Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I meant to say today, Officer Cook, in yesterday's reflection. We place our priorities in their proper order each new day. When the sun arises we awake feeling refreshed and looking forward to celebrating a gift from God. You looked at each day as a way of helping others, just that simple. Just as simple as being honest, dignified and having the integrity to carry out all your assignments. As a police officer and one very highly trained and motivated, you were able to distinguish all your situations you faced and you faced evil eye to eye with a humble courage, bravery and valor. As you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, you will be saluted and cherished forever and your strength of character which never let you down nor your comrades who fought those fierce battles on the streets of Dade County with you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2015

Todat Officer Cook, we celebrate the holy Day of Atonement, you should be celebrated for having the gumption, honor and bravery to serve and protect Dade County with a treasured soul of reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2015

Police officers are unique people. In that they must be focused, honorable and maintain a sense of calm. They too protect and serve, lead and instill in their comrades knowledge which they have gained from training on a rigorous basis. Because of your style and focus, Officer Cook, you were able to lead others. Your level headed approaches were well known in your day and were the essence of how you kept the peace. You remained calm and dignified, cool under pressure. Your legacy of commitment and the boldness of your persona rests in the heavens above as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I mean that sincerely you were my friend, your parents and sister were our friends. I hope today's men and women of bravery transmit the same knowledge to others as you imparted, it's the only way to take a bite out of evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2015

The friendship of a person is an off shoot of their upbringing. How one is raised can have and usually is a direct correlation to how successful they might become. We can say with clarity that you were a cherished and a loyal police officer, Officer Cook, you never disappointed your family, friends and colleagues. The Metro-Dade Police Department recognizes its loyal and reliable servants by virtue of their honor, valor and integrity. Friendships live on, one who sacrifices for their friends is a truly wiser and more humble individual. Functioning as a unit helps move the peace process along quicker than one who works solo. You were treasured and dignified and your spirit lives on in all of your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2015

If only we the residents of Dade County could reverse the course of time, our gallant men and women of law enforcement who have given their lives could be back with us today. Of course we cannot change time and bring you back with your family, Officer Cook. Time marches on. The memories of a wonderfully warm and humane gentleman stay with us forever and cannot be taken away. The violence of the wicked shall one day be brought to a final end. The world depends on police officers of honesty, intelligence, dignity and courage to fortify our lives in peace, unity and freedom for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2015

We raise our hands to salute you, Officer Cook and your comrades in arms who bravely went out on patrol to insure safety and peace. When honest, personable and dignified public servants lend a helping hand to the causes of justice, we remember them. Their legacies cast no shadow of doubt whatsoever as to the kind of gentle souls they were in life and during their watches. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your character, as cherished and as humane as it was will not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2015

Revered, respected, resourcefulness and resolute, these are some of the words that humbly conjure up the success of a person's life and the career paths that they choose to follow. You chose to become a police officer, Officer Cook and by going out into Dade County promoting peace and togetherness, protecting the safety of all, you have been and will forever be remembered for having that distinction of using a calming and soothing voice of reason to resolve any dilemmas assigned to you. Your colleagues regarded you as a thoughtful and honest man, a treasured influence among your peers and when the time came for performing under stressful times there you were coming to the scenes to aid and assist those who needed it the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of valor and courage, dignity and integrity, no questions ever. You were one supremely articulate and astute colleague who gave your life in order for others to live. Sacrifice and bravery at the highest level. Never to be forgotten. Always there to be saluted for having the wisdom and the keen vision to observe where others may not venture. Whenever intellect and passion crossed, you were always there to be found and you cared deeply for those citizens you served and protected.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2015

