Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Pious people step up to the plate so to speak and give their sheer effort to enable those less fortunate to prosper. As a humble servant of God, Officer Cook, it was your task of choice to invigorate us with a special gentle and loving compassion brought about through wisdom, honesty and sterling character. Your dignity and integrity will stand as the two cornerstones of a both meaningful and accomplished professional. The people of Dade County can sing their praises for your courage and resourcefulness. Enhancements and life pursuits can be realized because of your calming influence. An influence still felt far and wide wherever we may journey to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, we sleep comfortably as you rest in God's heavenly abode protecting and patrolling those golden streets with the same due perseverance as you solemnly displayed here in this community. A place you called home and where you were humbly admired and revered. The righteous can rest soundly, it's the evildoers that need to stay awake and to be aware of their consequences for their heinous actions. You tried to calm. You stayed the course, firm and fair. Passionate and compassionate. A police officer can be both of these traits so long as they maintain honesty and dignity in all their mannerisms.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2016

One who makes the supreme sacrifice for our liberties is called a humble hero. When an individual chooses to follow a path in life and as their career, we stop and take notice. A man's honor, integrity and dignity are always on the front line when it comes to service and protection of the public no matter the circumstance. Your courage and bravery, Officer Cook, has always been remembered fondly. You were an integral member of your department and a gentleman of commitment, character and unwavering compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forever it shall be known that your legacy of wisdom and knowledge are some of the many reasons we in Dade County live on and can pursue because of your trustworthiness and loyalty. Keep looking down upon us, Officer Cook. You were a wise man full of righteousness and one who possessed a kind and giving heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2016

Rituals. We all have our customs and habits in life that we wish to perform daily. There some you cannot escape, they are to be honorable, dignified and respectful of authority, meaning honor your parents and those in life who lead and give one directions. We can assume and state with clarity that you honored your folks, never letting them down. You were polite and courteous. You followed rules and regulations, meant to enhance your performance while keeping people and yourself safe from danger. As treasured as you were to your comrades who worked alongside of you, you were the source of wisdom, knowledge and leadership they looked up to in times of duress. When times get tough and you have had enough still keep trying. But most of all, remain trustworthy, loyal and faithful, generally it will carry you. Twenty-five years doesn't seem like a long time, it was how you utilized your time, Officer Cook, the devotion and determination were squarely packed on your uniform and badge, as was your stellar commitment. The heroic legacy you left behind glistens with strength of character and fortitude to do what was deemed proper. To serve and protect Dade County citizens from any violence where peace and prosperity needed to be plugged in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Surely your aspirations have helped change some of our future inspirations. Those enhancements all brought about through courage and sheer effort which never lacked when you toiled on our behalf. If we could adapt some of your customs, Officer Cook, the world might just be a better place to both live and to thrive.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2016

When glory and lack of humility interfere with honesty and dignity, there is a certain disconnect that could result in a poor outcome for any law abiding police officer whose job is to not only carry themselves with integrity, but to make real sure this resides within the residents of the communities they police and protect. You did your job, Officer Cook, as well if not better than others. Forty-one brave and humane servants from your Metro-Dade Police Department laid their lives down in order for freedom and peace, unity and dignity to prosper judiciously, fairness and for the rights of all mankind to continue its growth. No dream. Reality. The realization of your cherished soul, doing its soul searching as you navigated those dangerous venues, while staying calm and mindful of your professional responsibilities to character and commitment to excellence and pride. You are all to be remembered for your gallantry, grace and dedication. It takes a driven desire and a passion burning from within to succeed and you my neighbor, friend and hero achieved with humbly more left to accomplish. God sees and saw your mission in this world to motivate and speak the message, now you have a greater task at hand, that is to patrol His golden streets where nothing will ever harm you again. Rest i n peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2016

For every season there is new hope, a cause for goodwill between all mankind. Each individual should experience some joy in fulfilling his or her role in the wonders of life. Police officers are not any different in this situation. They serve and protect as brave souls who too have rights. Like the citizens they patrol the streets for, they have lives to live, must take direction from superiors, have decency and honesty pinned to their uniform and badge. They must function in all conditions. Climbing a wall, swimming, running, whatever the task, it can be most challenging to some and yet this is what they chose to aspire to become. It's the toughest who are physically and mentally capable, able to stay honest. Persevere and maintain steadfast dignity, loyalty and integrity. Remain accountable. All the traits of a much beloved and faithful public servant, Officer Cook. It's a tall glass filled with a lot and yet for six years of dedicated and determined service to Dade County this was what you represented to our society. The ailments are still there, your absence only can make our hearts and minds grow fonder. There was more left to achieve, the violence that took you from our midst did create a gaping hole hard to plug, but your family's resourcefulness allows them to continue carrying on your legacy of commitment to character, excellence and pride. Those comrades who are still with us today, do pause and reflect back on your life and career and do salute your bravery, courage and unwavering valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All year you were there, Officer Cook, your beautiful smile behind our American flag forty-three years ago says it all. When badge#1664 was humbly pinned on your chest, it was time to go out, converse and motivate others to do the same while you were trying to keep peace and freedom centered on the right line. You are missed very much, we can't bring you back. This is the sad part. God has taken a marvelously concerned guardian angel to watch over His golden streets. I know you relished your life and loved being a police officer, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2016

