Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Cook, for how you represented yourself with humility and reverence, Dade County will never forget the hero in you. I believe you were very resourceful, a man of character and commitment and that is precisely why peace and liberty can live on. It continues its fruition in your loving family and in the those peers whom you worked with to eliminate this violence from our land. Always fondly remembered and saluted with honor for your professional demeanor and courage all from your giving heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2017

Pulsating through every police officer's veins must be due diligence, perseverance, pride and the proficiency to see fulfillment and the humble achievement of the peace and unity process coming together. It did in Dade County for your integrity and honor, Officer Cook, it made people stop and appreciate you for your endeavors. Cherished and yet calm in the face of evil, you can be sure you'll be honored and remembered for staunch support and the cunning needed to curb violence and its terror. The cornerstone of success is the righteous steps our beloved men and women take daily to further continue trails of justice are pursued evenly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your vigilance has validated your navigation of a community, Officer Cook, that has so revered and admired you for endearing efficiency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Police need to fixate their energies on ferocity and translate that into unwavering tenacity and humility. Big words and yet it's difficult for every public servant to maintain this throughout their professional careers. Advancement can only happen when dignity, integrity and open honesty are not locked out of the equation. Nothing could lock you up, Officer Cook, or keep you down. A positive and resourceful gentleman of thoughtfulness and action, you made certain Dade County and its residents were going to see that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. No dreams. Just good old fashioned hard work and the stellar character, commitment and courage to steer you through your life missions and their destinies. Fruition can be fulfilling when you know you've given an honest effort and the resolve is there. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You have been missed, Officer Cook, you were a gem of an officer and the pearls of wisdom, vision and leadership were there for colleagues to take notice of. You have been saluted for esteem and the humane and unselfish sacrifice on behalf of all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

As an addendum to that story, Officer Cook, the two officers were called to a home of a former police officer. It turned out to be a false alarm and the two dogs came charging at them. The whole thing was just tragic. Officer McAleenan was actually investigating one of Officer Elias' car accidents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Knowledge, wisdom and vision breed the makings of good leadership. You had that awareness. Never any doubt. When good goes awry, no telling what might happen. The citizens always deserve the very finest and best quality of service. No questions asked.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

I have to apologize, Officer Cook. In my last reflection I stated that this officer ran up a huge medical bill hurting her finger. I must correct this she hurt her ankle and leg on a bicycle during police training. Sad, but her quest to become a Metro-Dade Police Officer should have been stopped. I think of the five female officers killed in your department. They had the bravery, honor and discipline to succeed. God had other more important missions for them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Success can lead to success, but only if accompanied by total honesty and humility for your fellow colleagues and those citizens that are being served and protected fairly and justly. I read the other day of you, Officer Cook, welcoming another comrade from your department into heaven. Officer Henry McAleenan Jr. I read the follow up story from the Sun Sentinel newspaper in 2000 regarding what happened to Officer McAleenan. Another officer accidentally shot him in the groin and damaged his femoral artery. This officer had other issues driving her patrol car and had to be retrained on the usage of her weapon. She also slammed her finger in her cruiser and ran up a huge medical bill. To sum things up, she probably should have pursued another line of work. Not saying she is evil, but where caution and consideration, integrity and dignity are called for, you had the makings to become a proud and humble public servant. Your life, career and sacrifice will never be forgotten, Officer Cook. Your morals and character were the makings of why we need dedicated and loyal personnel answering those dangerous assignments. The two officers were looking for suspects when two rottweiler dogs charged toward them and the female officer fired at her partner by mistake a she was using an expendable baton to protect them. That day you were suddenly taken from us, Officer Cook, you had instructed your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln not to utilize his weapon. I was not there, perhaps he should have grabbed you taking you out of the line of fire. After nearly thirty-eight years it is all supposition. The what if that occurred. You remain treasured and respected for doing your job in an outstanding and first class fashion always. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We live today because of your goals, dreams and aspirations. You are our friend, hero and a very blessed Godsend. Keep observing us from God's priestly perch. God's kingdom id preserved and protected by His finest and most humane heroes and heroines. People with troubles and woe need to find the right help. This world is to big and tragically filled with terror, turmoil and enough torment. You were honorable and yet careful as you could be, Officer Cook, when confronting trouble. Your memory lives on as any hero's should through enhancement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Character and commitment work well together when blended with the tenacity and honesty that all police officers must perform under. You were a man of both integrity and dignity, Officer Cook and so Dade County and its residents were pleased with your professional acumen. Astute and full of knowledge and wisdom which in turn enabled you to humbly lead other men and women through trouble and its torment. You can be sure that you won't be forgotten for having the unselfish devotion and unwavering heroism and humility toward all mankind that led to peace and stability for all. Your soul and bright smile live on in those loving family members who continue with their passions while keeping the flames of your ferocity burning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life and consideration go well when they are executed as per Our Creator's blueprint. We all need to share in the burdens of making safety and serenity a viable solution.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Complacency is out of character for any brave and decent police officer. The courage just to commit yourself to serving and protecting takes a lot of energy and the effort to make peace and security a more trusted duo. In Dade County peace and enhancement was made entirely possible by your unwavering passion and the sensible care you provided everyone, Officer Cook.You were a humble man of honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, surely violence and its evil was immediately dealt with when you patrolled. We can be genuinely grateful for your humility and for comrades who serve and fought this battle that seems to never end. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those foundations you started here will always be here forevermore. Keep looking down upon us, Officer Cook and your entire family as they move on in their pursuits in life and in their chosen professional endeavors. Brave and humane servants never hide nor run from defending evil, they tackle their tasks with unselfish conviction and the pride in being able to properly wear a badge and a crisply pressed uniform.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2017

