Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when God displaces worry at the center of your life. We never had to concern ourselves, Officer Cook, when you did your job. Now we must be aware of officers who tragically have become rogue officers and have let dishonor stain their image. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

It's only a tiny rosebud-A flower of God's design; But I cannot unfold the petals with these clumsy hands of mine. And the pathway that lies before me, only my heavenly Father knows-I'll trust Him to unfold the moments, just as fast as he unfolds the rose. As your last moments were unfolding, Officer Cook, God was still with you and trying to save your life. Your bravery will not be forgotten, nor your achievements outside the community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

Once again you will have compassion on us..You will show us your faithfulness and unfailing love as you promised. For all the days of your life, Officer Cook, you never let us down. Your calmness under duress never wavered and your compassion never lessened. You taught us the greatest lesson in life, that was never quit. Stay loyal to God and live your life with dignity and assertiveness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

God makes a promise-faith believes it, hope anticipates it, patience quietly awaits it. We just have to exhibit patience, we know one day, Officer Cook, we will meet up with you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

God has not promised sun without rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love. For all your trials and tribulations, Officer Cook, God will always guide your eternal journeys in a safe and most meaningful way. For what you meant to your community, we'll always try to keep watch over your family and will make absolute sure you are not forgotten ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

God's love never ceases. never....God doesn't love us less if we fail or more if we succeed. God's love never ceases. As long as your resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, He will never stop loving you and will forever watch your soul as you patrol God's streets.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

Each time a rainbow appears, stretching from one end of the sky to the other, it's God renewing His promise. Each shade of color, each facet of light displays the radiant spectrum of God's love-a promise that life can be new for each one of us. In your profession, Officer Cook, you had to blend in your talents with various officers, of all races, creeds and nationalities. This is what makes a police department functional, responsible and reliable, allowing it to handle the various calls that its officers are sent out into the streets to answer. The four corners of the universe are like a rainbow, we blend our selected talents into one to help make this a better place to live and achieve as you did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

God loves us for ourselves. He values our love more than he values galaxies of new created worlds. God valued all the love and support you provided to your family and friends and is here to let us know He will always look out after you for the outstanding work you did for your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

God's love is meteoric, His loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, His verdicts oceanic. Yet in His largeness nothing gets lost. Nothing will ever get lost in the shuffle over you kindness and courage, Officer Cook. When you blended many of these characteristics together it produced one fine officer and gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your loving soul just launched itself to the highest of heights.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

The God who created, names and numbers the stars in the heavens also numbers the hairs of my head....He pays attention to very big things and to very small ones. What matters to me matters to Him and that changes my life. That last reflection was left by me, Officer Cook and the individual you were, created by God to make a difference in this world doesn't change the caliber of officer that you were. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2013

Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in His name to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided to advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Him. This is what He wanted to do and it gave Him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace He has poured out on us who belong to Him as His dear children. He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with His blood and forgave our sins. He has showered His kindness on us, along with all the wisdom and understanding. He sure gave all that to you, Officer Cook and because of your stellar record and sacrifice you were willing to undertake on our behalf, He has readily accepted your beloved soul to His glorious kingdom for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

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February 24, 2013

The love of the Father is like a sudden rain shower that will pour forth when you least expect it, catching you up into wonder and praise. God is sending us all the blessings of good fortune that He placed on your table, Officer Cook. He bestowed greatness on you and your loving family and this has allowed them to carry on after your tragic passing. They have been true to their faith, as you were to God. Your service to God and your community will be forever a blessing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Rain makes things grow and may God's moistness help lessen the sorrow of your loss.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. You stand by God's hands, Officer Cook, awaiting your next heavenly assignment. This role is vital in helping to preserve the integrity of today's officers. We need your stern guidance and with God's abilities, we can keep these officers from slipping and falling by the wayside into trouble and further ruination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

The greatest honor we can give God is to live gladly because of His love. You lived your life, Officer Cook, by this mantel. You honored God by honoring and respecting your fellow man. You respected all your superiors and in this way, it allowed you to carry out your assignments with dignity and integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

