Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You have seen it; yes, you have taken note of trouble and grief and placed them under your control. The victim entrusts himself to you. You alone have been the helper of orphans. God hears the call of your heart. He listens and provides what you need at the right time. he never leaves yo to fend for yourself. He'll never leave you again, Officer Cook. He'll be by your side as he was in your life and now that you are in heaven as one of His many treasured true blue angels. The heroes and heroines that He created to serve a great purpose and that was to serve and protect our honor and allow us the liberties to freely do as we want to do, so long as it is fitting and proper. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The accolades you all deserve forevermore should be fitting and pristine.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

What you say goes, God, and stays as permanent as the heavens. You don't need to fret or try to figure out what is ahead. trust God. He will not let you down. We all hope Officer cook, that we are not letting you down for all your accomplishments coupled with your valor, courage and bravery not found in every living being. You were there for us, now it's time we're there for you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

Even in your family's darkest hour, even when the worst fears come true, you can still trust God. His compassion cannot be equaled. No one will care for you as God will. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your sister, Nancy and your beloved wife Karen, I can't imagine, no one for that matter can imagine the anguish, shock and terrible pain it was for them to lose you. You were their true blue hero. Your mother's long life , Officer Cook, can be attributed to her devoutness, the cross that swayed in the wind on the porch of her home was her symbol of unwavering, faith, unity and loyalty to God. This was both you and Karen living and succeeding brilliantly in your lives as God planned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

People know in their hearts what is right and wrong. God is ready to show mercy and grace to anyone who wants to turn from wrong to right. He knew Officer Cook, you were just the ideal person to help accomplish that special mission. For six years of selfless dedication and desire you were there to meet that goal and even on the day of your tragic passing you succeeded beyond anyone's expectation. They knew Officer William C. Cook would be there to lend a hand. They knew they could count on your resolve and perseverance. Metro-Dade Police Department knew you were one of the best if not the best. You passed God's supreme test and your unwavering faithfulness will not be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

God has a plan for marriage and when that plan is followed, blessings and honor flow freely. When the day came for you and Karen to get married, Officer Cook, I'm sure the two of you knew it was very special chemistry indeed that allowed you to blend your talents and skills into one union. You both exhibited the reverence toward God that would guide you onward in your chosen professional careers. For this we can be thankful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

Your love of the outdoors and photography, Officer Cook, was a wonderful way for you to get refreshed and to learn more about God through His beautiful creation. Lovingkindness and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. truth springs from the earth and righteousness looks down from heaven. Indeed the Lord will give what is good. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

We all need to say yes to life and to the gift of life so bestowed upon you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. With your charm and bubbly personality, it's no wonder you were that very special and uniquely personable gentleman that people came to know and love. Some individuals need a little prodding, but you did not. You were highly motivated and utilized all of your God-given skills to personify excellence in your profession. Your humility allowed you to stay humble and to accept the plans that God laid out for you and Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

You utilized your savings, Officer Cook, to put yourself through Miami-Dade and its police academy. No wonder the pride in your family swelled the day your badge was pinned on you and you trusted in the Lord to carry you through good and bad situations. Your hope and Karen's as well and your futures were centered around your devoutness to God. It was an everlasting theme in both of your houses. It also stems from an excellent upbringing you both were privileged to have and to cherish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

Your beauty, elegance and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the House of God for the rest of my life. For all your kindness and professional approaches to your job, Officer Cook, now you can rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God knew your dreams and desires even before you were born. He certainly delighted and took pride in helping you to fulfill them in unexpected ways. Though you expected to become a police officer through hard work, both physically and mentally and your generosity to the citizens of Dade County will never be forgotten, with this being said, no one can equal or outdo God's goodness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

Sometimes in life we face rejection. No one wants to endure this. Even police officers who fail to make the grade. It is a part of life, we move on. God cares about every part of our lives and your life, Officer Cook, was no exception. Though your performance would be deemed exceptional, you gave others the encouragement and enthusiasm to carry on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Unfortunately, officers who are rejected or terminated from their positions take revenge and harm innocent people and this is not right. If you wear a uniform with a badge and a weapon you are expected to comport yourself not only accordingly, but professionally as well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2013

You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have determined that my mouth will not sin. God will never fail you. He cares about every part of your life. Look to Him for the encouragement you deserve. First of all and more importantly, Officer Cook, you were a faithful servant and always watched the language coming from your lips. that I can guarantee. God observed your coming and going and made sure you achieved and with pride and dignity. His resolve to get you through the tough times was reinforced up and until that fateful day of May 16, 1979. He gave you the power to assist in saving the lives of six other people, four officers and the two civilians. Without your heroism and bravery who knows how much more harm would have ensued. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 10, 2013

I am planning God willing to visit your grave, Officer Cook this morning. I don't know the circumstances regarding your father, Charles' passing, but I'm sure it was a sorrowful period for your family. You were fortunately there to be with them in their time of need. Now that you have passed is the time for the light to once again dispel the darkness that has passed over your family and friends. God listens and answers their prayers during their midst of grief. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 10, 2013

