Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday kiddo!!!!

January 20, 2007

Dearest Son Today is your special day. You were my pride and joy during your lifetime with firm convictions, a sense of duty, love of your family and country. I am proud of the way you lived your life, always giving to others and never expecting anything in return. You did your job with a sense of purpose, serving the community and gave your life protecting others. My thoughts are with you daily as is my love. Forever in my heart, Your loving Mother eow 09/27/06

Terri Cook
Mother

January 20, 2007

Well Tommy Its Moe. Me and Pammy talked for 3 hours. We had so much in common we laughed and i know i cryed . I miss Wally and Pammy misses you. But we both agree that you two up there are watching us down here. I just hope Pammy and me will talk more . You take care tell Wally I said hi . Pammy like i said day or night you need to talk just call love moe DET WILLIAM (WALLY) ROLNIAK eow 2-4-04

January 17, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

--"God's finger touched him, and he slept."--Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Aloha Police Officer Thomas A. Cook,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here. That "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is an hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find comfort as we give comfort to the families who have lost a loved one.

As we say in Hawaii, “We are`Ohana.” We are family. God Bless this fallen hero. May we embrace him as one of our own family member; our `Ohana. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace.

Police Officer Thomas A. Cook, I wish you, your loved ones, your fellow officers, and friends, peace and love beyond all understanding.

--- May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. ---

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale (Private Citizen)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

January 9, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten. My prayers are with your family and department.

Railroad Police Officer

Shaun Alcodray, Special Agent
CN Railway Police, Michigan

January 8, 2007

Happy New Year kiddo!!! We miss you very nuch. We are hoping 2007 brings you and us----JUSTICE!!!!

January 2, 2007

Well pammy I hope your doing good i think of you and the kids often . I hope your holiday's were as good as could be expected.Just remember the memories that what keeps me going besides the kids.I miss tommy but i know that wally is taking good care of him and showing him the ropes .I know that they are both watching over us and the kids and the rest of the boys in blue. If you need anything you have my number please dont hesitate and call me day or night. Take care love maureen and the girls

December 31, 2006

Thinking of you Tom, went to see you today, to say your missed. To Pam and kids your in my prayers. May God bless you all.

Friend
Riverdale PD

December 25, 2006

Tommy, I think of you often, and Pam, my heart and my prayers go out to you and your children. You will be strong and you will get thru this with your guardian angel.

Take Care.

Sherry Wright/Dispatch CCPD
Ex-Telecommunicator Riverdale PD

December 23, 2006

I think of you and pray for the family every day. As the holidays draw closer I find myself remembering all of the great Christmas Eve parties in Riverdale. I have so many fond memories of the family getting together and “catching up” on the years changes. Those times are sorely missed.
You were such a wonderful man and my heart aches over your loss. The family has never endured such a sudden and horrific loss. I know that God will see us all through.

I am truley honored to have had you in my life.

Yvonne
Cousin

December 20, 2006

It's so close to Christmas and I can't help but think about you and how much your family must be missing you. It's never easy to lose someone, but Christmas seems to be the hardest time. I pray that you are okay and that the angels take special care in watching over all of your loved ones (especially your wife and children). You are and will always be missed. XX

Friend

December 18, 2006

I knew Tom from grade school up thru high school. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Donnelly-Markiewicz
former classmate

November 25, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving----Today was really hard!!!We love you, and you will never be forgotten. The pain is so hard, but know we will make sure justice is served.

November 24, 2006

May God bless your family Tommy, they are in my prayers. Thanks for the good times, you are missed!!!!

Riverdale PD

November 22, 2006

The pain never ends----we miss you, and will never forget. We will continue to seek justice.

November 14, 2006

Brother Cook,
Those who loved you in life will continue to do so for eternity. You have been taken from this world far too early to serve the lord by his side. May you rest in peace Brother. Gone but never forgotten. We will all miss you.
Bro. Sterling
Landmark Lodge #422

Brother Sterling
Landmark Lodge #422

November 13, 2006

Tommy,
Rest in peace, your watch is over,,, look over your family at RPD,, I know you and Wally are watching down on them. The loss is nummbing becuase it is a great loss to your family and friends and everyone who knew you. Pam you and the kids are in my prayers as well as your brothers in blue at Metra and Riverdale

Gone but never forgotten

#609
CPPD, IL

November 8, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

We have your watch. Rest in peace.

Master Officer T.D. Morton
Chesterfield, Va.

November 5, 2006

May god bless you and your family. You did not die in vain. I hope and pray that we will find out who did this to you. Rest in peace.

Ofc. Diaz 227
Maywood Police Department

November 5, 2006

You are missed very much, and the pain and void in our hearts, hurts deeply. But we will never forget, and we will continue to seek justice. We hope you rest in peace, knowing that so many people loved you.

November 1, 2006

What makes someone a hero? Most of the time a hero is not defined by a specific action or event.
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
People know a hero when they see one, courageous, self sacrificing, setting examples for all of us.
People love their heroes.
Heroes live on through stories of their friends and families remembering the one who taught them to hold on a little longer.
I believe everyone has a hero in them.
That part of us that gives us strength, makes us brave, keeps us honest, and finally allows us to die in peace.
Tommy Cook gave us that with the way he lived his life.
When I think of my cousin Tommy I think of a man with conviction, valour and courageousness.
Tommy had firmness of spirit, a swell of soul, and a love for his family, which he used to meet danger without fear, traits seldom seen today.
Today as we look deep within ourselves, we try to understand our perfect balance.
There is no fear of the cycle of birth, life and death.
When you stand in the present moment, we are timeless observers of life, you are a solitary mortal standing in the light cast from our heroes above.
We must choose to grab life and live it to the fullest for those heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our heroes are those who act above and beyond the call of duty and in so doing, give definition to patriotism and elevate us all.
America is the land of the free, because we are the home of the brave.
Tommy Cook is a true hero in ever sense of the word.

Sebestyen Family
Nephew and Cousin

October 28, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother...You Will Not Be Forgotten!

1st Watch
Loyola University Police - Chicago

October 27, 2006

Tommy,
You made me laugh with your stories and jokes. You always spoke of your family. Your death will never be forgotten. May God keep you and your family close to His heart. I will miss you Cookie. I look forward to seeing you again.

Police Officer Joseph R. Cistaro
Metra Police

October 26, 2006

tommy,

We miss you very much. Thank you for beimg our hero.
Please keep watch out for all of us. With all our love
me and the kids

October 21, 2006

I met Officer Cook for the first time about two weeks before he was murdered. We have two Metra lots in our town and I had just finished a call at the west lot when I saw a Metra squad sitting in the northwest corner. I went to say hello and we had a 15 minute conversation, connecting on several different levels. He gave me his business card. I still have it in my wallet to this day. We had a couple more phone conversations after that and I was looking forward to having a good relationship with this officer.

To Mrs. Cook, I am glad to have met you at your husband's wake. I wanted to say good bye after the funeral, but you were so busy and overwhelmed with grief that I didn't feel it was the right time or place.

May The Lord Jesus be with you and your beautiful children as you come to terms with this sudden and devastating loss. You and your entire family remain in my prayers. I will never forget your husband, the impression he made on me, and the comraderie of common back grounds. He smiles from heaven down at you.

Patrolman Douglas M. Wiencek
University Park Police Department

October 20, 2006