Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. We should all be confident in reuniting one day with you, Officer Cook and your beloved father, Charles. Rest in peace for now my neighbor, friend and hero. It is your spirit that is giving us the energy to carry on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2013

Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. I would say Amen to you Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero for enriching the lives of so many who came to meet up with you. Your life was truly a grand blessing in the way you and your wife, Karen, carried out your lives together, touching the very souls of your families. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We thanks to Our creator for placing such special people as you Officer Cook in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2013

You can never change the past. But by the grace of God, you can win the future. So remember those things which will help you forward, but forget those things which will only hold you back. The problem is you know and we know that life goes on, we cannot bring you and you colleagues who gave their lives back. We can only enhance your spirit by not forgetting your actions which cost you your cherished existence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2013

Things never go so well that one should have no fear, and never so ill that one should have no hope. Since you put your faith in God's hands, Officer Cook, more often than not he delivered from evil. After all, officers that give a supreme effort as you did, often are saved from peril. That fateful day, you responded to a call you didn't have to go to and because of your heroic actions you saved your colleagues from certain death and the civilians involved as well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Every person on this earth shows fear, it's a trait found in every red-blooded human being including police officers for as much training as they receive.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2013

God is here. I have joyously discovered that He is always "up to something" in my life, and I am learning to quit second-guessing Him and simply trust the process. We can second-guess why you answered a call that you did not have to respond to, Officer Cook. You responded and gave the very better effort to calm a dangerous dilemma. You saved the lives of four other officers that day because of your courageous actions. Never again to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I can't fathom Officer Cook, and I do not know it personally if you ever gave another thought to doing anything different with your life. You lived honorably and passed honorably because of the man you were, Officer William C. Cook: Badge#1664.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

Bring bread to the table and your friends will bring their joy to share. It's a shame our families never broke bread together, Officer Cook. Hopefully the Wilkerson's can be my guests at a holiday where I lead services. I miss you as a friend and neighbor. You'll always be a hero in my eyes for your heroic actions on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace. I hope when you got to heaven you and your father were introduced to my dad, Owen, he should rest in peace who was a veteran New York City Police Officer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

If you would be happy all your life, plant a garden. I'd like to dedicate a plaque at Sabal palm Elementary God willing and plant a small plant because you enjoyed the great outdoors Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is time for someone to give back to the community you loved and gave your very life in order to make it safer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

The wise don't expect to find life worth living; they make it that way. Officer Cook, you made life worth living, it's tragic the way your life ended. But, that doesn't mean your passing was in vain. God forbid, your sacrifice my neighbor, friend and hero, maybe and probably is a lesson in resourcefulness that is being shared by every department in the United States and in Canada for all their officers to witness and learn from. Rest in peace. You had so much more to live for. God and your father were calling for you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine. But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker-travelers can't see a thing; they fall flat on their faces. You lived a truly righteous and devout life, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. Now we need to stay on the proper side of the road that leads to good things the world has to offer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

Wise is he who can take the little moment as it comes and make it brighter ere 'tis gone. You brightened up all of our lives, Officer Cook, now we have to do something to honor you and the sacrifice you made on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

false weights and unequal measures- the Lord detests double standards of every kind. Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. Your sister, Nancy and you, Officer Cook, were raised with the highest set of morals and that is why you were both successful in all your endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

Teachers point to the door, but you must enter by yourself. You always were respectful of your elders, Officer Cook, and respected those officers who were your superiors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

Act quickly, think slowly. Sometimes there are incidents or situations that require thinking quickly. On May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, you and your fellow officers did not have the luxury of wasting a precious moment with the problem that confounded you. You and your fellow officers reacted as professionally as you could and in a blink of an eye, you were tragically taken from us. This serves us a wake up call that all officers need to pay attention to their surroundings. But, I guarantee you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

The resources which are given to us can never be taken and when God called you, Officer Cook, He is forever watching over you, what beauty was in your heart and soul that you gave to others and that which was given to you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

Those who are steadily learning how to love are enabled to do this because the very love of God Himself, has been put into our hearts. You surely loved your family and those who worked beside you, Officer Cook, loved you and to this day their hearts are still saddened by your passing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I hope all of your family had and will continue to have a most blessed New Year.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2013

I meant to say in the last reflection he brought joy,meaning your late husband, Officer William Cook, brought joy to you. I also meant to say the community you lived in. Rest in peace Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Karen, you certainly did this all the days and years you were married to my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer William C. Cook. Her brought joy and pleasure to you. Your careers caring for people making them healthier and safer were of paramount importance to you both. You each utilized your skills and talents to make the community you live din a better place to grow and prosper. Officer Cook, you will forever be thought of in the highest circles for your courage and admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. He treated you as a queen and I'm sure he was always there for you as you were for him.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. This is what made you so eclectic, Officer Cook, you had other hobbies and joys away from work along with spending those quiet and special moments with Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

Find a good spouse, you find a good life- and even more; the favor of God! You and Karen were definitely a match made in heaven. You both complimented each other so well. Your tragic death left not only your wife and family without a soul mate and loving gentleman, but the world without a gem. You so personified a truly wonderful and caring and giving person. Rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero. A son, brother and uncle who can never be replaced. Your truly missed by all and I've always said, I'll miss the fact of never meeting or having you as a friend, but because your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, considered me her neighbor and friend, so too are you and your father, Charles and your sister Nancy my friends and neighbors too.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

In giving advice, seek to help, not please, your friend. My neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, the advice you sought out and gave back to others will forever be enshrined in the innermost thoughts of those who followed after your service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All the conversations you shared with fellow officers were worth a month's study of books. being book educated is not only enough to makeup for a lack of street smarts. You had plenty of knowledge and you knew how to properly apply this to your daily patrol of your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

The very first steps we take come from God; otherwise how would we know where we are going? You knew you destiny was to become a police officer and you fulfilled your role in society beautifully. Now you can look down on us and witness if we are fulfilling our roles in society with honor, humility and dignity as you so accomplished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For anyone to become a law enforcement officer, this in itself are large enough steps to undertake. you can be apprehensive but not totally afraid otherwise perhaps this is not one's calling. All of your decisions were always based on sound logic after consulting with your wife and family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. God certainly guided you, Officer Cook, and after twenty-five well lived and hard working years decided to call you home to be among His treasured angels with your father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with your father.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

You and Karen, Officer Cook lived your lives according to God and in doing so you can find rest and the peace of God which passes all understanding which filled your beloved heart and life. God rest your soul, my neighbor, friend and hero. Peace and tranquility will abide with you and your father, Charles forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

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. You were well regarded and loved by everyone and your commitment to bravery and decency will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As a faithful friend you were an image of what God expects when he gives life to us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2012

A man of character is a man of wealth and a gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without adversity. A good friend as you my neighbor, friend and hero will sharpen your character, draw your soul into the light, and challenge your heart to love in a greater way. Perfect statement aptly summing up your successes, Officer Cook. Rest in peace. Your were a diamond of a police officer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2012