Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We all have regrets in life. Yet each of us tries to live and carry on with the daily functions that are essential to live and to achieve. Police officers, the honorable and living examples of valor, dignity, bravery and decency lead the way for others to follow those trails of peace and unity. Never a moment to let up nor to let one's guard down, you led Dade County, its citizens and other colleagues, Officer Cook, by desire, class and concern for one and all. God takes His heroes of meticulous character, conviction and commitment to excellence and watches over their humility and humbleness that they exhibited while serving and preserving. There can be no better judge of character than God Himself as you now walk that heavenly beat, Officer Cook in Our Creator's golden streets where nothing will ever harm you. You should not have been harmed in the first place, for we understand it's an officers obligation to put themselves in harm's way to save lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The combination of being well received, cherished and admired was the right blend for a gentleman so devoted to his profession. Your legacy of consideration and clarity took its messages from intelligence and due diligence. Vigilance found its rightful spot when you patrolled, Officer Cook and so too his your spirit found that eternal comfort watching over us and shining more glowingly than ever. I will always regret not knowing you, Officer Cook, your parents and sister. Though, at least I did met some of your family members. Alexis, Skyler, Legend and Legacy will all grow up to be successful citizens as you were. Gina and Trevor take care too.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

The modernization of our society comes at a cost sometimes. That is through the honesty and boldness of our most beloved and esteemed police heroes. As one of the many here in Dade County, Officer Cook, it was your vital role to be dignified and to protect with integrity the peace and freedom, unity and progression of all residents. You were a beloved and faithfully loyal officer who responded to the professional calls of duty with alacrity and ingenuity. You left a wonderful legacy for your family members to follow in. The Cook name that of your dad and yourself lives on in the hearts of all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroic sacrifice brought resounding enhancement for all to marvel at and to partake of for future generations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

Your family's faith, Officer Cook, has allowed your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook to live a life of righteousness and dignity. She and your father, Charles, may he rest in peace, taught you and your sister, Nancy, those lessons that would aptly carry you and your desire to become a police officer in Dade County. It was here where your leadership, character and bravery would form a highlight of a career and life that was most accomplished. Nothing left you, Officer Cook, when you took to the streets to serve, protect and preserve life and property. You remain a cherished and loyal servant who now watches over other comrades who were as brave as you were in His kingdom above. Your beautiful soul can shine forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To apply and to comply, our role as residents and any officer's job to reign in terror allowing for peace and serenity to prosper.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2016

Deviation can spell disaster. Honesty and humility make a better couple. When dignity and integrity meet at the same crossroads, surely resolve and resourcefulness can come front and center. Dade County and its citizens were always the centerpiece of your vigilance, Officer Cook. It's the diligence that sometimes deserts us in time of a crisis. There was no fear, you were near, Officer Cook, preserving the public trust while commuting from place to place saving the character and convictions of all folks. Always saluted and duly honored for heroics beyond the calls of your professional tasks. One gentleman's legacy of bravery, one mission completed par excellence. Rest in peace neighbor, friend and hero. We survive. We try to fulfill your tasks that were sadly left for us to take an onus for. Your family carries on gallantry and nobility as you did. Happy birthday Mrs. Cook. Enjoy your one-hundred and first in good health, peace and prosperity. Your son and your family were the living, breathing and shining examples of faith, devoutness and determination. Thank God for honorable and humble public servants as yourself, Officer Cook. The world will never be the same without your guidance, though it now comes from God's heavenly abode.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2016

Besides the honesty, dignity and required integrity officers must pass tests that access their mental capacities and a physical exam to evaluate their health and stamina. One test we all have to take, God's thorough test, not a pop quiz, a basic assessment to test our resolve, one of which you passed, Officer Cook, with flying colors. There was no need to take a makeup. Dade County fared quite well when you greeted people and patrolled their community for peace and unity. Colleagues appreciate candor, class and decency, you gave every last ounce of effort in attempting to rid this world of one giant of a menace, violence. God took you, Officer Cook, back to heaven where you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism and its legacy, the humble genesis of an excellent upbringing by two loving and caring parents.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2016

So young to depart from this world, you left behind honesty, integrity and dignity to be carried out by your family, comrades and those you served, Officer Cook. the cowardly actions that police officers have to fight against, this war seems to never cease. Dade County suffered a searing loss, every time the lives of good women and men so brave and loyal, humble and humane are taken, we mourn, for the gaping hole can never really be filled. Yes, other officers take charge, take the yoke, your conviction, commitment to both excellence and pride, Officer Cook, this can never be replaced nor forgotten. Truly a legend, a hero of class and talent can be remembered for his grace and gallantry, intuition, ingenuity and intellect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2016

