Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The windmills turn and turn. One must learn and yearn to become the very best at their chosen field of endeavor, craft or profession. You were born to be humble, brave to conquer and courteous to be trustworthy, Officer Cook. Dade County relied upon package of perseverance, persistence and proficiency to see it through difficult moments and when tranquility substituted terror, well you were a very brave hero and a loyal follower who competently demonstrated motivational and leadership skills to other comrades. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for innovation and intellect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2019

It takes determination and dedication to handle the rigors of stress and to devote oneself to battling violence which you did real well, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County. You'll be saluted and humbly honored for heroism ,integrity and the character of dignity. You were a real trusted public servant who delivered our very humility through peace and harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2019

Surreal evokes memories of the past. They had to be wonderfully tremendous for your family, Officer Cook. Knowing you gave your life of service to protect and guide all Dade County through some rough and dangerous times said it all. Finality in the form of violence took your beautiful soul of honor, dignity and integrity before you could complete your missions and live to see retirement. Sadly,there are no pensions or vacations or cruises in heaven, only the thoughts and salutes that dutiful men and women all brave and heroic undertake to secure our venues and boundaries where freedom and liberty may roam free of torment, all performed in an outstanding fashion by yourself, Officer Cook, humble and quite accomplished at your young and vibrant age. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

Dabble if you may, but, desertion and dereliction from duty is as troublesome as deceit is. Never more dignity, integrity, desire and honor coming from your heart and soul, Officer Cook. One that securely fastened peace and the chains of ferocity and tenacity to your every movement around the cornerstones your heroism and legacy of trust and assurance balanced as you patrolled for tranquility. Amazing how a little resolve and resourcefulness assists humility. Stay focused and positive something excellent will occur. Everyone,your family, comrades and friends just hoped the outcome of your life was one for everyone. The paramedics and doctors at North Shore Hospital did all they could to save you. Our Master needed your uniquely intrinsic soul in heaven for more eternal assignments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and of instinctual leadership motivation. Skills not always seen but certainly heard of and have been so solemnly saluted and honored for donning a pristine uniform of valor and talent. Dade County and its citizens have respected and admired your commitments. Never ever forgotten! Badge#1664 rests soundly in the places where perfection is never really witnessed in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

Direct your hateful venom to vigilance, vitality and virtue, it will make society great once again. if all the humility and honesty could restore your heartbeat, Officer Cook, your parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, both now resting in peace would arise and yell with joy. And so would your beloved Karen and big sister, Nancy. I must reflect back on your most humane and heroic life and soul of peace protecting your comrades and the people of Dade County. A gallant and stellar man of character who learned his manners, morals and mettle from his parents. These lessons were transplanted onto the very perilous and dangerous venues where your awareness and vision played an enormous role in rising from the fires of evil and making peace and goodwill an everlasting enhancement fro which your cherished legacy is founded on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Continuing your proud and wise traditions we all salute you, Officer Cook, for a job well done!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

If you implant the seeds of reality in your dreams in life, sooner or later the fruits of your labors will blossom and grow into more distinct matters. Living in Dade County, working and growing up in Dade County, you saw, Officer Cook, the entire picture of the landscape and nothing was going to dissuade you from becoming a policeman. Evil and violence are all a part of any public servant's roles and must be faced as one willingly signs up to become a law enforcement official. Nothing is forced upon you and everything I ever heard or read about your trustworthiness and character as true and as clear as a bell of boldness, bravery, integrity and dignity which always allows one at least the chance to save lives and head off any violence which may interrupt the flow of happiness, unity and prosperity for mankind. Humanity is deeply indebted to your service and engaging personality, Officer Cook, heroic, truthful and most trusted during stressful times, yet always saluted and fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

Hospitality invites faith, goodwill and humility through those doors where dignity and determination reside in honor and integrity. The Cook household was always a haven for peace, happiness and the good health of all whoever entered its living room. You were a principal witness to this fact, Officer Cook and your life though it concluded much too soon because of evil did inspire Dade County and its residents to never forget your heroism and workmanship, all of acumen, wisdom and the vision that has perpetuated within humanity. Now an angel forever my your treasured soul of character rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero soundly in Our Maker's dens of desire and faithful devotion to responsibility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

The sun's rays of hope and relevance are all that is needed and our day is off to a flying start. It was that fateful day of May 16, 1979, a hot day in Miami and Dade County when a twisted man took your life, Officer Cook. Domestic incidents seem to be more prevalent these days and a person ,a man of your character and honor, Officer Cook, looked him in the eyes and defended us and your colleagues and department. No doubt dignity and integrity humbly uplifted your soul of distinction to Our Creator's loftiest of thrones where perfection and humbleness serve as bravery and resolve do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

