Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When the masterpiece is complete you may uncover its intrinsic beauty. When justice, truth and trust are earned you'll recognize honor and humility standing side by side dignity and integrity. A gem of a public servant, a diamond of desire, determination and steadfast devotion and dedication to all calls of duty. No matter the tasks of tenacity, the chores of courage or the assignments where acumen, being astute and aware are summoned to stamp out serious evil, you were right in the heart and center of Dade County, taking its pulse and persisting in your hunts for humane peace all by your heroically diligent resolve. A gentleman through and through with a soul of compassion, the entire nation and your family, Officer Cook, have honored and pay homage to your faithfulness and sterling character and outstanding achievements. History a thousand years from now will forever bless your memory and fighting spirit now keep a perfect watch over those who don a uniform and wear a badge of boldness and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2019

One life saved is humanity restored. our universe rotates upon the morals that honor, integrity and dignity bring. Your life and days, Officer Cook, brought joy and character to your loving family and esteemed comrades of humbleness and bravery. Dade County was secured by your unselfish acts of heroism and resolve that has deliver those future foundations where your unending ferocity encircled us. Always missed and loved by your wonderful family members who I had the pleasure to meet. Will never forget kicking a soccer ball in your parents' backyard with your great-nephew, Legend Wilkerson. he was younger seven years ago , he is probably in high school now. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2019

Grieve for their gallantry. Mourn them for morals, mettle and distinct. They are a few of the many humbled and heroic servants who risk their lives of character and dignity's integrity to preserve life and property. All you ever wanted to become was a policeman. Nothing was going to dissuade your journeys and missions. Peace and harmony are paramount with safe and secure environments. Dade County was set up by your values to succeed and to overcome such tremendous adversity. One evil man, just one rotten to the core individual creating bedlam, causing mayhem who needed to be cornered and curtailed for his unwise and simply put wanton antics that threaten mankind's own very existence. You will forever be a hero, humble and humanely mindful of what goodwill and faith represent in humanity's eyes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of class, decency and character. Transparency as trusted and as truthful as it gets. Society lost a great and noble man in yourself, Officer Cook. Carrying your legacy is very difficult seeing how intuition and ingenuity functioning as one entity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2019

A smoke filled room is polluting and very bad for one's own health and security. It is so intoxicating that amazing people still smoke. Violence and evil are those smoking guns that require drastic attention. You answered that domestic call that day on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook, truly not knowing the outcome. You came to aid the people whom you served and those colleagues who worked with you. You paid the dearest of prices for honor, integrity and character. Dignity always followed your trails of precision, persistence and perseverance. Nothing was ever doubted. Face to face, Officer Cook, after you heard the gunshot and saw Officer DiGenova shot you fired back to defend yourself and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. A mighty humble and most astute young man cherished and greatly admired for heroism beyond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2019

The depth of dignity and desire is so deep and intense the most book learned individual probably would not absorb everything. Training and sessions are brutal many times, but, the ymake a real officer out of a recruit. You either have the honesty and convictions or you might as well chase after some other field of endeavor. You humbly decided to become a public servant, Officer Cook and nothing was going to delay or derail your best efforts of accomplishment. Integrity, energy, virtue and the values of dignity which can sometimes make or break a solid career. Dade County was well protected by your heroic vision and fruitful wisdom, Officer Cook. The panorama was huge. The community holds your spirit and immortally resourceful soul of safety in high regard. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2019

Those cliffs are there to dive off of. Police just dive right into those fracases of never ending bedlam and evil. Surely, a pit of everything society's resists. Your resolve and honor, Officer Cook, dignified your pursuits of peace and harmony for Dade County. A much beloved hero of integrity and the veteran leadership to properly motivate those under your eyes and wings. Character and commitment are challenges and by stopping at least trying to stop and evil man, Officer Cook, your comrades, family and friends won't forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Distaining injustice, your truthfulness and trustworthiness has been welcomed in heaven's gate sof perseverance with open arms of acumen and perfection.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2019

