Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I value any kindnesses that I can do for your family, Officer Cook, as a way to give back to the community you held so dear. For all that says we should go out of our way to help someone in need as you demonstrated for your twenty-five years of helping others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2012

Another trait of yours Officer Cook, that endeared you to so many people is that you had a kind manner in which you spoke to them. You were never insolent and always as much as you could used a calming voice to reassure people things would be okay. Anger is compared to idol worship and in this day and age people have to listen more and exhibit more empathy toward others. Your compassion is sorely missed today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and let the compassion of you and your father, flow down on us all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2012

The mission or rather the call you answered on May 16, 1979, what turned out to be your final call, when you and your partner, Reserve Officer, Scott Lincoln drove to NW 77th Court and met your colleagues and friends Officers DiGenova and Edgerton to try and prevent something more than a domestic dispute from turning worse. When you recognized your fellow officers and they saw you and Officer Lincoln, they might have been thinking, he did not have to come, but because of the man, the officer behind the badge, William C. Cook, you did and respond the way you and other officers were trained. You gave your life, only twenty-five years old and this says a lot of your outstanding character. Hopefully, today you are remembered for you outstanding bravery and courage, which I'm certain you are. The detectives investigating had to make sure you were not killed by accidental gunfire. This is all too common among officers today, even with all the training they receive. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2012

As a leader of other officers you never took unfair advantage of them. You always went above and beyond the call of duty. We can only hope that since your sacrifice, others will respond as you so valiantly did to make their communities safer for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero you and your beloved father, Charles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2012

I'm sure Officer Cook, as you lived your life, all the values your parents taught both you and Nancy were the reasons you both attained success. One can only hope now that you have been gone thirty-three years, we can pass on to our families these same attributes by which you set the example of how to live a prosperous life and be happy for the good fortune of others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll always be held in high esteem by my family and I.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2012

Officer Cook, you never forgot your community even as you attained a high spiritual level. You were always there for your parents and sister and your wife, Karen. Your in laws were never forgotten either. You had the highest regard for them and even went hunting and did photography with your father-in-law. This shows us the quality of your very refined character and sense of awareness that we need to employ with all of our relatives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and we hope the pictures you are taking are of excellent quality as those you took in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

Three examples that describe the life of Officer William C. Cook, are: compassion, mercy, and kindness. These attributes are what is needed to bring about the redemption of your very soul as it rests in eternity along with the soul of your beloved father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and help us bring about the ultimate redemption. We cannot wait to see you once again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

I am sure perhaps there were times when you had to testify in court, Officer Cook, only someone's behalf. You and Nancy, I'm sure were taught by your parents at an early age that honesty is the best policy. The honor you brought to your parents and department will forever remain the shining example of how to conduct your daily affairs. You were not the kind of person who would take a shortcut, unless it was to go home from school. You put in an honest day in considering what the salary of a police officer was back then. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

Fear of God is even more praiseworthy than saving lives. Yet, according to the oral law, it is called the Talmud, and this explains the written law the Torah. It states whoever saves one life, it's as if they have saved the whole world. Your grew up very devout in your beliefs as a Catholic and I'm sure there were times as a police officer that you actually saved a life. You were among your department's bravest, no question about that. You enjoyed your profession and would not want to do anything else, except possibly to join the crime lab where photography is utilized and you were a great photographer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

We must feel the suffering of others, even if it means a loss of personal pleasure. Fitting isn't Officer Cook, for what you went through for all of us to make the sacrifice you made, perhaps on the anniversary of your tragic loss we should go a little while without something. Whenever a family suffers a loss, we cannot even fathom what they are going through. But, I know your family has suffered, I know they have tried to go on with their lives. I'm sure you would want them to. You were revered by all and terribly missed. I still cannot get over never meeting you and if your mother were still living here in North Miami beach, Florida I would endeavor to assist her with whatever she needed. That is what true friendship is all about. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

When one shows his smile to his fellow man, it is better than giving him milk to drink. Of course how highly is it to give milk to a passerby everyday. Milk is a wonderful drink and I'm sure when you came home from school your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook or your father, Charles may he rest in peace beside you, Officer Cook gave you chocolate milk or a glass of milk. When I see your smiling face from the book, "Forgotten Heroes," it's hard not to be emotional. But, I know your resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, for a job well done. You surpass them all in courage, bravery, honor, dignity and integrity. We should all have your superior intellect and articulate motivations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

You God will guard them, You will preserve them from the wicked, such as are in this generation. The wicked walk on every side, when the basest of men are elevated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and know that you are now walking among God's angels who He's always looking out after.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

When I met your great-nephew, Legend at your mother's home in January of this year, I said your great-uncle had a full head of hair, I joked and showed my lack of it. At age fifty-nine, Officer Cook, you still probably would have a full head of hair, tinged possibly with a little gray and with an abundance of wisdom to share with Legend, Alexis and Skyler. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and watch over your loved ones as they usher in the Christmas holiday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

I'm very certain in times of trouble or distress you called upon God and his assistance was of great help to you and your comrades, Officer Cook. Sadly, on May 16, 1979 God called you to watch over your fellow officers and provide them with heavenly protection. But rest assured, I'll never forget you or your sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

Because of the righteous ways you stood for Officer Cook, whose portion is eternal life, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your among God's treasured angels in His heavenly shelter.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2012

