Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The train going down the tracks of heroism, honor and unselfish tenacity all made Dade County and its citizens being able to live peacefully and stabally. You created the markers of hope, courage and character, Officer Cook, by being ready and able to protect us with very unwavering and diligent dignity, integrity and commitment all fortifying our pursuits and lives of both purpose and passion. You can be certain you won't be forgotten for utilizing your entire arsenal of virtue, acumen and wisdom which was far beyond your years of life and experience. We salute you and will remember the inspirational heroism that is now walking a perfect beat in eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and heroic angel. Truth and trust do yearn expand their teachings. You taught us many lessons in life and during your watch even if we were not born yet or could not even begin to comprehend them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2024

A blessed heart and soul of heroic proportions and outstanding endeavor that uplifted, enhanced and enriched the folks of Dade County make no mistake about that very fact, Officer Cook. You will forever be remembered and treasured for being the man you were and a true first class gentleman of dignity, decency and dedication all coming through the tunnels of tenacity, honest ingenuity and stellar character as they all must have commitment and conviction chartering the patrols you so humbly performed. To make peace, safety and security take shape and stay planted here forevermore all those who serve and protect must do sowith everlasting vigilance and the due diligence of one entrusted with a perilous position where professionalism must shine brightly at all times. Such a valiant angel of awareness, acumen and virtue all reaching higher to scout out the landscapes where progress now must continue onward as your esteemed and beloved family carries your legacy, Officer Cook, forward each moment of their sacred lives and chosen careers as you were always "Uncle Bo" and won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One cut into adversity is only the genesis as it takes an entire department of determination, grit and gumption to succeed mightily in this constant attack upon violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2024

Since Officer Keith DiGenova knew you very well, Officer Cook, I asked him questions about you and humbly speaking he stated you were a very fine officer and young man so heroic and blessed with a humble and beloved heart and soul. That being said you incorporated outstanding character, true and trusted commitment and convictions that stemmed from being surely dependable, reliable and capable for a fearless crimefighter. This is exactly why we have a sense of renewed peace, stability and prosperity right here in Dade County where it began. A journey faithful, dedicated and resourceful over fifty years ago. You willingly wanted to enter the police profession and nothing was going to come between you and your mission. All dotted with dignity, diligence and devotion and vitalized with sacred integrity, ingenuity and intuitiveness. All in badge#1664, 5'8'' and 160 pounds of a sharp mind and sensability that was shared and now carries the hopes and dreams of all who enter this dangerous profession stopping adversity before it unleashes its worst blows upon humanity. You are always going to be revered, saluted and paid homage for loyalty, esteem and vigilance that oversaw us and paved the trails and paths of your unending, unwavering and unselfish class, decency and perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are a heroic inspiration to those who have succeeded you and do so with humbly blessed pride, astuteness and awareness. Acumen is another ingredient in the puzzle of creating safe havens for us all to live by.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2024

The earthly missions and journeys of mankind depend largely in part on a person's character and some old fashioned honesty that usually results in more positive outcomes. Sad, Officer Cook, that awful day forty-five years ago that you lost your young life sacrificing it for the protection of Dade County and its citizens. Such a role model and a veteran of versatility and virtue along attached to the uniform and badge you wore with dignity, pride and heroic integrity. They indeed served you well for six years of professional dedication, determination, grit and truly trustworthy trails and paths of perseverance, unselfish diligence and the vigilance of both a loyal and esteemed public servant who we salute for having valor and responsibility all facing off against evil, violence while giving up some hope and peaceful goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forevermore an angel whose legacy is jettisoned forward by your beloved and special family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2024

Your parents best move was bringing you and Nancy, Officer Cook, from Berkley, California to North Miami Beach, Florida. Certainly, Dade County and its folks were well protected and heroically served by your wholesome heart and soul of serenity. Integrity, dignity, honesty and character was created with heavenly intentions to provide meaningful work ethics that have been saluted and forever remembered. So unselfish, so unwavering in your earthly commitments and convictions that were loyal and surely esteemed. You toiled in virtue, vision and wisdom all from being a completely reliable gentleman of gallantry and boldness. Angels fly high and you, Officer Cook, hover constantly every moment over your adoring family members who carry your legacy forward in their sacred lives of purpose and practicality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2024

