Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We trace the lineage of our heroines and heroes back to when they were toddlers, youngsters so full of vibrant hearts and minds crawling along developing, discovering and trying to unlock the mysteries of life as it unfolds around them. You were a young man born in California who grew up in Dade County Florida in North Miami Beach. Your folks cared for you and your sister, Nancy, Officer Cook. What set you apart from others was your thirst and passion to become a police officer. A top flight and top notch public servant dedicated to the causes of peace and serenity only to be gained and further enhanced by taking violence out of commission. If placed in the wrong hands it then becomes a detriment to our society further muddling relationships of unity that can be achieved by all. But, integrity and dignity clarified matters as you patrolled, preserved and protected one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your outstanding courage, concern and convictions were the right prescriptions for a safer community back then and forevermore today too.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2016

The especially noted nice professionals who exhibit the properly channeled honor, dignity and unwavering integrity are the ones who get it done. They yearn for it. They maintain a quest for peace and unity. They earn through their humility whatever accolades come their way. You see, heroism is not readily found in the linings of everyone's clothes. The fabric of their uniforms casts decency, commitment and character staunchly within their very brave souls. This placed you, Officer Cook, at the front and center of Dade County and its battles over wickedness. One man, yourself, who answered those calls helped to promote peace and unity among all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We can review your legacy with more than a grain of salt. It's the humble appearance of a truly devoted public servant. Take note and realize this man was a far superior gentleman than we can ever realize. God has a truly pious angel of valor patrolling His streets.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2016

Every time I ride or walk by your home in North Miami Beach, Florida, Officer Cook, it is my wake up call to act decent and civil, honest and well mannered, as your character lies behind one's achievements. Dade County and its residents realized all too well what one honest and dignified professional can equate to an entire department. Your heroism is the epitome of your humbleness to all humanity. It's to be shared by all. It's to be saluted by your colleagues. It's to be remembered by your loving family, the ones you fought and maintained principles over in order for them to keep working and striving for excellence as you did, Officer Cook. There was never the word quit in your body. There was no wavering or flipflopping. Just an honest day's supreme endeavor keeping us serene and peaceful. You were a man whose sole mission was to personify pride and perseverance, diligence and vigilance validated by your truth to justice and fairness with compassion for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is a source of relief that your calming disposition enhanced those who sought relief from the guises of evil. You helped tie those knots of security and serenity for quietness to take shape in all mankind. Never to be forgotten. You were a very blessed Godsend and forever our hero whose validity is your everlasting source of endearment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2016

Dear to all. Devoted to the call of duty. Determined to fight like our hero, Dade County's fierce warrior, driven by your desire, Officer Cook, to wipe out doom and destruction through your dignity and integrity, you will be saluted for having the honor and the classy character behind your patrols that led to peace and safety for all mankind. The day of reckoning will finally come to those who continue to perpetrate evil putting innocent bystanders in peril. You fulfilled your professional roles, Officer Cook, with courage, valor and bravery so forever you'll remain a cherished soul and a wonderfully thoughtful gentleman whose legacy of hope and well being keeps flying high over us each moment we live and breathe pursuing our aspirations with clarity as you so loyally did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2016

Jubilant and joyful turns frowns into happy and smiling complexions. Seeing your smiling face, Officer Cook, makes us wonder what things would be like some forty plus years later if you were were with us. At least we can take solace and the comfort in knowing that you kept your honesty, dignity and integrity at a high level when you patrolled the domain around the landscapes of Dade County. Citizens were made to feel more comfortable and serene. You were a gifted and decent gentleman whose passions were directed strictly making unity and liberty an asset rather than a liability. Your family can achieve their goals because of your undaunted service and devotion to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2016

We all share the heavy burdens when our most beloved and courageous officers give their lives. We know death is part of the human lifecycle. We plan for certain events, death is not one of them. You brought a unique perspective to Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook. It was assembled with valor, honesty and integrity. I'm sure if you were a K-9 officer, that same dignity and passion you took to work with you would have rubbed off on your partner, that canine, who too brings relief as the animal is meant to serve and to protect. Your partner that day, Officer Cook, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln was most fortunate to have worked alongside of you. And wherever he resides today, he can look back at one beautiful soul and see why you were greatly revered. Humility is like honey if it drips into the right spots. Loyalty and devotion too leave their everlasting symbols of one man's faithful missions in life, yours, Officer Cook, were intelligent and insightful. Your legacy of excellence and in character comes right from the inner strength of your heart. One that gave, one that was kind and gentle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2016

