Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Memories stir images from the past and your life and career, Officer Cook, shall never be forgotten nor put away for dust to gather. You performed your job at a high level and were simply put an honest, dignified and most personable young man. Dade County was fortunate to have a public servant of class, aptitude and all the character so sacred and heroic reaching out to assist humanity which greatly misses you but forevermore will your heart,soul and spirit remain cherished, respected and admired for its sacrifice to generate goodwill,tranquility and hope for a truthful and most trusted society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2021

Not always a need to scold when a gentle and soft voice is all that's necessary. Walk humbly, drink in knowledge and have hunger pangs to absorb more dignity, integrity and character than ever. Your trails,paths and missions on behalf of Dade County residents, Officer Cook, was so pristine and clear as a day. Just no one ever imagined your life, career and everything upbeat, upheld and uplifting would commence so tragically by violence almost forty-two years ago. God certainly has one proud and lofty angel preserving and protecting His golden streets where no harm, hurt or danger will befall your heart and sweet soul ever again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2021

A load of acquaintances who have not forgotten your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook. A man whose heroic legacy stands humbly above the crowd. Honor, humbleness and the clarity of both integrity and dignity made your journeys complete. It's sad that a nasty and disrespectful man took your life and Our Creator transferred your heart,soul and spirit to His castles of courage and charisma. There in eternity it's a perfect venue where angels soar as humane agents of Our Lord. Surely character, class and convictions were always at the top of your profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2021

A hero never does anything in vain. It was your service and inspiring wisdom,vision and maturity, Officer Cook, that lead your pursuits of justice and truth. So dignified and so trusted, Dade County was under your eagle eyes and lion's heart and so the citizens happily received great care and continuity that was well grounded. Ferocity and integrity, honesty,humility and reliability so versatile and so sagely. You are always in your family's hearts, your friends and peers, I'll never forsake your life and its memory, Officer Cook. Your value meant too much to be overlooked. A well lived life only so passionate and filled with compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2021

Heroism is not a hallucination and never is virtue in the heart of a humble man false. The truth and trust always spoke the words of wisdom, vision and versatility, always so stable and always most durable. Dade County was well cared for, Officer Cook, when you made your patrols searching for a semblance of unity,harmony and liberty for society. A man whose commitments to excellence and pride never getting out of hand. All details were given special attention by a gentleman studious and yearning to learn more. An angel not to be overlooked for his heroic feats which laid the foundations for a better humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2021

Diligence is the library for dignity, desire and pure devotion. Your sincerity, Officer Cook, surely has been fondly and solemnly honored, remembered, saluted and paid homage for its esteem and loyalty. Dade County was certainly sealed and secured during your watch. Vigilance and valor, virtue and a strong heart carried your earthliest of missions with all the hope, faith and goodwill to be shared by mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decades have passed, your concern, consideration and stellar character has never been forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2021

Never an untruth spoken. Never a loose thread of anything out of place. Never rudeness, unprofessional nor any lack of character, reverence, dignity nor integrity. Every word spoken by you, Officer Cook, was how could I perform my job better preserving lives of Dade County. Police work can be tiring, challenging but never nothing so simple, mundane nor routine. Your instincts were trusted and first class. So too was your loyalty,dedication and determination to weed out crime and replace it with peace and stability all from your angelic heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2021

You followed a most humble and faithfully paved trail of honor, decency and pure effort each and everyday, Officer Cook. Dade County was restored and protected by a very vibrant and enthusiastic young man of virtue, dignity and the highest of respectful integrity. Violence, evil and wickedness demand top class service and the highest level of duly unselfish and unwavering attention to all details never forgotten by your special soul and sweet and gentle heart of heroics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2021

If the good Lord had only allowed you more time on this earth, Officer Cook, no telling what further success and honored humility Dade County folks could have personally witnessed. Greatness and gallantry all supported by the pillows of dignity, character and integrity so stoic and so superb. But, always what a shame your career and life ended so sadly that day as you gave your boldness, bravery and versatility to restore virtue and vigor to your community which keeps paying its respects to you this day. All heart, soul and accomplishment safeguarded by Our King who rules the world with His compassion and perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

