Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The panels of hope, respect and diligence were ripped apart when that evil and cowardly man took your life, Officer Cook and Dade County along with your family suffered tremendous pain, agony and grief that plunged them into mourning your loss. A heart and soul blessed with charm, charisma and care all looking after the residents who embraced your smile and wise sincerity. Character and conviction that progressed along the tracks of truth, trust and honest integrity all facing terror and adversity head on. You were consummate in effort, vigilant in efficiency and validated your dreams, desires and aspirations with heroic goodwill and faithfulness that devoted their watches to harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2022

Though when I was at the grave today, Officer Cook, it appeared as though someone removed the flags from the pole supporting them. Why anyone would I don't know lack of respect, proper honor due a hero and no class. You were a sweet and sincere young man well versed in acumen, awareness and being astute and alert at all moments. For this Dade County and its folks can be thankful, your family misses you greatly. A man high in values, morals and principles, integrity, truth and dignity focusing on their earthly missions which enhanced, enriched and embraced society's highest certain level of values. Its relevance, resiliency and resourcefulness won't be forgotten. God has an angel of wisdom, virtue and responsibilities all taken seriously to protect and defend our very rights of freedom and hope. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2022

Today, I visited your grave, Officer Cook, forty-three years after giving your life and career for Dade County's safety and well being. Your life had direction, dedication and unselfish desire navigating your trails of truth, trust and a humbly blessed, noble and sacred heart of heroism. A gentleman gifted and talented should never have died you should be alive and well today living out a happy, prosperous and treasured retirement. The good Lord must have needed your soul and spirit of commitment to excellence and the character of a man blessed with virtue, wisdom and vision. Future generations will be told of your life and its undying legacy working tirelessly for our stability and peace of mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2022

Facts are that. Fiction, fantasy and fallacy don't uplift honor, valor and dignity. They serve to undermine integrity, character and the stellar commitments that you undertook, Officer Cook. To ponder teaching music and drums obviously would have been safer your heart and mind were prepared and set to defend our liberties here in Dade County. A hero who sacrificed his life for the benefit of the people's goodwill, hope and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The mind of integrity and the virtue of a mature gentleman trying his utmost enhance and enrich his community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You continue to reap your esteemed rewards and blessings from above as those who have succeeded you try to emulate your thoughtful character and sincere versatility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2022

Never overlook nor forget the charm, charisma and honor of a most wise and virtuous man. All the instincts of ingenuity, intuition and intelligence that were humbly wrapped around your fingers of action, Officer Cook. Dade County was the location of your integrity, dignity and grateful reverence so concerned, caring and straight from your serene soul and heart. History will forever tell us how your life and performed beyond your central duties. Responsible and duly accountable, a hero's legacy that is advanced forward by your loving and cherished family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2022

Legitimate and yearning to absorb more wisdom and knowledge, your stamp of courage, fortitude and trusted convictions have been heroically remembered and honorably saluted through the decades, Officer Cook. They have stood as the legacy of accomplishment, dignity and integrity which all underscored your watch over Dade County. Their peace and stability came through your tunnels of tenacity and faithfulness. A sweet and sincere young man of virtue and sacred journeys of fruition so much mettle and acumen applied to the scopes of your congeniality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2022

Police cannot ever be handcuffed by heinousness. It's just not acceptable. You were a very humble, honorable and heroic warrior, Officer Cook, who always had the best interests of Dade County's folks attached to your dignity, integrity and respectfully trusted and true character. A man whose vision, virtue and serenity were all wise and mature beyond your years of experience. Never more determined and forever dedicated with a humble heart and soul all being rewarded and blessed by Our Master as your sacrifice stands as the legacy that will remain implanted within the thoughts and hearts of your family, comrades and many friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forty-three years tomorrow and forevermore tears still flowing. You were that consummate as well as a wonderful human being. Our happiness, tranquility and safety all were brought about through your undying, unwavering and unselfish missions of faith, hope and goodwill.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2022

The bravery, heart and soul were from the charisma and your sincere charm, Officer Cook and for this Dade County won't forget you. You see when one preaches and practices good traits then they humbly accomplish more than possible. Integrity and dignity were tragically usurped that day on May 16, 1979 and the folks will never overlook your life and career still with much more left untapped. The reservoirs of hope, faith and goodwill flowed with character, truth and trust for convictions, commitments to everything humane in pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You started your project of precision, proficiency and perseverance many decades ago all given in God's name and blessed abundantly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2022

