Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Faith is the fire of devotion. And honor, dignity and integrity channel heroism through it swings of esteem. You surely were a respected man, Officer Cook, you defended Dade County with the heart of a lion. The swings and moods of the public were fairly handled by your sure resolve. A lesson of respect given by a treasured hero to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is with mutual admiration that we remember you gallant life and career of scruples. Humanity needs this and much more to cope with life's challenges.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2020

The rest of the story is always there to be retold and shared humbly among your family, peers an friends. Dade County saw perseverance and proficiency, Officer Cook, better than ever. Honesty and resolve, integrity and dignity that accentuated your outstanding commitment to excellence and the conviction to fight on those battles over violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2020

Nothing worse than abominable evil overtaking any community whose residents depend and demand swift action. Well, everyday, Officer Cook, you provided action and heroic honor all towards Dade County. The women and men of character and commitment whose souls now shine on in heaven with dignity and integrity forever intact. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2020

As your classmate, friend and colleague, former Police Chief Geoffrey Jacobs, stated Officer Cook, your life should not have been ended forty plus years ago. Too much left to accomplish and to do it with your special wife, Karen. Honor, integrity and respect all given to Dade County to serve and to rescue those in Mr. Pearsall's evil clutches. Just rotten that such a nice man of honor and respect with disrespected along with his fellow officers who nearly lost their own lives. Humility and humanity paying their due salutes to you, Officer Cook, much appreciated and the consummate pro. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Take care Chief Jacobs hope to meet you one day. Your friend, Bill Cook, won't ever be forgotten!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

The burdens are many, the bonds shared with heroism, honor and humility. God's most loyal of servants watching over us and Dade County with a renewed sense of passion and compassion. A life, Officer Cook, policing the corners with assurances of acumen and dignity, never losing sight of your unwavering and undying integrity. One man with grand and sterling character which made your commitments to harmony and unity more certain. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has sanctity and your unselfish humbleness, Officer Cook, to share with other heroines and heroes of esteem.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

Bombs exploding. Gunfire disturbing the peace and unity of the Dade County community you , Officer Cook, held so dear to your honorably heroic heart. A heart that was skillful and talented, a mind so sharp and incisive. Dignity, character and a genuinely well respected man of integrity and truth. Surely a very trusted gentleman whose pride helped to restore a sense of decency on the streets where sadly on May 16,1979, peril and turmoil from a depressed and diabolical man ended your resourceful career and life with your precious and most beloved Karen. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may she and your father, Charles, both rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Her humility and sanctity, along with her volunteerism helped to sustain her life and allowed her to live to the ripe age of one hundred and three. She had to bury you with Karen and according to your neighbor, Mr. Scott Oliphant, had a pained appearance and yet maintained dignity and honor as she taught you and Nancy her entire life. Your humble comrades have not forgotten you, Officer Cook, respected, precious and most treasured as a servant of God. A true warrior and welcome relief to the citizens you served and protected. You were your mom's darling and most heroically beloved "Bill" or "BIlly" as some have called you. You'll always be Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge #1664 to me and my family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

A resurgence occurred when you patrolled and maintained humble and honorable peace and stability for one and all in Dade County. The heroes of esteem seem to leave us all too early. A life, Officer Cook, gone to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero at just twenty-five years old. The assets of one's community, honesty, character, integrity and dignity inserted into freedom's fights. The callings all answered by a loyal, fruitful and a most faithful soul of loyalty. You established those bridges and venues of trust and goodwill, Officer Cook, forever your heroic legacy, sacred and serene. May your immortal soul stroll ever so valiantly in those plains above. Keep Our Maker's pearly gates open to welcome those who give that very humane and ultimate sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

Bedlam and chaos cannot think they will rule the universe forever. With your heroic honor and due diligence, Officer Cook ,six years of service was mourned for its piousness and perseverance. Dade County and its people were proud of how you came along and tried with all your gusto to save life that day and every second you trailed after evil. peace and togetherness stapled to your treasured badge and a uniform worn wisely with vision and vigilance amplified daily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of dignity and integrity. It is about class and character that make commitment and true conviction not just a memory.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

Savings goes a long way to making mankind viable and confident once more. Your decision to become a law enforcement professional, Officer Cook, was humbly wise and distinct. Always you brought excellence and pride to Dade County streets, roads and all venues. Violence took your life tragically, it did not tarnish your soul and fighting spirit that belongs to Our Creator who imbued you with definite honesty, desirable dignity and intensely incorporated integrity. Character never questioned only poignantly honored for its resolve and consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

If anyone ever reads your story, Officer Cook, plenty of memories and humility to be paid homage to. A hero who reached great strides in Dade County securing the public and one gentleman totally trusted and truthful who guided his virtue with honesty and a confident integrity and dignity. A blessed servant taken way too soon who earned the respect and reverence from his peers who probably relished being available to work side by side with you. Your character and caring, Officer Cook, are all in equal balance resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in God's gracious kingdom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

Total boldness and bravery, cherished honor and humility all given the humane chance to make society welcome in some peace and reassurance. Though your career and charm, dedication and charisma, Officer Cook. Serenity and security ran down those lanes of safety where all Dade County navigated. The total effort you put in and the desire to keep your dignity and integrity where it ought to be. So saluted and etched in our hearts and thoughts and for your beloved family to remember a young man full of passion and pride. God's skies are perfect and clear just your sacred purposes by which you patrolled your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

