Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Unwavering and unselfish, police have to fight their way through bedlam and trouble that most ordinary people do not have to deal with. We leave our unity and peace to the good hands of the courageous honorable men and women. You were a good man, Officer Cook. You were the humble embodiment of integrity and dignity. Dade County was in excellent hands, because of your preservation and service, you will never be forgotten. Character and commitment breed success. Contentment leads at times to resting on one's laurels, you were composed of morals and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2016

Discretion is the better part of valor. Valor is expressed in many different ways. Virtuous. Astute. Learned. Outstanding. Resourceful. Many a person, Officer Cook, can be most thankful for your feats of faith. Sometimes a leap of faith is all it takes to get the ball rolling. Dade County recognized and still does acknowledge its heroes and heroines who willingly expose themselves in the name of preservation and conservation for all mankind. You were our humble hero, compassion filled and driven to achieve. Violence and its evil vigor should one day be vanquished. Wanton mischief and its throngs of kayos shall cease to be heard. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are safe with God watching over your beloved and brave soul, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

The eyes and ears see and hear things we somehow or another don't comprehend. Thank God for your vision and inspiring wisdom and intellect, Officer Cook. During your regime, one constructed upon the cornerstones of righteousness, resolve and reverence, it was your honorable actions of integrity and dignity that sealed the peace and security of all Dade County. Blessed with a talent and skill not everyone has you kept your cool and calm during stressful ordeals. It is with that hope and prayer that those who have succeeded you, Officer Cook, that the stark realization of what is expected from them sinks in. Bravery and courage can drive a person's motivations whatever they may want to go. Never forgotten. Always the consummate professional public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

The wings of eagles soar. The souls of beloved officers, heroes to their families also soar, yet the spirit of which God created within them flies higher each day. God gave you all the resources to fight crime here in Dade County, Officer Cook. All orchestrated by dignity, respect and the integrity needed to persevere through good and bad times. Those good old days can still be experienced due to your service and diligence. Good habits can be taken long and far. The trails of the warriors can be surely paved with goodness and mercy for all. You were a brave soul my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, nothing would deter you from your professional missions. Rest in peace. A Godsend then. A hero yesterday, today and forever. Blessed is the righteous who do what is expected and go above and beyond. Character converses. Our ears listen to the message. Our eyes witness the heart and soul of commitment and conviction from your heart's strength of inner grace and nobility. It takes a humble and humane public servant to stand and fight for our dreams and ideals to take shape. You were the go to officer, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

The sacred peace and serenity that we live by must be forged by the supreme efforts of our most diligent heroes and heroines. Justice belongs to all who what to grab it. before grabbing just make certain that those defending you are straight and honest themselves. You were a decent and dignified man, Officer Cook. You gave the residents in Dade County a fair and fighting chance to live safely without any doubt or hesitation. When that day of reckoning comes about, your family and colleagues will be ready to answer that yes you were ready. Always so professional and ideal oriented, now we can understand your commitment to pride and success in character, courage and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

Doctors make us feel better. Police make us seem safer. Today, the way our world is functioning both working in unison make all the sense in the world. Seeing that you were a common sense man, who imbued values of honesty and dignity it is fairly plain to witness why you were such a gifted Godsend whose humbleness won't be forgotten. Here in Dade County we have come to count on our heroes and their access and accountability. When one is responsible is usually shows in their work ethic. yours, Officer Cook, produced peace and serenity for everyone. A righteous man being given his just salutes for bravery and courage unwavering and unselfish. Service and preservation depends on the legs of resolve and faith standing together. You stood for patience, diligence and sound leadership, Officer Cook, they all looked up to you. And still do for your brilliance and boldness that was committed to doing the right thing. Legends are always part of our history. Being a hero and humane is what counts the most. Number one you were true to yourself and possessed the inner confidence to professionally act according to department rules. That's how tasks get done and foundations are righteously designed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

The stars in God's heavenly skies are aligned with one another. So too are the souls of our beloved and honorable heroes and heroines. God has you, Officer Cook and your fellow heroic angels in rows reserved for your gallantry and resolve. Those seats are now for you to rest with your integrity and dignity still and forever a vital part of your eternal spirit. It was a kind and benevolent part of what assisted you on your patrols of Dade County and its residents. The people spoke, you answered your dispatches valiantly and with a fearless determination to see things through. No more vital role, than for your personality to preserve the unity and dignity we, the ordinary people count on from our devoted public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy is etched in our hearts and minds. it was your mind, Officer Cook, working in sync to keep peace with us and the violence away from those who wish to prosper and survive. The times are very much different now, your outstanding police work, professional in all matters is the living example of what enhancement means to all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

