Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bananas come in bunches. What all duly honest men and women need the most of is: honor, dignity, integrity and the boldness that all brave and capable servants possess in this seemingly never completed war over adversity and its undeniable evil. Your family, Officer Cook, shared you with society for twenty-five years and a quarter of your life was spent protecting our harmony and togetherness right here in Dade County. Never one to usurp authority nor one looking for more power your humane and heroic life, Officer Cook, made humanity more empowered and brought hope for a safer future where our journeys have kept moving forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You deserved more life, Officer Cook, I'm not and we are not God, the Master Judge who decides our destinies of fairness and fate. Though you were a very devout and faithfully loyal colleague.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

Hunches won't get you heroism. It is worked for and earned by virtue of one's honest and humanely humble endeavors. Your job, roles and tasks , Officer Cook, were to make Dade County and its confines comfortable and courageously safer for all mankind. For having the outstanding character and clarity may God bless your soul of humility, the very being that has driven hope and a renewed sense of purpose and reason back into our community. Men and women who understand why security and serenity must be won over in this never ending war over wickedness are the truly trusted heroes who will be rewarded for their resolving work effort. You displayed vision and wisdom, maturity beyond your years, Officer Cook, to be so honored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

Brothers and sisters devoting themselves to the causes of peace and decency, you were among the many heroes of Dade County law enforcement, Officer Cook, with a badge and pristine image, your honor, integrity and dignity to support your travels in tenacity and resolve. Always the finest character. care and concern for a community that so humbly honors your humility and noble deeds on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearing and engaging that happy smile is surely missed though Our Master has all that sheltered for safekeeping in His eternal headquarters of perfection and perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

Never easy. Nothing simple, routine or mundane. One just tries to do his or her job with as much truth, trust and honesty as the good Lord will implant in your heart. Your heart, Officer Cook, was giving and quite gracious indeed. Dade County and its people received excellent care and devotion when its loyal and treasured hero defended us. You had the constitution, character and commitment to steer violence away from our midst, Officer Cook. Never a better man and certainly never a better hero whose exploits remain respected just as your undying dignity and reliable integrity. Never a bad word only compassion coming from your lips, Officer Cook. bravery and boldness meant the word to you and your family who misses you greatly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

Focused and affixed on your targets, your pursuits of happiness, Officer Cook,while chasing after torment and turmoil surely made you a supremely confident officer. A gentleman whose humility and honesty has been duly honored and solemnly saluted for service with politeness and the concern that remains a cornerstone of engagement for all Dade County residents. Character and commitment, you hustled around battling a serious problem that continually confounds and confronts our society. It can uproot the peace and serenity we have come to expect. A hero and a man of valor who spent his life toiling and preserving the quality of our lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Determined and dedicated to mankind's most important needs. No myth, just a legend of respect and resiliency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

The dreams and goals were realized by you, Officer Cook, at a very early age. A young man growing up in North Miami Beach, Florida who so desired to become an honorable public servant. Today, sadly because of violence that took your life and career, worse it took you from your loved ones, who are remembering a heck of a man. gallant and humble. Dignified and full of integrity from having the character to defeat an enemy so large as terror. Dade County was in very brave and loyally esteemed hands when you patrolled the corners and various streets searching for a remedy for ruination. Resourceful and resolute did make great partners when properly amplified together to battle this perturbing adversary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

The prescription for prosperity, goodwill, hope and peace is the unwavering convictions of all public servants who are involved in this daily fight over evil. Their combined honor, integrity and dignity are essential outcomes. Your devotion and heroism, Officer Cook, led the charge throughout Dade County where you remain cherished,revered and highly respected for doing an awesome job protecting and in delivering serenity and safety which in turn has brought a more united front for mankind to live and to be productive. That blueprint which God had given us is the very spirit by which humanity functions. Humility and civility ring in sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

The mountains are high, the valleys are steep and yet you persevered on behalf of Dade County 's citizens, Officer Cook. With a measured level of mettle and honesty, you defended our rights and liberties like no other brave and heroic servant. The eyes of Our Lord have shined down upon your beloved family members all these decades after your humane sacrifice and unselfish character that has made enhancement that much more meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You take a bit of resolve and humility, taking your talents to a newer level is what our Creator expects from His brave flock of angelic heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2019

Acumen and awareness need not be typed or written on any officer's uniform. The tasks are challenging and filled with intrigue. There are no mysteries nor hidden agendas every brave and honored soul must be able to pull their own weight otherwise victory over violence may end up in the wrong hands. God's loving embraces guided your paths and trails in life and during your career of integrity and dignity. These two words are in every unit and building housing law enforcement. They are to be read and taken seriously just as the people's trust. Dade County was humbly and heroically spared by your unwavering humility and supreme accountability, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The brave have departed our world, the afterlife is a world filled with a perfect honor roll of principles, clarity and righteous vision. Nothing blind. It's right straight up in the stratosphere.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

