Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police work is just that. For brave and able bodied men and women of character, decency and desire. Dade County received that and more from you, Officer Cook. You were a gentleman with a heroically kind and caring heart who won't be forgotten. Achievement and ingenuity must be utilized by all faithful and loyal public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 25, 2017

To summarize a person's life you just need to look at their quality of work, its entire body, the scope of security and serenity for everyone and the performance of perseverance and protection offered to its residents. Were they honest and dignified? Did they carry their skills and integrity to the point of proficiency and was their effort immersed in their humane and humble accomplishments? If you answered in the affirmative you did a splendid job keeping Dade County free of mischief and only safer in peace and trust. We the people trusted your basic instincts, Officer Cook, all designed at bringing relief and resolve, calm and coolness to those shaken up by this very evil. You were the epitome of sterling character, pride in commitment and the support and esteemed admiration of your colleagues and all those who knew you and revered your compassion for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It still was gut wrenching losing you when there was more left to fulfill. That word destiny and its desires took you, Officer Cook, to newer horizons. Now you are walking that proverbial beat in God's serene shelter with other brave and courageous angels of valor. Those affirmations have been completed and the tasks at hand now rest squarely on the broad shoulders of those heroes and heroines who display the same character to correctly keep moving things forward the just and fair way. Judiciousness means just that knowing when to answer, to be aggressive and when to refrain from getting into trouble as issues always arise. Humanity was well served when you defended us, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Those near and dear to us as you were to your family, Officer Cook, never really leave us. For your spirit circles around those who loved and adored you. Dade County and its citizens, those you righteously served and preserved could always and forever remember your class and desire to allow peace and freedom to move about a community where you have been richly and humanely honored for heroism and commitment, the character and conviction we need to see from all public servants. When destiny comes calling, missions must be honored with dignity and the hope that integrity offers resolve and solutions to the many problems that plague our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement has balances and so does cornerstones and their foundations. Digging deep you came up with solutions, Officer Cook, that violence at bay.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Those who love life pursue their happiness with the greatest sources of esteem and humble honor. For a job well done, Officer Cook, dignity from colleagues whose integrity helps them as it did for you keep peace and stability in the balance. Dade County and its people got the best service and leadership from you, unwavering and unselfish in your concern and care. It is now up to those who have taken over your watch to steer us away from violence and ring in quiet and serenity. Your demeanor, Officer Cook, took a bite out of crime along with stellar conviction and the humblest of character and consideration for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You embraced friendship the same way you enjoyed leading other men and women through thick and thin. Danger is what police tackle. They don't run and hide. They don't stick their heads in the sand. The confront and corral those who look to conspire to commit evil. You performed in an outstanding way on May 16, 1979 and not to be forgotten. Grace, grit and gallantry greeted the good people of Dade County when you were out on a mission of liberty. Officer Cook, you are sincerely missed by all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Dignity and integrity along with honor and humility serve as the greatest motivators mankind can ever have looking over us. They serve the brightest and most intelligent of public servants who go out and battle a fierce foe. You battled with all your might, Officer Cook and so resolve and character were among those partners who humbly shared fulfillment of God's blueprint. His plans motivate those who set out on destinies of danger hoping to restore peace and freedom to all. Those who serve and protect us deserve our accolades and when life is in the balance all the thoughts of faith, devotion and goodwill shall stay etched in our thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a man of pride and humble excellence, Officer Cook, fruition was God's crowning touch for a man of character and courage rich in supply. A gentleman and an excellent public servant. That brilliant smile, Officer Cook and a kind word rested solidly and securely on your lips. The truth was the golden rule of your career and life so faithful and incorporating.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Violence and its evil require all loving and honorable police officers to stay one step ahead of this considerable adversary. Public servants deal with terror and torment, its turmoil should never interrupt the daily lives of those whom we share and love. Your duties, Officer Cook, were of a dignified nature and the type of integrity that is central to preservation taking its stand as it did in Dade County where you served and patrolled. The navigation of the pious are always in our rear view mirrors, they are out in force distributing diligence and resourcefulness ordinary people might not be able to do. When they leave their families police must divorce themselves from personal issues and be available to deal with the rigors and stress associated with treacherous individuals who seek to commit wicked acts. Your heroic actions, Officer Cook, were diligent and devoted to the common cause. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

