Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You talk and talk and talk, you just pray the messages sink in. Clarity and wisdom are visions vices of valor and versatility. Everything you learned, Officer Cook, sunk in and never wavered nor waned. The citizens of Dade County understood the meaning of tranquility at least we hope something penetrated their hearts and minds. Our thoughts are forever with your family, a devoted warrior who shunned the spotlight and permitted his honesty, dignity and integrity to fortify your trails,pathways and tracks of courage and consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Honesty honed. Dignity digging in. Integrity implanted, impressed and instilled. Dade County was well protected by your sweet and innocent soul and heart, Officer Cook. A gentleman whose heroic sanctity was well placed and well spent incorporating goodwill, faith and hope among the people who depended upon your humility andnoble actions of character, trusted convictions and truthful commitments. Saluted and for eternity respected and greatly revered and fullof virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Happiness should have been for both you and Karen to enjoy. She has remarried and I'm sure has not forgotten you and neither have the people of Dade County forgotten you, Officer Cook. Their hero and your family's. Honored, dignified and poignantly etched within all hearts and souls of those whom you worked loyally with. Character and commitment leave those indelible marks upon humanity that will remain treasured forevermore. Truth and trust form a dynamite combination where your fierceness, determination and steadfast dedication are always going to be given their sacred blessings. God has an angel so gifted and full ofvirtue, whose vigilance and due respect endeared itself to so many. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Unfortunately, the letter I sent Kenneth DiGenova came back. Maybe I can locate his twin brother Keith, your close friend, former partner and tennis buddy. He survived that terrible day of violence unleashed against you and Officer Robert Edgerton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Ready and set to tango with the treachery that leaves its awful stains on those trails of truth, trust and tenacity. You always tried to prepare for your days and nights that you toiled exceedingly hard for Dade County, Officer Cook. Such a terrible waste for a young man proven, proficient and honored to be callously taken by another human being without the same mettle,morals and values of integrity, character and respectful dignity. You will be saluted and so humbly honored for heart, soul and the caring humility your ventured out into society to acquire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Accessible and accountable, your acumen and awareness opened doors of peace and vision for Dade County folks to peer through, Officer Cook. Always a man above the crowd and a public servant so beloved and humble. Forever holding tightly to your heroic heart, honesty, integrity and dignity that carried your accentuated battles over violence. Safety and serenity shall remain a mainstay here because of your unselfish and tireless energy, truth and faithful trust always cherished and loyal to you fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

You arose early that morning like a lion to hit the ground running. Chasing evil and pursuing peace take every bit of ingenuity and soul searching , you were up to the tasks tall and long that lied ahead. Dade County has changed, Officer Cook, since you made the ultimate sacrifice, but for having honesty, integrity and dignity in your wings of expression may Our Lord implant the courage in other men and women to continue your fine work. So refined, so polished and so clear your journeys all took shape and laid a humane foundation for a solid future. One you should have been privileged to witness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

