Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Tom Cook will always be remembered and never forgotten. His passing was a horrible loss to his family, friends, and co-workers. They say that time heals all wounds, but all this time that has passed, has not diminished the senselessness of Tom's death, and the immense pain and agony never went away. We only lost one man, but his passing effected so many. Everyday I was at work, I would stare at Tom Cook's picture on the wall. I would wonder why it happened, and what I could have done differently to have prevented it. Nothing I could say or do will ever make this right. Death is final, Rest in Peace Tom. I will never forget you.

Retired Commander H. Ross Fuller
Metra Police Department

September 20, 2025

Tomorrow your little girl is getting married. You will truly be missed. Love and miss you always

Marcia
sister

June 14, 2024

Happy Birthday Tommy. I love and miss you

Marcia
Sister

January 20, 2023

Merry Christmas Tommy

Marcia
Sister

December 25, 2022

Officer Cook, I am thinking of you on this 16th anniversary of your tragic end. As a newer police officer for the Village of Riverdale, I pray you watch over me and my brothers and sisters.

I am thankful for your service.

Fair winds.

Officer Daniel Lopez #163
Riverdale Police Department

September 27, 2022

Tom, on this Memorial Day, lest we forget. Alyce

AJV
WIU

May 31, 2022

My heart goes out to the Cook family. I am grateful for the service years Cook gave to civil service. He will be remembered as a positive reminder, of the sacrifices made everyday for our families and country.
Rest In Peace Cook. Your children shall carry on your legacy. To Mrs. Cook… keep up the awesome work my dear.

#10765

Ofc. Washington
Metra

September 30, 2021

Fifteen years ago tonight. Such a nightmare. Still feels like yesterday. I miss you Tommy and love you little brother May you continue to Rest in Peace

Marcia
Sister

September 27, 2021

On the eve of the anniversary, thinking about you and how the officers are put in harms way every day, every moment, watch over them Tommy - especially now that I am back with the Riverdale boys. Tell Wally hello as well!

RIP

911 Telecommunicator S. Wright
Ex Riverdale PD - Ecom Dispatch

August 26, 2021

Thinking of you a lot lately. Love you

Marcia
sister

March 11, 2021

Mr.Cook, I'm a bit of a recent hire to Metra and was doing some research into the history of the company when I found out about your passing. I've spent the past couple hours reading the reflections on your page here and I'm amazed at all the wonderful things everyone has to say about you. You have a very loving family, that's great to see. Although I never had the chance to meet you I'm sure you were an incredible man and a fantastic officer. You guys have our back when we have to go out to a trouble call and we really appreciate that. Rest in peace sir.

Metra Signalman

February 26, 2021

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