Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

One who is self-confident, not brash nor cocky, can motivate themselves to do the will of God honestly and without any form of deceit. Only the love of your profession, Officer Cook, the class, care and convictions that were central to the core of your onuses to Dade County and its people. The same folks who trusted your instincts, leadership and visions of optimism to stay calm and collected. A man who can think on the run during his patrols, yet keep civility and guidance in front of them should be so honored. You remain treasured among your family, colleagues and those who were fortunate to have known you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Achievements speak well. Resolve and loyalty is the fruition of one gentleman's heroically humble legacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2016

Those who live with denial have a hard time facing reality. If one lives with a purpose, a motive in their actions, that in of itself does make the world a better place to prosper. You lived with morals and principles, Officer Cook, having been raised with decency and dignity, it is not all surprising that you accomplished more than we could ever know. Your comrades have saluted your good name, character and courage to commit yourself to fighting off the forces that evil and the very violence that develops from it. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What comes from a well lived life is an everlasting legacy of goodwill and peace in Dade County for its residents brought about through your unwavering commitment to both pride and excellence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2016

It takes a whole department of reliable and honest men and women to battles the forces of wickedness. And yet there are those who display a certain uniquely refined integrity and resolve that sets them apart from other comrades. So true. Dade County and those officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, lived by ethics and when those problems came calling, you answered the bell. That bell rings of resolve and freedom loud and clear. Because of your sacrifice, Officer Cook, citizens can live more peacefully and with a greater meaning, the esteem and appreciation they had for a heroically cherished young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Resourcefulness and faithfulness rests together with you in God's sacred kingdom along with your fellow angels of hope and devotion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2016

Love and respect for all, it means as much as the morals of good character and sure honesty. It all comes from the upbringing our heroes and heroines receive. A preparation before they start learning the ropes of resolve and responsibility in the police academy. Officer Cook, you knew as we all hopefully know that the grass is always greener on the other side. Having integrity and dignity, being charismatic and focusing in on staying calm and acting as any officer would positively, this certainly enabled you to skillfully patrol Dade County and keep its peace and unification moving justly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cornerstones of a good man's legacy are the humble heroics of your strength of commitment to excellence and a pride you upheld while carrying out your professional duties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2016

We stay the course. And keep navigating around Dade County each way that we see fit. Our honesty, dignity and integrity should never lessen, as yours, Officer Cook, never wavered. You kept your affirmation to serve and to protect, heroically, you accomplished your missions. Twenty-five years of love and respect, devotion and admiration, no matter the place or time, it was only about Dade County, its citizens and their quests for peace. An aspiration you had as a young man. You secured. We remained serene. No more violence should be every officer's motto. Yours was fight with all your might. You did, Officer Cook, until your last breath. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's in the bloodlines of those decent and deserving whose legacies of character, commitment and courage remain vigorous. You were determined to battle, Officer Cook and for this you'll forever be saluted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

I'm still glad we do have mostly honest police professionals. They share a common goal, a bond of peace and freedom through the bonds of integrity, dignity and plain old fashioned honesty. A little smile. A humble dose of self-confidence was all you needed, Officer Cook, to motivate you to perform your roles sincerely and with valor. Dade County lives on through your ideals and inspiring leadership of other comrades. Wickedness exposes its elements in many stark ways, yet, in the end, Officer Cook, you answered the call and maintained calm and trust among all mankind. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Exactly what you were as a devoted public servant and an even finer gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

That situation in Baltimore, Maryland looks very tense, Officer Cook. Last year a man police arrested there, Freddie Gray, died while in police custody. he suffered a fatal spinal injury and was not strapped in the police wagon. At least six officers were charged with various crimes and according to the medical examiner, he was murdered. Yet, recently, two officers were tried before a judge who exonerated them of all charges, thus rendering the trials of the other officers charged as difficult to get a conviction. You were sound in your professional convictions to honor, integrity and in dignity. Battles today wage on in Dade County, yet you fought the toughest by far and your sacrifice bears this out. You were loved, admired and quite respected for your diligence and service to all mankind. Your courage and bravery, leadership and intellect surely is missed greatly today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

If you permit peace and liberty to join one another as one, then one should allow honesty, integrity and dignity to join forces as they conquer evil. The biggest fight may very well occur after the battle itself. You highlighted your life and profession, Officer Cook, with a quality of superior courage. Outstanding character. The strength of your heart as you stood face to face with wickedness. police officers sadly have to live under the umbrellas of violence, the very same that tragically took your life, Officer Cook. You were a friend and gentleman to all. A thought provoking inspiration to your family and comrades. the very same humble and humane women and men who defended the honor of those whom you served and protected with your might. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Society lets its heroes and heroines legacies of faith and resolve rest against the pillars of justice, equality and fairness to all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

