Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is and extraordinary and beautiful thing that God, in creation....works with the beauty of matter: the reality of things: the discoveries of the senses, all five of them; so that we, in turn, may hear the grass growing; see a face springing to life in love and laughter...The offerings of creation...our glimpses of truth. Thank God Officer Cook, that we can utilize our senses to recall all your wondrous deeds. If you were here today, you would enjoy everything that nature has to offer, because of your talents as an amateur photographer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

All the things in this world are gifts and signs of God's love to us. The whole world is a love letter from God. All the letters, notes and reflections that are left on this site are for all to read and to embellish our thank you, Officer Cook, for a job well done. You were a very gifted and talented human being who performed a job as your career that most would not think about. I do think about you and your career, since my dad, my he rest in peace, served the citizens of New York City for nearly forty years as one of their finest to don the police uniform with honor and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

The work of creating is an act of love. The God who flung from His fingertips this universe filled with galaxies and stars, penguins and puffins...peaches, pears and a world full of children made in His own image, is the God who loves with magnificent monotony. You created an atmosphere of peace and love among people, Officer Cook and now you reside forever among God's brightest stars, those officers who like yourself were willing to risk their lives to nurture a safe and loving environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

Honor never grows old and honor rejoices the heart of age. it does so because honor is, finally, about defending those whose noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for? A Law Professional knows..... After all these years, Officer Cook, after your tragic line of duty death, we must reflect and look back at your outstanding career of public service to Dade County and its citizens. You were one of a few and yet proud officers who died in the line of duty answering a call you did not have to respond to, but chose to because of your unselfishness. Your bravery and courage was your testimony to the greatness that you so humbly achieved through hard work, sweat and dedication to succeed in a most desirable and fitting fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Nothing can give you quite the same thrill as the feeling that you are in harmony with the great God of the universe who created all things. You and Karen, Officer Cook, only brought love and harmony to all who crossed your paths. You paved the way for others to do the same. The loving home your displayed to your guests was a reflection of your upbringings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Now in god you who formerly were far off have been brought near by His blood. For He Himself is our peace. The peace that resides within your devout soul, Officer Cook, should rest easily, my neighbor, friend and hero. You were more than just any ordinary person, more than just any ordinary police officer.For what you suffered, no one should ever have to endure what you endured. You never went out of your way to embarrass others, you were only being a true gentleman, who tried to bring about a peaceful resolution to a problem in which you had a wealth of experience in dealing with. But, I know that is what is expected from an officer of your standing. We only want the best from our law enforcement professionals. We don't ever want harm or worse to ever come their way.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other. Because of you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, we now have a great start to living the way God expects us to live and to be vibrant. I want you to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and not worry as we endeavor to step up and take the baton that you have passed on to us. It's an awesome onus, but I think we are up to the task it presents to us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of God dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. All these character traits are you reward, Officer Cook, for having given your life in this world so others can carry your mantra. Their is only one place of and for perfection and you now solemnly reside there. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You and Karen taught us all the lessons, now it's our time to see if the message has penetrated our ears and minds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are. Just think about the way God honors you...and smile. Your value cannot be measured enough, Officer Cook, for all the hard work you put in to become the very best you could be. If only today, would officers do as you did during your time? it can be done. With hard work, a tad of intellect, a bit of common sense, the position, even as dangerous as it is, can be accomplished with a little ingenuity. You can drop a little bit of each down from the heavens above as you my neighbor, friend and hero, rest in peace. We are rewarded for quality not quantity. During your twenty-five years, it was how could I get more out of myself to help enable others to become better people?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield. You surely were our shield of protection, Officer Cook. What could we have done without you? We are terribly saddened by your tragic loss until this day, But I know you would want all your loved ones and friends to carry on your dreams and aspirations as if you were here. Your humility is something we can glean and learn from. God knows he has a true soldier who will make his comrades who came before and after him, march to God's beat as you protect us here in this world from atrocities such as hatred that rear their ugly heads. Your were a true blue warrior! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Do not be afraid to enter the cloud that is settling down on your life. God is in it. The other side is radiant with His glory. Here rests your glory, Officer Cook, with distinction and pride for having served Dade County with all your might. The sun was shining brightly the day of your sacrifice and for all our days regardless of meteorologic conditions we'll pause and take a little period of time to think back and realize the man you were to save our day and enable us to have happier times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

If God is for us, who can be against us? As true as this statement might be, evil and wickedness still pervades our modern society and men and women such as you, Officer Cook, stepped up to the plate big time to endeavor to rein it in. The cost of this is that one may be required to give up their life, but police officers understand this when they take the affirmation to serve and protect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your passing was not in vain, we'll always remember your richness and intuitive mannerisms.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Our God is so wonderfully good and lovely and blessed in every way that the mere fact of belonging to Him is enough for an untellable fullness of joy! All the years of your spectacular life, Officer Cook, you were blessed along with Karen. He watched you every step of the way as you were becoming a police officer. Your unwavering attitude and unshakable passion created the makings of one excellent police officer, who sought to bring about harmony to his community. Now you live in harmony, as you my neighbor, friend and hero, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Don't be afraid. I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine. When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down. When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end-because I am God, your personal God, the God of the holy land, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you...! That's how much you mean to me! That's how much I love you! Officer Cook, you paid the ultimate price for our freedoms and for this we can never forget you. Our Creator was always with you, Officer Cook, in times of sorrow and joy and even when you were between a rock and hard place. Today, I visited your grave and saw that someone had left flowers and a lovely green St. Patrick's Day design. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We might be a little over our heads but with your spiritual aid we can overcome any challenges that may lie ahead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

