Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Larry., When I saw you down the shore with Kathy when selling home on Farragut and shared with me your diagnosis, I was hoping this day would not come but I knew it was not promising like when my wife was diagnosed with leukemia, I just wanted to treasure our time together, I was so happy I got to tell you about my award from Ridley Township Old timers last month because you had so much to do with it. I just wish you could have attended as I did when you were inducted. Even though you were 2 years in, when you talked me into leaving Interboro and helping you with Roughriders bribing me with free sodas when you bartended at Milmont , You always credited me to helping us establish a strong ICWL program. . Only a few hours a week Coop. Larry and I were regulars late nights with coffee at Wawa, Discussing strategy. Going to high school matches, Running practices. Talking to parents, Driving all over to tournaments. Those few hours were a November to April thing for over 12 years but the time Larry and I spent, . I will never forget. and every moment was worth it. He taught me not only to be a good coach but a good person. and parent. I know he was so happy for me seeing Jimmy and Emily play sports for Ridley and then in college and be team captains because he knew how much that meant to me after my wife Kathys passing. Watching Mark and Kevin grow up and attending their weddings as well as watching Ridley games with him and his bother Freddy,
I will miss.. .Rowlsie and I coached many good wrestlers but what I am so proud of is the many kids and parents who come up to me and say what good coaches and people we were. I laugh and say, it was Larry.. not Coop. Larry, I know Freddy will say I am crazy, but I hope the Eagles go 20 and 0 and win the Super Bowl so you, your Dad and my wife Kathy can celebrate in Kathys skybox in heaven. And as I always ended our conversations during your illness, I love you. Man. I am going to miss you.. Jim Cooper or to you Coop
