Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Better to be gregarious and engaging then arrogant and lazy. This kind of behavior can never be tolerated. Thank God we have honorable and dignified personnel such as yourself, Officer Cook, who were the bravest of souls when it came to serving the people of Dade County.You have since be remembered and saluted for your leadership and fortitude in combating a beast we label as evil. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to calculate your worth among your comrades and superiors who knew you as a loyal and determined young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of distinction. Your legacy of courage, strength of character and commitment were the outlines of a successful career, although there was much more left to achieve. Your mission helped solidify our hopes, dreams and aspirations of peace and goodwill between all folks. I'm sure citizens relished in speaking with you, Officer Cook, a gentleman of humbleness and the humanity to gets things done promptly and fittingly. You spoke, the wise tuned in to your message.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2016

God welcomes us to the world. When our time and missions are completed He again greets us with open arms. Our society was greeted with your presence, Officer Cook, a measure of hope, honor and determination. Devotion and faith to see good things happen, to remove negativity, violence from keeping the peace and freedom moving on. You kept your calm and it was your positive influence that was built upon your courage, character and commitment. You are remembered for having the wit and leadership, the diligence to courageously dole out justice and fairness to all mankind. One man whose soul will stay lit to help lead us through the perils of life. Your life and career, Officer Cook, recognized honorable actions with the highest of scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of wholesome proportions that has spread itself from one corner to the next. This affection shall be saluted as has your good name and a uniform and badge worn proudly and concisely.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2016

When trouble is brewing police officers are usually the first professionals who bravely answer that call of duty in an effort to mobilize the peace and safety of a given area. Their mettle, integrity, dignity and honesty is always put to the test. They must be ready and willing, available to withstand the rigors of a very demanding role. May 16, 1979, was just that day, Officer Cook. It was a very hot day that time just after two in the afternoon. Liberty City where you served and protected its residents valiantly was filled with tension and domestic discord. All you were performing was your role of conviction, character and commitment in a humbly heroic fashion. You displayed a fighting heart, the strength of a warrior and the perseverance of an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God surely takes His devoted and dedicated officers to a higher level where their treasured souls can now watch over those who take to war over wickedness. You tried and achieved in building enhancements to last forever in the boundaries of all Dade County. Your response that day, Officer Cook, was supreme as was your humility which is something public servants should carry with them at all times.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2016

God listens to the cries of His flock and has mercy and kindness wrapped around their souls. He follows His benevolent and bravest heroes around as they secure and preserve, protect and serve our best interests. Dade County citizens come to those they know are reliable and resourceful, dignified and honest to get things squared away properly. That was your mission, Officer Cook, in an honest and constructive manner, to weed out destruction and disarray. It was replaced with peace and communication by all your comrades, thus leading to the enhancements that all share in today, tomorrow and in the future. Six years of outstanding service has left behind a humbly heroic legacy of character and commitment that we will never see again from a more finer gentleman who was treasured and highly admired by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You listened on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, you stayed calm and maintained your focus saving your comrades lives and those civilians who trusted your instincts of leadership and intuition.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2016

Police work is the role of those who honorably and quite bravely chose to pursue. It is in their actions that we can live our lives more serenely and more peacefully because of their heroism to do what is in the best interests of all mankind. Officer Cook, your integrity and dignity are the legacies of humbleness you left for others to emulate. As cherished and as respected as you were, it is still difficult to contemplate your loss to this world and yet you meant the world to your family and friends. The solace they receive is that you my neighbor, friend and hero are resting in peace in God's arms patrolling and helping to spiritually keep alive those who have faithfully and without reservation continued your fight against wickedness. All your actions of compassion and consideration were and are still very much appreciated. Mankind values the noblest of deeds by its beloved heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. DavisPolice

April 10, 2016

With outstanding service comes the satisfaction of a job well done. Well done, Officer Cook. Your honorably heroic intentions have left the residents of Dade County feeling safer and more unified. One who sacrifices for their colleagues and those who trusted your calming influence we say a big thank you. The instilling of good conduct and proper ethical behavior within your department won't ever be forgotten. You cannot overlook a gentleman who comported himself with dignity and integrity, that would be akin to overlooking their legacy. Your character and courage carried your life, career and whatever pursuits in life you enjoyed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One who acts righteously is rewarded many times over by Our Creator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2016

The elements of surprise are out in our world reminding us of the possible dangers that threaten the very fabric of people's lives. Police officers no matter how honest and dignified they are have to be aware of their environment. Six loyal and dependable years you patrolled the streets of Dade County, Officer Cook. You were accountable, astute and faithful in all your endeavors. You were a responsible person, committed to do what was right. The morals of our beloved public servants are out there being judged and scrutinized on a daily basis. You were a top notch professional who provided the same reassurance and resiliency when it mattered the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What matters now is the humble and heroically valiant legacy you left for others to pattern their careers after.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2016

