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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Flex on August 15, 2014, 09:56:18 AM
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RIP brother.
Find peace.
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real sad news, my condolences to his family.. god bless his soul... rip brother :beermug:
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Wow! Condolences to his family RIP brother Coops
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Is this legit?
Rest in peace Coops! :'(
:salute:
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:'( RIP
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Very sad indeed - a true warrior and loyal fighter for the cause. Condolences
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I know Coop's has been very sick these past few months, but even so, this comes as a huge shock and surprise to me. Sincere condolences to his surviving family and friends. RIP breds :(
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May he R.I.P .... and condolences to his family.
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Sad news :( RIP Soldier!
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RIP coach the last time I tried to call I got no answer reading this I dialed his number and got his voice mail. I will not be in TNT much for the rest of the month so most likely will not be able to make the funeral so despite our disagrements with him over the years I trust that some persons here make the journey up to the north coast.
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God speed Coops. Condolences to all affected by his passing.
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RIP Coops..... :(
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Always sad to hear news like this. Many of us had disagreements with Coops along the way, but no one can deny that his heart was with T&T football. RIP soldier.
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^^Ditto^^
Rest in peace Coops!
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Always sad to hear news like this. Many of us had disagreements with Coops along the way, but no one can deny that his heart was with T&T football. RIP soldier.
CO-SIGNNNNNN
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Not my boy, no sah.
Real sorry for meh boy.
He was a real soldier.
R.I.P Coops.
Soca Warriors forever.
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R.I.P ... sad news :(
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ah Coops boy dis is a real shocker for me because I didn't know he was sick. RIP Soldier
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Condolences all.
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Man just Yesterday I was looking for the Coops thread to give him some talks. Way sah. Cyah believe that.
RIP Coops.
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Coach, an end to the cycle, where it began: on T&T soil! Recently noted yuh wasn't bout de place.
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Per Sammy, I heard he went to NY after the world cup, (possibly for treatment), and that is where he passed at King's County Hosp.
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Sadness :( RIP
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RIP Mr. Cooper!
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My condolences. It is always sad to read about the passing of a fellow member.
Life is so precious.
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Decided to pass by and this is what I see. :(
Coops was diagnosed with Cancer some years ago. I recommended an excellent medicine for him but don't know if he ever bothered to check it out. ALWAYS respected him as a person and ex player.
I've spent a lot of time having discourse with many of you on this site and look upon so many here as second family. What else after more than a decade of good times and bad times.
Coops, we never met but I feel as if I have lost family. It's late here in Istanbul but I stopped everything I was doing to type this. If I were in the same country I would be attending the funeral.
Coops was a fine baller in the day and I believe won the Concacaf Club Championship with Defence Force.
I just checked his FB page to confirm the passing. I was surprised that we weren't even friends on FB. I just assumed because I am already with so many of you.
Coops I really respected you and I will miss you, your wit and insight on this forum
RIP my fellow Warrior.
VB
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:o shocker indeed ........... sincere condolences to all ( the cooper family)....a True soldier ...RIP Coops .... will be remembered ... the local football fraternity has lost a really good friend..&. to coops family may god give you courage ..
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I believe this was Coops last post in January re. Soca Warriors vs the TTFA in Court.
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Trust me i do understand u guys,it just seems like everybody here on the same page and that's wonderfull at least you all agree on something.
Having said that try not to fault me for being sympathetic to T&T Football,i come from a Football family which i started,i've got two brothers that played for St Marys and Maple,one was assist to Alvin as Snr mens national team Coach,i have a brother that played for Jabloteh,my daughter played for Mucurapo/T&T,my son Barataria Snr,cousin Liana Hinds national Women,Kevin Molino brother of my cousin Kevon Cooper.This is my last post,thanks and good-bye.
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I don't know if he meant his last post on the topic or on the site. I figure the former. But erie.
VB
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Decided to pass by and this is what I see. :(
Coops was diagnosed with Cancer some years ago. I recommended an excellent medicine for him but don't know if he ever bothered to check it out. ALWAYS respected him as a person and ex player.
