Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a humble man of faith and resolve, you were, Officer Cook, that pillar of virtue and vigor who delved into affirming peace and unity for those whom you served. Your heroic actions on May 16, 1979, only began to retell the story of your life and professionalism. Boundless and full of energy, you had the support of your comrades in arms who went out on daily patrols of Dade County ensuring that hope and faith would be prominent. Seeing your humility, honesty and countless dedication, you will always be special, the humbleness etched into those Walls of Honor here in Miami and in Our Nation's Capitol. It was your tough love and gratitude for a job well done. Outstanding in performance and outstanding in service with a smile and a soul so beloved and beautiful. Never far from our hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's walls of resolve are lined by many humble angelic heroes and heroines of valor and vigor. Lives ended way too soon and suddenly. Public servants devote themselves to bravery and character, you were such a classy and decent man, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 spoke of resourcefulness and motivation to lead others through times of adversity and duress. It will not be overlooked.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2017

Sanity and civility must reign down over mankind. As violence and evil exacts the greatest toil, that being life. We must not tarry. The days while being a little longer this time of year, they give us the golden opportunity to make peace and amends with one another. Officer Cook, you gave Dade County and its residents every ounce of strength and vitality to serve and to preserve its peace and liberty. A man on a mission, your destiny was find ways to broker good healthy relations between all mankind. You succeeded as violence is still being fought by those brave enough as you were to conquer this opposing enemy. It takes a total team effort and you my neighbor, friend and hero gave your life of character and gallantry for a calling you had since you were young. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2017

Diligent and decisive, you completed your life and professional career tasks, Officer Cook, by being the pillar of protection and perseverance for all Dade County. Its citizens came to admire your integrity and honor which brought them the peace and calmness they so richly deserved. If you compile a man's character, convictions and commitment as you were our brave warrior, then let there be no doubt you will be fondly saluted and remembered for fruition, devotion and dedication to all mankind. You are missed and thought of everyday. When public servants lay down their lives for a noble cause, your calling was to become a police officer and through hard work, sweat and persistence it paid dividends. You will always remain a treasured gentleman of faith, hope and optimism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2017

A man of dignity and character ought to be honored and saluted for his reverent and heroic actions. Dade County humbly honors you, Officer Cook, for your maintenance of our peace and prosperity for all. You were that keen and kind gentleman of engagement whose vigilance of mankind has forever sewed the boundaries of boldness and bravery together as one. You can be assured you will not be forgotten. Humanity is grateful for your life, career and those sacred missions of decency and desire that has kept us happy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Justice deserves swift accountability an don May 16, 1979, you delivered that to all Dade County saving your colleagues and those citizens involved in that ugly and evil domestic dispute. Life has meaning and peace is generally the most accepted way to live a life of fruition.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2017

Celebrated and saluted for valor and humbleness, you were Dade County's savior, Officer Cook, confident and courageous, honest and dignified. Those residents have something to look forward to afte rsuch a devoted gentleman like yourself provided them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2017

We hope and pray that our most beloved and humble of public servants keep us safe. You were a most courageous and dignified human being, Officer Cook. Dade County and its residents were well served and protected by your character, class and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We cherish those heroes and heroines who displayed the proper morals to keep peace and civility properly anchored down.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2017

To repel evil you must first have dignity and integrity within your humble and heroic actions. Your honesty, resolve and gallantry, Officer Cook, only assisted you greatly in all your pursuits of violence. You were a peaceful man whose role was to create unity and goodwill among all Dade County citizens. Police officers have the most challenging of professions where danger and peril lurk around and try to put people on edge with its terror. Always a man of character and courage, it was your decency and devotion that allowed cornerstones to be erected and enhancement to enter its proper venues.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are deserving of all the salutes of honor, your memory and life will always be implanted within our hearts and minds. Common sense and safety were your ways of life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2017

You were a beloved and cherished gentleman, Officer cook, buoyant and bright. Those persons who knew you could see the brightness of your personable smile. You were composed and concerned. Honest and dignified. Officers who are public servants must faithfully carry their integrity on their uniforms and badges. A scrupulous person holds back their humility that in turn allows them to be successful. Dade County and its citizens were bestowed happiness and tranquility all by virtue of your unselfish acts of bravery and heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing could perturb nor keep you from doing an outstanding job shielding us from evil. Enhancement can continue its treks and journeys forward if only you could come along, Officer Cook. We know your beloved soul watches us as it climbs that spiritual ladder of nobility. Lofty goals are one thing. Aspirations and dreams are good to have, just having a rapport with people, this is what God wants us to maintain.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2017

