Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Contentment and tranquility. A community's vehicles of peace and unity. What was delivered respectfully and honorably by you, Officer Cook, was dedicated and loyal service combined with dignity and integrity. For this Dade County and its citizens can be forever grateful. When an officer gives of themselves what is is given back surely can be hailed as supremely humane. You lived a life of truth and performed your professional obligations with the utmost admiration that truly has your colleagues saluting your heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of foundation and bravery was received in the loving embrace of God where you now patrol His golden streets.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2016

Police officers have to possess the ability and mindset to conjure up methods out times to solve problems that occur during their patrol. There is no getting around, integrity, respect and honesty. Either you make the grade and measure up or better to look elsewhere. You were an astute young man, Officer Cook. You were fundamentally sound in ethical conduct and in sterling dignity. Comrades who worked with you have come to cherish your faithfulness and resolve. A man whose mission of courage and service to Dade County has left a legacy to take pride in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your character and commitment represented all the right reasons you wore your uniform so succinctly and humbly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2016

Do we dare to dream? Or do we fight on and endeavor to conquer the wickedness that ails our society? To cave in to conjecture would be counterproductive to our pursuits of happiness and a quality of life we expect to live. You had dreams, desires, aspirations and goals, Officer Cook.Your chosen profession offered you the many opportunities to fight this battle as you remain honorable, dignified and stayed the courses of integrity. Dade County lives on in enhancements and enchantment because of your unwavering loyalty, bravery and commitment. It is within this foundation of character and conviction that rests your heroic legacy of humanity and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Karen, who was your beloved wife and widow now works a very important role serving seniors in Minnesota. Keep up the good work Karen and may your soul, Officer Cook keep illuminating this world still beset by darkness and despair.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2016

Crucial to any successes any officer achieves is the most important markers of honesty, class and decency. You must stay devoted, determined and driven in your professional feats. Where dignity and integrity meet at the same crossroad, so too must there be conviction and character. Your life, career and exploits, Officer Cook, were the living epitome of a genuinely warm upbringing. Your parents can smile, hopefully your mother, Mrs. Cook, is feeling fine. I don't think there are many parents of any fallen hero or heroine that has lived past one-hundred. Your mother was the class and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who relished her family and was most proud of you, Officer Cook. her loving son remains cherished and for displaying loyalty and hope, you have been so honored and saluted all these years later. Conduct becoming a gentleman, ethics befitting a law enforcement officer, these shall be remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I won't ever forget your "Billy," his valor and calmness, keeping a positive disposition helped him greatly in securing the much needed peace and unity among all mankind. You lived by rules and officers today attempt to keep marching forward along with a community that respected and admired your heroism and your respect for your fellow man.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2016

Integrity and dignity can overcome the calamity that violence brings with it. What you surrounded yourself with, Officer Cook, was honesty and a passion for perseverance and its due diligence personified. Comrades, your friends and family surely have not forgotten the ever resourceful officer. Public service was in your blood, there was no mistaking this fact. Your endeavors were blessed by God, your courage and commitment to pride and excellence were steered by Our Creator. He never let you down, Officer Cook. You protected all Dade County residents with the utmost grace, gallantry and the talents of your humbling leadership. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We let our heroes and heroines legacies dictate their families pursuits in life and the examples you set forth for other officers to emulate.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2016

A person's character takes on the very image of one's honest and dignified personality. Most police officers maintain this caring and positive influence throughout their careers, others stray from that particular path which in turn can lead to a hornet's nest of problems. There were no concerns, Officer Cook, whatsoever, your character, courage and integrity all validated your service to Dade County and its citizens. Your family only has to look back at the wonderfully engaging gentleman of hope, faith and patience. A patient person succeeds in all their endeavors. A careless individual can only wreak havoc and mayhem. During your watch, Officer Cook, it was your optimism and calmness that helped you resolve any issues. Your presence has been missed, yet we know God has you sheltered for safekeeping watching others perform your very same duties as supremely as you did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2016

When one looks back in history they can see the heroics of the many brave and honorable police officers. It is within the DNA of their dignity and integrity that has enabled people to stay safe and sound. Your bravery, Officer Cook, was in your honorable life and a career, a profession you performed so very well at. Many heroes have come and gone, sadly those valiant enough to serve and protect due get saluted for their diligence and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When we go back and observe your life, its upbringing and professional accomplishments, we can only marvel at your humility and humbleness. The compassion and consideration you afforded all mankind shall never be forgotten. A legacy of distinction and conviction, character and commitment that will remain treasured forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2016

