Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Truculence is not called for from any public servant. Rather, tenacity in the fight against torment and terror. We live sounder lives when the dignity and honesty is mixed in during an officer's quest for peace. Precisely as Dade County and its residents wanted things done, Officer Cook. You handled them wisely and with great bravery. A Godly gift in the battle over evil. You'll be cherished for your unselfish sacrifice which has in turn led to enhancements through your endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The consummate professional with the right personality to correspond to keeping danger away from us. Always fondly remembered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2016

Six years of a man's faith, resolve and honesty, but even more than that, twenty-five years of fulfillment and memories of dignity and integrity guarding you, Officer Cook, each time you went out and served Dade County and its citizens providing enhancement and courage. The bravery to fight on with these wars of wickedness. One day because of your sacrifice and those of your colleagues, Officer Cook, may we live on in peace. May prosperity thrive. May God's grace shine down upon us like a morning sun. Let your heroic legacy stand as the honor and salutes of fortitude and nobility. Humanity is indebted to your humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2016

Working on all cylinders, police must incorporate the integrity for their profession in their patrols and strive to remain vigilant and honest at every corner. Dignity awaits their passions to preserve and protect our peace and unity which is what you excelled in, Officer Cook. The hopes and dreams of the residents in Dade County traveled with your every navigation. It also circled the venue with desire and the drive to accomplish your mission successfully. Though, you had more left to achieve. God has your wonderfully heroic soul in His shelter for eternal safekeeping. You kept your word, now those who have taken over your watch must do so relentlessly and humbly too. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2016

Recognizing the scope of your missions, Officer Cook, urgency and unwavering honesty was what you called upon to save and protect the lives of Dade County and its residents. Sure as your dignity and devotion, integrity which was blended in your patrols all made the difference. We live more constructively today rather than destructively. We cherish our freedom and right to choose as we please. All in the name of professionalism and your staunch bravery to duty. Whenever a comrades needed anything, there you were to back up and assist them. Heroism is born from a person's upbringing and morals by which they were taught and learned. Your teachers were the very best and most loving. Your parents who gave you and Nancy the opportunities to better yourselves and our society, now enhanced by your valiant actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you were and always our rock and savior. A blessed man and a gentleman of imagination and intuition.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2016

There are days we wallow in a mess of craziness. The mayhem and kayos that follows could blow our minds leaving us distorted and dizzy. Thank God you saved our days, Officer Cook, with the promise and renewal of better ones on the horizon. Hope does spring eternal and so does relief and peace because of your unwavering convictions and commitments to see things through. Your mission in a nutshell, to keep sanity alive and sanctity flowing within Dade County. No small task. One large undertaking by a gentleman of integrity, valor and honesty. There's plenty of humbleness, dignity and esteem written on your heroic legacy that will remain forever in the hearts and minds of family, friends and beloved comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those heavenly memorial walls sadly keep adding more angelic heroes of valor. At least God has plans for His righteous servants who now walk that heavenly beat. Nothing will stop them nor harm them ever. God's words are to be heeded seriously. If we listen and say our prayers, God will answer us with words of salvation and consolation. The healing process may begin in earnest. It's awaiting our response as soon as possible.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2016

Class and its reputation exude honor and dignity. A sure fire way to disperse wickedness. Dade County called upon your intellect and ingenuity, Officer Cook, to stem the tide of evil and your performance was outstanding and to be commended. It's the decent and deserving who get it. Police officers have to comprehend the scope of their service and take the appropriate action heroically and as humbly as possible to save lives. The lifeblood of those you saved, your colleagues and civilians shall always remember your kind heart, Officer Cook and your grace, it saved the day many times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God bless your soul as it flies high everyday. Legacies of heroes are the meanings behind life and those brave enough to serve a cause.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2016

In this world we make our breaks. We take our chances furthering ourselves. It is all accomplished by acts of kindness and love. You loved life, Officer Cook. You relished the opportunities God gave you to make us safer and more at ease. Exactly, what Dade County residents came to rely on. Your instincts and innovative approaches to resolving whatever needed your humblest of touches. When a young man is on a mission of peace and prosperity, we must let God's golden palms direct your hands and feet where they must serve and defend. Your colleagues of honor, integrity and dignity, the very same traits that spell out your courageous and humane legacy are forever to share with your family and those who knew to be a trusted and loyal gentleman and a valued public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gold is gold. Silver is silver. A righteous soul whose heart spoke of character, wisdom and maturity beyond your twenty-five years. Years of yearning to become the best servant God could have placed in our midst. A loss felt by all. You truly treasured and enjoyed life, Officer Cook. You did all you could to prevent more mayhem on May 16, 1979 and not to be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2016

