Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

One who desires honesty and dignity, must first demonstrate their desire, devotion and dedication. You displayed dignity and perseverance, Officer Cook, as all public servants must wear on their uniforms and badges humbly pinned to their chests. When Dade County calls upon the expertise of its brave and honorable men and women, they must prove beyond any doubts unwavering commitment, conviction and that word time and time again, character. Class and decency must separate itself when the wars of strife and terror occupy those who take and affirmation to protect our security and quiet. Though you were a reserved and taciturn gentleman, Officer Cook, your messages spoken precisely and clearly were heard. We just need something extra drilled into our minds, a sought of food for thought. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When the time came calling, destiny took you to that scene on May 16, 1979 and your actions personified your whole life and career that was meant for you to become. A cherished savior. A resourceful hero. A very blessed Godsend. You are missed more than words can tell. We shed tears for your tenacity. We mourned your loss and leadership abilities. Those bagpipes sent a message of mindful proportions. Stay safe. Give full effort. Don't stray and above all be honorable to your colleagues and department.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2016

We are a curious nation. As individuals we seek our own identities and take comfort in our accomplishments. In Dade County the citizens took comfort in knowing you were around, Officer Cook, preserving and protecting us from evil. When a brave and gallant young man go on a mission so vital to our existence and enhancement, we can only pray you are safe. Your faithfulness, honesty and integrity never left your side for six years of wonderful professionalism. A legacy left behind to revere and to treasure. All the result of devotion, resolve and character to take to a newer place, God's heavens where you now patrol His golden streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2016

Geared to guard us, as we reach this holiday season police need to be on the lookout even more so. As much as the roles and tasks may be emotionally draining, physically challenging and mentally taxing, all eyes and ears must be on the people who ask for service and protection so that their peace and unity may be never ending. Exactly what Dade County and its residents received from you, Officer Cook. an honest day's work, a respectful and trusted servant directed by God who watched over your journeys of faith , hope and integrity. Now, after giving your life and career with unselfish commitment and unwavering loyalty, you'll be so honored and saluted for your valor. A legacy to cherish forever. A professional true and through whose missions resulted in the solid foundations of enhancement and assurance that serenity will follow those who admired your work ethic and morals carried with esteem and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2016

Angels are the messengers sent down to this Earth by God to both lead and direct the traffic during times of distress and turmoil. Our beloved public servants are brought to their missions in life by a certain designed destiny. The will of God must prevail and evil and its wickedness strikes a chord. Our Creator sent the right individual, a gentleman with the caliber of courage and class, the strength of honor and dignity to fight through. Your deliveries, Officer Cook, were the genesis of why peace and liberty were shared by all Dade County people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dedication, determination and desire pursued you, Officer Cook, a most humble and righteous hero to all humanity. When violence lands police must tax on over very swiftly to produce the most desired resolve. It's resourcefulness and reverence that must accompany our heroes of nobility and never ending service to their tasks and challenges that await them daily.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2016

Supervising others with esteem humility, your endeavors, Officer Cook, were the makings of outstanding parents who loved and cared for you. Your mother misses you very much. You were her darling son and community hero whose intelligence and integrity carried you to answer your calls with firmness and alacrity. We need our police to be dignified and unafraid to stand in the face of violence tracking it down fiercely and with a commitment that never leaves your uniform and badge. You delivered peace and serenity to all Dade County citizens and as such your legacy will always be remembered as the foundations of both freedom and unity. Prosperity and perseverance can take their proper spots among mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When the moment arrived to speak, education, the welfare of the people and their enhancements came out louder and clearer than ever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2016

A self-sufficient and yet self-confident man whose goals with your department was to preserve and to protect the public and their property, you took responsibility, Officer Cook, to heart legislating peace and goodwill between all folks. The quiet and safety of all mankind was steered by your devotion, dedication and fierce desire to battle an enemy so complex, it took courageous men and women many hours of classroom time and in the field training sessions to properly sharpen their skills. But first, honesty, integrity and faithfulness must follow suit. A cherished man with a duty to support and to adjudicate justice firmly and fairly for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cornerstones of a career and life lived well and taken to a higher level.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2016

