Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Do well the little things now; so shall great things come to thee by and by asking to be done. My neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, you did all the little things and it's those little things that will bring to light all that you contributed to society. You and Karen meant so much to the community, it would be impossible to enumerate on them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

Let us begin friom the moment to acknowledge Him in all our ways and do everything whatsoever we do, as service to Him and for His glory, depending upon Him alone for wisdom, strength, sweetness and patience. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero you and Karen, and your families relied on God in good and bad times to carry your through.If only the tears could build a stairway to heaven we would climb those stairs and bring you home again. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

Good friend, don't forget all I've taught you; take to heart my commands. They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well. You were a good friend to all, Officer Cook. Your devoutness you exhibited each day on the job and for your twenty-five years of life, they were lived full and in good spirits. You and your fellow officers, Officer Cook are now serving an important role and that is to help God keep watch over your fellow officers and bring them home safely each day and night. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

I would give more for the private esteem and love of one than for the public praise of ten thousand. I'll say Amen to that Officer Cook. In your private moments, I'm sure you were a bit reserved and that is not a bad thing. Heaping lavish praise on someone can lead to an exagerated ego. When in your line of work, rather your profession, it's better to get the job done correctly and safely of course and let the upper brass commend you for a job well done. You were a credit and inspiration to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

There is much satisfaction in work well done; praise is sweet, but there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a heart that understands. You were praised and rewarded by your department and the community for excellent police work and the joy you spread to others Officer Cook is dearly missed. Your heart was as big as they come when going the extra mile to assist people. If only officers today would have known of your tactical exploits, police officers would be inclined to also go the extra mile. Some do, others seem to coast. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

THe first beatitude has nothing to do with being materrially destitute or financially bankrupt. God is placing value on a humble spirit such as yours, Officer Cook and on those who acknowledge a spiritual bankruptcy in and of themselves. Where there is an absence of well-polished pride and personal conceit, there is a wholesome dependence on the living God. Your parents made sure you, Officer Cook and your sister, Nancy, had food, clothing and shelter growing up. When you left you home and got married to your wife, Karen, you both worked very hard to secure a future for both of you. The pride and humbleness you brought to your job is what assisted you in getting through in each and every way. God knows when He called you to heaven that your spiritual ledger was in order and replete with commendable service both physically and spiritually. Your absence this day still confounds us and one day our ledgers will be on display for all to view. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's tragic the person who took your life displayed no pride, arrogence and vile conduct unbecoming what way expect in most civil people, normal minded to say the least.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. We all knew and recognized your plans, goals, dreams, desires and aspirations were only for the sake of heaven, Officer Cook. You laid out your plans to join law enforcement from the time of your youth and that fateful day, for all that went wrong on May 16, 1979, now God has called you home to be among His true blue angels and be with your beloved father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom and humility comes before honor. A person has to crawl before they can walk. Officer Cook, before you went out on the streets, you had to have gained an idea and appreciation from your training officers of the perils that were facing you and your colleagues on a daily basis. Sometimes to get through a problem you might have had to ad lib, but this is not done very often. You knew the risks and challenges and wanted to become an officer as a young man and now after sacrificing your life, you will forever be revered and your memory will be cherished for future generations to witness the special qualities that made Officer William C. Cook, the man, the officer you were and your value to your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

As we enter more and more deeply into this experience of being humbled and exalted, our knowledge of God increases and with it our peace, strength, and our joy. God help us, then, to put our knowledge about God to this use, that we all may in truth 'know the Lord." You studied your religion, both you, Officer Cook and your wife, Karen. You practiced and put it to work in your daily lives and professions that you worked so hard at with dignity and compassion. You were very people oriented individuals and this was the key ingredient to your successful marriage. You worked in a humble manner and spoke the truth in a kind and straight forward manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Take the advice of a faithful friend and submit thy inventions to his censure. I'm sure you never gave bad advice, Officer Cook, to a colleague that led to them getting into trouble. You were the officer that most leaned on in critical times and during a crisis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course. Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word. In police work, timing and precision are everything. You experienced that Officer Cook, many times. That day despite all of the planning, reviewing and skills that you possessed, the dilemma you and your fellow officers had on your shoulders was a bit much to overcome. Lord knows you gave your best effort and your actions saved your fellow officers and the civilians involved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You made people laugh and sometimes this is the beat medicine. It helps one relax and releases a bit of the stress that goes with the position.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

All that is required to build a stable relationship is the desire to do so... with a little advice and counsel. Ultimately, of course, we will rely on the principles endorsed by the Creator of families Himself. That is pretty safe counsel. Officer Cook, you always relied on sage insights and after years on the force were able to pass on unique insights that one obtains through experience and patience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect."

