OMG I am deeply saddened to know that my teacher at children’s village while I was there from 1973 to 1976 has passed away. He was my favorite teacher and I love going to his class where I learned about snakes, gerbils, hamsters, lizards,and watched electric company on the television. And I still remember him pulling up in the parking lot before class.In that red spitfire , that he loved so much , even though I think now that I look back , he was too tall for it , but somehow he made it work. He was truly a great man and teacher and to this day , I still hold memories of him in my heart , and soul. May you rest in peace , mister john cope. When you all love and miss you , dearly. Sincerely, Army Veteran:Maurice Marria( of children village Williams Cottage,1973-1976).

My Pop pop was the most, amazing, caring, kind man ever. I wish we got more time together, however, I know he is in peace, and he is with God. I am so grateful I got to know him and spend as much with him as I did. I remember everything about him, and all of our memories. One thing I will NEVER forget is the 1000 bottles of beer on the wall song, we would sing together in the car on the way to get food or hibachi, which was always one of our favorites. The best grandpa anybody could ask for. Pop pop thank you for showing me what it means to have an amazing, patient, loving, and caring grandfather. I love you forever, until we meet again. ❤️