Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey I just wanted to say thank you for watching over us and protecting us. You will never be forgotten.

Katie

March 23, 2008

I think about you this Easter walking the streets of paradise and know that you are perfect. Missing you.

March 23, 2008

Happy Easter Charlie. It just wasnt the same this year without you.

Jenny
Sister-In-Law

March 23, 2008

Another Holiday, that just isn't the same, Happy Easter in Heaven Charlie.

March 23, 2008

Charlie, I was just out driving around and looked at the clock and it was 3:19 and I thought of you. I think about you and your family everyday.

Curtis D. Elam Sr. Chief of Police
Rock Port Police Department

March 20, 2008

We have a common bond
A silver lining that binds each heart
It unites us in the end and teaches a brand new start

We've each experienced heartbreak
Like a rushing river's flow
We've felt such tears of sorrow
And we become afraid to just let go

Overwhelmed by such grief
That reveal great aches in our soul
Wondering why love hurts so much
As we loose our sense of whole

Our sunny days become cloudy
Our nights bring on a chill
We pray for a bright tomorrow
As we try to just get over that hill

We try to stay busy
Busy enough to forget our pain
And put that smile upon our face
And wonder if we're insane

We understand each other
Without ever saying a word
And with one small touch
We know that we were heard

I'm grateful you have a loving family
In whom you can rely
I'm happy you have someone
To hold you when you cry

I'm grateful to the Lord
That in His love we can depend
And I pray for each of you daily
That your hearts will truly mend

Although our lives have changed
And the pain will some what subside
I'm truly greateful for this group
With hugs and support to be your guide

This thread that binds our hearts
A bond that will not fray
I thank you all for sharing
In your special way

My words so small I give as a gift
To this group so proud and strong
But remember when all is said and done
God bless you all life long.

March 18, 2008

You’re in a better place, I’ve heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I’ve rejoiced for you
But the reason why I’m broken the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home’s where my heart is then I’m out of place
Lord won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow
I‘ve never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord because I don’t understand Your ways
The reason why I wonder if I’ll ever know
But even if You showed me the hurt would be the same
Because I’m still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home’s where my heart is then I’m out of place
Lord won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow
I‘ve never been more homesick than now

In Christ there are no goodbyes
In Christ there is no end
So I’ll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home’s where my heart is then I’m out of place
Lord won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow
I‘ve never been more homesick than now

Charlie- My dad found this song for you. Renee

March 17, 2008

Happy St. Patty's Day... Missing you more and more...

Kierstan

March 17, 2008

Thing's Just aren't the same. missing you.

March 17, 2008

Missing You more and more daily... The pains still there. Love Ya Bigger than the Sky. Best Friends Forever. Sissy

March 13, 2008

We miss you Charlie. Gone but NEVER forgotten.

March 12, 2008

Me, Mimi and Papa took Trevor to the circus last night. He was so excited about riding the ponies and the elephant. He got to ride on the big black pony that he wanted. And yes, I rode the elephant with him. It was actually kinda scary! When we were walking back to the car, Mimi asked Trevor what his favorite part of the circus was. He said, and I quote, "the naked girls." I could just hear you laughing and picture your face getting red from laughing so hard. He is the spitting image of his father, ya know!! He was talking about the girls that wear the skimpy outfits with the skin colored material. Trev has quite the little personality!!
Love ya
Renee

March 8, 2008

Friends and Family of Dept. Cook - I am a police officer with APD in Alexandria, Virginia. This year I decided to ride in the Police Unity Tour which raises money for the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. My chapter starts in Northern NJ and ends at the memorial in D.C. (which is the begining of Police Week). I found out yesterday that I will be riding in the memory of your loved one, Dept. Charles Cook. I want you to know that I will ride like there is no tomorrow for him and that his memory will never be forgotten.
-Diana

Ofc. D. Barrett
Alexandria Police Dept.

March 6, 2008

have you ever watched
someone
slowly die,
looking up while
hopelessly
wondering why.
you watch him grow
from a child to
man,
all the time
supportive as much
as you can.

one really never knows
what life has
in store,
or they’d
cherish like they
never did before.
One plays and works
together with
friends,
never worrying
about having to
make amends.

it’s tough as heck to
see a loved one
dying
the if’s and why’s
only starts
one crying
life goes on around
you as though
no one knows
for how could they
feel your
weeping heart’s blows

you see that loved one
so sick in bed
so skinny now
like he’s never
been fed.
you begin praying to
the lord to
make ’em better,
but to no avail
and trying to
keep it together.

this man was not like
just any other,
for this man was
close and never
a bother.
death is a
knocking now, he’s in and
out of a coma
yet, he never
complained for
he’s not a moaner.

he woke up smiling
and managed to
say,
I love you all,
this is my day.

almost two months
before, he lost
his mother,
and now with this
death i’ve now
lost my brother.

