Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God promises to keep us in the palm of His hand, with or without our awareness. God has already made a space for us, even if we have not made a space for God. While here in this world or in the next world, Officer Cook, you surely were being aided by God in all your endeavors. Being the loyal and faithful servant has now allowed you to reap your spiritual reward as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

The mystery of life is that the Lord of life cannot be known except in and through the act of living. Without the concrete and specific involvements of daily life we cannot come to know the loving presence of Him who holds us in the palm of His hand.....Therefore, we are called each day to present to our Lord the whole of our lives. Exactly, as you did each day you went to work, Officer Cook, God had a plan for you and for the most part he delivered you safely home to Karen and there were times when I'm sure you wanted Karen home sooner than later. Now because of your bravery, God has you cradled in the palm of His hand forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 23, 2013

Be on the lookout for mercies. The more we look for them, the more of them we will see. Blessings brighten when we count them. I can count my blessings, Officer Cook, that I had the good fortune to have met some of your family members. I would love to have met your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, as she is now out in San Diego, California and hopefully is doing well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It was a blessing to have read of your life in the book, "Forgotten heroes." Though I knew most of the story of what took place on May 16, 1979. I'll not forget you! The feeling of never had the opportunity to meet you still leaves a sad taste in my heart today as it will everyday. I do visit your grave from time to time.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

I will send the showers they need. There will be showers of blessing. Your life, Officer Cook, was one of perpetual blessings. Your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, fellow congregants, you name them, they were blessed by having known you. To know one is to love them. You were beloved by all and are missed by all. Help us combat evil as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

Bless the Lord, O my soul. And all that is within me, bless His Holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget none of His benefits, who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. Officer Cook, you believed with full faith and confidence that God would take away any bad situations that might befall you. You soared like an eagle to the top of your profession in serving and protecting others. Now your treasured soul has soared to the highest of heights, the loftiest of them all. When we are feeling down, or if we feel we are at the bottom of the pit, we should think of what you went through that fateful day and did that without being mandated to, it just goes to show us the unique and highly motivated individual that you amounted to, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

God loves to look at us and loves it when we will look back at Him. Even when we try to run away from our troubles... God will find us, bless us, even when we feel most alone, unsure...God will find a way to let us know that He is with us in this place, whenever we are. He knew where you were on duty, Officer Cook and for most of your tour was able to shield you from harm. He was with you on May 16, 1979, still trying to steer away from danger and because of your heroism has shown His love for your soul and keeps it close to His heart for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

God's friendship is the unexpected joy we find when we reach His outstretched hand. He stretched His hand out to take you, Officer Cook to heaven to help Him keep watch over His fallen angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

Oh, the joys of those who...delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither and they prosper in all they do. Your achieved over and beyond what God expect of most ordinary people. Your sacrifice was the epitome of your great love you exhibited toward your colleagues and the citizens you served. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

If nothing seems to go my way today, this is my happiness. God is my Father and I am His child. We are all God's children and He is very proud of us in successes and if we slip slightly, He still loves us and enables us to get close to Him, as you did Officer Cook. You brought only joy and love to your beloved parents and sister, Nancy. She's always been very proud of her little brother, my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

If one is joyful, it means that one is faithfully living for God and that nothing else counts; and if one gives joy to others one is doing God's work. With joy without and joy within, all is well. I wished you were here today, Officer Cook, to witness the successes of your family members. God's joy in your work as a police officer is maintaining your beautiful soul next to Him as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If everyday there could only be joy and peace in the world we live in. Praise the Lord!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

Live for today but hold your hands open to tomorrow. Anticipate the future and its changes with joy. There is a seed of God's love in every event, every circumstance...in which you may find yourself. You lived each day, Officer Cook, with all the joy and anticipation you could bring. Even as your fellow officers were saying goodbye to you, Officer Cook, you could feel their sorrow and yet as the bishop said at your Inspector's Funeral, he, meaning Auxiliary Bishop John J. Nevins described the love and appreciation you had for life, your family and friends. You are so missed this day and will be remembered by everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your devotion to duty will be your defining moment of which your legacy is based.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

Our hearts were made for joy. Our hearts were made to enjoy the One who created them. Too deeply planted to be much affected by the ups and downs of life, this joy is a knowing and a being known by Our Creator. He sets our hearts alight with radiant joy. I'm sure the day you married Karen, she was a very radiant bride, Officer Cook, who brought much joy and pleasure to your life as you did to her. She was very proud of when you graduated the police academy and could not wait for you to begin your new position. You gave your all and for this you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2013

