Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The stand your ground law has people up in arms. A law passed in Florida and many other states where you may take a person's life if yours is deemed in jeopardy. a self-defense if you will. What is clear is that many more incidents like these take place and its difficult for the courts to decide who is right. All we in Dade County know is that on May 16, 1979, a civilized and decent young man gave his welfare for his community. Yes, your honor, Officer Cook, loyalty and dignity were directed at heaven's way for trying to rid violence from the streets where compassion and a coolness should rule. Our hopes for peace and liberty were taken aback by your unmitigated and untimely death in the line of duty. A most humble and respected hero voluntarily answering a domestic call with all your might and leaving there losing the most basic element we cherish our life. Our aspirations have now and for generations to come become inspirations to look back on as a growing part of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Chivalry is not dead. Your soul of enrichment endears itself to the kingdoms above glowing through those deep blue skies at night.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

A delicious shiny red apple is good to bite into. What is more superb is the God honest labor of a real life hero whose humbleness and valid humility spoke as well as his bravery. Yes, Officer Cook, your heroism and the entire gravity of your grace and sanctity here in Dade County representing our liberties conveyed more than perseverance and tenacity. All the conclusive symbols of serenity and human emotion went into your due diligence to pad our unity and to eliminate undue hardships that mayhem causes. A beam of light, a beacon of boldness and hope, never can your loyalty be truly repaid. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A dignified saves , a coward runs from responsibility. You never ever shirked your onuses on our behalf, Officer Cook. The prayers and thoughts are with your entire family clan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

Justice in our country still gets laughed at and embarrassed. Never comes to reason when any loyal and honest public servant dies violently while serving and the offender gets a couple years in the clink, gets acquitted for self-defense or is never found and brought to a courthouse to face their punishment. Dade County where you lived and secured life and property, Officer Cook, was where your beloved parents wanted to call home. You had friends and a plethora to occupy your time. I had a tough time finding friends and the school that we both attended, Sabal Palm Elementary had bullying in my day. The bullying annoyed the pardon the word, hell out of me. North Miami Beach is very much a different place now although to purchase a home prices have skyrocketed. You were a loyal and gifted man of valor and decision, a devoted colleague who tragically got caught up in a young man's web of wickedness that cast a pall over Dade County. Yet, through each watch harmony and safety was placed by each person by a young man of character and constraint. You'll never be forgotten. Officer Cook, for wisdom, clarity and the insightful integrity and dignity which help to fan the flames of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Finding and keeping good friends is important to a person's psyche.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

Nothing can be cancelled or changed once that summons for duty and courage beckons. Its voice has tones that are quite loud and sharp to the touch. That touch is more soft than the poke of bedlam and chaos colliding as one to ruin an entire area. You stopped evil, Officer Cook, the only way you knew how and that was by being calm and in control of your emotions. Stick to the wrappings of wonderful dignity, have a little integrity hovering overhead and by having honesty professionally pressed on your pristine uniform. All in a day's work was your consummate effort. Justifiable and trustworthy. You have been humbly saluted for your wise gallantry and noted humility that saved Dade County and its citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

We are gifts of the world and whatever we accomplish is a cherished blessing. So indeed you might want to discover the power of prayer and how it enriches each of our very souls. Your very humble and honored soul, Officer Cook, endeared itself to the very soil of Dade County which you guarded with your life. Integrity and dignity drove your fruitful missions of character and courage through these dangerous and sometimes disruptive venues. Heroes and heroines, their virtues and valor are to be shared even as they await heaven's welcoming committee of angels , both tenacious and bold forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A certain viscosity prevailed over your work which was everything your family, community and department hoped for.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

Keeping law and order in heaven is one tough assignment. A tough cookie indeed to crack and your soul must be more aware than ever. But, I'm sure you are up to these daily divine tasks, Officer Cook, otherwise God Himself would not place you with them. Your duties here on behalf of all Dade County included searching and securing for peace while keeping tranquility more alive then the terror itself. How did you do? Very humby speaking, excellent. Great command of character. Flawless ferocity. Prodigious perseverance and resolve as well as your dignity and countless integrity. Those battles you faced and fought with zeal, Officer Cook, set in motion your astute mettle and real bravery beyond what is expected of public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sad when dates with destiny arrive, yours, Officer Cook, obviously was too soon, at least God has you now and always near your beloved dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