There are those who speak but don't do. There are those who get down to action and say a little. Better to be honorable, have integrity and dignity, strive to become the very best you can be. Officer Cook, you were a genuinely nice person, you could see class and commitment a mile away. Your visions of what Dade County should look like were fulfilled by your humble missions in life and during your career. We do not need to look much further to recognize your pride and excellence, it is all maintained by God and perpetuated as you now patrol His golden streets walking a sacred and supremely humane beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2016

To display a flair for the dramatic is one thing, to perform your professional duties with wisdom, keen vision and honesty is another thing. At least, Officer Cook, you had dignity driving your devotions and integrity incorporated within your leadership abilities. The residents of Dade County could not have been in better hands. You will remain cherished and admired for your heroic actions. A man of character and commitment honors his Creator and society with righteousness never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2016

Yielding to indifference would be compared to not making honesty, dignity and integrity a priority. There are agendas in life, police officers must make safety and ethics their leading force with which to go out on patrol to combat wickedness. You were one never to back down, Officer Cook, a gentleman who inspired and lived a good life while duly carrying out your professional roles which made Dade County residents feel better about themselves. You'll be admired for character, commitment and valor well documented as a hero true and through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A resume with the humblest of faithfulness and resolve. Conduct above and beyond the calls of duty and class with all the acumen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2016

The fruits of labor rest in the arms of those heroically brave and honest. It is in their labors of love and devotion that tackle violence, seek ways to unity and peace and pursue them. Dade County followed your lead, Officer Cook, the road map to success rested in your every patrol and service to those who needed it the most. A most gifted and God fearing man whose devotions were to his family, comrades and the citizens whose every fabric of being resided within your donning of a uniform and badge so proudly. You'll be saluted forever, your courage and convictions brought the results of thoughtfulness and determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The culture of today was from your pursuits of years ago. Enhancement really lives on as does your beloved spirit. You relished being a police officer, your community revered and respected your humility and humbleness. A blessed man whose mission carried the prospects of hope, optimism and all that we pray for.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2016

The fates of the faithful rest in the arms of God. One who delivers honor, dignity and integrity surely is heroic, thus worthy of receiving their due reward. Dade County reaped and sowed because of you, Officer Cook. Brave and certain. You were an officer of character and fairness who won't be forgotten. A treasured public servant whose being brought newer resolve and peace to a community that called upon your resources. Always saluted for intuition and leadership that had the right message. That is indeed where your legacy forever resides. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2016

We forgive. We can't forget. We can never gloss over what you meant in effort and energy to Dade County residents, Officer Cook. Born into an honorable and dignified home, you took your lessons well from your folks. Today you remain cherished and revered for your service and protection of mankind. Those who are still living today remember the wonderfully engaging young man on a mission of justice, peace and unity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One man's character, class and nobility. Humanity won't forget your actions on May 16, 1979. When the call came you were there to backup your fellow officers, saving them and those civilians who relied upon your decency and desire all driven to achieve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2016

You cannot forget an honest and most humble hero no matter where they come from. Many heroes and heroines were born, those who seek public service such as police work do so for one thing, they chose to assist others. It is in their genes of honesty, dignity and profound integrity that you served all Dade County, Officer Cook, with such distinction and devotion to dedicate your life and career to professionally save other lives. The peace process still needs to roll on, your unwavering commitment to both excellence and the pride you took daily while donning your badge and uniform shows how passionate you were about getting the job doing proficiently and most prudently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2016

The world revolves around the performance of good deeds, action, commitment and the character to serve and to watch over mankind. Whenever dignity and integrity come together at the crossroads we are certain greatness will happen. Dade County saw boldness, bravery undaunted passion displayed by you, Officer Cook. A gentleman concerned with the growth and progress of his fellow man. Colleagues today and forever will honor and salute your astuteness, convictions and communications which resulted in more peaceful and unified times. Your legacy of heroism was born from a wonderfully happy home, your parents could never be any prouder of their beloved son, Officer William Coleman Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You left behind so many welcoming memories for your family to pour through for generations to come.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2016

