country and making it possible for my family to live in freedom.
May God be with you all in the hard days ahead. My prayers are with you.
Josh's mom 1-23 INF 3/2 Stryker Brigade
Posted by: TexasStrykerMom
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September 8, 2007 11:12 AM
My deepest sympathy to the family of SFC David A. Cooper Jr., an American Hero. His willingness to serve and to go where sent to face certain danger deserves the admiration and thanks of all Americans. Your family will remain in my prayers. 2SCR Dad
Posted by: Noble Stryker
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September 8, 2007 1:30 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. And so close to when they were going to be home, i know that even makes it harder, because my son is due back, and I know exactly what it would do to me. Again,saying we are sorry is all we can do, and i know its not enough. I can say a prayer for you, and shed tears for you, all of which i will do. But i cant take the pain away, i cant make it better, but i can encourage you to make sure his loss is not in vain, do something good in his name, most soldiers are so afraid they will just be forgotten, make sure that does not happen, then he will be proud! If there is anything i could do to take the pain away, i would. But we all know thats not possible. Remember him for the beautiful person he was, and everything he wanted to do in life, should be a goal you have now to see it gets done for him. At least the ones you can.
Posted by: truelady2002
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September 8, 2007 4:27 PM
To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SFC Cooper, I pray the Good Lord gives you strength to live each day to its fullest as David would want you to do.
SFC Cooper, you will not be forgotten! Thank you for volunteering to keep us safe from an enemy that has sworn to destroy our freedoms. Rest in peace soldier, until you meet your loved ones again.
In gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
WIA 10-31-05
Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj
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September 8, 2007 11:07 PM
To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SFC Cooper, I pray the Good Lord gives you strength to live each day to its fullest as David would want you to do.
SFC Cooper, you will not be forgotten! Thank you for volunteering to keep us safe from an enemy that has sworn to destroy our freedoms. Rest in peace soldier, until you meet your loved ones again.
In gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
WIA 10-31-05
Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj
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September 8, 2007 11:08 PM
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Dave. I was a close friend of his brother, Mike.
Thank you to both Mike and Dave for all they have done for our country, and for Mike, all you will continue to do.
My deepest sympathy,
Michelle Barnard
Posted by: Michelle Barnard
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September 10, 2007 12:24 PM
May God bless and comfort your family. Your soldier is a hero. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard's Stryker Mom
Posted by: strykermom
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September 11, 2007 7:41 AM
the army informed the wrong family.. so if it hasnt been taken care of someone should probably get in touch with the family and let them know whats going on..
Posted by: davidLcooper
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October 24, 2007 5:22 PM
The silent one left behind. The song always remembers when Dave.
Posted by: Miss B. | April 17, 2008 6:09 PM