Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our sweet baby turned 5 today. His laugh, smile, faces, everything, is a reflection of you. You would be so proud of the boy he is today. Keep watching us from above. All my love.

Anonymous

September 10, 2009

Just when I feel like I'm alone, you send a reminder. The deer at the cemetary were the perfect reminder of you. Love you.

Anonymous

September 6, 2009

I miss you so terribly! Everyday is just like the day before. Full of pain. I am so tired of putting on a smile and pretending that i'm ok. I don't know how to put it, im just.. not. It doesnt matter what I do, I am constantly reminded of you. You never leave my mind. Your always there. You always have been and always will be everything to me. Since you've been gone, I have noone to talk to. Noone to convide in. Losing you has changed my life drastically, but not for the better. I feel so empty and alone. Your in every song I hear on the radio. It doesn't matter what the songs about, somehow I can relate it to you. Your in everything. I still have the blanket you gave us for Christmas and I can't sleep without it. It's like having a part of you here with me. Nothing has changed, I still can't sleep. It comforts me to know that you still care, I still have the dreams you send me. I know you mean well and it does comfort me, but I still wake up bawling. I have people tell me I look just like you and Dad. They don't realize how much that means to me. I take it as the greatest compliment in the world. I was looking at Dad the other day and I realized his eyes have done the same thing mine have. They turned blue. We both miss you tremendously. Your our Guardian Angel, and that brings us some comfort. Your nephew will be here soon, and it breaks all of our hearts that you won't be here. Bubby, I will always love you more than anything in this world. You will always be my everything. my #1. Please keep watching over us and protecting us. I Love You Bigger than the Sky, Best buddies "foreber and eber".

Kierstan
Sister

September 4, 2009

I wrote Happy Birthday to you on everything else. I meant to write it on here, I'm Sorry. Happy 31st Birthday Bubby! It would have been wonderful to have you here to celebrate it with, but I bet you had a wonderful birthday with Jesus. We all still miss you terribly down here. We had KK's baby shower, we really missed you there. I know its a girls thing, but you still would've been invited. I miss you so terribly, it will never get any easier. Please keep watching over us and protecting us all. We know your our Guardian Angel. All my Love forever and always! Bigger than the Sky! Still my #1. Best Buddies foreber and eber. Love, Sissy

Kierstan
Sister

August 27, 2009

Charlie,
You have been in my thoughts all week. Happy Birthday.
I saw someone at the mall the other day that looked like you. My heart stopped as I stood there is shock. I miss you so much, wish you were still here with us. I love you Charlie.

Juli

August 18, 2009

Charles,

today is your birthday, still wish you were here, love you and miss you.

DS
Mother-in-law

August 16, 2009

Happy birthday Charlie. We miss you!

Jenny
Sister in law

August 16, 2009

Happy Birthday Buddy, you'd be 31 today. I was thinking about our last birthday dinner and I made you each sushi, Good Times.

Joel

August 16, 2009

Well Mr. Citizen, I guess you have figured me out. I seem to fit neatly into the category you place me in. I'm stereotyped, characterized, standardized, classified, grouped, and always typical. I'm the "lousy" cop.

Unfortunately, the reverse isn't true. I can never figure you out.

From birth you teach your children that I am a person to be wary of...and then you're shocked when they identify me with my traditional enemy, the criminal.

You accuse me of coddling juvenile criminals, until I catch your kid doing something.

You may take an hour for lunch and several coffee breaks each day, but point me out as a loafer if you see me having just one cup.

You pride yourself on your polished manners, but think nothing of interrupting my meals with your troubles.

You raise hell about the guy who cuts you off in traffic, but let me catch you doing the same thing and I'm picking on you.

You know all the traffic laws, but never got one ticket you deserved.

You shout "Foul!" if you observe me driving fast enroute to an emergency call, but literally raise hell if I take more than ten seconds responding to your call.

You call it "part of my job" if someone strikes me. But its "police brutality" if I strike back.

You wouldn't think of telling your dentist how to pull a badly decayed tooth, or your doctor how to take out your appendix, but you are always willing to give me pointers on law enforcement.

You talk to me in a manner and use language that would assure a bloody nose from anyone else, but you expect me to stand there and take it without batting an eye.

You cry, "Something has to be done about all the crime!" but you can't be bothered with getting involved.

You've got no use for me at all, but, of course, it's OK if I change a tire for your wife, deliver your baby in the back seat of my patrol car on the way to the hospital, save your son's life with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, or work many hours overtime to find your lost daughter.

So, Dear Citizen, you stand there on your soapbox and rant and rave about the way I do my job, calling me every name in the book, but never stop a minute to think that your property, your family, or maybe your life might depend on one thing - me, or one of my buddies.

Yes, me, the lousy cop.

