: Greetings all.

: My name is Jay Mastrud and my uncle was Bobby
: Copher from Chicago. I just spoke with Bob
: "Doc" Kilpatrick from Conn.

: I only met him as a toddler since he was killed
: right after he returned from service on his
: new motorcycle.

: I am seeking information on him, and if known,
: his wife and son, my cousin, Chad.

: Thank you very much and I look forward to your
: replies. Thank you all very much for your
: service to our country.

: Respectfully yours,

: Jay Mastrud
: Life member VFW MN Post 246
: Second-Vice Cmdr AL MN Post 406
: Tsgt. MN. Air National Guard

I just spoke with Jay this morning and he would appreciate anything we can tell him about Bob Copher. I told him that Bobby was my first gunner (more like I was his last crew chief) and in the couple of weeks we flew together, he taught me what I needed to know to get home safe. What a good guy. I remember his Mom sent me a big box of helicopter detailing supplies after he arrived home.

I did not know until today that he died shortly after making it home. What a shame.

Bob K--