Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The fruits of a person's labor are sometimes those humbly heroic actions that go unnoticed. Better to be humble and honest, than treacherous and troublesome. Your life and career, Officer Cook, were the pristine examples of faith, loyalty and confident resourcefulness. You kept your composure and yet acted in an outstanding manner on May 16, 1979, to serve and protect those residents in Dade County who expected and deserved nothing less. They received more than what could be given back to you. If you were here today, Officer Cook, we would all be happy. You left behind a legacy of grace, gallantry and goodwill among all folks. A loving family, loyal comrades who served and battled the roots of evil with you daily have saluted your wisdom, integrity and courage. Your close personal friends have missed your friendship, smile and maturity beyond your years, the vision to see things through. A mission of inspiration well performed. Humanity to all that was built of quality character, conviction and the concentration to peacefully resolve any quarrel that may have arisen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It take guts and the right stamina to get things done right the first time. life doesn't always allow do overs. Police don't always get second chances. You made the most of your life, Officer Cook, the driven desire to achieve, the devotion and determination to conquer. Your humility bears out these facts. I'll always miss that opportunity to have known you personally. You were quite a special gentleman with a spirit that reflected your persona. I will keep you in my prayers Mrs. Cook. I hope you enjoyed your trip to Key West a few years ago. I wish I could have driven you down there. We could have caught up on some time reminiscing. Your beloved son was a man among men and his career and life spoke the words of what dignity and integrity can bring in blessings to a servant of God who was righteous in all his ways.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2016

The sands of time cast our fortunes in life. The moments are few. The days and hours are fleeting. One must make the most of that which the Almighty has provided us. He gave you, Officer Cook, the inner spiritual strength to be an honest and faithful policeman. You were born from a loving home and given something most of us do not possess. That certain ability to handle a stress and most rigorous job. But, Dade County and its residents felt your loving embrace, your passionate dignity that was spread far and wide around them. It has maintained them, sustained them and given them opportunity and optimism like never before. You will be remembered and so treasured for bravely coming to our aid. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life moves on.and yet that reverence and smiling face, yours is terribly missed. You were a friend to all, a blessing and a most humbly and heroic Godsend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2016

The day starts with hope and optimism, we pray our most dependably loyal and honorable public servants protect and serve us with the courage and dignity necessary to perform their professional tasks. You watched over us, Officer Cook, informed us with integrity and kept your steady hands of peace and prosperity hovering above us. All men and women who risk their lives and careers to benefit us shall be cherished and so honored. You have been saluted for your valor, leadership and the character that comes into your everyday pursuits of passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your humble legacy of commitment to excellence shall never be forgotten. Dade County citizens shall always live in enhancement because of your concern and compassion for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2016

They say every man for themselves and yet what has transpired in our land within the last few weeks, I believe we have a role to look after one another. Observing, preserving and protecting Dade County and its citizens was so important to you, Officer Cook. It was your honorable actions, commitment to courage, dignity to be devoted and the integrity to inform and to carry out your professional responsibilities to the letter. And yet we must not forget that sacredness we call life. Yes, your life and police career was the makings of God who sent you here to us to be His blessing for all, a special and uniquely passionate hero. A cherished man with an engaging smile, yet when you needed to get things moving along, there you were to assist and to save your comrades lives and those of the civilians who too become part of that ugly domestic dispute. Your bravery and character were first class as was your valor which has since spoken volumes. It was your caring concern and compassion for all that enabled you to maintain peace and togetherness. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An effort that has helped to exact enhancement forevermore. Police work is an equation. Police plus the people they serve and protect. Two sources coming together as one entity. Each has a distinct role in making America safer again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2016

Democracy freedom and unity are all part of the responsibilities of any police officer. They are to be handled with the greatest humility, honor and integrity. The people of Dade County, Officer Cook, have thrived and succeeded because of your heroic dignity. Each of your patrols was marked by diligence, perseverance and common sense approaches to each event that would occur requiring the humble leadership, vision and a calming influence that all people feel safe and serene. Now that you have completed your sacred mission here, Officer Cook, you can rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, secure in the fact that your legacy has and will speak the decency of character, courage and conviction to pride and excellence for a job well done. In a few months the United States will be electing a new president, hopefully we shall use our privileges properly and comprehend the ramifications of our actions and the liberties that accompany them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2016

