Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God's tables are set in those deep blue skies with everything from honor to sheer tenacity as displayed by His loving souls of peace. Your exploits here in Dade County , Officer Cook, delivered a newer sense of resolve, goodwill and the hope of positive times ahead. You can take honor, reverence and dignity to a more meaningful level of optimism if you still humanely humble and allow your humility not to overshadow the ideals and morals you must have to fight in the first place. Believe in a cause and rally around its purpose, the soul of your being, Officer Cook, worked wonders as you strove to make a most welcomed impression upon our world. Young and fruitful and unafraid to tackle a foe so menacing. Your character will be saluted and your memory, Officer Cook, will be duly etched upon your family and colleagues' hearts forever. A hero and a resourceful savior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Fighting adversity may not be butchered for we all recognize what the ramifications may be. Only the most treasured of bravery, courage, boldness and commitment, Officer Cook, an honorable officer, a dignified servant and an intense pursuer of integrity all by your esteemed character. You can be sure Dade County has flourished though a bit less since your loss. A very welcoming and warm human being who protected humanity with all his grit and gumption, humility and its sanctity are now kept safe in heaven where the superior and supremely righteous men and women toil patrolling those pearly gates of grace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Take each day and use your opportunities wisely because there are not many second chances handed out in this imperial battle over violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Seizing hope and summoning bravery, your career and life, Officer Cook, was the living humbleness of a life well lived all with the foundations of fierce honor, integrity and dignity which must be employed while dealing with the sounds of non peaceful duress. Dade County was very well taken care of when you heroically and humanely towed your tenacity around its many streets where you could not be deterred despite obvious danger. Your family misses you and knows just as your comrades that your beloved soul of vision and wisdom now and forever gently hovers above every second watching over those who now have taken your baton of boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

A stone's throw from where you lived, Officer Cook and where you laid down your life and career of public service for Dade County citizens to remain serene and secure. You never caused any problems during your entire life and career, one in which morals, mettle and integrity were brought to work along with dignity and integrity to uplift us from problems. Good character and vision are wisdom's keys to accomplishment. You wore your uniform smartly and very humbly. Humility is not always present in everyone as it is learned and honed while engaging in your pursuits of life and its happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines are Our Lord's chosen representative who are cherished for their stances against serious mischief and its associated violence. A great man! A valiant warrior!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Police bring their entire package of professional perseverance with them while out in force patrolling the various venues where their due diligence and vitality are called upon to act against the likes of wanton wickedness. Dade County was your garden of gallantry, Officer Cook, a public servant revered for his respect for his fellowman. When a man's character and conviction are jeopardized by terror and evil, it's in their genes of humility and civility to perform up to snuff. Your dedication and drive to resolve, Officer Cook, uplifted our spirits and gave us the chance at harmony and some liberty for all. You were a fair man and firm when trust and truth was called upon to act. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Your courage and devotion, Officer Cook, was the very stimulus that Dade County's folks needed to live safer and most austere lives. A gentleman of honor, dignity and integrity giving his all with his might and inner heart, we can be grateful for your sincerest participation in this seemingly sad war of evil. The dignity, integrity and honest efforts of heroism won't be forgotten for your class and motivation has been passed on down to our brave and humanely humble women and men. Humanity's best of friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones of enhancement set down forever, they can never be uplifted from their bases.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Hot days and cold nights, no matter the climate, conditions for evil and violence, you just never know when it will come sadly. You did your honest and humble role, Officer Cook, serving and protecting all Dade County citizens. With a smile and a friendly greeting, your heroic actions helped to bring the integrity of peace and goodwill closer to us than ever. A public servant of character and staunch commitment to values and pride, you won't be forgotten for your humane role in caring for humanity. It was your humility and desire that allowed your trails of tenacity to be accomplished although, your life was cut way too short by one man's episode of terror against police and the public. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

The pangs of a person's heart melt with the anticipation of an important happening. Celebrating holidays without a missing loved one is surely never easy nor is it going to make that sharp pain just disappear. Your loss, Officer Cook, struck a blow to our steadfast determination to weed out evil. Your preaching and dedication to dig down and make Dade County safer once more. Always a decent and humble man with incredible integrity, vitality and the dignity that persevered after the transparency of peace. Society has you, Officer Cook and your ever diligent soul in our thoughts at all times. Humility, nobleness and the sanctity of civility which cannot be uprooted because of its worst affect upon civilization. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

