Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

People pitch their tents so to speak looking to make success wherever they live. It does not come easy. Sometimes it travels with a hefty price. Police work is not simple. It is not routine. It certainly can humble the most humane and caring individual. Your life, Officer Cook, was indicative of trial and hard work. Persistent and persevering. This was kept up for twenty-five years, about a quarter of your days spent canvasing Dade County streets looking to secure peace and safety for all. No one was happier. Your colleagues, friends and family, as they understood your dreams and aspirations to achieve something special. The valiant go out of their way to serve and give back to their communities. Here in Dade County, Officer Cook, you are forever our hero and friend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honesty, dignity and integrity were the characters properly adorning your badge and uniform. God has taken you and your humble legacy to a special spot in eternity reserved for angelic heroes. Angels whose mercy and compassion allowed them the chance to create special bonds within mankind and those continuing your dreams and ingenuity. Your wisdom and sage advice is surely missed today and everyday. As I peer out my window and look at your home where you grew up, I can only ponder what if you were here today. Friendship is a valuable resource. Its humility rests in those whose love and admiration measures up to Our Creator's expectations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 18, 2016

Acuity requires a certain skill. Honesty and integrity come from the upbringings our parents give us. The opportunities to be exposed to nature and the outdoor world causes us to step back and reflect. Thankfully the internet give us the citizens to do just that. When someone puts their whole life, career and ideals on the line to serve and protect the public interest, if something heaven forbid happens to them it is tragic. Your life, Officer Cook, was reflective of a man whose dignity, morals and character humbly came before him. Dade County and its residents were assured of a day's effort when you patrolled. Nothing can tarnish nor take away you excellent service and preservation. Comrades, your family and many close friends have the memories, wonderful, yet, emotional of a happy man whose pride in wearing his uniform was his greatest joy. Since you were a young man, Officer Cook, you thrived on becoming a police officer. You bravely and gracefully provided the peace and quiet of life we have all come to expect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those foundations and columns where your heroic legacy rests symbolizes the hope and prayers that enhancement will live on. It lives within your beloved soul which now travels around heaven watching over us and those who serve courageously as you did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 18, 2016

A delightful and decent man called back by God to serve a mission as supreme as there is. You served Dade County with distinction and reverence. Honesty and integrity were worn by you, Officer Cook, everyday, every watch. The people were given their peace and liberty all because of your dignity and character, all when spoken and orchestrated in a loving and heroic manner. It leaves your life and career, Officer Cook, as the living example of what it takes to humbly make and to become a professional public servant. God's glory rests in those gallant enough to fight back against terror and its nasty evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'm glad your old North Miami Beach home where you grew up, Officer Cook and spent an important part of your life is being fixed up. I think to myself if you were here the job would have been done. Your parents deserve that humble honor as they honored Our Creator and raised two wonderful children who honored society with their pursuits in life. You were a treasured gentleman and a Godsend whose humility won't ever be forgotten. You left behind wonderful memories, it's a tragedy how your life ended too soon, yet you gave Dade County a reason to forever salute your feats of courage.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2016

We call journalists who report the news and are not showy as meat and potatoes. Police officers who take their professions this way are the ones who get the idea. You knew, Officer Cook, where your life was headed. I'm sure if you stayed out in California with your family you would have made an excellent public servant there as well. Dade County needed your style of service and preservation more. From a drummer at Norland High School in Miami to a full fledged police officer with the Metro-Dade Police Department. An honorable and decent human being carrying out a central job with a theme of action, vigilance all in the good name of peace and freedom. No one will forget your character, legacy or commitment brokered by convictions of valor and courage straight from your heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero among God's heavenly columns of angelic heroes and heroines whose legacies of bravery are firmly sleep soundly within the foundations and cornerstones of justice and equality for all mankind. Whatever endeavor you wanted to pursue, your choice would have been an excellent one making your parents real proud. Your sister, wife and rest of your beloved family also.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2016

You were a young man with a tender and gentle heart, Officer Cook. Kindness and mercy shall endure in My House, it shall live forever. A wonderful soul, a giving servant devout and faithful to the right causes, you saw to it that all Dade County and its residents would be at peace and unity would follow them through their days. Your honorable actions, your heroically humble missions were dignified by your class, persona and perseverance to have integrity guiding you like the gentle breezes. Life is a test, a measure of how we stand up to face our responsibilities head on. Keep hope and prayer close to our vests. Take each day, every moment and make them special in some regard. Well, you did, Officer Cook. A charismatic man who will be cherished by his peers and family members for all times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with your brave legacy. One that detailed exactly why you were a determined and dedicated officer. The optimism today is our prayers for a brighter tomorrow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2016

