Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Holes are meant to be filled. You filled the quietness of Dade County and its residents with your calming demeanor, Officer Cook. Your patrols of a community that honors your heroic memory shall always be revered. Your kindness and character will be forever saluted along with your integrity, dignity and the humane honesty. Humility carries a person's trails as far down the road as possible, though your pursuits of happiness should have been allowed to continue. God decides our destinies and for your accomplishments, Officer Cook, may your family be blessed with the peace of mind to carry on with your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those gaping holes left by a beloved family member who had bravery and courage will always stayed imprinted in our minds. You were a gentleman, thoughtful and very sincere, Officer Cook. What a loss to society and more importantly to your family and comrades. The battles over evil continue. That torch of tenacity that you passed down won't ever be extinguished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2017

Dulled by pain, your loss to humanity, Officer Cook, was unforgettable. You paid the ultimate price of humbleness and were a champion of devotion, dignity and the humane honor to fight for what was right. Dade County and its people won't forget your valor and convictions. They were centered on peace and liberty with unity for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character back in your day meant something, let us hope today it represents as much.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2017

Failure to secure peace and prosperity may bring down kayos and whatever perils may be lurking. A man of sound mind and body, you brought the deliverance of dignity and hope to all Dade County, Officer Cook. Your character and commitment were as much responsible for freedom as was your honesty and integrity. You will be faithfully saluted for bravery and the humility to restore a sense of calmness while dispensing the attributes we the people count on from public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2017

Joy can be tempered by the sounds of gunfire. Concert goers scrambling for cover while a crazed individual looking for attention perverts peace and freedom all in a matter of precious seconds. Well Dade County and its people were well served by your conventional and undaunted courage, conviction and the commitment that saw your destinies, Officer Cook through honor, integrity and dignity. All relevant in your resounding resolve and fierce resourcefulness. No peer, no person could ever say you never gave it your all. A humble gentleman, a worldly hero loyal to the causes of peace and the removal of violence and its unruly and wanton wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of conclusive character who exposed evil and attempted to reign in its chains of callousness. Never overlooked nor forgotten. We see enhancement everyday and wonder why the good Lord did allow you the right to partake in the fruits of your earnest labor? That will be the eternal question. And until your family meets up with you again in heaven only Our Master of the universe has all the logical answers. We will ponder these complexities. Thinking helps us understand why you were bold and brave while maintaining dignity and humility. Humanity was well protected and so was a community that respected and so honors you, Officer Cook. Badge #1664 and its uniform fought and hung in there tenaciously. No doubt about that. Admiration. Steadfast determination and the leadership motivation all right in front of our eyes, ears and minds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2017

God strikes with one hand and heals with the other. Scolding nor laughing can effect change in the world. What happened last night in Las Vegas, Nevada, the worst mass killing in this country's history. Percolation was in circulation. Don't know what was in that man's head. Stephen Paddock, a sixty-four year old monster bent on violence shot more than five hundred people and killed over fifty with rifles, automatic weapons, just amazing, Officer Cook. Shooting from the Mandalay Bay Hotel on the strip from the thirty-second floor. Why? The same question begs for an answer why were you killed by Mr. Pearsall? You were a morally righteous man of character, commitment and the courage to serve and save Dade County and allow peace and contentment to fill the air we breathe. Honest. Holder of humility, integrity and dignity, your peers who have relished their retirements must be asking why too. You had charisma, charm and an engaging personality, the whole world full of achievement left to undertake and those roads of tenacity begging for your sagely wisdom. To be faithfully guided through your career and life, you'll always be solemnly remembered and saluted for conventional maturity and determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Evil, torment, terror and turmoil strikes hardest when you least expect it to. You performed your professional roles, Officer Cook, to the tee and letter, let us praise Our Creator for bestowing your humbleness among all of mankind. From all accounts the man, that mass murderer was financially comfortable. He could have used his wealth for much more practical and sounder means. It's all about principles and values. Tough words to swallow and to digest. You were a class act, Officer Cook, nothing needed translating or decoding. The message was delivered loud and clear when you served and preserved the dignities of life and property. God placed you here, Officer Cook, to make us laugh, yet to take heart and to make an accounting of our actions, there are certain consequences if laws are broken and unruliness starts to set in.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2017

