Kent E. Cook HSCM

You went way too soon Master Chief and I remember you quite well from my 1999 HS "A" school class. I didn´t meet you until the last several weeks of training and I got the privilege of doing one of my sick call finals with you as my patient. The night before that particular final exam a list was posted on who we each had to do our sick call exam on. Most folks got E3s or E4s. Then I saw my name and you guessed it, HSCM Kent Cook. I was so nervous but I took it in stride and said I can do...

Kent, you were such a motivator to me and because of you, I decided to go to the US Navy SF-IDC School as a Chief Petty Officer. You epitomized everything that a Master Chief does in your duty as the clinic supervisor at USCG TRACEN Cape May. Your examples of leadership were one of many factors that lead me to go to the US Navy SF-IDC School in 2005 as a Chief Petty Officer. According to IDC School archives, I was the first coast guard Chief to attend IDC School. When it came time for my...

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

I´m so sorry, Kent for your unimaginable loss. Sounds like your dad gave you your love for the outdoors, so find him there when your playing with your beautiful puppies. Sending you all my love, and wishing you and your family peace and strength.

Yours was a life well-lived. We celebrate you in many ways, while we all deal with the loss of our friend and/or family member. Rest easy Brother.

I am sorry for your great loss. I hope that the promise found in Hosea 13:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring and perhaps sustain you during this difficult time