Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Right now, Officer Cook, you and Karen should be parked at home enjoying a leisurely breakfast with one another. Maybe a vacation to some far away venue. I told you that whenever I see a plane in the sky I think of you going to some tropical destination. Your destinies should never have concluded on that sinister day, so terrible, tragic and just callousness unleashed on a wonderful man and a gentleman, a human being with so much more heart, soul and direction left in your sacred steps of truth, honesty,integrity and unwavering dignity, reverence and the cycles of calm and restoration. Yes,you tried to calm a wayward man restoring Dade County's inner peace and stability. Every article by the law and by the book, fate had God take your patrols upward to watch over the pearly gates where angels of consequence roam forevermore. Fate should never have collapsed your dreams, journeys, missions and always available wisdom, vision, maturity and goodwill. You'll always be honored and held in high regard and loyal esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2021

Humanity cannot run a muck. Things cannot get so far in left field it would be a daunting challenge to bring everything sad about that awful day back. I wish I could bring you back, Officer Cook and I cannot because of Our Creator's steering your Dade County patrols and pilgrimages skyward uplifting your honored and humble heart, tireless and unselfish soul of dignity, integrity and character back to His eternal home where reverence, virtue and versatility all rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Valid and vigilant, you did all you could that day and as many have reflected you saved the people and aided your comrades as only a humane friend would do. Things oscillate. They cannot continue vacillating.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2021

A stable mind functions better than a body tense with built up emotions. You dealt with everything that could be thrown at you, Officer Cook, Unfortunately, that day of May 16,1979,stability and peace of mind for Dade County residents was hard to come by. One man standing alone, troubled, depressed whatever who lacked any character or fiber of honesty took your life and nearly those of your colleagues one of whom suffers from his serious injuries today. We can pray for your heroic soul and for that of Officer Keith DiGenova, your comrade, friend and tennis buddy. Better to be hitting forehands and backhands than by lobbing violence at Mother Nature. Stability means just that. And if one ingredient is missing the whole equation may be off balance. God tilts his scales of truth and trust where His army of valiant angels feels its gentle lift upward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2021

A well of knowledge is that fountain of youth, the flowing nature of your noble heart and heroic soul, Officer Cook, filled with good cheer, good nature and hopeful goodwill. It was gained by experience, patience and the trust of those whom you worked with and the people of Dade County who relied upon your stellar and sterling dignity,respectful character and integrity so built to lead other men and women through danger and conflict. Make no mistake, wisdom,vision and maturity carried your days and nights, they all followed your pathways of heroism creating that indelible impression within your family and community's hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2021

Revolts leave humanity scared. And those marks cannot be erased so easily. After forty-two years, your life, career and heroically honored sacrifice, Officer Cook, stands as that welcome wall of serenity and unity for all Dade County and its citizens. You brought a spirit, soul and heart of honesty,integrity and dignity to those fierce battles, wars so intense and street fights so pronounced. It just makes you well up with tears thinking of you and your true warrior instincts and trusted intuitions. But, the morals, character and values never had to be drawn from under you as they were all well enhanced and that in and of itself upheld, justice, uplifted and enriched mankind beyond its wildest fruition. The skies above stay lit because of heroes like you,Officer Cook and badge#1664, how it handled adversity, chaos and the like. Sanctity, civility and noble actions never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2021

Never one to take a bow and just so humble, loyal and cherished, your public service life and career, Officer Cook, was the makings of an honorable life and by all accounts one that was surely headed for more accomplishment. I know you worked for six years, but, dignity,integrity and character were always there and things were just on the cusp of further accentuation. Evil, violence and a man bent on taking the lives of those whom we adore and hold so dearly close to our hearts, well the feelings are there and you, Officer Cook, your heart, soul and sacred humbleness will forever be safe guarded by God as an angel of valor rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today is my sixty-second birthday a happy day yet somber because my parents are no longer here to see me as my sister and I grow older. Nancy, your big sister shares those feelings of her darling heroic brother always honored, saluted and given whatever a hero deserves who served his community, department and nation. For sacrifice and resolve may you be eternally blessed and heavenly rewarded. Just too soon as your life ended because of one man's heinous desires to commit terror against society and its humane establishment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2021