One should exude class and confidence in all that they undertake and police work is no different. Officer Cook, the level compassion mixed with honesty, dignity and integrity were central in your efforts to clean up Dade County and its venues of this kayos, mayhem and much undo violence. Consideration for the welfare of the citizens who are both protected and served by thoughtful men and women of humanity such as you, Officer Cook, are never to be forgotten. Only respected, cherished and treasured for fulfilling God's precepts and keeping peace and its cornerstones stapled to the solid bases where they rightfully belong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

We ask of the Lord's prayers that He watches over those serving their communities and protects the integrity of those brave and beloved souls who paid their ultimate prices for unity and peace to have newer meaning. It had momentous resolve here in Dade County where steered violence away from us, Officer Cook. Vengeance and disrespect have no place in police work. You were the consummate officer, cherished and admired for doing yeoman work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, class and commitment resides forevermore in God's house of privilege and prudent performance. Your work, Officer Cook was outstanding and straight to the very base of evil where you tried to conquer this evil monster.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Courage so bold, strength to behold and dignity to delve into the duty of daily police work which can extract a toll. The bells ring loudly signaling the call to work. Police must step up to the plate so to speak and perform as they are trained to. Keep integrity and honor close to the vest as you would with peace and security. The residents of Dade County spoke and you listened, Officer Cook, showing your caring concern and determination which in part made you a special and humane individual. Salutes and tributes of honor and heroism will forever come your way. It was motivation and principles that helped you become a better leader of other valiant heroes and heroines. Never forgotten for character and commitment the way it was drawn up in the field and in the classroom. Foundations take shape when the righteousness of public servants serves humanity with unyielding humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

For the safety and peace of all concerned to stay that way we must have duly righteous men and women of honor and bravery serving and saving lives. It means a lot to have dignified and deserving folks persevering our prosperity. You were in Dade County, Officer Cook, protecting and providing the much needed incentives for us to survive and to thrive. It involves a colossal effort, but with a little persistence, the tasks at hand can get accomplished. Comrades have saluted your heroism and devout resolve, Officer Cook. All resiliency and the efficiency to integrate good morals and character into the steady flow of both ferocity and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your purpose in life was completed as sad as it was losing you. God took you home to look after other angels of valor who have joined God's important ranks in heaven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

I was reading the other day of your home in North Miami Beach, Florida where you grew up, Officer Cook. Your sister and brother-in-law now reside in Arizona. I am asking my wife, Holly to write to Nancy. Just though it would be wonderful to live in your home, after all I had the pleasure to be there when Gina Wilkerson and her husband Trevor were fixing it up. Your brother-in-law was here about a month or so ago fixing and cleaning things up. When I was there and Gina was there with her kids, I showed her a picture of you on the phone and started sobbing like a baby. I then went into your folks' backyard to kick a soccer ball with Legend, your great-nephew. All great kids. I have not seen them in a couple of years. Your honesty, integrity and dignity in protecting Dade County and its residents won't be overlooked nor forgotten. After all you were a hero of the most humane and humble character and consideration toward all mankind. You'll be saluted and so honored for bravely and most firmly establishing peace and liberty for all. I twas morals and principles that your life and career was soundly constructed from. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gina took me into your room, Officer Cook, the memories are surely sentimental and will always reside within my heart and mind. You were a responsible and accountable public servant whose courtesies and qualities of candor and desire are now resided in God's eternal shelter where no harm will ever come your way. You gave your constant grit and effort for life in Dade County to have such an inspirational meaning. Its message today is loud and clear. Hope, faith and optimism abounding like never before. Stay well Mrs. Cook. I want to send you an Easter card and I will mail it to your grandson, Josh in Pasadena, California. Take care and all the best. You were my neighbor and friend. A dear and beloved woman of faith and resolve. Once again all the best. Your darling and much beloved son, your hero, Officer William C. Cook, will be humbly remembered. His contribution to society rests on those two walls of honor in Miami and in Washington, D. C. I still visit his grave at Dade Memorial Park in North Miami right next to the Jewish cemetery, Mount Sinai Memorial Park.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

