Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sometimes, tragically it takes wickedness to find a solution as to why bad things occur. We must make an inventory and take a total accounting as to where we can locate this solution. You were very superior in doing this, Officer Cook. Of course no police officer looks for trouble, but where there is something amiss, an officer, quite a brave and highly talented and motivated officer, goes to that venue, speaks to the citizens and attempts to resolve any strife. During your watch, Dade County had experienced racial tensions, unrest in the community where you properly, calmly and matter of factly went out daily to bring about a peace and a lasting unity. Tragically, you were taken from us, the entire nation, your family and comrades by performing quite skillfully your everyday business as our loyal and very faithful public servant. The world as we see it through our eyes,still has a way to go in coming to grips with this disease of evil. Since your untimely death and the ultimate price you paid on our behalf, parts of Dade County have been rebuilt, resurfaced, repaved because of your sheer valor and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It should never take an officer's life to bring about anything, though when officers sign on they knowingly accept the risks associated with their chosen careers. You were just carrying out your job on May 16, 1979, you went to a domestic call, you answered many other times, you saved seven lives in a five minute span all fashioned in admiration, respect and compassion for all. This was your passion, your calling, God called you home to help Him watch over those brave souls who have continued down your righteous paths.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 6, 2014

Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success. Forget the fancy suits, the fancy cars, it is the home and environment where a person is raised. If there was a "perfect kind of person," you would have have tabbed, Officer Cook, because you were humble, you lived humbly, your character was flawless, you had a maturity way beyond your twenty-five years and you possessed the quality traits to make a leader. I know no one is perfect, only Our Creator. You were a quiet and unassuming individual who let his talents and values speak for themselves. Your parents, your sister, your wife, there was not a soul you would not assist in times of trouble. Your good name will always stand out front in Dade County as one of its true heroes. If people could live and lead by the examples you established, then that is half the battle. The greatness and goodness you personified as a person and as a police officer will stay as legendary as we look back on your life and career humbly stated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. North Miami Beach misses you more than I can imagine, you'll always be saluted by me for your courage and valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 5, 2014

What moves us to climb the ladder of success? You have to examine why you are on the ladder. Is it just for financial status or is it to make a difference in the community as a leader, a mover and shaker. You were one officer, Officer Cook, who was not lacking in self-esteem. Matter of fact you had the right prospective when you decided you join the Metro-Dade Police Department forty-one years ago. You learned all the important and intrinsic lessons from your loving parents and especially from your father, Charles, may he rest in peace who was a career military person. Your loving mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may you live and be well also played an integral part endowing you were values and morals that laid the groundwork for your life and professional career. One does not need to look very far as to why you were an accomplished and goal oriented individual. The heroic actions you displayed not just on May 16, 1979, but, everyday of your watch speaks in volumes of humility and respect you afforded every citizen you served and protected in Dade County. You deserved to make that humble ascent up the department ladder, instead because of a heinous act against you and your department, the ascending of your soul has now taken on a more profounder meaning. Watch over us Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Because of your honor and bravery the movements of the community you so loved have been shaken up quite a lot.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 5, 2014

Your profession as a police officer, Officer Cook and that of your beloved wife, Karen, who worked as a Registered Nurse were professions where sadly from time to time, you had to accompany someone to the emergency room and I think the two of you should be lauded for performing dangerous jobs that required the utmost skill and precision. With the respect that is due to two of the most compassionate and passionate individuals I have ever read about, you can receive my humble plaudits and kudos. Undertaking sometimes back-braking and fiercely difficult situations, one can only ponder what you both must have gone through. These professions both also demand high energy, honesty and integrity central to the survival of both yourself, Officer cook and the residents of Dade County who you served with respect and admiration. You too, Karen, deserve plaudits for the intestinal fortitude and perseverance you displayed many times over, working all shifts and being able to handle a full case load with a skill set to match. Hard to replicate two fine and talented individuals who work to save lives on a daily basis and keep one healthy as well. Heroism you displayed in both your life and in your police career obviously will never be duplicated. You just set out to become the finest and most outstanding officer in character and in performance of your time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 4, 2014

