Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We will never forget......

Chief Corey Sloan
Cameron, MO Police Department

April 22, 2008

She was staring out the window of that SUV
Complaning, saying "I can't wait to turn 18"
She said "I'll make my own money, and I'll make my own rules"
Mamma put the car in park out there in front of the school
Then she kissed her head and said "I was just like you"

You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now

> But you're gonna miss this

Before she knows it she's a brand new bride
In a one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by
He tells her "It's a nice place"
She says "It'll do for now"
Starts talking about babies and buying a house
Daddy shakes his head and says "Baby, just slow down"

Cause you're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater
Dog's barkin', phone's ringin'
One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin'
She keeps apologizin'
He says "They don't bother me.
I've got 2 babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
Huh, it's hard to believe, but ...

You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this"

April 21, 2008

Bubby,
It gets harder and harder everyday. It just isn't the same without your big smile or laugh. That was one sound we could always count on hearing. What I would give to hear it again. I miss you so badly and it just gets worse and worse without you. There's a new song that's always on the radio called "Your gonna miss this". Its by Trace Adkins and it really hits home. It's true, you never know what you've got until its gone. Its about a girl who keeps wanting more and doesn't cherish what she has until its gone. There's one line that really gets me everytime and it brings the tears out. He's talking about his baby's being 23 and 36. It really hits me because thats how old you would be when I turn 23. There's so many little things that hit me now. It's unbelievable how you don't look at the little things the way you do when the one you love is gone. I miss you so... Love You Bigger than the Sky. Best Buddies. Forever and Always. Sissy

Kierstan

April 21, 2008

Charlie,
Your always in my thoughts. I keep thinking if we only knew we were going to have you for such a short time,how things would be different. Our last visit was at the family reunion. I told Roger that day how nice it was just to spend time with you,Renee,Joe,Missy and of course the babies. You were such a precious gift. From the minute you were born,you and Joey were so very special. I have treasured every minute, every second with you. The only comfort is that you know I loved you and Joe, just like a mother, and I know you loved me.
Another big comfort is to know we will spend eternity together. Thats forever, we will never have to say good-by again.

Juli
Aunt

April 20, 2008

DEAR BROTHER

Yesterday entered our English ma'am into class
Asked us to drop a line on our best pal

Should it be a poem or an essay, questioned I
It must be a poem of twenty lines

Dear brother, what do I write
For you cannot be penned down in black and white

No words can delineate my feelings for you
Believe me, since it is true

We share many ideas-our loves and fears
And we also share hugs, much laughter and tears

You are a guardian angel shining with love and real tender care
Your endless love is very rare

With you I never have a regret
Although telling you how treasured you are I often forget

I often thank our father
For he gave me you, best friend, brother


I miss you so.... Thinking of you everyday.. Love, Sissy

April 17, 2008

Deputy Cook your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

April 17, 2008

It's just a place to come to,
so I can show my love
I know that you're not here now,
you're with the Lord above
but its all that I have left now,
it's where we said goodbye
I like to come and bring a flower,
and have a little cry.

I know it will never bring you back again,
but as I walk away,
I feel i've spent some time with you,
and it brightens up my day.

Sissy

April 16, 2008

Every where I go there is at least one memory of you and they all hit me at once. How can this be real? Why does it have to be real? I don't understand. People keep telling me everything happens for a reason. How could there be a reason for this? I know they're just trying to comfort me, but I really don't want to hear it. Every night I just lay there and cry. I never knew we could cry so many tears, that we could feel so much pain. Sometimes, i'm so cried out that I have no tears left, but I still want to cry. Everything you have ever given me is cherished, it's not put away in a drawer. I can't stand for it to be where I can't see it, but then again it kills me to see it. Without you I am empty, I am so lost. I've never not had you by my side and this will be the hardest thing I ever have to do. I Love You Bigger than the Sky. Best Buddies forever and ever. Promise

Kierstan

April 16, 2008

the jeff city trip, is two weeks away, that'll be just another thing that's even harder to get threw because you aren't around, missing you everday Charlie.

April 16, 2008

I drive home late at night and think about you, I trun the music up lound and remember the fun we had just driving around with the music blaring the t tops out and just having a good time. I love and miss you Charlie.

April 12, 2008

Missing you terribly day after day.... I just can't seem to go on without you, please continue to watch over me and help me through this. You always were the only one who could help em through anything. I can't wait for us to be together again. Love You

April 10, 2008

MY BIG BROTHER

When you lose somebody special
Somebody you love so much
Just think of all the good times
The one with the special touch.

My brother was the greatest
He made me feel so loved,
And I know he is still with me
Because he's watching from above.

I always think of him
How he always made me laugh,
Them were the good times,
That was in the past.

I remember the rides to school,
And how people said we looked alike.
That was a great compliment,
Because he is someone I want to be like.

