Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

bubby oh my gosh i miss you so much its getting harder as the days go by but i know i gotta do it. i cant wait to see you again. ive finally straightened up some more for dad my grades are alot better than last year and im not skipping school anymore. all for you bubby!!! i love you so much. you were my world and still are. omg!!! bubby trebs getting so big hes gonna pass me up i can alreay tell. haha. last time i saw him he looked so much like you. we'll never let him forget you i dont think he will anyways your a hero!!! anyways ill talk to you later I LOVE YOU BUBBY. see you again hopefully soon

kailee cook
sister

November 14, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 12, 2007

Charlie, just thinking about our first hunting trip together. Me siting on that bucket, with that duble barle shotgun loaded with buckshot,freezing, and trying not to fall off of the bucket have it turn over on me, and you siting beside me with your bb gun, trying not to laugh at me and I know that had to be hard to do. We had no chance of bagging a deer that day, but we had a lot of fun,and its something I will never forget.

November 11, 2007

My dearest Bubby 'I love you',
I think of you each day.
I feel your arms around me,
that's how I get through my days.

Your looking down upon me,
to guide me on my way,
but its very hard without you,
each and every day.

People always tell me,
the grieving will subside.
But how can it get better,
without you by my side.

No matter how hard they try,
to help me with this pain,
I am all consumed by thinking,
It will never be the same.

I know one day we'll meet,
in the Heavens up above.
It's the one thing that helps me,
to never forget your love.

My dearest Bubby, I love you,
Your with me every day.
I will keep this love within me,
until that beautiful day...

November 10, 2007

Bubby,
I miss you. You never leave my mind. I love you Bubby..Please continue to watch over us. Me, Dad, Buck, Kailee, and the Baby.. We all miss you so badly. I know youre up there looking down on us and telling us that we can make it through. But my heart is broken. Missing you and thinking about you. I Love You Bigger than the Sky Bubby. Your still my #1.. Love, Lil Sis

November 9, 2007

Thinking about you everday Charlie.

Brittany
sister-in-law

November 6, 2007

Missing you more and more everyday...I dont understand how or why life still goes on without you. I miss you being here to comfort me when I need you the most. I miss your big smile that always lit up the room. I can still see you, even though your not here, youre in my dreams every night. You give me signs that I dont get until I hear about whats going on. You still mean the world to me and noone will ever take your place. I Love You Bubby!
Your Lil Sis

November 6, 2007

Not a day goes by that we dont think about and miss you. We miss you Charlie.

November 6, 2007

Hey Bubby,
Last night i did alot of thinking. You know i just realized i can still talk to you just not in person. Dads still having a hard time. I think everyone is. but dad is going to let it get out of hand. and i dont know what I will do if i lose him too. We've gotten alot closer since i've been back home. He means the world to me. anyways i miss you and love you bigger than the sky gotta go. ttyl.

kailee cook
sister <3

November 5, 2007

Surrounded by friends
yet all alone
the one I loved
God has called home
the hugs of friends
helps ease the pain
and I know my loss
is my loved one's gain
but tears now flow
across my face
as I long for just
one more embrace
then comfort comes
and I see Christ's face
He hugs my loved one
and I feel God's grace.

Author Unknown

You Are Never Forgotten

You are somebody that everybody knows
Wherever you are is where everyone goes
And I can't help but think about what I do now
Will I see you someday, will I find you somehow
The night follows day, the moon in the sky
The world keeps on turning and no one knows why
It goes and it comes it comes and it goes
Which ever direction nobody knows
Our times together though cut short were precious and dear
However it happened just may never be clear
I'm here but your gone I don't understand
But your leading the way always holding my hand
The night is too black those times I'm alone
The road seems to long, I wish you'd come home
And when the sun rises I look for you still
And then I remember and remember I will
The wind in the sails water covers the earth
The day of your birth and the day of your death
Mile after mile and after while the warmth of your heart
The shine of your smile they keep me going
The memories of love that's all I have left like the flight of a dove
Where are you now? Are you far, are you near?
Are you helping me live will you help make it clear
Wherever your going where ever you've been
Whomever you've known all of your friends
We all stand beside you we all love you still
We're missing you now and forever we will
We sing and we talk the world in our hands
We run and we walk while beside us you stand
For those who remain never let your love wait
When they're no longer here it's always too late
So we roll the days over again and again
And where we have ended, it's where we begin
And Yes -- stars they come and light -- yes they bring
The miracle of life a beautiful thing
We know not where we're going' we just know where we've been
The days we shared together the memories that will never end