You were the shining apple of your parents and sister, Officer Cook, gleaming with pride and a humbly blessed and heroic handsome smile. All of your instruments of integrity, dignity and intuition fortified the residents of Dade County in distributing stability and safety for one and all. Mankind, society and humanity all as one have never forgotten your heroic life, career, character and humanely loyal honesty. You surely lived, worked and made the ultimate sacrifice in order for your beloved family, colleagues and friends to continue their fruitful and sacred journeys and missions of faith, devotion, hope and goodwill. That was your goal and aspiration and seeing that you were unselfish and unwavering, donning a badge of bravery and a uniform of truth and trustworthiness you are to be saluted as angel who now walks his heavenly patrol as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your life was full of vitality, ability and the unrelenting capacity to perform your due vigilance and diligence seeing peace through. It will forever be a tragic shame everything unfolded on May 16, 1979 as it did but badge#1664 was full of genuine esteem and true accomodation to mankind. So sorry I never had the pleasure to meet you, your friend and partner Officer Keith DiGenova is a humble gentleman as you were and was fortunate to survive his wounds. He tells me he works out where here resides in Ormand Beach, Florida at the YMCA. You and Officer Edgerton may you both rest in peace. Keith told me he passed a few months ago. Glad I finally met Mr. DiGenova and his twin brother Kenneth who lives in North Miami, Florida and holds an annual Christmas party there. They visit your grave to pray for your beloved and specially heroic soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2024

A person's pride means so much. A public servant's pride all things aside is essential, but having heroic honesty, integrity and dignity is more important. Dade County was the venue where your vehicles of versatility, virtue and vision were your best acquaintances during your patrols. The perseverance, proficiency and unwavering and unselfish professionalism always showed during stressful moments. Officer Cook, your heroism will always be reflected upon and solemnly saluted for every word of devotion, faithfulness and dedication that was esteemed, loyal and completely passionate and cherished. May Our Lord shelter you forever under His wings as His guardian angel and your family's as they continue they purposes and journeys with the very same zest and zeal that you demonstrated during your life and career of principles, values and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 10, 2024

A dignified man of heroism, heart and blessed humility. Your respect and resiliency, Officer Cook, created long acting stability for all folks in Dade County. Never more patient and yet truthfully trustworthy. Integrity, character and character that will be saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2024

Ferocity and fearlessness they were our saving grace for us as you heroically served, Officer Cook. With meaningful mettle and professional conduct that was your inspirational, dignity, integrity and gratitude they patrolled our streets and corners with every scent, every eye of wisdom, virtue and sanctity walking alongside of you. A mighty man, an unselfish angel and warrior just performing his due diligence to alleviate evil and harm to us. Character, commitment and conviction all constructed from a fabric of fine principles, morals and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Such an unassuming angel who now takes his place humbly and blessed to walk the perfect sidewalks of eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 8, 2024

Tried and tested, your fortitude and tenacity, Officer Cook, was all heroic as it spread its saving grace throughout Dade County. Dignity, integrity and character all created by your dedication, determination and devotion which shall be remembered and fondly saluted. A loss of a precious soul that meant something very special to your family, department and many close friends. That inner circle was all intuition, intelligence and ingenuity. The truth and trust of your sacred life, career and aspirations shall be passed down to your family as they carry your legacy forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel protecting us from heaven forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 8, 2024

