Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Do everything unto heaven and trust in the Lord He'll never misguide you. He steered your pathways in life and during your police career, Officer Cook, right into the heartlands of Dade County. All heart and all faith as you were a devoutly pious man. faith and dignity justify integrity and honor when brought together they serve as our preservation. You navigated the toughest of venues and when that call came out, Officer Cook, your humble and heroic character acted thoughtfully and without the slightest hesitation. Humanity thanks you for providing peace and producing acumen during those fruitful and accomplished moments. Violence shall pay attention those brave hearts and serene souls are out in force looking for you. Never forgotten and etched into our hearts forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character highlights the brave and bold men and women whose humility represents humanity's highest calling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Desire does not daydream and never does dedication. Your leadership and motivation, Officer Cook, forged newer relationships for those residing in Dade County during your watch. We look and listen hoping for a drop of dignity and reason for why your life had to end. No plausible reason. The young depressed man violated your honor and dignity, Officer Cook, by taking your character, humility and loving spirit of integrity. Wickedness spreads its wings and then no telling what will occur. Our cornerstones and their foundations were built from the bottom by your strength and heart of compassion, Officer Cook, a hero and a humane man of resolve and wisdom, it made your fruitful missions more blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Headaches and toothaches cause pain, great pain just as the tragic loss of a beloved family hero who gives their life for the causes of character, honor and justice. It is a demanding and thankless position and there are those who accept this challenge freely and without reservation. You signed up, Officer Cook, for a profession that does have rewards and yet those obstacles are out there flying around like a vulture waiting for a carcass. Dade County's folks expected and got more than they could have dreamed of when you patrolled for a balance of harmony, freedom and the liberty that unity strives to beckon. A calling of honesty, dignity and integrity is not a simple process even with intense scrutiny, training and classroom and street work. The thugs, hoodlums and criminals are out in force waiting to steer their evil straight at us and your loving presence insured at least a fighting chance of dignity and determination to lead us through strife and sinister episodes of turmoil. Always a smile and politeness nestled among your morals, mettle, values and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Ladies enjoy flowers and candy so I'm sure you brought your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and your beloved wife, Karen, those on special occasions. You are missed more than ever. I 'll still remember crying when I first heard you died. And though I did not know you or your family until I first met your nephew, Justin Miller and your niece his sister, Gina Wilkerson, you could feel their sense of loss and now it all comes around full circle. What a man! A public servant who glorified His Creator by doing His will and serving that cause of which many don't even go to. Honor complete acceptance of bravery, goodwill and a fighting spirit where you intensity and dignity went hand in hand bringing a semblance of law and order back to the community of Dade County. Only the finest and most humblest of heroism and character which enabled you, Officer Cook, to lead others through peril and trouble. Mrs. Cook, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and do hope you had a terrific one-hundred and third birthday with your family. Your beloved and darling son, Bill, Officer William Cook, graced society with his prowess and proficient protection sparing us more harm. Humanity received its humility from your vision and wisdom, Officer Cook, given to you by The Lord Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I hope Gina you and Trevor and your kids are fine. Take care tell them Rabbi Davis sends his warmest regards. Alexis, Skyler, Legend and your baby sister, Legacy, you all had one humanely warm and congenial great-uncle. Too bad God did not allow you the opportunity to meet him. His soul reposes in heaven among God's distinguished honor roll of heroism and devotion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Style points don't count nor do they serve any useful purpose in this everlasting battle over terror. Our country seems to be bombarded by so much unlawful evil it could fill libraries. What filled the important needs of Dade County was your unselfish, undying and unwavering bravery, honesty and the desire to do your assignments with humble and heroic integrity and the dignity that one day will relieve our humanity of evil's lurking clutches. You were a gallant and faithful man, Officer Cook, who should have been granted a longer life and to be able to retire from your profession as a majority of women and men do. You'll be saluted vigorously for your unassuming valor and fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