On a crusade for justice, serving with astonishing astuteness, the boldness to bravely face danger with diligence and dignity. Police officers must stare down peril persevering with integrity. It's what makes their legacies a staple of their outstanding character. Dade County and its residents had the assurances that they would be protected and served by a man of commitment and the convictions to fight with all his might. Your labors, Officer Cook, were brought about through good morals and ethics that each public servant has got to have and top be able to maintain the dignity and the peace and unity that grows forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family has never forgotten its beloved hero and warrior. A humanitarian whose humbleness came through when it was counted on at the important times.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2016

Mortgaging our futures with superior service, police officers take into account their roles, responsibilities and reasons for their honest and brave actions of heroism. Our futures are brighter because of you, Officer Cook, and one-hundred and thirty-nine Dade County heroes and heroines of loyalty, integrity and dignity. Your commitments now rest in the badges and uniforms of those who have taken over your watch. Hopefully they are as prepared for the rigors for which they took an affirmation to serve and protect. Dade County was in excellent hands when you cruised the corridors and concerned yourself with morals and courtesy which stood out as a symbol of your outstanding devotion, desire and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Walls can be painted over and replaced. A life of a noble and loyal servant cannot be replaced. Death takes its tolls. All those who have lost a loved one can do is pray and have a little resiliency that those gaping holes, the pain and anger may lessen a bit. You'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook. It was your confidence and care that carried your days and life. A life and destiny honored and cherished by colleagues, friends and your beloved family. Saluted forever. You had the right stuff to make accommodation the preoccupation of your watch. The lessons, the speeches, they had an affect that has left your spirit shaping our world from God's eternal kingdom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

Pestilence and perversion just pile up like a chain reaction crash on a highway. Police officers drive on patrol from scene to scene looking to take back the streets where quiet and freedom shall rule. What ruled over Dade County during your time, Officer Cook, was racial unrest and tension. Strife and its struggles were relieved by your concentrated endeavor to fix what needed fixing. To correct when necessary you must be able to take positive criticism and go with the flow. You handled adversity very well my neighbor, friend and hero. You treasured and relished opportunity when it came. The courage to see the big picture and the wisdom to be able to lead others through thick and thin does take a special person. You were a gentleman of humility with the nobleness to battle toughness and flip a negative into a positive influence. One foundation never to be torn down. Hope and devotion were exactly what those citizens clamored for. Rest in peace. Your angelic wings, Officer Cook, are the motivations for your shining soul to fly brightly in God's celestial heavens. You were a man of motion, Officer Cook, your future was bright, God looks at our pictures and takes His servants where they are needed the most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

With the courage to commit, the fortitude to be fair and rational, the bravery to believe in oneself, all any officer wants is to not run away from evil and to stay dignified and accomplish those professional tasks as set forth. The light must stay lit for honesty to assist in any plan. Dade County and its residents had grand plans, you maintained a vigil, Officer Cook, branching peace and unity as one. When a man has dreams and aspirations, you do whatever you are able to in a decent and class fashion. Years after you gave your life for Dade County, Officer Cook, the enhancement and dignity of all the cornerstones you laid for others to follow in have remained the stable of your heroic legacy. It speaks wonders of morals, loyalty and the mutual respect you afforded all individuals. One sure thing, you kept your cool, used a positive voice of reason to persuade those in trouble to turn things around. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and righteousness speak the truth. God has that truth sheltered in His kingdom with over twenty-two thousand other valiant and efficient men and women from the law enforcement community. If only those who commit heinous acts would just stop and think about their actions and the atrocities they bring. Please God deliver us some good news and peace for all mankind at this holiday season.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