One's kindness and one being taken advantage of, gives you something to ponder. Although, I did not know personally, Officer Cook, I feel that I can reflect back on your life and career from the accounts of some family members. Your nephew, Justin, who I spoke to and to your niece, Gina. The love you had for your family, respect for your parents, your home environment, it all was the assistance in making you what you became. That was as a very humble and successful police officer, who remains forever respected and cherished for performing his professional duties with calm, humility, honor, dignity and integrity. A handful for some of today's officers who seem to stray from the pathways of proper behavior and commitment to a sound character. Bravery and valor you had was of course to be commended and you deserve the salutes for sacrificing on behalf of Dade County and its residents. Those who perform today having taken over you watch have the eyes and ears of those they serve and protect, but in police work it is a two-way street. You receive what you give back. You poured your heart and soul into your job, Officer Cook and it's your heroic legacy that speaks to us everyday from the heavens above where you have been resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family, colleagues and friends can take some solace in knowing you cared and were most considerate, you did not back down from evil locking eye to eye, face to face with it daily bringing promise, peace, hope and unity to a community where you were raised, admired and quite devoted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2016

Common sense in a common place can be the ultimately deciding factor in whether any dilemmas can be resolved and handled as professionally as it should. You handled your affairs, Officer Cook, with honorable and dignified intentions. The history of our Dade County police heroes and heroines bears this out. For they are not only brave and resourceful, they are devout and dedicated to the right causes of duty. Their legacies and commitments have far exceeded the hopes we the ordinary citizen has for our public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When you patrolled the streets where you were known and honored, it was your character that was taken to a higher level. The downtrodden could look up, the less fortunate could take note and for the rest of us relief, reliability and accountability. There was no capitulation when you had to silence the very violence that threatens the fabric of our generation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2016

Rhetoric has no place in police work or for that matter in any chosen endeavor. One must walk and honorably perform their duties. As it says though I walk in the valley of death I fear no harm. And with God overseeing our bravest and most faithful of servants, one must keep calm and strive to both serve and to protect. You were a humbly proud man. A humane servant who valor and dignity, integrity and inner strength helped see you to all your missions, Officer Cook. So as heroic as you were my neighbor, friend and hero, you are being saluted and praised forever. Your legacy lives on as does your giving spirit in that it still continues its paths in heaven glowing brightly upon our society, one of which you were cherished and passionate. Your priorities were always in order. First and last the residents of Dade County. Peace and liberty. Courage and care. Rest in peace. If you speak then you must follow through with action. Make the people know they can depend upon your quality of character and wisdom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2016

To err is human, to forgive is divine. Though it is every officer's duty to properly and swiftly clean up and try and eliminate this wickedness from among our society. There are good things and no so good things lurking out there, but there you were, Officer Cook, honorably and loyally discharging your official duties. Your achievements and successes were based upon your solid and wise vision, the role you had as a leader of others. Intelligence and intuition are compared to courage and consistency in that they must be displayed on a daily basis. Having said that you'll always remain our hero, Officer Cook, dignified and determined to stamp out evil for as long as you were able. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dignity and compassion as does all good morals and conduct start in one's house. Your home was filled with nothing but love, consideration and honesty. Your smile lit up a room and made others that much more wiser to the various tasks at hand. You were a devout man of humility, faith and everlasting and unwavering fortitude. Sometimes one must dig deeper to realize their strengths and potentials. You had the talent and skills, the mindset to only achieve and you gave a superior effort daily, whether day, afternoon or by the light of the stars from above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2016

To live humbly, to perform humanely and to sacrifice one's life with honor and dignity, these are our beloved sisters and brothers all from the same fabric. It doesn't matter the color or style of uniform, it is the same badge of integrity worn by all officers. And you were one of this country's many heroes, Officer Cook, still shining so brightly your beautiful soul in heaven. We seek to understand why violence taken wonderfully treasured individuals and yet God sees your professional missions through and decides he needs your service for a more important role. You will always be adored, admired and saluted for having the bravery and courage to face whatever you had to confront in order to better serve and to protect Dade residents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and commitment never take breaks, if they did, disaster would then undermine the ranks jeopardizing those we owe our allegiances to.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2016

