Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There would be no sense in asking why if one did not believe in anything. The word itself presupposes purpose. Purpose presupposes a powerful intelligence. Somebody has to have been responsible. It is because we believe in God that we address questions to Him. We believe and those who knew you as your beloved parents did, knew this is what you yearned to be as a youth. Officer Cook, you never let authority go to your brain, thinking you were high and more powerful than anyone. All the training and hard work paid dividends for your future to insure that both you and Karen would have a secure life together and one horrible day that was taken away. You both knew the risks and your courageous sacrifice will stand as a pillar for other officers to look up to. Your heart my neighbor, friend and hero was always pointed in the proper direction, you didn't need a compass to point to you where you needed to be. The special person you were and how you comported yourself is all the evidence of a life that was well constructed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Officer Cook, you now stand among God's wonderful beings who so zestfully gave of themselves for others to persevere and achieve. The calling you so faithfully undertook will mark the crowning day when all who knew you will gather with you again all united as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

God possesses infinite knowledge and an awareness which is uniquely His. At all times, even in the midst of any type of suffering, I can realize He knows, loves, watches, understands and more than that, He has a purpose. He had you in mind, Officer Cook, your life was full of adventure and the pursuit of happiness with Karen. She remarried and I'm sure there may be moments when she reminisces about you and what could have been. You will always by in our thoughts and prayers as will your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your purpose in this world Officer Cook has come to fruition and now your loving soul is the driving force behind each movement we make. It is not easy to be a widow of such a young man like yourself for thirty-years and to then go on ahead with her life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

God has a purpose for your life and no one else can take your place. It certainly has been hard on your loved ones losing you as it was for your department. They all must keep up the battle, the department and your family continues onward with your gentle spirit guiding their every motion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You lived your life with Karen well beyond your twenty-five years in understanding and fulfillment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

The awe that we sense or ought to sense when standing in the presence of a human being is a moment of intuition for the likeness of God which is concealed in His essence. The awe that you, Officer Cook delivered daily is one for the ages which we shall not forget. The smartness you possessed enabled you to pursue wisdom and knowledge others could not know. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

Seize opportunity when it knocks, for if it escapes, there may not by another chance to pursue it. You were the first one Officer Cook, who took his chances and seized the moment to make a difference in your life and community. What a difference you made my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

It takes wisdom to have a good family and it takes understanding to make it strong. Strength, wisdom and character are the traits by which Officer Cook, you and your family had going for them during the most difficult hours after your tragic passing. We will never really truly comprehend why that young man did to you what he did. Your family will always have that void of losing you and yet they continue carrying on your legacy, demonstrating that a handicap cannot keep someone from accomplishing. Your nephew Justin William Miller, whom I had the pleasure to meet is in a wheelchair and he does not let this affect him from achieving academically. I believe either he has or is working on his masters degree. I gave him the letter which he gave to your mother, who took the time to answer and sent me a very emotional and yet poignant note of you and your success. She was very proud of her son as she called you, "Bill" and "Billy." Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I try to visit your grave as often as I can and to give back something to the community where we both grew up in, North Miami Beach, Florida.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

When they cry for help, I will not answer. Though they anxiously search for me, they will not find me. For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the Lord. They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them. You were steady in prayer and devotion along with Karen, Officer Cook. You sought instruction from those more experienced than you. You were not afraid to ask questions and listened patiently to people when they came to you with a problem. A great source of inspiration and achievement are the legacies which highlight your stellar career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

With God our trust can be abandoned, utterly free, in Him are no limitations, no flaws, no weaknesses. His judgment is perfect. His knowledge of us is perfect, His love is perfect. God alone is trustworthy. We have to trust in God that one day we will see you soon, Officer Cook. But, I do know there are questions as to why this had to happen to such a fine human being as yourself? God has the answers. But, he wants us to ponder and realize that everything He does for us and to us is for the best. He tests us daily to see if we are up to the challenges that we call life. One day soon, my neighbor, friend and hero, God's perfection will be upon us and we will see your wonderful spirit as it now lightens up the world. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

In the midst of the praying, it is comforting to remember that God considers families important, before He called a nation, He created a family. Your family Officer Cook was always of paramount importance to you. Your position as a police officer was a means for you to provide a living for you and Karen and to become a more central part of your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

Parents rejoice when their children turn out well, wise children become proud parents. So make your father happy! Make your mother proud! You certainly did Officer Cook on both accounts. Had you and Karen had children you would have made great parents because of your values you both were raised with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You and Nancy represent your parents hard work and lovely environment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

It is easier to rule a kingdom than to regulate a family. I'm sure Officer Cook, what set you apart as a good leader was that you were a capable follower and adhered to rules and regulations which made you so immensely valuable in your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

