Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is noted that we should go from strength to strength. That weakness shall never expose its face in the name of evil. You fought long and hard, Officer Cook, for all Dade County citizens to be able live and to prosper in a peaceful and constructive manner. Because of your devotion to due diligence, your honesty, dignity and superior integrity we shall be one in cherishing and paying homage to your memory. A gentleman whose heart and devotion and determination to see fairness and justice meted out fairly, you won't be forgotten. We would say without a doubt that your heroism and the commitment behind your legacy shall remain treasured in the minds and hearts of all. You were a Godsend, Officer Cook, your good name shall be perpetuated forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2016

The theory of relativity as its relates to all police officers today is that they shall be honest, have dignity and to incorporate integrity into their entire professional life and the challenges they may face. Not may, they do face every situation that would be impossible for most if not all to overcome. They are surrounded by support from their colleagues as you were, Officer Cook and from the residents of Dade County who expressed their need for peace and unity. You stayed focused and gave your entire being, its valor and the courage of your heart, character and the convictions to fight on in this battle over violence. You meant the world to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Pride and perseverance served you well, Officer Cook, as did your loyalty and everlasting faithfulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2016

Everyday we awake to a new beginning. A brighter day because of your unwavering commitment to honesty and its values so essential to life. Thank goodness, Officer Cook, for officers who like yourself stayed open and welcome to conversation. Thank God for your undying integrity and dignity that spread its blanket of goodwill and peace around Dade County, its citizens and their children. Your character and courage, strength of valor and a heart so wonderful that assisted all in their pursuits of happiness. The ability to aspire from your inspirations to ours, we remember you. You remain cherished and admired and won't be forgotten for your heroism. This shall be one and will remain so forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We salute your pride and pay homage to your convictions of fairness and justice for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2016

The life we lead we live according to how we see fit. At least one should try to live their life by honest and dignified activities. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was exemplified by the grace and faithfulness that you greeted Dade County residents with on your watches everyday. Serving and protecting begins with integrity and to lead and to advise others. Your diligence and valor was of vital importance as was your respect and consideration for the folks and your professional position. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A humbly heroic legacy, an even more committed gentleman who faced evil and attempted to keep the peace and unity together forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2016

One solid effort. One outstanding professional. Even more so, one humanely humble and beloved gentleman. You were the epitome, Officer Cook, of what we the residents demand and expect from top of the line public servants. All by the pathways of your decency, devotion and dignity can Dade County stand tall as one. When unity and peace fall apart we start to lose confidence, get a little shaky, your appearance helped stem the tide.You'll always be honored and saluted for not just valor and courage, you will be respected for your resolve and sheer resourcefulness. A legacy of hope, peace and goodwill now is finally on the horizon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So too is your character, commitment to excellence and conviction to do whatever it took to get the task complete. Now that it is finished, God has reunited you with your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace among your fellow angels of humanity and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2016

One grand smile can surely brighten any day. If the same could be said in regards to wickedness being wiped off the face of this Earth, you could not even imagine. One thing Dade County and its residents realized right away was that you were that steady and honorable influence, Officer Cook, protecting and serving, patrolling and preserving the dignity and integrity of one and all. And for this heroically brave action you will never be forgotten. Only cherished and respected, admired and adored. Your family, your comrades and friends can smile and continue their peaceful pursuits of happiness all because of your unwavering diligence and leadership skills that were intelligent, intuitive and keen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Undaunted by the greatest of challenges that police face daily you kept peace and prosperity on the same page as is your humble legacy their for all to view in excellence and in pride.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2016

A look back at one man's passion, one gentleman's courage and one can see why other officers would follow in his footsteps. You walked a beat in Dade County, Officer Cook, you patrolled its venues with honesty, dignity and integrity coursing through your veins. It takes a lot of effort just to tackle smaller issues much less more difficult and delicate problems that need resolving and fixing. You couldn't do it alone, your comrades who engaged evil with you on a daily basis knew who you were and the humbleness behind your convictions, character and valor felt long and wide, from far and near. We salute you my neighbor, friend and hero. We walk because of your bravery. We choose our words carefully because we know God allows us so many during our lifetime. God gave you to us for twenty-five years, six of which their was pride and honor wore within your uniform. Rest in peace. Your legacy of liberty and compassion is the cornerstone of a well lived life and an outstanding career that had more left to achieve. Your soul, Officer Cook, can forever fly high. You and Our Creator can help your comrades keep trying to pursue peace and unity, though its cost can be extremely deep. You served with distinction and devotion. It was your pleasure to serve and your priority to protect us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

