Mook, a gulf war veteran who also teaches boxing to pittsburgharea kids, fostered two of his young. Nov 06, 2014 hes a city cop by day but by night, detective jack mook is working on his toughest case yet. Tough cop adopts 2 brothers, rescues them from abusive home. Army from 19881992 and spent nine months in iraq during the gulf war. Youve probably never heard of jack mook, a pittsburgh man who spent 22 years as a detective. Jack mook, owner of pittsburghbased jacks boxing gym. But the single life agreed with him because he had less responsibilities. Detective jack mook adopted two pittsburgh boys, and got the family he never expected to have. Everything is business in there, everything, owner jack mook said. Mook, the true story of a pittsburgh cop who adopted. Jack mook was a coach at steel city boxing, a gym inside a. That was until he met two young boys that changed all that. He went searching for them, finding them at an abusive foster home, he took matters into his own hands. Jack mook, a veteran detective who volunteers at a boxing gym for innercity kids, says adopting josh and jessee was the best thing hes ever done.
Mook met the boys at his gym, steel city boxing, seven years ago. Mar 06, 2018 mook served in the 82nd airborne division of the u. Dec 25, 2015 pittsburgh police detective who adopted two boys now married. Coach, 2 brothers he adopted mark 1st holiday season together more pittsburgh detective and boxing coach jack mook and the two brothers he rescued spend christmas as a family. In 2012, two young brothers suddenly stopped going to the gym. City government advises citizens to follow social distancing as weather improvesthe city of pittsburgh warned residents to heed social distancing guidelines even during the nice weather. Detective jack mook is not somebody you want to mess with. Jun 28, 2017 while he enjoyed boxing, it was the comradery that really pulled him in. What is a good reason why a single parent should be. Pittsburgh detective jack mook is a hardnosed, 22year veteran of the force who lived a happy life of a bachelor until he met two kids that changed everything. Pittsburgh detective jack mook provides two boys boxing, a.
Detective jack mook of pittsburgh, pennsylvania, thought he was content as a bachelor, serving the city as an officer, and volunteering in his free time. Pittsburgh police detective jack mook was acknowledged thursday for his selfless act of adopting two young boys this past september. Pittsburgh detective does more than help foster kids. Pittsburgh detective became foster dad after pursuit officer. Though, even years after ceasing his tagging, mook s infamy precedes him in many circles of the city. Former detectives story of adopting 2 brothers to get movie. Detective discovers living conditions of two foster kids and. Pittsburgh with nononsense haircuts and nearunbreaking stoicism, pittsburgh police detective jack mook and his two adoptive sons looked like a family long before a judge made it official on. Bighearted cop has his life changed one more time the. Dec 28, 2015 detective jack mook adopted two pittsburgh boys, and got the family he never expected to have. Coach, 2 brothers he adopted mark 1st holiday season together. The story of two brothers who turned this police detectives. Jack mook, 48, a boxing coach, military veteran and former police officer in the city of pittsburgh for 25 years believes, a child should be a child, not a survivor. Jack mook, a gulf war veteran and pittsburgh police detective, met brothers josh and jessee lyle at steel city boxing association, a nonprofit gym that pairs coaching mentors with innercity kids.
He went searching for them and found them at an abusive foster home. Steve hartman returns for an update to an on the road from 2014, to find mook has new additions to. Pittsburgh detective helps two brothers in the best. Detective jack mook has been part of the pittsburgh police department for twentytwo years, and he has seen a lot of things not suited for the fainthearted.
Oct 30, 2014 detective jack mook, a retired veteran and volunteer at a local pittsburgh boxing gym teaches underprivileged kids how to box. Pittsburgh police detective who adopted two boys now married. This is usually because they were severely abused by either a male or female caregiver, and as a result they have extreme difficulty bonding with a pers. Hes a hardworking man, a tough man who appears hard, without a soft side at all. City of pittsburgh detective, 2 boys finalize adoption before judge.
Pittsburgh with nononsense haircuts and nearunbreaking stoicism, pittsburgh police detective jack mook and his two adoptive sons looked like a. Mook, the real story of a pittsburgh cop who adopted homeless kids, will be turned into a movie. The coaches, including pittsburgh detective jack mook, made him feel safe. Ive worked at where i just suppressed the corners of street dealers and raided homes and everything else, jack. He often went to the gym, where he boxed and volunteered. Mook is one man you dont want to be sitting in a courtroom with. Lets just say that the straighttalking cop is a little bit intimidating. Jack mook is a tough guy who never really yearned to be a father. City of pittsburgh detective, boys finalize adoption. Detective says i do after adopting foster siblings cbs news. Pennsylvania boxing coach adopts 2 povertystricken brothers. Mook, a gulf war veteran who also teaches boxing to pittsburgh area kids, fostered two of his young. Reminiscent of the movie, its a wonderful lifeabout one life that touches many. Pittsburgh police detective who adopted two boys now.
