Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Men and women of honor and bravery are from the bloodlines of bold and beautiful people. Your family upbringing, Officer Cook, reflected the highest standards of sanctity and civility all from the courageous fabric of morals and ideals to be sure. Dade County and its citizens can cherish your humble common sense and the awareness that brought your commitment and character to a higher plateau. Safety, peace, security and the serene moments we all can treasure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

Swift justice demands the quickest of action. Dade County firmly believed in peace and stability and Badge#1664 was there to save, shield and protect like no other servant. Your blessed name, Officer Cook, helped to remedy a problem that started spiralling out of control. Your response, honor and bravery followed your courage, wisdom and maturity along with your integrity and dignity through those mazes of evil. You did your very best, Officer Cook, a humbly beloved warrior whose saving graces at least allowed calmness to set in. Always saluted for valor and with God forever preserving and looking down on your family and peers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

The whispers of wisdom are the welcome relief we get when brave public servants face danger head to head. The problem is the loudness of wickedness carries with it perils that at times may be too much to overcome. You were a superbly honorable man, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero whose legacy shines through your integrity and dignity which fought courageously for our silence and harmonious moments. When unity and vision meet at the crossroads, chances are the circumstances and dilemmas will be rectified and a community can live fruitfully and faithfully as one. A cherished man with a broad scope for humility, your gifts to a humble humanity shall never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

Honor, humility and bravery need no hype, they require admiration from us and from our bravest and most decent of public servants. Protecting our rights, freedoms and happiness, you assisted greatly in this endeavor, Officer Cook, a gallant gentleman and more importantly a man with conviction and integrity. So stellar was your life and career, you were able to lead others through those patches of a community here in Dade County where your diligence and resolve conversed so humbly. Remember a servant's life and God takes over when their time is deemed over. He now has your character and affections, Officer Cook, patrolling in heaven watching over those perfectly paved roads of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The unkindest cut was your very untimely death although your sacrifice has been felt all these decades later, charisma, vision, wisdom and ingenuity all they way as you posted goodwill and serenity for mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

A renewal of sorts seems to happen every once in a while. Dade County having stability and peace means the world to so many citizens. And you were that very vital cog of courage and honor, Officer Cook, a most beloved and respected veteran public servant whose hope and devotion attempted to bring calm amid a tragic day of violence. One young troubled man, one spark is all that is needed to incite evil and you did your part, Officer Cook, with character, dignity and a fresh breath of integrity. Never more treasured and admired by your family, peers and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A salute of salvation and humility helps give humanity that chance of serenity and starting anew.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

