Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A fossil is a relic. A public servant relies upon a vast amount of sacred skills, talents and resourcefulness to see them through their shifts where making it home safe and sound is a priority. Saving life, protecting the public, streets and property all have their perilous moments. Tensions, duress and unrest can uproot an entire community in the blink of an eye. May 16, 1979 demonstrated your sense of awareness, care and concern, Officer Cook, for Dade County's own. Your life of honesty, humbleness, dignity and integrity was witnessed first hand by the people and your heroic comrades as they watched you make the ultimate sacrifice. Undying, unselfish, unwavering and unrelenting resolve. Such a gentleman of character, reverence and virtue patrolling for peace and stability. Badge#1664 is going to be fondly and solemnly remembered forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 12, 2021

The tenacity came straight from the tunnels of your heroic honor, dedicated dignity and passionate integrity, Officer Cook and they all functioned accordingly to preserve and to protect the safety and image of Dade County where its people came to expect nothing less than an outstanding performance from a man so gifted, loyal and esteemed. God took your heart, soul and spirit to the after world where you soar as an angel of bravery and humility. Your missions, journeys and goodwill provided the accurate serenity and the longevity of everlasting affection. You always be missed and saluted for honoring mankind with consideration, sanctity and the noblest of actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 12, 2021

You were that optimist and positive person, Officer Cook, it was more than your handsome face and beautiful smile, it was your appeal, wisdom and acumen that handled its share of onuses. Honesty, dignity and integrity were the pegs of your proficiency, faithfulness and devoutness that truly carried your trails of fairness, justice and truth down those streets where righteous people toil for a reason. A man to be paid homage and saluted for accomodating mankind with a chipper attitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2021

A new wave, a new generation comes in, but, your years, life and promising career, Officer Cook, will not be overlooked nor forgotten. Heroes cannot ever be shelved and never spoken about. Your respect, resolve and efficiency helped put Dade County on that honorable map of morals, mettle and meaningful vigilance. So much rides on the performance of those men and women who sacrifice themselves to make that unique impression of virtue and versatility. With integrity, character and dignity staring down violence the citizens surely felt safe and secure. We salute your diligent durability and responsibility to aid and rescue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2021

Terror, turmoil and torment can quickly torpedo the hopes, dreams and aspirations of society resulting in a less civil and functional mankind. Officer Cook, you'll always be well respected and continue ascending the ladders of integrity, intuition and dignity, for honesty and virtue certainly can tackle the vile and less than desirable folks who commit mayhem and chaos. Dade County may be a little less safer because of your absence, you memory and legacy forever contributes its unbridled courage to the history of our world with you looking down from the very best perch of perfect perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2021

One who has honor will in turn be honored by his peers, family and the humanity for which you, Officer Cook, took a sacred affirmation to serve and to fondly protect. Dade County was the venue of your tireless virtue, unassuming heart and soul, dignity, integrity and trust were surely instrumental in your pursuits, passions and professional accomplishments during your twenty-five years of creation and validation of your purposes and most earthliest of journeys to be remembered for a spirit of knowing why you became the consummate guardian. Now an angel of valor your revered and blessed legacy and soul can patrol the roads above where perfection not harm will come your way ever again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2021

Nothing understated. Dade County understood your duty and honesty, Officer Cook, most heroic and all humane as they partnered together to combat crime and take evil off of the streets you solemnly patrolled. Serenity, security and the anchors of dignity, integrity and excellent character all digging in to face a variety of vile and disrespectful individuals who ran rough over your community and our neighborhoods. A man with many gifts and the loyalty of a dedicated, devoted and determined gentleman who rests in peace. My neighbor, friend and hero you carried your life and career diligently upon your broad shoulders.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2021

Callousness crushes the compassion of mankind and undermines its honor, integrity and dignity. Your compassion, peace of mind, heart and spirit of goodwill, trust and truth more often than not saved Dade County from much more serious adversity, Officer Cook. A hero to be nobly saluted for wisdom, virtue and a fighting unselfishness that was esteemed and loyal. Always special and always devoted to his professional positions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2021

