Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Giving from the heart requires that uniqueness of understanding and devotion to honor and bravery, the roots to pursuing peace and unity for all. You gave that dimension of dignity, courage and integrity, Officer Cook, for Dade County's noble causes. Stopping disaster and mayhem takes a special individual, you were that hero whose strength of character, desire and decency was a cut above the rest. All the awareness, conviction and commitment to be honored and fondly remembered for a lifetime of achievement and its duly unwavering humility put forth on humanity's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gallant and civil, responsible and all present and accounted for. This fight was fought face to face no backing down or running away.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2018

The gold star of security, serenity and safety was pinned on your badge, Officer Cook, when you were about to embark on a career of courage, commitment to both pride and excellence and the chance to make Dade County and its residents relevant one more. Courage and character all from your caring and considerate heart. One that gave and brought responses to resolve and resourcefulness to a community looking for that one edge. Fighting evil is no small task, it takes the efforts of an entire force of devoted and courteous men and women combining their skills, honesties and dignities. You were simply and humbly a much beloved warrior whose life and career has created a discussion for the ages. Gallantry and grace were as superb as your esteemed humility and humanely heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The enhancement lives on in the happiness of your family and its pursuits of success. If only God allowed you to live and to see the shining examples you beloved have put forth. Your spirit sees and hears from Our Lord's proverbial kingdom of eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, I'll not forget your intuition, intelligence and ingenuity. It's obviously rubbed off on family, comrades and your close personal friends.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

Positive and upbeat, always a smile and bright disposition. It is no wonder the citizens of Dade County were in terrific hands. The heart and soul of humility and serenity combining forces as you always gave your best endeavor to bring peace and relief to all people, Officer Cook. No wonder when fighting men and women utilize their character in a convincing manner the jobs always seem to go right. Tragically, on May 16, 1979, you were there to serve and to save lives of your comrades and those civilians who were embroiled in a bitter domestic dispute. One gentleman taken too soon and yet remembered for his fighting spirit. The other young man troubled and depressed. Seems like we all suffer from adversity, it is those righteous and humane enough who stand up and are counted on for acumen, boldness and the ferocity to wage this war. Your journeys, Officer Cook, were indeed blessed by fruition. Never overlooked and bravely saluted for wisdom, maturity and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

Young and bold with a story to be told. Brave and sure looking to secure. You were a key public servant, Officer Cook, in this valued battle over brazen and for sure violence that upsets the infrastructure of liberty and its unifying mannerisms. Dade County for certain received the finest service and humble honor that you always had, Officer Cook, as you were a hero of humility who dug deep down for positive resolve. So faithful and loyal to your colleagues they can never forget your attributes of courage and conviction, the commitments and trusts relied upon to protect and preserve the value of life. One man, a young man giving his life, a sacrifice made on behalf of humanity which is greatly indebted to you, Officer Cook, the shining example of class, decency and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

It's prudent for one to be persevering in all their actions. At least by accomplishing this, peace and freedom have a chance to exist as one. You fought hard in Dade County for us, Officer Cook, placing dignity, desire and honesty on the table everyday. No matter the time or circumstance you were cherished and present to prevent more catastrophe. You were a gem of a gallant man and a gentleman who thirst for the truth and tenacity reigned supreme. Heroes and heroines cast aside their personal agendas to maintain law and order for entire regions, your integrity and character were crucial in these operations. Always giving a clutch and sincere effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

