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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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Melvin J. Mason, Jr.
Melvin J. Mason, Jr. donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Melvin.

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $10
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Joy

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you J A.

Shari Graham
Shari Graham donated $25

Sending prayers!

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Shari.

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $25
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Jeff.

Jim Siviglia
Jim Siviglia donated $25

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family 🙏

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Jim.

John Thela
John Thela donated $50

Proverbs 3:5-6

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you John.

Frank Leeb
Frank Leeb donated $50

🙏

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Frank.

Michael Williamson
Michael Williamson donated $100

Praying for you for a full recovery 🙏

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Mike, my best memory is of you & me being lowered into the ships hold at Port Manatee for a CO issue and pulling out some of the stevedores

Bill Hoke
Bill Hoke donated $25

Prayers for you and your Family, Brother

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Bill.

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DAVID COOK
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