Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's a blessing to know what heroes and heroines are about. Their professional demeanor, their honesty and the mountains of mettle, dignity and integrity that must be maintained throughout their lives and careers. To the people of Dade County you are their hero, Officer Cook. You dispensed trust, truth and justice so that our stability and harmony could grow full circle. And forevermore is your humility to be so humbly honored along with your resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Policing is not a hobby nor for the faint of heart. You served your missions with goodwill, faith and the gentle feelings of hope.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2018

Time never decreases respect nor does it diminish a good man or woman's life of honor and humility. The clock keeps moving and so does a man's virtual character replete with morals and the scruples that dignity and integrity bring. When dueling against evil one must stay as calm and collected as possible to deliver the desired results. Those same objectives as you gave to Dade County residents. Safety, peace and the prospects of unity were some of your functions, Officer Cook. Humanity had a warrior of humility, a refreshing source of reverence and the perfect pitch of perseverance. Always cherished, admired and greatly saluted for going above and beyond, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

History and heroism relate to courage and honesty displayed by duly humane servants who seek the truth, are trustworthy and tenacious in their exploits of energy, effort and efficiency. Your gift of life, Officer Cook, was taken for no explanation other than a troubled man tormented by the dark side of his heart. Dade County and their folks were protected by your vibrant soul of goodwill and hope. It resided in your humble character, honest and dignified, the one that fought with all the integrity and ingenuity you could muster. Society has your blessed name, Officer Cook, signed and sealed in the walls of bravery and the constitution to faithfully commit to resolve and responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Evil takes no prisoners, but silence and security takes wisdom and a vision to outsmart its wicked neighbor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

The brazen their bullets hit their marks sadly leaving our world bereft of honest women and men who serve with bravery and whose humbleness strikes that right chord. You were a valiant man, Officer Cook and there were no hesitations as to you honesty, dignity and respect for integrity. Society's ailments that must be cured by the cherished actions of all concerned. Public servants protect and preserve the quality of life and your career and sacred life, Officer Cook, had devoutness and faith revolving around your character and its transparency. Never clearer vision and the wisdom of a gentleman beyond your twenty-five years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May 16, 1979 bullets flew from the weapon of a mad man and you took the brunt of his heinous actions leaving your family to mourn your profound loss.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

Resolve your differences and involve yourselves in pitching in to help your community. Dade County may not be as large as Los Angeles of New York, the fact remains it still has its good days and not so good ones. Your participation in this process, Officer Cook, helped to renew relationships and mend ones needing fixing. A smile and some sense of purpose allowed your pursuits to peace and harmony and not a day goes by that you are forgotten. Integrity and dignity form a great duo just as diligence and resiliency. Everyday one goes out on patrol looking to stop violence and balance it out with a little peace. Thanks to your humane humility and capable skills, Officer Cook, the problems at hand will ably handled. Mankind remembers your mortal soul that now is encased in God's heavenly abode where other angels sleep soundly for serving those meaningful causes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

We can't drown in our sorrow, only dig deeper in this covers of courage and serenity. You covered Dade County with your respect and resolve, Officer Cook and this made its people very happy. Our hopes we slightly dashed when you were taken from us, but despite that evil, Officer Cook, you will remain your family's angel of valor whose honor, integrity and dignity may never be impeached . Take heart for a man's likable character and morally righteous commitments have led to some peace and proper unity for mankind being placed back in a community that respected and pays homage to your humility and civil mindedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Bridges and their foundations were placed down the only way you could, Officer Cook, with humane and loyal esteem.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

While scouring the streets for evil if only officers could locate that one important chink that may help to solve and to break violence's stronghold. If only. If only that awfully day never came when you gave your life, Officer Cook, so Dade County citizens could receive a respite from the ruination of evil. Wickedness like never before. You sure were polite, courageous and concerned for our central welfare. Every last bit of your energy, integrity, honor and dignity were expended to combat this man's violence against police and society in general. It leaves us wondering and leaves your legacy of heroism and enhancement forever sheltering our venues. Your gallantry, vigilance and due diligence was seen from your humility and the versatility to act accordingly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

Never too old. Young and bold with humble stories to be told. Never too tired to hear the inspirations of what reverence, bravery and honesty can do for a confident public servant. You shielded Dade County from turmoil, torment and terror, Officer Cook. Can never say enough of your all too short of a life cut down by cowardly and gutless actions leveled upon you and your professionally esteemed brothers and sisters all battling these same abominable foes. A healthy dose of drivendesire, some dignity and the assortment of integrity, intellect and intuition can sure make for some semblance of peace, unity and liberty to channel our emotions where they need to be. Humble and humane, badge#1664 was the living virtue of humility placed squarely where it would have the most affect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those skies go a little bluer and less cloudy. It's your wonderful soul, Officer Cook, working heavenly along with your comrades who too gave their lives for faith, hope and the peace of goodwill to saturate our land.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

