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Courtesy of Metro Police
Stanley Cooper is shown in a family photo released by Metro Police last week with the family’s permission after his death. Cooper, a court security officer, died Jan. 4 after being shot at the federal courthouse in downtown Las Vegas.
By Cara McCoy 
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 | 11:35 a.m.
Funeral arrangements for slain court security officer Stan Cooper, who died Monday in a shooting at the federal courthouse in Las Vegas, have been set, said Assistant Chief Deputy Marshal Javier Jimenez.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Central Christian Church in Henderson.
Authorities have identified 66-year-old Johnny Lee Wicks as the man responsible for the shooting that left Cooper, 72, dead and Deputy U.S. Marshal Richard J. Gardner, 48, wounded.
Wicks was said to be upset over changes to his Social Security benefits, prompting him to open fire with a shotgun at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in downtown Las Vegas shortly after 8 a.m. Monday.
Sheriff Doug Gillespie said at a Tuesday news conference that before becoming a court security officer, Cooper had been with Metro Police for 26 years.
“He retired as a sergeant and then moved on to protecting our courts,” Gillespie said. “His death ... was truly a tragedy.”
How much does a funeral for a cop cost us when the strip is closed down for the procession that may take an hour or more to complete? These are tough economic times for this county and this question deserves an answer.
Vsestini-A man gets killed & you come up with a heartless comment like that??????? Truly an unbelievable thing to say.
Wow these photographs even make it more sad. Looks like a very close loving family.
It'll cost what it costs. God rest this good man.
My question is a legitimate one and in no way is meant to demean, disrespect or discredit this peace officer.
We have had a lot of such sad police funerals recently. The question is applicable and appropriate to each such funeral.
No one seems to want to answer the question because it is involves a police officer, but it remains legitimate in these crucial and difficult financial times.
R I P - each life is to be regarded as sacred and respected. It is priceless.
vsestini,- whether or not you realize it, your question/statement comes across demeaning, disrespectful and discrediting to this man's life and accomplishments. The cost of any funeral procession for a police officer is nothing compared to the cost of their loss to our community. Sgt. Cooper spent 26 years policing this city. He continued to serve as a Deputy Marshall, and lost his life doing so. The cost is minimal compared to what Sgt. Cooper contributed to society as a whole.
WOW! Non of these photographs show the other 2 chilren Stan has, Mark Cooper and Eva Todd(Cooper). I wonder why?????
my prayers go out to the whole family. I don't want anyone to be forgotten. God Bless.