Dear Supporters:
On this important date, January 12, 2025 is another occasion to remember one of our fallen brothers and FBI Martyr. Taken from his family, his line-of-duty bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Jack would be turning a respectable seventy-eight and reflecting on his background in the LAPD and FBI, and his dedication to law enforcement, it is easy to consider that after retirement he would have pursued another law enforcement career. Those who personally knew him and had the pleasure working with him, know that whatever Jack did in his later life, he would have been successful. All knew that Jack was a consummate and dedicated professional.
He left behind a widow and two very young sons who may have little remembrance of a wonderful father. His sons, as we do know, are successful in their own right and added five grandchildren, four boys and one girl to the family. They would have surely enjoyed times together that included Jack’s love of the outdoors.
To see Jack as he was then, and to imagine meeting him today, please see the remarkable video produced by the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI. There, you will learn about the incredible Jack Coler and his equally brave and courageous partner, Ron Williams. [i]
“In the Spirit of Coler and Williams”
Ed Woods
Epilogue
This is a difficult time to reflect on the events of June 26, 1975. Although, on June 2, 2024, Leonard Peltier had his first parole hearing in fifteen years, and was rightfully denied. Director Wray, FBI Agent attorneys at headquarters, and an Assistant Director, along with support from the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI and the FBI Agents’ Association, ensured that the parole board was clearly aware of the facts: Peltier’s decades of lies and misinformation notwithstanding.
However, another issue looms over the unprovoked attack on Jack and Ron that fateful day on the Pine Ridge Reservation. President Biden has granted a number of questionable pardons and commutations and it is unknown whether Peltier is under consideration. In the time that remains, a mere eight days, we will know whether Peltier may be released or justly continue serving the remainder of his consecutive life sentences.
