Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Fortune and fate are given to each human being by Our Lord Himself. What we make of ourselves as we pursue our happiness that is another manner. Your life and story, Officer Cook, has been written, told and shared by all whoever lived. A hero whose integrity, decency and class were all the results of a good home life and terrific upbringing. Dade County and its people were properly cared for and given the chances to see peace and serenity abide with them. The streets can be a holy terror with your commitment and excellence, Officer Cook, they continue being monitored by those who have succeeded you. Lofty expectations and God knows hopefully their humility toward humanity will hold sway in this war over wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The heavens are golden and that's because of heroes and heroines such as yourself ,Officer Cook, who answered those calls of danger where destiny took you.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

October 5, 2018

I just read of a reflection for an officer killed whose widow received one-hundred thousand dollars from a man who won a lottery. Back in 1969 that was a lot of money and it is only fair if a man gives his life as you solemnly did, Officer Cook, for Dade County to prosper and to live peacefully. But make no mistake violence should not have ended your missions and travels at age twenty-five with more left to accomplish. Honesty, integrity and wisdom dignify a man or woman's desires to make their communities safer and by enriching your community, Officer Cook, may your spirit be rewarded. It sure is as God has now given you a humbly more difficult task and that is to patrol those golden pathways in heaven. Reign down your goodwill upon those brave and honored souls of distinction whose boldness and resolve resembled your own. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, decency and dedication make one's job a bit less complex. The stress and demands will always be present. Acclimating must be a required first step in order to push past peril and danger.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

October 5, 2018

Bravery must share its infinite wisdom with vision and conviction in order for honor and integrity to serve its purposes usefully and righteously. Your good name, Officer Cook, was instrumental in bringing terror to its knees and believe me you tried your utmost on May 16, 1979, along with the heart and valor of your comrades you brought safety and sanctity back to Dade County and its landscape where peace and unity would be appreciated. Your character and commitment, Officer Cook, would not have it any other way. The ending was not what your family and peers expected, yet as pious as your family is they know one day soon your soul and spirit will meet in heaven them and greet them with that same smile that remains cherished and gregarious. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

October 5, 2018

A nice surrounding surely assists in making peace a firmer reality. What is relevant, Officer Cook, is that you were a supremely humble man and that you received from your loving parents. I would sure love to know how your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook is doing today. You were her beloved, darling and heroic son who rescued Dade County and its citizens from pure evil. Cowardly and heinous, Mr. Pearsall took you from us, your family and peers whom you partnered with to save and preserve the honor, integrity and dignity of life. At least, Officer Cook, your compass of valor and courage was centered where it would have the greatest affect. It's composed in one's how they will conduct their life and affairs on and off duty. Cornerstones and foundations are built for a reason and that is so our society and humanity can document your desire and devotion always etched squarely in our hearts and souls. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

October 5, 2018

You captivated Dade County with your unwavering and unrelenting courage, care and kindness, Officer Cook. A great friend to mankind, your pursuits in life and during your career were of an important nature in that they delivered the goods of honesty, integrity and dignity. No matter the season there you were, Officer Cook, out in force justifying your belief in resolve and making things relevant once again. Your heroism and humble ways will be cherished forever as humanity marches on, but remember our serenity and security came at the ultimate sacrifice you made for fruitful journeys we make to continue forward. Well respected, admired and fondly honored for gallantry and the sanity you put back on the streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

October 5, 2018

A frown brings sadness. A smile is worth everything as it lights up the rooms where we gather to celebrate momentous occasions that make us happy. You have been missed by your family and colleagues, Officer Cook, more than they could know. Dade County and its residents had their peace and stability anchored down by your heroism , honor and humility. It's in those humble and treasured public servants who perceive problems and look for measures to make circumstances right again. Character and courage have to couple with bravery and boldness to create that air of dignity and integrity. By all accounts your service was top notch and your friendliness was always sincere and considerate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

October 5, 2018

Throwing dirt on doom does not seem enough for its advances must be completely destroyed from any future attacks upon society. You threw your dignity, honor and heart upon Dade County's own heart and history shining in your prideful yet humble badge and uniform of professional distinction. Thankfully some peace, harmony and the elegance of unity has entered those corridors ahead and behind us. Certainly, your character, humility and disposition helped to bridge those gaps where solitude and freedom really do belong. For enhancing our community which was yours too, Officer Cook, may your soul be saluted and blessed for diligence and the virtues of vitality and its morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2018

