Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tom,
Today me and jimmy watched the marathon of Band of brothers. I remember when it first came out on HBO. Sunday night we watched it together. This is the first time I can actually watch it. I miss you!

Pamela Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

December 27, 2008

Tommy
Another Christmas without you. Along with Pam, the kids and mom please watch over my kids and I tonight. I'll remember our toast at midnight, I miss you so much and I love you. Merry Christmas Tommy

Marcia
Tommys sister

December 24, 2008

Tom,
Christmas is finally here. It just feels so incomplete over here. We are missing you! The kids cant wait for santa. I think they have been pretty good this year. Today is Kiska's birthday. I know you would of bought her a cake from the doggy store like you did before. I made chocolate chip cookies this year for the first time in 2 years. Jessica helped me make them. But Jimmy was there to eat the ones that I didnt think were good enough. Jimmy left you a few extra with santa just for you and Mika. I am wearing the earrings that you bought me. You were so proud to buy them for me. My last present from you. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and Mishka. We miss and love you very much!
Pam,Jim&Jessica

Pamela Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas kiddo!!! Make sure your light shines upon Pam and the kids this holiday season. I have not, nor will I ever forget---have faith--justice will prevail.

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

My dear Son: Another Christmas will be here shortly, the third one without you. Now I only have memories of the wonderful ones at Emerald Ave - We had Santa, the children received gifts and the whole family got together. Its hard to believe, it will never be the same. I love and miss you with all my heart. Forever in my heart, your Loving Mother

Terri Cook
Mother

December 19, 2008

Tom,
Happy Thanksgiving. Missed you carving the turkey. You would be so proud of me it turned out perfect. Kiska sat right by my feet just like she did with you and Mishka. It was hard this year she could'nt get too much turkey or other treats. I have the lights up for you. Changed them up a bit. They are blue just for you! I love and miss you so much.
Pam,Jimmy&Jessica

Pam Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

November 27, 2008

Tommy
Its Thanksgiving night.........Soon they will be showing A Christmas Story, "your gonna shoot your eye out!"....remember how we would laugh? Our favorite A Christmas Carol and Its a Wonderful Life...........ya right
Everytime I see a Sears Christmas cataloge I smile. I remember and Ill never forget those special times.
Happy Thanksgiving Tommy....I love you

Marcia
Tommys sister

November 27, 2008

Happy Turkey Day Tommy .I hope pammy and the kids come by sat for dinner . You and Wally better be have up there tomorrow. Love moe and the girls

Anonymous

November 26, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving kiddo!!!!! I have not forgotten---justice will prevail!!!!!

Anonymous

November 26, 2008

Tom,
Happy Veterans Day sweetie. I want to thank you for the service you have done for your country. I know that you were always proud of being in the Army and with the 82nd. The kids had special progams today for all the veterans. Jimmy met some 82nd and 101st guys from WW2. They were very impressed with all that he knows. They asked him how he knows so much, he replied from my dad! Jessica had a hard time getting through the bagpipes and taps as much as I did. We love you with all of our heart.
Pam,jimmy and jessica

Pam Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

November 11, 2008

Dearest Son: Thinking of you today with a heavy heart. Forever in my heart. Love Mom

Terri Cook
Mother

October 27, 2008

Tom,
Happy anniversary. I miss getting your roses today. I honnored you today by giving you roses from me and the kids. 13 years today. I remember it like it was yesterday. It started out sunny then a little rain but ended up with a light snow. Just how we liked it. You tried to make me laugh at the alter. I thought for sure Pastor Mark would of noticed. I think he did get you back when he handed you the rings. The wrong ones. I miss you very much. Thank you for every day that I had with you. I love you!
Pam

Pamela Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

October 21, 2008

Tom,
Happy Anniversary! 13 years today. I miss my roses from you. You said that was the least you could do for having me in your life. Now I will do the honnor for you now. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The day started out sunny,rain then a little snow. Perfect day for a wedding. You tried to make me laugh at the alter. You thought Pastor Mark wouldn't see you. I think he did because he got you back. Giving the wrong wedding bands to you. I miss your laugh,smile and the phone call every night to say that you are on your way home. I miss you. I love you forever.
Pam

Pamela Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

October 20, 2008

I have not forgotten---I am still here trying to get justice!