I've spent a lot of time having discourse with many of you on this site and look upon [/b]so many here as second family[/b]. What else after more than a decade of good times and bad times.
Coops, we never met but I feel as if I have lost family. It's late here in Istanbul but I stopped everything I was doing to type this. If I were in the same country I would be attending the funeral.
Coops was a fine baller in the day and I believe won the Concacaf Club Championship with Defence Force.
I just checked his FB page to confirm the passing. I was surprised that we weren't even friends on FB. I just assumed because I am already with so many of you.
Coops I really respected you and I will miss you, your wit and insight on this forum
RIP my fellow Warrior.
VB
Indeed. Well said. At times like this, the outpouring of condolences from fellow posters shows how we have become a second family to some.
RIP Coops
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Soldier Fallen Indeed. What a heart he had for T&T Football.
No words. Condolences to the family.
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Condolences to his family. RIP.
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R.I.P Coops ahh good one gone
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wow, even though is only a handful of folks i have put faces to handles, at a moment like this you see how real an online/social community is. RIP peace Coops :beermug:
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Man touched the lives of allot of youths in the States as well as here in T&T...RIP Coops.
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RIP Coops
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Condolences to the family
Dtool
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Yes Coops, yuh was ah brother genuinely interested in helping yuh fellow Trinbagonians on and off de field. Take a well deserved rest.
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Rest in peace coops.....the site as lost a great contributor a real football kind
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Mr Coops... rip my friend. Your heart was always in the right place. Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Ladies and gents, live life for today..we're not here for long.
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RIP Coops.
You had a great impact on many youth.
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Wow! Shocking news and I am lost for words....Coops may you RIP, your heart was in the right place in wanting the best for TNT football and development of the youths.
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RIP to a stalwart and true fixture on this board and in the football fraternity.
You will be missed.
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Sorry and shocked to hear this. R.I.P Coops, and condolences to his family.
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RIP brudda. God speed...
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Very sad news. RIP, brother.
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R.I.P. Coops :salute:
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Morning Guys. I took a while to post my comments. I, we lost a good friend, comrade! When I saw him for the first time after his surgery 2 1/2 yrs ago, I was surprised how small and frail he had become. He was already physically slim. But the energy was still there. He was still working, or at least trying to get the best of himself in that condition. As a former regiment, he stood brave. But this thing did take a toll on him. And he was not able to do the things he really wanted to do. So he went back home. So I was not really surprised when I read this on the forum. I thought he held on valiantly for a long time.
I don't know Mrs Coops, nor his daughter Trish(read all the good things on the newspaper) nor his son. I have played against his brothers Zach(Saints) in the old CFL and Mike(Maple). If you all are reading this, please accept my family's deepest condolences. RIP KC. Jah Bless. Coops going Home! Well Done Breds! Warriors Forever.
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This thing worry me whole day yesterday.
I feel honored to have met Coops in person.
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=52152.msg714038#msg714038
Find peace
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This is very sad news indeed; I did not know him very well, but I will pray for his family during this trying time.
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RIP Soldier.
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god's speed coops RIP
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Sincere condolences to the family R.I.P. Brother you were a true soldier. SW members tally are increasing, who's next? :(
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Rest in peace warrior ,a warrior salute for you :salute: :salute: :salute:
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May his soul RIP. A true Soca Warrior.
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Facebook post from his brother Michael (August 15th)
My big brother Kenwyn passed away this morning in Brooklyn at 3.00 am today after a prolonged battle with cancer. I had the amazing experience of talking with him in a conference call with my sister Earlyn last night round 9.00pm and to hear him say goodbye and thanks to all for the full life that he lived mostly in giving all that he had to people, body heart and soul. I am so grateful for having him in my life and for all that he has been and done for me and our family. He was collective to the end. Humble, grateful, accepting and peaceful. I have learnt so much from this life and talking with him the last two nights has made me so much stronger and complete.
