Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Capable and surely responsible, you handled all your professional duties as any loyal, humble and honest man would, Officer Cook. Going by the department manual is one thing, taking matters into your own hands by lack of knowledge, reason and vision is another. So no matter how you went after evil on behalf of the residents of Dade County, a venue where your vim, vigor and inner strength of character and the incorporation of good judgment was called for we the people knew the outcome would match the effort and resolve. Comrades, friends and your beloved family have all missed your presence very much these last thirty-eight years, on November 30th you would have celebrated your sixty-forth birthday. Heaven awaited your heroically humble arrival as those brothers and sisters of the law enforcement communities were there to greet your humility and human feats of tenacity with open arms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The loss to mankind and our society, Officer Cook, just hollers foul, sinister and plainly heinous and cruel what happened to you just as to any dignified, loyal and faithfully honest man or woman. You go out and patrol for peace and liberty for each person never really knowing if you'll return home safe and sound. One call, one knock on the front door no family member wants to receive. Its message disturbing and full of profound sadness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2017

People who elbow their way ahead of the line have issues just as dangerous drivers who knockdown cones, zip in and out of the traffic flow, we call it now lane surfing. Police must drive fast at times with their sirens and lights on to race to a scene and yet honesty, dignity, integrity and good old fashioned common sense must be applied. Always, Officer Cook, were Dade County and its folks shown politeness, common courtesies and the thoughtful consideration and care for their peace of mind and safety. Back in your day you were the Central Division's best of finely attuned and trained officers whose outstanding heroism shall never be forgotten. Class, desire and character oozed from your badge and uniform of proficiency, effort and the knowledge that maturity and a high standard of morals bring. It delivered peace, serenity and the notions of nobility while maintaining civility and sanctity for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity beckoned, Officer Cook, you willingly and fearlessly answered that call on May 16, 1979 as well as other times when ferocity and journeys motioned for your undivided attention. Saluted and respected for all eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2017

We all have some skeletons in the closet so to speak. But, if this wave of infamy and violence keeps interrupting the flow of normalcy we'll be in trouble. Your tenacity and even mannered style of policing, Officer Cook, was just what the citizens of Dade County needed. They wanted your reverence, your respect and admiration. They got the entire package of morals, values, ideals, integrity, dignity and honesty all wrapped around your uniform and badge. One of boldness, bravery and the visions to commit to wisdom, ingenuity and the sense of fairness. When justice must be doled out, it must be completed by someone as you did, Officer Cook, within the scopes of serenity, peace and tranquility. All the proper character must be summoned from your heart and very spirit, one that now and forever gently flies higher each day. With a kindred spirit, a renewal and the hope that optimism will someday reign supremely humble over violence. Humanity demands a little touch of humility from its devoted and loving public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Wickedness perpetuated in any house of worship is just plain wrong, forbidden, callous and the epitome of evil. Pray for those who lost their lives and security yesterday in Texas at the hands of a madman. When decent and faithful women and men are taken suddenly from their communities, families and peers of resolve you know and understand the world is a little less stabile. Stability keeps foundations, cornerstones and enhancements anchored down like a crown on your tooth hopefully for good.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2017

A mother cradles her child protecting it from harm, a police officer shields the public from harm. Your parents, Officer Cook, protected you and Nancy from anything that would have been detrimental to your growths. This in turn allowed you to become the very seasoned and humble young man of inherent integrity, dignity and humane honor through fundamental morals. Politeness, courtesy and concern can take one down those trails of tenacity and the character too helps one to navigate down the paths of preservation, resolve and perseverance. Officer Cook, you were the darling of Dade County, its hero of nobleness and therefore you were able to deliver on your affirmation to broker good relations and peace and unity for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God lays that golden pillow down upon which your head and gentle spirit may rest comfortably in eternity, Officer Cook. You paid the ultimate price for pursuits of happiness, good health, peace and prosperity to rightly keep their missions and destinies marching on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

