Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When things go haywire a man's heart, soul and heroism must shift into high gear. Terror roars like a hungry lion and you must be prudent and prepared to face all challenges. Honesty, dignity and integrity must be blazing in the sense that you have to keep up the battles and fights to conclude its nastiness. Your consummate trust and truth, Officer Cook, prevented more evil to Dade County than we will ever comprehend. Your efforts sincere and humble have been blessed, treasured and rewarded for their service and steadfast dedication to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2022

Polished, persevering and proficient, all in a day or night's work to create that impression that has lasted forever. Society has suffered since your sacrifice, Officer Cook, so heroic, honorable and dignified. A man in control of his journeys here in Dade County with so much more to live for and to accomplish. We will never know why your life and career ended because of one man's seemingly unrelenting evil against you and your fellow officers who were just trying to stop a wayward situation from elevating into more violence. Humility, character and reverence are supposed to be the posts of support and your legacy signifies this. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for versatility, sanctity and virtue above and beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2022

Honor. Remember. Salute. Nearly forty-three years later, Officer Cook, you continue being paid loyal tributes for your sincere concern, care and consideration of all Dade County residents. Nothing sadly can restore you to your family as they celebrate Palm Sunday today, then Good Friday and Easter Sunday next week. You taught us the most invaluable lesson of all and that was to be humble, dignified and possess a high measure of integrity which ferried your patrols over us and and own happiness, stability and serenity. All from a heart and soul of virtue, valor and vision leading your trustworthy trails of truth and wholesome character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The foundations are because of your energetic spirit now in heaven serving angelic missions above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2022

Mr. Pearsall should have known better obviously. But even living with three generations of his family something was seriously eschew. Your honor, integrity and heroic dignity , Officer Cook, shall forever be saluted for Dade County was the venue of respect and diligence that always keeps being rewarded and blessed. So cherished and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God should have afforded you more years to spread goodwill and hope within the fabrics of mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2022

Forever a tragedy, Officer Cook, how your life and career ended so senselessly that day. For your loved ones and Dade County folks you were everything to them. A man off and running in virtue, honesty and heart. It was found in the dignity of your special soul the real value of your workmanship. All vehicles and vessels of character, commitment to excelling and having pride. To do an outstanding job and to be solemnly paid homage for your versatility and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2022

One look at your smile, Officer Cook, said all about what humility and heart can do to enhance one's devout character. Dade County had you for six years of dedicated service. The kind of humanely heroic honor that you were bestowed and for being composed in integrity, dignity and virtue, the streets were fairly safe and secure when you patrolled. A warrior gallant and tireless in your unwavering onuses. To free us from the clutches of callousness you sure were brave and cool under pressure. Remembered and saluted for durability punctuated by desire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2022

Common ground must steer the currents of peace and longevity. For Dade County residents this meant your every bit of heart and endeavor would be put into your sincerest of work ethics, Officer Cook, The veins and blood all were honest, decent and most surely dignified. Integrity and character that was every bit your truth and trust always accentuated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2022

You never lost your sense of diligence nor did you ever get derailed from your main journeys here in Dade County, Officer Cook. An honored hero whose legacy of dignity and integrity shines brightly forevermore in heaven where your angelic missions have been protected by Our Master. The Lord directed your heart, soul and spirit to where serenity and safe havens should be placed down. If versatility, vision and virtue were your vehicles then accountability, character and convictions were all truthful and most trusted. You just continue to be missed, a life taken way too early. I guess destiny and fate were sincerely linked to your humble heroism the actions of a man so bold and wonderful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2022

Superb, stoic and stellar, but humbly speaking you were completely honorable and heroic, Officer cook, in your duties to watch and to protect the citizens of Dade county from mounting violence. Your respect, dignity and integrity have been mourned and saluted all these decades later after your sacrifice. No matter the situation there was no hesitation, you acted in a trustworthy and true manner as all heroes shall. Your good name cherished and greatly admired stood for character, care and commitment perpetuated and accentuated beyond the letter of the law. The foundations and cornerstones you constructed are for a safer tomorrow yet one you should have been allowed to be a part of. Heaven has an angel of sacred missions where goodwill, hope and faith were spread far and wide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your parents raised a son born of humility, heart and virtue. Same with your big sister Nancy may she and her family enjoy Easter.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2022

