Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MY DEAREST TOMMY. IT'S SO HARD TO PUT IN WORDS HOW I FEEL.YOUR TOMORROWS ENDED ON 9-27-06. NO FINAL WORDS WERE SPOKEN, NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE, YOU WERE GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT ,AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY...WE LITTLE KNEW THAT DAY THAT GOD WOULD CALL YOUR NAME.IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY,IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME.IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU,YOU DID NOT GO ALONE.FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME.WITHOUT YOU THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN. A COUSIN IS A SPECIAL GIFT.A PERSON LIKE NO OTHER WHO CAN BE BOTH FRIEND AND ALSO LIKE A BROTHER.GOD GAVE ME A WONDERFUL COUSIN. I'M SO GLAD IT WAS YOU. I WAS 13 WHEN YOU WERE BORN ON 1-20-63. I'VE WATCHED YOU GROW UP TO BE A MAN,HUSBAND TO PAM, AND DAD TO JIMMY AND JESSICA...THANKS FOR THOSE MEMORIES...YOUR RESTING PLACE I VISIT AND PLACE FLOWERS THERE.MY HEART ACHES WITH SADNESS AND TEARS STILL FLOW WHEN I TURN AND LEAVE YOU THERE. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME ON 8-25-01..WE LOVE AND MISS YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND SOUL.

SANDY COOK NYKIEL
COUSIN

September 25, 2007

~~~When Tomorrow Starts Without Me~~~

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all my life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things I'd miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you. Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free, so won't you take my hand and share my life with me?" So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart.

daughter of an officer

September 20, 2007

Justice WILL prevail---RIP--I will never forget!

September 17, 2007

Hey Tom,
I have met so many relatives in your beautiful and wonderful family: wife, children, mother, sister, brother, cousin, niece and nephew...how they miss you. Watch over every one of them, and we will too. We will never forget.

Mark Hannan
IL COPS

September 12, 2007

Officer Cook we all at Round Lake Heights PD/Round Lake Beach PD/Round Lake PD/ Round Lake Park-Hainesville PD/Round Lake Park Dist PD/Cencom-our communications unit/ think of you each and every time we see a Metra squad passing through our towns. RIP Brother and Justice will prevail!!!!!

Officers of the Round Lake IL Area
RLH/RLB/RL/RLP-HV/RLPrk Dist/Cencom

September 6, 2007

Hi Tommy just thought I'd stop by and say hello your im my thoughts and prayers. I know you and Wally are keeping and eye on us down here. I think of Pammy and the kids all the time .I can't believe the time it still feels like it was yesterday that we found out . Keep Pammy strong tell Wally I love him you too are true hero's. Your a great man Tommy . Take talk to you soon Maureen and the girls

September 4, 2007

Don't worry---justice will prevail. RIP

August 31, 2007

Dearest Son - 11 months today and your family has cried a river of tears. We pray your killer will be found soon and perhaps that would give us a sense of closure. We love and miss you and your candles will be lit today. Forever in my heart, Your loving Mother

August 27, 2007

Pammy your in my thoughts and prays always love Maureen and the girls.Keep your head up high kid.

August 21, 2007

Tom,
Today is a sad day for me. You know this. The day the kids go back to school. Help them have a better year. Than last. Jimmy needs his confidence back that he can do good in school again, I will try to give him all the help he needs. Jessica is so happy to get back to her friends. She has the same teacher that Jimmy had in 2nd. She is nervous that it will be harder. Help them to realize that they can do anything they set their hearts to do just as you did with the Army. I will go back to work again. Help me get through the day. I will miss our phone calls when I get off to tell you about my day. Help us all to get through these rough days ahead. We miss you so much. You will allways be our Hero. Love us.

Pamela Cook
Wife of Thomas Cook

August 20, 2007

Dearest Son - Today is a first for me. Please stand by side to help me. I'm Counting on you in death as I always have in life. Be my champion. I love and miss you. Forever in my heart, your loving Mother

August 15, 2007

I have not forgotten--still trying--justice WILL prevail!!!

August 14, 2007

Tommy, I still think of you quite often, Pam, I pray for you and the kids and know that Tommy and Wally are looking out for everyone, including my new family at Calumet City. Tommy, continue to make everyone safe and watch over them always.

Sherry Wright/Telecommunicator
Ex-Riverdale/CCPD

August 5, 2007

We Never Forget A Brother!
R.I.P.

A Brother L.E.O.
Cook County Sheriff

August 1, 2007

Thinking of you Tommy...Just wanted you to know I miss You!
May God Bless your family and ease their pain.

Riverdale

July 28, 2007

Dearest Son: Ten months today and the pain of losing you is ever as strong. My heart aches with missing you. The candles are lit for you today and my thoughts are with you always. Forever in my heart. Your loving Mother

July 27, 2007

Justice will prevail---I have not forgotten.

July 18, 2007

The fireworks weren't beautiful this year. They were nothing but an annoyance. You and Dad loved the 4th of July. I cryed all the way to work this morning. How I hate that train. Be proud of Pam. Be at moms side. Help Bobbys anger.

July 5, 2007

Dearest Son - One year ago, we were all at your house celebrating this holiday. In my minds eye, I can still see the joy on your face when you spent hours shooting off fireworks for the kids on the block. I don't know who had more fun, you or the kids. I know you will be watching tonight when they go off again at your house. Keep watch over your family and help them find peace. Forever in my heart. Your loving Mother

July 4, 2007

Tom,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Fourth of July! The holiday is lonely without you here. Not in the mood for fireworks this year. We have so many left over from last year. Malcolm will shoot them off just for you. Please give us some strength , we all need it in different ways. Thank you for being our hero! We love you with all our heart.

Pam, Jessica & Jimmy

Pam Cook
wife of Thomas Cook

July 3, 2007

Rest in peace brother----Justice will prevail!

June 27, 2007

Dearest Son: Nine months today and your case is still unsolved. I pray your killer will be brought to justice soon. This is a heavy burden for the family to carry. My sweet boy, I know you are in a better place but how I miss your smile, laughter and the sound of your voice. My heart is so heavy with grief. Please help me find peace. Forever in my heart - Your loving Mother

June 27, 2007

Happy Fathers Day Tommy . From the Rolniak's

June 17, 2007

Tom,

Happy Father's Day. You have the most wonderful kids that I had the privilege of meeting at the memorials this year. As you know, Pam is a great Mom, so, you have no worries. I have promised to get together with Pam. I have had a rough time since returning from D.C. I recently lost my father-in-law. But I will call Pam son. Know that you are loved and not(ever)forgotten. Watch over your family. Say hi to Jim for me.

Grace Knapp

Lt. Grace M. Knapp, Retired
Cook Co. Sheriff/Survivor Ofr.James F. Knapp

June 17, 2007

Dearest Son - Happy Father's Day to you and Dad. Marcia is here for a visit and we're having a girls weekend. We love and miss you. Forever in my heart - Your loving Mother

June 17, 2007