Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

Thank you Sami for leaving a message on my fiance's page. It means a lot to know I am not alone in my pain. It saddens me to know that Dennis and Sami were not the first law enforcement officers to die in the line of duty, nor will they be the last. My heart goes out to Jon Cook's family, friends and coworkers.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Jon is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Jon was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

I went to the academy with Jon,and sat next to him during a majority of the 6 months in the academy. Jon was a quiet and well respected person/leader. I was working the night JON died and I heard the radio transmissions of "Officers Down" I was on the other side of the city and I immediately recalled the call sign for the unit down on the computer and I saw it was JON. I then found out from dispatch that the officer died, JON I am sorry this happened to you and the biggest loss is to your loved ones and your family in the SFPD. Their is something you always rememeber about somebody and with Jon I remember Jon always asking me about my boys and wanting to see pictures of them, I also remember Jon telling me about how he loved Sunday mornings because he would drink his coffee and read the paper and that this was his quiet time. Jon I know that you have that quiet time now and I know you are watching from above.

"There are those in every generation who shrink from the ultimate sacrifice, but in every generation there are also those who make it with joy and laughter and these are the salt of the generations." Patrick Pearce Irish Nationalist Leader (1879-1916)

Officer Neil Cunningham #655
SFPD

Like members of Mr. Cook's family, I was reading my brother's memorial page and then just had to look at the other heroes that are also listed. It saddens me to learn of the great loss that his family and community has suffered, yet I am also filled with the deepest respect and honor for this fine officer. He had also made the ultimate sacrifice, really for all of us. I would like to take a moment and thank his family for their kind, inspirational words. As I'm sure they know, they do give me and my family comfort. Please know that I will also forever keep Jon's family, friends, and the San Francisco Police Department in my thoughts and prayers. Take care everyone.

Charmaine S. Gernale
Sister of Conrad S. Gernale, EOW 9-6-2002

Godspeed, Officer Cook.

To the family, friends, brothers in blue: May your faith in God help you to heal through this tough time. I know it is hard as my family is experiencing the same thing. Know that he went a hero, doing what he loved. Look to the stars & know that he is watching over each and every one of you.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure
EOW 8/06/02

Rest in peace brother.

Lt. David L. Stevens
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Hello... I'm Officer Jon Cook's niece. I've looked at this page a hundred times since the accident, and just now found the reflections section. I read each and every comment left by all of you, and all of you made me cry and touched my heart deeply. Thank you. To all of you my family and I say thank you, and to the ones who have also lost loved ones, our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you.

Now to Jonnie.... How I wish I could have told you how much I love you and respect you. I always have. Not a moment goes by that I don't think of you; you will always be in my heart. I know you're in a better place, but how I wish we could have you back. I love you.

Sami Thomson

god bless you.

detcitive nash bridges
lapd

god bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

To the family Of Officer Cook our thoughts and prayer are with you.


Uncle Of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

To Officer Cook family and friends our heart and prayers goes out to you. May God bless you and may your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

PPD, Prentiss, M s.

My prayers are with the family and friends of Officer John Cook. Please know that you do not bear your burden alone. We all belong to a family in law enforcement, no matter how far apart we may be. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols
Surviving Spouse of Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols
EOW 02/17/2002

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

To the Family and Friends of Officer Cook,

My prayers and thoughts are with you to get through this most difficult time. He is now protecting you from above.

God Bless You,

Ann Becker Alexandrino
South Florida C.O.P.S.

Ann Becker Alexandrino, dtr
Detective Hugo M. Becker, Hialeah, PD, EOW 6/25/66

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Our thoughts are with your family, friends, and co-workers.

Police Officer

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer John Cook. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdition Association

On the day of your death my beloved best friend received his badge and took his oath to serve and protect. You served with pride, honor and bravery. As you end your watch and my loved one begins his watch I ask of you to watch over your new brother in blue and I ask that he serve with the same excellence as you, using your example as his field guide.

May you rest in peace and may peace and love be with your family and loved ones.

Anonymous

May you find some comfort in this time of sorrow knowing that officers from across the country share in your sadness. God Bless

Sgt. L. Marmie
Scottsdale, Arizona

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family and the men and women of the San Francisco Police Department, God Bless.

Fairview Oregon Police Dept.

Officer Cook,
Your sacrifice for your city and the community you loved will not be forgotten. You are one up on us now, buddy, you've heard the words, "Come home, you ARE my child."

Anonymous

How sad to read of yet another Officer killed in a vehicle accident while responding to help a brother in blue. It seems like we are losing brothers and sisters trying to get there...and we all know that rush when another needs help. My prayers to Officer Cooks family, friends, and co-workers, may you find comfort in Our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate healer, who knows our hearts and our pain. Find solace in the fact that he died doing what he loved, and helped so many....

Isaiah 40:31

I NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND ADVICE. I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE COMPLETED MY FTO TRAINING WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT. I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU AS A BROTHER. THANK YOU OFFICER COOK, YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED- BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Officer Tauva'a Johnson
SFPD

God bless. The citizens of Ellisville Mississippi wish to send our condolences.

Mark Simpson