Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Unity among diversity is a tremendous asset. One that must be shared for its values. honed for its humbleness and competency. practiced and preached with the loving respect it surely deserves. One of your many attributes, Officer Cook , an esteemed hero of bravery, dignity and the decency that all men and women must take into account while battling an enemy of diverse proportions. You raised our spirits in Dade County to newer and more substantial levels, Officer Cook, through your feats of ferocity and the resolve to see peace and transparency through until your last ounce of strength. Always treasured and humanely humble, humanity's wealth was your unwavering and hopeful humility setting down along with sanctity and civility on the streets and corners of a community that has shown its admiration and appreciation for your endeavors of special uniqueness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2018

Mustering mettle and morals takes all the acumen and keen awareness possible. And so too does maintaining honor and integrity as humanely parades down those streets where one may run head on into danger. That terrible day, Officer Cook, May 16, 1979, you answered a domestic call knowing full well what might transpire. Your humble nature and heroically stout character protected Dade County and its citizens as you gave the ultimate sacrifice for humility and civility to stand tall and proud. Your parents, sister and beloved wife, your widow, all have missed you, but have saluted your piousness and devotion to leader, motivate and to steer the best of serenity and safe journeys our way. your life, Officer Cook, your dreams and fulfilling moments shall never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2018

Good diction and humble gallantry will go down as one of many things that you have solemnly saluted for, Officer Cook. Dade County was greeted with your humble and sacred presence in that it was utilized to save lives. To prevent a firestorm of more disaster than what was already occurring. A stoic man with a passion for perseverance and the resolve that brought peace and liberty into a venue that was calling out for humility. They meaning the people received the loving and esteem affections of your time and watch, Officer Cook. Humanity feels the pangs of your untimely loss to a society supposedly built by principles and ethics, all the highest of character which supported yo uGod filled missions of goodwill and everlasting faith personified. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2018

Morality and values are that versatile duo that rest in the hearts of those with honor, dignity and integrity flowing in their veins. You had police work, etched in your soul and did everything in your power to make it happen. Thankfully you served and energized Dade County's own with your amazing grace, unyielding leadership and unrelenting fight against wrong and the wickedness it spawns. Your character and spirit live on in your family's pursuits of happiness in life and the freedom to live on carrying your heroic legacy close to their hearts. Resolve and determination enjoy that eternal habitation where nothing can interfere with your new assignment. Keeping us serene from Our Maker's perch of perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2018

Consolidate today and make the most of what God has provided you with. Your aspirations and dreams, Officer Cook , became realities back in 1973 when your badge was pinned on your chest. A man with responsibility and honor,humbling preserving life with all your might and mettle, dignity and integrity as hot as coals being stoked on a fire. Fierceness and compassion, tenacity and diligence. You can be absolutely sure Dade County and its folks have continued honoring your heroic memory of greatness and of goodwill. Violence and how real men and women, heroines and heroines live their days and years confronting such absolute terror. Makes you wonder what this world is coming to? You were that humane and loyal soul, Officer Cook, whose style and dedication befitted humanity at its lowest hour. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2018

A bundle of boldness is better than a bush of brazen actions. And your life and public service career, Officer Cook, shall be applauded and so distinctly honored for loyalty and faith during harsh and dangerous times. You literally saved Dade County citizens from a major headache that terrible day that Our Lord called you home. So energetic and unselfish, your total endeavor was for the safety and harmony of those living in Dade County. If not for a man of refined commitment and character, no telling what Mr. Pearsall could have unleashed. Your intensity and integrity made all the difference as did your, vigilance and dignity. Desire and humility tugging at humanity's side. Ride high on your angelic wings, Officer Cook, your family's hero and most resolute warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2018

A company man filled with a giving spirit and unmistakable heroic humility and honor. A gentleman of wit and wisdom, a vision of resourcefulness beyond your years of life, Officer Cook. You put Dade County and its residents back on that roadmap to peace, tranquility and the allures of unity. Without some reasonable serenity and security our happiness and peaceful travels become a bit more difficult to carry out. Fortified with fruition and ferocity, your character and its undying and most humble courage under fire have been and are being poignantly so honored. We salute your acumen and resolve, Officer Cook, as it filtered back to a community where violence left its ugliness that took you from your family, colleagues and close friends. Never anymore harm and where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let it be known that in God's kingdom you can sleep soundly in knowing you protected and cultivated our ways of life and enchantment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2018

A peaceful society is by no means a guarantee to a safer place to prosper. At least with graceful and honorable men and women serving and sacrificing we have a chance for a semblance of something good. Your pursuits here in Dade County on our behalf, Officer Cook, instilled a breath of fresh air by which to inhale. To fumigate the foul odors of evil would be nice if it could be permanently filtered from our midst. And your humility, sense of reason and along with dignity and integrity brought your humble and heroic character, Officer Cook, to newer heights. Today your resolve and terrific life and meaningful career are being fondly saluted for they alone with of gallant proportions. Your missions of goodwill now and forevermore are being watched over by Our Maker and Master. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2018

