Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The weight of our world finds itself squarely resting upon the broad shoulders of our most loyal, honorable and bravest of public servants. That weight, Officer Cook, your handled with love and respect for your professional position. Most officers stay the courses of dignity and integrity, when they slip hopefully there are others to help lift them up. Dade County was your venue, Officer Cook, to police and patrol, evil dared to breathe. Its peace and unity were the foundations of your trust and character all in the name of Our Creator. You will forever be treasured and admired by your comrades, of course always loved and missed by your family. Your spirit resides in God's greenest of pastures as you keep watching over us. So too does your humility and humbleness bless those who continue in their happy pursuits in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The world is a little less safer today and yet enhancement from your career continues its surge forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2017

Deserting one's destiny would be akin to walking away and throwing in the towel or better yet, surrendering in the face of this very violence that our public servants take an affirmation to protect us from. Your role, Officer Cook, here in Dade County was to be relied upon when resolve and decency came calling. It called and there you and your integrity and maturity were present to stop this kayos and mayhem. A classy man with solid character and commitment to lead other comrades in this war over evil, you will never be forgotten. You stated your case and the residents listened, a shame one young man did not heed your instructions that day of May 16, 1979, troubled as he was. We unfortunately can't bring you back to your family, Officer Cook. Mr. Pearsall's heinous actions were evil and unrelenting as he shot and nearly killed your partner after shooting your two colleagues. You were the hero that day my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Liberty City saw its freedom come at a cost. When one man has his life snuffed out, totally unjust and senseless. Callousness beyond normal comprehension.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2017

Our bounty in life is due entirely to your humility and bravery, Officer Cook. A gentleman of boldness and wisdom that when combined with your honor and integrity left the greatest impact upon our society and the Dade County community where you patrolled, preserved and protected the various residents. From all backgrounds, you stood firm in your character, belief and convictions in seeing justice vigorously and justly carried out. Now that sadly your life and career ended too soon, Officer Cook, your dignity, desire and devotion has been taken to God's heavenly shelters to watch over those faithful in all their duties and missions to garner peace and unity as the enhancements that bind one another. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2017

A wonderful life as a resourceful warrior the kind of humble, honest and respected public servant that Dade County understood would have their backs all in the name of service and compassion. Officer Cook, I may not have known you personally, the words sum up your faithful and loving life. One in which you honored your folks and sister and were a devoted husband to Karen. The legacy of valor and that special inner courage from your heart enabled you to wisely pursue the avenues of peace and unity which all men and women must address favorably, fairly and firmly. Character, class and decency must be the very design by which all who don the uniform and badge must perform their assigned duties only one way, professionally and beyond reproach. This is how you will be fondly and forever remembered, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2017

Flashing a big smile, Officer Cook, you patrolled the areas of Dade County with the same bottom line gumption, gallantry and grace along with integrity to conquer evil. The resolve of all officers must be precisely poised and patient when dealing with the public at large. The peace and tranquility of the people was delivered by a no non-sense gentleman whose loyalty and trust was acknowledged by all. Comrades remember your intelligence and the striking maturity beyond the crowd. You 'll remain cherished and respected for doing a professional job with all courage and valor that has validated your life and career, one with more left to accomplish. God pauses and recognizes our strengths and weaknesses and puts us in positions to succeed and where our ingenuity helps the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2017

Life has its circumstances which at times are difficult at best to figure out. Exactly why we have and require tough minded men and women defending our honor and creating a more peaceful atmosphere for all to live. Of the many talented and dignified officers, you stood out in humility and in integrity, Officer Cook. You kept the streets and borders of Dade County free of violence as best as you could. Humanity is greatly indebted to you and your colleagues servants who shall be cherished and so saluted for their bravery and character, the morals to mete out justice confidently and most assuredly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy will be remembered for its relevance and unwavering resourceful resolve. Those public servants who act righteously will receive their heavenly rewards according to their dignity and determination.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2017

The wagons of faith and devotion circle around those who depend on honorable public servants to protect their lives so that peace and prosperity can reach its fruitful reality. You worked and toiled on our behalf here in Dade County, Officer Cook, distributing goodwill and dignity among all people. It is in those loyal and brave officers where integrity and its intuition lie. No untruths. Just the plain spoken words of wisdom, knowledge and decency conveyed daily to produce the finest results. Your character and concern have left your legacy of heroism strongly anchored firmly within those honor walls reserved for those women and men of humane distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2017