Only the mediocre are always at their best. We must allow for variances in our performances, in our modes, in our output. As humans, we are capable of a great deal, but not everyday. First of all, Officer Cook, you were never mediocre in any of your jobs assigned to you. You were first rate, stood and represented your department and division with nothing but honor, dignity, integrity and a higher moral and ethical standard than most officers. A cut above the rest in bravery, courage, valor, humbleness and in humility. Perfection addiction can be the ruination of some. I understand all police officers must carry themselves with honesty and not like their badges pinned on their chests and uniforms they wear proudly and with a strong sense of compassion and passion, one needs these two formulas working together in sync to make a successful and accomplished officer while on patrol in their community. If an officer is going to fail, it is better if it happens in a class or police exercise at the police academy, where an instructor can point out to the recruit their miscue so that it doesn't happen on the streets where it counts the most when trying to serve and protect the lives of the citizens. Mediocrity can only serve as a wicked menace to officers endangering and exposing those public servants who willingly and honestly risk their lives so ours can be safe and secure. You held your head high in humbleness, Officer Cook, letting honor and street savvy steer you in the proper directions. The above sentence cannot ever creep into a department and division's morale you cannot have officers acting without common sense and some sort of morality when charged with an already dangerous profession. The wisdom and maturity you possessed was and is always going to be the front and back of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Let your beloved soul shine brightly forever. Variances and slight nuances might be permitted at times, but should not remain the normal police procedure.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 4, 2014

Sometimes each of us may have to fall down, pick ourselves up, dust the dirt off and carry on. The commitments we make may cause a strain among others. One can't let this situation occur too often. Officer Cook, you became a fine police officer with the Metro-Dade Police Department to help make positive happenings take shape in a community where you were so revered. The morale of your division never suffered any greater than when you had your young life taken while performing your official duties. While on patrol or at your headquarters, your bright smile illuminated the atmosphere and your quiet approach to your job enabled you to be one of the very best officers of your time. While helping God lift up today's officers spirits, keep lighting up our society with your cherished soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your compassion relieved the stress and strain of the residents you served and protected.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2014

Start slow and taper off. I don't think that is or will ever be the model of how police departments and their devoted officers should ever conduct their business. In organizations and other places of employment, starting slow and tapering off wouldn't be a problem, as some employees just show up to collect a weekly paycheck. In police work none of this would ever be tolerated, unless it's your last day on the job before you retire. I personally busted my tail each night working for the Postal Service, while others just stood around admiring the scenery and I'm quite sure you worked very hard as a police officer, Officer Cook. A police career can be viewed by some as a natural progression for growth, reward and celebration particularly if you are deserving of a promotion. Based upon your positive results, your leadership skills, my neighbor, friend and hero, a promotion would have been the just and proper course for your department to pursue. You would have made an honest and truly down to earth mentor as well as a solid contributor to your department. Your whole life was about promise and fulfilling a commitment. To your family, to your spouse, to your friends in and out of the department, your word was your bond, even until your last breath which you gave to all Dade County in keeping peace and unity glued together as you were this to your family and will always be remembered for keeping the happy moments in tune with what you knew needed to be accomplished. Rest in peace. There was never any quit or resignation in your professional performance or your demeanor, that is why you were one if not the most well respected police officer that Metro-Dade came to know and love.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2014

With July the fourth coming tomorrow, first I would like to wish your entire family a happy fourth, though they and your friends with you were joining them for parties and barbeques. Today, Officer Cook, society has to deal with a problem I don't think you had to deal with as a student, bullying. As an officer during your time with the department, you may from time to time had to deal with this confounding issue. I guess you have to be smarter than the bully themselves, solve your problems with words, something a wise and thoughtful person as yourself, would have done. Not take out your weapon and pretend to be Wyatt Earp. You were not this type of police officer, only a most honorable and faithful servant to residents of Dade County. A master communicator, you preached only gentleness and a soothing calmness that today's men and women of law enforcement should try to emulate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your thoughtfulness and honest perceptions are greatly missed this day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2014