For class and decency to make its appearance known in Dade County, your concentrated effort was necessary, Officer Cook. A professional public servant with the highest regard for honesty, dignity and integrity. It served and protected those citizens who respected and admired your strength and courage. It all came from your heart, one of resiliency and staunch character, conviction and commitment to both pride and excellence in a humble manner. Humility toward humanity is the goal of all officers who look to keep peace and unity well grounded within the foundations and fabric of society. You were a decent and faithful gentleman, Officer Cook, those fond memories of your life and career will never fade away. Your family and colleagues will always have your spirit and warrior like mentality in mind as we get closer to your date of your untimely loss. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You served with gusto and heroically saved those lives of the civilians and your comrades who were involved in that terrible day of violence in which you sacrificed your life, your destiny and its fruition for our hopes and dreams to keep moving forward. You will never be forgotten. Our hero and blessed Godsend!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Age is just a number. It also tells us the story of heroes and heroines and just what they humbly accomplished during those years with us. Astute, gallant and endearing, they just started recounting your life and police career, Officer Cook. Dade County and its citizens live on in your unwavering spirit of dignity, integrity and honor. Your quest to deliver justice and peace has been delivered by your close friends and peers as well as your loving family members who duly carry your unselfish humility within their aspirations as you now are and always have been our angel of inspiration. A man of character, whose warrior like constitution carried the onuses for all to bare. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones have been laid for other brave souls to pursue the evil that must be stopped at all costs. Life means too much to waste, time is of the essence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

Flaws in character and in commitment may result in service that is not exemplary. Police work demands a certain conviction to honesty, bravery and integrity. Dignity and desire come from the home and how one is raised. You were brought up by your loving parents in a humble and loving environment. Dade County is a little less safer by your absence. And yet you are fondly remembered for devotion, determination and heroism beyond what was expected of you. You will always remained cherished and warmly saluted for helping to enhance our society and to bring a quietness and a calming peace to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2017

It may be preposterous or wishful thinking that violence will someday just vanish. We keep alive in those honorable and very brave souls who gave their lives for the advancement of goodwill and stability in a community. Here in Dade County, you gave the residents a solid performance and because of your commitment, character and intuition we can sleep more soundly at night. You were a heralded hero of the highest form of humility, a gift from God that touched the hearts of all humanity. Now and forever will you be solemnly saluted and so honored as all public servants must have the proper dignity and integrity to maintain vigilance and profound perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Men and women who take their duties seriously receive their rewards for valor in God's enchanted shelters of serenity. A place where you rest peacefully, Officer Cook, a man of vision, ideals and wisdom that h as been passed down unto others who have taken that proverbial baton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2017

When achievement and character add up to astuteness and resolve then peace and quiet can become that very focal point of all citizens. Your humane honor and humility greeted those folks in Dade County where you proudly served and protected, Officer Cook. Remembered and respected for uncompromising dignity, honesty and the integrity to intervene when calm was called for. You'll not be forgotten for unselfish bravery and unwavering that has kept everlasting enhancements as the foundations of your tenacity and prudent perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2017

Officer Cook, for how you represented yourself with humility and reverence, Dade County will never forget the hero in you. I believe you were very resourceful, a man of character and commitment and that is precisely why peace and liberty can live on. It continues its fruition in your loving family and in the those peers whom you worked with to eliminate this violence from our land. Always fondly remembered and saluted with honor for your professional demeanor and courage all from your giving heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2017

Pulsating through every police officer's veins must be due diligence, perseverance, pride and the proficiency to see fulfillment and the humble achievement of the peace and unity process coming together. It did in Dade County for your integrity and honor, Officer Cook, it made people stop and appreciate you for your endeavors. Cherished and yet calm in the face of evil, you can be sure you'll be honored and remembered for staunch support and the cunning needed to curb violence and its terror. The cornerstone of success is the righteous steps our beloved men and women take daily to further continue trails of justice are pursued evenly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your vigilance has validated your navigation of a community, Officer Cook, that has so revered and admired you for endearing efficiency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Police need to fixate their energies on ferocity and translate that into unwavering tenacity and humility. Big words and yet it's difficult for every public servant to maintain this throughout their professional careers. Advancement can only happen when dignity, integrity and open honesty are not locked out of the equation. Nothing could lock you up, Officer Cook, or keep you down. A positive and resourceful gentleman of thoughtfulness and action, you made certain Dade County and its residents were going to see that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. No dreams. Just good old fashioned hard work and the stellar character, commitment and courage to steer you through your life missions and their destinies. Fruition can be fulfilling when you know you've given an honest effort and the resolve is there. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You have been missed, Officer Cook, you were a gem of an officer and the pearls of wisdom, vision and leadership were there for colleagues to take notice of. You have been saluted for esteem and the humane and unselfish sacrifice on behalf of all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

As an addendum to that story, Officer Cook, the two officers were called to a home of a former police officer. It turned out to be a false alarm and the two dogs came charging at them. The whole thing was just tragic. Officer McAleenan was actually investigating one of Officer Elias' car accidents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Knowledge, wisdom and vision breed the makings of good leadership. You had that awareness. Never any doubt. When good goes awry, no telling what might happen. The citizens always deserve the very finest and best quality of service. No questions asked.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

