Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

If you can learn from hard knocks, you can also learn from soft touches. Police officers all have to learn and be disciplined in so many different ways. Sometimes, Officer Cook, it amazing he they each respond to different environments and problems that can crop up from time to time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 22, 2013

The soul is here for its own joy. Your body and brave soul, Officer Cook, combined to form one mighty powerful being in helping to fight crime. For all you produced in this world and of your courage so vital to your tasks at hand, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 22, 2013

A person's inner sense of self and mission in life directs his choices of what to do and where to go. It is ours to choose between blessing unhindered progressive development; and curse-emptiness, shallowness, worthlessness. through our own free choice, we can create for ourselves one or the other of these alternative conditions. Your life, Officer Cook was a very well balanced one. Your goals were set from a young age until you grew up to become the man you became, the officer you you were and then God took you up to His heaven to be reunited with your beloved father, Charles and your colleagues who sacrificed themselves as faithfully and with distinction as you did. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

I believe ordinary Council itself becomes an inner process. In a way each person there is alone, looking into the reflections of themselves in the stories, reactions, personalities and spirits of the other people in the circle. It's like sitting in a circle of mirrors and seeing yourself reflected either directly by people giving you personal feedback, or indirectly by associating with the stories and experiences other people are sharing...So ordinary Council triggers the inner work because it's an outer manifestation of the collectiveness of Self. Initiation....leads from one state of consciousness to another...As each state is entered three horizon enlarges and the comprehension includes more, until the expansion reaches a point where the self embraces all selves. If I can sum up this reflection for you, Officer Cook, basically after you learned your lessons being on the force a while, you were able to direct and give positive advice and feedback to other officers and it was very much appreciated by them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

An honorable human relationship-that is, one in which people have the right to use the word love-is a process, delicate,violent, often terrifying...a process of refining truths they can tell each other. It is important to do this because it breaks down self-delusion and isolation.. It is important to do this because we can count on so few people to go that hard way with us. Once conform, once do what other people do because they do it and a lethargy steals over the finer nerves and faculties of the soul. There can be no reconciliation where there is no open warfare. There must be a battle, with pennants roaring, before there can be peaceful treaties and enthusiastic shaking of hands. We wish on May 16, 1979 we could have had a meeting of the minds, hands in the air giving up, dropping his weapon on the pavement, instead of police officers like you, Officer Cook and your comrades lying there fighting for your very lives and a young man surrendering and being given the assistance he very much needed. But you and your comrades were all heroes and God needed you then to assist Him with the rigors of your job in His glorious kingdom. I change myself, I change the world. You certainly made one gigantic and very important sacrifice most mere mortals would never entertain any thought of doing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

We are of the earth, made of the same stuff: there is no other, no division between us and "lower" or "higher" forms of being. Nature has been for me, for as long as I can remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion. That's what you were to us as citizens of Dade County, Florida, Officer Cook and to your beloved family and friends who truly valued their friendships with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. nature does not move in a straight line and as part of nature, neither do we.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

Intermittency-an impossible lesson for human beings to learn. How can one learn to live through the ebb tides of one's existence? How can one learn to take the trough of the wave? It is easier to understand here on the beach where the breathlessly still ebb-tides reveal another life below the level which mortals usually reach. In this crystalline moment of suspense, one has a sudden revelation of the secret kingdom at the bottom of the sea. Death, in its way, comes as just as much of a surprise as birth. Your passing wasn't in vain, Officer Cook, but it serves as our "wakeup call" that we need to pay closer attention as you so faithfully did to all the important details of our tasks if we are going to accomplish them in the end. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

Every child is an artist. the problem is how to remain one as you grow up. The imagination needs modeling, long efficient, happy idling, and puttering. You could have been an artist, Officer Cook, and the streets of Dade County, Florida were your easels used to serve and protect its citizens of which you did quite well. There is no love so pure it can thrive without incarnations. As you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, hopefully one day all those who loved you will see you again, glowing in God's ever shining skies.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

In a society that judges self worth on productivity, it's no wonder we fall prey to the misconception that the more we do, the more we're worth. The end of a thing, is never the end, something is always born like a year or a baby. When you fulfilled your duties and made the ultimate sacrifice, Officer Cook, your physical labors in this world were completed sadly for us all, but your eternal journey did just begin and it's a never ending one. A much more difficult assignment to carry out that is for sure, but one that we all know you are up to, Officer Cook. You enjoyed and relished a challenge and now you can rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and succeed in helping keep peace from those "Golden Streets" in heaven that I just reflected upon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

