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1971
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James Cook Obituary
Oct. 15, 1971-April 19, 2014
Resident of Scotts Valley
James Jay Cook II, 42, of Scotts Valley, passed away April 19th, 2014, at the VA Palo Alto Health Care Hospital.
He joined the United States Air Force in 1994 and did three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was injured in combat and left the service highly decorated.
He is survived by his son Max, with Crystal Cook; brother John Burt, his wife Megan and niece Kathrynn; his sister Michele Cook, with Brian and her children Breanna, Louise, Robert, Lane, Garrett, Lily, and Levi; and friends from school, military, and his life's travels.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 12th at San Joaquin Valley National Military Cemetery.
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Stacey Karabinos
May 1, 2014
Jay, I hope your Heaven is full of Monster Drinks, computers, music & midnight snacks. You fought a brave battle, Max will be proud.
Crystal Cook
April 30, 2014
To My JJC,
I miss you so incredibly much. Our son misses you even more. Your memory will be preserved and the goodness that you enriched so many with will live on.
Until I see you again....
Much Love,
CC
you will be truely missed my friend. luv u
kathy knight
April 30, 2014
Jay was always a happy person n s great guy. I remember always seeing him smiling st school. I was glad to find him on facebook and got to see him again n talk with him n to see what a wonderful man n father he had become. My condolences to his family and to his brave little man Max. He will be missed but not forgotten eapecially for wat he sid fir his country. Love you Jay Cook sincerely Kathy Knight (Mauk)
This is one of my favorite pictures of Jay and Max.
Kathy Knight
April 30, 2014
Jay was always a happy person n s great guy. I remember always seeing him smiling st school. I was glad to find him on facebook and got to see him again n talk with him n to see what a wonderful man n father he had become. My condolences to his family and to his brave little man Max. He will be missed but not forgotten eapecially for wat he sid fir his country. Love you Jay Cook sincerely Kathy Knight (Mauk)
Side by side from the beginning xo
Tammy Alto
April 30, 2014
Jay~
One of my oldest and dearest friends, I will love you until my time ends and we will then see each other again. Missing your wonderful heart.
Always,
Tammy
Debbie Megenney
April 30, 2014
Jay was the embodiment of courage and hope. He will truly be missed. Condolences to the whole family.
Dawn Wilson
April 30, 2014
I love you cuz!! may you be at peace and watching over all of us until we meet again
Christine Sloan
April 30, 2014
Rest in Peace with the Lord Jay! You will be forever remembered my firend. xo
Christine Sloan
April 30, 2014
Jay you will be forever remembered my friend! RIP
Terri Latendresse
April 30, 2014
There is a palpable void, and I think about Jay on a daily basis. I was lucky to call him friend and will miss having him to bounce ideas around. Jay showed every kind of bravery a human can. Peace.
Koren Burt
April 30, 2014
Jay you will be missed. You grew into a good man. Have fun looking over all of us. Peace be with you.
Michael Amos
April 30, 2014
You are a great man Jay! Thank you for the time we had together, you will be missed!
carol richards
April 30, 2014
Rip jay you are heald now my friend.
Misty Adrian
April 30, 2014
A remarkable man, dear friend and exceptional father. I am thankful you struggle no more; you will forever remain with us. Always, in love and faith, The Adrian Family ?
Steph Ennis
April 30, 2014
Jay, you will forever be in our hearts.
michele cook
April 30, 2014
You will be missed little brother
Tilla Skelly
April 30, 2014
May Jay find peace in God's embrace. He is missed by so many and our memories of him will live on forever.
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