Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You who are asleep, wake up! You who are in a trance, arise! Search your doings and repent: Remember your Creator: You who forget constant truth in vanities of the hour. And indulge all year in trifles which cannot profit or save, look rightly into your souls!@ Amend your ways and your deeds: Let each one of you give up his evil course and purpose. Free will is granted to every man. If he chooses to lean to the good course and be righteous, he is at liberty to do so. On the other hand, if he desires to follow the evil course and be wicked, he is likewise free to do so. The man that took your life that awful day, should probably have thought twice about the ramifications of his actions. God only knows the reason, his life and the decisions he made should have been redirected toward good. he had deserted the Army, and that would have been his only blemish. For what he committed against yourself and your comrades, just a tragedy for all of us. A big loss for your family, comrades and friends. Your heroism that day will surely never be lost in this tragedy. You were doing your job and trying to get this person to surrender and make a peaceful resolution to what turned out to be a very difficult situation. You gave your all for Dade County and its citizens and the honor and integrity you brought to your department will forever be honored. Rest in peace and Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. You represented honor, loyalty and the epitome of integrity and you were a success in your every endeavor. You never had to amend how you performed your law enforcement duties and this is something you can be proud of as is your family. A first class person all the way, and it shows by your proper upbringing. Your parents were never disappointed at you and you only brought grace and loving kindness to them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2012

I see Thee in the starry field, I see Thee in the harvest's yield, in every breath, in every sound, an echo of Thy name is found. The blade of grass, the simple flower, bear witness to Thy matchless power. Each day we have a new beginning: each day blessings are given to us anew. It is a gift for us to utilize wisely, because the wisdom of living consists in making the most of what has been given to us. To a large extent we are like the maker of cloth who cannot weave without threads. We have the threads to fashion a life. God gives us daily threads. These consist of our hands, eyes, brain, and a soul with the power to do. "O teach us to count our days that we may get us a heart of wisdom." To live well we must have a faith fit to live by, a self fit to live with, and a work fit to live for. Remember thou art immortal. My neighbor, friend and hero Officer Cook, you and your sister Nancy were raised within a beautiful family. The patterns you both weaved as you accomplished much in this world is one to be desired. The tapestry is one we should all pattern and govern ourselves by. Each part of your inner being only achieved greatness, and those who knew you were blessed with your greatness and joyful presence. It is the quality of a man's life that ultimately determines the blessings their souls receive in the next world. Your pure, precious and cherished soul will certainly garner that extra special blessing. I'm certain these last thirty-three years God has watched over you and that unique individual that you were to those who knew and loved you still feel your greatness as it permeates within them. Rest in peace and help us utilize the special gifts God gave to you and as his blue angel patrolling the streets from above. From talking to your niece, Mrs. Gina Wilkerson, your certainly were a very special person, a loving husband, brother, son and uncle to your family. Your passing sure left an impression on me and still I wished I had been able to befriend you. Your an inspiration to me this day and for always will remain so.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2012

Let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. The day of May 16, 1979 Officer cook that your life was ended, make no mistake will never be forgotten. During your distinguished career as an officer, you probably had to make a few quick second decisions. Several months after your tragic death, your department was under the shadow of judgment from the Dade County community. A gentleman was speeding in the Liberty City area where you sacrificed your life. Six of your colleagues went on trial for this man's death. In the end they were acquitted of killing him. Tensions in the community back then were running high. The day of your tragedy, I know you and you colleagues were under the same watch. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero handled the situation as did your colleagues Officers DiGenova, Edgerton and Llincoln, your partner that day acted within professional standards. Justice was served when the man that took your life, had his taken by your fellow officer Detective Blocker. he had no recourse but to discharge his weapon to protect himself and his fellow officers. Just as you went around that Nova to protect your fellow comrades as you heard gunfire and possibly saw your comrade falling out of the car. Officer DiGenova still suffers this day from brain damage and I'm sure thinks greatly of you as we all do. You had to carry out justice, and yet you had to be careful. Simply put, it's a shame what happened that day and your heroic efforts to calm this gentleman down were not in vain. You carried out your job precisely as you were trained to. All the great work that you and your comrade and friend Officer DiGenova did through the years, when you both received numerous commendations, this too shall not be forgotten. Rest in peace and keep watch from the heavens above to make sure we are carrying out justice in a proper and dignified manner, the way you instructed us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2012