- Author unknown

Anonymous

July 26, 2009

Today was another somber holiday without you. How I miss your laugh as you would light off the fireworks at night. I miss lighting them off with you. We dont celebrate anymore, considering it was your favorite holiday. It doesnt feel right doing the stuff you used to do. I miss you more than anything. Take care of Chaps for me. I Love You more than anything in the world. You will always be my everything. Still my #1.. you will NEVER be replaced. I dont know how people do it, but your spot in my heart will NEVER be replaced. I will always be incomplete without you. I hope you had a Happy 4th in Heaven! I love you bigger than the sky Bubby! best buddies "foreber and eber". I miss you terribly more and more everyday. I love you
Sissy

Kierstan
Sister

July 5, 2009

You were more then just family,you were my freind.I will never forget.Love you bud.

Anonymous

July 3, 2009

It's hard to believe it's been two years already. We had our second annual Charlie "Cook-out". It was a lot of fun getting together with everyone, but at the same time it's bittersweet because you are not there with us. Trev is getting so big, you would be so proud of the fine young man he is becoming. Renee is doing an amazing job. You would be so proud of her too. We miss you Charlie, and think of you everyday. Gone, but NEVER forgotten.....

Jenny
Sister-In-Law

June 29, 2009

2 years ago today Charlie.... Missing you deeply and love you!

Ruthie

June 28, 2009

This has been the worst 2 years of my life. I miss you Charlie. I will never forget,love you Charlie.

Anonymous

June 28, 2009

To Deputy Charles Cook, his family and his fellow officers with the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Cook’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Cook and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

June 28, 2009

I cant believe its been 2 long and dreadful years. It doesnt seem believable. It seems like yesterday. I miss you so terribly. Nothings the same. Lifes so full of misery and heartbreak. I feel so empty inside without you here with me. You are always on my mind. You were the glue that held me together and now that your not here, im falling apart. I am so lucky to have had you as a big brother and a best friend. You always were and will always be my idol. You were such an awesome person to look up to. So full of life and you had such a big heart. I will always wish for one more day with you. All these songs on the radio remind me of you. Im constantly reminded of you in everywhere I go and everything I do. We shared so many good times and memories. I will cherish them always, just as I will you. I wish I could hear you tell me you love me one more time and I could have one more "Bubby Bear Hug". Please watch over us all down here and help us through this terrible day. I will ALWAYS love and cherish you more than anything. You will always be my everything. Thank you for everything you have done for us. Most of all, Thank you for blessing my life with you in it. You have always been my personal angel. Now that your gone your still taking care of me, I just cant see you do it. HEROES LIVE FOREVER.. gone but NEVER forgotten. I love you bigger than the sky. Best buddies "foreber and eber". missing you...
love ya, sissy

Kierstan
Sister

June 28, 2009

I have read every single reflection. I have shed many tears. I feel like I know you all as I know my own family. I wish that there was something I could do to help soften some of your sad days. It is amazing the love that radiates from your words. He is gleaming up there...knowing how deeply he is loved and adored by so many!

Dispatcher (Wife of Deputy)
Leavenworth County Sheriff, KS

June 27, 2009

we still miss you like we did two year's ago, it'll never change, who thought June 23rd would be a horrible day, but the beggining of a terrible day, I miss your big laugh in my kitchen, think of you everyday.

your mother-in-law

Anonymous

June 23, 2009

Thinking of you,I hope all those that worked with you and those that knew you as their friend will never forget badge 319.I miss you everyday and wish i could talk to you just one more time,love you Charlie.

Anonymous

June 23, 2009

Today is the day we got that awful phone call that started this nightmare. Now we're all reliving it. How I wish this would all end and you could just come back. I still dont realize it in my heart. I keep thinkin that your on a long vacation and you'll be back soon. To be honest, I dont think I ever will. My heart just doesnt want to accept it. I miss you terribly. Love You bigger than the sky. best buddies foreber and eber. always and forever my #1. still my everything. gone but NEVER forgotten. love you

Kierstan
Sister

June 23, 2009

You're in my thoughts and prayers every day Charlie. A couple weeks ago Trev was here playing and the kids were throwing dirt and flowers and stuff in the air and Trev says "here daddy, this is for you". Hes such a sweet, sweet little boy Chas. Renee has done such a good job raising him for the two of you. You have every reason to be so proud of her, just as we are all so proud of you. Its gonna be a hard day for ALOT of people today and sunday but we know you are safe and watching over us. I love you Big Guy.

Ruthie

June 23, 2009

I just got snapped at because I asked M if he knew what today was. We miss you so much and please watch over your partners.

friend

June 23, 2009

Two years ago today started the worst days of the rest of my life. Joe, i will never forget that call.

Renee

June 23, 2009

Happy Fathers Day Bubby! I miss you terribly. I can not believe its almost been 2 years since I last heard your voice or saw your perfect face. Life is miserable without you. Have a Happy Fathers Day in Heaven. I almost forgot, I got Daddy a present from you. Love You Bigger than the Sky. Best Buddies "foreber and eber". Always my #1 and still my everything. You may not be where we can see you but you will always be alive in our hearts. Gone but NEVER forgotten. Love You

Kierstan
Sister

June 21, 2009

Happy father's day. Trev talks about you all the time and misses you like crazy. I told him we could bring flowers out today. Miss you too. All my love....

Renee

June 21, 2009