Your wisdom, comprehension and understanding were way beyond the crowd. Maturity, vision and values that served and saved the honesty, dignity and integrity of life here in your neighborhood of Dade County, Officer Cook. Your family, peers and acquaintances have surely missed you, your smile and sensitive nature so caring and considerate. A hero who received all the tributes richly deserved for his life of humility, heart and respectful character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The sun rises tomorrow and sets as well you surely should have been afforded the opportunity to retire as most as most of your fellow officers did. The Central was your territory and your tenacity unlocked our very peace and freedom to move about as we choose.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2022

Challenges are supposed to improve our stock in life. For all dedicated and determined women and men the devotion to responsibilities must be shared and appreciated. Your success and accomplishments were certainly blessed by Our Creator, Officer Cook, forevermore a Dade County hero and a trusted warrior. So many depended upon your reliable instincts, honor and integrity as your dignity faced adversity, strife and plenty of troubles during your watch. Too short of life for a decent man who deserved a truly better fate. God's destiny your your beautiful soul that was robbed of its existence back to heaven to begin your eternal beat guarding the pearly gates of humility as seen by God's flock of heroic angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2022

One day at a time, one small success on behalf of mankind lifts up our world from its doldrums. That you definitely did, Officer Cook, so friendly and so functional, your faithfulness, hope and goodwill surely enriched the bellies of Dade County. Heroism that never died and for having honesty, integrity and dignity all experienced so may Our Lord bless, reward and preserve your remarkable spirit the same that took care of your wife and family while they were going through family tragedies. You were consummate as the glue that held them together and now they must summon the passion and the intuition of your earthly convictions as they uphold and enhance your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2022

Easter and Passover serve to bind society from its edges where crime looks to display its ugly head. Fortunately, your heart and mind worked very well at all times, Officer Cook, heroically maintaining law and order here in Dade County the community where your memory and life are thankfully saved for all future generations to read and to share. Common grounds, common sense and common direction all led your persevering paths and trails of justice, truth and trust. A very versatile and a most diligent public servant just trying to uproot evil and bring in a fresh scent of harmony and liberty for humanity. Character clear as a bell and commitment so mindful to those whom you protected. A gentleman of valor with virtue, visibility and a presence of mind to always assist those in trouble and distress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2022

I called today to wish Karen a nice holiday and found out she retired from her job with an aging center in Minnesota. My family and I do hope she has found a humble peace of mind and humane contentment. After all she suffered over your loss as did your family, department and Dade County in general. Such a beloved young man full of spirit, tireless heart and character so revered and all honorable. To think what Mr. Pearsall did that awful day to you and nearly taking the dignity and integrity away from your two fellow officers and friends in Officers DiGenova and and Edgerton. Fine human beings all of you including Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, your last partner, Officer Cook. Virtue and valor on a plain and level of trust and truth. You will always be remembered and saluted for esteem, loyalty and for possessing a most treasured soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2022

Where there is a place in the heart there is a place in the home. Where honor, humility and pride serve as dignity, integrity and characters leaders there you were, Officer Cook, being ever so present and consistent in all your abilities and efforts to being a halt to such heinous actions and to allow peace, stability and direction to flow freely within your community of Dade County. Your consummate and most humbling of heroic actions saved lives not only on May 16, 1979 but everyday. The sources of light and virtue are all angelic now and for eternity as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2022

A life lost so young but blessed with fortitude and the opportunity to uplift and to enrich the ones you loved and those who treasured you, Officer Cook. A hero does not just bust upon the scene and for a man whose practice was to anticipate, the acumen and awareness were all top of the line. Dade County never took a backseat when you dealt with strife and terror. Your line of integrity, a revered heart and soul along with humane dignity quenched the thirst to learn more. To take in information like a sponge. The very foundations all built by virtue of your vision and high access. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2022

