Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. We all knew and recognized your plans, goals, dreams, desires and aspirations were only for the sake of heaven, Officer Cook. You laid out your plans to join law enforcement from the time of your youth and that fateful day, for all that went wrong on May 16, 1979, now God has called you home to be among His true blue angels and be with your beloved father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom and humility comes before honor. A person has to crawl before they can walk. Officer Cook, before you went out on the streets, you had to have gained an idea and appreciation from your training officers of the perils that were facing you and your colleagues on a daily basis. Sometimes to get through a problem you might have had to ad lib, but this is not done very often. You knew the risks and challenges and wanted to become an officer as a young man and now after sacrificing your life, you will forever be revered and your memory will be cherished for future generations to witness the special qualities that made Officer William C. Cook, the man, the officer you were and your value to your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

As we enter more and more deeply into this experience of being humbled and exalted, our knowledge of God increases and with it our peace, strength, and our joy. God help us, then, to put our knowledge about God to this use, that we all may in truth 'know the Lord." You studied your religion, both you, Officer Cook and your wife, Karen. You practiced and put it to work in your daily lives and professions that you worked so hard at with dignity and compassion. You were very people oriented individuals and this was the key ingredient to your successful marriage. You worked in a humble manner and spoke the truth in a kind and straight forward manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Take the advice of a faithful friend and submit thy inventions to his censure. I'm sure you never gave bad advice, Officer Cook, to a colleague that led to them getting into trouble. You were the officer that most leaned on in critical times and during a crisis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course. Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word. In police work, timing and precision are everything. You experienced that Officer Cook, many times. That day despite all of the planning, reviewing and skills that you possessed, the dilemma you and your fellow officers had on your shoulders was a bit much to overcome. Lord knows you gave your best effort and your actions saved your fellow officers and the civilians involved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You made people laugh and sometimes this is the beat medicine. It helps one relax and releases a bit of the stress that goes with the position.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

All that is required to build a stable relationship is the desire to do so... with a little advice and counsel. Ultimately, of course, we will rely on the principles endorsed by the Creator of families Himself. That is pretty safe counsel. Officer Cook, you always relied on sage insights and after years on the force were able to pass on unique insights that one obtains through experience and patience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect."

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

In a past reflection, I meant to say, your father, Charles, may he rest in peace worked very hard to support your family. Get advice if you want your plans to work. If you go to war, get the advice of others. Sage words, my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Each day or night when you are out on the streets, it can be like a war and you have to prepare yourself as best you can. You always did and you'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace. All through your police training you constantly sought out others for sound advice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Neither let mistakes nor wrong directions, of which every man, in his studies and elsewhere, falls into many, discourage you. There is precious instruction to be got by finding we were wrong. Let a man try faithfully, manfully, to be right; he will grow daily more and more right. The more you learned on the job, Officer Cook, the more you were able to be assertive in a positive way. Your actions and the way you carried out your assignment till the very end will always stay in our memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. You always took your parents instructions and constructive criticisms to heart. They made you the uniquely skilled officer when you performed your duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The person whose actions lead to your untimely death should have listened to advise before he went out and thought he could outsmart skilled veteran officers as you were Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your actions were only prudent and you probably were one of your department's most easy going officers well liked by all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

If you have a habit of being attentive and expressing interest, your children will not confuse your loving instruction with rejection. The way Officer Cook, you and your sister Nancy, were raised is the reason you became the person who is thought of so highly today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him. Karen, your beloved wife found a true love when she met and married you, Officer Cook. Your department found a man of resourcefulness, integrity and dignity when they hired you as a police officer. What a better match? I've reflected in the past, that I thought you and Karen would have made excellent parents because of your thoughtfulness and caring. Just wished God had given you more years. But, He needed you to patrol from Heaven and be reunited with your father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your sacrifice will always be thought of and remembered forever. God bless you and keep watching over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

It behooves a father to be blameless if he expects his son to be more blameless than he was himself. Your beloved father, Charles, may he rest in peace along with you, Officer cook, my neighbor, friend and hero lived a very humble and devoted life. he was very hard to support your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your beloved sister, Nancy and yourself. I'm certain he made sacrifices that assisted everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

Who is more indefatigable in toil, when there is occasion for toil, than a friend? Who is readier to rejoice in one's good fortune? Whose praise is sweeter? From whose lips does one learn the truth with less pain? What fortress, what bulwarks, what arms are more steadfast than loyal hearts? Your heart Officer Cook was there to give advice and to back up your fellow officers on their calls. Now comes that awful day when we lost your precious soul and you acted precisely as you were taught to act. You exhibited bravery and courage beyond the norm and desperately tried to calm down a situation that turned deadly and could have taken the lives of not only yourself, but your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You toiled with all your might Officer Cook till the very end.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2013