We greet people with a smile or firm handshake. You greeted those persons openly and with a big smile. You were a happy person, Officer Cook, yet not one to rest on their laurels. Integrity, dignity and honesty can take a person down a long way toward success if they are willing and able to put in the proper amount of effort. It takes a special person to withstand the rigors of police work. My neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, you were that gifted Godsend who came into this world to do just that. Your missions in life and during your career encompassed many tasks of which a calm demeanor and having a certain passion was necessary for the assignment to be carried out properly. You will be remembered for having that loyalty and care that was essential for the enhancement of hope and unity to continue its positive travels within Dade County and a community where you have been saluted for your gracefulness and gallantry. Rest in peace. Your heroism and the legacy you left for others to emulate has been carried out in love and in respect for others to pass on when that time arises. There was more left to accomplish. Your achievements have rewarded your family members who have succeeded in their lives with your wonderful soul watching their every trial and tribulation. You have greeted sadly more heroes and heroines into God's heavenly shelter. The pain and anguish, heartbreak and sorrow should one day end forever. You were all very unique and special servants of Our Creator. Character and consideration followed your patrols of your communities.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2016

Decisive and devoted. Dedicated and determined. To put it bluntly you were a warrior, Officer Cook, it was your honorably heroic actions on May 16, 1979 that helped seal the deal of peace and friendliness within the residents of Dade County. Your comrades could be sure you were there to back them up in integrity and dignity. You knew only one way professionally, not to run only to confront evil and your mannerisms and influence that day and forevermore were supremely humble and outstanding. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your courage and bravery are elements all police officers must function under. That umbrella of admiration and mutual respect is opened wide for all mankind to view.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2016

Legacies are reminders of our beloved and brave family members of noted distinction who by their heroic lives and careers left a message for us to decipher. Your family's mission, Officer Cook, is now very clear, crystal clear in fact and that is to stay honest, possess the utmost integrity and efficiency in carrying out your missions in life that you chose to follow after and to be as accomplished and as decent the moment you set out to pursue them. Dreams and goals are the realities and mysteries in and about life. No one said life would be easy. Police work surely is not. It's a tall order, but a brave and charismatic young man succeeded by going through the police academy and the training that followed. You were a purposeful gentleman, loyal and respectful, responsible and resourceful. Nothing was going to deter you. Determination and devotion should be in every officer's patrol car. Dade County was most fortunate the man wearing his uniform and badge #1664 was most appreciative and utilized every opportunity to enhance those citizens in regaining a semblance of peace and certainty. That message is loud and clear as God now has you walking that proverbial beat in His heavenly abode. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class, decency and character make up the important foundations, cornerstones by which we judge our esteemed public servants. Love of life and a passion to protect our best interests, your soul is never far away, Officer Cook. It's there now keeping us all in line marching to the same beat. I know what drums sound like. Those drums you beat at Norland High School had to be very special. You were a very special young man and a treasured gentleman. God gave you to this world for twenty-five meaningful and productive years of achievement, your mission was completed in a very gallant and courageous fashion. You will forever be missed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2016

When we can't pay homage to those fiercely loyal public servants who dedicate their lives to serve us, then there is something not right. You gave Dade County your outstanding service,, Officer Cook and paid the supreme price, your life. A career and humble life filled with so many blessed things, most importantly, honesty, dignity and integrity in the strength of your character. All too many times we overlook a person's humility, for you, Officer Cook, the most meaningful part of your day was your honesty, that all came from your two loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Solidarity and being one was how you represented the residents, it was about their needs, their peace, their unity and prosperity.It was completed in a classy and decent manner.Your due diligence and proper respect and courtesy for others won't be forgotten. You will continue to be saluted for your valor, bravery and excellence in commitment and in your professional convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cost of a heroic life was the respect and grace which you showed all mankind. Integrity lives on in the morals of your loving family members who now carry your legacy of humane distinction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2016

Sorrow is a burden sometimes too hard to bear. But what can heal a broken heart is witnessing the smiles on the folks who can now live in safety and in unity all because of your sacrifice, Officer Cook. They can live in peace because you were a calm and quiet gentleman who let his actions speak for themselves. It is one's dignity and integrity and how they comport and compose themselves when the going gets tough. With a soft heart and yet a compassion to do the right thing you remained fair and serious when the situation called for it. A cherished and treasured hero forever, a man of motion and the strength to carry on with your professional obligations, it is now your family and colleagues who share in the onus to carry on with your legacy and to keep us its vitality and stay vigilant. Stay focused. Remain calm and collected. know your responsibilities, it goes a long way to assisting any public servant who battles very bravely and most heroically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If you could view Dade County citizens today, Officer Cook, your beautiful smile would be a big grin from ear to ear.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2016