Enriched, enhanced and uplifting, you did so much during your short life and career, Officer Cook. Though taken way too soon you brought creativity, stability and versatility to higher plains here in Dade County. Its residents certainly approved of you went about your professional business, handling each task, every assignment with the very same heroic touches of honesty, integrity and dignity leading your chosen life and career of distinction, nobility and being composed, humbly confident in all your collective abilities. They surely were esteemed, loyal and monumentally treasured forever. When character, commitment and conviction are steered by class, decency and desire we must salute you as you sacrificed for your family and the welfare and safety of mankind which has solemnly remembered you and for what your represented in reverence, diligence and vigilance so sacredly dispursed throughout your beloved community. Always loyal and dependable and it will remain commendable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, hero and angel. Every angle of acumen, awareness and astuteness was utilized to the utmost to make peace, serenity and security a more viable vehicle for us to continue our lives and aspirations. And again an inspirational gentleman who treated everyone as you, Officer Cook, would want to be treated.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2024

A swale of serenity, a hill of humane climbs hopefully those peaks and valleys are filled with the same stability, peacefulness and the sensability that carries and fuels mankind's sacred journeys going forward. They would have proceeded forward for you, Officer Cook and your lovely wife,Karen if not for the evil violence perpetrated by one heinous and disrespectful human being. Dade County was served gracefully and duly protected by a most humble and honored man of dignity, character, charted commitment all true and trustworthy and unselfish integrity that were your principles and morals of living a faithful and devout life. A police career is a profession that although it's dangerous canbe rewarding. You should have been allowed to see retirement, Our Creator had other plans for His angel of virtue, vision and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 7, 2024

Alternatives and contingencies they all play a vital role in policing our society. But, first things first every man and woman who take that sacred oath to serve and to protect life must themselves be above reproach and be honest, maintain integrity, dignity and have stellar and stoic character, staunch commitment and convictions all centered around your heroic plans of action. Nothing detered you, Officer Cook, from taking immediate action that fateful day when God needed another angel of heart, soul and loyal humility that was blessed and surely has stayed blessed as you were treasured and esteemed. You sir wore your uniform and badge with unselfish pride, unwavering versatility, sacred and trustworthy as they kept Dade County relatively safe from harm our very stability and security was created through your relentless and undying actions of faith, devotion, allegiance and durability to see things through. You'll always be saluted for valor, virtue and the vision of a most wise young man with a bold and intuitive heart and soul. A spirit now looking down from heaven watching over your family members who carry your heroic legacy forward in their everyday pursuits, aspirations. Your determination and diligence is an inspiration that lasts for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 6, 2024

One way to shape the world is to be yourself. Act with honesty, dignity and integrity as the trackers of your humble being. Our hearts and souls stand for pride and character, yours, Officer Cook, represented much more as you preserved and protected the landscape of Dade County with everything God created in you. Your paths, trails and earthly journeys were highlighted with a sense of fairness and civility. Stability and peace can only occur if one stays true to their form ansd your heroic loyalty and esteem will forevermore be saluted. A valued public servant with true nobility, capability and the versatility to reach out to mankind and your family which misses you so very much. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. You set the table of diligence, vigilance and possessed allegiance at every corner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 6, 2024

Grace and humility are the by-products of dignity, integrity and honest character. If you lack any of these traits perhaps you may need to find another profession because law enforcement requires a thick skin yet an able body to enhance and to carry out the day to day tasks to service and to protect th epublic as you so humbly were able to, Officer Cook. A man, a gentleman and a hero through and true. Faith needs diligence and vigilance attached to its side at at moments never wandering and never selfish. You were persevering, unwavering and unselfish in discharging your onuses to make us here in Dade County safer and more secure. You have long since sadly taken your perfectly fitted angels wings walking a beat above with no more harm, pain or hurt coming your way. It should have never happened to such an upstanding man of dedication, decency and desire. A human being with a blessed heart and soul of virtue, bravery and wisdom beyond your experience sacrificing for us to march forward. Twenty-five was just too short, way too soon and your family carries your heroic legacy onward as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Intelligent, intuitive and decisive in all your earthly convictions with foundations, ferocity and truly loyal, esteemed and cherished principles supporting your patrols. Badge#1664 was reverence, genuine commitment and blessed humbleness that touched each and everyone of your fellow officers and family members who salute a fine and great young man girded in strength and stature all of humanely down to earth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2024