The toils that are exacted for a daily effort are huge and beyond amazing. Police officers provide us with the much needed peace, unity and liberty. Citizens will prevail one day as they have been for over forty-three years now because of honest and dignified men and women like you, Officer Cook. You were an intense leader who brought their standards up to yours. Dade County reveres its faithful and devout servants and because of your unwavering bravery and character, God has protected you and other heroes and heroines who have completed their missions here. Violence still torments us and confounds our minds, it does not take away our goals, aspirations and responsibilities toward one another. United we stand. Divide we fall. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One man's sacrifice, one treasured gentleman's kindred spirit flying high guiding our courses in life and our chosen endeavors. We still can carry hope that our dreams will reach fruition.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2016

The bells of freedom will one day ring loud and forever. God determines our lots in life. He drove your passions, goals and aspirations, Officer Cook, to be the best police officer, one whose humility, honesty and integrity stood out when you were confronted with wickedness. Dade County and its citizens won't forget the smiling young man of heroic character, courage and commitment. These convictions are not found in every public servant, most, not all. A cherished and gifted gentleman with a gallant spirit and unmistakable resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A hero's legacy is to be witnessed and viewed among the many righteous individuals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2016

If unity, equality and justice for all could solve the problems of the world which seem to be perplexing for the most sophisticated person, then imagine what it would be like for the hard working bread winner who must pay the bills, keep their kids healthy and just keep a roof over their head. You both worked hard and long hours, Officer Cook, you and Karen. If honesty, integrity and dignity could assist in reigning in terror and evil, this society would indeed be better served. You protected, led and performed your official duties in a noble, decisive and heroic manner. Why at age twenty-five did God have to see your mission here as complete? He took an angel, beloved and gifted to His shelter where you now join in with the spirits of of other comrades who too made the bravest of sacrifices. Your legacy here in Dade County speaks loud and clear the messages of goodwill, faith, hope and perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Confidence and boldness served you well, Officer Cook, as did humility and being loyal in a devout fashion to all your professional pursuits of happiness and prosperity for every person. Your goal was clear, to serve and preserve the public, determination and dedication steered your paths in life as straight forward as they could have been driven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2016

If you allow your conscious to be your guide, then and only then will the honesty, integrity and dignity follow you all your days. Officer Cook, your whole life and police career were predicated on these traits as well as on morals and excellent conduct. It made Dade County and its residents more aware of your engaging presence. One that won't be forgotten. Only honored and remembered for generations to come. Seeing that you were and still are the reasons for enhancements to continue to flourish you should be proud. You would be very happy and humbled. Your family and colleagues have been. You were a righteous man, a Godsend and one courage officer. A public servant sent here on a mission. You paid the ultimate price, yet your sacrifice was for peace and liberty to be cherished and shared by all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2016

Decisions. Decisions. We all have to make them during our lives. Though, each new day holds out hope of peace, unity and prosperity for all. Dade County could breathe a collective sigh of relief when you patrolled their safety and serenity, Officer Cook. A loving gentleman whose humility, honesty and dignity was his greatest asset. No one ever forgot your heroic actions that have paved the way for life and faith to channel themselves together. You will always be respected, revered and saluted for your unwavering support in the fight over evil. Its violence still seems to carry its nastiness, though you were outstanding and valiant in your efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy stands for what we as people believe in, quality of character, boldness and the commitment to pride and excellence in performing as a first class professional officer should at all times.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2016

Decisiveness not divisiveness solves problems. It's within any honest officer's integrity and dignity that resolution begins to take its roots. It started with your home life, Officer Cook ,one of humility and humbleness and the belief that you were going to accomplish that which you set out to do. People change. Police change, it's just the change is one of peace, unity and conformity. And Dade County's citizens can find the air of enhancement, one that your heroic actions left us with a sense of reason. Your soul my neighbor, friend and hero was made from courage with valor and bravery, commitment and pride attached at all times to your uniform and badge of determination, devotion and resourcefulness with faithfulness right there side by side. Rest in peace. With a legacy of kinship, kindness and concern following you on all your patrols in the pursuits of prosperity and hope. Your community that has saluted your professional feats won't forget the gentleman, communicator and a calming influence that was able to lead your colleagues by your exemplary mannerisms.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2016

As the days of our hot summers make way to the changing of colors in the fall, we remember you, Officer Cook. Your sacrifice has led to our being able to enjoy the sweltering heat that has accompanied our days. I know that on May 16, 1979, when you tried to prevent a domestic issue from becoming more dangerous, it was a hot day. That tragic day has turned to a moment forever in which your dignity and integrity, courage and leadership has been saluted. You will remain cherished and treasured forevermore. Dade County and its residents look no further than what they have in enhancement because of you, Officer Cook, Metro-Dade and its department had one of the very best, outstanding, determined, loyal and faithful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your uniform ,badge and care, the compassion for all won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2016