We are a society that seems to be infatuated with trivial matters instead of being focused on more pressing issues. Thank God nine out of ten duly sworn public servants are honest, dignified and possess the necessary integrity to go out and patrol the public and maintain peace. Dade County honors and salutes its heroes and heroines who laid their lives and careers on the line for this principle. You did very well, Officer Cook, performing your professional tasks at peak efficiency. You gave full effort and concentration to bring fruitfulness to its reality. Resolve and diligence. valor and courage. Care and compassion. You'll always be admired and treasured for being the humanitarian and to the reasons why enhancements have lasted. People change. Things come and go. Rest assured, Officer Cook, your heroic legacy spells out the degrees of your character, class and devotion to doing things in a decent manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2016

We can rest assure that through your humbleness and service to humanity, Officer cook, that you were a very faithful and loyal servant. When I saw this video of this one officer who I reflected on last you, his actions were not as yours were to Dade County and its residents, honorable and carrying your dignity and integrity where it should be, within your badge and uniform. You will be saluted for your intentions by your family, comrades and close friends. A hero's legacy is his character, commitments and convictions to pride and excellence, bravery and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2016

That incident last night took place in Punta Gorda located near Fort Myers. The pungent smell of violence will one day be eliminated and a more fragrant scent of peace for all the world will reign supreme. What fell among the good graces of all Dade County citizens was your dignity, integrity and honorable actions of heroism, Officer Cook, of the highest form. Your unwavering sacrifice brought about new life and enhancement to be as cherished as you, Officer Cook. I guarantee you'll be respected and shown the reverence a brave and decent gentleman who gave is afforded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The legacy you left, Officer Cook, is what heroes and their stellar characters represent on our behalf. This officer was fired as a rookie from Miramar, Fl and its department and apparently he could not handle a K-9 dog nor his weapon properly not knowing he still have live bullets in his chamber. Sad. Very tragic.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2016

There is nothing benign in policing society. Peace and unity require the greatest care and caution in order to secure that which is essential for all folks to live. Saving and protecting. All you did, Officer Cook, was to maintain a semblance of dignity, through your honor and integrity. Dade County as did your family and the entire police world suffer a tragic loss when you were taken. A gentleman whose humility was as adoring as your character and decency. You brought class and results while performing dangerous assignments. Heroes and heroines stay modest. They let their actions and beliefs speak louder than words. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of respect and determination is the doctrine by which all women and men public servants shall live and act accordingly. Rules are for everything especially those charged with enforcing them on the public. A sacred task. You were the right person for the job, Officer Cook and you will be saluted for eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2016

It is a sad state of affairs when devoted, honest and diligent officers go out of their way to protect us and then something goes terribly wrong. Yesterday, in Fort Myers, Florida a librarian, a seventy-three year old woman was accidentally shot and killed during a training demonstration in front of her family. Accidents happen, it's just they should not. They happen in police work and yet all that surrounds our bravest and most dignified professionals is inherent danger they face daily while attempting to keep us safe and at peace. You were a careful officer, Officer Cook, other men and women relied on your calming instincts, intelligence and logical reasoning to see things through. Domestic issues whatever you were given as a task to resolve it was completed faithfully and loyally. Your life of character, courage and conviction has continued its enhancement of Dade County and its residents and as your humble legacy of goodwill suggests it will last forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. This officer thought his weapon did not carry live ammunition. He should have checked and double checked. You were valiant, considerate and always careful. You were a hero and a very blessed Godsend to your family, friends and comrades who shared good and bad moments with you. As I have said many times, there was more left to accomplish, God saw your missions as finished, Officer Cook and needed your resourcefulness for a much higher calling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2016

