Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2016

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

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2016

The death penalty is supposed to be for people who are found guilty of heinous crimes and sentenced by either a judge or jury. Nowadays, it seems police officers who perform their jobs heroically and with honor are needlessly taken from our midst and their loved ones by wanton violence. You were a good man, Officer Cook, full of integrity, dignity and a loving character to last a lifetime. Sadly, your lifetime ended way too soon. A loss for your family, friends and department while an entire police world suffered too. Your legacy of valor and commitment to excellence fortifies those deeds that you performed and now God has set your soul free to patrol His streets as our guardian angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2016

We call God's name and with kindness and mercy does He answer our calls and prayers. Being loyal and devout surely assisted you greatly, Officer Cook, in all your efforts. It all goes back to the factors of being honest, dignified and responsible for your actions. Your valor, your bravery has placed in that humble row of heroes and heroines who are being saluted and honored for having the proper mettle and intuition to act accordingly. Those officers who were most fortunate to partner with you could not be any less grateful, in fact, they are the blessed souls to have known your treasured soul. The soul of wit, wisdom, leadership and knowledge that has been passed down to other brave hearts. This is to be utilized carefully and most wisely. The lives of Dade County residents rely upon them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2016

God does humbly reward His grand servants of heroism, humility and honesty. We can't see you, Officer Cook, though we can imagine your soul and the presence it keeps as it goes from one place to another now in God's heavenly shelter. From dignity to integrity, from courage to valor, you remained very beloved and respected for all your positive actions. Helping those to help themselves, saving lives, no small feat in a day's work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No small legacy. Why? Because yours was and is constructed upon all the proper values society places on its people. Mankind was served and when you came calling. Violence should never ended a beautiful life with Karen and a police career bound for much more fulfillment. Always fondly remembered and never to be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2016

To see your smile as bright as the sun, Officer Cook, to see togetherness and calm on the streets, this is what we come to expect from our officers who bravely put their lives on the line for us to cherish and to salute their honorable memory. At least those who worked with you can always fondly remember your warm and giving nature. Giving back more than we could give. The venues were well policed and protected with dignity and integrity, the courage you had to achieve mightily. It's the values and ethics of each woman and man to humbly stand tall and endeavor to take a bite out of wickedness. And because of your talents and humility will your legacy reflect as such. Badge#1664 was only worn with honor and pride with excellence to commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The most loyal and faithfully devoted individual who knew the right way to seek liberty and justice for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2016

Fairness when imbued with honesty and integrity never leaves the hands, feet and lips of the righteous. When evil lurks it is up to the very many brave and humble public servants to seek out peace and unity in its place. You always sought out good over evil, Officer Cook an done day with your cherished soul looking down on this earth, violence will once and for all be conquered. A giant chore for those officers who have succeeded you, but with a little ingenuity and resourcefulness the job will get completed. Your missions of twenty-five years have been completed and yet to even to fathom why violence took you way too soon, it's still a little hard to comprehend. Your family, colleagues and many friends do admire, love and respect your unselfishly heroic actions on May 16, 1979, aiding and saving lives while you faced danger face to face and have provided the much needed enhancements that have made Dade County residents feel easier about their safety and unity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2016

The values that we place on the sanctity of life cannot ever be measured. For we never know when Our Creator will call us. You were an inspiration to us all, Officer Cook, how could a young man filled with humility, honesty, dignity and integrity not be? Your colleagues and department salute you and your fellow officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice that has forever bonded goodwill and enhancements in Dade County and its corridors all by your labor of love and caring concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A treasured individual with a humble legacy of hard work and diligence that backed your every movement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2016

The astuteness to ascertain, the boldness to be brave, the courage to convince and the determination to drive your achievements, all made possible by your family life and upbringing, Officer Cook. The passion to go where not many would travel, the perseverance to both protect and preserve the dignity of human life, Dade County and its citizens could not be any more appreciative of your heroic actions. Dates, times and places where all our public servants go to seek unity and forge peaceful relations among all mankind. Your grace and gallantry went together to bond an entire community where you were devoted and admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2016