If a crystal ball could help us look into the future, there are no crystal balls and no apparent quick fixes into this very violence that has threatened the peace, unity and prosperity of our world. There was one very special young man, Officer Cook, the humble and loyal epitome of what an honorable and decent gentleman is all about. Your life and service as a police officer was about carrying your dignity and integrity as proudly as you donned your badge and uniform. You'll be so remembered and saluted for your heroic bravery, courage and valor beyond any doubt. A family man whose mission was your goal, dream and aspiration. You were a revered inspiration to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Legacies don't take breaks for they reside within the very souls of those who distinguished themselves in boldness, conviction, commitment and quality of character. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was the role model of humility to all humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2016

God knows what is right for His children. He sees and hears our cries for help clearly. If only He could have pulled you through that day, Officer Cook. If a person's honesty, dignity, decency and integrity could have saved you, what a better world this would be. He sees one's passions and their missions in life until their finality. He trains His spiritual awareness upon those who are resolute, devout and loyal. What else can we ask from Him when our beloved heroes and heroines go down hard fighting these fierce battles with an arch enemy, evil and the very violence, wanton and baseless hatred perpetrated against our most courageous and faithful professionals who dare danger, who stand toe to toe looking somehow to make an impression which you did, Officer Cook, for all Dade County. its residents can stand tall and humble as you patrolled their venue over forty-three years ago. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of hope and goodwill is forever secure. Your missions were carried out deliberately and with an honorable cause.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2016

God knows what is right for His children. He sees and hears our cries for help clearly. If only He could have pulled you through that day, Officer Cook. If a person's honesty, dignity, decency and integrity could have saved you, what a better world this would be. He sees one's passions and their missions in life until their finality. He trains His spiritual awareness upon those who are resolute, devout and loyal. What else can we ask from Him when our beloved heroes and heroines go down hard fighting these fierce battles with an arch enemy, evil and the very violence, wanton and baseless hatred perpetrated against our most courageous and faithful professionals who dare danger, who stand toe to toe looking somehow to make an impression which you did, Officer Cook, for all Dade County. its residents can staod tall and humble as you patrolled their venue over forty-three years ago. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of hope and goodwill is forever secure. Your missions were carried out deliberately and with an honorable cause.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2016

A lover of the outdoors, a persuasive pursuer of peace, you were the faithful and humbly loyal embodiment, Officer Cook, of what we expect from our most bravest of public servants. Your honor, dignity and integrity took you from place to place in and around around Dade County as you endeavored to maintain the peace and freedom of all folks. Things happen. Sadly, since that awful day of May 16, 1979, there have been a plethora of evil that has seemingly taken over the world as we seek to understand why. Your comrades, family and close friends have saluted and honored a righteous and pious gentleman with a kind heart and a more humanely soft spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your spirit and your heroic legacy of compassion, commitment and conviction shall continue its eternal flight higher each day, its light shall never be extinguished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2016

The scope of sense as common as it may be lies in those honest heroes who display the tools of their work most proficiently. To keep dignity and integrity from becoming separated you must stay a certain course and keep your mind clear of distractions. That was the main reason Dade County and its citizens can choose to live as they do. Officer Cook, your perseverance and diligence kept evil at bay. It is tough enough to fight the battles everyday, you stayed on a higher plateau and insured other comrades would act just as professionally. One legacy that is the humble creation of class, decency and valor. Bravery like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Leadership, peace and hope for all enhancements to continue furthering their bridges for us to cross.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2016

We all have our dates prearranged when God comes calling for us. Wickedness will be eradicated and peace and prosperity can reign supreme. You did your professional tasks quite well, Officer Cook, it is the very underlining reason as to why we here in Dade County can live safely. You were honest, dedicated and dignified and no one can take that away from your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man among men, a humble gentleman of character and courage beyond what was expected of you

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2016

As I peruse the officers that sacrificed on behalf of the United States, Canada and abroad, its amazing the reflections that are left for such humane, honorable and beloved heroes and heroines. There are several officers named Cook, always I think about and give some comprehension as to why did your life end, Officer Cook, as it did. Life goes on. That unmistakable sadness that blankets our peace it suddenly and for no reason is present like no other. families mourn their loved ones, comrades continue your endeavor and try to keep Dade County and its people safe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Legacies are guaranteed to the warriors and saviors who serve Our Creator with fervor and fearlessness are you so displayed professionally, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2016