History looks back on the relevance of moments that matter to all people. What our beloved and esteemed men and women of courage and commitment give back to the public at large is the lessons we shall all remember. It was their plans and goals, dreams and aspirations that have made us who we are. We can stand united and at peace though the violence yesterday in Orlando has indeed tested our freedom and goodwill. You performed your tasks, Officer Cook, in a candid and desirable manner leaving no doubt that you'll be forever saluted and honored for making the ultimate sacrifice. Always you will remain treasured, loyal and faithful to all calls of duty. Your legacy, Officer Cook, needs no dusting a sit was the personification of one man's polished pursuits of justice, equality and liberty for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

A person's humility does allow their soul to see that which they left for others to emulate. Your heroics and honesty, Officer Cook, have left something very personable and quite special for all citizens of Dade County. Yet, you left behind so many people who cherished you, admired and adored you. Now that I leave around the block from where you grew up I can only gain a deeper appreciation of who you were and the spirit behind your courage. It all came from your heart, a heart of humane proportions. You protected the living dignity of all folks, you instituted a plan using your calming influence to do the right thing and only acted within the scope of professional standards and morals at all times. Nothing will erase the beautiful memories your family has of you and I just want to know if your mother is doing well in San Diego. I sadly missed seeing her by two weeks. Should have looked her up sooner. At least I have that humbly emotional letter from her. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

It was your humbly heroic actions, Officer Cook, that translated into the enhancements that all Dade County residents now witness forever. Your courage, dignity and honor were all the makings of a wonderful life at home brought up by two loving and devoted parents and it carried you through as a Metro-Dade Police Officer. When a man's character and strength of conviction are placed on the line they know how to answer that proverbial call. Your colleagues recognized you came to aid and to save them and the people you were charged with serving. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrty, intelligence and leadership all make up a hero's legacy. Yours, Officer Cook, is etched within our hearts and thoughts always.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2016

A God-fearing man is to be revered. A man of humility and virtue in all his actions is to be saluted. It your humble and heroic actions, Officer Cook, that we delegate our salutes of honor and show extreme dignity for a gentleman who stood tall and accepted his assignments accordingly. Everyday you patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook, you brought with you a leadership and passionate wisdom for a very demanding job that can stress out a mere mortal individual. The time you gave all residents hearing and seeing the big picture and making a plan for their peace and unity, serenity and safety to be carried out, it speaks volumes of your character, faith and resolve. That has all been taken to another level of eternal reception. God now has you and others who acted with morals and principles to guard and help protect those officers who now stand face to face serving us and warding off wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A mission full of dreams and hopes accomplished and yet there was more left to achieve. I guess Our Creator decides what is left for us to succeed at in making this world a better place to live and to prosper. Nonetheless, your legacy of consideration, determination and driven desire will last forever an dis to be celebrated and honored accordingly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2016

You can say when times get tough, you must go on and stay the pathways of honesty, dignity and integrity. You can certainly say, Officer Cook, that you were a loyal and devoted police officer. Dade County had no qualms nor reservations about your conduct, candor, care and decency. It all went into the makings of a well lived life and well thought out and planned career. A personable professional through and through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cherished colleague to all who fight the battle over violence. It makes a hero's legacy of hope, faith and courage that much more humble. God brings justice to His very gates of heaven through His angelic servants who are willing to pay that ultimate price and you, Officer Cook, revealed to us that side of conviction and proud and excellent commitment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2016

If Our Creator had afforded you, Officer Cook and Karen the opportunity to raise a family there would be no questioning the pathways those kids would choose. It would be that of honesty, integrity and of dignity. All your work, your goals, dreams and aspirations were the results of working hard and staying that literal course. Your department has remembered you and your comrades who have paid the ultimate price for Dade County and the liberty shared by its folks. You will be cherished and treasured for your humbly heroic actions on May 16, 1979 and each moment prior to that sad day. A day when your missions were deemed complete and God took you back to His heavenly shelter for an even greater eternal task. Look and watch us performing as supremely as you did my neighbor, friend and hero. A devoted and determined servant of God who helped stamped out evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