Thank you Kenwyn Cooper for giving us so much of you and making us understand even more what this existence is all about. Rest in Peace big brothe
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R. I. P. Coops. My condolences to the family.
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R.I.P. (Dan Dada)
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Thank you Coops.
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Facebook post from his brother Michael (August 15th)
My big brother Kenwyn passed away this morning in Brooklyn at 3.00 am today after a prolonged battle with cancer. I had the amazing experience of talking with him in a conference call with my sister Earlyn last night round 9.00pm and to hear him say goodbye and thanks to all for the full life that he lived mostly in giving all that he had to people, body heart and soul. I am so grateful for having him in my life and for all that he has been and done for me and our family. He was collective to the end. Humble, grateful, accepting and peaceful. I have learnt so much from this life and talking with him the last two nights has made me so much stronger and complete.
Thank you Kenwyn Cooper for giving us so much of you and making us understand even more what this existence is all about. Rest in Peace big brothe
Truly incredible that he had a chance to say goodbye on his terms. Rest in Peace breds, and Godspeed :beermug:
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Facebook post from his brother Michael (August 15th)
My big brother Kenwyn passed away this morning in Brooklyn at 3.00 am today after a prolonged battle with cancer. I had the amazing experience of talking with him in a conference call with my sister Earlyn last night round 9.00pm and to hear him say goodbye and thanks to all for the full life that he lived mostly in giving all that he had to people, body heart and soul. I am so grateful for having him in my life and for all that he has been and done for me and our family. He was collective to the end. Humble, grateful, accepting and peaceful. I have learnt so much from this life and talking with him the last two nights has made me so much stronger and complete.
Thank you Kenwyn Cooper for giving us so much of you and making us understand even more what this existence is all about. Rest in Peace big brothe
Truly incredible that he had a chance to say goodbye on his terms. Rest in Peace breds, and Godspeed :beermug:
I think that does happen to good people.
To Coop's family, I offer my condolences; Coops was an individual I respected! I hope you can take solace in the fact that others today will miss him as well. Maybe Mods we could get ah "best of coops" if allyuh have filters like that!
Good brudda 4 sure!
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This thing worry me whole day yesterday.
I feel honored to have met Coops in person.
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=52152.msg714038#msg714038
Find peace
It still bothering me and it will bother me for some time.
VB
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I remember watching Coops play when I was a boy and in those days to me men like Coops were larger than life.
This forum actually gave me a means to talk to the man and incidently he was the first man to ever agree with one of my posts.
Even with him gone he still remains larger than life.
Rest In Peace my brother
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Condolences to his family (immediate, extended and socawarriors).
Richard G.
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This thing worry me whole day yesterday.
I feel honored to have met Coops in person.
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=52152.msg714038#msg714038
Find peace
It still bothering me and it will bother me for some time.
VB
i remember when he did reach out and we spoke several times and he mentioned his moving back home and battling with cancer.. he was a great person... it's a pity we never got a chance to lime..
it's funny, bc after a decade of conversing, arguing, debating, liming with some of the members on this board, you realize they have become an extended family to you... you share common interests, almost a niche market for lack of a better word, true football fans and patriots of the island..
Coops will always be remembered by myself and many others on here... God looks after his children..
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Sorry to say I only just saw this thread.
Condolences to Coop's family and friends and all those who know him.
Another great lost to T&T football. :'(
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I happen to have liked Coops.
Sorry for a lost of a great individual.
RIP, Mr Coops.
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now his watch is over. rip coops. condolences to the family.
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Tongue !!!!!
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RIP Coops
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RIP Coops.
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Condolences to the Cooper Family.RIP breds.
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Rest in peace to a patriot and a valued member of the football fraternity. Condolences to his family. Coops, you will be missed.
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Hello All,
I was contacted by Coops’ daughter regarding financial assistance for his funeral. Apparently, the family’s finances took a hit from his ongoing cancer treatment, so they are in a bind right now. Coops was doing fine up until a week ago, when the cancer unexpectedly turned very aggressive and everything rapidly went downhill. This turn of events naturally caught the family by surprise. They cannot afford a burial, so he will be cremated instead, and at some point his ashes will be taken back to T&T where a memorial service will be held. His funeral is scheduled for next Monday in New York, so time is of the essence.