A blend of boldness, a pinch of perseverance and a dose of dignity and what do you have? You have a very honorable man of God, gallantry and the humble means of integrity who went out on his patrols of Dade County and its residents resolving and calming the masses when terror and mayhem struck. One great man of faith, devotion and kindness shadowing the peace, unity and the freedom to be prosperous. A caption of character, commitment to wisdom and the foresight to see ferocity and fairness through, Officer Cook, in all your life's pursuits. Happiness should be the offering of the day in the Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson homes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroism requires thought, understanding and the unwavering and unselfish sacrifice you made on behalf of Dade County, its citizens and their peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2017

Suffer is meant to educate us. If we free ourselves from guilt, God still burdens us with sorrow. That pain and heartbreak over losing you, Officer Cook, at the tender young age of twenty-five. You were a savior and a hero of pride, honor and the greatest level of courage, dignity and integrity poured into your public service efforts of saving and protecting Dade County and its citizens from harm. We should all strive to decency and humility instead of being careless and carefree. The fruits of your labor, Officer Cook, your outstanding character and the morals necessary to serenity and peace were always accountable. We were created by Our Lord to help and preserve, to teach and to spread happiness, faith and goodwill among all of society. You held your own and the fort as well to be supremely so honored and saluted by your comrades who went out and battled this evil with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Tasks and their dangerous challenges are the assignments by which aware and astutely wise and visionary men and women pursue. They yield the successes of their missions, journeys and destinies of intelligent and articulate warriors as you were, Officer Cook. Never forgotten. Your family still misses you each day. God bless your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook. I still have your wonderful letter, warm and very sentimental. I wished our families knew you and your family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2017

Dust. dirt. Blood. A torn uniform. All in the name of life and limb. A police officer's job is to protect and serve and for the sake of heaven you were one supreme and humbly superb public servant, Officer Cook. A man of humane honor, dignity and the reverence of integrity through devotion and faith. Colleagues have paid respects to your memory and intense fight over an enemy of enormous proportions, violence. Those destinies and their fruition were achieved and now God has taken your morally upright soul back to His house where you can safely patrol His sacred streets and golden pearly gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For what heroism is worth you were a legend in Dade County and to its citizens where you positioned peace and prosperity where it rightfully meant to be.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2017

Fear of a misfortune is worse than the misfortune. Police officers and firefighters, the bravest, honest and noblest of individuals enter their positions of trust and integrity knowing full well the risks involved. They come with the territory. You wanted to become a police officer, a duly sworn public servant here in Dade County, Officer Cook. Just a tragedy that violence an done man's pursuits of evil robbed you of your life with Karen and your entire family of loving and blessed folks. Your three great-nieces and great-nephew miss and were denied the opportunity to dote on you. If I could turn back the clock. I can't unfortunately. Though, your honor, integrity and dignity resolved and helped alleviate some wickedness allowing those residents the tunnels by which to travel through in peace and in hope. God cannot take away the bravery nor humility by which you morally served and justified your journeys of fruition, fairness and ferocity. All blended excellently by your stellar quality of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines walk in righteous ways, you, Officer Cook, were a humble and proud man. I know more was left to fulfill. Mrs. Cook live and be well. Your beloved and darling son, "Billy" was the epitome of a really professional servant. God has rewarded his soul of mercy for service, protection and in saving lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2017

Bind your thoughts to the words of your prayers and you will gain God's grace. Dade County and its citizens were bound together by your undaunted and unselfish honor and heroism, Officer Cook. There are many sure fire ways to garner the peace and unity of a community, dignity and integrity are among the many trails that one young resourceful gentleman of gallantry followed during his life and career. A distinction of devotion and desire led by determination and the goodwill and faith to properly mold and shape other brave comrades of courage and serenity. We won't forget your sincerity nor your humility as it humanely struck a positive chord of endearment forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today, your life and their journeys, Officer Cook, would be with Karen relishing the resolve and efforts you had put forth. You endeavored to calm down that young man along with your colleagues, God has your morally righteous soul in His eternal home of homage along with those angelic heroes and heroines who sacrificed for a brighter future, one you should have been granted the opportunity to participate in.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2017

