RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

[BladeRunner]

I didn't know cookie,but, I have enjoyed his banter here; It's always sad to loose a brother & talented cycle nut; R.I.P. Brother.
My thoughts and prayers go to Christine & family.

[Sidecar Bob]

Cookie's signature says "A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad."

Around the time I got my second sidecar I found myself posting right after Cookie a few times so I added "Another guy with two sidecars" to my signature.

I have altered my signature in Cookie's honour.

Cookie has left a legacy on this forum. He will live on in our hearts & minds.

[BeeSharp]

On a Wing with many thoughts and prayers - my condolences.

[thunderchild]

So sorry to here this.
Have not been to the forums for a while. Hope they have bikes up there.

[Mike-C]

Christine;
Like so many of us I only knew Cookie through this fine group. My condolences and prayers go out to you.
Mike Coleman
North Lancaster,
Ontario, Canada

[Bama Jama]

I'm new here and didn't know cookie but from reading this post he had to be a stand up guy.I can tell he will be missed tremedously. It is my loss that I will never be able to know him.My prayers go out to his family and freinds. Ride on Cookie and watch over the rest of us!

[Composed]

I am sorry for Christine's (and our) loss. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Glenn

[Funky77GL]

My sincere condolences R.I.P.

Peace Luc

[bsrsystems]

I'm sorry to report that long-time BAZ member Richard "Cookie" Cook passed away on Sunday, 1 March 2011. He was diagnosed with Metastatic bladder cancer in January of this year and had been fighting to defeat this terrible disease since then. Unfortunately, the disease had already spread to his bones by the time the diagnosis was issued, and this made the battle almost impossible to win.

Cookie became a BAZ member in 2002 and immediately became active in all areas of the Z3 scene. He was a mechanic with SAMTRANS, and brought his significant skills to every event he attended. in particular donating his time and efforts to our "Dent Days" and "Fix-it Days", helping install seat bushings, installing speaker and amplifier upgrades, doing minor and major engine work, helping with oil changes and whatever other members needed. He was always there when asked for help.

Approximately 4 years ago he became enraptured with a new love, the Honda Goldwing motorcycle. He quickly applied his typical fervor to his newest toy, joining the Naked Goldwing motorcycle club [NGWCUB.COM] where he quickly became a major player in the club. Visit thier site to see his impact on that group.

Cookie was truly one of the nice guys and always left a positive impact on everyone he met. For those of us "Old Timers" who had the pleasure of knowing him, he will be sorely missed. To those who never met him, an opportunity has passed.

His wife Christine is planning a memorial in late May and will keep us informed. We send our deepest condolences to her and ask her to call us if there is anything that we can do in this stressful time.

Cookie, keep the stereo up, the throttle to the floor and the top down so we can find you when we all go on our final tour.

[Whiskerfish]

From his friends over on the BMW site http://www.bayareaz.com/

I'm sorry to report that long-time BAZ member Richard "Cookie" Cook passed away on Sunday, 1 March 2011. He was diagnosed with Metastatic bladder cancer in January of this year and had been fighting to defeat this terrible disease since then. Unfortunately, the disease had already spread to his bones by the time the diagnosis was issued, and this made the battle almost impossible to win.

Cookie became a BAZ member in 2002 and immediately became active in all areas of the Z3 scene. He was a mechanic with SAMTRANS, and brought his significant skills to every event he attended. in particular donating his time and efforts to our "Dent Days" and "Fix-it Days", helping install seat bushings, installing speaker and amplifier upgrades, doing minor and major engine work, helping with oil changes and whatever other members needed. He was always there when asked for help.

Approximately 4 years ago he became enraptured with a new love, the Honda Goldwing motorcycle. He quickly applied his typical fervor to his newest toy, joining the Naked Goldwing motorcycle club [NGWCUB.COM] where he quickly became a major player in the club. Visit thier site to see his impact on that group.

Cookie was truly one of the nice guys and always left a positive impact on everyone he met. For those of us "Old Timers" who had the pleasure of knowing him, he will be sorely missed. To those who never met him, an opportunity has passed.

His wife Christine is planning a memorial in late May and will keep us informed. We send our deepest condolences to her and ask her to call us if there is anything that we can do in this stressful time.

Cookie, keep the stereo up, the throttle to the floor and the top down so we can find you when we all go on our final tour.

[rcmatt007]

not surprizing that cookie was well respected whereevr he went.... dang I am going to miss him!

[gwgreg]

Peace be with you, Cookie. Thanks for all your help.
Greg

[mtclimited]

I am very sorry for everyones loss. Cookie was a good man and a great help to me in particular.

He is the reason I dove into the depths of my 76 LTD. When I first got the bike, I was thinking of parting it out. Then I found this site and Cookie. He gave me drive to get the thing going again. I can't say how much of an honor it was to know him here, and I am sorry I never got to shake his hand.

He was an inspiration and will continue to be.

RIP.

[Pony Ruiz]

RIP Cookie Condolences.

We should all be so loved.

It is sad and yet a reminder to us all - live the life you want to live, be kind, tell those you love you love them!

[WingerDave]

Cookie, R.I.P.

Christine, condolences.

Like a star burning bright and then going supernova, Cookie is going to be around for a long time yet. The guy influenced a lot of people and, although i never met him, his knowledge, wit and general "nice-guyness" will, i'm sure, be sorely missed.

Dave.