Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Worship is a time to release stress and the tension associated with trouble. Terror and turmoil surely bring about this friction. You delivered on your word of wisdom, Officer Cook. Vision and ingenuity like no other. Integrity and dignity magnetize honesty helping public servants stay safe while protecting the public at large. We never seem to know our destinies. Comprehension takes its time processing information and men and women as brave as you, Officer Cook, don't get the luxury of waiting as serious action must be carried out at once. Nonetheless, you'll be a hero forever and a warrior of welcome relief. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

Each new day is a time to reflect upon any hero or heroine's life and professional career. God's creation works for everybody. Everyone is allowed due process and entitled to live freely and in peace. Dade County lived in serenity and in safety thanks in large part to your life of morals and dignity, Officer Cook. A journey of justice with liberty for all ended by tragic violence which took your young life, Officer Cook. You were a gentleman whose gentle soul now hovers high overhead illuminating our darkest moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

For all Your blessings, we thank You, God. We thank You for creating us in Your image. We thank You for making us free. We thank You for making us a part of this society. For each new day, we thank You for giving us sight to view it. We thank You for strength when we are tired. We thank You, God, for the hope when we are discouraged. For all Your goodness and kindness, we thank You, God. heroes and heroines so young and humble, some older and wiser, no matter they carry within their badges a certain boldness and precision to fight these evil forces of terror. You fought and fought, Officer Cook, with valor, bravery and the honest integrity and dignity to help fruition take its humane spot at the center. Character, faithfulness and sincerity all catapulted your exploits, Officer Cook, a young man on a mission of justice never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Blessings for a devoted heroic Godsend that led us through predicaments.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

We praise You everyday O Lord and thank you for imparting dignity, wisdom and integrity in all Your public servants. You were given intellect and integrity, Officer Cook, to make Dade County and its folks the ferocity needed to battle this monster, evil. Every moment of your career and life, Officer Cook, was well scripted and well thought out in advance. The walls of wickedness were brought down in large part to your professional feats and character which lead to conclusion of some dangerous moments. Domestic issues are among those perilous situations where officers risk life and limb knowing full well what might transpire to them and the residents. You made a peaceful atmosphere, Officer Cook, where serenity and safety were your concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We'll hope those who now serve and protect due so with caution.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

Keep a steady head, things will work out for the good. If only that tragic day of May 16, 1979, when you gave your very soul, Officer Cook, to shield Dade County citizens from the vise grip of violence. Police must deal with many different circumstances and you acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, with esteem and effort brought about through your honor, integrity and the dignity that dedication and diligence brings about. Forevermore, your character and class, the decency and the desire to take on danger in hopes of producing a positive ending. You certainly did my neighbor, friend and hero and you were an outstanding and devoted servant of God. Enhancement can now and always stay abounding through our happy pursuits in life. Thoughtful and tenacious. Never a doubt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

Compassion. Consideration. Commendation. Qualification. You were compassionate and concerned about our welfare, Officer Cook. You were humble, polite and well mannered. You were paid homage for your unwavering heroism and the honorable actions that saved Dade County citizens and those of your colleagues on May 16, 1979. You were well versed, very skilled and had the talents to go above and beyond the calls of duty. If character, dignity and integrity could save our most beloved and esteemed souls who go out and risk their lives, your family would be very grateful, Officer Cook. No matter you were a courageous young man full of unselfish commitment and a certain pride displayed on your uniform and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decades later we remember, relive and relate your life and public service career of calming and of vision and the knowledge to impart wisdom and common sense to others who serve the causes to defeat wickedness. May the rays of hope beam down on us very brightly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

The calm before the storm always seems to put folks on edge. Where you grew up, Officer Cook, here in North Miami Beach, Florida we are awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Irma. One nasty lady churning about in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. You toiled and patrolled around the exteriors and interiors of Dade County for six years of unselfish sacrifice and for security to take shape. The citizens here have not forgotten your intense integrity, character, honesty and dignity. They all led to excellence in humane and in humble work. You served God with all your passion and inner strength right from your golden and caring heart. Always well liked and a life well lived. There was more left to pursue. I guess God needed your resiliency in heaven. He has that and so many more loving and adored servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