If birds of a feather flock together, then tenacious warriors of humility and sophistication most assuredly serve our nation as one. You promoted peace and a free spirit for mankind and our nation will be indebted for your efforts, Officer Cook. Dade County shared the pleasure of your patience and perspective in ironing out differences that jeopardized peace, safety and smooth journeys for one and all. As sure as good solid character an d composure help to lessen violence's adverse affects, then so too did your loving persona help to bring humility and achievement to higher levels. No better courage and the configuration of comfort, honor and the integrity behind dignity's pursuits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Provoke peace don't pursue pestilence. A fearless man awaited the folks of Dade County who were on the watch for some unwavering bravery and boldness, those barrels of precision through character and cleverness, Officer Cook, presented to the venues where those wanting some stability were eagerly watching. The kindness an d caring man of mettle and resolve hoping to build upon humanity's sincerest humility while staying on the tracks of welfare, goodwill and a spirit of credence. You have been so honored, Officer Cook, for heroism, patience and determination beyond your job descriptions. Heaven has the most humble and loyalest of peacemakers surveying and observing the present units out in force giving their all entire portfolio of preservation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Life gives our hearts the biggest uplift any soul could need. Your spirit was engaging and refreshing, Officer Cook. Its eloquence and beauty was the authenticity of a devoted home where your parents provided you and your sister, Nancy, the most valuable resources any lesson can teach. Haste makes waste and there was never any wasted moment on your watch. The stakes for Dade County's personal safety were far too high for momentum to be lost. You certainly saved the people and your esteemed and revered colleagues from more impending evil while taking the brunt of a man's outrageous and sadistic behavior. What a crying shame ! A young man full of charm and vision and the maturity of humble character that made your commitments to pride and excellence heroically legendary. Only the best and a fiercely minded warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those shirts printed in Dade County that read, " I died for you" with each officer's name and end of watch surely provide an emotional uplift of inspiration.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Diamonds sparkle. Sincerity shines. Bravery, boldness and honor bedazzle. What can integrity and dignity do for a valiant soul of esteem? They gallantly go out and patrol for some sense of urgent peace and liberty. Whatever you succeeded in doing on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook, the job was done and finished with pinpoint accuracy. Our humanity can steam ahead without reluctance, just trusting relevance and truthful persuasions. You led others, Officer Cook, through those locations where danger lurked and made a point of destination where some tranquility could be found. All in a brave soul's day of work. We thank you for aiding, saving and in rescuing those trapped by torment and turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Frivolity can never engage ferocity. Tenacity can only succeed with supreme effort and the superior capabilities of honesty, wisdom and integrity hunkering down and uniting together to unhinge the locks of evil. You broke those chains that were enslaving Dade County, Officer Cook and dialing up serenity and safe shelters for everyone. Today, we honor and salute your sacrifice, the ultimate touch of consistent character, careful anticipation and the progression of precision and proficiency that allowed some ample measures of humility to enter within the venues of a community where you grew up and worked to maintain its forward marches in happiness and in prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The climax of your life and career was very sad as you surely had more missions ahead. Your role in heaven has been enhanced as perfectly as Our Creator only knows how. Your family will celebrate Christmas with you and your cherished soul on their minds and in their hearts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

To be, to live and to dream the impossible dream, to fight with unwavering conviction and to battle with a bulldozer of boldness and bravery, Officer Cook, you faced a mountain that day no doubt. Your reservoir of honor and trust, truth, dignity combined with undying integrity helped you to reach that career pinnacle of perseverance as you fought against a troubled individual. Dade County has seen the battles, the scars left by serious terror that has inflicted its tentacles of trouble upon a community and a society at large. Your humility and sacred journeys were deemed as finished and God uplifted your soul of harmony to a greater haven where peace, perfection and no further harm will come your way. Keep shining down the light of goodwill upon your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Any type of crime can be extremely difficult and diabolically dangerous to ponder much less resolve. The situations very from scenario to scenario and all any respectable and honest soul of this Earth can do is give their utmost endeavor and stay focused on the challenging task at hand. By being loyal and having integrity, carrying your dignity with God's gentle wings as you try and restore calm and allowing the foundations of tranquility and goodwill to melt in within a community. Your job in Dade County was to patrol and to preserve the values and morals of life, Officer Cook, as you took an affirmation to protect even as all men and women brave and humble understand the ultimate sacrifice might have to be given. Your loss was terrible , tragic and left your family grieving over a loss of a beloved hero whose sweet disposition , engaging personality and bright smile has been sorely missed all these decades later. Our Lord's forests remain aglow as your special spirit has kept the light of wisdom, hope and vision burning ever so brightly through even the darkest hours. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

