Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Lord's prayer is a floor plan of the House of God: a step-by-step description of how God meets our needs when we dwell in Him. Everything that occurs in a healthy house is described in this prayer. Protection, instruction, forgiveness, provision.... all occur under God's roof. I imagine by now Officer Cook, you and your father, Charles are assisting God with His works. You probably were a very handy person who could fix the simplest of things and as soon as you got to heaven you started fixing and helping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

Have confidence in God's mercy, for when you think He is a long way from you, He is quit often near. You are as near to God Officer Cook, as one can ever be. We all would have wanted you to be on this earth for a longer time, but God decided he had other plans. Your father was calling you and i hope and pray your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook is well. I sent a Christmas card to her and it came back to me. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There are about twenty-thousand merciful officers who have joined you together in helping look at us displaying your fine traits.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

In the last reflection, I meant to say you were an adventuresome gentleman. The best memory is that which forgets nothing but injuries. Write kindness in marble and write injuries in the dust. Well written on your ledger or stone is a phrase that describes your persona to the tee. Greater love have no man than one who lays his life down for his friends. You sure did Officer Cook, and for this there is not a man of finer distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. One thing to be sure Officer Cook, you were not afraid to explore and you an adventuresome gentleman. All of your learning made you the person you were then and now all these tears later. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

God's will is determined by His wisdom which always perceives, and His goodness which always embraces the intrinsically good. Officer Cook, you were welcomed by God with His warm embrace to be with your father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

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.God certainly has a true angel in you, Officer Cook, guiding His pathways and helping to watch over those of your colleagues who now so bravely protect us as you did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You sir, so bravely protected us and we are grateful for your efforts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

The glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time you fail. You picked yourself up Officer Cook, and proceeded to your next assignment. This world surely needs individuals as stable and unwavering as you were my neighbor, friend and hero were. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

We were made for God. Only by being in some respect like Him, only by being a manifestation of His beauty, lovingkindness, wisdom or goodness, has any earthly beloved excited our love. Officer Cook, you certainly made a huge impression upon society, all of the above so aptly tells the legacy of your fine upstanding humanity and the large shoes you left for us to fill. It's impossible to fill ones shoes, we can only emulate your warmth and soothing mannerisms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

A cheerful disposition is good for your health: gloom and doom leave you bone-tired. An optimist by nature, this describes your career. You were Officer Cook, not afraid to take risks and on May 16, 1979, after six years of giving every ounce of effort that you could give, God called you home to be reunited with your beloved father, Charles in cheering up those officers who needed uplifting the most. Keep looking over us and rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroic actions will not be ever forgotten by me or my family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

As a police officer committed to serving the public interest, you had to exhibit patience on more than one occasion, Officer Cook, it's a patient man that has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. That last part of this statement could certainly lead an officer to danger, but you maintained calmness many times when dealing with adversity in controlling domestic disputes. How else could you have vigorously kept the peace? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'm sure as I read about that you could say something a little off the wall to make people laugh. Nothing is wrong with that. When on duty you were as careful and bold as you needed to be to get the job done.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much: wisdom is humble that it knows no more. Officer Cook, you were a very proud person, humble were both you and your wife, Karen and very hard workers. Compassion and pride were the cornerstones of your careers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

Wise people store up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Your mind was like a sponge storing knowledge, Officer Cook, to enable you to transfer this to other officers. We can only hope they take full advantage of this. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

A true friend is distinguished in the crisis of hazard and necessity: when the gallantry of his aid may show the worth of his soul and the loyalty of his heart. Your heart Officer Cook, was a big as they come, often lending a helping hand to your friends and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat-refreshing! Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces. Humility and sincerity were benchmarks of your brilliant career Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and humbly guide our pathways that you navigated during your lifetime.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

God often calls us to do things that we do not have the ability to do, spiritual discernment is knowing God calls you to do something. God empowers you to do it. It's obvious Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero that Our Creator assisted you in your calling, the passion you had as a young man to become a police officer. You poured every ounce of your sweat and energy into your job. This had to make your family very proud of you. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

To acquire knowledge, one must study: but to acquire wisdom, one must observe. A knowledgeable, studious and wise police officer you were, Officer Cook, during your distinguished career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