The arsenals to any public servant's success is the abundance of honor and unwavering character to face whatever danger that may lie ahead. Dignity and integrity still must be at the front of the line because when dealing with whatever issues officers need to solve, that resolve and faithfulness has too got to be present. You are going to be forever revered and admired, Officer Cook, you took responsibility to heart and acted loyally and in a dedicated manner. It leaves your humbly heroic legacy as one that other officers may look and take notice. Violence should be on guard. Your soul may neighbor, friend and hero watches from above bravery, courage and self-sacrifice hard at work.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2016

A police officer's dignity is supposed to help prevent detriments to society. With enough troubles in our land lately, professionals such as yourself, Officer Cook, persevered in the war over violence. Having superior integrity and outstanding character can only enhance the state of Dade County. Diligence and surveillance were the keys, Officer Cook, to your fruitful career. A life of public service graced by a very gallant and humane gentleman who lived up to morals and the principles that made up your resourcefulness to your comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God calls home sadly those men and women of bravery, creativity and intuition, He gives them a most humble task and that is to observe those officers performing according to standards that each department sets for its heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2016

Resolve not dissolve. Results not revolts. Honor and humility, not liability or failure. Police officers often have to make split second decisions that have bearing on the sanctity of human life. We sometimes are preoccupied with trivial matters. Dade County had your utmost and fullest attention, Officer Cook, practically thoughtful and faithful to those comrades who supported the eradication of evil. Those battles had to be some real wars. But, the peace and its unity must be there to flourish and to be successful. Your missions were deemed over and the legacy of character and concern will always be the forefront of the foundations you carefully and skillfully laid down here in a community where you remain saluted for your valiant endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The emancipation of our society was the total breath of your excellent work, Officer Cook and its brilliance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

People are in control. Yet, we have to have police take control when desperation and doom seems to creep in. You did not creep, Officer Cook, nor did you crawl around Dade County. You humbly and honorably pursued peace and its wellsprings of serenity. When calm and reason mesh together its resolve and result can be really genuine. Though, it takes a passionate and yet compassionate public servant as you were, Officer Cook, to serve the trust and need of the public. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We'll let your dignity and humility speak from God's golden throne of justice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Celebrate. Pray. Learn. Connect. We salute the lives of God's most esteemed and fearless servants whose character, hearts and souls were bravely placed in jeopardy to protect and serve our ideals, aspirations and life pursuits. Prayer and devoutness too run together, one without the other helps but can be hindered by the interference of evil. You must learn your lessons well in order to function in today's society. The connection between the public, their communities and those who serve an integral role must never be overstated. Support from everyone is both vital and critical. Officer cook, we cherish your honor, your collaborative dignity and stellar integrity as it brought the much needed safety, security and serenity to all Dade County citizens. The belief was firm. The fairness unbiased. Commitment and excellence flowed like a stream. No backpedaling. You conquered relentlessly and were quite resilient. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The light switch was always on whenever you patrolled, Officer Cook. Confident and certain. Class and its convenience were with you as your partners, if only you were here today to continue your conversations of grace and gratitude.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Resting securely in God's everlasting eternal home, you can be sure, Officer Cook, that you did everything deemed fitting and proper in the fight over evil. The vile man that took your life and career from should have thought about his actions and their consequences before carrying out his wicked scheme. When a man's integrity, dignity and honor are uprooted from his comrades and family, what a pity, a crying shame. There was much more left for you to fulfill, Officer Cook. Twenty-five years of a well lived life of humility. The humbleness to wear a police uniform and to pull Dade County and its citizens from out of the doldrums. Peace and its spirit of unity are crying out today wondering where you and your beloved soul are Officer Cook? Revered and faithful. Class and resolve took you to many areas. The venues of violence were well tended to when a gallant and courageous young man took his tenacity to a higher level. Professions are to act accordingly and maintain reliability and resourcefulness when processing information at the scenes of their tasks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The hero of may 16, 1979, was yourself, Officer Cook. Officers DiGenova, Edgerton, Lincoln and Detective Blocker have never forgotten your mastery and ability to size up a problem and to resolve it using wisdom, knowledge and leadership capabilities not always seen from other colleagues.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