You were one of many heroes and heroines, Officer Cook, who ventured into the venues of Dade County offering safety, service and protection for all. It is in the heroes and heroines of the past that we are able to live more serenely and in unity. To fight off violence and its terrible effects, you need public servants who are idealistic and dignified. Their preservation and perseverance come from having integrity and dignity. Nothing can be accomplished if their missions of faith are not based on character, commitment and the courage from within. You were a methodical and meticulous gentleman whose humility and love for the job carried that your career and a life Assertive and astute. Humane and helpful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2017

Agitation can cause procrastination when it comes to fruition. Achievement can only be realized through steady perseverance and actions of honor, dignity and integrity. When tempers ran high there you were in Dade County, Officer Cook, to help simmer down people's emotions. They can become frayed, with a little ferocity and understanding problems can lessen a bit. You surely have been missed as your leadership and character and the morals all men and women who serve and fight for a specific cause must possess are resting within those who now take up these brave functions. Honored and appreciated. Desire and devotion were some of your trademarks, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forever cherished and revered for unwavering resolve and resiliency. You were one officer who never put off anything attacking an issue before it got worse.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2017

Project competence and confidence. Having enthusiasm is one thing and so is a flair for the dramatic. Police work already has enough for its bravest and most sensible men and women to keep track of. Violence only causes more evil and in turn causes terror, turmoil and tumult. Dade County under your watchful eyes and ears, Officer Cook, was made safer and more tranquil all due to your unwavering determination and steady leadership abilities. Taking other colleagues under your command and instructing and informing takes a very special and uniquely humble individual. You were chosen for that role because of your outstanding character, honesty and integrity all integrated into the proper frame of ferocity. Your pathways of fruition were because of tenacity in the approach of how to achieve calm via a positive influence. Decades later your heroism, Officer Cook, is being charted and utilized for future police officers who like you are brave and resilient in their battles over wickedness. Thank God for you, Officer Cook, your blessed name, conviction and commitment to both excellence and pride. There is nothing to laugh at if success is not accomplished though the endeavor is there and was for your watches over us. Palm Sunday is today. Tomorrow my family and I will be celebrating Passover and then Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Only the best of good health to the Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families. Keep looking down from God's golden perch my neighbor, friend and hero of desire, decency and devotion, you were on a mission of resolve, loyalty and faithfulness and never disappointed anyone. If only you were still with your loved ones right now. If you read any of these reflections for your courageous husband, Mrs. Bonidy, Karen, God bless you and yours at this holiday season. It was nice to speak briefly with you. Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge#1664 represented Dade County and his department with only dedication and the most humblest of motivation. His points were succinct and hopefully those messages will be shared and taught for all mankind to learn from them. Peace and hope must reign supreme. You had the most humane and respected job,Karen, you were your husband's main support system that helped smooth out the rough and not so gentle moments that all police experience. Your marriage was the ideal combination of modesty, love and affection for one another. He was a great man who will forever be remembered for his valor and nobility. Rest in peace Officer Cook along with your beloved father, Charles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2017

Terror packs a punch that can knock you for a loop. It cannot keep you forever on that proverbial canvas. For one must summon the courage to get up and to go out and carry on. All police officers must be unwavering and unselfish in how they pursue justice. It has to be smartly, alertly and firmly. Fairness lies in its path. Those trails you paved for others, Officer Cook are the ones blessed in dignity, honesty and stellar integrity. You made peace in Dade County by being calm and speaking with a positive reinforcement in your messages. Discreet. Devout. Loyal. And faithful. Your comrades have honored, remembered and saluted your ingenuity, intuitions and that maturity you had that placed ahead of some of your peers. It again goes to the heart, your kindness and valor to patrol and to keep peace and harmony among all mankind. A righteous gentleman of character whose career was deemed finished and God took you with Him on a journey where eternity welcomes those who have sadly gone before their time. Your sacrifice on our behalf is etched not only into marble walls, its cherished and embraced within our hearts and thoughts. You were our proud and noble warrior. You saved lives and protected what we as Americans treasure most, our very own existence and the right to aspire to greatness. You were a grand fellow, Officer Cook, your gallantry graced this world for twenty-five years. Your smile said it all. Your badge did its work and was honorably worn by a man with compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mrs. Cook, your husband, Charles, may he too rest in peace is up in heaven with his son and your darling son leading the way for those who gave their lives and encouraging us to continue our opportunities here in this world wisely and justly as he pursued the very violence that threatens our world. Abomination shall not be domination. Its elimination must come swiftly and soon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2017

