Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When diabolic and evil actions walk the face of this earth, then it's high time for our bravest officers to take stern measures. The honorable women and men of the aw enforcement profession step up and employ their beings to keeping security and unity as one dimension. Officer Cook, Dade County and its folks were the most fortunate to have you on board with its safety and preservation. The most cherished and thoughtful servants are the ones saluted for discovering and redirecting the further enhancements which have kept unity flowing. Your heroic legacy, Officer Cook, will be remembered for its conviction, character and its unselfish and bold commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family and its righteousness has one very special and gifted hero to look up to and to revere. Your accomplishments were the missions that God instills in all His angelic heroes and heroines. No resting on your self-esteem, Officer Cook, it was action ,action and action.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2016

Ruined by evil, tarnished by torment and terror, our most blessed officers of honor and integrity search for solutions in a dignified way that will pave the trails to peace and prosperity. You blazed the trails for others to eventually, though sadly takeover your watch, Officer Cook. You were a humble hero who fortified Dade County and its citizens with vigilance and vitality like no other. Now you serve a more heavenly role, Officer Cook, walking that proverbial beat in God's golden streets. Those streets will never harm you, Officer Cook, as you have many angelic colleagues serving alongside of you. Your soul brings us and your family that much required light, it will never burnout. Your legacy of boldness, character and conviction has tied one and all together in contentment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2016

In a humane and loving manner do we fondly look back on our heroes and heroines who performed their assigned professional roles without a hint of deviation. It is in their shining honesty, integrity and dignity that enhancement shall carry on. It marches on as does time no matter the season. There is a reason for the season, there is sense to handling situations fairly and most logically. You were located in Dade County, Officer Cook, to serve, save and to procure the much needed freedom and peace. To deviate would be akin to being dishonest. Officers may not stray from the proper courses of ethical conduct which in turn may lead to a detrimental outcome. Yours, Officer Cook, were ones of perseverance and persistence. Staying hopeful, faithful and optimistic, you'll be remembered for your devotion and desire to help others, lead officers through the ruins of havoc and violence. Always cherished and admired for class, decency and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A person's determination shall never be impeded by any roadblocks which may hinder the peace movement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2016

When roadblocks and obstacles detour us it's only a slight setback. For we plow ahead with our daily chores and tasks that test us as we lovingly perform the will of God. You performed your professional feats, Officer Cook, with a high octane of honesty, dignity and integrity. Sheer willpower enabled you to maintain peace and unity for Dade County and its residents. You were a humbly esteemed and respectful officer, a public servant who always went over and beyond the calls of duty. Your cherished actions of heroism and nobility showed why you were a gentleman of resolve. A mission clear cut. You protected, served and saved lives while placing your own in harm's way for our benefits. Enhancement marches on just as time does, it will never diminish your unwavering sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and conviction, courage and commitment never get lost in those we love and in whom we place our trust. The radar screen stills goes clockwise as those brave officers now walk a beat here looking to solve dilemmas and figure out answers to problems that may crop up.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2016

When class and the caliber of one's character collide as they should, one expects success no matter the endeavor. When humility, integrity and honesty team up with dignity, how can anything go awry? Nothing can detour a man who was on a mission of faithfulness, loyalty and reliability. Your achievements, Officer Cook ,are why we see relief and resolve circling their wagons here in Dade County. We may live for the moment, we continue aspiring because of you. You were an inspiration to all men and women whoever donned the badge and uniform of the Metro-Dade Police Department. Your legacy continues to grow as does your treasured soul, it shines on in your family, friends and colleagues who paired with you to battle violence. Your vigilance was just the remedy for what ailed people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism is with us everyday motivating us and encouraging us to do the will of God in an humane and loving manner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2016

Informative, engaging and intuitive. Police must keep the general public up to date on affairs that pertain to the safety and peace of their community. As a master speaker and voice of calm and fairness, Officer Cook, your dignity, honesty and integrity led the fights against evil and now enhancement has broadened the horizons of Dade County and its citizens. You were their hero, your family's hero and the humble and loyal public servant who for six years gave every ounce of character, commitment and courage to fight on and gave the quality of life back to people. Everybody deserves a second chance, your passion and perseverance insured prosperity will continue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2016

