Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

By the light of the sun's rays or by the beams of the moon's light, police risk their very lives full of promise in order for our pursuits in life to be healthy and happy. You wanted to become a public servant, Officer Cook, ever since you were a young man and so you devoted all your resources to the causes of battling wickedness. And it is the citizens of Dade County who could not be more pleased. Your professional exploits of effort and endearment were answered by the calls of diligence, dignity and the devotion to faith, honor and integrity. You lived it and breathed it everyday. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, should live and be well by the very virtue of her son's fine character, courage and the living proof that intuition, wisdom and vision deliver to us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's legion of legacies launch their very souls into action protecting those sacred and golden paved streets above. Officer Cook, you brought civility, sanctity and nobility through humility top our society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2017

I seem to be always told that my memory and voice are very good. Well how about your dignity, honesty and integrity, Officer Cook? It spared us from more wanton evil busting its terror upon us. Dade County and its residents were you occupation, your professional pursuits during your career and life. One lived day by day full of faith , hope and the devotion that peace and prosperity bring. They too bring security and the sense of trust in one another. A fine gentleman with character, conviction and the will to make goodwill a lasting reality through your humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2017

Time keeps churning forward no matter the time, place or conditions. Those who were served and loyally protected by your unwavering honor, dignity and commitment, Officer Cook, they shall not forget. Not to overlook the crusades of a young man so vibrant and full of life and inspirational wisdom, vision and the passion to learn and do whatever was needed to battle wickedness. The very violence that calls upon the character of all public servants in this battle over infamy. Better to be bold and brave than scared and crazy. It can leave the taste of terror in the mouths of good men and women of humility. peace, unity and stability all need that anchor and through your thoughtful destinies, Officer Cook, enhancement become a staunch supporter of your heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cherished, respected and admired for giving your spirit in the name of humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2017

Dear Mr. Cosgriff: Where would this world be if not for your brainstorm in creating this website to leave a reflection for our fallen brave men and women? Their poise, honor, decency and desires have brought them full circle. Just not when you wanted them to depart this land of liberty, vibrant and supposedly full of opportunities to pursue in happiness and the best of good health. I believe you attended Georgia Tech. My friend and neighbor, a humble man and friend to all, Officer William C. Cook, of the Metro-Dade Police Department lived around the corner from my family. His sense of loss cannot be expressed in anymore way than to say that his complete honesty, dignity and integrity was ultimately vital in conquering evil. He believed in values, ethics, morals and principles as taught to him by his beloved folks. His mother, Mrs. Julia Cook might still be alive at the tender age of one-hundred and two. So devout and faithful was her darling heroic "Billy," and for what he pursued in life and during his career, so shall he be humbly honored and deservedly saluted for gallantry, grace and the wisdom and vision to see his missions and their journeys through. Rest in peace Officer Cook. Your unwavering resolve and affection for your family, peers and friends will never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2017

A beverage quenches our thirsts. Our stomachs are nourished by the aroma of a good meal. Violence is taken apart by the many humble, honest and brave heroes and heroines that reside in their dignified resolve. Its missions of hope, devotion and faith rest in us and in the hands of this world's chief architect, God. Yes, the Almighty Creator of creation who places fruitfulness in our very souls, hands and feet. But, nothing can be rightly accomplished unless relevance, honor and integrity spill out from our lips like honey. To maintain a passion, you first must have some compassion, after all you fought evil on a daily basis, Officer Cook, proudly and humanely incorporating all that you learned at home in a loving environment, at school and from the friends you met. You then transferred that knowledge, refined and outstanding character and commitment to the police academy where your instructors drill into the recruits the need to be aware, vigilant and focused on those dangerously perilous circumstances that may lie ahead. Make no mistake, Dade County and its people were in humbly heroic and excellent hands when you patrolled and helped to secure their peace of mind and sacred unity for all mankind. You dedicated your life and cherished spirit to fight terror which tragically ended your future hopes, dreams and aspirations as you now have become one of God's angelic heroes. Those wings, Officer Cook, fit as smoothly as the white gloves that are forever covering your hands peacefully at your side. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One needs energy and the zest by which to succeed mightily in their endeavors and you, Officer Cook and delivered on your solemn affirmation which is to be saluted for bravery and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2017