Curbing one's faults takes a lot of effort and practice. You helped to curb crime in Dade County, Officer Cook, by virtue of vigilance and the honesty to delve into danger and terror without worrying about your own safety as all public servants must do. The due diligence and devotion allowed you the humility to search and to find evil wherever it was. You won't be forgotten for having commitment and the righteous character to forever enhance our continuations of aspirations in our pursuits of happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2017

Fairness and firmness are the allies of peace and unity. Bravery and commitment take their shapes from honesty, integrity and dignity which you had and so much more, Officer Cook. Dade County and its people had their security and serenity provided promptly and most proudly by yourself. You'll be fondly remembered for heroic actions of morals and character, the class of faith, desire and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You enjoyed serving and preserving life and your missions and journeys were deemed finished. Always very tragic and traumatic for your family and peers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2017

Reverence and bravery run along the lines of honor and dignity, for it is in the integrity of our most boldest of public servants who protect our values and safety. You gave Dade County and its residents a fighting chance to succeed and to live a peaceful life. Always giving and most humane and humble, your caring character helped made comrades stand and take notice of your professional feats. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dearly beloved and admired by all people, the quality here has been missing since your untimely demise. God has you sheltered forevermore where nothing will ever hurt you again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2017

Atonement may lead to forgiveness. Among man and his fellow neighbor going to them directly and apologizing helps heal the wounds that transgression brings. You were a gentle man, Officer Cook, a human being of real honesty and intellect. Now it's easier to understand why you were so mature beyond the crowd. Violence should not have sealed your fate as you were too good of a public servant to go before his time. The fulfillment of a lifetime dream was to be a police officer, but we the people of Dade County should keep in mind, your uniform and badge stood for more than we can even think about. It is character, concern and the basic fabric of ferocity and morals that helped to sustain your trails of resolve and perseverance my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Those golden and green pastures are lined with bravery, excellence in heroism and the humane and esteemed humility essential to doing a fine job.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

One never should give up or lose their concentration when reflecting upon the many fallen heroes and heroines of honor, humility and the gentle humbleness of their souls that delivered everlasting peace, safety and security for all mankind. Officer Cook, you were the virtue of values and valor, one of the forty-two from your department who gave their lives so we the citizens of Dade County could continue our purposes in life which were your motivations and aspirations. They were geared towards rescuing and reviving those souls who needed a little comfort. Those giant holes left behind by your untimely absence caused by wanton violence against God's servants of love and affection. The carefree do just that they go along and don't really think about too much. You pondered and comprehended your roles, Officer Cook, going by the golden book to broker peaceful relations among all people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Effort, resolve and reverence must be constructed into the cornerstones of fighting for quiet and unity for one and all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

The driver steers the vehicle. The officer works alone, flying solo or with a partner who shares the same goals, morals and inspirations in offering hope and goodwill for our society. Officer Cook, you navigated around the Dade County area that continues its honor of their many heroes and heroines of which you were an angel with wings delving into peace and liberty while maintaining prosperity, faith, integrity and dignity. You cannot even start to pursue peace and take away evil unless you are composed of certain traits. Loyalty and dependability are among the many features that make up a tenacious and focused public servant of which you my neighbor, friend and hero were very resourceful and unwavering. Undaunted and calm in the very face of peril you can be certain colleagues will so honor your memory etched on walls and implanted into our thoughts and hearts. Your beloved and cherished soul, Officer Cook, can sing God's praises of joy for you never abandoned us. You were present and accounted for. Journeys, missions and those destinies were handled through Our Lord always revered and respected for a job well done and a well lived life. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