We can never overlook a police officer's dignity and honor, for they would be akin to slighting and disrespecting their integrity. The camera goes off and away our most esteemed and brave journey to combat callousness. Surely, Dade County rode on its carpets of your undivided attention to details and desire, Officer Cook. Constructing cornerstones and enhancements to last for eternity. Exactly where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With character and conviction as sharp as nails, your resolve helped to diffuse many prickly and perilous situations. Humanity is indebted to your many hours of fearless service.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

The ferocity, the fortitude, the fierceness, they were a foundation of your life and noble police career, Officer Cook. You were simply cut out to become a brave warrior and indeed you never lacked confidence nor lost your train of thoughtfulness or integrity. Dignity and character leading your way in and through Dade County where its folks were greeted with a friendly smile and an engaging personality of clarity, vision and the wisdom of your heart. You salute a man full of humility, heroism and the passions to resolve any conflict. Nothing stood in your way, Officer Cook, as violence and evil were dealt with more than routinely. Domestic violence just stinks as it erodes the gentle movements of happiness, peace and hopeful prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Grit and gumption gazing at us through those big stars and constellations shining at night.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

When darkness arrives and sadness wraps itself around a family someone must be a pillar of strength, a beacon of brightness and above all honesty and integrity must somehow begin to filter in through those walls where wickedness has extracted its toll. Someway somehow you found that formula for Dade County, Officer Cook. Seeing a bright and inquisitive young man championing the righteous virtues of valor and vigilance , it's easy to witness why you are being graced and humbly honored as a hero of esteem who legislated all the proper ways of mankind. A society that has missed you and has never forgotten your hopes, dreams and goodwill to make enhancement a more productive tool to serve the future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were your family source of unwavering and undying stamina, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

When pipes get clogged you send for a plumber. When evil, wanton insanity and violence breakout you call for good people, ordinary as anyone else to risk their lives to save face and the souls of those people deserving justice, trust and the truth behind character, commitment and the wisdom of honor, dignity and integrity. A mutual respect and one pledge you took to heart, Officer Cook, to halt a man's heinous mayhem that tragic day of May 16, 1979. A day your family and Dade County will let slide into anything but one to honor and salute your heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

Gear up for a seemingly never ending battle. More than a tussle. Gird yourself in gallantry and honor. When those robes of resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency come off the real hero of integrity, wisdom and dignity will shine through like the sun. Big and yellow. Your soul and heart, Officer Cook, were big and caring. So much so that it helped to alleviate the unmitigated stench of serious chaos in Dade County. You fought and gave your life as a noble hero, a proud gentleman of promise and precision. You'll always be solemnly remembered as a man who was concerned and went about his passions with excellence and humility flowing in his blood. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

Terror rips away the very talents and tenacity from its dedicated and devoted men and women of honor and valor. Nothing worse than losing your life while performing your duties all because of a demented man. Revenge and just plain old rage from Mr.Pearsall. You acquitted yourself very well, Officer Cook and because of your unwavering integrity and dignity Dade County and its folks can forever experience a renaissance of sorts. Unity. Harmony. Liberty can all walk peacefully down those corridors where heroism and humbleness escorted your efforts most profound and serene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

Accusers make accusations. Defenders defend. Public servants work for a common purpose. Peace and civility are within their brave hearts and souls of honesty and the traits of dignity and integrity. With your upstanding character, Officer Cook, you were able to freely patrol the Dade County areas where violence and evil looked to abort the normal everyday life of its citizens. You are always a hero of humility and the reaches of outstanding resolve and satisfaction. A goodman taken way too early with loyalty and faith being saluted and so duly honored in God's skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