For the dynamic, their dignity shines through. For those so diabolical and determined to commit evil, their dishonesty blinds us preventing us from living in a peaceful and civil way. You lived with your parents and sister, Nancy, in a quiet and calming manner. The Cook Family lived their lives full of faith and resolve, dignity and loyalty the way Our Creator wants us to. Dade County was your passion and your role that challenged your inner being my neighbor, friend and hero. You were one not to complain rather one to help and obtain the safety and serenity so desired for a quality of life so humane. Character and morals can take any public servant a long way down those roads of proficiency and meaningful moments. All your trails, Officer Cook, you now have paved them for other brave and firm souls of valor and we will never overlook your commanding approach nor passionate wisdom, maturity and vision. Rest in peace. You treated your beloved wife, Karen, as a queen and were the consummate couple of genuinely nice folks. You are missed tremendously. Society was blessed to have your presense for twenty-five years of fruition and unwavering and unselfish fearlessness and diligence to the calls of professional duty. All in a day's work did you measure up to standards, ideals and values so essential to defeating this smothering enemy, violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Equity demands equality in all that you do. To achieve some measure of success the honor, dignity and integrity for sure must be present. You cannot begin to wage war against wickedness unless you plan and prepare all the details that will be needed to approach such a pesky problem. Dade County like any other bigtime area needs the values, character and morals from its many heroes and heroines of bravery and humility. They had that in you, Officer Cook, a humbly confident young man on a mission of service and preservation that allowed peace and unity to take its proper place in our world. That world would be better served if God allowed you the opportunity to live and to witness your devotion and motivation. You led other men and women all beacuse of your training and accomplishments, the many that are and forever part of your heroic legacy throughout our nation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were calm, fair and yet firm when it came to doing your job and its roles correctly. May 16, 1979 was a tragic day for your department and family, Officer Cook, your memory is faithfully distributed within the walls of justice and the hearts and minds of all who cared. You did so should we all. Your passions, Officer Cook, led you to become a duly loyal and trustworthy public servant. Badge#1664 won't be forgotten as it was worn along with your uniform in a proper and pristine fashion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Using finesse and ferocity together can only accelerate peace and goodwill against the forces of violence, terror and its associated evil. All we the citizens can ask is for a quality effort put forth. Something you ascribed to each day of your life and career, Officer cook. It brought about change and for all your honesty, integrity and humble dignity it's a tragedy you could not be here to witness these changes through your heroic actions. You were a compassionate and a very personable young man, an excellent officer and a sure resource by which to bounce ideas off of. When character, commitment and conviction through wisdom and vision meet at the same crossroads, the results can onl ywe hope be for a positive. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The lights of heaven shine brightly because, Officer Cook, you have welcomed so many heroic angelic angels to God's ranks of His glorious honor roll of perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

To say the phrase we've got your watch now, hopefully that sentiment is more than just a saying. Its authenticity should ring like a bell and for your integrity, honor and dignity, Officer Cook, the people of Dade County were in the most blessed of hands when you patrolled those dangerous roads. Courage, conviction, wisdom and intuition as humane as your performance saving and resolving dilemmas. Always treasured and most respected as a public servant of faith and loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Th e police and public working in unison make for better relationships when endeavoring to conquer corruption and evil. It's the soundest way of sending a firm and yet strong message that violence won't be tolerated. Your tenacity and ferocity here in Dade County, Officer Cook, offered its folks the best of both boldness and bravery that when combined with your humble and outstanding character, honesty and commitment made all the sense in providing peace and harmony to one and all. We will never forget your heroic life and career where justice stood tall and your humility rose above it all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Polished. Poised. Professional. All police officers are expected to keep their neatness and never ending honesty, dignity and integrity about themselves. It is the shining shoes, polished badge and the demeanor that signals to the citizens that things will be okay. Here in Dade County and its vast regions where you patrolled, Officer Cook, the landscape was one of evil that fateful day when you gave your young life for our missions and their destinies to flourish. You were that humble man of morals and character whose commitment to excellence and pride was your bond and its affirmation helped to land peace and some relief. You'll be fondly remembered as a hero whose legacy of humility and of compassion will always be respected and revered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave hope, faith and goodwill its best chance by challenging your valiant inner spirit in this seemingly never ending war over adversity. All it takes is one person to get out of line and then kayos and who knows what might happen. Humanity records those righteous and decent acts of its most brave and talented of public servants.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

The headlights and taillights of tolerance may never be dimmed. For they must shine forever over our beloved and humble women and men who risked their lives for our safety and protection. Dade County and its citizens counted on your compassion, Officer Cook, as well as your honesty and integrity central to calming and saving those in danger. May 16, 1979, is dedicated and devoted to your spirit of action and its heroism which shall never be put aside. One may not cast one's devotion, leadership and dignity to a place where violence hides. You sought the truth and the facts, Officer Cook, in a level headed manner and with precision of vision and the maturity that comes with knowledge and understanding. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones and foundations are the slabs of concrete firmly planted in place, so secure as was your trustworthiness and tenacity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

