Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God made you Officer Cook, so you could share in His creation, could love and laugh and know Him. Everybody who loved you, knew you, worked with you misses everything about you. Your twenty-five years of existence were filled with only positives and accentuated with God's glory. The gratitude is the heart's memory and so it shall be that of the community you endeavored to make safer and more prosperous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2012

Look up at all the stars in the night sky and hear your Father saying. I carefully set each one in its place. Know that I love you more than these. Sit by the lake's edge, listening to the water lapping the shore and hear your Father gently calling you to that place near His heart. You and your beloved father, Charles, Officer Cook, are now eternally near God's heart for safekeeping. Your special souls are what is guiding your family in the right direction assisting with all of their daily decisions. You and your dad, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero are among God's brightest stars in the sky. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2012

When God was on earth, it wasn't an accident that He came as a blue-collar worker, nor that His parables would deal with things like sowing seed, vineyard laborers, harvesters, house building, and swine tending. In Him there is no hierarchy of importance vocationally, there's only the wise use of the talents He dispenses. When you were born officer Cook, you sure took advantage of all your God-given talents and performed as truly as one of God's chosen people. A police officer's officer and you made sure that you accomplished your task on earth with honor and respect for all those that you served and defended. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2012

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men. You served every citizen regardless of who they were , Officer Cook, rich or poor, and regardless of their color or background and you did it up until your last day with grace, integrity and the dignity which all officers could share and learn from. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2012

Wisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it. You imparted your wisdom, Officer Cook upon others with skill and passion. That's the important lesson that shall always remain with those who came after your watch ended and for all officers to impart to future recruits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2012

When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself. Officer Cook, you only knew one way and that was always with one hundred percent zeal and every last ounce of your being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2012

A friend is somebody who loves us with understanding, as well as emotion. When your family, friends and colleagues paid you an emotional good bye, it was only fitting the love and respect you not only commanded, but gave back as well. Rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2012

It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God. A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one's reputation. A more graceful person than you Officer Cook, cannot be found. Your stellar career is there for us to share and the memories to last a lifetime. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's still sad that officers are either harmed or killed in the performance of their duties when taking things seriously. But, your mature nature and wisdom will last forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2012

Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue, keeps himself out of trouble. As you so did your job, Officer Cook, with grace and compassion, I'm afraid there are officers who would be in jail because of this statement. In fact, an officer was recently found guilty of killing I believe nine people, and was executed in Florida by lethal injection. He claimed he needed to rid the community of these people. It's still no justification for taking matters like this in your own hand. That is why they have a court system which we hope functions on checks and balances. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. That clear thinking and common sense should have struck this officer and then perhaps, he would have changed his mind before committing this heinous act, a wanton disregard for human life, in which he took an oath to serve and protect, as you so solemnly did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2012

Actions are fruits; words are but leaves. Officer Cook, to your community you were the tall and growing tree whose every moment let his actions and words reflect the honor, dignity and pleasure you delivered to your family and those who were fond of you. You will definitely be remembered for your brave actions that fateful day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The fruits of your outstanding work will never go bad, they will always stay ripe, for us to savor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2012

Dear friend, My neighbor and hero, Officer Cook, guard clear thinking and common sense with all your life; don't for a minute lose sight of them. They'll keep your soul alive and well, they keep you fit and handsome. I paraphrased a bit here, officer Cook, you more often than brought clear thinking and common sense to your position. Officers back then and today needs these important people skills in order to better serve the public. Rest in peace. Forever more your cherished soul will hover above making certain we are conducting our affairs properly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2012

The road to the head lies through the heart, and the riches that are in the heart cannot be stolen. Truer words could not superbly sum up what you, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero believed in. Rest in peace along with your beloved father, Charles. I believe the word auxiliary was not spelled right. Shame on me. I excelled in spelling, but do hope you can forgive these mistakes. It's the intentions that matter most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2012

Let love and faithfulness never leave you: bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. From the day of your birth, Officer Cook, until the day of your passing these words never left you even when sacrificing your existence for our welfare. On the day you were laid to rest you were buried in your full police uniform, even with your weapon and cap and gloves on. At Tropical Park in Miami, your name as well as the names of other officers who gave their lives in Dade County are forever engraved on a marble tablet for all to see. You always trusted your instincts, it's a shame side panels were not provided for you and others at the time. But, because of Officer William C. Cook's sacrifice, all Metro-Dade officers now have these side panels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and keep us walking the straight and narrow path to accomplishing the right things.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2012

Hold a true friend with both your hands. Your father, Charles and you, Officer Cook, are forever holding hands cradled in the palm of God for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and sleep comfortably knowing you performed your duties with grace and exceptional intestinal fortitude.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

Friends are an indispensable part of a meaningful life. They are the ones who share our burdens and multiply our blessings. A true friend sticks by us in our joys and sorrows. In good times and bad, we need friends who will pray for us, listen to us, and lend a comforting hand and an understanding ear when needed. Your family and friends all gathered at your Inspector's Funeral, my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, to pay homage and to hear the eulogy of Auxillary Bishop John Nevins extol the virtues of your life and a well lived life. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

He is the Source. of everything, strength for your day, wisdom for your task, comfort for your soul. grace for your battle. provision for each need. Understanding for each failure. Assistance for every encounter. God was with you, Officer Cook, right up until the end of your watch. We only wish He could have given the doctors the power to save your life. Now your in heaven watching over doctors whose task is to endeavor to save your colleagues from harm. You always placed your faith and Karen's in the hand of God for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your life's work will forever be treasured.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

If only man could get a little older a little later, and a little wiser a little younger. Absolutely correct Officer Cook. You were very much wiser and mature for your years. Your family only wished that you could have grown older. You still would have that great smile, Karen would be happy, as would your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and your sister, Nancy. Gina, Joshua and Justin would have pleasure given to them by you and you would have doted on Alexis, Skyler, and Legend. I know Karen and you would have made great parents to wonderful children raised with the proper morals and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

I have since learned that when a baffling or painful experience comes, the crucial thing is not always to find the right answers, but to ask the right questions. Self-questioning is a far more essential ingredient in life that I ever supposed. It's the water that keeps modeling clay of our life from hardening into something forever rigid and unchanging. To refuse to ask honest questions of ourselves ultimately means shutting ourselves off from revelation. Often it is simply the right question at the right time that propels us on into the journey of awakening. I can only say, Officer Cook, if I knew the answer as to why you are not here, I would say it. Till this day there are many questions that still need asking and answering. Only God knows why and he needed you more up with Him and your father, Charles. You has style and grace in all your mannerisms and for now until we see you again, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and a big thank you for giving us support and peacefully watching over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

The fountain of beauty is the heart, and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber. Since you and Karen were very giving people, it's time for us to give back something to you. That is the honor and dignity you so richly deserve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2012

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