Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Starving for a little rest and relaxation, you provided Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook, with real humble and honest contributions. It of course takes all the mettle that courage and dignity can muster up to rid our society of this never ending stream of violence. The silence would be deafening and yet for six years of loyal and faithful service, Officer Cook, you discharged your professional duties with all the awareness and astuteness that commitment to pride and excellence results from good character. Never out of sight, always vigilant and offering the right sphere of due diligence, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A crusader unafraid to tackle danger, you acquitted yourself very well, Officer Cook. A legend and our warrior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Police work is not about grasping at straws. Rather, it's about designing and developing concepts that will effectively eliminate violence from the streets. You brandished boldness and bravery together with honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook and it saved your comrade's
lives and helped to ring in more peaceful times. When serenity, safety and security come to those gates of gallantry, we must stand on guard ready and waiting to grab hold o fits humility and nobleness. You'll always be fondly remembered and saluted for your heroism and kindness, all of which came from your unassuming character and marvelous morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Impressions leave lasting trails upon those dignified warriors who dare to risk their souls of security for peace and quiet to take shape. Public service is no easy thing and communicating your message is not granted and just handed out like ice cream to a child. You left a wonderfully faithful and yet humble legacy for your family and peers to follow in, Officer Cook. I would imagine it is up to those of us still living in and around the Dade County area to make the most of opportunity when it knocks its values and character at those doors of integrity and honor. You have been admitted into God's fortress of angelic heroes and heroines with wings opened wide to fly those friendly deep blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

The cards are dealt and what comes from the deck is deserving of salutes of valor and acumen. It is located on your uniform and badge of boldness and friendly persuasion, Officer Cook, your honor and dignity facing peril and obstacles not many would want to tackle. Accomplishment and trust are learned and shared by all whose display the classic conviction and character that fulfills one's commitment and Dade County's folks were certainly in good hands when you patrolled is community where you still are humbly admired and respected for unwavering and unselfish perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. At least you started with optimism and brought hope and meaning to life, Officer Cook and you always will be greatly missed by your family, professional colleagues and friends from around our entire nation. A real honest and loyal hero, humane and full of intense humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Heart and soul are the connectors of bravery, integrity and honesty all of which you possessed and maintained throughout your whole life and career, Officer Cook. The rock of resourcefulness and resolve navigating those difficult and sometimes dangerous venues where peace, harmony and serenity are crying out. You led by example and character and made your years and morals count very much. Reliable and most trustworthy, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those tents of enhancement were pitched and set down for other courageous women and men to follow in.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Many moons have passed since your undying sacrifice, Officer Cook, all the acumen and leadership to motivate others through the tunnels of terror. You made Dade County and its citizens great once more. Through your package of faith and bravery, honesty and the boldness of dignity, integrity could be seen for miles ahead and so could safety and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

The bases are full of outstanding achievements and so much more humane and humble esteem, Officer Cook, for a job well done. Dade County and its folks can rest soundly in realizing their prosperity, peace and unity were tied to your unselfish endeavors to maintain fundamental ferocity and by following those trails of tenacity and humility, a hero's legacy shining ever so brightly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Blessed is the man or woman whose boldness is as proficient as their perseverance and resolve. As yours was, Officer Cook, connecting peace and goodwill throughout Dade County for its people. A young man taken from his missions and fruitful journeys too soon. Always the character, commitment and the integrity that honor delivers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Never a dull moment and never did your bravery and character, Officer Cook, waver in your travails of peace and security for Dade County folks. You stayed focus and sharp in morals, values and vigilance as much as in honesty and humility. Enhancement cannot forget its heroes and heroines who served and protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Faith must never waver and neither must desire and honor. You must be composed with integrity and dignity during times of trouble and so for Dade County and its residents were you, Officer Cook, loyal and dedicated even when violence came right at you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Heroes and heroines harness the power to go after heinousness. No other way to look at gifted and loyal individuals who pursue their livelihoods capturing violence and freeing us to live and to enjoy our happiness. An obsession is just that and your choice of profession, Officer Cook, was one made openly and with much deliberation. Your kindness, common sense and dignity shall always be cherished as much as your ingenuity, integrity and honor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 20, 2018

Fables and old wives' tales are one thing. True, heroism, trust and justice are another. And so for Dade County's finest women and men their stories are laid out by how they incorporate solid character and commitment with the proficiencies of honesty, integrity and bravery. All done quite well by yourself, Officer Cook and for performing with civility and the values of humility may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 20, 2018

Your soul is really encircling us, Officer Cook, its bravery and courage all fortified your patrols of Dade County and its citizens. You take boldness, humility and stretch it out and you've got full resolve and the harmony that we have come to expect. A man's character and quests will never be overlooked and certainly no enhancement left in shambles. Those cornerstones are nice and sturdy that you watched over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 20, 2018

Of body and mind do our most esteemed and honorable public servants pursue evil while seeking out our peace and prosperity. You served the principles of Dade County and its people, Officer Cook, navigating serenity and dignity for all. Your character and commitments to integrity will remain a humble part of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 20, 2018

The stamp of approval is when you recognize that citizens react positively to your loyal, heroic and faithful actions of mercy and goodwill. You spread so much love and respect in and around Dade County, Officer Cook, how could we be ever so thankful? Your command and composure, dignity and honor formed the framework of your character and integrity. Your zeal and trust lit the fires of ferocity and created the bonds of boldness which in turn sparked peace, serenity and good relationships among all persons. Never overlooked was your humble, humane and sound judgement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's green pastures contain all the humility that was bestowed upon humanity. It's simple nobility, civility and the sanctity of life and property for which you will forever be treasured for restoring.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 19, 2018

