Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You wonder how one can take solace and comfort from the sudden loss of a beloved member of a family. I would think one way would be to accomplish as honestly as you can, do a small deed that in turn makes the world a better place to thrive. Surely, this was your theme, Officer Cook and it was both preached and practiced in your loving home, that was to be decent and honest, civilized and courteous to everyone. From then on as both a professional as a police officer whose duty was to serve and protect Dade County and its residents, a job your handled with outstanding class and caring consideration with bravery and admiration for your position. Now as our hero, humble, humane and most cherished, your memory, the life and career you exemplified in everything we expect from our heroes and heroines can stay forever as your legacy of hope, truth and justice with fairness to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The comfort the Cook Family receives is that their beloved was truly unselfish and unwavering in those dangerous tasks that lied ahead of you, faced each day cheerfully and as optimistically as one can face them. Evil and violence are never easy to be reckoned with, you, Officer Cook, handled your affairs promptly and only with great endeavor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2016

Freedom means the ability to do whatever we choose to do. To accomplish a goal, a desire and aspiration. For someone as humble, yet as brave as you were, Officer Cook, you directed your skills and mindset into becoming a Metro-Dade Police Officer. I don't think Dade County or its citizens could have been any happier. For we see within those like yourself who take on a career that presents many challenges for those fit enough to carry themselves honorably and with integrity in character and commitment, you were outstanding coming to the aid of comrades and those residents who relied on your fairness and unselfish support. You stood in there confronting evil, spreading peace and unity, goodwill among our society. One that still hurts deeply from your loss. We have tried to carry on with the burdens that your sacrifice helped to enhance those around you. Their liberties and pursuits of joy have continued as those comrades have never forgotten your faithfulness, reliability and leadership skills that assisted others in this fight over evil. One day with your soul watching over those brave men and women who tackle this challenge as you so loyally did we will prevail. The future rests in their hands and feet. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of courage will always be looked back upon in reverence. The respect and courtesy you bestowed upon all people, this all comes from an outstanding and honorable upbringing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2016

Unwavering without hesitation, police officers are expected to travel in and around their communities they both serve and protect. They are required to do so with integrity and with dignity and the high commitment of honesty. Anything short of these expectations and their roles may be make much harder to fulfill. Your role, Officer Cook, was to preserve and defend the rights and liberties of all Dade County residents. You performed humbly and with a humanely compassionate side not always seen from our most loyal and dedicated public servants. You'll forever be known as a warrior, a savior, most of all a heroically resourceful colleague and friend to all. Mankind is forever indebted to your gratefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The fight over evil goes on. Your missions continue as you now patrol God's golden streets. Your soul does permeate in and around your loving family members who have remembered a gallant gentleman, treasured and admired by everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2016

Having the faith to be courageous, having the honesty to further our society in all that is good, the ingredients we look for in our bravest and most dignified, the humblest of our public servants. They serve a very unique role in that they give their entire being, sometimes their lives for ours to carry on. For having said this, Officer Cook, you enhanced the decency and character through your valiant commitment to fight the ongoing forces of wickedness. Sometimes violence takes its toll, it exacts the honesty and integrity, vision and leadership abilities from those skillful and more importantly faithful and loyal enough to stand in there with this diabolical and deranged object. People grow up. Hopefully they live happy and productive childhoods as you and your sister, Nancy did, Officer Cook. For what transpired that day of May 16, 1979, a day police departments from across our nation and the citizens of Dade County will not soon forget, you gave something humbly. Your life and the wonderfully cherished soul to protect and to maintain the peace, hope and unity we the citizens count on. Accountable, dependable and reliable beyond the calls of official duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No mistaking pride and bravery. A job well done. A uniform and badge worn with humility and consideration to all. Your colleagues have never forgotten you nor the wisdom and capabilities you possessed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2016

In love there is hope. In honesty there is dignity. In war there is unity to bond together and bring peace to its highest level. Evil represents an impediment that threatens the promise of respect and admiration. On May 16, 1979, in Liberty City in Miami, Florida, you were there, Officer Cook, poised and ready to stand face to face and confront an act of violence perpetrated against mankind. You acted with professionalism to preserve and to protect our rights of freedom and its pursuits of happiness that are apart of our lives. Your life and career meant something to your comrades, your family, those loved ones who watched you grow up to become the man of humbleness and humility, class and courtesy leading others down the correct path. Your role was to assist in this seemingly never ending war against violence and there you were with unwavering commitment, unselfish courage, bravery and the boldness of your strength of character to take charge. You succeeded. It is now up to those who have taken over to lead the fight diligently and with an undaunted perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2016

