Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Humility toward humanity is just what the public looks for in their brave and composed police officers. Seeing that you were a calm and serene gentleman, Officer Cook, those who knew you and worked with you realized your honesty and dignity would never betray them. You led others by your very mannerisms of decency and class. Something needed doing it was considered done. No questions. Peace and liberty in and around the Dade County corridor are the direct result of your heroism. A cherished soul. A beautiful human being. A blessed man and a Godsend to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2016

We act at times in a peculiar manner. Yet we are particular in how we are provided for. You protected and served Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, with the same level of courtesy, character, dignity and honesty as you always did. When integrity and intuition were on the line, it was there. When leadership was needed you led by your humble example. Now, you will forever be saluted for having unwavering valor and commitment. Pride and excellence are wonderful tools to be demonstrated and utilized properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2016

Rhetoric is for a rebel without a cause. Relevance is attached to a doer and pursuer of resolve and resourcefulness. One who is devout and loyal to their Creator can succeed beyond anyone's wildest expectations. Officer Cook, if you said something would be done, consider it done. No backing down. No running the other way. You were a gentleman of candor, class and decency. As well as a public servant of integrity, honor and dignity. Dade County can rest a bit more smoothly as you distinguished yourself in heroism and valor. One man's legacy of commitment to excellence and pride should be every servant's map to at least serve and protect adequately. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your upbringing from two loving parents is the symbol of why you were geared to completing your missions here. I'll continue praying for you, Mrs. Cook. I hope you enjoyed your trip to Key West, Florida two years ago. Congratulations on your new great-grand daughter. Your son was and is much beloved and missed by the entire Cook Family. His masterpiece of faith and loyalty has painted a very moving picture that has inspired those who knew and respected him. A legend and a hero of blessed proportions. You had a cause, Officer Cook, for your whole life that was your primary motivation. People and making them more productive citizens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2016

Achievement breeds contentment, Failure can bring heartbreak and disappointment. If we can all follow the very same trails, those flames of honesty, dignity and integrity will not be extinguished. Your soul, Officer Cook, burns as brightly now as it ever has before. Officers try to keep the peace, liberty and unity tied together. A tough test. With a little ingenuity and vigilance, the job can get done right. Righteous people and their deeds always triumphs over evil. Violence is sadly a normal part of any officer's routine, they just have to steer clear of temptation. You were a most devoted and dignified young man, Officer Cook, you won't be forgotten for having the courage and perseverance to see clearly and it was your stellar leadership and vision that has assisted greatly in Dade County and its enhancements then and now. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courageous and of humane character, your pride in the uniform and badge you wore will be forever saluted. You truly earned your accolades humbly and it was your humility that allowed you to perform as any officer should. Morals and scruples were the pillars of your whole life and career. One destined for more humanity and fulfillment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2016

Diplomacy and diligence. The cornerstones of any person who works and shares an investment in this world. How this world functions depends in large part on how police maintain their honesty and dignity while protecting and serving our best interests. You served us well, Officer Cook. Prudently and proficiently. Loyally and determined. Your colleagues of the past and present have saluted your labors of love and consideration for all Dade County with nothing but class and decency. A hero full of humbleness and a blessing for all to cherish and to revere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of freedom and unity, peace for all mankind has remained the enhancement by which all can freely live, aspire and inspire as you so faithfully did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2016

Show us a clear vision, we will demonstrate to you what humility and honesty will accomplish and how far this can carry a person's life and career of bravery and dignity. It made your life and police career and its missions of unity and peace, Officer Cook, stand out. It has stood tall and most valiantly all these years later. Dade County and its citizens looked up to you, Officer Cook. They relied upon your devoutness, loyalty and resolve to get them through tough times. Times are tough today, yet we move on and endeavor to carry your heroic legacy proudly and with commitment. Heroes bear arms. They also bear a heavy burden and try to meet the challenges faithfully and with a compassion for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2016

The source of happiness is one who lives a dignified life and practices good manners. All from your upbringing, Officer Cook and now you have an addition to your family, a great-niece, Legacy. Legend and Legacy it compliments honor and integrity. Dade County when you patrolled its venues was always in excellent hands. A man of accomplishment. A mission fulfilled and carried out with reliability and resolve. You never let evil overwhelm you. It was face to face with your heart and soul being poured into your total endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courage, grace and gallantry have made enhancements better than ever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2016

A source of reverence and relevance, you were the epitome, Officer Cook, of goodwill and honesty that has spread its wings throughout the Dade County neighborhood. You'll be saluted for sage wisdom, sound leadership and heroic actions that will never be forgotten. A cherished and proud man of contentment and commitment, resourcefulness and dignity to last forever. Your wings my neighbor, friend and hero shall indeed fly high. Rest in peace. Your legacy of integrity has kept the pathways of your loving family and comrades who have taken over riding smoothly as they pursue both good and honest aspirations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2016