Violence and evil seem to take the fun and joy out of life. Kind of like sucking the air from one's lungs. Nothing can be taken for granted. You appreciated and accomplished something everyday, Officer Cook, a sure lesson to be learned for Dade County and its residents. When the smoke cleared your dignity, respect, honor and heroic actions will remain the measuring stick for others to follow. The trails of character and commitment are still fresh in our minds and especially your family's and neither they nor your comrades have forgotten you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

For a man of humble honesty, integrity and heroism, Officer Cook, your legacy has inspired many other brave souls to loyally follow in your footsteps. A profession where you both served and protected all Dade County with all your might and heart, this shall not be forgotten. Humility and sanctity all in heaven where your dignity and unselfish feats of tenacity will be preserved and sealed within those pearly gates of gallantry forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2020

Division only serves to separate the good from the bad. The peace and unity are the stabilizing endeavors of honor, respect for integrity and of course dignity. The balance of one's authority must be harnessed and kept in check and yours, Officer Cook, was heaven sent and helped keep peaceful missions going forward here in Dade County. Heroic and humble because of your environment in your home where you and your big sister, Nancy were raised. Motivation and determination surely weigh heavily in the values and principles that mankind has to thwart evil. Keep watching over family and us, Officer Cook. Our guardian angel for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2020

The webs of wickedness spin quickly out of kilter unless a brave and honored soul is present and prepared end its chaos and deliver some justice swiftly and fairly. Dade County was under your watch, Officer Cook, an honest man and a hero of respect and character who made great strides in lowering crime where today you'll forever be honored for humility and experience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The tasks at hand are challenging and those tireless efforts provided the impetus for intervention to head off more ghastly damage to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2020

Maturity and politeness matter, It's a tragic shame Mr.Pearsall did not learn his lessons from his mom, grand mom or great- grand mom. Domestic evil is rampant these days and during your watch over Dade County, Officer Cook, you maintained those rudders of honesty, respect for society and dignity's integrity which fighting off unending terror. Saluted and remembered for bringing in some semblance of common sense, wisdom and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2020

The mechanisms are in place for mettle, morals and scruples to become those humble intuitions of honor, dignity and integrity. And surely, Officer Cook, you were Dade County's hero of esteem and sacred valor. The heavens today contain the humane and holy loves of men and women with character and commitments to pride and excellence. Because of either accidents or purposeful violence they have sacrificed their lives for serenity and tranquility to become a forever staple of their communities where respect and resolve flow like a reservoir. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2020

I sincerely apologize, Officer Cook, I meant to say you were a very mature young man and North Shore hospital and paramedics did all they could to save your life. Dade County was certainly shaken by your untimely death during the course of your duties. Integrity and honor filled your wonderful life too short cut down by violence. Dignity and wisdom all accurate and to the point of saving life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020

Never gossip for gallantry and grit are the grounds that test the mettle of true character, trust and honor. First of all, you had respect for all mankind, Officer Cook and your heroic life and service only adds to the dimensions of your heavenly dignity and unselfish integrity. battles fought then and now by those who humbly carry your legacy of heroism forward. The souls of those living in Dade County appreciated your loyalty and resilient faithfulness, the resource of all cherished servants who protect the public trust. The journeys and missions your family makes and takes only carry the spirit and heart by which you lived and breathed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020

Accomplishment can be sometimes astonishing. But acumen and awareness alone cannot provide all the practical solutions to every dilemma. Yet, your test of faith and goodwill, Officer Cook, was spearheaded by your unwavering honesty, diligence to dignity and its duties and the undying integrity, unselfishness that heroes carry on their humble wings of yearning. For your humane and serenely blessed career of character the proof of your wonderful abilities was in the pudding so to speak. Always so treasured and very much admired, humanity had a true and proven gift of God, Officer Cook, in your reverent and priceless soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020

Those lush green pastures are safely protected by loving and loyally honored angels of valor and unending dignity and integrity. A full pledged word of assurance, you gave Dade County to steer and serve those directions needing some guidance and wisdom. Our peaceful journeys all made by your unselfish heroic actions not only on May 16, 1979, but everyday character and conviction shaped those trusted bonds of boldness and resilience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020

You dish out integrity and dignity to help make a community safer, the least one deserves is honesty, respect and humane reverence. All officers deserve respect and humbleness for placing their lives in harm's path. Dade County, Officer Cook, was forever preserved by your faithfulness, resourcefulness and undying wisdom and sage vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020

Morals and mettle are not mysteries. Honor and heroism are humility's humble reminder of what it takes to battle and conquer evil. Nothing but callous and heinousness took your life and career, Officer Cook. Everything pulled like a rug from under you and your adoring family. Dade County and its residents were implanted with enhancement and everlasting esteem and safe travels. Your character and commitment, Officer Cook, will for eternity be most sacred and uniquely virtuous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020

The justification for all duly sworn public servants is to create a purposeful chain of positive events that make society better served to handle whatever comes its way. Dade County came to you, Officer Cook and your department for guidance and direction, your humility and heroism never let them down. A passionate gentleman whose character and conduct reflected the standards by which all men and women of integrity strive to serve by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020

Faith deserves hope. goodwill receives humility as an honorable blessing. Mankind, humanity and society were fortified and enriched, Officer Cook, by your unassuming and very sacredly loyal service. Dade County reached a crescendo when you duly patrolled those streets where peril and anything bad lurked. Your honesty, integrity and character all strong and valiant made that distinct difference. And for that God's very perfect eyes and ears reward and praise your mortal soul of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 5, 2020