Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Humble and admired. Dignified and greatly treasured. Adversity's warrior who battled this enemy with every ounce of strength. Your inner courage, Officer Cook, right from your big caring and kindly golden heart spearheaded your colleagues to commit as you so devoutly did to honor, integrity and that delicate dignity that all careful public servants must acclimate themselves to. Dade County right from your first patrol, Officer Cook, received the hope and diligence that made citizens feel welcome and safe. Peace can only bring optimistic vibrations all from your due resolve. If you carry the badge and uniform with class and ethics, sooner rather than later the results will humanely show. Brighter days were ahead if only you were still with us today, right this moment, Officer Cook. Puzzles are just that. The pieces of proficiency must somehow or another fit the occasion. They did for the most part of your career and young life until that tragic day of terror that struck in Liberty City where freedom and liberty literally were on the line for you and your comrades, Officer Cook and those civilians. You performed very admirably and courageously. The best trained officers, their journeys and missions derailed and interrupted by wanton violence we still can't get a hold of. You did all you could my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace along with the character and determination of over twenty-two thousand men and women of legendary distinction. The rays of hope reveal faith and ferocity surely the trails of satisfaction in this war over wickedness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

If we could turn back time, we would have all personally seen tenacity and ferocity tied behind the boldness of bravery, commitment and courage. Honesty, dignity and integrity and its sure fire ingenuity, intelligence and intuition certainly would have done in destruction and its diabolical devastation. And when it counted you were readily acceptable, Officer Cook, to fully handle and to carry out the rigors of a demanding public service job where reward is humbly given to those loyal and faithful to the causes of peace, security and prosperity. The maturation process began to take its shape while you were growing up to become the hero and leader of motivation so saluted by peers and friends of perseverance and its prevailing wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No dogging it. No quit or resistance. You gave your life and career, Officer Cook, for the utmost calling. Dade County and its citizens needed your resourcefulness and sheer energy. Your class, candor and desirable character accentuated your trails very succinctly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

Repenting for wrongdoings most often makes one feel better. Our hearts respond stronger and more positively to understanding why we may have done something improper. Whenever you spoke to friends, colleagues, your parents, sister or your beloved wife, Officer Cook, you always spoke respectfully and congenially. In police work respect and reverence for one's professional position is essential. By staying calm and collected, a person's honor, integrity and dignity is felt more and appreciated by the very public whom they serve. Dade County was your main territory of patrol and while protecting you delivered peace while exhibiting the character that offers courage and commitment the chance to succeed. Thirty-eight years later Dade County and for that matter the entire police world salutes your humane and gallant life of accomplishment and humanity takes notice of your nobility surrounding your sanctity and civility. If all the ability and its reliability could destroy violence in one motion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Putting danger in front of you saved lives and forever endeared yourself as a hero and a savior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

Take heed. Take care. You took to the streets of Dade County and served the residents with first class consideration.Strength of honor, humility and dignity said it best. You were years ahead of the crowd. That alone motivated you to have the ability to lead other comrades through danger and turmoil. Regardless of the circumstance there you were my neighbor, friend and hero charging headfirst never shying away from disaster. Still really sad what occurred on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook. Your faith and devotion were the symbols of your endearment and outstanding character. You had the values, principles and perseverance to deliver the goods of peace, togetherness and liberty and justice for all mankind. Rest in peace. Never forgotten and always cherished and revered in the hearts of family, colleagues and close personal friends. No more rumbling or grubling. Keep watch and may the light of your soul, Officer Cook, forevermore illuminate our world. Goodness shall pursue our every adventure.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

The degree of each task taken on by any loyal and faithful public servant must be weighed and measured precisely by those performing their assignments with honesty and unwavering full force ferocity and integrity. You cannot leave dignity alone as it must be kept awake for peace forever as you so wonderfully and masterfully patrolled the corridors of Dade County, Officer Cook. Its people demanded and expected great results, you came through when the situation heated up. You calmed people. You spoke a in measured tone and kept your stellar character attuned to prosperity, peace and unity's fundamental reasons as to why violence an devil may never overtake decency and devotion. Loyal. Humane and humble. A most blessed gentleman and one heroic young man taken way before your time. God sees destiny, fruition and accomplishment. Those journeys and missions of morals, ideals and hope shall never wane nor diminish. Rest In peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Etched in granite, marble on the hollowed walls of honor and bravery are the names of many women and men, Officer Cook, who gave their life and career for normalcy to abound mightily. The secrets of serenity are safely stored in those shelters of fulfillment and tenacity displayed by each angelic hero and heroine.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