Hearts and souls that needed heroism to remain dignified and honorable. Your heart and soul really mattered, Officer Cook, when Dade County required your services of character, commitment and integrity. For peace and stability to succeed we must have the full undivided attention of all members to accomplish these perilous goals. A man with humility and blessed humbleness that is forever his family and department's angel of wisdom, vision and virtue all sacred, valid and versatile. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You blazed the trails and paths of both truth and trust for others to accentuate their pursuits of crime.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2024

Values, determination, honesty, dignity and integrity usually assist one in their heroic endeavors to combat violence and wanton evil. On May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, you demonstrated to the zenith your courage, character and commitment to remove evil from the streets of Dade County replacing it with hope, security and the goodwill we as citizens yearn to live with. Our trails, paths and destinies were paved by your persistence to details and you performed your professional role above the causes for which you kept your sacred and solemn vow to serve and to protect the public from harm. No man or woman who willingly decides to become a public service officer does so with careful thought and contemplation from our lives and of course yours, Officer Cook, meant everything to your family, friends and department comrades who saluted you and forever carry the respect in your uniform and badge on their patrols of unselfish and unwavering pursuits of stability and peace. Virtue, vision and wisdom my neighbor, angel, friend and hero are all resting in peace looking down upon those you loved and who in turn loved you and miss your special heart and soul of morals and pride each day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2024

A young, heroic and honorable man who fought and died for us here in Dade County. A very sad and terrible day for your family and department, Officer Cook. So full of character, charm and charisma never to be forgotten and alwayssaluted for virtue, pride and a humble and blessed heart and soul. You always were so loyal, dedicated and esteemed and a gentleman with dignity, integrity and both truthful and trusted paths and trails of fortitude, tenacity and above all principles, morals and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, angel, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2024

Grit, gumption and gallantry all were a living product of your life and public service career one destined for more heroic and humbly blessed greatness if not for Mr. Pearsall, the young man who robbed you of everything. For your protecting us here in Dade County, Officer Cook, it was an honor for sure. Dignity, integrity and character were all true and trustworthy and you exerted yourself for our stability and peace to the fullest. Such a blessed andhumble gentleman whose broad smile and shoulders handled every assignment with virtue, vision and sacred wisdom. You'll be forever saluted for creating trails and paths of unselfish perseverance and for being faithful, devoted and dedicated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. Commitment, conviction and fortitude all rose above your duties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2024

To run freely, to walk clearly without having major distractions on your mind, police assist in allowing us to live more peaceful, safer and secure lives with purposes not violence disrupting our very nature. You took it upon yourself, Officer Cook, to heroically patrol all Dade County lending credence to your sacred and solemn affirmation that mankind is entitled to live by. A gentleman whose will, determination, dignity and integrity stood the tests of time until that fateful day of May 16,1979 when your unwavering, unselfish and diligence was severely tested and you gave the ultimate sacrifice to shield us from impending evil a man so bent on wickedness just what a tragedy for you and your family coupled with your department and fellow officers who mourned your terrible loss. A life lived with an engaging heart and soul that not only uplifted us, it enriched and educated us as you were a master officer, leader and very much an unassuming and loyal man right until your dying breath.It's sad you died doing what you wanted to become since you were a young man fullof virtue, trust and truth. Passionate yet compassionate. Caring, sincere and genuinely respected by all your colleagues who salute you and remember the smile of a heroic angel and legend. Badge#1664 was complete with conviction, commitment all down the trails and paths of effort, perseverance and proficiency never to be forgotten. You are and will forever be treasured and esteemed. The calls came forth and you, Officer Cook, responded with wisdom and capability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2024

Your decent and classy demeanor, Officer Cook, was a breath of fresh air that filled the community with nothing but good vibes of virtue, vision and visiblity. A man constucted with a pleasant smile and handsome face who was blessed to accept a professional job where peril tragcially faces those who confront terror and violence. Such conduct and politeness was the way you greeted everyone so missed today. Dignity, integrity and honest character that was put forth with true trust and compassion all unrelenting, unwavering and unselfish from the very first day of your life. Never giving your parents any troubles and raised the proper way here in North Miami Beach, Florida it all translated into a marvelous career if evil did not rob you of your youth and life with Karen and being able toenjoy family get togethers. But always so loyal and dedicated and saluted for bravery and courage above and beyond. Those men and women protecting us today had better take stock and make smart decisions especially when the public safety is at risk. You'll forever be your family angel and legend of uniqueness and understanding. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2024