The period of time we now live in is surely not the same as when you lived, Officer Cook. Defiance rather than dignity seems to be the word of rules. Why can't we have all people just living simplistic lives and remain honest? What separates loyal and honest men and women heroes and heroines is their unwavering concern for the sanctity of life for all residents. And for this Dade County has its enhancements and cornerstones of which you laid down your life and profession for my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of comprehension and commitment for generations to look back at very proudly. Excellence and diligence observed at every corner. No shortcuts, Officer Cook, just loyalty and resourcefulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

Your family, Officer Cook, can take solace and hope that now as God protects your soul from any harm, so too will He observe and make safe those who keep trudging on. Moving on in unison that sweet sound of peace, prosperity and unity for all Dade County. It must not take time off. It must not rest until every single person is accounted for justly and with justice for all. You loved your professional position, seeing a unique way to make those lives matter. Life has a different meaning to all. Some rest. Some stand. Most try to climb that ladder one rung at a time. The tasks of police work reveal those truly heroic and decent souls, the real women and men of honesty, integrity and dignity. it never leaves them even when they make the ultimate of sacrifices. A picture is just that. Your photo, Officer Cook, represented more than that lovely smile standing behind our American flag, you carried a message of peace and a treasured passion you had pouring your entire body into the fruits of your labor. Your missions won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing can ruin nor tarnish a legacy of humbleness, concern and compassion you took with you out on your daily patrols of your community, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

A person's dreams, one man's goals and inspirations now transfer into our aspirations, the hopes of freedom and peace you carried so faithfully, Officer Cook. You were raised with the ideals of honorable and dignified intentions all brought about through your love and proper respect for all mankind. Great and humble people devote their lives and souls to the partnership to all mankind living freely and without pain nor torment. Liberty City in Miami where you pursued and protected the public safety of all Dade County shall never forget their hero. As you watched, waited and assisted in producing the results that were necessary to keep unity in its proper perspective, we all wanted you to be here today to witness some of the most glorious enhancements that stood for your sacrifice on our behalf, Officer Cook. You were a supremely gifted leader and communicator who was able to succinctly get your message of goodwill across to a community where you were well received and revered even to this day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of class, decency and courage will be saluted forevermore. Your uniform and badge represented the challenges you faced head to head everyday and those who have taken over your watch now shoulder these awesome burdens. An onus made for men and women of bravery, strength and character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 10, 2016

We live for the moment, so we cherish those loved ones who sadly are not here with us today. Police officers understand when they sign on this proverbial dotted line what might be expected from them. Yes, it means your honor, your dignity, your integrity, whatever, Officer Cook, you had to do to secure the peace and liberty for all citizens in Dade County, it was considered complete. A mission started as a young man who dreamed of becoming a public servant and ending tragically when wanton violence ended your future hopes and aspirations. Colleagues carry that sacred torch you passed down to them loyally and with valor. Certainly you'll be saluted for heroism and conviction worn proudly on your uniform and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To you Mrs. Cook, to your daughter, Nancy and family and to the Wilkerson Family hope you are are well and enjoy a happy summer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2016

Looking at your portrait, Officer Cook, a black and white seven inch by five inch picture of yourself smiling, you were among the many brave and honorable souls here in Dade County who sacrificed his life and career for the peace, protection and goodwill of all mankind. Yes, I did cry when I looked at your picture and yet you meant the world as a peacekeeper to your humble family, your close personal friends and those comrades who patrolled these dangerous streets with you providing law and order. You'll not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of heroism and humane actions on May 16, 1979 and everyday before that will be solemnly remembered as will your integrity, courage and character. A gentleman with a big golden heart. Old Glory blows in the breeze as did that cross on your parents' porch. Devotion, reverence and faithfulness always front and center in the Cook household.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2016

In conformity it is an obligation for all honest and dignified law enforcement personnel to remain level headed and calm, though the stress of this important professional position calls at times for the most drastic of measures, officers must stay the course so as not to alarm the public of which they are charged with protecting and securing. You were counted on, Officer Cook, for whatever awaited you and you were ready to tackle any assignment no matter what was involved. Dade County counts its beloved heroes and heroines as those guardian angels who now occupy a sacred space in God's eternal shelters of eternal life. A life and career valued beyond any means. Your outstanding service, Officer Cook, was and is the pinnacle of those enhancements which have stayed within the hearts and thoughts of all citizens you served. Never to be forgotten, it's your legacy of heroism and the true fighting spirit of gallantry that are treasured within your family, colleagues and friends who respected your decisions to become a police officer. Metro-Dade Police Department had one of the truly most humblest and excellent officers within their ranks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The dignity of your badge and uniform are the shining examples of how officers now and in the future should conduct their affairs in decency and in class. God remembers His faithful and pious servants and rewards them for their efforts each in their proper time.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 8, 2016