For all your hard work and honesty back when you served Dade County, Officer Cook, it's sad to think that what officers are afforded now was not there in your day. Side panels for better protection. Your sacrifice, Officer Cook, brought about these changes. It is preached and stated no matter how hard you try, dangers seem to follow our beloved and courageous officers around. You were dignified, astute, bold and noble in your fights over evil, violence and its ugliness just seem to never go down and stay down. Public servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, had to dig deeper and be more accountable than ever before. The residents of Dade County have their enhancements and securities founded in the cornerstones of your intelligence and compassion you had for all mankind. You were travelling on a mission that was to yield success which you had. There was more left to imagine. God's eyes and ears watched you proudly wear a uniform and badge of honor with distinction never to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your life and career were well developed and its dignity was conceived solely to maintain fairness and justice for all. You were your family's hero, our blessed Godsend and a devoted representative of the Metro-Dade Police Department. If anyone is now wearing your badge with 1664 on it, let them do so humbly, nobly and with resounding resolve, faithfulness will follow its lead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2016

Police officers have a penchant to preserve, protect and patrol for the peace and goodwill of all mankind. In Dade County where police travel far and wide to serve it is important that all men and women who serve the public interest maintain honesty, integrity and dignity. Any conversion from these characteristics may be viewed as a perversion of justice. You were just the right leader, Officer Cook, to seal the bonds of togetherness as one. Placing matters in their proper perspective, you afforded all citizens the right to live securely by virtue of your wisdom, vision and bravery. It shall never be forgotten. A humble man performing an important mission that was your dream and aspiration to become. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy, Officer Cook, just begins to tap into the resources of what it takes to be loyal and faithful, as you were to your comrades in arms.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2016

To live and let live, sometimes forgiveness helps in the healing process. With violence spiraling out of control lately we need some forgiveness. Though, those who commit these crimes in a wanton and heinous fashion, forgiveness is not always the right thing to do. You were a careful worker, Officer Cook. If you exerted an thing it was your humbleness and honesty. if you subtract a man's dignity and integrity from their labors, the resolve and result might not equal the accomplishment. But, make no mistake you achieved and were heroic in all your actions. A career and life well lived and a character founded upon behavior above reproach. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Shining ever so brightly is your beloved soul ready to do God's will in His heavens above. Keep observing us, Officer Cook, God blessed you with grace and valor, tools of your labors of love and esteem.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2016

The components of excellent service are as follows: honor, dignity and integrity. The opponent, the foe, enemy or adversary is violence and its evil. So to conquer its negative affects, one must be cautious and calm. You were a calming influence in Dade County, Officer Cook, sure handed and cautious in your work ethics. When honesty and nobility follow the same paths as accountability and responsibility, the end result is achievement. Well for those colleagues who worked and toiled feverishly with you, Officer Cook, they will not forget your humility or heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decency and drive can take a person a long way in life and during their professional careers. Yours was carried with epitome of effort and enhancement. All founded by the boundaries of morals, care and concern for all individuals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2016

The components of excellent service are as follows: honor, dignity and integrity. The opponent, the foe, enemy or adversary is violence and its evil. So to conquer its negative affects, one must be cautious and calm. You were a calming influence in Dade County, Officer Cook, sure handed and cautious in your work ethics. When honesty and nobility follow the same paths as accountability and responsibility, the end result is achievement. Well for those colleagues who worked and toiled feverishly with you, Officer Cook, they will not forget your humility or heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decency and drive can take a person a long way in life and during their professional careers. Yours was carried with epitome of effort and enhancement. All founded by the boundaries of morals, care and concern for all individuals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2016

A humble and faithful servant performs their obligations and is of sound honesty, unwavering dignity and stellar integrity. This was the only way you could have proceeded with your job, Officer Cook. Police officers don't wear blinders to achieve. They don pristine uniforms of courage and character. There is enough danger and peril that lurks in front of them. Dade County was well maintained by a man of ingenuity and intuition that is so revered and so saluted today. Your heroism helped citizens be afforded the rights to live in peace and quiet. You were a supremely loyal and cherished co-worker to your colleagues and won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2016

