Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Better to be resourceful than remorseful. Thinking when times of duress and stress put one under the pressures of completing those central tasks when peace and prosperity are on the line. Our esteem and quiet came about through your speech and heroic actions, Officer Cook, a community like Dade County that still and for always honors its heroes and heroines. You were a precise man, a gallant gentleman and worker who excelled in all the matters at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2018

Your disposition, Officer Cook and humanely caring nature brought about peace and calm and common sense among Dade County and its folks to be solemnly remembered for all time. With dignity , class and decency like yours, heroes and heroines who have sacrificed never will be far from us. Your engaging personality, Officer Cook, is right up there in God's safest and securest of kingdoms patrolling and observing those brave and humble public servants protecting the causes that humility for humanity has to offer. Noble deeds get Our Lord's greatest attention. Your valor and courage, Officer Cook, remain as your character and conviction, to be treasured forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2018

Evil puts society into emergency management. The finest women and men of honesty and dedication striving for peace and civility looking for a tiny advantage over a broad adversary. You delivered the goodwill and dignity for all, Officer Cook and through your ethics and character, integrity and commitment became a reality for all Dade County and its citizens. We and your family, Officer Cook, can be certain your humility and heroism will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2018

Devotion and desire triumph over dishonor and cowardly actions of wickedness. You were a very cherished and dignified human being, Officer Cook, a gentleman man mature way beyond others, brave and so bolder than most. Dade County was always in great shape and excellent care when you served. Its tranquility and harmony brought about through your loyalty and high regard for all people. No wonder you have and always will be faithfully remembered and so saluted with integrity for maintaining calmness, compassion and the humane honor so required in all courageous men and women. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. This land needs no more evil and violence, just cooler heads prevailing along with goodwill and peace, good health for everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2018

Frustrated officers who are terminated from their positions of service and protection can come back and haunt those who serve with honor, humility and distinction. You served and labored on behalf of all Dade County citizens, Officer Cook, a hero of dignity and integrity, gallantry and valor gracing your every journey of faith, hope and mercy. It's those like yourself, who gave up their lives and careers to other warriors of fruition and character may continue their noble missions bringing peace and unity to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2018

The world at times can be so unkind. But, if your dignified, honest and have character along with friends, the mountains to climb don't seem so tough. Police work is not meant to be routine nor taken lightly. It can be cunning and confusing figuring out how to get out of peril. You calculated, Officer Cook, you trained, planned and prepared for a battle royal maintaining safety and harmony for all Dade County. What can be stated is you were a humble and faithful servant who gave his heart and soul for our dreams, yours too to move forward. The tragedy of losing you never left your family and comrades. They all do have those wonderful memories of a young man humane and humble who loved his role. A heroic legacy left to cherish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A hundred years from now you will, Officer Cook, still be greatly admired and fondly saluted for gallantry like no other.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 12, 2018

The devastation left behind by the passing of our loved ones tends to lead to all sorts of things. Depression. A hurt inside no one even begin to comprehend. Your presence, Officer Cook, here in Dade County patrolling its boundaries with bravery, boldness and the belief that peace and unity would forever be a most welcomed sight. Its citizens have enjoyed the fruits of your enhancements all given by a beloved and honorable young man, gallant and full of compassion, integrity and dignity. A fitting life, though one cut short by this very evil you sought to conquer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A great warrior now serving His eternal time guarding those golden streets of serenity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 12, 2018

Time passes us by before we can even do a thing about it. Well at least in your twenty-five all too short years of life, Officer Cook, you were a sincerely decent and honorable gentleman. You were a crusader on a mission of searching out evil and seeking peace as its permanent replacement. For those of us fortunate to live in Dade County at that time, it was great and so was your dignity, reverence and simply put humane and humble integrity. Not everything can be solved and resolved, but, at least your effort and quality of character and conviction went into the making of a stellar public servant who was loyal and cherished and remains a hero forever in our midst. Heaven received the richness of your warmth, smile and generosity while you dealt with a foe so fierce and yet you were unwavering and unselfish in your sacrifice. Never forgotten always saluted for valor, bravery and courage. Humility, humanity and decency all were in your genes of gallantry, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A life capsulated by vision, wisdom and the knowledge to see your journeys with Our Lord's help through.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2018

Tragedy, violence and evil does not stop time in the world and its daily affairs. Sadness does linger for those families who stop and mourn the huge cavities left by their loved ones sudden departures. We miss you, Officer Cook. Vigilance and resourcefulness such as yours won't be pushed to the side. Dade County and its folks were treated to decent and desirable service with a smile. Class, honesty, integrity and dignity followed you down those trails of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The candles of your crusades still burn brightly in your family's pursuits of happiness and success.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2018