Thanks in advance for the help.
NOTE: I do have the invoice from the funeral home, but I will not disclose the details here. If having that information is a condition for anyone’s donation, please contact me privately.
Donations can be made via Paypal by clicking on the button below:
(https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif) (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=sales%40thewarriornation%2Ecom¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation%20for%20Kenwyn Cooper)
or you can send a check or money order to:
Soca Warriors Supporters Club
PO Box 566088
Miami, FL 33256-6088
If you’re sending a check or money order, let me know ahead of time.
FUNERAL DETAILS
Date: Monday, August 25th 2014
Location:
Brooklyn Funeral Home and Cremation Service (http://www.brooklynnyfuneralservices.com/)
2380 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Viewing is from 3pm-5pm, and the service starts at 5pm.
Those in the NY/NJ area, please make an effort to attend.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
When: Friday, August 29th 2014 at 10.00 am
Where:
Bourg Mulatresse RC Church
Lower Santa Cruz
Trinidad and Tobago
GATHERING
A gathering will be held in celebration and commemoration of the life of Kenwyn Cooper in Blanchisseuse from 3.00 pm on Saturday 30th August, 2014 at his last residence in Marianne.
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Sorry news :( Hopefully the donations can help
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Thanks for the information :thumbsup:
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UPDATE: Due to a timing conflict with the pastor, the funeral has been rescheduled to Monday, August 25th.
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Ah just asking, Coops should have SS coverage, right? Once you pay taxes here for over a certain time, you get SS money?
Anyhow, just looking for ways to help de family incase they didn't know.
De family could also seek help here to Tallman.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/help_with_funeral_costs.html
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Ah just asking, Coops should have SS coverage, right? Once you pay taxes here for over a certain time, you get SS money?
Anyhow, just looking for ways to help de family incase they didn't know.
De family could also seek help here to Tallman.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/help_with_funeral_costs.html
Thanks. I'll pass on the info.
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Sent.
Let us know how this turns out.
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Many hands make light work
If 100 people put 10 that would go a long way
That is one less roti for the week your belly won't miss it
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Many hands make light work
If 100 people put 10 that would go a long way
That is one less roti for the week your belly won't miss it
Well said... I'm sure whatever little folks can contribute will go a long way :beermug:
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Updated with information pertaining to the memorial service in T&T.
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Updated with information pertaining to the memorial service in T&T.
Nah boi I eh home now and I eh go b home 4 d memorial.
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Many hands make light work
If 100 people put 10 that would go a long way
That is one less roti for the week your belly won't miss it
Well said. One less roti for me.
RIP Coops. Didn't know you personally, but may God rest your soul
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WTF ....hope he is at peace...this is real depressing
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RIP Coops. I enjoyed watching the Shell Cup B team he coached.
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I think SS benefits is real small money.
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I have not read the Website in a while. I just cannot believe what I am seeing. Coops, you were such a wonderful person! Bro, may your soul rest in peace.
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Done. Now seeing this post so ah hope ah eh too late.......
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When is the dead line?
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Sorry to read this. RIP Coops.
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Done. Now seeing this post so ah hope ah eh too late.......
Nah, yuh eh late.
When is the dead line?
Tuesday, August 26th.
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Ex-TT footballer Cooper dies
T&T Newsday
Former national footballer, Kenwyn Cooper, has passed away. Cooper, who played for the Defence Force and was a member of this country’s 1975 team, died on August 15 in hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He had returned to the US for treatment after spending the last two years of his life on the north coast in Blanchisseuse. He was 65 years old. Cooper represented Trinidad and Tobago as player, mentor and coach and dedicated his life after playing to coaching young people throughout Trinidad and in the US where he lived for some time.
