Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As Chief calendar maker, God has His dates reserved for those whose integrity, loyalty and dignity stand tall and humble among the rest. Public servants of valor and consideration make it less difficult for other comrades to act especially when they observe class, desire and diligence from many brothers and sisters who stand toe to toe and fight off this massive wave of wickedness. You fought, Officer Cook, exerting endeavor, energy and the effort put forth to achieve. Dade County rests in its rays of resolve and resourcefulness all brought about through your character and caring concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fulfillment never comes easy. There must be more than one giving their life. Your career, Officer Cook, had more left to accomplish. That day of destiny came calling, badge#1664 and the brave gentleman who wore the uniform matched excellence and took pride in his work and a life lived with a smile and a polite greeting.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2017

The insanity of this world can only be as the result of a few misguided people who seem to think that violence is the acceptable normalcy. Good men and women such as yourself, Officer Cook, were here to speak against that nasty notion. How could you get your point articulated? By calm and rational logic, the common sense and knowledge to act properly and carry morals and scruples valiantly at your side. Dade County and its folks stood at their doorsteps awaiting your arrival and with promptness and an engaging smile did you go about performing your tasks as assigned to you. Humanity can rest soundly in the richness of its humility as you were that steady leader who could navigate around and separate the trouble from the sanity. Never forgotten for class, determination and the letter by which you served and persevered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2017

Awards are important and yet in the big picture, it was the framework of ferocity and honesty, Officer Cook, that you performed an extremely important role toward all mankind. A devout and righteously humble human being sharing and caring with other colleagues who served and protected Dade County and its citizens brokering peace and preventing those bands of violence from snapping the structure of the establishment. Unity and civility are helped out if integrity and dignity permeate their scents around a community where you were liked, admired and revered, Officer Cook. It takes men and women of valor such as yourself, Officer Cook, to create the atmosphere of harmony and hope among all individuals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Motivation and leadership stopped the tide of tyranny and torment. Your patience and virtue validated your career and life of morals and respect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2017

Courage and humility take their humble accolades from astounding honor, integrity and dignity. How else can any duly devoted and loyal public servant perform his or her role properly? Everything any police officer does must be aligned under the guises of good sense, wisdom and the vision to see things ahead which is what you always did under your watch, Officer Cook. Painstaking at times but a necessity if peace and order were going to be restored in Dade County. Its residents' comfort and securities rested on your broad shoulders of courage, commitment to excellence and the convictions to resolve whatever needed that gentle touch that made humanity feel better. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, class, decency and desire drive a person's aspirations a far as their journeys in life shall take them. Your accomplishments, Officer Cook, were of faithful origins and those cornerstones formed long ago. Your memory will be fondly honored and humbly and humanely saluted for its gallantry and noble actions of goodwill.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2017

I meant to say officers today take their turns at combating evil. That canister of conceit. The falsehoods of not speaking the truth. Officers, public servants lacking character, integrity and dignity. Somewhere, honesty must display its good vibes in this equation. You served all Dade County with nothing but pride and resolve, Officer Cook. Its peace and unity delivered in sync by a wise man of wisdom and courage who fought with his last ounce of strength for all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Remember the humility and conviction you solemnly demonstrated, Officer Cook. One man's respect and destiny taken forever to a higher eternal level. Your soul can certainly soar higher every moment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2017

Humility is reserved for the humble few who delve into honest and dignified passions for which mankind is grateful. No one takes a beating as does a boasting jester. No jokes. Only the most down to earth due diligence and forthright man of integrity, morals and character conducting his professional affairs efficiently, loyalty and with a faithful approach to the troubles placed in your path, Officer Cook. You cared and carried excellence as well as one trusted and respected public servant could. For your role was selected well in advance of you becoming a duly thoughtful and resourceful gentleman of the highest regard. Character, commitment and conviction all were the reasons as to why you were successful, Officer Cook. Your command of any given situation was outstanding. For this and more may you be honored and duly saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2017

Remember the good. You cannot forget the bad. Tragedy stays with us longer than we want it to. Whenever good people, police officers give something back to our society, you must do one thing. Look back upon the humble and heroic way by which their lives were lived and cherished. How decent, dignified and beloved were they? Dade County where you worked and spent roughly a quarter of your young life, Officer Cook, was your venue of vigilance, a safer place made possible by your morals, resolve and sheer wisdom. No hesitation. Only the fine and desirable character of one committed public servant. You gave us your faith and all the effort that is placed in danger and peril in order for peace and prosperity to walk down those aisles of astuteness and awareness. Your life, Officer Cook, was filled with memories replete with valor and vigor, tenacity and the endearing personality of a cherished and diligent hero of the most humble of callings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of enhancement where you helped to build foundations of fulfillment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2017

