Metra Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Thomas Alan Cook
Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 27, 2020
Happy Fathers Day Tommy
Marcia
Sister
June 22, 2020
Happy Birthday Tommy ❤️
Marcia
Sister
January 20, 2020
You would be so proud of your son and the man he has become. He gave me one of your memorial shirts today. I'll wear it with pride, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice in service to your community.
+Pr. Mike Vinson
PLM-Pastor
January 8, 2020
Merry Christmas Tom Boy! Love and miss you as always ❤
Marcia
Sister
December 25, 2019
Thinking of you and missing you as always. ❤
Marcia
Sister
November 28, 2019
My dearest brother. It's been 13 years. But tonight it feels like yesterday. I miss you and love you with my whole heart. You are truely a hero. Rest In Peace
Marcia
Sister
September 27, 2019
Happy Birthday!
Marcia
Sister
January 20, 2019
Merry Christmas Tommy ....
Marcia
Sister
December 25, 2018
I still remember our conversations. How you would monitor local bands and come to back me up on calls although we were from two different agencies, and you didn't have to. I remember the stories you would tell me about past adventures. I remember how proud you were of your family, and how you were working hard to make a good life for them. Conversations about life? We had them. You were a genuinely GOOD brother, and I appreciated every time we were able to bump into each other for a quick convo.
I still remember the day of your funeral. The words from your family, and memories of the few times we shared became overwhelming, and led to a uncontrollable flow of tears. We had TRULY lost an asset to our community!!!
I miss you brother Tom. I will continue to give my all to make this world a better place as long as the Most High gives me breath and strength to do so.
Thank you for being a good brother. I learned a lot from you.
P.O. 533, 506, and 007 district ranger.
Chicago Police Department
December 10, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving my brother XO
Marcia
Sister
November 22, 2018
It's been 12 years ago tonight that you were taken so brutally from us. On that night my heart and soul were shattered. I'm sitting here in the dark with your candle lit remembering every minute of that night and the days that followed. I miss you my little brother and love you more. Rest In Peace ....
Marcia
Sister
September 27, 2018
Thinking of you Tommy, please watch over my Lake County men and women now - we are all one family, RED, GOLD and BLUE!!!!!
Sherry Wright 911 Telecommunicator
Lake County E911 Center, Ex Riverdale PD
September 27, 2018
Merry ChristmasTommy .....
Marcia
Sister
December 26, 2017
Eleven years ago tonight my heart was shattered. I think of you everyday and love you even more. I remember everything about that night and still don't understand why. Forever in my heart little brother.
Marcia
Sister
September 27, 2017
On the eve of the 11th anniversary, I still think of you often Tommy. I went and saw the Police Memorial in Springfield last Saturday morning. It was surreal. Please watch over my guys/ladies now that I am with County. Say hello to Wally for me.
Sherry Wright - Lake County 911
Ex Riverdale Dispatcher
September 26, 2017
Officer Cook's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-29-17 to remember and honor him. I personally went on a call at our Metra a few months prior to this incident. I remember how professional and nice he was.
Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)
March 29, 2017
I didn't forget about you Christmas! Christmas Eve I lite the candle that burns for everyone I've lost and I poured a shot of whiskey and left it on the fireplace mantel where it will stay until New Years Day. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I miss you Tommy and I love you....
Marcia
Sister
December 28, 2016
In reading these reflections, I realized that this Good Man influenced many during his brief life. Your friends and relatives bear witness to your character. Thank you, Sir, for your service, and for your standing strong in the Thin Blue Line.
Stan Jefferson
citizen
September 27, 2016
Ten years ago tonight you were taken from your wife, children, family and friends. I still don't understand why, and I'm sure I never will. I miss you every day but on September 27 of every year its the worst. Everything comes rushing back and I relive every moment of those days. You were a good honest man, a wonderful husband, father, son and the best brother ever. I love you Tommy. Rest in Peace....
Marcia
Sister
September 27, 2016
Thinking about you today. Thank you for your service in our country's military and police force. My prayers be with your family and rest in peace.
John Haseltine - Civilian
September 27, 2016
Missing you so much today......
Marcia
sister
July 14, 2016
Tommy
After almost 10 years its finally over. The monster that took you from us will rot in jail until he dies. Your wife and children have been so strong and they did an outstanding job reading their statements in court yesterday. Be proud of them. Pam has raised them well. I miss you so much Tommy. I love you with all my heart. You can finally Rest in Peace little brother
Marcia
sister
April 1, 2016
Thinking of you Tommy and the younger days when life was so much better and the good times we had!
Lieutenant Dan DEMPSEY
Riverdale, Illinois
March 1, 2016
Happy Birthday Tommy
Frank
January 20, 2016
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