Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Instincts are the noble and humane actions of those born to honor and valor. You cannot do your job if your mind is stuck somewhere else. We will always remember your honesty and dignity, Officer Cook. A man of sparkling integrity and the personality of a class servant of character. Comrades and your beloved family members have so deservedly honored your memory and the heroic actions you took on May 16, 1979 on behalf of Dade County, its citizens and the calm and peace you helped to restore. Always the faithful and loyal partner to many peers in your profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You engineered resolve and ingenuity along with wisdom and vision per Our Creator's wishes. Missions accomplished. Dreams fulfilled. Courage complete. Destiny was calling for your soul of engagement, Officer Cook. You continue to be greatly missed and will forever be highly thought of. You dug us out of the doldrums with hope and anticipation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2017

Trusted and tenacious. Officers who perform as they are trained and have honesty inbred within their beings have a better opportunity to help keep the peace than those public servants who are wayward and dishonest. You had a career, Officer Cook, so fundamentally built on dignity and integrity, one of the truly nice and loyal servants who relished his opportunity to both save and to protect Dade County residents. The desire and devotion, as true with your character will always be fondly remembered. We salute your decency, intuition and ingenuity in being able to tackle tough circumstances. Heroically, your memory, Officer Cook, is gracing those walls of honor here in Miami and in the District of Columbia. Preserved and forever humanely etched on humanity's distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's amazing grace does shine on His sacred wings of courage that are attached to your special soul. One that kept serenity and safety pinpointed in the right direction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2017

Credible. Complete. Compelling. The public servant who displays these traits and the characteristics of courage, valor and bravery while serving with dignity, honor and integrity will be rewarded for their heroic efforts. Efficiency in endeavor, proficiency in persistence and no deficiency in anything but protecting and serving the public will result in what we the people hope is a successful outcome in this raging war over terror. Nothing scripted, Officer Cook. Just the highest standards of department conduct morally and ethically while sustaining your character throughout your maintaining peace and prosperity for all Dade County. Never forgotten. Always polite, smiling and engaging us and your family and colleagues of conviction with a gigantic smile to light up a room. Your treasured soul, Officer Cook, continues brightening up those darkest skies during bouts of violence and torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With courage now on your golden wings, Officer Cook, we pray your noble and humane soul flies higher and higher.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2017

Parting with our loved ones, it is hard to do. For they go out and battle with bravery and honor for our freedoms day and night. Nothing finer than being modest and meaningful. You were careful and deliberate in all your actions, Officer Cook. The joy of performing a dangerous job where the tasks only begin to recount the story. No fiction. No fantasy. No fallacy. Simply put you were a noble man of superior character, wisdom and the vision to size up situations quite clearly. Dear and beloved with dignity and integrity flowing from your big heart. You gave something special to humanity and it was your humility and morals that allowed you to run after wickedness the way law enforcement personnel should. Peace and unity. Solidarity and serenity for all here in Dade County to enjoy forevermore. Thank you, Officer Cook, for placing your life and career in harm's way for decency, desire and class to sit at the forefront. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing was ever deemed impossible for you to handle, Officer Cook. The very reason grit, motivation and determination allowed you the valuable opportunity to lead other colleagues through peril.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2017

Brain washed and bamboozled, those out in our streets continuing to commit evil have got to be halted in their unworthy pursuits. The toxicity of their terror has already exacted a terrible toll upon mankind. Its gestures of gall and pain never seem to let up. If not for humble, honest and loyal officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, there's no telling how the landscape of Dade County and its residents would look today. Your terrific tenacity and vision has helped us who believe in good police work to breathe a bit easier. Character, commitment to excellence and the pride one take sin their pursuits and aspirations surely says how much of a hero you were, Officer Cook and the legacy of integrity and dignity left behind for other brave souls of safety to emulate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement then for a brighter today and an even greater tomorrow. What a shame you could not be here to witness these changes. Gone too early. The peace and stability in Dade County constructed by your everlasting efforts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2017