The arrow flies and where it lands we don't know. One awful bullet and one sad ending for a man so gallant, gifted and instrumental in incorporating Dade County's transitions to harmony and liberty. All your life and all during your career serving, Officer Cook, priority number one was the safety of both you and the public at large. So you were determined to set your sights upon rescuing society's burdens from their shoulders and placing them on yours. Integrity, ingenuity and dignity all battling adversity with every trusted and true resource at their disposal. Never forgotten and saluted for esteem and unconditional loyalty all your fellow officers. They knew a man of heart and humility one whose soul perpetuated and accentuated goodwill and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2021

Dedication to your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may she and your father, Charles, rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. A son so devoted to his beloved Karen and always making sure your mom and sister were alright. Dade County placed its life and property upon your broad shoulders of accountability,responsibility and never were they disappointed. Just wished you had not had your desire, integrity and dignity robbed from your heart by a scoundrel of an individual. No manners, class, no honesty nothing suggesting anything decent and good. Challenges should make us uniquely better as people and how a man could live with three generations of relatives and still lack anything civil is anyone's guess. At least everything humble, civil and scrupled was implanted into your beings both you and Nancy to further journeys where cause and purpose were duly maintained.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2021

If ever there was a Grand Marshal of mettle, meaningful ethics and morals that fit the persona of a good and faithful public servant that was you, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 carried within it all heart,soul and honesty that reflected dignity, respect and integrity of truth and conviction. Dade County was represented by a man wiser than his actual years. So much gumption and always that sincere smile and due diligence circulating round the clock to counteract any fears of trouble. Not where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, angels soar and walk their proverbial beats watching over the golden gates of valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2021

You led, directed and commanded other comrades, Officer Cook,because of your caring,concern and humility of everything about stellar character, sterling dignity and implanted integrity that served and protected Dade County like no other. Today, our tranquility certainly can be directly traced to your unassuming and unselfish tenacity. Such trails blazed for others to ruggedly follow in. The paths of accomplishment are at times blocked by obstacles of violence that all who wear a badge must steer clear of in that we the citizens have a right to travel and to live in peace. Humanity has missed your presence all these decades later and yet has not forgotten your vim,vigor and vital virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2021

A loafer and a lazy person won't serve any purpose worth a dime. But, you delivered success, achievement and endeavor daily on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. A good man, a solid citizen and a most trusted and classy gentleman who guarded the streets where danger and evil came together to interrupt the goodwill,hope and resourcefulness of both integrity and dignity. You fought until your last breath and with a heart and soul of heroic courage may you indeed forever reap your blessings and rewards from above. An angel humbled,beloved and most treasured by his family, colleagues and many personal and close friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2021

A joy to be with. A pleasure to partner with. A true and faithfully heroic warrior who embodied heart, soul and spirit all given and shared to make Dade County safer, sounder and more humble. Your loving pursuits and life passions, Officer Cook, will fully be honored and humanely saluted for their unending honor, dignity and integrity all tested during your watch over your community. Character, conviction and trusted commitments to both pride and excellence never ever overlooked nor forgotten. Humility and mankind surely miss your smile and wisdom, vision and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2021

One takes small steps before making the big plunge into perseverance and tireless proficiency. You paved the trails of trust and truth for others to follow in, Officer Cook, heroic and undying in your honored pledges to make Dade County's folks safer once more. Dignity, integrity and principles so valued and loyal to your colleagues who have not forgotten you nearly forty-two years later. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2021

Demeanor and endeavor should not be confused. Just as much as honor, integrity and fortitude shall remain dignified. They did so so long as you were there to serve with a passion, to preserve life for a cause and having done so, Officer Cook, it was sad that your life and career was taken away from you, your family and respected comrades by one man alone who was evil and insane. No clue about reverence, character and any humble vibes. Your virtue and versatility will forever be saluted and etched within all hearts and minds. Dade County will remember you for heroism and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2021

