Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To persevere is to not give up and when danger, evil and wickedness threatens mankind and humanity we must wake up and answer the call. You were prepared, Officer Cook, always acting as a humble and honored man of heroism, dignity and integrity all born from your outstanding character and excellence in commitment and the truest and trusted of convictions. Dade County and your colleagues and beloved family members won't forget you not one second. You stayed the courses of virtue and sacred tenacity to endeavor to stop a must wayward man from harming you and your fellow officers along with the citizens. You'll be saluted for vehicles of versatility, wisdom and vision forever soaring in heaven as a heroic angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2024

Honesty is the best source of heroic salvation. And believe me, Officer Cook, your young life and career were designed for serving and protecting the folks of Dade County. Such a humble and blessed man of virtue, dignity, integrity and forthright character all out patrolling those sometimes dangerous streets and zones where zealousness was misput. You'll forever remain a gentleman who challenged mankind to reach higher, to yearn and pursue our aspirations, passions and dreams. They were yours and you accomplished before being robbed and taken from your family, department and friends. Such a sacred journey undertaken with the channels of conviction, commitment and the truest and trusted of scruples, morals, principles and values as only your family imparted upon yourself and your big sister, Nancy. Your sacrifice will be fondly saluted and solemnly remembered for its esteem, goodwill and cherished loyalty, a reminder of the humble and yet solemn oath you undertook to protect and serve and may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2024

You lived, Officer Cook and you certainly loved life and your family spending the proudest of times which are sorely missed since an evil man robbed you of everything from honor, integrity and dignity. Dade County was protected by your passionate missions and faithfully executed journeys of gallantry, gladness and humility all from your heroically humble heart and soul. We do not forget heroes who sacrifice for humanity's purposes. Evil is that bed bug that bites and those who commit crime should betried and incarcerated. You'll be saluted for noble character, outstanding commitment and uplifting, enhancing and enriching convictions all clearly trustworthy and true to a tee. A cherished gentleman dedicated to his public service profession who learned, yearned and was virtuous in his skills and talents. Morals and values are the fabrics and fibers essential to performing at a high level as you solemnly did, Officer Cook, forever remembered. Badge#1664 was about unwavering and unselfish diligence, vigilance and of course what every human being needs to practice respect, respect and respect for mankind your crede, partner, friend and motto. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. Sure wished we could have met and befriended one another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2024

Wanton heinousness squeezes the goodness out of humanity where we expect to live with a passion and a purpose in all we set out to succeed in. Well, Officer Cook, you humbly succeeded in all your earthly missions and journeys in which honor, dignity and integrity were tested yet faithfully carried out in allowing your beloved Dade County community to live without threat, without any harm charging their direction. Your compass of heart, hope and soul were always calibrated and set accordingly. Always truth and trust. Only cherished loyalty and esteem being put to the tests. Morals, values and scruples that you solemnly possessed shall remain legendary as is your blessed name of resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, hero and angel. May God watch over your precious, sweet and sacred spirit of affection, a handsome face and smile have been truly missed by your family, comrades and friends.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2024

Policing the streets is not a horse race but it's involving putting your heart and soul together as one to help stop adversity and create a sensation of safety, security and serenity for all citizens and mankind. And the watches were accomplished, Officer Cook, with all your unconditional, unselfish and unwavering heroism which was spreadout far and wide in your beloved community. Character, commitment and convictions were true and trustworthy to the points of your outstanding professional responsibilities. A man, a gentleman so brave and modestly confident in the patrols of virtue, sanctity and being wise beyond your years of experience and know how. You acted as only a loyal, esteemed, cherished and dedicated public servant would act in the very face of peril which threatened the residents. We salute you, Officer Cook, a man of devout faith, efficiency and all the determination to see us clear of violence. Your sacrifice has allowed us to move forward, just wished the good Lord allowed you the same opportunity. Rest in peace my neighbor, angel, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2024

What a wonderful man full of heroic wisdom, honor and integrity. Dignity and character are just some of the professional tools you faithfully and truthfully utilized, Officer Cook, to keep Dade County and its citizens safe from harm. Your sacrifice and life are meant to be solemnly remembered and saluted for every morsel of meaningful virtue, vision and versatility filled the streets where you will forever be missed by your adoring family and loyal and esteemed colleagues. You followed the trusted of trails to create a more peaceful environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, angel, friend and hero. Commitment and conviction can only take shape when humility and a heart of concern are present and accounted for.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2024