The pin of perseverance, the uniform of unwavering gallantry, integrity and honesty. The badge of belief and the trust in all your skills of bravery and dignity, they help make all public servants better at serving and saving lives. Dade County placed their hopes, dreams and aspirations squarely in your hands of humility, Officer Cook and were never disappointed. We surely were for you were taken from your family and peers of serenity way too soon with much more left to fulfill. Our Creator has a subtle way of gently and humbly reminding us who runs this world. Even though violence and baseless hatred and bloodshed run rampant, through hope, goodwill and prayer there is optimism. Your character saw to the peace process, Officer Cook, as He cradles your cherished soul in the palms of His hands for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave meaning to the words, faith, resolve and steady resourcefulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2017

I meant to say, Officer Cook, that when facing a grave crisis always implement common sense and honor, it can't lead you astray. While protecting and serving Dade County folks, you always had their backs, your boldness, dignity and integrity has been humbly saluted and so for that matter is your humane character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who are talented and aware of their surroundings know that God watches their every move. They get it. They motivate and lead through good and bad. Evil spells trouble and for what it is worth the hard work they put in usually results in a positive outcome. You continue to be missed very much, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2017

Hurricane Andrew was a disaster here in Miami. Racial unrest and domestic disputes also cause the kind of vile and revolting trouble that even the most intelligent and honorable of public servants have their hands full of trouble and turmoil. You processed and proceeded along, Officer Cook, here in Dade County with a self confidence and an integrity that was second to none. No one would question your skills, ethics and clutch character in times of crisis. Today, your dignity and leadership is being saluted and remembered fondly for its humility. Humanity respects its saviors and warriors. You, Officer Cook, were your family's hero of engagement and the concern for mankind. Peace and unification were delivered humbly by your hands and feet that pursued evil and your lips which spoke of calmness and coolness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Future officers have their hands full. Hopefully ferocity and tenacity are wrapped tightly in their palms. the winds of wickedness must be fanned down otherwise no telling what might happen next.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2017

Evil needs to be cut off at its cords of ruin. The strings that extend out can be dangerous and quite far reaching. You were a loyal and dedicated colleagues to many other peers of perseverance and bravery, Officer Cook. Sometimes one should not put all their eggs in one basket, you never know what might occur. You put your trust in the Almighty and He delivered you to us for twenty-five years of a wonderful life and a career headed for more achievement if wickedness had not ended your excellence in commitment and conviction. Thank God for ideals, values, morals and character. They make an amazing quartet when resolving and in solving dilemmas. The peace and safety of Dade County citizens could not be in any better hands. Those foundations you laid down my neighbor, friend and hero stand today because of precisely what you fought for on our behalf. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2017

A gifted person takes life and their onuses carefully. All public servants share in this burden and must carry out their duties with honesty, boldness and bravery. Officer Cook, you were the living and breathing example of faithfulness, devotion and the motivation to lead other officers through the mazes of mass hysteria and the very violence that is spun from it. Dade County and its folks had the best service and protection when you dutifully patrolled those venues where you ingenuity and vigilance along with humility and character followed you behind. Always humane and always our hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement followed your endearment and engaging personality. God has your bright smile, Officer Cook, happily circling around His pearly gates where His angelic heroes and heroines reside in eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2017

When facing a grace crisis implement gallantry and reverence, you feel better for it. You faced your responsibilities, Officer Cook, with the same fervor, ferocity and decency that mad you the man and humble hero to all Dade County residents. You served with distinction and devotion never shying nor running away from evil. All your peers and family can do for you, Officer Cook, is to celebrate and salute your valor and vigilance. It is when peace and unity can be properly delivered with nothing but good old fashioned honor, decorum and dignity for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You brought more maturity and character to a position that demands the highest of morals and ethics.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2017

To be remembered fondly one must act with honesty and bravery. Nothing less than the truth suffices. Suffering and pain must be dealt head on perseverance, integrity and the stellar dignity to carry all morals public servants down those tracks of tenacity. You were kind and loyal, Officer Cook, the citizens of Dade County never were troubled when you lent a hand in an effort to fight this violence with its evil far reaching. Never forgotten and always the humane and humble officer who was steered by God's gentle serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. At least your had heroic class and character covering your every pursuit and mission.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2017