In order for sacrifice to hold a bountiful meaning there first must be a dignified and honorably heroic action that accompanies this notion. Well, you had integrity, Officer Cook and yet you kept your wits about you when you patrolled the corners and various venues in and around Dade County. the most loyal and yet, humble of public servants, your resolve and valor have travelled along with those who have taken responsibility for serving and preserving the public's unity, peace and liberty they are all entitled to . You will, Officer Cook be revered as a blessed Godsend who will forever remain cherished for all that you meant to mankind. Society can surely be grateful for your leadership and knowledge, the vision to stay vigilant and to keep on persevering. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A charismatic man of character, concern and consideration that coupled together with your commitment, courage and conviction meant the world to those whop rose to the task of combating evil as you did so superbly and with much humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 8, 2016

Thank God for freedom of speech. As I browse this website some of the comments reflect feelings of hope and yet frustration still rears its ugliness in society. What showed up in Dade County was your personable manner of confidence and honesty that went out on your patrols each and everyday. Never to be overlooked was your dignity and the driven determination to make things as smooth as they could be. Your humble legacy of heroism, as brave as you were, Officer cook, reflected the hopes and optimism that peace would last as it has thanks to your devotion and faithfulness. Nothing can bring you back, Officer Cook, badge#1664 will be forever saluted for achieving your dreams and aspirations to be a good person, a gentleman with a kind heart and a treasured servant of Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You cared and now that baton has been passed on down to others to take ownership of this onus.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2016

It is incumbent upon society to gave homage and honor, praise and salutes to our bravest and most loyal public servants. Dade County sleeps soundly at night or by day because of your unwavering and dignified actions, Officer Cook. You were a uniquely caring man with a concern for compassion, peace and unity. Comrades through the years have paused and reflected back upon your wonderful life of both humanity and humility. What drove to was your humbleness and the integrity to do all you could do to avert violence. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, we came to rely upon your calming voice of eloquence in allowing us to pursue those hopes and desires that assist in making this world a better place to live and to prosper.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2016

I meant to say, Officer Cook, the choice you made to become a police officer was indeed a wise decision. We say let your conscience be your guide, we can all concur, it was and if not for your honesty, integrity and dignity then no telling where Dade County people would be today. Their lives have been certainly enhanced for the best outcomes. You will always be well respected and admired for the courage you displayed professionally that awful day you lost your life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2016

A person certain in their beliefs knows and comprehends exactly what their actions will result in. Officer Cook, your dignity and integrity were the makings of an honorable life and the epitome of a solid professional chose. Police work is not for everyone and yet you persevered and preserved the safety of all. As a hero here in Dade County you have been saluted for sage wisdom, leadership and maturity beyond your years. Your parents, family and colleagues have cherished and have remembered the wonderfully rich life you lived by morals and proper decorum that is expected of anyone with a caring and humane heart. Yours was golden, Officer Cook, your bright smile which has been sorely missed could be seen lighting up the biggest room. It shines down as it illuminates God's heavenly abode. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where character was clutch, courage was stellar beyond any thought. One day the violence that took you suddenly from our midst will be extinct. Let us hope and pray.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2016

Undaunted by the mighty pursuits of good versus evil, you went about your professional affairs, Officer Cook, with concise precision and candor, unwavering honesty, dignity, loyalty and decency. The people of Dade County can be mighty humble that your humanity and humility was spot on. It was no accident what happened to you on May 16, 1979, you gave your life and police career for the perpetual vitality for all future generations including those who have been passed your torch of freedom, unity and peace for all. Your heroism my neighbor, friend and hero rests in peace in God's heavenly abode where your comrades have too made the ultimate sacrifice for dreams and aspirations to prosper. Your legacy of care and compassion forever stands tall next to your courage and the strength of character so important in fighting off the forces of evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2016