Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The messages are delivered, now if the receiver responds in the affirmative. Affirmations are meant to be honored justly and to be judiciously carried out. You pursued peace, Officer Cook, with the fairest of decency and dignity, your honesty and integrity were what made up your fine character.Its consolidation and collaboration helped you to finish those tasks that laid in your pathways of prevention and perseverance. You will always be regarded as a Dade County hero to all you served wisely and proudly. Your kindness and boldness to act as decisively as you did that day and everyday. Your life and career, Officer Cook, were born of desire, dedication and the motivation to accomplish. Evil and its turmoil were handled justly and firmly by your humane and humble nature. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2017

A person who can motivate themselves can humbly lead others through peril and torment. Exactly, why you were a successful officer and a first class citizen, Officer Cook. Dade County can relish your integrity and honesty as it delivered the quality peace and liberty for its people. You were a well respected gentleman and a hero to all. Godsends and their character and convictions are sent here for a fruitful mission, that destiny is to restore calm and cool amid bedlam and terror. Sometimes we don't fully comprehend why things happened on May 16, 1979, when you gave your life for our missions of tranquility to further move on. Always treasured and admired for outstanding heroism and its resolve that took humility to all humanity on its journeys in life. The memories remain, Officer Cook, you won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One can never go wrong with morals and principles. The messages you sent, Officer Cook, ring louder and clearer today.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2017

Danger can only be dealt with dignity and integrity by those brave enough to fight off its forces of evil. Men and women, public servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, understood your roles and relied upon your intuitive instincts to broker peace and serenity for all Dade County and its residents. A clever man of courage and character, you stood face to face confronting a realization o four society. You can be assured and so can your family and esteemed colleagues that you will be honored and saluted for bravery and boldness ,Officer Cook, the commitment to pride and excellence that can only come with training and much practice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement only can develop if desire and motivation are always present. Cornerstones and foundations stay together when the entire process is blended well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2017

Lack of desire, empty consideration and no care or morals could spell disaster. There is already plenty of mayhem and violence without decent public servants who don't collect themselves and maintain composure, honesty, dignity and integrity. Dade County and its men and women who served the citizens and gave their lives of character ought to be so saluted for gallantry and courage. You were the consummate man of determination, effort and procuring enhancement, Officer Cook, the prime example of what it takes to lead other comrades through danger. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We deserve peace and civility. You deserved to live and to achieve more. God saw your fruition as finalized and took your beloved spirit back to His eternal headquarters for safekeeping as you now walk that beat on His streets of humility where nothing will ever harm you again. Officer Cook, you were a faithful and righteous individual of intelligence and conviction. Ingenuity.and compassion were some of the key ingredients in your life and career of perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 26, 2017

To save, serve and to protect, the purpose for which our beloved and most bravest of public servants fill our lives with peace and contentment. Officer Cook, you were a happy and charming gentleman. You brought Dade County and its citizens priceless and helpful assistance which will never be forgotten. When consideration and character come together at the proper moment peace and stability become a reality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 26, 2017

Disloyalty and dishonesty can dig a deep trench for one who does not perform as such. Integrity and dignity along with humility must be poured into all officers' labors of esteem and commitment. You brought your energy and effort, Officer Cook, into the daily rigors and challenges of making Dade County a safe and peace minded community for all concerned. No matter, you will be fondly saluted for inner strength of courage from your heart, the class and makeup to valiantly battle this luminous adversary. Always you'll be cherished and admired for gallantry and heroism that cast an outstanding job of service over your humane legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The tables and chairs of foundations and their cornerstones were set by you and your leadership responsibilities. God brings those righteous servants to His eternal palace for safekeeping as they walk that beat above looking and observing those brave and honorable who are now protecting our freedoms.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 25, 2017

Police officers invoke integrity and ingenuity into their sacred labors. It's when dignity and honesty go astray that peace and civility are in dire straits. Nothing but hard work and perseverance carried you through your daily patrols of Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook. You were a man of desire and humbleness whose life and professional career were founded on the principles of good character and the bravery to commit to a worthy and a noble cause. Keeping us safe and secure is every officer's challenge, some make it happen, others don't quite measure up to the resolve and resourcefulness that is demanded from mortal souls of the brave and bold warriors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement lives on within your spirit, Officer Cook and in the pursuits of your peers and family members. A hero and a blessed and loyal gentleman of faith and hope. God's divine grace allows your decency to hover over those brave enough to handle the perilous rigors of a demanding position.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 25, 2017

