The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor for CSM Leonard L. Cooper, US Army Retired, Korean and Vietnam war Veteran on Thursday, 8-April, 2:00PM at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Rd., Colorado Springs, CO.
1:15PM Stage, PPNC. Please arrive at Staging Time as our process at PPNC has changed. Please see staging info below.
1:30PM Move as a group to the Honor Guard building.
1:40PM Briefing and prepare to set Flag Line
Larry 'Da Boots' Koenig will serve as Ride Captain.
Our Flags will be available at PPNC
Staging Info:
We are moving our staging area back a bit as to not interfere with direct burials at the Columbarium across from the admin building. Please park as shown in this picture. Bikes (green) in front, cages (red) behind in the highlighted area. Note, we will be both in view and earshot of families and guests staging for their loved ones services. Please remember why we are there, and remain respectful.

I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of CSM Leonard Cooper, US Army (ret) Korea and Vietnam Wars Veteran. During this most difficult time, I pray you peace. I will forever be grateful for his service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Rest easy now, Soldier…those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch. Welcome home...
Kathy "Rat" Goldstein
Assist. State Capt. - CO
ratgold@comcast.net
Will be there.
Rest In Peace Leonard Cooper. To the family and friends of this hero, on behalf of a grateful nation, my condolences are offered as a token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one!
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of CSM Leonard L Cooper a Korean and Vietnam US Army Hero. I am grateful for the multiple services that was provided us, in the past, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Can Do’ Bob Aholt
Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
To the family of CSM Cooper,
I am so sorry for your loss and that he now rest in peace on this sacred ground. I will be honored to RC this mission.
It will be my Honor to attend the Service at Pikes Peak National Cemetery for CSM Cooper. Prayers going up for the families and friends of this Hero. Rest In Honored Peace Brother.
To the family of CSM Cooper, I extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your hero. May he now rest in well deserved peace.
With gratitude and respect for your service -- farewell to our brother in arms.