Sincere Condolences
Sincere condolences to the Cope family in their time of sorrow. It was truly sad news indeed when I heard of Myron Cope passing away - he was fun to listen to on the radio during the Steeler games and I loved all his Copeisms - each was unique unto Myron. He will be sorely missed by all and everyone will always remember him when we wave our Terrible Towels. Thank you, Myron, for being a part of it us and the Pittsburgh Steelers! We love you - you were truly one-of-a-kind. Yoi and Double-Yoi!
Barbara Sweeny
Admired For His Dedication
Other then growing up with the memories of listening to Mr. Cope dictating every play during the games. I had the privilege of getting to know the Cope family several years back. I worked with his daughter "Liz" for several months then helped to care for his son. Knowing this icon was going to be in my presence on Friday night was exciting and over whelming, but when he entered the room a gentle, calm, low tone voice and caring father emerged and you all most forgot who he was. And that's how he wanted it to be. I admired his dedication he had for his family and he never wanted to be treated in any special way. I want to send my condolences to his daughter, who takes after her dad, very down to earth, and to his son who will always have guardian angels around. God bless.
Thanks for all the memories
Julie Yockey
Freeport, PA
One Of A Kind
I am writing this to let the family of Myron Cope know that Mr. Cope was and always will be the greatest man that Pittsburgh has ever had the pleasure of knowing. There will never be a man like him ever again. When I heard of his passing, I could not hold back the sorrow I felt, let alone the tears, about a man who meant so much to so many people. He will be missed a great deal; The city will never be the same without him. My daughter who respected him a great deal painted a mural of him at Station Square through the tunnel of the Gateway Clipper Fleet,by the bridge. Take a look when you get the chance;you will be proud of it as my family is. There will never be another Myron Cope, because God only made one of him and I am happy he did, because he is one of a kind and always will be. If anyone sees the mural, I hope you can be proud of it as much as we are. Mr. Cope gave us something that nobody will ever give us; a voice that will always be ringing within us, Thank You Mr. Myron Cope from David, Diana, Joe, Dawn and Jim.
My Deepest Sympathies
Teary-eyed at my desk here in Dallas, I recall that voice emanating from the radio across the room, the television on with the sound turned down. I smile through the tears. The thought comes to me that "yoy and double yoy" are a part of my son's vocabulary. The Brownies and the Bungles are part of my husband's. We took Terrible Towels when we went to the local pub to catch the Steelers games, and we listened to the network broadcasters along with a surprising number of displaced Steelers fans in Cowboy country. Somebody always mentioned how he wished he could hear Myron down here.
I cannot explain to most of my coworkers why I am so sad. The 'Burgh transplants will understand completely.
I had the pleasure of meeting Myron Cope at a high school pep rally sponsored by the Norwin Chamber of Commerce in anticipation of the Knights football team heading off to a playoff game. The principal introduced the team as the crowd cheered. The cheerleaders were ebullient, strutting their blue and gold pride. The band played the alma mater, the fight song, and selections from the halftime show. Myron was introduced, and spoke to the football team, encouraging them for their upcoming game. Then he turned to the band, and noted that they, too, were headed out to a playoff. The Norwin Band was headed to West Virginia that weekend to defend their Bands of America Regional Championship title. He told the kids how he played clarinet when he was in high school, and marched across one of the Allegheny River bridges with the band when he was in high school. He led the crowd in a cheer for the band as well as the football team. After the rally, the band kids were in awe of Myron's notice. His simple gesture of acknowledging the band for their achievement as well as the football team was unplanned, but it made those kids feel special. They took immense pride in heading out to represent the Norwin community with Myron's blessing.
Myron Cope was the most gracious and kind gentleman ever to raise his voice across the tri-state area. My deepest sympathies go to the Cope family, and to all those who held great affection for Myron. He will be missed.
Cynthia A. Thompson
Fantastic Human Being
Pittsburgh has lost a truly fantastic human being! We will miss you! Keep on waving that terrible towel in heaven Myron!! Yoi double yoi!!
Stephanie Campbell
Bringing Back Fond Memories
Myron's passing brought back memories of my father-in-law. When we would stop in for an evening visit, dad would be ready for bed. I can picture him in his pj's, robe and slippers walking upstairs with his transistor radio and a huge battery attached with duct tape getting ready to listen to Myron. At the time, we couldn't believe that he would make this a ritual but as we got older we too would settle in for the evening listening to his radio talk show and of course to his broadcasts of the football games. It's ironic that my father-in-law, who was a huge Steeler fan and a season ticket holder, also missed the famous "Immaculate Reception" as he left the game early to beat the traffic. He was in the overpass walking up to his car when the play took place and he never could forgive himself for leaving early. I'm sure at this time they're both kicking themselves over this and having a good time reminiscing of the years and games past.
Marie & Joe
Watching Over Us
The City of Pittsburgh and its sports have a special place and Angels in Heaven to watch over us with, Myron, Bob Prince, Richard Caligeri, John Heinz and Bob O'Connor. What a great Team we have- We have never "Lost " them -
Thanks,
Cheryl Peyton Jenkins