Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The struggles today continue for those upholding your sacred post where truth and trust are quite essential. You put yourself in harm's way, Officer Cook, in an effort to steer evil from our midst and sadly a madman with no remorse, no iota of dignity,integrity and respect who decided the only way to solve his serious problems was to take lives of duly honorable and esteemed law enforcement personnel and your earthly missions here placed Dade County on a higher sphere of safety and a humble plateau of perseverance. The wise are willing to learn and to listen from superiors. This is why you could lead a squad of other fellow officers. The heroism was loyal and determined and the heart and soul were so consummate and noble. Cherished and never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2022

One must be up to snuff when rules, regulations and department standards must be firmly adhered to during the performance of your obligations of which you excelled, Officer Cook, putting forth tireless endeavor, all heart unselfishly giving up your life so that Dade County and its people would live in tranquility and in stability. The rock of your family who held everyone together and left an impression to be saluted and celebrated for generations to come. That's character and dedication speaking volumes and wisdom and vision perceiving their professional roles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character builds heart and soul from its branches of boldness and bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2022

Honor the memories, remember the passion,decency and dignity by which your family's hero lived their life. Certainly a well lived life though too short, Officer Cook and Dade County and your loved ones will revere your blessed and humble good name of integrity, character and the truth and trust behind your spirited and sacred commitments you undertook on behalf of mankind. They further stretched those chains of courage, class and the conviction for which you served and protected the public. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2022

Officer Cook, as I reflect daily upon your cherished, honorable and humbly heroic life and career it will never escape my family and thoughts of just how valued and loved you were and will forever be. Your family, your sister, Nancy and her family carry you forevermore in their hearts and minds as they march forward with your legacy. A journal filled with memories, warmth and the esteem of a dignified comrade whose integrity never wavered and that's precisely why residents of Dade County could feel at ease blessed with your virtue, visibility and acumen. There are no puzzles, just a pronounced man of faith, inspiration and devotion to all his missions and rightful callings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2022

Such a dangerous position with no holds barred and yet your aspirations, fortitude and unwavering, unselfish and tireless heroism, Officer Cook, saved the day. The day itself sadly ended your life of joy, hope and happiness and your upstanding career working on behalf of Dade County and its citizens. But, the vivid reminders are out there on the very streets where peace,prosperity and faith share a mission. They share an onus and for those serving today, your heart and soul of blessed humbleness still rises above from God perches where heroic angels soar. Replete with honor,character and the truth behind scruples,principles and values. Virtue sure to be saluted and honor to be remembered for its wisdom and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2022

Humanity conceals certain things but one thing we are forever reminded of is you, Officer Cook, a solemn man, a devoted public servant who served the folks of Dade County with everything instilled, installed and implanted in the words of class, decency and honest dedication. A fearless man, a fierce warrior and a loyal comrade who you depend upon when the stoves of serious mayhem and chaos heated up. Your heart,soul and maturity lacked nothing as they possessed the sheer will power to battle adversity with every ounce of breath, every scope of character and true commitment. There can be no better way of putting your life and career my neighbor, friend and hero in context, you were trusted until every resource was poured forth to thwart Mr. Pearsall from doing and harming more people, innocent people who lived by faith, looked for a sheet of serenity and received a blanket promise by you to serve, protect and to preserve our quality of life, virtue, integrity and ingenuity all sprouting forth their sacred calling. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2022

A diamond who shined when hope and fear popped up. Dade County I would suggest was most fortunate to have a man, a warrior of kindness,truth and sincerity among its many heroes and heroines serving their earthly missions with everything honor, integrity and dignity call for. The rigors and roles, the responsibilities and being held accountable because of standards made you the hero and gentleman you shall forevermore be, Officer Cook. Our stability and goodwill blossomed because of your consummate heart and soul of emotion that cared, was considerate and concerned with our general welfare. Never overlooked and duly saluted for protecting our backs and front doors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2022

Polished, shined and sparkling all with a humble smile and a loving embrace. You graced our world for a very short twenty-five years, Officer Cook, too soon to be taken away from your family, professional comrades and a plethora of close friends. What a man, what an angel! Dade County was your humility, heart and inspiring wisdom and maturity. For dignity and integrity roam where respect and character go their directions in a truthful and trustworthy manner. It translated to one having success in your endeavors despite violence ruining a life, your life and career gone and nearly taking others, namely your two colleagues, Officer DiGenova and Edgerton. A day that continues to tug at our hearts and souls for your spirit of virtue, valor and sanctity answered that bell where boldness meets destiny and its fate. Keep looking down on your family, peers who were fortunate to retire and of course friends. Those who saluted and paid their reverence to you for doing your due diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2022