Security and safety only work hand in hand if dignity, integrity and honesty too employ themselves in unison. Police departments need each public servant who is attentive of their community's needs. One bad apple can spoil the excellence and endeavor of others. Just imagine, Officer Cook, you never had a bad word said about you. never an Internal Affairs Investigation done on you. Dade County was policed and provided the highest quality of assurance when you dove right into a problem. Dilemmas were handled promptly and most professionally and proficiently. What we want to say is how grateful we the people are and were for your character, class, decency and the commitment to stave off violence. Peace and its good fortunes rested upon your undaunted ferocity and tenacity. The persona of an engaging and treasured gentleman of hope, goodwill and humility. God and your beloved soul watch over humanity in a humane and loyal manner. You treated mankind with respect and admiration. The least we can afford you is the same salutes of salvation and for coming to the rescue. There was more to accomplish. God saw your missions and their destinies as complete, Officer Cook. Fruition has since been passed down to other brave and honorable men and women of noble integrity and dignity to pridefully turn their turns at combating wickedness and its associated violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2017

Sometimes it's hard to understand why anyone would want to risk their life for others. In your life and during your public career, Officer Cook, the answer is as plain as day. Your heart of heroism, your desire to pass on dignity to others, your intense integrity and that word, character. It cannot say enough of your excellence in service and in protection of all Dade County citizens. A thank you barely grazes the surface. You were a passionate man with courage and devotion all by virtue of your faith and unwavering devotion. You believe in a cause and you pursued your avenues of aspiration. Those streets where you patrolled looking for a semblance of civility, humility and serenity were surely made more humbler by your humane actions on and way before May 16, 1979. You'll be saluted and given homage for striving for excellence in morals and the finer points of perseverance and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Paradise in heaven is surely made safer by your comrades, those angelic heroes and heroines of valor who laid down their lives with honor, distinction and unselfishness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2017

The police fraternity is so close it's humbly amazing. You piece together men and women of different ages, backgrounds and put them on the streets to patrol and to protect our honor. Simply an incredible task. Stress. Danger. No telling what may transpire. You served and made your calling of courage and wise advice, Officer Cook, your mission. Integrity and dignity take heart, it requires character, no conceit. It allows you the proper temper by which peace and togetherness must be pursued while taking evil out of the formula. Dade County and its residents had the proper and morally upright intentions when you served gallantly, Officer Cook. Humanity and its humility were deliberate and most faithful. Resolve and admiration as well as your leadership of other comrades through thick and thin. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The void in our world can never be replaced. Your loss tore at our hearts and minds. You'll be revered and solemnly remembered for a passion like no other.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2017

Sometimes one must play with a key to make a door open. A weapon that any responsible police officer utilizes is not meant for play. Too many accidents have happened. careful diligence must be implemented when using this weapon. Once fired nothing can be taken back. You used common sense and wisdom, Officer Cook, the kind of admirable skills of honor and integrity that can take any brave soul down that path of wisdom and knowledge. Calming and compassionate, badge#1664 had all the character, affection and respect that any devoted man or woman serving and preserving can muster. Just take your dignity and esteem, Officer Cook and now and for always it has been humbly bottled up with those angels of valor who served and brought peace and safety to their communities where you are saluted and paid humane tributes of endearment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2017

God guards the simple. He watches over His pious flock, those who display ferocity and temper their humbleness with tenacity. Chasing down crime and its evil takes more than a simple touch. It involves, integrity, honor and reverence delivered to a position of responsibility. Its brave and kind public servants, like yourself, Officer Cook, who went out on patrol and assisted in keeping peace and unity bonded as one entity. Dade County through the years has remembered its heroes and heroines of distinction, their humility and decency were the best medicine for what has continued to make citizens feel uneasy. Violence, evil and turmoil carry their wickedness and we the people just expect loyalty, commitment and bravery from our public servants. A hero. A warrior with a blessed name. You are missed terribly, Officer Cook and your heroic legacy continues being perpetuated by those who loved and admired your respectfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and courage have illuminated God's skies where His faithful keep watch over those sacred pavements.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2017

Dignity, devotion and drive can be simply put be a devil of a time for some. For those who cared and took heart, their tasks were made a bit less complicated. Confusion causes disturbances that can rattle our brains and shakes our hearts that beat as one. You deserved more, Officer Cook, you produced honesty and integrity that protected and served the masses in Dade County. A man's life and career dedicated to preserving and in perseverance that brought resolve. Producing is one matter. Talk is cheat. You spoke the gospel, Officer Cook, it was crystal clear. Calm and most professional. You were a passionate gentleman with a gentle spirit that now and forever flies high. Those dark days made a bit brighter by your smile and engaging character, a leader of motivation and mettle, you always had our best interests in mind my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2017

