Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rhetoric is just that. Talk and chatter. But heroism and humility along with honor and dignity, they all belong grouped next to one another. You did your part, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County and its residents upholding, peace and security, goodwill and the faithfulness that hope does spring eternal. With your outstanding actions on May 16, 1979, you can be sure your character, commitment to pride and excellence won't be forgotten. Enhancement lives on in your beloved family and in their pursuits of happiness and serenity in all they achieve. It's because of you and your humanely humble deeds to better serve humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2018

Bravery, courage and valor belong in the very same conversation as does honesty, character, dignity and the integrity that bestows itself humbly over any worthwhile public servant. Serving and protecting life is not for the faint hearted nor for persons with any kind of problems. Physical or emotional. You need good women and men of desire, determination and decency holding down the forts of ferocity and keeping the tides of tyranny from flooding the communities and venues where virtue and vigilance play a major role. Your resolve and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, helped to bring promise and better days ahead for all mankind. Such a shame your life ended as it did, but certainly one man, gallant and tenacious succeeding in assisting in this war over wickedness. Never forgotten and always saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 20, 2018

It's an illusion to think one can fight crime by themselves. You need the efforts of an entire department and the citizens of any given community at large to cooperate in this seemingly unending brawl over evil. You fought hard, Officer Cook, tooth and nail for our prosperity, peace and unity. It's not being out of place to understand why you were such a respected and greatly admired hero of the highest regard for character, integrity and the morals necessary to tame violence. Dade County because of your unwavering honor, dignity and devotion cannot forget nor overlook your sincere humility. It is after all why we remember your life and career of enhancement and endearment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 20, 2018

It's crystal clear why you were such a devout hero, Officer Cook, with humble courage straight from your heart and reverence beyond the calls of duty, you protected Dade County and its folks, shielding them from further harm. Their tranquility and unity all came about through your undying, unwavering and unselfish honesty, dignity and integrity. It brought the picture of perseverance and proficiency that much closer to us. And from character, humility and commitment such as yours, Officer Cook, so may you be honorably saluted for humane and classy decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family's hearts yearn to see you after missing you beyond words. Wisdom and vision said it so eloquently.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2018

You were a genuinely nice man, Officer Cook, a caring, congenial and charismatic gentleman of gallantry. What made you the person and public servant you were was diligence, vigilance and by being a peaceful and humble warrior of virtue. It made Dade County and its people stand and take note. It brought serenity and peace to an area swimming in mayhem and kayos. Police must be just right for their professional responsibilities and capable of handling whatever assignments come their way. Your character and convictions saw to that. You remain cherished for having the humble loyalty and humility to see things until God deemed your journeys as finalized. That word is sad as now you take on a greater and more challenging honor, guard those pearly and golden gates where many men and women, all brave and angelic heroes and heroines eternally reside. No more harm. No more battle scars. No turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2018

Today as the nation celebrates President's Day we can surely pause and reflect back upon your stoic and most humbly heroic life and police career, Officer Cook. One born from values, ethics and proper morals. No matter you were a supremely devoted, loyal and faithful comrade to your peers. Evil, violence, wickedness and terror all demand the highest execution of integrity, honor and dignity. And so for six years of humane commitment that is what you delivered to Dade County and its citizens. One man whose quality of character and endearing enhancement that shall never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I looked up on facebook, your widow now remarried, Mrs. Karen Bonidy is celebrating her birthday. If you read these reflections, Karen, happy birthday and good health. Your heroic husband, Officer William Cook, "Bill" to you brought peace, safety and unity to a community he cherished and was revered, respected and always greatly admired for his ultimate sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2018

Terror cannot be sugarcoated nor can it be taken lightly. Your smile, Officer Cook, was distinct and bright as was your humility and honesty focused on the responsibilities at hand. Those of us fortunate to be living in Dade County were promised top notch protection. Our peace and unity were under most humble hands. You were a savior and warrior, heroic until the end my neighbor, friend and hero. When commitment to pride and excellence, character and the good habits of morals and their values are on the line action, especially heroic action must be employed. You kept the serenity and safety of all folks right where it needed to be. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2018

To commit an error is human, but to forgive is divine. Police work combines resources of reverence, respect, resolve and the faithful loyalty to be able to work with others through difficult times. During the heat of the battle, public servants must be prepared for whatever situation arises. You were an excellent officer, Officer Cook, the eyes and ears of Dade County and its people were under your constant guidance. Gallant and full of caring and character, you won't be forgotten. It's integrity, honor and dignity that catches the public's attention during battles over violence and terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2018

Decency and good conduct is hard to forget especially when it is faithfully discharged by a hero of honor and humility. You gave your life, Officer Cook, humanely and in an unselfish manner allowing peace and goodwill to be spread throughout Dade County where its residents have the best seats in their castles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 17, 2018

