Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Better to invigorate than to instigate. You breathed a lot of fresh air and goodwill into the hearts of all Dade County. With a humble and honored herculean effort, Officer Cook,your heroism and humility will be etched into your integrity and dignity that fought tooth and nail for our security and liberation from the abyss of evil. Only your cherished and duly gallant spirit saved the day when you went about your professional business so we and you, Officer Cook, could live and thrive together. The brave souls are afloat in God's main waterways where only those reserved and stoically valiant sleep soundly in eternity for endeavoring to outduel and to overcome the menacing obstacles of violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had to do what you did to spearhead our happiness and safe passages, Officer Cook and for doing so may you mortal soul of humility be fondly remembered for its resolve and esteem.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Reluctance is a part of cruising the perimeters searching for some reason and rationale. But, one must never show those they serve that are fearful. When you sign on that dotted line you are made aware of the dangers and are not coerced into signing. You relished your job,Officer Cook, sure it was a tall order, but with your attention and acumen it all created a better atmosphere for your honesty, dignity and integrity to flow upward. Dade County can really appreciate your soul of affection displaying such God given talents and the tremendous opportunities to make mankind better prepared to face the future , one more sure handed if your being and mannerisms were with us. Your family, peers and close friends have dedicated themselves to carrying out your humanely humble heroic legacy. Large words for a mild and calm public servant who steered liberty and truthfully trusted justice back onto the streets where you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook, society to march forward with your pursuits that you started so vigilantly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To bolster boldness and boost bravery, one must behave as a dignified officer shall act at every time. The mission is never clearer. That baton has been passed down, we hope and pray for a positive outcome. Violence shall never usurp society's goals, dreams and ambitious aspirations. They were yours too, Officer Cook. Ascribed and inscribed on marble and granite walls of honor and in your blessed name and memory.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

As of yet weapons such as guns don't have erasers. Once fired you cannot take a bullet back. Police at certain times must brainstorm and access a situation before reacting. If only that terribly tragic day could Mr. Pearsall done some thinking. He did not and you had to fire your weapon, Officer Cook. to defend yourself and your comrades when you heard his gunfire. The morals and mettle so essential to your honor, dignity and integrity attempting to upright a bad sight. But, Dade County surely hasn't forgotten your heroic actions that allowed stability and serenity to take shape. At least,Officer Cook, you engaged and enhanced humanity with your undivided humility and noble deeds that have made our community and your community a bit safer,though a little less without your adoring presence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What goes around comes around. Ferocity and fruitful missions faithfully discharged.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

May 16, 1979 was a solemn day in Dade County Police History. Heroism that cannot be broken, nor shelved nor forgotten. Your humble day, Officer Cook, when hope and honor ran along side of your outstanding integrity and dignity justifying your earthly roles. Our tranquility facing terror. A man just twenty or twenty-one unleashing violence against public servants charged with keeping harmony afloat. Gallantry bonds bravery and character as one when applied by the eyes and ears of a treasured and humanely wise man. Humility, nobility and sanctity stroke the wings of civility which all areas are entitled to be living with. You were one courageous man, Officer Cook, whose instincts and transparencies ran together with humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Courtesy is honesty and politeness is the spice of professionalism. Morals, values and principles are learned and shared and so your hunts for peace and humanity were always centered on your devoutness, Officer Cook. Dade County is a locale with many people and therefore the level headed and humbly esteemed are seemingly more suited to the rigors and sometimes dangerous assignments associated with preserving liberty. Never more finer character, charm and charisma, Officer Cook, that has been transplanted in heaven's greenest of gardens. Always the best perfection and your angel's wings, Officer Cook, have been deployed to handle those eternal chores that call for sage wisdom and articulate intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Curious minds want to know. Callous people look to create bizarre and abominable acts that infiltrate society's peace and perseverance. Your unwavering and undying heroic actions that day and everyday, Officer Cook, helped to broker the assurances of prosperity and unity where the yought to be. The citizens speak, police just try and do their parts. The summation of the equation is everyone pitches in and violence is less prone to strut its feathers of high flying misery and chaos. We surely honor your dignity and deep rooted integrity, Officer Cook, as you continue to be greatly and sadly missed by your family and close professional comrades of values and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A great and gallant gentleman of courage and humility gone way too soon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

