Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hear me as I pray, O Lord. be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "Lord, I am coming." God was coming to your rescue Officer Cook, He held your hand as you rescued your fellow officers from certain death, you saved two civilians from certain death and then He called you and brought you up to heaven to assist your fellow officers who laid down their lives as you did in watching the streets from above. Talk about hearing our prayers as we did gasp in anxiety hoping you would pull through and as the Auxiliary Bishop probably stated in his homily or eulogy for you, His servant William Coleman Cook is now part of God's eternal police department charged with an even greater duty: watching down on this earth as your comrades try to cope in battling evil which now seems to have reared its ugly head in society. You were the ever so faithful servant who answered every call without fear, perhaps a little and was brave up until the end, giving every last ounce of sweat and toil you could muster. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, as you sleep soundly in God's green pastures.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

The reflective life is a life that is attentive....receptive and responsive to what God is doing in us and around us. It's a life that asks God to reach into our heart, allowing Him to touch us there. You pierced our hearts with your very special love and uniqueness, Officer Cook. We too need this side of our beings to be shown at all times, it's the only way to be able to reach out and touch others as you so valiantly did up until your final watch on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We pause and reflect on the meaning of our lives and to cherish each and every moment as you showed us how.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

Fantastic changes can be made in feelings with an honest heart-to-heart talk. For in the presence of melted hearts wrongs are forgiven and hurt hearts healed. Your passing Officer Cook, left us all with broken hearts and hopefully your loving soul will allow us a time of consolation and salvation which is truly necessary if we are going to mend our ways and be able to carry on as you so honorably did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and I hope you can forgive any wrongs which I may have done to you. Hopefully, I did not do any out of line and just want to leave these notes for God's name in your honor and memory. I'm sorry we never had the chance to ever meet each other. But, meeting some of your relatives is somewhat consoling. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, will always be in my prayers and heart as will Mrs. Nancy Tidwell, your loving sister and your wife, Karen

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

Love is the response of the heart to the overwhelming goodness of God, so come in simply and speak to Him in unvarnished honesty. You may be so awestruck and full of love at His presence that words do not come. This is all right. It's all right to be sad and cry when remembering your life Officer Cook. For what you did to serve us, at least we can take a little time out to think about the wonderful human being you were raised by your parents to carry on and your legacy is there for us to share with your loved ones and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There will forever be an outpouring of love for Officer William C. Cook. You were a true professional through and through.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

Life begins each morning... Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new endeavors. Each new day for you, Officer Cook, was the dawning of daily accomplishments. As you went over and beyond what was expected, you lived life for the moment with Karen and your achievements made you both better people. Nurses and police officers do have at least one thing in common and that is to gain the trust that is essential in performing your jobs or tasks at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Your great love Officer Cook, for us is manifested in all of your family's milestones and successes of which you would be very proud. God's is showering you and your father, Charles with all the love He has and is watching over the two of you as you rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

God, your God, will cut away the thick calluses on your heart...freeing you to love God, your God, with your whole heart and soul and live, really live... And you will make a new start, listening obediently to God, keeping all His commandments...Love God, your God. walk in His ways. Keep His commandments, regulations, and rules so that you will live, really live, live exuberantly, blessed by God... Love God, your God, listening obediently to Him, finally embracing Him. Oh yes, He is life itself. You mastered walking in His ways Officer Cook, you and Karen and you modeled yourselves after Him and what He expects of us as he created us in His image. The seven Noahhide laws are for everyone regardless of religion. We are expected at all times to accord everyone with respect and dignity they deserve. You did this and and we are all in this world together trying to make it a better place as you did for all human kind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

Give us, Lord: a pure heart that we may see Thee, a humble heart that we may hear Thee, a heart of love that we may serve Thee, a heart of faith that we may live Thee. The axiom of your life, Officer Cook was implanted in these words which people utilize to assist them in their daily lives. Regardless of one's title or position, it's very important to embellish upon these words if one is to reach a pinnacle of success, which you achieved, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Pureness and goodness shall follow me all the days of my life. The scent of these words resonated like a flower in full blossom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

God looks at the world through the eyes of love. If we, therefore, as human beings made in the image of god also want to see reality rationally, that is, as it truly is, then we, too, must learn to look at what we see with love. You observed the big picture, Officer Cook, as if the glass was half empty and how do I create an awareness or atmosphere conducive to fulfilling more than desired to achieve the maximum results? You were better than most at accomplishing this task. No small task to do, but, you were one of Metro-Dade Police Department's finest. Officers have to always endeavor to be rationale, otherwise they may be in for a tremendous surprise. Their lives depend upon this. You loved helping others and now as you rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero, it's high time we show much love and admiration to you for a job well done. Kudos for your integrity and bravery in a very admirable fashion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2013

To love God, to serve Him because we love Him, is...our highest happiness. You served as a police officer, Officer Cook, because you wielded a powerful calling to serve and protect people from violence and in doing so you maintained a keen sense of awareness and fair play, meaning you followed rules and expected others to do the same. You always gave of yourself and now because of our gratefulness to you, we fondly remember your braveness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Service, professionalism and character all make up what it means to be the best you can be. No maybes about this.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2013

God, our God! God the one and only! Love God, your God, with all your heart: love Him with all that's in you, love Him with all you've got! write these commandments that Iv'e given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you. You loved God, Officer Cook. The loyalty you showed on the job is a notice for all officers to observe and be aware of how to maintain and properly carry out one's duties. Disloyalty can lead one to be placed in a dangerous situation in which there may be no way out. Never let your guard down and constantly be aware of your surroundings. This is the lesson you would have imparted to today's officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2013