Falsehoods are many, but truth is one. In the unity of truth there is strength: truth is divine and it will surely triumph. In a world filled with violence and torment, it's better to try and fight evil in a more humbler means. Not to say let your enemies boast, but be very careful how you approach. You took your battle to the people, Officer Cook, giving the finest and most sought after service and preservation. The humane honesty, defender of dignity and the information of integrity passed on down to be shared by all. Dade County residents will always know the truth, Officer Cook, you were their hero and for giving your humility back to God on our behalf you will forever reap that sacred heavenly reward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family looks up at the night skies and witnesses your golden soul of security looking in on their happy pursuits in life. They were your dreams, goals and focuses that have now become our inspirations. Just be honest and brave which you were.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2017

When you admire beauty in a woman, remember their beauty is but a reflection of the supreme source of beauty-the Lord. As your friend and colleague, Officer Frank Piloto, your friend and comrade in arms reflected you married a beautiful woman in Karen, Officer Cook. The epitome of grace and charm, honesty and dignity. You put two and two together and you get four. The full compliment of integrity, intellect, ingenuity and intuition. They make for a marvelous marriage. If only, Officer Cook, that sinister beast that you so humanely and heroically protected Dade County citizens from didn't take you away, violence, evil and hatred perpetrated against you and your colleagues. The best laid plans of people, their dreams and lives shattered by unearthly gunfire against one graceful and gallant gentleman who was and is cherished and admired this day forevermore as God cradled His angelic heroes and heroines snuggly in His arms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, courage and commitment may never be tarnished, broken or destroyed by wickedness. The righteous men and women live on in our lives for a blessing. You were a savior and a humble Godsend, Officer Cook. Fruitions of ferocity. Trails of tenacity. Destinies of desire, devotion and determination. Missions of meaning and mercy behind all your tasks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2017

You were the living and breathing example of a religious man, Officer Cook. You prayed and attended Visitation Catholic Church in North Miami by your home with your beloved Karen regularly. In a world filled with bigotry, hatred and vanity all you did was your part in keeping peace and security where it belongs, the citizens of Dade County where you served with strength, vigor and the vitality of vigilance have not forgotten your heroism. Your character, desire, integrity with honesty following your drives around where you grew up and calmed down folks angered by hostility or whatever was bothering them were grateful. Working for peace takes every ounce of compassion and the promise of better days on the horizon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of justice for every person out there planning and pursuing ventures of happiness, honor and most importantly respect for one another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2017

Fortunately, your thinking process, Officer Cook, was masterful and articulate. A devout and faithful gentleman of spirit, you now can disperse good tidings upon us from God's clear blue skies. Dade County and its citizens fortunes were placed in your palms for safekeeping and that is what you provided and inspired, peace and justice for all. Integrity, honor and dignity don't just happen and certainly not overnight or by luck. They are created from within a public servant's home environment and transferred to their daily duties, yours, Officer Cook, as a valiant and resourceful officer with the Metro-Dade Police Department. Six years of heroic and humble work all accomplished with the greatest acumen, awareness and the broad sense of serenity to be shared by all people. Newer horizons for everyone. Shelters of unity bonded by your loving and respectful endeavors on behalf of humanity. Twenty-five years sadly and tragically taken by the very evil you solemnly took an affirmation to protect us from and you did right until your last breath in Liberty City in Miami where character, courage and cornerstones crossed those cerebral lines of calmness. You gave and we the citizens salute you every core of care and concern for a community that so honors your journeys and fruitions in life. The destinies are now of a heavenly reward for being astute and humanely righteous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A person's maturity surely can lead to trails of tremendous tenacity, your fire and ferocity, Officer Cook, lit up those pathways for other colleagues to now and forever follow in.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2017

A man must labor their whole life to rid themselves of pride. Pride can lead to haughtiness which in turn may lead to dishonor and other things which would not be considered morally correct. Well thank God, Officer Cook, the pride you had was the humble honor you had wearing your uniform and having your badge pinned to your chest. You took dignity and integrity wrapped in the confines of courage and the wings of a heroic warrior and attempted to keep the peace of mind and safety for all Dade County residents. Saluted and so honored for friendship. leadership and the stewardship of other brave and honest colleagues. They have not forgotten their peer of resolve, cherished and beloved by all. Character sure labors as much as concern and commitment do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gallant and humane. For the price you paid, Officer Cook, your comrades who have succeeded you better be straight and ethically proper otherwise the war they are battling will be made that much harder to overcome.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2017

