David Lee Cook, 26, of Louisville, died on Sunday, June 8, 2008, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on Aug. 25, 1981, in Canton, and lived in Alliance most of his life. He lived in Louisville for the past four years. A 1999 graduate of Alliance High School, David was employed by American Spring Wire in Bedford Heights. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved playing with his son. He loved to hunt, fish and golf.

David is survived by his wife, Megan (Bugara) Cook, whom he married on Oct. 11, 2003; a son, Damon Cook of their home; his mother and stepfather, Brenda (Ford) and Chuck Vesely of Louisville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Beth Bugara of Alliance; grandparents, Paul and Betty (Day) Cook; a brother, Jason (Georgiana) Cook of Marlboro; niece, Nicole and nephew, Cody; and aunts and uncles, Cliff (Dana) Cook, Kay (Carl) Shover, Gene (Peggy) Ford, Robert (Janice) Ford, Steven Ford and Roger Ford.

Preceding him in death were his father, Paul H. Cook, on March 13, 2008; and grandparents, William and Rheada Ford.