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

In a past reflection, I meant to say, your father, Charles, may he rest in peace worked very hard to support your family. Get advice if you want your plans to work. If you go to war, get the advice of others. Sage words, my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Each day or night when you are out on the streets, it can be like a war and you have to prepare yourself as best you can. You always did and you'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace. All through your police training you constantly sought out others for sound advice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Neither let mistakes nor wrong directions, of which every man, in his studies and elsewhere, falls into many, discourage you. There is precious instruction to be got by finding we were wrong. Let a man try faithfully, manfully, to be right; he will grow daily more and more right. The more you learned on the job, Officer Cook, the more you were able to be assertive in a positive way. Your actions and the way you carried out your assignment till the very end will always stay in our memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. You always took your parents instructions and constructive criticisms to heart. They made you the uniquely skilled officer when you performed your duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The person whose actions lead to your untimely death should have listened to advise before he went out and thought he could outsmart skilled veteran officers as you were Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your actions were only prudent and you probably were one of your department's most easy going officers well liked by all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

If you have a habit of being attentive and expressing interest, your children will not confuse your loving instruction with rejection. The way Officer Cook, you and your sister Nancy, were raised is the reason you became the person who is thought of so highly today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him. Karen, your beloved wife found a true love when she met and married you, Officer Cook. Your department found a man of resourcefulness, integrity and dignity when they hired you as a police officer. What a better match? I've reflected in the past, that I thought you and Karen would have made excellent parents because of your thoughtfulness and caring. Just wished God had given you more years. But, He needed you to patrol from Heaven and be reunited with your father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your sacrifice will always be thought of and remembered forever. God bless you and keep watching over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

It behooves a father to be blameless if he expects his son to be more blameless than he was himself. Your beloved father, Charles, may he rest in peace along with you, Officer cook, my neighbor, friend and hero lived a very humble and devoted life. he was very hard to support your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your beloved sister, Nancy and yourself. I'm certain he made sacrifices that assisted everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Who is more indefatigable in toil, when there is occasion for toil, than a friend? Who is readier to rejoice in one's good fortune? Whose praise is sweeter? From whose lips does one learn the truth with less pain? What fortress, what bulwarks, what arms are more steadfast than loyal hearts? Your heart Officer Cook was there to give advice and to back up your fellow officers on their calls. Now comes that awful day when we lost your precious soul and you acted precisely as you were taught to act. You exhibited bravery and courage beyond the norm and desperately tried to calm down a situation that turned deadly and could have taken the lives of not only yourself, but your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You toiled with all your might Officer Cook till the very end.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity. When adversity struck your department that day of May 16, 1979, look at all your colleagues who mourned you, Officer Cook, collectively.You too were there in times of tumult. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

What a blessing is a friend with a heart so trustworthy that you may safely bury all your secrets in it, whose conscience you may fear less than your own, who can relive your cares by his words, your doubts by his advice, your sadness by his good humor and whose very look gives comfort to you. You sure were a blessing to your department, Officer Cook. Your fellow officers knew very well who had their backs in times of danger and distress. Your keen sense of humor is missed terribly, your brilliant smile and comforting words that assisted you and helped you through tough moments will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from the earnest counsel. The joy that is missing because of your absence, Officer Cook, only serves to make our hearts grow fonder when the day comes when both you and your father, Charles are united with us once again. Rest in sweet peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

I account that one of the greatest demonstrations of real friendship is that a friend can really endeavor to have his friend advanced in honor, in reputation, in the opinion of wit or learning, before himself. You always Officer Cook, put your friends and fellow officers before you. This is why your so fondly thought of today. There is a saying: What have you done lately? You my neighbor, friend and hero did quite a lot in your twenty-five years of a life well lived. Rest in peace.Your friends knew by your unselfish actions the class person you were and continue to be this day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Don't praise yourself. let someone else do it. Let the praise come from a stranger and not from your own mouth. Officer Cook, you let your actions speak volumes. This is why you were rewarded for a job well done. Continue to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your picture hangs proudly in the lobby of Metro-Dade's Main Headquarters for all to view along with your colleagues who also laid down their lives in the line of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013