We are all God's children. Some of His flock are not afraid to face the terrible dangers of violence face to face. You gave your life and career, Officer Cook, for your friends and the citizens of Dade County with honor, robust resolve and the fibers of ferocity, integrity and dignity. The kind of clutch character and diligence that has stood the tests of time. Decades roll on. The influence, Officer Cook of your delivering security and peace for all will not be forgotten. Your humility and humane heroic actions will be etched into our mind and hearts. They have been as you were one superior warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2018

Education helps to stop the ruination of terror as all good hard working public servants strive for the very same humble accomplishments. Sew peace and prosperity into one fabric of justice and safety for one and all. Dade County has witnessed many fine moments of tenacity by its dedicated men and women of bravery. Between excellent character, commitment and the maturity to deal with any circumstance given you, Officer Cook, your professional performance was outstanding. A man of his word delivering peace and goodwill, hope for our futures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Conviction, intuition and ingenuity make all the difference in this war over adversity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2018

Police must serve the public with the good instincts of wisdom, morality and the humble honesty that accompanies dignity and the basics of integrity. Dade County and its residents were under your hopeful and loyal eyes, Officer Cook, a hero through and through. The true making of a human being is how they react under stress and violent times and you handled your duties quite effectively and most prudently. Your colleagues and family won't forget your life of service to a community that holds you in humanely high esteem for brokering peace and serenity among all mankind. Your kindness, caring and character have lit the lights of enhancement forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2018

Your personal commitment to serve Dade County and all its people, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten. Your service and perseverance were always stop notch and so was your caring, concern and consideration. It all stems from good character, honor and the tenets of tenacity, dignity and stellar integrity. Your family, comrades and friends will always mark the occasion the date of your untimely passing by saluting your desire, faithfulness and outstanding resolve which brought about safety, security and tranquility for those searching for a bright light as that tunnel of darkness still seems to befuddle our pursuits of life and its happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2018

Seize the moment of serenity for you may never know when it will come calling again. Its peace and unity are what is most crucial. Dade County was under the vise grips of unrest when you patrolled its venues, Officer Cook, a good man and soul and a humbly proud public servant. Your concern and character coupled with your amazing honesty, dignity and integrity helped to save lives. Thank God you were able to harness violence even though this very same actions of a troubled young man took your young life. Our liberties and gratefulness to you, Officer Cook, can never be underscored. The consummate professional full of morals and fine humility. God takes those who serve Him faithfully and delivers their souls to a more eternally quiet kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2018

Terror and turmoil treat society as rudely and retchedly as two evils. Your job, Officer Cook, was to bring the restoration of resolve and peace to all Dade County residents. They needed your every ounce of strength an dmorals to battle these and many other foes. Your character, dignity and honesty was counted on the most when times turned tough. All those colleagues that served with you , Officer Cook, could all rely upon your loyalty and decision making thoughts. Today, it has left an impression that has remained with your family and friends who thought the world of a very humble, humane and heroic man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Warriors and saviors like you, Officer Cook, sleep soundly in their serenity and for the price they paid for peace, salutes are always afforded them. It's not just in marble, granite and stone, the most important venues, the hearts and minds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2018

I meant to say that a diary lists one's daily activities and plans. We can plan for a bright future never really knowing if we will be present to carry on. When you left your home that early morning of May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, your beloved wife, Karen, your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and your beloved sister, Nancy, thought you would return home after your shift. Really very sad and just awful having your life snuffed out by a wanton and troubled young man. With everything to live for, missions to faithfully discharge and a growing family of great-nieces and nephews, your humble character, integrity and honor certainly has been greatly missed. Dade County and its folks received the fullest of your ferocity in their searches for peace and liberty. You battled as a heroic warrior right unitl your final breath, leaving no doubt as to your wisdom, vision and maturity beyond the rest of the crowd. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We will try and take care. Just take care patrolled Our Creator's perfectly paved roads of resolve, its eternal peace will help you watch over your loved ones and those friends and comrades who adored and admired your giving spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2018

Law enforcement officers handle the rough and tough matters of evil. While they are out patrolling those rough venues they must keep their dignity, honesty and integrity continually pinned to their badges. Their eyes and ears help them in this fight of a lifetime. Dade County was your area of expertise, Officer Cook, as you were counted upon to bring peace and tranquility to an area starving for its attention. The convictions of character and commitment have been gallantly saluted. Your fruitful desires and efforts enabled you, Officer Cook, to lead and to efficiently motivate other comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2018