Heroes and heroines really never die for as long as we cherish, honor and solemnly salute their memories that are forever an eternal part of us. You'll always be revered and so remembered, Officer Cook. Humbleness, humility, integrity and the very morals of character never wane nor diminish. You were a hero to all Dade County residents who persevered and saved lives. Comrades and civilians alike. Never the more prepared leader and motivator of other brave souls. Keep looking down with your bright smile and engaging and most treasured soul of serenity. Its peace brought unity and devotion to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's angelic men and women of valor are now and for eternity the conveyors of courage, commitment and the convictions to do what is right. Your missions and journeys stipulated and spelled this out precisely.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2017

We forgive and forget. Though, we must not forget nor lose track of a tenacious warrior in you, Officer Cook. You gave grit and gumption, gallantry and grace, courage and honor a higher and more humble plateau. Why? Because of your dignity and integrity that when stapled together with morals, this in and of itself can carry any given public servant a long way down those trails of reason and serenity. Dade County was bestowed the highest honor of having you among its heroes and heroines of valor, Officer Cook. You went by the book and did not play games or sugarcoat your value in life and during an outstanding career one that had much more left to fulfill. Again, God's destiny and paths for His chosen souls of character and leadership, their stars shine brightly front and center. Saluted for plowing through peril and misery, you were a humane and humble gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We do honor every resting officer for making more than an impression. A difference is distinctly what crime fighting calls out aloud for.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2017

Rebelling against the establishment certainly cannot help in this fight against violence that threatens to derail our peace process. Dade County and its citizens were in the hands of a loyal and trusted servant, yourself, Officer Cook, the beacon of honor, truth and the integrity to dignify all your pursuits in life and during your police career. A career that saw enhancement stationed where it ought to be and character mounted right straight ahead in your patrol car. A vehicle for vigilance and versatility. After all, all public servants must be flexible in their travels. Tyranny must not triumph over tenacity. And bravery, commitment to class and excellence is all that enormous part of your heroism, A gentleman of grace and humility never to be forgotten. Saluted for salvaging common sense and reason along with knowledge, leadership and the sagely advice given to other brave souls of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What is etched on those Walls of Honor stays in our hearts and minds. Eternal optimism, hope and faith shall deliver us from peril and misfortune.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2017

Friends are needed for both joy and sorrow. They sure are. In a time of crisis and grief those wounds are deep and dark. Just having someone to listen to as you pour out your heart says a lot. You listened to the residents whom you loyally served, Officer Cook and Dade County was the recipient of your fruitful accomplishments. No doubt your honesty, bravery and courage left a mark so humane and humble, you'll never be out of sight or mind. Saluted for noble and heroic actions that saved lives not only on May 16, 1979, but everyday of your six years of duty. The people were treated respectfully and your vigilance surrounded them with hope, wisdom and the vision to size matters up rather well. Character, class and consideration along with proper ethics will do that to a person inbred with ideals, values and a charming persona. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It was a sad day when you left this world and your family behind, Officer Cook. God has your endearing soul wrapped safely in His arms for nothing but eternal love and admiration. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your sister, Mrs. Nancy Tidwell and your beloved Karen, who has remarried, Mrs. Karen Bonidy, all have the loving support of your department and those comrades who served alongside of you in this battle of evil versus liberty. It rages on. The rewards are worth the efforts. You gave, Officer Cook, the ultimate price for continuations of aspirations and their journeys of justice and fairness for everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2017

Storms torment residents of communities and cause the kayos we don't need. The police serve and protect life and property as best they can. Dade County was faithfully fortified by your unshakeable ferocity, Officer Cook. Honor. Desire. Durability. Dependability. Dignity and integrity. They all were a loving and humble part of your heroic legacy. Police take pride in their endeavors and as a friend and loyal comrade, your convictions and courageous commitment underscored your importance in gaining peace and freedom for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. After Hurricane Irma passes us keep watching over your family and community that still respects and admires your diligence and reverence you had for your position.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2017

