Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Cook,

Gratitude and thanks will never be enough to thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. God bless and keep your family during their time of need and to fill their empty hearts!

May you rest now but know that you will never be forgotten!

Shawn Lee
Widow of Officer Eric Lee (EOW 8-19-01)

October 3, 2006

Cookie,

You sir, are a true gentlemen and a hero. No man had a greater love for his wife and children. We will get those responsible for your death.
Rest in peace with the Lord, brother.

PO George Murphy
METRA Police Dept

October 3, 2006

Many a night I've gotten off at Harvey and Sibley. I saw the notices of the reports of robberies and tried to be more careful. I've always prayed for traveling grace and mercy, and when I saw the police cars that sat silently in the corners of the lots, I thanked God for sending his angels to protect me. I'd like to think that he was called home to special duty, and yet still looks out for me. God makes no mistakes. We at Amtrak hold you in our prayers.

Deacon L. D. Nickerson
Amtrak Comfort Committee

October 3, 2006

i love you so much. i wish i would have told you more. you are and always will be such an amazing uncle, father, husband, and person in general. <3 i love you. -ashley-

ashley
neice

October 3, 2006

I stood in a SEA of BLUE today and cried deeply for a man I never met, this isnt just a job, its a brotherhood and a calling, I will always have you and your family in my prayers as I do with all that have fallen before you. Your watch here may be over but you now have a bigger watch, a watch over us. Go in peace my brother you will never be forgotten.

OFFICER DANIEL RADMER
ELGIN POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 3, 2006

Thomas,

The service today was truly beautiful. We were all very honored to be there for your loved ones in their time of need. Rest in peace, and watch over all of us down here.

Officer S. Lindley
Phoenix Illinois Police Department

October 3, 2006

YOUR BRAVERY AND SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OFFICERS ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE PRAYING FOR FOR YOU. PLEASE MENTION US ALL TO GOD. SEE YOU AT THE CROSSROADS.

STEFAN SANDERS

October 3, 2006

God bless you officer and your family. I have had the time to work with the Metra Police Dept. And they have lost a valuable resource, Officer Cook. May you rest in peace knowing we will continue your work.

Police Officer Allen Murawski
Chicago Police Department

October 3, 2006

To the family of Officer Thomas Cook,
My heart breaks for you during this difficult time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and Officer Cook will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.

CPD Wife

October 2, 2006

TOM,
Rest In Peace Brother!
You are in good company. YOUR sacrifice will live on forever in the hearts of all that served.
'All Gave Some and Some Gave All!"

Al Piantkowski
Chicago P.D.

October 2, 2006

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND OFFICERS WHO SERVED WITH OFC. COOK I SEND MY CONDOLANCES. OFC. COOK'S SERVICE AND SACRAFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTEN.

P.O. #297
OAK LAWN,IL.

October 2, 2006

rest in peace brother and may God bless you and your family

P.O. Suroviak # 105
Lynwood PD IL

October 2, 2006

Thank you for your service to the community.
May God Bless you...you are a hero!

Board of Trustees
Matteson IL Police Pension Fund

October 2, 2006

I WANT TO SEND OUT MY CONDOLENCE'S TO THE COOK FAMILY AND TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE FOREVER IN MY PRAYER'S . HAVE A BLESSED DAY .

P.O MICHAEL HORTON
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY POLICE

October 2, 2006

Tommy.. i said goodbye to you for the last time tonight . it's still hard to believe you were taken away from us. for the time that i knew you .. you were always a just and upright person always with a kind word for others . you will be greatly missed my friend.
god speed tommy we will take the watch from here

Deputy Bruce Hager
Cook County Sheriff's Dept. Dist 6

October 2, 2006

Tommy,

Thanks ...

T/C Matt Medlen
E-Com Dispatch Center

October 1, 2006

I am so very sorry to hear about what happened to Officer Cook.My memories of him extend back several years to when I was a kid growing up in Riverdale on Emerald Ave.He lived only a few doors down,but the kindness of his heart showed that he was a good man who loved his family and I believe made him the best of the best when he was with the Riverdale P.D..