One by one our world we hope and pray will be a much serener and safer place to raise our families. And you had the utmost heroic distinction, Officer Cook, to be a central part of this time consuming process. A project forever happening because it requires the heart and soul to comprehend your core obligations and responsibilites toward mankind and humanity. A touch of honesty when combined with character, commitment and conviction is dignity, reverence and integrity being brought forth to accentuate your patrols and pursuits of stability. By virtue and vision with wisdom unwavering and unselfish Dade County and its citizens live on because of men and women such as yourself. A master leader, trainer, direct and learner of both truth and trustworthiness who was raised with morals, values and sacred principles that followed you daily on your earthly missions and journeys of faith, devotion, dedication and reliability. A most vigilant gentleman diligent in duties and desire, decent and humbly blessed for aptitude, fortitude and gratitude forever an angel of love, loyalty and esteem cherished by his family, friends and professional comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always missed and sad we could never meet and greet one another. At least, Officer Cook, I did meet and greet your friend and survivor hero, Officer Keith DiGenova. A great man just as you and Officer Edgerton may you both rest in eternal peace along with adoring and beloved parents, Charles and Julia Cook. And may your sister, Nancy and your beloved Karen live healthy and prosperous lives of goodwill, stability and humbleness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2024

Newer horizons were uplifted by your embrace of dignity, integrity and honesty, Officer Cook. Dade County was the venue where your vehicles of valor, versatility and virtue were powered by your precision, proficiency and unselfish perseverance. A man of pride yet a gentleman who engaged mankind and enriched humanity with the blessings of possessing a humble character. Surely, commitment and character were made of truth and trustworthiness. You remain beloved by your family and are missed by colleagues and friends. The angel you soar with are perfectly fitted as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2024

Washington, DC also has your heroic name, Officer Cook, inscribed humbly upon its walls at the police memorial. A young man who governed his life and career accordingly and precisely followed every rule of law, common sense, courtesies and was polite and honorably dignified at all times. That is why you continue being saluted for giving attention to Dade County folks with undivided integrity, character and the convictions spelled out as you patrolled every moment here for our peace and freedom which shall not be taken for granted. Rest in peace my neighbor, angel, friend and hero. Intuitive. intelligent and always humble, esteemed and cherished forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2024

Pain can be most tenacious at times as we grieve for our departed family members and especially those men and women who sacrificed their lives for our very stability, safety and serenity in life. To wake up every morning is a blessing. You hope and pray that every man and woman of decency, dedication and determination arrives home safely after their shifts are completed. The journeys and missions of faith, goodwill, integrity and dignity don't always end after eight hours of sweat, toil and possibly shot at by a callous and nefarious person. Your heroic name and legacy, Officer Cook, are inscribed forever at the Main Headquarters and at Tropical Park on the granite walls of remembrance where our colleagues of commitment, character and honor have been etched and duly noted for salutes of virtue, vision and valor's versatility. You surely patrolled the venues with reliable acumen, accentuated heart, soul and esteemed and loyal humility blessing for unwavering and truly unselfish feats of ferocity, trails and paths paved with perseverance, transparency and always so compassionate. A man, a gentleman who was loved by his family and gave back the very same unconditional affection will never be forgotten, but always missed and never out of their hearts and minds as they carry on with your legacy and purposes of life with the same cheerful faces and humbly blessed passions. You created diligence and were extremely vigilant in all your professional callings going above and beyond what was required of your fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel of caring and kindness who now walks a perfect beat with awesome angel wings. It has been over forty-five years since that fateful day, Officer Cook, badge#1664 was donned with respect, adulation and confidence emblazoned within you sweet and precious soul and humbly blessed heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2024