The prince of perseverance speaks, her queen answers humbly. Where do we go, where and who we meet and next what is our role in life? God has those and many more questions with their answers locked away for eternal safekeeping as He has your humble soul, Officer Cook, so clean and pure, refined and quiet, loving and dignified. Those whom you protected and served with loyal distinction can only pray when that day of reckoning arrives and terror, torment and turmoil no longer have a spot picked out to pursue their crafty crusade, only decency, courage and valor can stamp out their fiercest of missions. Yours, Officer Cook, were where no man may stand and you my neighbor, friend and hero fought the good fight as only you knew how to, face to face. The pious run to comfort and shelter us, the wicked commit their souls to evil, running to perpetrate whatever they can get a hold of. Your sheer will helped dominate this terribly awful foe. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2017

We solemnly salute the gallant and by the eyes of God do we honor and pay respect to those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the causes of justice and its unwavering equality. The scales of fate must balance out properly in order for wickedness to be fiercely dealt with. Dade County had your affirmative actions, Officer Cook, honest, dignified and a man of unquestionable integrity. To have grit and gumption there has to be no reservation, only sheer determination and the optimistic dedication and motivation to be available to hold our safety and security close to one's heart. Your heart, Officer Cook, gave and gave, an unending supply of reliance, resolve and resourcefulness to meet the daily grind of going after violence and its unappreciated terror and mayhem. We won't forget you for your humane and sincerest of effort in this battle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2017

Though you left your family, friends and peers of honesty and justice much too soon, Officer Cook, Dade County and its citizens have plenty of memories of one devoted and loyal servant. To turn away evil from us, your integrity, dignity and humility was placed squarely on the front lines of ferocity and the tenacity of your stellar character and class in committing to keep quiet and serenity in the same circles. Comfort and being able to live freely and to pursue our dreams of fruition, those journeys and missions of hope and faith keep our aspirations alive and well so long as your treasured soul, Officer Cook, keeps tabs on us from heaven where those duly humane heroes and heroines go when careers and lives are sadly deemed complete. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You complimented enhancement with your engaging personality, smile and humbleness that made you a righteous gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2017

Police work is not about grasping at straws nor is it about throwing caution to the wind. The sands of time tell us plenty. They speak loud and clearly of ordinary and honest heroes and heroines who devote their lives and passions to serving and protecting the many eclectic and various venues in our land. The true and humane, those whose integrity and dignity allows them the privilege of keeping serenity right in the hearts of humanity. Your bravery and valor, Officer Cook, were those notes of nobility that kept things moving along here in Dade County and for its residents. The outstanding character, commitment and achievements in your life and during your career will be so forever honored gallantly and saluted for the wisdom, vision and intellect that helped take away the violence and evil that lurked like an ugly storm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Glasses help one to see things clearly. Hearing aids awaken our ears to hear better. Clearly you have been and are missed terribly by your family and comrades with whom you loyally dedicated your life, Officer Cook, to battling terror.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 20, 2017

Unity can only bring the best of honesty, humility and bravery from within a humble and loyal servant's heart. You brought versatility and honesty to a position of reverence enhancing the lives of all Dade County, Officer Cook. The finest humble and humane character, class, decency and devotion as a faithful servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 20, 2017

Conviction takes earnest effort through desire to face those arduous and dangerous tasks associated with public safety. Your respect and admiration for Dade County, Officer Cook, was felt far and wide. You kept your honor and integrity along with dignity intact. The residents whom you served and protected never forgot the character and the humbleness that allowed you the opportunity to complete your destinies in this world. Humanity will forever staple your serenity and commitment in their hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2017

Be bold as a lion. Be ferocious as a tiger. Be tenacious as ever and if honor, integrity and dignity last long enough accomplishment will fill your badge and uniform of humility until the brim. It's humanity's way of gently touching our very souls of security and peace the way you touched Dade County and its folks with your heart, Officer Cook. Your humble and outstanding character now and forever resides in God's heavenly abode as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing like tackling wickedness with all your might, you can never go wrong. If not for a troubled young man, Officer Cook, we will never know if you would have been here to see retirement. Just keep looking after your family, friends and comrades who continue their occupation in stopping violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2017