Sometimes in life we must take chances. Though, it's not a spinning wheel where we spin something and run around aimlessly without a clue on what we are supposed to do. You have to think and have a means of careful thinking. How else can police officers function and stay calm and collected when peril parades its ugliness about town? You drove through the venues of Dade County, Officer Cook, securing the peace and quality of life the residents all expect. A decent and hard working man of faith and dignity who always gave his best effort and was reinventing the wheel looking for ways to improve his style and approach to problems so perplexing. Your sacrifice, Officer Cook, represents heroism and humbleness at the highest level. A man giving his career to save his esteemed colleagues and saving those citizens who relied upon your leadership skills and authority. By the spinning wheel I meant spin and see what lurks ahead. You did everything by the book that day on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, you served your Creator with grit and gusto, character and candor, decency and the desire to see your missions of hope and purpose through until their finality. I'll always say you should still be here with your family and friends enjoying retirement. No public servant should ever be forced into retirement, much less have their life taken by heinous and senseless wanton violence no matter who commits this act. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God is watching over your beautiful soul that blessed your family in so many ways. Your laughter, your smile, your engaging personality, it all factored into a successful life and career with passion and perseverance. Your department has seen many officers, you, Officer Cook, were the right man to wear the badge of integrity and uniform of unwavering and unselfish morals and courtesies afforded to all people. Badge#1664 worked, spoke and produced the reasons why we need more devoted personnel like you. Never forgotten! In our minds and hearts for eternity. We work to earn a living, trying to better this world and you did, Officer Cook. You really were humbly outstanding. The Lord knows His flock who were fearless and most tenacious.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2017

Resolve and resourcefulness are the skills that most police carry with them on patrol. Contemplation requires a little creativity, a bit of foresight. The brave and honest servants think before they speak. They act not on impulse, but on ingenuity, intuition and intellect. Dade County and its citizens were under your watchful guidance for six years of faithful dedication and deserved the opportunity to see you more, Officer Cook, Your absence can only make our hearts grow fonder. You were a humble man of humility and distinction and will be treasured and admired for fostering peace and goodwill among all people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2017

To become a K-9 officer you must be a devoted and loving person. Honor and dignity must seize the pathways of perseverance and pride. That animal is your partner and close friend who must be treated the way you would treat all others. I presume back during your time, Officer Cook, canine animals were utilized for service and protection. If ever there was a motivated and most determined public servant who would have deserved to have partner who would be obedient and brave like you it would have been you, Officer Cook. Thank God for your gallantry and ingenuity that has enabled peace and safety to become an enhancement. Your sacrifice was that foundation that along with your character will always be fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2017

When those bells toll, it's time to buckle up and get down to business. A savvy and smart individual answers those calls with professional dignity, proudly and most humanely. You were an outstanding public servant, Officer Cook, guided by God's divine providence and the grace to commit to valor and integrity. Never blinded by temptation, only walking through the trails of tenacity with vigor and a renewed sense of sanctity. Dade County, the eyes and ears of its residents were tuned in to your patrol and preservation of them, Officer Cook. There can be no more than a humble gentleman performing wondrous deeds that have kept the perpetration of your blessed name and soul forever alive in the cherished hearts of your family as loving and as giving as they were and in the comrades who went to battle with trying to head off violence and its associated evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2017

Life is an everyday challenge not only for the strong, but for the weak and those who may suffer some sort of affliction. When a solid and strong man of courage and integrity patrolled around the streets of Dade County, your humble being, Officer Cook the sense of pride and its fulfillment were not far away. Dignity and character just as morals and ethics helped you to pursue evil, its violence at least could be decreased. No one wants to lose a loved one, your loss, your colleagues and family's anguish and pain has been felt and that sense of pride and the wonderful memories of a righteous man of grace and bravery remain steadfast. Courage from your heart delivered with dedication and a purely driven desire to succeed at every cost. That cost was your life, the value can never be any more greater. You saved your friends and colleagues that day, the citizens of Dade County putting peace right back on the map. You remain in my thoughts and prayers, Officer Cook. Heaven has a mighty servant and blessed savior, a warrior of humility who gave and cared. You relished your job and worn your uniform with a pristine humbleness not always seen. Better to be seen and not heard at times. Heroic action speaks volumes. The distinction sets public servants apart from the rest of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You kept your word and spoke nothing but the truth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2017

The rainbow of resolve and honor comes in all patterns. peace and its foundations of unity can only occur, can only truly blossom when one devotes their entire being to the branches of bravery, prowess and the personal satisfaction and responsibility to being dignified and allowing integrity to gradually carry them. It carried you, Officer Cook, in your pursuits in life and during your six years of service as a police officer. Dade County has been maintained by those who have kept up the battle over evil which I believe can be overcome with a little ferocity and tenacity not to mention decency and determination to excel in your pursuits. Your character, commitment and class have been taken to a special sacred spot where God now and forever looks after you, Officer Cook and those supremely brave brothers and sisters who sacrificed so that life and the cornerstones of freedom can be embellished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2017

