Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Greed and perversion are those traits that can blind any honest and decent man or woman who loyally protects the right causes. Everyone is afforded fundamental right to be free and to live and to prosper as they see fit. Officer Cook, you had the highest regard of reverence for your position and be virtue of excellent morals, values of dignity and integrity were you able for the most part to make Dade County citizens calm and secure once again. All the character, courage and decency stored high above in God's eternal shelter of serenity. Keep soaring along with your wonderfully engaging soul as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2017

If you have a problem don't mess around, call for help and a brave and humble hero will come calling. You came to all calls, Officer Cook, as humanely prepared as possible. It takes time sometimes for integrity and ingenuity to sink in the crevices of some law enforcement personnel. No one is immune from making a mistake. They just need to be limited when the causes of calm and prosperity and its peaceful movements are on the line. Dade County and its citizens got the finest service and uniquely personal touch of humility when you sacrificed your life on our behalf, Officer Cook. A servant of boldness and commitment must be so honored and accordingly saluted for heroism towards all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2017

You took the mantle of hope and fairness and patrolled around the corners of Dade County, Officer Cook, answering those distress calls of dispute in which your calming voice vocalized reason and optimism. A genuinely nice man of class and character, you'll always be the hero of our lives so full of vigor, vigilance and the representative resolve, integrity and honor that we come to expect from hard charging public servants of peace and unity for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God judges endearment and its ferocity and tenacity that keep the doors of doom away from mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2017

Fault only raises more fear. And so placing blame only encourages evil to spread its flames of destruction. No one will ever fault you, Officer Cook, for answering that crucial call of domestic discord on May 16, 1979. Only forever do we the people of Dade County, your beloved family and your humble comrades so salute your dignity, honesty and integrity. Your character and charisma captivated those who learned from a humane and born leader of other brave women and men. If you are determined, diligent and devoted to the cause of keeping peace away from terror, than more than likely you will reach a happy medium. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Championing those cornerstones of persuasion, you were the go to public servant in times of crisis.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

When cornered, concern yourself with righteousness, reveal your true inner beings. Never give in to those carrying out evil. Do not put your head in the sand and forget your humble genesis. When property and life matter do all you can to be faithful, honest and resourceful. It's in your resolve and those genes of gallantry and valor where the hidden truth lies. Your career and life, Officer Cook, spoke in measured tones of tenacity out witting terror and its torment. The best advice and astuteness that Dade Count and its people received was from yourself, Officer Cook, their humble leader and hero, one who motivated the masses to take charge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, candor, class and commitment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

A healthy dose of optimism decreases despair and hopelessness. A loving measure of meaningful spirit and its honesty combined with integrity and dignity further spreads the flames of future generations. Those tomorrows that you fought for, Officer Cook, Dade County and its folks dreams, aspirations and desires. All done for the sake of heaven and those still living and breathing here do have hope and faith that your resolve and convictions were enough to turn the tide of tyranny, terror and its confused and confrontational mayhem. Great job of serving and preserving life, liberty and the happy mediums of happiness to be cherished forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

Difficulty only enhances one's effort to try a little harder. Public servants dive right into danger and evil sometimes not looking in all directions. You saw danger, Officer Cook and answered that call that most of us would dread. A domestic situation where you did not know the personality of the troubled young man who took your life, Officer Cook and nearly those of your esteemed comrades. But, rest assure you won't be forgotten. Valor and its honorable integrity stay imbedded in our minds and hearts for eternity. And so too will your dignity and driven desire, Officer Cook, it too will stay imprinted upon us. When the peace and prosperity of Dade County and its citizens was on the firing lines, you were accountable and present to resort to whatever resources you needed that were at your disposal. It was devastating to lose you my neighbor, friend and hero, yet you always kept us the professional savvy, the battle still rages on today. You'll be fondly revered and deservedly so. A Godsend blessed with loads of love and knowledge that was passed down to other brave souls of safety and sacred passions. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis s. Davis