Pouting is not tolerated, instead pounding the pavement blending boldness and bravery together which brings out the state of honesty and dignity from our most beloved and esteemed of heroes and heroines. Perseverance, being prudent and preservation were among your many characteristics, Officer Cook, during your watch serving Dade County and its folks. Their tranquil environment was all because of your unselfish sacrifice and the spirit of your loyal and humbly gentle soul of security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Light does shine upon those humane and virtual servants of both diligence and its enhanced vigilance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

The current state of affairs requires the utmost caution and honor where bravery and its dignity and integrity mesh together to form a dynamic partnership when fighting wickedness. You were a very valiant public servant, Officer Cook, whose talents and tenacity provided that shield of security for Dade County residents. You reinforced good work habits and the energy that solid character, effort and efficiency bring to the streets where danger and terror still reside. Never forgotten and always saluted for humility, civility and the responsibility to resolve conflicts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

Curious by nature and concerned and caring by profession, your exploits and journeys, Officer Cook, were humbly paved by the pathways of honesty, integrity and dignity. It's not a secret why you were successful in helping to restore peace and calm to Dade County and its people. Heroic angels of character and commitment realize their convictions mean something. They are etched not just on walls, but in the very humble hearts and minds of your darling family members, friends and those esteemed comrades who served and fought those difficult battles over evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cherished and admired for heroically bold actions where morals reside at the head of the class of decency and desire.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

The children of Our Creator pursue happiness, good health and prosperity by virtue of our most esteemed and honorable law enforcement professional who faithfully give of themselves. Those streets of Dade County during your time, Officer Cook, were paved with peril and only because of your unwavering bravery and integrity were we sheltered from the terror of evil. You made peace and unity a transparent means of your tenacity, fearless and yet forceful when it was time to dig deep down to resolve conflict. You were a very beloved and respected hero of humility, Officer Cook, whose time on this earth was only for the nobility for which we strive to carry on with your humble legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

Gallantry glows as brightly as does humility. Only honor, integrity and dignity help mold and make or break any public servant's career where those battles of wickedness still sadly exist. You kept Dade County and its residents pretty calm and collected during your watch all made possible by vision, wisdom and the intellect to see justice fairly and firmly brought together as one. If character and commitment could bring you back with your wife, Karen, your mother, Julia and your sister, Nancy everybody would stand and take notice. They do honor your heroic memory by fondly saluting your courage and ingenuity you gave back to mankind. Never forgotten and always cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations and cornerstones stand firmly because of the values and standards by which all heroines and heroes brave and humane lead their lives. Their missions and journeys represent fulfillment and now God has brought you home where you and your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace. Officer Cook, may you and your dad rest soundly cradled in God's giant arms of awareness, faith and the grace by which your destinies were fundamentally constructed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

Peace requires a stern constitution which no interference from outside adversaries. Dade County was during your time, Officer Cook, a venue of many hopes and dreams. Your desires and dignity shall never be forgotten. Salvaging goodwill among all concerned parties needs a total team effort framed by the supervision of sanctity, sanity and the watchful eyes and ears of integrity, honesty and dignity. You can be sure, Officer Cook, that we won't forget your kindness and unwavering acts of faith and serenity. They all had a chilling and a most unifying affect where violence is concerned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's grace keeps the light of your gallantry from ever going out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

The ladders leading to God's enchanted kingdom never bend, all they do is help to carry the many heroes and heroines back to their eternal home where God's safekeeping keeps them from further harm. Dade County was your source, Officer Cook, where resolve and commitment went hand in hand along with your desire and dedication. A career and a life carved out by fruitful convictions of wisdom, vision and the enhancements that until this day rest soundly within those folks whom you protected. Integrity and dignity make terrific partners in this lifetime of battling evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family bless their hearts treasured the humane and unselfish ferocity, Officer Cook, by which you maintained peace and serenity for our society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

Public servants hold their own by humbly and loyally displaying the common sense and myriad of morals and dignity needed to fight mayhem. Judging by your character and convictions, Officer Cook, you were an officer, gentleman and most importantly a Dade County hero who gave his life for tranquility and peace to take shape amid the kayos and calamities. You will be fondly remembered and saluted for valor and civility which should be any officer's concern when serving and protecting the public trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Up in heaven that light from the many souls of serenity shines brightest at all times. Devotion, grit and gumption helped to carry your trails of perseverance for six years of very commendable effort.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

