Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Merry Christmas in heaven Charlie.

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

This year as we all gather
'round the tree with all the trim,
our thoughts, our hearts, our memories,
without a doubt wil turn to him.

The little ones will fill with joy,
Christmas day is oh so near!
We older ones will share their glee,
as we shed a silent tear.

For we remember many, happy years
of the Christmases that used to be,
with OUR very special Santa,
not Kris Kringle, just jolly Herbert Lea.

This year he won't be with us,
but he'll be watching from above.
We will hear his voice in every song,
and every eye will twinkle with his love.


Merry Christmas, Bubby. I Love You Bigger than the Sky. The memories with you will always be cherished in my heart.

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. These days arent the same without you anymore. The heartache is more than I can bear. It doesn't feel like Christmas. You always wanted a white Christmas, now your blessing us with one. I miss you terribly. I hope you guys enjoy your Christmas with Jesus this year.
I LOVE YOU BIGGER THAN THE SKY. BEST BUDDIES FOREVER AND ALWAYS. always my #1.
Love, Sissy

Kierstan
Sister

December 24, 2008

My daddy is a picture

Hanging on the wall,

There’s another one just like it

In the police department’s hall.

I kiss his paper face

Every night before I go to sleep,

Sometime I pretend I can feel

His whiskers tickle my cheek.

I take Daddy fishing

When momma isn’t around,

If I climb on a chair

I can take my Daddy down.

Once I thought I saw

A tear in his eye,

I didn’t know

That paper daddies could cry.

My daddy is a picture

Hanging in the hall

There’s another one just like it

On the police department’s memorial wall.

Anonymous

December 23, 2008

Hey Bubby,
I still think about you each & every day. I can't believe it's true at first i thought it was all just a horrible dream but no its all so true. I love you so much. Holidays are so hard without you & so different. I don't even like celebrating them anymore....like all the others. I went and saw you the other day it gets harder every time. I still remember your laughs & giggles i just wish i could hear them & see you once more. I love you & can't wait to see you again.... one of these days i'll be with you forever. I love you bubby i just can't say it enough. well i think i'll just talk to you later.....see you on christmas. bye bye 4 now. i love you forever & ever & bigger than the sky bubby.

kailee
sister

December 21, 2008

Listen to the beat

Of a broken heart,

Hear its rising tempo

As fresh tears start.



Yearning for

The once loved face,

The heart begins

To pound and race.



Tears fall from the eye

Breath escapes in a ragged sigh,

The broken heart

Just can’t say goodbye.



The beat slows down,

Tears fall without sound,

Silence,

Echoes around.



Listen to the beat

Of a broken heart,

Hear its rising tempo

As fresh tears start….

It's getting closer to Christmas, its not the same without you here to open presents. I dont even care about the gifts, all I want is to be able to spend one more day with you. You are my hero. I Love You Bigger than the Sky. Best Buddies forever and ever. and always.
Love, Sissy

Kierstan
Sister

December 21, 2008

They carved his name

Into the cold marble wall,

They hung his picture

So proudly in the hall.



The folded flag

From his burying day,

His mother gently caressed,

Then safely packed away.



His shiny boots are silent,

No longer echoing in the hall,

Their steps silenced,

By that final call.



His badge now rests

Near his old teddy bear,

With his baseball glove,

And some silky strands of baby hair.



He traded his badge

For a pair of angel wings,

The screams of a siren

For the songs that angels sing.



He rests in the hand of God,

Warmed by heaven’s light,

Watched over by angels,

Through God’s eternal night.



Miss you everyday, I wish we didn't have to celebrate Christmas this year, it's really not going to be the same without you.

Anonymous

December 19, 2008

I lit a candle tonight, in honor of you
Remembering your life, and all the times we'd been through.

Such a small little light the candle made
until I realized how much in darkness it lit the way.

All the tears I've cried in all my grief and pain
what a garden they grew,watered with human rain

I sometimes can't see beyond the moment, in hopeless dispair
But then your memory sustains me, in heartaches repair.

I can wait for the tomorrow,when my sorrows ease
Until then,I'll light this candle, and let my memories run free

--- Another ice storm is here, please watch over us all. I miss you terribly. The holiday just make it worse. I hope you have a wonderful christmas with Jesus. I Love you bigger than the sky. best buddies forever and ever. always. love, sissy

Kierstan
Sister

December 18, 2008

Christmas is getting closer and closer. It doesn't feel like the holidays anymore. It feels like its just another day. I miss you so badly. I Love You Bigger than the Sky. Best buddies "foreber and eber". Always my #1. Love, Sissy

Kierstan Cook
Sister

December 17, 2008

Bubby I really miss you! Christmas this year wont be the same without you,nothing really has been he same! Trevor looks alot alike you bubby. sometimes he acts like you!Hes gettin really big! I love you soooo much bubby!!!!!!! <3

Kristian
sister

December 17, 2008

Hey Bubby just thought i'd stop in and tell you i love you bigger than the sky!!!! I miss you so much.... i cant believe the holidays are already here. Its so weird without you being here but i know your in all our hearts. <3 i love you bubby... ttyl <3

Kailee Cook
Sister

December 16, 2008

Miss you Charlie.

Anonymous

December 16, 2008

We had Buck's 14th birthday party last night at Pops' house. It wasn't the same without you there. He looks more like you as he gets older, just like that precious gift you gave our family. We miss you more than words can say. The pain will never heal. Love you.