Selflessness and humbleness sure can take an adventurous person down those pathways of precision. It is the mold that is cast in their resolve, honesty and sure dignity. You toiled on behalf of Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, a humane and confident young man and gallant gentleman of so much courage an dinner strength, it left a tremendous stamp on your heroic legacy. The memory of a soul of a man of character whose service and sincerity won't be overlooked. Peace, civility and the sanctity that arduous work and training prepared you, Officer Cook, for the extremely rigorous challenges that lied ahead. Your destiny was complete. Missions of faith and ferocity finished. Journeys carried you from place to place, from point A to point B and so forth. Our Creator has His best employees of effort and unquestionable promise housed right where he can watch you patrol His pearly gates of humility. Humanity was served and morals were properly placed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You can sleep soundly in knowing we could slumber succinctly and very sweetly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

The diehard compose themselves and keep their dignity, integrity and honesty humbly within their brave hearts and souls of security. That is what you did, Officer Cook, no flash, no glitz or glamor. You received respect and admiration for coming to the aid of those you served and those comrades who assisted you in your professional roles and feats during your watch. A person of character instills in others the values, ethics and morals that are necessary as we attempt to defeat this monster branded as evil. Its ugliness takes more wind out of our sails than it should. We had you, Officer Cook and your fellow Metro-Dade Police Department colleagues of transparency to handle the tough work. Long and winding is that road to resolve that now has you protected for eternal safekeeping in God's enchanted shelter. Those wings of courage can keep you flying higher everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

Emotions are a way of showing our true inner moods. have a conviction and champion your endeavors in that general direction. You were a very passionate young man, Officer Cook, a life of reverence and perseverance never to be forgotten. You carried your personal life and police career so soundly and that is why we can be thankful for your saving and heroic effort. Integrity, honesty and dignity all shadowed your journeys of justice and fairness throughout Dade County and the citizens could not have been any happier. Sad that your life ended as it did, yet character and commitment, class and desire were earmarked as your legacy in which we can best memorialize your spirit. It was as humble and humane as your golden heart of giving, Officer Cook, you were that shining example of outstanding public service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

Show me devotion and I'll show your faith and bravery all together working along with intellect and integrity. If you compose yourself with honor and humility and conviction will represent themselves quite well. You held your own, Officer Cook, in this seemingly endless battle, a war over violence and its wickedness that takes no prisoners. You fought for our rights and unity in Dade County, Officer Cook, with as much commitment and character that helped to neutralize this unmitigated evil. Your colleagues and family carry on your journeys and their missions as faithfully as you did. Never forgotten and always our hero, most importantly your family's angelic hero of humbleness. Enhancement carries on as those foundations of fairness and ferocity that you set out to create. A bond and its boldness never to be broken. It may stretch, it cannot snap nor fall apart. Police give their lives to serve and you, Officer Cook, enlightened and engaged with your jovial personality and that big bright smile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

As the Jewish people get prepared to usher in the Holy Day of Atonement referred to as Yom Kippur, let us all pray. People of all faiths who you devoutly served and protected, Officer Cook, from harm and misfortune. The structure of peace, unity and prosperity for all Dade County citizens was handled professionally, humbly and very loyally by yourself. A man and a hero of the mist highest degree of humility whose stellar character helped avert disaster. May 16, 1979 was that living and shining example of an angelic hero making a difference in the honesty, dignity and integrity of a community that cared and admired greatly your efficient effort and unwavering resolve and unselfish sacrifice on behalf of all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

What is man in this God-filled world? Is he not a creature of God? Should he not also be a servant of God? Every fiber of his body was created, formed and arranged by God. Your spirit, Officer Cook, your personality, rationale and honor, integrity and dignity weaved and worked in this miniature universe, this microcosm. It was your devoutness, reverence, piety and faith which helped to sustain you for twenty-five years. All the fruition, all the labors of love, admiration and respect for a position so sacred, bold and demanding. Danger and trouble just touch the surface. Dade County and its folks were brightened and touched by your heroic being, a soul so a humble and a spirit so full of life and passion. You followed directions, Officer Cook and so superiors saw excellent work and made you a squad leader of other women and men as engaging and as brave as you. You fulfilled God plans, executed journeys and their missions of mercy and hope without regret. Not a day goes by, Officer Cook and I don't forget or let your heroic deeds out of my mind. You served, saved and protected the peaceful voyages of one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, class, desire and appreciation for all your contributions to our society. Compassion, care, concern, consideration and kindness while doing a job you always dreamed of accomplishing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017

