Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Poise and fearlessness were some of your many heroic attributes, Officer Cook, more importantly Dade County will never forget your unassuming and unselfish work ethics that protected them for evil. Our very stability and harmony all coming together because of humble dignity, integrity and character. You built a foundation of faithfulness, hope and goodwill to shine on forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtue, wisdom and loyalty directed mankind to provide the essential basis for sanctity and liberty to pour forth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 19, 2022

You can offer a hero's welcome to another officer from your department. Detective Cesar Echaverry passed from a gunshot wound he received while protecting Dade County from a robber. Just twenty-nine and also a young man filled with poise, passion and honesty just as you were filled with. Dignity, integrity and your crusading character uplifted mankind and surely enriched our lives as your values, morals and mettle still keep your family moving forward with your legacy bonded in hope, truth and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, your faith and heroism are always greeted by God and His heroic angels, a flock of ferocity so heart warming and invigorating.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2022

One small step for mankind when astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin landed and walked on the moon. Big and humbly honored steps you took, Officer Cook, to heroically rid Dade County of torment and problems. A man so relied upon because of your stoic nature, virtue, wisdom and dignity answered that last call where integrity and character accentuated fairness, firmness and dogged determination. As I was driving near Liberty City on my way to Naples I drove by NW 17th Ave did not turn left as I have been by the street sign marked with your name Officer William C. Cook Street a few times in the past. You were surely consummate in every detail, nuance and every way of admiration and sincere gratitude. Life is surely not a game and when off duty one can laugh and enjoy the times off. You, Officer Cook, administered truth and trustworthiness to be saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2022

Rest and relaxation for those who acquitted themselves as role models. You were just that and will forevermore be that source of light, hope and goodwill so faithful and so honest. A man who was the beacon of pleasure and joy you brought to your family and beloved Karen. Integrity and dignity for eternity perpetuate you sacred name, Officer Cook. A true warrior and a first class gentleman founded in the principles of perseverance and reverence toward your fellow officer and citizen. Dade county will live by your heroism and exemplary life and career authentically cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A tunnel of tenacity, a treasure chest of warm and emotional memories of a thoughtful and resourceful human being.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2022

Every action your family solemnly demonstrates is for you, Officer Cook, "Uncle Bo" remains entrenched within their hearts and minds. Their hero who was blessed with acumen and awareness seeing the big picture of what needed to be completed in order for Dade County's own to prosper, thrive and to be able to leave safely. Badge#1664 was genuine honor, solid character and commitment to being dignified and a man devoutly dedicated to his chosen profession. The branches and roots of integrity, diligence and vigilance were planted tirelessly long before you were conceived. The loyalty and esteem all coming from a wonderful upbringing and an environment where accountability and versatility all met together with your virtue and maturity beyond your years of accepting such a perilous position you took to heart to restore, reclaim and to revive us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2022

Your spirit remains perpetual in God's greenest of gardens, Officer Cook, Forever a real horrible day and a loss not only to your esteemed and most adored family, your department and the entire police world and humanity lost a truly humble, blessed and trusted soul with a big heart to match. Serenity, sanctity and sincerity all marked your paths of righteousness where dignity, character and integrity followed throughout your life of virtue, wisdom and responsibility. The angels above can surely soar, fly and keep walking their beats of distinction for defining the words of ingenuity and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2022

Valor accentuated. Vision clear as day. Honor, dignity and integrity always heroic, loyal and forever cherished. Dade County was where you started your career, Officer Cook and where tragically one man on rampage took your life. Such a special heart, soul and spirit of blessed humbleness that galvanized your family, those who worked with you and the folks whom you protected with your paths and trails of sacred trust and truth to be boldly saluted. An angel of wisdom and virtue floating high above his family as they carry your sincerely scrupulous legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2022

Officer Cook, many have served and protected faithfully, thoughtfully and with every assurance of resourcefulness in their hearts, souls and spirits of virtue and vision. Your valiant life and career is forever etched in stone and marked accordingly for the general public to read. Dade County's citizens had your full measure of attention to details never to be off course nor sidetracked. when hope and goodwill blend in with honesty, dignity and integrity they serve to uplift, enrich and enhance one's humble being. You were a hero whose consummate drive and desire made you a top flight officer who will be remembered, adored and revered for unselfish work habits and tireless passion as your compasses only went forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2022

No one had to clue you in, Officer Cook on what it required to be stellar, stoic and sterling in all your outstanding efforts put forward on behalf of Dade County and its people. The purposes of your position and its missions of faith, hope and goodwill were to abate evil, display honesty, integrity and reverence all came from your undying heart, soul and a spirit of humility and loyalty demonstrated at all times and costs. The ultimate sacrifice you undertook spoke volumes of your sacred oath to back up your fellow officers while engaged in handling a job filled with peril and danger. Law enforcing has its rewards as well and you my neighbor, friend and hero should have been granted the opportunity to retire humbly and gracefully as did your colleagues. We salute you, your courage and excellent character and upstanding commitments. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2022

