Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Robots serve a technological purpose. But, the nuts and bolts of undoing evil is that you require dedicated and deserving individuals of hope, faith and the goodwill that will make peace and harmony a staple of life. You were the consummate officer, Officer Cook. Sensational in savvy, full of moxie and mettle, a gentleman with morals that allowed you the chance to change the landscape of the Dade County community where you were raised and learned your greatest lessons from your beloved folks and big sister, Nancy. A life of pride and humility with your beloved Karen who has been remarried for around ten years now. Diligent and honorable, compassionate and valiant, your dignity and integrity offered your wisdom and vision its characters to see your commitments through. God called a stable and humanely heroic young man back to the big headquarters in heaven. There is perfection and where no more harm will ever come your way. Saluted and admired for a great job, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

God guards the gallant and watches over us as we pursue our passions and joys in life. Though your life was cut way too short, Officer Cook, by a terrible man's wanton terror, you'll still and forever be remembered and respected for trying your utmost to stop an already ugly incident. Dade County has its heroes and heroines, Badge#1664 did its part and because of your superb character, devotion to duty, humble honor and dignified integrity our dreams and travels may move forward. You had the very same aspirations and your memory serves as your family's legacy of heroism and the trust that serenity and peace would stay close to our vests. Venerable and versatile, humane and full of humility, society and mankind have recognized your God given talents and skills that you utilize din fighting crime. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

With perseverance swinging like a pendulum, your resolve and courage, Officer Cook.always produced the most desirable of results during your watch battling evil. As courageous as you were, Officer Cook, you acumen and integrity were on par with your dignity and honesty as they served and protected the citizens of Dade County. Never one to give up or run, humanity and Our Creator have taken note of your humility and focused nobility as you patrolled those perilous streets. Roads where violence could be totally subtracted by your faithfulness and unwavering loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

Lock the doors and shut the windows because of the pains of evil are about to roar through. It seems nowadays that no matter what precautions we take it is still never enough to keep such a beast from harming us , our children and loved ones. Only your humility, honor and heroism, Officer Cook, made that difference and distinction in the lives of Dade County folks. Take a look back at one man's core of concern, care and consideration. Peek into a brave soul's austere honesty, dignity and integrity. gaze at character, charm and elegance as you patrolled humbly through those streets where nerves were frayed and on edge. Now we can heroically recall with a sense of satisfaction that our stock of serenity and safe missions was all the result of your excellent work and performance on the job. Scruples, principles and values don't take backseats. They are to be commended and duly honored for their forthright authority, dignity and the dedication by which you were able to lead other women and men, souls of honor and reverence through peril and kayos. Always etched in your family's hearts and the minds and hearts of a humble and grateful community where you were loyal and respected, Officer Cook, for aiding, your kindness, advice and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

A soldier of solace, a trooper of tenacity, a gallant man of honor and humility. It brings tears to one's eyes just thinking about you, Officer Cook, your family, department and Dade County's special angel with his wings affixed for maximum flights through God's bluest of skies. It's when darkness threatens your soul of emotion and energy lights up the entire universe. A world filled with goodness and still upended by this mess of ending terror. You just had your goals and visions in front of you, Officer Cook and peace, serenity and the loving embraces of humanity at your sides. A gentle breeze swaying here and beyond bringing us closer to you and one day when God deems it fit your family will reunite with both your dad, Charles, may he too rest in eternity and you, Officer Cook, a beloved warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The class of kingdom and the boldness of courage lead God's troops in heaven as they watch over us and those commissioned to protect and preserve our dignities. Your fortitude and integrity did more than ever, Officer Cook. You will always and forever be greatly missed and absent from your family's happiest of occasions. Heaven has the capacity for you to witness these happenings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

The days are empty, the time seems lost,what is not lost is you, Officer Cook. A very decent and honest hero who saved Dade County from the claws of heinousness all by a man of trouble and depression. Lots of folks have issues and problems. There is still no excuse for unsightly and violent behavior against public servants. They risk it all to serve and save us from turmoil and unmitigated evil. Only a man of character worth his salt could actually go out and perform a very commendable job. And your loyalty and courage, Officer Cook, reached newer foundations every time you acted humanely, heroically and with humility to stop this individual's launch of lunacy upon our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Now we stand and humbly salute your unwavering, undying and unselfish sacrifice that has shielded us and brought everloving unity, tranquility and the transparency of endeavor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