When I reflected that the only time you stopped by the Internal Affairs Division was to say hello to your colleagues. Today, sadly too many officers not only stop at this part of their department, because basically they police and investigate their own. You were never in this kind of hot water as some are. I've read of police officers having many I.A.D. reprimands or investigations in their files. You need honest men and women out on patrol in their communities who know how to deal with all kinds of personalities. You were the best, Officer Cook, in rectifying and calming hot tempered individuals. It was a terrible tragedy that on May 16, 1979, the young man you and your comrades were dealing with couldn't be appeased. Your heroism meant a great deal to Dade County citizens who I'd like to think appreciate excellent professional work from their public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is not quite good enough for some to give their all, all must give their all, meaning one-hundred percent best effort going forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2014

If we could live our lives again, we probably would take account for our miscues and see where we could correct them so they do not occur once more. People think changes take too much time, well sometimes if it is time to change, then take as much as you need. Police officers do not always get this allotted time period. They have to think on the go at times, let go of their egos and do what is proper for the citizens of which they have taken an oath to serve and to protect. Officer Cook, you were truly one devout gentleman, I say this literally and knowing you answered all your calls promptly and with a real sense of urgency. You were calming, you were honorable and could be trusted with the most complex and sophisticated matters that any officer might have to try to solve and resolve. The dignity, grace and compassion you utilized when out on patrol served you and helped you in assisting your comrades. I personally will never doubt your response on May 16, 1979 to answer that domestic call, nor should anyone second guess why you went. You went to serve and to protect the lives of your colleagues and those civilians who counted on the many excellent brave men and women like yourself. Failure to act would have been like throwing in the towel. It was your desire and heroic dedication to be faithful and you were as evidenced by reflections left in your honor. Let your legacy be told for all ages and generations to come that there in Dade County stood a humble man wearing badge, #1664, Officer William Coleman Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When you start a project, you try your hardest to complete it and see it through. Something that your life and the career that you passionately pursued to the zenith will always be remembered by.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2014

A lie would make no sense, unless the truth were felt to be dangerous. Sometimes we tell ourselves if we can get away with it, that we are in control. Everything is ok. Well, police officers cannot distort the truth, they have to serve and protect us with all the honor and decorum that their position calls for. You were brought up, Officer cook, with righteousness and nothing but truths spilling from your lips like honey from a tree. Your wife, your family and all your friends and colleagues from work knew you to be the ever so devoted and determined police officer that recognized integrity and dignity were two components that would highlight your life and professionalism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The only time you ever stopped or visited the Internal Affairs Division was to say hello.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2014

Today Officer Cook, I was at North Shore Hospital where the paramedics brought you after you were wounded. I wanted to go to the emergency room, but I probably would have been sobbing like a baby. You should see the changes thirty-five years later. I just wished the staff and doctors could have saved your life. I know they did everything possible to keep you with us. Even when totally immersed in your work routine, we can be aware of what the other person is doing. Sometimes, perhaps most of the time we know what other officers are doing. This is why officers have radios in their cars and today and they wear walkie talkies on their shirts for communication purposes. Officer Cook, as a police officer, you had to have your eyes trained on several things at one time when out on your daily patrols. But as you were raised, the Cook Family kept up with the Cook's, not the Ferris Family, the Oliphant Family and not the Cooperman Family. You never did anything with less than full attention, you played with your friends and enjoyed the laughter and good times. Family moments were well spent with a full glass of soda and relishing all the memorable times. But you did care about your neighbors and how each of them were doing. They were the fortunate ones who got to know and greet you, To see that bright smile as a token of friendship. My one big regret today was in not ever meeting you personally along with your parents and sister. You should live and be well Mrs. Cook, I'll always and do say my prayers with you in mind. At least I got to meet some of your family members and received that nice sentimental letter from your mother. You paid due attention to all people's needs and were there to lend a helping hand to all who were troubled and May 16, 1979 was no different. From the moment you were conceived, your humble and poised life as a hero began to take shape. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your unselfishness was the reason for why we have certain things better laid out in the community where you gave your life in respect and in love. You certainly cherished the moments and now all who knew you cherish the wonderful memories of a true treasure of a genuinely wise and mature gentleman. I still hope to someday meet your sister, Nancy and God willing see your mother in San Diego, California if possible.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2014

