Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Resting securely in God's everlasting eternal home, you can be sure, Officer Cook, that you did everything deemed fitting and proper in the fight over evil. The vile man that took your life and career from should have thought about his actions and their consequences before carrying out his wicked scheme. When a man's integrity, dignity and honor are uprooted from his comrades and family, what a pity, a crying shame. There was much more left for you to fulfill, Officer Cook. Twenty-five years of a well lived life of humility. The humbleness to wear a police uniform and to pull Dade County and its citizens from out of the doldrums. Peace and its spirit of unity are crying out today wondering where you and your beloved soul are Officer Cook? Revered and faithful. Class and resolve took you to many areas. The venues of violence were well tended to when a gallant and courageous young man took his tenacity to a higher level. Professions are to act accordingly and maintain reliability and resourcefulness when processing information at the scenes of their tasks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The hero of may 16, 1979, was yourself, Officer Cook. Officers DiGenova, Edgerton, Lincoln and Detective Blocker have never forgotten your mastery and ability to size up a problem and to resolve it using wisdom, knowledge and leadership capabilities not always seen from other colleagues.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

One who has an ache or pain takes an aspirin, gets some rest and generally speaking feels better. If that could cure all this turmoil and evil we would not need devoted and faithful professional who are protecting and rescuing us from danger. But, that was what you did for six years, Officer Cook, in a large community that Dade County offers. A good serving of honesty, humbleness and wisdom help greatly in this battle. We the people ascribe to living safe and sound lives and can only do this with excellently trained and brave women and men such as yourself, Officer Cook. They possess the class and stamina to carry out their assignments, prudently, proficiently and most proudly. No beating around the bush. No hiding or running away. The moment something happens they must be present and prepared to deal with the moment in saving their colleagues and the lives of the residents they are sworn to preserve. Your legacy, Officer Cook, was made of conviction, consideration and the knowledge that your best efforts would be taken to treat an enemy such as violence with prompt measures firmly and fairly carried out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Robots are utilized in some police work and yet these valiant and class individuals are the ones who go face to face with an adversary looking to suck the wind out of our lungs. You did your job, Officer Cook, performing in an outstanding way. Never to be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

One who works through burdens will be rewarded from Our Creator for their efforts. There is a leader who rules over the entire universe, if we heed His words, the blessings we would receive would be quite plentiful. One sure thing quite bountiful was your courtesies, Officer Cook, your class and the high caliber of your character. It all rested in your commitment and devotion overseeing Dade County and its residents who wanted good things, like peace and liberty and were afforded a gentleman whose morals were above reproach. No boasting. No bragging. Just simple matter of fact service and preservation. It kept wickedness at bay. You were a most admired and respected public servant, Officer Cook, always available, always getting your messages across. If only on that awful day of May 16, 1979, when you gave your life on behalf of Dade County. A handsome and heroic man of nobility, you'll never be forgotten. When a problem arose, you came calling my neighbor, friend and hero. Bravery and valor running down violence with a vigilance and vitality. Those salutes are stronger now than ever. Deservedly so. Dedication, devotion and determination to complete a mission of hope in evicting torment from our midst. Rest in peace. The young and elderly must be all in this war over violence and terror it must be stopped before all kayos breaks loose.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Officers no matter the time or place must carry with them the capsules of courage and faith concealed with honesty, integrity and dignity. If we could give a pill to all professional public servants that contain these important ingredients, we would never have to worry about officers getting off the tracks of tenacity and decency. terror and its violence don't need any more reinforcements nor motivations to continue. In Dade County, there you were, Officer Cook, justifying our belief and resolve that you would assist in this battle over an ugly foe. You shall be remembered for your class, character and care which in turn has led to the movement of peace and good cheer for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You displayed the right attitude in wearing your pristine uniform and a badge that meant all business. We should carry out our lives with meaning. it all starts with owning up responsibility and accountability. Humanity won't forget your humble nature nor that big smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Watching and waiting is all we can do. Dade County can be a zone of lunacy and with your policing and service, Officer Cook, reality became a way of peacefulness for its citizens. When our finest and proudest venture into a profession where anything can happen, they try to prepare themselves. All any faithful and devout public servant can do is to be alert, aware and cautious. If you are caring, honorable and determined to stamp out evil, then God in His wondrous ways assists us. He drove your pursuits of pride and excellence your whole life and career. Your legacy of humility as does your soul forever travels within God's celestial bodies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

By a leap of faith do police go into areas of crime and look to rid the residents of such evil. Their everlasting resourcefulness contributes to staple of peace and quality of life. Officer Cook, your tact, dignity and honesty helped keep enhancement and perseverance together within the hearts and minds of those who trusted your professional diligence. Forever will you be fondly saluted for bravery and decency and class in commitment to excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

