Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

If you want excitement and have honesty and humility within you then police work may be in your blood. The preparations and plans are immense, no doubt about it. You poured your life and career into your entire body of work, Officer Cook, your integrity when combined with your inner spirit provided Dade County with its proudest moments. Officers must show concern and yet they must act compassionately with everyone they protect and serve. The balance of life, the barometers of peace and its prosperity hold their own weight when meshed together. No doubts regarding your outstanding character and the demeanor needed to resolve and to turn evil into harmony. Never easy to achieve. Actions and heroism speak louder than ever now in heaven my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Your gallantry and grit were just some of your excellent attributes which made you a better individual and an officer to be surely saluted for bravery beyond the call of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2017

Guide and shielded by God's love and His wings, all of our most heroically brave men and women serve and protect by standards set forth by their departments. Rules are meant for everyone, nobody is exempt from obeying them. Police patrol areas making sure that peace and quiet resides among each person. In Dade County officers protect and preserve, you defended us, Officer Cook, a gentleman of care and concern, character and valor, class and decency, integrity with dignity, a mutual admiration and respect for all. Missions in life are surrounded by the foundations and cornerstones you laid down for other brave souls to follow in. A life is priceless. Your hopes and dreams, Officer Cook, rested in your motivations and desires to do good, to remove evil making way for more tranquil moments. Fruition is not finality, it is only the genesis of greatness to be perpetuated by other comrades with the similar convictions, commitment and character that enabled you to live and perform justly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Results are better than insults. You were a faithful and loyal servant, Officer Cook, God rewards those carry out His word and your department forever honors and salutes your sage wisdom, vision and ability to have led others through those perils that were out there. A total effort was delivered everyday. Your family was humbly proud of you, their loved one and warrior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2017

If one follows proper morals then seemingly it should stand to reason that dignity, honesty and integrity are following right behind them. For your whole life and career, Officer Cook, Dade County and its citizens observed a man of character, courage from the heart and wise and humble leadership. With that being said, how could things have gone wrong that sad day of May 16, 1979? But, we remember you always and cherish, respect and salute your undaunted heroism, unwavering convictions in battling evil and your unselfish sacrifice that has brought peace and liberty to our front doors. Forever. You were the total epitome of what we expect from a devoted public servant and the class and decency always afforded to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It takes much preparation and thoughtful planing to actually make accomplishment a part of one's daily routines, we understand police work is not easy nor for everyone. It takes a very special and uniquely humane individual to conquers any fears they have and to display physical and mental proficiency while being efficient at what they are endeavoring to do. You had all the right tools, Officer Cook, God needed you for a special mission where destiny came calling. Regards to your family at this time of year and I'll keep praying for you Mrs. Cook. God bless you your husband and heroic son, "Billy," Officer William C. Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2017

The good Lord gives and the good Lord takes. Your family, friends and many comrades from the law profession all were extremely grateful to have known you, Officer Cook. Serious yet engaging always with that big smile. I never used the word grin, but that was your proudest moment when your chest of courage and conviction had that badge pinned on it. The fight in you, the character, the integrity and dignity never impeded your battles to see violence eradicated and for peace and unity to remain a mainstay of the residents of Dade County. For this bravery and humbleness towards humanity with inspirational leadership, vision and the fruition to see your missions and destinies through, you will be fondly cherished and saluted for gallantry above and beyond the calls of duty. A public servant trusted and known for unlimited and unwavering tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A heart of amazing resolve and resourcefulness. God's tent of ferocity is filled with many humane and honorable angels of valor and heroism. Your passions became realities and our lives, dreams and aspirations rest eternally where God holds you humbly for safekeeping. You are our inspiration, Officer Cook. We shall not fail. Your beloved soul is directing our every movement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2017

Police connect the dots of dignity with the i in integrity and follow that up with an h for honesty. Nothing is perfect and neither is anything guaranteed. But safety and security are the issues that all law professionals are tasked with and tested in their skills and humble confidence. Dade County was offered solid service and policing by yourself, Officer Cook, a savior of consideration, determination and the very stellar character to achieve where others might not. Your family, friends and colleagues have remembered and so fondly honored your heroism, it is where foundations are fruitful and where cornerstones are etched for all time sake. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Convictions and their crusades will continue carrying on by virtue of your unwavering sacrifice, Officer Cook. You performed in an honorable and unselfish manner. Never forgotten. Always treasured and admired.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2017