The power of faith is similar to the power of the words and how we address each other. On Friday afternoon, I lead services at various senior living communities in Broward County. One of the prayers we say is "I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love even when not feeling it. I believe in God even when he is silent. When someone passes we say Blessed is the God of truth. Simple words made even more powerful when repeated over and over. We have to endeavor to keep the faith even in dire situations. Your passing Officer Cook, left a profound mark on your family, friends and colleagues. For me it left an emptiness one cannot explain. We have to bless Our Creator in good and difficult circumstances. To utter this prayer, as hard as it may be to accept your untimely passing, is the resolve and faith that sustains us. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, who on Monday will turn ninety-seven years young, of course I meant to use the word old. I don't believe old is the correct word to use. After all, age is a chronological number. This is testimony that as a devout person, she has been able to sustain herself all these years, even after the passing of both you and your dad, Mr. Charles Cook. You and your sister Nancy were both brought up with plenty of faith and belief, to go along with high morals and quality character traits. The words you spoke when called upon were fitting and proper, a reflection of your upbringing and serve to reinforce how we should address each other. You were a beloved and cherished son to your parents and to all who came in contact with you either personally or professionally. Faith is rather an act of the spirit, and it's the soul's urge to rise above its own wisdom. As noted in the Book of Psalms, "I chose the path of faith. Your judgments I set before Me, "Lift up your eyes on high and see, who has created these? faith is the best tonic for mankind because faith in the Lord will reward you with courage in time of trouble, and provide you with an adequate purpose in life. Our food, clothing and shelter is dependent on faith and your faith, my neighbor, friend and hero, never wavered with your wife Karen, or your parents who provided the best upbringing for both yourself and your sister Nancy. One day our faith, and the faith you maintained will unite us with you once again. Rest in peace and the onus in us to keep the faith and believe Gods does things, even tragedies such as your sacrifice for a reason. I will never forget you and that lovely letter your mother wrote two years ago to me. As my family beginning Sunday night celebrates the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, in which our slates are wiped clean and we start from the beginning. I am reminded of a simple story, one that your mother, probably heard of. In the olden days, you took a bottle of soda back to the store, and got something for its return. In order to accomplish something, one needs to make a deposit, if one is going to receive a return. God is rewarding you Officer Cook, for both your deposits and returns in this world for having served Him faithfully with honor and loyalty for twenty-five years.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2012

We ask thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever. Amen. As your family and colleagues have had to deal with anguish of your untimely death, Officer Cook your commitment will never be forgotten by me and my family. Rest in peace and continue to watch all of us from the heavens above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2012

A philosopher once remarked, "Dress like a king: live like a king: allow the people to show due respect to you: but be humble in your inmost heart." When a person boasts, it is a sign they don't know anything. Officer Cook , my neighbor, friend and hero, you were a lovable and fun person to be around, whether with your family or colleagues. When you were on duty to performed as a true professional and hero to the zenith. You lived your life with your wife Karen as expected, you had fun, and yet when it came time to put on your uniform you excelled and fought right down to your last breath. I sorely miss you as does your family and friends. Rest in peace and someday we will all be united together with you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2012

"My Brother"
Although I never met him, I knew him. He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference. he was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent. he felt privileged to be of service to his department, community and to his country. he was a cop. Although I never met him, I knew him. He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became frustrated when true justice became sidetracked. he felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he never wavered. He stood by and for his fellow officers. He was a cop. Although I never met him, I knew him. He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm. He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary. He was competent, trained and professional. He was a cop. Although I never met him, he longed for his family during the long hours. He worried about them when they were apart and during the different shifts, weekends, holidays and midnight. He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling and prayed they would understand. He was a cop. Although I never met him, I knew him. He was a good son, a loving husband and a devoted brother. He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the people he served. He wanted to do the best job that he could and endeavored to be the best he could be. He was a good citizen and neighbor. He was a cop. Yes, I did know him. he was a cop, he was my brother. Rest in peace Officer Cook, Metro-Dade Police Department's brother and fellow officer, and my neighbor, friend and hero. Your colleagues have the watch now and you can watch over them and guide them safely through their daily shifts. You certainly were the essence of a police officer endowed with high morals and impeccable character. I still wish I had the humble opportunity to meet and get to know you. I know people called you by your nicknames of Bill and Billy and your mother Mrs. Julia Cook in her letter to me almost two years ago this month referred to you as my son Bill, and thanking me so much for visiting Billy's grave. I'm sorry but I'll always refer to you as Officer William Cook. I always think of you and as long as I am able, I'll try to visit your grave as much as possible. God rest your precious soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2012