Sometimes it's hard to get to the center of a person to find out who they really are. Are they too frightened to show their true self to another? It's hard for most police officers to work incognito. Most of your comrades knew Officer Cook, you were known as Bill to most of them. True and reliable, loyal and faithful, there was never any reason for you to go undercover. Maybe you did work undercover and you would have performed as marvelously at that assignment as any that was placed your way. No masks were needed to guard the identity of a truly devoted and hard worker. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For six years of commitment, you made the most of your opportunities and it was achieved with only the finest honor, virtue and valor. You will always be known as Metro-Dade Police Officer William C. Cook: Badge#1664.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2014

Start everyday off with a smile. I respect the man or woman who is up front with themselves and in tune with others. Some of us think we have to don a mask of happiness, a cheerful expression, in order to please everyone. We work, we toil to arrive to a place where we can be sincere and honest, where we are most comfortable. No police officer is superhuman, they possess feelings and with some those emotions are displayed on their sleeves, while others are disguised inside of them. This is exactly how you went about your business as a police officer and in your quiet moments with your beloved Karen, Officer Cook. No guises, no phony mirages, only the straight forward truth and courtesy delivered with both compassion and a profound passion coming right from your heart. It made you accountable. more reliable and self-confident in all your abilities to lead other men and women. All of these fine qualities are surely missing as much as your physical presence among your comrades of today who have taken over your watch. Let us hope and pray the ideals you expounded upon and championed have begun to take shape in today's brave women and men, who like yourself, Officer Cook, have inherited an enormous challenge that lies ahead of each of them and carry it out with honor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'm certain when you left your home on May 16, 1979, you wore that priceless smile and gave Karen a big hug and embrace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2014

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim. We work our tails off and some become fanatics. You can be zealous and eager, you just try to keep your ego in check. Something you always did, Officer Cook, the humbleness of how you and your sister, Nancy were raised spoke volumes. Since you were always a goal oriented individual, you fully understood, the what, why, where and how narrative of what it takes and what it took for you to be the ever vigilant and faithful officer who could be counted to pitch in wherever necessary. Producing steam results in humidity, officers should better practice what they preach and first endeavor to be honest, truer to themselves and their colleagues. You preached honor, integrity and dignity and most all of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, you never let up ever in your battle against wickedness, you kept the conditions surrounding in your radar screen at all times and that is why you have been remembered for being the quality gentleman and stellar police officer whose legacy remains in high esteem. Sometimes low key approaches work in more ways then we can imagine.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2014

I would imagine in some areas of police work there is such a case as being an eleventh hour person. I don't know if you were ever that, Officer Cook, you worked however long your shift called for you to serve and to protect. I'll say one thing, your decision to go on May 16, 1979, we the citizens can second-guess your decision because we were not there at that domestic disturbance. All the anguish, all the hand-wringing, any planning on the part of your department, it all came down to two brave officers, yourself, Officer Cook and your partner that day, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. You gave your partner directions not to unholster his weapon. Since officers know the inherent risks associated with their profession, you had to act as calmly and as bravely as you could. You had to use your weapon to defend your comrades who were in danger. No second-guessing that tactical move. The tensions in Dade County at that time were at a high pitch and you just tried to calm a disturbed young man down and maybe things would not have gotten out of hand. Your heroism saved seven lives, your colleagues and those civilians. You kept your word, defended Dade County and help to restore civility where it rightfully belonged. You'll never be forgotten for doing so. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Anguish and sorrow all these many years have been replaced by newer structures, thanks in large part to your sacrifice, Officer Cook, but it should never come to this. Wish I could have been there to comfort or to hold your hand and offer a prayer for you to pull through somehow. You were the backbone of your division and department offering words of encouragement to your friends when they needed it the most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2014

