Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As I signed onto ODMP today, you were the featured officer so I thought I would visit your page and leave a reflection. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm, also keep those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line under your wings. Yofu are a true hero and heroes never die. I would like to leave the following for your loved ones:

"I pray that our heavenly Father may asuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
Abraham Lincoln

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 7, 2007

We still remember....

Chief Corey Sloan
Cameron, MO Police Department

October 6, 2007

"In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty."

-Author unknown

October 6, 2007

Charlie, Please continue to watch over all of us, we love and miss you.Thank you Charlie, you will not be forgotten.

Eric
Uncle

October 5, 2007

Hey Bubby. I miss you so bad. You were the best thing in my life and then i lose you. I think of you all the time. The other day i even tried calling you. Its crazy here. I miss you bubby. I can't wait 'til i get to see you again. Daddy misses you alot too. I feel so bad for dad. He has us brats to watch and he loses his son. well im trying to make it a little easier for dad but i dont think its working. i'll talk to you later bubby. I love you so much and always will. you'll never be forgotten I PROMISE. LOVE YOU BUBBY

kailee cook
sister

October 4, 2007

We miss you Charlie.

Gone but never forgotten.......

Jenny
Sister-In-Law

October 4, 2007

i miss you bud.

Brittany
sister-in-law

October 3, 2007

Bubby, It was 3 months a few days ago....It feels like forever. It seems like your just on a vacation and I cant talk to you, but you'll be home soon. I miss you so badly. It hasn't hit me yet, but the pain of losing you has. Every song on the radio reminds me of you. I even watch your favorite movie, that I never used to just to feel closer. My heart is broken for you. I miss you so badly. All the little things are what hurts the most. We were over at Pops' house the other day and Trevor was sitting in the chair beside Austin and he looked up at your picture on the wall and he told me that that was his mommy and daddy in that picture. He will never forget you, Renee is doing a good job at that and I thank her for it. I know your up in Heaven watching over us. Your our Guardian Angel. It comforts me to know that, but it kills me that your not here. I love you Bubby, and you will be my best friend, forever and always. Like I always promised.

Kierstan Cook
Sister

October 2, 2007

charlie you are my hero you die a hero and i honor

I LOVE YOU

Abby
cousin

October 1, 2007

Charlie, I just wanted to thank you for how good of a person you were. It was fun and an honor working with you at three different jobs. You are sorely missed. We miss you brother! Deputy Brian Gross

Deputy Brian Gross
Buchanan County Sheriff's Department

September 30, 2007

hey bubby,
today is the day you passed away but in june. i miss you very much. you were the best brother in the world!!! i'll never forget you!!! i love you bigger than the cky bubby 4ever and always!!

kailee cook
sister

September 28, 2007

PSALM 23

The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the
presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.

September 28, 2007

I just wanted to say that we lost another hero. I am so sorry to Officer Cook's family and friends.

Amanda
Cousin to Jeremy Chambers - EOW 4/24/06

September 22, 2007

In Times of Trouble

If you are wrapped in sorrow
and filled with deep despair
to you the path seems endless
and no one seems to care.

Raise your eyes and look ahead
to just around the bend
you'll see my hand reached out to you
We'll make it through dear friend.

So take my hand, lean on me
we'll start on bended knee
for GOD will give us both the strength
and of troubles we'll be free.

Melissa Cook
Sis-in-law

September 22, 2007

i miss your big contagious laugh
ds

Donna
Mother-in-law

September 18, 2007

Charlie, Just thinking of you miss you so much, I am so proud of you and Joel. Look at all the lives you have touched, and all the friend's you have. I heard it said that the true measure of a man is shown by the friends he has. That must be true, because you are a giant, you are truly loved by many.

Eric
Uncle

September 14, 2007

Charlie, We are going camping next week. It will be difficult, remembering our last camping trip with You, Renee, and Treb there with us. I just want you to know we still think of you everyday, and you are dearly loved and missed. I think we may need to have rice crispie treats for breakfast one morning, 'cause I KNOW....they are "just as nutritious as a bowl of cereal." (hahaha) Charlie please continue to watch over us all, especially Joel. This has been so tough. Please keep him safe. We love you, and we miss you........ Mel

Melissa Cook
Sister-in-law

September 9, 2007

We still think about you and talk about you everyday. Rest in peace my friend.

Deputy Owen
Buchanan County Sheriff's Department

September 8, 2007

Gone but never forgotten.......

September 6, 2007

To the wife and son of Deputy Cook,

My heart aches for you. I wish you peace and comfort.
Your husband/father paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all. He was a true HERO who was taken too soon. God Bless you all!!

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

September 2, 2007

Charlie, I miss you so much and I think about you every day. I remember when you were little and I couldn't Carry you so I would put you on my lap and ride you around the house. I remember playing baseball with you in the back yard, or just riding around with the windows down and the music loud and you with that big grin on your face. I love and miss you Charlie.

Eric
Uncle

September 1, 2007

Charlie,
My heart just aches, I miss you so much. You have always had such a special, tender place in my heart. Renee is right, it really seems like an eternity. I hope you know how dear you are to me.
When we lost mom, I didn't think my heart could break any more. But, Charlie, It can.
To think that I will never hear your soft voice or to be embraced by your warm hugs is almost more than I can bear.
Charlie I'm sorry for the times I should have been there for you but wasn't. I'm sorry I didn't call you on your birthday last year.
You are so loved my so many people.
Charlie I love you more than you can ever imagine.
I will see you in Heaven some day.
Love, Juli

Juli Buhman
aunt

August 30, 2007

I find comfort in knowing that in each of these reflections, I will be able to let our son read about what kind of person his daddy was and what he meant to each of us. One of these days, I will be able to share this with him and show him what an impact his daddy made on people we didn't even know and people that are so very close to us. I appreciate all of you for sharing thoughts, so personal, that help me today and will help me in the future.
Charlie.....we all miss you so very much. These past 2 months have felt like an eternity. Love you.

Renee

August 28, 2007

Charlie, you were a good cop, a great friend, and an even better dad. All any of us can do is hope that one day we'll be able to leave such an everlasting impression on just one person that you have left on so many of us. You lived everyday with such vigor and joy making it very hard for me to read your reflections and even tougher to talk about how much I miss you.
Work's still not the same without you even though I know your still with me, watching down on me, helping me. God Bless you Charlie as he has Blessed me with your friendship. You'll forever be in my heart and thoughts as you truely are and will forever be - my Hero!

Deputy Jimmy White
BCSD, co-worker

August 27, 2007

Are my eyes blue like his?
Mommy tell me true,
Do I look like him?
Most people say I do.

When you look at me,
Do you see him?
Will I grow to look like him
Outside and deep within?

Do you see his walk
In every step I take?
Do you hear his laughter
In every sound I make?

I like to wear his boots and badge
Though his hat is too big for me,
Someday I'll fill it,
Just you wait and see.

I know I'll be tall like him,
And my smile will be his too,
I'm going to be a man like my daddy
And fill his empty shoes.

I know I look like my Daddy
Everybody says it's true,
I guess if I want to see him
A mirror will have to do.

August 25, 2007