You reached a certain pinnacle of success, Officer Cook. A hero's welcome awaited you when you arrived peacefully back in God's heavenly abode. You took, honesty, integrity and dignity back to where God implanted those qualities within your life and professional career. The fortunate receivers were the citizens of Dade County who by your valor and compassion reached newer heights of quiet and solitude. A treasured man keeps his faithfulness and resolve. You were a firm man of action who knew just one way straight forward. There was no looking back. Warriors gallop right into the battle, the fracas is dealt with on a fearless ride, one day victory will be achieved, evil will be vanquished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility welcomes humanity back home. Indifference is erased and unity for all shall reign supreme. God decides who welcomes whom. It would have been wonderful for you and Karen to have welcomed a child into this world. What a duo you and her would have made as parents. A complement to one another. Two blessed individuals of class and character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2016

A reflection could be taken to mean a mirage. Something you think you see up ahead on the road. Reflections here are statements, a prayer, a thought that looks back on the life of any police hero. One who gives their life and career ought to receive back salutes and whatever honors they humbly deserve. A man such as yourself, Officer Cook, who lived a devout and dedicated life pursuing real aspirations, sound judgments rested upon your every patrol. Conservation and careful consideration were attained through your integrity and dignity which was habitual all twenty-five years of your life my neighbor, friend and hero. The thoughts of Dade County residents being protected by your esteem sure ratchet up wonderful memories. Though the pain and heartache still exist, your spirit live son in your family and comrades who served alongside of you. Rest in peace. Nothing mystical about a life devoted to fighting crime. Nothing whimsical of a man who dared to dream and reached that successful that was headed for more achievement down the straight and narrow road. God's trails are perfectly aligned one can never get lost, you'll be directing the traffic, Officer Cook, awaiting others who have made that ultimate sacrifice to benefit our society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2016

Spurred on to battle atrocities, police officers advance through their ranks by virtue of being reliant, honorable and highly dignified, It is in their confidence and integrity that they can lead others as they pursue those who have pestered and tormented us through evil. You planned, Officer Cook, I'm sure for a lengthy career and only one revelation matters the most and that is Our Creator who determines the length of our days and breathes. You were a sensational gentleman who had a genuinely easy going disposition. It made working with you great in the sense that while leading others they could take advice from you and transfer that to the people. Dade County was kept peaceful and safe because of your humility and commitment to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Ideas and ideals from you to your peers, straight from your heart, a very good place to start.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2016

Repulsed by the ruination of violence, the one cure is to gather your inner strength and to affix resolve and sheer resourcefulness to one's uniform of a chosen profession. You decided, Officer Cook, to become a top flight police officer in Dade County. Dade County where some of those fierce battles over evil were fought with honor, integrity and dignity. It was your demeanor that was instrumental in protecting the residents, preserving peace and unity for all. Your courtesy, conduct and character was the very best as it assisted your greatly in all your pursuits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroism written and stamped on your humble legacy. Brave servants who are devout and most faithful to God give back their righteousness and more importantly their spirits to God for eternal keeping. You'll always be cherished, revered and respected for cleaning wickedness off the streets. All venues were validated by your inspirational valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2016

Awareness, astuteness they require a masterful amount of practice and training in order for any public servant worth their salt to be accomplished. Boldness and bravery are learned habits put in one's professional agenda each day that is lived with honesty, dignity and integrity. Character, class and courage are shared in a loving home where one starts their life, learning and exploring the things that matter most. What mattered to you, Officer Cook, was your family, your parents who loved and nurtured you and your sister, Nancy. While you were growing up and becoming a young man, you had ideas to become a police officer. So as you advanced in high school, you formulated a plan of action through rigorous training and much practice in a classroom and in the streets. Always practice what you preached, you were a quick learner and so Dade County and its citizens were the humble recipients of excellent service and protection by yourself, the role model of humility and in consistency. Never forgotten, you will always be so honored and saluted for your heroism here in Dade County and over the entire nation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Resting on laurels is one thing, acting with morals bringing pride and honor to your comrades and department is something that should be in every fabric and thread of a police officer's professional appearance. Your missions of yesterday, Officer Cook, have resulted in a brighter today and tomorrow, enhancement lives on precisely because of your unwavering valor and sacrifice which has spoken loudly and with more clearness and clarity than ever. You were a wonderful and cherished young man with a soul full of gold, as with all heroes they exhibit, more giving, perseverance, vigilance and diligence than most of us could ever comprehend. You were a savior and a fierce warrior on May 16, 1979. No one will overlook that fact.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2016