The world has certainly gotten scarier since you departed it over forty-three years ago, Officer Cook, because of one man's insanity. You were civil and your earthly journeys confirmed what we already knew, sanctity, honesty and heart triumph over violence and evil. Dade County received you with open arms forty-nine years ago when you began your patrols of virtue and valor, awareness and candor. Such a handsome and charming young man who brought his family peace and happiness as well as the community where you grew up and learned all the insights and humble lessons that life brings forth. Our stability and serenity have humanely been attributed to your tenacity, trust and truthful character the kind that cares and is sincere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2022

You were such a young man, Officer Cook and yet you were well versed in the basics of law enforcement, being a man of class, desire and all heart, such a devoted Dade County hero who never lost sight of your professional goals which were your aspirations of integrity, reverence and dignity's letters of commitment, character and the truest words of elegance and effort always put forth. Forevermore are you treasured, loyal to your comrades and enriched by tireless and unselfish care,consideration and determination all dogged and distinct. They left a deep impression within the hearts and minds of society. A real steady servant, first class all the way who never backed down nor buckled under pressure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A warrior whose family never more prouder of you and always holding the torch of your trails and paths firmly in their hearts and hands,

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2022

Rebounding from adversity humbles a surely honorable person. Dade County was fortunate to have in their midst a well respected, able bodied and capable gentleman to handle the daily affairs of policing its streets and many venues. Because of your unassuming dignity, integrity and bravery, such outstanding character that only accentuated and was the loyal personification of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, all heroically capturing your family's pride and the class by which you performed, all your comrades
have never overlooked your heroism and humility which society shares with all who wear a badge of virtue, maturity and wisdom who protect our harmony. Now as an angel you are with Our Master to patrol His heavenly pavements above with so many other heroes and heroines who sacrificed for the good of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2022

Surrounded by a sea of love and affection from your family, friends and professional peers, Officer Cook, the world that day suffered a terrible loss for which mankind was stunned as was your family and Dade County, the community you served with esteem, integrity, honor and a heroic heart of passion, dignity and character. Such a man deserves to be saluted and poignantly honored for dealing with sheer adversity, violence from an ungodly man. You forever be remembered for virtue, courage and the perfect balance of morals, values and ideals which were the building blocks to your stable and humbly blessed life and career accepted willingly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So dearly adored and greatly admired, you are always going to be missed so much as your family carries forward your legacy of yearning and accountability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2022

A man whose heroic actions remain perpetual. Your adoring family, Officer Cook, carries you wherever they go taking your legacy sealed in honor, heart and soul forever as the torch of your trails of justice, truth and trust. Dade County folks were served by a loyal and esteemed gentleman of dignity, integrity and everything bestowed in excellent character and truly fortuitous ingenuity. You were the glue that held your family together during crises and when your dad passed away as your mother and dad may they rest in peace along with you my neighbors, friends and hero raised two wonderful children with manners, politeness, decency and class that embraced, enhanced and enriched the pavements and streets of society where you implanted tranquility, stability and freedom of movement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2022

Your reputation and accentuation of everything outstanding in your life, career and marriage, Officer Cook was the personification of a true warrior and it was just a real horror that you were taken so young. Pride and persistence that pacified an angry person, honor and integrity that represented the environment by which you lived with dignity and a heart filled with humility. Such blessings don't always occur with everyone and yet you protected and provided undying assurance that your community of Dade County would be safe from crime as a lonely man callous and wanton committed such evil against you and your esteemed and loyal colleagues. To you, Officer Cook, we salute dedication, virtue and accountability all hitching their humbleness to your badge of valor and uniform of unquestionable resourcefulness. You think and smile from high atop God's saintly venues of perfection where angels of heroism soar freely looking over their beloved families. Those foundations of earthly journeys remain cherished and most meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To both the Tidwell and Wilkerson Families and to Mr. Hyatt and Mr. Miller whom I had the humble pleasure of greeting, your "Uncle Bo" lives on in eternity for his consummate and most reliably positive work ethics. #Never Forgotten!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2022

The domes of devotion, dignity, determination and dedication were constantly kept lit by your unassuming resources of steadfast honor, heart, humbleness and the blessings of your treasured heroism which today still keeps traveling high above in Our Lord's heaven's of mercy, compassion and the rewards you'll forever reap, Officer Cook, by virtue of your endeavor, efficiency and unwavering sense of balance, trust and truth you worn that can never be tarnished. The reverence and homage paid to your memory and spirit will remain saluted for their energy, character and bravest of commitments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2022

The top of the hill in honor, heart and heroism to be loyally cherished forever. You kept the spirits of Dade County safer all by your unselfish and tireless not only on May 16,1979, Officer Cook, everyday of your six short years of brave, bold and virtual service. It's dignity, character and integrity that lead your feats and paths of trust and truth to be saluted proudly. Mettle and morals running the trails along with principles and humane proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2022