Police work requires deliberate contemplation. It expects its most humble servants to be fair, faithful and loyal to their comrades and department. And you delivered on your bond to all Dade County, Officer Cook. Your integrity, honesty and dignity when coupled with your character, commitment and pride made peace and unity more than just a notion. It became a staple for all residents to live wit hand to be able to go about their daily routines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. heroism is all about placing priorities where they ought to be. Your missions in life were to fulfill Our Creator's master plans of how our world should be. Your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice serves as a lesson to all humanity in which your humility was well placed. You deserve all the humble honors and salutes of bravery, Officer Cook. You were your family's treasured hero, son and brother. A truly nice gentleman and a real friend to all. Decency and desire spoke wisely and nobly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2017

Villains beware the good guys and gals of the law enforcement community are coming to get you. They will rid the streets of this adversary that threatens all mankind Dade County had you among its heroes and heroines, Officer Cook, Badge# 1664 shined like no other. Your integrity intertwined with your courtesy and common sense, dignity and objectivity helped provide a taciturn environment. Colleagues have honored and duly saluted your inspirations and those destinies of heroism blanketed by enhancement and your esteemed character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2017

From top to bottom, police secure the areas they scour for any sources of evil and try to keep its associated violence at bay. Here in Dade County, big shoes must be filled when a brave and dignified public servant goes down answering that call that they willingly accepted upon themselves. You took responsibility to heart, Officer Cook and humanely delivered the honorable actions of integrity and valor to its people . Their peace and unity have been enhanced by your loving presence. Comrades salute your character, conviction and commitment to excellence which continues today as your soul keeps climbing higher everyday, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2017

If a hero's courtesy, courage, dignity and honesty could bring them back, God's kingdom and reign as Our Creator would still be intact. Your character, Officer Cook, your zeal and zest for life made you a happy and yet humble officer. Dade County has struggled with its ups and downs and yet your perseverance and service led to the peace and quality of life we as its citizens share today at this very moment. When a gentleman places his integrity on the line for our own dreams, aspirations to continue, we must remember you, Officer Cook. Mr. Pearsall, the man who was troubled and took your life and nearly those of your comrades, Officers DiGenova, Edgerton and Reserve Officer Lincoln, your partner that day of May 16, 1979, he lived with three generations of his family. Perhaps if they instilled in him proper morals, character, dignity and integrity, maybe the outcome would have been more peaceful and sane. You did all you could have done. God determine sour fates and the fruition that carries each and everyone of us. Never forgotten. A hero and a cherished and treasured Godsend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'm glad to have spoken with Karen, Mrs Bonidy. If only I could have met your mother, Mrs. Cook. You will always be in my thoughts, heart and solemn prayers. Stay well. Thank God you were raised properly and conducted your professional affairs with clarity and tenacity. Twenty-two thousand brave and honorably humble men and women of esteem and gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2017

Stars are very beautiful to gaze at night when the skies are dark. But better to read and to absorb the astuteness and integrity of police heroes and heroines, all very special and unique individuals who guided us with their wisdom, dignity, knowledge and passion they took everyday to their professional positions of leadership and reliability. Something you were very compassionate about, Officer Cook. The consideration for Dade County was because you were properly raised and trained to handle the rigors of a job filled with emotion and that word evil which calls for conviction and the right framework of character to overcome its chokehold on our society. Always caring. Always kind and polite. A gentleman of morals for which comrades could only thank you my neighbor, friend and hero for being at the right place at the right time. Mr. Pearsall, for whatever you were thinking that awful day when you killed a righteous and dignified man in Officer William C. Cook. God will reward Officer Cook, who was and always will be hailed as a hero of humility and the highest regard for his fellow man. Rest in peace Officer Cook. Your driven determination resolved many a quarrel and kept wickedness from landing with an even bigger thud.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2017