Desire and dignity can offset doom and gloom? Why? Because those who sacrifice their honesty, humility and humbleness are assured of making inroads in the battle over violence and its evil. You fought and battled, Officer Cook, so Dade County and its citizens would get the opportunity on anew lease on life. Life, peace and the calming effect of a unified community where you have been so saluted for heroism, character and the courage in committing to do whatever public servants of loyalty are expected to do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today is now. Tomorrow is a gift granted by God. Yesterday is in the past and yet heroes and heroines of that time are not ever forgotten for their bravery and valor. Tradition tells us we must remember those peacemakers who valiantly pursued their passions and aspirations in life and during their careers of free choice. You willingly accepted the risks, Officer Cook and were unselfish and unwavering in your morals and leadership capabilities. All in the name of God. Your family, comrades and personal friends treasured warrior, savior and blessed Godsend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 25, 2017

A person who stands by their convictions stands to reap success in the end. Your whole life and professional endeavors, Officer Cook, forever shaped how the landscape of Dade County and its residents would be able to live. The specificity of a man's character and integrity help to support their morals, honesty and dignity which in turn help lead to resolve. Seeing your calming nature and positive influence helped in part to turn violence away from us. You have and will always be saluted for your unwavering commitment to pride and humble excellence. Cherished and chipper. Admired and beloved by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero . Contentment can cause one to lose their focus and so it is better to plan and to prepare earnestly. You took care of your life and position, Officer Cook, in a proper fashion, still it's sad that you could not be here today to witness all the changes that have happened.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 25, 2017

Police work is just that. For brave and able bodied men and women of character, decency and desire. Dade County received that and more from you, Officer Cook. You were a gentleman with a heroically kind and caring heart who won't be forgotten. Achievement and ingenuity must be utilized by all faithful and loyal public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 25, 2017

To summarize a person's life you just need to look at their quality of work, its entire body, the scope of security and serenity for everyone and the performance of perseverance and protection offered to its residents. Were they honest and dignified? Did they carry their skills and integrity to the point of proficiency and was their effort immersed in their humane and humble accomplishments? If you answered in the affirmative you did a splendid job keeping Dade County free of mischief and only safer in peace and trust. We the people trusted your basic instincts, Officer Cook, all designed at bringing relief and resolve, calm and coolness to those shaken up by this very evil. You were the epitome of sterling character, pride in commitment and the support and esteemed admiration of your colleagues and all those who knew you and revered your compassion for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It still was gut wrenching losing you when there was more left to fulfill. That word destiny and its desires took you, Officer Cook, to newer horizons. Now you are walking that proverbial beat in God's serene shelter with other brave and courageous angels of valor. Those affirmations have been completed and the tasks at hand now rest squarely on the broad shoulders of those heroes and heroines who display the same character to correctly keep moving things forward the just and fair way. Judiciousness means just that knowing when to answer, to be aggressive and when to refrain from getting into trouble as issues always arise. Humanity was well served when you defended us, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Those near and dear to us as you were to your family, Officer Cook, never really leave us. For your spirit circles around those who loved and adored you. Dade County and its citizens, those you righteously served and preserved could always and forever remember your class and desire to allow peace and freedom to move about a community where you have been richly and humanely honored for heroism and commitment, the character and conviction we need to see from all public servants. When destiny comes calling, missions must be honored with dignity and the hope that integrity offers resolve and solutions to the many problems that plague our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement has balances and so does cornerstones and their foundations. Digging deep you came up with solutions, Officer Cook, that violence at bay.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Those who love life pursue their happiness with the greatest sources of esteem and humble honor. For a job well done, Officer Cook, dignity from colleagues whose integrity helps them as it did for you keep peace and stability in the balance. Dade County and its people got the best service and leadership from you, unwavering and unselfish in your concern and care. It is now up to those who have taken over your watch to steer us away from violence and ring in quiet and serenity. Your demeanor, Officer Cook, took a bite out of crime along with stellar conviction and the humblest of character and consideration for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You embraced friendship the same way you enjoyed leading other men and women through thick and thin. Danger is what police tackle. They don't run and hide. They don't stick their heads in the sand. The confront and corral those who look to conspire to commit evil. You performed in an outstanding way on May 16, 1979 and not to be forgotten. Grace, grit and gallantry greeted the good people of Dade County when you were out on a mission of liberty. Officer Cook, you are sincerely missed by all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Dignity and integrity along with honor and humility serve as the greatest motivators mankind can ever have looking over us. They serve the brightest and most intelligent of public servants who go out and battle a fierce foe. You battled with all your might, Officer Cook and so resolve and character were among those partners who humbly shared fulfillment of God's blueprint. His plans motivate those who set out on destinies of danger hoping to restore peace and freedom to all. Those who serve and protect us deserve our accolades and when life is in the balance all the thoughts of faith, devotion and goodwill shall stay etched in our thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a man of pride and humble excellence, Officer Cook, fruition was God's crowning touch for a man of character and courage rich in supply. A gentleman and an excellent public servant. That brilliant smile, Officer Cook and a kind word rested solidly and securely on your lips. The truth was the golden rule of your career and life so faithful and incorporating.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Violence and its evil require all loving and honorable police officers to stay one step ahead of this considerable adversary. Public servants deal with terror and torment, its turmoil should never interrupt the daily lives of those whom we share and love. Your duties, Officer Cook, were of a dignified nature and the type of integrity that is central to preservation taking its stand as it did in Dade County where you served and patrolled. The navigation of the pious are always in our rear view mirrors, they are out in force distributing diligence and resourcefulness ordinary people might not be able to do. When they leave their families police must divorce themselves from personal issues and be available to deal with the rigors and stress associated with treacherous individuals who seek to commit wicked acts. Your heroic actions, Officer Cook, were diligent and devoted to the common cause. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