In the morning let our hearts gaze upon God's love...and in the beauty of that vision, let us go forth to meet the day. You greeted each day with a smile, Officer Cook. You were a happy person, who humbly let his talents speak for themselves. We can now forevermore look up at the heavens and see your wonderful soul as it gracefully guides those officers in the right direction toward obtaining truth and justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

The light of God surrounds me, the love of God enfolds me, the presence of God watches over me, wherever I am, God is. God will always be with you, Officer Cook. Forever He will lead you and His charges who were obedient in His teachings and compassionate when seeing that justice was carried out properly and promptly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's bulbs will never need replacing, we will always see your soul as it brightens the skies at night.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances-to seek Him the greatest of all adventures, to find Him the greatest human achievement. You succeeded in these life experiences, Officer Cook. You changed the way we live our lives through your enhanced perception and the fitting manner we should pursue other passions. We should do them with honor and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

God's holy beauty comes near you, like a spiritual scent and it stirs your drowsing soul...He creates in you the desire to find Him and run after Him-to follow wherever he leads you and to press peacefully against His heart wherever He is. Your wonderful family, Officer Cook, is God's beauty at work. Your loving wife and partner, Karen, was a Godsend to you. We just hoped you would be here for a longer time with us. We care and will always share you with the rest of the world, as you are our hero angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

God's heart is the most sensitive and tender of all. No act goes unnoticed, no matter how insignificant or small. Just like His heart, Officer Cook, you were caring and gentle in all your ways, even when you had to admonish someone for a wrongdoing. Some people are just too nice to be a police officer. But you my neighbor, friend and hero had the right makeup to tackle the challenges that await officers when they come on duty. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

Show us Your unfailing love, O Lord and grant us your salvation. God is granting you, Officer Cook, the salvation for saving us from harm. You always had our backs and always placed us in front before yourself. Our unfailing love for you should serve as our motivator to champion the cause of justice and righteousness of which you took up the fight. Keep observing and dispensing good advice from the heavens above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

This I call to mind and therefore I have hope. Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassion never fails. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Your love and devotion to God was evident each waking moment of your life, Officer Cook. He gave you the inspiration to go out on the street and serve the public with class and honesty. He pumped courage through your veins as if it was ice water running through them. He allowed you the peace to remain calm in even the most pressure packed, pressure charged situation. He dialed the courage in your badge and uniform that you wore and carried ever so proudly everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For His unfailing love toward those who fear Him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has renewed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. The manner in which you acted as a police officer, Officer Cook and the manner in which you were raised only goes to show us that a proper upbringing usually leads to a well lived life full of achievement and rewarded in the end for not compromising on any of these characteristics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

Listening to God is a firsthand experience... God invites you to vacation in His splendor, he invites you to feel the touch of His hand. He invites you to feast at His table. He wants to spend time with you. All the parties, picnics and celebrations, Officer Cook, that you were able to be a part of were joys that you could personally relish. Now God has set a table for you and your fellow angels to partake of the fruits of the next world. The aroma emanating from heaven has got to be the most pleasant fragrance known to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands. You and your beloved father, Charles, Officer Cook are firmly in the palms of God. There is plenty of time to reunite and to have the greatest father and son conversations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

That hand which bears all nature up shall guard His children well. God's hand guided your pathway in life Officer Cook and it was the same as God delivered you to His throne up in heaven to be by His side. You and your fellow angels have the best seat in the house so to speak as you now are entrusted in helping God watch over your comrades in this world who do battle on the streets everyday. The courage you all displayed can't be duplicated by anyone else. It's kind of like a secret formula, the X Factor. We read of your stories and realize every moment there are real life true heroes some forgotten because of the many decades that goes by before we can reflect on their life and what it meant for them to become a police officer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, as we reflect back on the rich life of Officer William C. Cook and what you meant to the Dade county community and to North Miami beach where you grew up.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013