For some motivation is easy to come by. For others a swift kick might jumpstart their day. All police officers must function under the guises of good and sound judgment and decisions must be made fairly and firmly with justice and peace riding on the line. You rode on Dade County, Officer Cook, perusing and protecting the public interest. You were as concerned and caring as any man could be because you took your responsibilities quite seriously, not just by matter of fact. All who heroically serve possess the wisdom and honesty, the dignity and integrity to see inspection and intervention reach a resourceful medium. No qualms about your sterling character and the way you conducted your affairs while donned humbly in your uniform of unwavering vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We carry on with your faithful and devoted care for others trying to follow along in the trails your set as a blueprint for others to be guided by.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2017

Standing tall says it all. Bravery and humility do go together to form a formidable team when arresting evil and its violence matter most. A courageous and honorable man of commitment and character graced the streets of Dade County for six of your twenty-five years, Officer Cook. No telling the outcome, though we know you were a special gentleman and a gentle giant among law enforcement professionals. Those deep wounds and gaping holes brought about through your untimely passing, hopefully they can slowly be closed. Your family suffered a loss so sadly as you were your parents' darling and valiant son. Nancy lost her beloved little brother and Karen lost her special angel as you were her heroic husband of nobility and gallantry all tied together by laying the cornerstones of satisfaction and civility. You'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Diligence and faith can help any public servant overcome the clutches of conceit and its evil. You maintained humbleness, Officer Cook, in Dade County as you were saving lives and restoring peace and sanctity among all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2017

Learning from our miscues can only make us better prepared the next time around. Sometimes in life you only get one chance at persevering, so it's best to make good decisions so as not to let trouble and terror come through that door. Your dignity, honesty and integrity, Officer Cook, made you a much better person and most certainly a better trained public servant of tenacity and calmness. When character and commitment rise straight to the top, then success is almost universally trailing right behind. For those people living in Dade County, peace and prosperity came at the ultimate sacrifice and that was you, Officer Cook, giving your life so enhancement could further its destinations of decency and desire. You were a respected man of humility and those who knew a fine man of class and motivation surely are bemoaning your loss, Officer Cook. Our nation and community where you have been saluted for bravery and professionalism surely realizes what a Godsend and hero you were. God has your wonderful soul and that gorgeous smile wrapped in safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2017

One day the world will see only peace. Violence will be forever vanquished. This will validate what can be humbly put into words. That men and women as brave as you, Officer Cook, succeeded in your fight over evil. Dade County can live in peace and in dignity. You grew up in a loving and nurturing home characterized by desire, decency, class and the will to accomplish thus setting the foundations for your family members to pursue their dreams and aspirations until fruition. Today and everyday you are so humanely honored for your valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, keep those heroes and heroines safe by watching over them along with Our Creator's loving and humble guidance. One day things here will proceed normally. Your endeavors shall never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2017

Police work entails using tactical means to reach a resourceful conclusion to any problem that might arise. Sometimes being taciturn might help out, other times another solution may be better suited. Whatever it took, you utilized your preparations, Officer Cook, as you did for any other occasion. It required honesty, fairness, integrity and dignity to get results. What more could Dade County and its citizens expect? They got peace and calmness, unity with firmness and justice. They received a man of principles, morals and ethics by the book. A gentleman revered by all whose demeanor and fierceness was unmatched as was your unwavering loyalty and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You can rest assure, Officer Cook, those who have taken over your watch do so cautiously and most prudently. Their passions are being observed by your soul as it ascends higher each day.Your life and career mattered. Your destinies and their missions were humanely meaningful and quite insightful. Vision and wisdom are like those peas in a pod. To be used wisely and in moderation. That's the message in this fight over evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2017

Like a violent thunderstorm, violence in this world comes down as hard as an avalanche. You don't need to look any further. When the residents of Dade County saw you, Officer Cook and your patrol car they could only be happy. Having made police work your career as this was your childhood dream to become a public servant, thank God for a mighty proud and humble gentleman of honor and integrity. Dignity drives the desires and foundations o fits loyalest servants of which you were one of them. You were a hero of stellar character, quality in conviction and in commitment to pride and excellence. It all lent credence to your pursuits of happiness while you were trying to maintain civility, peace and liberty foe all. You'll never be far from our hearts and thoughts. Officer Cook, everlasting cornerstones here in Dade County and in a community where you have been humbly saluted and duly honored for courage and bravery will remain as cherished as you will always be. Family, colleagues and friends all loved you and relished your faithfulness to them in times of crisis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fruition may have been complete. Only God knows. Just why did your life have to end so tragically with more left to fulfill? Destiny calls someone must pickup that proverbial line. God has His angelic heroes and heroines of valor who picked up that line and delivered resiliency and resolve like no other. Badge#1664 showed up for work ready and willing to pitch in and get that assignment finished with precision. The Walls of Honor are etched and tell us the stories of humanity and its humility to all calls of professional duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2017