The glass in the hand of the glazier, to be melted or shaped as he wishes, are Your people in Your hand. Help us maintain our fragile balance with Your grace. When God who creates each of us in His image brought you, Officer Cook, into this world, he could not have done a more masterful job. Look at all your achievements in such a young life, tragically cut short because of evil. You had so much yet to live for and give back to the community that you represented and served with loyalty and intuition. A troubled young man calling for help and yet he was bent on violence, thinking that doing harm to police officers would make everything right. How misguided could he be? I'll always reflect that you performed your job in a first class manner according to the book and it's very sad how things went so wrong that day. Be assured you never will be forgotten by me or my family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 20, 2012

The glass in the hand of the glazier, to be melted or shaped as he wishes, are Your people in Your hand. Help us maintain our fragile balance with Your grace. When God who creates each of us in His image brought you, Officer Cook, into this world, he could not have done a more masterful job. Look at all your achievements in such a young life, tragically cut short because of evil. You had so much yet to live for and give back to the community that you represented and served with loyalty and intuition. A troubled young man calling for help and yet he was bent on violence, thinking that doing harm to police officers would make everything right. How misguided could he be? I'll always reflect that you performed your job in a first class manner according to the book and it's very sad how things went so wrong that day. Be assured you never be forgotten by me or my family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 20, 2012

The way you functioned as a seasoned veteran police officer is what made you the person you were in the 70's when you started your career. It has allowed us to remember all the years of your life and how these last thirty-three years have gone by so fast. It's almost hard to fathom that in five months you will be gone thirty-four years and still at age fifty-nine you would still be a kid at heart playing and joking, laughing and loving your niece and two nephews and doing the same with Gina and Trevor's kids. That same lovely smile you probably flashed more than a million times is surely missed by your entire family, your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, and your loving sister, Mrs. Nancy Tidwell as they get ready to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero , those that knew and loved you can still hear you laughing and smiling down on them. having spent a bit of time with their kids and meeting Justin, I can see why your mother and sister have so much to be thankful for, if only you were here today. I still miss you greatly and will always think of you in my thoughts and prayers as well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 20, 2012

Cast us not away from Your presence, take not Your holy spirit from us. For all the days and nights and weekends you served the citizens of Dade County with reverence and distinction, the least we can give back to you, Officer Cook, is honor and to share memories of old, the days that have gone by so quickly. The sacrifice you made on behalf of all, should reflect the gallantry and bravery that all officers such as yourself make daily. You were that shining star and the inspiration to us all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and let us never cast doubt on the fine men and women of law enforcement who place their lives on the line daily for us to pursue our dreams and desires. I meant in the last reflection your bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 20, 2012

My soul drips from agony, it drips from the disasters which overwhelm me. No year passes without calamity. No month goes by without bad news. There is no day without misfortune. Woe upon woe. As straight a path that you undertook, Officer Cook, to becoming a police officer, violence we wish would not be perpetrated on these little children in Newtown, Connecticut nor on any law enforcement officer, whose duty is to serve and protect the public interest. In Dade County alone, nearly one-hundred and forty officers such as yourself Officer Cook, have sacrificed their beings during the last century. Too many and not enough to remind us of your bravey and valor in enhancing our welfare. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2012

As the Lord treats all His creatures so too, Officer Cook, you treated others as a cherished friend. You lived your entire being each moment at a time and accomplished so much and stood to accomplish that much more if God had not called you home to be among His angels. A man of innovation and distinction, your beautiful soul has been and always will be preserved as it serves to light up the skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and let your soul live on in your loved ones to serve, guide and protect them from harm. Only good things should happen and the milestones that come from it.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2012

If we want to witness the coming redemption, then we must be truthful in our prayers and as devout as you, Officer Cook. The pillar of your community who went out of his way to enhance our lives. Be faithful to God and in turn God will be faithful in all that He does for you. Your family and loved ones know God is strength to them and the stronghold of salvation for His anointed. He rescues His people from peril, blesses them, tends to and elevates them forever. That's what God has done for you and your father, Charles, Officer Cook, for all these years. He is the true judge of truth. He gives and takes life, His name shall be praised forever. Rest in everlasting peace and keep watching over your loved us, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2012

Your trustworthy performance as a police officer should always be valued and not forgotten. I hope that future Metro-Dade Police Officers are shown the way Officer William C. Cook, conducted his mannerisms day after day. The brick in your memory at Tropical Park in Miami at the Police memorial Wall should represent your steadiness and servitude. The attitude you brought to your department, the honor, integrity and dignity you always displayed should never be extinguished from our minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with your father, Charles and I'll keep your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2012

I know the pathways of the skies as well as the streets of my own city. We know Officer Cook, you knew Dade County very well and we were honored to have you as our loyal public servant for six years. Your divine presence patrolling God's streets is what is assisting those who followed in your footsteps, now trying to make our lives safer and more enriched. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and keeping guiding our pathways in life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2012

The God Whose way is perfect, the promise of God is flawless, He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides God and who is a rock except for our God. There is another saying he who always walks in straight line and a word of truth is on his lips. Officer Cook, we can declare with confidence that this is the way you conducted both your personal and professional life. You were not a middle of the road sort. You and Karen believed in God with both of your hearts. You both accomplished quite a bit in your lives and even though you sacrificed your life at a young age for us, Officer Cook, you were the rock of solidarity. You stood firm in your convictions never wavering. You stood in places where mere mortals would not dare to go. For this we commend you and those who gave their lives before you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2012