Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Memorial day today. They had a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall set up in Oak Grove today. Really a site to see. So many names. Anyways I'm doing about the same, not much but it's not bad. Missing my old dog "Ranger". Check on him for me. He was a good friend like you were.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

May 24, 2009

Wally, I was very saddened to hear about Pauline but I'm glad to know you two are together again.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

January 6, 2009

Well Uncle Wallace I guess you already know because she is in heaven with you but Memaw died on January 1, 2009. I know you are so very happy to have her with you. Before she died she told me that you talked to her. I asked her what you said and she told me that you said you loved her. You and Grandaddy, Terry are probably having a big party with her right now. Tell her we love her always and will miss her. And you wont beleive it but I am going to be a grandma Kastlyn is going to have a baby in May. Well give Memaw and Grandaddy, Terry, and Grannie Shelton and reid a kiss for me. Love you always Stacy

Stacy (Clinard) Carter
Neice

January 4, 2009

Merry Christmas Wally. I got my usual stash of Diet Pepsi, always hits the spot. Had'nt been up in your patrol area in along time but last time I saw lots of huge houses. Their nice but they just don't fit in with the Cross Plains, Orlinda landscape to me. I guess nothing can last forever. Anyways I hope your family is doing well. I know their about grown up by now. My Jennifer is 25 and in Africa working for the Government. I hate to admit it but we're getting old. Take care and Merry Christmas.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

December 25, 2008

I'll be thinking about you this Thanksgiving Day.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

November 26, 2008

Happy Veterans Day Wally. Things are sure changing down here.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

November 11, 2008

Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you Friend.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

November 3, 2008

Well Uncle Wallace,It's been a few months since I last talked with you.I can't beleive it has been almost 11 years since you have been gone.Still miss you alot think of you often.Alot has happened since I last wrote you Aunt Bonnie Lost Terry to cancer a few weeks ago.But i guess you already knew that because he is there with you.Tell him everybody misses him and loves him.Memaw misses everyday we still talk about you all the time.Well Guess I will talk to later.Love you always miss you like crazy.
Stacy

stacy (clinard) carter
niece

August 19, 2008

Fathers day today Wally. Hope you have a good one.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

June 14, 2008

Well Uncle Wallace it has been 10 years that you left us. I tell people all the time about you and what a great man you were. Just last month I meet a lady at the nashville flea market who was from crossplains and told her I was your niece and she said yes I remember wallace he was a great man. People of crossplains will never forget you and never will I. Brandon talks about how you used to play with him by putting the handcuffs on him when he was little and it would scare him and how you would turn the sirens on the patrol car on and he thought that was great. He is 19 now and has grown alot. Maybe one day he will slow down and become a great man like you. Katlyn is 17 and is going to graduate in may. Valinda is 14 and has grown bigger than me. I tell rene my boyfriend about you and how wonderful you were and in my heart always will be. I LOVE YOU and will always keep you memory alive in my heart. So through me you always live. Until I see you again. LOVE YOU! P.S Tell my grandad hi and my Grannie Shelton I Love and miss her. Always in my heart Stacy.

stacy (clinard) carter
niece

March 14, 2008

Remember the bet we made after I was stabbed. Well today is my birthday and I made it to 55. You owe me a hundred bucks old friend.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

March 6, 2008

"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

January 29, 2008

Another years about to go by. I'm just goofing around. Not sure what I want to do now. Happy New Year. Talk to you later pal. I miss you bad.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

December 28, 2007

Merry Christmas Wally.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

December 21, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

November 22, 2007

It will be ten years tomorrow since you died and I can honestly say that not many days go by that I don't think about you. I not only lost a commrad at arms, but a true friend as well. You taught me alot about being a cop, how to treat and talk to people. Earn their respect by using your heart rather than the badge and weapons. I tell people about you and always say you were a peace officer not a police officer. I'm to busted up to be a cop anymore but I try and use your teachings in civilian life. I owe you alot. I miss you terribly.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

November 3, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 2, 2007

we all miss u and wish you were still here.we love you and always will,you were loved by so many people.You grandson bubba and your granddaughter nikkie have growen up so fast they talk about you all the time in life you have passed but in our hearts you are very much alive.
love
miss u so much
papa.

christine huff
ex-daughter-n-law

October 18, 2007

Miss u papa love u very much and will always remember you. love you,bubba

jimmie clinard jr
grandson

October 18, 2007

Wallace,
You are the one who gave me my chance in law enforcement and the opportunity to go to the academy. Thank you. Also, thank you for all the guidance you showed me. I will always remember my first shift on the road after I graduated. I can still hear your voice calling me on the radio and congratulating me.
Scott

Scott Burgess
Former Officer

August 21, 2007

Think about you everyday old friend. Gonna be at the crash site on November 4th. Been 10 years. Hard to believe. Hard to believe. Anyways I'm back from my journey. Not all in one piece but I'm back. Tell you all about it someday. See ya pal.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

August 16, 2007

Well police memorial week is about over and I couldnt go the whole week with out leaving you a reflection. I miss you wally.

PTL James Yates
Greenbrier Police Dept.

May 18, 2007

I had your picture added to your page "Chief". I can't forget about the day when "Carolyn" dispatched out that you had died. Eric, Meecham and several others were outside getting in our cruisers ready to start the shift when the traffic came over the radio. I did'nt see a dry eye there. You really meant alot to us all. I slowed down and was much more careful after that and preached safety, safety, safety to the new guys. I gave you my word in the hospital that your sacrafice would never be forgotten and I won't let you down. Talk to you later.

Darrell Cook Retired Police TN.

February 16, 2007

Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you, old friend. Darrell

Darrell Cook Retired Police TN.

January 26, 2007

Merry Christmas Wally. Miss you.....Darrell

Darrell Cook
Friend

December 23, 2006