Prayers and remembrances for Nate the Great

Thinking of Nate

Prayers, love, and thoughts, always ❤

Always thinking of and praying for all who loved and cherished Nate ❤

One of the last times I saw Nate was New Year's Eve. I think he humored me through a game or two of cup pong in the Cook's dining room with some of Makayla's other friends, and though the exact words and moments elude me, he played along, and good naturedly encouraged myself and others when we managed to eliminate a cup or two, though it seemed he could defeat us handily at any time. He always had that smirk on his face, too, like he had a clever joke lined up, but he wasn't about to let you in on it. Some of the things I remember today are his smile and his killer aim with a ping pong ball :-) I feel silly sharing such a random, somewhat dull/nondescript moment, but I was thinking of him today and thought it was worth sharing anything that carries him on and keeps his memory alive. Even by now, that one of the few memories I have of him is a little faded, so to put it down in words and be able to look back at it means something to me. I just like to remind myself, and maybe anyone else who pops into this page from time to time, that Nate is always missed and never forgotten. ❤

Nate lives on in memories. Always thinking of him and his family <3

Just when I haven't thought of Nate in a while, it hits me all over again, even now. I absolutely can not imagine what it is like to be hit fresh like that over and over as a family member or close friend of Nate. Just thinking about him myself twists me in knots, and all said and done I didn't personally know him well at all. I am just here to pour out my love and support for Nate and friends and family and remind you all that so many people out here care and always will. Prayers for you guys always. ❤

ALWAYS missing and thinking of Nate the Great <3

In memory of Nathan Cook, Julia Rose Langton lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Julia Langton lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Janell barry lit a candle

Nathan was my buddy in 4th period art class with Ms. Stiles. He was my only table mate, he always kept me company and made me laugh. It was very difficult finding out what had happened. It was definitely a very sad day for me and many others I am sure. I wish Nathan’s family the best for the times ahead.

Nathan was my buddy in 4th period art class with Ms. Stiles. He was my only table mate, he always kept me company and made me laugh. It was very difficult finding out what had happened. It was definitely a very sad day for me and many others I am sure. I wish Nathan’s family the best for the times ahead.

i am so sorry to the family and friends of Nate. he was a light to so many in school and out.

In memory of Nathan Cook, Mary Diederich lit a candle

sweetest, funniest person you could be around. he knew everyone and everyone loved him

Sorry for your loss.Rise about it and move on.I know it's hard but it's what you have to do.God bless you!!!

In memory of Nathan Cook, Reonna Smithgall lit a candle

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.

In memory of Nathan Cook, Sue Hubbard lit a candle

Sara, Ben, and Makayla - I am so very sorry. There are no words. My heart goes out to you and everyone touched by this loss. I never knew Nate well but he could be counted on to be full of energy, enthusiasm, and that amazing smile. Jeremy could never keep up with him on sleepovers and we learned that he’d need a day to recover afterward! I don’t think there was any sleeping! Sara I remember how nervous you were the first time he stayed over here. He was polite and everything went well, and when I told you that, you assured me you’d put the fear of God in him to behave! He was such a good friend to Jeremy. He will always be remembered and loved.

Sara, Ben, and Makayla - I am so very sorry. There are no words. My heart goes out to you and everyone touched by this loss. I never knew Nate well but he could be counted on to be full of energy, enthusiasm, and that amazing smile. Jeremy could never keep up with him on sleepovers and we learned that he’d need a day to recover afterward! I don’t think there was any sleeping! Sara I remember how nervous you were the first time he stayed over here. He was polite and everything went well, and when I told you that, you assured me you’d put the fear of God in him to behave! He was such a good friend to Jeremy. He will always be remembered and loved.

Ben and family, please know I will be thinking of you all. I can’t imagine anything worse than losing a child. Wishing you all peace and healing!