Police work is not art. It is only so for sketch artists who draw descriptions of suspected perpetrators. You would have made an excellent crime scene photographer, Officer Cook, if only there was more time allotted to you. Your destinies and their fruition were to clean evil off of Dade County and it streets enabling its fine citizens to live and to prosper more freely and peacefully. The honesty and humility that all public servants must somehow conjure up cannot be taken for granted, nor its integrity and dignity be taken lightly. Violence deserves the highest level of protection and perseverance. You gave your peers and supervisors those assurances and lived up to them in a loyal and resourceful manner. Today, enhancement and the cornerstones of justice, wisdom and vision have been fortified by your admiration, Officer Cook, for a position of responsibility while being brave and trusted in all that you achieved. Twenty-five years of hard work dealing with life and a career where duress and peril bump heads quite often. Far too much for our bravest and most esteemed heroes and heroines like yourself in this never ending pursuit of evil. You performed and wore your uniform excellently and very humbly, Officer Cook. Satisfaction was guaranteed. We wish you were still here. We know God has you surrounded by others who too paid the ultimate price with unselfish loyalty and unwavering dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2017

Just learned yesterday of a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper injured on the job, hope he pulls through. You pulled your weight, Officer Cook, with a humble wealth of knowledge and skill, bravery and honor and the dignity and integrity to see your missions of destiny until God deemed them finished. What can one say when a gallant man of character and humility chases after evil in order for peace and unity in Dade County for its residents to take shape? We salute your valor and devotion all coming from your professional assurance, reliance and dedication, Officer Cook, the humility to enhance mankind as all brave and faithful public servants endeavor to do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those blue skies got a little brighter seeing your smile even though that picture of you in your uniform and badge was probably taken over forty years ago. Facts do not change. You were and still are our hero and your family's hero and warrior. They should be proud of your service and respect for humanity. If only others can carry on a classy fashion as you did. Wickedness had better lookout. The good servants are coming to take you down.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2017

Superb and yet low keyed, a humble man of distinction, dedication and determination patrolling and protecting the peace, freedom and rights of all Dade County residents. You were a master at your profession, Officer Cook and why did humility and reward grace your life? It's called having the scruples and principles to back up your colleagues when the call went out. No running away. No dodging. Face to face with the very violence you took an affirmation to clean up from the streets. Personable and efficient. Prudent and calming. A good influence for all men and women to pattern their careers after. Now, Officer Cook, you are being so humbly honored for bravery and leadership that dire circumstances calls for. To take the reins, you must be astute and learn from direction. Life and destiny teach us the relevant moments when action and restraint are called for. Gallant and humane. You continue, Officer Cook, to look down with your beloved soul upon all of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Desire and motivation are always out in our society beckoning us. Police work never ends as it is passed on from one generation to another. Those talented and skilled apply willingly to preserve our communities from those factors that can cause havoc and kayos. Broad shoulders bare their onuses quite righteously. Yours, Officer Cook, carried a load of wisdom, vision and intellect to lend credence as our best resource.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2017

If you desire to be honest, God will lead you down those trails of terrific tenacity. He led you, Officer Cook, thru the venues of Dade County with a renewed sense of sanctity and integrity. Everyday you went on patrol, you fought for and gave an unwavering effort superior to what we expect from any public servant. If quiet and togetherness were desired, then by your faithful devotion can we remember your character, its courage and commitment that has kept our dreams and aspirations moving forward. A stalwart and sound man of reason and logic, good morals and the right fiber to conquer evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Good people, those humble and righteous realize their destinations and journeys in life only promote peace and civility. It is their humility and humane actions like yours, Officer Cook, that saved Dade County on May 16, 1979. A real hero and a truly blessed gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2017

Facing turmoil and torment, you put a little tenacity and dignity before you, Officer Cook and Dade County and its people were kept safe and sound by your unwavering wisdom and knowledge. You cannot go wrong by having morals and by following department policies. We will salute your unselfish character and pride in making enhancement an everlasting centerpiece of the people. God has His amazing and humble heroes and heroines sheltered for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2017

Technique and the caution by which any public servant operates under plays a key role in any outcome that one must deal with and how it would turnout. Being able to handle stress and yet keep dignity, honesty and integrity close to the belt, one can only imagine how you could work? You worked very well, Officer Cook, for it was character, class, commitment and conviction that spurred you on. Dade County and its residents had the very best gentleman guiding their crusades in life because you understood how things must work. Always saluted for humility and bravery beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2017