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End of Watch Thursday, April 7, 2011
Add to My HeroesChristopher Quinn Cooper
Senior Officer Specialist Christopher Cooper suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a training exercise at USP Leavenworth.
Officer Cooper was running an obstacle course with other members of the Special Operations Response Team when he collapsed. Other officers immediately began CPR but were unable to resuscitate him.
Officer Cooper is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Kansas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 148 ReflectionsI was lucky enough to be “Super Cooper’s” Team Leader for two years. His dedication to his craft as a Tactical Operator and his preparation were a just one example of his sense of duty.
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