Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Too much callousness cluttering up our pavements but enough class, decency and pure desire to accomplish the jobs at hand. You firmly believed in yourself and in all your God given abilities, Officer Cook, otherwise what would your neighborhood of Dade County look today? The future was looking brighter until that one vicious day on May 16,1979 when your family, department and entire police world lost a great young man bred in humility, heart and reverence. Dignity and integrity that needed their prayers to help see you clear of harm. Heroism that mankind treasured and your assurance, your solemn bond provided the answers as to why we have some serenity and stable backdrop of brighter days ahead. So sorry you could not be here to humbly see your excellent work doing its thing. You delivered heart, soul and commitment to character's scales of virtue, versatility and accountability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2022

I looked up two men on facebook one is Officer Keith DiGenova and the other is a man named Joseph Dearing. Still looking forward to meeting him, Officer Cook. You are missed beyond words and were a lifesaver to the residents of Dade County. All heroic, all honor and dignity and forever a wonderful gentleman of integrity and virtue. Cannot stop thinking of you I saw the facebook picture of you, Officer Cook, that big old smile, a man surely humble and proud to wear the brown uniform representing your department. When you bring character,commitment and conviction all true and trusted to work everyday you face whatever adversity is on the very streets where you gave yourlife over forty-three years ago you really sacrificed wisdom, maturity and goodwill. The hope, tireless effort and unwavering faithfulness all unselfish and all unrelenting to be saluted for generations to come this is your legacy, a building block founded in tenacity and continues yielding fruits of those who have taken your watch. They must be careful yet never back down nor capitulate to violence which only looks to undermine society's bubbles of peace, stability and happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2022

Faith and fate are destiny's paths of heart, soul, honor and humility. They were consummate, caring and a constant of your heroic courage, Officer Cook. Dade County, your family, its folks and your department have forever paid homage and saluted your wisdom, unassuming virtue and sure fire vision. Our peace and safety all came about through your undivided attention to details never straying from those tenacious trails of justice, trust and truth. Integrity, dignity go with character, conviction andthe steadfast commitments that all public servants intelligent and intuitive undertake when signing on for the duties that lie ahead. You were centered and focused upon the accountabilities of the tasks you faced. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2022

Ineptitude turns humanity upside down. Violence simply may never be tolerated. Your tenacity, honesty, character and respect, Officer Cook, was heroic, was humane and from an unwavering and unselfish heart and soul. They gave Dade County citizens precision and effort at every turn and no matter for having morals and dignity, it is Our Creator protecting your spirit, virtue and integrity highatop our land for eternity. A hero with humility, class and determination riding every channel to reign in terror and implant peace, unity and reason for life and its sacred journeys. Your missions of hope, goodwill and faith shall never be more saluted and richly honored for their loyalty and esteemed. A cherished man rewarded and blessed for his wisdom, acumen and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2022

Ideas, ideals and intuition make the world go around. What creates a sensation of direction, truth and trust is virtue's honesty and its poignant integrity and dignity all chasing after crime which afflicts mankind more than you can perceive. Your plans, Officer Cook, were sadly undone by a man of evil his constitution were so far awry nothing could have rescued him. Just wished Dade County paramedics and the doctors at North Shore Hospital where they brought you could have saved your life and soul. Such a strong heart and a spirit filled with promise and paths of precision still left unfinished. Those who succeeded you must act as bravely andas honestly as you did, Officer Cook, because respect and character forever count as they must remain esteemed and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2022

Weather cannot influence you as you must doggedly stop evil, violence and persistent wickedness that threatens society's underbelly. Under your heart, soul and bravery, Officer Cook, came character, commitment and conviction are intuitive, intelligent and most articulate. Dade County was under your watchful eyes and enduring perseverance that has been remembered and saluted. Your family and colleagues all honor you and pay solemn homage to a man well versed in vision, virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Builders are those bold and humble. The wicked think they can flee they'll be captured and put out of business.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2022

Your heart, soul and spirit, Officer Cook, remain vitally important in Our Maker's grand eternal plans. You patrol the venues above as you dutifully walked a beat here in Dade County sacredly pursuing truth and trust, justice done honorably with integrity and dignity showing their hands and feet of faith and ferocity. A great name, a great person, a legend filled withacumen, decency and pure desire to enrich his community that pays solemn respect to you my neighbor, friend and hero. A builder and a shaker who would have moved mountains for peace and stability all accentuated in esteem, loyalty and in consistency. Hope does spring eternal as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman gifted and garnished in principles and noticeable character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2022

Steady and sincere, the charisma, charm and courage of a bold warrior of faithfulness and valor pursuing peace and quiet for the folks living in Dade County. A real champion of humbleness, honesty and dignity relying on your senses of integrity, virtue and intellect, Officer Cook, to heroically seize the opportunity to upright a community filled with tension. One spark of evil is all that sets off a chain reaction of events so horrible and on May 16, 1979 that happened to you when a man angered and aggressive used his soul and heart for nothing but heinousness and nefarious actions against the police.Our peace and security was definitely obstructed and would have been worse if not for your reverent character and professional attitude. Always honored and richly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2022

