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First Responders
DAVID COOK
First Responders
Illness
United States
Florida
Created July 30th, 2025

Dave worked with me for 5 years in the early 80’s. Simply put, when Captain Dave Cook was working-the job got done-be it supervising/leading/taking care of the troops or taking care of the public. He is what any member would want as a boss-and any boss would want on duty. In his career he’s been a fire officer, ECC shift Captain and HazMat instructor.

Dave (59 years old) has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer(s) and has been given just a few months. He has health insurance but the treatment deductibles and related “not covered” costs are mounting significantly. I am doing this fundraiser so he and his family get a little financial help while dealing with this terrible situation. 

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Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank you Tony

Catherine Sherburn
Catherine Sherburn donated $50
1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank you Catherine

Matthias Russ II
Matthias Russ II donated $100
1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank you Matthias

Steve Rowland
Steve Rowland donated $100

Praying for you, Dave! We worked together at ECC in the mid-80s until I moved to EMS, but continued to "work" together in the First Responder community long afterwards. I rejoined the community 25+ years ago working with vehicle and equipment manufacturers, largely based on the hole left in my heart for being around people like you. Godspeed on your journey!

1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank You Scott, I remember our work at ECC, long time ago.

pat  carden
pat carden donated $100

We where together on the Longboat Key fire / rescue back in 1980 and on, and had a great time helping people. Love you Dave!

1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank You Pat, bringing back some of the crazy things we did at Longboat Key

Kerstin Hilsabeck
Kerstin Hilsabeck donated $15
1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank you Kersrin

Brian Kalmbach
Brian Kalmbach donated $100

So sorry this is happening. We share lots of memories, I will make memories are passed on and not forgotten.

1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank You Brian, I agree lots of fond memories

John Poindexter
John Poindexter donated $50

Hopefully this will help David 🙏🏻

1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank You John, lots of memories

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $30
1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank you Jeffery

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20
1 year ago

Reply from David Cook
11 months ago

Thank you Doug

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DAVID COOK
$17,425 raised of $20,000 goal
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