You internalized God's approval in all your works Officer Cook, and never allowed anything to come between you and your position. Before your passing, you experienced sadness with the passing of your beloved father, Charles. I can tell you from personal experience all those years since my father's passing, it was difficult for my mother, my she rest in peace. I'm sure things were difficult for your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may she live and be well. But, because of her devoutness, she was able to overcome and has since been getting along pretty well out in San Diego. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'm sure your sister, Nancy misses you as does your other relatives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

What is man? Every fiber of your body is a creation of God. Your spirit, the spark of the Divine, your personality, invisible as Deity itself, weave and work in this microcosm and control your intellect and your body. Every creature has holy characteristics, it's those that are able to take that spark and fashion something positive with it. Exactly, Officer Cook, is what you made yourself from the time of a young man until you became a man, a true mensch, that means a person. You gave honor and respect to others and in turn we now give you the honor and respect you so richly deserve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

This world sure was a better place because of men and women such as Officer William C. Cook. My neighbor, friend and hero, you possessed the knowledge to make others more successful. God says: My children, be sure to be happy, for I give you that which is very good. This message gives direction Officer Cook, for your way of thinking throughout your life. You constantly chose how you viewed your life situation and that of your wife, Karen, as well. You both viewed your lives in a positive way and that is the secret to feeling grateful for all that God did for both of you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

At the beginning of creation the world was completely dark without the faintest hint of any light. One cannot chase away darkness or evil with sticks or any other weapons. In one instant God can send forth His word and there will be a great light. Even in an officer's darkest moments there can be a light which penetrates their heart and soul. Even if Officer Cook, your personal situation remained as it was, when you experienced God's light, it gave you the power to deal with any situation from a position of spiritual strength. I'm sure God carried you through some dangerous moments before that fateful day when you gave your all and made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf and for that those who knew you won't soon forget you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

Because of your faithfulness Officer Cook, your life took on a meaningful path. All that you achieved in large part was because of your faith and inner serenity. It allowed you to focus on what became a goal for you to accomplish. The moments of excitement and joy that you brought to work each day served to remind us just how special each moment can be even with the dangers that officers face daily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

In the wake of tragedy come tears, in the wake of tears comes determination and in the wake of determination comes a dream. For all that you achieved during your lifetime, Officer Cook, the dreams of all should come to fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

Unity gives strength and whatever kindness we can carry out to assist a family of a fallen officer we must do so. I understand when they were in the process of renting your parents home, the department helped fixing the roof. A very noble gesture. At least the Metro-Dade Police Department still all these years later, remembers you, Officer Cook. This made your soul very happy to see that you were not forgotten and your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook was also not forgotten. God should be merciful on your soul as you were merciful toward toward others. The outpouring of the community at your Inspector's Funeral Officer Cook further reinforces their commitment to keep alive your memory for all your heroic actions on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with your beloved father, Charles. Unity we stand, as unity we fall. When one officer loses their life in performing their duties, it's as if the nation fell.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

A righteous person like you were Officer Cook, will keep the welfare of others uppermost in his mind even before he passes. A true leader is one who deals with each person individually and finally, a true leader is expected to be at the forefront of the battle. Officer Cook, you were not one to shy away from trouble. Not that you would go looking for it. If you observed something amiss, you probably would have checked it out. Precisely why we must be grateful to you, Officer Cook, who has done a favor for us, even if you did not do so intentionally. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and watch our trails as we help our fellow citizens out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012

Thugs and bad people need to be eradicated from the streets and placed in jail if they are found guilty of a serious crime. Officers can't just walk away from trouble. Unfortunately, officers such as yourself Officer Cook, have to place yourselves in harm's way to make peace between others. If there was anything you could have done differently that day, you would have done so. Your peers knew the type of officer you were as did your partner, Scott Lincoln. His weapon and Officer DiGenova's weapon were the only weapons not fired at that scene. You did all you could have done and for this you will be honored forever. Officers sometimes don't give an honest day effort for an honest day pay as you demonstrated Officer Cook. Such a shame, possibly not only endangering the community, but putting their fellow officers at great bodily risk. They need more professionally dedicated officers like you, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2012