A diary list your activities. Police keep dockets on their officers, true American heroes and heroines of the highest bravery, honor and fairness to execute justice rightly. You acquitted yourself very well, Officer Cook, on behalf of all Dade County. Its affirmation of peace and prosperity stands as a cornerstone of your heroic legacy. No man who exhibits, commitment, integrity and the character should ever be overlooked. You remain treasured and respected, Officer Cook, for Our Lord directed your travels and the tenacity by which you set forth on your destinies. It's sad and awful that your life and career came to a violent end, considering you were a warrior fearless in all pursuits of evil and its terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your dossier my neighbor is filled with nothing but loyalty, desire, faith and the purposes of goodwill toward all people.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2018

Hustling and bustling, all in a day and in the career of a young man so bold and humble, who cherished his family, friends and colleagues. Yes, you relished your opportunities, Officer Cook, to bring stability, serenity and sanity to the Dade County community. If not for your heroic integrity, honesty and dignity lives that sad day of May 16, 1979, would have been lost. You saved the day with your professional perseverance and will forever be fondly saluted for humility toward all mankind and the humane concern and caring you had for those whom you protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2018

If diamonds are a girl's best friend, I will state that a man whose heroic actions and his honor were Dade County's ally. You were that benovolent and humble man, Officer Cook, a gallant and gracious man of character and integrity whose diligence and vigilance helped restore calm and quiet among the people. You acted as any public hero would in that situation, stemming the tide of terror and more violence perpetrated against society. You'll not be forgotten for having the awareness and sheer power for which tenacity and ferocity powered your trevails and journeys of fruittion. Humanity, humility and civility being given back to the citizens at large. It takes a devoted and motivated person to stand in the line of danger looking to preserve the sanctity of life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your treasured soul of serenity, Officer Cook, keeps God's kingdom forever aglow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2018

To be bold, you first have to be humble and humane, honest and dignified, full of integrity utilized to its fullest. When fighting off the affects of an enemy so enormous you need every last bit of character, hope and the desire to succeed. You did all of the above superbly, Officer Cook and without any shadow of doubt over being afraid. Dade County had fortitude and intuition when you navigated around its streets in search of peace and unity for all mankind. We cannot overlook your fine upstanding character and commitment to compose yourself with the finest of morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I read that next Monday February the 19th is Karen's birthday many more to you Mrs. Bonidy in the best of peace and good health. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's clear that your vision, wisdom and its clarity, Officer Cook, saved lives that day of the people you served and those loyal and faithful comrades who protected alongside of you. Their warrior and icon of intelligence and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2018

Our Creator gave you a special gift, Officer Cook, as you were fine and talented hero of the highest class of honor, dignity and humility. Dade County and its people had reaped the rewards of your undying wisdom, charisma and candor. It made your resolve and desire more apparent and thus it assisted you in getting a handle on our peace and quiet with togetherness for all. The class of heroines and heroines rest eternally in their humane and honorably noble deeds of awareness, acumen and efficient effort poured forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The lights stay brightly lit in God's heavens above where His venues are looked after by terrific people who gave the most sacred of sacrifices. Your soul of ingenuity and maturity, Officer Cook, constantly observes our going and coming. All your journeys were just right and guarded on all sided by fairness, firmness and the respect of your colleagues.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2018

Deliberate and decent, that and so much more is required from all officers who pursue tranquility and its harmonious affects on a peaceful and serene life. All Dade County had your grit and watchful eyes and ears, Officer Cook, looking for ways to put evil and its trouble in the rearview mirror. The streets are filled with pollution and violence you just did your faithful and honest part in undertaking a role of resolve, integrity and all the dignity and morals from one man's stellar character and heart of gold and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2018

Promises are empty words unless backed up by total and genuine gallantry, honesty, dignity and integrity. The boldness by which one commits to battling terror while staying the courses of character, conviction and of course humility. Stay humble it won't let you down. You deserve all the accolades, Officer Cook, because of your unwavering, unselfish and unassuming nature. Tenacity and ferocity exposed the righteous gentleman who patrolled and protected with sheer gumption. All the wisdom, fortitude and acumen mustered up to bring peace and goodwill to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A public servant, hero or heroine's word is their shield, a bond beckoning their responses to all types of duty calls. You never let anybody down, officer Cook. Mourned and solemnly remembered for your prudent and thoughtful pathways in life and during your watch over those whose lives you enhanced.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2018

Violence violates our promises of peaceful pursuits of happiness. One must cherish those moments as they come and pass. You came to Florida in 1954, Officer Cook, along with your family and sister who very much adores you. Dade County and its residents were most fortunate to have a hero of honor, humility, dignity and integrity among their ranks. The caliber of your desire, decency and devotion along with important morals led to your accomplishments and it's just a tragedy that you were taken at a relatively young age, Officer Cook. A man on a mission of mercy, faith, serenity and the goodwill of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Take care Mrs. Cook and God bless you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2018