In police parlance, experience, expertise and efficiency work so well together when coupled with magnitudes of meaningful and core values. The ideals and principles of fairness, fierceness, then attach honor, integrity and dignity to its morals and fabrics of good character. You go usually good outcomes of resolve and completion. You finished your basic duties as a Metro-Dade Police Officer, Officer Cook and forever being Dade County, your beloved family and esteemed colleagues peer of prevention and preservation may you be humbly, humanely and solemnly saluted for all that valor, courage, bravery and commitment represent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2017

Besides your humble self, Officer Cook, Our Lord has assembled a department of bravery and devoted public servants who gave their lives for liberty and justice for all to be sustainable. No rivalries, no commotion just straight and humbly superb human beings who understood the basics of good law and order techniques. Dade County always was well preserved and served by your cunning, class and esteem. There will be no questions regarding your upstanding valor, humility and a badge and uniform so pristine, conviction and resolve just oozed from it. Like honey on a spoon, your lips, Officer Cook, spoke the plain truth humbly, heroically and very wisely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Keep patrolling under those stars, Officer Cook and let Our Creator handle the assignments that will keep those here in this society who serve safe and secure. Terror and torment are best dealt with by noble and faithful women and men who comprehend their roles toward mankind. Their hope, trust and goodwill travel down paths of ferocity and tenacity quite well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Serenity and security look to seize their way over a civilized world. Just lately, we have been experiencing the doldrums of doom and its gloomy violence. Got to shake out those cow webs. How do you do it? First, you must realize the problem and consider a plan of action. Second, try to remain calm, cool and collected in your thought process. Third, be honest, have dignity and integrity right where they ought to be. Dade County had your promises and assurances that they would be handled and served in a first class fashion of desire, decency, devotion and the faith that helps loyalty humanely and humbly solve any issues. Officer Cook, you had the righteous esteem and confidently superior bravery to battle this war over terror. No doubt. The training and whatever mental and physical skills were to be present, they were not absent from the picture. Only classic character, concern, care and vision were attending your every watch over us. Keep the watches going. God never sleeps. While we slumber keep encouraging other brave souls to hang in and battle with every ounce of effort they can produce. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God bless you, Officer Cook, your family and police peers of perseverance and tenacity. Always high energetic ferocity, your pedal was always to the metal. Your mettle and morals, their ideals and values counted the most when adversity addressed you and your fellow officers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Never used this phrase but it certainly applies to your life and career, Officer Cook, gung ho. You gave it everything you had placing it all on the line in service and in representation to all Dade County folks. No fooling around wasting time. Straight to the business at hand, brokering peace and liberty while maintaining calm and coolness. If only your decency, honesty and integrity could restore your physical being back where it belongs. It was your family, colleagues and close personal friends who shared the laughs and the good times. All ruined by less than five minutes of gunfire meant to heroically and humbly protect your comrades and those citizens involved in that ugly domestic dispute. Other disputes of which you excelled in calming down people, Officer Cook. The battle of your life filled with character, civility and sanctity all shattered apart by a troubled and distraught young man. He was a couple years younger than you and very difficult to understand why morals and good character were not taught where he resided with his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Only God can figure out that twisted puzzle. You gallantly and courageously served and worn a uniform filled with fruition, mercy, goodwill and hope for a brighter future one left behind by this atrocious wanton and senseless violence perpetrated against, you and your department. Badge#1664, your shiny symbol of justice, the silver piece of our serenity resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with you forever. Eternity is filled with humble humanity right at God's side. It sleeps perfectly up in the big blue skies at night where your soul's lights keep lighting up our great nation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Day in and day out you produced proficient resolve and great resourcefulness, Officer Cook. You took a solemn affirmation to protect and to save lives never straying for a moment from your core values. The good people of Dade County witnessed first hand your superlative skills, your sensitivity and the uncanny vision to perceive what needed to be fixed and then true to your heroic word it was done. so much class, decency and determination, gallantry and grit, you tried along with your comrades in arms to stop an already nasty day on May 16, 1979 and you will be revered for aiding and being most astute. Fruitions finished. Journeys deemed complete. Destiny was calling and Our Creator brings His angelic heroes and heroines back to heaven with Him to watch those sacred streets. There nothing will ever harm you again. Eternity is taciturn and peaceful. You are missed, Officer Cook. We turn the corner hoping to see your smiling face once again. It's up in those big blue skies gracing us with humble humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those wings God presented you, Officer Cook, won't ever be sheared or clipped off. Their yours for sacrificing on our noble behalf. A gentleman and a warrior. Evil had better be ready for the fight of its life. The good gals and guys are coming for you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Crime and evil costs plenty of money and strains the serenity in our society where peace and quiet so solemnly belong. All any able bodied man or woman can do is just stay on the path of resolve, commit to being honest and open. Be frank and keep integrity and dignity close to you at all times while patrolling. Dade County and its venues, Officer Cook, had fine and upstanding service when you ventured into them. But, then again you knew how to communicate, calm and influence the masses in a positive and constructive manner. At least your fine character and wisdom saw to many changes. Tragic that you could not be here to witness the massive amount of change. You won't be heroically forgotten and you'll be saluted for humility as humanity's best friend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Fair and tenacious. Dignified and undaunted. Unwavering and unselfish. You made the right choice and pursued a career in law enforcement to serve, protect and to save human life. Its value so precious and yet life's moments each worth more than one can imagine. Dade County and its citizens got the best public servant worth their salt when you patrolled the community, Officer Cook. integrity and honor for your responsibilities that were always present. Passionate. Compassionate. Loyal to fighting evil and its turmoil that sprouts forth from its mayhem. The uniform and badge you donned each day, Officer Cook, character, courage, commitment to morals and those ideals which officers try to communicate with the very public for whom they try to maintain and keep safe, it just begins there. Forever humane and full of humility, this was your legacy my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