In life, sometimes this is no choice, we must do what we must to sustain ourselves. You maintained the dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, of Dade County and its venues through your honesty. A cherished and compassionate soul, thirty-seven years ago, though you first began forty years ago on the long journey or trek to becoming a leader of other officers. All accomplished through long hard work, perseverance and a spirit of optimism and the hope that diligence, desire, devotion and determination would see you complete your missions. God saw you, Officer Cook, as a beautiful guardian angel with a sincere heart and took you with Him back to His heavenly gates to help patrol His golden streets where no harm would ever come your way again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your comrades who now rest eternally beside you were all heroes and heroines with exactly the same level of work ethic and morals to go out and courageously battle tooth and nail with you. You will never be forgotten. Character and valor never get lost. One day very soon the battle over evil will be done and let us pray that day comes soon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2016

To those who perform humbly, we salute their bravery and gallantry with humility. Otherwise, how could an officer heroically go out and patrol their communities with honor, dignity and integrity? For what you meant, Officer Cook, to all the people of Dade County, how else can they not think of you. All public servant who face the harsh reality of violence and evil are indeed very special individuals. A gentleman goes forth with his fight against crime, does so passionately as this was your chosen line of work, you went about your business calmly and with a voice of reason and positive influence, one can't say too much more. You'll be remembered as a warrior and as a hero through and through, so will your commitment and legacy, it too will remain forever lasting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2016

A friend by day, a friend by night. That is what our police officers are to us. They give their every last ounce of effort and sweat to keep us safe and sound. If not for your outstanding professionalism, Officer Cook, your integrity, decency and class, no telling what the landscape of Dade County would look like today. It was your sincerest character and the inner strength that was behind you and with God navigating your every move, you were able to enrich those lives in a community where you were admired and very cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There is no mistaking commitment to excellence and the courage you maintained to persevere. Your family and those who knew you are very proud. You are a true hero to everyone. I'll never forget you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2016

By the grace of God do we wake up, breathe clean air and live life to its fullest. Unfortunately, many good people, police officers don't always get this opportunity. Although, their sacrifices enable us to continue with whatever plans we make. It's a shame, Officer Cook, your life and career, one performed valiantly, honorably and with everlasting dignity ended when it did. But this was what you chose to become and you were humbly successful in all your heroic endeavors. Dade County and its citizens, your colleagues and personal friends knew you would not deceive nor let them down by ignoring that domestic call on May 16, 1979. There you were, Badge#1664 there to act and to save lives of both your comrades who battled with you and the civilians caught in the face of evil. Your legacy and character won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2016

By the light of day, by the stars at night, these are the times when our most loyal and faithful patrol our streets ensuring our peace and serenity. Bravery and honesty are at all times centered upon each and every movement of our esteemed and beloved heroes and heroines. Now as the stars at night twinkle, so too does your very treasured soul, Officer Cook. Its dignity and integrity sees to it that the light never goes out. It must not be extinguished because you meant too much to the investment of welfare and goodwill for all mankind. It remains a person's humble character, its strength and the will to inspire through your valued leadership all made possible by diligence, perseverance and hard work each watch. Evil never sleeps as do those who commit these cowardly acts such as what happened on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were very revered and admired, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2016

Honesty and dignity are your best friends, but only if you incorporate integrity into the foundations of your endeavors. All police officers must work together under the parameters of this sacred trust. This was what sustained you, Officer Cook, as you wore your badge and uniform very humbly and your professionalism was outstanding. You became a public servant to fulfill the needs of the Dade County community thirsting for unity, peace and the means for all to succeed at whatever they seek to achieve. You were brave, humane, respected and most of all caring and compassionate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2016

The friends you have are the ones you trust. The people we come across in our daily pursuits of life are important to us in that they could be our springboards to success. So one must choose wisely. The Metro-Dade Police Department accepted your application, Officer Cook, because of many reasons. Honesty. Dignity. Integrity. Strength of character and commitment to courage and consideration. No department would have needed to look further, to investigate more. You were their man. You were a top recruit whose perseverance and hard work paid dividends. It is said you reap what you sow. You were valued professionally as a member who got his tasks completed with the utmost of skill and determination. Now your task is to serve Our Creator patrolling those golden streets above where no harm will ever come your way. No more violence. No more hate. No injustice. You were a fair and humble leader who expected others to humbly follow your paths to success in eliminating wickedness from our midst. You sacrificed your life, career and the honor that goes along with serving and protecting, a uniform and badge wore proudly and most of all valiantly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I can say one thing, Officer Cook, I wish you were my friend, your mother's letter to me said it all and I'll always consider you my friend, as you went down fighting evil until the very end. No letting your foot off the pedal.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2016