Delving into reality that is how a day and life of an officer begins. Greeting people with a smile. A glad handshake. Courtesy and honesty coming from one's lips. Those same lips that give instruction and convey a message of hope, peace and togetherness. Your smile, Officer Cook, was congenial and cordial. It was brought about through your admiration and consideration you had for all Dade County residents. Their prospects and hopes rode on your faithfulness and resolve. If loyalty and respect cannot accompany any public servant, the end result may not be as one might expect. You tried, Officer Cook, to maintain calm, influence others to do the same. All the people ask is for consistent effort. Dade county will forever cherish a man of action, a gentleman of commitment who wore his badge and uniform solidly and quite proudly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

Today it takes the courage to fight an enemy so massive there is no telling what might happen. The pains any officer must go through to be able just to stay decent and honorable do at moments take a lot of polishing and practicing. Dade County had a steady officer in yourself, Officer Cook, so dignified and full of integrity that you received from your parents, friends and those trainers who helped groom and shape your professional career and life. Ambitions and dreams are part of life and can only take effect when morals and class are present. The hero in you, Officer Cook, was derived from character, commitment and the determination to see your missions until their completion. We should take heart, for your strength was from your heart, one of giving, compassion and the burning passion to succeed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One man of humbleness who displayed fundamentals and looked to decrease friction among mankind. Peace and unity shall remain the foundations of those living in Dade County where you served, protected and preserved the dignity of all citizens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

That song back in the 1970's Do It or Die, written by the Atlanta Rhythm Section, when I heard it for the first time I thought of you. You never gave up. You did your job and paid the ultimate price for our unity and security to blossom. To cherish your life and career, one can go back a way and view some of these reflections. Number one was your maturity beyond the crowd. The honor, integrity and leadership all stemmed from your dignity to serve, to preserve the value of human life and its property. Carrying on with class, loyalty, decency and devotion takes a very special and humane being. If praying could revive you now, this world would be greater than ever. Still, you made Dade County and its people better. They received excellent and passionate concern while you patrolled. Nothing better than having character, class and resolve. It's the noble approach in how to battle a foe that nowadays is unwavering. An officer's mind and skills must surpass this enigma. You brought out the best in everyone, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forevermore will your blessed name and heroism shine like your beloved soul. I cried when I heard that song. Like I said you were the friend I was missing my entire life and now seeing your home being fixed up, wow what memories! If your sister, Nancy is there I would sure love to meet her.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

One day, Officer Cook, I'll try my best to place you and your in their proper spots. One thing your family, colleagues and friends know and won't ever forget is that you gave Dade County your best solid professional effort on a daily basis. Gallantry not anything else. Honor, dignity and integrity straight from the book. peace and unity, freedom and serenity do belong on God's green Earth. Violence and evil have no rightful place here and it was your unselfish heroism that saved the day on May 16, 1979. A legacy of humility to all humanity was forever set forth by a public servant humble and yet revered by all for coming through when you were most needed. Character and conviction shined brightly while they were worn on your uniform and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The ideal gentleman. A most loyal and compassionate human being and acquaintance to all. Mankind won't forget the steps of progress made during your watch. A career and life filled with everlasting memories of enhancement and enlightenment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

President John F. Kennedy once said, ask not what your country could do for you, but what you could do for your country? Dade County as do all venues asks its finest and most reliable men and women to search, seize and strike the enemy. Violence and its evil which sprouts hatred, bigotry and ill will shall be destroyed. Wickedness should not be tolerated by the weary or feeble. The strong survive. What we needed was your participation, Officer Cook in this very fight, a battle that shakes the earth, but in the end takes down this unwavering adversary. Your task, your professional role was quite a large onus, Officer Cook. But, with fervor, honor and the humane tenacity, you tackled this job as you stellar character carried you in your flights for unity and peace. You were a gentleman of responsibility, humility and the noble sentiment to fight through difficulties. Life is not easy. It is not simple. It contains its joys and pleasures. You were taken at such a young age, Officer Cook. The horizons were looking up. There was more left to fulfill. God knows and we just ponder the why? Your loving family and comrades continue your dreams and goals of integrity and valor. So may this be Your will God. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The constellations have the brightest of angels, their wings shine like the firmament The legacy you left won't ever be forgotten. You were class and a very decent individual, Officer Cook. The righteous bless us in ways we don;t comprehend at times. They are meant to save and to serve our best interests.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

