Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

A joy that's shared is a joy made double. Karen and you, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero shared many a wonderful moment. You lived your lives as shining examples of how God's children conduct their daily affairs. You both gave back to your communities in a big way, so not forgetting your sacrifice should be something we preach and contemplate each and every day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

Find a good spouse, you find a good life and even more; the favor of God. As two of God's soul mates, Officer Cook, you and your wife, Karen lived your lived with sanctity and the love and affection two wonderful people could shower upon the other. I'm sure Karen wishes you were here. She remarried, but, I'm sure she thinks of you and the way you gave your life to save your friends. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

Look for the good, not the evil, in the conduct of members of the family. Unfortunately, today Officer Cook, some members of your department or other departments have strayed from doing good and this evil has cost people their lives. Your inspiration would do wonders for the morale of the force. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The conduct of your personal family would most definitely be an example we should all strive for.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

If we can but for a moment see our mate as God does, our compassion and love and understanding may be changed for a lifetime. A new view of our mate can only be accomplished as God gives it to us by His grace and that grace is tapped through prayer. You see those of your fellow officers who are in heaven as you, Officer Cook, for making the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2013

I meant to say Officer Cook, that you had information that allowed you to carefully carve out your career. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice. We are all crying over your tragic passing, even as you were a hero doing a job you wanted to do since your younger days. Your loving spirit, Officer Cook, is now and has been since God called you home, continuing to shine down on us as does the spirit of your beloved father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The twenty-five years of your life were testimony of a well organized and a great life lived to its fullest. I still say you and Karen would have made great parents because of your fine upbringings. I miss you and regret never having the opportunity to have known you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. Compassionate the mountains rise, dim with the wistful dimness of old eyes that, having looked on life time out of mind, know that the simple gift of being kind is greater than all wisdom of the wise. By being able to enjoy quite a few hobbies when not working such as: photography and hunting, this was one way, Officer Cook, you were able to enjoy some of the finer things in life. Your kindness and generosity along with Karen's will always be remembered. Still all the wisdom you obtained can never be diminished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Just as everyone else has done Officer Cook, the journey you took to become a seasoned police officer took a great deal of planning and coordination. Not everyone has what it takes to handle the responsibilities and rigors of the position. You my neighbor, friend and hero had what it took and all the physical and mental determination to make things happen. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

Great thoughts always come from the heart. Communication is the meeting of meaning. When your meaning meets my meaning across the bridge of words, tones, acts and deeds, when understanding happens, then we know that we have spoken and chosen our words exactly as we want them to appear. Just like President Ronald Reagan, may he rest in peace, so too you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer William C. Cook. were both known as master speakers, capable of imparting what needed to be spoken, how and when. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

A conflict cannot be entered with the idea that one must "win." There is no winning or losing in a good conflict, but breaking through to better understanding of each other. Your calming voice of reason allowed to head off conflicts before they happened. If you were here today, Officer Cook, you would make a terrific negotiator, a community liaison, based on your excellent evaluations you received while on duty. Your humility enabled you to succeed where others did not. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, you gained and gleaned much knowledge from all your family members and it was this source of information that allowed to to care carve out a proper and prudent decision in wanting to become a dedicated Metro-Dade Police Officer.Your wisdom will never fade, it will be here for all ages to witness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

Whenever we build our lives on values and principles that contradict the time-honored wisdom of God's Word, we are laying a foundation on the sand. Whatever you achieved in this world Officer Cook, was built on the foundation of honor and you knew each night you could sleep on a pillar of integrity for what it is worth. The morals and values that were so ingrained in your being can never be questioned. Your family upbringing was as true as it comes and you'll never be forgotten by me. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013