"Final Call"
An angel in the sky must leave his place of rest, gently tucking his wings beneath his armored vest. For duty has called, there is much work to do. Little did he know, this on is dressed in blue. Follow me fallen brother, I'll show you the way, your duty has ended, your work is now through, come hang your hat beside me, I'm a cop too. Officer Cook, you were the epitome of a police officer dedicated to serving the public. You didn't just hang your hat, you performed as a public official to the highest degree. Now, because of your sacrifice, officers in Miami-Dade County have side panels to protect them too. Just keep watching over us and rest in peace my neighbor, friend, and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2012

Man has told you what is good, but what does the Lord demand of you other than the doing of justice and the love of kindness and to walk humbly with your God. With the humble is wisdom. Humility is a beautiful virtue, one that should never be neglected. The deeds that you do with the still small voice have a much greater permanence than those accomplished by much fanfare. Officer Cook you were a kind soul, loved by everyone you came in contact with personally or professionally. The deeds that you performed in your twenty-five years of existence can never be forgotten. You truly lived your life with your wife Karen as wisely and humble as one is expected to live. You practiced and preached as your upbringing suggests. It's be said that you were wiser than the years that God placed you in this world. I personally will always have the regret of never having met you or your family. I still hope I can meet your mom either here in Florida or out in San Diego, California where she resides. September 17, of this year, she will be ninety-seven years old, a true testimony of good health, her character, her spiritual devotion and the wisdom, kindness, love and all the good things that you and your sister Nancy were instilled by your mother and father Charles, he should rest in peace along with yourself, my neighbor friend, and hero. There are certain traits that are developed within an individual, and Officer Cook you certainly lived your live and performed your duties a cut above most people. Today, you are admired by family, friends and colleagues from all over and the legacy that you left for all is one to truly remember. The love and goodwill you shared with those who knew you will always be valued. A good name and life that you lived cannot be replaced, nor can it be taken away. The memories of you will always be there for us to share.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2012

Arise, shine, for thy light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen over thee. For see! darkness covers the earth and gross darkness covers the people, but on thee gleams the Lord, His glory appears upon thee. Somehow, Officer Cook you and the twenty-thousand other officers, your colleagues who made the ultimate sacrifice as you did, tried to dispel the evil and darkness which exists in society today. As long as we keep our faith through prayer then I believe we can overcome the odds that seem stacked against us. Dedicated officers such as yourself obviously can only do so much even with all the training and preparation that prepares one for the rigors of the profession. I have visited your grave twice in the past week. I was in the area and wanted to stop and offer a prayer for you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, and hero. the art of remembering those brave officers like you should never be a way of the past. You continue to watch over us and we will do whatever to remember the good deeds and life that Officer William C. Cook lived and to the fullest.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2012

Officer Cook, when I said I did not think of your as a fighter, I meant someone who looked for trouble. God forbid I did not mean this. You fought to stay alive and to overcome the dire situation you faced. You did not ever give up. To this day, I maintain you and your comrades were ambushed by this evil person. You had to resort to using your firearm, and try and rescue the woman in the Chevrolet Nova and take into custody her boyfriend before this situation got worse. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I always think of you in the sense in which your fought and stood up to face the evil in our society. You were a man of moral character, ethical at all times. You were not the kind of person, much less as an officer to pick a fight or get into trouble, as many officers get into today.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2012