Thank God for decent and honorable officers whose honesty, dignity and integrity lead them down the proper paths. Thank God for you, Officer Cook, a gentleman whose mission was to deliver professional service and protection to everybody in Dade County. It was conducted and achieved by your intelligence, intuition and keen vision, leadership abilities that helped to inspire other officers to follow suit. After nearly thirty-seven since the day you gave your life and career for us and for our dreams and goals to reach fruition you have never been forgotten. How do you forget a humble servant of God devout and righteous in his ways? You don't. We just keep praying and persevering as you would inscribe as to do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It will always stand to reason that your courage, character and commitment remain the foundations of your heroic legacy. One made by diligence and pride in the uniform and badge you wore with modesty and humility. It glows as does your revered and admired soul which now continues its journeys throughout God's heavenly kingdom. Keep patrolling those golden streets. We will keep praying for you Mrs. Cook. Always. Your beloved and precious son, Officer William Coleman Cook, was indeed the example of kindness, grace and courtesy to all mankind.,

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2016

God in His infinite ways and plans dictates our every move. Police officers sworn to uphold the law are too governed by this edict. You were a calm person, Officer Cook, who let his integrity, honesty and dignity direct your every move too. Dade County could not have been in more capable hands. Your colleagues those who rose through the police academy stood there with you to fight this permeating wave of wickedness and sadly, yet humbly and honorably were there to pay you a fond tribute when you sacrificed your life and career so the enhancements of life and its pursuits for those residents could continue. It goes without saying you should have been allowed to see them through and for that matter all other missions in life. Life has its twists and turns, for twenty-five humbly productive and fruitfully resourceful ones you accomplished. You were cherished and loved, respected and revered. A legacy of compassion and consideration at the highest level. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2016

Tradition calls for extreme care in all that we set out to achieve. It involves not only searching within your framework for the morals deemed proper to carry out a task, but the honesty, dignity and integrity to go through with any challenges at hand. When confronted by evil, you did not run, Officer Cook, rather you hung in and fought the tough battle to instill peace, calm and unity within the lives of Dade County citizens. And you cannot ever be forgotten for your one-hundred percent endeavors at all times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your humble legacy of faith and resolve, courage and bravery rests alongside your compassionate soul. Women and men of commitment and pride remember from where they came and respect the badge and uniform they once worn with extreme humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2016

Everyday we should establish a time set aside for some soul-searching. Take an accounting of who we are and where we need to go in order to make this world that much safer. Surely, something you must have put time aside to do, Officer Cook. Police officers have to wear not just a clean and proper uniform and badge, they have to deal with many different things at once. There is not dodging any issue they must confront. You looked at all matters, Officer Cook, professionally, honorably and with a sense of not just pride, but with an urgency. As most of us know, crime does not rest, it do not take a timeout. It's real and out there for those brave and valiant enough, strong and mentally able to tackle its challenges. The opportunity is real and one that is enormous for anyone public servant to have to meet up with face to face. You rose to the task, Officer Cook, you remained calm and focused, dignified and humane all while protecting and serving Dade County and its best interest. You performed on May 16, 1979 in an outstanding manner, saving your comrades from more harm, even death and the civilians involved in that wickedness. Your sacrifice represents the lessons we may have learned from one of the very best leaders of comrades who like yourself were dedicated and cared about humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God when we get to heaven make the real accounting and judges us according to our proper morals and conducts in all our actions. Police officers are always going to be judged and held to a higher professional standard. The hard working and honest men and women have nothing to fear, those who don't quite measure up need to look real close at themselves in the mirror. Start now before it's too late. You were a man of peace, hope and optimism, Officer Cook. Why shouldn't colleagues emulate this pattern?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2016

Our saviors who are brave and sure deserve our respect and salutes of dignity for all they provide us with. That is honesty, integrity, loyalty and dignity. The fabric by which and of which we come to trust these heroes and heroines from our law enforcement communities. You were a major contributor to the Metro-Dade Police Department, Officer Cook and your fairness and firmness to mete out unity, peace and liberty will never be forgotten. You were a well liked and respected officer within the ranks. Courteous and polite, intellectual and idealistic. Practical and persevering, calming and reasonable, that's what Dade County folks came to remember you for. It makes your humbly heroic legacy stand as the cornerstone of character, conviction and determination. You were certainly devoted to battle the right causes in an effort to eliminate violence and crime from our midst. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your upbringing and career will stay within in thoughts, hearts and minds as your soul travels in the heavens above patrolling those golden streets as one of God's finest guardian angels.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2016

Those I Died For You shirts which display heroes and heroines who gave their lives for Dade County citizens I caught a glimpse with your name on the back, Officer Cook and Detective Scott Richard Rakow with his name. I was fortunate enough to meet and talk with his mother, Mrs. B. J. Rakow at the police memorial either in 2010 or 2011. I met his widow, Mrs. Toni Lester and his daughter, Erica Rakow, who is a television reporter for Channel 10 WPLG-TV. Amazing meeting both of your relatives. You both were honorable, dignified and compassionate heroes who died doing what was proper. And that was fighting evil. Detective Rakow was killed chasing a drug dealer. Two remarkable gentleman characterized by poise, passion and commitment to integrity. Detective Rakow rests in peace at Lakeside Memorial Park in Doral. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Intuition. Desire. Fortitude' Yearning. Morals and values were your backbones, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 27, 2016