What anticipation and what stoic integrity and ingenuity given to safeguard Dade County. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, had all the makings of promise and precise excellence demonstrated to alleviate the public's fears. Tranquility and freedom sometimes come with a price to be paid by those noble enough to wear their badges and uniforms are they should be donned. Dignity and integrity were always a mainstay of the Cook home and you my neighbor, friend and hero never lost sight or track of this trait. It was implanted in your being to create a distinct impression to be reverently saluted and duly etched within your family's hearts and minds. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

No comparisons. No compromising. Your courage,character and always available charm, candor and coolness, Officer Cook,provided Dade County with a healthy outlook for peace and calm. It will remain that way if those who have succeeded you are genuine and authentic in their most sacred of journeys to shelter, save and shield the folks from harm. You, Officer Cook, did things properly and with principles abounding in your heart of honor, humility, dignity and integrity stoking the coals of concern and careful consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

Freshly cut roses have a special fragrance. A young man who comported himself and carried his onuses squarely on his broad shoulders won't be forgotten. Only remembered, respected, admired and revered as a hero and that's how life has been since you departed this world because of violence perpetrated against you, Officer Cook. Dade County oversees your legacy of heroism, humility and strength of class, character and total heart and soul. Now it's in Our Maker's hands to watch over your spirit that moves perfectly from place to place with integrity, honesty and dignity all coming aboard. Eternity is where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You toiled and gave the ultimate sacrifice so now your slumber will forever be uninterrupted. Your family misses you very dearly and last night my wife, Holly and I worked by your old home in North Miami Beach, FL we stopped for a few moments no I did not cry but a grown man does have emotions from time to time. You brought a certain perspective to your highly respected profession. Appeal and wisdom, maturity and vision surely motivated your trails and leadership abilities of other officers under your command. That's how you functioned and were able to perform your job the right way.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

The call came over your radio, Officer Cook and you reacted as you were taught and instructed to. Attend to the residents and to assist your fellow colleagues when violence, evil and anything not correct and proper might influence the hopes, goodwill and steadiness of harmony. Dade County and your smile and candor, charm and personality saw to all those details that never became unglued nor sidetracked. Honesty, integrity and dignity all maintained an uplifting environment never to be placed on a shelf to gather dust. Foundations and cornerstones built for a securer tomorrow by a man with rationale, reason and perseverance carried in your gallant heart. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

The public is both esteemed and most passionate and therefore they would like someone who shows the very same promise,care and compassion back to them. You showered Dade County with as much as you could possibly give them, Officer Cook. Always your family, department and of course Dade County's hero for coming through in the clutch and for authoring acumen, awareness and the versatility of virtue. Being positive and trying to remain focused on your sole missions at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The words character, commitment and conviction are as important as being truthfully trustworthy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

No dedicated man or woman worth a grain of salt would ever disregard any call where a comrade's life and citizens' lives are at risk. You, Officer Cook,showed class and high regard for your fellowman and your loyal and most esteemed colleagues who have not forgotten you. Dade County was fairly fortunate to have among its ranks a man of honesty, dignity and integrity and a gentleman truly humane and loyal to take on any calls beyond your regular ones. The heavens are secure because of your angelic presence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

Ferocity, fortitude and ingenuity will trump lack of honor, diligence and respect. One who can't keep any semblance of honesty, integrity and dignity does not belong in public service much less any earthly position where excellence and total comprehension are always demanded. You exerted your full heart, soul and heroic actions, Officer Cook, to carry on with your sacred tasks of humility to further enrich, uplift and enhance Dade County. Never once forgotten and saluted for resolve and faithful resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

A mighty warrior so honest and trusted. Yes, your ventures of virtue, vigilance and versatility on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, have all been remembered and revered for eternity. It's character, class, decency and fortitude that carried your journeys and paved the trails for other humble and authentic men and women to follow in. Big shoes to fill more importantly that baton of integrity and humility of heart is not going to be overlooked. Serenity and unity were delivered in a first class and top notch professional responsibility by your esteemed soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2021

A truly pious man laboring for peace,stability and the fruitful purposes for which our country stands. Serenity, safety and security are the hallmarks of any duly qualified man or woman who have the largest of onuses placed upon their hearts and souls to preserve, protect and to make liberty more than a viable option for a contented life. You earned your stripes, Officer Cook, by being the symbol of your department and a hero who represented the virtues and values of what an honest, humble and well respected man of integrity, character and dignity are about. Dade County was where you paved the landscape for others to follow your legacy in. A baton of bravery and boldness made to order and now your spirit may take flight in Our Master's constellations of courage and crusades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

