Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Restitution helps alleviate destitution. Yes, making amends for committing a wrongdoing assists greatly in this never easy and ongoing battle over violence. The evil that draws itself upon this wickedness can only dehumanize our society and the reasons as to why we need brave, honorable and courageous public servants. Dade County was privy to your resolve and loyalty, Officer Cook, a staunch and remarkable gentleman of gallantry and the highest humane quality of character who set out on a destiny of fruition through your journeys of justice and trails by which you certainly paved the roads of tenacity never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2017

Conduct your business as a gentleman, be humble and thoughtful, articulate and aware, you probably will succeed nine out of ten times. Police work requires a wide range of professionalism. First, there is honesty, mixed in with essential integrity and dignity from within your brave heart. You had the caliber of care, personality and commitment and conviction that was second to none, Officer Cook. Dade County and its citizens were under your peering eyes of effort, efficiency and the proper endeavor that led to peace and freedom rather than strife and terror. It's just so tragic that violence and that evil struck on May 16, 1979, it took your young life and the sacrifice of character that has enabled clarification to see that light. Your two colleagues who were shot and nearly killed, we cannot say enough for them as we pray for them this day and to continue honoring the light of your beloved and valiant soul that helped to perpetuate goodwill, hope and faith among all mankind. Its vitality unleashes everything positive that the negativity of violence misrepresents. Our society will remember your heroism and your legacy of affection, Officer Cook. Respect was given to each person whom you came across either personally or as a gifted and talented man of ingenuity and a public servant of perseverance and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God gives and it is Our maker who takes. He took you back to heaven where perfection and no harm awaits those who expose themselves on our behalf serving and protecting us from the forces of wickedness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2017

The chains of courage, the bonds of boldness, a crusader of care and concern, you bravely navigated Dade County's roads, Officer Cook, in search of peace and prosperity the only way our esteemed and beloved public servants know how, that is with complete and unwavering integrity, dignity and humane and humble honor all brought about through your excellent character, class and the desire to be decent and civil with all mankind. We therefore pay our respects to you, Officer Cook, your family, friends and professional comrades who went toe to toe with you in this unnerving revolution over evil. What violence! It's a monster that must be stopped for enhancement to live on forever. A hero and a warrior who distributed decorum, leadership and admirable talents to other women and men under your charge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always saluted and humbly honored for saving the good grace of humanity. Humility and proper courtesy will accomplish that task.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2017

If life could just stay as is, I would imagine most folks will not have a problem. But, life changes. People come and go. Sadly, those who we care about and love depart from this world and we must pause, mourn and grieve as part of the life cycle. Your loss, Officer Cook, tested your family's resolve and faithfulness and it surely placed a responsibility of humility, honor and integrity on your colleagues who protected Dade County alongside of you. Such unwavering commitment, unquestionable character and loyal concern for all citizens that never will be forgotten. As you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, we shall keep in mind those burdens you shouldered admirably, routinely and quite humanely on our behalf. No hesitation. No reservation. No indignation. Just devoted leadership, wisdom and the calming influence, goodwill with gallantry and humble grace, its valor always vigilant.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2017

In the humble bonds of boldness rests those who bravely battle this calamity that is so calculating we never know its next move. You conquered violence, Officer Cook, with meticulous preparation and a plan of action. It was and always was integrity, acting honestly and with reverence for dignity. As all public servants who serve and protect must adhere to these ethics. Your conduct and character, Officer Cook, helped to emancipate those in peril in Dade County. Loudly and with humility did you execute your professional roles where peace and safety may take their proper locations. Remembered. Admired and cherished forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2017

To have desire means to have a driven motivation and a steadfast determination to gut evil. Its smell leaves an ugly feeling inside of our stomachs. Dade County was refined and restored to peace and unity under your eagle eyes and humble speech, Officer Cook. This was and always will forever be a part of your heroic legacy of honor to the maximum degree, integrity and dignity delivered and instilled in the hearts and minds of all. When character and commitment run contrary to bravery and courage something sure is amiss. You are missed very much and yet, so honored as a loyal comrade whose personable touch of tenacity has left a blueprint of boldness for other brave and humane souls to follow. Your destiny and their missions of success in this battle over violence were deemed complete by Our maker on May 16, 1979 and now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let it be known that you are one of humanity's many devoted and thoughtful angels of valor whose wings have been spread far and wide in heaven protecting and serving a new mission for mankind. Eternal goodwill floating down upon us singing God's grateful praises of preservation and pertinence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2017