Your humble and heroic legacy, Officer Cook, conjures up the images of a wonderful life and a very sound professional career as a police officer. The Metro-Dade Police Department, its officers and employees respected tour skills, your leadership capabilities, most of all it was your care and concern, honor and integrity that paved the way for your success. And for over thirty-seven years you have been so honored, cherished and saluted for bravely battling the sources of evil. Your service of distinction served Dade County residents in surrounding them with the much needed unity and peace forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When character and faith reside together, those who followed righteousness are more soundly at ease. Enhancements that will last forever were brought about through your goodwill, good name and humility stay anchored at every venue, the very same places you watched over.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2016

The commitment was present, Officer Cook. why can't others commit to the same traits? If only honesty, dignity and integrity can flow as it should. You were counted on to do a professional task that would tax the mind of most people. For all its value you were the humble hero of Dade County, class and conviction, valor and vigilance beyond the scopes of preservation and service. Cherished, adored and revered by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A police officer's legacy represents a yearning to learn, lead and inspire others through the proper channels of communication. Always the appropriate message.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2016

Your mom, Officer Cook, would be so proud of you as is your dad and sister. One man's quest for peace and unity, a police career consummated by dignity, integrity and honor. Dade County and its residents will certainly salute your valor and commitment forever. What stands out in the lives of our beloved heroes is their source of compassion and attention to detail. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroically humbly legacy stands as the beams of decency and decorum along with character and the courage to fight those battles that still wage on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2016

You were a humbly benevolent man, Officer Cook. Your sincerity has never been overlooked. Neither has your integrity, dignity, honor and faithfulness. It has been spread far and wide, through and through. We the people of Dade County have able to live contented lives in clarity and with peace all because of your heroic actions. You will forever be cherished, admired and respected for displaying outstanding courage, conviction and the devout desire to do right by all folks. Your legacy stays imprinted within us as does the light shining from your beautiful soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave your life, a sacred message that is now kept in God's scrolls and golden halls of justice. Strength of character that was the top of the professional line. Other comrades should be running to catch this sound and sage advice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 28, 2016

Perpetuate is the action by which one keeps alive the dreams, goals and aspirations of their loved ones. You honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, is being kept alive and burning brighter than ever by colleagues, friends and family who have treasured your character, intelligence and glowing desire to commit to pride and excellence. Violence may take away a man's life, career and his determinations, it can never extinguish the passion nor compassion you possessed while serving and protecting Dade County residents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One perpetrates kindness. God delivers justice to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 28, 2016

The mastery over one's own character can take quite a time to manage. Officers have to get a handle on this before they enter the police academy. Those mysteries of life and yet your whole life and police career, Officer Cook, you lived devoutly and faithfully as prescribed by God's divine blueprint'. Dade County, your colleagues and its citizens were never fearful, as they had a supremely outstanding gentleman full of honor, dignity and integrity restoring their peaceful dreams, goals and aspirations. The eyes and ears of God directed all your movements and provided you with that driven desire to achieve, which you did beyond any calls of duty. You were a total and consummate professional geared towards bringing sanctity and leadership to your official position. Now you'll be forever saluted by your comrades and adored and treasured by your loving family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. That compassion, care and consideration has been advanced to a higher spiritual level where you travel freely without any harm coming your way. You sacrificed so we can be free and the unity you persevered to obtain may be put to good use here in this world. It must not be wasted nor frittered away. Time here is of the essence. A blessed man and most heroic Godsend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 27, 2016

Police work requires a whole lot of devotion and the physical dexterity, the mentality to go out and patrol, protect and to preserve the public trust, the peace and the prosperity that goes along with it. Exactly what you did, Officer Cook, so lovingly, so honorably and with a staunch dignity and integrity that went along with your bravery and resolve. Dade County lives on by your heroic actions of courage, commitment and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You afforded us the means by which to pursue our visions and aspirations of a happy life. You lived one and should still be here to pursue the same with your beloved Karen. When my wife gets a moment, Holly will send you something on your face book page. You were everything a wife should be to her husband and your courageous, cherished and loyally humbly husband was to you and the residents he served. His legacy won;t be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 27, 2016

One who is self-confident, not brash nor cocky, can motivate themselves to do the will of God honestly and without any form of deceit. Only the love of your profession, Officer Cook, the class, care and convictions that were central to the core of your onuses to Dade County and its people. The same folks who trusted your instincts, leadership and visions of optimism to stay calm and collected. A man who can think on the run during his patrols, yet keep civility and guidance in front of them should be so honored. You remain treasured among your family, colleagues and those who were fortunate to have known you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Achievements speak well. Resolve and loyalty is the fruition of one gentleman's heroically humble legacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2016

Those who live with denial have a hard time facing reality. If one lives with a purpose, a motive in their actions, that in of itself does make the world a better place to prosper. You lived with morals and principles, Officer Cook, having been raised with decency and dignity, it is not all surprising that you accomplished more than we could ever know. Your comrades have saluted your good name, character and courage to commit yourself to fighting off the forces that evil and the very violence that develops from it. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What comes from a well lived life is an everlasting legacy of goodwill and peace in Dade County for its residents brought about through your unwavering commitment to both pride and excellence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2016