Records of sporting stars are sometimes made to be overtaken. One thing you cannot ever ever take from a hero is their honor and dignity. It deserves to rest in peace along with their humbleness and integrity. Your grace and gallantry, Officer Cook, saved Dade County from irreparable harm that day of May 16,1979 when you gave your life for civilization to march onward as does your family and comrades with your heroism etched in their minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were essential part of our landscape. Resolve and resiliency never leave the heart of a beloved and esteemed man of sanctity and trust.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

Police set up those traps to ensnare terror and who knows what else. You had the virtual trimmings of tenacity and integrity, Officer Cook, to tackle the tough issues that perplexed Dade County citizens. You were mainly an esteemed and brave soul whose life revolved around your family and friends. When work came calling it was all the concentrated effort and efficiency poured into your loving and respected resolve. It gave us the chance to experience first hand what real peace and safety are about. Never better scruples and character which made you a better man for those awesome onuses that lied ahead. A salute for your service and humility which has humanity taken copious notes. So too should all future men and women. Badge#1664 served with civility, nobility and the sanctity for which our roads deserve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

Bravery knows no end. It's honor, dignity and integrity of a hero so humble that reap the rewards of those eternal trips in heaven where you now and forever rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Never one to retreat, you answered all your calls and their assignments with all the acumen and awareness that the Lord Himself gave you. Imparted and implanted within your divine soul of affection was the sage wisdom and courage, the validity of having great vision and the mettle of maturity that fought long and hard against violence in and around the corridors of all Dade County. All humane and having humility on your uniform and badge of boldness and alacrity. May your soul and your name, Officer Cook, be eternally blessed along with your family and colleagues who helped you to sustain your serenity and safe passages for one and all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

A body and soul belong as one. Just as dignity and integrity belong together. Honesty and humility too belong as one. Dade County always had a civic pride and how glad they were to have you, Officer Cook, serving and protecting them. A source of inspiration, your deals of deliberation were set on them and in keeping unity and harmony marching as one unit. Today, we can pause and reflect back on your character and amazing journeys you took for twenty-five years, six of them with the Metro-Dade Police Department. Honor the Lord's word and strive to do His work as honestly as you are able to. Humanity and mankind reward those servants whose boldness and valor are everlasting. Yours, Officer Cook and resolve have been humbly honored all these decades later. No one forgot your humility nor your proverbial passions and persevering nature. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

The accounts are there. Your will gave hope and goodwill to mankind forever, Officer Cook. The truth is that trust and responsibility must share in defending our rights and liberties. It was all about being honest, dignified and having integrity all through your life and police career. Never a day without thinking about what might have been if you were alive and well, retired today with Karen and doting on your beloved family. Dade County had your trustworthy character and proud commitment to excellence and convictions of sage wisdom, valid vision and steady maturity beyond your years of expertise. A hero whose sole purpose was to deliver the free spirits of congeniality and security to assist us in our life's pursuits of joy and peace. God's friendly gates are surrounded by bravery, resolve and humility. That's how a loyal heroine and hero shall be remembered for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

Crusades are for the brave and bold who knowingly and without doubt go above and beyond to furnish ferocity and stability when violence looks to roar like a tiger. And Dade County was under siege all because of a troubled and crazed man who shot your colleagues, Officer Cook and civilians and then shot and took your young life and career away from your family and humble comrades. Our safety nets were given by your faithful and devoted loyalty. A man of honor, dignity and integrity keeping his word of affirmation to rescue us from sheer callousness. We salute a class individual of character whose legacy will be perpetually paid homage for your unwavering actions. Humble, heroic and humane. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

Opinions and facts are just that. True diversity, tough love and true and loyal dependability and honor bring peace and serenity to an area, rather than dishonor and being a rogue public servant. You were a good man, Officer Cook, steady and humble, a gallant gentleman full of compassion integrity and the wisest of dignity. Dade County and its folks were given excellent and quality care under your supervision, Officer Cook. Humanity and humility were the guiding lights of your career one with missions quite esteemed. Forever a Dade County legend of character and sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2018