Your compass was always adjusted in the proper alignment where you had to be while searching the corners and streets for essential tranquility, Officer Cook. A duly reputable man, a servant who was way more mature than your years, but, mot of all honesty, dignity and integrity followed you for twenty-five years of life six of them working for the good people of Dade County. A legend is a humble person who comprehends the meaning, purposes and reasons why Our Master's blueprint for heart and humbleness is a such. Never overlooked and certainly never forgotten for ethics and conduct becoming a true professional. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2022

Evil is a disease that needs curing. It requires the utmost patience in order to conquer its ugliness. Dade County was fairly fortunate you were guarding its homes, Officer Cook, as your heroism secured its rightful place above in God's arches of wisdom, acumen and sanctity. The purpose of your journeys and missions were based upon the pillars of honor, integrity and dignity supporting your voyages of valor, virtue and excellent character. Always so loyal, dependable and trusted. May the truth you sought be raised skyward forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2022

The pain and heartache still lingers even as your family prepares to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday. Such a terrible loss of a gallant crusader standing for heart, soul and justice for all Dade County, all society. You'll never be replaced for it's those honored and dignified men and women who are tasked with trying to fill big shoes. Humility and your spirit are what is going to hold its sway as they battle violence with the same morsels of meaningful scruples, values and respect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you are forever an angel in heaven where nothing but perfection fills the skies above. The flock of ferocity walks their beats and observes their family doing their utmost to conquer the doldrums of grief and despair. From what I had seen from your family members they are resolute individuals who understand the essence of your legacy. Its definition was dedication, determination and grit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2022

The portal of perseverance, proficiency and professionalism all shined brightly when you patrolled Dade County roads, Officer Cook. A young man, a gentleman and a first rate public servant making your community more wiser, safer and cherished. Your legacy of heroic actions, accentuated honor, devoted dignity and the ingenuity of integrity really stood out when fighting off adversity. Your character, commitments and convictions all trusted and truthful were your virtue, devoutness and resourcefulness not to be forgotten as we salute you for accountability, reliability and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2022

Sense of pride, heart and direction carried unwavering truth and trust down your trails of service on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero forevermore saluted and fondly remembered for having dignity, ingenuity and integrity battling evil. A classy man dedicated and devoted to his profession where danger and stress only add to the tension and confusion that only adds fuel to the fires of infamy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, charm and commitment to excelling. You were loved and adored by your family, comrades and humanity in general. And still are very much sadly missed but always cherished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2022

Search and rescue is all essential to mankind living and thriving the way God wants things to happen. Nothing is easy and you did such a marvelous job keeping calm and being a loyal and trustworthy man of his oath. Officer Cook, more than a hero gave his life that day, your sacrifice for our peace and welfare will not go without your spirit being blessed, cherished and rewarded by Our Maker. You gave hope, faith and goodwill new meaning and as angel now in eternity may you watch over the pearly gates of gallantry with bold wisdom and a clear vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2022

With technology expanding it's a shame back in your day, Officer Cook, that certain things were not available to better serve you. You were humbly the finest and your family, colleagues and Dade County have all missed you tremendously. Such a tragedy but, yet your heroism and soul all coming with your wise heart of integrity, intuition and dignity trying to cast their nets at evil. Saluted and forever remembered for being there to save and assist. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2022

There are no simple solutions. Crime, evil and violence all churn ahead and someone of your fine character and upstanding morals, Officer Cook, had to quickly act to restore the calm in your community. Dade County was where you grew up to become a solid citizen and law enforcement professional gifted and skilled with all the talents, honesty and fine heart of dignity and integrity squaring off against adversity. You performed in a humble and heroic manner and won't be forgotten for your sage wisdom, vision and virtues mature beyond your years of experience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2022

Enrich, enhance and embrace, all unwavering, unselfish and tireless, Officer Cook, a man of his word and solemn onuses to maintain the trust, truth and dignity of Dade County. When strife and trouble brews integrity, humility, heart and honor must be raised in order have that sacred chance at keeping peace intact. You did your part and now those taken over your watch must have the very same character and commitment to bolster their earthly journeys of freedom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2022