Fostering familiarity within a neighborhood where you were honored and saluted, Officer Cook, for your supreme service built on the guises of peace and unity, a mission you accepted willingly and performed through honesty, integrity and dignity so faithfully. You were a hero to many, a servant moreover to Our Creator who steered your patrols of preservation with justice and more importantly, respect for all mankind. A genuine humanitarian who led other colleagues by strength, courage and an inner energy that incorporated valor and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We celebrate lives. We salute boldness and the pride to commit yourself to excellence beyond the professional calls of duty. You were a master motivator, Officer Cook, whose calming influence made all lives matter and more in sync with how we can choose to live and to pursue our dreams through your inspirations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2016

Never does anyone want to hear of a dubious action by any officer nor disrespectful speech that comes from their mouths. Only accountability and high visibility within the corridors of Dade County. That was your domain, Officer Cook and you made sure your integrity and dignity would indeed persevere. In good and in bad times were we certain peace and unity would prevail. They have as have those enhancements today meant to inspire us. Though, you should be here to share in these moments. Your humbly heroic legacy of faith and grace is shared by all who either knew you or have read accounts of your life, career and those missions behind your successes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Devotion and character coupled with courage, valor and desire drive most hard working people. You were a loyal comrade and resolute to get the jobs done right and with a professional pride. Honest and reverent characterized a man's life of gallantry and bravery, yours, Officer Cook, was the living example of progress and movement. Everything you did, Officer Cook, was due to your spectacular upbringing. You made your parents, sister and Karen very proud. She now works on behalf of senior citizens in Minessota.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2016

A police officer's professional garb is their crisply worn uniform, shiny shoes and a polished badge that points to honesty, dignity and integrity. What sets our heroes and heroines apart from the rest is that they are willing to do whatever chore is needed for peace and tranquility to rest under one blanket. You bonded Dade County residents, Officer Cook, with stellar character, commitment and conviction. Colleagues knew the true humane persona of a personable and easy going gentleman. God viewed your missions as finished and took you back to heaven to walk that sacred beat where you can now watch over us. Keep us safe and happy. Free to choose and to pursue rightly that which makes us happy. Your family was mighty proud of you, your heroism and humility to all humanity. Enhancement has enabled all to live without the many fears of the unknown. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Walls are walls. Plaques are plaques. Your contributions, Officer Cook, to society are where they correctly belong for those to study, reflect and to appreciate a hero who answered his calling. Those walls and plaques are reserved for the many heroes who were undaunted by unwavering challenges. God's devoted servants know candor, class and decency when they step in front of danger each day risking their lives and career for our benefits. You made matters count, Officer Cook. You stayed even keeled and level headed and used leadership, maturity and vision to assist in tackling the toughest of dilemmas. Solving crimes requires ingenuity, intellect and intelligence all made possible by your diligence and vigilance. For those now serving us as Officer Cook so marvelously did, officers are not judges, jurors or executioners. The greatest care and caution must be heeded. Our heroes and heroines are watching, they can see through their beautiful spirits that shine down on us like a big yellow sun. At night just like a big full blue moon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2016

Tears from fear should be dried up by sounds of laughter and great big smiles. Not always do we get what we want Dade County got an honest day's effort from a congenial and courageously humble young man on a mission to serve and to protect. Your integrity, Officer Cook, helped deliver peace and prosperity to a community crying out for it. Comrades, family, whoever came across your professional radar screen can certainly salute and remember your legacy of optimism, goodwill and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Days of dread can be forever replaced with repair and resolve. Loyalty is a common thread that when employed justly serves to broker relations among all mankind. Officers are charged with performing these essentials along with their other assignments.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2016