It takes a whole department of reliable and honest men and women to battles the forces of wickedness. And yet there are those who display a certain uniquely refined integrity and resolve that sets them apart from other comrades. So true. Dade County and those officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, lived by ethics and when those problems came calling, you answered the bell. That bell rings of resolve and freedom loud and clear. Because of your sacrifice, Officer Cook, citizens can live more peacefully and with a greater meaning, the esteem and appreciation they had for a heroically cherished young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Resourcefulness and faithfulness rests together with you in God's sacred kingdom along with your fellow angels of hope and devotion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2016

Love and respect for all, it means as much as the morals of good character and sure honesty. It all comes from the upbringing our heroes and heroines receive. A preparation before they start learning the ropes of resolve and responsibility in the police academy. Officer Cook, you knew as we all hopefully know that the grass is always greener on the other side. Having integrity and dignity, being charismatic and focusing in on staying calm and acting as any officer would positively, this certainly enabled you to skillfully patrol Dade County and keep its peace and unification moving justly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cornerstones of a good man's legacy are the humble heroics of your strength of commitment to excellence and a pride you upheld while carrying out your professional duties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2016

We stay the course. And keep navigating around Dade County each way that we see fit. Our honesty, dignity and integrity should never lessen, as yours, Officer Cook, never wavered. You kept your affirmation to serve and to protect, heroically, you accomplished your missions. Twenty-five years of love and respect, devotion and admiration, no matter the place or time, it was only about Dade County, its citizens and their quests for peace. An aspiration you had as a young man. You secured. We remained serene. No more violence should be every officer's motto. Yours was fight with all your might. You did, Officer Cook, until your last breath. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's in the bloodlines of those decent and deserving whose legacies of character, commitment and courage remain vigorous. You were determined to battle, Officer Cook and for this you'll forever be saluted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

I'm still glad we do have mostly honest police professionals. They share a common goal, a bond of peace and freedom through the bonds of integrity, dignity and plain old fashioned honesty. A little smile. A humble dose of self-confidence was all you needed, Officer Cook, to motivate you to perform your roles sincerely and with valor. Dade County lives on through your ideals and inspiring leadership of other comrades. Wickedness exposes its elements in many stark ways, yet, in the end, Officer Cook, you answered the call and maintained calm and trust among all mankind. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Exactly what you were as a devoted public servant and an even finer gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

That situation in Baltimore, Maryland looks very tense, Officer Cook. Last year a man police arrested there, Freddie Gray, died while in police custody. he suffered a fatal spinal injury and was not strapped in the police wagon. At least six officers were charged with various crimes and according to the medical examiner, he was murdered. Yet, recently, two officers were tried before a judge who exonerated them of all charges, thus rendering the trials of the other officers charged as difficult to get a conviction. You were sound in your professional convictions to honor, integrity and in dignity. Battles today wage on in Dade County, yet you fought the toughest by far and your sacrifice bears this out. You were loved, admired and quite respected for your diligence and service to all mankind. Your courage and bravery, leadership and intellect surely is missed greatly today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

If you permit peace and liberty to join one another as one, then one should allow honesty, integrity and dignity to join forces as they conquer evil. The biggest fight may very well occur after the battle itself. You highlighted your life and profession, Officer Cook, with a quality of superior courage. Outstanding character. The strength of your heart as you stood face to face with wickedness. police officers sadly have to live under the umbrellas of violence, the very same that tragically took your life, Officer Cook. You were a friend and gentleman to all. A thought provoking inspiration to your family and comrades. the very same humble and humane women and men who defended the honor of those whom you served and protected with your might. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Society lets its heroes and heroines legacies of faith and resolve rest against the pillars of justice, equality and fairness to all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

Most people believe in honorable intentions. Most of all believe in the morals of good character, dignity and integrity. Yet, most of all could even comprehend what our esteemed police officers have to deal with on a daily basis. You were a constantly moving officer, Officer Cook. You took the people of Dade County and carried their burden on your broad shoulders promising peace and liberty to last a lifetime. Those six years of dedicated, devoted and mighty faithful service have been proudly honored and soundly saluted as your humbly heroic actions of May 16, 1979, have provided the relief and resolve for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016

Ingenuity and integrity walked together with you, Officer Cook. Your whole family walked and spoke the praises of Our Creator in a loving and fond fashion. Your desire fueled by your passion to preserve and persevere can never be overstated. A solid performance, a professional through and through. Our beloved and humble heroes, their memories stay inscribed within our beings as we carry on their legacies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When the heat was turned on, you responded, Officer Cook, you never turned an eye when evil struck. Violence shall one day be gone and your spirit shall continue flying high. Keep watching from your eternal shelter, Officer Cook. Keep those smiles coming. It will certainly brighten our days ahead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2016