Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sunrise for serenity. Sunset for courage. Honor, respect and dignity all came from the Cook household and honesty and reverence were the gears that set forth your career although it was tragically ended by evil over forty years ago. Your heroic actions, Officer Cook, endeavored to derail a man's deadly rampage through a community that has continued paying homage to your memory and everlasting humility and humble loyalty. The days now are starting to get a little shorter as we blast through the summer. But never are you overlooked or forgotten, Officer Cook, for magnificent work and habits of integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Bloodshed, baseless hatred and prejudice still permeate in our society, your missions and journeys, Officer Cook, were to limit its motivational mayhem where lives can be lost for no good purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Nothing pretty. Just all out gallantry and honor displayed by you, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf. Dignity and integrity shadowed your bright smile and positive demeanor. We never forget our heroes and heroines women and men of character who conceal their grit and gumption. Your heroism and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, is what makes the system move forward. Saluted and humanely honored for delivering hope and progression. Society at times seems to regress because of this perturbable violence which you tried your utmost to rid us of. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Pals and friends are for mentoring. Sharing ideas and bouncing things off each other's brain. Picking up new information surely assists any public servant while their salt in solving and in resolving conflict. You were a wealth of valuable resources, Officer Cook and never a wavering doubt that Dade County was forever in good hands. Honest. Responsible and most assuredly reliable. Dignified and fortified in character and integrity. The best of mates, partners and loyal helps during times of evil and during those heated minutes where humility and goodwill lie in jeopardy. You were and always will be your family's hero, Dade County's versatile hero whose shining soul of safety and peace lies in heaven where your tasks are to walk that proverbial beat along with other heroic angels guarding those pearly gates where gallantry glistenings like a diamond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

The regret of never seeing your smile anymore, Officer Cook, is enough to make your family sad. And yet your loving family members carry the hopes of the future honorably displaying your character and morals while pursuing their lives and happiness. God has humility, dignity and integrity locked behind those doors and hidden panels for all your resolve and perseverance as you sought relationships, hope and goodwill among the residents of Dade County. Our aspirations, dreams and hopes now lie in your heroism and your inspirational life and most notable career of service with excellence and steadfast determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Violence is no laughing manner. And neither can terror be tolerated as it lights a fire of fury causing undue tension, strife and grief to any community. Your humble respect for your professional position, Officer Cook, was to take care of the people whom you loyally served protecting them from misfortune and more dire harm. For the good of Dade County and for mankind's benefit our stability and harmony came at a very terrible cost. Whenever a brave young man or woman is taken away from their families by evil we must pray and pay homage to their character, honor and the incorporation of integrity and morals. It's found in their unselfish dignity where very few travel. You paved the trails, Officer Cook, for all future officers with your discipline and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Examine your effort and you'll locate more energy than you could have ever imagined. But, than again you exerted yourself, Officer Cook, fully on behalf of Dade County with unselfish honesty, unwavering dignity and undying integrity amongst your heroic soul of peace and goodwill. Forever remembered and saluted for achievement and the courage to hang in there to battle violence, evil and whatever else was assigned to you. Humane and well respected, humble and quite revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

A most magnificent servant and a marvelous man of boldness and bravery combined with the finer points of perseverance and respect. Only honorable men and women serve willingly in an attempt to chase away evil and your blessed name, Officer Cook, carried sway over Dade County and its citizens. The ones who admired and reverently cherished your unselfish heroism and humility, the bedrock of humanity. You were a man way mature beyond your years as your friend and colleague, Chief Geoffrey Jacobs reflected and so your friend, Bill Cook, his beloved memory will stay forevermore with us even with those who did not know him and his class of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May Officer's Cook's humbleness be for a blessing as he was a true and trustworthy gentleman who protected his community with all his heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Right now, Officer Cook, it's raining cats and dogs. Where your spirit and soul rest it's nice and dry, peaceful in heaven where God awaits His flock in order to judge and reward their heroic honor, distinct dignity and unwavering integrity. Yours, my neighbor, friend and hero where all top notch like your unassuming wisdom,character and charming personality. Was Dade County in such great and competent hands when you patrolled its streets searching for trust and justice while seeking out violence which most surely threatens our very staples of harmony and togetherness. Rest in peace. Your common sense approaches and stellar humility proved to be the difference maker in our very lives of intuition and stability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Don't make a promise you can't keep. Obligations can obstruct our clear missions of honor, faith and resiliency. That all depends upon one's central integrity and dignity well incorporated into the intrinsic wars over wickedness. Pestilence persists. Violence pervades and yet Dade County has faced many times of duress and impending crisis and Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was present to save lives. A unique public servant whose character built those foundations where humility and mankind served serenity and security quite well. Relieving us of indifference, prejudice and any signs of tensions because of your calming demeanor, Officer Cook, this and more are very sorely missed today. Heaven's angel , one of all too many who gave their lives of respect and honor to put terror where it rightfully belongs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