You gave your life, Officer Cook, for the citizens of Dade County all by being heroically honorable, dignified and a gentleman of class, respect and integrity all well intentioned. Never forgotten and forever saluted for being loyal, trustworthy and one who spoke the truth. A smile, a heart and a soul of virtue to help combat violence we can't being any more grateful for your designed and dedicated service that warmed, charmed and uplifted us for infamy into serenity. Heaven is where a humane and humble angel rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2022

A mountain of a gentleman, such a morally righteous man protecting Dade County with a badge of boldness and both a soul and heart of bravery. Officer Cook, you will forever be solemnly remembered and saluted for giving solid service and never bending in your loyalty and esteem. Such a dearly adored and beloved family member who excelled in everything proper in dignity, integrity and respect and so very much missed today and for always treasured in the hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A masterful artist who painted the pictures of wisdom, virtue and vision.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2022

Founded in the rich traditions of honor, law and order, your passions, pride and persistence, Officer Cook, never wavered in fact they served humanity dignifying your heroic legacy where integrity was at the very core of your consummate courage, commitment to excel and in leading Dade County and its citizens back from the brink of more harm and hurt. Your life and career represented the same ideals that society yearns for as you took the yoke of responsibility and accountability very seriously just as wisdom, vision and versatility supported your unrelenting virtue and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cornerstone humbly erected by effort and energy from your most passionate heart and soul of tranquility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2022

I know the pain, agony and grief still lingers even though it's been nearly forty-three years since God welcomed you to His Thin Blue Line, Officer Cook. For Dade County it has been a long time since you were brokering, delivering and making an impression that has stayed cherished forevermore. Integrity, honor, dignity and reverence were sheared apart by Mr. Pearsall and for a nefarious individual the suffering just is really sorrowful. You were humble, heroic and sincere in every direction of devotion, dedication and fierce determination to stop him from creating more bedlam than what existed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2022

A life and career started by sadly ended before you could go out on your own terms. Your tenacity, honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, were all humble, humane and unselfish as they heroically patrolled Dade County. Your nest of never ending heart, soul and conclusive character. A man still young and vibrant who wanted to make a difference in how we could live and utilize our tools to thrive more efficiently. Your perseverance and conduct reflected your department and for upstanding values and scruples may Our Creator watch over your soul as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You reap blessings and rewards for making the ultimate sacrifice to bind your community as one.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2022

A sweet smile that captivated mankind and surely supported your tracks, trails and paths of freedom, goodwill, hope and faith, Officer Cook. For so many living in Dade County even back in your day, well you were from what I have read and heard about you that you were a hero so enriched in dignity, integrity and humble character. Its commitments and convictions were fair and true nothing but unselfish heart and soul delivering our serenity and you upholding your sacred oath. We turn to the skies above where the angelic spirit of your virtue rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Monday is coming up and forty-three years since your sacrifice makes your family, friends and colleagues shutter with grief and apprehension as you were consummate and an excellent public servant that is tremendously missed by everyone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2022

Unity unveils its humility just as you displayed fortitude, ferocity and honorable character, Officer Cook, that protected the folks of Dade County. A community that gathered together to pay tribute to a fine young man, a hero of dignity, reverence and unwavering integrity that graced this world with monumental journeys of heart and soul. May your blessed name forevermore soar higher each second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2022

Never going backward, only going forward and climbing that ladder of humility where your heart, soul and virtue were a constant companion to society, Officer Cook. You family and community has forever treasured you as has Dade County and its citizens for first class duty, top notch effort and efficiency always the finest. An outstanding servant who gave his life of respect and vigilance so that peace and prosperity may take their humble places in line. Integrity, dignity and ingenuity presented adversaries with a stern challenge. Never taking anything for granted your righteous years were the fulfillment of your aspirations, dreams and goals all deemed as complete. Your twenty-five relatively short years were versatile and virtuous packaged with wisdom, vision and a train of thought so solid and valid. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2022

Eagles don't need to fly your soul and spirit to heaven, Officer Cook. For God's flights are always perfect and never require redirecting. Your heroism and honor are preserved up in His fortress where ferocity, tenacity and character all soar higher every second. Dade County did not need a wakeup call from you as your heart and soul were perpetual in their deliberate movements to further facilitate goodwill, hope and faith among mankind. For service, bravery and sacred sacrifice may you be saluted and commended for noble and valiant effort. They are being blessed, cherished, admired and angelically rewarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2022

Human beings are not perfect. No two people have the very same DNA these are facts. But, if you do your homework your mettle, morals, discipline and professional demeanor and conduct, Officer Cook, were about as close to pristine and never a subject of discussion nor controversy. Dade County was assured of excellence from a man of God, so kind and sincere, thoughtful and resourceful. The truth of your honor, humbleness, dignity and integrity is that they fought the toughest battles and fights as the wars rage on. The fires of evil still burn today. We want to incinerate them completely making way for paths and trails of tranquility for humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2022