If you are looking for fame and fortune, glitz and glamor, better never think about becoming a public servant. Police work is difficult. It requires lots of mental and physical preparation time and tests the mettle of strong individuals, brave and honest. Take yourself, Officer Cook, you were the consummate professional. Loyal. Dignified and with outstanding and unwavering integrity. It's the very reason you worked and policed Dade County with humane and thoughtful character and those valuable morals and will forever be saluted for heroic bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A dearly loved and admired peer to all. Keep looking over those who serve and your darling family members, Officer Cook. Peace and freedom were delivered to us through your devotion and faithfulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2017

Fellows of ferocity. Women of wonder. Put together these loyal and esteemed public servants who serve as the dynamite to blow the top right off of sinister notions. Evil and terror finished off once and for all. Many have served and passed. The one common denominator they have is bravery, honor and dignity to last forever. You had integrity and humility buckled together, Officer Cook, which in part resulted in peace and unity for all Dade County, its people and who shall come and go pursuing their lively pursuits. Those aspirations, those mercy missions, your destinies of desire and character all finished courageously and gallantly were God's designs, His plans He had for His superior warrior and heroic officer, they shall be fondly and most deservedly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Take a chance, you did for our purposes in life, Officer Cook and the humble foundations of justice and bravery were set in concrete forever may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

In any other type of work there maybe a middle of the pack employee. In police work every officer brave, humble and gallant must pull their own weight in hard fought battle over wickedness. No I , my or me it's us , we and our that can spell the difference between trouble and terror or success and serenity. You were legendary during your six years, Officer Cook. You took the ladder of leadership, the rope of resolve and made others around you better public servants. This type of character, commitment and conviction certainly can stand up to those tests of time. No tall are afforded nor guaranteed this allotment. But, through your honorable and civil journeys through Dade County, its residents may sleep better at night knowing a considerate and compassionate gentleman of grace and nobility was protecting and serving them well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With an ear for listening, eyes for vision and legs for charging full steam ahead, violence treads carefully, though it still needs eradicating from our world. Other humble and honest women and men now have taken up your watch, Officer Cook, looking to make waves not trouble in defending our liberties and quiet. I was surfing the internet today and read of a detective named Marshall Frank. He worked in your department and wrote about you and other colleagues during his career taken by wanton violence. It's important to make it home safely after your day or night shift has concluded. Your missions of goodwill and prosperity have reached a pinnacle, Officer Cook and God has your loving soul of relief wrapped around His arms. Nothing more safer and tranquil. A man way ahead of crowd in terms of maturity, motivation and in captivating people to get along with each other. It requires a special mindset and innate God given ability not easy for most. The righteous receive this message and quickly learn its lessons. This may help avert tragedy and save a life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