Between the cracks and crevices comes the courage of brave and honorable souls of dignity and integrity. They serve and protect our rights, liberties and unity. The world is a better place when saturated with love and respect for one another. Dade County was blessed with so many humble and intelligent public servants all striving for the very same and unique characteristic and that is the safety and serenity of all citizens. Your assignment, Officer Cook, was to pursue peace and eliminate violence at all costs trying to be diplomatic and to make things better for mankind. The conviction, the commitment and the excellence in pride and humility shined vividly as does your beloved soul. It is now and forever a very important staple in God's heavens where you now patrol His streets with the zeal and perseverance as when you navigated around your community keeping it cleaner and more prosperous to live. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2016

A composed and honorable officer is always preferable to a distant and dishonest public servant. The people of Dade County as do the residents of all communities speak, it's up to those officers to listen and to decode the message. Your life and career, Officer Cook, had the trimmings of tremendous resourcefulness, tenacity and a high pitch of dignity and honesty. So then how could peace and prosperity go any other way? You were a cherished and admired public servant my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace wearing the garments that you donned humbly and with unwavering strength and valor. Your legacy of heroism shall be so honored and remembered forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Crime and wickedness sure does not discriminate. All any public servant can do is to avoid pitfalls and obstacles which may block their due process in order to provide the necessary safety for all people. Back in your time, Dade County had its moments. Some good memories, others not so pleasant. But, with your smiling face and pleasant disposition, peace and quiet were attainable. Comrades a have saluted and so honored your diligence and desire to act with honor, integrity and morals. With men and women, heroes and heroines like yourself, Officer Cook, the eyes and ears of good hard working servants of God can give their full attention to the matters at hand. Your resolve and faithfulness will never be overlooked nor will your sanctity in dealing justly and smartly with others. A man of leadership, wisdom and vision taking his cues for Our Creator. One of God's many angelic heroes with golden wings to carry your soul higher and higher each day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your concern and care were perfectly attached to your uniform and badge of courage and bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Officers must get rid of bad habits and start acting the part. The public demands excellence in character, commitment and conviction and it can only occur when their honesty, integrity and dignity stays intact. Thank God, Officer Cook, you stayed decent and devoted to your calls of professional duty. Grit and gumption alone cannot win a war on violence unless you have men and women doing their endeavors with a humble passion. And Dade County and its residents certainly have you to thank, Officer Cook, for your sincerest efforts. Peace and its freedom were like a good cooked meal when you patrolled its venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Born into class and decency. You made this world more civilized and structured for all to live succinctly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Violence creeps and crawls around like a bug. Hoping to squash its moves police have to employ certain tactical maneuvers to assure safety and unity. During your time, Officer Cook, honesty and integrity flowed like a reservoir. You were a humbly reserved gentleman, yet one who was smart and astute, one who was led by dignity and wisdom coming from God's lips. Your life and the sacrifice you made my neighbor, friend and hero was the direct byproduct of a sound home life and intuition shaped by hours and months of training. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Do we dare to disrespect police authority? The way things are happening now it sadly seems to be an everyday occurrence. The problems that were happening in Dade County during your watch, Officer Cook, were among the reasons you became a public servant. You stayed open and honest, interested in helping residents stay safe and at peace. But then again, loyalty, trust and faith were a product of your outstanding work and career. Comrades never forgot your leadership, bravery and the intelligence to lead other men and women through the stressful rigors that your profession demands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism helped shaped the enhancements that we all enjoy today. Your humility on humanity's behalf has allowed the flow of dreams and aspirations to carry on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Training to become a diligent police officer takes years of preparation, care, a tender touch. In the way of speaking with courtesy, carrying ethics and morals within your being. When an honest and dignified gentleman goes out and performs a dangerous task and is successful, we salute their achievement. Dade County salutes and honors its heroes and heroines of valor and goodwill who display the sound character to be able to accomplish that which they set out to do. You became a legend of humble status, Officer Cook, here in Dade County and over our entire nation precisely by your hopeful consideration, concern and respect for those you led and those who directed your movements. The peace and unity spoken of was born from your excellent upbringing and practice. Preaching and practice. It goes together with being an honorable, dignified and man of sense and influence to keep preservation along with service anchored together as the progression of how we can better lead our lives. You will always be a cherished and admired gentleman of devotion, driven desire and determination like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We pray your family and colleague sat this holiday time of Chanukah and Christmas are safe and sound and are able to prosper in their dreams, goals and aspirations of which you are now forever their inspiration and heroic savior. Turmoil, terror and torment were properly dealt with under your watch. A watch of thought and the realization that God is protecting us with your beloved soul flying humbly higher everyday. A righteous man who spoke the truth. Your lips and feet carried you to newer levels every watch. Good cheer. Goodwill. Good natured. Your son, Mrs. Cook, was the living and breathing example of exemplary service. God and his father, may he rest in peace, Charles, be mighty proud of his life and career. Three-hundred months of loyalty and dependability. Hope other officers carry this same accountability and responsibility as seriously as you did, Officer Cook. It will make society stand up and take note. God's eternal camcorder is running full tilt. It sees, hears and responds when destiny comes calling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2016

