Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To display, to utilize your God given tools of your profession surely took every absolute bone within your being, Officer Cook, to make Dade County valid once more. Character and honesty, desire and decency striking a supporting cast of integrity and humility all from your heart. So genuinely passionate and a man who never shirked his faithful responsibilities. Mankind will forever solemnly remember your warmth, smile and charm, Officer Cook. It's the heroic legacy your beloved family carries in their minds and hearts. Violence should not have ended your life and career and you acted with the utmost in scruples, ideals and values so sacred and so vital to your versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2021

Faster and faster with the speed of light the rapidity of ruin comes roaring in. You were a lion, Officer Cook, demonstrating heroic honesty, competent integrity and most assuredly valid dignity to help stem those tides. Dade County was afforded first class care and your concern was most humbling. Dignity, respectful character and commitment to clear and wise always safeguarded by Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2021

Police can't be up the creek without a paddle. Your conduct and honor, Officer Cook, were always above reproach and went over its burdens and onuses to protect the liberty and dignity of Dade County. Your integrity and character was stellar and stoic never flinching when evil came to destroy. Heaven has an angel of valor, virtue and a humanely modest heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The streets were well preserved by your tireless energy and unselfish principles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2021

A job where the degree of difficulty is high makes your mind and heart think before acting. It's a challenge to get up and go to your place of your professional business where every accent of honesty, dignity and integrity are placed squarely on the line to shield the public from harm. Everyday and in particular on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, you exerted great effort to stop a wayward individual so callous and cunning. All that man did was so horrible and heinous robbing you of your life and career which certainly had more left to shine. Humility, heroism and courage all do shine brightly in God's perfect venue where angels roam,soar and patrol those golden streets as you solemnly performed on behalf of Dade County's folks. Sacred missions accentuated with acumen and awareness whose batteries never stopped. You faced danger, peril and whatever could obstruct peace and good fortune head on and face to face always to be honored,saluted and paid humble homage for excellent service rendered on behalf of humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

The climb up that pyramid of deliberation starts with one's own reserved honor, dignity and integrity. These traits, Officer Cook, made your law enforcement career certainly more stable, noble, sacred and quite astute. You brought a measure of civility, sanity and more than a touch of reality to those whom you loyally served with in Dade County. The residents always had a good word for a man most trusted,faithfully devout and truthful beyond any notions of doubt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, commitment to pride and ingenuity that inched its way through circumstances that direly needed your most immediate attention to detail.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

Boasting does not accomplish anything. All it creates is low self-esteem and low morale. Such personality does not belong patrolling any area. You might as well save the idle chatter for a bowling alley with a beer in your hand. You laughed, hunted and photographed mother nature in all her rigor, Officer Cook. Your pantries of pride and honor were filled with passion, integrity and the ingenuity that dignity brought to your job serving and preserving Dade County. Class, desire and decency all were directed at the hot spots where trouble, torment and turmoil lied. The world and your family are less safer because of your absence even though one day they will be reunited with a man of wisdom, scruples and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Your humbleness and humility of heart walked gently through its assignments shielding and warding off any kind of problem, dilemma and situation at hand.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

Honest, disciplined and dedicated to the pilgrimages of artful persistence. It's never a simple chore, nor a routine task securing the streets and your experience, know how and wisdom, Officer Cook, surely created that heroic implementation that Dade County needed to achieve its happiness, good health and prosperity through nature. So much respect and loyalty poured into your accentuation of faith, hope and goodwill given to mankind humble and proudly. You won't be overlooked nor forgotten for delivering the truth, trustworthiness and justice demanded by all. Angels soar and your spirit and soul, Officer Cook, have been doing yeoman work in God's green pastures for the last forty-two years. Sad, terrible and tragic you are no there today to see change enhanced by your heart and of course adoring and doting on your family, and of course being with your beloved Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

No matter the time of your shift, Officer Cook, the agility, clarity and bright personality hit those pavements of Dade County looking to create a lasting impression upon mankind. It began with your truth, trust and bravery so humane and humbly stoic even during times of crises. The citizens enjoyed a plethora of peace and liberty spirited by a warrior of patience, perseverance and the proficiency necessary to carry the batons of both integrity and dignity fighting those most hard and bruising battles to keep the roads and sidewalks free of obstacles that interrupt the flow of fruition for society to flourish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

Marching to a universal beat, your courage and crusades, Officer Cook, all validated your heroism and honor extended to all Dade County. A man on a mission of improving the tranquility of humanity and exerting his positive influence upon society where your unwavering and unselfish dignity and integrity struck the proper keyboards of concern and serenity. You'll be forever etched within your family and comrades' hearts and minds forever just as your character and trustful reverence. The skies are beginning to look a whole lot brighter with your soul keeping them aglow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

