Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The only taste of paradise we get is when our very lives and their missions are deemed as complete by God. The man who directs our very own paths, trails and roads where redemption and resourcefulness line up to accompany one another. Your heroic exploits, Officer Cook, included a whole gamut of events, the twists and turns of competent and most diligent police work. Painstaking at times, stressful to say the least and very demanding of one's own focus on honesty, integrity and the consequences of dignity or heaven forbid an absence of all three characteristics. This of course can never occur when the public safety and trust are on the line when wickedness comes to crash the proverbial party. A community that reveres its heroes and heroines and always respects your professional acumen and unselfish accountability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All the soul searching in heaven is conducted by Our Chief Watchman, the Lord Himself. And hallowed be your most blessed and dynamic life and high octane career of civility and nobleness, Officer Cook, Badge#1664. the pride of North Miami Beach, Florida and Berkeley, California.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Police should keep irrigating society with humble intellect, ingenuity and spray in some intuition. Keep moistening our grounds with mettle and outstanding character. Those springs and wells are now forever and indeed flowing with your virtue and vigilance, Officer Cook. A hero and a mainstay whose Dade County legacy stands loud,clear and humanely tall and honorable. So dignified and proud to willingly choose a profession and make a career of safety and serenity your primary concern. Mankind and society suffer these days from complacency and you did all you could, Officer Cook, to battle the ravages of ruination in a sincere effort to restore the solemnness that communities call for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity is a trait that must be applied, practiced and preached day in and day out with no letting up, keeping your feet to the grindstone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Distinguished and dignified are certainly better than disingenuous and dishonest. Your upstanding character, Officer Cook, helped to seal in serenity where hope and happiness resides with tranquility and an abundance of unity. A goal made possible, Officer Cook, by your undying heroism and honor. All to be solemnly saluted and paid homage to for formulating ferocity and manufacturing humility and its humble integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mettle, grit and a passion can direct many lives and all these decades later you are still very much an integral part, Officer Cook, of the Dade County and police nation landscape.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Evil causes dictation to reroute our directives in life. The courses paved by perseverance were set for our very futures, Officer Cook and you were supposed to be a part of that if not for that ultimately violent day perpetrated against you and your colleagues. Dignity drives one's paths of concentration. Integrity incorporates the motivations and honor humanely and heroically keep those sound minds of men and women on track to hopefully reach a fruition in life that assembles peace, prosperity and the promise of goodwill, faith and a blessed future. Always on the ball, Dade County was excellently provided for by your cleverness and courage, Officer Cook, aloyal and devout leader of others. The honor roll has numerous angel's wings on brave warriors crusading high in the sky sheltering their eternal comrades from further harm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Development of healthy plans lead to accomplishment. You achieved, Officer Cook and never a hint of resignation or hesitation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Deterioration drains the pangs of solid and steadfast determination and dedication that is displayed by all brave, loyal and honorable heroic souls of public service. Your missions in life and during your career, Officer Cook, were to makepeace, humility and harmony a sacred and living fundamental for all residents in and around the Dade County community. The 331 zip code had your zeal, zest and grit working closely with those whom you protected with all your might, character and gallantry that those who share dignity and integrity possess in stressful situations. One dogged pursuer of happiness, a compassionate man following his trails of tenacity and resolve right out to streets at times marked with violence and just plain evil. Never forgotten, overlooked for having acumen and a broad knowledge of your environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For now is today and tomorrow is just that, the yesterdays have become the what ifs? Why did God need your special soul with Him at the tender young age of only twenty-five, Officer Cook?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Never pack those bags nor pitch your tents, violence takes no prisoners. You took everything seriously, Officer Cook, all business and in the interests of Dade County you surely deserve those angel wings for heroism and honor beyond the grounds of humility. All the personality and quaint character that dignity and integrity can muster. Own up to your onuses and God Himself will grant you your humble rewards . Exactly the point. Nearly forty years later your soul in cruising in overdrive, Officer Cook, making sure your family is healthy and happy and that includes your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook. Live and be well, Mrs. Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of ingenuity, vision and the clarity of maturity and wisdom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Officer Cook, your beautiful smile and smiling face is safely tucked away where God Himself can see you. Refreshing and resolving, your hunts for peace and assurance were why Dade County's citizens enjoyed safe pursuits. Sometimes joy, peace and adventure carry a value too much to overlook. A life of prosperity ended way too soon and so was your dignified and intensely heroic character before we could catch more of your exploits on mankind's behalf. Humanity and humility as well as morals and mettle. We won't forget you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Enhancement stays firmly anchored away in God's rooms where perfection lives on as does your respect and reverence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Rest up and get set for a fight for the ages. Gunfire is that one exclusive violent action that can leave a community devoid of its loving servants. You were a humble and honest Godsend, Officer Cook, devoted to the service and humanity that Dade County and its people have come to expect. Peace and its flare for unity were taken care of all because of you, Officer Cook, a man of values, ideals and intelligence that helped you lead other brave souls of loyalty and esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Safe to say your critics were zero to none, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was born of bravery and boldness from the strokes of serenity and a happy smile. Dade County still is a good community though it's changed since your passing, Officer Cook. But, if you take away your dignity and integrity by wanton evil then where has honor gone? you were a healthy and happily married man to Karen, I'm sure she still misses you though she remarried after thirty years of being your widow, Officer Cook. For having character, commitment and the humbleness of conviction may your spirit be doubly blessed, celebrated and so honored for the commission of courage and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Respect for law enforcement seems scarce today and even hundreds of years ago whenever one sacrificed it appears that reverence was still a critically missing ingredient to the puzzle of solving and resolving disputes or anything that came across an officer's radar screens. Your screens were not silent, Officer Cook, matter of fact they were lit up on Dade County's honor. And since your dignity and integrity played a key role in your life and career adventures, Officer Cook, for all this time and decades later you certainly are very much missed and extremely absent from your family's happiest of functions. Always a sweet man with humility draped around your broad shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