Man was created for one purpose: to enjoy the goodness of God because He wants to shower us with His favors. Let us at all times lives our lives in such a way that we can fulfill this purpose of creation. let us live a way of life so that God will constantly reward us. May it be thy will, O God, that we may return to Thee in perfect penitence, so that we may not be ashamed to meet our fathers in the life to come. Unite oue hearts, O God, to fear Thy name: keep us far from what you hate: bring us near to what Thou loves: and deal mercifully with us for Thy name's sake. may it be Thy will, O God, that love and peace and brotherliness dwell among us! may our hopes of heaven be fulfilled! Grant that the good inclination may uphold us. Fill us with the desire to fear Thy name, and do Thou give us our soul's peace. Amen As you embarked in your law enforcement career, I'm sure your instructors embellished this point again and again to each of your fellow colleagues, the importance of being careful and seeing the big picture out there in the streets. The good and the evil, the light and the darkness. it's kind of like driving in the Everglades at night without your headlights on. Police officers serve a multiple purpose. They deal in every element of weather, work any and every shift, they can work around the clock during natural disasters. I understood that the week you were tragically taken, you were going to have your first weekend off to be with Karen and to enjoy being with each other. As I leave this reflection for you, we are in the midst of Tropical Storm Isaac. It's been seven years since South Florida has seen a storm or hurricane and my family and I hope and pray you family is fine and that your mother Mrs. Julia Cook is doing well in San Diego, along with your two nephews, Josh and Justin. Getting back to officers dealing with every kind of situation imaginable, you were exactly just that unique type of individual who was able to discern good from evil. You fought until your last breath, you fought the good fight, even though I don't like to think of you my neighbor, friend and hero as a fighter. For all of your training, that sad day of May 16, 1979 will always stand out when Officer William Cook stood front and center along with your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, and Officers Keith DiGenova and Robert Edgerton to endeavor to dispel evil and saves the lives of Dade County and its citizens. You are a pride to us, your family and colleagues and should always be saluted for making the ultimate sacrifice to make us safe and secure forever. Rest in peace for now and keep watch over the light and goodness that this world has to offer. Your colleague Detective Donald Blocker came and dispelled the evil that took your life in a wanton, callous and brazen manner. He too should be remembered. Officer Cook, you lit the lamp, now it is up to us to keep those flames of your sacrifice burning eternally. You and Officer DiGenova worked together at one time and received commendations for the excellent police work you performed. This can never be forgotten. Once again, rest well my dear neighbor, friend and hero. God really does reward those who serve Him, and you served Him well, going out of your way to help those in need.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2012

Faith is not merely praying upon our knees at night: faith is not merely straying through darkness into light: faith is not merely waiting for glory that may be. faith is the brave endeavor, the splendid enterprise, the strength to serve, whatever conditions may arise. It is said that faith will come to those who passionately yearn for its ultimate meaning. We believe with perfect faith in the coming of the Messiah and in the resurrection of the deceased at the time when it shall please God, blessed be His name, and exulted shall be the remembrance of His name forever and ever. Officer Cook, you were certainly a man of faith, devotion, loyalty, not only to your family and colleagues, but to the community in which you devoted your life as the dedicated law enforcement professional. You sacrificed your existence so that each of us can pursue our field of dreams and passions. Sometimes people tend to look the other way, but not Officer William Cook. You stood up that day and faced danger in the eye. The life you led, as your parents raised you and your sister Nancy is the testimony of how in the grand scheme of being is how we all should strive to conduct ourselves. The courage to deal with adversity and be true to one's own beliefs is the one way we all can get closer each moment to Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As I reflected previously, I will never forget your bravery, fortitude, and achievements as the best of Metro-Dade Police Departments finest and most unselfish officers. Your faith was unwavering and one day in the near future I am going to try and dedicate a memorial to you for your service to the community at Sabal Palm Elementary School that you attended in North Miami Beach.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2012