All day, all afternoon and all night, the fight goes on to curb and stop violence. It's everlasting and your diligence and superior vigilance, Officer Cook, helped Dade County to live in peace and quiet. Your superbly humble character and commitment saved the day. It was in your genes of gallantry and humility that suffering decreased and today because of your pride and courage can we pursue justice and happiness together. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Generations from now you'll still and always be fondly cherished. What a Godsend and a warrior of wonderfully engaging wisdom, knowledge and vision. It corroborates what we knew about you, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

If a picture is worth a thousand words, than a man's humility and honor of serving us with humbleness, well you cannot place a value on that. Human life and the unwavering sacrifice that you made on our behalf and that of Dade County, Officer Cook, cannot simply be put into words. Talk is just that. Heroism and the quality of fine character and refined morals are what dignifies your pursuits and missions my neighbor, friend and hero. The peace and unity of those civilians whom you protected and cared about was what defined your career and those paths of ferocity and tenacity that you travelled to corral evil and instill serenity back into our lives. God as I've always said, Officer Cook, takes the best and watches over His angelic heroes and heroines by His pearly gates of grace and gallantry. Rest in peace. Though,you still have been allowed to witness those enhancements you set forth, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

Accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. If you can put the work and time in you'll succeed beyond your wildest expectations. That is what is expected from all honest and brave public servants of justice and fairness. Dade County was your humble domain, Officer Cook, a man of patience, peace and the unwavering resolve. Justice and your outstanding character sincerely served mankind with total humility and the civility that comes from having knowledge, wisdom and a vision for how the future will be. You can be very sure, Officer Cook, that your courage beyond the calls of duty and those two very meaningful words of dignity and integrity shall always be remembered and faithfully saluted. You went out on your patrols and answered those calls where danger and peril lied ahead. But if your plan ahead and practice and preach the lessons you learned things should for the most part turn out well. Of course. we all wish things on May 16, 1979 did not happen as they did, you were a very dignified man who cared and was most polite and courteous to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

Exercise makes you feel better and is a great way to relieve stress and tension. Police work is for but a small population of honest and dignified women and men who see a journey of faith and optimism and want to make a small contribution to the welfare of our society. This was your caring and kindness, Officer Cook. Your affection for the citizens of Dade County who were satisfied and served with humility and the loyalty that devotion requires. Everything is needed in this unending war over violence. The terror and destruction that is left behind can be and almose always is callous, heinous and irreprensible. No doubt we the people felt your gentle embraces, Officer Cook, an officer of outstanding character and wisdom behind your convictions of courage and the boldness to act heroically as you did on May 16, 1979 and everyday for a cause, a fruitful journey that accomplished more than we could ever imagine. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We share in the burden that you shouldered very well. The grief and agony your family felt and still feels over your untimely loss you cannot begin to accentuate its definition. You'll always be saluted for being a proud humanitarian and humble man who preserved our peace and freedoms so our pursuits of happiness could continue moving forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

Hypocracy and honesty could be classified as the very reasons as to why our world functions as it does. Say one thing and do an entirely different thing. Keep your word, your bond of boldness, the assurity of dignity and its inherent integrity. That was your heroic life and fortified career, Officer Cook. Dade County had your entire being, your eyes of clear vision, your ears to hear those cries for help. They had peace, serenity and security right by their very sides because of your undaunted, unwavering and unselfish sacrifice on mankind's behalf Officer Cook. Never forgotten. A man of quiet character, humble and humane effort, toiling in teracity on a mission of faith, hope and mercy, the goodwill given back to those who respected, admired and revered your services. Your badge of commitment, conviction and wisdom are preached and persevered in God's heavenly name. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We'll remember your loyalty and resolve. Badge#1664 did its humble and beloved role with nothing but the highest regards of esteem and warmth. Now may God comfort your family, peers and friends who knew a warm and gentle soul of a classy and decent gentleman with a golden heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