If you don't know how to utilize your primary weapons of protection you'll probably end up in all sorts of trouble. Violence and terror don't forgive they inflict harm upon a community and certainly no one wants loss of life and hearts to be broken by senseless and tragic evil. It did happen sadly on May 16, 1979 when Dade County lost a good soul, a good heart and a most remarkable young warrior in you, Officer Cook. A hero with a rich legacy that now your family proudly passes down as that baton of boldness and valor seems to get weighted. No one forgets a soft heart with a firm and fair trust and truth that generated a following of tenacity behind its tails of efficiency, energy and passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Picking up where you left off is tough enough shouldering responsibility and stability takes an accountable leader and master motivator. Well,you possessed those same qualities not to be overlooked.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Hyperbole does not hunt for truth and justice. It's only words out of one's mouth that only hinder more than assist. You conveyed the truth, Officer Cook and the message was delivered to all who heeded your essential words of wisdom, vision and maturity here in Dade County. Service was intensified by ingenuity, integrity and the articles of honesty, dignity and those structures of character you crafted with hope, heart and heroism sheltering those searching for a humble stability and harmony. The voice is silent sadly but your spirit and soul are eternally alive in heaven where angels roam free guarding the pearly gates of valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Jeopardy is putting yourself in peril's paths to secure the good nature, well being and goodwill of a community. Dade County was your most venerable venue, Officer Cook, a man so heroic and filled with charisma and a big old smile across your handsome face. You created the sparks of honor, the flames of passion all by being dignified and trusted in all your trails of integrity and such outstanding character followed your roads of resolve. It made security, safety and serenity a prime factor in our lives and you'll forevermore remain loyal, esteemed and most treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Convincing and most courageous, your heroism spread far and wide in Dade County where its perseverance and passions, Officer Cook, made that distinct difference. A hero true and through with a clear head to think, a heart that beat loud and mightily. Your soul was brave and full of virtue and integrity that placed itself in danger's paths to secure our navigations in peace, goodwill and the hope for a tranquil future better made brighter if God allowed you to see fruition. He did permit you to accomplish some of your goals and deemed your journeys as finished by taking your adored spirit to His final home where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Signed, sealed and endorsed by your community, comrades and beloved family, you won't ever be forgotten, Officer Cook. Not after your bravery and boldness endeavored to arrest a very cowardly and evil man. He took everything away from you and your adoring loved ones. They know that you will reunite one day with them and your trusted character, dignity and devotion is never far from their hearts and minds. Your soul serves an eternal mission blessed and praised by Our Creator after having built cornerstones for a serener and safer tomorrow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County you to be grateful for, Officer Cook and badge#1664 surely uplifted and upheld its share of onus.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Tears of sorrow for a legend of a man whose heroism struck the gentle hearts of all society. In Dade County your exploits, Officer Cook, will forever be remembered. Fondly honored for just that and dignity, integrity and heavenly intentions surely never overlooked. God's haven of peace is where angels valiant, virtuous and visional will forever soar as the gates of paradise are firmly protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Never one to be reluctant nor hesitant, your humanely heroic pursuits, Officer Cook, were so dignified and yet so humble. The trails of justice paved by truth and trust here and forever in Dade County where your unassuming character and commitments to excellence will be saluted and warmly embraced. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect augments everything decent in concern, class and care.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

It's the company you keep that matters. Your family settled in Dade County, Officer Cook, in order to make a new life and career. You took your dreams and desires to the most highest level of humility and heart. You joined the department to help stop adversity and with your imprints of integrity, dignity and honor the assignments were handled with accountability and the versatility that vigilance andvirtue delivered. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Dedication dictates determination, devotion and faithful reliability. You could be counted on, Officer Cook, to serve and to save the citizens of Dade County from impending evil. Your trustworthiness and truthful pursuits lead the way to stability, tranquility and unity for all. Mankind has embraced your soul, heart and soul of appreciation. Honesty, integrity and dignity that battled the guises of wickedness and you'll forever be humanely and heroically saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Paying someone a fond farewell just doesn't seem right and certainly never fair or just. But, it's found in police protocol that says a hero must receive his or her due rights of honesty,integrity and dignity for formulating their character and commitments into precise excellence and the pride by which they served and preserved the essential values of humanity. You handed your professional business and affairs guarding Dade County very well, Officer Cook. You deserve whatever comes your way because of your sacred and undying sacrifice tendered with expert care, vision unmatched and wisdom so revealing. Class and decency have followed your beloved soul around Our Master's true and perfectly completed gardens of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

A pitchfork is supposed to get the right note. Officers don a uniform and a badge for a reason and it's very specific. To keep law and order, to maintain the jurisdiction and honor on the streets and to uphold integrity,dignity and character at every turn. Every beat must be accompanied by basic criteria and your concern, Officer Cook, was so vital to averting disaster and peril on behalf of Dade County. The right keys and chords had to be tapped and struck to accentuate the highest standards of ethical behavior of which your heroic life shall remain part of the rich history of your department. Esteemed, loyal and cherished as a grateful warrior who retained his lessons you learned all so well. A great job and outstanding bravery demonstrated in the face of evil to be saluted solemnly as a constant reminder of what can happen at any moment or turn. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