Bread and water are the staples of life. So is honor, integrity and bravery the quintessential parts of a good honest law enforcement official. You were a man whose heart was genuinely caring and kind, Officer Cook. No doubt you had more to fulfill and to live for. Our Lord needed your sincere and serene soul back in His heavenly house next to your father to uplift and to watch over your family and future comrades who now battle the impediments and perils caused by evil. You gave a stellar effort and nothing was lacking during your voyages of vigilance over Dade County and its people. Character is rooted in a person's heart and soul and you left everything on those streets where danger confound sand confronts the very best of brave women and men of humility who serve humanity with all the class and desire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2018

God has the excellence and all the essential elements of bravery, courage and honesty sealed in His heavenly shelters. Your courage and valor, Officer Cook, have been solemnly honored as has your desire and devotion to serving Dade County and its folks with nothing but esteem, integrity and the dignity that wearing a public service uniform delivers to justice. Our security and harmony were brought to the top by your undying and unwavering endeavor to stop evil and create a more securely humble environment with which to live for. mankind and humanity is deeply indebted to you, Officer Cook, your family and department's welcome warrior and a hero of values and principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your build and they will come. You have entered the pearly gates of perfection and loyalty where only those who gave are delivered everlasting mercy and compassion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2018

Remember those who passed, celebrate their lives of valor and dignity while they were sacrificing their honor and integrity for the peace and safety of their communities. Dade County was made safer those a little less since your untimely passing. It was not just a passing as you were killed in the line of duty while struggling to get a troubled young man to cease and surrender while he was ordered to do so. Take your morals and scruples and place them together with your resolve and resiliency, Officer Cook and it's plain to view why you were so humble, heroic and accomplished for your years beyond the crowd. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and humanity are the reasons why our heroes and heroines possessed humility and the sanity to dispense justice, truth and trust to mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2018

Great leaders have those eyes of effort, efficiency and energy trained on their tasks and particularly ones that focus on removing violence from our midst. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was the complete and unselfish package of honor dignity, integrity and dignity in dedicating yourself to protecting the welfare of all Dade County residents. You were supremely heroic and humane in all your character, consideration and the decency that your professional position called for. Saluted and honored for having the ambition to carry your humility and stoic reverence with total sanctity. Those streets were made safer by your unassuming presence and gratitude for having a job you always dreamed of becoming. Brave. Concerned and resolute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2018

Safety is a trait not to be taken lightly. It's gentle process in procuring peace and togetherness for all mankind. We are miss you, Officer Cook, your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your beloved sister, Nancy and your beloved wife, Karen. You were that breath of fresh air who dedicated his life, integrity and continuity to Dade County to reel in resolve and some quiet times for all. Mankind honors you, Officer Cook, it pays humble and heroic homage to your pursuits in life. Humanity and humility run side by side in this never ceasing battle over wickedness. You have to dig in and dig deep down for the outcomes that are desired in this terrible outrage of violence. You were a very heroic and gentle soul, Officer Cook. Now as an angelic hero may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Division only tears at the heart of mankind. We need reliable public servants whose determination matches the parameters for defeating this cruelest of foes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2018

Walking humbly in God's ways, you were a very devout and stoic man, Officer Cook. Dade County's prospects for quiet and unity were on the way up and it was a devastating day when your young soul of tranquility was taken from your loved ones and police peers. If dignity, honesty and integrity could bring you back today no doubt your loved ones would be very grateful. You paid the ultimate price for freedom and the transmissions of your messages of goodwill and appreciation. You were a Godsend to your parents and sister, your beloved wife, Karen and everything you did was for the sake of God's glory. Building relationships take time, it's not an overnight project and for twenty-five years of accomplished journeys may your name and humility be blessed over and over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2018

Responsibility means taking onus. Onus can be a times a giant burden and for your devotion to duty, Officer Cook, Dade County was always in sterling and stellar hands. Police officers have plenty to tackle on their plates of wisdom and dignity on an everyday basis. Violence only adds fuel to those fires of perversion and upsets the apple carts of what we desire in security and in safe travels. You attacked problems and circumstances head on, Officer Cook, never letting up on your undying and unwavering mettle. Since you were born and raised with manners, courtesy and politeness it's easy to view as to why you were an accomplished young man of the highest integrity, honesty and dignity, all from the character and its convictions. Humanity remembers your life and career of durability and virtue, Officer Cook. You were a gentleman and a gracious warrior who is missed very much. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2018

Blaming others for mistakes we make is just wrong. Your humble and humanely heroic actions of May 16, 1979 and everyday, Officer Cook, paid dividends for the citizens of Dade County. A man of steadfast faith, resolve and the gumption to gallantly go out and save lives and deliver the much needed peace and serenity we all crave. Your character and commitment, Officer Cook, shall be saluted for generations and it's humanity and your family that suffered over your tragic loss. Humility, civility and sanctity now rest gently within Our Lord's arms of compassion and mercy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Involvement means enhancing society in one shape or another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2018