Sep 17, 2014 pittsburgh with nononsense haircuts and nearunbreaking stoicism, pittsburgh police detective jack mook and his two adoptive sons looked like a family long before a judge made it official on. A detective in pittsburgh does something compassionate and. In a 22year career, i probably did 17 years in narcotics, and in narcotics, ive worked at undercover. Because some children benefit more from a single parent than they would from a married couple. Bachelor detective takes on case of two pittsburgh boys cbs news.
Nov 06, 2014 a pittsburgh police narcotics detective who served in the gulf war is now the adopted father of two boys whom he saw needed help. Enter 22year veteran of the pittsburgh police department, detective jack mook. Pittsburgh police detective adopts two boys in need of a. This pittsburgh cop saved two boys from abusethen adopted. When detective mook noticed the brothers had stopped showing up. While he enjoyed boxing, it was the comradery that really pulled him in. This is a classic tale of a bythebooks detective with a soft heart. What is a good reason why a single parent should be allowed. Pittsburgh detective jack mook volunteers at a local boxing gym that welcomes and trains poor kids.
Hes a city cop by day but by night, detective jack mook is working on his toughest case yet. Pittsburgh when two of the boys detective jack mook coached at a boxing gym stopped coming, he took notice. Adopted by his coach, pittsburgh boxer now an olympic hopeful. Pittsburgh cbs a local detective whos dedicated his life to helping kids has officially gone from mans man to family man. Fort pitt capital group announced that jack mook, owner of jack s boxing gym, is the recipient of its sponsored 2018 pittsburgh vetrepreneur award, to be presented march 14. Sep 24, 2014 jack mook is a tough guy who never really yearned to be a father. Generally speaking, if youre a kid growing up in pittsburgh, like jesse and josh lyle, the last place you ever want to be is in a courtroom, across the table, from detective jack mook. Mook volunteers at steel city boxing, where he helps teach the. They were just so down and out, they just did not have financial means to give them adequate housing and adequate, you know, food and water and heat and stuff like that, said jack mook. Jack mook may have a tough exterior, but make no mistake the pittsburgh police detective has a heart of gold. Jack mook, a detective and boxing instructor in pittsburgh. A stern pittsburgh police detective and boxing instructor jack mook becomes very curious after two students dont show up for his boxing class.
As of 2004, monack had become a tattoo artist in pittsburgh. Mook, who is a retired detective with the pittsburgh police, launched his. Detective discovers living conditions of two foster kids. Tough guy bachelor detective jack mook stole our hearts when he adopted the abused brothers hed been mentoring. Detective jack mook from pittsburgh was known for being a committed bachelor and a dedicated police officer. Two brothers who were in foster care would come regularly and really enjoy their time with him. Detective fosters two brothers, only to later face them in court. He has consistently and repeatedly developed golden gloves boxers through his volunteer work at steel city boxing. Oct 28, 2018 because some children benefit more from a single parent than they would from a married couple. Detective jack mook told the pittsburgh postgazette that raymond told a real estate agent he was looking for a downtown apartment or condominium, and he stayed at hotels by claiming his wallet. He breaks down telling a cop this secret about his foster. Pittsburgh detective, jack mook, took matters into his own.
When a detective learned these kids secret, he took. Pittsburgh detective jack mook adopted two brothers in need after meeting them at the boxing gym, where he coaches. My parents, like i tell everybody, they always loved us, 15yearold josh told the. He has been a certified usa boxing instructor for the past decade. Oct 24, 2014 jack mook may have a tough exterior, but make no mistake the pittsburgh police detective has a heart of gold. One day the two brothers didnt show up for their lesson. Oct 21, 2014 jack mook, a detective and boxing instructor in pittsburgh, got curious when two of his students stopped showing up. Mook is a by the book, no nonsense, chewthemup, spitemout, 22year veteran of the force. This bachelor police officer adopted two siblings from foster. We are a pittsburgh northside family run business that provides family safe boxing fitness, weight training, and circuit training options for men, women, and children of all capabilities. This bachelor police officer adopted two siblings from. Mook, a trainer at steel city boxing, told himself that the troubles of brothers josh and jessee lyle were not his own as long as the. Ross mantle for readers digest jack mook, a gulf war veteran and pittsburgh police detective, met brothers josh and jessee lyle at steel city boxing association, a nonprofit gym that pairs. In his free time, he would volunteer at steel city boxing gym, teaching boxing to.