Acumen plus boldness equals honor, dignity and the reverent respect for integrity. The years just seem to fly by, Officer Cook, your humble and heroic memory is etched firmly in your family's hearts. They live on to pursue your missions and journeys where your life and career navigated your unassuming and unselfish spirit. It's in your character where our stability and safe trails have crossed those friendly paths. Dade County and its residents were given the finest service, loyal and dependable they could ever ask for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2019

I apologize Officer Cook, I meant to say your beloved Karen, should not have had to bury you nor mourn your death. Rather, your future lives would have been made brighter by the prospects of retirement. Our Creator sees our plans and agendas. Unfortunately, your honor, decency, integrity and heart of dignity belonged closer to Him. A brave man who fulfilled a lifetime of aspiration and by virtue of your heroic actions has forever become a legend in Dade County and all over the entire world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your precise character, candor and charm are certainly missed beyond any profound words of consolation. Inspirations are now how you are fondly remembered, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

Profound. Precise. Proficient. Proud. It's found in the hearts and souls of the honorable, dignified and the ones keeping integrity as humble and heroic as their inner character. Dade County had a pearl, a gem of a man, a gentleman full of expression and energy policing its boundaries, corners and venues. They had your wit and mature nature, Officer Cook, shielding and providing those comfortable shelters where serenity and safety can take a short respite. Your family surely was proud of you. Your community and department was very mindful to have a healthy dose of your unwavering desire, dedication and hopeful determination from an esteemed hero. Always with them in spirit. At age twenty-five your life and career, surely your beloved Karen should have had to bury you and be mired in grief. You did all you could that day and everyday, Officer Cook. God's gift to the world now became eternity's angel of boldness and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

A bulge does not always seem normal. Violence is that storm that once it gets kicking is hard to contain. Big and tall. Short and a little heavy, just so long as they can handle the rigors and are honest, dependable and loyal to their comrades. Directions take us in different routes. Promise takes people far so long as dignity and integrity don't escape the big picture. You got it, Officer Cook. You received the messages and heeded your supervisors who knew you capabilities of intelligence were ahead of others. Never lack of modesty or bravado. Always true to form and to your words of trust and truth which accomplished making Dade County and its folks sturdy once again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero . Conviction, commitment and character are not the resolves of a conceited man. Your best intentions , Officer Cook spurred on shelter and contentment for mankind's excellence. Everyone must pass the same physicals and mental aptitude examinations, no one gets any free passes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

Earn a bit, spend a little. You must earn your respect in order to give back admiration. One must go through the rigors in order to cope with the duress and stress of the occupation. Police work is not for everyone. Those who think they have an honest bone and a strong interior may start that marching in the academy. They toughen up a recruit so that when they graduate theri dignity and loyalty are exactly where integrity id required to be. You summoned the courage, Officer Cook and found yourself surrounded with loyal partners here in Dade County. Freedom and unity all the result of a proud and yet humane sacrifice that has all the eyes that mourned your tragic loss flowing with tears. God was humble to elevate your special soul to a more peaceful and perfect world where guarding His sacred and pearly gates of bravery would never draw harm your way ever again. Everyone has that day of being called, some unfortunately sooner than others with more left on the horizon to complete. Violence and evil should not have created that awful absence. You surely were a more deserving gentleman who gave us more benefit than doubt. Salute the wise. Pay heed to the pious. Their visions and wisdom have that source of energy to make us acutely aware of our responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

Smiling faces pose a serious problem, contempted and coldly calculating. At least your words and bonds of commitment meant something, Officer Cook, as you gave your heart and soul for the people of Dade County. Our serenity, security and tranquility cam about because of your esteemed nature and natural work habits. Those traits of honor, integrity and dignity all warmed and engaged those you struck up a friendly conversation with while out vigilantly keeping law and order. Surely, God's warm palms hold your beloved soul of humbleness, heroism and the efficient manner by which you performed all your central tasks. Saluted and admired for giving the ultimate. Badge#1664 was worn expertly and most notably. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character never clouds an issue, it's callousness that is the hang nail of a more serene society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

