Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white-separate and unequal. And it was your character, Officer Cook, that allowed you to blend and to unify our community. During the time that your life was taken, unfortunately there were racial tensions that existed in the community and it was up to you and your fellow officers to calmly and professionally dispel and bring about peace for all to exist in a serene environment. You carried out these expectations with honor and intellect, far more greater than someone a bit older than yourself and it has been said that you were far more mature than your twenty-five years. This was the reason you were able to prosper and succeed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As an officer you have to set aside any biases and carry on with the tasks at hand.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground. This is what makes America so great and special that we have truly moral and courageous individuals, dedicated police officers who are willing to risk everything that you placed on the line that day, Officer Cook and now that your loving soul is always travelling above and beyond the constellations in the sky and you are resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in holy ground, always continue to know that you will be held in high esteem.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate, to surmount every difficulty by resolution and contrivance. As a dedicated police officer, Officer Cook, it was your job, a large challenge indeed to bring about peaceful solutions to problems that existed in the community you served. Sometimes and for the majority of your time you were able to accomplish this and still without being obligated you displayed courage and commitment until the end that fateful day, serving with distinction and loyalty saving two civilians and four of your fellow officers. What a fine human being and public servant to humbly achieve and with your good name and character you took with you to the next world where you are among God's treasured angels helping Him protect those officers in this world who constantly are waging war on evil and helping to eradicate it once and for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

O, yes, I say it plain, America never was America to me. And yet I swear this oath-America will be! It always will because of bravery displayed by yourself, Officer Cook and those officers who made the sacrifices before and after you. True bravery and courage is not always visible and yet the humbleness of these fine young officers who were willing to go above and beyond the calls of duty, sets them apart from ordinary individuals. Your acts of valor, Officer Cook are what makes us all proud to be living in this great country we call America, where we are free to do as we please so long as it is proper and does not violate the standards set forth by our government. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

An American Religion: work, play breathe, bathe, study, live, laugh and love. You enjoyed taking part along with your wife, Karen in these activities, and being outdoors taking in the wonders and beauty that nature offers, Officer Cook and because of your bravery, this allows us these liberties which we sometimes take for granted. Your smiling face and laughter still resonates from the heavens above. Your positive outlook on life was what carried you on to your achievements during your twenty-five years of hard work and meticulous preparation in all you accomplished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, One nation, evermore! How appropriate on this Memorial Day, when we salute men and women who gave their lives as you did Officer Cook for our country and community so we could live our lives in dignity as you led yours with the same values and character. We salute you for your service and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero today and everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

America means opportunity, freedom and power. To accomplish these pursuits, Officer Cook, you were there for us to serve and protect our rights to follow through on these dreams and desires. You utilized these tools of your profession in a profoundly humble and calming method and that is what led you to become who you were. A top flight officer who genuinely cared for everyone no matter their status. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

America is woven of many strands; I would recognize them and let it so remain....Our fate is to become one and yet many, This is not prophecy, but description. It takes many fine police officers, men and women of true character to make a community feel safe and secure. You were Officer Cook, one of those high character and truly moral officers who went beyond the call to enhance our safety. God determines our fates and you are truly missed, but fondly thought of for giving your life to make Dade County a truly finer place to build relationships and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

What America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America. It is through your bravery and courage, Officer Cook, that citizens have and are given the opportunities to pursue their dreams. Time never diminishes respect and that is what you deserve for having faithfully served your country and community what grace and dignity personified. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2013

Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labors and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world. Back when you were a police officer, Officer Cook, changes were always occurring and now that you have passed they still keep happening and hopefully for the betterment of this community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

The rest of the earth, I am told, is in some places too full, in others half depopulated. Misguided religion, tyranny and absurd laws everywhere depress and afflict mankind. Here we have in some measure regained the ancient dignity of our species; our laws are simple and just, we are a race of cultivators, our cultivation is unrestrained and therefore everything is prosperous and flourishing. This can only occur in our great land of freedom and opportunity when we have such brave men and women as yourself, Officer Cook, helping to enforce the laws set forth by our communities that allow for everyone to prosper and be successful. The commitments and dignity that you so faithfully carried forth have allowed us to achieve. There is nothing that can stop us, only ourselves if we allow it to impede our desires and dreams. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

In time, we can come into what God is calling us into-our potential as leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, writers, parents and beyond. When we fully understand what God wants of us and how we are to manifest it, we become something else: Heirs of God. All people are children of God; only a select few ever become true heirs. They have passed through trials to learn and grow into the fullness of their status as co-equals with the sons and daughters of God. Through your patience and persistence, Officer Cook, you passed all of God's Divine tests in becoming His loyal and ever faithful devoted servant. Your sacrifice places you in a select and treasured company of fellow officers who like you were brave and dignified, honorable and committed in serving to help create unity and peace for always in their communities and venues. You will never be overlooked from our hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

All I want is the same thing you want. To have a nation with a government that is as good and honest and decent, competent, compassionate and filled with love as are the American people. These were the ideals which marked your career, Officer Cook, and will forevermore represent your legacy as a caring and compassionate human being in the eyes of modern society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