The arsenals to any public servant's success is the abundance of honor and unwavering character to face whatever danger that may lie ahead. Dignity and integrity still must be at the front of the line because when dealing with whatever issues officers need to solve, that resolve and faithfulness has too got to be present. You are going to be forever revered and admired, Officer Cook, you took responsibility to heart and acted loyally and in a dedicated manner. It leaves your humbly heroic legacy as one that other officers may look and take notice. Violence should be on guard. Your soul may neighbor, friend and hero watches from above bravery, courage and self-sacrifice hard at work.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Drivers must keep their eyes on the road. Police must stay the course, be fair and balanced, have honesty and their wits about them. You had all the proper measures, Officer Cook, to access, react and resolve dilemmas. Domestic calls are probably the most dangerous and yet for six years you did this in a first class way. Success has to be donned on all uniforms. The idea of failure cannot seep in. The serenity of Dade County, its residents relied on your being and wonderful soul to handle the rest. Now up in heaven God watches over you, Officer Cook and the many other brave souls who gave to make our land a little safer. Character and conviction were the borders and bonds between all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

Ponder we must. Now is the time to get with the program and begin to shape God's world the only way we know. Full steam ahead. For here in Dade County it was exactly that, Officer Cook. Your humbly superior style of policing the streets left all residents with a felling of both relief and decency. The peace and unity, freedom to move about was delivered by a brave young man. Clarity and class rose to the occasion. And because of your character and honesty, integrity and dignity will you and forevermore be saluted. It just seems like we don't find my public servants who tackle their tasks with more tenacity and less trepidation than you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations and their roots laid down by a man of nobility and righteousness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

When those windows of justice close on evil, they slam pretty hard. And those who run to commit evil had better watch out. For it was up to brave and decent officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, to put dignity integrity back where it rightfully belongs, on the streets. Dade County and its communities received .the largest measure of your unwavering bravery, stellar character and very decent wisdom. Knowledge to be shared and understood for generations to come. One man and his heroic legacy now the challenge for other brave souls to uphold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

Sometimes a little ingenuity and creativity are called for from our bravest servants to summon the necessary resolve. Their integrity, dignity and wisdom play a central role in their underlining challenges and the tasks that must be completed for peace and unity to take a firm grip on any given area. Dade County and its loyal followers were your concentration, Officer Cook and during each watch, each patrol you gave your best efforts to steer violence away. A man so humane and humble, resourceful with a firm grasp of the problems that lied ahead, you will be remembered for your esteem and respect for a position, a profession where the pitfalls of danger and perils were in your mirror for you to avoid. Your life, career and sacrifice brought plenty of sure enhancement to a community where you have been saluted for the inner strength to face a daunting challenge head on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life has its mysteries. There were none to your congenial manner, Officer Cook, a friend to all. You gave every ounce until your last breath. There was more life and aspirations to fulfill. God works in mysterious ways. We are left to ponder why He needed you in heaven at such a young age with more vim, vigor and vitality left in your tank.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

Police officers are a tight fraternity. They carry their scruples and honesty on them for as long as they carry out their onuses. You were tasked, Officer Cook, with protecting Dade County and securing its freedoms. A class individual who stood for law and order. So to take the yoke and diligently do your job you had to be focused and keep tenacity sewn together with the assets you already had. A hero of faith and optimism who was devoted to his community to serve and to protect them. You were and always will be treasured. When nobility and humanity came calling, you stood front and center. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor, integrity and dignity are all public servants' best friends.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

A salute represents a job well performed. A man's honor and dignity rest in their every action. All we pray for a positive outcome. All your resolves, Officer Cook, produced outstanding results, effort and the integrity police officer must carry on their beat. Dade County and its citizens came to rely upon your blessed instincts to see your career and its missions of service and peace to their completions. We won't forget your humility, Officer Cook, your shiny badge, polished shoes and a crisply worn uniform. As your legacy today stands for your commitments and character you were born with and gave full endeavor to see evil eliminated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courtesy and class always are expected, from brave men and women, it is the golden standard.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

When fear and tenacity merge, let us hope and pray that fear runs off into the wild blue yonder. A man who started his life in California and made his way with his family to Florida where he studied to become a marvelous officer and led his life with honor and reverence. Dade County was led by a gentleman of morals and character, the fabric of a wonderful childhood. You will be remembered, Officer Cook, for taking down violence and constructing the arks of awareness. peace and dignity among all. Those salutes of honor still remain as you continue to patrol God's heavenly venues. Your valor and due diligence saw to enhancement as the foundations of our future. A future that you were part of and will forever be an integral by virtue of your unselfish and unwavering heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