The crowning humility of one's life is how they acted. Were they honest, dignified and have integrity on their shoulders when carrying out God's plans for a better society. During your life and police career, Officer Cook, it was all class, all devotion, all faith and all pure desire. It can take one of heroic proportions through peril and danger. You lived to fight those wars of wickedness which threatened the peace and lives of Dade County. No Boasting. No ducking responsibility. You handled your affairs, Officer Cook, with the courage, bravery and self-confidence that public service demands. It has centered peace, prosperity and right where it dutifully belongs. Your memory is kept alive by your family, friends and colleagues who too went toe to toe with this relentless adversary. Your grace and noble actions prevented something a whole lot worse on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, dedication and vision earns the salutes of those who pay homage to your cornerstones and foundations in which you enhanced by your navigation and humble accomplishments, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2017

There was a show on television in the 70's or 80's called Love American Style. Your role was to be devoted, honest and carry dignity and integrity on your badge and uniform, Officer Cook. It's called justice the American way. And no one was disappointed as Dade County received the finest and best of quality care from a man of character, gallantry and valor. Tenacity and humility, ferocity and humbleness all come from God Himself who implants these traits and their morals into the hearts and souls of our esteemed law enforcement personnel. You were a clever and kind man, Officer Cook, your heart was of gold always looking to assist someone in need. That evil and terror from that troubled young man, Officer Cook, you went to a call though not required and showed your true wings, ones now given to you for your soul to fly higher, a true hero and savior. All questions about your civility, vision and wisdom were answered during your twenty-five years of life and a six year career of determined and loyal public service with a smile and a compassion unmatched, conviction unwavering. Your sacrifice demonstrated your principles and the righteous upbringing you received from your loving parents. Your missions and fruition are now being carried on by your loving family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dreams and their aspirations begin to take shape when those who pursue them do so with that humble and gentle touch of class and decency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2017

On a crusade of courage and resolve, it was your humane acts of heroism, integrity and dignity which saved the lives of all Dade County residents, Officer Cook. The respect and admiration of an entire community coming together as one in peace and sanctity to honor your life and career. A professional public servant of the highest regard who developed excellent relationships among your peers and those friends who continue to salute your humility and the character by which you helped to patrol your area keeping evil away. Admired for morals. Revered for both loyalty and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One who dedicates their life to service receives their reward from Our Creator in heaven. You sleep eternally with all those angelic heroes and heroines who too laid down their lives for serenity and security to come front and center. Take care of those humble and brave who join you, Officer Cook, in God's enchanted shelters.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2017

You can't be a basket case of nerves when performing your uneasy daily chores as a police officer. It's simple to say, more harder to achieve. Honesty, integrity and dignity takes years of humble humility to carry on. But, you earned your stripes, Officer Cook, while navigating those treacherous streets of Dade County where trouble, terror and violence can leap right in front of you. You did your job with decency, character, vision and the ingenuity to deliver on your promise to make foundations and cornerstones of courtesy, peace and togetherness a reality. Your unwavering sacrifice brought together those who worked with you and who mourned your untimely loss. One that left a gaping hole that all the gallantry and nobility helped in easing that burdens. Your uniform, Officer Cook and badge was donned with precision and brought justice and fairness right where they belonged. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman of calming character and the charisma that engaged and enlightened all who wanted to hear those messages of faith, hope and devotion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2017

Police work is not for someone who wants relaxation. Rather, it requires the greatest resolve, resiliency and the honesty to go out, patrol and solve difficult situations. You worked and toiled in tenacity, Officer cook, a never ending commitment to keep Dade County and its citizens safe and sound. Seeing that you were a classy man of character and courage, there was no telling how much more you left behind for other comrades to endeavor to fulfill. You act with morals, you prepare and dedicate your whole life and public service to integrity, then peace and unity can follow close behind. You participated in this battle, Officer Cook, with perseverance and the ferocity that holds you in high esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You kept missions alive for your family, friends and colleagues to continue your heroic and humble legacy of valor and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 10, 2017

Bad speech can dig holes too deep for us to climb out of. Police work requires genuine contemplation before undertaking any action that can have the worst of ramifications. Dade County under your watchful eyes and ears, Officer Cook, received the best counsel, the greatest integrity and honesty one man of bravery could offer. Its residents have the peace and serenity, the safety and security they craved for. Your commitment and character when coupled with dignity and desire can take any public servant far down those roads of resolve and reverence. You'll always be remembered fondly, Officer Cook, for unselfish, undaunted and unwavering perseverance, its due vigilance and diligence you wisely imparted to other comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity requires conviction and humility is that very by-product of what humbleness breeds in its heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 9, 2017