The slightest amount of friction can cause the concrete to crack and similar to kayos and bedlam which erodes the public peace and trust among humanity. You saved the day, Officer Cook, when you arrived at that domestic scene on May 16, 1979 and no telling how much worse the residents and your comrades would have fared already in dire straits if you did not come to their rescue. A sincerely dignified man, an officer with a heart of gold and integrity that is most required to help in this battle, a war over wanton wickedness. One man versus five officers. Very tragic how things ended. But, Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, gave every bit of effort and resource to try and calm down a distraught man. Never forgotten and honored for heroic civility and an inner sense of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Sacrifices are the sincerest forms of gratitude our beloved and honorable servants can make on society's behalf. To forget their courage, crusades of dignity and integrity would be unacceptable in God and mankind's eyes To frame a man or woman's tireless ferocity and effort to relieve the obstructions caused by bitterness and callousness is exactly how one who gave their passion and at the same time was most compassionate. You were the consummate gentleman with a humbly present soul, Officer Cook. Always and forever a Dade County hero of humility, caring and concern , a resolve like no other and because of your commitment to maintaining character and scruples, may Our master bless your very kind soul of serenity and peace that you delivered to the citizens of Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Reminisce, relive, relate and remember, all of your family, professional associates and close friends who have long since forever honored your courage and dedication to duty, Officer Cook. A Dade County legend of heroic values and a mainstay in this every day fight with violence and evil that took your young life and ended what was a cherished and promising mission of faith, mercy and goodwill for the welfare of one and all. We can be quite emphatic that your honor, dignity and integrity which provided peace, harmony and unity has be etched and stenciled within those walls of honor, character and humility. It is the breath that humanity breathes day in and day out. As it unclogged and tried to unplug this terminal of terror perpetrated upon us. Your wisdom, clarity and constitution brought new hope through all your motivated journeys of fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Dismal is unfortunate and so is losing a brave and honest soul of wit and vision during the commission of an evil act of violence. Such vile and despicable hatred for authority, your courage and heroic actions, Officer Cook, summed up your life and dignified career with Dade County. A mission of togetherness and some branches of boldness mixed in with humility, integrity and humble character that made you a legend of goodwill and faith among your peers. Always revered and solemnly respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2018

Authority is the voice or voices of reason. And they are the select women and men designated to protect and serve, to save life and property without doubt nor reservation. Dade County got the entire package, the whole story of your dynamic dignity, intuitive integrity and humanely humble honesty, Officer Cook. It helped to seal the deal with stability and the prospects of peace and liberty. You did everything possible that fateful day, Officer Cook, to calm and manage a man who was bent on evil and terror. It exacted every last ounce of your stoic character and loyal commitment to pride and excellence to get the assignment done right the first time. In this line of work there are not always do overs. You paid the ultimate price, Officer Cook, in order for our lives to march forward, just wish you could be here today to dote on your family members. God's gardens of gallantry don't need anything but bravery and humility. The sacred honor roll rests soundly in the heavens above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Effort takes energy.. Mettle takes no how. Humanity can rely upon our confident and sure handed men and women of valor to handle those perilous rigors.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2018

The radar is on. Ruination had better lookout. Be on guard for our very best and trustworthy of public servants will come and track you down. It's all in their genes of gentle persuasion where dignity and integrity lie together with honor reserved for such noted and humble sisters and brothers of the law enforcement agency. You were a proud member of the fraternity, Officer Cook and in serving Dade County did you bring a peaceful tone to your trails of tenacity. We who ever live appreciate your undying and unselfish efforts to restore the public tranquility using the means of a man with values and precise principles. Never panicking nor running away while under siege, your heroic actions have been and will forevermore be so honored with respect and adulation for an outstanding job well done. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2018

The brave and heroic always comport themselves with dignity and honorable integrity. You can not even start to battle misfortune until you possess some good characteristics and it is in the hearts of all good women and men who secure harmony and peace of mind to have some semblance of goodwill and loyalty to their comrades as you did, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was always able and ready to meet the every day challenges of protecting Dade County and its residents. No banter, only candor. Charm and resolve make a great duo so long as humility and civility march along the golden streets of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Missed and very much in our hearts and thoughts this holiday time when your family gathers to remember their courageous and humanely fine spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2018

You can chew your gum so long as you walk the straight paths of honor and perseverance. You strolled down those lanes of learning and preparation which made you better suited to humbly and heroically serve all Dade County. The people speak and and an answer must be near. Finding some peace while sifting through some serious evil takes all the might of a very devoted and esteemed young man of which you were, Officer Cook. Possessing all the right tools of awareness, acumen and character takes training and primarily begins in one's home . Yours, Officer Cook, was the environment of calm and faithfulness along with the impactful lessons your parents instilled in both you and your big sister, Nancy. Always a man of integrity and dignity as these are the foundations and cornerstones for which humanity was created. having stellar mettle and humility only enhanced your pursuits of joy and happiness for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2018

Turn away from awful events and look forward to a new dawn arising. Today is so much different then when you patrolled, Officer Cook. Dade County has been growing by leaps and bounds. Your charm and vision was what the residents needed besides security and a little enhancement. Your honor, dignity and integrity of character went into your fruitful missions on behalf of humanity. It brought us out of the doldrums of impending evil. Your loss to your family, society and your colleagues has been greatly missed, though your family carries on your legacy as best they can with your respected and revered soul looking down on them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2018

Ageless, bold and brave and no doubt a man of commitment, courtesy and that word of character, you had the entire package of what every public servant must have. Diligence and dignity, honor and integrity are what the words humility and heroic humbleness represented in your work. Your work and life, Officer Cook, had meaning and relevance otherwise where would Dade County and its people be today if not for what you accomplished in a short time thirty-nine years ago? A bit less serene and safe, those responsibilities fall upon the lofty shoulders of those future officers, honest and composed when duress can get the better of them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Exactly why we honor and salute our heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2018