He was very, very special
To everyone and to me
He's the best friend and brother in the world
He always made me happy.

He was so very tall
The tallest person in school
He stood above everyone,
He was so cool.

It's nice to have someone you can look up to.
Especially my great brother,
He's my best friend in the world
Not like a Dad or Mother.

Kierstan

April 10, 2008

To the family,

My husband is a Deputy and I can sense your pain. I do not know your pain, but I can sense how raw it is and will always be. I look at this website often. Each time, I read your loving words about Deputy Cook. I cry tears with you every single visit. I look at his picture, not knowing him and I can see the joy through that tough exterior. I can imagine his warm smile! You are all amazing with your words of love...just know that. I so wish for happiness to one day break through the shell of sad days for each of you. Though it may not feel like it...know that God is holding you every step of every day. And, Charles is graciously awaiting each of your arrivals.

With loving prayers from a stranger,
Susie Thorne

DISPATCHER THORNE
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY SHERIFF, KS.

April 9, 2008

A Pair of Shoes

I am wearing a pair of shoes.
They are ugly shoes.
Uncomfortable shoes.
I hate my shoes.

Each day I wear them, and each
day I wish I had another pair.

Some days my shoes hurt so bad
that I do not think I can take
another step.

Yet, I continue to wear them.

I get funny looks wearing these shoes.

I can tell in others eyes that they
are glad they are my shoes and not
theirs.

They never talk about my shoes.

To learn how awful my shoes are
might make them uncomfortable.

To truly understand these shoes
you must walk in them.

But, once you put them on, you can
never take them off.

I now realize that I am not the
only one who wears these shoes.

There are many pairs in this world.

Some women ache daily as they try
and walk in them.

Some have learned how to walk in
them so they don't hurt quite as much.

Some have worn the shoes so long that
days will go by before they think about
how much they hurt.

No woman deserves to wear these shoes.

Yet, because of these shoes I am a
stronger woman.

These shoes have given me the strength
to face anything.

They have made me who I am.

Renee

April 9, 2008

I was just sitting here talking to youre sisters about you and it sucks we never met you sound like such a good guy but i know youre in everyones hearts RIP

Trevor Keith friends of sister

April 9, 2008

Charlie,
I had a dream about you last night. I wrapped my arms around you and told you I loved you. You gave me one of your warm big warm hugs. I miss you so much. Love you Charlie, more than you will ever know.

Juli
Aunt

April 8, 2008

Missing you every second of every day. See you in my dreams!

April 6, 2008

miss you charlie, thing's are just never the same without you around.

Brittany
Sister-in-law.

April 4, 2008

I can't believe in a few months that it will be a year. The days just seem to drag on. I miss you so badly. I would give anything to see your face, hear your laugh, or hear you say I love you one more time. The grief has really gotten to me. I look in the mirror and I see eyes identical to yours looking back at me. It hurts me to even do that anymore. I saw Nae and Tbo the other day. He wanted "Kiesan to come play cars" with him. He looks more like you everytime I see him. He's getting so big, so fast. They are working on your shadow box at the FOP hall. I hope I get to see it. Thankfully, the holidays are over for a while. They say the firsts' are the hardest, I have a feeling they're all gonna be like this. It just kills me that your not here, now your protecting me from above and being my guardian angel. I miss you and I Love You Bigger than the Sky. Best Buddies. Forever and Always. We always promised. Please continue to watch over all of us.

Kierstan

April 2, 2008

We miss you Charlie.

April 2, 2008

You are missed so deeply. The pain doesn't get better like they say. It keeps getting worse and worse. Everythings so different without you. The holidays just arent enjoyable anymore. Before it seemed like there werent enough. Now they won't quit coming. Life just drags on. I miss you so badly. I Love You Bigger than the Sky. I'll be your "best buddy" for all eternity. Forever and Always. I Swear. You will never be replaced.

Kierstan

March 28, 2008

The other day Kendrick was talking about wanting to know what she was like when she was a baby and wishing she could go back in time to see it. She quickly changed her tune and said "No, I really wish I could go back in time to see Bubby again." She misses you so much Charlie. She may be a pain in the rear some days but she sure has a big heart and misses you. Love you.

Ruthie

March 26, 2008

Hope you had a good Easter with Jesus. It was hard without you. This Sunday is the Cook's Easter and thats going to be a heartbreaker. I miss you so badly, wish you were here. But I know you're happy where you are. I Love You Bigger than the Sky Bubby. Forever and Always. You will never be forgotten. Please continue to keep watch over us and thank you for doing so.

March 25, 2008

It's really hard not having you around, miss you Charlie.

Brittany
sister-in-law

March 25, 2008

I miss you Charlie, every day that goes by I miss you, you will never be forgoten.

March 25, 2008