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nursecook
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Robert Cook - 2008/07/18 14:29 All,

It's hard to believe it's been almost 2 years since we lost those that we loved.... I know I'm not speaking for myself when I say that not a day goes by that I do not think of our friends that perished in the crash of N203E. I miss seeing their smiling faces on the way to altitude, but know that they are all their with us day in and day out.

As many of you know, the Australian Government awarded Robert with a medal of honor for his actions on July, 29, 2006. The Star of Courage, which is Australia's 2nd highest bravery decoration, was awarded to Robert for his selfless act of bravery which saved Kimberley's life.

Rather then accept the award at the Embassy in Washington, D.C., we have made arrangements to accept the award at the DZ in Bowling Green so that all of Robert's friends and family can join us to celebrate. July 26th, Ms. Gill of the Australian military, will be in BG to present the medal to Annette and I in Robert's honor. The ceremony will probably be sometime before noon on Saturday and all are welcome to attend. We will also have the annual sunrise high altitude hop and pop that morning, and I will be taking Annette on her 2nd tandem skydive after the ceremony. As we finalize more details, I'll keep you informed...

Thinking of you all, hope to see you in the sky next weekend....

Mark
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/18 23:02 That is awesome. Robert was a true hero. I wished I would have had the opportunity to meet him. My thoughts and prays are with all the family and friends who knew and loved him.

God bless you!!!! Forget the Politics, Support Skydiving!!!!
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/22 15:58 The closer it is to Saturday the more excited I get! I can't wait until the ceremony and the jumping! See everyone there for such a special weekend for such an amazing person!
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/23 07:15 Hey Mark, I CARE!
Hell, the ONLY reason I'm coming out this Saturday is the Sunrise Jump and the Ceremony. I'm looking forward to sharing some tears with you Saturday. Hang tough Brother.
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/23 07:33 Mark, please remember WE DO CARE !!!! I know that everything will be all good on SAT. I can only be there in spirit, but trust me your son robert and you will be on my mind,
Mark we love you
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/23 09:07 Mark,

We absolutley do care. Robert took me on my first jump. He is one of the reasons I decided to stay in the sport. I'm looking forward to being there this weekend to see Robert honored for his courage. See you this weekend.
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/23 10:38 I just wanted to let everyone know how honored the St. Louis Skydiving Center is to be hosting this ceremony. I was never fortunate enough to meet Robert, but I feel like I know him through all of the wonderful stories and remembrances I've heard these past two years.

We will be cleaning/improving the dz on Friday (finishing lockers, painting, cleaning out the hangar, etc.) to get it ready for our special visitors this weekend. If anyone is available and willing to lend a hand, we're getting started about 9am and will be at it all day. Mexican for dinner's on us!
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/25 13:05 I just thought I'd post this before tomorrow's activities.
You are all missed more than you know.
God Bless and Eternal Blue Skies...



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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/28 10:07 Mark,
I thought the ceremony was excellent. I am glad that I was able to be there when Robert was honored for his courage.
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/28 10:51 I'll second that!
It was an Honor and a Privilege to be there for the Ceremony.
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/07/28 11:53 As hard as it was, I'm glad I got to be there too. Robert meant the world to me. Not a day goes bye that I don't think about him and all our friends we have lost. Tomorrow's gonna be a tough day..... I love you guys!
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Click here to see the profile of this user 		Re:Robert Cook - 2008/10/30 09:44 Mark, I'm sure you and everyone else already knows this...but Robert ment the world to me! I loved him very much and still do. Every day is hard for me to make it through. I think about him all the time. I started to deal with it alittle better with my mom helping me through it and then she died. I have lost two of my best friends in the last couple years. But it was Robert that has helped me decide what I want to do with my life and how special and precious life can be. I will never forget him and can't wait to get to the other side to see him again.

Love always,
Shayna Buchanan Shayna Buchanan
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