Peace and its prospects rest solely on the responsibilities that all loyal and faithful public servants make an affirmation to live up to certain rigid standards of ethics, character and those essential morals to serve and to protect the public. An honest man of bravery and valor such as yourself, Officer Cook, going out on an everyday mission of destiny to restore the trust and faith we place in our brave of souls. Yours, Officer Cook, continues illuminating the darkest of days and nights. You had integrity, the humble personification of dignity. You carried your honor with commitment to both excellence and pride. In order to take pride, something humble and humane on humanity's behalf must be completely achieved, then you go on to your next professional task at hand. Dade County saw your feats of sheer courage from within and your tenacity and will power will never be forgotten. Nothing will go overlooked when a hero saved us from more torment and turmoil that violence can wreak. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You risked your life and career for the people, we are forever grateful as you are honored and saluted for your goodwill and its nobility. This is everlasting and can never be taken away. Your badge and uniform stood for transparency, responsibility and accountability. One nation Under God with liberty and justice for all fairly and equally.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2017

It takes a brave soul to go out and to seize control of the very terror that plagues our society. To be first honest and dignified, you must have a certain standard of integrity and morals, the constitution of character that follows you on all your journeys. You possessed the right fiber, Officer Cook, to secure peace and serenity for all Dade County citizens. They and your peers of perseverance won't ever forget your loyalty, faithfulness, resolve and heroism of the most humane humility. The scopes of one young man's fruition in accomplishment and in tenacity. You took violence by the horns, Officer Cook and were able make a distinct dent in its evil designs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Encouraging. Endearing and enhancing. Forever founded in freedom and prosperity for all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2017

The roads may be rocky no time to be brash or cocky. You were concerned with fairness and honesty among all people in Dade County, Officer Cook. Police work and its public service reveres those who sweat, toil and pursue according to department standards evil the proper way. You go about your role professionally and keep integrity and dignity knotted as they should be. In turn this helps the peace and unity process stay meshed as will morals and character. Your commitment to valor and humanity, Officer Cook, shall be fondly saluted. Its salvation was the fortification of our society. Never better. Founded with respect and admiration for being the loyal comrade and for giving something we the ordinary citizen might not fully comprehend. You went to heaven, Officer Cook, to now serve a greater and more eternal assignment. Guard God's golden streets where nothing will stand before you and Our Creator. Officers that go off that so called beaten path cause other humble brothers and sisters to be extra vigilant in this terrible battle over violence. It would be less stressful if every man and woman pitched in and performed their part. A cooperative effort of energy and endeavor works better than deficiency. Peace and prosperity demands all that can be fruitfully accomplished to get the job done right the first time. This profession does not always carry with it do overs. You may only get one chance when life and property are in peril. Your tasks, Officer Cook, were always taken to heart, as dignity, integrity and humility battled atrocity, adversity and the violence that others may have perpetrated. You were a warrior and hero blessed with a good name and honest intentions. You were a soul of a gentleman with a kind and caring heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2017

You were a fine student, Officer Cook, who was able to translate his skills of intuition and leadership to other colleagues for thoughtful inspiration. The bonds of Dade County and its citizens were in the able and honorable hands of a man who was able to take consideration and blend it in with integrity and dignity, all the result of excellent character, courage and the unwavering commitment to witness peace and reason reign down on everyone. You founded the very cornerstones of respect, resolve and relief for all mankind. Never overlooked nor forgotten. The wise know their actions will bring humble success. The wicked thrive on tormenting and terrorizing, their personas must be headed off a the pass. A crusader and a gifted public servant, you remain admired and greatly missed, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave your life and career, one of sagely advice, ingenuity and the maturity way beyond your twenty-five years of living. You were taught at home by your loving and devoted parents and naturally brought this greatest lesson to those streets where you patrolled and pursued evil. Your happiness was in proudly and nobly wearing your uniform and badge, Officer Cook. 1664 answered the calls and on May 16, 1979 and forevermore were you inscribed for generations to come and for all to see your blessed name along with other heroes and heroines of humility and the bravery to act accordingly. To say Dade County is a hotbed of activity would be a gross understatement. You made civility and sanctity among us all stand up and take notice. Cherished and treasured as the efficient and mindful man of courtesy and character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2017

I drive around North Miami Beach, Florida where you grew up, Officer Cook and noticed your parents' home and the grass in the backyard quite high. Your brother-in-law Cecil Tidwell must have cut it or had somebody take care of it. Do hope your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, is doing well out in California. Would like to meet Mr. Tidwell. You were his courageous and most heroic brother-in-law. No doubt about leadership, proficiency or the passion by which you served and guarded the residents and brokered peace and inspiration for all mankind. The eyes and ears of those humane and dignified have their humility and integrity right squarely where it will have the greatest affect. Only the gentleman of character, morals and desire out there shielding us from wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I know if you were here, Officer Cook, you would have taken charge of keeping your parents' home looking great. Now in heaven God keeps His home and valiant heroes and heroines in perfect harmony where no harm will ever come your way. A great man of tranquility and the tenacity that trailed behind your compassionate ferocity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2017