Clueless, classless and callousness are going to ring bells and sound loud alarms. You see these are not symbolic of any kind of normal human being. They are hideous, ignominious and most repulsive. They tear at society's garments and never make any sense for those determined to serve proudly, honorably and humbly. You were victimized, Officer Cook, by a most terrible man so tragic and just so senseless. A representative of Dade County law enforcement striving to make an indentation within humanity's walls of humility, heart and soul. For giving your life may God hold your special soul and spirit in His giant palms of caring and affection forevermore as you rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. It starts with every letter in the alphabet and ends with zest and zeal all real, truthful and trusted in earnest. Scruples can trip up serious evil and that day you attempted to hold your own against one disrespectful and dishonest individual. Your outstanding conduct was stellar,sterling and truly stoic in the face of trying adversity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive, such a saying never fit your life, career and humbleness for which you have been duly, fondly and most solemnly remembered for heroism,honesty and the words of integrity and dignity, Officer Cook. The trust and truth of your impeccable character, caring commitment and dedicated convictions all taking shape as you proudly served the residents of Dade County. A locale and a venue where your vision,wisdom,maturity stood clearly above the crowd. Other officers must have enjoyed and relished serving with such a loyal partner and a source of information all legendary. Decades have passed since you sacrificed your life my neighbor, friend and hero and others who carry on your wars over evil probably sob just thinking about you. I wished I could have been there to pray for you and to hold your hand, Officer Cook. Such a wayward, callous and most heinous human being viciously taking another man's life without any reason whatsoever. Everyone from your family, past comrades and a whole circle of friends have never forgotten you hope, goodwill and humility from your mighty heart and tireless soul. Virtue can stood tall, sacred and gentle as god watches over you and your beloved folks may they too rest in peace. So devoted and determined to create a forever impression upon mankind. Badge#1664 stands for fortitude,attitude and a plethora of both patience,perseverance and proficient trails and pathways leading to serenity and safety for every human being.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

If you cannot live your life with any semblance of honor you certainly cannot become a police officer. Public service requires all phases of dignity,integrity and honesty all working together for a common cause. The purposes of peace and freedom are obvious and your commitment to Dade County, Officer Cook, displayed heroism at its top peak. Today from the top of God's heavenly mountains and pastures your trust and truth rests in peace with your heart, soul and spirit of virtue and adventure my neighbor, friend and hero. Serenity rests righteously upon your humble shoulders of concern and loyalty to be solemnly saluted and humanely paid homage for a job well done.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

Desire and virtue are the drivers of versatility, decency and dignity as they are escorted down the roads of integrity, honesty and humility. Such a strong heart of caring, concern and consideration, Officer Cook. You were a very talented and trusted man of God who served the people of Dade County with more than a flash of ferocity. You just gave more than effort and efficiency all during your all too short but storied career and life protecting life and property. A domestic call you responded though not required to answer was a true measure of your uniqueness and unwavering,undying and unselfish character, conviction and commitment being given to aid the citizens and to save the humanely heroic lives of your fighting comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is where your angelic soul and spirit are perfectly safeguarded while you patrol those golden streets and most pearly gates of gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

Sometimes police have to play the hands they are supposed to deal with. Though we understand that experience is the greatest teaching factor, To implement and to integrate takes superior ingenuity and the highly motivated integrity to be able to withstand the charges of evil. You stood trusted and loyal, Officer Cook, demonstrating great and master honesty and humbleness to go up against such nasty adversity. You did an outstanding job not just on May 16,1979, everyday was all heart, soul and reverent commitment to morals, ethics and mettle blending themselves equally well not to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

To see the impossible and to battle with unwavering humility and an honorable heart says plenty, Officer Cook. Your refined, humble and heroic dignity, integrity and character stood face to face to shelter and to shield Dade County from any possible attack of terror and heinousness. Such was carried out against you and your colleagues and your respectful and dedicated took was snuffed out by a callous and awful individual lacking anything remotely decent within the realms of civilization. You are in heaven with angel wings fitted perfectly to allow your spirit to soar higher every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

The roller coaster of bedlam revolves and when it stops surely no one has an inkling. Well,your desire and integrity, Officer Cook, heroically all treasured and trusted tended to Dade County's serenity. You were consummate and devout serving with a purpose and truth from your wisdom, dignity and honesty all the compartments of courage and character so tireless and unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021