What is left of society will depend upon our actions, civil and respectful and those of the many fine leaders, brave and honest who risks their lives to protect and put peace and liberty in their proper perspective. Nothing to be taken for granted. Never easy. Always the chores, tasks, roles and assignments may be filled with trepidation and intrigue. Always the what ifs, Officer Cook, as you were called Bill, your comrades' faithful brother fighting crime and terror along side of them with your solid humility, character, staunch and reverent heart and the heroic integrity that ingenuity and bravery impart. Saluted and so honored for directing others through the mazes of thick and thin. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Pleasures are for those seeking joy and happiness. Too bad your life and career, Officer Cook, had to be derailed and unfortunately stopped forever with more greatness, humility and civility on that humanely heroic horizon. Honor, bravery and the wisdom that carries vision with it was your destiny and all those faithful journeys around the corridors of Dade County serving , saving and sanctifying those roads of peril with a measure of mettle and morals. The character and commitment that excellence and pride brings to a gentleman whose deliberations were for the sake of mankind and society in general. The good Lord has your talents and ferocity bottled up for service of His perfectly paved streets where no more strife, harm and grief will come to you. A great man and warrior struck down by callous, wicked and wanton violence by yes a berserk man. The fields were for you to conquer misery and mayhem, Officer Cook. May you blessed soul watch them protecting with all their heart and might. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Life has designs and directions that must be adhered to in order to produce a semblance of success. Accomplishment does not always come easily and for a most honorable and heroic young man, your gallantry and good graces captured the hearts of Dade County's citizens and those women and men you teamed up with, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was filled with dignity, decency and the charisma that integrity and ingenuity deliver. A feverishly tireless public servant, your life and career will remain so solemnly honored for its creation of culture and loyalty toward your supervisors and those peers whose perseverance was as excellent as yours, Officer Cook. Enhancement lives on in society as does the harmony and unity you assisted in setting down. Sometimes it's hard to pitch those tents, with a little tenacity the job can get finished properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

There can be no disconnect from dignity, desire, devotion, dedication and determination. The battles are too many and the tasks require the serene, humble and sacred skills of all brave and honestly humble servants of integrity and the art of acumen. Your battles, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf helped bring in a sense of order and decorum so that feeling of safety and security will always abound by our sides. God has your loyal and cherished character, Officer Cook, humanity's response to your humility and civility which you directed on your blessed heroic navigation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

If you so desire a slice of life then before cutting into that proverbial pie do something that completely demonstrates your willingness to accomplish a goal or task that makes serenity, harmony and unity a living reality. You delivered those goods of greatness to Dade County and its own cherished community, Officer Cook. Integrity intertwined with bravery, honor, hope and dignity, goodwill's ambassador's of humanity and for what Our Master instilled in your heart, morals and character, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Desire and determination are what we the people look for in heroes and heroines. # All Lives Matter! Staunchly support your local law enforcement communities it will represent your vigilant support.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Some of the simpler things in life turn out to be the most complex to fathom. Police work is surely never easy nor is it a piece of cake. It takes a multilayer of principles, convictions and commitments to humility, honor, sheer endurance and the advents of integrity and dignity. A life of achievement and accomplishment, Officer Cook, ritually marked by a night of somber observance to remember your dedicated soul of vision and wisdom on behalf of Dade County and all humanity. It's crystal clear that you donned a pristine uniform of character to in essence try and ward off violence and its tragic sides of evil. That one horrific day launched by Mr.Pearsall for who knows his reasons or difficulties spewed enough venom to warrant you, Officer Cook, your partner that dau , Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln and your colleagues into taking decisive action to stop a wayward domestic incident that threatened the peace of a community. Nothing cerebral and your actions that day my neighbor, friend and hero were most profound and certainly most heroic to be forever etched in our minds and in the memories of your family's hearts and souls for eternity. Keep observing from that sacred pedestal in heaven's perfect venues where assurance and acumen are never more clearer and pristinely perfect. Rest in peace. Gallantry's greatness was always close to our doorsteps! God bless your comrades Detective Blocker, and Officers Keith DiGenova and Robert Edgerton. The Old Central Division, it will never be the same without your smiling face, Officer Cook, God sadly took you home to be with your father and other brave, honored and humanely dignified angels whose wings spread light and love to those future men and women who serve and protect the public interest, truth and trust as you so capably and very ably did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