Be patient. Be honest. Stay dignified. Success does not always appear the first time around. It may take several attempts and yet as long as the integrity is central to your endeavors you'll achieve beyond your wildest expectations. You toiled and labored quite long and hard, Officer Cook, to become a very dependable and reliable police officer. No matter the task at hand you accomplished and dispatched loyal preservation and service to all Dade County. its residents found themselves at a sorrowful loss despite your heroic effort to save your comrades and those folks who came to respect and admire your calming influence you maintained while keeping the peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your good name and humble legacy of humane and supreme effect will never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2016

The relevance of your relief to all mankind, Officer Cook, has meant the difference in how we can go about living and functioning as a community. As one of the many dignified and honorable angels of the law enforcement profession, you delivered the results and resolve in firmness, fairness and justice for all. Two plus two equals four. Multiply your life and career by all your valiant actions and the results are rather simple, you will be cherished and saluted for having the inane wisdom and knowledge coupled with those fundamental leadership skills to assist other comrades in staying away from harmful pitfalls. The challenges await those who have taken over your watch. Please look over them and your family. They were as you were most beloved and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Every servant is relied upon to produce the much needed relief and for what you meant to your department, Officer Cook, resourcefulness and loyalty went out on patrol each day with you. Manners and decency, class and compassion walked that beat in Dade County and now it walks with God leading your soul to the many celestial sites.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2016

A person filled with a heart of gold and a brave soul full of love served us in my ways. Not only were you a humble inspiration to all mankind, Officer Cook, more than that your honesty, dignity and integrity filled the many people of Dade County whom you protected and served. A fountain of faithfulness, a loyal and distinguished police officer who led by example and preached that golden rule, treat all people as you would want them to treat you. And in your home my neighbor, friend and hero, respect and politeness always went hand in hand. So too your legacy of strength in so many areas will forever be appreciated. Rest in peace. Your soul lights up our skies carrying that sacred message of unity, peace and goodwill for all. Your heroic sacrifice bears this out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2016

The wheels of justice move in ways that are not always logical. Just go to the Officers Down Memorial Page and read the stories and accounts of the lives of our beloved heroes and heroines. Your story, Officer Cook, made those who knew you both personally and professionally cry. Here you were at the tender young age of twenty-five with a uniquely God given mindset and skill that was dictated by long hours of hard work and training, you had that certain candor, honesty to go about your daily affairs, Dade County and its residents were in good hands, its peace and unity all by your gentle hands and feet that lifted the spirits of all mankind. It is and was this passion that propelled you my neighbor, friend and hero to a career that had more left to achieve. Your missions was deemed complete and it is Our Creator who now shelters your spirit in His palms for safekeeping. You saved us from harm, were a valiant and dignified human being and with this a strength of charm and character to match. Rest in peace. The wheels of fairness and honor moved properly by your every movement. These enhancements are the result of your arduous convictions and the swiftness of your professional commitment to both pride and excellence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2016

Perpetual motion. The actions of the pristine men and women of the law enforcement profession who go out on patrols in an effort to preserve and to protect our freedoms. You were a sincerely faithful, loyal and top servant whose integrity, dignity and honesty never got the best of him. You maintained an even keel with a positively calming approach in solving problems that cropped up. You'll be inscribed by the citizens of Dade County as a hero and a legend. History bears out your humane and kind acts of love and you will remain admired and adored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Being sedentary does not accomplish as much as being on the go in doing God's heavenly chores.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2016

The theme of any duly sworn law enforcement professional is the realization that one operates cautiously, carefully and with a balanced amount of scrutiny.One's own home where they have grown up depends on a large measure of integrity, dignity and honor while they search for that chosen field of endeavor. Your chosen field, Officer Cook, was your desire to become a police officer. And you were an instrumentally sound person who let his worthiness and actions of love and hard work speak for themselves. This community of Dade County has experienced many changes since your untimely passing, but nevertheless, your sacrifice has brought newer hope, optimism and enhancement to those yearning for its appearance. A cherished and most beloved gentleman whose valor and courtesy will not be overlooked nor forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The humility of your career and the life behind your good deeds of kindness and dogged dedication and determination will rest within the venues of this area for all future generations to come. Decades from now your powerful exploits of energetic effort will be brought back to recall your legendary heroism that secured the peace and unity of the citizens who came to rely on your responsible resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2016

Procedures, preservation and protection, any officer's sure powered methods they employ to secure the safety of those around them. For the many residents of Dade County, Officer Cook, you policed with sheer energy, intuitiveness and intelligence that bears the name of honesty, dignity and integrity. You were that humble leader of other comrades who served alongside of you during your day in which you constantly battled violence. Evil perturbs most rational thinking folks and it was your grace, gallantry and calming presence that has allowed the masses to live as they do today. Forever saluted. Courageous, compassionate and considerate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroic legacy rests upon the virtues of sound character, sincere convictions and a bold and brave commitment to excellence and the pride you went about your life and professional affairs.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2016