August 25, 2017

A good comrade follows rules and advises his or her colleagues to follow along those desirable and dignified pathways of preserve. A good loser recognizes when help is needed. Police must never let up nor lose their vice grips on grace and valor. You did not capitulate, Officer Cook and neither did your grasp of integrity and morals decrease. You were Dade County and its residents friend and hero. Where character and courage were concerned you shined brightly my neighbor, friend and hero. Mercy and goodwill never abandon God's fallen brothers and sisters of peace and security. Those at a disadvantage seek reason, clarity and vision which only can enhance one's fruitful and thought provoking efforts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

A handsome young man, a distinguished and humane hero who waged war on our behalf. You were battle tested, Officer Cook and for there integrity, honesty and dignity took over in assisting you in your pursuits of happiness and peace for all Dade County. Gems of gallantry glowing through the turmoil and torment that violence unleashes. If only no harm would have been perpetrated upon your very humble and faithfully devoted soul of serenity. Never more courage and commitment to character and its virtue sand values that help make our lives more stable and lively. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What will shine even more? Your most admired and humble soul, Officer Cook, eternity's present for making a statement and in taking a stand as all duly sworn officers must at some point.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

It is raining now. A time to pause and to reflect. No one is perfect. You were the son, brother and husband that moms and dads, sisters and wives would be proud of, Officer Cook. You placed destiny and its calling where life and peace, unity and reason would meet at the same crossroads. Justice can be blind at times. surely unfair. Obviously, you deserved a better fate my neighbor, friend and hero. Never letting go of scruples and serenity, your character and encouragement saw to this fact. Dade County was in the stable and very humbly put capable hands of a truly beloved public servant. If only we could have done more for you, that day, Officer Cook. You were firm and yet fair. You were loyal and faithful always what good men and women of bravery should expose to become. Never a mean word. Clearly never a mean spirit. Only the love and admiration of an entire community who gathered to mourn your loss, to remember a life and career of destiny and of undaunted sacrifice. Your being, Officer Cook, made society take note of your relevance and reverence. No reluctance only fine and upstanding work straight from the bottom of your wonderful and caring heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. words of wisdom, vision and engagement now meant to further enhance all future generations. What a blessing and what a hero!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

You'll never be alone in heaven ever, Officer Cook. Alongside of those comrades who joined you in God's sacred and pearly gates is the greatest teacher, friend, hero and mentor, your beloved father, Charles, may he too rest in peace. Yes, your father imparted the greatest lessons of humility and love upon his beloved and honorable son. And your beloved mother, Mrs.Julia Cook, also taught you the values of virtue and of integrity and dignity which you incorporated into all your peaceful pursuits and trails of tenacity within the streets of Dade County. All those whom you served with and loyally protected, how grateful are they? Quite thankful a blessed Godsend of a hero and one young man who carried his convictions and commitments on a pristine badge and crisply tailored uniform. Transparency and ferocity reigned when you fought terror and kayos, Officer Cook. Ingenuity and intuition followed resolve, faith and resourcefulness all your life and during your watch. Keep that same appointment, Officer Cook, with your engaging soul lighting up our darkest of moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You should live and be well, Mrs. Cook. I'll always keep you in my prayers, thoughts and heart. your darling heroic son, "Billy", Officer William Coleman Cook, will always be fondly cherished, respected, admired and revered for his heroic years of fulfillment. He never gave up hope and neither shall we. His testimony ascertains these facts of life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

Basking in glory only allows humility and honor to be lessened when its presence and integrity is very essential in order to battle the forces of evil. And so it's the same channels for dignity, if something gets in its way, hope and optimism may dwindle. We cannot permit this to occur. Thanks to your mindset, Officer Cook, your character and ethics saw to the peaceful travels throughout Dade County. As time marches on we fondly salute your humility and bravery as it delivered the necessary liberty and unity we've all come to expect. If you hang in and fight for what you believe in, then your goals and aspirations will be accomplished. God saw to this very sadly on May 16, 1979, when you gave your life, Officer Cook, that in and of its humble self gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow and a future of fruition. It can only happen if you have a vision, dedicate your endeavors to a specific mission. Destiny through God's eyes and hands then will lead us to where we want to be. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations and their humble cornerstones will set in stone through your loving and admired dreams, Officer Cook. Police work is a very important and yet a special position of authority, one that must not be taken lightly. Cooperation from the citizens helps to accentuate one's pathways. Preserve, proficiency and protection are the p's that must be concentrated on daily, there can be no letting up. Wickedness can arrive at any moment and we the people must be prepared with a plan of action.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