When the tornado of terror swirls its winds of wickedness we ask greatly that our beloved public servants preserve and protect us. Dade County asked a lot of you, Officer cook and never were let down. Perhaps, we let you down. If you had the side panels on that day who knows retirement might have been a reality. Your candor, class and concern was a product of your outstanding performance and it was your honesty, dignity and integrity which led you through your missions of accomplishment in Dade County. Peace and unity greeted by your character and perseverance were the symbols of your humble actions of nobility and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

The morale of the story is that you were one dedicated and devoted young man, Officer Cook. Your service and protection assured Dade County and its citizens at least the chance to live peacefully. No one can ask more of an individual, a gentleman with a kind heart and a giving soul who made his humility shine like a big bright sun. When you put your honor, integrity and wisdom on the front lines to secure peace and justice, you just never know God's plans for His angels of valor. You were the beloved and treasured son of your parents always there to help your mother. Mrs. Cook, stay well, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Peace and prosperity were your son, Officer William C. Cook's gifts that he humbly bestowed upon mankind. His heroic actions shall never be overlooked nor forgotten. His legacy is the cornerstones of knowledge, ingenuity and resourcefulness that was used as a calming influence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment three-hundred and sixty-six days a year. The words and their truth were the meanings of your work ethic and life lived each moment with reverence which now serves as our inspiration and motivation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

Alert. Aware. Astute. If the honesty, dignity and integrity is not quite there a police officer's worst nightmares could heaven forbid happen. For the majority of law enforcement professionals this is not a problem. Those in the minority had better shape up and measure the moments they have got to start acting like humane servants. You took your roles to heart, Officer Cook, through diligence and desire, the drive to succeed was made a bit smoother. Dade County under your watch was secured in the peace and the liberty it required. No one could question your desire or determination, it was first rate. Calm and collective went well together as did commitment and conviction. This certain courage and the confidence to formalize fairness for all won't be forgotten. It is the noble piece of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our best friend and comrade now in God's loving embrace surrounded by other humane and humble angelic heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

When terror and torment land in a community then it is up to the many brave and superb public servants to come to the defense. How do they achieve that? Stay honorable and keep your wits and integrity at a humble level. A man like yourself, Officer Cook, carried themselves with decorum and principles. Heroes operate this way and generally speaking the residents are much more at ease. Dade County has seen many things, many changes since your untimely death and yet enhancement has not taken a siesta. Violence never takes days off. Your badge number, Officer Cook, #1664, if we added the first two numbers they equal seven and then if we multiply the last two numbers, we arrive at twenty-four. Symbolizing and recognizing that all men and women who take this solemn affirmation to serve and protect are indeed twenty-four seven. Character and resolve are priceless for they carry within their identities trust and loyalty. A truthful young man gifted with nobility and the confidence to lead and be able to take direction, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Help us Officer Cook as you keep observing your family and comrades doing right as they pursue their goals and agendas of life and its meaning. Stay the paths of dedication and vigilance you surely can't go wrong.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2016

Trepidation interrupts tenacity, it slows the progression of peace and unity down a bit. When terror has a free reign that can certainly cause harm to any community seeking a respite from such actions. Here in Dade County there you and your humbleness were, Officer Cook. Integrity and dignity were your backbone as was your telling honesty. You will be a so honored hero for having the intelligence and courage to handle those tasks and challenges that most would shy away from. Your loyalty, trust and leadership of others guided others down the pathways of bravery. Your uniform was the role model of character, class and decency. A legacy safely tucked away in God's heavenly shelters where other brave public servants patrol those sacred grounds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2016

Honor and humility earn respect. Bravery and valor earn the right to be nobly saluted. Police officers, our heroes and heroines who expose themselves to dangers and perils deserve the eyes and ears of the communities they serve and preserve. here in Dade County you earned the affections and respect from all colleagues, Officer cook. When integrity, wisdom and ingenuity are rightly aligned the results of your labor can only be one thing, resolve and proper dispensation of the law. Police professionals are not courts or judges, but, if they make the righteous commitments and stay within the framework of morals, then they can say they accomplished. Twenty-five years, six of those as a proud and humble public servant wherein residents could focus and channel their energies in a peaceful and unified manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The ultimate legacy is not only heroism at its finest, it's about loyalty and devotion, the desire and determination to shape the landscape as needed. You were a mover and a doer, Officer Cook and will never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2016

