The Colonel's Memorial Celebration was a splendid affair with attendance somewhere between two and three hundred, which considering the remoteness of the N.R.A. Whittington Center is quite impressive. We had notable attendees from as far away as Swizterland, England, and South Africa. One young Marine got off duty at Camp Pendleton and drove sixteen hours straight arriving just in time to join in the Celebration. The celebrants were so appreciative not only of his sacrifice to be there but also his service to our country that he received a standing ovation.

A Marine Corps Color Guard and Band were present and served in fine style.

The atmosphere was truly one of celebration. The Colonel was adamant that at his passing we were to celebrate his life, accomplishments, and the wonderful time we shared with him, and so we did.

Janelle Cooper, Lindy Wisdom, Bill O'Connor, and Clint Anker were some of the speakers. A short video of the Colonel's interment ceremony was shown. Also, a forty-five minute, production quality, video documentary of the Colonel's life was shown and was very much enjoyed and appreciated by all present.

The Celebration concuded with an 86 gun salute to the Colonel. The salute was organized and overseen by Master Instructor Rich Wyatt. Bob Munden, "The Fastest Gun in the World", was one of the notables standing the line to honor the Colonel.

THE JEFF COOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION

From Lindy Wisdom:

The Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation was formed shortly after his death by his family for the purpose of ensuring that his life's work be commemorated appropriately for posterity. To this end, the Foundation will focus on preserving, housing and displaying his various collections (weapons, art, library, personal papers and memorabilia as well as his writings) and providing scholarships for firearms training in the best Cooper tradition.

The Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation has been designated exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are deductible under section 170 of the Code. The Foundation is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code.

Donations to the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation are welcome. Please direct these in care of Mrs. Lindy Cooper Wisdom, 16 East Dawn Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85284. Address emails to lcwisdom@aol.com.

The Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911 by Ed Brown

The Cooper Family has commissioned the distinguished gun-making firm of Ed Brown to produce a 1911 pistol honoring Colonel Cooper.

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Colonel Cooper's books, including the latest book entitled Shotluck, may be purchased at www.jeffcooperbooks.com.