Rowdy and unruly individuals must be dealt with as does anything not within the confines of the law. Domestic disputes are serious matters and you handled your professional affairs, honesty, with dignity and integrity quite succinctly was how you spoke, Officer Cook, afforded all Dade County and its residents with respect and faithfulness. A man of character and morals, as polite and competent as they come. Always your family, colleagues and friends' hero. You served with vigilance and the accountability all brave souls must display. Enhancement lives on as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in God's glorious majesty among all angelic heroes and heroines of desire, drive and decorum.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2017

Desertion during a time of crisis must never be permitted to cast its seediness. Dade County as does all communities rely upon the honorable and bold resources of all its brave men and women of public service. Your protection, Officer Cook, was always in the gallant and good graces of those who respected and humbly admired your wisdom, integrity and character. Never afraid, you demonstrated outstanding leadership and the integrity and knowledge to back up other comrades who waged battle with you over evil. Its violence so inhumane, it takes one's breath away. You kept the peace and dealt with disturbances in a proud and humble way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2017

Deliberation demands devotion and due diligence. Fair and unbiased, you steered around Dade County and its roads, Officer Cook, with enough savvy, wisdom and the valor to boldly commit to battling violence. A man of integrity, honor and humility who composed himself with dignity to lead others through peril, you won't be forgotten for your heroic actions that helped anchor peace and security through a venue where you continue to be paid respects and homage for your noble deeds. You were a resourceful person, Officer Cook, who donned a uniform and badge wisely and dispersed ingenuity and intellect as all public servants must do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 17, 2017

Serenity and its sincerity are guided by those devoted and faithful public servants of which you were one superior, officer, Officer Cook. The quality of life and the peace Dade County and its residents experienced was brought about through your humane and respected gentleness. Never forgotten for stellar character and the honor, dignity and integrity that is expected of the many brave and courageous men and women. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those cornerstones that you created for humanity, Officer Cook, shall always be tied to your morals and the principles by which you were raised.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 17, 2017

Police take quantum leaps into quieting and preserving peace and the liberty relative to our daily pursuits in life. You protected and fostered wonderful relations between yourself, Officer Cook and Dade County in general. Its people have felt the measure of your mettle, character, dignity and intense honesty. Its humility has underscored the reasons as to why you will forever remain treasured and so honored for aiding and saving lives. The love of your job and its integral roles of loyalty and faithfulness have made you the supreme public servant of security, serenity and safety. Never a doubt over your effort put forth nor the resolve by which your stellar proficiency has made all these years, decades after you made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf and the welfare channeled and championed through commitment and conviction, boldness and unwavering bravery to duty when it called. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The total package of prevention which helped to alleviate kayos and bedlam from this unsightly foe. One righteous gentleman of grace and nobility, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 rests soundly in Our Lord's lair of legacies and those very cornerstones of compassion and caring consideration. The humane and humble abode to our foundation's firmness. Justice gives us that call and it must be replied to with unconditional loyalty. It's one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The entire one still grieves your loss, Officer Cook. Dade County marches on and your seat in heaven honors us as you look down on those brave souls who go after violence as you solemnly did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 16, 2017

Heroes and heroines of public service feed the fires of ferocity with their own style of tenacity. The very effort that puts integrity, dignity and the authority of honesty back into the quest to conquer evil. It must be stopped and vanquished at all costs, though not for a life. Yet, this what you yearned to become, Officer Cook a diligent and a most resourceful servant of Dade County and directed on your passions, your pursuits of peace which were your faithful journeys in life. A life and its enjoyment fueled by courageous character, classy courage and dutiful devotion to mankind. Always the humble and unsung hero and warrior whose legacy shines as brightly as the sun's rays beating of those walls of honor at Tropical Park in Miami where upon you blessed name is etched for endeavor, effort and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of enhancement, endearment and for engineering peace and its resiliency among our society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 16, 2017

The creed of every police servant is to care deeply for the welfare and safety of its folks. You cared, Officer Cook and we Dade County and the entire police world cried when your honor, dignity and integrity were robbed from you, your family and esteemed and humble comrades of faith and persuasion. The devotion and desire needed to dedicate one's own life of morals and professionalism to those calls when evil came rushing through the front door. A door you unlocked, Officer Cook, with virtual understanding, unwavering endearment and the energy to gallantly succeed in all your unselfish sacrifices. One life of character, class, decency and decorum sheared apart by vicious and wanton violence. You'll never be forgotten. Remembered as a hero and warrior, God has opened His doors welcoming those fallen angelic heroes and heroines whose bravery was incorporated for our personal aspirations in life to march forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It was your solemn commitment, Officer Cook, to ideals and principles that delivered justice and fairness where it needs to belong.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 16, 2017