Friendship usually lasts forever so long as one's friends stay honorable and loyal to those they trust. An acquaintance may be someone just for a short period of time. Your closest friends, Officer Cook, cherished you and respected your career passions to become a police officer. Dade County appreciated your concern, care and consummate consideration all stemming from your honorable and decent upbringing. Integrity takes one's soul to a destiny that many may not dare to travel. But, peace and prosperity was closely linked to your morals, ethics and courtesies you afforded everyone. We'll remember the message you delivered through a calm and soft voice of reason and its logic which is so essential in the war of evil. Nothing can ever tarnish your reputation as one of the best and so your humility and gallantry on behalf of all humanity can stay enhanced within us forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There must be a reason as to why God takes His most heroic and valiant servants to heaven especially when there is more work left undone and yet your fulfilled your aspirations and dreams. Perhaps we too can maintain guard and fulfill our dreams and goals. It can happen if you will it. Your steady observance along with God's gracious hands can make all the difference.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2017

There can be no contradictions when one places honor and integrity on the line to serve and to protect the public interest. Their peace and unity must be the focal point of their professional roles. Your tasks, Officer Cook, were wholly founded in the bonds of resolve, faithfulness and everlasting resourcefulness. Sadly, nothing can bring you back to be with us, your family, friends and comrades who went to work with you fighting off the forces of wickedness and the violence that comes from these heinous actions. You were cherished and admired, no question about that. Just as there never will be doubts of your upstanding character, convictions and commitment to humble pride and the high caliber of excellence expected of all public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The lives and legacies of all police heroes last not for one hour or minute, they last for eternity where you now serve a more humane role steeped in humility. Those sacred trails call for perseverance and precisely high class service. Keep watching down on the brave who serve, Officer Cook, your treasured soul will be their light and blessing of faith and of goodwill.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2017

Police have to battle time, one of our society's greatest adversaries. Officer Cook, you battled and never gave in to temptation. Honor, dignity and integrity on your uniform as shiny as your black shoes and badge of tenacity. The heroes and heroines of Dade County who humanely brought forth freedom and peace while exposing their lives to violence. That predator that can consume those who stay clear of trouble. The devout and righteousness such as yourself my neighbor, friend and hero dove right in protecting and serving so we could remain focused on our endeavors in life. A marvelous human being and a respected gentleman with a kind heart and a giving soul loyal to his peers. Rest in peace. Your legacy has delivered visions of optimism, hope and goodwill to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2017

No one can make predictions as to the outcome of events. The only sure method to promote and to garner peace, unity and prosperity in any community is for all police officers to stay honest and dignified. Harmony and integrity run side by side in the pursuits of happiness and good health. You did your part, Officer Cook, with quality service and valor only seen from heroically humble warriors. You'll be fondly saluted for having outstanding character and faith in resolving challenging problems. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy has kept the cornerstones of fairness and justice forever alive.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2017

Lending credence to your passions, those who serve and protect our rights and liberties must do so with an abounding honor and integrity. Intelligence and its foresight lends itself to accomplishment. Here in Dade County you were a most humble servant, Officer Cook. The respected and admired men and women of our various law enforcement communities deserve our support. If not for your heroic character and convictions, Officer Cook, peace and unity would not have been a reality where it has been kept alive by your beloved soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2017

Pride, honor and distinction really do rest humbly up in heaven. You were a classy man, a devoted public servant, Officer Cook, who seized the opportunity to enhance the lives of all Dade County all through integrity and stellar dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We have been deprived of seeing your smile and engaging personality, though we know your service and preservation won't be overlooked ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2017

Fearless and protective. You were a warrior to all Dade County and its folks, Officer Cook. Your bravery and courage consummated your integrity and honor. Never to be forgotten. A cherished young man with a zest and passion for life. A legacy unbounded by none other than heroism and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Peace and freedom come with an ultimate price that you paid for our lives of hope and desire to continue moving forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2017

Lack of respect, dignity and integrity are some of the danger signs that can lead any public servant into harm and peril. You must be dependable and honest and humbly confident in your abilities to perform your central roles. Never a worry, a concern or any problem tackling challenges that all police at some point must confront. You were humane and loyal, Officer Cook, confident and trusted to lead others through thick and thin. During your watch you were one of Dade County's finest and most astute officers. Today you have been so honored and saluted for courage and bravery so bold in commitment, it made violence think twice about coming out of its pit. Resiliency. Resolve. Effort. Energetic. All the traits of character that can only help a police officer motivate themselves to become the very best. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are missed Officer Cook. There was no doubt you lived a righteous life of humility that befitted all humanity. Kindness and compassion that are God's traits certainly found their way into the Cook House and were utilized expertly and quite wisely.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2017