Paths of consistency, journeys undertaken with God's divine hands of compassion, mercy and humility steering your every movement, Officer Cook, a man so young and brave defending our very serenity with his heroic wisdom, honor and blessed heart that sacrificed everything. It left your family to mourn you their precious son, brother, uncle and a dear and most beloved and treasured husband to Karen. Dade County and civilization today are less safer yet you were consummate and virtuous in your every effort of dignity,integrity and outstanding character that channeled it spores of perseverance to destroy evil. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for a soul and a spirit of resourcefulness that never forgot its devout roots of hope, goodwill and reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2022

The dog days of summer can leave our puppies barking for relief. But, no matter that very hot afternoon of May 16, 1979 was ingrained in our minds and hearts for you gave your special and vibrant life, Officer Cook, to steer this very wanton terror away from our midst.Our directions all differ, our paths and trails do too. But, integrity, humility and dignity equalize our footing making it a bit simpler to follow in. Badge#1664 was about proper behavior, ethical conduct and a man filled with virtue and bravery fortifying his role within your community's borders. Its venues were made safer by your navigation know how. Compasses were accurate as was your accountability and reliability. Nothing more sacred than missions of hope and faith being done justly and smartly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2022

A rainbow of many bright and beautiful colors can be seen at times up above our land. Your soul and spirit, Officer Cook, forever keeps the skies above bright, a hero of compassion, valor and heroic honor that gave his life for his comrades, the folks of Dade County and his family. You'll be their inspiration of dignity, integrity and their humble sincerity. A neighborhood that bands as one to remember and accentuate your life and career that made everyone who knew you proud. Pride is important, but scruples and virtue carry more meaning. They pack a powerful one two punch when evil needs someone to eliminate it totally form mankind. Our sacred voyages must be carried out and its vehicles that validate our very lives of liberty must go onward without interruption. You made that occur, Officer Cook and your journeys while concluded sadly forty-three years ago still continue lending credence to a rich life of a humble young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2022

Courage, humility and heart have all been paid their solemn tributes as a man of assurance and relevance patrolled his community here in Dade County. The past is just that. The present is now and tomorrow is just that. We don't overlook nor forget your heroic wisdom and dignity. They are your integrity and character humbly etched on walls of gratitude where heroes and heroines are given their honor and due salutes. Officer Cook, virtue and wisdom share their landscape of intuition and ingenuity because they paid the ultimate price a sacrifice that has imparted many lessons regarding one man, one important cog of courtesy and manners from a heart and soul that genuinely cared and was yearning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2022

Very soon, real soon violence will be wiped away from society's boards of wisdom, honesty and integrity. You championed your intelligence, intuition and embracing heart into all your labors and for those of us still alive and well living in and around Dade County they cannot forget you, Officer Cook. You are your family's hero,your department's as well. Reverence and resolve go together with integrity and dignity to create that impression that does carryover for generations to come. You surely blazed a trail of truth and trust that must continue to be supported and stabilized by those continuing your solemn watch and its essential duties of hope and goodwill precisely because of your beliefs and devoutness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2022

What you created nearly fifty years ago, Officer Cook, has stood today as that branch of your fairness, firmness and undying boldness. Dade County and its streets were warmly and richly preserved by your honored and heroic passions of faith, resourcefulness and the thoughtfulness of a most respected servant. A gentleman still young at heart who captivated his family, colleagues and friends with a humble smile and yet you were all serious when adversity arose and threatened to erode humanity's hopes, dreams and vital aspirations. Your grit and fortitude were all determination and desire combined with steadfast dedication to all the perilous responsibilities that lied ahead of your sacred oaths in life and during your six year career cut short because of one evil man and his turbulent life of no heart, soul and decency toward authority. A class man of character, trusted commitment and true conviction who is forevermore saluted for his valor and vehicles of virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2022

An extra special young man, heroic and honorable, one whose diligent exploits provided Dade County and its residents with a lasting measure of peace and stability. Officer Cook, virtue, vision and the humble wisdom of being a versatile public servant carried your solemn trails of hope, goodwill and faith, the most loyal, truthful and trusted of those who donned a badge and wore a crisp uniform of unwavering heart and soul. Tireless endeavor exercised daily to rid our land of the chaos whose control and evil jeopardize our missions and journeys of character, freedom and purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sincerely missed and forever beloved by your adoring family, comrades of esteem and bravery who fought these battles alongside of a cherished man.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2022