Signed and sealed with liberty, your patrols of the citizens, Officer Cook, left Dade County in good stead. The vigilance, the valor of a dignified young gentleman who was serving His Creator. Those colleagues who served with you have saluted your kindness and generosity. It would take a thousand lifetimes to repay your honorable and humane acts of heroism. That taste of unity sure feels good these days and we have you to thank, Officer Cook. Your faith, unwavering, your convictions convinced your comrades you had the proper temper to carry out your professional roles prudently and most profoundly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

Kindness and compliments go together as does honesty and its central core of integrity. You were a devoted man, Officer Cook, its causes and concerns were protected by your cunning, your diligence and optimism. When Dade County needed consideration and care it was placed gently in your palms, Officer Cook. Any police officer must work under the umbrellas of resourcefulness and salvation. For those who commit wanton violence we have very special brave people who walk the face of this Earth serving and preserving. back in your day, Officer Cook, that was your humanity honoring us, it was a mission with more left to accomplish. God decides our assignments and gives us just what we can handle. Nothing was too small or large for your stellar character, no conceit, only fairness to creating peace and liberty for all. Your legacy is of sound leadership, vision wisdom and knowledge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your parents raised you with morals and values to last a lifetime. The tragedy is that you are not here today, Officer Cook, to speak to us. Though, your beloved spirit continues its travels in God's enchanted kingdom of mercy and truth. Nothing will harm you ever again. Violence is something that police have to perpetually deal with. All any brave servant can do is their job earnestly and with the desired effort.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

Tonight we begin the twenty-four hour period known as The Day Of Atonement, Yom Kippur. It is a solemn time in which the Jewish people fast and abstain from certain pleasures. Prayer marks this solemn occasion. What marked Dade County and its steps forward to unity and peace was your perseverance, Officer Cook. Your humility always are your uniform as was your integrity, dignity and honesty. A cherished and admired gentleman, you took your directives from superiors as God steered your journeys far and wide. It made us gladder. Your family could not have been any happier and prouder. You left your missions fulfilled with faith and hope for other comrades who now take that proverbial baton and march forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I respectfully leave these reflections for you, Officer Cook, for the sake of God and for your heroic actions of resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

O God Our Heavenly Father cause healing upon those loved ones who have lost their brave and honorable family members at violence's hands. My the heels and soles of their shoes that run to pursue evil stay together enabling them to quash this enemy before it gets worse. Your feet carried you, Officer Cook. They took you to newer heights in Dade County where peace and unity was taught its greatest lesson by you. No one can forget a courageous and humble man who went after peace and waged the toughest battle of them all, over evil. Dignity and integrity work in sanctity when dispelling wickedness. The fight continues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroic to all humanity. Your legacy is what become sof outstanding public service to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

This was the venue, North Miami Beach, Florida where you called home, Officer Cook. You were raised and grew up to become a hero forever. Though, your family, colleagues and friends did not want to lose you at such a young age with more left to accomplish. Life gives us demands on our time, as does God when He brings us into this world through our parents. You were the personification of a beloved son, very beloved. A darling brother and wonderful husband. Fatherhood would have been one of amazing journeys, the warmth and love shared by two devoted individuals. Your devotion to the the calls of duty left Dade County marveling at your honesty, hope and dignity for all. A mutual respect, Officer Cook, you brought to your official position and one in which you delivered sincerity and character, commitment to excellence that won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cornerstone in life is how you perform. Do you understand your role? Do you go over and beyond to assist? You and Karen would have made great parents. Our Creator determines our lots in life as we pursue diligently our dreams, goals and aspirations. They are ours for now to continue on with by virtue of your unselfishness and unwavering courage. Heroism has found its righteous place in your home forever. It is eternal as your soul now belongs with God among the other brave souls of the law enforcement community.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

There are two sayings, like trying to find a needle in the haystack and a stitch in time saves nine. Police officers don't have the time on their hands as some, they must act at the moment a problem or situation arises. They must search sometimes high and low for solutions to resolve certain issues. Your job, Officer Cook, as sophisticated and as complex as it might be was to get to the bottom and bring decency, honesty and integrity to the top. For six years you did that very well for the people living in Dade County. Their peace and safety was the total embodiment of your humility, a realization that most hard working public servants stay the courses of loyalty and class. Your legacy my neighbor, friend and hero is the kind of astute character, commitment and consideration needed to achieve which you did war against crime. Rest in peace. Surrounded by other angelic heroes and heroines of valor you can observe what is happening here as your soul travels from place to place in God's cerebral shelters. The doors and gates are finally open, it's time for those who have taken over your watch to get busy. One only earns respect by giving it and the efforts behind such actions. Lives were saved on May 16, 1979 and countless others by your noble actions, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