A man should be master of his will and slave of his conscience. A confident and humble person inspires loyalty and the confidence of others. So right and totally true. You aspired to be the very best officer possible, Officer Cook and no one was letdown, only if we the citizens could have done for you that sad day of May 16, 1979. I wish I could have held your hands, your head up, done something to stop your life from ending, I know the paramedics and doctors at North Shore Hospital did all they could to save and to sustain you. Your friend, Officer DiGenova was there too at the hospital and the doctors operated on his brain and yet today he suffers permanent injuries because of that fierce day and so too does Officer Robert Edgerton who was shot about a half an inch below his heart, the bullet went down through gastrointestinal tract and also he had a gunshot to his forearm. A brain which controls the body and a set of lungs meant to breathe and to send oxygen throughout the body, they tried my neighbor, friend and hero of character, honor, humility, dignity and integrity. You were gallant and brave right until you sadly drew your last breath saving Dade County and structuring peace and ability back to its people. How noble and worthwhile is that? Sensational and outstanding, Officer Cook. Your tennis partner, Officer Keith DiGenova struggles with what happened thirty-eight years ago, you were his tennis and patrol partner, at times, friend, peer and heroic angel who saved your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. your two comrades in arms and Detective Dan Blocker who shot and killed that troubled young man who took your life and career of tenacity right out from under you. No one forgets a humble and guardian angel of valor all of which you became, Officer Cook. Your still smiling today in heaven as you rest in peace along with your father, Charles and may your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, live and be well at age one-hundred and two. A soul so sacred and cherished, faithful and supportive, you'll always be so honored and paid homage for acting as professionally as you always did both at work and in your private life with Karen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017

Fear only two: God and the person who has no fear of Our Creator. You were a devout young man, Officer Cook, a gentleman who prayed with your beloved Karen at the Visitation Catholic Church near where you resided and close to where I now live with my wife and family. The bonds of boldness and bravery were worn right across your chest, Officer Cook, where you could have the greatest impact. Fair and balanced. Straight as an arrow in honor, humility and the integral dignity and integrity toward all people, Dade County looked up to your accountability and stabilizing to maintain a semblance of quiet and liberty for all. You practiced what you preached and because of your consummate devotion and steadfast dedication and sheer determination were you able to lead other brave souls of serenity. We are here and realize your wonderful and treasured soul of enhancement is floating high above your family and all who knew you, Officer Cook, Badge#1664 is not far away. Its character, conviction and class are never too far. You paved the trails of tenacity and passed that torch of ferocity humbly and ably to other comrades to pick up fruition where your journeys in life and during your public service career lied. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God waits long and hard for us to return to His ways and in the end rewards those who perform with His unending, unwavering and unselfish interest. You just are missed very much.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017

Half a truth is a whole lie. Thankfully you were an honest and trustworthy public servant, Officer Cook, so full of energy, decency and devotion. The kind of sincerest effort with integrity and dignity that humbly and humanely saved and protected lives, those comrades who relied upon your bravery and humility and the citizens at large who trusted your professional instincts of intuition and intelligence to plate peace and unity where it rings true. Today, there are those who think corruption and bribery are allowed, well thank God we the public does not hire them for a job, a role of resolve so demanding and dangerous where everything rides at times on common sense and split second decisions. Your cooperative character, wisdom and gentle spirit, Officer Cook, has been felt and never will it be forgotten. A source or pride and commitment helped Dade County come out of its doldrums. One day real soon we pray and place our hopes in God that violence, hatred and bigotry will be vanquished forever from our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017