The nutrients for honor and wisdom are good vision and the dignity behind one's humane and heroic integrity. You were that driving force in Dade County, Officer Cook. A pillar of hope, a man of mettle and morals, a gracious gentleman of humility and the authority with all the character and noble capability to branch out tranquility and the harmony that heated evil looks to prevent. The citizens were kept safe and sound by your unwavering and very humble actions, Officer Cook. You family's legend and your department's savior when the time came calling you could be counted upon to bring down wickedness and replant some semblance of safe and serene passages. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

With the full support and the humblest of honor and confidence were you, Officer Cook, able to go out on patrol in Dade County and produce real peace and calmness among its citizens. Never hesitating and surely never running from the calamity of callous violence, you can be quite certain that your honesty and integrity will be faithfully remembered and duly saluted for its dignity and the commitment that solid character brings to police work. A profession where mind and body must work on the same cylinders of courage while that hero of humanity takes their humility around the various venues and locations where stability and serenity ought to be. Missions fulfilled and now Our Creator has called your home, Officer Cook, sadly before your time with everything deemed as complete. An A for effort, perseverance and bravery over and above duty thanks to scruples and undying wisdom, maturity and the vision to protect and to enhance our futures you should have been a part of, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

Insinuation leads to doubt. When trying to both solve and resolve dilemmas there can be room for compromise just not of honor, integrity and the dignity that fairness rests under. Your compassion, Officer Cook, was top flight. Your journeys and their destinations were of sound body and of sound mind. You were the epitome of a thinking man's officer who serviced Dade County and their needs with as much grit, gumption and gallantry to last a whole lifetime. For a disciple of discipline and character your makeup fit the profile of a very noble and humble public servant whose instincts tugged at the heart of humanity. Saluted and dignantly remembered as one brave warrior whose life revolved around his community. A real Godsend, Officer Cook, an esteemed and treasured man of reason and your work habits demonstrated this point succinctly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

Never devalue the dignity of a hero. Their souls shine brightly here and forever in God's enchanted castles when He reaches out and leade their souls of humility and honor back home. Home is where one's heart is and eternity is where good old fashioned resolve, resilience and effort are stored and protected from anymore evil. You were a loyal servant, Officer Cook, faithful to Dade County and its folks by your tenacity and valiant pursuits of truth and justice done right. Virtues and values of the highest regard. Just keep looking down as we offer prayers from your family and peers. may those who serve be blessed with wisdom,vision and the convictions to do right in Our Lord's eyes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

Sometimes the decks are stacked against us and even in good times one must be ever so vigilant. You never know who or what is lurking out there ready to snap or pounce upon us. Like a lion or tiger, you ran to danger, Officer Cook, wherever Dade County and its folks needed moral support your compass of compassion and courage was calibrated and set to go. Full stem ahead with honor, bravery, intelligence and an arsenal of acumen, dignity and the right integrity and character to cut right to the chase. Humanity was appeased by your loving and gentle touches of your secure and peaceful soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It shall be noted your undying might served and gave us the fullest of endeavor as long as Badge#1664 swung around the corners and streets of a community that supported and respected your intuitions of morals and scruples.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

The temperature of hope and goodwill rises this time of the year. Soon it will another year of reckoning and in taking stock of your deeds of this soon to be past year. Hard to believe in thirteen months we will be twenty years into 2020. My gosh the years, months, days and weeks roll along. As you knew and we all understand time does not stand pat even in times of tragedy. From 1973 until May 16, 1979, Dade County's citizens were properly and proudly served, Officer Cook, by your loving embrace. You reached out to sage advice and saw a need to fix an injustice and with much deliberation took the consideration and made bountiful peace and liberty from your unwavering honesty, integrity and dignity. Covering our community like a blanket you will be humbly and heroically remembered for salvaging mankind and humanity from the swells of senseless violence by one man who never gave up. All he had to do and the Army would have taken him and gave him his punishment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. the conclusion of a well lived life and productive career although it was cut way too short by unmitigated violence against you, Officer Cook and your fellow officers, your peers and friends just doing their normal everyday job of pursuing and replenishing. Heavens gifts are the brave and honest who concern themselves with the challenges at hand. May they be celebrated and saluted forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

