Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We bear the brunt of responsibility to report any issues that affect safety to police officers. Your role, Officer Cook, taken seriously was to save Dade County and its people from danger. Honest and full of integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Great humility and character.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

August 6, 2018

Forever a hero of respect and resilience. You always made Dade County a much safer venue for peace and prosperity to filter through, Officer Cook. A man of honest and loyal intentions who will be remembered for unselfish wisdom and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2018

A handsome face and a great smile they all go hand in hand with one humble and bravely devoted warrior. Where would the likes of Dade County be today without your cherished and bold courage, Officer Cook? Where on earth can you trust someone whose scruples and morals matched and meshed perfectly with your honest and intensely dignified character? Questions, questions and just afterthoughts all these long and painfully winding decades later. It still perturbs me an ordinary citizen why were you struck down by wanton violence in not even in the prime of your career? Why?We know six years is something to achieve and yet the fight, the war has only begun. If tenacity, resolve and all the efficiency, proficiency and resiliency could have sustained you and kept you alive, the whole police nation, your family and peers would be exceedingly grateful to Our Master. His place of domain and destiny needed your vital vigor, your clear and precise vision and the welcome relief of your wit and wisdom, conviction and transparency like never before. Always duly and deservedly saluted for humility, for being accountable to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

When we drift in and out of our goals it's one thing. Police may never drift nor wander while performing their assigned perilous duties. They carry a sacred obligation to protect and guard our fortresses of peace and humility. This is humanity's way of waking up mankind. Because of them and their character and classic bravery do we enjoy the fruits of freedom. Your aspirations, Officer Cook, on behalf of all Dade County citizens has been shared and memorialized forever since your humane and heroic sacrifice of body and spirit. Never can we forget what you meant to your loving family, fearless comrades and those humble friends who shared their acquaintances with you and your family. The Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families are as very special as all police families. You see their heroic loved ones earned respect, admiration and reverence for taking charge and in pursuing justice and trust among mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

As a term in bowling when one strikes the pins in either the one three pocket or the one two pocket, what must be struck every single day of one's devoted and faithful service is solid honor, integrity and dignity. This cannot begin a career and could harm a career much less cause loss of life if this is not executed perfectly. You fought for everything on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook. Its semblance of safety, serenity and the pursuits of security for one and all must be done in a sane and yet compassionate manner. Pouring your entire arsenal of acumen and awareness into the problems and dilemmas that violence creates is no sure thing to get rid of. Just as cherished and devout, humane and humble, heroic and gentle, your spirit of boldness, Officer Cook, floats higher every moment in the heaven's of Our Maker where He keeps close tabs on His flock of saintly heroes and heroines whose valor and virtue constituted their ways of life and professional performances during their watches over society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

Catching lightning in a bottle, it's just more ludicrous everyday to think about all the troubles causing society's downfalls. Tragedy and terror, violence and evil, cowardly wickedness that shakes us from side to side and up and down. Your crusades in Dade County, Officer Cook, all made us better citizens and humbly preserved your rich legacy of honesty, resolve and the stellar esteem of your unending integrity and dignity to help you solve problems. Big and small nothing seems easy for a duly admired public servant who has taken his character to a humanely higher heaven sphere. Nothing can stop you now, Officer Cook, no more harm, pain or anguish can detain you from patrolling Our Lord's most sacred of golden passages. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When lightning strikes we must take shelter.When police are called to secure the public safety they must not run nor hide for their humility resides in their thimbles of tenacity and righteousness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

When adversity catches that tailwind no telling where it will go. The days and nights grow longer with uncertainty and bravery and honor, no telling where they will travel. Your adventures at times, Officer Cook, were filled with danger nothing adventurous about that. You attempted your best at taming terror and for what that young man put Dade County, the good folks and your colleagues under, what had to be done to him was taken care of by Detective Blocker. Your wisdom and integrity, vision and virtue, Officer Cook, are the benchmarks to loyally and fondly remembered. Character and charisma provided a glimpse into your daily trials and tribulations at what it takes to make a supremely humane and caring public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

Like the sound of crickets chirping at night, that is the lonely sound of emptiness of having lost a beloved family member. Unseen, unheard, but always so very special and very dear. You'll always be the apple of your parents' eyes, Officer Cook, the adored little brother of Nancy. With a humble and passionate heart, Officer Cook, you signed on to become a member of the Metro-Dade Police Department and forevermore one of God's many heroic angels of bravery, honor, dignity and integrity. Your character and devotion left a distinguished imprint in the landscape of all Dade County and how its residents may pursue, peace, happiness and goodwill displayed toward others. Salute and honor is what we do for unique individuals with a God enhanced sense of fairness, faith and humility that sticks in their heroically ethical hearts for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No shucks. No hecks. No by golly. Just a smile and respect for mankind, wisdom's reverence instilled in you, Officer Cook, by your folks at an early age.Better to get a running start to ferocity than to wait until it comes to your doors of determination and dedication.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