Spread the wealth of love and glory. Share the gift of life and all that that it has to offer, that is what honest and dignified law enforcement professionals hope to accomplish during their watches. Your time with the Metro-Dade Police Department, Officer Cook, was filled with many fulfilling moments. It was shared by your other comrades of integrity and dignity who wanted to make peace and togetherness a reality. You were a very humble and uniquely special friend to all, devoted and dedicated to eliminating any source of evil. Violence did sadly take your life, it did not though take away your treasured spirit. It stays high above in God's enchanted shelter where nothing will ever harm nor tarnish its reputation. Same with your heroic legacy of courage and character, commitment to excellence and the pride you always displayed wearing your uniform and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your loving family has all the beautiful memories of your life and a career with more left to achieve. A mission well done. Service and protection to all was outstanding. Humility and humanity coupled with your valor and bravery befitting a true Dade County police hero. You continue to be missed very much, Officer Cook. Keep shining those big bright smiles down from heaven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2016

It is noted that we should go from strength to strength. That weakness shall never expose its face in the name of evil. You fought long and hard, Officer Cook, for all Dade County citizens to be able live and to prosper in a peaceful and constructive manner. Because of your devotion to due diligence, your honesty, dignity and superior integrity we shall be one in cherishing and paying homage to your memory. A gentleman whose heart and devotion and determination to see fairness and justice meted out fairly, you won't be forgotten. We would say without a doubt that your heroism and the commitment behind your legacy shall remain treasured in the minds and hearts of all. You were a Godsend, Officer Cook, your good name shall be perpetuated forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2016

The theory of relativity as its relates to all police officers today is that they shall be honest, have dignity and to incorporate integrity into their entire professional life and the challenges they may face. Not may, they do face every situation that would be impossible for most if not all to overcome. They are surrounded by support from their colleagues as you were, Officer Cook and from the residents of Dade County who expressed their need for peace and unity. You stayed focused and gave your entire being, its valor and the courage of your heart, character and the convictions to fight on in this battle over violence. You meant the world to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Pride and perseverance served you well, Officer Cook, as did your loyalty and everlasting faithfulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2016

Everyday we awake to a new beginning. A brighter day because of your unwavering commitment to honesty and its values so essential to life. Thank goodness, Officer Cook, for officers who like yourself stayed open and welcome to conversation. Thank God for your undying integrity and dignity that spread its blanket of goodwill and peace around Dade County, its citizens and their children. Your character and courage, strength of valor and a heart so wonderful that assisted all in their pursuits of happiness. The ability to aspire from your inspirations to ours, we remember you. You remain cherished and admired and won't be forgotten for your heroism. This shall be one and will remain so forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We salute your pride and pay homage to your convictions of fairness and justice for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2016

The life we lead we live according to how we see fit. At least one should try to live their life by honest and dignified activities. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was exemplified by the grace and faithfulness that you greeted Dade County residents with on your watches everyday. Serving and protecting begins with integrity and to lead and to advise others. Your diligence and valor was of vital importance as was your respect and consideration for the folks and your professional position. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A humbly heroic legacy, an even more committed gentleman who faced evil and attempted to keep the peace and unity together forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2016

One solid effort. One outstanding professional. Even more so, one humanely humble and beloved gentleman. You were the epitome, Officer Cook, of what we the residents demand and expect from top of the line public servants. All by the pathways of your decency, devotion and dignity can Dade County stand tall as one. When unity and peace fall apart we start to lose confidence, get a little shaky, your appearance helped stem the tide.You'll always be honored and saluted for not just valor and courage, you will be respected for your resolve and sheer resourcefulness. A legacy of hope, peace and goodwill now is finally on the horizon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So too is your character, commitment to excellence and conviction to do whatever it took to get the task complete. Now that it is finished, God has reunited you with your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace among your fellow angels of humanity and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2016