In America, we have people who are too rich, people who are too poor, people who are hungry, people who are sick, people who are homeless, people who are imprisoned, people who are bored, people who are strung-out, people who are lonely, people who are exploited, people who lose and can't find their way, people who give up on life. America, we better live as sisters and brothers. let us take care of our land. We cannot stand up for every other land. Stand up for ourselves. You and Karen, Officer Cook endeavored to help those less fortunate than yourself. Your chosen professions emphasized this point. You cared for the well being of others and their safety and securities. As one of Metro-Dade Police Department's forty-two heroes and heroines who laid down their lives in an effect to bring peace and prosperity to their communities you shall all never be forgotten. You, Officer Cook, made this all happen on a daily basis. Officers must and need to start caring for one another and those citizens less fortunate, This would be a strong lesson, you could instill in us today, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

Our country is too big for union, too sordid for patriotism, too democratic for liberty. I don't think Officer Cook you would agree with this. After all, you served your nation as did your father, Charles, may he rest in peace. You went above the call of duty to bring a resolution to a situation that called for calming reason and rationale and because of your heroic actions that fateful day, you were a true hero who saved the lives of those civilians and your fellow officers. We could not pay any finer a compliment to you if we could. Rest in peace my neabor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

The common ambition strains for elevations, to become some privileged exclusive. All people who are ambitious look to get ahead, but in order to do so, must do it with honor and integrity. You pursued your dreams, Officer Cook this way and you joined a fraternity of men and women who undertook a profession that most of us would not dare to join. You are the true heroes and heroines who are to be saluted for your valor and bravery. making the commitment to serve in a truly first class manner in all times and conditions to bring about peace and unity. For making the ultimate sacrifice we show our pride and gratitude towards all of you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

There is always room at the top. If you work hard and are patient and caring, a person can aspire to reach the top of their chosen profession or endeavor. Officer Cook, your calming voice of reason enabled you to reach success and I believe as most would that if you were here today with us you would only have gone higher in accomplishments even in retirement serving us with the same consideration and distinction that you afforded others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Not everyone gets what they want. Hard work usually rewards those of us who take the very first step and endeavor to become something of ourselves. You believed in this crede, Officer Cook and look at what you became, a humble and a real honest and hard working police officer who truly cared for his community and who went to great lengths to serve and protect it with dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

Go for the moon. if you don't get it, you'll still be heading for a star. You traveled and reached as high as you could, Officer Cook, to attain greatness. But with greatness comes an awesome responsibility. All police officers know this and are constantly reminded as they enter and work their way through the police academy. Some officers go astray, this is unfortunate, the majority go on to productive and successful careers. You composed yourself with patience, restraint, pride and honor. These were your standards with which your solemnly maintained during your days and years on the force. Always remembered and never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

A fierce unrest seethes at the core of all existing things: It was the eager wish to soar that gave the Gods their wings. It is Our Creator who gave brave men and women such as yourself, Officer Cook, the wings to soar directly above us as your beautiful soul travels constantly overhead looking and touching our own physical beings daily. This is our reminder that we are greater than angels and more is expected of us. To give our maximum efforts daily as you did Officer Cook. Hopefully the unrest that takes place in some parts of this world can be quieted once and for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

My own thoughts are my companions; my designs and labors and aspirations are my only friends. Growing up in North Miami Beach, Florida, You had many friends, Officer Cook and sometimes people go their own way after graduating from school. You were very fortunate though to have a wonderful classmate and friend such as Chief Jacobs. he saw you smiling in school as you played the drums, he saw you metriculate through the police academy and then to graduate and become a loyal and dedicated public servant to Dade County and its citizens. You took your good name and dignity, integrity, honor and pride with you when you went from this world to the next world, continuing to serve and watch over God's golden streets above. For this we will be forever grateful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

Most people would succeed in small things, if they were not troubled with great ambitions. In police work as most of us know, nothing is too small to be overlooked. Some officers have ambitions to rise through the ranks and this is a great motivator to accomplish good. But care and proper precautions must be taken if one is going to achieve. Officer Cook you had great ambitions and plans and you put them in their proper prospective to endeavor and to finalize you desires to be the very best that you could be. You had plans for the future and it really is a crying shame that you were not given that opportunity to go further. God has His plans for each one of us and on May 16, 1979, He needed you to help Him patrol His heavenly streets from above and now you can observe us trying to reach and accomplish our desires and goals with the same positive attitude and vitality that allowed to you achieve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

The trouble with being number one in the world-at-anything- is that it takes a certain mentality to attain that position in the first place and that is something of a driving, perfectionist attitude, so that once you do achieve number one, you don't relax and enjoy it. Your humility Officer Cook allowed you to be a very ambitious person. You carried that mentality with you through the police academy to become the finest police officer that you were known for being while employed with the Metro-Dade Police Department. Hard work and careful and due diligence paid off for you. I think your friend and classmate, Chief Jacobs could attest to this, having attended high school and the academy with you. You were a goal oriented individual who strived to achieve the utmost from your abilities. You sacrificed for everyone and shall never be forgotten. One can never relax on the job as due care must be exercised at all times while either on or off duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

Every nation has a prominent citizen who builds a pyramid. All police officers are public servants who build connections in their communities in which they took a solemn oath to protect. In Dade County, Florida you built connections, Officer Cook and those connections, your friends and colleagues have never forgotten the sacrifice you made on their behalf. The pyramid you built continues to grew by steady leaps and bounds and one day we will all be able to climb to the top to once again view your smiling face. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2013

Heaven is not reached at a single bound; but we build the ladder by which we rise from the lowly earth to the vaulted skies and we mount to its summit round by round. We start creating our achievements from the moment of our birth. This is what you did for the good of mankind and your community that you cared for and that cared for you,Officer Cook, now God has one tremendously golden angel in yourself watching His streets from above as your soul continues ascending His ladder. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2013