As the summer months end and the children head back to school more caution needs to be employed. These young men and women are our future. You still had a bright future in your professional life, Officer Cook. When a man's honesty, dignity and integrity are ripped apart from them, it is about as cruel and wicked as it can get. But, we shall be one. We must remain committed to the virtues that got us this far. Hate and evil together consume our lives, if we put a little more direction toward the pathways of decorum and decency as you so resourcefully did, Officer Cook, our lives here in Dade County will be much improved. You were a gallant and graceful public servant who saw wrong and tried his utmost to correct it. Your character and bravery were some of the benchmarks of a well lived life and a prosperous career that had more left to achieve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The humble words on a man's gravestone are their heroic legacy. It speaks to the very core of humanity and humility when blended as one are the personification magnified. The message is made more powerful than ever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2016

Racing off to face an adversary that can be detrimental to the peace and serenity of Dade County and its residents, you were one of the best, Officer Cook, a leader of all comrades, a humble and yet confident adviser to those who are tasked with facing this danger. A respected and cherished man who lived a life of honesty, dignity and integrity, you will be fondly saluted for having the commitment, the stamina and character to steer around and keep the sanctity for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Unwavering courage equals a heroic legacy that endures forever. Your faith has been blessed by Our Creator as He watches over your gifted soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2016

An impetuous officer may be a danger not only to themselves, but to their department. No matter officers are expected to remain honorable and devoted, faithful, loyal and dignified. They are our eyes and ears and must face peril in order to successfully a means of protection. The peace and life in Dade County during your time, Officer Cook, was so essential. When opportunity beats down that proverbial door, we must answer its call with unwavering strength and an inner resolve like no other. What speaks of your heroism, was your class, decency and desire which all have so duly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Candor and courage, valiant and righteous, your hope brought new boundaries in an area where you were quite respected. Intelligence and a personable influence held the masses together as one.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2016

It seems like crime in North Miami Beach, Florida has reared its ugliness again, Officer Cook. Two people, one man found near Columbia Park on NE 13th Avenue on the east side of the Snake Creek Canal and the other victim, a woman found in a red car on NE 8th Place Never know what to make of this, a Rabbi was shot to death in August of 2014 on my block, NE 8th Court and NE 175th Street near your old home. It's a pity that has to occur, it catches the residents off guard and puts people on edge. Those that like to walk or run at night need to be careful, common sense must dominate in order to remain safe. By the way, Columbia Park is named for the space shuttle, Columbia which imploded on the day it was to return to the Cape Canaveral Space Center. That and the Challenger spacecraft which exploded seventy-three seconds into its flight. Your resolve was one of care, concern and the process of caution. Your integrity, dignity and honor never led you astray. You fortified Dade County and residents with marvelous service. Positive results in garnering peace and goodwill for all mankind. Now as you res tin peace my neighbor, friend and hero, it will solemnly be your unselfish commitment, convictions to courage and the commanding quality of character that drove your determination and dedication throughout your career professionally and in your personal life exemplified with a solid upbringing. You made your parents, sister, wife and family humbly proud. You spoke the truth and to everyone it was like music to their ears. We can hear those drums beating in God's sacred shelter. That was one of your pleasures while you attended Norland Senior High School, in Miami, Florida when you and Karen live din the section known then as Norwood. I still have a friend of my parents who lives there at 430 NW 184th Terrace, her husband was an officer too, they attended my Bar Mitzvah in April, 1972. I take walks at night, you just have to be careful. You cannot be held prisoner in your home. I walked the day the Rabbi was killed, if I left my home ten minutes earlier, I might have been harmed as well, people who commit crime, violent ones , do not like witnesses to their heinousness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2016

When bombarded with information, police officers must ascertain whether or not this mountain of material is relevant and can be can utilized to resolve any issue. Officers, of course, are trained to decipher and decide what is or is not helpful. Then again honesty, dignity, fairness and integrity must be mainstreamed into their professional affairs. Dade County and its citizens witnessed your grace and gallantry, Officer Cook. They admired your bravery, unwavering fight for their rights, freedoms and security. Whenever discretion is used it must be done so judiciously. No letting go or turning back. Perseverance and pride need to go ahead one-hundred percent and they achieved when you patrolled and preserved, Officer Cook. Now, as we remember your heroism of yesterday which has produced its greatest affects today, men and women colleagues come to honor and salute the memories of a very well lived life and a career constructed through morals and humanity, humility to all of society. It has ailments, though through your achievements, we as a community can go forward optimistically and faithfully. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2016