One grand smile can surely brighten any day. If the same could be said in regards to wickedness being wiped off the face of this Earth, you could not even imagine. One thing Dade County and its residents realized right away was that you were that steady and honorable influence, Officer Cook, protecting and serving, patrolling and preserving the dignity and integrity of one and all. And for this heroically brave action you will never be forgotten. Only cherished and respected, admired and adored. Your family, your comrades and friends can smile and continue their peaceful pursuits of happiness all because of your unwavering diligence and leadership skills that were intelligent, intuitive and keen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Undaunted by the greatest of challenges that police face daily you kept peace and prosperity on the same page as is your humble legacy their for all to view in excellence and in pride.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2016

A look back at one man's passion, one gentleman's courage and one can see why other officers would follow in his footsteps. You walked a beat in Dade County, Officer Cook, you patrolled its venues with honesty, dignity and integrity coursing through your veins. It takes a lot of effort just to tackle smaller issues much less more difficult and delicate problems that need resolving and fixing. You couldn't do it alone, your comrades who engaged evil with you on a daily basis knew who you were and the humbleness behind your convictions, character and valor felt long and wide, from far and near. We salute you my neighbor, friend and hero. We walk because of your bravery. We choose our words carefully because we know God allows us so many during our lifetime. God gave you to us for twenty-five years, six of which their was pride and honor wore within your uniform. Rest in peace. Your legacy of liberty and compassion is the cornerstone of a well lived life and an outstanding career that had more left to achieve. Your soul, Officer Cook, can forever fly high. You and Our Creator can help your comrades keep trying to pursue peace and unity, though its cost can be extremely deep. You served with distinction and devotion. It was your pleasure to serve and your priority to protect us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

History looks back on the relevance of moments that matter to all people. What our beloved and esteemed men and women of courage and commitment give back to the public at large is the lessons we shall all remember. It was their plans and goals, dreams and aspirations that have made us who we are. We can stand united and at peace though the violence yesterday in Orlando has indeed tested our freedom and goodwill. You performed your tasks, Officer Cook, in a candid and desirable manner leaving no doubt that you'll be forever saluted and honored for making the ultimate sacrifice. Always you will remain treasured, loyal and faithful to all calls of duty. Your legacy, Officer Cook, needs no dusting a sit was the personification of one man's polished pursuits of justice, equality and liberty for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

A person's humility does allow their soul to see that which they left for others to emulate. Your heroics and honesty, Officer Cook, have left something very personable and quite special for all citizens of Dade County. Yet, you left behind so many people who cherished you, admired and adored you. Now that I leave around the block from where you grew up I can only gain a deeper appreciation of who you were and the spirit behind your courage. It all came from your heart, a heart of humane proportions. You protected the living dignity of all folks, you instituted a plan using your calming influence to do the right thing and only acted within the scope of professional standards and morals at all times. Nothing will erase the beautiful memories your family has of you and I just want to know if your mother is doing well in San Diego. I sadly missed seeing her by two weeks. Should have looked her up sooner. At least I have that humbly emotional letter from her. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

It was your humbly heroic actions, Officer Cook, that translated into the enhancements that all Dade County residents now witness forever. Your courage, dignity and honor were all the makings of a wonderful life at home brought up by two loving and devoted parents and it carried you through as a Metro-Dade Police Officer. When a man's character and strength of conviction are placed on the line they know how to answer that proverbial call. Your colleagues recognized you came to aid and to save them and the people you were charged with serving. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrty, intelligence and leadership all make up a hero's legacy. Yours, Officer Cook, is etched within our hearts and thoughts always.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

A God-fearing man is to be revered. A man of humility and virtue in all his actions is to be saluted. It your humble and heroic actions, Officer Cook, that we delegate our salutes of honor and show extreme dignity for a gentleman who stood tall and accepted his assignments accordingly. Everyday you patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook, you brought with you a leadership and passionate wisdom for a very demanding job that can stress out a mere mortal individual. The time you gave all residents hearing and seeing the big picture and making a plan for their peace and unity, serenity and safety to be carried out, it speaks volumes of your character, faith and resolve. That has all been taken to another level of eternal reception. God now has you and others who acted with morals and principles to guard and help protect those officers who now stand face to face serving us and warding off wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A mission full of dreams and hopes accomplished and yet there was more left to achieve. I guess Our Creator decides what is left for us to succeed at in making this world a better place to live and to prosper. Nonetheless, your legacy of consideration, determination and driven desire will last forever an dis to be celebrated and honored accordingly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2016