Mellow and full of productive mettle. A life and public service career filled with accommodations and accomplishments for saving the lives of your comrades and those people whom you diligently watched over. Dade County can be deeply indebted to you, Officer Cook, its hero of character, class and the humility that helped to pump peace and energy into the souls of its citizens. Your mild manner and calming voice helped to smoothover disturbances that threatened the very fabric of mankind and your mortal actions did prevent a much more serious problem if you were not present with your humility and honorable decency that fateful day. Only the finest of professionals covering all the bases like a brilliantly polished diamond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We the people could count on your versatility, Officer Cook, to keep our heads above water and our compasses heading in the right direction. Influences are difficult to follow, hopefully those finest serving us will at least perform and wear their badges and uniforms the way they supposed to be donned, with supreme character and noble commitment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Haughtiness is to be frowned upon while honor and humility are to be humbly exemplified. These are the qualities and characteristics police departments search out for when hiring new recruits. Bravery, dignity and integrity call for that unique and special recipe for humane and loyal success. Evil, terror and wickedness are all fought on the same level field when all public servants must pull their own weight, the same rope must be handled with care and caution. Officer Cook, you pulled your end, it's a crying tragedy nothing could have been done to save your young life. As you left behind a widow in Karen, your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and your big sister, Nancy. Your stoic character help to secure the prospects of peace and liberty for all Dade County. A valiant warrior and humanity's version of virtues and values all from your terrific upbringing. Nothing more flattering than ferocity utilized in a first class manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your risked everything to stop a wayward young man bent on violence and uncontrollable heinous actions. You and your colleagues are to be saluted for unbelievable boldness, astuteness and the awareness under pressure to act accordingly as only a professional must function. Vigilance needs to be guarded, diligence needs to be hand crafted, perseverance has to be weaved from resolve and resourcefulness. The only to get things accomplished correctly and the first time out of the box. As we stated one does not always get a makeup or do over in this intense line of work. Mettle matters more than miracles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Those binoculars for brilliance, boldness and bravery where there for us and your comrades in arms to see, Officer Cook. Your department received the very best professional acumen from your loyal and honorable soul of sincerity which worked like a charm protecting the lives of Dade County beloved citizens. And you were a precious soul, Officer Cook, your family's pearl of wisdom, dignity and the integrity that good fact finding brings forth. Only the most talented and skilled of heroes who closed in on peace while trying to conquer callousness and evil. Forever an inspirational legacy that honed in on humility, civility and the sanctity that tranquility and harmony shall always bring to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A beacon of hope, faithfulness and the intuitions that ingenuity and humble purpose deliver.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Being able to relay directions and to lead other brave souls are two unique capacities. Police must be able to enforce, take charge and if needed make arrests that threaten the public peace. The qualities of tranquility, harmony and unity must be there if we are to accomplish a means to our fruitful journeys in life. The very same missions of mankind that you undertook in Dade County on behalf of its people, Officer Cook. The finality of your career and life, Officer Cook, ended far too soon as you will be honored for having dignity, wisdom, vision and the integrity to stand form in the very face of destruction from violence and its unending roads of ruination. Etched in walls for having character, humility and the nobleness to act heroically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No one wants their loved ones to depart without a final goodbye. God 's shining grace reflects off your beloved soul, Officer Cook, one with charisma, charm and personal concern for everyone's welfare.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Our Lord's humble hands hold us as He guides us down those humble pathways of resolve and driven dedication. And hands of grace and everlasting mercy indeed they help us to shelter those whom we bravely service and provide humane peace and safety for all. Your brave career and life, were the bookends to resourcefulness, integrity and the vision to see dignity and honesty through when battling an enemy so advanced. It took your total package of perseverance and prudence, Officer Cook, to witness your patrols of all Dade County venues. Virtually all your colleagues and family members who are here today salute and humbly honor your memory and heroic legacy of staunch character, conviction and the commitment to excel at your profession, one marked with pitfalls and perils that must somehow be eliminated if serenity and harmony are to take centerstage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The beams of light coming from the heavens above are forever lit up with the souls of those bounded by boldness and bravery from their compassionate hearts of consideration. The halls of justice are eternally open for review and upon further review the wise and the pious are rewarded from their sincerest efforts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Your valor and boldness were always in the vicinity of your humble honor and dignity which protected all Dade County residents from evil, Officer Cook. The location of a hero's humbleness, integrity and vision must be right where it will have the greatest affect in fighting terror. No matter, your character and engaging smile will forever be fondly remembered as will your soul which emitted positive fortitude and the good vibes of vigilance to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Engagement, enhancement and the rays of hope for our happiness to pursue peace and harmony. I just wish that you were here today, Officer Cook, together with your beloved family to soak in those rays of refreshment. I apologize, Officer Cook, marshmallows is spelled this way. I should know how to spell. I can spell bravery, desire and courage from carrying your values right on your protective vest. They should have had those side panels back then. It should not have taken your life for those added features to be an addition to your humble attire. But pride and efficiency functioned well together as your partners.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Combating crime takes excellent health, outstanding morals, the wisdom of vision and passion, the out takes of character and solid commitment to excelling in a profession where peril and obstacles must be broken apart by good sound integrity, dignity and that word of humility we label as honor. Proud and prudent, practical and resourceful, all the traits of a duly dedicated and devoted crimefighter, Officer Cook. You put Dade County and its residents back on that map of mettle and safety for mankind. Goodwill and your hovering spirit will always surround us as God helps you and other brave angelic souls, heroes and heroines each with bravery and humanity stamped on your lips of truth and trust, patrol and watch over those who now carry that baton of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Everyday, we make a note of reflection regarding your humbly heroic life, Officer Cook. One that is celebrated when your birthday approaches and of course on that solemn date of your untimely passing. Not just a passing as you sacrificed your soul of inspiration to silence the sounds of violence. This coming 4th of July while fireworks go off and barbeques are stoked with goals for roasting hot dogs, hamburgers and marshmellows, let us remember your saintly wisdom, bravery and the courage of your vision to commit to proper channels of character, honor and dignity's integrity. Always a concerned public servant whose navigations were blessed by Our Creator for intuition, ingenuity and the intellect that maturity bring salong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Happy 4th of July to the Wilkerson's Tidwell's and of course to you Mrs. Cook. My family and I hope you are doing well out there in sunny California.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