One who has an ache or pain takes an aspirin, gets some rest and generally speaking feels better. If that could cure all this turmoil and evil we would not need devoted and faithful professional who are protecting and rescuing us from danger. But, that was what you did for six years, Officer Cook, in a large community that Dade County offers. A good serving of honesty, humbleness and wisdom help greatly in this battle. We the people ascribe to living safe and sound lives and can only do this with excellently trained and brave women and men such as yourself, Officer Cook. They possess the class and stamina to carry out their assignments, prudently, proficiently and most proudly. No beating around the bush. No hiding or running away. The moment something happens they must be present and prepared to deal with the moment in saving their colleagues and the lives of the residents they are sworn to preserve. Your legacy, Officer Cook, was made of conviction, consideration and the knowledge that your best efforts would be taken to treat an enemy such as violence with prompt measures firmly and fairly carried out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Robots are utilized in some police work and yet these valiant and class individuals are the ones who go face to face with an adversary looking to suck the wind out of our lungs. You did your job, Officer Cook, performing in an outstanding way. Never to be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

One who works through burdens will be rewarded from Our Creator for their efforts. There is a leader who rules over the entire universe, if we heed His words, the blessings we would receive would be quite plentiful. One sure thing quite bountiful was your courtesies, Officer Cook, your class and the high caliber of your character. It all rested in your commitment and devotion overseeing Dade County and its residents who wanted good things, like peace and liberty and were afforded a gentleman whose morals were above reproach. No boasting. No bragging. Just simple matter of fact service and preservation. It kept wickedness at bay. You were a most admired and respected public servant, Officer Cook, always available, always getting your messages across. If only on that awful day of May 16, 1979, when you gave your life on behalf of Dade County. A handsome and heroic man of nobility, you'll never be forgotten. When a problem arose, you came calling my neighbor, friend and hero. Bravery and valor running down violence with a vigilance and vitality. Those salutes are stronger now than ever. Deservedly so. Dedication, devotion and determination to complete a mission of hope in evicting torment from our midst. Rest in peace. The young and elderly must be all in this war over violence and terror it must be stopped before all kayos breaks loose.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Officers no matter the time or place must carry with them the capsules of courage and faith concealed with honesty, integrity and dignity. If we could give a pill to all professional public servants that contain these important ingredients, we would never have to worry about officers getting off the tracks of tenacity and decency. terror and its violence don't need any more reinforcements nor motivations to continue. In Dade County, there you were, Officer Cook, justifying our belief and resolve that you would assist in this battle over an ugly foe. You shall be remembered for your class, character and care which in turn has led to the movement of peace and good cheer for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You displayed the right attitude in wearing your pristine uniform and a badge that meant all business. We should carry out our lives with meaning. it all starts with owning up responsibility and accountability. Humanity won't forget your humble nature nor that big smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Watching and waiting is all we can do. Dade County can be a zone of lunacy and with your policing and service, Officer Cook, reality became a way of peacefulness for its citizens. When our finest and proudest venture into a profession where anything can happen, they try to prepare themselves. All any faithful and devout public servant can do is to be alert, aware and cautious. If you are caring, honorable and determined to stamp out evil, then God in His wondrous ways assists us. He drove your pursuits of pride and excellence your whole life and career. Your legacy of humility as does your soul forever travels within God's celestial bodies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

By a leap of faith do police go into areas of crime and look to rid the residents of such evil. Their everlasting resourcefulness contributes to staple of peace and quality of life. Officer Cook, your tact, dignity and honesty helped keep enhancement and perseverance together within the hearts and minds of those who trusted your professional diligence. Forever will you be fondly saluted for bravery and decency and class in commitment to excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

The arsenals to any public servant's success is the abundance of honor and unwavering character to face whatever danger that may lie ahead. Dignity and integrity still must be at the front of the line because when dealing with whatever issues officers need to solve, that resolve and faithfulness has too got to be present. You are going to be forever revered and admired, Officer Cook, you took responsibility to heart and acted loyally and in a dedicated manner. It leaves your humbly heroic legacy as one that other officers may look and take notice. Violence should be on guard. Your soul may neighbor, friend and hero watches from above bravery, courage and self-sacrifice hard at work.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2016