Guiding your travels under God's auspices, Officer Cook, was your faithfulness, loyalty and trust. Words all police officers must live their lives and function as professional public servants. It's the honesty, dignity and integrity which too must surely ride down those trails of reason, resolve, resourcefulness and unwavering tenacity. A man such as yourself, Officer Cook, Dade County and its esteemed citizens thank you for your valor in serving and in protecting their needs of peace, shelter and prosperity all the while you were trying to stay safe and make wickedness and its terrible evil a past obstacle to normalcy and sanctity. You won't ever be forgotten for your character, commitment and the inner courage of your heart which has sealed your heroic legacy of enhancement and the hope that all future officers who followed you will act this way. Pray. Stay in shape. Eat right and get a solid night or day of sleep. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The heartache of your loss, Officer Cook, still leaves your family, friends and colleagues looking for that ray of light that will someday dispel all this nastiness. Violence and terror leave marks upon society which at times are hard to remove. Your badge and uniform was donned with pride, nobility, humility and the conviction to tackle the hardest of challenges. Since our world is not perfect, all we can expect from the police is an honest day's endeavor. You gave each day, Officer Cook, Our Creator recognizes those who make the ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2016

As I look at my father, Owen's certificates of appreciation from the New York City Police Department where he patrolled for almost forty years going back to the 1928, my family can only humbly marvel at his dignity, honesty and heroism. Back in his day police did not have bulletproof vests and yet he gave humane and loyal service to keep peace on the street. For your service to Dade County, its peace, unity and prosperity, Officer Cook, more than ever were you a devoted and determined officer. You preserved and protected and installed proper conduct back where it belongs. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. My dad who should rest in peace got to enjoy his retirement. Yours, Officer Cook should too been enjoyed. Violence was what you went after and your wonderful soul travels among God's celestial heavens with other heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2016

Those public servants who act succinctly and stay in sync are humbly rewarded for their endeavors. It is those few who stray from the righteous trails of tenacity that may lead them to trouble. Dade County's wants and desires were all met by your friendly and sincerest loyalty, Officer Cook. When a man of character commits to do what God asks from them, we say they are blessed. You were a Godsend and a truly humble hero, Officer Cook. Society shall always be grateful to those honorable and dignified professionals who give their every ounce of effort. You put forth the humility and courage to bring the peace and safety back to Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2016