I have to apologize, Officer Cook. In my last reflection I stated that this officer ran up a huge medical bill hurting her finger. I must correct this she hurt her ankle and leg on a bicycle during police training. Sad, but her quest to become a Metro-Dade Police Officer should have been stopped. I think of the five female officers killed in your department. They had the bravery, honor and discipline to succeed. God had other more important missions for them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Success can lead to success, but only if accompanied by total honesty and humility for your fellow colleagues and those citizens that are being served and protected fairly and justly. I read the other day of you, Officer Cook, welcoming another comrade from your department into heaven. Officer Henry McAleenan Jr. I read the follow up story from the Sun Sentinel newspaper in 2000 regarding what happened to Officer McAleenan. Another officer accidentally shot him in the groin and damaged his femoral artery. This officer had other issues driving her patrol car and had to be retrained on the usage of her weapon. She also slammed her finger in her cruiser and ran up a huge medical bill. To sum things up, she probably should have pursued another line of work. Not saying she is evil, but where caution and consideration, integrity and dignity are called for, you had the makings to become a proud and humble public servant. Your life, career and sacrifice will never be forgotten, Officer Cook. Your morals and character were the makings of why we need dedicated and loyal personnel answering those dangerous assignments. The two officers were looking for suspects when two rottweiler dogs charged toward them and the female officer fired at her partner by mistake a she was using an expendable baton to protect them. That day you were suddenly taken from us, Officer Cook, you had instructed your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln not to utilize his weapon. I was not there, perhaps he should have grabbed you taking you out of the line of fire. After nearly thirty-eight years it is all supposition. The what if that occurred. You remain treasured and respected for doing your job in an outstanding and first class fashion always. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We live today because of your goals, dreams and aspirations. You are our friend, hero and a very blessed Godsend. Keep observing us from God's priestly perch. God's kingdom id preserved and protected by His finest and most humane heroes and heroines. People with troubles and woe need to find the right help. This world is to big and tragically filled with terror, turmoil and enough torment. You were honorable and yet careful as you could be, Officer Cook, when confronting trouble. Your memory lives on as any hero's should through enhancement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Character and commitment work well together when blended with the tenacity and honesty that all police officers must perform under. You were a man of both integrity and dignity, Officer Cook and so Dade County and its residents were pleased with your professional acumen. Astute and full of knowledge and wisdom which in turn enabled you to humbly lead other men and women through trouble and its torment. You can be sure that you won't be forgotten for having the unselfish devotion and unwavering heroism and humility toward all mankind that led to peace and stability for all. Your soul and bright smile live on in those loving family members who continue with their passions while keeping the flames of your ferocity burning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life and consideration go well when they are executed as per Our Creator's blueprint. We all need to share in the burdens of making safety and serenity a viable solution.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2017

Complacency is out of character for any brave and decent police officer. The courage just to commit yourself to serving and protecting takes a lot of energy and the effort to make peace and security a more trusted duo. In Dade County peace and enhancement was made entirely possible by your unwavering passion and the sensible care you provided everyone, Officer Cook.You were a humble man of honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, surely violence and its evil was immediately dealt with when you patrolled. We can be genuinely grateful for your humility and for comrades who serve and fought this battle that seems to never end. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those foundations you started here will always be here forevermore. Keep looking down upon us, Officer Cook and your entire family as they move on in their pursuits in life and in their chosen professional endeavors. Brave and humane servants never hide nor run from defending evil, they tackle their tasks with unselfish conviction and the pride in being able to properly wear a badge and a crisply pressed uniform.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2017

Police work requires deliberate contemplation. It expects its most humble servants to be fair, faithful and loyal to their comrades and department. And you delivered on your bond to all Dade County, Officer Cook. Your integrity, honesty and dignity when coupled with your character, commitment and pride made peace and unity more than just a notion. It became a staple for all residents to live wit hand to be able to go about their daily routines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. heroism is all about placing priorities where they ought to be. Your missions in life were to fulfill Our Creator's master plans of how our world should be. Your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice serves as a lesson to all humanity in which your humility was well placed. You deserve all the humble honors and salutes of bravery, Officer Cook. You were your family's treasured hero, son and brother. A truly nice gentleman and a real friend to all. Decency and desire spoke wisely and nobly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2017