Inundated with integrity, filled with ferocity, humbled by honesty, cherished with heroism, your professional life and public service career, Officer Cook, are what legends are made of. Ordinary souls of conviction and serenity going out in the streets to protect life and property. It was your dream and goal to become a full fledged officer and so everything you did on behalf of Dade County was only for the sake of heaven and of gentle humility. You are resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with your character perfectly aligned with God's bravest of angels who walk that proverbial beat keeping the gates of resolve and gallantry spotless and of course where no harm will ever come your direction forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

Sunrise for serenity. Sunset for courage. Honor, respect and dignity all came from the Cook household and honesty and reverence were the gears that set forth your career although it was tragically ended by evil over forty years ago. Your heroic actions, Officer Cook, endeavored to derail a man's deadly rampage through a community that has continued paying homage to your memory and everlasting humility and humble loyalty. The days now are starting to get a little shorter as we blast through the summer. But never are you overlooked or forgotten, Officer Cook, for magnificent work and habits of integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Bloodshed, baseless hatred and prejudice still permeate in our society, your missions and journeys, Officer Cook, were to limit its motivational mayhem where lives can be lost for no good purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Nothing pretty. Just all out gallantry and honor displayed by you, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf. Dignity and integrity shadowed your bright smile and positive demeanor. We never forget our heroes and heroines women and men of character who conceal their grit and gumption. Your heroism and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, is what makes the system move forward. Saluted and humanely honored for delivering hope and progression. Society at times seems to regress because of this perturbable violence which you tried your utmost to rid us of. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Pals and friends are for mentoring. Sharing ideas and bouncing things off each other's brain. Picking up new information surely assists any public servant while their salt in solving and in resolving conflict. You were a wealth of valuable resources, Officer Cook and never a wavering doubt that Dade County was forever in good hands. Honest. Responsible and most assuredly reliable. Dignified and fortified in character and integrity. The best of mates, partners and loyal helps during times of evil and during those heated minutes where humility and goodwill lie in jeopardy. You were and always will be your family's hero, Dade County's versatile hero whose shining soul of safety and peace lies in heaven where your tasks are to walk that proverbial beat along with other heroic angels guarding those pearly gates where gallantry glistenings like a diamond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

The regret of never seeing your smile anymore, Officer Cook, is enough to make your family sad. And yet your loving family members carry the hopes of the future honorably displaying your character and morals while pursuing their lives and happiness. God has humility, dignity and integrity locked behind those doors and hidden panels for all your resolve and perseverance as you sought relationships, hope and goodwill among the residents of Dade County. Our aspirations, dreams and hopes now lie in your heroism and your inspirational life and most notable career of service with excellence and steadfast determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Violence is no laughing manner. And neither can terror be tolerated as it lights a fire of fury causing undue tension, strife and grief to any community. Your humble respect for your professional position, Officer Cook, was to take care of the people whom you loyally served protecting them from misfortune and more dire harm. For the good of Dade County and for mankind's benefit our stability and harmony came at a very terrible cost. Whenever a brave young man or woman is taken away from their families by evil we must pray and pay homage to their character, honor and the incorporation of integrity and morals. It's found in their unselfish dignity where very few travel. You paved the trails, Officer Cook, for all future officers with your discipline and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

Examine your effort and you'll locate more energy than you could have ever imagined. But, than again you exerted yourself, Officer Cook, fully on behalf of Dade County with unselfish honesty, unwavering dignity and undying integrity amongst your heroic soul of peace and goodwill. Forever remembered and saluted for achievement and the courage to hang in there to battle violence, evil and whatever else was assigned to you. Humane and well respected, humble and quite revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2019

A most magnificent servant and a marvelous man of boldness and bravery combined with the finer points of perseverance and respect. Only honorable men and women serve willingly in an attempt to chase away evil and your blessed name, Officer Cook, carried sway over Dade County and its citizens. The ones who admired and reverently cherished your unselfish heroism and humility, the bedrock of humanity. You were a man way mature beyond your years as your friend and colleague, Chief Geoffrey Jacobs reflected and so your friend, Bill Cook, his beloved memory will stay forevermore with us even with those who did not know him and his class of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May Officer's Cook's humbleness be for a blessing as he was a true and trustworthy gentleman who protected his community with all his heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Right now, Officer Cook, it's raining cats and dogs. Where your spirit and soul rest it's nice and dry, peaceful in heaven where God awaits His flock in order to judge and reward their heroic honor, distinct dignity and unwavering integrity. Yours, my neighbor, friend and hero where all top notch like your unassuming wisdom,character and charming personality. Was Dade County in such great and competent hands when you patrolled its streets searching for trust and justice while seeking out violence which most surely threatens our very staples of harmony and togetherness. Rest in peace. Your common sense approaches and stellar humility proved to be the difference maker in our very lives of intuition and stability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Don't make a promise you can't keep. Obligations can obstruct our clear missions of honor, faith and resiliency. That all depends upon one's central integrity and dignity well incorporated into the intrinsic wars over wickedness. Pestilence persists. Violence pervades and yet Dade County has faced many times of duress and impending crisis and Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was present to save lives. A unique public servant whose character built those foundations where humility and mankind served serenity and security quite well. Relieving us of indifference, prejudice and any signs of tensions because of your calming demeanor, Officer Cook, this and more are very sorely missed today. Heaven's angel , one of all too many who gave their lives of respect and honor to put terror where it rightfully belongs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

