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Bev Agur
May 2, 2010
Don, Lynn. Brady and Marina,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you remember Matt. He was a generous and kind young man and his smile could light up a room. Even in the early days at the Glenrose, he had a "lets get on with life" kind of attitude, focusing on possibilities rather than losses. I feel blessed that I was part of his life for that short time. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Donna & Greg Boutin
April 17, 2010
Don,Lynn,Brady & Marina, our families thoughts & prayers have been with you. I wanted to tell you Matt wrote me, "Mya has been a huge inspiration for me...I seemed to find much more strength within myself to keep fighting". "oddly enough I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to learn life lessons that sme people may never. If it is my time to go I just hope I've inspired as many people as Mya did,..If I have then I have lived a fulfilling life!" As a parent it seems so unfair, just know that you raised an AMAZING son....who did what he said...he truly inspired others above and beyond, I think even his expectations.
April 14, 2010
Don & Lynn - I am so very sorry -
my deepest sympathy.
Mary Leverington
Auntie Bev & Uncle Mike Kadar
April 12, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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Boyce, Kyle, Quinn Kennedy
April 11, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Banco Family
April 11, 2010
We were sorry to hear of Mattt's passing. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Yours Sincerely
The Petrovic Family
April 10, 2010
We were very sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family. Truly an amazing young man. May God bless you in your time of need
Don and Chris Egan
April 10, 2010
We only met him as a young child and we
sorry to hear about Matt's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Yours Sincerely
Bonnie & Bruce Yourex
April 10, 2010
Don & Family
Our thoughts are with you.
Tracy Rathwell
April 10, 2010
Donny & Family
So sorry to here about Matt. My heart goes out to you.
Cathy & Fred Irmert
April 10, 2010
Don,Lynn and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 10, 2010
Dear Cook Family
We did not had the honor of meeting your son Matt but our son did have the opportunity to play hockey at Mcewan College with your son Brady. Our hearts reach out to you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Podaima Family
April 10, 2010
Our hearts and thoughts go out to you at this time and days ahead. We had met Matt on July 1 and know he was a remarkable young man who touched so many people in his short life.
God Bless.
Dave and Marilyn Ferguson,
Beaumont, AB.
Dylan Wiwchar
April 10, 2010
To the Cook Family,
Although I have not been around Edmonton for the past few years I am truly saddened for the loss that you have faced. Matty was one of the most passionate individuals that I have ever met. He was not only one of the best teammates that I was lucky enough to have but was one of the most honest and sincere individuals that I have ever known. Although I cannot be there to celebrate his life, your family and Matty will always be in my thoughts. He was a truly special person and I will forever remember the time that I had to spend with him.
April 10, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the Cook family. Matt has been an inspirational young man. His determination and courage will be a guiding light for many. He will remain in our hearts.
Doug, Linda, Dan, Dave & Leanne Fedechko
lisa Brodie
April 10, 2010
Dear Cook Family, I had the honor of meeting Matt at the Cross Cancer institute and then also at his Family doctors, Matt was truly a treasure in my heart and will never forget the smiles he brought to everybody he met, my thought and prayers are with your family. love forever and always
Tom Ellis
April 9, 2010
Don & Family,
I read once that, "It is in the valleys, that we grow." Matt had many valleys and would climb out from those valleys to the top of the hill. At ever challenge he would inspire. Don, I realize that you are in a valley but like you and your family taught Matt, you will come out of this, Matt is still with you. God bless and peace be with you.
Diane Rutt
April 9, 2010
Dear Cook Family,
I am so, so sorry to hear of the passing of Matt. I had the privilege of teaching all 3 of your children at Greenview. I remember them all so fondly and was sad when you moved to another school. I saw Matt a few times on tv throughout the years and was so amazed and impressed with his positive outlook and strength of character. I know all of you were a huge part of how he faced this challenge that life threw at him. His legacy will live on and on in all of you. My heart breaks for you at this time and I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for allowing me to know all of you for a season.
God Bless,
Diane Rutt
April 9, 2010
Don,Lynn,Brady and Marina,
We are so sorry for your family. Matt was such a fine young man. You have to be so proud of what a wonderful son and brother he was!
Brian & Bev Wiwchar
Peterborough Patriots Sledge Hockey Team
April 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Matt. You are our brother in sledge hockey.
April 9, 2010
Dear Don,Lynn and family:
My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Matt.What an inspirational young man .
Pat [Gaehring] Hanson
April 9, 2010
Lynn, Don, Brady and Marina
We were so sorry to hear that Matt lost his struggle. He truly inspired all who knew him, he was a wonderful person and a teammate who could always be counted on. Our thoughts and hearts are with all of you.
