Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To be liked, loved, revered and respected a humble person has to have achieved a small measure of success. You donned a Metro-Dade Police Department uniform, Officer Cook, for a reason and that was for your decency, desire, dignity and devotion to shine brightly as it did for six loyal years of occupying a vital role. To serve and to save all lives that matter. The will of the people spoke and you listened to their message, Officer Cook. No clairvoyance was needed. The journeys and patrols were all concluded in the name of heaven where you now eternally watch over us with your beloved and cherished soul of serenity and security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Whatever it took you went strictly by the book. Relevance and fruition was reached on your missions of faith and hope. They surely won't be forgotten, only saluted valiantly and solemnly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2017

Shielding by the mettle of your masterful integrity, loyalty and honesty, Officer Cook, you saved Dade County and its citizens from quite a lot of further harm that day on May 16, 1979 and your colleagues have never forgotten their humble and noble brother of boldness, firmness and most importantly fairness. To protect and to serve symbolizes the commitment and the concern all duly appointed and sworn women and men of bravery must have. To be frank, open and honest in any dialogue is just the start. You further enhanced humanity, Officer Cook, with a total package of perseverance and the resolve necessary for peace and liberty to ensue. Never can Dade County lose sight of your attributes and aspirations to become a dedicated leader of others through motivation and sheer steadfast determination. It brings a hero and warrior into clearer focus, your vision, wisdom and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2017

Dire circumstances dictate dire means and so all honest and loyal men and women of dignity and integrity must utilize the eyes and ears of the law in a legal and meaningful manner. In order to reach a satisfying outcome as you did so wonderfully, Officer Cook, for all Dade County residents who relied upon your resourcefulness and humble respect for all mankind. Today, their peace and civility is because of your unwavering commitment to character, ethics and the morals to handle whatever was given as your daily assignment. Never far from our minds and hearts, your humanely gentle spirit touched us in a loving and admirable way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No cancels out conclusive good work and a professional style epitomized by your badge and uniform of boldness and restraint.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2017

To remember, relate and to retell only begins to touch the surface of your life and police career, Officer Cook. A dedicated and talented young man who grew up to become a hero for all the nation and in Dade County where you lived and flourished. Your integrity, honor and dignity was always put to the supreme test and you passed with flying colors. The same stars and stripes that adorned your casket as you were paid respects by your family, comrades and friends who knew a man and more importantly a gentleman of grace and unwavering gallantry. Peace and unity do take time to digest, with your calming influence and voice of reason, vision and wisdom you made it happen while sacrificing your life on behalf of humanity. It's your humility and noble deeds that will be solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You delivered the most solid asset, Officer Cook and that was your word that the citizens were going to be secure and serene. No middle ground. Your spirit gently touched the hearts of everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2017

If you put the time in and the honesty and effort is present you'll be successful. Otherwise, you might be reaching for straws. No reaching for anything but hard earned work and the integrity and dignity that you had, Officer Cook, while pursuing crime in Dade County. You kept the residents safe and sound while humbly and humanely stabilizing the infrastructure. The incorporation of good values and superior morals can never lead any public servant astray. You won't be forgotten only saluted vigorously for that validation of vigilance and due diligence of character, class and desire to devote yourself to facing the perils of violence. Great perseverance and wonderful resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2017

The dreams and desires of those who want to pursue greatness shall not be deterred. Nothing can keep a good person glued to the mats of meaningful effort and the supreme honesty that assists in the fight of crime. It's a pledge you undertook, Officer Cook, to rid Dade County and its folks of foolishness and terror. Information shared is information garnered. The people when you patrolled and served them, Officer Cook, were at peace and allowed to prosper in a most practical fashion. No matter, your character, care and concern, along with humane and civil endearment shall not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your morals, scruples and ideals allowed future endearments to take shape.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

Politics should not only be avoided, it should be kept out of the professional responsibities of police work. The duly honored loyal and faithful men and women depend on their skills in humble instincts to compose solutions in order to resolve problems before they become worse. Dade County and its people have seen calamity and heinous violence perpetrated upon them, so to combat this men and women of serenity and peace like yourself, Officer Cook, have come along to solve any crisis that arises. Your character concluded your destinies and those of desire, devotion and the determination to stay the courses of courage and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