Bubby,
The days just keep coming. The pains never relieved. I miss you so badly. I wish you were here with me.
Every night I dream about you, and I wake up only to find it a dream. Everyday is a nightmare without you here. My heart just keeps breaking more and more and I can't feel anything inside. I go to Papa's and I keep expecting it to be you when the door opens or the phone rings. I keep trying to call you when I have a bad day, just to hear your voice and for you to tell me it will be ok, but then I wake up. I miss my big brother and my best friend. I know that I will get to see you again someday and it will be forever. It seems like such a long time. It kills me to know that my big brother is my guardian angel, watching over me from above. Your supposed to be here. I know its real in my mind, but my heart doesn't realize it yet. Please continue to watch over me. I miss you Bubby. I Love You Bigger Than the Sky. Love you, Your lil sis

Kierstan Cook
Sister

November 4, 2007

Bubby,
The days are getting harder as they go by. I still don't understand why it happened so early in life. People keep telling me I have alot to live for but honestly I don't now. This makes no sense to me. I keep losing the people that mean the most in my life. I never got to tell you how much you mean to me and it just breaks my heart. If only I could get some answers. But one day I will get the answer i'm looking for. Christmas is coming up and i'm so not looking forward to it. I can't stand going around the family without you walking through the door with your big grin that you always had when you saw everyone together on the holidays. I miss you so bad bubby. I love you bigger than the sky...4ever and ever. I can't wait to see you again and be for good. I'm sorry bubby.Love you.

kailee cook
sister<3

November 4, 2007

Charlie, I miss you, I think about you every day,love you bud.

November 3, 2007

Life without you only gets harder and harder. There's memories of you everywhere I go. Like holidays at Papa's and the softball game that you took me to. It kills me that I don't get to do any of those things with you anymore. I miss you so badly. There's gonna be another dinner for you soon. Everytime I have to go to one of those it just kills me. We shouldn't have to be doing this, we should be sitting around and visiting with you. I grew up with you as my best friend and now I don't have anyone to talk to or help me with my problems. I just want my big brother back. Now your a hero, but honestly you were always mine. I miss you. I Love You Bigger Than The Sky Bubby! Love your lil sis

Kierstan Cook
Sister

November 3, 2007

miss you Charlie.

November 2, 2007

Like a song
that remains
in the heart
when the music
is playing no more.
Like a fragrance
that stays in the air
where a flower
has blossomed before.
Like a star
that continues to glow
long after
the breaking of dawn.
The ones we have loved
remain with us still,
and the
beautiful memories
go on.

We STILL miss you charlie!!

October 29, 2007

It has been four months and not a day goes by that we do not think about you.

October 28, 2007

You would be so proud of your son as he continues to grow each day. He is talking about you more and more as time passes. Today he put his underwear on his head and pulled them down over his face and peered at me thru the leg hole. He said,"My daddy used to do this. I put my underwear on daddy's head and daddy put my underwear on my head." You guys had alot of fun wearing Treb's underwear on your heads. The things he remembers amazes me. The other day he was talking to me about how we took him to the circus and how you rode the elephant with him. He also told Susie about how you got kicked in the leg by the donkey. He is the greatest gift you gave to me. Missing you......

October 27, 2007

It's almost been 4 months to the day
That God took you to Heaven and left us here to stay
As our hearts continue to break
All we have are the memories that have to take your place
Our hearts have been broken
But having known you and to have you die as a hero is a token
Now we have honor and pride
But what we don't understand is why you had to die
28 years was not long enough
But in that short amount of time, you gave tons of love
You will be waiting at Heaven's gate for us
When God decides to take us to the man we've known and loved
But out hearts will continue to break
Until the day we are with you to stay.