Anonymous

December 7, 2008

Charlie,
Dad had a dream about you the other night. You assured him that you were alright. You lifted your shirt to show dad how perfect you were. Dad said that you and he talked all night. You saw Mom and Grandma Cook and gave them a big hug. I even got a hug, thank-you! Dad was so overwhelmed he started crying when he told me about you. Charlie, Thank you for comforting Dad. He is going through a very rough time right now. I'm thankful your not here to see his pain. Maybe that's why you were in his dream because you know his pain and your trying to comfort him. If so, it worked. Charlie I miss you and love you so much. You will always be my sweet little Charlie.

Juli

December 7, 2008

The kids and I put up the tree today, and lights outside. And last but not least, "the ugliest tree you ever saw", still shines on for you Chas! Love you big guy.

Ruthie

December 7, 2008

My brother,my hero,in a blink of an eye...
two men took your life,leaving me rewinding time.
My brother,my hero,I find myself looking to the sky and asking why?
My brother,my hero,people say in time my pain will go away.How can that be when you were taken from me?
My brother,my hero,How I pray to see your face again someday,and my heart goes on knowing you are just a breath away.
My brother,my hero,I pray you weren't so far away.Your memory will never part. You will forever live in my heart.


Wish you were here for Christmas Charlie. it really won't be the same. Miss you everyday.

Anonymous

December 5, 2008

Bubby I miss you so muc and I love you bigger than the sky!!! See you soon.

kailee
sister

December 5, 2008

I lit a candle tonight, in honor of you
Remembering your life, and all the times we'd been through.

Such a small little light the candle made
until I realized how much in darkness it lit the way.

All the tears I've cried in all my grief and pain
what a garden they grew,watered with human rain

I sometimes can't see beyond the moment, in hopeless dispair
But then your memory sustains me, in heartaches repair.

I can wait for the tomorrow,when my sorrows ease
Until then,I'll light this candle, and let my memories run free


I passed my tests for Hillyards. I'm going to college. I'm happy to know that i'm doing something you've always wanted me to do. You always supported me. You had so many dreams for me, I feel I owe it to you to accomplish them. It's just hard without you being here. I miss you terribly. The thought of losing you was what I feared most. Now I dread waking up everyday because my worst nightmares came true. My life has taken a turn for the worst and its hard with you not here with me. What I would give to see your beautiful smile again. It always lit up the room. I really need one of those right now. And to be able to hear you tell me that you love me again, would be a dream come true. I LOVE YOU BIGGER THAN THE SKY. best buddies forever and always. You never leave my mind. All the memories are still there like they happened yesterday. Love, Sissy

Kierstan
Sister

December 4, 2008

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Celebrate with joy and good cheer
But don't blame me if I can't comply
For if I did, it would all be a lie

Be glad that you're you and not me
because the holidays only bring pain you see
My thoughts are of a Christmas past
And only my heartache seems to last

My only son that I loved so dear
That grew into a man, That I saw so clear
Never did I think that he would leave me
especially with all the presents neatly under the tree

I miss his laughter, his giggle, his smiles
For one of those, I would walk a million miles
His presence was a wondrous thing
And his absence has brought this poisonous sting

My other kids just don't understand
why I can't seem to make a life plan
This, I won't get over and that won't change
I now know love on a different range

So go, be happy and shout with glee
But please don't look with disappointment at me
For my child is in Heaven and I miss him so
Just be on your merry way, but I can't go.

Dad

December 2, 2008

The Holiday Season is just not the same,
A smile is missing when saying one name.

For parents who’ve lost a daughter or son,
Nothing can bring back the delightful fun,
Of watching them talk, laugh, or just run.

The memories are all that we do have now,
We do go on…..only God knows how.

A New Year comes as midnight arrives,
Our Angels still a big part of our lives.

If only we could trade the presents we receive,
For one more day with those whom we grieve!

But nothing can bring back our beloved child,
The one that laughed, cried, and often smiled.

They are together in a much better place,
Watching us cry…..touching our face!

Although we miss them on Holidays to share,
Be assured their loving presence fills the air,
At home, in church, at New York’s Times Square!

So celebrating the Holidays are now hard to do,
But always remember they are thinking of you too,

Wishing you happiness and showing their love,
Not on this Earth, but from Heaven above!

Anonymous

December 2, 2008

We got to see Trev this weekend. He remembers his Daddy. He would just start talking about you out of the blue. I taught him to say "I love you bigger than the sky". He looks so much like you, its unbelievable. Thank you for giving him to our family. He means the world to all of us now. He sure does love painting.. I know you saw him. He's pretty good at it too. I waws going through pictures over at Pops' and Grandma aure took alot of pictures of you when she was here. We'll cherish those always. We all miss you terribly. I don't want Christmas to come. It's just not the same anymore. I love YOU bigger than the sky. best buddies forever and always. i swear. love, sissy

Kierstan
sister

December 1, 2008

Bubby,
i miss you so much. Thanksgiving was so weird this year. I hate this but i know your still with us. I got to see Trevor this weekend. Hes getting so big and he reminds me so much of you. It kills me. I just wish you were here. I guess some day i'll get to see you again but not soon enough. My sixteenth birthday is coming up so i'll be out to see you!! I love you bigger than the sky bubby!!

kailee
sister

November 29, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Bubby. It just wasn't the same without you here with us. Hope you enjoyed your turkey with Jesus. I ate a piece for you. I miss you. I love you bigger than the sky. best buddies forever and always. love, sissy

Kierstan
Sister

November 28, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Charlie. Just another holiday we are spending without you. We miss you.

Jenny
Sister-In-Law

November 26, 2008

Tommrow won't be the same without you here, have a good thanksgiving in heaven charlie.

Brittany
Sister-in-law

November 26, 2008