I meant to say, Officer Cook, that you went out on patrol without any fanfare. The morale of a police department depends on the actions in and around its sworn police officers. Not just on the line, but even when off-duty. You cannot strike fear in anyone and one can't build a healthy infrastructure, corporation or organization if this is present. Sure, your immediate supervisor can instill a few tips or maybe offer a warning to certain officers to tone it down and act like you are supposed to. It takes courage to be kind, as well as introspection and thought. Tyranny is easy. One must not belittle or act condescending if one is to patrol the streets and make residents feel safe and sound. One of your many mottoes, Officer Cook, not to be gruff, you spoke in a measured and calming manner, it would be great if others followed suit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2014

The lectures your squad and the briefings you received daily from your Watch Commander set the tone for how your day would begin. Workaholics love an abundance of information, back in your day, Officer Cook, I know cellular phones were not around, nor were computers. But you and your colleagues went out on your patrols looking for ways as you were fighting crimes to make your communities safer and more thriving. You focused your endeavors on any important tasks at hand as safely and as soundly as you could. More importantly you achieved with any fanfare only the humble accolades of Dade County residents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 28, 2014

Meetings, caucuses, committees, group discussions, talk, chatter, many of us believe what we say because it makes us think we have actually accomplished a task. If you addressed any kind of group or organization, Officer Cook, I'm sure you enjoyed instilling a motivation within any person young or old who was willing to listen to you humbly expand upon the virtues of your chosen profession. You were an aspiring individual who utilized his God given talents and an honor and integrity called for in your position to make and bring about the necessary changes in how Dade County citizens live and prosper. Tough is having faith in the innate resilience of the human spirit. You were our heroic warrior who was blessed not only with a very loving family, but by principles and morals, standards of correct conduct so needed by each person living in this society. I wish you could have spoken to my Boy Scout Troop #350. Scoutmaster Dr. Stanford Cooke would have appreciated a visit from North Miami Beach's own special person, Officer William C. Cook, Badge#1664. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 28, 2014

Hysteria can consume the most plainest of folks. There is no sense in being hysterical, being calm with a soothing voice of logic and reason is what helps make a good police officer. Hysteria can strike paranoia in some, but you were one of the honest and truly down to earth police officers, Officer Cook. Having worked most of the shifts, officers have to adjust their body clocks to the different times and situations. Having worked nights at the Postal Service, I sure knew what missing a good night's rest was all about. Your job performance and reflexes hinged upon proper rest and nutrition. Like myself, having a loving wife as your partner sure can help in any endeavors you undertake. Karen was there for you, loved and supported your decisions to become a police officer. You put your trust and faith in God and He never steered your compass out of sync. God surely directs your soul along with those who paid the ultimate price wherever He needs you to watch over those who like you did battle with the wickedness that still seems commonplace in today's society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 27, 2014

Police work has its officers who seem to act as personalities and characters. I guess in a profession like yours, Officer Cook, you had characters and comrades with senses of humor. You just try to master what you can each day and not look too far ahead in the future. But when you came to work ready to carry out your day's assignments, your tank was running on full. You can never take anything for granted. Your sensible approaches paid off for you most of the time, because of the dignified, logical and honorable way you conducted your official business. Nothing wrong with a laugh or smile, sometimes it's the most simplest method to help jump start your day. There is nothing wrong with being in the right venue to save your comrades and the thankful civilians whose lives were spared by your heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 27, 2014