God never abandons anyone on whom He has set His love; nor does He as a good shepherd, ever lose track of His sleep. He never loses track of his faithful servants such as you, Officer Cook, who were willing to sacrifice your being for our beings to continue functioning. Your primary job was to serve and protect us and you did that superbly. We are very proud of your accomplishments and the efforts you placed behind them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

Your thoughts-how rare, how beautiful! God, I'll never comprehend them! I couldn't even begin to count them-any more than I could count the sand of the sea. I would be impossible to measure your value Officer Cook, to this great land. But God gave you all the opportunities to succeed and you never let Him or anyone down. Your memory should always be a blessing and may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me, in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the House of the Lord forever. Precisely as you lived your life Officer Cook. Now your eternal cup overflows with God steadily pouring all His goodness into it. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and help God keep His pastures as green as they are so we can look out and see your soul again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

The impetus of God's love comes from within Himself, to share with us His life and love. It is a beautiful, eternal gift, held out to us in the hands of love. All we have to do is say "Yes." You answered yes, Officer Cook and the impetus was set in motion to enlightening your pathways through life. With that ever present boyish grin and smile that lights up the oceans at night, how could you not still be with us? You are in spirit as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you. If we want God's good grace to shine upon us, we must act accordingly as you did, Officer Cook. With a calming passion and the ability to transfer this to others as well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The Golden Rule shall set you free from transgression if you live by these sacred words daily.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

Lord...give me the gift of faith to be renewed and shared with other each day. Teach me to live this moment only, looking neither to the past with regret, nor the future with apprehension. Let love be my aim and my life a prayer. You taught us all a valuable lesson, Officer Cook. That is to live life for the moment and not to take for granted what may occur tomorrow. Your life will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

Open your hearts to the love God instills... God loves you tenderly. What He gives you is not to be kept under lock and key, but to be shared. God gave to us your splendid charm and grace under fire for twenty-five adventurous years. Talented in all your endeavors, the epitome of class exemplified. What more can I say that is echoed throughout your community? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

Love makes burdens lighter, because you divide them. It makes joys more intense, because you share them. It makes you stronger, so that you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone. You definitely made us safer Officer Cook. lessened our anxiety about our freedoms. You made family events much more happier with your sense of humor. Your risked your all so we would not have to bear the burden of such responsibility. For this you should rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

In the deepest heart of everyone, God planted a longing for Himself as he is; a God of love. You were taken from us, Officer Cook, to be among God's loyal eternal servants. Your goodness is and will be everlasting in this world. When we see you again someday, this will make us feel as though you never left our side. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

If.. you seek the Lord your God, you will find Him if you look for Him with all your heart and with all your soul. You found God Officer Cook and he now keeps you comfortable for eternity, sheltered safely away from harm. You were His loyal public servant and you have been judged for your good natured heart, the heart that had a hard time saying no to people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

Which command in God's Law is the most important? The answer is Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence. This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: Love others as well as you love yourself. These two commands are pegs; everything in God's Law and the Prophets hangs from them. Officer Cook, your life was centered around the "Golden Rule." The world we live in might be less violent if people lives by these simple words. They convey an important message to all people in all professions or walks of life. Police officers who are charged with serving the public interest as you so skillfully did for six years, other officers have at times an issue with keeping up and living by this creed. You didn't and you paid the ultimate price with integrity, honor and dignity personified. You loved everything about life, your wife, your family, your friends and just about anyone who came up to you to start a conversation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then....they will be my people and I will be their God. It all starts with creation and the story of Adam and Eve. It began Officer Cook, when God created you through your parents and they instilled in you and your sister, Nancy, all the values that would one day take you to new heights. You had to climb perhaps higher than most ordinary people to become a treasured legacy for all time in Dade County. This was to become a police officer. The affirmation, you my neighbor, friend and hero took meant more than words alone. It was through your constant acts of good deeds. The people of Dade County owe you and other Dade County officers who sacrificed their lives for the good of the people this same debt of gratitude. You'll always be in my thoughts and prayers along with your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 21, 2013

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. The wisest of men, Officer Cook, whatever emanated from your lips was like a well gushing full of oil. Your profound abilities coupled with a gifted heart, enabled you to give back to a community that today sorely misses your inspiring leadership, coupled with your undeniable hunger to educate those officers today on what it takes to be a policeman's policeman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 20, 2013