Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your fearlessness, fortitude and honesty, Officer Cook, were the heroic breaths of fresh air taken in daily. Our freedoms, liberties and safe travels were created by virtue of your unselfish and unwavering wisdom, vision and mature beyond your years. Just so young after all twenty five is a relatively youthful time in one's life. Dignity, integrity and character made your commitment of truth and trust on behalf of Dade County's people stand tall and proud never to be forgotten. I saw all the reflections on your facebook page honoring you and can surely realize the type of gentleman with a humbly blessed heart and soul that you had. You'll be saluted for sacred missions of devotion, dedication and faithfulness put forth and the tragedy of all it all as your esteemed and cherished family carries forth your heroic legacy. The plans, goals and purposes all clarity and your chosen career bears out these facts. An angel beloved and dearly missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The trails and paths of the decent shall stay that way and now by trampled upon. You certainly blazed one for those who succeeded you and let us pray they stay safe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 27, 2024

One's dedication and devotion rests squarely in their honesty, dignity and integrity. And where your heroism, Officer Cook, resided was in Dade County right in the middle of a very ugly domestic dispute where you fought tooth and nail for our freedoms and peace. You made the ultimate sacrifice uplifting us with your outstanding and unselfish heart and soul of pure gold. Caring, compassionate and understanding just the right character, commitment to excellence and the convictions all true and trustworthy. We salute your life, career and morals that inspired and engaged us particularly your family and colleagues who have missed you tremendously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sacred missions, essential versatility, vision, wisdom and virtue so mature and humbly blessed and fearless.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2024

The journeys of mankind, society and humanity are dependent upon the brave and heroic endeavor of all who wear a uniform and badge to protect and serve our very interests. Our very serenity, security and safety were brought about through your humble life and career, Officer Cook. Steering peace and pursuits of life through your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice of character, commitment and conviction all truth and all trustworthy. For a gentleman of integrity, dignity and humble honor you surely were a blessing to your humble family and your comrades who shared happier times with you as did your beloved wife Karen who remarried thirty years after you tragically lost your young life rendering resourcefulness, resiliency and a renewed faith, determination and dedication to all you achieved. Everyone misses you, your heart, soul and handsome smile now that you have perfectly fitted angel wings to patrol God's world where heroes and heroines roam and soar. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never forgotten and always saluted for virtue, vision, visibility and versatility, all sterling, stoic and sacred.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2024

The mission is to aim in the sense of fielding your tasks with tenacity, truth and trust. The goal is to patrol your neighborhood and community with all the heroic honesty, dignity, integrity and character you can muster. But you must acquit yourself day or night every watch and since Dade County was under your eagle eyes, Officer Cook, we who have been living here understood we were kept safe for the most part. Violence and heinous evil just keeps coming at those whose commitment to valor, vision and virtue all are sacred as was yours. For loyalty, esteem and for remaining a cherished soul of unwavering and unselfish work ethics may the Lord bless you sweet and precious soul and spirit each moment as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels abound around us and your family has one special loved one hovering above them forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2024

Respected, revered and resilient, all faithful, devotion and resourcefulness placed into your life and career endeavors, Officer Cook, all heroic and all unselfish as you persevered in rescuing the folks of Dade County from trouble and terror from one young man. If his paths and trails were similar to yours maybe the outcome would have been different and your earthly missions of dignity, integrity and outstanding character might have allowed you the chance to retire and enjoy a post police life with Karen. God decides our times and at the tender age of twenty-five He needed you to patrol up in heaven where compassion, perfection and Our Lord's virtue do shine as a diamond. We salute you, Officer Cook, so handsome, such a beautiful smile and robbed before your time. Your esteemed, adored and humble family does carry your legacy forward with their purposes and passions intact. True and trusted justice was always carried out by you and your fellow officers that fateful day, glad I met Officer Keith DiGenova a fine man and your friend and comrade forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll always be a shining angel of vision, sacred valor and clearly demonstrated versatility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2024

He or she who serves God with fear, respect and a humble heart and soul will be rewarded when their time ends. Sadly, yours, Officer Cook, ended prematurely as you gave your life protecting the citizens of Dade County. Our emancipation, peace of mind and safety came about through your earthly journeys and efforts of dignity, honesty and integrity. Character and commitment always loyal true and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, hero and friend. You're an angel whose spirit floats freely and higher each moment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2024

The more the humble and heroic a public servant is the more dignity, integrity and honesty is poured into the labors of serving and protecting. You performed your basic and essential roles, Officer Cook, with all the caring, character and commitment truthfully given to Dade County residents. A man who now is a legend and whose legacy stands firmly implanted within the guises of mankind. You won't be forgotten for driving your unselfish and unwavering heart and soul through the dangerous streets of your community. A blessed angel forever watching over us and your family as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2024

