Martin L. Cooper Jr.

My condolences, This is quason's and DaQuan's younger sister they loved you dearly and wish I could have met you. You are an awesome person. Much love

My prayers go out to his family. I'm just finding this out. I remember helping you while we were in the job program, and even though our relationship with each other was brief, GOD knew HE and I wanted the best for you!! The walls to the lake.....🥺 All the times we talked and argued on the phone!!! We would some how phone each other every 6 months or year and catch up on the latest!!! RIH Martin!!!! (You would always ask me "You ready for me to come home?) 🥹 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

The Dash by by Linda Ellis

Malcolm read this eulogy at Martin's memorial service. The Dash Poem (By Linda Ellis) I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning...to the end He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time That they spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved them Know what that little line is worth For it matters not, how much we own, The cars...the house...the cash. What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what's true and real And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect And more often wear a smile, Remembering this special dash Might only last a little while So, when your eulogy is being read With your life's actions to rehash... Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent YOUR dash?

The Dash by Linda Ellis I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning...to the end He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time That they spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved them Know what that little line is worth For it matters not, how much we own, The cars...the house...the cash. What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what's true and real And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect And more often wear a smile, Remembering this special dash Might only last a little while So, when your eulogy is being read With your life's actions to rehash... Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent YOUR dash?

Monarch! Rest Well! Family you are in my prayers. This hits hard. Coop and I go way back. From Our Mendel days until joining the National Guard then I left and went full time Army. I will miss you Bro. All the Mendel Monarchs are sending prayers and comfort of Strength to the family. Class of 1985 Mendel Catholic “Blue Smoke”

Remembering all the great times we had growing up in th Chi. Time sure passed all of us by. You are now joining in a union that will be forever at peace.

Remembering all the good times we had growing up in Chicago. Now you're at peace with your mom and grandma. I miss you and will treasure every breath. May our family stand strong together.

Martin, Freeman and I extends our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Martin. It is very hard to lose a child and our prayers goes out to you and your entire family. Evelyn

My deepest sympathy to Martin Sr and the entire Cooper family. Wishing you all peace and comfort during this difficult time. Stay strong for each other. May Martin Jr rest in peace.

With God as your peace, you rest deeply an breathe easily. I miss not knowing you as an adult. Now you can dance with the angels and show them how to dress! Much love, aunt Marina.

You will be missed. I love you. Goodbye. Samantha ( your little sister)

Rest in peace my son. "and the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy Blue and the man in the moon" When you coming home, dad? I don't know when... But we'll get together then, son.. You know we'll have a good time then... We had some great years together, but not enough.. DAD

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.