False friends are like migratory birds: they fly away in cold weather. Cold or hot, day or night any public servant worth their weight must be ready and available to fight on. Terror and wickedness take no timeouts. They seize upon us at the most vulnerable of moments forcing us down. You saved us, Officer Cook and Dade County as a whole keeping disturbances to a minimum. You bravely and honorably discharged your professional duties all in the name of integrity and dignity. It is incumbent upon humanity to salute your heroism and its feats of ferocity. Your motivation and desire should have allowed you to live and to prosper from your navigation around a community that forever pays homage to your beloved memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We can conclude that morals and character help one to master their faithfulness and devotion to one's Creator. You believed, Officer Cook, calm and positive, why can't we do the same?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2017

Scolding and laughing is not going to change this world. While God may strike with one hand, He heals with the other. Public servants utilize their entire being for boldness, commitment to excellence and unselfish tenacity. Simply put, Officer Cook, integrity, dignity and honesty are any police officer's best friends. They partner as one in this enigmatic battle over evil. Being confident and sure of your unwavering talents led you to become who you were. Gallant and brave to all humanity. Your smile my friend, neighbor and hero said it all. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2017

Want makes people better; luck makes them worse. God is merciful and rewards His people according to their actions. You were a humbly talented leader of other comrades, Officer Cook, men and women as honest and as humane as yourself. They don't come any better. For heaven's sake you were one determined public servant, Officer Cook, full of humility, decency and character. Trouble is if one officer strays from morals it can derail an entire department in their searches for peace and unity, something you mandated, took responsibility for in serving Dade County and its residents. Nothing was overlooked nor did you run away from the very violence that too you from among us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We were the fortunate folks who our hero and Godsend, Officer Cook, with us to preserve and to persevere. Never forgotten and always missed very much.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2017

Poignant and true. Reserved and humane. You were an outstanding policeman, Officer Cook, a hero to be passionately remembered and so honored for straight ahead peace and freedom delivered by your devotion and unselfish determination to battle evil and its violence that can torment the best of people. Dade County and its people deserved quality and they got everything and the best. A man of true grit who extricated us from the abyss of danger and peril. It says a lot for your morals and values, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2017

Cerebral and sincere. Honest and humble. Police work is not a gamble like rolling dice. It needs its faithful public servants to be honest and straight, brave and bold in order for peace and unity, its law and order to have the greatest affect on those you protect. Dade County and its citizens were under your keenly watchful eyes, Officer Cook. The scopes of your serenity and desire have until this day been felt far and wide throughout a venue that honors your commitment to character and the valor to be totally vigilant as you were, Officer Cook. The best are taken far too soon to heaven, heroes and heroines were they all. A stalwart man of robust resolve and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Champions take challenges seriously, it's in their golden hearts and brave souls where civility and humility lie.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2017

As Hurricane Irma barrels toward the United States, we now must make preparations for any devastating damage. You took responsibility to heart, Officer Cook and because of your unwavering character, commitment and conviction to honesty, integrity and dignity we can now live more peacefully and safely than ever before. Today, those salutes of humility toward all humanity are directed your way. Those heroic angels wings you wear, Officer Cook, in heaven help you to soar higher everyday. Everyday that your loving family and colleagues miss you immensely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You deserved to life to see further fruition come to life. God has our destiny and missions in His hands for safekeeping.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2017

The traffic of terror keeps all bold and autere public servants on their toes. When peace and prosperity are on the firing line they must be ready to take a stand. Liberty and unity do come with that intrinsic price. You paid that price, Officer Cook, along with your honesty and sterling dignity. Dade County and its people have saluted all its heroes and heroines who are the brave souls who have fought that never ending battle over evil. What violence? Your character and desire that helped you to become the very best at journeying around a community that so solemnly honors your memory. A well lived life and a career that carried faith, hope and optimism on your uniform and badge of humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you were a superb young man and an engaging gentleman of grace and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2017

