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U.S. Air Force · United States United States

Carnel Cook

Died September 29, 1999

Carnel Cook served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Carnel served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened

Police Officer Cook collapsed after breaking up a fight between two students. Officer Cook had to physically tear apart the two students who were on the gym floor fighting. The students were taken to the principal’s office where one of the students sprayed pepper spray in the officers’ face. Within minutes of the pepper spray discharge, Officer Cook collapsed. Officer Cook died of a massive heart attack.

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Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1974 – 1978
Also Served
Fulton County Schools Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 19-E · Line 21 cut as CARNEL COOK
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Cook gave the Fulton County Schools Police Department 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Cook.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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