Heroes and heroines of old are to be saluted and honored as humbly as those who bravely and humanely place their lives on the line to benefit our freedoms and unity today..All in a day's work my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Your due diligence to the community of Dade County was your passion, it was your preoccupation and serving as a dignified and loyally trusted and talented public servant this was what made you proud to fulfill your commitments to excellence. Now as a cherished hero to all your character remains your eternal legacy in the hearts and minds of all who befriended you. A warm and wonderful gentleman. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2016

We look for counsel from those we trust. From our humblest of heroes and heroines of the law enforcement community we seek more. When sought after we seek their integrity, honesty and dignity. Though through their bravery and courage are their pathways cut from. Yours, Officer Cook, was molded and shaped by your two loving and beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook. I want you to know Mrs. Cook, you are always going to be in my heart and prayers and hope you are doing well out in San Diego, California. As you know, it's obvious that I have a deep appreciation for what your beloved and darling son, Officer William Coleman Cook, did thirty-seven years ago for the residents of Dade County. A community where your family lived. Where Officer Cook grew up and served with loyalty, respect and distinction. His tolerance and being able to diversify himself among the residents he proudly and honorably served will never be overlooked. Today, pride and commitment gets lost among deceit and dishonesty. He possessed the right tools with the knowledge and wisdom to inspire other comrades how to properly serve their professional roles. Toughness calls for certain measures. Knowing when to back down. Knowing when to calm down someone whose anger maybe boiling over, whatever the job, he persevered. And to his credit, he in an unwavering manner saved his colleagues that fateful day of May 16, 1979 and those civilians who were caught in the calamity of the wanton violence that ended his precious life and the passions that he still had left to fulfill. He will be remembered as a hero whose strength of character and courage match his valor and bravery. All the purposes behind a treasured servant and a leader as humble as they are. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2016

To advise is one thing. Advice is what I meant to say and you were a very wise individual, Officer Cook, when giving advice to others. When it comes from a humble servant of God and your police department you were at the top of the ladder so to speak. You were at the top in honor, dignity and integrity in that the citizens of Dade County had no qualms whatsoever with your service and protection. Peace and unity were well spread when you patrolled and it si that way with your heroic legacy it too goes around and is meant for officers who presently serve to follow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The words of the wise are meant to be heeded cautiously and with great care. Everything you lived by and aspired to become was accomplished with proper morals, conduct, fairness and consideration for all folks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2016

It is a good idea to maintain dignity and respect for your teachers. for we do not know when we may need to seek their advice. Advise is an excellent vehicle if used prudently. And when one becomes a leader of others they sure need to conduct all their professional affairs on a higher level of honesty and integrity. Exactly why, Officer Cook, ,you were a very faithful and loyal public servant. Some stray. Some just go through the motions. You went through challenges on a daily basis that were meant to strengthen your resolve. Not many who were as brave and as valiant as you were. You placed class, decency and determination into your position and the badge and uniform you worn proudly and with great humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You stood tall. We hope our legs and feet take us to newer places. Instruction and giving it are reserved for those humble enough to let its messages penetrate their minds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2016

If doing kindness hastens redemption then acting with honesty and dignity to all mankind should speed up this process as well. And for the servant that you were, Officer Cook, there were not too many who could take proper direction and in turn takes the next step to being able to lead other men and women who were striving to be a hero like yourself. And it is now your humble legacy that follows your soul and your loved ones throughout all their pursuits in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your loving persona and the commitment to quality service to all Dade County citizens won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2016

When the situation became dire you were the right man to go and calm a person. Having honesty, dignity and integrity is important to having success in anything you try your hand at. Stay focused. Stay aware. Let humbleness drive your pathways in life. Your career, Officer Cook, was driven by integrity and bravery most don't possess. It is not in most of us to handle dangerous work and yet this was your dream to go out and make reality happen. Dade County will never forget your heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2016

I meant to say you were honored, Officer Cook, for your tenacity and leadership so vital in the pursuit of peace and serenity for all humanity. Men and women of sheer resolve and courage don't come about daily. We sometimes take heroes like yourself, Officer Cook, for granted, that should never happen. You were an honest and dignified officer who cared very much about Dade County and its residents. You dared to make a difference. Your legacy rests upon the foundations of hope, integrity and a certain passion while being compassionate at the same time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2016

By the glory of hope. By the tenacity of passion and commitment. Treacherous as those streets of Dade County were during your time, Officer Cook, you did a tremendous job pacifying and influencing goodwill among all citizens. It could only be accomplished through fairness, an open and honest leader of others. Following behind your humbleness and humility which in turn led you to your pursuits in both life and in your professional career one you undertook knowing what might happen. Though you were a fearless and relentless officer who went after evil, looked it squarely in the eye and did what needed to be done. Solemnly saluted and honed for sacrificing and having the cadre to enhance our society and uplift the peace and unity of all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2016