The criteria for success as a police officer is as follows: they must be physically able to handle the rigors of the position. Two, they must possess an acumen of awareness, access and accountability while maintaining their humble and humane honesty, dignity and integrity. Courage from within, valor from morals and proper courtesies and the bravery of being bold, having a vision of commitment and the conviction to right the ship from evil something you accomplished very well, Officer Cook, on behalf of all Dade County residents. You allowed peace and unity the chance to fortify our very lives of serenity and safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a well respected and admired public servant who championed the causes of why we live decently and that enhancement can fruitfully travel throughout mankind, its journeys of hope and faith stronger than ever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2017

The blind may not see but with decent hearing can detect a problem. The problem nowadays it seems that infamy has lost its sight and touch with reality. Good men and women of humble honor and esteem have served within the ranks of the Metro-Dade Police Department and nothing changes the fact that as one of forty-two dedicated and dignified public servants, Officer Cook, you certainly wore your badge and uniform with plain old integrity and the commitment to steer evil away from us. It's peace and serenity needs to be that nobly defining moment. It's never too late. Morals and good solid character just need to be accentuated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had your hands, Officer Cook, on the pulse of your constituency never lacking for boldness, reason, vision and that word effort. Energy, efficiency and excellence are demanded from all honest and trusted servants. There are no guarantees and nothing to be taken for granted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

Resourcefulness and resolve don't require a reservation. For we know preservation needs careful contemplation in order to achieve a means to the end. Police must function diligently and honestly under this mantra, because if not all the integrity and dignity pretty much means nothing. No zeroes in your life and career of success, Officer Cook, your protection and service had all in the best of hands. A mind and a soul do need to compliement each other, one without the other is like sending an untrained person in a dangerous line of fire and mischief. You need all ther training and practice that you can receive. Your humility and outstanding conduct, Officer Cook, was the deciding factor in your life's endeavors and a career with more to fulfill left behind for your beloved family to advance in their destinies and in their desires. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your journeys and mercy missions were complete and the conclusions are now found in heaven where your treasured soul sleeps soundly. You pursued happiness for all and in your calmness were you able to reach out to all mankind. Patient, prepared and determined.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

The humble and humanely supreme servants labor for a reason. Those who toil for a cause need not pause. No reason to ever believe you did not give solid effort, Officer Cook and in fact you were the kind of dedicated gentleman who answered whatever came your way. Whether required to go or otherwise the people of Liberty City and all of Dade County will forever be indebted to your courage, integrity and intense dignity, its honor humbly is kept wrapped forever in God's palms where you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's perpetual and around the clock that you can now peacefully patrol those sacred and golden pathways of perseverance and trustworthy tenacity. The gallant and courageous make God's green gardens even greener with all that wisdom, vision and knowledge being kept eternally stored for safekeeping.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

A purpose in life allows one the freedom to accomplish whatever they set their hearts out to do. Through choice and liberty can fruition take place. Though, onw should stay as open and honest as possible whenever dealing with the public at large. You toiled and dealt with the welfare of Dade County and its folks, Officer Cook. Street smarts and intuition work at times, better to function with principles of character, diligence and the dignity you had better possess if you are looking to make a dent of devotion in our society. You were one of your department's best and most loyal and trusted servants of bravery and unwavering nobility which in turn helped to staple peace and unity together for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of cherished endearment and cherished for your humbly heroic actions. Everyday you sought out answers, Officer Cook, how to enrich our lives and for this you won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

We punish the evildoers and reward thos ehumble and brave servants who risk their lives to save lives. You placed your being in harm's way, Officer Cook, in order for peace and security to become a byproduct of one's boldness and bravery. The quiet and serene moments of Dade County can be traced back to those serving during your time, Officer Cook. Between your honesty, dignity and integrity lied your devotion, faith and the necessary peace that would be an enhancement of your career. Always humility, civility and tranquility should transpire during any public servant's watch. Keeping looking down upon us, Officer Cook, God has your beautiful soul nice and bright a sit hovers above us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Tenacity can turn the tides of terror just as ferocity feeds those who are diligent and fruitful in their missions and journeys of justice and fairness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