Balance and structure are ways of life and for that matter, the words all police officers honest and brave strive to live by. The rhythms of integrity and dignity must always be employed and placed within reach of that officer. You put your heart and soul into your profession, Officer Cook and it allowed you that leverage to go out on patrol in Dade County to shake evil off its base while keeping people safe and sound. You brought joy to your family through your humbleness and humility to all mankind. Resourcefulness and resolve was delivered to your colleagues and department. The verdict is in, those who have succeeded you must assure their compatriots that they will solemnly carry on the burdens of faithfulness as you so confidently did during your watch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The history books here in Dade County and around the entire police nation will only reveal your legacy stands for courage, conviction and stellar character. There are movers and shakers, you were, Officer Cook, the living and shining example of both, implemented in an outstanding manner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2016

Infectious smiles are contagious. Better be honest, have dignity and wear your integrity modesty. God does not expect perfection from His creatures. He just wants us to try our best. Dade County's residents got more than they could have ever wanted. They observed your drive, your desire, devotion and fairness to all mankind. Loyalty and faithfulness to your colleagues and to protect and serve the public, this was meant for you to become. If one consolidates their entire being into their total body of work, at least you made the world a better place to exist. Peace and unity can now take their rightful places. Like a carousel, the world keeps going, God delivers His heroes and heroines of boldness, precision and character. For our part, all we need to do is be a good listener and partner with our most esteemed law enforcement professionals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A smile starts any day on the proper path.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2016

Doing things justly and rightly by the book is more favorable than running off and going astray. Nine out of ten officers try to stay honorable and dignified. That one rogue and dishonest public servant can throw an entire department into possible strife and loads of problems if they are not weeded out before hitting the pavement to start the service and protection part of their professional careers. No one had a bad thing to say about you, Officer Cook, a man who donned integrity and dignity on his uniform and badge, was cherished and loyal to his comrades. You came to the rescue that day, May 16, 1979 and countless lives and those of your colleagues were saved from a very troubled young man, who had no apparent criminal history. Why? His actions were heinous and ignominious, yours were heroic and bold. Commitment and character carry their own special flags to be saluted forever. Never out of sight nor our minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A special man whose special mission was the personification of liberty, peace and unity for all here in Dade County. All any officer does each day is to trust in themselves, their beliefs, abilities and take that for which they trained for and place it on the line in those streets where violence has a tendency to happen. You just attempt to head things off before they reach a crescendo. Officer Cook, you dignified righteousness and gave a higher meaning to respect, relief and faithfulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2016

Longevity is a word that describes the chronological years of how long a person has lived. Heroism is what a person does that exemplifies how they lived and produced during their life. You can live for one hundred years and just be an average individual flying so to speak under the radar screen. You lived for twenty-five years, Officer Cook and all your years were spent dealing with people. Occupying your thoughts and tasks with honor, decorum, decency and a God given desire through determination, devotion and supreme dedication. What else could be expected from an outstanding public servant who toiled and persevered within Dade County and its parameters? You were a very blessed man, Officer Cook, perceived as a spokesman of liberty, unity , peace and common sense that must prevail with any duly affirmed police officer. All these years later you are still highly regarded and solemnly remembered for having the unwavering courage, bravery to commitment and valor in your sincerest convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We salute character, class and morals from our most beloved and esteemed warriors and saviors who championed the causes of safety and serenity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2016

Police officers each day deal with danger and the insurmountable tasks that occupy those honest and valiant enough to provide us protection and peace. One never knows what lies beneath the boundaries of a community. Careful caution must be applied at all times while those who serve remain with their integrity and dignity intact. Your peaceful nature, Officer Cook, paid dividends to the Dade area you served with grace and gallantry. One's own life and heroic upbringing can make a huge difference in any outcome. Reserved, yet resolute helped you and your fellow comrades save lives and property and afford the citizens the freedom to wisely pursue their ideals and dreams. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll always be noted and saluted, Officer Cook, for valor with a cause. Enhancement marches on as does time. A legacy that has instilled wonderful memories of a young man who rightly channeled his passions to further intuition and wisdom beyond the breath of your years.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2016

When insanity and instability reign, resolve and resourcefulness must rule. It along with honor and decency must somehow rise above the ruins. When tension and terror run rampant, incisiveness must meet up with commitment and character. During your life and excellent police career, Officer Cook, you were thrust into many roles, peacemaker, coordinator, liberator, savior and warrior, perhaps the most humble of positions was that of a hero, a man who through his own life never gave up or gave in. When evil demonstrates its domination over us, we must be ready to devote our determination and dedication to the rightful causes. You were there, Officer Cook, to serve and protect the spirit and passions of one and all knowing full well you might have to surrender something we may take for granted. That being your life which had meaning, serving with humility to all of humanity does require a certain bravery, a special kind of soul from a treasured gentleman. You and your legacy will be saluted forever coming to the aid of others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2016