Repaying a debt. How can one give back to the family of someone they loved and adored? I would imagine one of the things we could do is to go out and act accordingly. Do a favor for a friend, speak nicer to your wife or neighbor. Help those less fortunate than yourself. All of these characteristics were precisely the reasons, Officer Cook, that you achieved success in both your private life and during your professional career as a Metro-Dade Police Officer. Integrity. Dignity. Honesty. They followed along with you while you were watching over us defending our honor, our right to live peacefully.Your compassion and concern was among the best there was. Your humility and commitment was endless. God only knows why He needed you back in heaven patrolling His golden streets. He took you away from all this wanton violence and evil, a force surely to be dealt with someday when there hopefully will be no more wickedness. We preach and practice. We learn, teach and train for all kinds of situations that may confront us. It was your inner strength that drew the masses closer to you. Your calming voice of hope and valor has spoken louder now than ever. Hopefully we can hear and visualize the devoted young man, yourself delivering this powerful message. Police officers do this on a daily basis in their communities. Dade County has fought long and hard, through tooth and nail to decode these stirring words of inspiration. They came from your heart, a heart of humbleness, a heart of reverence, that same respect you gave your parents who loved you and raised both you and your sister, Nancy with the same values of decency and faith. Where you prayed, where you lived and where you worked to battle those seemingly unending battles of violence, they were the castles where most of us challenge ourselves to be better people, to be more giving. You were that kind of individual, devout and vigilant. This provides the proof of your being, its care and passion reaching to newer heights. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day we all will have a day of telling Our Creator what we accomplished in making this society a better place to both thrive and to live. God takes those heroes and heroines and has them well protected in His heavenly shelter, taking with them three important things: their courage in conviction, their valor that validates their missions in life and their enhanced bravery beyond the scope of any ordinary person who dares to risk their life on behalf of their fellow neighbor. This is their legacy, untarnished and made safe for all eternity. We can only thank you, Officer Cook, for standing in harm's way to save us and to steer our paths of righteousness in a resolute direction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2015

We all have goals, at least the majority of folks. While attempting to fulfill those aspirations, you might have to think twice regarding what your priorities will be in achieving them. A means to an end should include diligence, honesty and integrity. Jumping in and getting started without thinking or having a plan of action may prove to be fruitless. At least when you began a project, Officer Cook, while training or whatever you were occupied with, you thought, you communicated based upon facts and sound logic and reasoning. Your dream to become a police officer was realized and from the day you first donned your uniform and had your badge of honor, pride and commitment pinned to your chest, Dade County and its residents recognized a hero among them. A support of consideration, a class and decency that is expected from all public servants who bravely and unselfishly go out to serve and to protect the public interest. You were well respected, well regarded an dwell versed in the basic essentials, Officer Cook, to carry on professionally. You did not just do your job, you performed humbly and with a sense of fervor and purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy endures forever as does your beautiful soul continuing to shine forth its brilliant light to dispel this evil that still permeates in our world. You were a warrior and a very well revered gentleman. Your family, your colleagues and a host of all your personal friends were well cared for, your vivid smile helped brighten the days when the morale may have been a little low.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2015

You were an intellectually sound and sensitive individual, Officer Cook. We, meaning the people and your comrades had no issues with you going off and wildly doing whatever. Rules and ethics should be a daily part of any officer's routine and yours, Officer Cook, was no different then any of your colleagues. You always had their backs. It was your leadership, keen vision and maturity beyond your twenty-five years that both steered and guided your pathways in life. An honest, dignified and forthright gentleman who remains treasured, cherished and saluted for having the bravery, valor and courage in character, its strength and the boldness to act and react, staying within the department confines of ethics and the standards by which all public servants are measured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a truly humble man, a humane and decent person who was the eyes and ears of the people whom you served and protected.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2015

When people are on the same page, they can achieve more than ever. You would be surprised how much you can get done. Officer Cook, you assisted greatly in the peace process of all Dade County citizens and for what you meant as a person and as a cherished police officer, you'll not be forgotten, only saluted and revered for bringing about humble enhancements that have helped to continue the stabilization of a community where you grew up and aspired to reach higher levels of communication with the public. Legacies are founded upon the principles of dignity, honor and integrity. Your heroic life of character, commitment and charm enabled you my neighbor, friend and hero to go out on patrol calmly resolve conflicts that would endanger the liberty of all mankind. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2015

We don't always get to make some decisions on where we work. But you made a very wise and prudent choice to work here in Dade County, Florida where you grew up and prospered beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Born into a loving and nurturing home, Officer Cook, you succeeded where others may have not. Your dignity and integrity worked wonders when they were called upon. You were loved, admired and respected for performing in an outstanding fashion. You'll always be cherished and treasured for giving back to the residents the unity and freedom they deserve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A truly humble and humane legacy, spirited by a labor of love and care. Your considerations and concern for all mankind were legendary. You went over and beyond the calls of duty. Your soul keeps lighting up this universe, it will never be extinguished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2015

To think all these many years later you have saluted and remembered for having the intellect, the intestinal fortitude and the tenacity to tackle whatever was placed on your professional docket, Officer Cook, speaks volumes. It was however your unwavering courage and honorable actions on May 16, 1979, that saved many lives and changed the way Dade citizens live and thrive together. My family will never forget you my neighbor, friend and hero as our two sons are working and learning in San Francisco and Jerusalem, Israel. Rest in peace. Courage and valor have accomplished your cherished life of achievement and endeavor to those golden streets where you now patrol as one of Our Creator's many heroic guardian angels.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2015