The dream was real. The heroism was honest and loyal. A life and career permeating upon the accentuation of morally correct behavior, dignity, integrity and character not just a flash in the pan. For if that were the case Dade County could not continue living in peace and stability right this very second if not for you, Officer Cook. Clearly a man with a caring heart and very serenely humble soul, courage, virtue and loyalty all blanketing your daily patrols for peace where violence stands in the way of truth and trust. You'll always be a hero whose reverence, respect and versatility remain top notch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2021

Too many empty table during the holidays. Minutes and hours just flying by like the speed of sound. It's been over forty-two years, Officer Cook and forever you'll be held in high regards. So treasured and beloved by all Dade County, you were their go to warrior of resolve and effort, tireless and undying in assuming your various responsibilities to uplift mankind's unique trust and truth. A superb man of class, decency and honor carrying out God's will and a job you chose of your own choice. For now as angel you can fly perfectly every second as Our Creator watches over your heavenly spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Morals, scruples and principles are chiseled and carved to fit each human being's quality of heart and mind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2021

Cleancut and considerate, a man with concern and honesty in his entire being. A repertoire of dedication, pure desire and sheer determination to upright Dade County with complete harmony, liberty and your passions of life so openly dignified and intuitive. Ingenuity and integrity that leaned on other colleagues for support. Your loved ones, Officer Cook, have been marching forward all these decades after your ultimate sacrifice of heart and soul. Virtue and vision so valiant and adored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2021

Foolish and insecure, they will never let heart, soul and character perform their earthly obligations to secure and to maintain the integrity, honor and class of humanity. You were loyal, consummate and very cherished by your family and professional comrades, Officer Cook. Their hero and man of humility whose wit and smile was just a sampling of your serious nature, faithfulness and dependability in which Dade County residents looked up to your ventures of vigilance. You constructed the paths, trails and fairness that everyone is afforded never berating anyone. Just a really blessed soul who is to be nobly saluted for his bravery and comraderie. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2021

Youth serves its causes. Even older men and women can still fulfill roles of onus where the public's safety is always going to be a top priority. Such a wise and noble human being as you always were, Officer Cook. your life, career and heroic memory will never fade it will forever be uplifted, enriched and enhanced so long as your family continues your proud tradition. Dade County was the fortress of your guiding light the beacon of inspiration, character, honor and integrity. with all dignity and versatility your unsung virtue will forevermore shine like a diamond. An angel whose wings are perfectly fitted for your eternal ventures of faith and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2021

A brave young man tangling with a coward and heinous man with nothing. No class, honesty, respect and dignity. You had a humble assortment of everything essential to performing your law enforcement duties, Officer Cook. And you never let your mind stray nor detour from what you knew Dade County and its citizens relied upon. Such outstanding virtue, character and commitments to excelling and being mindful of our safety and serenity. You can be sure your name of valor and wisdom will forever be that legacy for which others endeavor to follow in. Your paths and trails were accentuated with trustworthiness and the truth where your caring soul and unselfish heart worked as diligently as they could to preserve tranquility and to protect the resourcefulness and humbleness of lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2021

Never sullied only seasoned with purpose, passion, cause and reason. That's why we need loyal, honest and devoted women and men unafraid to tackle the big issues, the perilous of dilemmas. Dade County its man, thoughtful and virtuous in you, Officer Cook. A humble man, a more heroic face of humanity who is quite missed by his family, comrades and close knit circle of friends. Versatility, onus and accountability that never once batted an eye when violence looked to unhinge the doors of tranquility from those castles of humbleness that you preserved and watched over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The people demand and expect quality and excellence with badge#1664 they received everything and more. Just sad that your young life ended so early with more left on the horizon to complete.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2021