With a writ of righteous proficiency, your pursuits in life, Officer Cook, were happiness abounding. Since your calling in life was to have a career as a police officer, we know the entire Dade County community was under your wise and watchful eyes and ears. Danger, peril and evil could take notes of notice you were there to fight off these adversaries of possible doom and gloom. The most humane heroism and humility all deriving from honesty, integrity and dignity showed your character to be the most treasured and consummate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

With iron clad resolve and the will to fight on, your cherished service toward Dade County, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. Humbleness and humility assisted you greatly in your courage, honor and dignity, the stellar integrity to broker peaceful times and serene moments for all safe passages. Your family, peers and friends surely can fondly remember your engaging personality and stoic character that made your commitment all in heaven's blessed name. Your sweet soul of grace, Officer Cook should rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

A bike and a hike are fun, but going after evil serves a better purpose for humanity. your goal of becoming a public servant reached fruition, Officer Cook and Dade County's peace and unity were served quite well. Always remembered for honesty, character, dignity and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2018

Violence conducts its ruthless business no matter the weather, time or place. In Dade County your humbleness and mild manner, Officer Cook, served as a deterrent for six years of very loyal and faithful service. All honor, integrity and dignity followed you on your way, Officer Cook, A uniform of ingenuity and the very best of wisdom and courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2018

Goodwill and God's abundant graces helped to shield you from harm, Officer Cook. Dade County received the ultimate assurances they would be free of harm and its serenity and safety were firmly planted in your hands of humility and heart of heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and commitment to pride and excellence speaks louder than all talk.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2018

Efficient and smart, your life and career, Officer Cook, was made of morals and honor that served and protected Dade County citizens the righteous and heroic way. The paths of the devoted and dignified shall never be abdicated nor blocked from their rounds of resolve. Your integrity and character will be humanely saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2018

Rain only dampens a parade. It cannot flood away a feverish ferocity you possessed, Officer Cook. In fact, Dade County and its citizens were bombarded with bravery and boldness beyond your widest expectations. Curious and concerned, your character and achievements have been stored in God's gardens where nowhere can any servant escape. They serve a most important position in any humane and humble hero who has the goods of gallantry and nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2018

As a Jewish chaplain with Catholic Health Services my job is to listen and take note of any conversations between myself and the residents that will in the end better serve them. A top police officer in Dade County, you brought resounding commitment and honor to your position of trust and humble esteem, Officer Cook. The integrity, dignity and determination never left you side. You gave everyone a benefit of doubt and yet whenever a circumstance called for firmness, there you were, Officer Cook, circling the bandwagons with wisdom, intellect and the valiance of your very soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2018

Ferocity is not fool's gold. Tenacity and bravery need to be placed in the same sentence as integrity, honor and wisdom. You can't even begin to battle evil without a little old dignity it helps many brave men and women dig themselves out of a mountain of trouble. You dug deep down, Officer Cook, to locate terror and to weed out its ruining affects. The people of Dade County are the grateful recipients of your unwavering and undying conviction and class from desire and decency. Never far from our hearts, you character and morals made you the hero you were and the gallant gentleman so humane and humble in his works. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2018

Big words are just that. Humble, brave and heroic actions always will convey more than you know. Dade County had you, Officer Cook and your resources of reverence, resolve and the rationale that only good character, honesty and integrity instill in all public servants. It's so necessary to keep calm and cool during stressful moments, domestic issues present just that. And you provided serenity and safe journeys for all residents. Your missions of faith and goodwill ended prematurely, Officer Cook, sadly by this unmitigated evil carried out by a disturbed young man. with morals, values, ideals and principles you made our lives matter, Officer Cook, as Dade County police history will bear out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2018

Act courteous and chances are the people you watch over will do the same. You were a most compassionate gentleman, Officer Cook, great at calming folks down and yet poised beyond your years. Dade County had that humble and loving embrace when you sealed in peace and goodwill for our community. They have never lost sight of your dignity and the essential integrity that assisted you, Officer Cook, in curtailing violence. Comrades, your friends and most importantly your family have always loved you and humbly admired your cherished pursuits in life and during your police career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The validity of valor is humanity's welcoming embrace of our angelic heroes and heroines in God's blue skies above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2018

Traffic can be abysmal and so can unwelcome terror and its tormenting way of frustrating us . There were no regrets only to losing you, Officer Cook, at such a young age with more missions of hope, faith and mercy left behind for others to carry out. Dade County was in righteous and steady hands of proficiency when you patrolled for harmony and unity. Character, commitment to excellence, honesty and those shares of quiet humility, integrity and dignity shared roles in saving people. Never forgotten and always high respected as a hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2018