Mental acuity calls for a sound mind of logic and humble wisdom. You were a man of knowledge, honor and good vision, Officer Cook, always making decisions for the good of all Dade County and its folks. The ferocity and tenacity were always anchored by your side no matter the time or circumstance. Wherever you travelled my neighbor, friend and hero, you followed peace and the pursuits of prosperity with integrity and dignity. A gentleman of character who will always be revered and respected, so saluted for unwavering courage and humility. Your heart of gold, Officer Cook, spoke the truth, taught those important lessons and gave full endeavor each watch. Rest in peace. Police as all people must make proper decisions of determination and dedication that can have the greatest impact upon our society as evil still permeates more than we should know.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 9, 2017

Fits of rage put out by a sound mind and sage of humbleness and its inspiring humility. Your insight, Officer Cook, offered us and all Dade County and its residents the opportunity to witness those talents of tenacity and the fields of ferocity like no other. A man of honor and brave esteem doing what you always wanted to do. Police work is never dull or boring. It can be winding and breathless for the most ardent of public servants. Your charisma, intellect and ingenuity, Officer Cook, was sterling in and of itself as it helped to protect and serve the public. It restored peace and put the proper perspectives of life for all in place. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You told it like it is. Spoke the truth and answered that bell of bravery now ringing even louder in God's brightest of blue skies.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 8, 2017

The light of a person's soul reveals their true inner character and the class and commitment by which they create inroads of resolve and honor. Your genesis, Officer Cook, was achieved in your loving and idealistic home. It was there where integrity, dignity and the proper morals were taught to you and Nancy. Your parents, may your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, live and be well, she and your father, Charles, may he rest in peace were the conveyors of devotion, faith and the principles by which all folks including Dade County citizens were treated. Fairly and proudly. Peace, liberty and serenity when coupled with the precision of perseverance and persistence can be co-exist with one another. You were challenged with this humane and heroic action, Officer Cook, always concerned, only caring, never more compassionate, the consummate optimist, a vision of calming and communicating like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones and foundations were part of your legacy, Officer Cook, its bravery and valor well documented on those walls of honor here and in the District of Columbia.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 8, 2017

There are those finer things in life. And there are the important pursuits of happiness. Evil and terror should never be granted its rule of ruination. So who do we turn to in times of strife? We turn our eyes to the civil and brave souls of public service. Men and women of integrity and dignity as you were, Officer Cook. You graced our world for twenty-five years, too short a time and yet you made an unmistaken mark on how we can proceed with unity and peace hot on our trails. Those same paths of perseverance and resolve that you solemnly and humbly patrolled. Dade County revived and its soul of serenity was left burning brightly during your time. Your soul of excellent character always flies high daily. That wisdom, leadership and vision is greatly missed every moment. That self-confidence allowed you to accomplish where other courageous folks may not have journeyed. Never out of our sight and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life can be too short for man or woman to not take advantage of their talents whether as a police officer or whatever ambition you choose to pursue. Your goodwill and nobility never are far as they have been instilled in your loving family members and those colleagues who worked with you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 8, 2017

People have a penchant to perform good deeds, while others are on a mission of doom and destruction. You were a brave and kind soul, Officer Cook, a young man of faith and ferocity, honesty, integrity and the due diligence to take on whatever you were charged with facing. For what it's worth, Dade County was in the most characteristic arms of astuteness and awareness, the gentle and humane public servant serving and protecting as your loyalty carried you, Officer Cook. Now and forever our hero and savior who was sent here for a specific mission. And that unique assignment was to take violence out of everyday life in order for an orderly enhancement to achieve fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your penchant, Officer Cook, to become the finest officer in Dade County should have led to you retiring and enjoying your pension and vacations with your beloved, Karen. A true friend to all and a gentleman of earnest humility to all humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 8, 2017

Police have a devil of a time protecting us at times. it just appears that the arms of evil extend far beyond any brave and honorable officer's reach. You deliberated and reached out to Dade county and its residents, Officer Cook, the best way, the most prudent and personable way possible. You acted with integrity and dignity bringing civility and sanity to an area starving for a little peace and harmony. With class, consideration and outstanding character, Officer Cook, were you able to keep foundations continuing forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An adversary so large, a gentleman with a crystal and humane heart of endearment that struck a positive chord for all humanity. You won't be forgotten. Just hope other comrades who have taken over your watch do so earnestly and with a sense of urgency. Peace and liberty belong where kayos and bedlam ought not to remain.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 7, 2017