Ritual provides us with a way of taking responsibility for our lives through the use of the metaphoric process. At the time of a milestone or rite of passage, we can shift our focus from the minutiae of the event to the way the experience fits into the grand plan of our life. What is spoken during a ritual has a much greater impact than if spoken in normal space-time. Because of this, choose what will be said and how it will be expressed with great care. You put your responsibilities into practice everyday and that was why you succeeded on the force, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and keep up with God's heavenly rituals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

Rituals are formulas by which harmony is restored. As human beings, we live just this side of an invisible membrane separating our day to day consciousness from the miracle of creation. ceremony, by its very makeup and by the language it speaks, has the power to sidestep our rational minds and to penetrate this membrane, allowing reentry into the Mystery. Each daily act performed with attention and respect sacralized the objects of daily use, so that living itself could become a ceremony. And never one to stand on ceremony, Officer Cook, you achieved honor and created a good name for yourself through deeds and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

The universe is made up of stories/not atoms. The difference between mad people and sane people...is that sane people have variety when they talk-story. Mad people have only one story that they talk over and over. There can never be a dull moment for a police officer that's for sure, Officer Cook. Sometimes the pleasure you receive from your profession is when you can succeed in qwelling a bad situation. You always gave your best Officer Cook and can never be faulted ever for doing this. What you brought to your department is the legacy that you took to heaven and God clearly sees this when he is judging you for the best. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

We are always afraid to start something that we want to make very good, true and serious. What in your life is calling you? When all the noise is silenced, the meetings adjourned, the lists laid aside, and the wild iris blooms by itself in the dark forest, what still pulls on your soul? in the silence between your heartbeats hides a summons. Do you hear it? Name it, if you must, or leave it forever nameless, but why pretend it is not there? You were certainly not a slacker, Officer Cook and procrastinating was not your custom. But rather boldness and integrity were the symbols that enabled to become the top officer that you were for six excellent years of faithful duty to all. Next week at The Dade County Police Memorial at Miami's Tropical Park, we will gather to remember you and your fallen colleagues, nearly thirty four years after your tragic passing. If I see your family members it would be great, at least I can be comforted by their presence, as your very soul will hover overhead as the helicopters will do flying by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

There is an "allness" to community. It is not merely a matter of different sexes, races and creeds. It is also inclusive of the full range of emotions. Tears are welcome, as well as laughter, fear as well as faith. These emotions were a part of your make up, Officer Cook and it helped to get you through your days and nights on the department. You were ever the optimistic person who knew through hard work and many hours dedicated to your studies that you would truly become the man who made his parents and sister and wife very proud, but also the loyal and honorable public servant of the citizens of Dade County, Florida. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

Fallen Heroes: From the time I was conceived, God had a plan for me. He wanted me to get involved to help my fellowman. I know some were against it, but God knows what is best. Now that I'm at home with Him, I have perfect rest. Heaven is so beautiful, I'm walking streets of gold. Now that I'm serving others, including saints of gold. I know some still have anger about the way I died, but God sees and bottles every tear you cry. As difficult as it may be, please don't hold a grudge. remember this my loved ones, God alone will judge. Then on that resurrection day when all the dead will rise, the Lord will reunite us together in the skies. Soon we will be together, never more to part, until then just remember I'm as close as your heart. You surely are, Officer Cook, but when can still be a bit downtrodden over your until passing. But until then, you are with your beloved father, Charles, may you both rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2013

Trusting our intuition often saves us from disaster. Crazymakers are those personalities that create storm centers...Charismatic but out of control, long on problems and short on solutions. Crazymakers like drama. Police work can be dramatic and have many tense moments. Just ask the men and women of the police departments of the State of Massachusetts who captured a second bombing suspect and killed the first suspect. They were brothers who for some unknown reason wanted to take innocent lives at the Boston Marathon Race on Monday and tragically killed three people including an eight-year-old boy. How sad! You had to deal with a sad episode nearly thirty-four years ago that took your life and nearly that of your comrades. But you showed moxy and resourcefulness in handling the rigors that your profession demanded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

