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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 $200

Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Steven

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Geoff

khalsa
khalsa donated $10

Godspeed and good luck.

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Khalsa

Gregory Lopez
Gregory Lopez donated $50

Dave is an awesome guy. It has been years since I have seen him but we spent a lot of time working together and just shooting the breeze during my Oneco Tallevast/Southern Manatee and North River days. Please tell brother Dave I miss him and Praying for him and the family. Thank you for being my friend and brother Dave. You are loved and respected by so many. 🙏❤️🇺🇸

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Greg, plenty of great memories from the old days

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $500
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you very much Roger. So appreciated.

Dan & Mary Stephens
Dan & Mary Stephens donated $100
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Dan & Mary.

Samantha Kievman
Samantha Kievman donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Samantha.

Tyler Balcom
Tyler Balcom donated $50

Praying for you brother!

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Tyler.

Robert Knoll
Robert Knoll donated $100
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you very much Robert.

Debra Daniello
Debra Daniello donated $100
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Debra.

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DAVID COOK
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