Desire and dedication shall reign victorious in the battles of violence. The epitome of evil still spreads its wicked wings of worry. But when you protected and served us, Officer Cook, things were mighty fine. Your dignity, honor and humbleness still floats each and everyday above us. Your courage, decency and integrity have been instilled in those brave warriors who like you look to take a bite out of crime. Dade County and its citizens can feel the warmth of peace and unity spread over them like a cotton blanket. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, class and commitment like no other public servant. Keep watching over our fulfillments, those same dreams and aspirations you pursued vigorously, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2017

Peace's symbol is freedom and liberty for everyone. Violence and evil stands for derogatory and conduct detrimental to our society's standards of civility. You stood up for us, Officer Cook, the bad people looked honesty, integrity and dignity straight in the eye, while your humility and decency stayed focused on serving and protecting our welfare. Dade Count enjoys its sanctity all because of your influence and calmness in dealing with issues and their problems. You looked for solution, Officer Cook, where character, conviction and commitment could partner together. They are a formidable trio in the war over wickedness. You were the best and a humbly proud hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The daily grinds of a demanding position required the uniquely special attention of a gentleman whose ingenuity and leadership were meant for the role. You will be saluted and so honored, Officer Cook, gallantry and grit so determined and so faithful to the causes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2017

When one is ill we pray to Our Creator for a speedy recovery. When any law enforcement officer sacrifices their life and career for the calls of duty we also pray. We pray for solace and comfort for their loves ones who must carry on with their goals and aspirations. All performed under the umbrella of understanding, honor and integrity. Dade County prays for you, Officer Cook, you were a disciple of discipline and principle whose outstanding work ethic brought unity and peace to a community looking for sheer resolve and relief. Your character and charisma were essential in solving disputes and in fighting crime and its ugly elements. You were your family's hero and warrior. And a devoted and faithful servant of proficiency whose professionalism won't be forgotten. Saluted for bravery, one cornerstone and enhancing foundation of a gentleman and intellectual of wisdom and vision. You saw and conquered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You fought an unwavering and unselfish battle standing toe to toe with those forces looking to destroy us. This won't happen. Your soul will not permit this to occur.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2017

Men and women of noble distinction and character humbly are honored and saluted for having the class, consideration and unfathomable dignity and integrity needed to pursue violence and to make peace and freedom an important component of our world. Dade County has its heroes and heroines, you were one of them, Officer Cook. A man of devotion and faith whose primary job was to secure and preserve. You achieved more than we, the people could have ever imagined. Respect and affirmation were the portions of your life and professional career that have been fondly remembered. Always a friend to all. Always personable and engaging. Principles and morals allowed you, Officer Cook, to leave an indelible imprint in our world today and forevermore. Character and commitment meet up to deliver the resolve and resolution that all people wish to live their lives by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2017

Police officers are not cheerleaders. They serve and protect us with honor and dignity, the integrity to battle through perilously dangerous times. Your mission here in Dade County, Officer Cook, was to provide relief, resolve and unwavering peace and unity for all its citizens. Today, we can enhance ourselves by the very virtues of your diligence and unselfish vigilance. A cherished man wit ha caring and compassionate heart, character, commitment to pride and excellence. You'll never be forgotten. Saluted and applauded for having the acumen to spread goodwill, hope and faith to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were one of the many heroic cornerstones whose fruition now rests in those brave and humble men and women who serve a cause, that is for evil and its violence to be exterminated from our society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2017

Calm, cool and collected. Never obnoxious nor rude and inconsiderate, always the perfect professional, Officer Cook, the wise and those who needed a little motivation always could share in your wealth of integrity and inspirational honesty. Its dignity was the sure fire way to strike a friendly medium in Dade County in order for peace and liberty to hit home where it was most desired. Your class and dedication, candor and faith will be honored at all times. Finishing what you started, Officer Cook, is now the awesome burden that all humane and humble servants must seize upon the opportunity to quiet evil down and laying new means for serenity and unity to blend as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2017

Police resort to legal means to quell any possible problem. Their integrity and honor are being tested at all moments, so dignity and character is always expected of them. Your morals and commitment, Officer Cook, to Dade County and its residents won't be forgotten. Sharp, yet commanding, humane and humble, yet loyal and devoted to your peers. Peace and perseverance may never take a moment off as violence lurks close by.Honored and saluted, Officer Cook, for knowledge and its keen core of intellect. Forevermore because of your sacrifice can cornerstones stay well grounded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always courteous. Always fair and firm when justice needed to be doled out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2017