When we love someone, we want to be with them and we view their love for us with great honor even if they are not a person of great status. For this reason-and not because of our great status- God values our love. So much, in fact, that He suffered greatly on our behalf. You afforded all individuals, Officer Cook, regardless of their socioeconomic status with honor and respect due them. You didn't let emotions sway you away from the truth and integrity in which police officers deal with citizens from all walks of life. Today, sadly we have men and women who misuse their badges and need to be taken off the streets, disciplined and even tried, convicted and sentenced to prison. How very sad, but police officers cannot and should not be allowed to be above the law. Someone has to be culpable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officers still escape justice due to technicalities within the criminal justice system. This is sad too!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

Love is extravagant in the price it is willing to pay, the time it is wiling to give, the hardships it is willing to endure and the strength it is willing to spend. Love never thinks in terms of "how little," but always in terms of "how much." Love gives, love knows and love lasts. This is the beauty of God and His ability to be of slow anger and of great compassion to us. You emulated this personification to the maximum, Officer Cook and were able to develop good traits of character in interacting within the community you served. We will be forever grateful and rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

Change your life... Come back to God, your God. And here's why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot, this most patient God, extravagant in love. If we only knew what God has to deal with in this planet everyday, Officer Cook, you might not be resting very soundly, God forbid. You are resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, for a job well done. I would imagine there were times as a police officer that you inhaled and rolled your eyes in amazement over some of the events that were unfolding where you patrolled. Things can be rather cruel, crude and just plain shocking to the human eyes. Time doesn't always change things, but the people around have to exert the effort to make them occur.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

To love by freely giving is its own reward. To be possessed by love and to in turn give love away is to find the secret of abundant life. If we could find out why you were successful, Officer Cook, maybe we could have saved you that day from terrible harm. You paved our way for only goodness and beauty that should only be with us forever. We wanted the same of you, but God has His plans and needed your servitude to accompany Him to heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The rewards you and your comrades are reaping are more important than all the materialistic possessions one could amass in this lifetime.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

Watch what god does and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with Him and learn a life of love. Observe how God loved us and continues to do so. His love was not cautious but extravagant. he didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of Himself to us. Love like that. Officer Cook, you gave us so much unconditional love and you made certain your loved ones were free of worries. You cared so much of others that you were wiling to risk your being to serve and protect our God-given rights to have freedom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

All perfect gifts are from above and all our blessings show the amplitude of God's dear love which any heart may know. You bestowed the gift of your wisdom, Officer Cook on all those who loved you so dearly. Your heart functioned well beyond capacity as it did wonderful things for people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were the perfect gift, Officer Cook for what afflicted the world while you served it. You kept us all marching to the same beat of the drum, which is what you played in high school at Norland High.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

Whom have I in heaven but you? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. my flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever... As for me, the nearness of God is my good: I have made the Lord God my refuge. The home you now dwell in forever, Officer Cook is God's holy palace, capable of holding all those comrades of yours who devoutly made the same sacrifice as you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

God is so big He can cover the whole world with His love and so small he can curl up inside your heart. I'm sure your spirit, Officer Cook is curled up inside your family's hearts. Your smiling face is also etched in our beings as we await the time when we can see you again in all of god's divine glory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

We sometimes fear to bring our troubles to God, because they must seem so small to Him who sits on the circle of the earth. But if they are large enough to worry us and endanger our welfare, they are large enough to touch His heart of love. You were our inspiration, Officer Cook, who by you talents and able -bodied manner were able to protect us from trouble and evil that encircled us. You now encircle us as your loving soul observes and forewarns us if something bad is on the horizon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Racism, bigotry and prejudice were elements of society that you looked to stamp out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

In comparison with this world, the human heart is only a small thing. Though the world is so large, it is utterly unable to satisfy this tiny heart. our ever-growing soul and its capacities can be satisfied only in the infinite God. As water is restless until it reaches its level, so the soul has no peace until it rests with God. Now your divine soul, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, rests in peace with God looking out after you and your comrades, two more in Santa Cruz, California who have joined you to give added protection to the men and women who served on this earth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2013

Officer William C. Cook: November 30, 1953-May 16, 1979 These things will always be remembered: Your strength of character and integrity, Your unconditional love and enduring guidance. Your compassion for all people. Your respect for nature and the great outdoors, Your patriotic spirit and Your selfless generosity and devotion to family. The life of a brave and reverent man, who channeled his brilliance into something pretty marvelous. An unassuming man who just wanted to serve and assist his fellow comrades in their daily pursuits of peace and justice served with a slice of honesty and dignity on top. The All-American hero who took the gifts that he was given by God and made the proper and wise use of them. He instilled fearless confidence in those who wanted to advance and achieve their dreams and goals. He was the "Rock of Gibralter." Steady and yet unbending. Unwavering in his beliefs and yet steered his family and friends in the right direction. Motivated, Disciplined, Polite and Dearly loved in a most fitting manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your saintly ways will never leave us and are forever the blueprint for us to march on with our lives as we struggle to achieve success that you captured with your inner physical and mental being.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 26, 2013