Dignity and integrity may never get sidetracked by the trivial pursuits of lackluster performances. The safety and quiet of the residents demands that all men and women conduct themselves honorably and bravery. Somewhere these souls learn about real civility, humility and its bravery that trails down these pursuits of fairness and justice for all. Dade County and its people had a very fine young man navigating all the various venues looking for freedom and security. This was your destiny and mission of faith, Officer Cook. Your feet chased after evil and your lips told the God honest truth. Just sometimes all the planning, preparation and training, it's Our Creator gently giving us that friendly nudge. You know when you've succeeded or not. You gave valor and character that very special perspective, Officer Cook. Unselfish perseverance and resolve beyond those calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If only endearment and enhancement could restore your being back to your family, colleagues and friends, my how would they be all smiles. Your soul encircles us daily, Officer Cook, God never lets His angelic heroes and heroines out of His vision. He has brought them back to eternity where no violence or terror bother or hurt them all again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

Representation dictates utilizing all the finer points of honesty, dignity and integrity. It is the locale where bravery and commitment walk along the same pathways of preserve. Never better, Officer Cook. You gave Dade County and its citizens every chance to live peacefully and in unison. They won't forget your humble and esteemed courage. Their hero, our hero and more importantly your family's hero. For generations to come folks will remember your generosity and ingenuity all paired with your stellar character. What you sadly left behind will be saluted forever, Officer Cook. Your legacy is firm growing on the Cook Family tree of tenacity and the faith and its devotion that makes pursuing your aspirations a bit easier to achieve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Thank God for your fellowship, friendship and the humility all public servants must display toward humanity. The gaping hole left by your untimely death, Officer Cook, let's hope and pray that violence can be once and for all wiped out. You took your challenges and their roles seriously and very astutely.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2017

Humble and admired. Dignified and greatly treasured. Adversity's warrior who battled this enemy with every ounce of strength. Your inner courage, Officer Cook, right from your big caring and kindly golden heart spearheaded your colleagues to commit as you so devoutly did to honor, integrity and that delicate dignity that all careful public servants must acclimate themselves to. Dade County right from your first patrol, Officer Cook, received the hope and diligence that made citizens feel welcome and safe. Peace can only bring optimistic vibrations all from your due resolve. If you carry the badge and uniform with class and ethics, sooner rather than later the results will humanely show. Brighter days were ahead if only you were still with us today, right this moment, Officer Cook. Puzzles are just that. The pieces of proficiency must somehow or another fit the occasion. They did for the most part of your career and young life until that tragic day of terror that struck in Liberty City where freedom and liberty literally were on the line for you and your comrades, Officer Cook and those civilians. You performed very admirably and courageously. The best trained officers, their journeys and missions derailed and interrupted by wanton violence we still can't get a hold of. You did all you could my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace along with the character and determination of over twenty-two thousand men and women of legendary distinction. The rays of hope reveal faith and ferocity surely the trails of satisfaction in this war over wickedness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

If we could turn back time, we would have all personally seen tenacity and ferocity tied behind the boldness of bravery, commitment and courage. Honesty, dignity and integrity and its sure fire ingenuity, intelligence and intuition certainly would have done in destruction and its diabolical devastation. And when it counted you were readily acceptable, Officer Cook, to fully handle and to carry out the rigors of a demanding public service job where reward is humbly given to those loyal and faithful to the causes of peace, security and prosperity. The maturation process began to take its shape while you were growing up to become the hero and leader of motivation so saluted by peers and friends of perseverance and its prevailing wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No dogging it. No quit or resistance. You gave your life and career, Officer Cook, for the utmost calling. Dade County and its citizens needed your resourcefulness and sheer energy. Your class, candor and desirable character accentuated your trails very succinctly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