You had that esoteric presence about yourself, Officer Cook. Engaging. Endearing. Enhancing. All the effort you could heroically muster to stave off adversity on Dade County's expectations, you met them and your honorable responsibilities. Never more intensity. Always positive reinforcements of resourcefulness, resolve and the vigor of dignity matching humility's way with integrity. It presented us with a piece of cherished safety, serenity and the dials of trust and truth forevermore saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The righteous labor to make ends meet. The wicked mark their spots looking to savor their sadistic actions. Thankfully your life and career, Officer Cook, were the bookends of bravery and boldness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

A whirlwind of wickedness winds itself around society's honored and dignified citizens. While wrapping its ugliness and ruination we should be prepared. You planned and practiced for these events, Officer Cook, with love, respect, integrity and all the ability that was imparted in your cherished soul. Dade County's own were tested and your heroism pumped life and vigor into your fruitful accomplishments where serious contemplation and safety mattered most from a caring and regal public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God really does shine His own special humility into your spirit of hopeful anticipation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

A shielder of peace and goodwill, humanity pays homage to your blessed and most reverent soul, Officer Cook. Once inside your inherent honor, dignity and integrity formulated your plans for saving all Dade County citizens from a surge of violence and indecent terror. Turmoil and torment by a man conspiring to commit wanton and irrational acts of wickedness against police and those whom you watched over, Officer Cook. Almost forty years later your life and career will be honored in Miami at the Miami-Dade County Police memorial night. An evening filled with every emotion humanity and humility place upon those families whose heroes carried a brave and heavy burden. Sadness, anxiety and grief filling the airwaves of some happiness and bittersweet memories of a young life snuffed out too soon. Fruition and ferocity all lying on the table just waiting for your appearance, Officer Cook. Those glorious skies are lit up by your jovial manner and heroic ingenuity, eternity's constant reminder of our basic dignities and liberties we all enjoy because of your undying and unselfish valor, Officer Cook, Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Perseverance is laid down each moment a duly affirmed officer hits those wily and winding roads where danger, peril and who knows what lurks., Searching and seizing evil and its mass of associates, your visions and clear concise wisdom, Officer Cook, lent its hands in making Dade County uniquely more friendly, more serene and most of all most treasured. A hero of integrity, honesty and the boldness that humility instilled, implanted and imparted in your character and commitment never to be overlooked or placed on a shelf to gather dust. Sacred and golden, Officer Cook, your faithful, prosperous and loyal soul of immense dimensions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

