Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without adversity. My uncle Morty, Morton Schiff, of the famous Schiff Jewelers in Passaic, New Jersey may he rest in peace was a jeweler and you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, were a diamond in the rough so to speak. You always had the backs of those comrades who faced adversity and when you faced such peril, your friends had your backs. That fateful day, you showed your true class by responding to a call voluntarily and trying to derail a dangerous episode of domestic violence. You will never be forgotten for it. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

A man of character is a man of wealth. You had a boatload of knowledge, Officer Cook, that surely today could be passed down to future officers who work and place their lives on the line each and every day as you so faithfully did on May 16, 1979. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

The firmest friendships have been formed in mutual adversity; as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame. The flames of your friendships, Officer Cook, still burn deeply in the hearts of all you touched. A friendship can never be severed by death. You will always be my neighbor and friend even though we never had the chance to meet and greet each other. Rest in peace my hero, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. You were a champion for people who were less fortunate than you, Officer Cook, it's a shame you are not here today to physically help those less fortunate as both you and Karen did during your life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. One of your stronger traits Officer Cook, was to either stand up or to sit down and listen to other officers or to give them your sagely advice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. now the advice you are passing down has your Creator's seal of approval with it.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

God goes to those who come to Him. The very first steps we take come from God; otherwise how could we know where we are going? Whoever walks toward God one step, God runs toward him two. You always Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero ran to fulfill your deeds that you so loyally achieved in this world. As a dedicated police officer, being safe and getting the task at hand done right was always your first priority. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

God's wisdom is always available to help us choose from alternatives we face and help us to follow His eternal plan for us. Officer cook, it was God's wisdom that directed you to that scene when it wasn't mandated for you to get that call. It was the man wearing the badge whose maturity to be able to deal with those particular situations allowed yo to go and assist your fellow officers. In doing so, you gave up your existence, so they and the two civilians could survive. Your friends, family and colleagues could not be any prouder of your heroic act. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God had bigger plans for you Officer Cook and needed you with your father, Charles to assist Him in protecting those who do battle in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

They are well guided that God guides. All law enforcement officers such as yourself, Officer Cook are the well guided, willing to sacrifice their very beings in an effort to make their communities safer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. We can surmise Officer Cook, that God surely guided you in all your endeavors and on May 16, 1979, called you to up to heaven after having done your service here in this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

Make no plans, they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. make big plans, aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die. A good man such as yourself officer Cook, I'm sure dreamed and made big plans and you fulfilled your dream and goal to become a Metro-Dade Police Officer. Everything you accomplished was brought about through sound reasoning and logical planning and that included Karen's plans as well. We wish you were here with us today to share and be around your loved ones, but you are always with us in spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

Listen and be wise and keep your heart on the right path. Your heart and soul Officer Cook were on pointed in the proper direction. Hopefully today officers too have both their minds and hearts planted faithfully in their work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

I abide in the Lord and in doing so I find rest and the peace of God which passes all understanding fills my heart and life. As you rest in peace, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, all your spirituality is being recorded and all your deeds are there for us to see. As a faithful servant of God, your giving up your life for your friends to survive will always be how you are going to be remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and help God watch over those doing battle in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

To understand and to be understood makes our happiness on earth. Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver and her wages are better than gold. You were a joy to be with Officer Cook, when around your friends and that friendship is certainly missed by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

I meant to say Officer Cook, that you deserve to be thought of in a most memorable and fitting manner. It is never enough to know about spiritual things with your mind. Mental knowledge is not the same thing as truly understanding from the center of your being, which results from experiencing and doing. For all the joys you brought to others and the things in life outside of your police work that made you happy, you were able to take these pleasantries and pass them on to others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. he holds victory in front for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones. Officer Cook, as one of the Lord's most trusted police officers and for all you sacrificed you deserve to thought of in a most memorable and fitting manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. How else could you, Officer Cook, deal with the rigors and stress of your daily profession if you didn't have common sense or infinite wisdom? You kept an optimistic outlook an approach, if you will to how you dealt with different incidents that would crop up. Patience is a virtue and you my neighbor, friend and hero were a master of such an approach. Rest in peace. Being a faithful friend to all, is an image of God, after all, we are our own person with different ideals and ideas. Sometimes we need to harness and channel those thoughts and plans a little differently. Rest in peace and thank you for giving of yourself and keep looking down over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

Concrete reasons for loving another human being not only need to be expressed to that person, but will also help the person who is doing the verbalizing. Dwelling in one's mind on logical reasons for love does not diminish the feelings of love, but increases them. I can only think of how many more people would love to have Officer William C. Cook as their friend. Your smile brought out the best in you and those feelings of love can never subside, they will be there forever as we honor you and your commitment to justice and welfare for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

Many curry favor with a ruler and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts. You and Karen, Officer Cook were two of the most gifted people, charitable as well that a person could know. I hope Karen is doing well and remarried several years ago after being your widow for over thirty years. A very difficult situation for her and your loving family and all those who came in contact during your precious life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. Your wealth is where your friends are and friendship is meeting another's needs in a practical way. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, you were blessed with a cheerful and upbeat disposition that is sorely needed these days and you enjoyed serving the public, but never lost sight of your family obligations. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, she should live and be well and the rest of your beloved family should share in the same and look forward to all the milestones that one can celebrate as you are missed so much by your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

A word of encouragement to those we meet, a cheerful smile in the supermarket, a card or letter to a friend, a readiness to witness when opportunity is given-all are practical ways in which we may let his light shine through us. At this moment, Officer Cook, your spirit is lighting up the whole world to behold the greatness in all your endeavors. i wished we could have bumped into one another at the Publix or Winn Dixie in North Miami beach where you grew up. We cannot forgot all that God bestowed upon you and the sacrifice you made to keep us safe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

If there is righteousness in the heart, there iwill be beauty in the character. If there beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. You brought about peace and tranquility, Officer Cook and your traits that you so truthfully lived by are being carried on by your family, especially your niece and two nephews and two great-nieces and great nephew. You would be very proud of them and they will forever love you. This I can say with all my heart that you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook delivered each waking moment of your valued life. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

He who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.... The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free. God has set your soul free. He has given you, Officer Cook, His reward for your efforts and a job well done. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hewro.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

The needed change within us is God's work, not ours. The demand is for an inside job and only God can work from the inside. We cannot attain or earn this righteousness of the kingdom of God; it is a grace that is given. All your years on the force, you tried to bring about change in a positive manner and succeeded in the utmost way. We will never forget your ways and the grace you brought to your profession that drove you to be the very best you could be. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. If only that day could your calming influence, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero brought this young man to the realization that you and your fellow officers could have gotten him the much needed help he sought, instead of resorting to violence to solve his issues. I still can't understand what he thought he was going to achive by strife and hatred, shooting police officers, whose job is to bring about quiet in the neighborhoods. During that period of times there was racial unrest in the Dade County community. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

Righteousness alone brings lasting peace and peace within makes beauty without. You were a beautiful human being, Officer Cook and your wife, Karen, what can I or rather what can we say. Your contributions to help bring about peace to mankind were legendary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013