A carefully compassionate human being that you were, Officer Cook and demonstrated the smarts, acumen and accentuation of everything decency and honesty rely upon. Dade County had all the noteworthy tools of integrity, character and dignity instilled and implanted in your very cherished and heroic heart and soul. Rest in peace my friend, neighbor and hero. You're forever your family's golden angel, a special and precious young man full of energy and surely deserving to live many more decades if not for that tragic few minutes that evil was permeating its nasty self. You did all you could saving your colleagues from death and protecting the people as your affirmation stood for fortitude and trusted truth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2024

When fate and peril try to dodge away well it just seems that good servants loyal and dependable are right there to answer the call no matter the time or circumstance. Dade County at that hour needed you, Officer Cook, even a mile away and not being required to go to that awful scene. You were faithful, loyal and heroic right until your last breath making the citizens and streets safer. A true and trustworthy gentleman born with integrity, scruples and values of honesty, dignity and integrity that surely enhanced your most important earthly missions of devotion, desire and grit and such determination will forever stand as your legacy to grow by leaps and bounds every second as God watches over your family, your soul and spirit because this is what you morally represented to humanity. A blessed and carefully compassion human being indeed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What character, conviction and commitment that were your paths and trails of perseverance pure and unselfish.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2024

We the ordinary citizen can't even begin to wonder what public servants go through every second of their lives where they willingly comprehend the risks involved. You signed on, Officer Cook, to protect and preserve the impact and safety of all Dade County such a community that thrives and depends upon the good and blessed heroics of people like yourself. Unrelenting, unselfish and always loyal, versatile and esteemed. When excellent character, commitment and integrity combined with honor and dignity are sometimes trampled upon you must act and serve with all your might and golden heart. Our Master has you sheltered for eternity as one of His golden angels who walked the straight line of resilience, truth and trust never giving in to wanton evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your beloved and devoted family will forever cherish you and continue your legacy of heroic humbleness which captured our community as badge#1664 was about respect, vigilance and always staying diligent and that's why your maturity, virtue and wisdom were ahead of the crowd.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2024

The sincerity and compassion of a real hero with heart, soul and blessed humility. Surely, God placed you, Officer Cook, on this earth to achieve and to succeed in a battle though more a war on evil which threatens mankind's chances of peaceful journeys. You humble missions of true and trusted dignity, honor, integrity and character were grounded in the pipelines of perseverance, pride and gallantry. So virtue, wisdom and vision were allowed to patrol a community where your family, name and legacy shall forever flourish and grow. Never forgotten and always saluted for visibility, versatility and never ending unselfish diligence, dedication and faithful devotion to all onuses placed upon your broad shoulders. Rest in peace my friend, neighbor and hero. A humane angel of esteem, loyalty and conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2024

The most loyal, esteemed and dedicated of heroic warriors have a better chance of humble success in putting a dent into violence. You always placed the public's welfare and safety ahead of your own, Officer Cook and you'll never be overlooked as a Dade County hero. It's located in character, commitment and conviction where honesty, dignity and integrity can yield the desired affects. A man so beloved man who gave his life for his family, community and the entire world to prosper in peace and in freedom. True, trusted and tried. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2024

The face pace of danger needs better yet requires the attention of many dedicated professionals of which you, Officer Cook, were for six years of honorable, loyal and dignified service to all Dade County and mankind. Never forgotten as a man of devotion, faith and reverence, your character, humble and heroically humane being of integrity patrolled for evil while seeking peace and liberty for humanity. Your family, friends and colleagues have surely missed an angel of virtue, vision and sacred missions of goodwill poured forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2024

Meant to say the fast pace of peril can keep every woman and man on alert. For even the best of the best humbly speaking have their hands filled. You occupied yourself, Officer Cook, with the needs of every Dade County citizen delivering honor, bravery and artful dignity, character and integrity every watch and you surely have been missed but will be saluted for your sacrifice, trust and truth of commitment to excel when dire circumstances called for correct measures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You can take your perfectly fitted angel wings and soar.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2024

The face pace of danger needs better yet requires the attention of many dedicated professionals of which you, Officer Cook, were for six years of honorable, loyal and dignified service to all Dade County and mankind. Never forgotten as a man of devotion, faith and reverence, your character, humble and heroically humane being of integrity patrolled for evil while seeking peace and liberty for humanity. Your family, friends and colleagues have surely missed an angel of virtue, vision and sacred missions of goodwill poured forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2024

The mountains and hills are to climb to peek at God's nature and saving grace. You patrolled each day, Officer Cook, with a renewed sense of acumen, astuteness and awareness so capsulated. It made Dade County more safe and secure than we could ever ponder. A life and a nobly humble career girded in honesty, integrity and dignity all fortified by truth and trustworthiness that your devoted, faithful and loving family was certainly blessed when you were with them. You look down from heaven upon them as they uplift and enhance your heroic legacy daily with strength, character, commitment and resilience. Never forgotten and forever saluted for valor, vision, virtue and sacred wisdom poured into your earthly missions of dedication, goodwill and by having a humble heart and soul from principles, morals and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2024

