Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

A characteristic of a calm individual is in the person's honesty, integrity and dignity above and beyond anything else. Dade County, its citizens and their property were put in solid hands, Officer Cook ,through your esteemed service and preservation over all mankind. We cannot take back the time, but, we can surely utilize each and every moment properly and prudently. The world is made up of many different people who are capable of making a major impact. Your quality of commitment and pride you took to work everyday was just a springboard. That is why you have been saluted by comrades, revered by your loving family members and spoken about in the highest regard by friends. It is said absence makes the heart grow fonder, you are sorely missed and the very evil you guarded us from shall one day be eliminated forever we pray. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your soul in heaven knows who needs admonishing, who has performed beyond expectation, the light of a cherished gentleman will never be extinguished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2016

If dignity follows a person in their missions, then so too must honor and decency. The saying you can't have your cake and eat it too sounds familiar. All police officials must bear and share the onuses of fairness, all people are supposed to be granted this right through one's service and protection of their rights. Dade County and its residents were at least guaranteed you would uphold their rights to peace and liberty, Officer Cook. You were a sound thinker, able to calm people down when emotions ran high. They still do only thing now it has been left up to your successors to garner and act as well as you did. Their character, composure and convictions must stay in line and march in unison as you so faithfully did, Officer Cook. No nonsense, work ethics and morals to fit the professional roles you undertook and you will be fondly remembered for class and courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A hero's legacy remains our heartfelt appreciation of the efforts you made, Officer Cook, to maintain our serenity and the very important sanctity of life. One that is priceless. Your life and career was exactly that. Words just begin to tell the story.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2016

We want tranquility and harmony and it seems to me that we the people and our most devoted and resourceful public servants have got to be open and up to the challenges at hand. Sense and logic, calmness, honesty and fairness for all must prevail. Dade County had a leader, a gentleman among its ranks who was unafraid to go out and patrol to serve and to protect, plain and simple. You were that individual, Officer Cook, who was charged with making human life and its sanctity matter again. Cherished and careful, quality of character and the strength of your valor, you will be fondly remembered and solemnly saluted for your commitment and pride in excelling in a professional role not cut out for everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dignity deserves one to be honored for integrity and intuition the public does nor always comprehend. You were a downright decent human being, a treasured man whose missions rightfully revealed your heroic upbringing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2016

Performing many different roles, a police officer must be more than wise. They must be focused on honesty, dependability, dignity and integrity. With all that is needed to function at the highest level, ever wonder how some men and women can last for decades at a profession that calls upon one's resources to handle all kinds of tasks. You were not a taskmaster, Officer Cook, a master at calming people down, Dade County relished your respectful and resolving influence otherwise how could peace and quiet be realized. They were and you my neighbor, friend and hero were a Godsend of character and determination. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2016

Sweat is part of working whether indoors or outdoors, it is all part of the effort that all police officers must share. But, then humility and humbleness must certainly follow close behind. You were a dedicated public servant, Officer Cook. The core values of honesty, decency and dignity always came with you on your daily rounds of patrolling the peace and unity of Dade County and its citizens. A community where you have been saluted for your integrity, gallantry and humanity to help you succeed in all your missions. Sadly, you paid the ultimate price for our freedoms, your liberties as well, yet enhancement lives on in your family, colleagues and close personal friends because of unwavering commitment and command in leading others through these tough battles. A cherished and respectable gentleman who carried the yoke for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and courage you were blessed with. We should be blessed by Our Creator with the acumen and stamina to perform as outstandingly as you so faithfully did. As a peacemaker and caretaker for us, Officer Cook, you'll always be one of God's most special heroic angels.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2016

Those of us who sweat and toil in dignity will find the honesty and integrity to make clear our intentions. If you smile and are happy doing a job you enjoy it can make all the difference. Police officers serve and protect the public interest at all times. They go out in dangerous spots where peril lies ahead and give every ounce of breath and an inner strength of their hearts to make unity and peace permanent. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your assigned area of expertise, you knew exactly what needed to be fixed to maintain optimal results. You'll always be cherished and honored for your courage and class of character that made all the difference. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A humble legacy reserved for a very dedicated and devout gentleman. Dreams can come true, but only if the endeavor is centered properly. The pieces must fit justly, fairness and compassion to all is what we expect from our beloved and esteemed heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2016

One spark of peace and contentment can turn into a fireball of hope. It's all the residents ask for from their reliable and dignified men and women who serve their needs. The officers who display a desire to perform honorably are the ones who reap dividends for their protection. Dade County depended on you, Officer Cook and never was anyone ever disappointed. You produced resolve without reservation, intelligence and ingenuity with fresh ideas. It was God's will directing your every movement and colleagues and your family have those beautiful memories of your life and career one with more left to achieve. In heaven along with your comrades who too sacrificed you all have a very special role, that is to watch and observe those who have taken your watch and are as brave and valiant as you were. When pride and conviction meet up with character and commitment you know the meaning of a true hero's life and for this, Officer Cook, you'll be forever saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2016