To deter crime there must be some real hard dedication, devotion and the motivation that can resolve and search for answers. Police work requires thinking and doing, just sitting and having an instinct won't cut the mustard. Your character and conviction, Officer Cook, produced good results for the most part for all Dade County and its people. Your colleagues and family salute your gallant effort and where commitment followed tenacity, humility, honor and integrity coupled with dignity were not far behind. You were a humble gentleman and an even more decent individual. Remembered for having the ingenuity, intuition and the intelligence to conquer tall tasks where unselfish fearlessness and unwavering morals are always welcome. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

Good honest and hard working people are sometime shard to find. Recruiting becomes much tougher in that you have to sell a direction, a product by which we the residents utilize on a daily basis. Policing and serving may sound easy, it's not. To dream is simple and what is divine is Our Creator watching over thousands upon thousands of valiant servants, men and women of stellar character, solid commitment to excellence and the pride you take in wearing a uniform and badge of boldness as you displayed gracefully for six years of faithful and loyal service, Officer Cook. A humble and humanely honest man of integrity and the dignity for which you sought justice, peace and the freedom to make a difference in our lives. Your heroic career was one of talent, skill and the inspirational vision and wisdom to be able to lead others through torment and evil while keeping a calmness about you. You will always be your family and your comrades' savior for what you did on May 16, 1979 and on all other occasions. Humanity has your blessed and cherished name humbly where it may be seen and devotedly saluted for its humility to those dispatches you answered as required or voluntarily were present to assist and to save lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearing and enhancing is what crime fighting is all about.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

One can only hope that one day our entire world will be a better and more peaceful environment. The genesis of this is the humane and humbly honorable actions of fine men and women brave and confident in all their abilities. You were a very capable public servant, Officer Cook and therefore Dade County and its citizens were always well provided for. Serenity, safety, security and prosperity. Of course as a man of decency and character you well thought of and respected for having the devotion and desire to patrol and to help take terror off the streets. Venues looked after with perseverance, resolve and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2017

Police work is about hustling and yet acting honorably and bravely while answering all calls routine and not so routine. Diligent and vigilant, Dade County was under your divine eyes and ears, Officer Cook, as they loyally pursued peace and togetherness while you solemnly and humanely hunted down evil. The class of one man's tenacious commitment to pride and excellence uprooting violence while planting the seeds of sure serenity and the tranquility we come to expect from resourceful public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Large areas are bustling and booming because of fine men and women of humanity as you were, Officer Cook and missed very much and treasured as an extra special and engaging young man. A real mensch that means as real man so full of life and the passions to fruitfully follow ferocity to its conclusion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2017

Acting irrationally can only lead to more problems and kayos. Acting with honor and respect, dignity and integrity can only lead to better and more productive outcomes. You were a revered and very admired comrade to so many peers, Officer Cook. Your diligence and devoutness all stemmed from your home and your wonderfully humble upbringing. Dade County can rest soundly and more safely by virtue of your morals and character, Officer Cook. Humble, sensible, humane and full of compassion and the right passion to faithfully pursue wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Pride and perseverance have followed your trails of tenacity right back to God's kingdom of wisdom and vision.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2017

We condemn violence. We destain its monstrous blanket that it casts over our society and so good hard working and honest public servants, brave and confident such as you were, Officer Cook, are needed to step and fill a valuable role of resolve and devotion to these and all duties that beckon. Dade County is always needing that loyal and faithful support from all its women and men who utilize their individual humility, dignity and integrity to make that fight a tad less difficult. It will always be a person's values and character that could swing the pendulum in a good way. You saved lives, Officer Cook, donned a uniform and badge showing excellence and proud and humble commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Peace, liberty and unity demand the highest levels of respect and admiration which you had. Never forgotten, always total effort.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2017

Lazy people shirk opportunity. Brave and humble servants of God run into the grills of danger revealing who they really are. You did just that for Dade County, Officer Cook. With passion and honesty in your eyes, character as unselfish and noble as there is you displayed the virtues of a modest hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of integrity, dignity and the resolve that garners salutes from colleagues. Your pride and persistence brokered peace for all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2017