Boldness and bravery are not vainly benign. They are instilled upon one's soul of honor, integrity and dignity from the moment of their conception. From your earliest days, Officer Cook, you dreamed and aspired to become a public servant and so patrolling in Dade County was your central location where most of your toughest battles lied ahead. But make no mistake our peace of mind and liberty we enjoy came at the cost of your unselfish character and unwavering commitment to undying pride and excellence. We must not overlook humility and grace, humanity was preserved by your efforts and so it shall be humbly honored and revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

In order for there to be flexibility, there must be some feasibility. The whole world does not revolve around one event no matter how seismic it is. Though, violence, domestic or otherwise requires the quick and practical attention of all duly brave and reverent law personnel. It's a battle cry you heard many times over the course of your six years with Metro-Dade Police Department, Officer Cook. Braver and more dignified than ever. Honorable and packed with resounding integrity built into your stoically heroic character. Dade County and its citizens wanted peace and demanded excellence and experience. Well, they got both and much more from your serenely dear soul. Unity drums up certain things, a meaning of values and ideals all working as one within the framework of your humility, vigilance and valiant resolve. Perceiving and receiving the signal denote two different things and for your maturity, wisdom and vision, Officer Cook, the effort went far and wide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

Where there is smoke there may be a fire. What quenches the outrages of this wild scene, a little tenacity and ferocity feverishly poured over its smoldering wickedness. You put out loads of trouble, Officer Cook, in Dade County and for what you and your fellow officers had to occupy your goodwill with on May 16, 1979, was dashing a diabolical man's crazed advances into our cocoon of tranquil and peaceful neighborhoods. Your hopes, aspirations and dreams became our solemn inspirations as we so duly honor your memory, integrity, courage and dignity all by keeping loyal and pursuing the right causes. An indictment is that this day should have never come and yet as excellent as you were, Officer Cook, in calming down people whose tempers frayed, this day Our Creator passed your missions onto other women and men to bravely and humbly carry our your legacy of humility and heroism for humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

Extrapolate. Eviscerate. Eradicate. Eliminate. How about effort, energy and the sound affects of efficiency to go into your performances, Officer Cook, getting Dade County through its malasse and doldrums while fighting off violence, evil and wickedness. Never more fearful or sinister than to have an enemy stomp all over your peace, prosperity and plan old unity. Its harmony and tranquility strung together by your unrelenting resources of resolve. perseverance and the open ended honesty, dignity and integrity. If any worthwhile public servant needs to indulge how about some good manners, kindness and humanity's God given version of humility and heroism at the top of the department chart of courage. Never better, Officer Cook, a blessed hero with an enriching soul of security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God has shed His grace upon your loving family and beloved comrades esteemed and brave who now and forever carry your torch of heroic tenacity. Dynamite to explode this episode of enigmatic terror.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

To demean would be comparable to embarrassing someone. You spoke gently, softly and with a humble reverence for your official position, Officer Cook. The truth is just that and to gain one's trust you must be loyal and able to take direction from your superiors. Dade County was where you obtained your professional training to go on patrol searching for quiet while looking for violence to remove it from our trails. You blazed a wonderful trail, Officer Cook, so refined, so humanely heroic and with the full arsenal of acumen and honesty, it's these characteristics that made your integrity and focus stand up to terror. No officer should be violated as you too, Officer Cook, had a life and a beautiful wife to go hone to. It is a real shame when you said goodbye to Karen that day you would not be returning home. Certainly you are missed. Humanity misses your ever present humility which filled those vials of valor and humble distinction. Serenity and safety demand respect and Badge#1664 gave the effort and tried to rid our world of this undue violence. You are to be fondly saluted for salvation and the motivation to steer those of us who want to live righteous and passionate lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

