Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Listen and be wise and keep your heart on the right path. Your heart and soul Officer Cook were on pointed in the proper direction. Hopefully today officers too have both their minds and hearts planted faithfully in their work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

I abide in the Lord and in doing so I find rest and the peace of God which passes all understanding fills my heart and life. As you rest in peace, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, all your spirituality is being recorded and all your deeds are there for us to see. As a faithful servant of God, your giving up your life for your friends to survive will always be how you are going to be remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and help God watch over those doing battle in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

To understand and to be understood makes our happiness on earth. Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver and her wages are better than gold. You were a joy to be with Officer Cook, when around your friends and that friendship is certainly missed by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

I meant to say Officer Cook, that you deserve to be thought of in a most memorable and fitting manner. It is never enough to know about spiritual things with your mind. Mental knowledge is not the same thing as truly understanding from the center of your being, which results from experiencing and doing. For all the joys you brought to others and the things in life outside of your police work that made you happy, you were able to take these pleasantries and pass them on to others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. he holds victory in front for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones. Officer Cook, as one of the Lord's most trusted police officers and for all you sacrificed you deserve to thought of in a most memorable and fitting manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. How else could you, Officer Cook, deal with the rigors and stress of your daily profession if you didn't have common sense or infinite wisdom? You kept an optimistic outlook an approach, if you will to how you dealt with different incidents that would crop up. Patience is a virtue and you my neighbor, friend and hero were a master of such an approach. Rest in peace. Being a faithful friend to all, is an image of God, after all, we are our own person with different ideals and ideas. Sometimes we need to harness and channel those thoughts and plans a little differently. Rest in peace and thank you for giving of yourself and keep looking down over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

Concrete reasons for loving another human being not only need to be expressed to that person, but will also help the person who is doing the verbalizing. Dwelling in one's mind on logical reasons for love does not diminish the feelings of love, but increases them. I can only think of how many more people would love to have Officer William C. Cook as their friend. Your smile brought out the best in you and those feelings of love can never subside, they will be there forever as we honor you and your commitment to justice and welfare for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

Many curry favor with a ruler and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts. You and Karen, Officer Cook were two of the most gifted people, charitable as well that a person could know. I hope Karen is doing well and remarried several years ago after being your widow for over thirty years. A very difficult situation for her and your loving family and all those who came in contact during your precious life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. Your wealth is where your friends are and friendship is meeting another's needs in a practical way. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, you were blessed with a cheerful and upbeat disposition that is sorely needed these days and you enjoyed serving the public, but never lost sight of your family obligations. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, she should live and be well and the rest of your beloved family should share in the same and look forward to all the milestones that one can celebrate as you are missed so much by your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

A word of encouragement to those we meet, a cheerful smile in the supermarket, a card or letter to a friend, a readiness to witness when opportunity is given-all are practical ways in which we may let his light shine through us. At this moment, Officer Cook, your spirit is lighting up the whole world to behold the greatness in all your endeavors. i wished we could have bumped into one another at the Publix or Winn Dixie in North Miami beach where you grew up. We cannot forgot all that God bestowed upon you and the sacrifice you made to keep us safe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2013

If there is righteousness in the heart, there iwill be beauty in the character. If there beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. You brought about peace and tranquility, Officer Cook and your traits that you so truthfully lived by are being carried on by your family, especially your niece and two nephews and two great-nieces and great nephew. You would be very proud of them and they will forever love you. This I can say with all my heart that you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook delivered each waking moment of your valued life. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

He who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.... The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free. God has set your soul free. He has given you, Officer Cook, His reward for your efforts and a job well done. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hewro.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

The needed change within us is God's work, not ours. The demand is for an inside job and only God can work from the inside. We cannot attain or earn this righteousness of the kingdom of God; it is a grace that is given. All your years on the force, you tried to bring about change in a positive manner and succeeded in the utmost way. We will never forget your ways and the grace you brought to your profession that drove you to be the very best you could be. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. If only that day could your calming influence, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero brought this young man to the realization that you and your fellow officers could have gotten him the much needed help he sought, instead of resorting to violence to solve his issues. I still can't understand what he thought he was going to achive by strife and hatred, shooting police officers, whose job is to bring about quiet in the neighborhoods. During that period of times there was racial unrest in the Dade County community. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

Righteousness alone brings lasting peace and peace within makes beauty without. You were a beautiful human being, Officer Cook and your wife, Karen, what can I or rather what can we say. Your contributions to help bring about peace to mankind were legendary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

Do well the little things now; so shall great things come to thee by and by asking to be done. My neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, you did all the little things and it's those little things that will bring to light all that you contributed to society. You and Karen meant so much to the community, it would be impossible to enumerate on them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

Let us begin friom the moment to acknowledge Him in all our ways and do everything whatsoever we do, as service to Him and for His glory, depending upon Him alone for wisdom, strength, sweetness and patience. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero you and Karen, and your families relied on God in good and bad times to carry your through.If only the tears could build a stairway to heaven we would climb those stairs and bring you home again. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

Good friend, don't forget all I've taught you; take to heart my commands. They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well. You were a good friend to all, Officer Cook. Your devoutness you exhibited each day on the job and for your twenty-five years of life, they were lived full and in good spirits. You and your fellow officers, Officer Cook are now serving an important role and that is to help God keep watch over your fellow officers and bring them home safely each day and night. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

I would give more for the private esteem and love of one than for the public praise of ten thousand. I'll say Amen to that Officer Cook. In your private moments, I'm sure you were a bit reserved and that is not a bad thing. Heaping lavish praise on someone can lead to an exagerated ego. When in your line of work, rather your profession, it's better to get the job done correctly and safely of course and let the upper brass commend you for a job well done. You were a credit and inspiration to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

There is much satisfaction in work well done; praise is sweet, but there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a heart that understands. You were praised and rewarded by your department and the community for excellent police work and the joy you spread to others Officer Cook is dearly missed. Your heart was as big as they come when going the extra mile to assist people. If only officers today would have known of your tactical exploits, police officers would be inclined to also go the extra mile. Some do, others seem to coast. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

THe first beatitude has nothing to do with being materrially destitute or financially bankrupt. God is placing value on a humble spirit such as yours, Officer Cook and on those who acknowledge a spiritual bankruptcy in and of themselves. Where there is an absence of well-polished pride and personal conceit, there is a wholesome dependence on the living God. Your parents made sure you, Officer Cook and your sister, Nancy, had food, clothing and shelter growing up. When you left you home and got married to your wife, Karen, you both worked very hard to secure a future for both of you. The pride and humbleness you brought to your job is what assisted you in getting through in each and every way. God knows when He called you to heaven that your spiritual ledger was in order and replete with commendable service both physically and spiritually. Your absence this day still confounds us and one day our ledgers will be on display for all to view. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's tragic the person who took your life displayed no pride, arrogence and vile conduct unbecoming what way expect in most civil people, normal minded to say the least.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2013

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