I saw something on the facebook of the Officer's Down Page yesterday, Officer Cook and I thought it said your mother Mrs. Julia Cook bought you your bulletproof vest. You surely had two wonderful and beloved parents and one great big adored sister in Nancy. Plus a loving wife in Karen. Your niece, two nephews and great nieces and nephew surely have missed you greatly growing without your handsome smiling face hugging and loving them all. Such fortitude, perseverance and dedication will never be overlooked for what you meant to Dade County its people and your department. We'll honor and salute bravery, dignity, humility of heart and soul, character, commitment all true and trusted, faithfully respectful and blessed forever in the skies above. Rest in peace my friend, neighbor and angelic hero. The paths and trails blazed by you and continued by those who serve honorably and humbly. Action always speaks louder than words and wisdom, virtue and sacred missions were loyal and esteemed carried out to the letter of the law by a most diligent, resourceful and vigilant professional. The tragedy of losing your life by less than one inch. Just a crying shame badge #1664 is gone taken way too soon with more life and greatness to explore!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2024

He or she who serves God with fear, respect and a humble heart and soul will be rewarded when their time ends. Sadly, yours, Officer Cook, ended prematurely as you gave your life protecting the citizens of Dade County. Our emancipation, peace of mind and safety came about through your earthly journeys and efforts of dignity, honesty and integrity. Character and commitment always loyal true and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, hero and friend. You're an angel whose spirit floats freely and higher each moment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2024

Your rose to the occasion, Officer Cook, to heroically make Dade County safer and through your aspirations your legacy now and forevermore serves your family and mankind as an inspiration. Informative and intuitive, your wisdom and integrity uplifted and enhanced your dignity, honesty and unselfish character and true commitments to better protect the streets where humanity walks. Always dedicated, devoted and loyal, may your spirit, heart and soul of esteem and blessed humility be raised higher every second as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2024

You will always be an integral part of Dade County's landscape, Officer Cook, a hero instrumental in helping protect and save lives. Honor, integrity and dignity have to be essential in any public servant's arsenal of awareness, acumen and accomplishment of which you persevered and were totally loyal, esteemed and unselfish in your professional exploits while displaying and demonstrating commitment, truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and angelic hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2024

Honesty and accountability are also an essential piece of the law enforcement profession. For without any form of character, integrity and dignity the top two words are empty and void of any way to create and to produce serenity, security and safe trails for mankind. You performed your important role, Officer Cook, heroically bringing an uplifting enhancement and unwavering commitment to the people of Dade County. Where your beloved heart and soul belonged and forever is linked to the history of public servants who sacrificed their lives of virtue, loyalty and cherished esteem to be saluted and paid homage for rising above the duties assigned to you. I know that Officer Keith Di Genova is alive today as was Officer Robert Edgerton and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln because of you, Officer Cook or as you were called Bill Cook. Your maturity and wisdom, vision like an eagle saved many lives that tragic afternoon of May 16,1979. One small Chevrolet Nova, a small street and giant chaos caused by Mr.Pearsall but you'll always be hero to everyone including my humbly blessed family and yours too should be blessed as they continue your heroic legacy going forward with their life pursuits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2024

Dependability, reliability and versatility they all went into your heroic life, career and humbly blessed passions, Officer Cook, protecting and preserving the honor, character, dignity and integrity of Dade County and the lives of mankind so sacred, virtuous and trustworthy. That is what you were and will forever be saluted and treasured for my neighbor, hero and angelic friend of heart, soul and an unselfishly unwavering and diligent man of faith, enhancement and vision. You shared, cared and were not afraid to battle and to conquer. Your family does carry you and your legacy for eternity in their hearts and minds each moment they breathe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2024

A man who gave his life, time and career of public service to enhance, enrich and educate the residents on good habits. Peace, freedom and safety were your partners, Officer Cook, in your perilous pursuits of evil and wickedness. Your honor, heart and humble soul are continuing to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with your angelic spirit of adventure. Integrity, dignity, commitment and character from an outstanding gentleman of virtue, trust and truth. Again, Officer Cook rest in eternal peace for your proud and loyal service. Your devoted and faithful family carries your legacy forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2024

What a heroically humble gentleman blessed with an abundance of honesty, integrity and dignity that you properly utilized, Officer Cook, to safely secure Dade County for most of your six years of dedicated service until a moment of violence took you from this world and your family. You can be certain you won't be forgotten and will be saluted for heart, soul and unselfish compassion given to mankind. Distributed to humanity which has missed you forty-five years later. A true and trustworthy professional of the highest virtue, wisdom and sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel with character and unwavering commitment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2024

Your dignified place in heaven, Officer Cook, is forever accentuated in integrity, honor and unselfish heroism that saved and served the people of Dade County with loyalty and the trustworthiness of true commitment and character to be saluted for eternity. A blessing to mankind and your family may God keep your heart and soul close to Him as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and heroic angel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2024