Perception can be reality. The realization that all police officers must still stay honorable and dignified. Dade County residents have experienced a renewal of sorts, the enhancements that have kept peace and freedom united as one common bond among all people. Heroes as humble and yet devoted to their profession are never forgotten. You will remain admired, Officer Cook, for your unwavering determination to stem the tide of terror. And saluted for exhibiting outstanding character and conviction to the causes and pursuits of harmony for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The reality is that you were a gentleman and kind soul, Officer Cook. Politeness and common courtesy ran through your blood, it did not hinder your actions and their effectiveness. May 16, 1979 will always be remembered as a day to mourn your life and career, Officer Cook and yet look back on your faithful missions in life that changed how people live and think. To thrive in prosperity is much better than pondering torment and turmoil. Your leadership saw to that as did your wisdom, knowledge and clear vision of what had to be accomplished. The means to a plausible conclusion. Yet, a life with more left to fulfill. God sees our coming and going, an angelic servant walking a humble beat in heaven along with his other sisters and brothers who gave the ultimate sacrifice meant to bring us closer as one nation under God with liberty and justice for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2016

Supported by the boundaries of fairness to all, integrity to act intelligently and dignified by devotion and dedication, when you place these things in the uniform and badge of any public servant, they usually achieve peace and prosperity. Dade County accomplished because of you, Officer Cook, take for instance your candor, your calming influence when violence broke loose, you were there to rescue and save your comrades and those citizens who were involved in that tragedy. Badge#1664 could always be relied on for accountability, versatility and dependability. No if, and or but. You acted professionally, proficiently and in a persevering manner all of which will continue to be saluted and revered. Your heroism, Officer Cook, will be cherished and admired by all your family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2016

We view police heroes as endearing, as they go out and patrol their communities honesty and with dignity in order to maintain the peace and unity that all people require in order for them to sustain themselves. There was no prodding needed for you, Officer Cook, to function and to perform your roles in a professional way. You were a man of considerable character, class and the humble courage to battle these atrocities we call evil. Diligent, devoted and driven to enhance Dade County, driving the streets yesterday afternoon, I passed the sign at NW 75th Street which honors your sacrifice. You gave everything, Officer Cook, vigilance and valor share a spot where your name appears on the Wall of Honor at Tropical Park in Miami. Your spirit of humanity is forever etched within your legacy. One of commitment, care and compassion. You spoke, hopefully we are letting the message sink in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who have taken over your watch are facing enormous onuses. Lives are on the line waiting for service and protection delivered of course in the most ethical, honest and reliable way possible.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2016

We go to work. We play. We laugh and have fun. Why? Because of what you meant to this world and to your family, Officer Cook. Your integrity, honor and decency drove your life and career. It fueled your ambitions to become a police officer which in part made you what you were already, a better citizen, a model public servant who served his community, Dade County with respect and reverence, guidance and gallantry. One man's mission of humanity has long since served as a legacy of humility personified. You'll remain treasured as the gentleman who kept his family bonded, who was loyal and honorable to your mother when she relied upon you and you were to Karen, a loving husband, faithful and devout. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If resolve and determination could have pulled you through, Officer Cook, how happy would your family, colleagues and close personal friends be today? They have honored, celebrated and solemnly saluted your life and career of bravery and courage which in turn was passed down to all future officers who proudly serve our interests as you did in a very outstanding fashion. Society must take note and remember its angelic heroes and heroines of the past who give and gave something so unique, so very special, so very sacred. A life of someone who is born and willfully accepts a mission of danger to serve, police and preserve, we could not even begin to fathom what this all means. You meant the world to everyone, Officer Cook. Everyone. I'll continue praying for you, Mrs. Cook. I hope you are doing well these days during this oppressively hot summer out in San Diego, California. Your darling and beloved son honored His Creator, He loved you and made sure you were well taken care of and feeling well. He was the epitome of what a human being is all about. He took on his parents persona. He made you proud. He will always be your hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 8, 2016

Each new day brings optimism, hope and we pray for peace upon all mankind. You went out to protect and serve, Officer Cook, with a mind set of honesty, integrity and dignity coming from your uniform, one you wore with commitment and excellence always giving a full day's effort to Dade County citizens, nothing less. Comrades can take heed as they too humbly pursue peace and unity hoping to keep violence lessened a bit. Your courage and quality of character helped make the people feel good about themselves. One role out of the many of which each public servant is responsible for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One can smile and take on an engaging personality, you knew when the stakes were high, Officer Cook, you acted calmly, concisely and were considerate and fair to all. Meticulous, not angry, carrying a positive influence can usually keep evil from escalating. You'll be saluted for fighting those forces which at times can get the best of our inclinations. A heroic legacy founded by the corners of ethics, morality and solid leadership.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 8, 2016