The avalanche of adversity is rolling down that mountain gaining momentum. It needs to be sized up and stopped from its advances of wickedness. The evil and violence so powerful that it takes an entire police department of duly sworn women and men of righteous bravery and humble honesty to grab it before it crushes us and our spirits of enhancement. That domestic dispute you faced on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, was real torment and terror you heroically attempted to stop and your self esteem, dignity and integrity helped to save lives of innocent people and of your most beloved and committed comrades who faced sure death if not for your presence. It took character and the occupation of a very devoted, loyal and faithfully resourceful gentleman of gallantry to step in, endeavor to calm down a man out of control. Your morals, values and virtue that day was outstanding , you'll never be out of sight nor forgotten for your wisely and sagely vision, compassion and conviction to make peace and accord for all Dade County citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The torch of your tenacity and vigor, Officer Cook, burns brighter everyday as your treasured soul flies higher humbly and nobly on behalf of all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2017

We here in North Miami Beach, Florida now have a roving sixteen hour a day patrol which looks for crime and of course reports it to the police to take further action. It does cost the homeowners on their property taxes I believe a couple hundred dollars a year. Those morally upright comrades of yours, Officer Cook, still have an important job to perform. You were charged with serving and protecting Dade County and its people my neighbor, friend and hero. No better and more uniquely qualified man of character than yourself to enhance and to emancipate the people of their woes as torment rages on. Classy and self-confident, your desire and loyalty carried all trevails. We are challenged and yet starving for serenity and the sense of balance between bravery and boldness which you had to the max, Officer Cook. Of a high caliber and committed to making it right for all to live and now this is passed on down to future men and women of integrity, honesty and dignity. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2017

Closeness to peace and reason can only form when two sides can hash out their disagreements. Police if they can ever avoid them, that's unlikely need the public's help in solving crimes and in safely reaching conclusions where firmness and resolve along with honesty all went hand in hand. For all your concern and kindness, Officer Cook, thank God you took the bull by the horns and in a delicate and dignified manner you calmed down and stopped for the most part violence from happening. Dade County and its folks can sleep more soundly and your determination helped decrease consternation. Character and commitment where boldness and tenacity meet up at the crossing. Fair and concise. Balanced and heroic humane, humility revering humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You made a distinct difference due to your journeys of destiny seeking out bad and replacing it with goodness which shall follow you all your eternal life, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2017

The full gamut of attending to any crime cannot receive fair and full attention if contention strikes a pose. It does not paint a happy picture and for what it is worth, retaining one's total skills and the mindset to conquer this dreadful monster we brand as evil, its surges must be halted at once. You gave attention to every problem and dilemma you faced straight on, Officer Cook, without any reluctance leaving the good people of Dade County safe and at ease. Today, because of your consideration, caring character and honor, you should be sitting in an easy chair alongside of Karen. One frightful day of terror and discord left you sacrificing your young life. You accepted the risks willingly, Officer Cook. You had no regrets. Only the politest of perseverance, the virtues of integrity and the stellar dignity to carry out your missions of mercy fairly and effortlessly. Now you are back in heaven, God took you and your beloved soul for a spiritual uplifting reuniting you and those who made the ultimate calling. Take care my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Involuntary retirement with more left to accomplish, Officer Cook. Outstanding work and superlative security for one and for all. Fighting violence requires those who solemnly contend with circumstances. Pretenders must not enter the fracas unless they lose the make believe and start acting as a duly sworn public servant. They give and give and don't expect any favors in return. Exactly what twenty-five years of honesty and courage will do to a cherished man who took his ferocity right to mother nature. Wish you could still pitch in and lend a hand, Officer Cook, you gave and humbly were regarded and sincerely rewarded for your noble actions. Awareness. Astuteness. Actual class and reverence for a position that challenges one's mind and body. The walls of honor lend credence and testimony to these cold hard facts. No fallacy, fiction or fantasy. Real hard and dutiful dedication and the demeanor to match.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2017