Drivers must keep their eyes on the road. Police must stay the course, be fair and balanced, have honesty and their wits about them. You had all the proper measures, Officer Cook, to access, react and resolve dilemmas. Domestic calls are probably the most dangerous and yet for six years you did this in a first class way. Success has to be donned on all uniforms. The idea of failure cannot seep in. The serenity of Dade County, its residents relied on your being and wonderful soul to handle the rest. Now up in heaven God watches over you, Officer Cook and the many other brave souls who gave to make our land a little safer. Character and conviction were the borders and bonds between all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

Ponder we must. Now is the time to get with the program and begin to shape God's world the only way we know. Full steam ahead. For here in Dade County it was exactly that, Officer Cook. Your humbly superior style of policing the streets left all residents with a felling of both relief and decency. The peace and unity, freedom to move about was delivered by a brave young man. Clarity and class rose to the occasion. And because of your character and honesty, integrity and dignity will you and forevermore be saluted. It just seems like we don't find my public servants who tackle their tasks with more tenacity and less trepidation than you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations and their roots laid down by a man of nobility and righteousness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

When those windows of justice close on evil, they slam pretty hard. And those who run to commit evil had better watch out. For it was up to brave and decent officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, to put dignity integrity back where it rightfully belongs, on the streets. Dade County and its communities received .the largest measure of your unwavering bravery, stellar character and very decent wisdom. Knowledge to be shared and understood for generations to come. One man and his heroic legacy now the challenge for other brave souls to uphold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

Sometimes a little ingenuity and creativity are called for from our bravest servants to summon the necessary resolve. Their integrity, dignity and wisdom play a central role in their underlining challenges and the tasks that must be completed for peace and unity to take a firm grip on any given area. Dade County and its loyal followers were your concentration, Officer Cook and during each watch, each patrol you gave your best efforts to steer violence away. A man so humane and humble, resourceful with a firm grasp of the problems that lied ahead, you will be remembered for your esteem and respect for a position, a profession where the pitfalls of danger and perils were in your mirror for you to avoid. Your life, career and sacrifice brought plenty of sure enhancement to a community where you have been saluted for the inner strength to face a daunting challenge head on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life has its mysteries. There were none to your congenial manner, Officer Cook, a friend to all. You gave every ounce until your last breath. There was more life and aspirations to fulfill. God works in mysterious ways. We are left to ponder why He needed you in heaven at such a young age with more vim, vigor and vitality left in your tank.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2016

Police officers are a tight fraternity. They carry their scruples and honesty on them for as long as they carry out their onuses. You were tasked, Officer Cook, with protecting Dade County and securing its freedoms. A class individual who stood for law and order. So to take the yoke and diligently do your job you had to be focused and keep tenacity sewn together with the assets you already had. A hero of faith and optimism who was devoted to his community to serve and to protect them. You were and always will be treasured. When nobility and humanity came calling, you stood front and center. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor, integrity and dignity are all public servants' best friends.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

A salute represents a job well performed. A man's honor and dignity rest in their every action. All we pray for a positive outcome. All your resolves, Officer Cook, produced outstanding results, effort and the integrity police officer must carry on their beat. Dade County and its citizens came to rely upon your blessed instincts to see your career and its missions of service and peace to their completions. We won't forget your humility, Officer Cook, your shiny badge, polished shoes and a crisply worn uniform. As your legacy today stands for your commitments and character you were born with and gave full endeavor to see evil eliminated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courtesy and class always are expected, from brave men and women, it is the golden standard.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

When fear and tenacity merge, let us hope and pray that fear runs off into the wild blue yonder. A man who started his life in California and made his way with his family to Florida where he studied to become a marvelous officer and led his life with honor and reverence. Dade County was led by a gentleman of morals and character, the fabric of a wonderful childhood. You will be remembered, Officer Cook, for taking down violence and constructing the arks of awareness. peace and dignity among all. Those salutes of honor still remain as you continue to patrol God's heavenly venues. Your valor and due diligence saw to enhancement as the foundations of our future. A future that you were part of and will forever be an integral by virtue of your unselfish and unwavering heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016

When the tornado of terror swirls its winds of wickedness we ask greatly that our beloved public servants preserve and protect us. Dade County asked a lot of you, Officer cook and never were let down. Perhaps, we let you down. If you had the side panels on that day who knows retirement might have been a reality. Your candor, class and concern was a product of your outstanding performance and it was your honesty, dignity and integrity which led you through your missions of accomplishment in Dade County. Peace and unity greeted by your character and perseverance were the symbols of your humble actions of nobility and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2016