Hypocracy and honesty could be classified as the very reasons a sto why our world functions as it does. Say one thing and do an entirely different thing. Keep your word, your bond of boldness, the assurity of dignity and its inherent integrity. That was your heroic life and fortified career, Officer Cook. Dade County had your entire being, your eyes of clear vision, your ears to hear those cries for help. They had peace, serenity and security right by their very sides because of your undaunted, unwavering and unselfish sacrifice on mankind's behalf Officer Cook. Never forgotten. A man of quiet character, humble and humane effort, toiling in teracity on a mission of faith, hope and mercy, the goodwill given back to those who respected, admired and revered your services. Your badge of commitment, conviction and wisdom are preached and persevered in God's heavenly name. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We'll remember your loyalty and resolve. Badge#1664 did its humble and beloved role with nothing but the highest regards of esteem and warmth. Now may God comfort your family, peers and friends who knew a warm and gentle soul of a classy and decent gentleman with a golden heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

Complex and complete are two different matters altogther. Police work is never dull or dismal. Sad at times and other moments happy in the sense that you saved and protected people and made a difference in how they can succeed and live peacefully and with more prosperity. You took your job, Officer Cook, to heart, your very soul of honesty and humility touched the very souls of Dade County and their residents. The courage of outstanding character, resolve coupled with integrity and dignity and we can humbly observe why you lived your life and fulfilled your missions and desitinies per Our Creator's designs that He had in mind for you, your family and those comrades who served during your intense battles preserving and fighting off evil and its complex wickedness that challenges those who are sincere, concerned and brave. You were a valiant servant, Officer Cook, who made the accomodations for enhancement to forever march on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2017

All your accomplishments, Officer Cook, have made our society a bit more stabile. Effort and efficiency put together properly create the atmosphere of awareness and the astuteness to actually complete one's missions and their associated tasks. When you patrolled, Officer Cook, there was no time to bask in your glory, only to relish the opportunity to serve wisely and to protect our freedoms and peace proudly. Dade County saw a man of perfect instincts personifying honor, integrity and dignity that allowed your missions and hope to shine through. Never forgotten and always heroically saluted for civility and conviction, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility and humbleness lead to more righteous endeavors and peace and serenity are all officer's mottos and creeds that should be adhered to.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2017

The epidemic of evil makes this world a little more difficult to live in. Though, we live by morals and values, honesty and a bit of dignity and integrity do go along way toward resolving any conflict. You did your part, Officer Cook, quite convincingly on behalf of all Dade County and its citizens. Their peace and togetherness must never be compromised nor disturbed as it is the gentleness of your beloved spirit that sustained us all. Character drew the conclusions of courage and vigilance right from your very beloved and humble heart, its humility stationed there for all humanity to witness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A good speaker whose wisdom, vision and knowledge has laid the plans for a brighter future.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2017

If complete justice prevails for all men and women who gave their lives of humility and dignity, then we are just tapping the surface. We are witnessing tenacity and true heroism, honesty and the integrity by which all brave and able bodied do their duties. You worked in Dade County for the people, Officer Cook, securing the serenity and mundane lives of all. Life and living no matter one's race, creed or background really do matter. You took basic lessons and honed your skills until resolution became a by product. Your concern, hope and class made all the difference. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2017

Quarrels only quench the thirst of terror, just as pouring gasoline on a fire raging. But with your passion, Officer Cook and with your undivided attention to detail and dignity, integrity and honesty was allowed to permeate the walls of Dade County striking down barriers to peace and civility. The unity we all yearned for was brought about through your courage and commitment. No more conviction, character and conclusion was delivered than by your unwavering watch over us. The gentleman of ideals, intuition and ingenuity displayed the calmness and firmness to fairly seek justice for all. Society will record your humility and the sanctity by which you performed your tasks in life and during your life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who have the means and ability show it humbly without expecting anything in return. Exactly how you lived, Officer Cook. Only if others could follow your blueprint. It takes time. It just needs to be carried out a bit more urgently. Violence and pandemonium don't take timeouts for anyone!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2017

As all of our police heroes and heroines do, they sacrifice pride over ego. You stoked the coals of Dade County's concern, Officer Cook, with your own special brand of passion, perseverance and the dignity ,honesty and integrity that was real and resolving. The peace and unity was spelled out by virtue of your morals, sound character and the politeness that at least can convey a message of urgency. It is important to remember your faith and devotion as circumstances evolved. But, no matter, your family, colleagues and friends have paid you, Officer Cook, the highest and most esteemed salutes of valor and homage that those who give receive. A community that needed fixing and was treated and served by a loyal friend and peer whose professional acumen was second to none. Better yet, humbly the best. An outstanding job saving your colleagues and the people from the throes of turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Egotistical individuals need not apply for such an important journey. Their missions may get knocked for a loop If vigilance and the due diligence is absent. Peace needs an equalizer to combat wickedness. It had your vivid attention and uniform, Officer Cook, backing up your every pursuit of tenacity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2017

