Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Take pleasure and be humble when not hurting someone with words. Words are like a knife, for they cut through our very souls. Police officers have to be able to properly and with a sense of authority communicate with the general public to spread their message across. Your wide smile and engaging personality, Officer Cook, captured the moment and for all time sake. Over these past forty-two years, your picture of you in uniform behind our American flag has served as our inspiration, you really meant that much to Dade County and its citizens. You exemplified honesty, dignity and integrity that when placed beside your bravery, valor and courage do memorialize you as a true police hero in every sense of the word. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your kindness and compassion do shine so brightly, it makes your legacy even that much more revered and we salute your boldness and commitment to both pride and excellence. You only excelled in assisting people, Officer Cook, you were raised in a truly humble home with all the love and support from your parents. They are certainly proud of their loyal and heroic son. The world is indebted to its heroes and heroines who stand up and try to expel evil from its midst. they all patrol down one path, that being of righteousness and reverence, with all the due diligence and vigilance that your positions call for.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2015

Your good deeds, actions of heroism, bravery and humbleness standout in a person's life and surely during your life, Officer Cook, they represent the very essence of why we have so many dedicated and trusted public servants such as yourself. Statues and monuments are big, but it takes an even bigger heart and frame of mind to succeed with the ultimate humility. You had the proper mindset to carry out your professional tasks, whereas others require a bit more prodding. You headstone my neighbor, friend and hero says, "We Shall Be One" and I believe that signifies one unit, one department with exceptionally brave women and men doing similar jobs to keep the unity and peace 'moving systematically. You were the best, you fought hard, trained hard and had the resourcefulness and strength of character to both prove it and to back up your endeavors. Rest in peace. Legacies of cherished and admired individuals like yourself, Officer Cook, need not much more embellishing, fort hey are like the breezes that blow against us cooling us down.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2015

If brevity is the soul of wit, then bravery must be that which is transplanted within us. In police work there are lighter moments, not too many, for as long as bad people roam the streets we need good hard working officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, policing and protecting the public from any harm that may come their way. And as surely as I reflect upon your honorable life and career, certainly the sun will rise tomorrow morning and your soul which continues its ascent to the heavens above will guide us on our pathways in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2015

Each day we relish our opportunities to set down a fertile path of growth. To live in a world where many wondrous and yet unusual events occur, it is still in us to utilize this occasion to perform our lives properly as we see fit. Police officers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, whatever one chooses to pursue, you should strive to do your very best and let Our Lord take care of the rest. You operated by this exact plan, Officer Cook and God never let you down. You were faithful and committed to all the right causes. The very foundations you laid down for the citizens of Dade County have been enhanced this day and will continue to be as long as there are honorable and dignified officers performing their professional responsibilities just as you did. Bravery, valor ,courage and a commitment to pride and excellence all take their cues and follow close behind. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2015

Life finds the unique beauty and the essence of a person in their ability to grow, prosper and to flourish. Such as trees growing and bearing fruits, we walk, breathe and are able to communicate with one another. Somewhere within the crevices of our bodies a voice says keep trying, keep moving forward, keep achieving. And for most of us we listen to that mystical sound. You listened to your body, Officer Cook and the voice within it said keep pursuing, stay focused, remain honest, dignified and loyal to the causes that would soon become your career and a cherished portion of your life. One lived each day by morals and values that surely we all want to possess. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out, to comprehend why you were so giving and trustworthy. Dade County and its residents at large knew you to be an outstanding public servant whose reliability and faithfulness never waned, nor did your bravery, valor and courage, it stayed fortified and alive as long as you were watching over us. You now take up a position in heaven watching along with your colleagues who too made the ultimate sacrifice. And you'll never be alone as God has you cradled in His arms for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy represents the very notion of movement, of give and take in a proper atmosphere, of growing and maintaining steady accomplishment throughout your twenty-five years. Our securities have been tied to your integrity, maturity and keen intellect and vision of what you saw and tried to fix. That's the general role of any police officer and for its value you served mightily and with a pronounced passion. Your engaging personality was the catalyst for all your actions of kindness and heroism.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2015

For the human being is a tree in the field. And they shall be like a tree planted by streams of water. The primary fruits of great people are their acts of kindness. As messengers of God, we try to do His will, as an angel is called the "one who stands." Man is called the "one who walks. As human beings we strive to cleave to God by performing good deeds. Your mission, Officer Cook, which you accepted freely and without any doubt or reservation was to patrol, police and protect all Dade County citizens and keep their peace and security bonded together. A life of modesty, humbleness, honor and humility. Further embellishments portray your character, its value and strength as one of everlasting resolve. Faithful, loyal and fiercely dedicated to fighting the forces of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were the root, the branches and leaves that were firmly planted and remain securely grounded as is your soul which twinkles brilliantly at night. You walked your beat here in this world and now you travel where only God's heroic angels travel. God bless you for your service.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2015