The former TT midfielder grew up in San Juan where he was well-known and loved and had a major impact on the area as a player, coach and exemplar resulting in a flood of talent emerging from the area. Although quite ill in the last two years, Cooper championed the development of the North Coast Children Football Initiative which he left as his legacy among others. Cooper’s funeral will be held at the Brooklyn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2380 Pacific Street, Brooklyn New York 11233 at 5 pm on Monday. A Memorial Service will be held in Trinidad at the Bourg Mulatresse RC Church on Friday at 10 am.
And on August 30, there will be a gathering at 3 pm to commemorate and celebrate his life in Blanchisseuse. Cooper, the godfather of TT skipper Kenwyne Jones, leaves to mourn his three children and grandchildren, siblings and so many people whose lives he impacted positively.
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Heartfelt condolences to the Cooper family
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donated
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May he rest in peace! His 'voice' on this forum will be missed!
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May he rest in peace! His 'voice' on this forum will be missed!
What his voice sound like?
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May he rest in peace! His 'voice' on this forum will be missed!
What his voice sound like?
SMH ... ??? :(
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May he rest in peace! His 'voice' on this forum will be missed!
What his voice sound like?
SMH ... ??? :(
Its just unbelievable eh.......I feel he/she does do dem ting on purpose.......
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Just ignore.
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wow :o
Rest in Peace Coops!!!
Condolences to you and yours :(
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Just seen this tonight, hopefully not too late!!
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RIP Coops. I enjoyed watching the Shell Cup B team he coached.
CO-SIGNNNNNN
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RIP Coops, sorry to say that my last interaction with Coops, was me flying off the handle a bit. My regret is that, I never took the time to apologize to him, as its not my usual way of dealing with issues. You will be missed.
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Anybody went to the service in Brooklyn, today? Please let us know how it went.
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Anybody went to the service in Brooklyn, today? Please let us know how it went.
CO-SIGNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
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Thanks for the information.
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Donated.
DTOOL
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I saw this thread last week and (at that time) could not respond.
I know, and understand, that it is sometimes hard for a man to say something about what is going on. Those who feel like they want to talk, I could only encourage them to talk. Wish that Coops would have said a little more than that vague remark. On the other hand, those who do not want to talk, well that is life.
Condolences to his family ... .
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Codolences to a true soldier. RIP bro, we had our differences on the board but you were always a star on the field for me.
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Just saw this thread and sent something so hope its not too late and it helps.
My receipt no. is 4083-1931-2358-6658.
Condolences once again to Coop's family on their sad lost.
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Just saw this thread and sent something so hope its not too late and it helps.
My receipt no. is 4083-1931-2358-6658.
Condolences once again to Coop's family on their sad lost.
Nope, not too late.
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Just saw this thread and sent something so hope its not too late and it helps.
My receipt no. is 4083-1931-2358-6658.
Condolences once again to Coop's family on their sad lost.
Nope, not too late.
Good stuff! :thumbsup:
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so sorry to hear thIS>>>RIP soldier
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Guys who were at Coops funeral.
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/984175_10152694841449314_3592253855086071890_n.jpg?oh=338d9ef32d4fd267a80e3e78ca9bd641&oe=5469ED21)
Allyuh could name them?
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I only make out Lincoln in the tie. But I would appreciate someone naming them.
VB
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1?, 2?, Kelvin Barclay, Wilfred Cave, Lincoln Phillips, 6?, Steve David, 8?, 9?
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I think ...
#8: Victor Gamaldo; #9: Ian Bain
Dtool
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Guys who were at Coops funeral.
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/984175_10152694841449314_3592253855086071890_n.jpg?oh=338d9ef32d4fd267a80e3e78ca9bd641&oe=5469ED21)
Allyuh could name them?
FR: - Ian Bain, Philbert Prince, Steve David, Natty Pierre, Lincoln Phillips, Wilfred Cave, Kelvin Barclay, Charlie Spooner and Michael Cooper (Coop's brother).
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FL: - Ian Bain, Philbert Prince, Steve David, Natty Pierre, Lincoln Phillips, Wilfred Cave, Kelvin Barclay, Charlie Spooner and Michael Cooper (Coop's brother).