The cold and gutless individuals who seem to commit mayhem, their brand of evil and their lives of infamy are to be caught, tried and will spend a lifetime behind bars. You, Officer Cook, are sadly in heaven because of what transpired to you forty-three years ago. Dade County and badge#1664 was utilized to its full strength, its full meaning of mettle, morals and scruples that are so valuable to support to your integrity, dignity and mindful character. Your family learns and yearns to pursue their lives, aspirations and dreams. A heart and a soul of gold, caring and consummately vigilant never more diligent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels are heroes and heroines never more perfect and forevermore cradled in God's loving embrace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2022

Bike rides and motorcycle rides to honor the fallen, they never are cast aside.We remember honor, virtue and reverence, your attitude, Officer Cook, placed its emphasis upon the goodness of mankind. We dream. We treasure, we don't forget, don't overlook the spirit of a young man filled with dignity,desire and class. Dade County and your decency went hand in hand as they protected the region with a certain passionate heart and permeating character so loyal and trusted. The truth always came from your lips of humbleness that Our Maker blessed with His compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2022

When tensions and unrest become smoking hot it then requires the savvy and know how of a calm and reasonable servant to be able to deal with all the issues at hand before wickedness spreads its wings of wanton violence. Dade County was under your eyes and ears, Officer Cook, heroic and humbly dependable. God was steering your journeys of honesty,dedication and the fortitude of a most proud and dignified young man. Foundations and cornerstones are supposed to be sturdy and forever and your blessed name and cherished life stand as your family's pillar of faith, goodwill and the sincerest of devotions to all responsibility. This world lost a true and trustworthy warrior that day never to be forgotten. History will humbly keep a record of your unassuming valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2022

Peril should never intrude upon humanity's rights to live freely and ably. Peace and prosperity should be the rule not a cause of concern. Such consternation dictates the swiftest of actions and on May 16,1979, Officer Cook, you demonstrated to wares to the good folks of Dade County. A man of stability and a heart accentuated on loyalty and trust giving true allegiance and integrity to all your worthy trails, pathways and pursuits. You set down for other public servants that road of resolve and resourcefulness that only wisdom, virtue and accountability can only accomplish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2022

To extricate us from evil, Officer Cook, your entire package of perseverance, proficiency and passions had to be all aboard as you patrolled and worked tirelessly on behalf of Dade County. Your loved ones and the citizens whom you served and protected have not forgotten your unique sense of pride, a smile, yet a serious demeanor when the calls of duty came down. It's obviously very tragic that your honor, integrity, hope and humility was ended sadly by a disrespectful and a most heinous man. There was much left behind for your family to carry forward and to take the torch of your heroic legacy and to channel its hopes, dreams and now forever inspirations. A good man taken from this world all too soon by the very violence you took an oath so sacred to eliminate. No one has overlooked you and the career you were so consummate and blessed to undertake. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2022

You extrapolated honor, dignity, integrity and heroism from all your earthly missions of sincerity, hope and faith, Officer Cook. Such a loyal and a most cherished man whose heart and soul preserved the lives of all Dade County. You are always remembered solemnly and fondly saluted for your undivided and unselfish character, commitment and the truthful convictions for which you lived a humble and humane life. Such wisdom and vision all brought out the good in your spirit and our very serenity coming through your gates of gallantry will forever stand tall and proud. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A young man so beloved and missed very much by your family, comrades and a host of friends from around our country.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2022

Such a kind, sincere and gracious man who understood his honorable, humble and heroic roles that were sacred and responsible for protecting the character, dignity and integrity of Dade County folks. Officer Cook, you are forever remembered and always blessed and saluted for acting as a wise and loyal public servant who met the challenges that lied ahead. Danger did not deter a man of dedication, fortitude and devotion. Evil does not make society proud nor does it go away simply by switching it off, pulling the plug. Treasured, admired and duly revered for a life and a career performed with desire, decency and class. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 9, 2022

Ideas and ideals are those very humane virtues that demonstrate their fortitude. Your unwavering aptitude and blessed acumen, Officer Cook, were exactly what the residents of Dade County needed during their times of crisis. A young man blessed for heroism, humility and a heart so carefully precise, caring and loyal when it was expected. Dignified people of integrity display their mettle and meaningful morals for their entire lives and career, yours my neighbor,friend and hero never waned nor were derailed. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 8, 2022

Available, dependable and capable as only any loyal servant would be. The outcome should have different, Officer Cook, yet you acquitted yourself in a very commendable manner. Decent, dedicated and devoted as much as a dignified man would be. Integrity at least a fighting chance to defeat the callousness of wickedness. The heart and soul of a lion whose trustworthiness and truth continues being perpetrated by your family marching forward with heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 8, 2022

A model human being with all the honesty, dignity and integrity that public service demands and one who met violence with a humble and heroic heart, soul and spirit. Everything about you, Officer Cook, was the truth and trust that accentuated your trails of conviction and respectful character to be remembered fondly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 8, 2022