Solutions and their resolutions come at a cost of life. The price our dearest and most esteemed public servants pay for protecting and serving their communities. Dade County where you served, Officer Cook, was home for you and your beloved wife, Karen. A journey that began in Berkeley, California and ended in North Miami Beach, Florida was one of your family's proudest moments. The other was when you had your badge pinned on your chest. Dignity, integrity and humble honesty was your mantra as your foot was on the pedal of perseverance. Today, colleagues salute your valor, inspirational courage and the character needed to fight off the forces of evil. How proud your parents would be of Nancy, your big sister and her darling humane and heroic brother, Officer William C. Cook. The peace and unity all have become one symbol, one stone, one precious gentleman, yourself, leading the charges through turbulence and strife to save life and property. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always fondly remembered for resolve and loyalty, a most devoted and faithful professional.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2017

Repetition is the key to gain more knowledge. Having honor, integrity and dignity can only enhance any public servants resolve in getting the message out that peace and liberty will be arriving soon. You performed courageously, Officer Cook, doing everything logically and by the book. You'll be forever saluted as a humble warrior of character, class and decency. You were the consummate professional of preservation and assurance, it our blessings to have you protecting and serving us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2017

Tenacious means going all out in an effort to fight crime. Your determination and foresight, Officer Cook, spearheaded resolve and peace in the Dade County community that shall endure forever. When a gentleman places his wisdom and vision along with his honesty and integrity on the line we must be thankful.Blessed are God's angels of valor and character, their names of dignity and courage shall be remembered eternally. Cherished and beloved, adored and admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2017

Erudition is the art of studying and having the knowledge and the mindset to pass this on to others. Any additional principles or characteristics that police officers can utilize is of a great benefit to any community looking for peace, unity and prosperity. In Dade County the residents were concerned and caring. They look to those honorable and faithful men and women for their service and peace of mind. You gave your life, Officer Cook, the dignity to dig deep down for healthy resolutions and were successful. Evil terrorizes the most profoundly skilled and has us pondering the reasons as to why a cherished and gifted hero was taken from us? We know you are in heaven watching ferocity and justice carried out. Keep smiling and protecting us a s you walk that beat on those golden streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 29, 2017

The t of tenacity speaks loud and clear. The i for integrity stands tall and humble. The d for dignity expresses itself in dominance and determination. Your dedication, Officer Cook, was quite to the point in the matters of serving and protecting the preservation of all Dade County citizens. No sooner than when you received that call on your radio there you were taking heroic action on behalf of your comrades and those civilians involved in that ugly domestic dispute. Character and commitment exact a humane and humble price and that is the life and career of one gentleman determined to pursue the desire to relieve violence from our midst. Relive. Remember. Relate. All done, Officer Cook, with the keen vision, wisdom and leadership focus that was instilled by God in you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fruition and fulfillment rest in the morals of those brave warriors who have taken your watch. Destiny and principle lead those devoted and righteous down the pathways of optomism hope and persuasion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 29, 2017

Peace preserves unity and does its best to untangle unrest and tensions within a community. First, though, you require men and women not just brave souls who plunge themselves into harm's way, but they must carry about them the necessary honesty, integrity and dignity. It must be unconditional, unselfish and unwavering. Just as you did for all Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook. Confidence and humility are one thing that is placed into the equations of resolve and resourcefulness and still there must be stellar character and that commitment to see things through. Police work taxes the most loyal and trained women and men, yet safety and serenity are within arm's reach if devotion and dedication are recognized. You'll always be cherished, Officer Cook, saluted as a hero of valor and prescribed excellence. The wars over evil and violence forge ahead we must be ready and willing to assist our beloved and bravest in this fight over a foe so domineering. There must be no concessions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We take solace, Officer Cook, you were our savior, blessed Godsend and treasured friend to all. Your family's pride and joy. Sometimes fulfillment and fruition have a price to pay. Life should never be that bargaining chip, tho ugh public servants realize its value.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 28, 2017

Installing intellect takes much practice as much as learning to better control one's emotions. Thankfully, Officer Cook, you kept your emotions in check. Domestic calls just as any other problems need a little cajoling an done who can properly communicate their thoughts and ideas with other men and women who take their onuses seriously. Stopping crime and protecting takes a certain level of humility to properly get the jobs done right. After all, Officer Cook, police work is not a race to see who crosses the finish line first. Your character, charm and boldness, the energy to accelerate your career and those talents needed took you many hours of study, practice and proper preparation. You will be remembered and honored for morals and courtesy, the roles of one another that help make police better suited for what they face ahead of them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 28, 2017