The stars shine brighter at night as the sun glows during the day, all symbolic of your unselfish and unwavering achievements to our society. Dade County and its communities have remained vitally fortified by your bold and swift actions to quash a domestic situation that threatened the very soul, the very fabric of its residents. You were both a central and an integral part of the peacemaking process. Its enhancements continue on this day because of your heroic actions of honor, dignity and integrity on May 16, 1979. And so it is with your legacy that will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of all who ever crossed paths with you. You were cherished and respected by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Look at the sun, the moon and the stars, your beautiful soul reflects off them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2015

Being a patient individual talks many hours and years of training and practice. As the saying goes practice makes perfect. Yet, we are not perfect only God is. We can help shape this world in a better place and how might we accomplish this? By being honest, having dignity and integrity and by being studious and asking questions if we are not sure of something. Since you were mature beyond your twenty-five years, Officer Cook, it goes to reason why you achieved and would have continued your climb up the ranks as a police officer. Your department of which you were a loyal and esteemed officer has forty-one other divine heroes and heroines among its ranks who courageously gave the ultimate sacrifice, your unselfish commitment to excellence in the line of duty has fortified what we already knew about you as did your family, colleagues and friends, that you were born to be driven, made to prepare yourself for the daily battles that ensued. You were a very determined and devoted gentleman. Nothing was going to keep you down and out. Faithfulness and loyalty were on your professional docket as was the badge and uniform you worn with great pride and superb humility. Nothing lacking. Only your resolve to maintain the dignity, unity and peace of every individual resident of Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 8, 2015

If a person has done something wrong in the past, do an equal amount of good in the present. You always succeeded, Officer Cook. What more can the good people of Dade County say about your dignity and strength of character? It was tremendous and vitally important to the survival of those you reverently served and protected. Man is born with many inherent traits, some flaws as well, you were born with the promise that you would become a valiant public servant who was loved and cherished by all. All police officers should practice the skills of good manners, politeness and common courtesy, it might carry them throughout their careers as it did throughout your life and career, both cut way too short because of this epidemic we label as wickedness. You were just trying to do your job and calm a young man bent on violence down. Your legacy needs no restorations, it stands for decency, honesty, humbleness, humility and stellar bravery, grace and integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All people and their actions are judged from above, yours, Officer Cook, need no polishing as they stand brilliantly and ever so brightly at every moment in time.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 8, 2015

Common sense approaches in all that one accomplishes seems to be the way all of us should function in life. Officer Cook, your sense of fair play, loyalty and dignity served as your cornerstone to all your endeavors in both your young life and during your watch with the Metro-Dade police Department. You were a comported gentleman who was sound in all your actions and in your communications with the public. An affirmation to serve and to protect is something that is not to be looked down nor frowned upon. You were the ideal peacemaker who relished any challenge put before you and your legacy serves as a character motivator that should continue to inspire throughout time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2015

Strive to be yourself. Try to make an impression that makes this world a safer place to live. Our heroes and heroines such as yourself, Officer Cook, did this and so much more. Thanking you for your ultimate sacrifice and service to the Dade County community is just the tip of the iceberg. Your legacy began with your upbringing by your wonderful parents, all of which was lead by your honor, stellar character and necessary dignity. How else could you carry on proficiently? You were a humble man, whose pathways in life would take you to the police academy. They instruct. They train. They drill. They teach. Most of all they inspire. And that is what you did for us, Officer Cook, you are our inspiration. Your dreams, your goals were channeled properly and promptly began assisting those in need. May 16, 1979, a bold and unwavering act of heroism saved many lives, countless more. You answered a call not required of you and your partner that day, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln and you forever imprinted your legacy upon all of Dade County where you were admired and cherished. God still only knows why He found it necessary to call you home to His eternal shelter for safekeeping to valiantly patrol those sacred golden streets. You'll always be remembered and saluted for having the fortitude to act as all police officers should. In deeds, in ethics and morals you performed supremely well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2015

We look to those who bravely and courageously do battle on the front lines on our behalf. You were a driven warrior, Officer Cook, to heap praise for your cherished life and a profession you performed in an outstanding manner where not too many people would ever explore, what more can we say? We think we know all the answers, but, it is Our Creator who understands why you were needed up in heaven. Being an upbeat and cheerful fellow, we can comprehend why you chose to become a police officer. God given talents and skill can take a person so far, they must possess the much needed honesty, dignity and integrity so vital in carrying out all their assigned tasks and missions. And you performed them with grace, courage and a resounding strength, character and boldness in commitment to pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, your treasured legacy will always shine brightly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2015