To err is human and to forgive is divine. This world already suffers from enough division, mistrust and mischief from the actions of mad people. It does not take the calculations of a rocket scientist to figure out what to do. Your projections, Officer Cook, were to see the safe and smooth transitions of serenity and a little peace of mind for everyone. You did exactly that and because of your undivided attention to detail dignity and honest integrity were your missions made a bit lighter. Only adored, respected and faithful to your department and beloved family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Someone cried, you came and calmed them down, Officer Cook. A man of understanding and the maturity to match.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

Courage concealed is humility humbled. Just that. One honorable man facing off in Dade County against the likes of wickedness and staying on the trails of terror never vering off them. Your hopeful navigation, Officer Cook, helped to stimulate good cheer and a deeper appreciation for all mankind. A very respected and wisely sage man channeling his emotions and endeavor into unity and harmony that has been remembered as a part of your heroic legacy. The brave and convicted in morals and character know from where they will reap their spiritual rewards as part of Our Creator's master plans for His angelic team of tenacious warriors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

A failure to succeed means the tasks become a little harder. Dade County like all metropolitan areas is very spread out and the chores are more challenging to tackle,. You tried your utmost, Officer Cook and reached out to many persons. Honesty, dignity and integrity mingling with one another. Keeping our desires in check, our hopes and visions were your visions and morals which contained the validity of valor and vigilance. Our heroes and heroines character and pride rests in gentle hands of mercy and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

Languages help us to convey our inner feelings .Police must speak thoughtfully and honestly to those whom they protect and serve. No doubt, Officer Cook, you lived a stoically humble and heroic life. Pursuing a career where danger and who knows what else is out there is surely to be commended. A constitution of candor, calm and class bounded by bravery and the dignity that values bring to an important position of authority. Knowing when to go in and when to back away ever so slightly. Though, of course, Dade County's very bright folks were in your good hands, Officer Cook. A gentleman of agility and the acumen to see things through. Your destinies have been taken to a higher spiritual level where us from God's kingdom becomes more challenging. Watch over those loyal souls of serenity who keep fighting on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

When life hangs in the balance, one must grab that proverbial bull by the horns. You were terrific, Officer Cook, in stopping the progression of unrelenting violence in Dade County. Your humane honor and validity will be forever solemnly honored for allits humility in commitment, excellence and the achievements of integrity incorporated with a wise dignity. Our travels and their journeys can steam forward thanks to your duly noted nobility and the gallantry of a heroic angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man with a humble blueprint used to defuse destruction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

God given talent is just that. The humility of being humbly able to solve and to resolve conflict before evil breaks out. You stayed the channels of courage and your boldness, Officer Cook, offered the citizens of Dade County a brief glimpse into your ideals and intuitions bounded by the eyes of effort and the devotions of dignity while integrity kept you on the mark in placing goodwill back into the hearts and minds of family and your professional peers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

On par with persistence and perseverance, Officer Cook, your duties to patrol for peace in Dade County will surely be heroic honored. You were a righteous and faithfully loyal public servant who guarded our very lives so peace and freedom may reign down upon us. Never better desire and decency, always the best of character and ethics. Dignified and poignant, full of intensity to last forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Vitality and vision led you, Officer Cook, in your lively pursuits of truth, trust and unwavering tenacity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2018

