Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God saw you getting tired, in a place not meant to be.
He closed his arms around you, and whispered,"Come to Me."
In tears we saw you sinking. We watched you fade away.
Our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping, so peacefully free from pain,
We could not wish you back to suffer so again.
So keep your arms around him Lord, and give him special care.
Make up for all he suffered and all that seemed unfair.
Miss you everyday.....

RC

August 23, 2007

Charlie you were an awesome brother to my best friend and i thank you for that God Bless You and Have an awesome after life

peace

allyssa

Allyssa
Family Friend

August 21, 2007

Happy Birthday Charlie. You're missed.

Katie Owen

August 17, 2007

Happy Birthday Charlie. Everyone misses you.

Buchanan County Sheriff Department

August 17, 2007

Happy birthday, brother. My prayers are with your family.

Det. Dan Jackson
St. Louis County PD

August 17, 2007

Happy Birthday Charlie, I love you and miss you so much. I think of you every day. I will never forget you, and all that you have done.

Eric
Uncle

August 16, 2007

happy birthday charlie!!!! i miss you so much. i love you

Abby
cousin

August 16, 2007

Happy Birthday Charlie!

Sheri
Cousin

August 16, 2007

Uncle Charbie, Happy Birthday, I miss you and LOVE you. I wish you could have been here for my dance recital last month. Aunt 'Nee was there, Mom and Daddy said I looked like a princess. I love you so much.... and I miss you Uncle Charbie......Gracie misses you too. XOXOXOXOXOXO

Jillian Cook
Niece

August 16, 2007

We are thinking of you on your 29th bday. Miss you, friend.

The Hess'
friends

August 16, 2007

Happy Birthday Charlie,
I miss you and love you so.

Juli Buhman
Aunt

August 16, 2007

Charlie, Happy Birthday Budddy, it really wont be the same

Missing you

Brittany
sister-in-law

August 15, 2007

happy birthday charlie miss you

Donna
Mother-in-law

August 15, 2007

Happy Birthday Charlie! We miss you.

Jenny
sister-in-law

August 15, 2007

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Charlie,
Happy birthday to you.
It is especially hard for me that we are not celebrating together as we have done since we were 18. Never will be the same since you are not here to give me a hard time about being "the old lady"-even though I'm only 9 days older than you. 29 and holding this year babe! Miss you every day.....

August 15, 2007

Remembering you on your birthday, Charlie.

Susie A

August 15, 2007

Your birthdays in 5 days, and I dont understand why your not gonna be here to celebrate. The party wasnt the same without your name on the cake and your big grin as you blew out the candles. Trevor blew them out for you. I miss you terribly and I wish you were here with me now. I keep getting these little signs and I know that its you trying to comfort us. I Love You Bubby. Happy Birthday.

Kierstan Cook
Sister

August 11, 2007

charlie are like a brother to me. i love you.you were loved by so many people.i miss your hugs,kiss and love for us.you are always with me and your will be in heven forever and ever. i miss you so much.
love abby

abby buhman

August 11, 2007

My birthday isn't the same without you here to celebrate it with me.....

August 8, 2007

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 3, 2007

God Speed Brother

Tina/Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC

August 2, 2007

Charlie, Thank you for always being there for me any time I needed you, never turing me away,never to bizzy, always making me feal beter even if we just talk on the phone. Thank you for not making fun of me when that would have been the easy thing to do. Thanks for taking the time to call me on my bithday 06/22/ as I told you, you have no idea how much that ment to me. I miss you so much,my heart is broken. Charlie I hope you know how much I LOVE YOU.

Eric
Uncle

July 31, 2007

Rest in peace Charles Cook. may a Choir of angels sing th'e to thy rest.

Mike Hunter
Citizen

July 31, 2007

Letters From Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night "My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got Me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going you're coming here to Me.

July 28, 2007

Charlie--Tomorrow will be 30 days since you have passed. There are times when this feels like the longest 30 days in my life and there are time when I am brought back to that moment in an instant. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think about you. Everytime the sky is pink, I know that you have sent that for me. Your son speaks of you everyday. He has told me that you have held his hand. I know that you are still here in our lives. You are making that ever present to me. Miss you.......

Renee
wife

July 27, 2007