You are who you are. You were the shiny star of your family and department, Officer Cook, heroically and honorably serving the people of Dade County. With relentless, unselfish and unwavering passion, compassion, care and concern did you faithfully proceed with your sacred and most solemn professional duties and obligations. To be dignified and have character and integrity right at your side says a lot. You were persistent and consistant in keeping to your moral diligence and by being true and trustworthy your vigilance really shown through. Never forgotten and always loyal and virtuous, rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. You are sorely missed by your beloved family and comrades.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2024

A true bond between brothers and sisters who all heroically serve the profession with character and trustworthy dignity, integrity and an unselfish and unwavering heart and soul. Yours, Officer Cook, went over and above the bounds of onus, diligence and the unending vigilance that is required from everyone that wears and dons a crisp uniform and a badge reflecting the needs of mankind and society in general. Dade County during your time, Officer Cook, was surely preserved by a young man full of life, talent and total command of any given situation. To solve and resolve takes every ounce of energy, fabric and loyal and steadfast dedication, devotion and determination. Evil is abominable and no doubt needs the care, concern and skill of all who trained the correct way. You will be saluted for giving your career and life my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 20, 2024

Of course blessings are better than anything else. When you can get up go to a rather dangerous job and come back home safe and sound you are very fortunate. For six years, all too short years, Officer Cook, you served your beloved community of Dade County with all the honor, pride and gusto that you could muster. Never a bad word spoken, never any doubt you could perform your responsibilities with character, commitment, dignity and heroic integrity You accomplished your feats of ferocity with acumen, alertness and awareness. No doubt, Officer Cook, if you lived out your life and retired you still would be humbly remembered. You are never forgotten and are saluted for gallantry, virtue, truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, hero and angel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 19, 2024

The quicker the response the better the outcome so we think. A man talented, devoted and skilled in every phrase of protecting and serving the public, you acted as professionally and as heroically every watch, Officer Cook, never losing sight over your loyal and honorable objectives. Sheltering the good folks of Dade County with stability, serenity and safety they were your compassion, caring and concern for six years of esteemed and dignified time spent patrolling wherever needed. Integrity, ingenuity, intuition and integrity all an important sphere of your versatile and sacred character while fulfilling your blessed missionsof goodwill, hope and humbleness from your unselfish, unwavering and loyal heart and soul of gold. Such a warm and first class gentleman gifted and gallant whose angel wings you forever in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The truth of trust is essential to carry out the plans for every castle to remain quiet and secure. You'll be missed forever by your loved ones and department comrades and be solemnly saluted for giving every bitof energy within your being.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 19, 2024

Never reticent and always willing able to pitch in to assist a fellow officer, sad, Officer Cook, that your family, colleagues and friends have had to mourn you yet they go full steam ahead with your heartfelt inspirations motivating their every move and each purpose performed with the highest level of dignity, integrity and character that was your shadow of virtue, endeavor and resiliency like no other. Dade County was kept mostly free of evil while you diligently patrolled its boundaries and where your tenacity lied there was an honorable and humble gentleman blessed accordingly by Our Maker who shelters your unselfish, unwavering and unrelenting heart, soul and spirit in heaven where you walk your eternal beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. Sacred missions of goodwill, stability and clear versatility were carried out to the highest degree of the law. A man dedicated, determined and devoted to his special profession where danger sometimes impedes the best of the best. Sad but true. You always will be regarded as a trustworthy and truthful man of adventure who gave his life and career for the causes of serenity, safety and security.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2024

You were so bold and humbly heroic, Officer Cook. So blessed with an abundance of faith, resourcefulness and the utmost dedication to protecting the residents of Dade County from evil planting peace and liberty for mankind to further its humane aspirations. When dignity, integrity and character, commitment and conviction are all on the true and trusted tracks and trails of tenacity you cannot go wrong. May 16,1979 will not be forgotten as you gave your young life and public service career for us to carry forth your legacy as your loyal and cherished has and will forever accomplish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. A solemn and hearty salute of virtue, wisdom and vision will be afforded your soul, heart and spirit always.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2024

Tackling terror and violence requires certain types of people. Honorable, heroic and with an unselfish, unwavering and unending dignity, integrity and character that you maintained to the utmost, Officer Cook. A young man of devotion, faith and resolve who protected your beloved Dade County community like no other. Today many decades have passed since that tragic day when you sacrificed your life and duly solemn career for peace and safe trails for mankind. Never forgotten and always saluted for loyalty, courage and virtue, may God watch over your spirit as you watched over us and your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, angel, friend and hero. True trust was the bond between yourself humble self and the public whom you patrolled over.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2024

Done properly and with a sense of direction, your life and career, Officer Cook, was scripted from the time you were a little boy growing up in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dade County has come to revere its heroic men and women of heart and humility who gave their very lives of loyalty for one common purpose. One theme, one fiber of honesty, integrity, character and dignity that grew to be appreciated and it surely was my neighbor, angel, friend and hero. Badge#1664 shall rest in peace as you were the leader and communicator of both truth and trustworthiness. Some have what it takes to provide security, serenity and safety. Others look elsewhere for clues and answers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2024

