Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

The anchor is usually the leader of the group. You were the consummate motivator and steadfast leader, Officer Cook, because of your abilities to take charge of any given situation during hostile moments. When the temperature rises, so too must a humble servant's level of honesty, integrity and dignity. It must be duly noticeable. And Dade County was a venue where your vehicles of value and vision when out on patrol displaying their morals and principle wares. A hero not forgotten and fondly etched within his family's hearts and minds. Wisdom is that unwavering and unselfish trait that can carry only a trusted and truthful man's paths of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2021

Callousness must be carved away from the walls of mankind. Indeed its roots and branches must be permanently clipped off in order for society to enjoy its pursuits of health, peace and prosperity. You participated greatly in these endeavors to restore law and order to Dade County, Officer Cook. A sincere yet serious gentleman whose faith and resolve combined with humility and honor that has forever been saluted and solemnly remembered. When dignity, integrity and character are disrespected we realize something is not right. Our serenity and freedoms all the result of your responsibilities and heroically noted actions that saved the people of your esteemed community further harm. Virtue, versatility and your spirit are all soaring higher in heaven every second as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2021

The seriousness of dignity, integrity and honesty is precisely why all public servants must be stellar women and men of character, respect and humility. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was heroic, was humane and was all in the good name of Dade County and its people of whom you served with esteem, loyalty and such class. Decency bonded and banded together the trust of the people and the truth of your sacred missions of goodwill, hope and faithfulness to be etched forevermore in your community's hearts and minds. The prayers to those who carry out your legacy including your loving family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Vision, virtue, vigilance and versatility all responded when called upon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2021

Civility, nobility and humility are humble virtues that all heroes must possess if they are to battle adversity at every turn. Every corner your blessed and rewarded name, Officer Cook, came calling to respond and to restore the peace every area shall have. Dade County had your heart, commitment and integrity dignifying the folks who trusted your truth and resolve. such humble virtue and vigilance won't be put aside and forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones constructed for our safety, security and harmony to be honored because of unselfishness and tireless energy from your heart and soul of thoughtfulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2021

Sanctity must not be desecrated for wickedness would be allowed to continue its menacing movements. You tried to stop an evil and heinous man, Officer Cook. Dade County, your department and family gave you the tools and resources to attempt to eliminate these times of terror and torment. Honesty, dignity and integrity were worn humbly and heroically on your uniform and badge of bravery and diligence never to be overlooked as they deserve salutes and homage paid to them and you for acting with class, heart and a willing spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2021

Parades and bike rides are afforded heroes and heroines who lay down their foundations of faith, hope and goodwill. Dade County's residents will never overlook your life and career, Officer Cook, filled with honor, integrity and purposeful dignity. The wings of angels are fitted perfectly as yours are my neighbor, friend and hero. May those sacred journeys you humbly and humanely undertook be blessed with God's compassion and mercy as your heart and soul were so consummate and humble. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2021

A gift from heaven may not be taken for granted. Heroism and honesty are not paperweights to be treated without any reverence. Dignity, integrity and valor belong where character and courage stoke those fires of courage, wisdom and virtue. Dade County, Officer Cook, is where you lived, served and sacrificed your morals, mettle and values so that harmony could march forward without interruption. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2021

Public servants must be more than passive and regal. They must be honest, dignified and full of integrity from within their heroic hearts and souls. Yours, Officer Cook, served and saved lives in Dade County where violence looked to usurp the happiness, prosperity and proponents of peace and freedom. A man talented and tenacious whose virtue, vision and wisdom humbly patrolled the streets where life and sacred missions were supremely watched by Our Creator. Our Maker has your principles and character surrounded by the spirits of many other devoted and duly faithful angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2021

You were a wonderfully loyal and dedicated man, Officer Cook, a hero Dade County and your family would be most proud of. Our tranquility and liberty all came as a result of your unwavering and unassuming responsibility to protect the streets and corners where violence would lurk. Honor, dignity and integrity all staring down the face of fierce evil and your unselfish and tireless heart and soul delivered the virtue and accountability we the people came to expect. An angel to be saluted for boldness, a bridge to newer foundations for a safer future. God took a gentleman so gifted and gallant you'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2021

No stutter stepping it must be full blasts ahead. Dade County was guarded and protected by a very loyal and honorable man in you, Officer Cook. Dignity, integrity and character that was and always has been revered. An angel of virtue and valor encircling over his family and peers as you laid your life down for principles and safety within your beloved community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 27, 2021

The arms of acumen, awareness and being astute were directed by lips so truthful and kind, legs of ferocity running to stop crime and terror. What can be said is that you lived an exemplary life, Officer Cook, full of passion,charm and happiness. Honesty, dignity and integrity that embraced the heart and soul of mankind. If people were fortunate to meet you, Officer Cook, then they were truly fortunate. A man so genuinely concerned with the welfare and well being of his fellow human being. A gentleman cut from the patterns of perseverance who exhibited effort and efficiency while carrying out his professional affairs everyday and not to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2021