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

Thought about you this last week--then your other cousin
peggy called and sent me the newspaper article with this
website. You are missed Tommy--God watch over your family
and may your murderer be found soon
I am just one of your many cousins who think about you and
miss you Tommy----Kathy

Kathy Corry
Cousin

October 10, 2008

I have been thinking of you a lot lately and growing up together in the old neighborhood. It's funny how things change, but how we can always think fondly of the old days. You are always a big part of those memories. I saw the memorials in the newspaper over the weekend and here on the site from your family. I ache for them having to deal with the sadness of losing you. Keep watch over them all. Take care my friend.

Anonymous

October 3, 2008

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..... THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.. FROM THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD

Anonymous

October 1, 2008

Hello

I have been tempted to write, but just couldn't for some reason. I often think of your situation with the anniversary recently passing. To make a sacrifice like you did is beyond noble. In your passing, I have become privileged to meet some of your family. I have also come to know your brother Bob and his wife Cathy very well. All in all they are great people. I can only wish that it were under different circumstances. I truly believe that there will be justice for you. I know things are not easy, but the day will come.

Dan Kaktis
Chicago Police

October 1, 2008

Officer Cook was a man I only knew by chance, before I started working for Metra. I could not offer any opinion on his character based off of such a brief encounter, though we touched base on several levels such as being veterans and our mutual interst in police work.

However, after reading on a regular basis the entries by family, friends, co-workers and acquaintences, this is very clear:

Tom was a hard-working Officer, a devoted and loving husband and father, a patriot who loved his community and country and a man who took his responsibilities very seriously.

The only thing you can do is salute and express your admiration for a man who embodied the American spirit. May God continue to bless his wife, their two children and keep them close to his heart.

For all who wonder where justice has gone, keep the faith. God has not forgotten. Justice is always victorious.

Officer Doug Wiencek
Metra Police Department

September 28, 2008

To Officer Tom Cook and his loved ones:

On this the second anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Cook. I am so humbled by your valor and courage. I also salute your service to our country as an Army veteran.

I was very touched by the loving reflections left by your wife, children, mother and siblings. You are missed and loved by so many. To his mother, I too share your anquish in losing a cherished child. The bullets that killed our beloved didn't just kill them, but a part of everyone who called them beloved or friend. I understand the meaning of a life forever changed.


This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Cook gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 27, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 28, 2008

Dear Son: It's been a sad two years and the ache in my heart is still as strong as it was on the first day. Please Jesus, hold him close for me today and tell him how much I miss him. Until we are together again, forever in my heart. Love, Mom

Terri Cook
Mother

September 27, 2008

Tommy
It was two years ago today that you were taken from us and the pain is still so deep. There isn't a day that goes by that your not in my thoughts. I love you and miss you so much. Please help us find peace.

Marcia
Sister

September 27, 2008

Tom,

You are here today in our minds and in our hearts. I wish it was for real though. I really does not feel like it has been 2 years. I feel you all around this house. I started to decorated it for Halloween just as you would. The kids are going to help me do the outside this week. It will be so cool. They both are doing good in school and sports. Kiska is not her self lately. I have to give her shots and watch her diet. No treats. You would have a hard time with that one. Give Mishka a treat for me and tell him we miss him just as much. I love you with all my heart.
Pam

Pamela Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

September 27, 2008

Dad,
I'm going over to sammy's house to spend the night there.
I hope your going to be there with me. I sold all of my popcorn. I miss you very much. Tell mika I love him.
Jim

Jim Cook
Son of Thonas Cook

September 27, 2008

Daddy,
I miss you a lot. I am in softball now. It is really fun. I have a game today.I will hit that ball for you. The last two games I hit the ball. I bought a box of thin mints cookies for you. I hope you like them. You can share them with Mishka. I am in third grade now. I got Mrs.Crary. She is really nice. We took the ISTEP test. It was kind of hard. We are getting baby chicks in my class room Oct.6. My birthday is coming up soon. I wish you were here to come to my birthday party.
Love,
Jessica

Jessica Cook
Daughter of Thomas Cook

September 27, 2008