A profile of courage and that is what made your life and career so humble and humanely honored. You were a persevering soul Officer Cook, a man whose breath was the total heroic embodiment of goodwill and the spirit that distributed security and safety throughout the communities in and around Dade County. Whatever we can do for your family to lessen their burdens of grief let us do so and pray that the resurrection of your soul of character, charm and conviction comes soon. For what your badge and its boldness meant, peace and prosperity was a by-product of your resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness what has enhanced the happiness of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Destiny saves a place for the upright and outstanding service of those women and men who demonstrate a willingness to be honest and display a sense of direction in their class, decency and character. Never a thought, Officer Cook, your pure perseverance and resolve gave Dade County a chance to march on despite this tension and unrest, yet it was sad that a domestic incident took your soul. It was energy and effort that made you a supremely humble man whose capacity filtered through the venues and roads where danger lied ahead. Respected and treasured. Always a warrior, savior and a quiet hero who represented the core values and morals we as citizens look up to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Violence leaves one crawling for help and when there seems like no escaping this heaven knows what may happen. You were there to back up your colleagues, Officer Cook, a sure sign of a loyal and devout public servant. Dade County's intelligent and intuitively hopeful hero. Everyday you served with passion, dignity and integrity never running nor hiding from peril. That is why you have been and always will be honored by your family and comrades for your humility and noble deeds of desire and devotion. God protects His faithful flock of brave heroes and heroines as they perform a most difficult task, keep looking after those who carry your legacy with pride and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

A well groomed public servant is one who respects authority and agrees to conduct themselves as admirable professionals at all times. The dignity, the character and the integrity and honesty must be appropriate at all moments. No matter the place, time or situation, you kept law and order moving along in a just manner here in Dade County, Officer Cook. Confident and humble, soft and calming helps stabilize peace and unity better than being a loud mouthed bragger. Boast while you can for when God calls you you will see His real humility. A courageous and convicted gentleman of gallantry and resolve, our happiness rested in your hands and feet that chased after terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

A world filled with some goodness, spirit and adventure, yet one made chaotic by incessant violence and baseless hatred. You were a pleasant young man, Officer Cook, a refreshing breath of sense and wisdom which allowed you to prevail over evil. Dade County, its folks and in particular your family and comrades took it very hard on May 16, 1979, when God took your honorable and dignified soul of integrity and humility back to His graceful eternal home to be with other who bravely fought those very same battles as you so fiercely did. Your resolve and character were A plus. Your determination and leadership was A plus and simply put you were a cherished hero whose legacy will be long remembered and saluted for everything valor and humanity stand for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

Sick and depraved can sadly sum up those in our world inclined to incite violence. Evil and wickedness spawned together to further intensify nothing but disaster. Your sincerest efforts, Officer Cook, helped to make Dade County a safer community once again. It took your entire soul of serenity and goodwill coupled with honor, dignity and integrity to battle this ferocious beast. A monster of mammoth proportions just waiting to swallow humanity down its throat. Only your devoted character and pride saved the day laying down enhancements for a better day tomorrow one made more happier if you were with your family. You'll only be fondly saluted and so honored for having the gumption and heroic humility by which to act. An outstanding man and a more stoic warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

The shadows of heaven are forever over our society as they protect us and our dearly beloved and esteemed law enforcement members. Men and women with a prideful calling to serve and with honor and boldness go out into the very face of fierce evil and destroy its nucleus before it becomes larger and larger. You worked well , Officer Cook, here in Dade County where you resided with your family. A community that revered you and comrades who have fondly saluted your heroic legacy of character and the gentle breezes of humility, dignity and subtle integrity. No more harm will come your way as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