If fighting crime was like curing disease the world probably would never experience any troubles. Unfortunately, Trouble and terror do exist and when tied together, it's like that keg of dynomite ready to explode. Tensions do tend to get elevated and on May 16, 1979, tensions were at a crescendo and here in Dade County you came to the rescue of your colleagues and those civilians embroiled in an enigmatic circumstance. But, we won't forget badge#1664 nor you, Officer Cook. Your convictions to vigilance and diligence along with your integrity, honor and dignity will remain in our hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my enighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

God gazes into the eyes and ears of His departed souls of unity and peace as he leads them beside the still streets in heaven where they now walk that heavenly beat. A watch of wisdom and vision where no more harm will ever come to them. You and your fellow sisters and brothers, Officer Cook, fought that good fight and only ferocity and your undaunted tenacity helped to see you through. Missions, journeys and the madness of troubled individuals kept you on your toes, Officer Cook and thanks to your noble ideals and values were we protected and saved from certain further harm. You took the brunt of this young man's violence saving citizens and your comrades from further escalation of evil. Always remembered and so wonderfully saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's clear that our bravest of heroines and heroes keep us sheltered and safe from undue harm.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

Evil and violence vehemently keep dignity and integrity pinned down under the siege of wickedness and so to battle and conquer that enemy we must employ duly sworn men and women who are honest and have nerves of steel. To lockdown and to look face to face with adversity does require a uniquely special angel of valor. You are and were our hope, Officer Cook, honoring Dade County and its citizens with your humbling presence. The righteous and dignified know their limits and commit to the highest standards of excellence and morals all of which made you a supreme human being and a police hero of the highest regard for humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

There was no shuffling off back to your stationhouse. You voluntarily went to a scene and tries your utmost to calm a violent and troubled young man. You were a young man too, Officer Cook, with a beautiful wife and a loving and charming family all who are headed off on their own career paths. Sometimes the shortest road is the road by which we go by. Dade County and its citizens relished quality service and they got quite an astute public servant. When you engage someone in conversation you bring out their positive attributes. With your career and life, Officer Cook, it was always about values, ideals and those morals central to having succes. Character and decency help bring together wisdom and the vision of convictions that lead to foundationd being safely anchored down for our futures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

If something goes amiss someone must be blamed. Police work is not about placing blame. Police take full responsibility for their actions. And on May 16, 1979, Dade County witnessed full blown resolve and the dedication that came to now become your heroic legacy, Officer Cook, as you solemnly responded to a dangerous domestic incident and with precision, passion and perseverance, your honor, dignity and integrity filled the air waves as you diligently protected those streets where peril was hiding. The man troubled as he was plotting and planning over time to kill police officers. You gave your life, officer Cook, for our serenity, safety and security to continue its journeys. No vacations. No breaks. Always loyal, faithful and courteous to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

Corporal punishment works only if one does nor repeat their actions. Police sometimes have to use whatever is at their disposal to solve crime. You always acquitted yourself with concise morals, character and honorable commitment. In Dade County where you started, Officer Cook, violence was curtailled by your respectful embrace. Humility and being humble leaves a lasting notice, its impressions are priceless as was your life and career, Officer Cook. Sanity and civility travel along with humanity as its nobility rests gently in the hearts of every soldier who serves and protects. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Stapled together are the assets of wisdom and vision that must be located in every dashboard. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

The rub on some police is that they don't do enough. Well, let me tell you a thing or two. They do plenty. They give up their lives if necessary for the prospect of unity and peace to reach its fruition. In Dade County where you battled everything but the kitchen sink, Officer Cook,you left everything out on those streets where peril and danger lurk like an albertross around one's neck. The astute and aware realize their preparations and plans may go awry at times but, more often than not public servants follow through and bring resolve and serenity to their communities where they go after violence. You did everything morally, Officer Cook and fulfilled our Lord's plans all by dignity, integrity and honesty. This leaves good memories behind for your family toshare and to remember you by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We succeed because of your unwavering humility and its commitment to bothpride and excellence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

You fought for us, Officer Cook and your honor, integrity and dignity left a heroic behind for us to emulate. Dade County was resourcefully served and protected by a superior public servant of character and commitment, no doubt about that. Its unity, peace and prosperity rode on your badge and uniform, Officer Cook. When true boldness, courage and desire merge together the results are welcoming. You can be certain your humbleness and humility will leave that lasting impression for other brave men and women to follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Encouraging and endearing, you left enhancement as your cornerstone of conviction and wisdom. The covers have lifted and now we can see the bright rays of the sun. Your humane soul, Officer Cook hovers day and night illuminating the darkest of skies. Your superior morals and values saw to your accomplishments and their missions of faith, goodwill and compassion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2017

