Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We do not know what we ought to pray for, but God's spirit itself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of God's Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. The saints being angels. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.God calls all His angels for a purpose. You were summoned Officer Cook, for a reason and that was to protect officers down in this world from the evil that took your life in a wanton and callous manner. We say prayers each day to begin on a clean slate so to speak and to recognize our acceptance of your soul and its treasured beauty that one day we will see you again when the Messiah comes to redeem us all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

Keep company with God, get in on the best. Open up before God, keep nothing back; He'll do whatever needs to be done: He'll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon. God has given you, Officer Cook, not only His stamp of approval, but His seal of one too. Your acts of bravery on duty and beyond what was required of you that day, spell out why you were such an excellent police officer. The community remembered your goodness and honesty. Your deeds of loyalty will never go unrewarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because He bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! You prayed, Officer Cook and so did your comrades that you would pull through. God took you on a journey that never has an ending. He forever has your soul and that of other officers who were as brave and honorable as you in His midst surrounding Him as you stay by Him and watch over all officers in this world who risk their beings every day for us. You probably bent down to lend your ear and give advice to someone from time to time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

God has a wonderful plan for each person he has chosen. He knew even before he created this world what beauty he would bring forth from our lives. Indeed this is true. If you look in the Old Testament, or in the Torah, the first three words of the Book of Genesis spell out like a finely written movie script, "In The Beginning." except this is not make believe. God created the heaven and the earth. The last letters of In The Beginning God created, spell out the word truth. Officer Cook, I'm sure you and Karen had an opportunity to either read or to discuss these words among your fellow church members. I know as faithful and as devout as you both were you believed with all your heart and mind that everything God did for you both was only done in truth. There is no such thing of course as someone passing in vain if they are a police officer who stood firm in their convictions. We say God is the Judge of truth. One day my neighbor, friend and hero, we all hope to come and glean the lessons for why such ignominious acts happen and why did this occur to you. Rest in peace. Anyone who aids another person and loses their life doesn't deserve to die. Death is a part of life and a life well lived deserves to be chronicled as your life certainly does. The county remembers all of its brave men and women once a year, I think perhaps a couple more times might be the right and noble thing to do.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth...He Himself gives all men life and breath and everything else...God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each of us."For in Him we live and move and have our being." Every moment, every movement, every motion is a direct result of God's handiwork. Happiness, calamity, tragedy and joy occur from God. Police officers place their life's as you did Officer Cook in God's hands as He guides you on your way. We of course try to find solid reasons as to why God needed you to be with Him at such a young age when you had plenty more to contribute to our society. Every creature has a meaning and purpose on this earth and we should not lessen that foundation. Your purpose my neighbor, friend and hero was to serve and protect us from evil and to be our shield of which you performed your duties very masterfully. Rest in peace. One day the answers to all the questions will be forthcoming and have a giant exclamation mark over them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

Look up at all the stars in the night sky and hear Your father saying, "I carefully set each one in its place. Know that I love you more than these." Sit by the lake's edge, listening to the water lapping the shore and hear Your Father gently calling you to that place near His heart. He has called to you, Officer Cook, to be with Him like a diamond in the rough. As your soul illuminates the night skies this is a signal to us that we better be on our toes and doing a superb job as you did in fulfilling God's wishes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

The longer I live, the more my mind dwells upon the beauty and the wonder of the world. Now that you've passed, Officer Cook, we should dwell on God's beautiful sights of which you so thoroughly enjoyed being in. Our minds should think back, those who were privileged to have known you and to recall the good times that were spent with you. Your colleagues and all the interesting people you came across should reflect on a life distinguished and full of character and honesty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I just wished God had granted you more time with us, but I do know that you are squarely in God's master blueprint forever to observe the coming and goings of this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

If we are children of God, we have a tremendous treasure in nature and will realize that it is holy and sacred. We will see God reaching out to us in every wind that blows, every sunrise and sunset, every cloud in the sky, every flower that blooms and every leaf that fades. You Officer Cook, treasured the great outdoors as a skilled amateur photographer. You and Karen both enjoyed doing things in the outside world to sort of de-stress from your job. You took things in stride and made the most of your days. Every time we look up we see your soul doing what souls do best and that is to make our days a lot more cheerful and brighter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2013

Lord, give me work to do; give me health; give me joy in simple things, give me an eye for beauty, a mouth to speak truth and a heart full of love. So help us, you were born with these wonderful gifts, Officer Cook. You used them properly to personify why God gives us opportunities to achieve a life full of happiness and meaning. Your soul that rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero is the very reason of why we need to carry on with what you passed on down to each of us in this world. It comprised the essence of your existence. The legacy of what you represented is out there, now is the time for us to act upon this highly important circumstance. There is a sense of urgency, we must not procrastinate!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

God said, "If you hold to My teaching, you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." You lived by this example, Officer Cook, all the days of your life. No matter what line of work or profession you would have undertaken. It was this motto that you proudly worn your uniform and carried your badge with honor right until your last breath. You were a very brave soul indeed. We need more people like you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