Cruelty is the frailty that pushes bravery and honesty to the grounds below. Never shall we give in nor submit ourselves to evil. Never back away showing the slightest fear or panic. You faced your career and its perils, Officer Cook, with a youthful zeal. Dade County has come a long way since you departed this world for a world where you are being given more responsibility. Guarding those shiny golden avenues of acumen and boldness where no more harm will come your direction. Character and achievement that made all the sense in the world. The compasses of honor, decorum and integrity pointing righteously. Vigorous vigilance and thoughtful and due diligence. It is the balancing beams of bravery befitting a real humane and loyal servant of God. We slept well, Officer Cook, on account of your astuteness and awareness to dilemmas and they were properly adjusted so our acclimation was made much better. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Your heart listens to the rest of your body and what is said conveys an important message spelling out the virtues of hope, peace and goodwill to mankind. Officer Cook, you were a caring genuinely nice man. A gentleman whose passions led you to become who you are today and why do we think about you? Heroism and honesty breed dignity and integrity that offered the people of Dade County the rights to live peacefully and as one community united in prayer and in spirit. All coming together through your wings of love and to be cherished forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Wielding power is one thing, to harness that power is another. You are supposed to be a leader, a follower, a lifesaver and present goodwill and honor back to society. What makes our world weaker is when we concede and submit ourselves to unwanted violence. Evil and terror, torment and turmoil create those bonds that can certainly break our communities apart. Like an atomic bomb or earthquake, Dade County was under the grips, the vices of vindictiveness . You were the consummate professional, Officer Cook, through and true. Humble and loyal, dignity that in of itself honored humanity. Your days, months and years were the living example of why we have nowadays peace and unity, though we need to be as you were relentless in our pursuits of happiness and prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

If soup is good food than ferocity and tenacity acquit themselves very well. Your outlook on life and during your career, Officer Cook, was one of enjoyment, you relished serving Dade County and we the people cherished your sense of relief and safe travels whenever you patrolled these sometimes long and winding roads. You never know what is lurking for men and women of honor and humility to try and overcome. It's danger and peril, panic and reality. But, thirty-nine years later your life and ultimate heroic sacrifice, Officer Cook, are solemnly honored and etched within the framework of our minds and hearts never to be overlooked nor tarnished as you performed your roles devoutly and decidedly well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The fruits of a man's labors are to be shared and received in the galleries of gallantry rather gracefully. Succinct and to the point.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

And credibility would be another chain in your unshakable courage, Officer Cook. A look back in Dade County police history and we'll find a man complete with splendor and moxie. Intuition and commitment to pride and excellence. Real humble honesty, self-contained dignity and the intelligent integrity to ward off violence while securing peace of mind and goodwill to last a whole life time. Your comrades and family so humanely pay homage to your propensity for perseverance and its prudent mannerisms. A wealth of knowledge that came in handy to save, preserve and conserve our quality of equality and justice for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mettle goes resolution begins.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Why does violence still perturb and eat at our insides? As I reflect, I'm looking at your picture I printed off the Officers Down Memorial Page taken I would say about forty some years ago. And all this time later, effort, dignity and politeness is shadowing yourself, Officer Cook andmany valiant other women and men in heaven. It's where decency, dignity and a humble fruition sleep capably with Our Lord and His duly noted Honor Roll of resourcefulness and a cunning resolve to be resolute mot reneging on a promise you made to guard Dade County and its folks of character, goodwill and the right stuff. The right man for the job where accountability, reliability and humility crisscross civility, sanity and sanctity. You'll reward a bountiful heavenly feast awaiting you, Officer Cook, as you look down with your beautiful soul of mercy and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Pull distance and desire closer to honor and bravery, somehow you will pull dire and desperation away from despicable and diabolical actions of the few who seem to delight in setting the fires of fury. But, your feverish heroic actions, Officer Cook, a maniacal man from taking more innocent lives. Dade county was solidly shielded by your recurring ingenuity, integrity and the landscape of trust and honor. Those rivers of resiliency ran far and wide and our safety and security was and always will be fondly remembered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those tennis matches with your friend and comrade, Officer Keith Di Genova were pretty sporting, Officer Cook. He is a hero too and suffers greatly as a result of being shot and forever needs our meditations for comfort and a humble peace of mind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