Love seeks one thing only: the good of the one loved. It leaves all the other secondary effects to take care of themselves. Love, therefore, is its own reward. It sure is Officer Cook. The humbleness you displayed is treasured forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2013

The Lord has told you..what is good, he has told you what He wants from you: to do what is right to other people, love being kind to others and live humbly, obeying your God. You and Karen, Officer Cook were faithful servants of the Lord and you are being rewarded for your efforts on behalf of Dade County citizens. You are never far from us and will last in our hearts for always, my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2013

To love and to be loved the wise would give... All that for which alone the unwise live. You were wise, smarter and more mature, Officer Cook, than you twenty-five years. You were able to handle and absorb more than others because of your thirst for information. To store and pass down what you learned while training to become a police officer was very important to you. Your fondness will remain our loving legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2013

Love is not getting, but giving. Not a wild dream of pleasure and a madness of desire-oh, no-love is not that! It is goodness and honor, peace and pure living-yes, love is that and it is the best thing in the world and the thing that lives the longest. The pleasure you brought to the world, Officer Cook, was being there for us in our hours of need. The compassion and honor you were to your family and colleagues will never be forgotten. God has all your piousness stored in His house for safekeeping and may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You deserved to have been with us longer, but we know God had other plans and for heroes such as yourself, His plans are for you to patrol His streets from above with your comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice as you so courageously did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2013

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. We all place our trust squarely in God's solitude. You did Officer Cook, and He sustained you for the most part. Trust is a must or your endeavors will be in vain. But, your endeavors my neighbor, friend and hero all were for the sake of heaven and you so willingly gave so others could live. A most poignant and beautiful sentiment. Rest in peace. You always achieved regardless of the time of day and never once let us down, you bestowed honor combined with integrity in facing life's challenges which at times can be most difficult.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

You will trust God only as much as you love Him. And you will love Him not because you have studied Him; you will love Him because you have touched Him-in response to His touch. You have Officer Cook, touched our hearts and souls and now your eternal soul is vividly touching God in His kingdom and throne reserved for men and women as brave as you, who made the ultimate sacrifice in His Name and Honor to secure freedom and peace for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

How we thank you, Lord! Your mighty miracles give proof that You care. How we all thank you for the wonderful life of Officer William C. Cook. Without officers like him kayos and recklessness would abound like crazy. His affirmation meant something to the citizens of Dade County with which he was duly charged with serving and protecting. There are few officers who like Officer Cook, are up to the rigors and challenges of everyday police life and we are constantly indebted to them for what they do and what their hearts represent.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

I know that He who is far outside the whole creation takes me takes me within Himself and hides me in His arms. We all realize you are being cradled in God's loving arms, Officer Cook, where you are in safekeeping. When we need to speak with you, Officer Cook, we know you are near listening to our conversations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race. From His throne He observes all who live on the earth. He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do... But the Lord watches over those who fear Him, those who rely on His unfailing love. He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in You alone. Everyday when you left your beloved wife, Karen, to go to work, Officer Cook, the two of you were placing your sacred trust in God to deliver you home safely after your shift. God provided you with comfort and security for the most part. Sometimes, officers are put in situations of peril as you were on that fateful day of May 16, 1979, that are beyond their control. You tried to calm a young man down from hurting others and you did save the lives of your fellow officers, you were instrumental in saving them and two civilians, putting your life in harm's way to perform your duties, which will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, as you help the Lord take up the battle between good and evil in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

Love does not allow lovers to belong to anymore to themselves, but they belong only to the Beloved. Karen and your loving family members shared you with our community for six years as their guardian and now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, you are among God's chosen guardian angels, who are assigned the eternal responsibility of watching over those officers who are sworn as you were to protect our sacred interests. Your badge of honor that you, Officer William C. Cook , wore over your heart will be how we will allow ourselves to remember your shining example and the legacy you left for us to continue on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death... Love flashes like fire, the brightest kind of flame. Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it. Officer Cook, we cannot quench our passions enough by the way you performed your job. But, the love and commitment you so dearly, wonderfully and masterfully personified cannot ever be repeated. You were the fountain who overflowed with goodness and exertion and tried to pass this down to your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

Love creates a special world for two people. Everything within it is guarded and preserved by commitment, faithfulness and trust. Everything about it is enriched and endeared by kindness, gentleness and care. For all the positive that you stood for, Officer Cook, this is what we should try to give back to officers like you who were brave, bold and willing to sacrifice for the betterment of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

Oh, the miraculous energy that flows between two people who care enough...to take risks of... responding with the whole heart. You succeeded in life Officer Cook, because you gave your whole heart and sweat and toil into each day. Every last ounce of your energy existed until your last watch. Never did you ever give your department anything less than outstanding police work. It's hard to combine different character traits in a job so demanding and yet have a high rate of accomplishment as you had. If you were here today, you probably wouldn't believe your eyes in what your observing and reading about officers in the newspapers. Shocking, incredulous! But, you were my neighbor, friend and a hero to all and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013

To love other people means to see them as God intended them to be. Your work ethic, Officer Cook, reflects the special image that God created when your mother gave birth to you. You were a very special son to your parents, full of love and compassion. You brought positive zeal and youthful enthusiasm to your position, that nowadays is sorely missing in police officers. The morale of your department was taken a notch higher because of your performance and is reflected by the citations and awards you received for excellent police work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2013