Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I can't imagine how proud you must feel when you read your families letters. I can hardly wait till I'm a Grandaddy. I miss you partner.

Darrell Cook, Retired Police, Tennessee

December 5, 2011

well another holiday and u were not here miss u lots. my baby girl turned 1 yesterday u would be so proud of her and she has got so big she is walking and talking and in to every thing.x mass will be here in a few weeks and i already know how sad im going to be cuz it will be 3 years the first of january mamaw has been gone then the second is my birthday and the third is your birth day plus in 2 weeks it will be a year that grannie linda has been gone and i miss u all so very much so the next 5 weeks r going to be sad for me but i know i will see u guys one day and that will keep me going strong i love u and will talk to u soon

ashley mclean wilson
granddaughter

December 1, 2011

Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving. I miss you Wally.

Darrell Cook, Retired Police, Tennessee

November 24, 2011

Been gone for a while but I'm back in the saddle.

Darrell Cook, Retired Police, Tennessee

November 21, 2011

well papa thanks given is almost here and my lil girl will be 1 a few days after cant belive how fast time goes by.i really miss u alot wish u could see my kids and how they grow my son is reall smart and he comes up with the craziest things to do but i love him alot.by the way i was over by the old house and seen the cooks they r all doing good they all have kids now its crazy how every time i run into some one who i grew up with the first thing they wont to say is do u remmber when ur grand pa was here and we did such and such and we will all smile and talk about u for a lil while longer.u r so missed there are so many ppl here that would love it if u were still around its been 14 years and i still here ur name every day from some one.well i love u and ill wright agin soon

ashley mclean wilson
grand daughter

November 7, 2011

I wish i could have known him better. My dad tells me stories of him all the time. I really miss him.

zack clinard
grandson

October 19, 2011

i didnt know this page was even here untill tonight.i cant help but cry when i read every thing people have to say about you.well here is what i got.i miss you more then any thing and wish i had you hear.id give any thing for my kids to know the man who raised me a maid me the person i am today.i wish u were there when i had my son and even when i had my baby girl to see the smile u would of had would have meant every thing.i think about u every day 5 or 6 times a day iv had my bad days and even my good and all i can say is i hope iv maid u proud of me.my son reminds me alot of u the way he crys when a dog dies in a movie he has ur heart and my lil girl has ur smile and my sons hair lays to the side just like urs when i let it grow out a lil.id like to thank u for teaching me how to ride a bike and how to fish and trow a ball cuz thats things im passing down to my kids and alltough they wont meat u till the end when they go home to god i make sure i tell them about the wounderful grandfather i had who was more of a dad to me and done what he could to make sure i had the things i needed even the love ill never find agin i love u so much and miss u more then anything and when i come home to heaven i hope ur the one i see first i will never forget u and ill always cry when i need or miss u no matter how many years go by i love u so much papa

ashley mclean wilson
grand daughter

September 22, 2011

Going to Fort Campbell this weekend to see the Viet Nam war memorial wall. It always makes me think how lucky we were to come home with just a few scratches and a couple of stitches. The new Sheriff and his Chief Deputy seem to be doing a good job so far. I have'nt seen anything bad on the front page of the Times. The only ones left from the old days are Tommy Ryan (Sergeant, day shift), Marty Groves (well, you know?) and Charles Hilliard (Lieutenant, Patrol Division). A couple have gone to School Resources, I guess to hide cause their both getting close to a Senior Citizen discount at Arbys. I started going to a little church near Dover and Kentucky Lake. I figured I might need some help since I've broken all of the Ten Commandments, some of the several times. A good word from you might help. Take good care, I miss talking to you.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

May 26, 2011

Stopped by your grave site last Wednsday. Snow, high winds and cold. I did'nt stay to long. It still feels peaceful on that little hill. The old store across the street looks the same, most likely the same old people are inside too. It's been a year since tina's jamie passed away and we went to visit her grave. Take care.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

February 9, 2011

Happy New Year Chief. Seems like their going faster does'nt it?