As a police officer, whose job was to enforce the law, I'm sure Officer Cook, that you kept God's commandments and lived a life that one could be very proud of. God has lifted up your soul so He can look at it shining like a freshly shaped diamond. Every day is an opportunity for us to reconnect with a simpler way of life and with the Almighty. We choose life an dhow we are going to live it. It can be filled with joys or with pitfalls, we don't know. We give things away we do not need or even something we treasure. God had plans for you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. You and your comrades who gave their lives are forever more His treasured angels, whose invaluable work with God in heaven will never go overlooked nor will you be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 10, 2013

God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life. Just as it takes time, money and commitment to fix up a house, it takes time, prayer and commitment to refurbish a life. God is more interested in how you look on the inside than how you appear on the outside. He will cleanse and rebuild the rooms of your heart if you ask Him. First of all, Officer Cook, you life wasn't in chaos. Secondly, but most of all, your heart was totally pure and you and your family and when you and Karen got married you searched for that dream house and found it in the Norwood section of Norland, not far from the Visitation Catholic Church, where you both worshiped. Through hard and sometimes oppressive conditions as a police officer were you and Karen able to purchase a new house to put down your roots so to speak. Everything else usually falls into place after one buys a home, though there can be difficulties that may arise from time to time. Of course, Karen's nursing career combined with yours enabled you to get from point A to point B. We ask God to cleanse our physical beings as we get ready to usher in the holidays of Easter and Passover. Let us pray with our hearts having been nourished spiritually through God's good grace that your beloved soul can rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 10, 2013

The mealtimes at your home Officer Cook, were the ones where you and your family could sit back and relax while discussing the day's events. A person's table is comparable to an altar and if religion is talked about, that setting becomes even more elevated. By bringing and inviting God to our dinner tables through prayer and partition you'll be aware of His bountiful provision. You provided for Karen and your family, Officer Cook and because of your giving and generosity, God is giving your beloved the soul the eternal attention it needs to be able to watch over us and your fellow officers who try and battle evil in this society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 10, 2013

The blessings in a box Officer Cook were bestowed on your family, your wife, Karen and all those officers privileged to have worked closely with you. This serves as a powerful reminder of just who you were and how uniquely qualified you were to be able to deal with different situations as they surfaced. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

It's never easy to say goodbye to a loved one and I'm sure your family suffered greatly by your untimely loss. It's refreshing to know that your fellow officers do take the time once a year, though I think it should be more to pay honor to your memory. The memory of a true hero who was willing to sacrifice your being on our behalf. Your family always has that loss of you to deal with and because of your devoutness and faith is hopefully able to carry on physically and emotionally as difficult as it may be. If I can ever help them in anyway, they can contact me. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were very much loved and respected by your peers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

No everything is always black and white with a great big bow tied around it. You always handled your life with Karen and your profession with a spirit, a rather contagious one that should trickle down to officers today who attempt to do what you accomplished for six years of honest and dedicated service to the community. Then you could go home at night and share a big banana split sundae with Karen and I'm sure you treated each other on your birthdays and anniversaries. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

Officer Cook, you undertook an assignment no matter how large or small and kept your composure regardless of what was happening in the streets. Sometimes if buying the groceries is what's needed, rather than preparing and cooking the meal, then that is what you did. In police work, officers face conditions that are not always serene and ideal. Violence is always something an officer needs to be aware and their safety is of paramount importance. Each day presents risks of which you were aware of and you did your utmost to preserve life and property. For this you are to be commended. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

Sometimes relationships and partnerships need repairing and I'm sure you Officer Cook, were there to mend them. You were the perfect officer in the sense that you could restore order and dignity where it was needed the most. You always were a true gentleman and went out of the way to help others maintain their grace and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were not a fence stradler, you took a stand and were completely fair and unbiased in your assessments.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

In the nick of time on May 16, 1979 you arrived at the scene in Liberty City to save two civilians and four of your fellow officers with courage and heroic efforts needed to try and calm down a young man who strayed from the proper path. Your basic instincts kicked in and your performed beyond the bounds of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God has plans for us all and now you can rest in that certainly along with other officers as courageous as you in making the ultimate sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

The simple pleasures of the world were what you and Karen, Officer Cook, enjoyed the most. It's sad you not here today to enjoy them with her or your loving family and friends, but your family and friends do pay honor to your memory and the importance of living a quality life filled with achievement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Whatever pleasures your family takes in and enjoys is done strictly with you in mind as they can look back years from now and fondly remember your very life and how special a gentleman you were. You appreciated all that you were given. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

When a cry for help would go out on the radio, there was Officer Cook, on the scene to offer whatever assistance he could offer. This is very much lacking in police officers today. The pride you delivered to people each day should never go unnoticed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

During holiday times, I'm pretty certain that you surprised your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook with gifts and you were her darling son, who was this world's most treasured gift for twenty-five years of invaluable service to your community. You provided the top quality heroic service that is missed and would be very much appreciated today. You cared so much for your parents and after your beloved father, Charles, passed away, you always took the time to stop after your shift to ascertain that your mother was doing well. You and Karen honored your parents the way children should afford them respect for all they do to enable us to be successful in our endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013

You climbed the mountain of success and experienced the peak of experience. Only thing today some of us can only get a little peek into what it takes to make a man. A person such as yourself, Officer Cook, the genuine definition of character, who was molded with grace, dignity and honor so prevalent during your distinguished career to Dade county and its citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Of course to get to the top, you probably had to overcome some pitfalls along the way.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2013