Repenting for wrongdoings most often makes one feel better. Our hearts respond stronger and more positively to understanding why we may have done something improper. Whenever you spoke to friends, colleagues, your parents, sister or your beloved wife, Officer Cook, you always spoke respectfully and congenially. In police work respect and reverence for one's professional position is essential. By staying calm and collected, a person's honor, integrity and dignity is felt more and appreciated by the very public whom they serve. Dade County was your main territory of patrol and while protecting you delivered peace while exhibiting the character that offers courage and commitment the chance to succeed. Thirty-eight years later Dade County and for that matter the entire police world salutes your humane and gallant life of accomplishment and humanity takes notice of your nobility surrounding your sanctity and civility. If all the ability and its reliability could destroy violence in one motion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Putting danger in front of you saved lives and forever endeared yourself as a hero and a savior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

Take heed. Take care. You took to the streets of Dade County and served the residents with first class consideration.Strength of honor, humility and dignity said it best. You were years ahead of the crowd. That alone motivated you to have the ability to lead other comrades through danger and turmoil. Regardless of the circumstance there you were my neighbor, friend and hero charging headfirst never shying away from disaster. Still really sad what occurred on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook. Your faith and devotion were the symbols of your endearment and outstanding character. You had the values, principles and perseverance to deliver the goods of peace, togetherness and liberty and justice for all mankind. Rest in peace. Never forgotten and always cherished and revered in the hearts of family, colleagues and close personal friends. No more rumbling or grubling. Keep watch and may the light of your soul, Officer Cook, forevermore illuminate our world. Goodness shall pursue our every adventure.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

The degree of each task taken on by any loyal and faithful public servant must be weighed and measured precisely by those performing their assignments with honesty and unwavering full force ferocity and integrity. You cannot leave dignity alone as it must be kept awake for peace forever as you so wonderfully and masterfully patrolled the corridors of Dade County, Officer Cook. Its people demanded and expected great results, you came through when the situation heated up. You calmed people. You spoke a in measured tone and kept your stellar character attuned to prosperity, peace and unity's fundamental reasons as to why violence an devil may never overtake decency and devotion. Loyal. Humane and humble. A most blessed gentleman and one heroic young man taken way before your time. God sees destiny, fruition and accomplishment. Those journeys and missions of morals, ideals and hope shall never wane nor diminish. Rest In peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Etched in granite, marble on the hollowed walls of honor and bravery are the names of many women and men, Officer Cook, who gave their life and career for normalcy to abound mightily. The secrets of serenity are safely stored in those shelters of fulfillment and tenacity displayed by each angelic hero and heroine.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

In police parlance, experience, expertise and efficiency work so well together when coupled with magnitudes of meaningful and core values. The ideals and principles of fairness, fierceness, then attach honor, integrity and dignity to its morals and fabrics of good character. You go usually good outcomes of resolve and completion. You finished your basic duties as a Metro-Dade Police Officer, Officer Cook and forever being Dade County, your beloved family and esteemed colleagues peer of prevention and preservation may you be humbly, humanely and solemnly saluted for all that valor, courage, bravery and commitment represent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