Enthusiastic and energetic. Soft spoken and mild mannered.. You became a fine public servant, Officer Cook, with all the promise and devotion by virtue of your hard work and the aspirations to drive your passions properly. Integrity, honesty and dignity can take anyone as far as they want to go. To be unafraid and undaunted in your pursuits of evil you had to have the right balance of boldness, character and that word commitment and to be able to lead other men and women through those rocky moments, it speaks wisely and justly of how you conducted your professionals affairs. Dade County, its peace and promise of better days were your responsibility and you fulfilled your missions smartly and humbly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The way to enhance society is through meaningful and heroic actions. Those that contain serenity, civility and sanctity for one and all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2017

Sterling character and bold commitment are rewarded for their unity with each other. You can be brave so long as you are dignified and honorable. Venerable and virtuous are as two peas in a pod. If integrity can lead other officers through the wickedness that violence presents all the more reason to assume that morals and faithfulness will come to those who pursue evil and its terror and enable them to be fruitful in their efforts. Your good work, Officer Cook, was front and center, now it's your noble actions that are been remembered fondly by all your comrades, family and close friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2017

Police share information that may be helpful in solving crimes. They are share in the burdens of brokering peace through boldness and bravery through dignity, honor and integrity. Only those with the class, desire and character can really deal with the stress and rigors of a profession filled with high anxiety moments. Those dangers and perils are lurking out there like sharks around blood. Your way of handling problems, Officer Cook, was to first assess and stay as calm and collected as possible. Now we can plainly see why Dade County and its folks were in good hands. Excellence in humility. Gallantry and grit carried your perseverance to its fruition. Your destinies were fulfilled by God's designs and now and forever your heroism shall be saluted by your comrades who fought this adversary tooth and nail with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Stay connected with your police, communicate and share your concerns. Their voices will be heard loudly and clearly as does your soul of serenity, Officer Cook, it too shines down upon us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2017

Our longevity and survival depends upon the hopes, skill and bravery of our most bravest men and women. They fight indignation with steadfast determination in an effort to make our lives less complex and more peaceful. And you did a stellar job, Officer Cook ,keeping calm and tranquility among Dade County and its citizens. The realities were there: hope and faith do reside among those who dare to dream, aspire and fulfill their destinies of fruition. A huge mission with dire consequences if professionalism, integrity and character are missing from this formula. You were a consummate public servant, Officer Cook ,commandeering consideration, care and concern where it was most necessary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The total package of embodiment and enhancement that will last forever as your heroically humane cornerstones.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2017

You follow a humble man down that trail of tenacity and sooner or later its pathways will lead to perseverance and proficiency. If your comrades followed you, Officer Cook, only one thing would happen, their honesty, integrity and dignity would protect them and the citizens from this mass of wickedness. The ruination of the world depends upon skilled and courageous officers, all public servants taking charge and seeing to it that goodness and mercy shall prevail all of the days. Dade County and your career, Officer Cook, were a team of destiny whose fruition never faltered. Your unwavering understanding of what needed to be done were the burdens you carried upon your broad shoulders and they can never be duplicated nor can a life taken so heinously be replaced. As time marches on hopefully the gaping hole in your family can slowly be filled. You brought delight and joy to your parents, Officer Cook, their humble and heroic son serving and preserving our peace and unity where it is needed the most. Character never conceals enhancement, the wise and righteous servants like yourself my neighbor, friend and hero are on the ball observing and attempting to fix what needs correcting. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2017

Desire and effort can overcome evil and violence. Only if those who participate in this fight stay dignified and keep integrity where it should be. You honor, Officer Cook, was placed on the line to save and secure the various areas of Dade County. Its unity and peace was a staple of your humility and cherished bravery. Mankind can fulfill its dreams and aspirations because of your character, commitment to excellence and the convictions to see professionalism carried out prudently. Never forgotten. Always saluted and revered for an outstanding job. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's up to your fellow officers who took over your watch to steady this ship, one whose sailing can only be smoother if all aboard follow directions. That was precisely why your devotion to leadership, your wisdom and vision beyond your years allowed you to be successful in your achievements. Twenty-five years of calling and now when God brought your lovely soul back with Him, the purpose in mind was to watch over us, your family, friends and colleagues who nobly continue this battle which will stamp out violence one way or another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2017

Sound mind. Sharp reflexes. They make any officer's job a little less stressful. Your mind and body, Officer Cook, worked well all because of your humble stature of securing our peace in Dade County. Your driven devotion and desire to do what was right and because of your honesty, integrity and dignity made for smoother moments. We shall cherish those moments and so will your loving family and comrades who fought this battle along with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Intellect, innovation, intuition and ingenuity all helped you, Officer Cook, the hero in your spirit lives on. It flies higher everyday.Humanity will be grateful for your efforts on our behalf. Saluted and humanely honored for courage and commitment within the scopes of sanctity and civility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2017