Jane, Mark, and Graeme Alm
April 9, 2010
April 9, 2010 Don, Lynn and family...words can not express our sorrow for your lose. Words or course do not come easy but we wanted to let you know our thoughts are with you. I hear about the days Don and Dennis played hockey and i can see that this love came out in Matt as well. Dennis told me stories about Don playing net and eating chocolate bars as the play was always at the other end....any truth to that..?! You must be exceptionally proud of Matt and all that he accomplished in his life. From what I have heard about him, he was a very brave man and his memory will live on.
Dennis and Sharon Gaehring, Calgary AB
Don and Carol Jaquish
April 9, 2010
Don, Lynn and Family. Our family is very saddened with your loss. Matt was truly an extraordinary person. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
April 9, 2010
Whether it was doing a write-up for our magazine, or phoning to tell me how his training was going, Matt was always upbeat and determined to reach his goal. That attitude was such a good example to our other younger members. Matt is gone, but will not be forgotten.
Gwen Davies
Alberta Amputee Sports & Recreation Association
April 9, 2010
Don,Lynn, Marina and Brady;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the wonderful and loving memories you share of Matt comfort you and knowing he will always be near, bring you peace. God bless.
Guy, Madeleine, Joel & Karin, Danielle & Dean(Lorenson) & Matt Amyotte
Cathryn Heslep
April 9, 2010
Lynn, Don, Brady and Marina
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son and brother. My thoughts are with you.
Cathryn, on behalf of Student Services, Grant MacEwan University
Kevin Delaney
April 9, 2010
Though I only met Matt for a weekend during the National Standing Amputee Hockey Team camp, our team could see the determination and drive to succeed at any endevour. We will keep Matt in our thoughts and prayers during our upcoming Worlds in Montreal at the end of the month, we will deticate our tounament to his memory. He IS a great player and team mate.
Sheri Restau
April 9, 2010
After only three short months Matt became like one of our family. His engaging personality and huge smile will be missed. He has been my inspiration over the last 4 1/2 years. Don, Lynn, Brady and Marina we are so sorry for your loss. Matt left behind a huge legacy and helped change alot of peoples lifes. Thank you for sharing him with us. FLM.
Garry&Chris Grisenthwaite
April 9, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Robb , Tracy , Shayne , Hunter & Ireland Kerr
April 9, 2010
Don,Lynn and Family may our thoughts and prayers be with you. so very sorry for your loss,take care and god bless.
Alison Chernenkoff
April 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I wasn't able to have the privaledge of meeting your dear Matt, but he was an big inspiration to me. I too was diagnosed with osteosacroma while in grade 12 at F.X. in Edmonton in 1997 and I didn't ever think I would play a sport again. I came across his name on the Young Adult Cancer Canada website and found out about sledge hockey and the PSA. He gave me the direction and courage to go out and reclaim the sports aspect of my life. Your son was a inspiration in so many lives, and I am so grateful he touched mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you family during this difficult time.
April 8, 2010
To The Cook Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this devastating time.We have been blessed and honored to call Matt our friend. We will never forget his strength and courage, what an incredible spirit he had.
Matt is our Hero, we will always remember him. The Currah's
Scott McCann
April 8, 2010
We are extremely sorry to hear about the loss of Matt. It was an honour to know him and is someone who will never be forgotten in so many people's lives. He IS an inspiration!!
The McCann Family
April 8, 2010
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Matthew, our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family,
Larry & Annabell Sterling (Dora's first cousin)
Vanderhoof, BC
Peter, Cathy, Stephen and Erica Nissen
April 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 8, 2010
don lynn and family so sorry to hear about your loss cliff and marge also send their love . our thoughts are with you darcy and sandy mitschke.
Laura Schneider
April 8, 2010
May strength and wisdom guide you, the Cook family, in your journey forward. My deepest sympathy and prayers.
Leanne Stevenson
April 8, 2010
Don, Lynn, Brady & Marina;
I was so saddened & surprised to hear the news of Mattie. I had hoped to read news about him regarding his accomplishments at this year's Para-Olympic games. Instead I have read about his strength, courage and determination to take any challenge that came his way and conquer it. It was those characther traits that Mattie posessed which made me remember the time long ago, when I babysat both he & Brady. He was never going to let the fact that he was smaller & younger than Brady stop him from getting up those stairs sooner or get to that toy faster than his older brother.
I hope to instill that determination and never give up attitude into my children. Those are great characteristics to have & I will try to do it a bit every day myself, which will help to keep Mattie's spirit alive.
Don & Lynn, you have raised truly remarkable children. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life so long ago & to see what wonderful parenting can do. He will be missed.
My sincerest condolences,
Leanne Chomitsh-Stevenson
Betty Chmilar
April 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Matt was an incredible young man who made a significant impact on all the people who's lives he touched.