Your pearls of wisdom, vision and maturity, Officer Cook, are those priceless gems that secured life and property here in Dade County. You are a hero of the finest cuts of courage, character and commitment all convictions trusted, truthful and faithful to a tee. Never losing control nor sight of your primary objectives you acquitted yourself in a most humble, humane and professional fashion. You can name it and jot down each one, mettle,morals and meaningful travels that enriching, endeared and upheld the mantles of justice forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

Struck down by violence and having your beloved soul, spirit and heart transferred to heaven, Officer Cook, your heroic actions that day spared the folks of Dade County more awful harm and danger as you put your life in harm's way to secure and to confront a mentally confused and completely off kilter individual. You'll never be harmed again but you surely displayed the right temper to accomplish your most pressing missions where goodwill, hope and reverence were passed down to other future public servants charged with continuing your journeys as does your family that has taken firm hold of your legacy. It's stamped, signed and sealed forevermore in those greenest of pastures where perfection is the rule and angel roam and soar at all times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

To uphold and to uplift is to enhance. The values and ideals of society take precedence to everything else as does its safety, security and basic overall stability. The very factors of your life and career of humility, heart and a most passionate soul, Officer Cook, that slowly put the pieces of the puzzles together complete with refined honor, distinguished dignity, character that was clutch when danger and peril mounted its vicious attacks against the citizens of Dade County. Vile and venomous and your valid personality oversaw the makings of the frameworks for a safer and sounder future. One you should have not had interrupted and ended by one sinister man's charges upon authority and leadership. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. That slow cooker about to let its angry juices ooze into mankind's roads and streets where your greatest ambitions were to serve, protect and preserve and return home safely. Real sad things went so wrong that heinous day of complete torment, turmoil and terror unleashed by Mr. Pearsall who lacked any degrees of honesty, dignity and the respectful notions in integrity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

Understanding the basic and urgent essential matters at hand always requires due diligence, deliberate dignity and outstanding integrity,honesty and wholesome character to climax one's commitments to excellence, pride and the virtue of versatility in and of itself. You complimented your colleagues, Officer Cook, with your sacred resourcefulness, faithfulness and most unwavering, unselfish and undying resolve, resiliency and uplifting endeavor that Dade County won't ever overlook and certainly never forget. A hero with the right positive attitude and energy from a golden heart of care, concern and consideration. Your trustworthiness and truthful missions were all earthly journeys sadly deemed as done and on that tragic day, May 16,1979, God brought home a welcomed angel to greet and support those who guard the "Thin Blue Line." Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

Protecting humanity's humility with all your heart and very virtuous soul, Officer Cook, was going above and beyond the normalcy of your daily tasks. Dade County could surely find its warrior in shining armor so adorned with acumen, so versed in honesty, so rich in dignity and so engaged with being a man of character and integrity. Every man and woman battling violence, wickedness and evil creating a vacuum of loyalty, esteem and trust. Obviously, the truth of the situation was you could be counted on to deliver our sacred baskets of serenity and boldness while being fair and firm in administering the justice necessary for harmony and freedom to allow happiness for mankind. Always fondly remembered and graciously saluted now the gates of heaven can be patrolled by an angel of tenderness and fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

You realize life can be so fragile and a career of versatility so divine. God steered your aspirations towards Dade County, Officer Cook, a community you called home, were educated and married to a lovely lady in Karen. You can rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero knowing your honor, dignity and integrity stood face to face and toe to toe to attempt to arrest violence. It should never have taken your heart and soul from you and your loved ones.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

A commander of concern, courage and consideration, Dade County thrived upon oyur very special virtue and vigilance, Officer Cook. A gentleman of honor, reverence and the sincerity of heart and hope all made posiible by your humble integrity and dignity which aided your earthly pursuits of tranquility and life. So very missed and always highly regarded and treasured by your beloved family,peers and acquaintances. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

Respect, stability, honesty and humility, Officer Cook, were the very staples of your dignifed life and career where integrity promoted peace, goodwill and hope within the very boundaries of Dade County. God has kept your soul and spirit of heroism, resolve and humanity alivein His holy dwelling forever to receive other comrades who have made the ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind, its character, commitments and truthful convictions of both tenacity and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021