A pair of shoes to walk or run after problems coupled with truthful lips and clear vision yielded the results that shine like diamonds above. The light of your unassuming soul and heart, Officer Cook. founded a newer tomorrow. Though today is still here and that is where you should be now living a peaceful, healthy and humanely humble retirement with your beloved Karen. A Dade County hero whose wealth of dignity, integrity and reverence never waned. Sanctity and civility well placed and well meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2021

Compassion yields caring and concern, with your devout consideration all Dade County was fairly well protected from evil, Officer Cook. Heroism and honesty are forever seen in those equations of endeavor, dignity and integrity that saved life and raised the bar of spirit and hope during your brief six years working solidly as a trustworthy public servant. Conviction, character and commitment are what enriches our world and now in heaven uplifts your soul and heart of valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2021

One round at a time. Resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency all handled by a beloved warrior. Your family not only adores and loves you, Officer Cook, they have accentuated your pathways and trails of justice, truth and trust because in your unselfish and tireless heart and soul you accomplished noble acts of kindness, fairness and loyalty given humbly back to Dade County. Badge#1664 was all meaning, all wisdom, all discipline, devotion and dedication so determined to find that goodwill, hope and slice of safety for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2021

The price one loyal and esteemed gentleman paid for our very security can never be repaid. You measured up in heart, soul and humble honesty, Officer Cook, creating that lasting bond of dignity, integrity and wisdom that fought so hard for truth, stability and trust. Dade County's folks have never overlooked nor forgotten your vision, valor and versatility. It permeated the streets and roads where your blessed and heroic name remains legendary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2021

Tenacity can assist in the turnaround of a community but it has to be a total team effort. Dade County relied upon your professional tools of honor, integrity and basic dignity, Officer Cook, to efficiently carry out these tasks all tough and dangerous. You will be remembered for your stoic and stellar character, sterling commitments to both excellence and the pride you took in donning a crisp uniform and a polished badge of humility, heart and virtue. Those men and women who have succeeded you have indeed big shoes to fill but steady and accurate is what gets the jobs completed more often than not. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2021

You were always perceived as a truly nice young man, a gentleman entrusted with serving and striving to protect and to preserve the faith, hope and good nature of all Dade County. The messages, Officer Cook, were crystal clear and the sources of your honor, dignity and integrity were from a most humane and resourceful heart and soul now being watched by Our Master. Carrying sway was your heroic actions not just on May 16, 1979, it has always been about your resiliency and endeavor that leaves that lasting impression on your unassuming legacy. Stamped, signed and sealed forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2021

A coward conceals themselves so that no one will recognize them. They saw your handsome face, a beautiful smile beaming from ear to ear. More than a grin, it was honesty, dignity, integrity and a beloved family member, a solemn comrade being paid homage for restoring law and order to the Dade County community where right makes right. Discipline and duty go hand in hand with responsibility and accountability. Such versatile feats of a truly warm and engaging young man building the gates to a sounder and more serenely tranquil tomorrow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2021

To aid and assist, to care and to demonstrate class, concern and consideration, all heart and all bravery, honest to goodness real satisfaction given to Dade. County's folks, Officer Cook. Forty-two plus years later your dedication, devotion and dignity have all been both solemnly and fondly remembered, saluted and etched upon those walls that have dignity, humility and integrity never more pronounced. Tragically, you were taken before your prime and you left behind a legacy filled with humane admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2021

The hills of honor, heroism and humanity are where your sacred life, career and sacrifice all rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Mountains of morals, mettle and the real definition of a gentleman true, faithful and trusted to carry forth missions of goodwill and hope bestowing peace and prosperity back into Dade County's fountains where your tenacity mattered. Those foundations and cornerstones were really constructed with the proper degrees of virtue, versatility and the articles of emancipation hovering overhead. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2021

The class always is esteemed and loyalty, reverence and humility of heart and soul rise to the very top. The ladder was set, the stakes high and you performed as you always did, Officer Cook, with a heroic passion and a very dignified spirit that had integrity and character charging right toward evil. Dade County won't forget you and we salute virtue, balance and the safety implanted within our very humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2021