A man's heart is where you'll locate some ferocity and fiery resolve. In yours, Officer Cook, laid honesty, integrity and the participation of dignity. It is where Dade County was steered into the face of safety and tranquil moments. You won't be forgotten for humility and character that placed your morals and values on a level that was capable of fighting against terror. Saluted and so humanely honored for heroism and valor that transcended your undying and unwavering efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Engage and encourage us from your lofty chair in God's highest of plains. With your loyal and adoring soul of efficiency help Our Maker keep brutality away from those pursuing joy and happiness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Taking revenge and holding grudges just does not sound normal. Instead hold a fellowship from friends and communicate to them priorities in keeping serenity and harmony stapled as one. Here in Dade County where you served, Officer Cook, your diligent and truthful manner seemed to be the logical approach most times, although on May 16, 1979, more forceful means had to be exercised to get Mr. Pearsall to surrender. Sad everything that day that culminated in your loss, Officer Cook, a gentleman whose devotion and allegiance to duty measured up perfectly to your humble and heroic honor, dignity and integrity that was used to shield us from this man's unwanted actions of violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Deja Vu is never to be applied in police work. It is in the genes of all brave souls to impart some sense of relativity and relevance to today's events that occur on our streets and corners. You went about your professionalism, Officer Cook, as every woman and man would. With honor and humane humility along with the virtues of diligence and dedication which centered around your unassuming character and convictions to make Dade County more safer and serene tha never before. Your soul was and continues to be blessed and rewarded for heroic and noble actions on behalf of society. Calm and focused usually yields productive outcomes. Too bad that day the result was not what we and your family would have wanted. They miss you and your soul can keep traveling around the sun and moon illuminating some of our darkest hours. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. heaven help us achieve a permanent and most assuredly everlasting peace on Earth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

So help me we all wish you were alive and well today, Officer Cook. Your family, friends and comrades could use your friendly smile and ingenuity. An intellect and integrity that assisted you and your dignity and honesty while vigilantly handled perilous affairs on behalf of all Dade County. harmony and unity coming with tranquility and the liberties we all desire. You made civilization more prepared by your undying and unselfish heroism and humility. The fabrics of fine and outstanding character which of course made your commitment more shiny than ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

A world of pandemonium that you persevered over, Officer Cook, delivering the capsules of courage, care and consideration you had for mankind. Respect and loyalty work as hard as one's humility and honor for their purposes of pride and excellence all through the principles of dignity and integrity. The battles, fights and wars here in Dade County have not concluded. You only begun over forty-six years ago. It's along trek and tenacity never dies nor does your sweet and cherished soul of peace, Officer Cook. It was honorable and charming along with your integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Working in unison produces a much greater affect on society. When you combine honor, integrity and dignity as one you have a better opportunity to thwart terror and its evil ways. You served Dade County, Officer Cook, with all your esteemed and humbly heroic character making serenity and safety a lifetime fixture. Never a more resounding role filled with success and fruition from all your devoted and faithfully humane navigations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. North Miami Beach and the entire police world can take comfort in knowing your soul still and for eternity hovers over us watching and uplifting our spirits.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