Wishing and hoping to find a miracle is not how any devoted officer should proceed with solving crimes while ridding the world of violence. Dade County and its folks were under your watchful eyes and ears, Officer Cook, a very noble and brave man from North Miami Beach, Florida. If honesty, dignity and bravery with integrity was ought after for peace and quiet, you were the go to officer. No doubt a uniform and badge worn proudly and character and achievement so necessary to fighting evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You left behind a wonderful family, esteemed and humble colleagues and great personal friends who cared and revered you and your pursuits in life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 26, 2017

The falseness of lies makes a truth sound real. Truth though is just that real not scripted. You movements around Dade County were real and very desirable, Officer Cook. For a man of character, class and valor, your integral honesty, dignity and integrity won't be forgotten. You shadowed other officers through trial and tribulation so much so that peace and its freedom can flow like a river. The citizens are thankful for your actions of heroism. Our foundations and their cornerstones are safe and secure because of your labors of love. A very respected and revered gentleman whose humility gave humanity that proverbial shot in the arm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 26, 2017

A beautiful woman a man takes as his wife is to be much revered. A wonderful young man brave and humble is to be honored and saluted for his dignity, courage and integrity. You and Karen were soulmates, Officer Cook and you were Dade County's true hero. The people whom you served and protected were being kept as much away from violence by your unwavering and unselfish humility as possible, Officer Cook. Six years of loyal and faithful service won't be washed away because of what you did on May 16, 1979, your composure and commitment came to light and the fight from the sounds of gunfire won't ever tarnish your ideals, values and convictions that you stood for. Peace can't be realized until police utilize every resource at their disposal and neither may unity not be held as one unless reverence and respect travel down those proficient pathways of resolve too. You can be sure while you are patrolling God's gates of justice and gallantry, Officer Cook, those who have continued working and walking the beats of bravery here won't give up the fight for equality any time soon. Cool headed. Calm with a sense of purpose of vision and wisdom to see us through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We won't forget your undying heroism, the passion by which you fulfilled Our Creator's desires to make this a better place to channel your aspirations, dreams and goals. The tears flowed that day you gave your life and they flowed even more as all Dade County, its community and the entire nation paid their respects to your family. Just so sad when someone unknown to you takes your life and heart from you robbing us of a humanely humble public servant.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 26, 2017

By being trustworthy and true to your word you demonstrate the ability to understand the meaning of being honorable and carrying your dignity and integrity with a certain amount of humility. All gifted and professional law enforcement officials must act this way if the chords of conceit and evil are to be conquered. You courageously battled wickedness on behalf of all Dade County citizens, Officer Cook and were a better man, a humane and gracious gentleman than we could ever know. To comprehend the needs of any given community you surely have to patrol the streets with morals and the bands of boldness and character within your unit. Its peace, prosperity and togetherness ride on your every navigation, your every destiny of design, desire and determination are all factored in with steadfast dedication. Something your family and peers can revere and respect you for, Officer Cook. You literally carried Central Division on your uniform and badge of nobility, the sanctity and civility of life so precious. A savior and warrior, a true police hero who answered his calls happily and quite proudly, though, you are missed terribly. God took your very special soul, Officer Cook, on a unique mission of goodwill and mercy back to heaven to police His streets with the same motivation and articulation as you performed during your watch and life. You gave. Some give. Some don't. You opened your home for guests and smiled. Whenever I look at your picture taken behind Old Glory and see that bright and beautiful smile over forty-three years ago, one cannot help to think what a wonderful and insightful man you were. Durable. Responsible and fully accountable for enhancing our futures while sacrificing yours for ours to move forward. You of course should be here to witness all these changes that your heroism helped to forge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The bands of love and admiration shall never snap, you held things together, Officer Cook, as only you knew how to.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 26, 2017

Domestic issues can cause and have the most serious effects on a couple and in particular where children are involved. You must have had very humble and unbelievable patience, Officer Cook, to stand in there ready to take action. A calming voice, a bit of insight, the right frame of morals and commitment, along with the humane honor and dignity, respect, integrity and valor all utilized wisely to save Dade County and its people. What you started, Officer Cook, has been advanced over these long and difficult thirty-eight years since you gave your life for unity , peace and serenity to take hold. Always brimming with self-confidence, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your journeys and missions may be over, those men and women of humility still take up residence in this fight over evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2017