I miss you so badly... I need you now more than ever, but your not here. Please continue to help me, I Love you more than you will ever know. These 8 months have been an eternity, every day is the worst day of my life. I relive it every night and then I wake up and everythings unbearable. Please continue to watch over me. I Love You Bigger than the Sky. Best Friends forever and ever. we promised.
Sissy

March 6, 2008

Charlie,
It's been over eight months and it still hurts like it just happened yesterday. You have no ideal how loved you are. You have touched so many lives. More than we will ever know.
Charlie it just seems so unfair. Never in a million years would I have believed this could happen to you. Our hearts are so heavy and broken without you.

Juli
Aunt

March 4, 2008

Happy Anniversary.... I still remember the day you two got married, I felt so lucky to be included in that gorgeous ceremony.. Miss You.. Love You Bigger than the Sky

Kierstan
Sister

March 4, 2008

Charlie, it was 7 years ago today that you married my sister. It was the most beautiful wedding I had ever seen. It doesnt seem like it was 7 years ago, but it was. We miss you.

Jenny
Sister-In-Law

March 3, 2008

Jodi and I went to the cemetary tonight and put out a new wreath. It is purple and yellow. Our wedding colors. The music box you bought me that day is still in the curio cabinet with the rose petals in it. That was the sweetest thing you did for me. I still remember when you looked at me and took my hands and said "you look so beautiful". It would have been 7 years today. Our reception was the best party we ever went to. We had so much fun. Mom and I were talking about her dancing with the drunk guy(Danny) and how much fun everyone had. I have so many precious memories. I can't wait to show Trevor the pictures we had taken, remember the ones you got on to me for because I spent too much money? Missing you everyday.
Renee

March 3, 2008

Happy Anniversary

March 3, 2008

I haven't been out to see you for awhile, I'm sorry. It hurts so badly to have to go to a cemetary to see you. But that ain't even the worst part, the worst part is not being able to see your face or hear your voice. Time just seems to drag on without you around. What I would give to have my best friend back. I need you now more than ever. I Love You Bigger than the Sky Bubby. Best Friends Forever. Love, Sissy

Kierstan
sister

March 1, 2008

bubby,
i love you and miss you more and more everyday day. you'll never be forgotten!!! love always your lil sis

kailee
little sister

February 29, 2008

Last night Kendrick (Brat as you called her) and I went to the cememtary to see your headstone for the first time. Standing there looking at that I was at a complete loss for words Charlie. It is the most AMAZING thing I have ever seen. Renee wanted to make sure that you will never be forgotten and looking at that, she did the job justice. I still don't even know what to say about it. Today is 8 months and it seems like just yesterday that I heard you call me a jerkwad or got a text from you. Kendrick has wrote the words to a Miley Cyrus song several times and put them on the computer desk "To Bubby From Brat". The title to the song is "I miss you." What a big impact you had even on the smallest people. I love you Charlie. Continue to watch over us.

Ruthie

February 28, 2008

it get's harder every month you aren't around.

February 28, 2008

The 28th of every month no longer holds good memories for any of us.. It just another day that makes it harder to get through..

February 27, 2008

Charlie,
It has been years since I've seen you and Renee. I have many fond memories of you and her back in the days of Montgomery Wards- I still laugh thinking about how you would constantly bribe me into stocking the floor because you were just 'so tired'. I was thinking about Renee on Sunday wondering how she was doing.....on Monday she came to visit me. You have a very special wife, Charlie. She is so strong and full of grace. We went out to lunch together today. It was awesome to be able to sit with her and catch up on the last 12 years---wow 12 years! We talked about our children, life, marriage, you, school, work, etc. The pain is still very evident and the love she has for you is so strong. Please watch over her take care of her and Trevor. She is very strong and so determined to make her life with your son as comfortable and easy as possible. She is incredible! I am so grateful to have known you. Renee, I am here if you need me.....take care of you and keep at it!

Amy Parnell

February 27, 2008