From the tiny birds of the air and from the fragile lilies of the field we learn the same truth, which is so important for those who desire a life of simple faith; God takes care of His own. He knows our needs. He anticipates our crises. He is moved by our weaknesses. He stands ready to come to our rescue. And at just the right moment he steps in and proves Himself as our faithful heavenly father. God indeed guided you through the good and bad, Officer Cook. If only He could have brought you back to us how grateful we would have been. There are lessons to be learned and applied to our daily lives, that's for sure. Never give up and make the most of what God puts on your plate. If we live as you lived, Officer Cook, with honor, dignity and integrity, we will come out all right. You kept the faith that God would watch over you while doing your job and now He is cradling you with all His might as you help Him along with your comrades who remained steadfast in protecting our communities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love-like He is in everything. We take our lead from Him, he who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love. You grew up, Officer Cook as a robust young man with our the promises and potentials to really make a dent for a positive result in this world. And you never once disappointed anyone for a mere moment. It was always about how you could improve upon what you had already embarked upon. Your source of strength girded your loving family and provided your colleagues with an outlet in which to channel their concerns. You were always available for them any time any day. Now let us hope we can be their for them to look back and create an environment where we can give back, for what you gave to your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You should have had the opportunity to grow older and age like a fine wine. As reflected about you, you were more mature than your years and those were well fulfilled years indeed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

The reason for loving God is God Himself and the measure in which we should love Him is to love Him without measure. And you and Karen, Officer Cook loved God for all the wonderful things he provided you both. You were given the impetus to become an excellent police officer because of your uncanny ability to work very hard to make a success of yourself. God gives us tests each moment to witness personally if we are keeping up to His standards that are expected of civil and rational human beings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Your unwavering amount of love and piety will always abound in our hearts, Officer Cook and your memory is firmly etched in our minds for all time. You left a terrific family who will forever love and miss your inner spirit and friends and colleagues who will be indebted to you for saving them for certain death. Your life at twenty-five years of age is going to be remembered as a hallmark for other officers to endeavor to follow in your footsteps. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

I'm a little pencil in the hands of a loving God who is writing a love letter to the world. We should be writing a little token of our esteem for you, Officer Cook. After all it's not everyday that men and women, sacrifice their lives. I say thank God not everyday, yet when it occurs, it's still one too many. Thank God for creating heroes and heroines among us willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to benefit our foundation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

It is and extraordinary and beautiful thing that God, in creation....works with the beauty of matter: the reality of things: the discoveries of the senses, all five of them; so that we, in turn, may hear the grass growing; see a face springing to life in love and laughter...The offerings of creation...our glimpses of truth. Thank God Officer Cook, that we can utilize our senses to recall all your wondrous deeds. If you were here today, you would enjoy everything that nature has to offer, because of your talents as an amateur photographer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

All the things in this world are gifts and signs of God's love to us. The whole world is a love letter from God. All the letters, notes and reflections that are left on this site are for all to read and to embellish our thank you, Officer Cook, for a job well done. You were a very gifted and talented human being who performed a job as your career that most would not think about. I do think about you and your career, since my dad, my he rest in peace, served the citizens of New York City for nearly forty years as one of their finest to don the police uniform with honor and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

The work of creating is an act of love. The God who flung from His fingertips this universe filled with galaxies and stars, penguins and puffins...peaches, pears and a world full of children made in His own image, is the God who loves with magnificent monotony. You created an atmosphere of peace and love among people, Officer Cook and now you reside forever among God's brightest stars, those officers who like yourself were willing to risk their lives to nurture a safe and loving environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 2, 2013

Honor never grows old and honor rejoices the heart of age. it does so because honor is, finally, about defending those whose noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for? A Law Professional knows..... After all these years, Officer Cook, after your tragic line of duty death, we must reflect and look back at your outstanding career of public service to Dade County and its citizens. You were one of a few and yet proud officers who died in the line of duty answering a call you did not have to respond to, but chose to because of your unselfishness. Your bravery and courage was your testimony to the greatness that you so humbly achieved through hard work, sweat and dedication to succeed in a most desirable and fitting fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Nothing can give you quite the same thrill as the feeling that you are in harmony with the great God of the universe who created all things. You and Karen, Officer Cook, only brought love and harmony to all who crossed your paths. You paved the way for others to do the same. The loving home your displayed to your guests was a reflection of your upbringings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Now in god you who formerly were far off have been brought near by His blood. For He Himself is our peace. The peace that resides within your devout soul, Officer Cook, should rest easily, my neighbor, friend and hero. You were more than just any ordinary person, more than just any ordinary police officer.For what you suffered, no one should ever have to endure what you endured. You never went out of your way to embarrass others, you were only being a true gentleman, who tried to bring about a peaceful resolution to a problem in which you had a wealth of experience in dealing with. But, I know that is what is expected from an officer of your standing. We only want the best from our law enforcement professionals. We don't ever want harm or worse to ever come their way.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other. Because of you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, we now have a great start to living the way God expects us to live and to be vibrant. I want you to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and not worry as we endeavor to step up and take the baton that you have passed on to us. It's an awesome onus, but I think we are up to the task it presents to us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of God dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. All these character traits are you reward, Officer Cook, for having given your life in this world so others can carry your mantra. Their is only one place of and for perfection and you now solemnly reside there. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You and Karen taught us all the lessons, now it's our time to see if the message has penetrated our ears and minds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are. Just think about the way God honors you...and smile. Your value cannot be measured enough, Officer Cook, for all the hard work you put in to become the very best you could be. If only today, would officers do as you did during your time? it can be done. With hard work, a tad of intellect, a bit of common sense, the position, even as dangerous as it is, can be accomplished with a little ingenuity. You can drop a little bit of each down from the heavens above as you my neighbor, friend and hero, rest in peace. We are rewarded for quality not quantity. During your twenty-five years, it was how could I get more out of myself to help enable others to become better people?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013

But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield. You surely were our shield of protection, Officer Cook. What could we have done without you? We are terribly saddened by your tragic loss until this day, But I know you would want all your loved ones and friends to carry on your dreams and aspirations as if you were here. Your humility is something we can glean and learn from. God knows he has a true soldier who will make his comrades who came before and after him, march to God's beat as you protect us here in this world from atrocities such as hatred that rear their ugly heads. Your were a true blue warrior! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2013