Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace. But indeed we are greater than the angels above. We have a chance as you did, Officer Cook, to shape and make the world a better place. We must act now for haste makes waste. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2013

Whenever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness. This is how we become closer to God and this was your calling as a young man, Officer Cook. You performed your duties well and now your special soul is closer to God as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2013

If you stop to be kind, you must swerve often from your path. I don't think, Officer Cook, you swerved very much. You kept your eyes glued to the task at hand and that was to make us safer and more secure. This is a crucial role of police officers to help anyone at anytime in need. Well done faithful servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2013

Charity is in the heart of man and righteousness in the path for men. Pity the man who has lost his path an ddoes not follow it and who has lost his heart and does not know how to recover it. When people's dogs and chicks are lost they go out and look for them and yet people who have lost their hearts do not go out and look for them. The principle of self-cultivation consists in nothing but trying to look for the lost heart. Fortunately, Officer Cook, you were there on duty to guide and redirect those persons who were lost. You never needed a compass on duty to direct you and it is a crying pity that young man who took your innocence away from you could not have been guided in a straighter path. We'll never forget your bravery and service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2013

Miracles occur naturally as expressions of love. The real miracle is the love that inspires them. In this sense everything that comes from love is a miracle. The affection you graced others with, Officer Cook, is a trait you were raised and blessed with coming from your loving family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2013

I try to give to the poor people for love what the rich could get for money. No. I wouldn't touch a leper for a thousand pounds, yet I willingly cure him for the love of God. For the grace an dlove of the Almighty, Officer Cook, you would have done anything to assist anyone. This is one of the many qualities that Karen loved when she married you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2013

No joy can equal the joy of serving others. That is why Officer Cook, your heart was as large as it was. Always giving, always caring and always sharing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2013

A knowledge of the path cannot be substituted for putting one foot in front of the other. You always had your feet firmly planted in front of you, Officer Cook. You had the resolve to conquer any obstacles that might prevent you from becoming the very fine officer that Dade County had to place out on its streets. If they could only cast your likeness and qualities that exemplified your personality, then we would all feel at ease. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Do everything with a mind that lets go. Do not expect praise or reward. This is how Officer William C. Cook operated. never expecting and always the loyal and ever so faithful and humble servant. Now that you have given us your bravery and fortitude, we can give you back the honors you surely deserve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For all the hard work under vast conditions, public servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, should get something in return for all that you achieved during your tenure in serving Dade County citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

When strangers start acting like neighbors....communities are reinvigorated. I believe this is one of the main reasons, Officer Cook, you decided to become a police officer. You can make a difference and you personified this statement immensely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is better to give than to receive. But, you received awards and accolades for your excellent police work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind. Never being one to take anything for granted, Officer Cook, you exemplified this paragon to the maximum. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

The best portions of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts, Of kindness and love. This is how your loving family and friends in and outside of your department and from all agencies across the United States will remember you, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

He alone is great who turns the voice of the wind into a song made sweeter by his own loving. As your loving soul rests in perfect peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, let this be as a reminder to all of us to try and get along with all people as you did from all walks of life. Let us be kinder to one another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. As I've reflected many times, Officer Cook, your calming demeanor stood out as one of your greatest assets on the job. Soothing and sensible, you always acted in a plausible manner to bring out the desired results. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Let the beauty we love be what we do.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution. The skill you employed daily, Officer Cook, to bring about justice will reverberate forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Somewhere your soft voice can still be heard Officer Cook calming down an agitated person.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

True kindness presupposed the faculty of imagining as one's own the suffering and joy of others. You laughed when the moment called for such levity, Officer Cook and you were saddened when you heard bad news. This is how we reacted to your tragic passing. A brave heart who stood within the boundaries of justice and equality to endure to safe measures for our community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The tragedy of your passing never leaves us, we just have to pick up the baton as you so loyally did on our behalf.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Whenever you are to do a thing, though it can never be known but to yourself, ask yourself how you would act were all the world looking at you and act accordingly. Police officers have to be careful and aware of their environments in order to best carry out their official duties. Professionalism is expected of them at all times and you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook were the persona od distinguished service. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Love and pity and wish well to every soul in the world; dwell in love and then you dwell in God; hate nothing but the evil that stirs in your own heart. Police officers can feel empathy and sympathy for people, but when out on patrol they have to put aside these certain traits in order to perform their duties of service without undue distractions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. Officer Cook and all your fellow comrades who gave their lives are being judged for your community service that you lovingly rendered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

It is in the shelter of each other that the people live. You reside forevermore, Officer Cook, along with all your comrades who took the oath to serve and protect and who laid their lives down as you do so faithfully in love and devotion to your communities in God's heavenly shelter where you can assist Our Creator in keeping officers here safe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Little kindnesses will broaden your heart and slowly you will habituate yourself to helping your fellow man in many ways. Officer Cook, you accomplished your mission in society by your very brave and courageous actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe. Police officers such as yourself, Officer Cook and hard working citizens from all walks of life contribute each in their own way to shaping society as they see fit. All people are held in high regard for the job they do to make people feel better about themselves. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Experience praises the most happy the one who made the most people happy. You made all people thrilled to be a part of this great land, Officer Cook. the experience you delivered each moment of your watch is the model by which all officers should follow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Give light and the darkness will disappear of itself. The light that came from your wonderful heart, Officer Cook, will always stay on. The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe. Your sense of fairness, your sense of humor, the ability you had to make others feel special will certainly and is for sure missed today. You appealed to many different groups of individuals and you were their eyes and ears concerned for their welfare. Representing the poverty-stricken or the well-to-do, you always had their backs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. This world sorely misses your giving heart and if tears could return you to Karen and your loving family, then we would be most appreciative.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013

Through our willingness to help others we can learn to be happy rather than depressed. Your passing Officer Cook, still leaves us with many questions as to why this had to happen to such a wonderful gentleman who would do anything to see an injustice fixed. Your boldness, your bravery, that of a lion, so swift to react will go down in the history of Dade County Law Enforcement as your lasting legacy. The impressions you crafted as a fine police officer will surely be shared for others to remember. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2013