They have had it as worse as any other kid thats ever lived in the city of. Jack mook, a pittsburgh police detective, took unusual steps when he discovered a troubling truth about two foster children. Adopted by his coach, pittsburgh boxer now an olympic. Mostly kids who come into this gym are street kids, he told the cbs evening news. Mook, a trainer at steel city boxing, told himself that the troubles of brothers josh and jessee lyle were not his own as. The story of two brothers who turned this police detective. A pittsburgh police narcotics detective who served in the gulf war is now the adopted father of two boys whom he saw needed help. Jack mook, 48, a boxing coach, military veteran and former police officer in the city of pittsburgh for 25 years believes, a child should be a. You might not know jack mooks name now, but after hearing.
With nononsense haircuts and nearunbreaking stoicism, pittsburgh police detective jack mook and his two adoptive sons looked like a family. Jack is dedicated to his work, and for many years, he was a bachelor. Instead of just cancelling and not worrying, he looks into why they didnt show up. In november of 2014, jack mook, along with his boys josh and jessee made national news when they were featured on steve hartmans on the road. But after you hear about how he saved two children from a life of poverty and abuse adopting them and bringing them into his own home youll likely never forget him. Detective jack mook from pittsburgh, pennsylvania believes in kids. Pittsburgh police detective jack mook was a selfproclaimed bachelor who loved the single life, doing what he wanted while he was offduty. Detective jack mook, joined the kdka morning news with larry richert and john shumway to talk about adopting 11yearold jesse and 15yearold josh, how they changed his life, and the difficulties he had along the way. Bachelor detective takes on case of two pittsburgh boys. Jack adopted josh and jess out of the foster system, and took them from severe abuse. Steve hartman returns for an update to an on the road from 2014, to find mook has new additions to his family.
Jan 21, 2016 detective jack mook is a 22year veteran of the pittsburgh police force, but underneath his tough exterior is a very big heart. Former detectives story of adopting 2 brothers to get. Tough detective will steal your heart with marriage. Detective jack mook, a retired veteran and volunteer at a local pittsburgh boxing gym teaches underprivileged kids how to box. It all started when jack, who volunteers at steel city boxing to teach underprivileged kids, noticed that two of his regulars, josh and his younger brother jessee, stopped showing up for practice. A pittsburgh police pursuit drove detective jack mook to become a father. Jacks boxing gym is a full service fitness facility offering top notch boxing instruction from the best of the best. But when the pittburgh police detective and army veteran met two boys at his boxing gym who really needed a family, he knew what he. Pittsburgh detective jack mook with the two boys who are now his sons.
But when the pittburgh police detective and army veteran met two boys at his boxing gym who really needed a. This is the heartwarming story of detective jack mook, former veteran with the 82 nd paratrooper division who served in desert storm, and 22 years with pittsburgh pd. Mook, who enjoys boxing, volunteers at a local center where he teaches underprivileged kids the sport. Pittsburgh detective and adopted sons treated to pens game. Mook served in the 82nd airborne division of the u. Owner of jacks boxing gym honored with vetrepreneur award. Detective says i do after adopting foster siblings cbs. Bachelor detective takes on case of two pittsburgh boys cbs. Detective jack mook is a 22year veteran of the pittsburgh police force, but underneath his tough exterior is a very big heart. Though, even years after ceasing his tagging, mooks infamy precedes him in many circles of the city. Amidst a rough childhood, josh and jessee mook found solace through boxing and are now helping their adopted father pay it forward at north hills boxing gym. But for two young pittsburgh teens, being in a courtroom with detective jack. In his spare time jack volunteers, teaching kids how to box. Con man lives large at downtown hotels with sob story.
Detective jack mook is a 22year veteran of the pittsburgh police force. Jack mook, a detective and boxing instructor in pittsburgh, got curious when two of his students stopped showing up. Pittsburgh generally speaking, if youre a kid growing up in pittsburgh, like jessee and josh lyle, the last place you ever want to be is in a courtroom, across the table, from detective jack. Former northsiders bring boxing and family values to.