It must make your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your big sister, Mrs.Nancy Tidwell and your beloved wife, Karen, who remarried more than six years ago after being your widow for over thirty years mighty proud of your professional accomplishments. Though you left this world much too soon with more to achieve. For what you meant to your department and to your comrades, Officer Cook, you stood tall in enthusiasm, honesty and in dignity. And there are those officers still out on patrol who have not yet mastered the basics of what it represents in an officer to be honest, reliable and ethical when it comes to dealing with people and in resolving a problem that might arise. you were simply and humanely the best and your heroic actions of May 16, 1979, bear this out. Outstanding and courageous, courteous and caring, considerate and calm. When those who bravely police and protect and possess the right ingredients to do their jobs, we say they are to be praised. You are being saluted and praised for serving and for making the ultimate sacrifice, Officer Cook. Your legacy is spot on. Your demeanor and character will never come into question. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Happy one-hundredth birthday Mrs. Cook and many more in good health, peace and prosperity. I wished I did get the chance to meet and to spend time looking back at the lives of your husband, Charles, may he too rest in peace and of course your beloved son, Officer William C. Cook, your "Billy" or "Bill" to his many friends and co-workers. He was raised properly and was the epitome of what an honest person is all about. His smile and congeniality are very much missed today and all these thirty-six years later. He is and will forever be a true heroic Godsend. He was sent here to perform an important mission, nothing can ever takeaway his dignity and diligence. Dade County citizens live and breathe because of his unwavering and unselfish convictions and steadfast commitments to pride and excellence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2015

One who is faithful and devote trusts in God and owns up to their responsibilities. One who strays and is wreck loose heaven help that individual. You were an honest and decent person, Officer Cook, so there were never any worries or concerns as to how you would turn out. Quite humbly speaking you were successful, honorable and possessed the much needed integrity to be able to carry out the rigors of your profession. It calls for its officers to behave with proper ethical conduct, act fairly and unbiased, while serving and protecting the unity and peace of the public at large. Dade County residents can surely stand unified because of your humility coupled with your boldness, bravery and commitment, both in strength and in character. You fought the battles against evil that have enhanced the lives of many over time. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let it be known you were one supremely cherished gentleman. God blesses your family in ways that enable them to fulfill what you should have been afforded the opportunity to continue doing. But you are watching and observing from God's golden streets as one of His guardian angels of heroism and valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2015

As we never know when our time of judgment will arrive it is essential to function under the guidelines of honor, dignity and integrity. Your reliability, dependability and durability helped to sustain your missions patrolling the citizens of Dade County in their march toward unity and peace. You provided, Officer Cook, the finest examples of professionalism and exemplary conduct at all times so there was never a reason your supervisors had to worry. You kept people safe and sound and for that you will always remembered for being a hero, humbly speaking when you were relied upon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2015

Being prudent and of perseverance usually results in positive outcomes. As one of the best officers during your time, Officer Cook, being efficient and energetic helped to fortify your performance. One can only stop and ponder as to the reasons why you were needed in God's heavenly abode. Integrity and honesty drove all your pursuits in both your life and in your police career. You will remain a cherished and treasured human being who was brave enough to tackle a dilemma you faced many other times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We respect and salute those courageous souls who risk their lives on behalf of us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2015

Valor and vindication are the words that are meant to motivate all public servants to properly conduct their business. Your professional role, Officer Cook ,was to drive and to patrol Dade County streets and make sure they were safe and sound. Thank goodness you were decent and honorable, loyal and faithful, for when our men and women do their jobs correctly, it is with this honesty and integrity that the people may rest a bit easier by day and during the night. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is your diligence and perseverance that now rests in those officers who have maintained your watch. One of commitment, hope and unity for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2015

It is when our esteemed officers travel out into the public eye to serve and to protect the safety of those we cherish the most, as they perform their jobs admirably do we try to display our respect towards them. You did your job, Officer Cook, with a humble pride and self-confidence, it was your honest and dignified leadership that helped keep the morale high among your comrades who have saluted your bravery, valor and courage. As well-liked as you were, it's no wonder you were the highly dependable and reliable officer that Dade County and its citizens came to cherish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If their is any officer in Dade County wearing badge#1664, let it be known that the integrity and commitment was always front and center. Your abilities, Officer Cook, spoke, now only if we would listen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2015