Suborning to perjury is akin to just being plain old dishonest and there can be no public servant patrolling any venue with this kind of character flaw. Integrity and dignity come from one spot, the heart. Those who are unable to live up to rules and regulations which enhance not only the people they protect, but themselves should choose another line of endeavor. Hopeful or wishful thinking will not carry one's career. That patrol unit must be filled with virtues that are beyond any doubt stellar. Your commitment to Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, was of righteousness and faithful resolve. The influence people witness, one who is collected and calm usually results in positive outcomes. You were the best, humble, humane and most heroic. The valiant and brave leave their blueprints upon our society for those who follow in the paths of perseverance. You were efficient and deliberate, Officer Cook, the people knew you had their backs and would be loyal to your peers. Diligence and vigilance are rewarded when they function together as does peace and unity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2017

Applaud good work. Salute and remember the heroes and heroines who bravely embarked on missions of safety and serenity. We can proudly and yet humbly look back on your life and police career, Officer Cook and view for ourselves your marvelous attention to detail all while keeping your honor, dignity and integrity together. You could stay calm and be assertive in all your actions while have kept evil at bay. Colleagues and your family members have fondly honored your humility on behalf of humanity. The foundations of solid character and commitment you set down decades ago, Officer Cook, are there for other brave and noble officers to emulate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2017

When deceit and its powers fan out over any community we must stand ready to quash its vengeance. The world can be cruel, cold and without any doubt very dangerous out there. On patrol in Dade County you protected and preserved our freedoms, Officer Cook, while keeping the peace and freedom intact. A courageous man of character, confidence and leadership, you will be fondly remembered for having endless integrity, honesty and the dignity to dig deep for solutions to the problems that confront our most esteemed and humanly humble men and women of the law enforcement profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2017

Substance and not fluff. Devotion and not dishonor. Concentration and not distraction. All in the name of our duly trusted and honorable men and women who solemnly serve and protect our causes. You were a dignified and humane servant, Officer Cook. Dade County and its residents will revere your name and the calling God had in mind for a class individual of character and ferocity. A call went out that day and you answered it quickly and did you very best shielding your comrades from harm while watching over those civilians embroiled in that tumult. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your professional resolve and resourcefulness never waned, Officer Cook. Loyalty and esteem flowed from your being when you poured your heart and soul out for our peace and unity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2017

Inspiration is that factor that serves as our motivator. It is our greatest friend and ally and should be utilized wisely. Your sage and humble advice, Officer Cook, now serves that role in this all important war on crime. If not for your honesty, bravery, integrity and outstanding and humane dignity, than no telling where our lives here in Dade County would be today. Your life, career and all the sacrifices you made for your family, colleagues and friends steered you right to where God needed you the most. To replace violence and hatred with peace and tranquility for all mankind. A cherished and treasured servant, a beloved gentleman with a kind heart and devoted passion for his work, you will be remembered forever, Officer Cook, for class and character that helped to make to commitments fruitful for others to follow in your trails of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment is everything in the eyes of God and in the good name of humanity. A person's humility reveals their true morals. You had the proper tone and conduct which reflected in your true work ethic. God's gift to us and you'll never be forgotten. You bore the brunt of evil to enable us the citizens to be safe and at peace with each other. Your missions and destinies were fulfilled, Officer Cook, now the Lord can watch over you for safekeeping, nothing will ever harm you again. We will pray for your beloved soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2017

The ringing of resolve and of hope shall bring the end to evil. Its wickedness shall never again blanket our world. Its ruination is ghastly and it disturbs that delicate balance between what we deem as proper and what is looked at as right. Those faithful and devoted public servants who have served and protected us as you did for a quarter of your life, Officer Cook, shall be commended and saluted, honored for bravery and dignity, the intellect to battle with all your might and wisdom, the integrity to enhance, the character to climb higher in the face of adversity until the end. Dade County and its citizens have you to thank for their peace and liberty to move about wherever they choose to go. It's about using logic and reason while staying within the morals of what we expect from police officers, so brave and yet where humility to all humanity takes its appropriate seat. God's heavens are filled many heroes and heroines full of wisdom and vision. Those serving us now can't go wrong with those who have sacrificed watching over them. Keep checking in on us, Officer Cook, your soul and that bright smile shining down upon us for eternity. Hope and optimism are there. We just have to maintain a semblance of order if we are to strike the proper connections. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2017