Rob Cook (The Don) RIP

[marko69]

It's a new thing at Easter Road where there are minutes applauses either at the start or during the games for fans who have passed on. Announcements made in the match day programme. Hopefully this could be arranged out of respect for The Don at Portman Road.

[loudnproud]

sad...very sad. Rob was one of the best and will be missed....Lost for words rip fella

[Dazzz67]

No, I am shocked, sad and choked, not go the words but my sincere condolences to all his family and friends, so bloody young it is unfair.

He had some wit thats for sure and will be missed.

I am sat here in disbelief,

RIP Don.

[Mach_Polish_Blue]

Words can't describe my feelings. Totally shocked and stunned.

Even though I didn't know him too well in person I've had a pleasure to meet up with him once during one of my visits in Ipswich. Spent a couple of hours talking all things Ipswich. He was impressive with his knowledge from inside the club.

Myself, Rob and few other Town fans spent a few years discussing on the other forum. Saw hundreds of his posts and opinions so his tragedy really strikes me.

He even sent me good wishes after I had been struck by car 4 years ago.

I'm really dejected and can't stop thinking about what happened to him.

Rest In Peace Blue Brother

From Maciek

[Quasar]

Sad news indeed. RIP fella, may you still enjoy the beautiful game wherever you are.

[barmy billy]

What a tragic waste of a life at such a young age.

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to The Don's family at a dreadful time.

[derick_ipsw]

May I send my condolences to the family and friends of a young man taken from us far too soon.

[number 9]

What a tragedy, especially at such a young age! Condolences to Don's family...they're in my prayers.

[crazy]

Rob used to like watching ex on the beach on mtv tonight's episode at 10pm will be dedicated to him if anyone is interested

[hallamblue]

http://m.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk ... _Rob_Cook/

[phily bon bon]

In total shock,though never met the man I always had the impreesion that he would be open and frank with you on all aspects of life and football, and like myself had an opinion on everything.

My sincere condolencies to all his immediate Family and close friends. He will be missed on this forum thats for sure.

RIP

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

I never met him, although we had a few interesting discussions on this board over the years.
It's tragic when one so young is taken. Condolences to his friends and family. RIP

[crazy]

Hi all I don't know if any of you are interested but a donation page has been set up for robs daughter in his memory.if you'd like to donate see the link below:

https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-r ... mi-2u9d3nw

[trimleyblue]

R.I.P. Rob, taken too soon.

[Frosty]

this maybe of interest to a couple of you on here that knew Rob personally

Rob Cook's funeral has now been arranged. It will take place at 1.15pm on Tuesday 18th October. It will be held at Weeley crematorium, Colchester road, Weeley CO16 9JP. The wake will follow at The Kings Arms, 10 Colchester Road, St Osyth, CO16 8HA. All are welcome to come and say goodbye to our much loved friend.


(We are still waiting on the details of his passing to be confirmed at present and it is unlikely we will know before the funeral)

[vaalae]

Didn't know what to say here, so avoided putting any down for too long. Feels so unfair, guy with his whole life ahead of him and a little daughter. The Don was a hard case, with a wicked sense of humour and he was one sharp cookie. He'll be sadly missed from here by many he's never met, and it's clear from those whose lives he's touched he'll be very sadly missed from the world at large. Thoughts are with his family, just so awful.

Thanks to Kirsty (Crazy) for highlighting that gofundme.com page https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-r ... 3nw/donate

Mods any chance we can make that it's own sticky so more people are aware of it?

[Steve and Jo]

Sometimes the world just doesn't seem fair. This is so sad. Thinking of his family. R.I.P The Don. Truly will be missed

[jenoveve_8]

Very sorry to hear...R.I.P The Don

[Ohiotractorboy]

I cannot believe I didnt see this until today. I have been wondering why he wasnt on here or on facebook, but I knew he was getting more tied up with his business and always wrote it off to that.

Living 10,000 miles away, you wouldnt think his passing would affect me, but after so many interactions about Ipswich, the NFL, our jobs, and his dislike of baseball...just so sad.

[marko69]

Two months on, I'm hoping all are coping. Especially his daughter.

Has enough time passed to ask what the cause of death was? If this has been mentioned on other communication outlets, I do apologise but I'm not on any of that. And fully understand if no information has been disclosed.

[hallamblue]

I pm'd Dave only a week ago marko, asking tentively the same things. Im not wishing to appear insensitive, but it's only natural to inquire when dome one so young and full of life is taken so suddenly.

RIP Rob x

[Frosty]

I will ask folks, leave it with me

[Watership Down]

I never knew Don but to die at such a young age is so tragic, I feel for the relatives he has left behind. R.I.P.

[hallamblue]

I will ask folks, leave it with me

Dave, did Rob's dad ever give you a further explanation of the sad events surrounding Rob's death?
If it's a case of he didn't want to say that's fine I won't inquire further.

[Frosty]

I will ask folks, leave it with me

Dave, did Rob's dad ever give you a further explanation of the sad events surrounding Rob's death?
If it's a case of he didn't want to say that's fine I won't inquire further.

No he didn't Liz ........... I did ask, but as you say, I don't really want to inquire further