The murals of boldness, morals and meaningful diligence were far superior to most of those servants who worked with you, Officer Cook. A humble hero yet a man on a mission to fix Dade County giving it some peace of mind, faith and all of goodwill's esteem and hope. No one will ever overlook your viligance, virtue and wisdom all coming across from intuitive convictions and the promise of loyal commitments all excellent and all from heart, soul and pride. A truly blessed young man taken too soon. Your name shall remain treasured, admired and humanely appreciated for its noble deeds that brought prosperity, resiliency and acccountability into every home and corner you preserved through your tireless and countless energy and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2022

Truth is transparency spread across the boards of bravery, boldness and honesty. Your mates, Officer Cook, were supports for you endearing integrity, dignity and humility all from your unwavering and most compassionate heart of gold. It gave and it was concerned for every human being you watched and protected here in Dade County. The supreme sacrifice of dedication, devotion and determination was made willingly and without any flaws of your stellar character, commitment to excellence and the intuitive convictions of faithfulness, thoughtfulness and resourcefulness. Virtue being honored for its humane, loyal and esteemed feats of ferocity. Our stability and civility coming by way of your trails and pathways preserved by trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 8, 2022

The tired and weary enjoyed their tranquility and respite because of your honorable heroism, Officer Cook. And so did the residents of Dade County too. For a young man forever a legend was born with humble and blessed acumen, wisdom and virtue from having a healthy heart and soul that faced adversity straight on. We will not forget the humility and trust because of truth and tireless work ethics that preceded your daily affairs. Now and forevermore does your adored family salute you and solemnly remember a most blessed and cherished public servant who was steered by Our Lord's hands of humbleness, mercy and compassion. Goodwill, hope and faithfulness spreadout through responsiblity and accountability as only you possessed my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 8, 2022

Passion is not pizazz. Passion is what drives one to become humbly excellent in what they do and accomplish during their lives. Every whisper, every drop of diligence and every heart that beats carries the fabrics and fibers of a person's soul that was implanted and instilled within your framework, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero of humbleness who is fondly remembered as a legend of dignity, integrity and honesty each moment here in Dade County. Your community of courage, your neighborhood of never ending resolve and resiliency that filtered throughout our venues never waffling, dodging or running when violence and turbolence needed to be uprooted and taken out of its heinous actions. A man's virtue and vehicles of versatility always pressing the pedals to the metal. A most uplifting and a meaningful life and career to be paid its due homage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2022

The more I talk with your friend and former partner, Officer Keith DiGenova and for what he suffered all these decades later surviving a serious brain injury makes me think of you, Officer Cook. You searched within society for a cascade of hope and harmony. You made mettle and morals so meaningful on behalf of mankind. Humanity was truly humbled by your extra ordained heroism that shall be saluted and remembered for eternity as its dignity, character and class of integrity extracted every last ounce of energy to provide that unique spark of wisdom and virtue to the people of Dade County. Your dreams were somewhat dashed because of Mr.Pearsall yet the realization remains a most vivid reminder to try and stay safe even when exercising humility and heart with a soul so gentle and transparent. May Our Creator watch over you, Officer Cook, as you rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. You gave the ultimate sacrifice not to be shelved, overlooked nor forgotten. Generations from now will speak the praises of your blessed, cherished and most sincerely rewarded good name. We hope that Officer Robert Edgerton is doing well too. He too is a survivor hero and his pursuits and feats shall too be saluted and etchedin our thoughts andprayers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2022

A serene individual is usually one who is humble, loyal and esteeemed. You surely were, Officer Cook, certainly charismatic and charming with a sweet and simple smile all missed today by your family. Forty-three years ago Dade County lost you to a vile and despicable man who was only bent on revenge against authority. You tried your utmost to calm him and to restore the civility and tranquility onthe streets you solemnly patrolled with effort and precision. There will not be a quip nor hesitation you were consummate, heart and very endearing in mankind's parades of inspiration. Your aspirations were fulfilled and tragically God needed your soul and spirit of virtue constantly abounding in His perfect kingdom where angels take their righteous places marked for special people who fought the fights of ferocity with unbridled passion and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2022

You were that shining star, Officer Cook, you'll always be revered, treasured and highly admired for delivering excellence in service, heart and humility through your glowing character to Dade County. A place your called home and forevermore had your honor, decency, and desire parked squarely where its impact would be felt best. Such unassuming, unwavering and unselfish dignity, integrity, the diligence that never swayed away from ingenuity and intuition, all best, assuring and all working to provide peace, civility and sanctity for our roads of resolve and virtue to take shape. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. True commitment requires the public's own trust which you acquired by being wise and understanding of your roles, responsibilities and accountability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2022