There can be no vacancy in a hero's valor, virtue and vigilance. It must be applied at all times along with common sense, honesty and the integrity of dignity. Inundated with many responsibilities, public servants have to make split second decisions at times in order for the prospects of peace and goodwill to present themselves. Dade County had your magnificent eyes and ears of effort and energy, Officer Cook and a warrior of wisdom who battled the affects of awful adversity. Never far from our hearts and saluted for resolve and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

A fool doesn't learn their lessons. A wise man learns and keeps learning, practicing and preaching their effects while out in the line of duty trying to penetrate and break down the walls of wickedness. You battled and fought with your inner spirit and gallant heart, Officer Cook, delivering a new promise of prosperity and perpetual peace for mankind. The citizens welcomed a man of humility, boldness and distinction to their ranks where honor courage and conviction carried integrity and character over those brooks and beyond. Now and forever does your mortal soul soundly serve and protect those gates of sacred proportions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines alike who have sacrificed for the will of humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Overwhelmed by an avalanche of adversity, your mission chosen wisely and most humbly, Officer Cook, was to tackle and take down violence. No matter what it involved, it was your resolve, respect for dignity and never missing a beat of honesty and integrity thew residents were pleased and thankful for your effort and humility, your driven character which has brokered a more.refreshing enhancement for our society. Once the engine starts it was full steam ahead and Dade County was always in the bravest of hands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

The war is not done, it's not over until society receives a clean bill of peace and hope a tits front doors. Dade County experienced turbulent times when your worked, Officer Cook, for serenity, unity and the tranquility we all came to expect. Why things happened that day that were sad, tragic and beyond some meaning of understanding no one will probably know. You acted heroically and honorably, you stayed centered on saving the citizens from danger and peril as you did with your comrades, your friends and partners in humanity's fight for freedom. A battle of boldness concentrated where one person, one man tried to destroy the very foundations you helped to place down for generations to come. and all we can do is pray and pay stoic and humble homage to a very blessed and morally upright soul, you were a supremely sacred man of conviction, character, charm and commitment. A proud uniform worn succinctly and seriously motivated with leadership capabilities that not all men and women have. Dearly missed and most beloved by your family and comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Every January 1st at midnight a ball drops from Times Square in New York. And everyday or so it appears violence drops a wrecking ball upon our very captivated society. It's never pretty and its torment weighs down on us like an anvil that drops its sheer force on us.Looking to usurp its callousness and heinous acts of cowardness, your role, Officer Cook, was to see Dade County and its people through this massive chaos and mayhem. Instilled with a gentle spirit of persuasion and a heart of honor, integrity and the knowledge that integrity brings how could one go wrong? Nearly forty-six years ago you began your childhood journeys, missions of devoutness and reliability to act responsibly to return calmness and desire to all whom you preserved, protected and served most admirably. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted and praised for performing a labor of love and esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Police work is never about a pecking order. You don't get to pick and choose like a banquet hall. You are given your daily assignments at roll call and then as God helps you navigate from point to point and from venue to venue, the hopes of your family and department are that you'll succeed, accomplish and return home safe and sound. Serenity is like a bird chirping. Parrots make loud noises the very same way violence looks to wreck its upheaval upon a society hunting for humanely taciturn days and nights. Your mission, Officer Cook, was to focus on Dade County and to generate freedom, goodwill and humility upon our doorsteps. It will always be sad that a sergeant knocked on your mother's door and she answered "it's my Billy." I do hope she is well today and everyday and know Mrs. Cook, that your swaying cross on your porch of your home on NE 170th St. demonstrated your humble faith, loyalty and esteem to Our Maker and Master. Your son was dedicated and fiercely cherished to make a difference in how humanity lives forever. Rest in peace, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Researching facts proves more valuable than fiction's fodder. No tales only real honest heroic tenacity demonstrated day in and day out patrolling Dade County's venues and streets looking for a glimpse of hope and safety. Nothing easy. Never a simple task. You went to work on humanity's request, Officer Cook, digging for answers and willingly staying dignified and with undisputable character and insightful integrity. All your years everything was positive and channeled into a spirit of appreciation within your department and of course your family who shared you with us for a short, yet enriching twenty-five years of passion and productivity. Mankind feeds off a man's gallant efforts and yours, Officer Cook, emphasized humility and civility competently at all moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Never rub salt in a wound. Just a little ice and a friendly word of comfort will do nicely. Comforting and most compassionate, that is precisely why you were so diligent and heroic, Officer Cook, in carrying out your all important assignments. Honor and integrity, wisdom and dignity meeting at the very same crossroads of resolve and courage. Instinctual and distinct, Our Creator took your journeys and transformed them into unselfish accomplishments on mankind's behalf. If humanity ever needed a genuinely trustful man, you were that go to public servant whose legacy rests soundly in God's nest of never ending fortitude, ferocity and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