Greater is prayer than sacrifices. Greater is prayer than good deeds. There are various types of prayer which reflects the mood of men and women. Prayers of thanksgiving, petition, contemplation, adoration, affirmation, inquiry and penitence. If we are judged worthy, we are helped physically, spiritually and financially. To every worthy prayer there is an answer. I know Officer Cook, that you were a very devout person, and you and Karen worshiped at Visitation Catholic Church by Starlakes Condos in North Miami Beach. Karen dedicated a stained glass window there and those congregants still around today can always share thoughtful and beautiful memories of you now and then. Today, I visited your grave and said a little prayer, and though I did not know you, I spent a few moments contemplating what might have been. I called my wife to tell her where I was and started sobbing like a baby. I'm sorry but your tragic and untimely passing to this day leaves me sad. God comforts us in His own way. Your passing left a profound sadness upon me, and of course with your family and colleagues, but we all know that you are resting in peace and continue to look down on us my neighbor, friend and hero. We all have a responsibility to carry on your distinguished legacy and not let you down. Everyone must pitch in to make this world the kind of place you made it look thirty-three years ago. A safer and prosperous world would definitely bring a smile to your face. Every time I look at your picture, wearing your police uniform so proudly and smiling, should bring a smile to us all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2012

I believe you enjoyed playing tennis and used to play with your friend and colleague who was shot the day of your killing. Officer DiGenova and you I believed played across the street where you are buried. I too play tennis and would loved to have swatted a few forehands and backhands with you at Oak Grove Park down the block where you grew up in NMB. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2012

I apologize Officer Cook, I meant to say in the previous reflection that if you and your wife Karen had children, you both would have been excellent parents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 20, 2012

They say that man is mighty, He governs land and sea, He wields a mighty scepter O'er lesser powers that be: but a mightier power and stronger man from his throne has hurled, For the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. Religion and understanding begin in the home. It is with the mother who is with the child when they lie down and when they rise up: it is the mother who sits with the child in the house and shows them, tells them, imparts upon them,instructs them how their lives are guided by fixed principles, and the intrinsic beauty of a good life. A happy home where love prevails. The family is the symphony and God is the conductor. Officer Cook you and your sister Nancy came from such a wonderful upbringing, where love, unity, peace and serenity prevailed. It is easy to understand your fortitude and dedication to your profession, in tense moments when a calming voice of logic and reason must be maintained. This epitomized the love your parents had for their children, and the fact that you and your sister did not disappoint them in any way. You meant the world to your parents and are sorely missed by everyone you came in contact with. You were mighty in the sense that you knew how to reach out to focus your abilities to maintain law and order. I believe had you and your wife Karen had children, you both would have made excellent parents. Rest in peace my wonderful friend, neighbor and hero. Heroes are not born, it is many ingredients that help mold a hero and the unique individual that Officer William C. Cook was and forever will remain. Two of the numbers of your badge number 1664, one and four were part of my father's badge number, 1541, when he was one of New York City's finest. May you and my dad rest in peace along with your dad Charles Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 20, 2012

I never knew your wife Karen Officer Cook, but I am sure your marriage to such a lovely and wonderful woman was because of your abilities to communicate, to share your love, knowledge, emotions and understanding with one another. her devotion, affection, sympathy, understanding, appreciation, admiration, and enjoyment of common interests is exactly the ingredients for a successful and healthy marriage. I understand that Karen was a nurse, and helping to take care of and assist people is what the world needs more of. There should be more Karen and William Cooks in the world. People like the two of you who go out of their way to sacrifice and make the world a safer and healthier place. The fact Officer Cook that you and Karen were devout individuals reminds us of how we should conduct our daily lives. You enjoyed photography and hunting, I'm still hunting or rather searching why that day of May 16, 1979 happened. But, as I relate to senior citizens at my Friday and Saturday Sabbath services, God gives each of us daily tests and one day we will understand and comprehend His ways. To be sure you were a hero in every sense of the word and your heroic actions to protect your fellow officers should and will never be forgotten by me or my family. Rest in peace and continue to watch over us with your beautiful and precious spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 19, 2012

What is a dream? It is a sign of many things. Dreams are the touchstones of our characters. A dream itself is but a shadow. We can make our dreams come true. Officer Cook my neighbor, friend and hero, you dreamed, but more importantly you lived out the realization which made you the individual you became as a Metro-Dade Police Officer. Just as God is fair in all his dealings, this is true as you lived your life each day protecting us in a dignified manner. your family, colleagues and friends should strive to emulate the core values that were implanted in you. I can't promise I'll be able to do this, but I would like to travel out to San Diego, California to visit with your mother Mrs. Julia Cook. I'm sure it would be very emotional for me but, your family were my neighbors and I would love to spend quality time talking with your mom about your treasured life. For now, rest in peace and we should endeavor to accomplish our goals, ideals, and cultural and religious achievements as you did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2012