Hopeful and serene environments are preferred over hostility. Police already have their hands full of trouble, peril and lurking danger from a foe so difficult at times to tame and whip. Dade County a superbly conditioned public servant in you, Officer Cook, honest, resourceful and resolute beyond any calls of onus. You kept our stability all through your undivided attention to detail and offering a character replete with scruples and enhancement. Safe to say your sacrifice left a gaping hole hard to fill in your family who has endeavored to carry out your heroic legacy after all these decades. They do. They have happy occasions all of which you should be avital and integral part of. Your soul immortal and brave watches over them constantly day and night. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility creates humanity's passion to become special and unique. You were that, Officer Cook, a man of maturity and ingenuity to offer those clues of wisdom and goodwill for a brighter future.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

If you believe you achieve. If you simply maintain a humbly honest profile that in of itself lends credence to heroism. You function properly and stay dignified and with a badge of integrity, then your character will generate the desired outcomes. And from such violence, Dade County required your undivided attention to specifics and detail, Officer Cook. Devotion and loyalty do much to support the pillars of faithfulness and resiliency. Never more cherished, respected and admired forever. God's eternal gardens have your special soul of distinction, wisdom and bravery, Officer Cook, a smile that graced your family and department all sadly absent. Those wings you now wear for eternity are a symbol of your unselfish humility and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

Sadly, this past March 7, 2019, your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, passed away at the tender age of hundred and three and a half. I say tender, more properly at her age with a life full of character, honesty and the virtues of belief in God, goodwill and faith. Her dignity and integrity were instilled in both yourself, Officer Cook and your big sister, Nancy. They all missed you terribly these last forty some years. You were that super glue that kept your family unified during tragedy and helped to mend those fences here in Dade County where its residents relied upon your skills and heroism the most. Saying goodbye to a reputable and resourceful man of legendary humility and the serenity for which you discharged your professional duties. All difficult, life is never easy. Nothing is just handed to even the smartest and most mature of public servants. Tears reigned down that Saturday afternoon at your Inspector's Funeral at the Cathedral of St. Mary's. She was blessed and so forever is your immortal soul of vitality and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Long life is granted to those humble and pious. Her missions of faith and resilience and her volunteer work at Sabal Palm Elementary school in North Miami Beach, Florida where you and I attended kept her mind and body sharp as I'm sure she took great care of herself.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019

Officer William Coleman Cook, a man of heart and soul who engaged those around with a smiling face and a more gregarious personality. But, yet you graded out very well in terms of honesty, character and the integrity that was solidly behind your gallantry and unwavering resolve. To patch up the holes that were there on Dade County streets we can only praise and thank you. The low life who took your life away from your family, comrades and humanity, he faced his punishment when Detective Donald Blocker came and shot him to death for having taken your life, Officer Cook and nearly those of your esteemed and faithful colleagues of acumen and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019

A partner and a friend are to any officer what honor and dignity are to mankind. The world cannot begin to function without some sense of integrity and those full of humbleness and character can perform better than those without these critical traits. Just one thing and nothing else could not restore, calm and cool off those whose tempers are fraying. Thankfully, Dade County and its folks had you, Officer Cook, among them. Genuine and serene. Never a yeller, always trustworthy and articulate. Humanity yearns for men and women composed as yourself, Officer Cook. Enhancement, enrichment and endearment. All raised to a higher level by your unrelenting endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019

Communities are like a wilderness where freedom reigns supreme. It's those wild and callous individuals who make society regret all that is good. All that is fantastic. Everything honest and decent you represented, Officer Cook, came to life on a daily basis. Integrity and the finer points of dignity helping to create those bonds of boldness and shelters of character for those desiring life. Taken too early with much left to champion. Cornerstones and their foundations arranged for a more safer tomorrow. Heroism and humility awaiting at heaven's gates of bravery to welcome more heroes too many paying that ultimate sacrifice. But peace and tranquility are those roads to health and prosperity and must not be breached. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019