The wheels of justice keep spinning forward, but sadly the scales of justice sometimes are overweight. Wickedness versus goodness, honesty, integrity and dignity shall help us overcome the roadblocks of evil. The torment must abate. The terror must be reigned in. Criminals must be brought to justice, liberty and peace must be supreme in our society. You helped make that all occur, Officer Cook. Dade County thirty-seven years later, Dade County and its citizens can stand as one thanks to your heroism and bravery. To fight what the sickness that is evil and to do so in a determined and faithfully devoted manner, we cannot say enough. Your loving family, friends and fellow colleagues have all remembered and saluted your astuteness and commitment. You were their loyal and cherished partner who achieved humbly in this tall and challenging assignment. Your professional role was carried out with every last ounce of endeavor you could muster. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Legacies of humility serve as humanity's eyes and ears. They come from most heroic angels of valor who summoned their strength to provide the hope and goodwill of the future.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2016

To be capable of blossoming and blooming you need water and proper nourishment. To fight like a true warrior, a beloved hero, you require unselfish courage, decency and honorable intentions. To give dignity a shot at being able to pull one through the tough moments, you too need integrity. For all the years and the times, their moments, Officer Cook, it was only about how you could police and patrol Dade County making citizens feel more secure. Professionals look to stabilize through whatever they require for resolutions to take shape. Character, decency and conviction in knowing right from wrong, going out with a specific plan of action and implementing what you have trained hard for and practiced and preached to others. You were a loyal and dedicated public servant, Officer Cook, there are no reservations, nor any doubts regarding our angels of valor. God protects them from any harm and shelters their spirits so that their souls of humility may fly higher everyday watching over us and those who now serve and protect our best interests. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy has been enhanced by unwavering sacrifice and commitment to both pride and in excellence, a uniform and badge donned crisply and righteously. Passion and compassion were partners of yours, Officer Cook, they were like the oil and gasoline that made your engine run smoothly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2016

One who sets their sights on serenity usually succeeds. One who hones in on honesty usually prevails. One who devotes themselves to dignity, their desires and determinations are taken by God and championed in good causes. Integrity instrumentally integrated properly and justly leads to fairness for all. Dade County and its people were guided and protected by your gentleness, Officer Cook, grace under fire and preservation was maintained by your calming influence, one which won't be forgotten. Only saluted for having unwavering commitment to serving loyally, faithfully and with a resolve like no other. All part of your heroic legacy, Officer Cook, that has humbly enhanced prosperity, peace and liberty for everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who have succeeded you have big shoes to fill, a tall and challenging task in the pursuits of peace which one day real soon will triumph over violence and the evil it launches.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2016

Honor, dignity and integrity all have meaning. One can only wonder why most officers are straight and keep to rules and some fall through the cracks and go astray. One life, a man's mission to serve and protect his community, a place where you were looked up to, Officer Cook. A territory so familiar people in Dade County respected your courage, wisdom and leadership for everything that meant the world to you, your family and your colleagues who fought evil daily with you as their partner. You will never be forgotten, only saluted for your unwavering commitment, character and courage beyond any calls of duty. God guided His grace and took your gallantry to another special venue reserved for heroically humble angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Knowledge and power when utilized concisely do have meaning, you were the consummate and highly professionally trained officer and more outstanding as a treasured gentleman of faith and driven desire to succeed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 6, 2016

A special person with a compassionate heart, eyes that saw, lips that spoke words as sweet as honey, feet that ran wherever trouble was to save and serve His Creator's calling. No doubt you were a very devout man, Officer Cook. To your family, your comrades and friends who cherished their times together with a fine man. Considerate, caring and concerned. Class, character, commitment and conviction. It's what made you the gentleman you were and will be remembered for. It is what Dade County and its citizens will honor and salute your heroism for. You maintained peace and calm amid calamity. A mission of resolve concluded, now sadly, God has taken you back to His eternal shelter to walk that patrol where no harm will ever come your way. Your were a brave soul who has enhanced humanity through your humility forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 6, 2016