Unfortunately, police cannot go to crime scenes in full armor otherwise their movements would be greatly restricted. They must maneuver around terrible circumstances as you precisely did that afternoon on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook. Dade County needed your resources and between you and your partner you tried your utmost to stop a domestic incident from growing out of control. Spiraling downward and yet everything was done by the book and letter of the law. Dignity, integrity and honesty were poured together to attempt to calm and appease the man who took your life, Officer Cook and nearly ended your comrades lives and those civilians touched by that violence. Thank God for bravery, humility and the eloquence of energy and effort. Our Master visualizes humanity going through change and your unwavering sacrifice is proof positive of what we mean by noble actions, heroic resolve and being true, loyal and responsible for carrying out assignments prudently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

Havoc causes things to go haywire, they snowball out of proportion and soon all hope maybe lost. It was when we have the bravest of heroes such as yourself, Officer Cook, honorable and humane who served Dade County and its residents with humble and loyal distinction. Those fights and wars are being handled by those who have succeeded you. Nothing routine. Your growth as an individual and as a public servant is the very reason as to why serenity and safety may navigate with the other. We so honor your esteem and humility, Officer Cook, as it forever sealed in the wisdom, vision and maturity vital to our survival. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character goes a long way down those trails of tenacity and the tenets of justice and its equality.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

Humble and noteworthy, your paths in life and during your career, Officer Cook, made you accessible to all citizens of Dade County. Always a smile and hope, our dignity an d peace of mind live on within your honorable spirit. The one that Our Lord is now and for eternity watching over. As you were a heroic and dedicated servant whose integrity , morals and character carrie dgrest esteem within your department. Saluted for humility and for allowing humanity to endeavor to conquer evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2018

Hitting the pavement where massacres come from mayhem, police just try their utmost to restore law and order amid the pandemonium . That day was pretty normal, Officer Cook, you and your partner that day, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln answered your calls with honor and dignity, integrity and the vitality of valor. Your being had plenty of that and the good scruples to help shape peace and security within the walls and framework of Dade County. A metropolis so large that it takes brave and heroic men and women, class of character and the inner strength of one's composure to be vigilant and allow for some tranquil times. Always the ever faithful, loyal and dependable man of action and the tenacity that stirs the pot of fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Intrigue, intuitive and with a humble ingenuity mankind and all humanity will be indebted for your sanctity and humility in keeping calm during stressful times. A hot day just exacerbated by a young man's outrage against law enforcement. No reason for your loss of life, Officer Cook, you were doing your usual yeoman's job in protecting us all. It made your family very proud of their hero!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

Be a humble stud, rock solid in honesty, conforming to dignity and incorporating integrity in your attitude, it's the very fortitude for which one heroic and humane young man bless his heart and may God bless your pious and reverent soul of humility, Officer Cook. A Dade County legend full of courage and compassion pressing on the cuspids of corruption and callousness. You had your life in order and your professional affairs shipshape and no doubt our plans called for stability and a sense of welcome unity all through your undying, unwavering and unselfish actions on May 16, 1979, that prevented an even greater calamity. You saved the people from grief and evil as well as your peers of resolve and humility. Our society and Our Creator have rewarded your gestures of gallantry, Officer Cook, saluted and humbly etched into our hearts, yours was the caring and noble one full of greatness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. be polite and courteous, not crude or rude. You were a superior human being and a no-nonsense individual.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

Understanding the sense of urgency in battling evil is what all duly noted public servants take to their humble hearts while serving and going through the dangers that tend at times to branch out in our society. Your spirit of goodwill and hope, Officer Cook, when added to those fuels of ferocity made you a better officer who already was regarded as someone caring and decent, able bodied and honest, a gentleman full of dignity, integrity and all the self contained bravery that preserved the lives of all Dade County residents. Many have come and too many have sacrificed. Your confidence provided humanity a humble glimpse into your character and its being available to forge good relationships. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never vane. Always virtuous and centered on onuses that must be carried out with proficiency and staying the courses of being resilient. God's beds of valor are where all heroic angels sleep forever soundly. Nothing can ever disturb their eternal routines. Now humanely keep looking over us, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

Augmenting acumen and awareness with being astute, brave and honest, your tasks in and around Dade County, Officer Cook, made peace, serenity and harmony more resolute. Your courage and fighting resolve is what you'll be humbly honored for. The class and desire along with dignity and integrity was robbed from us, your loving family and department colleagues that day that your life was suddenly ended by wanton and needless violence. But a true hero , humility and civility shined brightly from your smile and unwavering achievements never to be overlooked. Having character, vision and wisdom is what makes a trusted public servant of efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A broad career in law enforcement sheltering and preserving the sanctity of life so essential to fulfilling one's needs of sweetness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

The parents that Our Master has created raised some exceptional children. You and Nancy, Officer Cook, were brought up with honor and virtue, no doubt about it. Loyal and brave, integrity and dignity humbling gleaming everyday you donned your badge of bravery and uniform of wisdom and maturity. God has that humane and heroic servant of justice and truth entrusted with a special assignment and that is to make us safe and watch over those who now serve Dade County as you so faithfully did. Humanity is proud of your exploits for having the energy and stamina may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

