Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another police murder, Officer Cook, just unbelievable the sheer force that evil exerts. Expertly trained, honorable brave men and women who summon that inner courage gone before their time. You were a hard working man who fought for the values and morals of all Dade County residents until the end. Dignity and integrity followed your righteous pathways of resolve and perseverance for all to see. All the humility and all the unwavering humbleness that went into our peace and prosperity and never to be forgotten. Character works like a charm when maturity, decency, intelligence and common sense function as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Clearly cheered and cherished for heroism above and beyond the calls of duty. Outstanding journeys and fruition sadly left behind for others to emulate. Your family and colleagues have all seen to that. So long as they are healthy and happy doing what makes them thrive. In eternity God takes care of all His esteemed and loyal public servants. All loyal and faithful. No questions asked. Wings made so you all fly higher everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 19, 2017

Those who gave their lives rest in eternal comfort where only God's love and grace forever shelter them. Those who commit to honor, bravery and integrity have that special and saintly venue reserved for them when their journeys of vigilance have been concluded. God saw your life, Officer Cook and those trials and travels over Dade County as finished. Sad. Tragic and simply heinous. Wanton evil took a wonderful man and a graceful man of humanity whose humility dictated your every move. Simple to say and tough for some public servants to pattern their lives with: character. That word I seem to read about some officers having a lack of this trait. You can't bottle up wickedness if you are missing more than just that. You grew up, Officer Cook, with manhood and maturity on your shoulders and it carried over to your convictions to seal our security forever and now we forever give you the honor deserving of a humble hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You never hid, Officer Cook. You matched up to evil face to face and displayed sheer effort, always one-hundred percent.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2017

Sacrifice. Boldness. Bravery. Honesty. Humility. Put any of these characteristics into a humble servant of Our Creator and you have the embodiment of peace and unity for those looking for its shelter. You were a man, Officer Cook, whose life and career has been saluted, celebrated and paid reverent homage. Your heroism and morals were the principles behind perseverance, resolve and faithfulness. The loyalty and admiration you had serving Dade County citizens. Your commitment has helped to surely anchor our futures and those who live their lives with purpose and passion. You had compassion and the respect of all comrades during this battle over wickedness. You'll never be forgotten. Valor and nobility all validated for the right reasons. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2017

The wise revere God and count their blessings. The beauty and boldness surely flow like a river. They face their destiny with all the resolve and self-control needed to produce peace and unity for all. The world now surely needs a cure for this wanton violence. The other day in Spain, last week in Charlottesville, Virginia and in Finland of all places. Evil certainly lurks and hides its roots and that was your assignment, Officer Cook, to weed it from our midst and to be dignified, honest and center integrity on your badge and uniform. The men and women of morals and character, their humility and humbleness is viewed twenty-four seven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God picks up the downtrodden and lifts up our hearts with joy and gladness. When the committed lay it all on the line all we can do is pay notice and salute with homage their convictions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2017

Police get bombarded with so much to deal with it's a large wonder that they can get anything accomplished. But, handling crime and violence is what every duly affirmed officer must do someway, somehow. Public service demands the greatest level of efficiency. The highest ideals of morals and ethics. The kind of unquestionable character that any woman or man brave enough to fight can have. If dignity and integrity does not shadow its brave and revered servants then trouble and danger awaits them. In and around Dade County where you navigated and delivered outstanding work, Officer Cook, comrades never had a doubt regarding your skills and passion brought to the streets each moment. Etched and engrained within our thoughts and hearts, you were a Godsend and respected man of gallantry, Officer Cook. Enhancement will never allow its heroes and heroines to be pushed aside not for what their lives and professions represented. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2017

Gallant and humane right until your last ounce of energy, Officer Cook. Never any quit. Never any doubt. Just loyal, faithful and unwavering understanding on how to size up a situation and search for calming resolve to put an end to this very violence. Dade County appreciated your honesty, integrity, desire and dignity which in large part has left behind a burning drive for others brave and confident to succeed. Going to war requires planning, training and the character and morals, values and principles so fundamentally important that nothing should be taken for granted. We will salute your humility to wards humanity. It was noble indeed. Officer Cook, your journeys for freedom and its peace came with a sacrifice, your career and life one filled with memories that have left an impression of ingenuity and intuition for friends, colleagues and your family to continue your legacy of educating and learning as they too pursue their happiness in life. Their uncle "Bo" should still be here smiling and doting on those beautiful and talented great-nieces and one great-nephew. I was glad to have met them. They now have another child the Wilkerson's, Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2017

