Timothy Cook Died from Neck & Chest Trauma

Updated on August 8th at 2:43 a.m.:

In the comments section, added that the funeral arrangements are as follows: "Stratford United Methodist Church. The service will take place this Friday, August 10th at 4pm. The address is 2600 Main Street, Stratford, CT."

Updated on August 7th at 11:53 a.m.:

Connecticut's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Timothy Cook died as a result of trauma to the neck and chest. 

Original Story:

On Saturday, Timothy Cook, age 48 of Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford, he performed at Walnut Beach. 

'It Seems As Though It Is OK To Jump Off The Pier'

While a tragic accident, Patch users have suggested that .

On the Milford Patch Facebook page, Corinne Morgan Baker wrote:

We see people jumping off the pier all the time. Saturday was not a rare occurrence of people jumping it was definatly a tragedy. When people see it going on all the time it seems as though it is ok to jump off the pier. Hopefully this will deter the children from doing this in the future. More signs are needed. Maybe even a small memorial on the pier for people to stop and think.

Lori G. Chaisson added: "Told my 17 year old daughter this story and she said well u don't jump at low tide...guess she has done it....ughh"

'Lifeguards Would Have to Be on Duty 24/7'

Police responded to the scene at Walnut Beach just after 6 p.m. on Saturday. Lifeguards at Milford Beaches are on duty from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

As for the question of whether or not more lifeguard hours should be added to the schedule, Patch users responded with an emphatic 'No.'

Pamela French Eckenrode wrote, "Lifeguards would have to be on duty 24/7 and stationed throughout the beach and even then may not be able to save everyone."

"I think people should have brains enough not to go swimming if they can't swim, and not do backflips off piers," wrote Donna Aldrich Florenzano.

Kelly Walsh Quesada ‎added, "10-4 is more than sufficient."

Bridget Lawless wrote, "My husband said some one should laminate and post his story at the end of the pier as a warning to others about what could happen."

Timothy Cook, age 48

Friends and relatives of Timothy Cook remembered him fondly in the comments section of .

 wrote:

He was a wonderful friend. And he is truly going to be missed. He had a great sense of humor. Always made me laugh. My Prayers go out to his family!

A family member, who wished to remain anonymous, sent an email to Milford Patch describing Timothy Cook:

He was a proud husband, son, father, grandfather and friend, he loved unconditionally! I know many use this saying lightly but in Timothy's case he would literally give the shirt off his back if a person needed it. He was a genuine man who could find humor in every situation and was often counted on keeping life grounded for many.

A memorial service will be held for Timothy Cook at Pistey Funeral Home in Stratford, CT this Friday from 4-8 p.m.