Besides your humble self, Officer Cook, Our Lord has assembled a department of bravery and devoted public servants who gave their lives for liberty and justice for all to be sustainable. No rivalries, no commotion just straight and humbly superb human beings who understood the basics of good law and order techniques. Dade County always was well preserved and served by your cunning, class and esteem. There will be no questions regarding your upstanding valor, humility and a badge and uniform so pristine, conviction and resolve just oozed from it. Like honey on a spoon, your lips, Officer Cook, spoke the plain truth humbly, heroically and very wisely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Keep patrolling under those stars, Officer Cook and let Our Creator handle the assignments that will keep those here in this society who serve safe and secure. Terror and torment are best dealt with by noble and faithful women and men who comprehend their roles toward mankind. Their hope, trust and goodwill travel down paths of ferocity and tenacity quite well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Serenity and security look to seize their way over a civilized world. Just lately, we have been experiencing the doldrums of doom and its gloomy violence. Got to shake out those cow webs. How do you do it? First, you must realize the problem and consider a plan of action. Second, try to remain calm, cool and collected in your thought process. Third, be honest, have dignity and integrity right where they ought to be. Dade County had your promises and assurances that they would be handled and served in a first class fashion of desire, decency, devotion and the faith that helps loyalty humanely and humbly solve any issues. Officer Cook, you had the righteous esteem and confidently superior bravery to battle this war over terror. No doubt. The training and whatever mental and physical skills were to be present, they were not absent from the picture. Only classic character, concern, care and vision were attending your every watch over us. Keep the watches going. God never sleeps. While we slumber keep encouraging other brave souls to hang in and battle with every ounce of effort they can produce. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God bless you, Officer Cook, your family and police peers of perseverance and tenacity. Always high energetic ferocity, your pedal was always to the metal. Your mettle and morals, their ideals and values counted the most when adversity addressed you and your fellow officers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Never used this phrase but it certainly applies to your life and career, Officer Cook, gung ho. You gave it everything you had placing it all on the line in service and in representation to all Dade County folks. No fooling around wasting time. Straight to the business at hand, brokering peace and liberty while maintaining calm and coolness. If only your decency, honesty and integrity could restore your physical being back where it belongs. It was your family, colleagues and close personal friends who shared the laughs and the good times. All ruined by less than five minutes of gunfire meant to heroically and humbly protect your comrades and those citizens involved in that ugly domestic dispute. Other disputes of which you excelled in calming down people, Officer Cook. The battle of your life filled with character, civility and sanctity all shattered apart by a troubled and distraught young man. He was a couple years younger than you and very difficult to understand why morals and good character were not taught where he resided with his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Only God can figure out that twisted puzzle. You gallantly and courageously served and worn a uniform filled with fruition, mercy, goodwill and hope for a brighter future one left behind by this atrocious wanton and senseless violence perpetrated against, you and your department. Badge#1664, your shiny symbol of justice, the silver piece of our serenity resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with you forever. Eternity is filled with humble humanity right at God's side. It sleeps perfectly up in the big blue skies at night where your soul's lights keep lighting up our great nation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Day in and day out you produced proficient resolve and great resourcefulness, Officer Cook. You took a solemn affirmation to protect and to save lives never straying for a moment from your core values. The good people of Dade County witnessed first hand your superlative skills, your sensitivity and the uncanny vision to perceive what needed to be fixed and then true to your heroic word it was done. so much class, decency and determination, gallantry and grit, you tried along with your comrades in arms to stop an already nasty day on May 16, 1979 and you will be revered for aiding and being most astute. Fruitions finished. Journeys deemed complete. Destiny was calling and Our Creator brings His angelic heroes and heroines back to heaven with Him to watch those sacred streets. There nothing will ever harm you again. Eternity is taciturn and peaceful. You are missed, Officer Cook. We turn the corner hoping to see your smiling face once again. It's up in those big blue skies gracing us with humble humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those wings God presented you, Officer Cook, won't ever be sheared or clipped off. Their yours for sacrificing on our noble behalf. A gentleman and a warrior. Evil had better be ready for the fight of its life. The good gals and guys are coming for you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Crime and evil costs plenty of money and strains the serenity in our society where peace and quiet so solemnly belong. All any able bodied man or woman can do is just stay on the path of resolve, commit to being honest and open. Be frank and keep integrity and dignity close to you at all times while patrolling. Dade County and its venues, Officer Cook, had fine and upstanding service when you ventured into them. But, then again you knew how to communicate, calm and influence the masses in a positive and constructive manner. At least your fine character and wisdom saw to many changes. Tragic that you could not be here to witness the massive amount of change. You won't be heroically forgotten and you'll be saluted for humility as humanity's best friend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017