I meant to say you never dodged a problem, Officer Cook, you faced danger head on and never complained about anything. Your tasks were handled in a humble and most taciturn fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For your achievements in life and during your career during which you gave your life you shall be rewarded by God a she stirs your soul around His sacred shelter. Peace and unity were always on your lips as was honesty, dignity and integrity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2016

I am the kind of person who looks at a picture and will get emotional. We all know you were born into a family of dignity and devotion where love of God and living life's golden rule, treat others as you would want to be treated was preached and put into a daily routine. Doing things routinely is not what only drives any police officer's life and profession, what drove your career, Officer Cook, was politeness, kindness and a calming influence not to become flustered, not to outwardly show fear, though, one can display a bit of fear. You were the kind of person who dodged a problem or dilemma. You sought ways to resolve trouble so May 16, 1979, was that humane example of your attitude and astuteness. You answered a call, you attended to many other moments and alertly tried to calm down a young troubled man. The hero in you and Dade County's reality is that we do have supremely brave and valiant public servants who serve and protect our best interests. The good name of Officer William C. Cook: Badge#1664 shall never be forgotten. You wore your badge and uniform with a civic pride and responsibility to service wherever and whenever called upon. The sacrifice of courage, your strength of compassion and commitment to ethical character shall be honored and saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Crying is okay. One is permitted to wear their emotions on their sleeves. You are missed and as long as I'm able I will continue to not only reflect on your life and career, I will visit your grave to honor your memory.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2016

The greatness of any hero is their pursuits of evil which in turn help us to live more safer and peaceful lives. Your heroic actions, Officer Cook, have helped to further enhance the honor, dignity and integrity of the Dade County community where you not only lived and grew up, but where served and protected others in an outstanding manner. Your fortitude and strength of conviction, character and commitment has long been remembered and saluted very much everyday. Once a year Dade County gathers to memorialize and look back on the lives and police careers of its heroes and heroines, yet sometimes we do forget where they too came from. Your upbringing and life was etched upon the principles of common courtesy, decency and proper conduct toward all mankind. And it was this dogged devotion, desirable determination that spear-headed your every patrol throughout the dangers that sometimes police officers must confront professionally and most proficiently each day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, if only you were here today to instill good advice to those who would cherish it greatly.Your deeds and thoughtfulness resound loud and clear from God's heavenly shelter above. Your beautiful soul touched the hearts of many as did that magnificent smile, as bright as the sun. Each day i pass by the old Bennett and Ulm Funeral Home where you had your viewing and visitation. Brings back a flood of memories. Wished I had known your parents, your sister and yourself. Humility and honesty was totally within your family tree. Its leaves have branched out today and forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2016

When determination and the driven passion through desire help us to succeed we in part can look up to the heavens above and thank you, Officer Cook. A man of honor, dignity and keen vision with a loyalty that cannot be matched. One who gave his life for the sake of heaven and their fellow friend ought to be given a hearty salute. That honor is afforded you each and everyday. You became what you wanted to become through not just dreams, rather a God given talent to work just as hard as the next recruit. Some pan out. Others don't. The heart and mind must perform equally well just like vigilance and perseverance. Travelling down Dade County and its territories one needs all the assistance one can get. God steered your paths my neighbor, friend and hero valiantly and most courageously. Rest in peace. Your heroic legacy stands for relief, hope and happiness for one another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2016

With humbleness dedication and distinction comes danger. The perils of not knowing quite what to expect. Although, police officers are highly skilled and trained professionals, one never knows when destiny will announce its calling. For you, Officer Cook, your integrity, honesty and dignity always were around when you protected and served Dade County residents who came to look upon your diligence for their unity and peace. We will never forget your unwavering bravery, commitment and your heroic actions which saved your colleagues, civilians and no telling how many more lives. A true and faithfully loyal and devoted hero, whose humility will be saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2016

The man standing by the American flag wearing those glasses and having the vision to humanely make our lives better. You succeeded on that front, Officer Cook. You endeavored to fight the good battle, battles, gunfights are never good as they often lead to more violence and innocent bloodshed. That day, horrible as it was, May 16, 1979, you displayed the courage, honesty and professional integrity and dignity to reign in evil. A troubled young man with more problems than anyone could imagine. You came to the aid of your fellow officers and those civilians and more than what we could ponder. It brought about one change, those side panels. Valor and diligence wrapped around your entire being my neighbor, friend and hero. Patience and resiliency revolving around your work and personal life, one with more left to achieve. A mission of hope and promise now left in God's hands as you patrol His sacred venues. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2016