The needles have been threaded with the nuances of noble motivations. The actions of our most esteemed officers, their lives and roles led to consequences that have been viewed by others today as heroically loyal to the battles of evil. Officer Cook, your search and service for all Dade County has led to changes that have lasted for many years after you gave your life and career for a cause deemed so humane and yet some of us will never understand why your life was taken suddenly. Legacies do tell and recount the stories of our bravest servants who put back the word legitimate. That word was in your upbringing, Officer Cook and directed your journeys in and around a community where you have been so honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

You followed in the footsteps of some very heroic angels, Officer Cook. You were a humble servant of honor, respect and compassion for all. The honorable actions of the righteous do leave their marks for other brave men and women to follow after. All Dade County salutes men and women of integrity and dignity who display the motivations necessary to commit to justice and improving the peace and its branches. They were spread far and wide, Officer Cook, by your admirable and loyal intentions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When it came to perform, the lights always shown brighter because of your being and soul helping to liberate others. The heroes and heroines of the past set the bar higher knowing men of hope and faith keep grinding it out in this war of terror. You were a savior and a warrior. You never let up nor gave in. Everything was dealt with face to face.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

Manners always complements achievement. Courtesy and proper morals can steer someone to the pinnacles of preservation and proficiency. Efficient and prudent, Officer Cook, you held your own and allowed residents in Dade County to live and thrive rightly. With liberty and justice for all, we celebrate your life and police career that began in earnest, sadly it ended with you sacrificing your life for the ideals and values we, the citizens place on life. Comrades who fought these battles, wars over wickedness have honored your memory, your humanity which was upheld by humbleness towards your fellow man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your mantra was to stay focused in the face of danger and endeavor to save lives while dispersing the proper compassion needed to resolve any issues serious or not. To keep the standards high while doing proper work by the book. taking care of others is always any officer's number one priority.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

In times of terror, displaying fear is a natural reaction. Torment and tension grip a person making thinking at best difficult to comprehend. We do seem to be a society where torture and its evil can leave one weak at heart. When you were around serving, Officer Cook, you protected and preserved with all your heart and being. Your honor, integrity and dignity was the equation of your bravery, loyalty and faithfulness. it was the key to your success and the achievement of peace and unity being tied together in Dade County. Its citizens have saluted your unwavering valor which has validated your respect and admiration your showed comrades and those alike. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We place, humility, humble esteem and resolve on the top of the mantle. Your missions of hope and mercy were deemed complete, now God has taken your loving soul back to heaven where it can serve another glorious assignment. That is to keep watch over those who now are tasked professionally with keeping safety and serenity in balance marching to the same beat.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

What binds our society as one? Peace, unity, honor and dignity. What rips the spirits from our great land? Violence, terror, torment and tension. The headache of man is the very violence that shakes and threatens to disband our people. Police officers may bend a bit, they cannot become unglued at the seams. What drove you, Officer Cook, to a happy, hearty and healthy life and career was morals, the elocution of your voice, firm and humble. It's what made you a superior leader and a follower as well. Intuition, enhancement for Dade County residents that started with faithfulness and loyalty to your fellow officers. Once others saw your work patterns they became habit forming. But than again, patience is a virtue. Consistency is the patent formula for accomplishment. Character and courage are the meanings for missions to take shape and the effort creates the balance professionally for all to emulate. Dade County was in confident hands when you served and protected, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroic legacy is in the hands of God who now watches one of his humane and angelic public servants who exhibited grace and nobility to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2016

If haste makes waste, than better to let things simmer. It is the very sweet smell of safety and peace residing in the Dade County community. A region where you have been so honored and saluted, Officer Cook, for your valor, vision and character which ratcheted up the calmness and civility for all. Those colleagues who worked with you understood the loyalty and resolve you put forth everyday, just as your intellect and ingenuity were tested on the same basis. A man gives his life and career, fights the battles of evil so we can exist in unity. It leaves one to ponder what might have transpired if you were here today? Your caring soul hovers daily over this land observing who is doing right and who is in need of a little wake up call from heaven. Heroes and heroines can still instill eternal communications that God sends down to us. They are our motivation, Officer Cook, for dignity, honesty and integrity worn smartly on your professional uniform and badge. God was with you every step of the way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who have succeeded you have the greatest challenge to champion a cause and to valiantly pursue that which you fought so hard to maintain.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2016