I can't believe it was him I used to play with him and see him all the time after school he was so nice and pure he was so amazing to be around I never imagined that this could happen I wanted to speak to him one more time I wish I've asked him what's up I wish so many tears weren't falling right now im going to miss you so much Nathan my you rest in peace and may God bless your family and all there hearts

I can't believe it was him I used to play with him and see him all the time after school he was so nice and pure he was so amazing to be around I never imagined that this could happen I wanted to speak to him one more time I wish I've asked him what's up I wish so many tears weren't falling right now im going to miss you so much Nathan my you rest in peace and may God bless your family and all there hearts

I can't believe it was him I used to play with him and see him all the time after school he was so nice and pure he was so amazing to be around I never imagined that this could happen I wanted to speak to him one more time I wish I've asked him what's up I wish so many tears weren't falling right now im going to miss you so much Nathan my you rest in peace and may God bless your family and all there hearts

talking with him was always fun, truly a great kid and it’s so sad to see him gone.

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. God give them the strength to get through this terrible time.

My deepest condolences to the cook family ! I really enjoy the little bit of time knowing Nate he was a great kid.. He will really be missed! ??

In memory of Nathan Cook, Jenna Kurtz lit a candle

Ben and family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your son. Nate was a polite, sweet young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

In memory of Nathan Cook, atianna lit a candle

I didn’t know Nate very well, i worked with him at the hippodrome, he was always so happy and joyful, i am so sorry for your loss, he will be missed.

In memory of Nathan Cook, Aiden lit a candle

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

In memory of Nathan Cook, Tannor Walker lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Tannor Walker lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Tannor Walker lit a candle

Sara, I enjoyed all the stories you told me about Nathan as he reminded me of my son at the same age. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I hope you find comfort with all the stories you will hear about how he touched everyone's life.

Sara and Ben, Our deepest condolences. Our heart breaks for you and your entire family. May your memories of Nathan be a blanket of hugs, and bring you peace. With love, Mr. and Mrs. Williams ( Julie’s parents)

Sara and Ben, Our deepest condolences. Our heart breaks for you and your entire family. May your memories of Nathan be a blanket of hugs, and bring you peace. With love, Mr. and Mrs. Williams ( Julie’s parents)

I can not put into words the admiration I had for Nate. He noticed things other children didn’t and he was brave enough to do something about it. I’ll always remember you as the boy who shared a chair rather than leaving someone out. The boy who ran fast but went back and encouraged others to finish. The boy with the big heart and the beautiful soul. You will be forever in my heart.

I will miss you stealing my chromebooks. You will always be remembered.

In memory of Nathan Cook, Lia lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Lia lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Lia lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Lia lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Lia lit a candle

In memory of Nathan Cook, Christina lit a candle

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Nate. May he rest in peace.

Sara, Ben, Makayla, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of family & friends, and the wonderful memories be with all of you in the days ahead. Love, Sue, Bob, Janelle & Kari Walkley

Sara, Ben, Makayla, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of family and friends help to comfort you in the days ahead. ❤️❤️❤️ Love, Sue, Bob, Janelle & Kari Walkley

I'm so sorry Ben and Sara. I can only imagine the pain you're felling, my deepest condolences.

I'm so sorry Ben and Sara. I can only imagine the pain you're felling, my deepest condolences.

There is a light that cannot and will not be put out. He is forever carried in the love of family and friends. Care for each other keep the light of love with each other.

Deepest sympathy. Faith Hope Love

My condolences to all friends and family. I had the privilege of student teaching in Nate’s 7th grade English class. He was in my first period section. I could always rely on Nate to get the class laughing, even on Monday mornings. When I returned to the school later as a long-term substitute, Nate always had a smile and a friendly greeting to offer. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family and friends through this difficult time. Miss Frisbie

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sara and Ben prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. Let his memories fill your heart and brush away your tears.

In memory of Nathan Cook, The Nalepa’s lit a candle

All our heart and soul goes out to you two and the family. Nate will live on in our hearts, soul and mind, filled with the joyous and silliest times of Nathan Cook.