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments if comfort, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. During your distinguished career in which I read of your commendations that you and your colleague and friend Officer DeGenova received, that dedication always remained steadfast in times where split second decisions had to be made, I'm sure your performance was always first class and of the utmost in dealing with each individual you came across. Your friends and colleagues, Officers DeGenova and Edgerton, along with your partner Scott Lincoln, who survived that tragic day that you made the ultimate sacrifice to make Dade County and its citizens safer will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. As always, I'll keep your mother Mrs. Julia Cook in my thoughts and prayers. Furthermore, I'm sure you provided your wife Karen with a comfortable life as you did with your family. Everyday I think about you and am sorry we never had the chance to meet one another. Your colleagues who survived where heroes like you and they too should never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2012

Today Officer Cook by chance my wife and I met your niece Mrs. Wilkerson, her husband Trevor and your young nice and nephew at the Flea Market in Pompano. We exchanged greetings and she told us your mom is doing well out in Dan Diego. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'll always remember your honor, dedication, commitment and experience. You could say God blessed us by our meeting Gina and Trevor there.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2012

For a wife who has lost her husband, we ask God to fill the spaces left behind. For parents who have lost a son, may God sustain you, and hold you in his arms. For siblings who have lost a sibling, may God remind you of the good times. We can't say thank you enough.For officers who have lost a dear friend, may God help you to pick up the pieces. For children who have lost their hero, may God restore beauty to your home., without replacing his memory. We can't say thank you enough. The brothers, sisters, parents, children, the friends, we honor the fallen, and pray for the living. In your pain, and in your sadness, and your tear filled nights, God promises a day with no more pain, no more sadness, and no more tears. It's a day without mourning, a day when the radiance of the sun shines brighter, than any pain we have experienced and until that day, we gather together "officer" to say thank you, because we can never say these words enough. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, and hero Officer Cook, you and your family will always be in my hearts and prayers forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2012

No one could tell me where my soul might be: I searched for God, and he eluded me: I sought my brother out, and he found all three. The watchword of faith declares the unity of God. If God is the Creator, our Heavenly Father, then all people are His children and are bound together in a bond of true brother and sisterhood. This statement implies that we should honor each person regardless of faith. I'm sure Officer Cook, you respected each individual that you came across professionally and the excellent upbringing only serves to enhance your wonderful legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You and your loving family will always remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2012

I meant to say the stained glass window would bless Karen and your family in many ways. From the Book of Psalms comes this quote: Kindness and truth have met, righteousness and peace have kissed. Simply put Officer Cook you exemplified these words in being the tireless, dedicated, loyal professional law enforcement officer one should always strive to be. Success can only be garnered through learning, not being afraid to tackle new challenges that officers such as yourself faced everyday on the job. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with your dad, Mr. Charles Cook and I'll always keep your mom, Mrs. Julia Cook in my prayers. I tried to reach your niece Mrs. Gina Wilkerson the other day, her number was disconnected. I will write a letter to find out how your mom is doing. God bless her she is turning 97 in September. She was living out in San Diego, California near Mr. Hyatt and Mr. Miller, your two nephews. Justin, I met at your mother's home almost two years ago, and left a letter for your mom and she wrote a marvelous and touching letter back to me, even though we never knew one another and to this day I'm sorry our families never had the opportunity to met.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2012

The stain glass window that your wife Karen donated to your church in your memory, will bless her and your family in my ways. The glass is a reflection of the life your led as a hero and I still cry whenever i look at your picture from the book "Forgotten Heroes" or see it on the Officer Down Memorial Page. God counts our tears that we shed and stores them in His storehouse. For all the good deeds you performed in this world, God keeps retribution away from us. One deed leads to another deed and one transgression leads to another transgression. In the end my neighbor, friend and hero Officer Cook, you should rest in peace and your beautiful soul will guide us on life's most challenging paths. Even as a Rabbi who has officiated many funerals and unveilings, I still wear my emotions on my sleeve. God was watching over me when I said a eulogy for both my mother and uncle, a gem of a person like you who always greeted you with a smile and the words like how are you and glad to see you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2012