Visiting your grave, Officer Cook, to honor your service and dedication to the people of Dade County is a project I'm humbled to have accepted upon myself. I would think that one who gives their life for a noble cause deserves the salutes of humility and honor that come their way. Bravery and valor don't just pop into a person's life, for it is how one lived and conducted their affairs. Yours were conducted with candor, commitment and excellence in knowing you performed admirably in seeing peace and unity brought together as one. You'll never be forgotten. Your heroic legacy glows as does your beautiful soul as it now patrols God's golden streets. A treasured guardian angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One can only smile and look back proudly on your passion and what you delivered in quality service to everyone including caring for your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook. You will be in my thoughts and prayers forever. Stay well in San Diego.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 27, 2016

To continue the validation of good over evil, the battles must be fought to their fullest. The honest, the dignified all remain so. Those whose character is humbled with integrity shall stay the course. And as always, Officer Cook, you lived your life personified by strength in pride, commitment and loyalty. There can never be any complaints or anything else that would tarnish your professional reputation among those honorable enough to battle this wickedness on a daily basis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge$1664 was worn proudly,carefully and most passionate. Dade County citizens got consideration, respect and care when you protected and served their interests.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 27, 2016

What I meant to say, Officer Cook, is that the only quit is when violence is quieted. In these professional matters you excelled mightily. Police officers are trained and taught not to give in only in extenuating circumstances. Every situation they confront is unique and challenging enough. They must maintain an approach where only honest and dignified methods are utilized. This was why you were the person, the servant of humility who personified what we come to look for in our heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You went down fighting with a commitment and strength of character that remains your legacy of valor. The bad guys shall never be victorious, for as long as we have those righteous enough to keep waging war, integrity and its remnants shall not be lost.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 27, 2016

There can be no quit. No giving in. No giving up the battles, the ones waged daily to reign in violence. It's an officer's creed to pursue and to weed out evil. Your assignment, Officer Cook, one you chose thoughtfully and without reservation called for you to act professionally and proficiently at all times no matter the circumstances as dictated by the situation at hand. You were proper and honest, you comported yourself, with integrity and dignity, something your colleagues looked up to you for. And so this was why you were a talented and humble leader of others, also it was your keen wisdom and being able to size up matters pertinent to resolutions of cases. No matter you traveled down the straight path, you kept people calm and reassured them things would be fine. A positive influence among all mankind, a diligence second to none. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Quality of commitment, honorable ethics, morals above reproach are glowing in heaven as is your wonderful soul, one which gave back more than we could ever imagine. Just loyal and devout all your life and during a marvelous career as well, though, there was more left to fulfill. God uplifts those righteous people who fulfill His edicts. You were a faithful servant and now you are a heroic guardian angel tasked with even greater responsibility. You were a man of stability and common sense, Officer Cook. Justice could never go blind when you were serving and protecting residents of Dade County.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2016

There can be quit. No giving in. No giving up the battles, the ones waged daily to reign in violence. It's an officer's creed to pursue and to weed out evil. Your assignment, Officer Cook, one you chose thoughtfully and without reservation called for you to act professionally and proficiently at all times no matter the circumstances as dictated by the situation at hand. You were proper and honest, you comported yourself, with integrity and dignity, something your colleagues looked up to you for. And so this was why you were a talented and humble leader of others, also it was your keen wisdom and being able to size up matters pertinent to resolutions of cases. No matter you traveled down the straight path, you kept people calm and reassured them things would be fine. A positive influence among all mankind, a diligence second to none. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Quality of commitment, honorable ethics, morals above reproach are glowing in heaven as is your wonderful soul, one which gave back more than we could ever imagine. Just loyal and devout all your life and during a marvelous career as well, though, there was more left to fulfill. God uplifts those righteous people who fulfill His edicts. You were a faithful servant and now you are a heroic guardian angel tasked with even greater responsibility. You were a man of stability and common sense, Officer Cook. Justice could never go blind when you were serving and protecting residents of Dade County.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2016

Dedication, devotion, determination. Devious and diabolical. The first three words most people need to have if they are going to succeed. The last two words, you better serve and protect with all your might and keep these off of the streets. You kept peace and unity, Officer Cook, freedom and justice bound together as one because you were an honorable, dignified and humble gentleman. Having the intellect, the integrity and the unselfish strength of character helped all your efforts. Those made easier by your bravery, courage and valor that enabled all citizens of Dade County to live and to prosper in a more meaningful way. You'll not be forgotten for your heroic actions on May 16, 1979 and will remain cherished and respected for assisting those who relied on you the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For performing a profession where everything is placed on the line you need the proper resources to be able to achieve to some degree. Your humility, Officer Cook, was the affirmation as to why we have these enhancements today and forever. Still wish you were here with us to witness these bountiful occurances

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2016

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