There is more to life than increasing its speed. Move faster, faster, get it done. Ahead of schedule is music to our ears, before deadline almost makes us swoon. Velocity covers an enormous lack of self-awareness. If we can slow down enough to know what we are doing and why we are doing it, our lives begin to stabilize and we begin to see far beyond our tasks. Police officers cannot and for sure should not rush headlong and empty-headed into every assignment at hand. Analysis, careful research, proper training and technique, along with basic knowledge and maturity, are some of the basic traits one needs before tackling any problem. Access a situation, be accountable, reliable and honorable before charging into anything. A little dose of humility and humbleness would certainly help to keep a situation at a minimum before things get worse. Officer Cook, your sense of responsibility and direction to lead other officers made you a most valued asset to your department and in your division. If today's officers would stop and think before plundering into situations, it would make the lives of not only their colleagues, but the citizens they serve and protect a little less vulnerable. Sometimes officers can investigate whom they are dealing with, other times they cannot regardless of the circumstances. Unfortunately, circumstances can't bring you back, wish they could for you and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. You all are truly excellent men and women of impeccable character. That counts for more than anything in the world where decent police officers carry a tremendous burden in fighting the battles of wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were not the kind of person to be undermined or bogged down by any task arduous or not at hand.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2014

Sometimes it is the good people who bear the scars and wounds of war. Fate can surely deal a terrible tragedy our way. A person who takes the time to think and know their own mind will never be held against their true will. I'm sure we all at one time think about life's possibilities and the results for choosing and in making decisions properly. Your life and all that you garnered from it, Officer Cook, were indeed the tell tale signs that whatever you decided to become, you were destined to be successful at it. The feelings, thoughts and actions of our brave and courageous men and women of law enforcement surely have to count for something. Every time God forbid an officer is hurt or surrenders their life in the line of duty plenty of mixed emotions seem to creep in our hearts and minds. They don't come any more valiant than yourself, Officer Cook. Heaven rolls out the proverbial golden carpet for all of its heroines and heroes. You paid the ultimate price for our unity and liberties, God surely finds the eternal means to shelter those who assist Him in this stepped up fight against evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2014

Power is not happiness. Happiness is one who is content with their portion in this world. So many of us are ensnared and intoxicated by the idea of power. Power to control one's emotions can definitely lead to knowledge. Some believe that if we attain a certain level of power, we will be free of tyranny. Few of us take stock of what power will afford us or how we intend to use it. We always need to take a daily inventory of ourselves and actions. You were this type of police officer, Officer Cook, you were driven to lead a squad based upon knowledge, your maturity, self-confidence and more importantly your honesty. In today's age, some officers are driven sadly by ego and greed, a no-no that no department, much less any job would tolerate from its employees and when you work with two or three thousand other fine officers, one bad apple can spoil the excellent accomplishments of other officers. One needs to harness the power. You work history, your official police file was only filled with accommodations for your resourcefulness. You and officer Keith DiGenova could lecture the troops extensively on this matter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2014

People are only truly great when they act from a passionate side. Sometimes when we overdo it we lose sight of our passions. We over commit ourselves, sometimes by accident, other times purposely. The activities that give us the greatest pleasures are the ones we should strive to act passionately upon. You were an excellent photographer, Officer Cook, with a keen eye for the excitement of the outdoors. I would imagine this was one way to unwind, to relieve a bit of stress you might have brought home with you. But I believe for the most part you were a calm and cerebral individual. You grew up and lived in a simple home, as I would say, a humble abode and when you married Karen, the two of you purchased a nice simple home in the Norwood section in Norland, another loving home, a humble abode. Everyone has eclectic tastes and you both worked very hard to buy your home, I don't think you were handed any keys. When my parents came down to Florida in 1966, after my dad retired from the New York City Police Department, we bought a simple humble abode on NE 6th Avenue and 179th Drive. Your accomplishments were driven by both humility and a truly thriving passion along with the honesty that your profession expects from all its fine officers. No citizen was ever denied a lackluster effort on your part, only the chance to see you today, shake hands with you and maybe a big hug or two as you smiled at them, conversed and related some interesting stories. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2014