The mountains and hills are tough enough to climb but Our Maker endowed your heart and soul, Officer Cook, with powerfully humble talents and gifts not always visible to humanity. A man of humility blessed and rewarded for heroic honor, achievement and dignified loyalty and ingenuity also not always viewed by the public. Dade County thrived because of your unassuming commitments to excellence, pride and ferocity applied at each corner. A man who took onus seriously and never let upon the pedal. The fountains of tenacity flowed from your juices, a man who cared, was sincere and definitely engaged in his duly affirmed profession where haste may result in harm or worse to the public at large whom you served with sense and virtue so wise beyond your years of experience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2022

There can never be a positional change in honesty, integrity and dignity. These are the very words of heart and soul that must be demonstrated on an everyday basis as a creed no matter the circumstances, dilemmas and situations that can confront the most savvy of men and women who lay it all on the line. You gave your life and very spirit, Officer Cook, much admired and greatly appreciated for our very harmony and stability. Dade County can never repay its debt of thanks for a gentleman of wisdom, character and everything proper in truth and trust. Cornerstones constructed for a sounder tomorrow that would have better with your presence and humble smile of gratitude. A young man vital to our survival who will never be forgotten for putting unselfish and tireless effort into your labors of passion and proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2022

The shield of honor, humility and heroism was boldly worn by you, Officer Cook, six years all too short of a career that was bound for more accomplishment to safeguard Dade County from evil. Violence and terror, wickedness and viciousness are not pure, they are not normal for society to thrive. We must have loyal, dependable and capable public servants who recognize responsibility and face adversity with dignity, integrity and humane character. You were consummate, beloved and forever admired, Officer Cook, for turning your community into safer haven for truth and trust to survive calamity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2022

Confidence cannot be clouded nor sidetracked by wanton violence. You served Dade County, Officer Cook, with heroic class, honor and the perseverance of both integrity and dignity which patrolled the streets with clarity and alacrity. Your wisdom, savvy and vision all restored a calming sense of purpose, reason and the motivations that took grit and determination down the trails of truth and justice. A trusted man giving his life for the people and for his friends to live on. Your life of heart and soul was the exemplary platform of virtue and versatility and God will forever cradle your spirit in His humbly giant hands for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2022

Security and reliability make their daily sacrifices where diligence and vigilance lie. The truth is you were a superb public servant dedicated strictly to Dade County, Officer Cook, where your heroism, faithfulness and honorable life is fondly remembered and boldly saluted. Everything poignant with integrity, dignity and your reverent character was highlighted as they preserved the quality of life in your neighborhood where your life and career took shape. An angel of valor always so loyal and esteemed and missed very much by your family and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2022

If honesty, dignity and integrity are all aligned accordingly then humble success is then likely to be achieved. You accomplished your goodwill missions of heart, hope and humility on behalf of Dade County residents, Officer Cook, nothing will be forgotten nor overlooked for people of character, commitments to pride an excellence and the humane virtues of convictions yours were solemn and wise. They installed principles, meaning and the fruitful work that you put forth daily to save and to secure our very tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2022

Stability can only be just that if serenity and honesty continue to baton down the hatches where heinousness looks to escape to cause serious issues for humanity. You calmed people down with your voice of reason, Officer Cook, your passions of effort and dignity's words of integrity and heroism. They live on in your adoring family and comrades who now strive to serve Dade County creating and consummating faith, hope and goodwill to be humanely engaged and embraced. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character that is eternal. Commitment and conviction that is everlasting as they patrol heaven's pearly gates of perfection and gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2022

Another police family I had the humble pleasure to meet, Officer Cook, was Detective Scott Richard Rakow of the Miami Beach Police Department killed in the line of duty June of 1988 and if he were alive and with his beloved Toni and married daughter Erica he would have been my age sixty-three in July. Another officer I never got to meet was Officer Emilio Fidel Miyares of the Hialeah Police Department killed in the line of duty in November of 1986. He left a widow, Theresa and a son and daughter. They would have been married forty-five years this August. Officer Miyares would have also been sixty-three years old born ten days after me. He left Cuba to come here to live and to serve humbly as an angel also. I drive by his sign in North Miami after visiting the Jewish residents at Villa Maria Nursing Center near where your collague and friend Officer Keith DiGenova once lived. His twin brother Kenneth lives nearby.Both very sad because they left wives and young children behind. Nothing is worse than you giving your life that day of May 16, 1979 when Dade County lost a real honest and heroically dignified gentleman, a human being whose eyes and ears guided your paths of truth and trust,such virtue and sacred journeys all now in heaven soaring high above your family who cherishes the opportunity to carry the mantle of your legacy. A cornerstone and foundation built to last forevermore despite this constant violence and unfathomable evil we battle daily. You were consummate and the very best when life and trouble required your greatest intervention and acumen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, integrity and a heart that cared and sacrificed for mankind to thrive.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2022