The polished shoes, the shiny badge and a pristinely clean uniform represented those aspirations and principles for which you stood for, Officer Cook. You were a man who stood for justice and fairness distributed equally and not just routinely. Integrity, dignity and honesty came about through your devoted and loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, who taught you and Nancy all the right lessons during your lives. You served the Dade County community with noble and loyal distinction affording everyone the privilege of living in freedom and peace. prosperity and its growths do come at times with a cost and all public servants understand this rule when they sign on to become heroes and heroines of humility and valor. You have been blessed and saluted, Officer Cook, for quality of character, stellar convictions and the wisdom, maturity and vision to see a problem and to react in a first class manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decency, desire and devotion pay back those dividends of dedication and its determination. Never forgotten. Always treasured and admired, respected and cherished for delivering quiet and safety to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 17, 2018

A gallant and graceful hero is the gold standard. And your heroism, Officer Cook, when combined with your honor, dignity and integrity made all the difference in the lives of Dade County citizens. Their peace of mind, unity and humble serenity came at your unwavering character and commitment to precise morals and the principles of which proficiency was always accounted for. Your family and colleagues have diligently remembered your life and career of solemn service where it was only about how to maintain pride and civility among the violence that was threatening us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 17, 2018

Bravery, valor and courage test the hearts and souls of those honorable and decent souls of men and women who pay that price for our liberties and serenities to move forward. Dade County registered resolve and the resourcefulness from heroes like yourself, Officer Cook, who were instrumental in brokering peace and goodwill among all folks. The grace and gallantry of your pursuits in life, Officer Cook, were heralded by your unselfish humility given right back to humanity where its powers will stay with us for all generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your comrades have taken over your watch with the utmost due diligence and desire that is necessary to produce the desired affects.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2018

This world I don't know what the future holds. Your life is now and forever in God's hands of humility. Because of your unwavering and unselfish work ethic, Officer Cook, all of your honesty, integrity and dignity is being stored up in those palaces of perfect rest, where completeness to every detail is finally realized. Our Lord saw your fine character, courage and commitment to both pride and excellence and took you on a journey of a lifetime. No more harm, aches, pains, nothing but eternal peace for your labors of spreading tranquility and harmony within the confines of all Dade County. Its residents spoke and you answered, Officer Cook, placing your congenial spirit on the line to safeguard those who live on to cherish their hopes, faiths and dreams. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2018

This world I don't know what the future holds. Your life is now and forever in God's hands of humility. Because of your unwavering and unselfish work ethic, Officer Cook, all of your honesty, integrity and dignity is being stored up in those palaces of perfect rest, where completeness to every detail is finally realized. Our Lord saw your fine character, courage and commitment to both pride and excellence and took you on a journey of a lifetime. No mor eharm, aches, pains, nothing but eternal peace for your labors of spreading tranquility and harmony within the confines of all Dade County. Its residents spoke and you answered, Officer Cook, placing your congenial spirit on the line to safeguard those who live on to cherish their hopes, faiths and dreams. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2018

The artist sets up his or her canvas. Public servants set up their daily routines, though nothing when dealing with danger is ordinary. Your humble exploits, Officer Cook, were the passions you dreamed of since you were a young man. You followed your heart's desires and those determinations, dedications and motivations helped you to steer our brave souls of safety and freedom away from the pathways of violence. A master leader takes instruction and that baton of valor and goes where they will have the greatest effect. We the citizens of Dade County won't overlook your heroism, loyalty and respect you had for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2018

Intuition is the avenue by which intelligence and ingenuity is guided by Our Creator's loving embrace. So too does bravery, boldness and commitment, they combine with honesty, integrity and dignity to broaden all public servant's pursuits and destinies looking for peace and the presence of health and prosperity for one and all. A devoted and faithful man, Officer Cook, you epitomized what a true hero is all about. Your concern, caring and consideration brought about goodwill and quiet for all Dade County citizens. You will never be forgotten. Your legacy is sealed forever where it will have the greatest impact. The nation felt your loss as did your family and comrades who fought that wicked battle over terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2018

If any of your relatives pursues police work, Officer Cook, God bless them. Because your had the intestinal fortitude to make the wisest of decisions. Public service demands more than bravery, skill and valor. It demands humility toward mankind, compassion along the proper integrity, honesty and dignity. Our pursuits and journeys in life can be attributed to your heroism, Officer Cook, a man of stellar commitment to excellent character, morals and the values to accentuate liberty, serenity and prosperity for one and all in Dade County. Its residents as well as your friends and colleagues have cherished remembering a humane and loyal warrior until your last breath. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Wisdom, conviction and vision is presented by Our Lord to those rare an duniquely special people of which you were, Officer Cook, a hero to be etched in our hearts and thoughts forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2018

A police officer has the streets to protect as their daily assignments. No easy task. No means to simple solutions. But, every officer must bear this in mind and that they must concentrate on keeping their humility and honor assembled on their badges of boldness and on their uniforms. Having the dignity and integrity to exert the proper authority over an given circumstance. Being a hero in Dade County, you venues were many and filled with danger, Officer Cook and therefore your cautious approaches were deemed righ ton. A man of character and courage combining the good acumen and sense to bring us peace and unity though it came at an ultimate price. Your heroic sacrifice shall be revered and saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2018