The tasks become arduous and the trips need all the caring and consideration that concentration may bring. You brought hope and goodwill to Dade County and to our world in general, Officer Cook, a man with a destiny, missions of meaning that sprouted security and friendship for all. Gallant and dignified every moment of your career and a life filled with accomplishments that only humble one's own soul of humility. Humanity may now step forward and pay homage to your unselfish character and convictions which made all the worldly difference to living happily and healthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

The nasty smell of garbage is just that. The odor of torment leaves its ruins around communities just desiring some peace of mind. The tranquility of having safe havens by which to travel to and from. Dade County wa shumbly and heroically protected by your humble authority, Officer Cook and for being a true and trusted Godsend may God bless your humane and honest soul.Just politeness and the vision and wisdom of having all the decency and integrity that character brings to dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

Integrity has its humble intentions to further the prospective of what dignity and honesty can do to enhance one's career fighting off the ravages of relentless violence. You fought long and hard, Officer Cook, ably, capably on Dade County's behalf. You'll never be forgotten and you will be saluted for courage and responsibility beyond your years. Loyalty and faithful are what humility can deliver to those who souls of serenity are composed of this fabric. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Society has good and bad, you sifted through terror and made good on your word of affirmation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

Gallant and brave, a humane and humble hero of esteem and efficiency who poured his heart and soul into his total embodiment of work as a devoted public servant. You were the living example, Officer Cook, of a determined and inspirational young man. A gentleman whose honor and dignity transcended the boundaries of fairness, firmness and the entire trust of Dade County citizens. Thirty-nine year sago your career started and your pursuits of harmony and vision began to take shape. Staying true to form, humanity was treated to a man of fortitude with the attitude to get things done promptly and proudly. A smile can't wipe out your life of humility nor can it tarnish the uniform you donned with reverence and resourcefulness. Our gain and the world's loss of a human being loyal and patient, pristine and of sound character. Nothing but a blessed soul now up in heaven where you can patrol God's pearly and sacred gates and streets where evil no longer exists and it's still and forever a crying shame violence took your physical being away from your family and peers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman with the clearance of clarity and the unwavering wisdom of vision and sage advice.They listened to you, Officer Cook, obviously, Mr. Pearsall should have heeded your directives. You all were just trying to help him.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2018

Life is celebrated and fondly honored for that person's contributions to our world. Society demands a lot of their public servants. Your sacrifice bears this out, Officer Cook. Your soul of coolness and peace is being constantly blessed by Our Maker. He created a world full of everything and for performing heroically on Dade County's behalf, may you honor, integrity and dignity be blessed as much as your wisdom, vision and sense of purpose, Officer Cook. You created the perception that things would come to fruition and your life and career does not change one iota. You deserve salutes of courage and humility, all the right reasons as to why we have men and women of desire, hope and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The future was bright and still is as long as your soul revolves around our sun and moon at night. Your family will forever miss your smile and easy going personality, Officer Cook, A hero and a Godsend sent to this world to protect and to serve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2018

The ideals from one's heart evoke memories and your family and police sisters and brothers have many memories of your life and career, one cut way too short by this wanton evil against you and your fellow officers. Dade County was well provided for during your watch as integrity, dignity and honor were carried in to these streets where one never knows where peril lurks. Thank God for your unassuming character, persona and perseverance. Foundations have been restored and built by your unsung heroism and humility. It's forever in humanity's eyes to share with all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Terrible circumstances tend to bond communities together.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2018

Critical events can change the entire landscape of a region. Dade County was under terrible duress that hot afternoon day of May 16, 1979, when you came unto that scene, Officer Cook and tried your best to calm down that troubled young man. All your love and resolve was poured into those life saving endeavors and we will remember your integrity, dignity and honesty of your character. Commanding yet motivational as you led other brave comrades through the wars over terror and its wickedness. You always were prepared and the gallantry from your humble heart, Officer Cook, will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If the problem needed solving your serenity came into play. If bridges needed mending there you were, Officer Cook, to assist in whatever needed doing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2018

Life surely has hurdles. Heroism and humility have to clear evil away from us if peace and tranquility will come together. You kept Dade County safe, Officer Cook, as you were a loyal and dedicated man of resolve, honor and integrity. Violence needs to be treated as all crimes are, quickly and soundly in order that we can live peaceful lives of serenity and the journeys that God has planned for us. Your character and commitment, Officer Cook, was always of the highest regard. Our Maker has blessed your soul and humane treatment of your fellowman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A daily account will record your versatility, durability and humble responsibility toward your community one that forever salutes your valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2018

Embrace the moment for enlightenment has come. It is found in the everpresent enhancement of our brave and honest souls of peace where dignity and integrity lie humble and heroic. Dade County has had its many memorable times, but domestic strife and racial unrest can unhinge the silence and safety of any given venue. Your job, Officer Cook, was to serve with purpose and protect with a never waning resolve. Surely as God sent you here with your marvelous character and professional acumen, you gave your community, peers and family all those humane and humble memories. Humanity records and sees genuine humility coming from the hearts of its most esteemed and prideful servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2018