A quiet and subdued nature is far better than a boisterous and often meddling fashion. The cruelty of evil is that is wings of wickedness may soar more than they should over areas where peace and harmony are called for. Every venue deserves serenity and by your esteem and honest ways, Officer Cook, it was delivered to all Dade County and its citizens. A charismatic gentleman of faith and devotion who poured his entire being into service and prevention. No matter how tall a task, Officer Cook, your compassion and morals helped to alleviate tension and duress never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An area you called home solemnly salutes humility and its hero of humbleness displayed to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2017

Proximity draws us that much closer to reality. A police officer's job occurs at all moments, all times of day, afternoon and evenings. Weather too is also factored into any worthy public servant's assigned job descriptions. You handled stress and demands fairly well, Officer Cook, everything that your superiors could ask of one brave and honored soul was taken into account. The cost of a life of heroic actions, mindful commitments, important journeys where navigation and fruition crossed perfectly with one another. We the citizens of Dade County want a lot, we expect dignity and integrity to fulfill Our Creator's desire that all peace, unity and sincerity be given to all mankind. Treat everyone as you would want to be cared for. Amen to that. Officer Cook, the appearance of awareness and bravery made you the humble hero, a legend of a gentleman to be saluted for character and undaunted appeal. We owe our lives and future generations to your pursuits of happiness. Your inspirations now have become our aspirations. The pain and sorrow, the hurt of your untimely loss which created a gaping hole for your family and comrades, let us hope and pray, to keep the optimistic devotion and faith that soon terror will be vacuumed away from our midst. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Evil took you way to God's enhancement, Officer Cook, may it not remove your engaging soul which hovers high, high above observing our happenings. I firmly believe your humility will still factor in and keep us going steadfastly forward rather than backward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2017

Sometimes manpower may be lacking. But, the will to perform the goodwill of Our Lord through honor and integrity, this may never lack any effort. Solidarity and intelligence do go together in this mystery over how to better handle wickedness. Officer Cook, you were an astute public servant serving Dade County and its residents with all your might. With all your treasured being and the conviction to ride out the tides of terror, you made life and its integral value happen. The costs are tremendous and there is no glossing over this issue. Only the safe and gentle journeys as directed by Our Master assisted you greatly in your pursuits. These passions, your aspirations were deemed fulfilled as God took your character and kindness all coupled with unselfish humility to all humanity back to heaven. Your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace was the first to greet his beloved and heroic son with a great big bear hug. It's all a shame I never got to meet your parents, yourself, Officer Cook and your big sister, Nancy. At least I met Gina and her family and Justin who gave my letter to his grandmother and your mother wrote me back a warm and thoughtfully humble and most sentimental letter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It may still be pouring in Houston, Texas from Hurricane Harvey. Only the goodness of blessings of good health, peace and prosperity should fall upon our world, it surely needs its most brave, bold and honorable to act with desire and respect in this seemingly endless war over evil. The violence spread out vastly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2017

Continuity and ingenuity the possible answers to solving the problems that violence continually pours into our communities. Places where stability and peace, reason and prosperity should commence. In Dade County you certainly did your utmost to stop evil and its torrential rains of ruination. Cherished and well liked and received by all peers, Officer Cook, you and your class and character have been uplifted to now even greater heights. All of your productivity, honesty, dignity and well grounded integrity have been brought home to God's humble and humane gardens where plenty of valor, humility and gallantry rest too. Always remembered and fondly applauded for coming to the aid of your partners and those citizens involved in that ugly domestic dispute which sadly cost you your life. They cannot take away your pride and commitment to excellence as it was worn on your badge of boldness and uniform of unwavering endeavor. Your successes, Officer Cook, will be rewarded. I know God has a great public servant patrolling His golden and sacred streets where no more hurt will come your way. The paths of righteousness and prudence were carved out exquisitely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Time moves on. We had better make terrific usage of what Our Creator grants us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2017