Honorable and valiant souls only concern themselves with saving life and the public. The wicked think they can run and flee from their vicious ways, how false they are. God sees them and repels after their violent paths of heinous destruction and doom. Your trails here in Dade County were made firm and safe, Officer Cook, by God's loving arms of grace and mercy. His scopes and compass never miss a beat nor are they half centered. The pursuits of a wise and intelligent man carrying his dreams along with humble honesty and integrity always made your dignity and class of character highlight your career. One sadly cut short by tragic violence against you, Officer Cook and your fellow officers that day. May 16, 1979 was a humility test passed with flying colors and the convictions built within your compassionate heart. Heroism never missed a beat for we know you faced onuses with an outstanding constitution. Saluted and etched forever in our hearts and minds. One swell soul of resolve and safety walking that sweet yet difficult beat in heaven's streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

Never shouting always low keyed and humble, your voice of command, leadership and reason travelled around Dade County as a balloon flying overhead with a message attached to it. Safety. Security. Honesty and the courtyards of courage and reverence. How else could unity go together with liberty and justice for all? peace and civility were your noblest of deeds, Officer Cook. And so was your heroic humility, integrity and the sands of character and faith. Devout and loyal, cherished and admired greatly. Those friendships and goodwill you broached during your professional life have stood tall and firm all these decades later after your unselfish sacrifice which has benefited our humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in Our Master's most honorable haven of angelic heroes and heroines who knew bravery was their humane calling from above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

Camping is fun and photography is too so long as your love of nature and its mystical outdoors never wanes. Never loved survival camping, Officer Cook, I'm sure as I read you were an outdoors kind of person. You were also an extremely intelligent and articulate gentleman of grace and sanctity. Policing our streets and their venues is never easy nor is dealing with the demands of stress and duress that tyranny and torment present. Dade County has its heroes and heroines such as you to thank, Officer Cook, Prosperity and liberty provided by your unwavering touches of perseverance as brought to those waiting on some by your God given talents and the incorporation of commitment, character and the bountiful wisdom and vision that make those that sacrifice legendary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With the right attitude, heaven's accolades for your life and career of courage, Officer Cook , will be flowing like honey.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

Talent, honesty and bravery surely help those devoted public servants where as mistrust, dishonor and disloyalty only disgrace the badges worn by those bold and dignified women and men and its in their blood the passions they put forth to serve and to protect the integrity and values of life so important. Desire and faith surely can deter detrimental behavior never allowed by any department. Your code of conduct, Officer Cook, was to live humbly, think wisely and resolve issues to the best of your capabilities. Dade County and their citizens were in your humanely heroic hands where a smile and some courtesy never hurt anyone. A man full of hobbies and passion pursuing happiness and gallantry the only way you could fair, forward and with unrelenting ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

There can be no doubt that Badge#1664 was well known in the corridors of Dade County as it humbly and ably followed our safe passages and provided goodwill, peace and enthusiasm to all. Your demeanor, Officer Cook, was of a happy nature, open and honest, polite and well mannered, courteous and brave, surely God gave you your humility and the integrity to dignify your valiant calling for police work. Ambitious and astute, loyal and with plenty of acumen. You stood face to face and toe to toe demonstrating to your comrades and family members just what you represented. Sanctity and the sanity that comes with a humble piece of mind. A legacy constructed upon the foundations of character, morals, mettle and ideals of intellect and the ingenuity to see your journeys through. Never forgotten and well respected by humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

When tempers flare and fray, ferocity must be exercised to bring resolve home. Nothing can be absent nor missing while you are out on your duties patrolling for some peace and civility. Dade County had your heroism, Officer Cook, along with your sunny smile and friendliness out on those dangerous pavements pursuing justice and freedom for all mankind. No matter the time or venue, your dignity and desire were present with your integrity and character so crucial to combatting turmoil and torment. A salute for your conviction, perseverance and trails of tenacity which has at least to this day made lives matter and more serene for us. A warrior who was welcomed into God's loving embrace with His open arms of mercy and compassion just as you so adequately displayed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

