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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
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Tony

Catherine Sherburn
Catherine Sherburn donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Catherine

Matthias Russ II
Matthias Russ II donated $100
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 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!

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 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!

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

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

Kerstin Hilsabeck
Kerstin Hilsabeck donated $15
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 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.

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Brian, I agree lots of fond memories

John Poindexter
John Poindexter donated $50

Hopefully this will help David 🙏🏻

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You John, lots of memories

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $30
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Jeffery

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Doug

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DAVID COOK
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