As I get older, one regret and that is not to have been able to meet and speak with you, Mrs. Cook. I do hope you are doing well out in sunny San Diego, California. I don't have to say, you know, your beloved, darling and heroic son, Officer William Coleman Cook, was a Dade County police hero. A life and career worn and spoken by the examples of fine character, commitment to excellence and pride, more importantly one created on the fabrics of ferocity and tenacity through honesty, integrity and dignity. Our Creator gives us the blueprints with which we can achieve our aspirations and goals. You were a consistently considerate individual, a gentleman loyal to the causes of proper behavior, morals and the mettle to prudently persevere. I missed you by two weeks Mrs. Cook, as I walk by your old home, the memories of your family and your son's diligence and vigilance seem to consume my thoughts and at times my emotions. Officer Cook, I'll remember your passion, your engaging smile which greets me each time I leave a reflection on the Officers Down Memorial Page. Badge#1664 spoke volumes. It conveyed hope, optimism and enhancement all now and forever your legacy etched on those walls of honor here in Miami and in Our Nation's Capitol. Rest in peace. I sure would love and cherish the opportunity to meet you, Mrs. Cook. You will be in my heart and prayers forever. So will your husband, Charles, may he too rest in peace along side of his beloved and brave son, Billy or Bill as you called him. Always Officer William C. Cook to me and my family. Two weeks too late. Sadly one inch and a lack of side panels for officers during your son's career. His sacrifice brought about those wraparounds or side plates. Protection for police is as essential as it is for those civilians who benefited from his unwavering regard and respect for them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2017

Police officers and schoolteachers are those modest and honorable human beings who can teach and impart the greatest of lessons in life. There jobs can be thankless at times. They are at times berated and bombarded by the worst of circumstances. We surely can imply that violence is the rotten apple that can have the worst affect on society at large. But, when you have sound minds of those servants whose beings bring them to the epicenter of where they need to be present in order to serve and protect, then at least peace and unity do really have a chance to succeed side by side. In Dade County, Officer Cook, you served with great distinction teaching us how to forgive, to have and to maintain hope and to give respect in order to properly receive it. You gave your life my neighbor, friend and hero. It was given with reflection, faithfulness and the basic resolve to achieve a happy medium for all citizens. No more a fonder way to honor your memory, your missions from the heart, one that gave and cared while sharing your messages with all that you came into contact. Rest in peace. Your beautiful soul still imparts and instills the wisdom, knowledge and keen vision which brought reality into focus into your family, friends and those professional comrades who shared with you this burden of shielding us from evil. Violence is not to be condoned. It must be dealt with in a classy and considerate fashion. You handled life and what came before you, Officer Cook, with determination, distinction and a renewed sense of humility for your fellow human being.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2017

That eternal periscope of Our Creator is always on looking down on His flock of courageous and honorable servants doing a job, a profession where tasking has its challenges. Much is demanded from all police officers. Ingenuity. Intuition. Intelligence. The biggest word with the letter I is integrity which is also found in the word dignity. What you possessed, Officer Cook, most of all lay people might struggle to just measure up. It's tough. and the road to success in saving and keeping the peace, the road can be long and winding. Dade County has its in and outs. You just have to stay devoted, committed to excellence and its pursuit. Those windows and doors stay unlocked allowing those brave and well regarded men and women to walk through to check upon our welfare. Your demeanor, Officer Cook, has and always will be the shining light that exemplifies outstanding service and conviction in all that you delivered. Hope and faithfulness allowed you the satisfaction to accomplish your goals, though, there was more left to fulfill. God saw your missions my neighbor, friend and hero to fruition. Safety and security. Serenity and common sense made your life more meaningful and your heroic legacy a byproduct of positive influence with a voice of calmness during times of duress.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2017

Sensible and stable. All you can ask of any police officer. Being flamboyant does not cut it. Doing your job with tact, integrity and keeping the pedal on with the intensity of honesty and dignity which usually accomplishes that which one sets out to do. Dade County known as a big county has many different sights and venues some more safer than others. So each day, there you were, Officer Cook, present and protecting our liberties and unity. Never forgotten. You were a cherished man with a gallant heart and a giving soul. Friends, family and your esteemed peers have never forgotten their friend and colleague who endured and who out his life and career on the line to save them. Enhancement as does time it keeps moving forward as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With desire, class and character do we fondly look back on your service to all mankind, Officer Cook, you went no pun intended by the book. Morals and meticulous service brought endearment to all. God has those truly righteous and humane angelic heroes and heroines patrolling His sacred gates. You all were Godsends and blessings to your families.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2017