O God I can't leave all my fond memories of him but I can say that I remember when he helped me catch my Labrodoer Retreiver 'Scotty'.I was so greatful,and he seemed so passionate about animals,family and life.

Such a good hearted human being has been taken unfairly from us.May God bless his family and rest his soul.

From King family with love
neighbor and freind

October 1, 2006

MAY THE LORD PLACE HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND OFFICER COOK'S FAMILY AND METRA TRANSIT PD. THE FAMILY AND AGENCY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH CO SHERIFF TYLER, TX

October 1, 2006

God Bless You!

P.O. Homer
Chicago Police Department 011

October 1, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

October 1, 2006

may god bless officer cook and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

September 30, 2006

My deepest sympathies to Officer Cook's family, friends and family in blue. We lost one of our own officers on Sept. 20th under very similar circumstances. I understand the mix of feelings and grief you are dealing with. May it comfort you to know that brothers and sisters in blue across the nation and even around the world are saying prayers for you. May God bless and comfort each one of you in this most diffiult time.

Madelyn McKnight
Aurora PD (Colorado) / Records

September 30, 2006

My condolences to Officer Cook's wife, children and extended family. May God Bless you and watch over you all. Judgment will come to the coward who murdered this fine man. In one form or another, it will come to pass! God rest your soul, sir.

T. Vrabel, Cpl
San Diego Sheriff's Department

September 30, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OFFICER COOK.

I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN THAT LAST TRAIN TO HEAVEN WITH THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY GHOST. YOU HAVE REPORTED TO ROLL CALL AND ARE AMONG THE FINEST MEN AND WOMAN IN THE WORLD. YOUR BEAT WILL NOW ENCOMPASS A WORLDWIDE SECTOR. YOU TRULLY WILL BE MISSED BY MANY-YET YOUR DEEDS WILL CONTINUE-YOU KNOW HAVE THE RANK OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL -ONE THAT YOU WILL NEVER RELINQUISH-I TAKE REFUGE IN KNOWING ONE MORE ANGEL IS ON MY SIDE-MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND SAY HELLO TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE.

Sergeant RONALD FORGUE
Chicago Police Department

September 30, 2006

BIRTH IS A BEGINNING
AND DEATH A DESTINATION,
AND LIFE IS A JOURNEY;
FROM CHILDHOOD TO MATURITY
AND YOUTH TO AGE:
FROM INNOCENCE TO AWARENESS
AND IGNORANCE TO KNOWING;
FROM FOOISHNESS TO DISCRETION
AND THEN, PERHAPS TO WISDOM;
FROM WEAKNESS TO STRENGTH
OR STRENGTH TO WEAKNESS---
AND OFTEN, BACK AGAIN;
FROM HEALTH TO SICKNESS
AND BACK, WE PRAY, TO HEALTH AGAIN;
FROM OFFENSE TO FORGIVENESS,
FROM LONELINESS TO LOVE,
FROM JOY TO GRATITUDE,
FROM PAIN TO COMPASSION,
AND GRIEF TO UNDERSTANDING---
FROM FEAR TO FAITH;
FROM DEFEAT TO DEFEAT TO DEFEAT –
UNTIL, LOOKING BACKWARD OR AHEAD,
WE SEE THAT VICTORY LIES
NOT AT SOME HIGH PLACE ALONG THE WAY,
BUT IN HAVING MADE THE JOURNEY, STAGE BY STAGE,
A SACRED PILGRIMAGE,
BIRTH IS A BEGINNING
AND DEATH A DESTINATION
AND LIFE IS A JOURNEY,
A SACRED PILGRIMAGE—
TO LIFE EVERLASTING.

Officer Cook's life was indeed a sacred pilgrimage. Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy Sheriff Robert A. Chaiken
Cook County Sheriff's Office - Dist 6

September 30, 2006