The flowers may wither and fade, the light may flicker , yet through it all your wonderfully heroic soul, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. It spared Dade County more harm everyday and in particular on May 16, 1979, when you answered your last call of responsibility with only the most sincerest and fondest of honesty, integrity and dignity's capability running right smack into a violent and evil man. If your colleagues that day could speak directly with you now, Officer Cook, they would all answer thanks "Bill" for your undying and undaunting valor and humbleness. Versatility, durability and access all vital to the chains of staunch character, faithful commitment and unselfish heroism and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Devotion and desire should never be devalued. At face value they serve honor and dignity as integrity's pillar of support for all brave and esteemed men and women who risk their souls to keep law and order where obedience is surely looked upon. In Dade County your feats of strength and courage, Officer Cook, were outstanding as they preserved and protected the residents and your fellow officers loyal , heroic and as determined as you always were. Never forget your friends for in times of strife and crisis you know who will back you up. Fighting those battles aggressively with a certain flair and passion, you'll sure to be blessed and rewarded for endeavoring to conquer a menace in our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Don't just peruse the area or just take a sniff. Better to be vibrant and vigorous in your honest and heroic actions that benefit a community rather than hinder its progress. You persevered, Officer Cook, quite well and because of your dignity, integrity and character, Dade County and its people were far better served and protected from violence and evil. Over forty years later, Officer Cook, your respect and reverence, resolve and useful resourcefulness have been that measuring stick for other brave officers to follow behind. Your heroic actions of nobility and humility at least helped to corral an unbalanced man wickedly looking to usurp the sanity and serenity of a community where you grew up and were exposed to morals and values from your beloved parents may they rest in peace along with yourself my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Never ridicule resolve and honor, someday you may need to rely upon the resources of dignified individuals diving into danger exposing their souls of integrity and heroic character. You gave your soul for peace and unity here in Dade County, Officer Cook and you are to be commended for saving the citizens and your esteemed and humble comrades in arms. Those days of reckoning are coming, redemption and the resurrection will reunite all of your relatives, may they live long , peaceful stabile and serene lives of happiness and fruitful prosperity. Humility and humanity are raising a toast in heaven's name for your reliable and most unrelenting service to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Freedoms must never be taken for granted. Liberty must not lose its honorable and heroic characters. Unity must never go unidentified nor be grounded by lack of faith, dignity and courage. Only your integrity and good name with a string of purposes, Officer Cook, gave Dade County and its folks a chance at experiencing some senses of renewal and hopeful goodwill. Never forgotten as your built some cornerstones with steady and solid foundations meant to anchor our very future pursuits of passion and joy. A young man gives his life because of one rotten and evil apple floating around your community threatening civilians and your remarkable wisdom and undeniable maturity saved lives and the day. May 16, 1979 will be stoically and solemnly remembered as your day, Officer Cook, when you received your angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Shelters are for taking a brief respite from the actions of toiling in life for a specific reason. To rest, relax and recharge your batteries is most essential. You kept up the frantic pace, Officer Cook, restoring calmness among Dade County's people. They won't forget your inspired intelligence, dignity and dutiful integrity which worked to bring in some semblance of safety and hope, all through your unwavering and most heroic goodwill, Officer Cook. You had stellar and sterling conduct which represented your department in the highest of regards. Your peers and loving family won't ever overlook nor forget your engaging smile and personality which was crucial during those times of terror and evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

The courage casts little doubt as to how you answered your assignments and their associated tasks never easy. Public service demands a very special and uniquely trained body and mind to be able to patrol and search for a small haven of goodwill and security. You surely did that very well on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. A man of precise character, clutch commitments and the honesty that only transparency delivers to mankind. Your humbleness and humility gave liberty and unity that special opportunity to champion its traits within the framework of society's borders. Always deeply remembered and humbly saluted for valor and grace under duress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019