Grace can galvanize. While turmoil and torment can polarize a community you surely require many diligent and vital public servants angels here on this earth who walk beats of boldness while demonstrating their virtue, dignity and integrity. Dade County was your venue, Officer Cook, the hero in you who remains fondly within the hearts and minds of your family, colleagues of the past and all your close personal friends. The esteem, loyalty and humanely sacred trust and truth never departed from your badge and uniform. They are in heaven along side of you and your reverent spirit resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A foundation of distinction constructed for a safer and securer future. You just should have been allowed to retire on your terms and to witness your successes the vehicles of your dependability, accountability and reliability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2022

Lightning strikes fast just as terror does. That fateful day a twenty year old man struck Dade County and took your young life and career, Officer Cook, right from under you. He robbed one soul of a man, a man gifted and skilled, a man poignant and passionate about his efforts and goals. Dade County saw honesty, intelligence and intuition making in roads and for seeing our peace come to fruition. When integrity, character and dignity are taken away without any warning you have to be alarmed. Your loved ones have carried on your heroic legacy with every ounce of heart and grace just as humility and politeness strolled the sidewalks of your neighborhood. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2022

As time passes us by you will always be honored and held in high regard, Officer Cook, for being the loyal and cherished hero that your family loved and misses very much. Your potent power of dignity, character and the heart and soul of integrity only endeavored to steer us free from harm here in Dade County. It's where you were raised with class, devoutness and virtue, where you married and began your law enforcement career that was tragically cut down by violence. A man of heinousness and a completely unlaw abiding coward who disrespected authority that you sincerely maintained. Our very tranquility and stability all brought about through your tireless and unselfish passions. God has angel of bravery patrolling His pearly gates above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2022

Officer DiGenova will always be a friend just like you to my family, Officer Cook. His struggles have been noted as we pray everyday that he lives his years as you should be still living them with faith, honesty, integrity and dignity. He and you formed the perfect team of partners where you had each other's backs while patrolling for the peace and freedom for all Dade County residents. No more troubles would be nice, yet society takes a deep breath and cringes when callousness comes calling unleashing its terror. Your tracks, trails and paths were decorated with wisdom. grit and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. He is a very genuine and congenial person, a wonderful human being who like yourself was soft spoken. God took you home because He needed your heroically angelic presence more I guess. Though, I know your family misses you, your smile and hope. Goodwill and resourcefulness that should be flowing by leaps and bounds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2022

To disturb the grave of a hero is grossly disrespectful. To do anything to usurp the honor, dignity and integrity of a lost loved one is both unthinkable and unspeakable. Thank God that patch but a replica of your badge would have been better was finally put back on the cross where your soul, heart and spirits rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. You were a man of intuition, intelligence and ingenuity making Dade County at ease once more. No one forgets the kindness, sincerity and chapters of humility, virtue and accountability driving your life and chosen career paths. Our Maker oversees and overlooks our routes to humble success. You sadly were not able to finish the jobs you started because of one evil man with no heart or truth whatsoever. You are remembered fondly and saluted solemnly. I was the person, Officer Cook, who wrote to the cemetery asking them to fix a severe problem, glad they listened and humanely complied.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2022

If you dwell on something at least try to accentuate a positive. Perpetuate a chain of honesty, dignity and integrity that stays sturdy and solid with Our Creator blessing it. You were devout and faithful, Officer Cook, to Dade County and its folks have not forgotten your life and career. One of stellar, stoic and sterling performance and not a soul can ever dispute these facts. Ferocity saw you through evil and your trails and paths were only created upon the foundations of truth and trust. Class, character and wisdom all looking to chip away at violence and replace it with stability and serenity for one and all. Humanity endeavors to cope as you their angel looks down from your perch of perfection, its shiny hero illuminating the skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2022

A day that you were heroically decorated as a dignified servant, Officer Cook and this will never leave anyone's minds. Your beloved family members each day strive to carry on your legacy with the same vitally important effort and zeal, the integrity and dignity that faced evil and not allowed this to ruin the aspirations of all who dwelled in Dade County. To secure and to preserve are not always easy. The parts of this puzzles are quite fluid and your good name and treasured esteem and loyalty painted a picture that hopefully can stay guarded for generations to come. One with you here would have been better and yet God has your honored and humane heart, soul and spirit sheltered for eternity where you can walk your heavenly beat without any signs of trouble, pain or hurt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2022