Greatness is from having the humble and humane instincts to act accordingly. Actions does speak louder than just lip service. We here in Dade County would never witness a second of peace if all public servants just spoke instead of acting as dignified as they shall. Your humility, Officer Cook, was stored in your heart of gold an don your uniform of understanding and your badge of bravery and true trust its undying boldness. You can be sure, Officer Cook, your life, career and memory will remain cherished as you were always well admired among the ranks of your department. Keep building those heavenly cornerstones as you walk that sacred and humanely proverbial beat up above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement comes from having the wisdom and its clarity to view what has to be done to eradicate evil. Your exploits eclipsed far and away what is expected from all servants. Our Master knows His people. He recognizes truth and justice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

Tragedy leaves that sad expression on one's face. It was a heart wrenching day already with two of your comrades shot and nearly killed, Officer Cook and you answered that call and were shot and mortally wounded. Dade County never forgot your classic desire, dedication and the leadership for which you led other brave and honest men and women through grief and terror. Anguish shall one day be greeted by laughter, although the bitter sadness forever lingers around the community where you protected the integrity and dignity of those wanting tranquility and some sense of real unity. Perception is not always reality, though humility and ingenuity teach us a whole lot into your heroic legacy, Officer Cook, one of faith, loyalty and the good graces of civility. Only well mannered and comporting yourself with the highest of values and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

A great memory helps one resolve conflict. But, bravery, honesty and dignity go much further down those roads of reverence. Your happy trails here in Dade County, Officer Cook, were made better by your unwavering courage, integrity and the vision to see what needed to be fixed. Sometimes the corrections are tough to make and in the end you always had the people on your mind as they were as they were priority number one. Those humble and heroic souls of distinction possess the right foundations of ferocity and character to see your missions of goodwill through. Unfortunately, God saw your destinies and most faithfully loyal travels through and called your beautiful soul back home to heaven to stand guard at those sacred and golden pearly gates of gallantry and humility. You saw that we had a sense of harmony and by being cherished you'll never be forgotten for your unselfish actions which endeavored to stop a crazed man from more wanton violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2018

Do everything unto heaven and trust in the Lord He'll never misguide you. He steered your pathways in life and during your police career, Officer Cook, right into the heartlands of Dade County. All heart and all faith as you were a devoutly pious man. faith and dignity justify integrity and honor when brought together they serve as our preservation. You navigated the toughest of venues and when that call came out, Officer Cook, your humble and heroic character acted thoughtfully and without the slightest hesitation. Humanity thanks you for providing peace and producing acumen during those fruitful and accomplished moments. Violence shall pay attention those brave hearts and serene souls are out in force looking for you. Never forgotten and etched into our hearts forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character highlights the brave and bold men and women whose humility represents humanity's highest calling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Desire does not daydream and never does dedication. Your leadership and motivation, Officer Cook, forged newer relationships for those residing in Dade County during your watch. We look and listen hoping for a drop of dignity and reason for why your life had to end. No plausible reason. The young depressed man violated your honor and dignity, Officer Cook, by taking your character, humility and loving spirit of integrity. Wickedness spreads its wings and then no telling what will occur. Our cornerstones and their foundations were built from the bottom by your strength and heart of compassion, Officer Cook, a hero and a humane man of resolve and wisdom, it made your fruitful missions more blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Headaches and toothaches cause pain, great pain just as the tragic loss of a beloved family hero who gives their life for the causes of character, honor and justice. It is a demanding and thankless position and there are those who accept this challenge freely and without reservation. You signed up, Officer Cook, for a profession that does have rewards and yet those obstacles are out there flying around like a vulture waiting for a carcass. Dade County's folks expected and got more than they could have dreamed of when you patrolled for a balance of harmony, freedom and the liberty that unity strives to beckon. A calling of honesty, dignity and integrity is not a simple process even with intense scrutiny, training and classroom and street work. The thugs, hoodlums and criminals are out in force waiting to steer their evil straight at us and your loving presence insured at least a fighting chance of dignity and determination to lead us through strife and sinister episodes of turmoil. Always a smile and politeness nestled among your morals, mettle, values and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Ladies enjoy flowers and candy so I'm sure you brought your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and your beloved wife, Karen, those on special occasions. You are missed more than ever. I 'll still remember crying when I first heard you died. And though I did not know you or your family until I first met your nephew, Justin Miller and your niece his sister, Gina Wilkerson, you could feel their sense of loss and now it all comes around full circle. What a man! A public servant who glorified His Creator by doing His will and serving that cause of which many don't even go to. Honor complete acceptance of bravery, goodwill and a fighting spirit where you intensity and dignity went hand in hand bringing a semblance of law and order back to the community of Dade County. Only the finest and most humblest of heroism and character which enabled you, Officer Cook, to lead others through peril and trouble. Mrs. Cook, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and do hope you had a terrific one-hundred and third birthday with your family. Your beloved and darling son, Bill, Officer William Cook, graced society with his prowess and proficient protection sparing us more harm. Humanity received its humility from your vision and wisdom, Officer Cook, given to you by The Lord Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I hope Gina you and Trevor and your kids are fine. Take care tell them Rabbi Davis sends his warmest regards. Alexis, Skyler, Legend and your baby sister, Legacy, you all had one humanely warm and congenial great-uncle. Too bad God did not allow you the opportunity to meet him. His soul reposes in heaven among God's distinguished honor roll of heroism and devotion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Style points don't count nor do they serve any useful purpose in this everlasting battle over terror. Our country seems to be bombarded by so much unlawful evil it could fill libraries. What filled the important needs of Dade County was your unselfish, undying and unwavering bravery, honesty and the desire to do your assignments with humble and heroic integrity and the dignity that one day will relieve our humanity of evil's lurking clutches. You were a gallant and faithful man, Officer Cook, who should have been granted a longer life and to be able to retire from your profession as a majority of women and men do. You'll be saluted vigorously for your unassuming valor and fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