We can forgive. It is hard to forget the past. We cherish and take hold of those so brave and bold. Dade County and its citizens relish decent and honest servants unafraid to battle crime and its evil. You raised the bar, Officer Cook, in dignity, integrity and in humility all through your unwavering character and diligence. We fondly remember your heroic action of May 16, 1979, which saved many lives and so your comrades of the past and present offer their heartfelt salutes of valor and bravery. Fruition and fulfillment live on in your family as your spirit soars higher each day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'll not forget your son and brother, Mrs. Cook and Nancy. He was a special and humble gentleman. Gregarious and engaging with that big bright smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2017

Serene and focused. You proved beyond a doubt, Officer Cook, that with a little perseverance, honesty and integrity that one's police life would be the answer to match wits with mayhem. You certainly worked hard and had the patience to resolve. It is just having faith in your abilities. The people of Dade County had the confidence in you and humbly speaking the character and desire was never absent. You presented a humane and reserved look and wore your badge and uniform with all the transparency in the world. If only you were allowed to complete your future missions. For twenty-five years it was fruitful and sincere. Now those wings of valor transport you, Officer Cook, in and around God's garden of galaxies where others who paid the price are joining in. Those celebrated angelic heroes and heroines, all righteous by virtue of their vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

Serene and focused. You proved beyond a doubt, Officer Cook, that with a little perseverance, honesty and integrity that one's police life would be the answer to match wits with mayhem. You certainly worked hard and had the patience to resolve. It is just having faith in your abilities. The people of Dade County had the confidence in you and humbly speaking the character and desire was never absent. You presented a humane and reserved look and wore your badge and uniform with all the transparency in the world. If only you were allowed to complete your future missions. For twenty-five years it was fruitful and sincere. Now those wings of valor transport you, Officer Cook, in and around God's garden of galaxies where others who paid the price are joining in. Those celebrated angelic heroes and heroines, all righteous by virtue of their vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

Serene and focused. You proved beyond a doubt, Officer Cook, that with a little perseverance, honesty and integrity that one's police life would be the answer to match wits with mayhem. You certainly worked hard and had the patience to resolve. It is just having faith in your abilities. The people of Dade County had the confidence in you and humbly speaking the character and desire was never absent. You presented a humane and reserved look and wore your badge and uniform with all the transparency in the world. If only you were allowed to complete your future missions. For twenty-five years it was fruitful and sincere. Now those wings of valor transport you, Officer Cook, in and around God's garden of galaxies where others who paid the price are joining in. Those celebrated angelic heroes and heroines, all righteous by virtue of their vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

The heroic angels that tackle the jobs that God laid out for good men and women all have a unique specialty. That trait is character and the constant honesty and dignity that must be utilized while on duty. We remember your life and noble career, Officer Cook. It was the start of a calming man of positive influence where peace and safety could walk front and center. Dade County and its residents were served in a first class manner with kindness, faith, boldness and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We cherish the enhancement and salute your awesome courage. Integrity, ingenuity and intelligence have to follow their partners around while searching for evil. Terror and turmoil beware.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

People who rob think they can make off with the loot. Wrong. Wrong. And wrong. What it will forever earn a brave and humbly humane hero are salutes of serenity that accompany his or her valor. You earned your keep, Officer Cook, sheltering Dade County and its people under those tall palm trees of perseverance and serene effort. A quiet and modest man who led comrades by examples of humility, good quality of character and the professional assurance that all would be okay. That peace, dignity and integrity would sprout forth a new dawning. For all future generations, your heroism, Officer Cook, has been received by Our Creator with love and affection for a well lived life, an exemplary career and a passion that drove your destinies far and wide throughout a community that cared and still pays respects to your cherished memories. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Diligence and vigilance follow in the paths and trails of feverish ferocity and tremendous tenacity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