The flowers may wither and fade, the light may flicker , yet through it all your wonderfully heroic soul, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. It spared Dade County more harm everyday and in particular on May 16, 1979, when you answered your last call of responsibility with only the most sincerest and fondest of honesty, integrity and dignity's capability running right smack into a violent and evil man. If your colleagues that day could speak directly with you now, Officer Cook, they would all answer thanks "Bill" for your undying and undaunting valor and humbleness. Versatility, durability and access all vital to the chains of staunch character, faithful commitment and unselfish heroism and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Devotion and desire should never be devalued. At face value they serve honor and dignity as integrity's pillar of support for all brave and esteemed men and women who risk their souls to keep law and order where obedience is surely looked upon. In Dade County your feats of strength and courage, Officer Cook, were outstanding as they preserved and protected the residents and your fellow officers loyal , heroic and as determined as you always were. Never forget your friends for in times of strife and crisis you know who will back you up. Fighting those battles aggressively with a certain flair and passion, you'll sure to be blessed and rewarded for endeavoring to conquer a menace in our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Don't just peruse the area or just take a sniff. Better to be vibrant and vigorous in your honest and heroic actions that benefit a community rather than hinder its progress. You persevered, Officer Cook, quite well and because of your dignity, integrity and character, Dade County and its people were far better served and protected from violence and evil. Over forty years later, Officer Cook, your respect and reverence, resolve and useful resourcefulness have been that measuring stick for other brave officers to follow behind. Your heroic actions of nobility and humility at least helped to corral an unbalanced man wickedly looking to usurp the sanity and serenity of a community where you grew up and were exposed to morals and values from your beloved parents may they rest in peace along with yourself my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Never ridicule resolve and honor, someday you may need to rely upon the resources of dignified individuals diving into danger exposing their souls of integrity and heroic character. You gave your soul for peace and unity here in Dade County, Officer Cook and you are to be commended for saving the citizens and your esteemed and humble comrades in arms. Those days of reckoning are coming, redemption and the resurrection will reunite all of your relatives, may they live long , peaceful stabile and serene lives of happiness and fruitful prosperity. Humility and humanity are raising a toast in heaven's name for your reliable and most unrelenting service to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Freedoms must never be taken for granted. Liberty must not lose its honorable and heroic characters. Unity must never go unidentified nor be grounded by lack of faith, dignity and courage. Only your integrity and good name with a string of purposes, Officer Cook, gave Dade County and its folks a chance at experiencing some senses of renewal and hopeful goodwill. Never forgotten as your built some cornerstones with steady and solid foundations meant to anchor our very future pursuits of passion and joy. A young man gives his life because of one rotten and evil apple floating around your community threatening civilians and your remarkable wisdom and undeniable maturity saved lives and the day. May 16, 1979 will be stoically and solemnly remembered as your day, Officer Cook, when you received your angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Shelters are for taking a brief respite from the actions of toiling in life for a specific reason. To rest, relax and recharge your batteries is most essential. You kept up the frantic pace, Officer Cook, restoring calmness among Dade County's people. They won't forget your inspired intelligence, dignity and dutiful integrity which worked to bring in some semblance of safety and hope, all through your unwavering and most heroic goodwill, Officer Cook. You had stellar and sterling conduct which represented your department in the highest of regards. Your peers and loving family won't ever overlook nor forget your engaging smile and personality which was crucial during those times of terror and evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

The courage casts little doubt as to how you answered your assignments and their associated tasks never easy. Public service demands a very special and uniquely trained body and mind to be able to patrol and search for a small haven of goodwill and security. You surely did that very well on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. A man of precise character, clutch commitments and the honesty that only transparency delivers to mankind. Your humbleness and humility gave liberty and unity that special opportunity to champion its traits within the framework of society's borders. Always deeply remembered and humbly saluted for valor and grace under duress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Juries at times decide the fates of their fellow citizens. God directs our navigation, journeys and destinies of fruition and intuition. Police just attempt to perform their all too important jobs under the blankets of boldness and bravery, while maintaining a low profile of resolve and humility. Hiding when violence is out their trampling upon the serenity and safety is never a good thing. You career and life, Officer Cook, offered a glimpse of a very resourceful and honored man of steady dignity and integrity poured into your labors of love and you'll forever remain admired and very cherished. Your pursuits of evil allowed for smoother days ahead just wish as your family does that you were here to enjoy your retirement with Karen supporting your crusades of justice, truth and the spirit of trust that focuses its ferocity upon humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