A profile of courage and that is what made your life and career so humble and humanely honored. You were a persevering soul Officer Cook, a man whose breath was the total heroic embodiment of goodwill and the spirit that distributed security and safety throughout the communities in and around Dade County. Whatever we can do for your family to lessen their burdens of grief let us do so and pray that the resurrection of your soul of character, charm and conviction comes soon. For what your badge and its boldness meant, peace and prosperity was a by-product of your resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness what has enhanced the happiness of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Destiny saves a place for the upright and outstanding service of those women and men who demonstrate a willingness to be honest and display a sense of direction in their class, decency and character. Never a thought, Officer Cook, your pure perseverance and resolve gave Dade County a chance to march on despite this tension and unrest, yet it was sad that a domestic incident took your soul. It was energy and effort that made you a supremely humble man whose capacity filtered through the venues and roads where danger lied ahead. Respected and treasured. Always a warrior, savior and a quiet hero who represented the core values and morals we as citizens look up to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Violence leaves one crawling for help and when there seems like no escaping this heaven knows what may happen. You were there to back up your colleagues, Officer Cook, a sure sign of a loyal and devout public servant. Dade County's intelligent and intuitively hopeful hero. Everyday you served with passion, dignity and integrity never running nor hiding from peril. That is why you have been and always will be honored by your family and comrades for your humility and noble deeds of desire and devotion. God protects His faithful flock of brave heroes and heroines as they perform a most difficult task, keep looking after those who carry your legacy with pride and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

A well groomed public servant is one who respects authority and agrees to conduct themselves as admirable professionals at all times. The dignity, the character and the integrity and honesty must be appropriate at all moments. No matter the place, time or situation, you kept law and order moving along in a just manner here in Dade County, Officer Cook. Confident and humble, soft and calming helps stabilize peace and unity better than being a loud mouthed bragger. Boast while you can for when God calls you you will see His real humility. A courageous and convicted gentleman of gallantry and resolve, our happiness rested in your hands and feet that chased after terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

A world filled with some goodness, spirit and adventure, yet one made chaotic by incessant violence and baseless hatred. You were a pleasant young man, Officer Cook, a refreshing breath of sense and wisdom which allowed you to prevail over evil. Dade County, its folks and in particular your family and comrades took it very hard on May 16, 1979, when God took your honorable and dignified soul of integrity and humility back to His graceful eternal home to be with other who bravely fought those very same battles as you so fiercely did. Your resolve and character were A plus. Your determination and leadership was A plus and simply put you were a cherished hero whose legacy will be long remembered and saluted for everything valor and humanity stand for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018