Don't hide or contain your grief. Better to let it out for all that our sisters and brothers, honorable and courageous do for our communities. You did so much on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, to sustain our vigor and vitality and it took every last ounce of reserve to make a humble hero's character and humane dignity and integrity stand by while fighting off adversity. Only the best intentions of your stellar ingenuity, intelligence and the humility of hopeful intuition. Wise men driven to succeed. You never let anybody down, Officer Cook. True and resolute to your bond of boldness and reason. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

The doors that were locked are now open and free of obstacles that have clouded our missions and goals in life. You lived life, Officer Cook, to the fullest getting every inch and space of energy from your heart and soul. Affection and its relevance helped you to better circulate good cheer and hope among Dade County's own folks. The ones your sacred oath meant something. Always about the less fortunate and its now in you, Officer Cook, our friendly hero and compassionate gentleman of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

Evil took you, Officer Cook, from your loved ones. Your soul transcended those pearly gates of Our Lord's kingdom where your honesty and dignity hold integrity's character close to your very cherished soul. The very mechanism of our liberty and virtue, Officer Cook. By humility's power did you go out and faithfully attempt to cease violence. Never easy to stop or tackle an aggressive foe who fuels their own ferocious brand of fire. Saluted and etched in our minds and hearts for deserving honor, the ultimate and unselfish sacrifice that bonds us as one nation under God with liberty,trust and representation for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

A volt of vigilance surging through your very humble soul of virtue, Officer Cook, created the atmosphere of acumen and the very foundations of honor and integrity coursing through dignity's own soul. Respected and greatly admired by all your colleagues and the entire police nation for service,preservation and the articles of protection by utilizing excellent work habits and the ethics of a desired and devoted man of character. Amazing what a little hope and goodwill do for society. Mankind and humanity certainly can stand tall and humble by your principles, Officer Cook, to right the wrongs of injustice by being trustworthy and truthful in your ever diligent pursuits of serenity. never more wisdom, maturity and the emancipation of vision to see through what muddies our nation. A heroic act of faith perpetuates and accentuates your soul's ascendance to the heaven's above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Day after day you planned, prepared and prodded along looking, hunting and searching for sanity and sanctity on our street corners and roads. The righteousness of resolve resounding its resiliency throughout civilization.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

Innovation is the grandfather of creation in that it sets the wheels of motion in order to gets honor, integrity and dignity in their proper locations where terror and evil are awaiting them. You patrolled and served the auspices of Dade County, Officer Cook, with all your heart and soul, your loyalty and bravery always to be so humbly saluted and augmented by your community and their gratitude towards you for performing a dangerous and most arduous task requiring select character and the morals essential to peace and freedom forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Society holds a hero's humility so forever upon their hearts and thoughts. Always prayers for you, Mrs. Cook, on your darling and brave son, Billy's nobility and civility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

The stench of evil is not serenity. What conjures up notions of noble and heroic deeds are those brave and humble souls who commit to honesty, humility and the integrity that was your unwavering and noteworthy dignity, Officer Cook, for those in Dade County aspiring for some sense and sanctity within their humble and humane lives of happiness. The very principles my neighbor, friend and hero that you sacrificed your reverence, onus and respect in order to make harsh reality a living and breathing fundamental. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

Acumen, awareness and being astute are never arbitrary. What lies in wait to seize upon character and honesty are the violent eyes of enormous nature. Surely your dignity and patience, Officer Cook,shall continue being rewarded and so honored by God, the Master of this universe Himself who allowed you the authority to lead others through peril and who knows what else. A warrior and hero concentrating his courage and ingenuity to settle up with the wickedness that threatens to break humanity's friendly hold of humbleness. You were, Officer Cook, a devout and dearly respected public servant whose safety and harmony mattered at the crucial and critical times of our lives of joy. You are missed terribly by your family,peers and close friends. A bond evil can never bend or break. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

Homebound service with a smile. Uniquely humble and esteemed. Friendly and full of ferocity that battled many adversaries. You were that shiny knight, Officer Cook, regally donned in a clean uniform and shiny shoes to go along with a polished badge of honor, integrity and mcy humble respect. Your dignity helped to solve many a problem and for having stellar character, staunch commitment and superior conviction may your soul rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has humanity's humility instilled in every gate and sacred venue where you now patrol under Our Lord's most perfect and watchful eyes and ears.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

Step up to the plate where perseverance and pristine proficiency work within the boundaries of resolve and pride to boldly and most heroically try their best to seal off evil. You were a contented young man, Officer Cook, whose virtue and valuable honor and acumen were taken before their time. Dade County has your spirit and soul to salute for delivering serenity and the affirmations of unity and peaceful times. Never better character, commitment to humility, trust and truth than you exhibited each and everyday. Our Lord has you for eternal safekeeping and may there come a time when our world finally has nothing but taciturn moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019