Please pardon the grammar, even when writing police reports, officers are expected to spell properly and use proper grammar. In other words, nouns, verbs and objects in complete sentences. I'm sure when you wrote your reports, Officer Cook, they were both carefully written and proper language was always utilized. Utilizing your passion in a most compassionate manner was the core behind your achievements my neighbor, friend and hero and each sentence started with the phrases and words of courtesy, politeness, honesty and integrity. Always central to surviving the rigors on Dade County roads where you endeavored, served and patrolled with unselfish valor, courage and bravery. Your life story and your police career six years and it was going strong pointed to how your legacy of personality, character and commitment all meshed together to form a very powerful bond that incorporated all people under its domain. Rest in peace. You are greatly missed and saluted and respected for doing a yeoman like job. Outstanding professionalism embodying diligence and vigilance to the highest degree. Never will you be forgotten and for you Mrs. Cook, your one hundredth birthday is right around the corner. You'll always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Stay well out in San Diego, California. Your son has my utmost respect and admiration. I'll always visit his grave as often as I can.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 6, 2015

You were the shield protecting every Dade County citizen, Officer Cook. You were our savior who always acted with the most proper humble behavior. Your destiny took you to many different places, too many to count. One thing your department could always rely upon was your dignified and honorable actions of heroism. They speak as loudly now as they did thirty-six years ago. One can never forget a hero of your humane stature and fail to mention along with your devotion and desire, came your bravery, courage and valor. This all begins with your sterling character and your solemn commitment to pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We can view your beloved soul nightly as it hovers brilliantly above those who have succeeded you in service and in protecting the essential elements of unity, liberty and peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 6, 2015

When someone has a gripe about anything, try to find ways to solve the issue. First of all, no one had any complaints about your work ethic, Officer Cook. How could they? You were decent, honest and kind to all people. You probably gave the benefit of doubt to more than you should have. Your mannerisms, your tone of voice, calming and soothing spoke volumes. The Metro-Dade Police Department had one fine young man, one truly humble an dloyal public servant who went out of his way to seek peace and pursue it by fruitful actions. One can't expect anything else from such a devoted and determined person. Your legacy of heroic bravery and courage speaks clearly of your honorable and most dignified character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those bright lights, the stars at night ar eof your very beautiful and special soul which served an dprotected more than adequately.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2015

You were the conscientous individual, Officer Cook, who made certain that things were well taken care of. How much more can we revere and come to admire our heroes and heroines of the past for all they did during their lives to assist in our everyday lives. You were a humble savior and most thoughtful and caring police officer. So it was with your strength of character, resolve, dignity and integrity that we the citizens of Dade County should be forever indebted to you my neighbor, friend and hero for all that you achieved, for all the enhancements that were squarely placed upon your angelic shoulders and now God has you cradled in His palms for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace. Things were done promptly an dproudly because you cared, you were concerned, you were compassionate an dpassionate about the quality of your professional work and the demeanor that is required from its officers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2015

We must speak up when trouble crops up. Silence, while at times may be golden, can only add fuel to a fire that is out of hand. While you were recognized as a calm individual, Officer Cook, your sense of reason and passion always came to the surface and this was why you were very accomplishe dat your profession. For as we know, not everyone is able to become a police officer.It takes years of training, though we also understand the rigors and strees levels associated with this all important position. When people talk out their problems, then the truth becomes the focal point of what is really able to be achieved. You were a master at making peace between all folks, Officer Cook and Dade County surely honors your sacrifice and it is with this bravery, valor and courage that you are to be forever saluted and remembered. Rest in peace my nghbor, friend and hero. Silence may be golden, humbleness and humility are traits that one must learn, just as a baby learns to first crawl. The very first tiny steps are the ones that lead to success down the road.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2015

Anger is always an improper motivation when trying to make peace and in being able to resolve a quarrel. POlice officers can lose their tempers from time to time, the one who is able to remain calm, centered and focused on trying to mak epeace and unity areality is the one who in the end i shumbly acknowledged. And this was the kind of special gentleman and public servant that you were, Officer Cook. Quick, not callous. Concerned not conceited. Creative, not careless. Honest not selfish. Devoted, dignified and with much desire and positive energy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, your zeal and motivations should travel from the heavens above as fast as you answered that call on May 16, 1979, boldly and promptly to assist your colleagues and those Dade County residents in need of help. A helping hand in commitment sure goes a long way to why our heroes and heroines' legacies are both saluted and everlasting.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2015