I meant to say, Officer Cook, that peace and prosperity, right and freedom must abide together. For if the turnstiles of terror remain unlocked, violence will somehow keep slipping through those gates. Your directive for all Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, was to keep honest, stay calm and collected, stay the courses of dignity and integrity. The gates of grace and gallantry are now maned by a superbly humane and humble public servant, yourself, Officer Cook. Passion. Compassionate, yet fair and loyal to all the causes of security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The bravery to behold the spirit of an unselfish gentleman doing a job you always wanted to do. The commitment, the conviction and the decency of your stellar character have contributed to the resources that are now available to one and all. Use wisely. Let vision and leadership be your eyes and ears guiding you on your daily journeys.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2016

By the light of day or the darkness of the night, police are expected to make positive impacts in their communities where they serve and preserve. Sounds easy, it's more than meets the eyes of the residents. Not knowing what to look for, it is their daring honesty, dignity and integrity that takes them to calls to solve and keep the peace. It was a daunting challenge for you, Officer Cook, yet you relished any opportunity placed within your scope of expertise. That scope was higher than most and now those bars of bravery, valor and courage have been made higher for others who like yourself dared to dream and to accomplish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A wonderful soul, a marvelous gentleman whose soul uplifted the lives of so many here in Dade County by unselfish enhancement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

Each jurisdiction sets the laws and standards by which its departments and its brave women and men function. Setting the tables of tradition in their quests for peace, each public servant is expected and must comply as honorably as they go through with their assigned roles. Professionalism and courtesy, integrity and decency has got to be the chain that links any officer's morals and ethics. It drove your life and career, Officer Cook, in and around the various venues around Dade County where peace, security and serenity with prosperity was to fit like a glove. You acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, with the consummate care and compassion, consideration for all achieving those salutes of respect for an outstanding job. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The enjoyment of enhancement has been the humble result of a sacrifice that has kept peace and its continuity marching onward. You paid the dearest price, your gallantry, grace and nobility, Officer Cook, now help you in patrolling Our Creator's sacred streets where your fellow comrades who too gave their lives now serve. All of you heroes and heroines of yesterday, you served to preserve a brighter tomorrow. Destiny and its humble distinction followed you all out of your doors on your daily watches with God steering your journeys in life and its after life where you continue to be revered by mankind for your actions of hope, faith and mercy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

In the 1970's Dade County was experiencing racial unrest where tensions would rise, tempers would get as hot as the sun. So to help assist matters, the police department of the County would dispatch its officers, the finest men and women, so sincere and honest to assist in calming the masses. You were one of the many, Officer Cook, sent into the fracas to provide stress relief. Your care and concern, dignity and integrity so revitalized the area, people thought things were much more mellow on account of your heroism. They were the seeds of loyalty and vigilance. They blossomed into unity and the liberty for people to make proper decisions on how to live and to thrive. You won't be forgotten for your sense of fairness, desire to see justice for all and the commitment, character and convictions to bravely handle what was placed before you. So faithful and cherished by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man's legacy rests firmly in God's house where you now patrol His venues and nothing will harm you again, Officer Cook. Your uniform was symbolic of humanity for all, humility and compassion for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

Right or wrong we must put an end to this terrible atrocity we label as violence. It harms our children, it demotes the peace and unity so central to any community, all any officer can do is his or her part in a civilized and lawful manner. Officer Cook, as you patrolled and protected our freedoms using conventional wisdom and superior intellect, we must never forget your endeavor, it has served as your fruition to a brighter tomorrow. A young man of mercy, hope and faith who delivered resolve and reverence back to the people. Always the loyal and deserving public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

The sand in an hourglass pours itself down fast and steady. Now is the moment to prepare for the biggest battle of your life. Violence and its wickedness are about to stand front and center. The weak, they slip away. The bold and righteous, they confront this foe as it should be professionally handled, face to face. No remorse. No doubt. No hesitation. That is exactly how you handled your duties, Officer Cook. Swiftly and astutely. You humbly took your honor and bravery to newer heights each day in Dade County. Citizens stood and took note. They saw your display of nobility and reliability working with respect and regard for all. Each colleague. Each individual. All like a well oiled machine. Calibrated for navigation like no other. Class and decency instilled within your being, Officer Cook and a soul that speaks as its stays the courses of ascendance of humility, your style of dignity and vigilance to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016