Probably 95% of the BOps users don't know this guy from a hole in the wall. We also don't know Charlie Sheen, hilary clinton, etc. and I bet they are both a bunch of douchbags as well. As such, Maj Kopacek was used to set an example. Probably take heart from the C-17 Alaska incident, Bud Holland, etc....so be it.
No one is taken what he did and throwing judgement on his character or assessing him as an individual. I'm sure behind the lying to investigators (integrity first) and the deviation of known flight rules (excellence) he is an awesome officer and great dude.
Unfortunately, I or the other 99.69% of users don't know the full story...the investigation will tell all, and anything beyond that should be considered a Major and his peeps trying to CYA. Just my .02...
I wish I knew more about it - as I find it unfortunate that he was close to retirement.