Humanity treasures its heroic public servants who are all vested and vetted in versatility, virtue and perfect vision. Wisdom that God instilled within you, Officer Cook, never departed from you and your heart and soul were surely made for policing the streets of which you performed in an outstanding fashion always to be cherished as certain as you were loyal and humbly esteemed. Dade County was preserved by your rightful passions of perseverance, honesty and dignity all facing wickedness to keep us safe and secure for which your integrity, character and reverence will always be a focal point of your heroic legacy which built foundations for a safer tomorrow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2022

A strong heart, soul and a very sound mind all brought about the humble, honored and heroic success you achieved during your twenty-five years, Officer Cook, six of them spent tackling terror andevil to create peace and freedom for all Dade County. Its citizens who are alive today have not forgotten you and the man who was dignified, truthfully trusted and the gentleman of integrity whose spirit forever soars higher in heaven every second. A truly class man of scruples and virtue making an impression that has fortified mankind's pursuits of health, prosperity and happiness and your beloved family who carries your humility and legacy close to their hearts as they move forward with their lives. You served and protected with due diligence and a certain fortitude of versatile vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2022

Serenity soothes the heart and soul. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was all heroism, all honesty and all dignity and integrity protecting the citizens of Dade County where your legacy remains forever encased within your family and comrades of the past. They'll not forget you, your valor and virtue all scruples and revered character and trusted commitments of truth and excellence giving supreme endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2022

A heart of heroic humility that defended Dade County with never relenting resources of honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, will forever be saluted and solemnly remembered. Your wisdom, fortitude and vision brought forth our peace and humane stability that remains a valuable part of your legacy never to be overlooked nor forgotten. Gentle and with a sweet smile that your family misses everyday may Our Lord watch over your spirit, heart and soul that worked unselfishly and tirelessly for our liberties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2022

You know you humbly accomplished your roles of danger and humility when all hearts and souls cried for you that solemn day, Officer Cook, when Dade County, your family and department said goodbye to a true and trusted gentleman of gallantry, dignity and integrity. Such a fine man with outstanding character, commitment to excellence and pride patrolling his community where intuitive convictions mattered the most when our very harmony and stability when endangered. Virtue and wisdom now eternally angelic as they guard the sacred gates of tireless effort and unselfish charisma. A smile so dearly missed and a man esteemed and loyal without any doubt. Rest in peace my neighbor, fridnd and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2022

Authority is a serious matter as it is not a power play designed to go to one's head. Your were loyal, esteemed and humble, Officer Cook, the hero of heart, soul and commitment that kept fighting the good battles until your last heartbeat. So terrible that your life and career of humility and reverence combined by integrity and dignity ended so miserably. That man who took you from Dade County and your adoring family got his punishment while heaven perpetually rewards your wisdom, virtue and vision. Tomrrow is never a given and I know you lived each day to the fullest achieving more than those who live longer. Fortitude and character all shared and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2022

Serenity is peace and joy humanely shared by mankind. For Dade County's residents they relied upon your intellect and basic instincts, Officer Cook, to survive a myriad of mayhem. And that sad day a plethora of bedlam befell you and your colleagues all consummate, unselfish, tireless and all heart and noble souls working honorably and heroically to stop an evil and a most heinous individual. You have been saluted and sacredly paid homage for unwavering dignity, integrity and most notably your concern for humanity and your total trustworthiness and truth. Precise and tenacious. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2022

A brave man with a powerful heart and an engaging soul all battling evil and adversity all the time to make Dade County and its folks more secure. Your consummate dignity, honesty and integrity, Officer Cook, was humanely heroic and surely most virtuous. Wisdom and vision from a righteous public servant who became the best at his position. Never forgotten and always saluted for reliability, dependability and the character that all trusted and truthful angels possess. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2022

The art of articulating seems to be lost in society. Its perpetuity must remain emblazoned upon all who serve since those of the past, those who made the ultimate sacrifice as you humbly and willingly made for Dade County, Officer Cook, it cannot be steered anywhere but in the hearts and souls of your family and comrades who saw greatness, gallantry and integrity everyday swinging their anvels of acumen and virtue. A wise man who remains blessed and cherished. It's a shame you could not witness what you began nearly five decades ago. The blocks and structures are solid and our futures because of you are brighter though less because of absense. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.Accentuate a positive and eliminate some negativity, hopefully violence will forever vanish.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2022

Urgency and expediency are essentials for performing a perilous job that requires skill and know how. Your maturity, wisdom and vitality, Officer Cook, all played a part in being able to lead others while protecting the citizens of your community here in Dade County. Determination and dignity, integrity and devotion while being resourceful and intuitive, you could not go wrong, yet what happened to you that day, Officer Cook, forever a hero cannot be overlooked, you'll be solemnly saluted and fondly paid homage for noble actions of civility and sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2022