Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Public service requires the top of the line diligence and the patience put forth as vigilance roams the various venues in search of peace. First when you battle evil, you must stay on the pathways of honor, integrity and the living and breathing epitome of dignity. When Dade County called upon your exploits, Officer Cook, the excellence shone through. That bright smile and charming personality were the perfect combination as the components in your unwavering battles. You give the effort and God views our endeavors and those missions become clearer and more poignant. You'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook, heroic and stoic, you made peace and calm that living reality for all concerned citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The brave and bold all live by that golden rule and that is to treat others favorably, fairly and when firmness beckons, let common sense and rational reign down upon us. Your soul, Officer Cook sees and keeps the wheels of justice moving forward under the guidance of God.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

Only the finest and humble things could be solicited regarding you, Officer Cook. First and foremost you were a true hero. A first class citizen and a highly decorated police officer. You work portfolio speaks of your intensity, integrity and unselfish ingenuity. Dade County received the very best care under your watch. Comrades, friends and your loving family have the best of memories, those of your life missions and their fruitful destinies. Character and the badge and your uniform spoke of humanity the greatest of your stellar humility. Foundations can only rest when those who achieved them are resting in dignity as angelic heroes and heroines of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

There is nothing improper when using flowery language when describing the life and career of a humane and humbly beloved and honorable police hero. You developed a relationship with all mankind, Officer Cook and the residents of Dade County were the recipients of your wisdom, vision, integrity and intelligence way beyond your twenty-five years. You provided the living assurance that things would be unified and centered in a first class and noble manner. A courteous and courageous gentleman who will be forever saluted and honored for giving of himself. No sacrifice shall go without notice. Your heroic actions set the tone for tenacity as you were determined to calm and to stop this menacing enemy. Wickedness awaits those dedicated and passionate public servants who look to dish out nothing but positive results for those who yearn for life. It's so dignified that it calls for all measures in this battle over violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your concern, care and consideration all a part of your character and conviction shall be fondly remembered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

Doing the right thing takes proper motivation and the skills sets in place where nothing can pierce the shields of honesty, dignity and integrity. and if only that awfully tragic day of May 16, 1979, when you gave your life, Officer Cook, to enhance the peace and security of all Dade County and its citizens. You were a man of action, astuteness and the undaunted boldness to battle a foe so ferocious, it lets nothing stand in its way except a loyal and respected public servant which you were, Officer Cook. Head to head, face to face with an adversary so dominant. One day though that monster which has wreaked havoc will be brought down. Humanity will have its turn at living in peace and determination will reign. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

Practice makes perfect. Yet it is in the humbleness of God where perfection is clear. The bell toils for those who sacrificed and paid the ultimate price. You gave us, Officer Cook, unwavering and unselfish commitment, its honor and integrity like no other. Dade County salutes its heroes and heroines dignity, brave and sure. Their courage to stay and fight for our peace. Never an easy chore. We look up to the heavens and find that God has your character and smile, Officer Cook, safely in His arms. Those big humane and merciful hands of humility as only Our Creator can have. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearment and its companion of enhancement always everlasting. Keep smiling down on your family, colleagues and friends, Officer Cook, today and right now we can only sit and wonder. A life of destiny, your missions very clear, peace, fruition and fulfillment handled so wisely. Evil cannot take everything, for there must be those left to mourn. The hope is that time can heal those deep wounds. A wonderful man and a cherished Godsend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

When a valiant public servant gives their life, the truth shall be eloquently stated that they gave their all. You stood happy and proud, Officer Cook, doing a job you really loved. Nothing can change the past, for it's your dignity, integrity and honesty that will forever last. Dade County can rest, its residents due to your diligence my neighbor, friend and hero had peace and unity delivered to their doorsteps. Thank God for your ingenuity, intuition and uncanny maturity, it travelled well beyond your years. Humanity has you to thank, Officer Cook, for spreading a wealth of goodwill and humility. Let us pray that those who have succeeded you dedicate and motivate other brave comrades in order that they may keep up this unwavering battle over an enemy of such grand proportions. One day this giant will fall, never again to get up and create panic and kayos, riots that shake our peace and quiet. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