To take down crime, skill and some great instincts are necessary. Sometimes all the preparation, practice, field and classroom training just are not enough to overcome a miserable foe such as violence. But, you succeeded, Officer Cook, in making Dade County a more peaceful and serene locale to raise a family. It probably was why your parents and sister, Nancy, came down to sunny South Florida. At that time North Miami Beach was probably a much safer location than today and more could be done to combat crime. Your department had your morals and ethics working in unison with your values of honor, dignity and integrity. You cannot overstate the value of durability, capability and versatility. To adapt to change and to make adjustments in how you go about conducting your professional roles. Those foundations and cornerstones were laid down precisely by God's directives and he never steered you wrong, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

Your humble and loyal soul, Officer Cook, rests soundly in God's golden throne. The g for gallantry, grace and goodwill which you brought to mankind and your community. A prayer of thanks and for being a hero of honor, humility and the visions of righteousness. Dade County was mightily preserved during your time, Officer Cook, its people enjoyed the pleasures of peace and quiet while pursuing their lives as they saw fit. Almost forty years later and your character and conviction are forever etched in our minds and hearts. Yours, Officer Cook, was full of mercy, truth and the passion fro going after evil. Turmoil and torment we don't need. We need some hope and no reluctance. Better to be sprayed by the scents of security and serenity than anything else. God determines our missions and when destiny shall come calling. All that you stood for, Officer Cook, validates your virtue and vigilance all in the glorious name of Our Lord. Your motivation and leadership were all by-products of wise and sage character ready to lend a hand when needed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

Strip a person of their undying tenacity and what is left may not be able to overcome adversity in a region. Dade County was always under watchful eyes and ears when you persevered and preserved the dignity of life and property, Officer Cook. A self-confident young man stoic and stellar in all your passages in life and during your career where service and sacrifice were superior and so was your superb honesty, integrity and dignity of your character as your commitments to pride and excellence were boldly honored. You saved us from the clutches of a crazy man whose temper caused an unbearable loss for your family and comrades who had the humane, heroic and humble distinction of serving by your side in thick and thin, those times of strife and duress. God tests us and our patience to coordinate our destinies and journeys of justice, trust and wisdom forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

With addition by subtraction peace, stability and freedom will one day trump violence, evil and terror. The world would be a safer place if we all pitched in and assisted our beloved and esteemed officers who sacrifice life and limb by virtue of their character, honor,integrity and a word spoken straight from the heart, dignity. one cannot even begin to wage any war against a formidable foe if you are not centered in on your principles, morals and mettle. Yours, Officer Cook, helped to shield Dade County and its people from such adverse misery caused by a troubled and mindless man. His ventures turned out to be a misfortune, worse than ever your loss, Officer Cook, a good man, an honorable human being with class and desire, humility and the blessings that Our Master leaves upon your cherished soul of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

The family has the recollections. They have the memories. For some closure is difficult. Your beloved family, Officer Cook, has you and your wonderful honesty and courage surrounding them all moments. Your soul of affection is never too far away from their humble pursuits of joy and happiness. And now with Christmas and New year's fast approaching your missed very much. Your smile and engaging personality, your dignity and esteem for a job you wanted to do since childhood. Integrity and character second to none that saved Dade County from more ghastly who knows what. The residents and your fellow partners were all very grateful to have known the class of heroes. A man with uncompromising trust and humility serving and protecting those sacred venues with unselfish vigilance and expert diligence. Saluted, honored and always treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018

The length of love and the width of bravery, all the love and living spirit of your cherished and enriched life, Officer Cook, a hero whose foundations of honor, dignity and integrity have formed your legacy where your memory here in Dade County is forever being saluted. it takes wisdom and courage to muster up the character and commitment to bring a semblance of serene and safe moments for all. Your peers, family and those whom you befriended have all respected and so admired your fortitude in preserving truth, justice, trust and liberty for humanity. When humility and loyalty get confused the results can be exceptionally serious. Peace and happiness belong in a human being's daily affairs and yours, Officer Cook, were sadly taken from you at age twenty-five with more on the scopes of resolve and engagement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2018