You can say when times get tough, you must go on and stay the pathways of honesty, dignity and integrity. You can certainly say, Officer Cook, that you were a loyal and devoted police officer. Dade County had no qualms nor reservations about your conduct, candor, care and decency. It all went into the makings of a well lived life and well thought out and planned career. A personable professional through and through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cherished colleague to all who fight the battle over violence. It makes a hero's legacy of hope, faith and courage that much more humble. God brings justice to His very gates of heaven through His angelic servants who are willing to pay that ultimate price and you, Officer Cook, revealed to us that side of conviction and proud and excellent commitment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2016

If Our Creator had afforded you, Officer Cook and Karen the opportunity to raise a family there would be no questioning the pathways those kids would choose. It would be that of honesty, integrity and of dignity. All your work, your goals, dreams and aspirations were the results of working hard and staying that literal course. Your department has remembered you and your comrades who have paid the ultimate price for Dade County and the liberty shared by its folks. You will be cherished and treasured for your humbly heroic actions on May 16, 1979 and each moment prior to that sad day. A day when your missions were deemed complete and God took you back to His heavenly shelter for an even greater eternal task. Look and watch us performing as supremely as you did my neighbor, friend and hero. A devoted and determined servant of God who helped stamped out evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

The period of time we now live in is surely not the same as when you lived, Officer Cook. Defiance rather than dignity seems to be the word of rules. Why can't we have all people just living simplistic lives and remain honest? What separates loyal and honest men and women heroes and heroines is their unwavering concern for the sanctity of life for all residents. And for this Dade County has its enhancements and cornerstones of which you laid down your life and profession for my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of comprehension and commitment for generations to look back at very proudly. Excellence and diligence observed at every corner. No shortcuts, Officer Cook, just loyalty and resourcefulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

Your family, Officer Cook, can take solace and hope that now as God protects your soul from any harm, so too will He observe and make safe those who keep trudging on. Moving on in unison that sweet sound of peace, prosperity and unity for all Dade County. It must not take time off. It must not rest until every single person is accounted for justly and with justice for all. You loved your professional position, seeing a unique way to make those lives matter. Life has a different meaning to all. Some rest. Some stand. Most try to climb that ladder one rung at a time. The tasks of police work reveal those truly heroic and decent souls, the real women and men of honesty, integrity and dignity. it never leaves them even when they make the ultimate of sacrifices. A picture is just that. Your photo, Officer Cook, represented more than that lovely smile standing behind our American flag, you carried a message of peace and a treasured passion you had pouring your entire body into the fruits of your labor. Your missions won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing can ruin nor tarnish a legacy of humbleness, concern and compassion you took with you out on your daily patrols of your community, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

A person's dreams, one man's goals and inspirations now transfer into our aspirations, the hopes of freedom and peace you carried so faithfully, Officer Cook. You were raised with the ideals of honorable and dignified intentions all brought about through your love and proper respect for all mankind. Great and humble people devote their lives and souls to the partnership to all mankind living freely and without pain nor torment. Liberty City in Miami where you pursued and protected the public safety of all Dade County shall never forget their hero. As you watched, waited and assisted in producing the results that were necessary to keep unity in its proper perspective, we all wanted you to be here today to witness some of the most glorious enhancements that stood for your sacrifice on our behalf, Officer Cook. You were a supremely gifted leader and communicator who was able to succinctly get your message of goodwill across to a community where you were well received and revered even to this day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of class, decency and courage will be saluted forevermore. Your uniform and badge represented the challenges you faced head to head everyday and those who have taken over your watch now shoulder these awesome burdens. An onus made for men and women of bravery, strength and character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

We live for the moment, so we cherish those loved ones who sadly are not here with us today. Police officers understand when they sign on this proverbial dotted line what might be expected from them. Yes, it means your honor, your dignity, your integrity, whatever, Officer Cook, you had to do to secure the peace and liberty for all citizens in Dade County, it was considered complete. A mission started as a young man who dreamed of becoming a public servant and ending tragically when wanton violence ended your future hopes and aspirations. Colleagues carry that sacred torch you passed down to them loyally and with valor. Certainly you'll be saluted for heroism and conviction worn proudly on your uniform and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To you Mrs. Cook, to your daughter, Nancy and family and to the Wilkerson Family hope you are are well and enjoy a happy summer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2016