When the tree trunks of terror, turmoil and torment fall the thud is ghastly as vast areas are affected by this unending violence which offers no hints of letting up. Thankfully, Officer Cook, Dade County and its citizens had a humble, honorable and most humanely heroic public servant in the community serving and protecting not basking in glory and boastfulness. Your measures of morals and mettle helped to cement the peace and proper frame for its people to live their lives. Very tragic that this one evil man ended your life, career and wonderfully orchestrated life of happiness with your beloved Karen. It is founded in the characters of our most esteemed and prudent of women and men who serve with a purpose and a passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

We charter the courses of our very lives living by the codes of conduct and that morally righteous code is of honesty, desire, integrity and dignity which shall carry our trails forever that we are alive. Your undying and unselfish character, Officer Cook, helped to pave the way for other finest and upstanding women and men of law enforcement. Dade County did prevail in its fights, battles and wars over terror and violence because you dared to stand toe to toe. you cared and were concerned with building those bridges and bonds of goodwill for humble and heroic efforts put forth on behalf of safety, serenity and joy. Never forgotten and solemnly respected, revered and saluted for having and maintaining proper channels of class and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

We must never abandon our desires to devote our fullest attention to joy, peace, happiness and prosperity. We need to fixate our frutions upon the goodwill of society through our efforts of honesty, integrity and dignity. Dade County and its residents had their aspirations, dreams and purposes protected by the humble and humane hero within your soul, Officer Cook. Sturdy, steady and reliable in all areas of assurance and the fundamentals of faith, ferocity and true workmanship. A professional craft that expects and demands the integration of ingenuity, intuition and intelligence built within the characters of never ending, unrelenting transparency. A true hero who now keeps the gates of justice,trust and truth singing the praises of Our Creator who took your beautiful and adored being with Him back to heaven, so full of angels, valor and humility that soars mightily every second of our lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Tradition is bound and obligated to pay homage, honor and humility to all heroes and heroines regardless of faith. Spirituality alone is all well and good just as prayer is during times of crisis. Evil and grief obstruct our due diligence and keep us from moving forward with our daily calendars. Your peace and stability, Officer Cook, allowed you the promise to at least journey around Dade County protecting its people whom you took an affirmation to serve and with great humility and pride wearing your badge and uniform. No waivers, no qualms, only rightful authority placed solely within your confines of courage while performing in a dignified and humble fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pious and wise go to those pearly gates after serving their time bravely seeking truth, trust and full justice for society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Undying servitude. Fearless ferocity. Priceless dignity and integrity. Time honored humility and heroism never to be forgotten. All in a day's work, Officer Cook, did you do your job promptly and most proudly. Dade County was always in steady and loyal hands when you toiled for six years of treasured and faithfully devoted preservation of our serenity and tranquility. So valiant, so vigilant and very versatile, your work ethic, Officer Cook, speaks to the legacy you left for your adoring and beloved family members to cherish as they pursue happiness and freedom. It will never be the same without your wonderful smile and engaging personality. That is in heaven for God to watch over your rock solid soul of affection and awareness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You brought honesty to society and mankind's ideals and values.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Bailing out only displays a lack of bravery and boldness, a total lack of character and essential honesty, integrity and dignity. Violence is somewhat compared to a mean dog who senses fear and reacts accordingly. Your total being and soul were wrapped tightly around your wrists, Officer Cook, as was Dade County as you had their pulse and your persistence squarely centered around humanity. When humility, sanctity and vision are blinded by wanton evil, it is the wisdom that becomes clouded and impossible to see what lies ahead. God has your soul of character and devotion faithfully in His arms for everlasting safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism remains treasured for eternity!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Onus, burden and responsibility demand the calls of honor, integrity and dignity. One cannot march on in pursuit of terror and some prospect of harmony without the caring and emotional support of the other characteristics, traits of the chosen profession, Officer Cook, you willingly signed up to become. A savior now hailed as a hero here in Dade County for excellent service, morally efficient protection and a high standard of values and principles so inclined to incorporate their very essence into these wars over violence. You are to be praised, Officer Cook and of course your humble soul has been blessed and rewarded for enriching our community, your community where you grew up and became a first class public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Violence can run, it can't hide. Eventually, hideous folks are cornered, caught and cuffed, taken way and prosecuted for permeating humanity with their purposeful actions of evil. Your character and commitment, Officer Cook, along with your balance of boldness, honor and reverence for dignity and integrity directed your trails of tenacity through the venues of Dade County where you have not been forgotten for your undivided heroism and composed humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Days just seem to fly by while your humane soul soars through the sky.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019