I have seen alerts on other forums that Jeff Cooper is in Intensive Care.
Quote:
Jeff Cooper is in extremely grave condition at this hour. Previously hospitalized for possible surgery, he suffered a heart attack and was revived in the hospital.
The heart muscle suffered serious damage.
It was posted at 19:28 hours EDT. on Free Republic
Folks this is an American icon in the world of combat pistolcraft. I have exchanged a number of letters with this man over the years. He founded the American Pistol Institute in 1973. It later became known as GunSite. I think of him as an original American. The epitome of the Rugged Individualist. Prayers for God's will. COL Cooper is in his 90's.
Randy,
Concur. Lindy called me this evening to say that Jeff is now resting at home in a bed provided by the hospital. Initial reports from the "battlefield" were covered by the "fog of war." Hopefully, I won't screw up the facts as I understand them.
There was no heart attack. The doctors did not want to perform the operation because his heart is too stressed from a partially collapsed lung, as well as the pressure from his chest/rib cage on his lungs and heart all related to small fractures in his vertebrae. Bottomline is that the pain from his back had become unbearable to the point of him not being able to focus on anything but that. The family had hoped that the kyphoplasty operation would return the pain to the level of what it was 3-4 months ago, realizing that it would not eliminate it. They are now just trying to make him as comfortable as possible.
Lindy stated that if friends were in the area that he would appreciate short visits to help keep mentally engaged. They are hanging a flat screen TV on the wall in his room so he can watch movies as well.
Anyway, his death is not imminent, but like for all of us inevitable. It is what we do with our lives before then that matters. LtCol John Dean Cooper, USMC doesn't need to fret over whether he made a difference or whether he mattered.
Dean Caputo and I had a conversation a while back that, if possible, Jeff would prefer to pass on to Valhalla by being dropped into the middle of a Taliban strong hold with a Steyer Scout and several Colt Gunsite pistols and lots of ammo. Am sure he would bring great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service.
Anyway, like Randy said until that time lets remain positive and keep the Cooper Family in our prayers.
Sad to say this, but I never heard of this gentleman until this thread.
I am pleased to hear that he is still with us, and will be praying for his comfort.
Pardon me while go read up on him. It seems I have a lot of catching up to do.
The "Outdoor Wire" has reported that Col. Cooper died at his home yesterday. At this moment, I can't find any confirmation of that, but they are usually an accurate source of information.
Yes, found confirmation from Gunsite.
I'm sad.....
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Defensive Carry
5.4M posts
117.5K members
Since 2004
A forum community dedicated to defensive firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about everyday carry, optics, holsters, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!