You can be accomplished even if you have less than others. Women officers as well as men police officers are hired and yet no one is judged more favorably than others. It does take hard work, putting in the many hours of arduous training in both the classroom and out in the field. So if you are a four foot nine inch officer or someone six foot ten inches and three-hundred pounds you have to be able to still handle the rigors of your job. Running, walking, climbing over walls and being able to climb up a rope or tree, whatever, you were astute, Officer Cook ,at being able to perform your job just the way it was called for you to produce. This all takes its genesis in one's home and the environment where you were raised. Having been raised with honesty, integrity and stellar dignity, it's no wonder why you were successful. Your sure minded compassion and caring respect you had for all citizens that you protected and served faithfully will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, your cherished and humble legacy is kept aflame by your loving family members and esteemed colleagues who were devoted to the causes that you dedicated your entire life and police career to see them through. Sitting around waiting for things to manifest is not the solution, getting going and striving to be the best usually produces the desired outcomes. When opportunity knocks at one's door it must be answered with flawless precision and with the utmost senses of urgency. All that you did, Officer Cook and so much more. Always there ready to accommodate anyone, anytime and anyplace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2015

Patience in any line of work or profession is required in order to be able to summon up the necessary inner strength to serve and to protect with the right frame of mind when policing the public interest with vigilance and diligence. All of these skills were mastered wonderfully and superbly by you Officer Cook. Part of your heroic legacy treasured, cherished and respected as it was, was your ability to use your honor, dignity and integrity to guide you properly throughout Dade and its venues. All law enforcement personnel must constantly review their department standards in order to insure the best possible scenarios for whatever challenges and dilemmas that might crop up. And you were humbly, Officer Cook, your department and division's top notch officer who boldly and with patience handled all your calls with the utmost pride and excellence, along with the established bravery, courage and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2015

Loyalty and faithfulness work better together than forgetfulness and laziness. You were quite superb, Officer Cook ,at working with partners or at times riding solo. You always acquitted yourself in an outstanding fashion and no one had any qualms regarding your splendid service affording Dade County residents a new lease on their lives. A shining legacy legitimately founded upon the values of essential honesty, integrity and stellar dignity. Always the most prepared officer, gentleman, whatever you set out to accomplish you did with grace and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2015

Yearning to do the right thing, you were the symbol of what it means to be a loyal and faithful soldier who served on the front lines of duty to all Dade County citizens, Officer Cook. When trouble was brewing you were there to slow down its climb. Always one who was willing to learn new things, your dignity, honor and integrity, Officer Cook, were the basic foundations of both a life and career, well lived and well planned. Surely, your legacy of heroic character and commitment draws upon itself as to why you were successful and brave. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A young man, who was more mature than the rest who was not afraid or bashful when it came time to solving and protecting the public interest.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2015

Family ties help a person have greater love for others. So true. So true. Considering your family environment, Officer Cook, truer words could not be spoken. You were first of all a concerned son, who always visited your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, usually after your watch while driving home. I still think of you, Mrs. Cook along with your son and husband. Your Bill or Billy was very devoted and caring to you and that was one of the many virtues that appealed to your loving daughter-in-law, Karen. If things could have only gone differently on May 16, 1979. There won't ever be any doubt as to your son's honor, dignity and integrity. He learned all his manners and discipline from you and your husband ,Charles, may he rest in peace. Bravery, courage and valor come from repeated practice in the streets where officers eventually learn by sorting out the various information needed to process their plans of actions that are utilized in solving and in resolving any issues. You were outstanding in all your efforts and endeavors, Officer Cook and now the hope is to see things through to their fruition. All the changes in Dade County were in large part because of your heroic actions and sadly you were not given the opportunity to be here to personally witness these enhancements, nonetheless, your legacy is crystal clear and continues to shine as brightly as does your soul which was the backbone of your character and its humble strength which guided you on all your missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2015

Zealousness with negative motivations can be labeled as criminal. Doing deeds in which one assists one another is considered praiseworthy. Performing in a completely opposite manner is going to get you in some trouble. You complemented your duties, Officer Cook, with fairness, and justice for each and every Dade County resident. But, it can only takeoff if you are centered around doing so with honesty, dignity and integrity as stellar as all three of these traits must be. Every action any police officer undertakes has consequences and it is up to that individual police officer to carry them out properly and with a positive zeal and passion. You are certain to be remembered and saluted for your never ending valor, courage and bravery to see that the community was always correctly served and protected and that those you served have their peace, unity and liberty properly attached to each other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were loved, admired, revered, respected, treasured and greatly admired for having the alacrity to commitment in both pride and in excellence in your professional duties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2015

One who acts aggressively should not demonstrate this trait all the time. Police officers often have to delve into certain areas where they must differentiate between knowing when to hold back and when to act more than they should. You were an honest man, Officer Cook and a calming influence over your comrades who appreciated your work ethic. You took care to serve and to protect the rights of all Dade county residents. The dignity and integrity all stemmed from your excellent upbringing and so it goes to reason why you achieved and were heroic in doing so. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of character carries many memories all of which are shown to be among your many strengths. Bravery, courage and valor are not inbred, they must be first learned and practiced over and over. Repetition is what stimulates all of us to succeed in one way or another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2015