The wonderful life and career just starting even though you were a veteran officer with six years of sweat, toil and devoted service to Dade County, Officer Cook. Security and safety allowed we the people to move freely from place to place. Virtue and heart, character and charm not to be overlooked, a real honest hero whose purpose was to catch evil and to create both bands and bonds of goodwill, nobility and the passions we cherish. You gave your life for the causes of truth and justice always unrelenting. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2021

A pain that never leaves your family and peers' hearts, Officer Cook, your loss to mankind can never ever be replaced. Such humbleness and esteem was a welcomed sight when you traveled the corners here in Dade County searching for honesty, respect and serenity. Dedication, devotion and determination all are the vital support systems of vigilance and due diligence. You are an angel trusted and a truthful fact finder. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2021

For thoughtfulness, faithfulness and humble, heroic and honorable resourcefulness, Officer Cook, may your dignified and virtual soul and heart of pride be blessed by Our Maker. Dade County was provided its best care and protection when you patrolled its sacred sidewalks of loyalty and civility. Responsibility and unselfish assurances of tranquility were surely constructed by your trust and truthful journeys never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2021

Patience itself is a humble virtue. So is honesty, dignity and integrity that you possessed, Officer Cook and such heroism that continues to be divinely blessed and rewarded for its diligence given faithfully to Dade County and to society in general. A man with class, desire and conviction to truth and trust setting down peace and prosperity for all and greatly missed by your family who forever will love, cherish and honor your legacy of humility, heart and soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2021

A pleasant voice and a well mannered individual doing his diligent duties to continue the pathways of freedom and the accentuation of truth and trust in the blessed name of Dade County. A well deserving man who humbly preserved the boundaries of bravery and boldness where all men and women shall walk in liberty. No mistaking your efforts and energy, Officer Cook, all honored and dignified and having integrity backing virtue's trails of trust. A sacred oath undertaken with meaning and the spirit of loyalty and regards. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and conviction. They walk as angels so vital now in heaven's gates of gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2021

A noble man with a vision of the future. A journey undertaken and underscored with a heavenly mission of hope, goodwill and devotion all in mind. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook,was far superior than the rest of the crowd. So much responsibility,versatility and durability projected within the realms of accountability, certainly an angelic heart, soul and spirit to be rewarded and blessed humanely by God Himself. Dade County and its people were presented the fruitful gifts of a most cherished young man taken by evil all too soon, but, never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2021

You and your family, Officer Cook, were humbly, heroically and most honorably blessed with the God given gifts of talent and tenacity. Such a man of faith and truthfulness expressing their gratitude. That's what Dade County should express to you for all you did. Integrity, class and decency should never have been usurped and robbed from your most humane and caring heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2021

Meant to say, Officer Cook, virtue and versatility are all letters of character and commitment more or less. Dade County was duly validated by your endless honor, dignity and integrity all of which saved lives of the folks who relied upon your basic instincts of intuition and ingenuity to seize intelligence's foundations. You'll be fondly and poignantly be paid reverence for your heroic humility and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2021

The shelves of safety and security were packed with the humble essence of your undying efforts to protect and to preserve Dade County, Officer Cook. Your heroic actions were sacred and dignified all in creating mankind's goodwill, hope and faithful pursuits in life. Integrity, humility and commitments to excellence and pride will forever be stoically saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Vigilance and versatility are were virtue's letters of respect and esteemed admiration.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2021

Just a whiff of diligence, just a scent of serenity all waffling through the crisp air we breathe here in Dade County were just the humble reminders of what a life and career of heroic service is all about. And believe me you gave your honest heart and soul of integrity, dignity and virtue, Officer Cook and we understand how important a deal it is to defend and restore calm, law and order and to perform in an outstanding, tireless and most unselfish manner of character, trust and truth never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2021

When crises confront,confound and tend to confuse mankind, your bases of courage and charisma, Officer Cook, were front and center to attend to the daily tasks of serving and preserving life here in Dade County. You were a resourceful thinker and a gentleman with heart and soul doing its humble jobs where protecting and securing were all taken care of. Forever a blessing and treasured for offering missions and journeys of freedom, liberty and happiness to relish. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Heroism that humanely built foundations for a safer and sounder future.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2021