Most people believe in honorable intentions. Most of all believe in the morals of good character, dignity and integrity. Yet, most of all could even comprehend what our esteemed police officers have to deal with on a daily basis. You were a constantly moving officer, Officer Cook. You took the people of Dade County and carried their burden on your broad shoulders promising peace and liberty to last a lifetime. Those six years of dedicated, devoted and mighty faithful service have been proudly honored and soundly saluted as your humbly heroic actions of May 16, 1979, have provided the relief and resolve for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

Ingenuity and integrity walked together with you, Officer Cook. Your whole family walked and spoke the praises of Our Creator in a loving and fond fashion. Your desire fueled by your passion to preserve and persevere can never be overstated. A solid performance, a professional through and through. Our beloved and humble heroes, their memories stay inscribed within our beings as we carry on their legacies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When the heat was turned on, you responded, Officer Cook, you never turned an eye when evil struck. Violence shall one day be gone and your spirit shall continue flying high. Keep watching from your eternal shelter, Officer Cook. Keep those smiles coming. It will certainly brighten our days ahead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

The good name of Officer William C. Cook, is personified by his heroic deeds, fearless bravery and unwavering honesty, character, dignity and integrity. We ask that our men and women who protect and serve stay this course in addition to having resolve, resourcefulness and faithfulness at all times. Your colleagues of the past have saluted you and have remembered your vision, wisdom and maturity beyond your twenty-five years. God gave you a plan. You followed his mission perfectly by the letter. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, there is no doubt you brought dignity and unity to all. Mankind will be exceedingly thankful. Though you are missed very much each and everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

You loved your parents very much, Officer Cook. It's sad that your parents home is vacant. I wish there was something I could do. You would. The love and respect flowing from your home was unending. Giving of yourself so that peace and enchantment could stay the course in Dade County is how you will remain honored and saluted. You were a humble and devoted officer whose life's missions were founded upon faith, determination and that driven desire to succeed. Your legacy will forever represent the zenith of friendship, solid leadership and the firm resolve to acquire peace for all mankind. You'll always be treasured. You were the humane gentleman with a soft and kind heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If ever i could do a favor for your family, The Wilkerson's could contact me. I'm now living around the corner from where you grew up.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

We allow our heroes and heroines the space to perform their sacred professional tasks in life and those careers where dignity, honesty and integrity is so essential for achievement to be realized. Your guidance, grace and gallantry, Officer Cook, spurred you on in your pursuits of Dade County and its peace and unity. You will remain cherished and will be saluted for your feats of bravery and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of goodwill and faith will last forever. The people you watched over are grateful.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

Through terror and torment, through good times and bad times, our most beloved police officers are there for us protecting and serving. Bringing joy, peace and prosperity to all. And you sure were there for us, Officer Cook, your engaging honor, dignity and integrity. It is said that after a person passes they are still alive in their deeds. Your spirit flies high. It keeps watching us attempt to do what you did your whole life. What was that ? To be honest and to act with a divine purpose. There must be a reason for everything. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A treasured legacy of heroics founded upon the principles of decency, class and character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

If not for your courage and bravery, Officer Cook ,kids and adults could not enjoy their summer vacations. Peace and unity could not go down that water slide. Picnics at the beaches would not be fun. For your family this will always be a time of reflection. What you meant to them, your department and to those who served and patrolled with you. So devoted. So fearless. So humane, humble and adored. Saluted and honored. One man's fight for unity led by his very own honesty, integrity and dignity that was properly worn. Perfectly fitted. A crisply worn uniform and shiny badge. That's your soul now, Officer Cook, shining brilliantly from God's eternal headquarters where other comrades too many rest in peace with you my neighbor, friend and hero. They fought. They battled. Yet they protected and kept their honorable actions moving forward. They led. They spoke. The message is clear. Your legacy tells us this. It was heroism and humility, the two leading words.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2016

You delivered results. You produced peace and quiet. You unified Dade County and its citizens like never before. For having the honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, you will be revered as a hero. A police career so honed in on the passion to protect. The loyalty to preserve. The admiration to be astute. Comrades keep the faith as you did, Officer Cook. They fight on with seemingly brutal war against wickedness. You left this world too early, yet you accomplished and for this your family is proud of your humanity and enhanced humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman's legacy that has touched the hearts of so many people. To be shared and to be fondly remembered forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2016

Police officers must have nerves of steel if they are to maintain law and order. You had the right mentality, honesty, loyalty and integrity to fight through and to vanquish evil. It must be stated that beyond any doubt, hesitation or reservation that your faithfulness, resourcefulness and resolve helped appease Dade County and its citizens. Officer Cook, you carried an awesome burden, yet your dignity, class and character did not let anyone down. If only those side plates were there for you that day. For performing in an outstanding manner, God now has you by His side for eternal keeping. A mission complete. A life well lived. A hero cherished and respected forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a blessed man, Officer Cook and a relentless warrior. We fight on here. You watch over us and help protect the dignity of those brave comrades who endeavor to keep the peace and unity churning forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2016