Your nephews and niece are happy and upbeat people and so are your great nieces and great-nephew. The ones I personally met are, even though they miss their "Uncle Bo." You were their beloved and adored family member who could make someone laugh and that is good. Your life of humbleness in fighting crime, Officer Cook, will never go unnoticed. It will be long remembered for substance and humane distinction. As serving and saving lives takes a total team effort. The honesty, integrity, wisdom and commitment were always present. Dade County's quality of life never wavered nor diminished while you were aboard, Officer Cook, securing a balance of peaceful means and the harmony that can only make unity grow stronger. That's what your family has been thirty-nine years later, wiser and courageous in their own day to day lifestyles. I do hope you are feeling well, Mrs. Cook. Rest in peace Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

Evil seems to burn us and and constantly torment us with its sickly perpetual motions. Police must always be on guard and never let their priorities down. They must move in and stop violence before it victimizes others. It's in their genes of gallantry and good and righteous resilience to curb these master beasts. Their boldness differs from that of a duly honest servant of integrity and character. Dade County residents were under a vast scope of your vision and wisdom, Officer Cook, our hero and protector. The public and your colleagues should all be saluted for bravery and commitment that stays etched in our hearts forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

The most greatest compliment a public servant can receive is in knowing they do their jobs properly and carried out good old fashioned honesty and dignity to the letter. The t of tenacity should trigger a response of resolve and integrity. In your undying and unwavering support of Dade County, Officer Cook , you remained committed to morals and principles of faith and loyalty, in other words, a legacy of heroism and the esteemed humility to leave peace and safety as a forever enhancement of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2018

No one wants to push up daisies. Better to peddle some mettle and intuitive perseverance. For the ages you put lives in front where they could be secured, Officer Cook.Nothing is full proof, but with a little ingenuity it will make integrity, honesty and dignity go a long way down those roads of resolve and resiliency. You were the consummate professional concerned and prepared to save and place a bit of balance into the freedoms and safe travels we enjoy today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where you sleep soundly, Officer Cook, is the ground sacred and secured. You'll be etched into our minds and hearts for eternity. Heroics demand a salute and justice got your friendly respect and admiration.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2018

Serenity, security and safety are those fish that swim upstream. And so too does a woman or man's honor, dignity and integrity when coupled with some bravery and humble boldness. It was a fight to the finish, Officer Cook, you never gave up or backed down staying on an even keel to arrest this troubled young man who took your young life away from you and your beloved family and Dade County. Our hopes, dreams and prayers are our future inspirations through your unselfish character and commitment to excellence the the pride that vision and wisdom draw forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.Humanity gets a dose of humility everytime a cherished hero goes out on patrol looking for peace and trying their utmost to lessen violence from our midst.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2018

Your boss gives you instructions that may sway you and those whom you loyally serve away from peril and misfortune. You took leadership and its motivation, Officer Cook and because of your dedication, determination and precise devotion to duty were you able to spare our lives in and around Dade County. One public servant's serene character and amazing grace who was humbled to protect and one who invoked humility in all his heroic efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Civility may be volatile at times, nobility must remain a sacred element of our society, one missing your gargantuan heart . .

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2018

Hope and be strong, hope in the Lord. Our hopes and prayers to you, Officer Cook and to your family who has had to endure your loss forever. Forevermore were you a Dade County hero full of honesty and dignity, the fresh air we breathe because of your heroic and humble integrity. What a Godsend with character and sheer devotion to fight on our behalf. Peace and prosperity placed at our homes because you shielded us from ignominious activities that drain our happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2018

Somethings are best left to rest. There is no getting around your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf. It took your honor, humility, dignity and integrity away from your family and colleagues all too soon. Your mission was to place evil where it belongs and you in part restored sanity and security among its citizens. Your class and character, decency and drive to accomplish won't ever be forgotten. Those tents of tenacity are well placed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2018

A chilling confrontation awaits every man and woman of the highest degree pf decorum,devotion and desire as they battle their utmost to quash violence. You utilized intuition, intelligence and ingenuity, Officer Cook, as your best resources of honor, integrity and dignity while upholding your affirmation to make Dade County serene once again. Your charisma and character stapled along with energy, conviction and commitment made the bad guys stand and take notice. Never more humane, humble and full of humanity's best friend, humility, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2018