Biblical principles offer the most healthy approach to family living-even turning stress to our advantage. All the lessons imparted on both you, Officer Cook and your sister Nancy, served as your guide to a peaceful and productive way of life. Karen and you both lived by these values as I'm sure she was too, raised by them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

The grace of God is equal to ....the most unfavorable circumstances. Its glory is to transform a curse into blessing and show to men and angels of ages yet to come that where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Most of your life Officer Cook, good things happened. You grew up, got married became a seasoned police officer and took on life's tasks head on. The day of your tragic passing God put certain issues in your way and you tackled them as per your training. You did everything right up to your last moments in this world with zeal and positive energy. You were heroic in that you saved your fellow officers and the two civilians, one was the girlfriend of the man who took your life who had been shot by her boyfriend. You tried to bring about a peaceful resolution and gave your best till the end. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

My child, listen to your father's teaching and do not forget your mother's advice. Their teaching will be like flowers in your hair or a necklace around your neck. You were the son, Officer Cook, all sons should attempt to be . Honorable, loyal and faithful as well as loving and caring about their parents. I read that you would stop either before or after your shift to check on your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook's welfare. You never let either of your of them down. Your were a constant source of pride and joy to them and you are missed by your mother. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

In the beginning, as we are learning to pray, our will is in a struggle with God's will. In time, however, we begin to enter into a grace-filled releasing of our will and a flowing into the will of the Father. Perhaps there were times when you had to ponder, Officer Cook, whether to do something you may not have wanted to do, but in the end, you realized God's will and doing this was the driving force behind your success. That day, May 16, 1979, I don't think for a moment you had to stop and wonder if you should have answered that call. You made the right decision and forever we will remember your vision of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

The treasure our heart searches for is found in the ocean of God's love. His love Officer cook, surely reflects all the greatness stored in your eternal chest. You were full of bounce and spunk ready to assume the challenges of what it takes to be an excellent police officer. Whether to your family, wife, church, colleagues, your excelled in loving and treating everyone as they should be afforded treatment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings to search things out. We're still looking at how that fateful day Officer Cook, might have turned out otherwise. We all know the true is you wholeheartedly gave your existence to make us safer. You are resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in God's glory among all officers who so bravely made the ultimate sacrifice. There can never be a more heroic calling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

Only God gives true peace-a quiet gift He sets within us just when we think we've exhausted our search for it. I'll never nor should we just stop and say that is it. Officer Cook, you left a terrific family behind who miss you so dearly, you can't even imagine. All those officers and friends who came in contact with you will not stop, just because of your tragedy. They'll always continue the fight and good work you left behind for us to continue with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being. Your beautiful spirit Officer Cook, now reflects all the good deeds that represent your legacy. We have to look within ourselves as to how we should compose ourselves as you so often did in times of crisis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

When God was on earth, it wasn't an accident that He came as a blue- collar worker, nor that His parables would deal with things like sowing seed, vineyard laborers, harvesters, house building and swine tending. In Him, there is no hierarchy of importance vocationally, there's only the wise use of the talents He dispenses. You were a true blue-collar police officer, Officer Cook, who worked only one way and that was by honest and diligent means. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

As I drive or walk by the Krispy Kreme doughnut shop on NE 6th Avenue in North Miami Beach, Florida and you smell the aroma of the doughnuts being made, I just wish we could have had a doughnut and a drink and spend time talking about life in general and how our families are so near and dear to us. I always think of you when I travel or walk in the area by your old home of your parents where you and Nancy grew up. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing like a hot doughnut and coffee. When I saw Gina working in your parents home, I brought some doughnuts for your two great-nieces and great-nephew to enjoy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

We are forgiven and righteous because of God's sacrifice; therefore we are pleasing to God in spite of our failures. God alone is the source of our forgiveness, freedom, joy and purpose. Everything you accomplished Officer Cook, along with your wife, Karen was solely because of Our Creator and His infinite will to do justice and steady us along our daily tasks. What is routine to some may be difficult for others. You fulfilled that in all your tasks as a police officer. It takes a very special and unique being Officer Cook to get the most out of their abilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

One joy scatters a hundred griefs. One life, your very treasured life, Officer Cook, if you could be returned to us we all would be eternally grateful. You now belong to God resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in His Kingdom where all the questions that can be asked are answered with God's pledge to reunite all your loved ones at the chosen time. You are watching us and helping God spread His joy to your families. They continue on despite the sadness of your loss.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright delvers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires. All that was troubling the young man who took your precious life was for him to seek help. All you, Officer cook, wanted to maintain that day, was law and order and a more peaceful resolution to the violence that he perpetrated. You were brought to a scene on your own hearing the radio calls of your fellow officers for help and that is clearly what you did. You went over and beyond the call of duty as you were trained to do. You gave so our could live. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. .

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013