The nemesis is there, sadly we must send brave and fearless warriors out into the streets to conquer. A challenge that is tall and demanding. When a person's decency and civility must be poured into these labors of love, we must pray for them. Dignity and integrity can help overcome most dilemmas. The hope and welfare of Dade County and its residents followed you, Officer Cook. Your uniform and a badge donned wisely and most intelligently depended on all it took from your influence and calmness. It is in the logic and rational methods that peace can be brought about. A tall order indeed. You achieved. Humility and humbleness delivered enhancements then and now. For this you'll be honored, cherished and saluted a sour heroic hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2016

God's doors to His heavenly kingdom swing wide open to welcome those heroic angels of bravery, courage and decency. It takes those highly trained heroines and heroes like yourself, Officer Cook, whose dignity, integrity and honor measured up as humbly as it was needed to protect and serve the public trust. That sacred affirmation you took over forty years ago, coupled with a uniform and badge worn so proudly and with a courage so bold is that shining legacy that will be saluted and talked about forever. Family, colleagues and friends always held your charm and gallantry in high regard. After all, you were a hero to all, a blessing to each and most importantly, a gentleman to all, caring, unwavering and most considerate. Dade County lives in dignity not indignation because of your unselfish sacrifice to preserve life and property. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2016

All heroic convictions are honored and saluted for their fortitude. Dade County cherishes your memory, Officer Cook, by pledging its honesty, integrity and dignity that you displayed while patrolling and keeping the peace. Pressing on, those who have succeeded you have an awesome burden professionally in their mirrors, but with a little faith and determination the outcomes will happen. Time will tell as it marches on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A friend to all. A humble and humane public servant of God. You were welcomed by your comrades with open arms. The eternal tasks are there for your watching.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2016

A well dressed person honors their creator by leading through example. It is within their honesty, dignity and integrity that the strokes of good fortune and righteousness are obtained. Nothing is just given to them. A professional such as a police officer adorns a uniform not just in pride, rather they wear the badges to inform the public that thing swill be fine. Officer Cook, you were an excellent officer, more importantly, you were a class gentleman, a hero to all and when Dade County needed a quiet and yet a calming influence there you were. No hesitation. No doubt. Only the finest of service, resolve and protection all because your perseverance and diligence went into a higher standard of care, compassion and concern for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were our hero yesterday, you'll be our hero today and forevermore. All your actions were of a heavenly calling and you will never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2016

Transforming the powers that be, police officers through their decency and honesty go into various communities looking to unravel evil and bring about peace, common sense and liberty for all in a positive and constructive frame of integrity. Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, relied on your leadership, humility and humbly outstanding heroic efforts day after day for this direction to take shape. And now that your missions here were seen as finished by God, you now have taken your angelic presence to those big blue skies above where your treasured and revered soul can continue keeping watch over us as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The legacy of faith, resolve and devotion has been placed within the hands of your loving family, esteemed colleagues and close personal friends who maintain their desires to pursue life and all the goodwill that it offers and shares with others. Mankind can look up and imagine the sage advise you would be giving them at this moment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2016

The ability to take charge and to calm a person who is suffering from troubles, that took on a supremely unique challenge. You were tasked, Officer Cook, with responsibility after responsibility. Your accountability punctuated your life and a police career that you took to heart and cherished each moment you could be successful in your various endeavors. The bonds of peace and freedom in Dade County stay affixed to another precisely because you were honorable and had integrity in recognizing your role and performing in an outstanding fashion. You will always be hailed as a hero, respected and admired for bravery beyond the calls of duty. Your motto of resolve and faithfulness shall be one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God watches His loyal servants as passionately as you watched over us, your care, concern, and compassion spoke quietly, yet the message is louder and clearer than ever before.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2016

Tranquility, music to any given venue's prosperity and peace. It was secured and protected wisely and with a keen vision and resourceful intuition by you, Officer Cook. Your class, conduct , honesty and direction gave the hope that Dade County and its citizens could live more wonderfully than ever before. As loyal and as cherished as you will forever remain it is the fervent optimism that those enhancements will stay cemented in the foundations of bravery, valor, courage and that humble strength of your heroic character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A quiet man. A dignified hero. A gracious and reliable Godsend sent here for a very special mission as are all heroes and heroines. We live on because of your undying and unwavering righteousness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2016

Terror and its violence need to be treated by the sanity of all police officers who bravely go out and expose themselves to its perils. Whenever you went out on your patrols, Officer Cook, I'm sure you were careful, calm and carried your humble influence of dignity, integrity and decency. All these years after you made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Dade County you have been remembered and saluted for your feats of faith, resolve and devotion. Badge# 1664 showed character, strength of heart and intelligence that has certainly been very much missed. You were a gentleman of principles, Officer Cook and one who was destined to finish his missions of peace and hope so that one day, enhancement could take its proper place in mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2016