For some stopping at a stop sign is challenging. People slow up and roll past it. Police officers are people, citizens with rights that serve and defend our liberties. Yet, they too must obey the laws if not involved with an emergency situation. In Dade County as in other communities peace and unity must be held together firmly in order for evil and its violence not to go too far. You were the kind of officer, Officer Cook, whose loyalty and honesty matched up against those who wanted to perpetrate criminal activities. You'll be remembered for coming to the aid of all people heroically and never letting up in these war that takes the lives of innocent law abiding citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2016

Reliability stays its courses of resolve and relief so long as police officers stay honest and maintain dignity and integrity. It's the loyalty and faithfulness that go into preserving and protecting. Something you did quite well, Officer Cook and Dade County's residents were always in good hands. There can be no doubt you were heroic and brave. Cherished and admired, respected and resolute. Your missions were attached with character, decency and the proper decorum by which all officers serve their communities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy, Officer Cook, your esteemed soul rests soundly in God's glorious foundations of heaven and eternity where you now can fulfill by walking that beat on His sacred streets paved with angels who like yourself sacrificed their careers and lives for the goodwill of mankind and its stabilizing enhancements to forge on as time marches forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2016

Life sure has its frightening and scariest moments. Police and firefighters for example must put fear and worry aside as they battle evil, arson and the like. Arson is one the worst and costliest of crimes as the sanctity of life so special hangs in the balance. There can be no teetering when terror and torment, pain and suffering are conjuring up anger. Healing and its process do take time. In Dade County tension and violence was handled in a prudent and in a most tenacious way by you, Officer Cook. The simplicity of your job was to maintain your your poise while keep your honesty, dignity and integrity intact as you were patrolling the streets protecting and serving mankind. Comrades from far and wide as well as locally have saluted and remembered your beloved character and the respect it held humbly within your community and department. You'll always be treasured and loved by your family who pursues their life's aspirations by your inspirations and devotion to faith and God who saw your missions through. Accomplished and astute. Bold and brave. Courage and inner convictions to do what was deemed proper and professionally enhancing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There really is not anything simple and easy in police work. It's diligence to attention and hard work that pays dividends in the end.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

Certain venues produce more crime and its drama than others. Hotbeds need to be blanketed with the very best servants of decency and honesty that are out there. In Dade County, you were the go to gentleman, Officer Cook, with an engaging persona. Dignified and full of integrity, the rubble and the smoldering from the flames of violence were extinguished by your character, care and commitment to both pride and excellence. A hero of hope and resolve, peace and liberty for all gained by success in humbleness and in boldness. A brave man whose legacy transcends what we need from unwavering men of courage who champion goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God has a most blessed man and Godsend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

At roll call when the watch commander or supervisor says check everything, be careful and let's hit the streets, it is meant as a wake up call to all men and women, honest and brave who go out and battle crime. No matter how large or small, crime is crime. Sometimes a verbal warning is enough, other times stronger actions must be utilized. That is why, Officer Cook, your wisdom, knowledge, leadership and vision were so much in demand. No areas including Dade County are safe and sound one-hundred percent of the time. It takes the complete accounting and integrity, dignity and decency to make peace and liberty the central ingredients to a person's survival. We were in outstanding hands, Officer Cook, your voice and its eloquence handled our representation. Good communication and careful consideration are the edification of our great nation. Made better by your unselfish service and gallantry and grace under duress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

The heart and soul of any police department is the internal guts of courage and character that is on display daily as officers perform their dangerous and perilous missions. Someway, somehow and from somewhere that intestinal fortitude must be called upon. Yours, Officer Cook, was summoned to aid and assist, help, save and keep Dade County residents protected from the undermining guises of evil. Violence does not vindicate, it only ventures deeper and deeper, more far and wide than we can can see. Your eyes and ears, my neighbor my, friend and hero, Officer Cook, achieved and sought to professionally discourage commissions of more heinous actions stopped on May 16, 1979, by your heroic actions to humanity while you stayed honorable and dignified. Rest in peace. Your valor towards humanity contained the communications of humility, the very foundation in saluting and in honoring your cherished and noble memory.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

Good health and peace are the essentials at all times. So too is dignity and honor. When meshed with integrity and courage they can stand up to crime and the evil that is generated from it. God gave you to your family and colleagues for a quarter of a century. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, is one-hundred and one years old. Truly remarkable. Truly amazing. Her faith and courage as blessed as yours. You were her beloved and darling son who heroically protected and preserved the integrity of Dade County and its residents. No shout outs needed. Your professional work ethic was solid and outstanding as was your character and personality, you chose to become a policeman, the brothers and sisters were not disappointed. A special friend to all, a unique man with a mission of resolve and concern for everybody. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The hearts and minds have been warmed by your valor and secured by your seasoning. Trusted and trained for the right occupation. A public servant through and through.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