If simplicity could storm the streets everyday instead of evil and violence flooding them with complexity, society would be kinder, gentler and extremely grateful. But, perfection is only located in one venue, heaven and the skies above where you rest in peace, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. Twenty-five years of toil, a life given to further advance the paths of mankind's lives and causes. Honesty gentle yet fair, dignity and integrity all defined by your persona. Not only a smile on your handsome face, more important and quite essential loyalty given and you followed directions so well and showed leadership capabilities, you were given other colleagues to motivate and lead during tense and stressful times all in heaven's name and now God has your soul cradled in His arms to bless, keep safe and to reward for heroism and humbleness distributed wisely and with a vision so valuable. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2021

Burdens are like boulders on one's back. The weight of a community is upon every woman and man serving their country,nation and venue where they reside. Peace of mind, harmony and liberty not to mention the safety of all is forever on their hearts and minds as they serve, protect and expect to return home safely after completing their assigned shifts. The Lord watches over His flock of heroes and heroines, ones like yourself, Officer Cook, a hero of humility, substance and quite embellished effort, heart and honor. Integrity and character that mounted its greatest charges to defeat evil. May 16, 1979 was a very sad and hurtful day for your family, department and Dade County as you sacrificed your principles, values, scruples and morals to maintain the proper balance of tranquility with your unassuming virtue, resolve and smile. Never forgotten and saluted for transforming mankind into a more peaceful and hopeful environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2021

Heaven is the final stop of a person's life heroic or otherwise. Your journeys, Officer Cook, were founded in a cherished reverence for mankind and in Dade County where you began your career and continued your life of humble honesty, dignity and integrity giving their names to justice, trust and the truth. You shaped humanity who misses you today as it has since that tragic day forty-two years ago. A man pious, diligent and faithful beyond your calls of onus and virtue. The world has certainly changed since your left behind your family and colleagues, those who have succeeded you my neighbor, friend and hero have an awesome burden to carry on their shoulders as the very foundations and cornerstones were set by your energy and heart, a soul of serenity and compassion for your fellow human being. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2021

Zoned in and dialed in to devotion, desire and dogged determination, your roads, trials, trails and pathways, Officer Cook, were paved by perseverance, persistent character, respectful honesty and humane integrity following dignity's every movement. And for having class and manners it's Our Creator blessing and watching over your sweet and kind soul, spirit and unwavering heart of heroism. Dade County saw six years of badge#1664, tireless, energetic and most engaging. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2021

The constant companion of humanity, society and mankind, your passions and humbly heroic missions, Officer Cook, helped to restore the vitality of the Dade County community where you were beloved, admired and greatly adored by your family, friends and professional comrades. Never a complaint and never a bad word. The truth and trust spoke volumes regarding your outstanding character, cherished commitments to pride and excellence and convictions always pristine and wise. A young man, a hero whose honor, integrity and dignity only yearned to become the finest public servant out on the roads serving with his heart, soul and spirit of vision, valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2021

Evil bites humanity in all the wrong spots. It affects everything and everyone. Dade County had to deal with this kind of adversity and you exerted your all, Officer Cook, to try and stop this violence from wreaking havoc upon your beloved community that forever salutes and fondly remembers your unselfish heroism. It developed from within your heart and its dignity and reverent integrity displayed coolness under duress. Sanctity, civility and nobility all versatile and with unassuming virtue and diligence you'll not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2021

The gas tank must be filled. The batteries charged and ready to proceed. The tires must be full of air. Any leaks, holes or other malfunctions might cause a serious problem. But, never any issues only your undying affection for the people of Dade County, your peers and your family, Officer Cook,who love you and miss you very much. You delivered desire, devotion and dignity to a profession where integrity, honor, respect and character matter most. For having quality and virtue in your efforts may Our Lord bless and protect your heroic heart, soul and spirit of resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2021

Turmoil and torment are like punches in the mouth, very unsettling and very embarrassing to mankind's reasons, passions and purposes of life. To live and to be happy, healthy and safe nowadays is another part we would think is normal. But since this pandemic the world is a different place and its spheres have been turned upside down and if violence is that fire than we don't need anything else to set off an eruption of sorts. You navigated around Dade County, Officer Cook, as a humble and honorable officer, heroic and talented, dignified and a man with a heart and soul of bravery and integrity. Such grand character and a commitment to everlasting peace of mind and excellence in all your daily affairs. No one will forget, no one will overlook such a wonderful and warm human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2021

When boxed in by the bull rushes of violence all good men and women must have a plan of action prepared to battle against such callousness.You tried very hard that awful day, Officer Cook, to stop the advances of both an evil and wayward man. Your life versus his, your humility, fight and heart against his wickedness. Dignity and integrity personified your earthly journeys all undertaken in heaven's name. Sacred and serene, virtue and wisdom moving side by side to shield Dade County from an overthrow of unspeakable mayhem perpetrated by this one person. You were loyal and consummate and shall not be forgotten. We salute your vitality, vigilance and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2021