With angel's wings and the perfect escort, Our Creator Himself, do you go about, Officer Cook, patrolling those deep blue skies. By day and by night your eternal roles are now more intensified. You maintained a core of courage and dignity while gracing Dade County's folks and venues with your smiling face and peaceful and gentle persona. An honest and likeable man doing a job you always wanted to become. It was your energy and focus that motivated other colleagues to perform in a similar fashion. Everything you represented, Officer Cook, is certainly, surely and sincerely absent from your family's lives and those whom you served and protected the humility and validity of life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. your courage, sacrifice and honor, Officer Cook, is solemnly saluted, etched in our hearts and poignantly so honored each and everyday. Never to be forgotten!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Time moves so fast almost like our lives that we try and plan ahead. Each new day brings a host of challenges and some hardships. Your career and life, Officer Cook, we exceptional and more than elementary. As your classmate and colleague, Retired Chief Geoffrey Jacobs stated so eloquently that your maturity was years ahead of the crowd. And then again so was your command and dignity that gave your integrity the needs to conquer violence and solidify some peace and serenity for all Dade County. A community that paid homage to your heroic legacy and the memory of a brave and spirited soul of a young and eager gentleman of passion and good cheer. Freedom is not be be taken lightly nor for granted. What a wonderful man you were, Officer Cook, very important, very fruitful and very endearing to those who admired and loved you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Sanity and civility require one's mind to master all the skills and techniques both critical and crucial to the assignments and importantly honorable tasks ahead. Your courses were chartered for you, Officer Cook, before your birth and once you grew up and matured then it was time to set and manage your life's goals, aspirations and basic missions on society's behalf. Dade County needed and still forever needs brave and solid women and men of character, wisdom, understanding and the visions to see their purposes on this Earth until their completion. Violence and sheer evil committed by a man bent on revenge , whatever did not permit you that chance that your comrades were allowed to do. The good Lord gives and the good Lord merciful in kindness and compassion takes. At the tender age of twenty-five your inspirations, your humbleness and your convictions have been transferred to a higher front where the serenity and unity can never be broken nor harmed. Heaven awaited your arrival, those sacred streets and golden pathways where your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace looked forward to reuniting with his darling and brave son. Our prosperity and hopeful goodwill has been delegated to all future officers who have taken over your vital and diligent watch, Officer Cook. May you soul rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Evil just looks to perforate a devastating mark in our society. So deep and so sorrowful, it's up to loyal and honest public servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, so brave and dignified to stay those courses that needed adjustments. Dade County was under your gentle wings of integrity, humility and character so much so and because of your unselfish sacrifice do the residents have a semblance of safety, security and the stability of serenity all by a most cherished and esteemed young man. Too young with more life left to vitalize and invigorate society. Instead, we salute your commitment to both excellence and the pride you possessed in wearing your uniform of service an dresiiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Your friend Jeffrey Jackson left a very touching post for you, Officer Cook. Your were their soul brother and colleague in fighting crime in Dade County. A wonderful man full of energy and exuberance. Honor, dignity and integrity like that of a humble hero whose name and heroic legacy stands forever in humanity's doorsteps and windows of welcome courage and fortitude. God has you, Officer Cook, well protected and as you walk that heavenly beat please look over your family, friends and esteemed and truly valiant colleagues who today risk their lives for peace and decency rather than conceit and mistrust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Jackson like Officer Piloto were your comrades and very close and dear friends of admiration. Your beautiful soul, Officer Cook, will keep us safe from harm. That man who took your life got his punishment, a crying shame you can't be present to see it all until the completion. There should never be a "forced retirement." I mean retiring happy and healthy on your own terms. Badge#1664 was character, was transparency, was humility and the pillars of proficiency. It was the world and was shared by your beloved family members.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2019

Niagara Falls is a wonderful sight. Something better your plethora of perseverance and courage, Officer Cook, that warmed the cockles of your family's heart and the hearts of Dade County. Large enough to deserve its freedom and serenity all from the loving honor and integrity of a surely humble and resourceful man of means. Mettle, character and the thoughtfulness of your cherished soul. No complacency. No panicking. Though that day tensions obviously were running high and like the sun, hot. Humanity's version of humility was that humane and focused gentleman, a public servant with a heart full of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has those protective golden angels flying high every second. You'll not be forgotten, Officer Cook. Warrior and wise man of charm and charisma.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2019

Statistics are for scientists. Concern, care and consideration are for courageous men and women , heroes and heroines alike who serve and protect the public trust by maintaining law and order. You pitched your tents of tenacity here in Dade County, Officer Cook, in an effort to alleviate tensions and terror from troubled individuals. The sad state of affairs with our country today is that there seems to be no honor among some folks. You learned you lessons well, Officer Cook, honor and bravery, the courtesy of dignity, wisdom, integrity and character closing in and securing our harmony and tranquility vital to our everyday functions. Humble and esteemed, respected and revered for heroic actions never to be far from our hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2019

Fitting tributes are reserved for those tenacious and spirited men and women of the law enforcement community. Salutes are for heroines and heroes who distribute the ordanances of freedom, safety and the humble honesty that all goes with dignity and integrity. Evil, violence and terror need many factors filtering in if they are to combat its dreadful affects. Your dreams and desires, Officer Cook, were to preserve and save life here in Dade County. Always the most esteemed of character and the most dedicated whose role was to charge head first into calamity putting a lid on its runof ruination. Humility and civility rest soundly in God's gates where perfection is a way of eternal life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2019

A means to an end must be accomplished if this world is to liberate itself from the clutches of callousness. Your crusade through Dade County, Officer Cook, provided the impetus for peace and serenity to seep through all homes and doors where people just want some sense of order. A man and a gentleman of heroism and humility working his character around the cobblestones and corners for all to thrive. Never forgotten and saluted for unending, undying, unwavering and most of all unselfish sacrifice to benefit humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2019