Morning, afternoons and evenings, we depend upon the bravery and decency of our police heroes. Dade County remained a stable community because of your integrity and intelligence, Officer Cook. A man on a mission of resolve and relief, you brokered the bonds of warmth and support among all people. it didn't matter who you were, if you were out on patrol serving and protecting the public interest, Officer Cook, you could be counted on to steer goodwill and belief that all would be fine. Your humbleness and humility spoke volumes. Now that you reside in God's sacred palace of eternal shelter, you can help lift up the spirits of all who are downtrodden. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Legacies are created upon the ideas and morals by which our heroes live and produce the proper professional results. Desire and devotion were delivered hand in hand to all mankind when you served, Officer Cook. A commitment is a person's bond, your word carried the message that was and is to be spread far and wide. A devout and faithful gentleman with a gentle soul, your spirit flies high at all times, day and night.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2016

A parade of bagpipes invokes the honors that each fallen police hero receives when they are so honored for their service, dignity and integrity. You gave something, Officer Cook, that most of us could not even begin to ponder. Obviously, what happened to you was unfathomable and heinous. Nonetheless, you remain a hero of Dade County and its citizens who relied upon your vigilance and diligence to see peace and togetherness marching side by side. Always revered. Always the consummate and beloved gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You reap what you put an effort into, your endeavor, Officer Cook along with your courage and commitment will be so honored by your esteemed colleagues.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2016

These days we seem to have a wealth of concerns over this very formidable adversary and that is this unprovoked wanton violence that is perpetrated against police officers and for that matter against ant law enforcement personnel. If you stay true to your word, keep on the paths of integrity, dignity and honesty, things will generally speaking resolve themselves. Officer Cook, you were a law abiding citizen, a concerned public servant whose due diligence made all the difference. It created enhancements in Dade County that have stood the tests of time. This has been the hope, faith and welfare for all to function and to live peace fully and with an uncompromising unity. To think about a life of good deeds, of boldness, courage and commitment, it makes us sad to think why your life ended at such a young age with more left to accomplish. You will be revered, remembered and respected for doing an outstanding job handling the rigors and responsibilities of a demanding profession. One you chose of freewill and gave only a solid effort each watch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A shining star burns brightly as does your harming soul. Your pride was sewn on your uniform and badge, Officer Cook, its everlasting integrity all remains part of your heroic legacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2016

A legacy of a gentleman who gave back more than we could know. Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, were under your steady leadership and integrity. Your dignity, discretion and honorable life and police career were well grounded, it is why we breathe and live. Life has new meaning everyday. Your life was centered upon the ideals of class, decency and respect for all mankind. An unwavering and unselfish action on May 16, 1979, to protect, serve and save your comrades and the many throngs of civilians involved in that domestic kayos. When two people disagree, it 's sad, when human life and the humility with which that life evolves is taken away, that is tragic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, your legacy of hope, faith and inspiration has motivated others to carry on with the tasks at hand that are our reminder of who Officer Cook is and was about in focusing on the realities of why we live, why we dream, why we aspire to succeed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2016

As the dog days of summer swelter are upon us, let us pray for safety for ourselves and our families. You gave your life, Officer Cook, so peace and unity could bind themselves as one. As honorable a man that you were, as dignified and as a humble police officer who patrolled Dade County and its citizens with all your integrity, we shall never forget your heroism. We will cherish your memory, one of a good life fortified by righteousness, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man who concentrated on morals, fine character, conviction and courage, you will be saluted forever. You aided those in need and led by example. No finer a man to serve and to protect his fellowman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2016

A project of profound proficiency and professionalism through and through. It made life serene and safe for all of Dade County and its residents. The epitome of energy, efficiency and effort went into your daily routines, Officer Cook. The roots of hard work, sweat, toil, honesty, dignity and integrity took shape from your wonderfully warm and inspiring upbringing, a home full of love and good cheer. I wish I could bottle some of that goodwill and good cheer, spread it out like a blanket. Peace and calmness rested upon your broad and very treasured shoulders, never one to shy away from responsibility, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The contentment you find in God's sacred shelters are those who like you were humble, heroic and willing to do whatever needed to be done to reign in wickedness in our society. A man of action. More so a gentleman of humility to all humanity. The right fit for a uniform and badge donned with clarity, class and distinction. Heroes rest diligently in their righteousness and candor as they care for all those concerned with happiness and unity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2016