Sometimes a good defense is a good offense. That is to say better to be calm and rational, than act off the handle, agitated and way too aggressive. You were a thinking man's public servant, Officer Cook. A young man dedicated to the peaceful pursuits in life and during your professional career. Having the excellent instincts and devout character helped you better to get a handle on this kayos and bedlam that Dade County and its folks experienced during your watch over us. Its the peace, the civility and serenity by which all folks are entitled to live their lives by. Therefore your patrols made the respect for life that much more dignified. You were raised by your loving parents in a calm and integral home. At least you had a loving sister in Nancy, who watched you grow up to become a man and so much more, a humble and humane hero to us all. Peers and friends have fondly saluted your courage and localization where you made your best efforts going forward. Engaging. Endearing. Educating. Enhancing. And the commitment to other E's for efficient and excellence in providing comfort and security to comrades battling these evils as you so faithfully did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fate can deal the most cruelest and harshest of blows. Your family, experienced that when your dad, Charles, passed, may he rest in peace. The grief, anguish and sorrow your mother, Mrs. Cook, Nancy and your beloved wife, Karen, suffered had to be unbearable. At twenty-five to be taken by the very acts of violence you took an affirmation to quell, quieted a beautiful soul. One still flying high every moment in God's fields where ferocity and tenacity here were the humble rule. You fought for us, Officer Cook, never wasting any energy and won't be forgotten. You'll always be in my prayers, Mrs. Cook, Nancy, Mrs. Tidwell and Karen, Mrs. Bonidy. You had faith and principles. God assists us whenever we beseech Him. Prayer. Conviction and perseverance make resolve matter, as do all lives, they have meaning.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

Meddling in the affairs of others is usually regarded as a breach of privacy. Though, not when it comes to the values of peace and its integrity. Dignity and honesty must navigate down those trails of tenacity with the utmost sense of urgency. Dade County and its people received the finest sources of serenity and security when you, Officer Cook, were present and accounted for. If only character, humanity and the clarity one has for its respect can stay stable, then and only then can prosperity take its rightful position leading the way for us the citizens to follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You cared and encouraged others to follow the correct trails in life. Your destinies are now our inspirations. They should motivate us to be more faithful and devotedly loyal to those causes of courage and its passions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

Beginnings are just that. Conclusions are the finalities of those who bravely and honorably serve the just causes of peace and prosperity. Serving and protecting do need that extra special care and humane hands on touch. You were just that, Officer Cook, a gentle man with a gentleman like character. You went about your daily missions, those journeys that brought you round and about a community that keeps your memory alive. Those flames of ferocity have never been extinguished. They have been aglow all these years after you gave your young life for peace and safety to take hold. Tenacity has got to get its grip around terror if all public servants are to function rightly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your character and commitment made all the difference. The finality of fruition and the accomplishment of further enhancement all brought about through your resourcefulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

With a heart of gold and a humble and most blessed spirit did you take on the tall task of protecting and serving the people of Dade County, Officer Cook. Police work requires the utmost attention to detail and while being occupied with official duties when life and property need to be clear of evil. We just do not know why for the life of things why good men and women of character and ethics continue to be under siege from those who resort to committing wicked acts. One good action leads to another. It is about high time we as a community and supposed great nation, the freest in the land learn its lessons and pitch in and help those who put danger in front of them while trying to calm and to restore the peaceful movements of all folks. You were our Godsend, Officer Cook, our hero and warrior of great resolve never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

Balance, bravery and boldness do wonders when one stays the courses of honor, dignity, integrity and commitment. It was your creed, Officer Cook, whenever you went out on your daily patrols of Dade County's citizens. One never really knows the outcomes of any given task or circumstance, all any loyal and devoted public servant must do is give their best effort. They pour they love of the profession into their badge and uniform trying to bring peace, unity and its reasons to fruition. Comrades and your loved ones have remembered your heroism and the humility by which you served and persevered. You were greatly respected, admired and dedicated to your position. Never hesitating, you came to the rescue of those civilians and colleagues who needed your assistance. You sacrificed, Officer Cook, so our missions could move on. That is the crying tragedy, your journeys and destinies should have been allowed to continue as well. God has your soul secure and serene for eternity. Nothing interrupts God's grandest of plans. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

Crushing crime courageously while fighting off evil will always be the motto of police officers. All duly sworn public servants who serve and protect the many venues in our nation do so with the utmost humility, esteem, honesty and dignity. It's their integrity that may never be called into question. Yours, Officer Cook, was never doubted and neither was your wisdom, vision and stellar character which made all the difference in the safety of all Dade County residents. You were a crusader and capable man of morals and values that navigated around our corners for six outstanding years of loyal and faithful attention. It's a shame and travesty that violence and its terror took you from among your family, peers of resolve and those who befriended a truly heroic and noble gentleman of humane and gallant actions. Those actions of May 16, 1979 will always be saluted and so honored forever as they along with your family will be in our prayers and hearts as well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Serving those sacred streets and pearly gates of heaven, keep your soul attuned to those who bravely serve us, who have taken that proverbial baton of boldness and bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2017