Leave it up to you to name man from right-to-left... lol
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FL: - Ian Bain, Philbert Prince, Steve David, Natty Pierre, Lincoln Phillips, Wilfred Cave, Kelvin Barclay, Charlie Spooner and Michael Cooper (Coop's brother).
Leave it up to you to name man from right-to-left... lol
Is that what he did?
I thoght when he said FL, it meant from the Left.
Oh well, at least I know Lincoln in the middle.
VB
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FL: - Ian Bain, Philbert Prince, Steve David, Natty Pierre, Lincoln Phillips, Wilfred Cave, Kelvin Barclay, Charlie Spooner and Michael Cooper (Coop's brother).
Leave it up to you to name man from right-to-left... lol
I'm left handed....
;D
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You know what VB, I not paying attention...
This is how Sammy Llewellyn sent it to me and I just copy it down the same way, I told him send me the names in order from left to right.
;D
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Thanks guys. That was real nice.
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Sad to read of his passing, at least he's in a better place now. To his family, stay strong.
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The children of Kenwyn Cooper wish to express their gratitude towards all of the people who donated towards their father's funeral expenses. Our contribution was able to take care of 21% of the costs, so they are very thankful. And for everyone who expressed their condolences towards Coops; Tricia, Kevin, and Terneal say "thank you very much".
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The children of Kenwyn Cooper wish to express their gratitude towards all of the people who donated towards their father's funeral expenses. Our contribution was able to take care of 21% of the costs, so they are very thankful. And for everyone who expressed their condolences towards Coops; Tricia, Kevin, and Terneal say "thank you very much".
:beermug:
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The children of Kenwyn Cooper wish to express their gratitude towards all of the people who donated towards their father's funeral expenses. Our contribution was able to take care of 21% of the costs, so they are very thankful. And for everyone who expressed their condolences towards Coops; Tricia, Kevin, and Terneal say "thank you very much".
Warms my heart......
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The children of Kenwyn Cooper wish to express their gratitude towards all of the people who donated towards their father's funeral expenses. Our contribution was able to take care of 21% of the costs, so they are very thankful. And for everyone who expressed their condolences towards Coops; Tricia, Kevin, and Terneal say "thank you very much".
Warms my heart......
:beermug: :beermug:
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Rest In Peace Coops. Your insight will be missed.
Blessings
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The children of Kenwyn Cooper wish to express their gratitude towards all of the people who donated towards their father's funeral expenses. Our contribution was able to take care of 21% of the costs, so they are very thankful. And for everyone who expressed their condolences towards Coops; Tricia, Kevin, and Terneal say "thank you very much".
Warms my heart......
:beermug: :beermug: :beermug:
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The children of Kenwyn Cooper wish to express their gratitude towards all of the people who donated towards their father's funeral expenses. Our contribution was able to take care of 21% of the costs, so they are very thankful. And for everyone who expressed their condolences towards Coops; Tricia, Kevin, and Terneal say "thank you very much".
:beermug:
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Coops' children sent us the following card:
(http://www.socawarriors.net/images/coops_family_thank_you_card_01.jpg)
(http://www.socawarriors.net/images/coops_family_thank_you_card_02.jpg)
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Coops' children sent us the following card:
(http://www.socawarriors.net/images/coops_family_thank_you_card_01.jpg)
(http://www.socawarriors.net/images/coops_family_thank_you_card_02.jpg)
:beermug:
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Warms the heart :)
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Happy Birthday Coops miss you especially as it is SSFL season.
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The children of Kenwyn Cooper wish to express their gratitude towards all of the people who donated towards their father's funeral expenses. Our contribution was able to take care of 21% of the costs, so they are very thankful. And for everyone who expressed their condolences towards Coops; Tricia, Kevin, and Terneal say "thank you very much".
:beermug:
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The family is still in our hearts - how are they doing?
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*choked up with emotion*
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Happy Birthday Coops!!!