A savvy veteran officer, Officer Cook, you learned the ropes of resolve and resourcefulness from other cherished men and women so full of humility and talent. Their honesty, dignity and integrity matched yours perfectly in protecting all Dade County. Those vines of vigilance all swinging from the treetops of tenacity and the alacrity that character and morals constructs within the heart of every living soul who serves the causes. Peace must prevail. The pest of persecution must be arrested as shall wickedness. The hero whose humane spirit sleeps quietly in those deep blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your trips and fruition, Officer Cook, were imprinted with a humble success and your faithfulness was a natural conclusion to your navigation in an area that has long since respected, revered and admired your undying valor to duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Your chipper smile and friendly disposition is sorely missed today, Officer Cook. I do hope your mother is well. I wrote a letter a couple of months ago to your sister, Nancy and her son, your nephew Josh Hyatt and have not heard back. On Sept. 17th, she will be bless her heart, one -hundred and three. And I 'll guarantee you she misses you more than ever. Dade County's hero of boldness, bravery and the humble craft of a true honest policeman, so fit with vim, vigor and vitality. Character that sparkled. Dignity that drew other brave souls closer to learn how to be a human being and one of integrity important in fighting adversity. Only our goodwill and tranquility restored by your unselfish and visionary wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Take care once again Mrs. Cook, God speed and be well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Assemble and make sense of the parts of a puzzle so large, the best of honor, integrity and dignity working as one might run into trouble. Terror and tragedy come across a public servant's slate of service. How are security and peace going to balance out each other? You handled your scopes and surveillance s in Dade County quite well, Officer Cook. No resentment from any colleague. No envy God forbid. Only the eternal salutes of determination, the morality of motivating and in leading other brave and wise souls through panic, peril and danger, thick and thin. It takes every bit of character, intelligence and the stabilizing intuition to act rightly, justly and humbly. An able bodied young man doing a superb job and offering the humane and proud ultimate sacrifice to enhance our society which always will your sunny and chipper presence, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life demands action not a passive wave of the hand. No delay. You arrive and make a quick analysis of what needs to be corrected and fixed properly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Your son, "Billy," Mrs. Cook, was a cherished and highly respected officer. A trusted friend and a beloved hero. You see, Officer Cook, that gallantry and grace come from within and your heart was stoic and sensitive to the needs of Dade County residents. No telling how much more evil would have occurred on May 16, 1979, if you had not arrived on the scene. Something deep within me says honesty, true dedication, dignity and integrity took you and Scott Lincoln to that area. Boldness lights up the tunnels of darkness and the tenacity you set forth on your journeys, Officer Cook, were met by God's loving embrace. Serenity , safety, peace and unity all founded by your channels of courage, caring and hopeful consideration for humanity. The paths in and during our chosen careers and professions are enjoined by none other than Our Creator Himself. We try for something, if it fails, once we going at the task again. Police work is not like that. Behavior must be proper. Responses must be swift. Civility and sanity must rule not take over like a monster out of control. Stress happens and how do you manage ? You handled the rigors in an outstanding way, Officer Cook, with fine and upstanding class,decency and pure desire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018

Loneliness. Sadness. Tears. Prayers and meditation. To stop what you are doing and to ponder the despair your family, Officer Cook, had to be going through after your untimely loss. The profound grief and anguish had to be so immense and the tears nothing worse than the loss of a beloved hero, your warrior son, brother, husband, uncle, great-uncle and a loyal comrade to all your peers. The prayers and best wishes went out to the Cook Family whose devoutness kept your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, alive and well all those decades later after your tragic day, Officer Cook, when a vengeful young man unleashed terror in Dade County and you and your partner that day, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, went to that scene of chaos, Officer Cook. Through it all your character, commitment and support of your fellow officers was the quintessential example of honor, integrity and dignity with vision and wisdom humbly trying to shade humanity from this unquestionable misery. Always the prayers for your family. Only salutes and condolences on your profound loss. Society misses you greatly and wants you, Officer Cook, to know we are there for you. That beacon of light and the boldness that honorably and willingly helped to seal peace within our walls of happiness and safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Being alone is not always so healthy for the soul. Your treasured spirit, Officer Cook, is soundly nestled among the many souls of engagement,bravery and the serenity to battle on in eternity. Everlasting quiet. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A proud warrior with a pristine uniform of proficiency and the perseverance to face onuses straight ahead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2018