We can sleep soundly at night and blissfully dream because of your professional composure, honor, dignity, integrity and valor, Officer Cook, that made up your unwavering character and its unselfish resolve. All that you meant as a Dade County hero to so many comrades, close friends and of course your beloved and very special family, a deep thank you and gratefulness for allowing a man of humble and humane convictions to serve, protect and preserve the esteem of all citizens. Those salutes of honor and homage paid eternally to you, Officer Cook, are deserved and dedicated to your supreme devotion to mankind and to conquering terror. Domestic discord certainly needs quick attention as it has become a problem tha thas grown out of proportion. You calmed. You cared and focused your undying effort into making our lives matter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Chemistry is the class some of us hated. In public service it is vital to every man and woman's survival. Not just the fittest and most qualified, but to those who truly get the notion. Heroic motion, action speaks louder than words themselves. You can talk. Just commit and fulfill. Every mission has a destiny. Every journey a destination. Your travels, Officer Cook, showed beyond a doubt why you were so valuable and versatile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

When calamity strikes at the epicenter police must be able and ready to launch a counterattack to any violent situations. There is no time to spend pondering only proficiently protecting our dignity and liberties. You were a master thinker. Officer Cook, a communicator and at the same time a compassionate soul of a man. A man filled with open and honest dialogue which was dictated by your integrity, intelligence and the humble maturity beyond your years. Character and class to fill a million rooms, communities, whatever venues are there to serve, you sir, Officer Cook, served with distinction and a humility for having serenity steered by taking trails of tenacity. The quiet and freedom of Dade County and its citizens wisely restored and resourcefulness placed squarely where it would have the greatest affect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Anchored and founded in the guises of values, ethics and the common sense to commitments that will be saluted forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

The stature of any person is how they lived and conducted their private and professional affairs. In Dade County as in all large communities it takes a total team effort of honor, bravery and the due diligence to carry on. This fight over evil and violence seems to be an insurmountable challenge for all highly trained and motivated men and women of resolve. Your way of patrolling and protecting us, Officer Cook, was to display humility, decency and the desire to commit yourself total being to boldness and those convictions that help make unity and peace stand up together and to prosper as one unit. Your outstanding character and morals made a heroic imprint and your missions and journeys won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All these years and decades later you are still admired, respected and loved by your family, colleagues and friends, those esteemed and valiant folks who battled evil and its unmitigated stubbornness. In your home, Officer Cook, humbleness and honesty conversed righteously and proudly. It made you and Nancy into who you were, a hero and your sister who she is. If you read these reflections Nancy, I would love to speak to you and to your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and hope she is doing well in California. I met your daughter, Mrs. Gina Wilkerson a few years ago in North Miami Beach, FL at your parents' home and of course I sobbed like a baby thinking about your brother. One sacrifice, what a gentleman, a shame our families never met we lived on NE 6th Avenue and 179th Dr. around the corner. My dad, Owen, may he to rest in peace along with my mom, Bernice was a New City policeman for thirty-eight years from 1928 until 1966. We came to Florida in August 1966 after he retired. I miss my folks and your darling younger brother. What a friend he would have been to me. A great inspiration and I do visit his grave. I got the cemetery to replace the badge tragically vandalized from his grave with a patch of Dade County. By the way, I spoke to Karen a few months ago and told her I cared about Officer Cook, her late husband. Always the warrior. Always dedicated and devoted to serving mankind. I've seen your husband, Mr. Cecil Tidwell working at the house, should have introduced myself having been in the home quite a few times and kicked a soccer ball with your grandson, Legend in your parents' backyard.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2017