Enlightening and engaging, being a friendly person, Officer Cook, only assisted you in being able to get a better handle on the tasks that were central to your convictions. Courageous and calm under the circumstances can only make one a little more successful in their endeavors. Dade County counts on those humble and valiant souls of motivation and dedication to steer them away from the affects of crime. You helped take crime off its streets, Officer Cook, from what was demanded of you and to keep calmness, sanity and integrity it says a lot and goes a long way in deciding if the outcome and its conclusion are alike. People take different paths to perseverance, yours, Officer Cook, was straight forward and directly to the point. Peace and security rested on your every fruition, your ambitions to inspire greatness from those partners who had the good fortune to team with you, a man of character and desire. We should all aspire to be like you, Officer Cook. A wonderful life cut tragically short and yet dignity and resolve was achieved in that we have enhancements brought about through our heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 28, 2017

Scrupulous and meticulous. It is every officer's duty to be just that. Sure being affable and amicable helps too, you must be focused on staying honest, dignified and having the integrity to concentrate on the matters at hand. Those are: peace and unity, freedom and serenity for all people. In Dade County you made that a reality, Officer Cook. You had a burning desire from within to become a police officer and a highly skilled and motivated public servant who was able to lead other comrades through danger by being thorough in candor, class and decency, all the proper morals to carry on and now you are being saluted for unwavering character, bravery and commitment. Never to be forgotten. Take care of those comrades who have joined you in honor and in humility in God's humanitarian shelters of eternity for an outstanding job of keeping violence and terror at bay. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 28, 2017

Humility demands simple honesty, unwavering integrity and the unselfish dignity to serve and to protect principles that we are supposed to maintain. Hard for some, those officers like yourself, Officer Cook, had the right genes to persevere and to preserve the public interest. You carried your character humbly and nobly possessed the caring and proper commitment to guide excellence and pride throughout Dade County and its streets where peace and serenity are the rule not just some fly by night notion. You remain cherished and respected by your family who loves you and those colleagues who have honored your convictions. The police officer and hero who took his job seriously. You are missed very much, Officer Cook. Rest in peace neighbor, friend and hero. God's fortress has the wellsprings of your wisdom, vision and leadership helping to guide those who serve the causes of peace as clearly as you did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2017

Those who believe in God's divine reign of this world are the ones who understand honesty and faithfulness. Ingenuity is the by-product of wisdom and intelligence driven by desire and dedication. Police for what they must deal with on a daily basis must be physically strong and possess the mental aptitude to further the principles of peace and decency within all people. Officer Cook, you had both the clarity and its humane alacrity to handle whatever assignments came your way. There was no way to turn your back on colleagues, in light of what was transpiring that awful day of May 16, 1979, a sacrifice and lesson for all dignified and loyal souls to be learned for sure. Comrades and the citizens alike have saluted your inane passion and protection of our rights that are so very special. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A commander of conscious and unwavering commitment to see wickedness destroyed from our society.Officer Cook, perseverance must penetrate our thoughts as do the wonderful memories your family and friends have of you, Officer Cook. Dignity and integrity until the end, your achievements have been etched forever where they can be reviewed and noted for posterity. No bragging or boasting. Just valor and vindication for all mankind. Keep watching over us. We will never forget your righteous ways and unselfish unification of the community where you grew up and gave the most caring and kind service. Professionalism was your passion allowing you in turn to serve compassionately, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2017

Honesty and its sincerity can humble the most bravest of heroes. Police responds to all sorts of calls and the issues that are associated with them. A man of your personality, Officer Cook, defended Dade County and its citizens as well as any trained public servant. When humanity calls us we must be prepared to answer those callings, our destinies and fruition are on the line. You were a steady source of wisdom, knowledge and vision, Officer Cook, a gentleman of character and the humbleness concealed within your heroic actions. They will forever be revered as you were a most blessed hero as well as our savior. Violence is still being carried out sadly, your perseverance stays as grounded as does your soul in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2017

Experience expends energy. Progress keeps resolve and integrity moving forward. Honesty hones dignity and those loving and personable professional public servants who pursue peace deserve our thoughts and salutes of valor. You covered the landscape of Dade County as well as any officer should, Officer Cook. Through careful contemplation, consideration that has enhanced the venues of your patrol, we can be certain character and candor, class and devotion to duty won't be overlooked nor forgotten. Humane acts of nobility bring humanity to a much better place and where you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, you are eternally residing with those fellow women and men whose gallantry and courage personify your vigilance and faithful diligence. Cornerstones stay anchored as does your paths in life and during your travels down the roads of tenacity. Violence was met head on, face to face with only the best and most sincerest of service.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2017