Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the God of love and power set your heart at rest and speed you on your journey. May He meanwhile shelter you from disturbance by others in the place of complete plenitude where you will repose forever in the vision of peace, in the security of trust and in the restful enjoyment of His riches. For all of what you achieved in the twenty-five years of your life, may you rest in peace, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes do not become them overnight, being a leader helps mold and shape a person of your stature into being the hero you were to so many.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

When you lie down. you won't be afraid, when you lie down, you will sleep in peace. Now that you have performed your duties in this world. May you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, rest in peace in God's loving embrace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy. Plenty of advice from your parents, Officer Cook and uplifting words from your pastor would have done the trick. We always hope to have our parents forever, but you know and I know that is not the case. I do know is not meant for parents to outlive their children. Your mother, she should live and be well, Mrs. Julia Cook, misses you very much and knows this was what your aspired to become. You are her hero and made her very humbled by being the son who so near and dear to her. Her "Bill" or "Billy" as she called you in her letter to me. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

Disciplined people have learned the art of getting up, dusting themselves off and starting over. There may have been times when you needed to do this Officer Cook. But you always learned from past experiences and moved on. You were a great teacher to all your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

Do not reject the Lord's discipline and don't get angry when He corrects you. The Lord corrects those he loves, just as parents correct the child they delight in. You brought delight to your loving parents, I pretty certain they did not need to scold you, Officer Cook. They were happy to see you become a man, who went on to the Metro-Dade Police Department. You will always be their knight in shining armor who made the ultimate sacrifice so others could live. For this I won't forget you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You always spoke in politeness to your parents and all those surrounding you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

Praise the children and they will blossom. Your parents who you revered, Officer Cook, were always so proud of you. We all wished you and your dad were here. I would loved to have met both of your parents and yourself. Still would love to meet your sister, Nancy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with your father, Charles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

Heavenly father, teach me how to properly and fairly discipline my children, so that I may bring them to an understanding of Your authority in their lives, as they grow older, may the guidelines and principles I have taught them lead them to a life of self-control based on following Your commandments, Amen You were brought following directions and bringing honor and integrity to your family and all those who thought the world of you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You would have made a wonderful father and Karen, a wonderful mother if you had children.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

Discipline your children and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad. You always brought love and joy, Officer Cook, to the hearts of your beloved father, Charles, may he rest in peace along with you my neighbor and friend. Your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook should live and be well along with your beloved sister, Nancy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

A good person gives life to others, the wise person teaches others how yo live. You allowed others to live on the day God called you, Officer Cook, to heaven. For your efforts, you will always be held in high esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2013

Encouragement is being a good listener, being positive, letting others know you accept them for who they are. It is offering hope, caring about the feelings of another, understanding. police officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, are expected to have compassion and yet present firmness when called upon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2013

Do not forget little kindnesses and do not remember small faults. Officer Cook, you never failed to exhibit kindness and yet were able to carry out your duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2013

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them. I would hope and pray Officer Cook, that all officers are as resourceful as you were, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2013

If you can help anybody even a little, be glad, up the steps of usefulness and kindness, God will lead you to happiness an friendship. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, helpful and considerate were your axioms. Transparency, integrity and professionalism the acronym for tip, I would say tops that off. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2013

Don't for a minute envy careless rebels; soak yourself in the Fear-of-God- that's where your future lies. Then you won't be left with an armload of nothing. You didn't envy anyone and did your duty with the utmost alacrity and precision. We have to salute men and women like you, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. They don't just pop in our lives daily. You truly were one of a kind and congenial. Rest in peace. A good person gives life to others, the wise person teaches others how to live. True words that reflect a well lived life of only respect and admiration for your accomplishments.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2013

Personal perfection is impossible, but it is possible to aim for genuineness, honesty, consistency and moral purity and to frankly acknowledge it when we fail. You attained each of these high standards of ethical conduct, Officer Cook, of which you took an oath to abide by. It was your mantel that helped you along your way daily. I wished officers, most take these standards seriously, others think they are above the law because of the badge and weapon they carry. They are making a horrific mistake. We have to learn from your example of what it takes to act with proper and due diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and help those who wage war on evil to conquer it with the highest level of morality as you so faithfully did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2013

When one helps another, both are strong. You always Officer Cook, yearned to offer assistance to those in need of it most. That fateful day, May 16, 1979, you put your life on the line to save your friends and the civilians involved in that domestic dispute. You'll be revered forever and shall not be forgotten by me or my family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2013

The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked. The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land. The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off. The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. As long as you lived , my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, only honesty and pearls of wisdom came out of your lips. The truth shall set you free. I pray that your beautiful and loving soul along with that of your beloved father, Charles, rests in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2013

Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony to one's own integrity. Your colleagues Officer Cook, had complete faith whenever they partnered with you knowing you had their backs and always gave one hundred percent effort. The integrity, honesty and loyalty shown to you and the fact you possessed this more over made you a valued and trusted member of the department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2013

A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountain top and silently walks beside you through the valley. Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I know You are with me, Your staff and rod do comfort me. Your friends and family were with you Officer Cook, on the day you were laid to rest honoring your valiant sacrifice and promising their utmost to stop these things from ever rearing their ugly head again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You and your beloved father, Charles are helping God carry the staff that leads those in this world who like you so faithfully did, wage war against evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. When dealing with almost any dilemma that would occur, your calming manner, Officer Cook, allowed you to diffuse the crisis and the domestic disputes which you excelled in dealing with earned you recognition from your peers and your superiors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

To those who find themselves devoid of the presence of God, I would offer this counsel, wait on God. Wait, silent and still. Wait, attentive and responsive. Learn that trust precedes faith. Trust and faith Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero are the measurements that carried you so heroically during your career. If one is lacking one, then it probably becomes a little more challenging to perform one's duties. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

True friendship thrives through media, of touch and sight and speech, but often in the silent times it most extends its reach.You were a true and loyal comrade to all, Officer Cook. The media covering the Metro-Dade Police Department during your career would probably loved to have had you as a spokesman because of your honest ways and the dignity with which you composed yourself during times of crisis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

It is foolish to belittle one's neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet. You got along with all your neighbors Officer Cook. Karen and you would have a multitude of many more friends if you were here with us today. The members of your church: Visitation Catholic Church have not forgotten about your courage. The stained glass window Karen donated and dedicated to your loving memory will always serve to inspire others to live life as faithfully and as fully as possible and to remember that your one of God's heavenly children. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

God walks with us.... He scoops us up in His arms or simply sits with us in silent strength until we cannot avoid the awesome recognition that yes, even now, He is here. God said to you Officer Cook, come and walk a beat on My streets here in heaven and he cradled you and brought you to those officers who laid down their lives as you did, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. He is giving your family, friends and colleagues the strength to face adversity as you did on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

Works and not words, are the proof of love. A double Amen to that saying Officer Cook. Your impeccable performance and the love you had for your job should be copied by other officers. If we could duplicate yourself, we of course would, we can't, but we know you are listening and observing all that is being done each moment. You labored in all conditions and I'm sure Karen worked nights as a registered nurse, so the two of you would be together at the same times of the day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013