William Henry "Willy" Cook

Willy you and my son walked the same path. He passed on Nov.8,2024 in Spokane,Wash. look for him fishing or hiking or hunting nearby. Our prayers are with your family.

I do not know your son personally but I feel your pain. I have a daughter like Willy out there the system continues to fail. Your words touched me.

As teenagers my best friend lived in the duplex next to Will on Fidalgo. He always looked out for us and was kind. I know he loved his heavy metal music I´m very sad to hear he lost his battle, and my heart goes out to all family and loved ones during this time.

Thank you for your service sir.

To Dolores, Jenny and Andy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember you all fondly and think of you often. I only met the boys a couple of times over the years. So sorry to hear of the struggles Willie endured. May he rest in peace now. I hope you find comfort in that he no longer is in conflict. From the Texas part of the Cook family, our sincere condolences. Carol Cook Zingelmann. Houston Texas.

I went to Jefferson Elementary School in Mount Vernon with Willy. I can still see the same little boy in this man's picture... I remember him, he was shy just like me! Thank you for sharing his challenges, as well as his accomplishments. His story really touched me, and I'm sure many others. We need to make changes, and it starts with looking back on how things went wrong, so we can look forward to fixing the system in the future. His life wasn't in vain if we can learn, and improve just one...

Thank you for sharing Willie's life story and struggles with mental health and your advocacy for him against a broken system and a society that stigmatizes these types of illnesses. I didn't know your son but I want to offer you my sympathy. I am going to make a donation in your family's name to NAMI.

I did not know this young man, I'd just like to say that his story breaks my heart! To all of you that knew and loved him, please know that you are in my heart.