Perseverance and preservation the two words so true. It's the heroes and heroines humble and bold, each with a story to be told. They shared and cared, their lives so true. Their tasks never easy, just keep honor and never stray. Those trails of tenacity you built, Officer Cook, are to be shared by all. But most of all, it was your decency and desire through and through, that kept Dade County and its citizens near and dear. Dedication and devotion clear as a bell. Leadership and character, commitment and conviction to pride and excellence will be how we forever salute your unwavering humility and grace. Violence and evil, its wickedness so bad, it is how you gave your life and career, Officer Cook, that makes us cry and be very sad. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were our hero. Your family's love and cherished warrior. You saved lives and maintained calmness through insanity. Our warriors today keep morals well grounded, their bravery and courage stay affixed to their badges and uniforms well mounted. Your soul of serenity, Officer Cook, hovers above us, it brightens the darkest of days, its rays of hope and faith spring forth with optimism.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

We publicize perseverance, that much is clear, those brave and honorable were so near and dear. You were the apple of your parents' eyes, Officer Cook, their loyal and dignified son. Dade County stood ready to await your call, a man of humility who stood tall. Those colleagues salute your unwavering character, it went face to face with danger. You'll never be forgotten, only remembered for saving lives when it mattered. Peace and unity stand forever as the cornerstones you carved for enhancement to fruitfully continue. You were humane and carried integrity with a smile and a shining grace. Never again will an angelic hero like yourself, Officer Cook, be harmed. God watches over us, your soul beautiful and serene observes our coming and going, it soars higher everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2017

The uniform is donned justly and proudly. It is the badge of honor and humility that permits all brave and dignified public servants to stand up for our liberties and freedoms the one and only way. By confronting evil head to head, face to face. Nothing worse than having a young and productive life and career snuffed out with more left to fulfill. It was confiscated from you, Officer Cook, in front of those whom you protected and served. Your outstanding character and leadership founded in the paths of prudent and proper morals shall never be overlooked. We honor your integrity, achievements and the faithfulness you had and utilized to bring calmness and goodwill to all Dade County and its citizens. God reveals His glory through His most righteous men and women of undaunted, unselfish and unwavering bravery. Humanity will forever be indebted to you, Officer Cook, a gentleman with a smile and personality to match. The charisma and passion were tied as one, today they beat in the hearts of your loved ones. It becomes their onus and responsibility to carry out your heroic legacy with the very same class and decency that Dade County witnessed for six superior years of fine quality service. A friend to all. A hero to our world. Mankind embraces those efforts put forth by noble and valiant warriors.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2017

Bravery and integrity are the roads by which honesty and dignity travel must through. No job is really safe, the only way to be safe and to secure life and property is to follow rules and stay morally upright. You followed those trails of devotion and dedication, Officer Cook, while maintaining sanity and civility throughout the venues of Dade County. Trust is a must as is true character, the kind you possessed to see your missions of faith and hope through until your fruition was finalized. That's the sad part. Finality. It can be a cruel word and yet officers go out on patrol doing a job, performing a profession they chose willingly and without waiver nor hesitation. You will be fondly saluted and remembered by colleagues for wisdom, the gusto to commit to excellence and the pride in knowing you wore your badge and uniform wisely and humanely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were an expert in ethics, courtesy and efficiency, Officer Cook, never the lack of endeavor. You assisted greatly in this war to short circuit violence and the torment and turmoil it brings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2017

Astuteness and alacrity are bold enough for most ordinary people. For police officers, honesty, dignity and integrity are their best policies. Dade County was your main grounds of gallantry and humility, Officer Cook. No finer a person, no more humbler a gentleman with a caring heart and a compassion to match. When work and patrolling needed to make their rounds, it was your proficiency and resourcefulness that set the tone. Tenacity was employed in your quest to rid violence and terror from our midst. Only we wished you were still with us. To search and to look for men and women of character, your blessed name and pursuits in life are etched on a granite wall here in Miami. You certainly remain treasured and very much respected and beloved by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Proper morals and honor rests with your soul, Officer Cook, in God's divine and devoted eternal home where you can walk that proverbial beat without a threat of harm. Keep watching over us with your humane and merciful spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2017

