Edward Wayne Cooper, born on December 18, 1973 in Brownwood to Eddie Wayne and Virginia (Edens) Cooper.
Edward Wayne Cooper died on June 10, 1991, at age 17, while saving the life of a friend, William Gatlin at Pecan Bayou in Brownwood. Billy Gatlin could not swim and Edward got him to safety before losing his own life in the struggle.
Edward Wayne Cooper was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal for his meritorious action
Edward Wayne Cooper died on June 10, 1991, at age 17, while saving the life of a friend, William Gatlin at Pecan Bayou in Brownwood. Billy Gatlin could not swim and Edward got him to safety before losing his own life in the struggle.
Edward Wayne Cooper was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal for his meritorious action
Edward Wayne Cooper, born on December 18, 1973 in Brownwood to Eddie Wayne and Virginia (Edens) Cooper.
Edward Wayne Cooper died on June 10, 1991, at age 17, while saving the life of a friend, William Gatlin at Pecan Bayou in Brownwood. Billy Gatlin could not swim and Edward got him to safety before losing his own life in the struggle.
Edward Wayne Cooper was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal for his meritorious action
Edward Wayne Cooper died on June 10, 1991, at age 17, while saving the life of a friend, William Gatlin at Pecan Bayou in Brownwood. Billy Gatlin could not swim and Edward got him to safety before losing his own life in the struggle.
Edward Wayne Cooper was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal for his meritorious action
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