Our passions in life should not be sugar coated. The pursuits of a gentleman who cared and was dignified should not be overlooked. Dade County and its residents demanded the finest service and they got that and more. Courtesy, integrity and ingenuity are the by products of a successful public servant. Forever will colleagues, family and friends remember your compassion and consideration for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and time shall never be apart. It's only the start of a man's happy childhood and his humane gestures on humanity's part. Humble and tenacious, you were a gentle savior, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2017

The weary they rest their eyes. Those brave souls of courage and sanctity they sleep soundly in God's eternal quarters of quintessential honor, dignity and integrity. Your love and esteem for all Dade County citizens made them feel safer and only further humbly enhanced your heroic legacy. Those comrades who shared the good times with you, Officer Cook, have fondly remembered your humility and resourcefulness they allowed your missions to have a chance of fruition. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, courage and civility are the morals by which good men and women who give their all are saluted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2017

The nuts and bolts is more than a simple few nuances. The job descriptions calls for all public servants to be honest, have integrity and dignity at their side and to maintain a calm during those storms of violence when danger and peril get closer to any given location. Here in Dade County, Officer Cook, you had respect and goodwill for those whom you served and protected. Never any lack of character or command of a given crisis you were charged with resolving. May 16, 1979 should have been another day when you would leave your home in the early morning and return later in the afternoon. All any of us can say is we are sorry you could not go home safely after your shift. Laying down your life and career accomplishments all because of a disturbed young man bent on evil and its ruination. He shot you, Officer Cook and your two colleagues, depressed, whatever. He was plotting and planning his callous crusade for whatever revenge he had against the police. God has the answers. He has you and your beloved soul circling around looking down on us. All the transparency is there. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Terror takes the worst toll upon humanity and it was your humility and decency that answered the call when it came in. Determination and grit help piece together all the loose ends. They tie down our forts. Yes, ferocity and tenacity make a dynamic pair of bookends.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2017

For those brave and honorable men and women who walk on heaven's streets, God won't allow them to fall. They must be unharmed and kept upright in order to assure that those who serve are doing their due diligence. You kept unwavering and unselfish vigilance over Dade County and its people, Officer Cook. Your message was clear and that was to stay dignified and hold your integrity humanely and closely to your heart. The courage and commitment you had to undertake going after evil and its violence, well not many have those abilities and can be responsible enough to place forth the effort involved. You can be sure my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, your character and intelligence coupled with your beyond your years maturity offered you a better perspective at securing and fostering peace and unity for all. Rest in peace. At night before retiring we'll keep our eyes open for your soul when its light passes our window sills.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2017

The precious moments in life cannot be savored any better, One must enjoy and have a passionate yearning to simply be the very best that one chooses to be. You became a police officer, Officer Cook, for a love of serving the public. Decades after you sacrificed your life and career for peace and good tidings to happen to Dade County and its residents, all we the public can do is thank you for maintaining humble honor and reverence, the dignity and emotional support and integrity to lead other comrades. You are never far from our hearts and minds, Officer Cook, a sincerely decent and humanely brave and loyal gentleman of faith, dependability and humility to help see your missions of hope and devotion through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courage mounted forever on Our Lord's most fruited plains. Take care and show those who have joined God's ranks of angelic heroes and heroines the ropes of resolve. It will enable your beloved souls to climb higher on our behalf. It's mankind calling out. Prayer. Repentance. Charity. They help avert evil decrees. You, Officer Cook, represented peace, freedom, liberty, serenity and the security in a more well grounded foundation for our futures, one you should have been allowed to live and witness with your own keen and wisely vision.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2017

He who walks straight will not stumble. Police work requires the due diligence, the cunning perseverance and the passion to go out amid the face of evil and to properly and honorably resolve any quarrels among mankind. You calmed people down, Officer Cook, with a gentleness from your soul and influenced those citizens in Dade County to seek peaceful means by which to live their lives. Since life has meaning one must hold themselves humbly by the posts of integrity and dignity. Live it. Breathe it. Choose it wisely. Your composition of good character and solid ethics shall always be solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One who tumbles just needs to pick themselves up and continue onward in your journeys of righteousness and justice for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2017