The number sixty-four if added as four and six equals ten. That how devout and faithful a servant you were, Officer Cook, keeping the ten commandments and issuing excellent and honest service to all the areas of Dade County. The humble hero whose watch and legacy set up the paths of righteousness and relief from evil while preserving the sanctity of our lives. Hope, mercy and goodwill were the batons of boldness you passed on down to other heroes and heroines. Their blessing and commitment speaks as well as your commitment to security and civility. You take onus and go from there in responsibility and that never ending word, character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You kept your batteries of high standards well charged at all times never taking your foot off the pedal. Hopefully others will do the same.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2018

Humbleness and humility along with honesty leave that lasting impression. It is so sacred and yet surreal as our heroes and heroines go out of their way and comfort zone to serve and preserve our freedoms, liberties and their enhancements. The good people of Dade County were protected by your vigilance and resolve, Officer Cook, the kind of good old fashion police work to be remembered for the ages. Today, at the tender still young age of sixty-four, Officer Cook, you would still be a blessed resource for those future brave souls to partake in their quest for wisdom, vision and unselfish character, care and concern that comes straight from your heart of humility given right back to our society. We don't count heads, I'd be rather curious how many folks in North Miami Beach, Florida would even know a hero lived right under our noses. You are resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You have been greatly missed as you were so very endearing and treasured as a gallant man and a gentleman of intellect and ingenuity. The kind of intuition necessary to solve crime and to fight off the negativity of evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2018

Our servants give of their time and tenacity to face an enemy not so timid and shy. But, rather violent and menacing. Bravery and honor require a by-product of dignity and integrity that is utilized to conquer the effects of evil and Dade County assuredly received excellent service from you, Officer Cook. Highly skilled an d motivated to lead other valiant souls of safety through the ropes of resolve and faithfulness. You can be one-hundred percent clear your life and career mattered as did your unselfish and supreme sacrifice giving peace and tranquility back to all who yearned for happiness in their trails of justice and equality for all humanity. Humility served its purpose and Our Lord saw your missions and fulfillment as completed. He now shelters your loving soul in His kingdom of mercy forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and ethics. Not easy to obtain. But your patience and promotion contributed to the core values that live on in your beloved family members. The Cook's, Tidwell's and Wilkerson's all keep your legacy aglow as humbly as possible. That's how you were raised, Officer Cook and wickedness shall not diminish the lessons and messages to passed down to others. Foundations for a solid and brighter future.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2018

Your welfare and self-worth are what is most important to a person's functioning and enjoying life. Police officers stake their entire lives and reputations on the line daily in order for this to take full affect. Dade County and its residents have seen many fine officers, men and women of humane honor and character come through its doors and take to those perilous streets protecting with an enhanced sense of loyalty and integrity. You were a vital part of that force, Officer Cook, brave and sure of what you wanted to become since you were a young man. Police work is not a picnic, nor an ordinary walk in the park. It is a path and those trails blazed through ferocity and tenacity that you set down as its anchors, Officer Cook. A hero of the finest pride and convictions to knowledge, wisdom and the vision to see the tasks ahead of you. Your memory is forever etched in our hearts and thoughts, your due diligence and persevering vigilance saw to that and to the prosperity and peace we cherish in our happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The bank of lights burns brilliantly among God's honor rolls of heroic angels of acumen, awareness and accountability. Public service challenges a person's self-value and core values of morals and scruples to be very certain of that fact.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2018

The peacemakers of yesterday, the pursuits of health and happiness for a brighter tomorrow. Yesterday and decades ago is the past and because of humble men and women like yourself, Officer Cook, sacrificing for a better tomorrow, we cannot say enough regarding your honesty, character, dignity and the integrity through good morals to battle adversity without blinking or batting an eye. Dade County does indeed look very different than when you watched over our landscape, but as all good and loyally faithful soldiers realize, serenity and security do at times come with the ultimate price. The value of one valiant servant laboring with tenacity for our hopes, dreams and goals, the very same you aspired to become, Officer Cook, have now and forever become a part of history with a capital H for heroism, and humbleness never to be put on a shelf. No need for dusting off anything. Your determination, dedication and desire said and speaks loudly and succinctly regarding your endeavors on our society's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2018