Heaven's sake calls for heavenly heroes and heroines. Those public servants, men and women who trained and showed up in the face of danger. Evil shouts at us daring us to make our next move. Dade county's citizens got the support and unwavering commitment and service from you, Officer Cook. The staunch and loyal gentleman of gallantry and the humility not always present even when circumstances crop up and we are not always prepared. Conviction tackles commitment and enhancement that ensues from unselfish resolve. You were a gracious friend and understanding colleague who gave his all. Effort, values and character equal superior morals, a hero's humble touch. Those angelic wings that Our Lord gave you, Officer Cook, now and forever allow you to gracefully float higher and farther. Keep looking after us and assisting your heavenly comrades who too paid the price for their labors of love and for peace to grow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2017

Police officers. Public servants. Brave and honorable protectors. Whatever title you want to greet them by is okay so long as you respect their badge of authority. The gleaning shoes worn are as shiny as glass or a finely polished diamond. You took to the streets of Dade County to prevent tragedy, Officer Cook, by having commitment and consideration, the caring concern and compassion one must comport themselves by in defeating that arch enemy of our world. Evil. Its violence smacks one straight upside the head leaving a nasty bump. When lumped together properly, integrity, vision and dignity can spell the difference in whether this adversary can be handled justly and promptly. You acquitted yourself, Officer Cook with confidence straight from your faithful heart of mercy, hope and the humility to be humane during your heroic life. All the goodness and kindness that God has nestled in His eternal nest of convictions and those commitments so honored and now forever saluted by those who sadly fell giving their lives in the line of duty. The peace, unity, security, serenity and safety of one and all rested on your broad shoulders, Officer Cook. You mastered those burdens and responsibilities very well. You created prosperity for all mankind through noble and civil actions while maintaining a calming character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The fires of enhancement are being stoked by your loving family members who pursue peace and continue your legacy as do your loyal and devoted peers of justice handling their crises with the very same honor and bravery as you so passionately did. Your twenty-five years of accomplishment were the basis of your career, life and reward that you now eternally receive from Our Lord. Well done! Our savior, warrior and hero of humbleness and the highest esteem. More than reflections can tell you are missed very much, Officer Cook. God's gift to our world. One of God's many heroes and heroines watching over those sacred pearly gates.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2017

You put your best foot forward and your humbleness and honor stays attached to your badge and uniform, should be the mark of achievement. Not always and unfortunately do the best laid plans of mice and men go according to hoyle. You did everything by the book that fateful day, Officer Cook. You served Dade County and its citizens with all your might, integrity and dignity, leaving with character and morals the morning you said goodbye to your beloved, Karen, for the last time. A mission of mercy, peace and hope God saw as fulfilled. A champion of our freedom, liberties and rights deemed completed. No one knows obviously how anyone will live out their dying moments. You protected the public and your comrades with the quintessential resolve and dedication of course that will never be forgotten. Always a part of your humble and most heroic legacy. Clearly and concisely you were efficient and unified in your outstanding and noble bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cornerstones and foundations you helped to lay down, Officer Cook, they will never be blemished, tarnished nor destroyed. For you maintained civility, harmony and sanctity all as our means of living and fulfilling our years in total tranquility. The journeys, missions and destinies you traveled, Officer Cook, were for the sake of heaven and you gave every ounce of endeavor for God and His divine people.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2017

Discreet and unique, you were one of the many humble and honest public servants, Officer Cook, out there in the streets of Dade County patrolling and protecting the residents who came to appreciate your most sincerest and humblest of heroic effort. Lately in our society it's a pathetic and crying shame so many go men and women have to sacrifice their lives for peace to carry on. But, this is spelled out for them when they sign on that dotted line of dignity, devotion and integrity. Your consummate character, courage from within your heart and the excellence and boldness by which you made that unwavering and humane challenge to rid violence from our midst won't be forgotten. God has provided you, Officer Cook, that tenderly and heavenly love and perpetual care for which you now and forever rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Smiling brightly from above show those who have joined God's eternal shelter of serenity all the ropes and through Our Lord's perfect trails guide those serve with honor, humility and unselfish tenacity all for our journeys and missions to be fruitful and successful. They need all the faithfulness, hope and determination that can be poured into their preserve and perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2017