Thank God for friendship. It's the saving grace for all mankind. When honor and loyalty were demanded, you performed, Officer Cook and discharged your professional duties with all the class, perseverance and resolve that was called upon. Public servants must remain dignified and have a humble dose of integrity surrounding their every move. Dade County pays homage to its heroes and heroines of courage and valor as we know your efforts helped to deliver peace and serenity to a community looking for calmness and boldness from its heroes. You were a considerate man, Officer Cook and a caring man with a humane and noble heart. You'll never be forgotten for leading other comrades through danger and achieving a measure of fruition that has only enhanced our society for the improvement of prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'll will always keep your family and your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, in my thoughts, heart and prayers. You were her beloved and darling son of heroism who directed evil away from us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2017

Valor validates what we already try to understand. Heroes and heroines like yourself, Officer Cook, don't spring up every moment. Dade County appreciated your honesty, effort and energy in making peace and unity at least have the opportunity to nourish one another. Humility and humbleness are just a piece of the puzzle. Your were a gifted man of class, decency and the character to fight these difficult battles over violence. When calamity struck, you were there to defend us. Now as we salute your acts of kindness and boldness, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The gallant and brave are now those angelic heroes whom we dearly miss and respect for their intensity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2017

If desire and willingness are there, honor and its integrity will follow along those pathways too. Dade County is where your family came to and a place where you put down your desires to become the very best public servant, Officer Cook, that your department observed and watched as you were an inspirational leader and motivator. It is in times of trouble where peace is being persecuted and you were loyal and cherished in stopping its advancement. Your conviction and character, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten. Faith and devotion helped to navigate your journeys in life and during your heroic career. Humble and humane, full of humility, it was your boldness and courage that saved lives and allowed us to continue down those resourceful trails of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2017

Death causes gaping holes for those who mourn their brave loved ones. Their lives of integrity and honor, dignity and desire all drove their humble pursuits of peace and prosperity. Dade County and its residents received the most gentlest and blessed service and compassion from you, Officer Cook. A decent and thoughtful man of humility and the wonderful personality that saw your life missions and their tasks of tenacity and faith through hope until God needed your soul back in heaven. Character leaves pleasant memories of a noble warrior and a gifted Godsend. It was founded in the designs of common sense, leadership and wisdom beyond your years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Born a humane hero and your sacrifice speaks of conviction, pride and excellence as a public servant.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2017

Fantasy is just that. The vivid reality of our world today is greatly different than decades ago. If violence is allowed to romp around uncontested and not properly defended, then the results will in the end speak for themselves. You took pride and maintained honor and dignity, Officer Cook, when serving all Dade County. There was no doubt, there was no reservations as to your astuteness, awareness and resolve to battle this venomous villain that has wreaked havoc on those citizens who desire peaceful lives and the opportunity to pursue happiness and fulfillment. Your character, commitment and knowledge when combined with your tenacity and vision provided the foundations to future enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You remained a treasured public servant, Officer Cook and a gentleman of humility toward all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2017