Crime, violence, evil and just plain calamity stirrs up the pots of something sinister. You served and protected Dade County, Officer Cook, with every ounce of a heroic heart, soul and honor so decent and you desirable. Yet, today we the ordinary citizens still must contend with everything that rattles the homes and castles where sense of diredction, purpose and serenity should be normal. Dignity, integrity and true character, commitment and convictions that looked you squarely in the eyes everyday. All of this has been terribly absent all these decades later because of one very violent man taking your young life and robbing you of finishing out your career and retiring the way things should be. A happy marriage ending before its time, your family missing you at their happy occasions and of course your mother Julia, outliving you by almost forty years. The work she performed at Sabal Palm Elementary school here in North Miami Beach, Florida rejuvenated her and kept her going through your dad, Charles and your senseless death. Your comrades and family have remembered and solemnly saluted a most humble and blessing man, provocative, caring, compassionate and loyal whose name and legacy stands for hero, honoring every resting officer. Officer Cook, at the young age of twenty-five you made that ultimate sacrifice where vigilance and diligence met each other at the trails and paths of faithfulness, resiliency and devotion. A dedicated public servant who stood for justice doing properly and equitably. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. One day your loved ones will meet and greet you in heaven where Our Lord watches over His flock of valiant angels.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2024

Everyday is a new lease on life. Really very sad and awful, Officer Cook, that with each new day your bright eyes and big handsome smile could not be here to engage and uplift your family's adventures and lives. Yet, they carry your heroic and esteemed legacy forward championing all that you faithfully and resiliently left behind. A shining star of Dade County who enhanced the streets and corners with character, commitment and conviction. They were all true and trustworthy forever remaining the emblem of heart and soul, integrity and humbly blessed dignity a sonly a heroic angel could possess. Safe trails, persevering paths were created by you and your badge and uniform which represented hope, devotion and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2024

You cannot walk until you begin to crawl. Before talking one must just make sounds. Before tackling evil, violence and adversity you must humbly rise above your many skillsets that are essential in this seemingly never ending process. You began your professional career, Officer Cook, over fifty years ago and since you always possessed the required tools of dignity, integrity and character all honorable and upstanding as they assisted you greatly in your heroic patrols of Dade County a community that forever is grateful for a man who dedicated his life and career to being an excellent public servant. All the integrity, dignity and commitment so clearly marked with trust and truth leading your treks and trails where virtue, vision and wisdom drove your pursuits and passions. Such a loyal and esteemed man of valor and humility, your soul and heart exerted every imaginable ounce of strength to conquer this monster. Ingenuity, intelligence and intuition all went with you every watch and now as angel may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2024

The train going down the tracks of heroism, honor and unselfish tenacity all made Dade County and its citizens being able to live peacefully and stabally. You created the markers of hope, courage and character, Officer Cook, by being ready and able to protect us with very unwavering and diligent dignity, integrity and commitment all fortifying our pursuits and lives of both purpose and passion. You can be certain you won't be forgotten for utilizing your entire arsenal of virtue, acumen and wisdom which was far beyond your years of life and experience. We salute you and will remember the inspirational heroism that is now walking a perfect beat in eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and heroic angel. Truth and trust do yearn expand their teachings. You taught us many lessons in life and during your watch even if we were not born yet or could not even begin to comprehend them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2024

A blessed heart and soul of heroic proportions and outstanding endeavor that uplifted, enhanced and enriched the folks of Dade County make no mistake about that very fact, Officer Cook. You will forever be remembered and treasured for being the man you were and a true first class gentleman of dignity, decency and dedication all coming through the tunnels of tenacity, honest ingenuity and stellar character as they all must have commitment and conviction chartering the patrols you so humbly performed. To make peace, safety and security take shape and stay planted here forevermore all those who serve and protect must do sowith everlasting vigilance and the due diligence of one entrusted with a perilous position where professionalism must shine brightly at all times. Such a valiant angel of awareness, acumen and virtue all reaching higher to scout out the landscapes where progress now must continue onward as your esteemed and beloved family carries your legacy, Officer Cook, forward each moment of their sacred lives and chosen careers as you were always "Uncle Bo" and won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One cut into adversity is only the genesis as it takes an entire department of determination, grit and gumption to succeed mightily in this constant attack upon violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2024