Bubby,
This poem is for you. I went to the blood drive on Monday but I didn't have a consent form so I couldn't donate. I miss you terribly day after day, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't want to be with you. I need you so badly, day after day it just gets harder. I know Dad is dying without you too. We miss you so badly. I just want you to know that I love you more than anything in this world. You'll always be my BEST friend, Dad's too. Noone could ever take your place. Tonight is Gracie's party. It's gonna be hard just like the others, but we'll get through it, just like every other time. Life just gets harder and harder without you. I'm sorry for everything I ever did to make you upset, and I will alway regret not telling you that I loved you the last time I saw you at Papa's. But I know that you knew everytime that I did. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for not staying with you all those nights when you wanted me to. I really wish I would have. Those memories are all that I have left of you, and I cherish them. I love you Bubby, forever and always. Love, your lil sis

Kierstan Cook
Sister

October 24, 2007

Charlie, just want you to know i am thinking of you. I miss you so, you are so very special. I miss you bud, one dayI will see you again and we will never say goodbye again.

October 19, 2007

Your Heavenly Home
It's Been A Short Time Now
That You Have Been Gone
When The Lord Called You
To Your Heavenly Home
God Stood At The Gates
With His Arms Open Wide
The Smile On Your Face
You Sure Couldn't Hide
Everyone Here
Will Miss You So Much
We'll Miss Your Laughter
And Your Sweet Touch
We Can Still See The Smile
You Had On Your Face
But You're Now With The Lord
In His Beauty And Grace
Your Friends And Family
Thought You Were So Dear
We'll Keep You Close At Heart
And Know That You're Near
There Is Comfort In Knowing
You Have A New Home
And You're Now With Our Father
As He Sits On His Throne
We Know That You're Waiting
With Your Arms Open Wide
For The Time That We Join
You And Be By Your Side

October 19, 2007

Charlie, The Blood Drive on Monday, was a BIG sucess, in total-40 units of blood were donated, It made me feel good that we were "paying back", but it was really emotional too. It feels strange when so many emotions run together like that. You are not sure if you should laugh or cry. We still think of you daily. I'm not sure if there ever will be a "back to normal" Just when you think things are going a tad bit better, something else comes up. It's hard for me to see your brother working at the county. I remember back to when you used to be there, in the jail and told us stories. Joel telling them...well it just brings back memories. I feel so bad, I know this is so hard on him. I just wish I could make it easier. I pray daily for the Lord to comfort him, and Nee too. Just wanted you to know we were thinking of you......Mel

Melissa Cook
Sister-in-Law

October 19, 2007

Yesterday Renee put together a blood drive for all the units you used during your hospital stay. You were so strong and brave so I put on my game face and donated just for you. We all miss you so much Charlie. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wait for you to come outside and call me a dork, or a "jerkwad" as you did OH SO OFTEN!! You will never be forgotten Chas. I love you.

Ruthie Johnson

October 16, 2007

i love you and just like everyone is saying you'll NEVER be forgotten. We all love you so much bubby. we miss you and that big grin on your face. love you bubby

kailee cook
sister

October 8, 2007

THE GIFT
They walk a beat of concrete and stone,
They drive through the city in a car, all alone.
They swallow their pride, their prejudice, their grief,
They deal with all kinds, from preacher to theif.

Sometimes they get weary, from fighting this fight,
To punish the wrong and defend the right.
Defending a sacred creed and code,
Of freedom and justice, they bear the full load.

You don't ever see them for what's deep inside,
The pain, the anger, or many tears they've cried.
For you, for me, and others in fear,
Seldom a "Thank You", do they ever hear.

If you could look at their heart, just once,
You would see,
Their own life is the gift given to you and me.

Charlie, tomorrow we will dedicate your name to the Buchanan County Memorial for fallen officers. It will be another somber day for all of us left here. There have been so many tear filled days like this since you have been gone. Renee is taking such good care of Trebo. He's getting to be such a big boy. Renee has grown too, you would be proud of the wonderful Mother she has become. Please continue to watch over all your friends at the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department, Keep them safe. Charlie, most of all watch over your brother Joel. He has accepted a position with Buchanan County, and starts this week. I hope this will be a positive change for him. Watch over us all and keep us safe. We miss you! You will always be remembered as the HERO you are.
Lotsa Love, Mel

Melissa Cook
Sister-in-law

October 8, 2007

Charlie we lost you in person, but we will always remember you and keep you in our hearts.

A Friend

October 7, 2007