Desertion will get you punished quicker than honor and dignity will reward you. All duly noted and sworn public servants must face the music at some point in time. You faced injustice with morals, courage and a heart of desire that only faithfulness will bring. Concerned and full of integrity, you can be sure, Officer Cook, that Dade County and its folks won't soon or ever forget your heroic demeanor. Its spoke of clearing a mess of mayhem and kayos from among our midst. The fight of ferocity goes on as peace and its serene affects may be felt by all. You were a humanely engaging man, Officer Cook, at least your compassion and passion was of a caring and considerate nature. Nature's own hero and truly wonderful gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Eternal rest comes to those who bravely surrender themselves to righteously perform Our Creator's will. Your parents instilled those ironclad lessons of faith and hope cheerfully and proudly in both you and your sister, Nancy. Certain things in life must be earned not taken for granted in order to reap a reward. God's has His Honor Roll of Sacrifice humbly displayed in those pearly gates of heaven above. The streets up there may never be messed with, no earthquakes, no more horror, no terror, no travesties of any kind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2017

The root of the matter is to respond quickly and without hesitation to any call of duty, a basic responsibility of all police officers. Officer Cook, Dade County was your venue, it was your eyes and ears of effort and arduous work removing evil from our streets. You did your family, fellow officers and acquaintances proud. You put forth the honest and cerebral endeavor that only integrity and bravery can bring. You delivered the strike the citizens were looking for, clamoring for peace and security while unity and freedom waited for your humble arrival. Saluted and admired, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement takes a toil, you gave your life and a career where fruition and journeys laid ahead. God directed your missions with His scope of decency and desire to match to determination, the reason why you could proudly lead other comrades through obstacles of peril.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2017

Duty and honor may dance together with dignity and integrity while your heroically beloved soul, Officer Cook, circles our universe. Dade County was excellently provided for during your watch. A period of six years strictly devoted as everyday of your life to morals, courtesy and politeness. There is never going to be any just cause for rudeness and laziness. Lack of effort keeps those dedicated souls of peace and unity continually fighting off evil. You never gave in to violence and mayhem, Officer Cook and surely as I'm leaving this reflection for you, commitment, conviction and candor never left your side as you patrolled the corridors of a community that revered and respected your ethics. You were a fundamentally sound public servant full of humility and the grace and common sense to resolve any conflict that came your way. Wisdom and vision must be at all sides of your cruiser otherwise the danger and peril become that much more harder to deal with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man of ingenuity and sound character searching for answers. Now the questions loom. No matter you are our hero and its etched in our thoughts and hearts never to be taken away.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2017

Glory shall not be robbed from one robed in humility and honor. Its bravery and boldness are its dignity and integrity. What your life and personification were all about, Officer Cook. Dade County witnessed some fierce battles but on May 16, 1979, it had its heart ripped from them. Your life taken so meekly and without any remorse. You can be certain your excellent composure, character and God -given skills won't be forgotten. God has your missions, journeys and fruitful destinies locked up in His eternal chest for safekeeping. Modesty, morals and ideals all stored waiting for someone to use them here as handed down by your gentle soul of serenity. The one that saved Dade County and your comrades of courage and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gallantry and nobleness accentuated your accomplishments, Officer Cook. You were a hero before your tragedy and the evil that separated you from your family for now is only temporary. They will reunite with you when God deems their pursuits of happiness as completed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2017