Police must diverge themselves from habits that may conflict with their official duties. Only the honorable and dignified men and women should be out bravely serving and protecting the public interest. You were present and reliable in all your professional tasks, Officer Cook. You stood for faithfulness, trust and loyalty. That is why comrades have saluted your bravery, courage and character. When someone so cherished and respectful goes out and performs their jobs with humility and with a sense of resolve, they should be commended. You'll be forever remembered, Officer Cook, for your passion and care for all Dade County and those citizens you served and provided with unity and peace. it was all accomplished justly, smartly and with wisdom beyond your years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2016

When diligence is properly delivered, perseverance and preservation may take their rightful position. Here in Dade County you took your place, Officer Cook and brought honor, decorum and dignity to a profession where the stress and danger could figuratively consume them the day they begin. Except, you were accomplished in making unity and peace and their interests matter. When terror was right around the corner you were accounted for, Officer Cook. A man of integrity and wisdom who performed just as you were instructed. You left a wonderful heroic legacy of character and fulfillment for other officers to set their bars higher. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One who occupies themselves in faithfulness is rewarded by God forever. Among the many angelic heroes and heroines are you, Officer Cook, your soul may travel higher and higher each day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2016

If one desires glitz, than police work is not for you. To meet expectations aside from being skilled by training and practice, you must possess a certain fixture of tenacity along with honor and integrity. Being able to measure up and to perform professionally and humbly when life matters is what really the job is all about. Caring, consideration and obligation to make peace and unity the reason for living and breathing. You made so much matter, Officer Cook, coupled with your courage and heart of heroism, it doesn't take a whole lot to understand why you were successful in your endeavors to facilitate goodwill among all mankind. Where you grew up if only more read or knew you. They would catch a glimpse at real humbleness, a real sense of why you were the human being and gentleman of class, decency and devotion. It all stemmed from your upbringing where speaking the truth and being faithful to friends and colleagues made loyalty count. As insane as our world is, it took a calm and rational public servant to reel in terror and evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family gave you the gift of life provided by Our Creator where your pathways in life were calibrated and consolidated as one. Nothing finer than a true intuitive and mature young man on a mission of resolve. Dangerous undertakings tend to motivate the best servants and you, Officer Cook, dignified life and its holiness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2016

Resolve and resourcefulness cannot rehearse, for they must be learned, practiced and preached over and over. It is similar to honesty, dignity and integrity, in that all officers must show this from top to bottom on their uniforms and badges of courage and humility. Officer Cook, you orchestrated proper conduct at all times by following rules and regulations set forth by your department. I'm sure whenever comrades in Dade County had the golden opportunity to partner with you, they must have exuberant and it probably rejuvenated them as well. The peace, the freedom, the togetherness was all part of your commitment, convictions and character to see your missions until finality. Finality, the destiny of all of us at some point in time. At age twenty-five there was still much more left to achieve, as I've reflected many times, God rules this world and determines when our dedication, desire is enough to complete those professional tasks at hand. You performed beyond admirably, Officer Cook, you were superior in intellect, leadership capabilities and in speaking with a passion in calming those who needed a friendly nudge. Now, you are perfecting the most sacred of assignments, watching over those brave public servants who like yourself serve and protect us for a reason. That being to take away violence, evil, wickedness, terror, torment and turmoil from our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With the knowledge you exemplified your life and career, Officer Cook, you deserve all the salutes of honor for as job well done. Humanity has benefited from your sacrifice, one that has forever enhanced our world, your community and wherever you traveled in keeping serenity and safety tied as one entity. Sanctity and sanity were with you when you preserved and persevered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2016

One who desires honesty and dignity, must first demonstrate their desire, devotion and dedication. You displayed dignity and perseverance, Officer Cook, as all public servants must wear on their uniforms and badges humbly pinned to their chests. When Dade County calls upon the expertise of its brave and honorable men and women, they must prove beyond any doubts unwavering commitment, conviction and that word time and time again, character. Class and decency must separate itself when the wars of strife and terror occupy those who take and affirmation to protect our security and quiet. Though you were a reserved and taciturn gentleman, Officer Cook, your messages spoken precisely and clearly were heard. We just need something extra drilled into our minds, a sought of food for thought. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When the time came calling, destiny took you to that scene on May 16, 1979 and your actions personified your whole life and career that was meant for you to become. A cherished savior. A resourceful hero. A very blessed Godsend. You are missed more than words can tell. We shed tears for your tenacity. We mourned your loss and leadership abilities. Those bagpipes sent a message of mindful proportions. Stay safe. Give full effort. Don't stray and above all be honorable to your colleagues and department.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2016