Mayda Peacocke
April 8, 2010
Lynn, Don, Marina and Brady, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Matt was an inspiration to many and also a great friend to many. He will be mised, but know he will be with you every day.
Mayda, Rod, Jordan and AJ Peacocke
April 8, 2010
Through the stories of courage we heard about Matt, through Corinne and Charles, we recognized a deep soul who had the heart of a lion. Our wishes to the family and those whose life has been blessed by this wonderful young man.
J-C Couture and Mary-Lee Judah
April 8, 2010
Dear Don, Lynn, Brady & Marina
Our thoughts & deepest sympathy to you & your families at this sad time. Matthew was a wonderful, happy, smiling kid who loved life. We will treasure the good memories & fun times we had with Matthew & our family.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Rick, Sheryl, Chad & Charlene
(The Grays)
Hockey Canada
April 8, 2010
Matt will live in our hearts forever. What he is and was has shown everyone what they are capable of if they have the desire. He is the soaring wind for anyone with courage to try their wings. He has made a huge difference...forever.
Hockey Canada Volunteers & Staff
across Canada
Jillian Skulski
April 8, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Cook family. I have no doubt Matthew touched the lives of many and he will be greatly missed.
Carol Willoughby
April 8, 2010
In Honor of Matthew Cook, who led his remarkable life so well - with love, courage, inspiration and determination.
Lynn, Don, Brady, Marina & Family,
May all the wonderful and loving memories you share of Matt comfort you and knowing he will always be near, bring you peace...
Elise Coppens
April 8, 2010
Matt was a blessing - I am both honored and fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know him. May your family find the strength to get through this together, knowing that Matt will always be with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Hopefully this poem offers you the same comfort I found in it.
A Note From Heaven - Anonymous
If I could write from Heaven,
This is what I’d say,
Please don’t miss me too much,
I’m with you throughout your day.
You may not see or hear me,
But if you’re quiet and still,
You may just feel my presence;
Because, in Heaven, there is free will.
Don’t worry for the day,
It will come and go as planned,
Enjoy each moment you are given,
Keep worry from your hand.
Keep sorrow to a minimum;
For if Heaven you could see,
You’d know I’m safe and happy,
I did not cease to be.
Moments in time are brief,
Until we’ll be together again,
As Eternity lasts forever,
Our lives, they have no end.
Jodi Platten
April 8, 2010
Lynn, Don Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Love Jodi Platten
April 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Tim, Jamie, Jade, Darren and Amber Frost
April 8, 2010
A memory is a keepsake of time that lives forever in our hearts.
Our heartfelf sympathy.
Love,
Dan, Rhonda, Connor & Olivia Walker
Shayla Holloway
April 8, 2010
My condolences to the Cook Family. You had an amazing son and brother. He will never be forgotten and always live on in our hearts.
Christine McCourt
April 8, 2010
There are simply no words; deepest sympathies to the Cook family as they bear the weight of this unspeakable loss. Matt will continue to be an inspiration to so many, thank you for raising such a wonderful young man and for sharing him with the world.
April 8, 2010
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy is with your family at this time.
Barb & Desmond Brownell
April 8, 2010
Dear Donnie, Lynn, Marina & Brady,
~ No bond is as great as that between a parent and child ~
May his smile and outlook on life stay with everyone forever.
Our deepest condolences are with all of you as you grieve. May the memories give your family strength and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
With Love & Heartfelt Sympathies for your loss from the "Coley" family,
Uncle George & Auntie Jolene, Blaine, Sandra & Sherise, Gary, Norene, Holly & Jillian, Rick, Steph, Teryn & Nicholas
April 8, 2010
Dear Lynn and Family,
"The gods conceal from men the happiness of death that they may endure life." Lucan
Please accept my most sincere sympathy.
Wendy Wright
Regina
Paul and Audra Franklin
April 8, 2010
I had the honour to meet Matt a couple of times. He was a remarkable young man with a great spirit. I know that the work he did with NAAP was greatly appreciated. He will be missed.
Wayne & Sue Dixon
April 8, 2010
Matt had such a positive influence over everybody he met.It was a pleasure to know him. He wil be sadly missed.
Mavis Kerr
April 8, 2010
Deepest sympathy
Those we love don"t go away they walk beside us everyday.
Jeff ,Jackie, Ashley and Shawn Hebner
April 8, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joanne Robson
April 8, 2010
Lynn: My heart goes out to you and your family during this time. May God bless all of you.
Love
Joanne (Stewart)
April 8, 2010
Matt was a great friend and teammate to my nephew Adam Dixon. He will greatly missed by Adam and the rest of his teammates. FLM
Carolyn Dixon
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