Your life and profession, Officer Cook, was Dade County's saving grace. You placed yourself in a position of humbleness to serve people. Nothing you accomplished was ever diminished. It was solely regarding your outstanding dignity, integrity and the fight for an entire community's right to live and to prosper in peace and in the security that all people are created equal. For composing yourself and for possessing excellence in care and in controlling violence may your soul be humanely blessed. Heroism is not something just handed out like cotton candy at a carnival. It must be earned and developed. Motivation and dedication were why, Officer Cook, you were able to lead others through strife and duress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 19, 2018

Daydreaming is fine as long as you concentrate on the important matters at hand. Dade County relied on your instincts of intelligence and ingenuity, Officer Cook, to uplift its spirits and you did everything to protect and to promote unity and liberty for us all. Mankind is greatly indebted to your resourcefulness, resolve and stoic character to get things squared away for its citizens. Your honor, reverence and dignity are all humbly etched on various walls of honor for what you believed in a gave your life for. Principles, morals and values that only due vigilance brings forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 19, 2018

Having a proclivity is all well and good so long as honor and respect is born from this. Your career, Officer Cook, was founded on the scope of serenity, humility toward humanity and the willingness to reach out to Dade County and its people bringing peace, hope and goodwill them. Your candor, class, decency and drive won't be forgotten nor will your heroic actions of which legends of character and commitment are put here for a reason. Diligence and wisdom conveys that message to learn and to cherish a very noble man, yourself, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 19, 2018

Faith sways belief just as dignity and courtesy help tip the scales of justice carried out with honesty, class and the insatiable morals that decency draws out from its most heroic servants. You certainly were a very devout man, Officer Cook, drawing from the examples your parents taught you and Nancy. No rhetoric, just plain and basic character and transparency to see your trips and trails of tenacity until completion. Dade County and its folks have their peace and harmony centered right where your badge of boldness and humility lied. Right over your heart, the one that humanely attempted to cool things down on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2018

Rules are for everyone. If you cannot abide by them then you'll have a problem coping in society. Danger, peril and evil all lumped together create the greatest challenge to our most humble and honorable of public servants. Your crusades, Officer Cook, were of courage and the consideration given to all who you protected and preserved. Dade County and its citizens were in good hands when you served and gave your life for liberty, integrity and unity to stand tall and in front of our friendliest of pursuits. Life has tests, tasks of police officers are meant to compliment the peace and safety, security and serenity you helped to pass on down to us, Officer Cook. What character and amazing courage from your heart of care and concern for us. Your community where you grew up and where you received your education has saluted your unwavering wisdom, maturity and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We toil because of your sweat and arduous work to make our venues safer for propserity and our passions to march on forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2018

Gold and silver weigh a lot if stacked together with many other blocks. Boldness, bravery and morals outweigh bad traits and if logical honesty, integrity and dignity is applied to any given situation, the outcome will certainly be for a plus. Your commitment and candor, Officer Cook, for Dade County folks helped to bestow a calming environment for all. Your community, Officer Cook, proudly and wisely honors your heroic memory, one that has left foundations tightly anchored in their positions. You remain a cherished and loyal colleague to so many brothers and sisters of the law enforcement field and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2018

The tale of the tape points out your poignant and persistent bravery and courage, 0fficer Cook. You gave Dade County and its citizens the hope and optimism that peace and safety would be their way of life. To breathe and to be bold, it surely takes one concerned gentleman of gallantry who summoned the decency and desire to fight through adversity. It makes one's honor and integrity a bit timid. You were not timid nor afraid, Officer Cook, instead you cornered and conquered evil with all your might and quality of character where humility and humbleness was concerned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2018

Putting evil out of commission is a demanding and dangerous profession. The perils and rigors of public servants never seems to end. Getting rid of crime and replacing it with peace and harmony is everyone's job. We the citizens of Dade County stand beside our heroes and heroines whose toil and sweat matches up with their dignity, honor and bravery. Integrity and ingenuity only fortify their ferocity when confronted with evil. Officer Cook, you were a brave man and an even more nicer gentleman whose position of resolve and hope, the goodwill to see your missions of character and commitment through and now God has your sweet and innocent soul of valor next to Him for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2018

You led other officers, Officer Cook, because your desire and drive was better than most. And so when danger comes hustling around our various streets there you were to stop its hideous advances. Dade County and its people can forever shine on in your glory. The wisdom, courage and convictions were all top notch and so was your unassuming humility to character, honor and integrity. Sandstorms kick up winds of fury and so too does violence and terror which you tried your very best to control, Officer Cook. May 16, 1979 was and will be a horrible day for your family and department. Your undying heroism shall live on in your family's spirits forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2018

To corner and bottle up wickedness your entire mind and heart must be poured and sprinkled into your humble labors of love and respect. You did respect and honor your Creator, Officer Cook and so too your parents who raised you and Nancy, with wisdom and integrity, genuine honesty and dignity for which you utilized to pursue a career in law enforcement and it was a wise investment on your part, Officer Cook, despite the inherent dangers of a demanding position of trust, authority and responsibility all thrust upon your broad shoulders of serenity and peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2018