The gravity of the situation demands the greatest and most gallant of efforts. In life we found effort is based upon resolve, faithfulness and the intensity that is the fundamental approach in solving most dilemmas. You stood for justice, character and honesty, Officer Cook. The way to function in a high stress and most challenging position is to stay calm as possible, collect your thoughts and have character and integrity by your side at all times. Dade County and its folks had you attention to detail, your total devotion and dedication to peace and unity. Today, because of your ultimate sacrifice, Officer Cook, you have been saluted for heroically saving lives, planning ahead, commitment to humility coupled with your humble navigation through those pathways of preserve. Decency and class was observed as you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of engagement and endearment. These are the boundaries of boldness and bravery with which you passionately pursued in preventing wickedness. Always the gentleman, consummate public servant, noble and humane right from your youth. The truth never was missing. Forever a modest leader of others and now as you patrol overhead please keep watching us, Officer Cook and showering down positive vibrations, it may help put evil on ice for good. No more crime, terror, riots, racial unrest whatever peril lurks may it be derailed forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2017

Don't boast or brag. Even those in top level positions should just go about doing their jobs and let honesty, bravery and integrity speak for itself. You allowed your daily routines, Officer Cook, to spread faith, prosperity and more wisdom than anyone will know in the Dade County community where you continue to be so honored and saluted for commitment to bravery and morals. Comrades can only have soothing words of consolation and comfort, after all you saved many lives on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Precise and deep rooted in resolve and the leadership assignments that made your partners better suited public servants. the peace, unity and liberty we all experience, Officer Cook, can take its genesis from your humility toward our society. You continue to be greatly missed. Never forgotten and always our savior, warrior and hero. One of God's many angelic men and women who now take up eternal shelter in the heavens above where no more harm will come your way, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2017

I'll conclude my thought, Officer Cook, that when I view your portrait I still want to cry. Sob like a baby over your untimely death from this violence that threatens America, her values, morals and ideals. Since you were a charming man of grace, humane actions and the living and breathing example of honesty, dignity and integrity, how than could we forget your heroic life and a career with more left to accomplish. Your fulfillment uplifted the spirits and hearts of all Dade County and its people who now and forever have peace and freedom accompanying them on their journeys. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You lived by and with character. You were devoted and loyal to those causes in which you helped to wipe out evil. Our days and nights and their missions are constantly watched over and measured by Our Creator. He alone determines when the tasks are finished. You never gave up, Officer Cook, you kept up the good fight over violence until the end.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2017

Police officers words and actions have consequences and sometimes they may be dire. Lives and careers hang in the balance where boldness, bravery and honor must step in the way of blame. Hopeful resolutions are either raised or dashed. Saving lives, serving with a passion and caring while harnessing hope, peace and goodwill, they all matter. Dade County and its citizens back in your day, Officer Cook, mattered. They mattered dearly, clearly as much as your patrols where your honesty, dignity and integrity fit the picture. A portrait of preserve and perseverance like no other. Proficiency, efficiency and no deficiency. Only deserved salutes of homage paid to a dear and cherished comrade whose heroism was your life and career. A well meaningful life and valiant commitment from you, Officer cook, you proudly and humbly wore the uniform and set the example of how high that professional bar of bravery and ingenuity, wisdom and courage ought to be. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines give their lives for goodwill and its endearment to forge ahead for all generations to come. Men and women like yourself, Officer Cook, are remembered for exemplifying class and values, this is justice, faithfully, fairly and firmly. No hesitation, reservation or doubt left behind in your missions and their destinies of success. By the way when I view your portrait my neighbor, friend and hero. Your smile forty-three years ago said it masterfully. You were good at domestics where your calming influence within was a valuable resource for other officers to at least try and to emulate. No two men or women are alike. Those common traits must accompany them on their every peaceful journey. Let us pray the Lord watches over them and with your soul, Officer Cook. Life just isn't the same without your humane and noble presence. You battled so we could continue, this monster, evil must be stopped and pretty quickly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2017

Bravery followed justly. Integrity, dignity all humanely followed by humble honor. Officer Cook, if every police officer in Dade County and for that matter our nation was to conduct their professional affairs as you so splendidly did we would never have any problems. The very violence that domestic dispute set off in Dade County on May 16, 1979 was tragic and sinister to say the least. But, we should always have your memory, Officer Ccook, your life of heroic effort and noble character conceived in the front and back of our minds. Our hearts, your family's and esteemed and brave colleagues have treasured your whole mission. It was destiny calling, fruition finished. Sadly all thirty-eight years later you continue to be recognized and so honored for loyalty and unselfish resolve, the sacrifice some of us make for peace and prosperity, dignity and humility to march forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If enhancement lives on, so too must your very beloved soul, one of kindness and hope for all humanity. It's spelled and etched on marble here in Miami and in Washington, D.C. Those memorials symbolically and beautifully honor brave and poised professionals of wisdom, vision and noble commitment. Uniforms and badges shining proudly. Service with engaging personalities and smiles that make all angelic heroes' and heroines' light up those skies at night and brighten our most sunniest of days.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2017

