A long-time resident of Chevy Chase, MD, a decorated Army officer and veteran of the Viet Nam War, died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, August 4, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Carla H. Cooley of McLean, VA; a step-son, Kristjun Holt of Arlington, VA; his parents, William O. and Mary Jane Cooley of Winchester, VA and a brother, Robert E. Cooley of Stephens City, VA.