Dismal and sad, the words used to spell out one's very own life being taken needlessly by violence and terror. Nothing that powerful and austere may run rampant among humanity. There are enough ailments already harming our world. You came along in 1973, Officer Cook and for a quarter of your life you were out policing and protecting the values and honor of Dade County residents. Nothing better than a happy young man full of honesty, integrity and vitality dignifying his determinations to be the best public servant out there honoring humility, striving for justice and efficiently overcoming peril to restore calmness amid the kayos that was transpiring that day. You will always be treasured as a soul of mankind whose goodwill and grace was blessed to be with us for a too short twenty-five years of fruitful destinies. Our Lord has now taken your compass and directed at an even more humane calling. Your soul watches over your family and those women and men trying to be brave and honorable while delivering tranquility and good fortune. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

Violence needs to be disarmed of its power to prevail over society. It cannot be allowed to run loose displayed its wanton evil. Your fights in Dade County, Officer Cook, provided a steadier tomorrow, one made greater if your humbleness and humility were honorably present. You gave your life so peace and harmony may reside among us. Humanity needed your stellar character and commitment to both excellence and pride. A uniform of wisdom, desire and the faithfulness of loyalty to your esteemed colleagues who have saluted and solemnly honored your heroic memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2018

When life is imperiled police are out in force making us more safe. All you can be is your best and uphold your honor, dignity and integrity central to your humble missions of goodwill. You kept your end of your affirmation, Officer Cook, to protect and vindicate all Dade County from unlawful violence. The best and most supreme hero whose legacy stands as a pillar of our society in morals and in humility. Its humane esteem and elegance conveyed the messages of tranquility and the virtues of your vigilant actions that afternoon hotter than ever when you gave your life so ours could keep marching on. Time does that and sadly as we remember you, Officer Cook and your gentle and gallant soul, at least, well can look to the skies and see the bluest of nights. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2018

Hope and pray for the best and through God's compassion, kindness and mercy surely goodness shall come. Your department and family wanted you to survive that brutal day of infamy and violence, Officer Cook. They really did. The Lord must have had other more special plans for your soul of valor, honor and the loyalty that only integrity and dignity can spread. Dade County was under your scopes of surveillance and civility, the makings of your morals and mettle, character and convictions. Those divine shelters have been well protected by your perseverance and persistent efforts, Officer Cook. Our enhancements and enrichment have now become our greatest resources for peace and harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2018

Grim and sad, your untimely left us and especially your loving family devoid of your wonderfully smiling face, your presence and sense of humor I'm sure is greatly missed at all holiday functions and yet they know in the heavens above rests your supreme valor, noted wisdom, vision wrapped tightly around your unwavering civility and serene sanctity which you provided the Dade County area and its folks with. Plenty of everlasting heroic honesty, integrity and the ingenuity of dignity which for sure can bring more safe passages. Your humble journeys, Officer Cook, had all the right tenacity stapled to your character, desire and proficient decency. Forever honored and solemnly saluted for undying and unrelenting effort put on the line. Those streets had you, Officer Cook and have been a little bit less safer. Take care and watch over us and those who wear their uniforms and badges of boldness and bravery in an unassuming manner. Help shield them from harm. Only Our Lord can plan and your spirit is assisting in this difficult process. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2018

Bustling and hustling, a humble man's daily effort. To stabilize any venue one must be diligent and committed to using those tools at their disposal. You never shied away from violence, Officer Cook, you went right for its perpetrator and accomplished more just by being here in Dade County on your daily rounds. Your dignity, integrity and honesty were indeed humble and efficient in this war over an adversary so demonstrative. You finished your duties and then Our Maker took your character and your soul back to His eternal home to help safeguard those no won protection detail. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2018

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Shape up or ship out. Now is the time to check in and come ready for the fight of a lifetime. Dade County has seen everything and always you acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, with the juices of zest, zeal and vigor flowing in your body. It surely made evil rise and take heart. What a courageously gallant heart you had, Officer Cook, channeling all your resources of honesty, goodwill into your integrity and dignity. Always relevant. Always saluted and revered, respected and cherished for your unselfish heroic actions that preserved peace, saved lives of your comrades and those civilians you were responsible for watching over. May God watch over your soul of peace and your spirit of humility, the treatment for some of humanity's woes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2018