I attend my grandson Aiden’s track and cross country meets. One of the highlights of this attendance was to find Nate and share a comment with him . We looked forward to conversing with Nate because he was so respectful , funny , and positive. If it was possible to transfer Nate’s smile to everyone in this world who was arguing or engaging in vitriol, the world would be steeped in everlasting peace. He was a gem. We will miss him and his persona... Rest In Peace Nate and keep Smiling. Sally and Jerry Loy

With deepest sympathy. Praying for you all

Nathan was such a good kid. Going through school with him for the past 10 years was amazing and he brought joy to the people around him. I didn’t know him well personally but I remember moments where people were down and he just brought their happiness right back up. He will be missed greatly and we will continue to honor and cherish his life and all the happy memories he had created with people.

Sending love to all that he loved and cared for in his years upon this earth. May his love embrace them. May memories comfort the hurts. May peace be with him and those living forward with his spirit. ❤️

The first time I met Nate, I think he was probably 10 or 11. I had been invited over by Makayla for the first time. I don't remember quite what led to this conversation, but I believe he ultimately told me I had "a face full of hate and no expression," with this little mischevious grin on his face that instantly made me like him. That's quite something to say to someone you've just met, but that daring, goofy, over-the-top side of him was just the kind of thing that made him so memorable and special from the get-go. I feel like so many people are sort of "background characters" in our lives; I have had friends whose siblings I probably couldn't even name or picture. But that's not how Nate EVER was. From our first interaction onward, he had such an edgy, sarcastic, FUNNY sense of humor that made him always stick out to me. We were never really personal friends, but I saw him quite a few times when hanging out with Makayla over the years, and he always just seemed so clever to me, like he was always up to something. Some time after Nate and I met, Makayla had gathered a few friends in her basement for a get-together, and Nate had come down and was cracking jokes and picking on the group in his usual fashion. A couple of us had playfully chased him out the door into the backyard and locked it behind him, thinking it was all in good fun. After several minutes with no response from him, we reopened the door to find him still pacing silently there. He stormed back in immediately, genuinely upset, and ran upstairs to stay away from us. I can remember how surprised and truly sad I was that he was scared and upset by being locked out; by the time we unlocked the door I had thought he would've already come in through the front door and planned out a plot for revenge that was equal parts sophisticated and amusing. I think I was always so impressed with his witty, sarcastic humor and mischevious demeanor that I forgot in that moment that he was really just a kid like the rest of us, with every right to be angry and afraid. I am sharing this not as a bad or sad memory, but as one of several experiences that highlighted for me just how intense, real, and multifaceted Nate could be. I have always felt so bad about that moment, though, and I wondered if Nate would hold on to that memory, too, and resent me and/or Makayla's other friends. But he thankfully seemed quick to forgive, and was always game, in the years following, to join us in the pool, kick our butts at a game of cup pong, darts, or whatever the game of the day was, or to just hang out with us. I had just a handful of casual interactions like these with Nate, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around losing him. My heart hurts in a way that I have never felt before just to think about it. I cannot not even come close to begining to imagine what it is to have lost someone this special when you raised him, or grew up with him, or really got to watch him grow. My heart and my prayers go out to the entire Cook family and friends, and anyone who was blessed to get a glimpse of just how cool Nate was. ❤ Rest in peace Nathan Cook. You will be forever loved and forever missed by more people than you could possibly have ever known. ❤

I love you too, kiddo. I love you too.

In memory of Nathan Cook, Michele Nelson lit a candle

I was blessed to have Nathan as a student in 5th grade. That smile and those freckles…I loved him instantly! How could you not? I will always remember his goofiness and easy-going nature. My heart goes out to his family, friends, Maine Endwell community, and all who loved Nathan. Rest easy, sweet boy. ?

I was blessed to have Nathan as a student in 5th grade. That smile and those freckles…I loved him instantly! How could you not? I will always remember his goofiness and easy-going nature. My heart goes out to his family, friends, Maine Endwell community, and all who loved Nathan. Rest easy, sweet boy. ?

We are so sorry for your loss and praying for the Cook family. We loved Nate very much and will miss him. Especially Shannon who Nate nicknamed Mustard.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.