A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity. When adversity struck your department that day of May 16, 1979, look at all your colleagues who mourned you, Officer Cook, collectively.You too were there in times of tumult. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

What a blessing is a friend with a heart so trustworthy that you may safely bury all your secrets in it, whose conscience you may fear less than your own, who can relive your cares by his words, your doubts by his advice, your sadness by his good humor and whose very look gives comfort to you. You sure were a blessing to your department, Officer Cook. Your fellow officers knew very well who had their backs in times of danger and distress. Your keen sense of humor is missed terribly, your brilliant smile and comforting words that assisted you and helped you through tough moments will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from the earnest counsel. The joy that is missing because of your absence, Officer Cook, only serves to make our hearts grow fonder when the day comes when both you and your father, Charles are united with us once again. Rest in sweet peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

I account that one of the greatest demonstrations of real friendship is that a friend can really endeavor to have his friend advanced in honor, in reputation, in the opinion of wit or learning, before himself. You always Officer Cook, put your friends and fellow officers before you. This is why your so fondly thought of today. There is a saying: What have you done lately? You my neighbor, friend and hero did quite a lot in your twenty-five years of a life well lived. Rest in peace.Your friends knew by your unselfish actions the class person you were and continue to be this day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Don't praise yourself. let someone else do it. Let the praise come from a stranger and not from your own mouth. Officer Cook, you let your actions speak volumes. This is why you were rewarded for a job well done. Continue to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your picture hangs proudly in the lobby of Metro-Dade's Main Headquarters for all to view along with your colleagues who also laid down their lives in the line of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. Love is supposed to conquer all and I hope and pray it can get us through each moment of the day as you, Officer Cook, would want us to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We can never fault you for responding to a call you did not have to go to. Our police officers today have some faults as some officers, those with a high rank within their departments are leaving their jobs early, putting other officers and those they protect in danger. My neighbor, friend and hero, I wished you were here today to explain the finer points and virtues of what it truly means to be a loyal and devoted police officer within the ranks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Our love is like a misty rain that falls softly- but floods the river. The outpouring of affection shown to you, Officer Cook, at your Inspector's Funeral and mass at St. Mary's Cathedral shows that thousands of people showed up to pay their respects to a fine and respectful young man who gave of himself. The tears and emotions that day, a sunny day just as the day you, Officer Cook, gave your life to protect Dade County citizens only enhances the beautiful memories you left for us to share. You were there to care and share and you're very much missed today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Life is so generous a giver, but we, judging its gifts by the covering, cast them away as ugly, or heavy or hard. Remove the covering and you will find beneath it a living splendor, woven of love, by wisdom with power. This saying sounds to me like someone describing the perfect example of a dedicated Metro-Dade Police officer named William C. Cook. God creates each of us in His image and you, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend, and hero. Born of love, faith, honor, integrity and dignity, you were the best officer of your time working in your department and are still fondly remembered for giving of yourself. Rest in peace. You gave your very soul so others could survive. There couldn't be a finer tribute to a fine human being devoted to his community.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2013

Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. Officer Cook, you were a very gifted young man, who utilized his talents to the maximum. To listen to your soothing words penetrating one ears made those hearing them more happy than ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2013

God give me joy in the common things; in the dawn that lures, the eve that sings.... in the songs of children, unrestrained; in the sober wisdom age has gained. God give me joy in the tasks that press, in the memories that burn and bless, in the thought that life has love to spend, in the faith that God's at journey's end. God give me hope for each day that springs, God giver me joy in the common things! God gives us the inane wisdom you were blessed to have Officer Cook. If only He could have granted you more years. The sacrifice you made for us will always burn inside of us as the memories can never be taken away from us. as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, watch over us as God gives to us the joy and pleasure to occupy ourselves with the good things that life has to offer that you were allowed the opportunity to pursue.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2013

A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. The sadness of your passing can never be minimized nor can it be forgotten, Officer Cook. We all feel sorrow for your loss, but we do know that one day we will all see you and your father once again. Our hearts then will be jumping for joy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2013

Unshared joy is an unlighted candle. The joy you brought to your family and so many individuals is the perpetual light, Officer Cook, which helps us illuminate the darkness in society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero as the souls of both you and your beloved father, Charles, light up the entire universe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2013