Cordial and considerate. You always had the right perspective on how to persevere and protect Dade County residents, Officer Cook. The hearts and souls of all your colleagues have saluted and fondly remembered your courage, character and the commitment to eradicate violence from our midst. Only total composure, command of your leadership abilities as it helped you serve and keep peace and safety banded together. Humility and its integrity do go hand in hand in assisting every public servant out on those streets of terror. This must be the conviction of every soul who dares to face this peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You kept endearment and enhancement close to your belt and forever it will remain a part of your heroic legacy. One that was noble and humane by your answering those calls even ones you were not required to go to. You were a Godsend, Officer Cook, blessed by boldness and the resolve to pitch in and do whatever needed doing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 16, 2017

Gifted and geared to gallantly battle the throngs of evil, you were the total embodiment of sheer determination, Officer Cook. Your integrity, wisdom and dignity carried your missions and their travels throughout Dade County. God sees your comrades of courage and humility through their journeys as well. The peace and prosperity of all citizens was under your watchful eyes and resolute character. Thank goodness for those public servants of humbleness who possess humane and honorable actions of heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 16, 2017

Demolish and abolish. That is what you did very well, Officer Cook. Achieved and were honest. A young police officer of the highest integrity and dignity fighting for our rights and restoring the much needed unity and peace for all Dade County residents. You were a faithfully loyal colleague to so many peers, your conventional knowledge, vision and wisdom helped root out violence. Foundations of tenacity came about through your persistent resolve and respect for your position. Authority and the humility to ascertain information in a timely and orderly manner. It saved lives everyday and made you a hero from May 16, 1979 and forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2017

Haste makes waste. There is no time to fool around when evil comes racing around the corner. You extricated Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook, with humble courage, exemplary efficiency and the stellar character that is incumbent for all dignified public servants. With integrity and morals trailing you trailing every step of the way down those paths of perseverance, may you be solemnly saluted for bringing peace and prosperity, safety and serenity to a community where you grew up and spent most of your life as a humanitarian and a humanely faithful savior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2017

For the civilized, terror and crime strike a wicked chord. To those who continue to stomp around tormenting and terrorizing, beware. The good men and women of honesty and bravery are bound to catch up to you sooner or later. Dade County and its fine folks were well guarded and preserved by you and your humbly loving nature, Officer Cook. Taken from your family, colleagues and this entire world at such a young age, you left behind a wonderful plethora of memories. The thoughts and prayers for a truly righteous and determined public servant of decorum and diligence. Your character went straight to heaven with your achievements, astuteness and total awareness. The peace and stability were capably taken care of when you navigated the venues in and around a community you cred deeply for and whose residents have so honored your enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We honor every resting officer who badges of boldness and bravery shine brightly forever in God's most perfect firmament. You are missed terribly, Officer Cook. Your family's faith and dedication have helped to close that gaping hole left by your untimely tragedy. I'll continue keeping you in my thoughts, Karen, I know you remarried and was glad to speak with you if only for a few minutes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2017

Police officers must display courtesy and professionalism. Being crusty and rude just won't cut the mustard. Your demeanor and dignity, Officer Cook reinforced your decorum and dedication to all Dade County and its people. Integrity incorporated in the bounds of honor. Your faithfulness and devotion always helped you while out on patrol of an area and neighborhood where your humbleness and pride are constantly saluted. Your colleagues, Officer Cook, paid homage to your humane acts of sacrifice, a man of decency and character giving that never ending accomplishment. God knows His brave and resourceful men and women of charisma and charm. You smiled, Officer Cook, yet you went on to become a legend of leadership and vision. Those who have assumed your position bare great responsibility. Let us pray and hope the honesty, desire and dignity come through when it counts. Bravery requires a gentle hand, truthful lips and legs able to track down wickedness and cut off its trails of torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Day to day, hour by hour, night by night we expect and demand fairness, firmness and total tenacity from our most diligent of personnel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2017

Driving doom and gloom away from our midst, all law enforcement personnel look for that advantage over such a massive enemy. Its capability of destruction at times seems endless. You could be counted on, Officer Cook, to save face through your valiant and good grace. A true professional. A gentleman with a golden heart who saved and served Dade County and its citizens keeping them peaceful and prosperous. Now decades removed from your life and career coming to a tragic halt by wanton violence perpetrated by a troubled young man, may you be so honored and saluted, Officer Cook, for unselfish and undaunted character. Conviction and courage that has left your heroic legacy of humility toward humanity as the focal point of your proficiency and perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2017