Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Fate is not to be tempted. Danger and evil leave a dark cloud hanging over us and your mettle, morals and outstanding character changed the course of lives here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A gentleman of sound mind, a strong beating heart and a serene soul that continues to illuminate over very society. Humanity misses you greatly as does your family. But, honesty, dignity and integrity were all filled with heroic virtue to be forever solemnly remembered and saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2021

You float eternally like an angel and are forevermore heroic as could be. With fighting ferocity you dealt with atrocity. Virtue and valor are the aptitudes of honor and dignity, forever chained to the reverence of integrity and character. Your heart and soul, Officer Cook, are linked to heroes and heroines of Dade County, its past, present and future. You my neighbor, friend and hero built the stellar foundations to a glorious future with your past humble and cherished accomplishments always bold and humanely sacred. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2021

Terror toots its horns of heinousness and must be trampled upon and taken out of sight. With clear vision, maturity and wisdom, Officer Cook, you heroically chartered those courses, paths and trails of truth and trust to help Dade County overcome such obstacles. Gentleman and women of dignity, humility and hearts of integrity know how to strike that gentle balance. Your journeys sadly were deemed as finished and Our Lord called you home to watch over other servants giving their lives, souls and hearts to extinguish such adversarial harm. We salute and do not overlook a gallant and sacred man of passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2021

You must crawl before you can walk. You have to ponder and comprehend the scope of your serious actions before reacting. danger and wickedness set off a chain of events that you had to understand, Officer Cook, before setting off to conquer violence. Your calm voice and reassuring nature went a long way in helping you battle such adversity here in Dade County. The ball must roll and with help there honesty, integrity and dignity all lent their humane hands to save and preserve the gentle quality of life. You won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2021

For these last forty-two years God has cradled your soul, spirit and heart next to Him in a more loving and compassionate manner, Officer Cook. His hero and your family's beloved hero who raised the banner of hope and light for Dade County residents to bask in. Honor, integrity and dignity all sincere, smart and to the point providing the basis of your boldness and bravery. A hefty challenge for those facing the very same peril and dangers today. Your baton is carried by the entire world and your department. It's the measuring stick for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2021

You were the consummate public servant, Officer Cook, the salt of the earth, a man who grew up to become a very solid professional. All soul and heart combined with some humbleness, honesty and dignity, it stands to reason why your respectful character, integrity and ingenuity assisted you in finding a solution to Dade County having some measure of tranquility. Its citizens have remembered a gallant warrior who represented truth and versatility in all your undertakings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2021

God's pearly gates never close.They are humbly and heroically open 24-7 to receive those loyal, dedicated and astute men and women who make the sacrifice of heart, honor and humility as you did to restore Dade County back to normal, Officer Cook. Such undying love and admiration for a young man with a heart of gold and dignity carrying integrity's fabrics down those trails where justice must be served. Simply a great human being taken way too early leaving behind a legacy of esteem to be treasured by your family,peers and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2021

Meant to say, Officer Cook. your honor, bravery and character will forever be saluted for its inspiring wisdom, virtue and knowledge. Dade County was well aware of your presence and advice and so long as one stays loyal, trustworthy and truthful in all their earthly missions success will locate the roots evil and replace them with serenity, goodwill and hope. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2021

A life robed in humility and honesty to be revered forevermore. Dade County and its people will forever your bravery and unique style of policing, Officer Cook, it produced every beacon of success and never wavered in its thoughtfulness, convictions and truthfully trusted paths where our peace and liberty were protected at all costs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2021

Wisdom, vision and maturity are sacred blessings that not all human beings have. You had the entire repertoire of virtue, resolve and resiliency functioning in your every breath of life and every second you observed and watched over Dade County, Officer Cook, as the pressure mounted. When unrest and tensions ran high honor, dignity and integrity reported for duty along with your effort and energetic personality. Never a more likable man and a gentleman top notch in principles, values and scruples that carried your accomplishments until God deemed your earthly journeys as finished sadly cut down by a rancid man with nothing left to mention that had respect and diligence listed as any valuable element. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2021

Thankfully there was more than a sliver of hope, faithfulness and goodwill, Officer Cook, behind you and in front of you.Your heart and soul of humility and wisdom patrolled and preserved the integrity and dignity of life for all Dade County citizens. We believed and trusted in you the truth is forever sealed in God's heavenly plains of perfection where you walk your beat as angel fitted with wings of gold, a spirit that soars with Our Creator directing the radar panels of your constant perseverance and undying loyalty for society to take note of. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2021

Your decency, dignity, devotion and dedication made more than a dent in evil, Officer Cook. Also your honesty, integrity and intelligence made you a humble and beloved leader of others. Motivation and success are driven by sanctity, civility and the nobility that all who labor and don a crisp uniform and a badge of trust and truth must possess on their sometimes lonely paths of justice. Finding the source is one factor weeding out the entire root and branches is what you'l be solemnly and fondly remembered for. Foundations and cornerstones covered with courage, consideration and class for now it's up to those who have succeeded you and tasked with mighty humble onuses. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2021

The streets and roads are like a big dartboard and violence looks to punch holes right clean through our serenity, safe havens and security that all honest, dignified and people of character and integrity are supposed to have. You had all of these traits, Officer Cook, a blessed and gifted Dade County hero who more than merits salutes for your tireless soul and heart of humbleness. We never forget our men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice to bind mankind together in loyalty and esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2021