One should exude class and confidence in all that they undertake and police work is no different. Officer Cook, the level compassion mixed with honesty, dignity and integrity were central in your efforts to clean up Dade County and its venues of this kayos, mayhem and much undo violence. Consideration for the welfare of the citizens who are both protected and served by thoughtful men and women of humanity such as you, Officer Cook, are never to be forgotten. Only respected, cherished and treasured for fulfilling God's precepts and keeping peace and its cornerstones stapled to the solid bases where they rightfully belong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

We ask of the Lord's prayers that He watches over those serving their communities and protects the integrity of those brave and beloved souls who paid their ultimate prices for unity and peace to have newer meaning. It had momentous resolve here in Dade County where steered violence away from us, Officer Cook. Vengeance and disrespect have no place in police work. You were the consummate officer, cherished and admired for doing yeoman work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, class and commitment resides forevermore in God's house of privilege and prudent performance. Your work, Officer Cook was outstanding and straight to the very base of evil where you tried to conquer this evil monster.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Courage so bold, strength to behold and dignity to delve into the duty of daily police work which can extract a toll. The bells ring loudly signaling the call to work. Police must step up to the plate so to speak and perform as they are trained to. Keep integrity and honor close to the vest as you would with peace and security. The residents of Dade County spoke and you listened, Officer Cook, showing your caring concern and determination which in part made you a special and humane individual. Salutes and tributes of honor and heroism will forever come your way. It was motivation and principles that helped you become a better leader of other valiant heroes and heroines. Never forgotten for character and commitment the way it was drawn up in the field and in the classroom. Foundations take shape when the righteousness of public servants serves humanity with unyielding humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

For the safety and peace of all concerned to stay that way we must have duly righteous men and women of honor and bravery serving and saving lives. It means a lot to have dignified and deserving folks persevering our prosperity. You were in Dade County, Officer Cook, protecting and providing the much needed incentives for us to survive and to thrive. It involves a colossal effort, but with a little persistence, the tasks at hand can get accomplished. Comrades have saluted your heroism and devout resolve, Officer Cook. All resiliency and the efficiency to integrate good morals and character into the steady flow of both ferocity and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your purpose in life was completed as sad as it was losing you. God took you home to look after other angels of valor who have joined God's important ranks in heaven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