Babies require pacifying. Adults need calming. Violence presents at times a most chilling aftermath in that it can wreak unending mayhem. The kayos and terror that strikes fear into even the most taciturn of individuals. What Dade County most relied upon was your unselfish morals, honor and integrity, Officer Cook, to see resolve, relief and dignity delivered back to its citizens. No excuses. No promises. Just unwavering commitment to pride and the excellence that usually backs up stellar character. The care, the concern, the compassion all channeled together by humane and heroic actions that public servants should routinely demonstrate while performing their daily duties. Enhancement follows its cues from conduct that is professional in every way, shape and form. You were a first class gentleman, a savvy officer and a man on a mission of faith, hope and goodwill which brought peace and quiet to those whom you served and protected and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If Mr. Pearsall, the young man who took your life, Officer Cook, could have been calmed down enough as depressed as he was, rational might have allowed you and your colleagues to seek help for him. Nevertheless, you were an unsung hero, Officer Cook, your leadership, vision and wisdom were those beacons by which all future officers brave and honorable must serve their communities by this edict. Walls are walls. They are inanimate objects. Yet they are erected for a specific reason and that is to remember with solemn contemplation your life, Officer Cook and that of your fellow angelic heroes and heroines, brave and decent who achieved fulfillment doing a job that comes with danger and peril. It was your dream, goal and realization. It now becomes our inspiration and objective not to forget what you meant to society as a whole.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2017

The sounds of silence should prevail everyday in America. It's just too much these days to ask for this and the peace and prosperity to allow all mankind to pursue its happiness. You pursued fruition and fairness, Officer Cook, just as every sworn public servant hopes to accomplish and that is by living honorably, staying dignified and having integrity as the focal point of your ferocity and tenacity while out on your patrols. If a man of character, humble distinction and commitment courageously serves Dade County with all his might and inner strength from his heart, then he or she should be humanely saluted and forever honored as a hero. The plain and simple truth is that you, Officer Cook, dedicated your service to see that our lives would be peaceful. Unity cannot always be scripted. Sometimes it must rise from the dust or ashes and you made reality and our emancipation a living possibility through your unwavering humility to all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2017

The stamp of success, the seal of approval was cast over the residents of Dade County when you, Officer Cook, served and policed their streets looking for peace and sanctity, civility and humility that could spread and passed down to others. Through your leadership of love and honor, dignity and integrity, honor was restored justly and wisely. The eyes and ears of Our Creator look down upon our heroes and heroines of bravery and valor, its beauty so solemn and serene, those gentle breezes blowing goodness and calmness through the various venues where vigilance and due diligence are called for. Public servants are those humane and charismatic individuals who take notice, perform noble and heroically unselfish actions to benefit us and we can only praise and be grateful for their acumen. You did your job, Officer Cook, excellently and in an outstanding manner with character and reverence for your professional role. Your sacrifice brought cornerstones to the forefront and stapled down the solid foundations of enhancement for a brighter tomorrow and a positive future for all. Yes, you are rightly and terribly missed by your family, colleagues and friends, you remain treasured and those memories of your young life and a career filled with nothing but pride are there forever. Violence cannot ever take them. You took your fight with ferocity and tenacity right until your last breath. You should still be here to reap what you accomplished on behalf of so many. God has given you His reward for your resolve and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2017

Staring down the barrel of a gun, one can only wonder. Do they have moments to live out their life or for that matter even be able to think. Police officers are very trained and properly prepared law enforcement professionals who go out of their way to safely secure our peace, dignity and freedom of movement. all done and accomplished by your unwavering and unselfish integrity and honor, Officer Cook. The pride, the commitment, the character and quality of conviction was there and so were your courtesies and calmness. A reassurance that things would go well. If only on that tragic day of May 16, 1979, when Dade County was protected for six years excellent and fruitful hours of fulfillment in your missions of mercy, faith and hope. You did God's will and He needed your everlasting affection, bravery and humble and humane esteem back in His golden streets of heaven walking that beat where no harm would ever befall you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You remained dedicated and decent, Officer Cook, in your long and hard fought battles over this menace of an obstacle to our society, violence and the terror and fear that its chords of consternation strike. Your family, your loving mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your friends and colleagues who continue their perseverance should be blessed by your soul of goodwill and gallantry as its humanely flies and soars higher everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2017

Devastation and doom cause destruction and evil. It's gloomy paths cut right through our peace and unity that all communities expect to have in order for its people to live safer and more serene lives. Your ferocity and humility, Officer Cook, were a police officer's best friends when anchored by the stability of your humbleness and integrity, all a part of your desire, honor and its living and breathing dignity. Dade County has cornerstones founded upon the basis of your morals, principles of goodwill and the outstanding character public servants need to fulfill their professional requirements. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2017

