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Denis V. Cooper Foundation
​Wishes For Heroes
"Videos"

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Sarasota Resident and United States Air Force Veteran
Willie Shaw Has Wish Granted and Receives 
​a Much Needed New Roof For His Home at No Cost
The Fantastic team at Richardson Stinton Roofing in Manatee and Sarasota County donated all the labor and also coordinated the entire project. They then brought in the wonderful team at Beacon Residential Building Products  in Palmetto, who donated the majority of the supplies for this roof and this wish to be completed. Our incredible Foundation supporters handled the rest, to honor this American Hero!
Surprising a decorated Sarasota Marine Veteran
​with Holiday Lights for his home
On Overview of Our Work Granting #WishesForHeroes         and Their Families in 2022 
Putting a New Roof on the Home of a Vietnam Veteran
Sgt. Horras Sheffield - USMC and His Wife Willie Mae
The Wonderful People at Kingdom Roofing in Sarasota and Manatee County donated all the labor and the majority of the supplies for this wish to become a reality, at no cost. Our amazing supporters, handled the rest, to honor this American Hero!
Helping an Air Force Veteran take care of His Mother
Kenroy Simmons - USAF
Returning the Smile of a Navy Veteran
Steve Boles - US Navy

Vietnam Veteran - Sgt. Andy Hooker - US Army
Helicopter Crew Chief
 Why We Do What We Do and Granting Wishes
 Chief Bill Cheeseman - US Navy, World War II Veteran
Can't Stop Smiling

           Vietnam Veteran - Sgt. Robert Bowermaster, USMC 
                                Lending a Helping Hand

     World War II Veteran - Sgt. Clarence Addy, USAF 
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​ Receives a New Roof
What the Denis V. Cooper Foundation is All About              Some of Those Working Hard Behind the Scenes 
  Vietnam Veteran - Sgt. Tom Woodegard, USMC 
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 Goes on a Special Trip
"Pearl Harbor Survivor", Cpl. John Seelie, US Army
​Receives His Final Wish

 World War II Veteran - Sgt. Milli Linn, US Army
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Her Wish is to Honor Others
      World War II Veteran, 1st Lt. Tommie Gillette, US Army
                 Granting The Final Wish for the Family of This Hero 
                 Denis V. Cooper's Best Friend in the Corps and
          fellow Vietnam Veteran, Sgt. George McKee, USMC
Veteran - Lt. William Payne, US Navy
Granting This Hero and His Families Wish 
 Derek Doig w/ Operation Outdoor Freedom
Helping Veterans Reintegrate 

Why We Created the Denis V. Cooper Foundation
To Grant Wishes For Heroes and Their Families
                 Vietnam Veteran, Sgt. George McKee, USMC
           Details Denis V. Cooper's USMC Helicopter Crash
​     Why the Denis V. Cooper Foundation Is So Important 
           Our Philosophy on Granting "Wishes For Heroes"
3                  Denis V. Cooper Foundation - Wishes For Heroes - A non-profit, tax exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organization - Copyright 2025