Bargains are for those driven to shop like maniacs. But bravery, boldness and morals are inscribed in those special servants who choose to pursue terror. It conjures up so many thoughts. Your valor and honor, Officer Cook, reflected your attention to integrity and dignity while being ever so vigilant in promoting peace and quality of life in Dade County protecting its residents. Those that are alive and remember your caring affection, loyalty and devotion to duty should take a moment everyday and salute your unabashed wisdom, character and the vision needed to square things away and resolve situations before they escalated in much more perilous events. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2018

Those demons that live in the hearts of those who perpetrate violence, what can be said? The brave, the bold, the courageous and honorable souls, their heroic actions live on in the minds and hearts of one and all. It's their loved ones, friends and colleagues of tenacity that must march forward in this everlasting battle over evil. Your courage and compassion, Officer Cook, could never be matched, duplicated nor anything else. You were Dade County's humane and loyal warrior and savvy savior. All the wisdom, acumen and awareness a public servant must possess to carry out your missions of faithful serenity and perpetual peace. Character, commitment and integrity all from the kind heart of a tremendous young man and a gentleman of grace and humility given back to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Everyday heroes and heroines put their lives on the line for what? Our stability and quiet and happy pursuits in life. Life does spring eternal. For God's heavenly perch of security, continue to look down upon us, Officer Cook, I'll guarantee you'll not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2018

Passing quietly is better than a life of pain and suffering. Going before one's time and missions are completed is just plain cruel and unfair. God placed us here on Earth to succeed and to accomplish our life pursuits to make this a safer and better world in which to prosper. Your whole life, Officer Cook, was predicated on the fundamentals of fairness, conviction, character, honesty and humility and the channels of courage, wisdom, dignity and all that integrity affords us. What can be said has been stated so eloquently regarding your principles, morals and the values of virtue and your vigilance over the folks of Dade County. You laid your life down heroically and very loyally for us and your colleagues, a very treasured and most blessed gentleman of the highest degree of gallantry there ever is. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We steadfast honor and continue your commitments to both pride and excellence championing your causes of fruition in all your efforts, journeys, missions of hope and mercy, your destinies of desire, devotion, dedication and the motivating factor in all you represented. Fondly admired. Heavenly saluted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2018

Burdens don't go to heaven. Only the bravest and most boldest of public servants. They stamp out wildfires, wickedness and wanton evil which constantly threatens our very society and its taciturn movements for those pursuing happiness. You went right after violence, Officer Cook, stared it down and acquitted yourself ever so faithfully. It was Dade County who revered and respected your authority and acumen not just on May 16, 1979, it was every moment your character and desire to succeed in arranging serenity and safety for all came humbly calling. A presence and passion absolutely missed greatly today and everyday since your untimely loss. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your undying service and attention to details, Officer Cook, will be remembered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2018

A regime of resolve, boldness and the faithful and firm belief that peace and quiet will be assured. Nothing is to be taken for granted. You never boasted, Officer Cook, bragged or did anything out of character. Your fond commitment to excellence and pride, your convictions to uphold morals, decency and dignity all stemmed from your own honesty spoken from your lips of devotion. No matter the moment, Dade County was always, always in good and steady hands of a heroic gentleman. Humility and your fondness for doing what was deemed proper always had the approval of your superiors. A job well done as were you acting in protecting the citizens and your comrades held under tragic gunfire that day of May 16, 1979, when your blessed and humbly loyal name went right to heaven to watch over your family and those brave men and women like yourself who were unwavering and determined to squash out violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2018

Attacks come swiftly and without warning nor provocation. We must be prepared as all police officers must be. Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County wherever crime is happening it must be curtailed as soon as possible. When honesty, integrity and dignity are in the crosshairs of callous and wicked individuals, it must be silenced. Peace and freedom rely upon the good graces of many heroes and heroines brave and humble to handle the rigors of a physically and emotionally challenging and draining responsibility. All done very well, Officer Cook. You kept things as normal and as calm as needed. All your passions went into your missions and their destinies of devotion, desire and top flight dedication and determination. It made you a humbly consummate leader of other women and men, Officer Cook, who too desired for a better quality of life for us the citizens. Always fondly remembered for fierce and unyielding ferocity and unselfish heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment and excellence usually produce the results of resourcefulness and resolve that is expected from our beloved and respected public servants.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2018

After yesterday's mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida, those thoughts of civility and peace escaping us are a vivid reality. Imagine you drop your child off at a bus stop and worry all day if they are safe and sound. Well, Officer Cook, that's exactly what you meant to the people of Dade County as their messenger of goodwill, faith and unity. Harmony, peace and tranquility are essential to one's character, courage and commitments to fight through this mass of hysteria. Your morals, dignity, honesty and integrity pinpointed precisely what your family and esteemed colleagues understood of your life and public service career, Officer Cook, highlighted by service, diligence and preservation never to be forgotten. Heroically and humbly saluted for humanely displaying humility on your badge of boldness and a uniform your proudly wore and brought fairness to everything you accomplished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Justice for this disgruntled young man will come swiftly and soon. Civility must prevail if peace is to undue this tidal wave of terror unleashed before our eyes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2018