To take this leap of faith and to be able to dive right in to trouble sure speaks volumes. Peace and unity will always no matter what trump evil and terror. It was your cunning and class, Officer Cook, that to shed new light when you patrolled those hot spots around the Dade County community where you continue to deservedly be honored and so saluted for having the integrity, dignity and honesty to lead other comrades through this maze of danger. We'll never overlook nor forget your humble and quality of work ethics and the heroic actions you took that very day of May 16, 1979, when your character, commitment to pride and excellence became an etched cornerstones for those foundations of enhancement to live on. Your blessed name, Officer Cook, will remain treasured as it lives on in your family's pursuits of happiness and success. You were an inspiration to them and forever now your dreams and achievements have become a focal point of our aspirations of fruition. Hard work and the proper perseverance can take pathways and trails of tenacity a long way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We dream and hope as your beautiful soul, Officer Cook, rests gently in Our Lord's palms for safekeeping. Eternity has the answers for which we may never know the whys of why your destinies and missions in life had to reached finality. God is the only locksmith who can unlock and unravel this mystery as to why good men and women of bravery are taken before their time.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2017

With the tenacity of a tiger and the swiftness and the boldness of a lion did you respond to your calls of duty, Officer Cook. Dade County was very much delighted and grateful for your humble roles in their emancipation, all made possible by the humane realization of your honesty, dignity and integrity, the class and character by which all public servants must suborn themselves to become. when one goes out on the streets to patrol for peace and quiet it is not good enough to have a half empty weapon. Their unit and uniform must be complete with ethics, desire and drive through inspirational motivation skills which are essential in this never ending fight over violence. You commanded respect, Officer Cook, all because of your frame of mind, speech and God given abilities to look for ways to create a peaceful and taciturn atmosphere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For public servants of humility toward all mankind, the glass may not be half full. Skill, wisdom and vision never shall be lacking. Your character and astuteness to efficiency and proficiency shall always be cherished. A humble hero, warrior and a man who carried his strength of heart as courageously as you lived your life of faith and devotion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2017

To cease and to surrender in this battle over evil would be akin to raising that proverbial white flag. You kept your class and valor about yourself, Officer Cook and we the citizens of Dade County are much better off for it. Only decency, dignity, devotion and dedication can add to the flames of ferocity, integrity and the honesty that all public servants must maintain while on patrol of our peace and its prosperity. Violence creates those caves where until the smoke clears and evil is captured and taken out of the equation, our concerns must be validated by the aggressive pursuits of our most bravest of men and women. You assisted in this fight, Officer Cook, your nobility toward humanity will forever be humbly saluted. Police still have a devil of a time controlling wickedness, it is a two way street. It takes talk and the public to partner together in this war where fruition needs to be sooner rather than later. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman of character and pride putting on his badge of humanity and the uniform said it all, Officer Cook, a hero and our warrior. Your family has those beautiful memories of your life and career sadly derailed by a diabolical young man bent on terror. Those rides of turmoil, tumult and treachery are coming to a conclusion. Finality shall reach its destiny soon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2017

No one is perfect. Yet, for all the rigors and training all police officers must undergo before going out on patrol, they must have both mental and the physical stamina to carry out tough tasks. No small order. Dade County has seen many superb men and women of bravery and integrity persevere and protect our peaceful movements. You perceived, Officer Cook, what needed calming, influencing and correcting and did not need very much supervision in these endeavors. Our lives and unity have been made more sounder because of your unwavering and unselfish sacrifices on behalf of mankind. It's no wonder dedication and desire along with dignity and decency do go along way down those tenacious trails where ferocity and character help positively conclude a bad circumstance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll never be forgotten by those comrades who cherished your engaging personality and now it's Our Creator who has your engaging spirit in His arms for eternal safekeeping. Commitment, class and courage can only help to heal the wounds when our most beloved family members leave us way too soon with more destiny and missions of faith, hope and devotion awaiting their navigation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2017