As we now approach The Days of Awe, let us pause and reflect upon the lives of our most devoted and beloved police heroes and heroines who have sacrificed their lives for our benefit. Your faithful and fruitful life and career, Officer Cook, was the start of something very special. And because of your hope, honesty, bravery and courage can we the people of Dade County begin to see the real enhancements. It was your special and humane compassion, commitment and character that greatly assisted in these important endeavors. It is your legacy of anticipation, of optimism and justice for all that has stayed the course. As you continue to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let us hope for a fresh start to a new year filled with good health, peace and spiritual prosperity for all. We should not fear police officers, in fact we should try to go the extra mile to help make their lives and pursuits more accomplished and a little safer. A humble hero. A very treasured and cherished human being never to be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2015

When the welfare of others is placed in responsible hands, sustaining one's enthusiasm can be challenging. It's challenging for one who may not be fully prepared for what may lie ahead of them. Circumstances may dictate usage of any means to resolve whatever dilemma may be facing that officer. Officer Cook, those who worked with you or under you knew one thing, that honesty and common sense would follow your every move. Understanding the meaning of dignity, integrity and steadfast determination was among the characteristics that helped make you a leader and a molder of your colleagues. After all, these men and women go to battle with you helping to keep the residents together and for them to live peacefully. A man or woman with a positive disposition is more likely to achieve results of a positive nature than someone who is willing to just jump in without formulating a plan of action. As loyal and as admired as you were, Officer Cook, it was your maturity and humbleness that allowed you to succeed as you had the keen vision to sort and process the information you needed to make things happen. You remain cherished and respected then and now and will always be heroically remembered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who have succeeded you have to keep a positive outlook and try to act as congenial as you always did. It is the citizens interests first and foremost.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2015

Every situation that police officers have to deal with come with various degrees of what we want to call successful. Before anything is started it must be done with the epitome of dignity, decency and honor. Before going out to patrol the corridors of Dade County, Officer Cook, you made it your professional business to be honest, classy and have the much needed poise and tenacity to tackle any and all calls assigned to you. May 16, 1979, was a day that started probably like most of your days and we all know officers must show bravery, courage and valor. They are charged with an enormous task of serving and protecting the public interest while keeping people safe, staying safe themselves and staying away from trouble. You were a cut above in all manners of consideration, character and in solid commitment to the calls of duty with humility and pride. All a significant part of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You kept your wits about you that day and performed over and beyond the calls of duty most admirably and with a boldness like no other officer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2015

Everyday we ask Your blessings Lord for allowing these humble and humane public servants to patrol loyally and to achieve a means to an end of innocent bloodshed. You graced Dade County, Officer Cook, with an enormous presence of honesty, integrity and dignity. Hard to comprehend why good people such as yourself had to pay the ultimate price for our lives to continue. Your life paved the trails of devotion, desire and determination, all important factors in keeping us safe and sound. No telling what God would have given you to give back to us if you were here today. Your loving family, friends and comrades have all cherished and remembered you for having the courage and conviction to carry on with your profession and its rigors. They were all accomplished with character and the promise of unity and peace merging as one entity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Only heroic actions and acts of kindness that made our lives more serene. Keep looking down on us. We will pray that God surely watches over your soul and that of your father, Charles' too. God brings His fiercely reliable warriors to heaven to serve as His golden guardian angels. You were a Godsend, Officer Cook, your humility brightens our lives as does that smile we see when we look at your beautiful face.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2015

We praise You O Lord for giving us the strength and the intellect to face each new day with a smile and to cherish those moments in which we endeavor to do our very best. You did your very best, Officer Cook, better than the rest. The best service. What you delivered daily was the utmost honor, dignity and proper integrity all the while you stayed humble and loyal to your colleagues. Light is sewn for the wise, the wicked shall one day witness this light and the darkness of evil shall be stamped out. All the reasons you are to be fondly saluted, Officer Cook. You made people feel safe and secure. Serious, effective, resourceful, intuitive, outstanding, understanding and sincere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Better more light shining down here in this world and all because of your stellar humility that was a part of your courage, grace and gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2015

The way we dress and compose ourselves adds credence to how we may turnout in the end. If one takes the time to be careful when donning their uniform or whatever they wear to their assigned jobs, you may end up better off than not. Whenever you put on your police uniform, Officer Cook, your colleagues and those you watched over could be sure of one thing, it was done with honorable intentions and only pride and humility flowed from it. Dress the part and act loyally, show some basic instincts of courage and valor. Your actions spoke louder than any words that could be spoken. Your legacy of trust and faith continues its conversations though at times we might not take in all the words. The dialogue goes on today as you rest i n peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Beautiful memories of a loving human being and a most revered public servant. Walk softly and carry yourself accordingly. Never give anyone something to fret about. Do not cause problems, I suppose this was the reason you were able to lead others, Officer Cook. Clarity and a mind mature beyond your years.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2015