Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

That adversary of evil seems to always poke us when we least want to be poked. Its treacherous terror unleashes heartache and the pain of its reign upon those who so desire peace and relaxation. Police can't let up in this fight, as they must stay true to form and possess loyalty. You rescued lives, Officer Cook, in Dade County and have been revered and admired for your sincerest of endeavors. Never more morals and character, the commitment to pride and excellence showed day in and day out. You will forever be saluted for having the wisdom and common sense approaches to solving and in calming those who needed a positive influence. Reinforcement. Resolve and faithfulness all accentuated your career and life of public service. Never a bad word. Never a hint of trouble. Always a gregarious gentleman with a passionate heart and the compassion to differentiate right from wrong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You rest quietly in God's bluest of skies and behind the sunniest of skies. Heroes and heroines all humane, brave and vital to our community's welfare and best interest.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2017

We are still a nation piqued by intrigue and curiosity. Funny thing though, our most bravest and honorable still must go out on patrol and offer their effort to serve and to protect our rights. You always pitched in, Officer Cook and performed admirably and with a hope of honesty, integrity and sure power dignity. The certain flames of ferocity through your unwavering character which has kept peace and serenity tied up in Dade County. Its residents can fondly look back and remember your resolve, accomplishments and fruition. God saw your destiny and its journeys of wonderful and humble courage until He deemed them complete. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2017

Lawyers and police defends us. Lawyers don't put on badges and uniforms. Their schooling allows them the right to litigate on our behalf. Police through rigorous training and classroom study go about serving and cleaning up the streets where evil and torment leave a bad odor. Its scent hinders the good graces of the wise and devout who must tackle peril rightfully and faithfully. In Dade County, you were among the wonderfully intelligent and insightful public servants whose integrity, dignity and honor were placed on the line for all to witness. You made the ultimate sacrifice for our fruition top continue diligently and nobly. Always admired. Always cherished as a fighter for human rights. Officer Cook, your good name and blessings are inscribed on walls of honor and sophistication. Humble, humane and inspiring. The dedication and drive was never lacking. Only first class kindness, boldness and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pious deliver. The wicked destroy and devastate. They frustrate our hopes and leave impediments. Your looking after us, Officer Cook, will alleviate these worries and concerns.

Rabbi Lewis S.Davis

July 14, 2017

Taking the bull by its horns, you tackled terror by its side, Officer Cook and tried to turn it away from us. You calmed people down. You prevented more violence from happening. Dade County was protected very adequately and admirably by your loving concern and professional esteem. It's the true character and cleverness of a devout man of meaning and it stayed within your soul for your whole life. During your years, Officer Cook, you smiled and yet you diligently distributed warmth and charm among the masses. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We celebrate your life and its decency filled with many notable moments of care and kindness. A spirit of fairness and firmness brought through justice and equality for every human being.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2017

Diligence deserve attention and those passionate and yet humble salutes of honor and of valor. For all our heroes and heroines such as yourself, Officer Cook, for what you have done on our behalf, the least civil way to pay homage is to pause and reflect on a wonderful life and a career of destiny shortened by wickedness and the wanton violence that took you from our midst. You were a loyal and conscientious servant in Dade County, giving those who called upon you, the resolve of peace and the resourcefulness of relevancy. Missions served and character recorded for honors reserved for a humane and humble man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You did your part and now other brave souls take that baton and look to make a difference. Society demands it. The citizens expect it. Morals and careful deliberation navigated your dreams and happy pursuits, Officer Cook. You treasured every moment and will forever be a most respected and admired man of humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2017

Biting off more than one can chew can have a devastating effort on our stomachs. Police must engross themselves in every matter that has a pertinence on life. Never can they throw in the towel or wave that proverbial white flag. They need to stand up and be faithful, loyal and dignified as you were, Officer Cook, with Dade County and its devoted people. You throw concern in with the morals of good character, quality of commitment and the conduits of sound convictions and you have that element of peace and security that will stay anchored down for all time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearing and engaging is the right way to at least help to bring prosperity to its home for gentle care.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2017

Life and its endeavor are not a wheel of fortune. Rather, it is one based on a kindred spirit of love and passion performed honestly and with a renewed sense of integrity and dignity steering those who strive for excellence. You delivered high quality perseverance and preservation around Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook. What transpired on May 16, 1979, to you and to your colleagues was wanton, senseless and heinous to say the least. A calamity no one should ever endure. Your family's faith as was yours, Officer Cook, totally confident and centered on the welfare of the people. You were brought up with more than an inkling of character. Ideals and their intelligent appeal stayed within your heart and in your spirit, your beloved and wonderful soul that watches over us as one of God's many angelic heroes of boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Success is the very cornerstones of a man's ferocity. His tenacity in tackling evil and its torrential grip on our society. One day our beloved and esteem public servants will ease that nasty grip.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2017

Tears of joy should be the Cook Family's happiness. Instead your untimely loss, Officer Cook, left them and your community of Dade County sobbing like babies over humanity's tragedy. A loss of humble respect. A loss of honor that in turn instilled confidence among mankind that things would workout well. Your dignity and courage, Officer Cook, was the glue in your family's morals, values and ideals. Character, class and desire can drive a man's career and life very far so long as their nobility is right where civility ought to be. For always enhancement will stay within the venues where you served and saved lives, Officer Cook. You were a very blessed man and a heroic Godsend. What a valiant warrior and a humble savior. We share in your loss, Officer Cook, after all I cried like a baby in your parents' house while meeting your niece, Gina Wilkerson and her family. Great family. They loved you and have revered their "Uncle Bo." Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hope you are feeling well Mrs. Cook. I'll always keep you in my heart and prayers. As I've always said, you son, Billy was a devoted and loyal servant who gave every last breath to save lives that day and everyday. His causes have been passed on down to his colleagues and beloved family members.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2017

We fear the unexpected. We grieve for those souls of valor and honor lost by wanton violence. Evil and its wickedness that destroys and tears communities apart. Dade County has seen its share of devoted and faithful servants serve and live to retire. It's seen its share of heroes and heroines all who braved danger, kept dignity and its central humility pinned to their badges. You were one dedicated and motivated man, Officer Cook, a class act of character, morals and politeness. Your comrades and loving family paying homage to your heroic life and career of protection where peace and unity was sewn together with sincere effort and the fruition that has remained a foundation of your love and esteem for a job well performed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2017