Informed people tend to make better decisions. Police professionals too who have been trained on the fundamentals likewise tend to make wiser and smarter decisions. The objectives remain the same no matter one's rank. To be considered an intelligent officer, one must act in a civil, decent and honorable way. Always, Officer Cook, at all times did you carry your integrity and character with class and precision, serving and protecting Dade County and its residents from the evil clutches of wickedness. That violence that took a loving gentleman with a kind heart, one that gave and gave so that enhancements would stayed based forever. A cherished soul who aided and saved lives of his comrades and those civilians on May 16, 1979 and way before that time. Who can forget? Heroes and heroines are those soft, valiant angelic souls who uplift our spirits with their resolve and resourcefulness, character, commitment to pride and excellence amplified. Efficiency personified, Officer Cook, diligence and perseverance and vigilance raised to a higher standard as was your professional conduct always giving that one-hundred percent effort, we as citizens all expect from our most caring of public servants. Your mastery of communication laid the foundations for togetherness and unity to touch the hearts and minds of all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The spirit of each person is so unique in how it can touch one's emotional pangs. You are missed very much, Officer Cook. We know God has you and your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace, tucked in His arms for safekeeping. May the light of your wonderful soul continue brightening our most darkest hours, days, weeks, months and years ahead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2016

The world we live and share in now could be compared to a giant vacuum. And that vacuum if we do not act carefully and prudently may swallow us up, taking away our opportunities to make life better for those who strive for greatness. So better to be prepared and to follow in the footsteps of our most honorable and personable men and women of the law enforcement profession. Dade County and its citizens thrived when you patrolled and kept peace at their sides, Officer Cook. Violence, evil and terror shall face that big vacuum, God's when justice comes and all is better. Your humbleness and its heroism is saluted and duly honored, Officer Cook. you were an invaluable public servant and a prince of a gentleman. Your legacy securely resting on the walls of Tropical Park, in Miami, Florida, the National Police Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Florida Sheriffs Association. Blessed are the peacemakers, the children of God, your devoutness and resolve won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2016

Our esteemed officers share a wealth of knowledge within their departments when it comes to serving and protecting the public. You were a most revered officer, Officer Cook, here in Dade County. You left a heroic legacy of honor, dignity and integrity behind for all future men and women to share. Cherished and admired, valiant and devoted to all causes that will one day lead to peace and unity . It was your calming tone of voice that laid the foundations for others to follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A young man of character who committed himself to convictions from the heart will never be forgotten. Your soul rests securely in God's hands. Your family and community's angel of bravery and humanity now patrolling those golden streets with our comrades who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We won't forget you, Officer Cook. You were a thoughtful and insightful professional through and through.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2016

If society allows evil to overwhelm us, the bad people will think they have a permit to continue on in their wicked ways. Since Dade County had a very bright and charming young man, yourself, Officer Cook, patrolling and preserving the peace of this area, wickedness could be kept at bay. Integrity, dignity and honesty were intensely active during your watch. As thoughtful and energetic as you were, Officer Cook, comrades now salute your vision, bravery and unrelenting resolve to see your accomplishments through. Heroism dispatched humbly and humanely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your character and esteem rest solemnly within your legacy of goodwill, peace and faith.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2016

Attacking wickedness takes every measure of one's own very special heart and soul. You must be devout, loyal and faithful. Any deviance from proper, morals, honesty, dignity and integrity, all hopes may become lost. That fog of evil, the cloud of violence always seems to be lingering longer than we can stand. You role, Officer Cook, was to make our days a bit brighter, a little more safer, much more prosperous, uniquely special. You were a humbly special young man with so many God given gifts, Dade County and its residents were the recipients of your generosity and good grace. Gallantry and valor, unwavering, unselfish, no denying you were meant to become a very treasured public servant who battled each day to make our lives more special. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero, it is up to those who have been handed the so called baton to help keep up this war over evil. Violence shall be extinct one day real soon as the light of your special soul keeps its beams on this society. It will never go out. There was no quit, no surrendering. Where lives mattered there was Officer William C. Cook, Badge#1664 to represent our causes and to be fair and just with everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2016