A handshake and a beautiful smile, all a part of your life and career, Officer Cook, with more left in your gallant tank of honor and integrity. God saw you and your life saving missions of peace and safety together as one in Dade County by and for its citizens. He determined your destiny and unwavering faith that was heroic and humane. Your accomplishment in seeing violence lessened was carried out fairly and with alacrity. No hesitation or reservation. Only service and preservation for mankind. One giant leap and off you went out into the streets to define and to design a plan of action for us and our freedoms. Our rights, your rights as well, Officer Cook, were your passions and dreams that became a reality back in 1973. A man who carried his work ethic on his uniform of valor deserves a heartfelt thank you for us all. Life and its plans all matter, they really do. Now for eternity, Officer Cook, do you watch over us as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Twenty-five years of both treasured and cherished memories, the respect and admiration from comrades and your loving family. The Cook Clan had it right. Faith and devotion, honor and truth spoken from their mouth. God's ears heard and His eyes have never left their side.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

Honor and decorum are the symbols of loyalty and faithfulness. The devotion and its drive to see important missions of managing peace and unity squarely as one. One heart with one soul when combined the entire population in Dade County can function and maintain its decency together. You were a people person, Officer Cook, a young man mature beyond your twenty-five years who spoke the God honest truth from your heart, its response spoke of calming and influence to do what is deemed proper and fitting. Comrades have spoken and have come to salute your cherished memory one in which practicality and proficiency have risen above evil. You defended us and battled this enemy, a foe like no other bravely and considerately. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Each hero's legacy of humility is in a class of and by itself resting forever in God's greenest pastures where the soul can roam free as a bird and continue its illumination of this world. Your soul, Officer Cook is watching while you are protecting us from wickedness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

Satisfying our desire for sanctity, we send out the very best servants devoted to faith and trust, to carry out and to fulfill the will of the people. These humble and humane individuals are shadowed by the umbrellas of unwavering and unselfish honesty and integrity. We stand in support of their heroic actions as they are the signal sent out to communities that peace and its unity are on their way. You went about your daily rounds of securing and surrounding Dade County, Officer Cook, with the love for your position, the respect for all mankind and the admiration of colleagues for properly wearing your badge and uniform in service that you provided. It was first class, as was your determination, desire and dedication. Character can travel far and wide so long as that public servant functions by rules and regulations in conduct and in resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

People need inner strength to conquer the fears that may at times grip them. Police officers must too summon this courage while keeping their decency and honesty intact. It's central to their survival and that of the folks they protect and serve. You served Dade County, Officer Cook, with all your might and with renewed integrity and dignity each day fortifying your navigation in and around a community where you have been humbly saluted and honored for having unwavering courageousness. Men and women brave and confident still toil in the dangers of violence at times perplexed on how to get a hand on the situations at hand. But when you patrolled, colleagues knew you could carry out your professional duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and class now rest where you and so many, too many of your fellow angels have given their lives so enhancement can maintain its cornerstones of conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2016

Those who are faithful in their pursuits and display righteousness in their resolve will be given a heavenly reward. Those officers who display dignity, honor and integrity in solving crime are those heroic servants who put the citizens they serve as their top priority. Officer Cook, Dade County and its people were your main agenda. So astute and bold, brave and utterly unselfish in making all lives matter. A class person forgoes their honor, remains humble and takes admiration and respect to the public. Terror and its torment shall be dealt with in a way of tenacity. You performed your roles, Officer Cook, sufficiently and matter of fact. You'll always be treasured and revered for handling adversity in a civil and committed manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman who goes about his business with scruples and intelligence shall be forever saluted. Etched for always in our hearts and minds will be Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge#1664. A legend among our heroes and heroines here in Dade County Police History. History never repeats itself except when the message of engagement and enhancement strikes a chord of caring and inner courage from your heart, Officer Cook. Sacrifices should not have to set the tone, but they are nonetheless painful and a part of the healing process that departments and families go through when their loved one is taken from us with more left to live and to accomplish. God carries His record books firmly, fairly and with faith, hope, prayer and justifiable optimism.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2016