For someone who has taken this journey to the realm of death itself, there is a coming back to the world with gift-bestowing hands. There is a real understanding of oneself, not as a small separate struggling person, but as a part of this whole mystery. There is a breakdown of separateness, a wholeness. You indeed were a brave young man, Officer Cook, to have looked certain imminent danger directly in th eeye and not flinch. Ordinary people could not have done what you did and you outshined them all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

There is no one but us. There is no one to send, nor a clean hand, nor a pure heart on the face of the earth, nor in the earth, but only us, a generation comforting ourselves with the notion that we have come at an awkward time, that our innocent fathers are all dead-as if innocence had ever been-and our children busy and troubled and we ourselves unfit, not yet ready, having each of us chosen wrongly, made a false start, failed, yielded to impulse and the tangled comfort of pleasures and grown exhausted, unable to seek the thread, weak and involved. But there is no one but us. There never has been. There has not been many officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, who would answer a call not mandated upon them. Your took the onus and went to that scene hoping to change the end result because this was something of which your excelled in doing. Your fine character and highly trained skills were severely tested to the maximum that day and you passed with flying colors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You made believers of your superiors even though they did not need much proof of your heroic actions as they knew full well the type of officer that they had in their ranks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

As soon as we believe in our vision we find ourselves attracting the worldly "nutrients" we need to have our mental seed grow to fruition. Manifesting a vision is not static and definitely not linear; rather, it is an organic process of adapting and changing as we interact with many unknowns. A seed planted in the ground automatically adjusts as it interacts with rocks, roots, poor growing conditions, infertile soil and so on. This the way of growth and manifestation. You practically trusted your instincts, Officer Cook and more often than not you came out in very good shape. You handled the situation that day accordingly and your courage was outstanding to help protect your comrades. The seeds of your legacy were already plante din your loved ones and their extended families and they are sure to grow and all their dreams and aspirations will reach fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

Commitment is the willingness to stick with your vision throughout the inevitable ups and downs that occur. It is up to us to re-enchant this planet earth. Your commitment to your community, Officer Cook, demonstrates to us your undying devotion to serve, defend and protect no matter the price that one may have to pay. You were empowerd on May 16, 1979 to be a bold participant, rather than a bystander who come easily have just let the call go and return to your stationhouse and go home. That wasn't the Officer William C. Cook, Badge#1664, that Dade County citizens came to know and appreciate. That just reinforced your quality of character, faith and devotion to duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon. The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it emotionally. The moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help that never otherwise have occured. A whole strem of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man would hav edreamed would come his way. The truth shall set you free. And because of the righteous life you led, Officer Cook, may you rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero. The ground where you lie is holy and may never be disturbed as your cherished soul hovers above it protecting all people from harm.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

Nothing strengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individual responsibility. Co-dependence is taking someone else's temperature to see how you feel. When death nears, the co-dependent sees someone else's life flash before their eyes. I do know Officer Cook, when your other colleagues got the call and went to the scene, you were already taken to the hospital, where despite the great efforts of the emergency room doctors at North Shore Hospital, they could not save you. A Detective Blocker shot and killed the young man who callously took your life. You gave your all and will be remembered as a hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

With the gift of listening comes the gift of healing. Some wounds can never be healed Officer Cook. Your tragic death still and will forever leave a gaping hole in the hearts of your family, friends and peers, but you can be sure we know where you loving spirit is. It's when we do not listen and pay attention fully to each other, when we don't fear the Spirit within others that's trying to talk to us, we then destroy the connection that wants to be made between Spirits. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and one day greet us all with your loving embrace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

The purpose of ritual is to wake up the old mind, to put to work. The old ones inside us, the collective unconscious, the many lives, the different eternal parts, the senses and the parts of the brain that have been ignored. Those parts do not speak English. They do not care about television. Biut they do understand candlelight and colors. They understand nature. You understood what you were undertaking, Officer Cook and you gave your job a fulltime everyday commitment, something that is lacking in some officers today. How sad! We're sad over losing you, but we do know that you are keeping the watch ongoing as you help God help others in doing fierce battle over evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013

There are many, many gates to the sacred and they are as wide as we need them to be. The gates to God's glorious kingdom where you, Officer Cook and your comrades of the past are now residing are always wide open so your very special souls can travel far and wide as you survey the comings and goings of this land. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2013