Driving around all communities is a lot like navigating around an obstacle course. You need your eyes, that pristine and crystal vision to see and to plan ahead. You require ears to hear and to react. You must have legs and feet to run and to chase down danger. You did everything for Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, a perpetual and faithful public servant in motion. Bravery, honor and valiant integrity and sure fire dignity delivered humble peace and rest, unity spread out for all to continue their missions and desirable destinies. Character, conviction and most of all humane commitment worn proudly and not be be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Morals, values and principles do set the stages for serenity, security and the enhancement we the people are entitled to. Thanks for your humility, Officer Cook. One truly noble and gallant hero and gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2017

Working at a job you have pursued passionately and morally deserves one that chance to live to see retirement. Police work presents no guarantees, only the goodness by which its brave and honest heroes and heroines face the dangers that still prevail in our society.It's mankind's way of sending us a wake up call. You went to calls, Officer Cook, never knowing the truthfulness of the outcome and yet you were dedicated to leadership, stellar character and the ability to properly utilize your God given integrity and dignity. No everyone possesses these tools of the trade that may not only serve as peacemakers but in turn steer those humane public servants from peril. Always and forever remembered as a hero here in Dade County and for that matter around our nation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who act with values and morals have the unique opportunity to make an impact that is forever insightful. No vagueness. No reservations. Just justice carried out promptly, fairly and with the firmness of tenacity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2017

Strong as an ox with the courage of a lion, you now fly high up in the sky on eagles wings, Officer Cook. Those brave moments when your sense of bravery and your heroic actions of honor all worked in unison to save the lives of Dade County citizens. What more class can one execute than patrolling and in distributing the righteous and humble peace that we who live in the United States are entitled to live by. The ferocity and frankness of your desire and determination, Officer Cook, made all the difference just as your character, morals and savvy instincts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We engage one another because of your unwavering quest for serenity. Man's gentle movements in and around the various venues where your vigilance paid dividends to mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2017

If you perceive peace then go and pursue it. Cut off violence and stamp out evil and its pathways of destruction. Its your destiny that called you, Officer Cook. police work was in your blood and coursing through your entire body. Dade County and its folks were your routes of resolve, as you protected their honor, dignity and integrity with the same measure that Our Creator instilled in you. All the character, class, decency and humility helped to make peace and unity find its rightful landing spot. Always the gentleman of goodwill, wisdom and divine instincts, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Missions were your life companions, trustworthy and truth to your word, our forever hero and tenacious warrior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2017

The road to healing and hope is sometimes jagged, twisting and filled with dangerous turns. All one can do is stay those courses of courage, walk down the paths of persistence and keep goodwill churning forward by simply developing a little tenacity. It surely can take one's life of public service a long way. It would have taken you, Officer Cook, we love to be positive and optimistic to a wonderful life of retirement of which you should have been allowed to witness and the honesty that navigated your passions in life very well and humbly too. Dignity and integrity when displayed on the badge and uniform of such a brave soul, will never be forgotten. Your character and heroism, Officer Cook, now have been saluted as your spirit flies over us keeping us illuminated in those darkest of moments. Dade County, its peace and citizens were more than adequately protected and provided for by your undaunted humility and the loyalty that all faithful men and women must possess. This battle over evil must not be given a free reign nor a license to maim, harm or take lives in a cold and callous fashion. Your knowledge, wisdom, ingenuity and intuitions, Officer Cook, held sway and positive reinforcement that in itself has enhanced our society. And for making the ultimate sacrifice we pay homage to your civility, sanctity and clarity by which you were instrumental in asserting your astuteness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2017