Every human being has two inclinations, one good the other bad. It is up to our motivations to keep the evil one at bay and the good one helps us to function properly. Police officers work under the umbrella of hoping to unite, hoping to keep the peace, hoping to remain safe while keeping the population at large the same. You maintained hope and goodwill, Officer Cook, all along while focusing on being decent, honorable and having your integrity and dignity centered on Dade County and its residents quest for serenity. Now as our beloved hero, you'll be forever honored and cherished for the life you led, the professional career for which you led other colleagues practically and proficiently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An endearing legacy that has all the credentials of commitment, conviction and character heroically attached. You were a gentleman and a good soul to all, Officer Cook. A loss that has left society with a gaping hole, one day as we keep reaching and endeavoring as you so faithfully did, that pit of anguish and torment will lessen a bit. You made people smile, most of all you preserved and protected them with the highest of standards.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2016

Institutions are places for higher learning. The police academy is an institution where one's own constitution must be in place. It must be grounded within the normalcies of honesty, integrity and dignity. You learned your lessons well, Officer Cook. You took things in stride and as per your solemn affirmation made Dade County a safer venue for all to live and to prosper. Colleagues have saluted your gumption, your grace and gallantry, bravery and unwavering attention to all mankind. God knows His creatures. He plans out our missions justly. Your life and career, Officer Cook, were formed the day you arrived, your faith and devoutness, passion and desire stayed with you fighting off violence until the very end. A man amongst men. Maturity and intelligence that we hope others will follow, it will make their patrols of peace and freedom that much more smoother. God takes His humble heroes and heroines and watches over them as they patrol His sacred venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2016

Police officers deflect danger away from the public insuring that we are shielded from harm. They are our advocates for peace and unity as you were, Officer cook, for those of us who dwelled in Dade County. I pass a sign that says bloom where you are planted, well your honor, dignity and integrity was well grounded within a community where you were respected and cherished. A soft spoken gentleman with a humble compassion who channeled his talents to be able to lead other comrades through peril in order for resolve and success to achieved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Through it all your legacy of heroism, Officer Cook, stands within the boundaries of character, faith and hope that other officers will commit to do the right thing, to act morally, to be humane and to be loyal to the causes of righteousness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2016

Proper character takes its cues from one's honesty, dignity and integrity as well as that person's respect towards Our Creator. You were a very devout individual, Officer Cook, a man of spirituality and faith that was legislated into your daily tasks both personal and professional. It goes without saying you were a caring and above all decent human being. A police officer needs more than simplicity in their lives as the degree of difficulty and its challenges climbs higher on that ladder. One must not get caught nor become entangled within those rungs. You were not, Officer Cook and neither were Dade County and its citizens who were your partners in your service and protection of them. The preservation of society depends upon a number of factors, conviction, commitment and diligence in which vigilance is not misplaced. You were a hero who will be saluted for your unwavering valor, courage and bravery enhanced as an ethical public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Legacies stem from humble desires driven through compassion, care and concern with decency and devotion following you all your days, Officer Cook. Your hopes and dreams have now become our aspirations and goals in life for us to wisely pursue. Pursue peace and let justice be as bold as that of a lion. fairness for all. Dignity and prosperity for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2016

The inflection in one's voice is the most likely signal as to how they carry the constitution of their character. It is in the institution of one's honesty, integrity and dignity that is the opening to where fairness, unity and peace may emerge from. Your calming yet passionate ways, Officer Cook, were why you were successful in dealing with most problems, more specifically domestic issues. Dade County for as large an area as it is and now has become has problems and yet there are selling points as to why people move here. To navigate around, to be fair and diplomatic, it takes all the particular resolve to summon all the inner strength of one's heart. Thank God you had your priorities in order. You were a gallantly cherished gentleman, Officer Cook, whose faith brought hope and good spirits to all mankind. Society can be extremely grateful for your heroics and humility above the calls of duty. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always commitment and pride which in turn led to enhancement and resourcefulness. A life and career emulated on the patterns of decency, class and desire through dedication and powerful determination. A mission accomplished. Your soul will forever illuminate this world from the darkness of evil and gloom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2016