Since Officer Keith DiGenova knew you very well, Officer Cook, I asked him questions about you and humbly speaking he stated you were a very fine officer and young man so heroic and blessed with a humble and beloved heart and soul. That being said you incorporated outstanding character, true and trusted commitment and convictions that stemmed from being surely dependable, reliable and capable for a fearless crimefighter. This is exactly why we have a sense of renewed peace, stability and prosperity right here in Dade County where it began. A journey faithful, dedicated and resourceful over fifty years ago. You willingly wanted to enter the police profession and nothing was going to come between you and your mission. All dotted with dignity, diligence and devotion and vitalized with sacred integrity, ingenuity and intuitiveness. All in badge#1664, 5'8'' and 160 pounds of a sharp mind and sensability that was shared and now carries the hopes and dreams of all who enter this dangerous profession stopping adversity before it unleashes its worst blows upon humanity. You are always going to be revered, saluted and paid homage for loyalty, esteem and vigilance that oversaw us and paved the trails and paths of your unending, unwavering and unselfish class, decency and perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are a heroic inspiration to those who have succeeded you and do so with humbly blessed pride, astuteness and awareness. Acumen is another ingredient in the puzzle of creating safe havens for us all to live by.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2024

The earthly missions and journeys of mankind depend largely in part on a person's character and some old fashioned honesty that usually results in more positive outcomes. Sad, Officer Cook, that awful day forty-five years ago that you lost your young life sacrificing it for the protection of Dade County and its citizens. Such a role model and a veteran of versatility and virtue along attached to the uniform and badge you wore with dignity, pride and heroic integrity. They indeed served you well for six years of professional dedication, determination, grit and truly trustworthy trails and paths of perseverance, unselfish diligence and the vigilance of both a loyal and esteemed public servant who we salute for having valor and responsibility all facing off against evil, violence while giving up some hope and peaceful goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forevermore an angel whose legacy is jettisoned forward by your beloved and special family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2024

Your parents best move was bringing you and Nancy, Officer Cook, from Berkley, California to North Miami Beach, Florida. Certainly, Dade County and its folks were well protected and heroically served by your wholesome heart and soul of serenity. Integrity, dignity, honesty and character was created with heavenly intentions to provide meaningful work ethics that have been saluted and forever remembered. So unselfish, so unwavering in your earthly commitments and convictions that were loyal and surely esteemed. You toiled in virtue, vision and wisdom all from being a completely reliable gentleman of gallantry and boldness. Angels fly high and you, Officer Cook, hover constantly every moment over your adoring family members who carry your legacy forward in their sacred lives of purpose and practicality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2024

You were the shining apple of your parents and sister, Officer Cook, gleaming with pride and a humbly blessed and heroic handsome smile. All of your instruments of integrity, dignity and intuition fortified the residents of Dade County in distributing stability and safety for one and all. Mankind, society and humanity all as one have never forgotten your heroic life, career, character and humanely loyal honesty. You surely lived, worked and made the ultimate sacrifice in order for your beloved family, colleagues and friends to continue their fruitful and sacred journeys and missions of faith, devotion, hope and goodwill. That was your goal and aspiration and seeing that you were unselfish and unwavering, donning a badge of bravery and a uniform of truth and trustworthiness you are to be saluted as angel who now walks his heavenly patrol as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your life was full of vitality, ability and the unrelenting capacity to perform your due vigilance and diligence seeing peace through. It will forever be a tragic shame everything unfolded on May 16, 1979 as it did but badge#1664 was full of genuine esteem and true accomodation to mankind. So sorry I never had the pleasure to meet you, your friend and partner Officer Keith DiGenova is a humble gentleman as you were and was fortunate to survive his wounds. He tells me he works out where here resides in Ormand Beach, Florida at the YMCA. You and Officer Edgerton may you both rest in peace. Keith told me he passed a few months ago. Glad I finally met Mr. DiGenova and his twin brother Kenneth who lives in North Miami, Florida and holds an annual Christmas party there. They visit your grave to pray for your beloved and specially heroic soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2024

A person's pride means so much. A public servant's pride all things aside is essential, but having heroic honesty, integrity and dignity is more important. Dade County was the venue where your vehicles of versatility, virtue and vision were your best acquaintances during your patrols. The perseverance, proficiency and unwavering and unselfish professionalism always showed during stressful moments. Officer Cook, your heroism will always be reflected upon and solemnly saluted for every word of devotion, faithfulness and dedication that was esteemed, loyal and completely passionate and cherished. May Our Lord shelter you forever under His wings as His guardian angel and your family's as they continue they purposes and journeys with the very same zest and zeal that you demonstrated during your life and career of principles, values and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2024

A dignified man of heroism, heart and blessed humility. Your respect and resiliency, Officer Cook, created long acting stability for all folks in Dade County. Never more patient and yet truthfully trustworthy. Integrity, character and character that will be saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2024