Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Friday, October 2, 1970
Add to My HeroesGara Oliver Cooper
Sergeant Gara Cooper was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic.
Sergeant Cooper was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He had been with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for 23 years and had been stationed at Marshall. Sergeant Cooper was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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