Threatened by turmoil, tormented by terror, tranquility must not be silenced by violence, the very cruel and cowardly actions that took your young life and career, Officer Cook. Dade County was undermined and seized by domestic violence which was your final call answered. You aided and saved lives. Your comrades and those civilians were most grateful for your resolve, vigilance, loyalty and the humbly humane hero in you. Integrity, dignity and honor are what public servants of pride and commitment are all about. They function and focus on peace and unity, letting their tenacity and ferocity take care of their professional business day in and day out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Wickedness is like a swarm of bees bothering us and looking to sting us when least expected. Nothing worse as well than a colony of ants looking to antagonize us. You persevered and clearly humility was one of your greatest strengths given back to all humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2017

Dignity assistes in triumphing over disaster. The wickedness that evil launches in any venue. Where bad is waiting, good must be peering its eyes out. Eyes were surely watery here in Dade County and all around the country when you lost your life in the line of battle, Officer Cook. You put everything, integrity, honesty and nobleness on that proverbial conveyor belt. It goes up and down never taking a break except when it requires servicing. Peace and unity, liberty and freedom needs twenty-four a day efficiency, anything short of that by your colleagues, Officer Cook and trouble is sure to occur. You did your best. Wore your badge and uniform smartly. Gave good sound advice to the citizens and displayed outstanding quality of values, morals and ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave a hero's humble and humane endeavor and won't be forgotten for serving and in rescuing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2017

H D S I I. Humane. Desirable. Sincere. Informative. Integrated. You take any law abiding public servant and put them on the streets, you had better make the courage, dignity and honesty is right there to back their every movement. It certainly did for you, Officer Cook, right in the heart of Dade County and in its people's minds. They could not ask for a better role model, a source of preservation, patience and the calmness of voice and rational to act as you so professionally did on May 16, 1979 and on all days, afternoons and evenings. Character and commitment do challenge most of us and police officers are no different. They share emotions. They share happy times and those when a colleague lays it all on the line for peace and civility to shine through. You did, Officer Cook and by your loving embrace have we to thank you for your loyalty and faithfulness. The nation and your community do pay you the humble and serene salutes of gallantry as they should. Efficiency. Profiency. No deficiency. Only due vigilance to the matters at hand. Keep observing us, Officer Cook, your cherished soul will give us that gentle nudge. We will know it comes from our warrior and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2017

The other day I read in a Catholic newspaper where I visit the residents as a part of my chaplaincy, that a parish priest from Peru was elevated to the status as an auxillary bishop here in Miami. Florida the place where you family settled sixty-three years ago in North Miami Beach. You grew up there, Officer Cook and about six or so miles away fought a bravely violent gunfight with a crazed young man who sadly took your life. You never disturbed his applecart before so I don't know why he had a venditta against the establishment, the police who only look to serve, save and protect the sanctity of life and its propective peace. It was through your humble integrity, honesty and dignity that any plans and preparations could take shape. Elevations are earned not granted, whatever you obtained through diligent and arduous work, Officer Cook, you earned your stripes. You earned the esteem of wearing a uniform, badge and shiny black shoes used to chase after evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One hundred years from now people will still pay homage and grant you, Officer Cook those humble salutes of honor for having the boldness and intuition to act accordingly. Time will testify as to your professional acumen. Clear and crisp. Pristine and primed to see justice carried out fairly and evenly for one and all. I hope your mother, Officer Cook, Mrs. Julia Cook is doing well out in California. You made her and your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace very proud.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2017

Shielding. Serving. Saving. Three of the many assignments that await our most beloved, humbled and bravest of women and men from the law enforcement communities. You instructed and delved right in to preserving and securing Dade County's peace, Officer Cook, a humane hero never to be overlooked nor forgotten. The messages lie ahead of those difficult tasks at hand where taking evil and its violence out of the equation altogether and replacing it with unity, perseverance and the assurance of safety for all mankind. Your engaging character, conviction and clarity said it all as did your outstanding work in the field. That right there goes to the heart of morals and proper humility in a nutshell. Crime never ends. A life so valuable, yours my neighbor, friend and hero, it ended too suddenly with more left to accomplish. Endeavor and its resolving effort were always one-hundred percent straight ahead. Rest in peace. Shelters are for cover and the eternal shelters where our most valiant rest must never be bothered for they our most humble and righteous servants toiled the streets with a renewed tenacity unlike most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2017