Such a loyal mate, it was a sad and terrible tragedy, Officer Cook, that your life and career were snuffed out by a heinous and wanton individual. Dade County and its folks relied upon your unwavering instincts of honor, integrity and dignity that dedicated itself to every calling that God placed on your trusted and truthful trails of peace now all saluted and paid homage as you watch over your family, colleagues and friends going ahead with your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had more left to achieve and for exhibiting humility may the Almighty One bless and reward your sacred heart and soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2021

A day an hour whatever time we have allotted to us we must put to good use. Your whole life and career, Officer Cook, was predicated by honesty, dignity and integrity it's the character, commitment and heart you put forth to defend and to preserve the humility of Dade County's folks where their resources of serenity and unity we put to the test by such wanton evil. We salute the hero and soul of your unselfish and tireless virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2021

A bucket of boldness and a basket of bravery can start a man or woman's trails down those pathways of humbleness. You were consummate in action, esteemed in effort, toil and energy, just you missing all decades later, Officer Cook, has meant the world to your family, comrades and close personal friends. Dade County witnessed a true hero, a gentleman whose savvy and grit never more humane. The roads and streets were paved by a man, a young man still climbing that proverbial ladder of promise and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2021

A slice of life is all we can expect to share as you cannot consume the whole pie. Your perseverance and proficient mannerisms, Officer Cook, were exactly what Dade County needed to conquer its fears and seeing that you were heroic, honorable and fearless the folks had nothing to be concerned. If honesty, dignity and integrity all loyally blessed and now forevermore rewarded could have brought you back no one would offer a complaint. The sadness of your loved ones having to grieve and to mourn you will forever be imprinted within their hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2021

A person in trouble got your quickest of attention, Officer Cook. The hero of your family, society and your department who provided Dade County with the tools to be safe and to succeed in their lives. Integrity with wisdom, dignity with dedication and respect with resourcefulness all create that vigilant servant who was always composed and blessed with a heart and spirit of character and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2021

Force does not always succeed in accomplishing its goals in fact it may even elevate the terror and wickedness. You were level headed and alert, Officer Cook and pursued your tasks as every woman and man must with complete honor, integrity and dignity which in part gave the residents of Dade County a fighting chance at warding off adversity. The skies above are filled with a brave young man, a warrior tasked with locating goodwill and serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2021

Diamonds are shaped, cut and polished just as honesty, dignity and integrity formulates and shapes a diligent and humbly heroic servant's career. Yours, Officer Cook, you chose of free will and never regretted your decision. For in Our Master's you were simply a Godsend and completely dependable, reliable and humanely accountable to those whom you protected our streets with. All character, heart and soul functioning as one unit. Your earthly missions were everything civil, noble, trusted and truthful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2021

Violence places a strangle hold on humanity and its fruitful ambitions, journeys and hope for happiness and prosperity. You made real sure, Officer Cook, that you performed your duties, roles and sacred obligations to further enhance the honor, dignity and integrity of all Dade County citizens. You are never far from your family's hearts nor that of your colleagues and friends. A true gentleman whose trust never wavered. Such outstanding character and commitment all blessed and rewarded by Our Creator as one of His many heroic angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2021

One wrong turn and harm may come. You were careful and cautious, Officer Cook, as you always did things the right way never taking any shortcuts. That fateful day of May 16, 1979, you got up in the morning said goodbye to your wife and began your day patrolling your established community of Dade County where its residents were greeted with a humble, kind and polite smile. Such a dignified man of determination succeeding in his quests to broker unity and peace among his fellow human beings. Honesty, dignity and integrity can only be accentuated when vision, maturity and wisdom reach out to one another. We salute you my neighbor, friend and hero for truth, trust and a considerate heart and soul of value and virtue. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2021

One strike does not always mean the end. But,if you fall down you pick yourself off the canvas and continue your missions of cause, reason and purpose. You place your safety, hope and resourcefulness in God's hands as he steers your wheels of dignity, character and integrity through the streets that are your onus to protect. A devoted, loving and dedicated servant who battled tooth and nail for our liberties all tireless and undying effort put forth to save lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Every stone was turned over looking for any glimmer of peace and goodwill, you'll be fondly remembered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2021

The wheels of justice are supposed to go forward smoothly without bumps and obstacles. Truth and trust yearn for the very same outcome and if honor, integrity and dignity are firmly implanted within a given circumstance the result generally turns out for a positive. You brought your heart, soul and valiant wisdom to the folks of Dade County, Officer Cook. Forever a hero whose life of scruples and discipline brought grace and decency to your family, peers and entire police nation. Now your resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in your heavenly home where perfection joins your every proverbial beat.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2021

Accountability, durability and versatility were all tested on a daily basis and you passed all of them superbly, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was worn expertly and efficiently. Never a lack of ill will, mistrust. The pedals of honesty, dignity and integrity all faced evil and whatever you had to deal with. The streets of Dade County were maintained and kept relatively safe and sound while you were performing your central duties of ingenuity and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Conviction, commitment and character accentuated your trails of humility. A hopeful and humble gentleman following God's will throughout his life one taken away too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2021