A calm and dignified officer can achieve more than a hot tempered and less than honest officer. If we put two and two together, Officer Cook, we are certain to find the humbleness behind your honesty and integrity. It was forever integrated within your work ethics. no man shall forget the heroism in your actions on May 16, 1979. All Dade County shall stand for peace, prosperity and righteousness. All of your department looks back fondly on your character, heart and the enormous burdens you placed squarely on your shoulders for our ingenuity to take shape. A legacy standing on the principles of professionalism, priority and diligence. A gentleman with your intuition, Officer Cook, saw the big picture and acted prudently, precisely and most proficiently. Personifying what we already knew you were destined for more. It was God carrying you through your tasks and then needing your spirit for a most important assignment. Keep watching and observing those as brave as you serving and protecting our freedoms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always the cherished and treasured legend and true police hero. You came to the call and gave your all. You served and noe deserve all the salutes of honor and nobility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2016

Everyday you went out on patrol, Officer Cook, you placed your life and career on the line. You put integrity, dignity and the honor of serving the public squarely on the line. When danger came calling you found yourself trying to come to grips with a young man who was troubled. If he could have come to reasoning before all that mayhem ensued, the outcome might have been different. You won't be forgotten, Officer Cook. You'll remain a loyal and dedicated young man who was concerned with the public welfare, a lesson or two might be gleaned. Expectations can only be accomplished through trial and error and studious practice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man of devoutness who now is carefully patrolling God's golden streets. He plans those daily eternal itineraries with consideration and determination that you watch over us accordingly, Officer Cook. A sacrifice of humane value, one where humbleness stands front and center.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2016

On a crusade to crash the gauntlets of wickedness, you spearheaded Dade County and its residents on the journeys of peace like never seen before, Officer Cook. The pounding evil takes out of people can only be quashed by honorable and dignified public servants. Of the many heroes and heroines of integrity and decency, Officer Cook, you stood toe to toe and face to face confronting a wicked adversary. But, you were present and accounted for. There was no running away, no pausing. just all out assault, a battle that nowadays seems never concluding. A man to be saluted and so honored here in Florida, in our Nation's Capitol and the entire country for having stellar character, strength of heart and a dogged determination to pursue peace and freedom so that one may pursue their dreams and aspirations. They were yours too, Officer Cook, as you too had a loving family of friends and comrades who have never stopped cherishing your memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So it is etched on your headstone, "We Shall Be One." You need your entire body and mind to function justly and fairly. Freedom demands the greatest care and concern, it expects patience and perseverance from every police professional, along with a solid endeavor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2016

Retrain. Regain. Restrain. Remain. The first word means to practice that which you have been trained at or for. Police work and its profession full of rigors, danger and stress certainly all comes to mind. Regain, to take back that which you may have lost. When it comes to honesty, dignity and integrity one must not lose this aspect. The hero you were, Officer Cook, you kept peace, sanctity and security covered on all corners of Dade County. Restrain means to hold back, any officer depending on the place and situation at times must use discretion when brandishing a firearm, being too trigger happy can lead to all sorts of kayos and mayhem. To remain means to stay the way one is for the moment. You remained a calming influence over all people. Your mannerisms reflected your outstanding character, courage, conviction and commitment to both pride and in excellence. It's not only wearing your uniform and badge wisely, it is having the presence of mind through meticulous calculation of knowing what each circumstance dictates. The citizens were most fortunate to have a humble young man of spirit and a gentleman who was admired and respected for his morals. Your conduct, Officer Cook, was based upon your humane upbringing and the opportunity to serve and to protect the common cause. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Clearly a legacy of decent and noble grace and gallantry. You will be saluted and fondly remembered for aiding your colleagues and the civilians who relished your patrolling their quietness. The enhancements are still here, just wish you were here to witness to view humanity and humility giving its all to silence evil. A man of resolve delivers on his missions of faith, hope and optimism on a regular basis. You gave your total package, Officer Cook and the people are most grateful.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2016