I was reading the other day of your home in North Miami Beach, Florida where you grew up, Officer Cook. Your sister and brother-in-law now reside in Arizona. I am asking my wife, Holly to write to Nancy. Just though it would be wonderful to live in your home, after all I had the pleasure to be there when Gina Wilkerson and her husband Trevor were fixing it up. Your brother-in-law was here about a month or so ago fixing and cleaning things up. When I was there and Gina was there with her kids, I showed her a picture of you on the phone and started sobbing like a baby. I then went into your folks' backyard to kick a soccer ball with Legend, your great-nephew. All great kids. I have not seen them in a couple of years. Your honesty, integrity and dignity in protecting Dade County and its residents won't be overlooked nor forgotten. After all you were a hero of the most humane and humble character and consideration toward all mankind. You'll be saluted and so honored for bravely and most firmly establishing peace and liberty for all. I twas morals and principles that your life and career was soundly constructed from. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gina took me into your room, Officer Cook, the memories are surely sentimental and will always reside within my heart and mind. You were a responsible and accountable public servant whose courtesies and qualities of candor and desire are now resided in God's eternal shelter where no harm will ever come your way. You gave your constant grit and effort for life in Dade County to have such an inspirational meaning. Its message today is loud and clear. Hope, faith and optimism abounding like never before. Stay well Mrs. Cook. I want to send you an Easter card and I will mail it to your grandson, Josh in Pasadena, California. Take care and all the best. You were my neighbor and friend. A dear and beloved woman of faith and resolve. Once again all the best. Your darling and much beloved son, your hero, Officer William C. Cook, will be humbly remembered. His contribution to society rests on those two walls of honor in Miami and in Washington, D. C. I still visit his grave at Dade Memorial Park in North Miami right next to the Jewish cemetery, Mount Sinai Memorial Park.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

For class and decency to make its appearance known in Dade County, your concentrated effort was necessary, Officer Cook. A professional public servant with the highest regard for honesty, dignity and integrity. It served and protected those citizens who respected and admired your strength and courage. It all came from your heart, one of resiliency and staunch character, conviction and commitment to both pride and excellence in a humble manner. Humility toward humanity is the goal of all officers who look to keep peace and unity well grounded within the foundations and fabric of society. You were a decent and faithful gentleman, Officer Cook, those fond memories of your life and career will never fade away. Your family and colleagues will always have your spirit and warrior like mentality in mind as we get closer to your date of your untimely loss. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You served with gusto and heroically saved those lives of the civilians and your comrades who were involved in that terrible day of violence in which you sacrificed your life, your destiny and its fruition for our hopes and dreams to keep moving forward. You will never be forgotten. Our hero and blessed Godsend!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Age is just a number. It also tells us the story of heroes and heroines and just what they humbly accomplished during those years with us. Astute, gallant and endearing, they just started recounting your life and police career, Officer Cook. Dade County and its citizens live on in your unwavering spirit of dignity, integrity and honor. Your quest to deliver justice and peace has been delivered by your close friends and peers as well as your loving family members who duly carry your unselfish humility within their aspirations as you now are and always have been our angel of inspiration. A man of character, whose warrior like constitution carried the onuses for all to bare. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones have been laid for other brave souls to pursue the evil that must be stopped at all costs. Life means too much to waste, time is of the essence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Flaws in character and in commitment may result in service that is not exemplary. Police work demands a certain conviction to honesty, bravery and integrity. Dignity and desire come from the home and how one is raised. You were brought up by your loving parents in a humble and loving environment. Dade County is a little less safer by your absence. And yet you are fondly remembered for devotion, determination and heroism beyond what was expected of you. You will always remained cherished and warmly saluted for helping to enhance our society and to bring a quietness and a calming peace to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

It may be preposterous or wishful thinking that violence will someday just vanish. We keep alive in those honorable and very brave souls who gave their lives for the advancement of goodwill and stability in a community. Here in Dade County, you gave the residents a solid performance and because of your commitment, character and intuition we can sleep more soundly at night. You were a heralded hero of the highest form of humility, a gift from God that touched the hearts of all humanity. Now and forever will you be solemnly saluted and so honored as all public servants must have the proper dignity and integrity to maintain vigilance and profound perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Men and women who take their duties seriously receive their rewards for valor in God's enchanted shelters of serenity. A place where you rest peacefully, Officer Cook, a man of vision, ideals and wisdom that h as been passed down unto others who have taken that proverbial baton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2017

When achievement and character add up to astuteness and resolve then peace and quiet can become that very focal point of all citizens. Your humane honor and humility greeted those folks in Dade County where you proudly served and protected, Officer Cook. Remembered and respected for uncompromising dignity, honesty and the integrity to intervene when calm was called for. You'll not be forgotten for unselfish bravery and unwavering that has kept everlasting enhancements as the foundations of your tenacity and prudent perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2017