Darrell Cook
Retired Police Tennessee

December 31, 2010

Merry Christmas Chief. I heard that Mike Henderson hired one of my young officers from my department "James Yates". He's a fine officer and I was always proud of him. You'll see, fifteen years from now Mike will be in a nursing home with us and James will be "Chief". Hope your family has a wonderful Christmas this year. Tina and I are spending it with the animals this year. I always save money with the four legged children.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police Tennessee

December 24, 2010

Hard to believe it's been 13 years since you left. Things are really changing down here. War, ecomomy, lots of things. But, Okay, you need to hold on to your hat with this one. "Adams" has a Dollar General store. A par 3 town and they have a "DG". "Frog" Caroland wanted me to be the Chief there back in the early 90s, but I had arrested one of the Alderman for DUI a few years earlier. So I not only got voted out of the job, they voted to not even have a chief. Can you imagine patrolling it at night with the Bell Witch out flying around, and Jennifers mom out flying around too. Now thats scary.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

November 5, 2010

I was up around your old stomping ground yesterday. Even though it's starting to build up it's still quiet late at night. I think you'd be proud of the way Mike Henderson has been keeping the peace since you left. I miss you allot Chief. I miss talking to you and hearing your jokes that always took a few seconds to understand.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

November 1, 2010

Bill Holt beat Larry Cook for Sheriff. I was a little surprised. I just didn't see that many of Holts signs. I hope he does good. I'm just glad I don't have to stress over that mess anymore. I'll see you later Wally.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

August 6, 2010

Well Uncle it has been so many years since you have been gone.I have two grandbabies now and I am married to a great man his name is Rene. Cant tell you how much I miss you. I tell Rene all the time about how great of a man you where and are. You are always in my heart. Miss you and memaw so much. rene loved Memaw like crazy they had there own little relationship but she she loved him. We go bye your grave when we are in cross plains and we visit memaws too.Brandon is going to take a test and try to get a job with the nashville fire department. Watch over him and give him the strength he wants this so much its his dream. Valinda is graduating this year and Katlyn is married and her little boy is named Phillip and Brandons son is named Brice.They are so beautiful. Mom and dad are doing good. Well until we meet again Love you Stacy(clinard)Coto

Anonymous

August 1, 2010

Went through the county the other day. Lots of signs are up for a new Sheriff. Sheriff Bollinger is calling it quits. I hope the best for him, he's done allot for the county. Bill Holt is running and Larry Cook is running against him. I saw allot of Larry Cook signs and a few of Bill Holts. I'm glad I don't have to mess with that stuff anymore. I still think Charles Hilliard should run. Or at least the new Sheriff should make him Chief Deputy. I think the elections in August, I'll keep you informed.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

July 18, 2010

Jennifer left Africa this month and is in the Middle East on assignment. Now I know how my Mom and Dad felt. I got alot of gray hair now and she's not helping it stay on my head. You remember how she and her Mom have always drove me crazy?

Darrell Cook
Retired Police Tennessee

March 16, 2010

Went by your house today and circled the neighborhood a couple of times. Not much has changed. Maybe a bit more vinyl siding. The old barn next to the fire station has been painted bright orange with a huge "UT" painted on the door. You can't miss it.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

January 17, 2010

Another year gone bye. Happy New Year.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

December 31, 2009

Merry Christmas. Sure do miss you.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

December 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving Wally.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police Tennessee

November 26, 2009

All my wounds from the helecopter crash have caught up with me. Alot of pain. Got a Titanium hip last August and am going the 18th to get my hand fixed again. VA people are doing all they can to get rid of me. You know if you ask a doctor what percentage he graduated in his class and he flips out on you. Well you've got a fair idea it was near the bottom. Sat around in the yard Veterans Day doing what I do best anymore, nothing. It's really not all that bad. I'll give you a yell when my hands done. Tell Ranger I miss him....Cookie

Darrell Cook
Retired Police Tennessee

November 14, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

November 6, 2009

It has been 12 years since Officer Clinard gave the ultimate sacrifice.
He is not forgotten. We remember our hero's.
May God continue to bless his family and give them strength to continue.

The Mother of a Fallen Deputy

Anonymous

November 4, 2009

Veterans day next week wally. Going up to Kentucky Lake to visit Rangers grave site in the woods. I'll get him to bark at you like he always did. I just can't believe its been 12 years since you left. I'll pray for your family. I hope their all safe, well, and happy. I miss you old friend....Cookie

Darrell Cook
Retired Police Tennessee

November 3, 2009