People need people and they need friends that will listen to them. Whenever I visit my parents' graves or your grave, Officer Cook, I'll converse with you even though you might not hear me. Your soul and their beloved souls will surely hearken. The folks of Dade County except that troubled man, Mr. Pearsall all listened to you and revered your authority as you were not a power hungry officer. Instead, you were faithful, loyal and devoted to bringing and instilling a peaceful and more serenely comforting environment from those wanting success and goodwill. God's mercy shines down upon those whop hope and pray. A generous man of morals and character searching for some clarity while remaining humane humble. A great lesson for society is that patience and persistence pays bigger dividends than one could ever dream of. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Grit. Gumption . Grace. Gallant as ever and boldly humble in all your pursuits of prosperity, joy and happiness on behalf of Dade County residents, Officer Cook. You had the unwavering upperhand of understanding and comprehension to do what you were asked to do. To save and preserve the quality of life so important to functioning within the realms of society and its realities. Your desire and dignity were kept close to your belt as was your honesty and integrity all heroic phases of your career and life, Officer Cook. Vibrant and engaging with a beautiful smile and plenty of respect among your peers and family. They all miss you terribly as now and forevermore is your soul tied to God's gentle wings circling around humanity non-step twenty-four seven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Grit. Gumption . Grace. Gallant as ever and boldly humble in all your pursuits of prosperity, joy and happiness on behalf of Dade County residents, Officer Cook. You had the unwavering upperhand of understanding and comprehension to do what you were asked to do. To save and preserve the quality of life so important to functioning within the realms of society and its realities. Your desire and dignity were kept close to your belt as was your honesty and integrity all heroic phases of your career and life, Officer Cook. Vibrant and engaging with a beautiful smile and plenty of respect among your peers and family. They all miss you terribly a snow and forevermore is your soul tied to God's gentle wings circling around humanity non-step twenty-four seven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

No matter the gender, honesty is always the best policy and one standard rule which should most times keep you out of trouble or harm's way. You were determined, Officer Cook, to do whatever you had to on that day of May 16,1979, to restore peace and its renaissance to Dade County. Its citizens demanded justice and they got the full repertoire of your undying character, sound conviction and dignified commitment to integrity, ingenuity and the excellence in your work ethics. Principles outweigh pride as that gets put aside for the time being. With all things in order you were a humane and humble hero of humanity. The skies, the heavens above are full of unselfish humility. That is what makes up a hero's or heroine's enhancement of this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Teach your children well and they will take their learning and wisdom to a new sight. Vision and vitality are the very virtues of a man or woman's honest character, commitment, dignity and integrity. It stays ingrained forever. Dade County and its residents will forever remember and pay homage to your heroic legacy, Officer Cook. One that brought goodwill, faith and courage to all who strive for joy and harmony in their lives. Ones you served and protected very well. Our society never overlooks the essence of your morals and principles are they have helped to structure serenity and unity in a community that has cherished you as their warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Remorse and regret only allow sorrow and grief to stay longer. Families who lose a loved surely languish in anger, their sadness lingers on as the years pass before their eyes. Your family, Officer Cook, is educated and clearly resourceful enough to take opportunity further never missing a beat and moving forward with their humble agendas in life. Their guidance is coming from the Lord who has sheltered your passionate soul of honor and humility. " Uncle Bo" as you were known has never left them in spirit as your physical being was returned to the Earth from where you came. All your family has to do and so many others have done it is look up at the sky by day or night it's the light of your soul as it continues to illuminate our world and so does your character. It's very much implanted in all their successes and desires to be good and honorably capable men and women. I surely would love to know how your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook,is doing these days. You'll always be in my heart and prayers Mrs. Cook. I will never forget your beloved and darling son, your family's hero, Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge#1664. Nor will I forget your beautiful letter you wrote to me. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Refrain from bad habits. Retrain your mind on conquering violence. Remove distrust and dishonor from your bloodstream. Reuse pertinent information that will be useful in resolving conflicts. Retool your dignity and integrity if necessary so that your character will be more resolute and resourceful when being resilient. From A to Z you had, Officer Cook, the complete guide to being any accomplished public servant who gave everything for Dade County and its folks to lead peaceful and humble lives of learning and sharing. Gallant and bold. Creative and caring. Concerned and concentrated. Every day orchestrated by God Himself that led you down those pathways of righteousness, respect and reverence fora grateful nation, community and your family who will always love and adore you and they miss you very much. You were a very special young man who had more destinies in front of you. Our Maker needed your treasured soul in His fruitful plains to help others who walk that proverbial beat guarding those sacred, golden and pearly gates. An honor roll very loyal and esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust are mutual friends who should be well acquainted with one another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019

Another young police officer was ambushed and killed in California, Officer Cook. Her name was Natalie Corona, twenty-two and a honorable heroine so I'm sure your humility and humble soul will welcome her into God's eternal home. Your missions allowed all Dade County to pursue their lives of freedom and happiness despite the threats of evil and violence. A gentleman who made the ultimate sacrifice to bring security and serenity into a community that forever salutes your integrity, character and dignity. You assisted humanity in standing proud by virtue of your heroism and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2019