I just received this:

Friends,

At the request of the family it is my sad duty to report the passing of our
founder, Jeff Cooper. Jeff died peacefully at home this afternoon while
being cared for by his wife Janelle and daughter Lindy.

There will be a private internment at Gunsite by invitation, with a public
memorial service at the Whittington Center at a date to be announced.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

DVC,

Ed

Ed Head
Operations Manager
Gunsite Academy, Inc.
2900 W. Gunsite Rd.
Paulden, AZ 86334 

Personally, I am deeply saddened by this news. His writings have influenced my life  — and not just in matters related to firearms. I will always regret that I did not take the time to attend one of his classes at Gunsite.

"Jeff Cooper's Commentaries" is a collection of Col. Cooper's columns over the years, and I'm privileged to host one of the mirror sites at www.TheSconce.com.

Katie is determined to catch that little flying bug.

 

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… and my post on our vacation is featured.

Check it out at The Owner's Manual!

(from www.TheSconce.com) 

Several months ago Jeff suffered three new fractures of his vertebrae. This has caused him severe and constant pain and he has been unable to do anything but concentrate on pain relief — this is why there have been no Commentaries since Vol. 14, No. 4, April/May, 2006.

The doctors suggested kyphoplasty, a procedure to separate the spine at the fracture sites and relieve the pain — unfortunately, this does not normally work on old fractures, or it would have been done a long time ago. Jeff went into the hospital with the goal of getting prepped for having this procedure done, but the doctors pronounced that he is not strong enough to have it done. As it stands now, Jeff has a partially collapsed lung and has been on oxygen for several months, and additionally his heart is now showing signs of distress.

On Wednesday 13 Sept, Jeff came home from the hospital and hospice care has been arranged to assist Janelle and the family with Jeff's care. While Jeff is alert and in good spirits it is likely he will will not be out of bed much in the future. Right now everyones' focus is on keeping him as comfortable as possible. While phone calls are not a good idea, cards and short letters for both Jeff and Janelle would be greatly appreciated. The family has asked that flowers not be sent.

You can send cards and letters to them at:
    Jeff Cooper
    2950 W Gunsite Rd
    Paulden AZ 86334-4301
    USA

***New Update - Col. Cooper has passed away. Details are here.