In school when you got a detention it got your attention and that of your folks. You never got any punishments in school, Officer Cook, because you were a model student full of character and morals. There was no bullying. Unfortunately, during my time there was and it was no fun being hit and pushed around considering I was a little bigger than most of the kids. Dade County and its residents saw plenty of goodwill, faith and devotion with your honor, dignity and integrity raising those fears to peace and quiet for all. Violence is a slap on the face to humanity and its humility that you had that kept evil at bay. You'll be bravely saluted and solemnly honored for heroism and civility above and beyond the letter of the law. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2017

For officers who dedicate themselves to fighting evil, catching up on a little shut eye can be most difficult. You led, you directed and you motivated all by having responsible morals and the very fabrics of solid character and conviction. Of course having the maturity, Officer Cook, which I'm sure was way ahead of the crowd. Those same men and women who teamed with a superior servant full of boundless energy and the reservoirs of resolve, integrity and dignity, all the correct standards by which humbly cherished heroes and heroines live by and for. You can be sure foundations, cornerstones and enhancements remain just that whatever you began here in Dade County forty-three years ago remains etched not just in walls of marble and granite, it stays in the minds and hearts of those whom you loyally served and protected, their peace of mind and quality of unity made even more sacred than ever before. You were a man of humility that strived to make humanity more accountable than before and for your feats of ferocity and tenacity you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, conviction and wisdom all utilize the same vision and now your beloved spirit and soul float gently each and every moment high above in Our Creator's celestial kingdom where you now patrol His streets of golden pathways and those pearly gates of gallantry. You left a legacy, Officer Cook, for your loved ones and comrades to be very proud of.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2017

Directions and standards are the mettle by which trustworthy men and women devote themselves to battling violence. Prayer certainly can change an otherwise dire situation. If all the best wishes, prayers, whatever could have revived you that day, Officer Cook, your mother, wife and sister would have been very appreciative. A day's worth of work dealing with domestic issues, resolving conflicts and no telling what other demanding and stressfully taxing assignments dispatched your way, all handled competently, completely and most courageously with keeping honesty, integrity and dignity close to your uniform and badge. It spoke of boldness, precision and humility. All your life growing up in North Miami Beach, Florida, one thing, honesty and living by your word and meaning what you say. For any decent and desirable public servant this must be the crede otherwise find another line of work. Dade County and its citizens were driven by your destinies, Officer Cook, ones of humble and esteemed character and commitment to justice and fairness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I started a position as a chaplain at a Catholic nursing center in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida and work with very cordial, humble and a very caring professional staff, priests and nuns all take the time to listen, to live, to respect and to honor, sounds familiar, you and Nancy, Officer Cook, were raised this very way by your loving, wonderful parents, you both were not just a twinkle in their eyes, you were the apples of their eyes. Always in my thoughts and heart, you were a truly humane hero and warrior to all mankind, Officer Cook, society is deeply indebted to you for your heroic actions on May 16, 1979 and everyday as well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2017

Compliance. Directions. Rules and the highest of standards. They all the mettle of those honest and sincere public servants. Certainly dignity and its desire, integrity and its incorporating presence kept those living in Dade County safe and serene, Officer Cook. There's not any shadow of a doubt you'll be respected, remembered and saluted for having the accountability and responsibility to act like a professional. A feeling to be shared by all women and men of bravery, character, commitment to pride and the unwavering constitution to see peace and togetherness to its completion. Your life and career, Officer Cook was bounded by the virtues of diligence and the validity of vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We cheer for the underdog and root for those oppressed to not stay depressed. You took the time to listen and contribute your uncanny ability to wisely size matters up. Wisdom, vision and clarity speak loud and clear.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2017

Bad smells are ornery. No doubt. Violence and its wickedness perpetrated time and time again on society are just cruel and heinous. Killing innocent men and women of the highest regard for humanity through dignity, integrity and honesty are just plain wrong and senseless. Try putting two and two together to get four, you may be figuring this out for awhile. The channels by which good communications must flow, they went through your superior heroism, Officer Cook. The vital cog in the peace and unity process here in Dade County representing its folks. Always the soulmate of Karen. The darling son and brother to your parents and sister, Nancy. You were a happy man who brought joy and pleasure to those who cherished you. But, you'll always be humanely honored and saluted for direction with your missions, journeys and their final destinies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Peace was your goal, Officer Cook, we believe you never let anyone down. Those side panels should have been made available to you that awfully tragic day when you gave your life for ideals to flourish, for dreams to take hold, for humility to prosper correctly. All in a day's work.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2017