The soil is fertile, the earth divine , the gentle soul of gallantry and of good graces awaits its maker. Yes, Officer Cook, your body and soul were greatly cherished and so was your character makeup. Honesty, integrity and the confines of stellar dignity all teaming together to thwart violence here in Dade County. Your heroism and humane words and humble actions at least kept us safe and not sorry. Your family and comrades are the ones who admired and loved you and miss you so very much. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2018

Throwing tantrums is paramount to throwing dirt on tenacity and burying it. Its dignity and humbled honor and humility lie on each officer's chest of boldness and heart of courage. Your valor, Officer Cook, helped you to stop a heinous and unearthly act of evil on May 16, 1979, a day your peers, family and distinguished comrades won't soon forget. Character befits the humility of the one who bestows peace and goodwill upon our society and for what you accomplished here in Dade County, harmony , tranquility now translate into everlasting enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2018

Gladness rings in joy with happiness and prosperity. That very same happiness your family would have even more so if you were here today celebrating every cheerful occasion. Officer Cook, you were a heroic legend standing tall and proud of being a police officer, so much so that Dade County has forever recognized your unselfish sacrifice and character that made your honesty, integrity and dignity shine like a polished diamond. Our peace, harmony and togetherness all sealed and affirmed by your loving respect and esteem for mankind only make our hearts grow fonder of your profound loss. Society and the entire nation of public servants mourns your loss, a life gone way too soon. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God took your kindness, character and soul of creation back with Him to heaven to patrol those heavenly destinations where only the perfectly righteous now walk eternally.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2018

Alcatraz is a place where evil people spend their days. A punishment and yet a place where unthinkable actions may percolate. You persevered, Officer Cook. Your gumption and grit, gallantry and honor were directed in all corners of Dade County. In a heroic effort to save lives of your fellow officers and those residents embroiled in a bitter and violence domestic confrontation with a diabolical man. Mr. Pearsall tragically had no character or morals, decency or decorum otherwise he would not have shot and killed you, Officer Cook and nearly killed your colleagues trying their heroic utmost to calm him down into giving up. Focused on integrity, vision and wisdom, one can never go wrong. Humble and humane desire and dedication given back to all humanity. It was humility and civility making way for nobility and the sanctity of life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2018

The courtyard to character is the courage and honor by which one carries themselves. Those streets are more than just a place, danger is like a tornado howling and just waiting to lift the rooftops off of our homes. To further shake apart our quiet existence. You came along, Officer Cook and bravely summoned your character, commitment to excellence and uplifted Dade County's spirit of adventure. Our way of life and happiness nurtured by your very treasured soul of security. And no matter when your honesty, ingenuity and integrity stood primed, boldly and humble to meet the demands of your perilous tasks associated with police work. Never forgotten and humanely saluted for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2018

Failure and success are not always the lynch pins to resolution. But, if any given public servant stays the courses of courage and boldness, it is in the genes of honor, dignity and integrity that will faithfully follow along. Your whole life and career, Officer Cook, was predicated on principles, character and devotion to execute your professional roles. Direction surely can dictate where perseverance and resolve may go and for Dade County and its citizens, because of your humility and humanely caring ways, peace and serenity were permitted to travel down those trails of your unwavering tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2018

Goodwill and good cheer bring good spirits to those of us watching and waiting for hope not despair. We waited here in Dade County and mostly those folks living in Liberty City for your arrival, Officer Cook, to set down that awful domestic violence incident which tragically took your young life away from your family and peers of resolve. The day was almost over for you and your partner when uncontrollable evil was cruising in and parked. A smart person would have capitulated an insane man bent on violence kept up his attacks on police and society. So your honor, dignity , integrity and character were voluntarily brought to the scene in an effort to calm down this fellow. It just never seems to make sense why after all these years. A lovely man, a brave gentleman battling with all his might to end this bloodshed. You did your humble best, Officer Cook. Our Ruler must have needed your expertise in the highest land where perfection never runs out nor dry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2018

Our maker has rolled out those golden carpets of your humanitarian efforts on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook. The size of your concern, care and consideration for those you took an affirmation to protect was quite large in size. Words of humility and boldness may only begin to take shape and hope when ideals and morals are thoroughly exercised. Principles and perseverance like never before as was your humane and honorable heroic actions of awareness and astuteness that saved our days and lives. When peril struck it was you, Officer Cook and Badge#1664 behind the scenes humbly securing and cracking those whips of welcome relief. Etched forever in our minds and hearts, your soul of quietness circles above our community twenty-four seven observing brave and decent folks serving and following the letters of the law just as you did you so passionately. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2018