The cliffhangers are out there on the streets where mayhem and bedlam lie. So resilient and resourceful, so humbly honest and brave, Dade County could not have been in better hands. The heart and soul of a lion that was you, Officer Cook. So determined to strike peace while coming toe to toe with the likes of violence which sadly took you from among your family and peers of trust and truth. Such grand character and stellar performances never to be forgotten only saluted for humility and sacred journeys traveled on behalf of mankind. Tireless and energetic, your spirit my neighbor, friend and hero rests in peace along with countless angels who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

Thunder is a signal from Our Creator that something is about to occur. Tenacity and ferocity are not once a week happenings. Everyday each man and woman sworn to uphold the law must dedicate their hearts and souls to serving their individual communities. The effort exacted must match that servant's honesty, dignity and integrity. You strived, Officer Cook, to put forth heroic endeavors every second and because of your life and career being placed on the line for Dade County, may it be the will of Our Lord to bless and hold your character, commitment and trusted convictions so truthfully close to His perfect compassion and mercy He shows the world. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend andhero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2021

What you give humbly to this world you'll generally receive back from it. God knows His flock of angels and every angle of their work and honorable integrity is measured, rated and calculated for us to see and dignity is surely not left off that shelf of courage and energy. You gave every effort, Officer Cook, to exact a central core of peace to uplift Dade County's citizens. Upholding truth and being so trusted that you could command other colleagues does represent quite a lot. You thrived off of challenges and these streets sometimes cause one to put every resolve into high gear going forward. The gates of integrity, dignity and honesty are constructed by heroes and heroines who gave the ultimate to better enrich society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

You created a name of honor, humility and blessing for all humanity, Officer Cook, all through your heroism and dignity. Dade County honors your integrity, character and heart laid on the line. A great and humbly esteemed young man so friendly, so fearless toiling tirelessly to bring about a lasting quiet within the doors and gates of your cherished community. Excellence was par above any calls of duty and you kept pounding the pavement where your goals and dreams were founded. To bad you did not get that chance to be a part of the crime scene squad that photographs a scene. You would have made an excellent addition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your job was done with the utmost efficiency and true strength of your unselfish heart of gold.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

To dance with delight is to revel in peace, joy and happiness. all the prosperity mankind can enjoy but remember it's all under Our King's rules as He has created that invaluable blueprint of life that must be followed to the letter to validate our claims upon our very lives. You walked and talked gently and humbly, Officer Cook and your most humble acclaim is your years preserving the very unique quality of life so treasured here in Dade County. To maintain virtue and honor takes years of practice and the right home environment for which your beloved parents instilled in both you and your big sister, Nancy. You possessed integrity,intuition and the general scales of security that enhanced our community. You'll be cherished and admired for showing how relevance and resolve work within the very threads of resiliency and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

I knew of Lemon City, Brownsville, Allapattah and Liberty City, Officer Cook, so Gladesview I did not hear of even after residing here for almost fifty-five years. Seeing that you patrolled all those venues, Officer Cook, you are certain to be revered, admired and always a hero to Dade County. Badge#1664 was an example of endeavor, honesty and the bells of dignity and integrity ringing loudly. When a man gives his life and public service career in order for decency and devotion to pour in we must give back to that hero's family a thought and solemn word of thanks and gratefulness. God took that back to heaven for your proverbial beat my neighbor, friend and hero. The gates are being watched by a brave angel. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

To bounce from one point to another you must have sharp reflexes. Your acuity and vision, Officer Cook, was well known and was just the right measure for providing stability and serenity for Dade County's own. You'll be remembered for staying honest, dignified and having a heroic heart of integrity and the cornerstones of commitment and character. Never any doubts nor questions raised regarding your performance and outstanding work in the community. Those streets you protected decades ago have long since changed a bit. Your heavenly soul is that guiding light for all future men and women who take accountability and their onuses seriously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

Flowers are a bloom. Spring will soon fill the air with its coolest of breezes. Police work is never simple, not laid back and never ever finished. It's a forever reclamation project to unearth the filth of evil and to shake those branches where heart, honor and humility stay where they are at. So refined and such a breath of fresh air, your earthly life and career, Officer Cook, has been solemnly and fondly remembered, saluted and articulated as the very basis and foundation for why Dade County's citizens can live in harmony. Because precisely you were a valued member of your department and community so resourceful and most dignified. With a soul and spirit of integrity you touched the very pangs of all mankind, such sacred pilgrimages and tenacity duly rewarded and blessed for acumen and trust all surrounded by islands of truth and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

Dedication and decency were your components of courage,care and concern for your service given solemnly to all Dade County. Its folks had to have cherished you and seeing you each day with a smile and a word of wisdom accompanying your travels around a community that keeps paying its respects and homage to a very down to earth soul of a man. Your legacy continues being championed by your family and peers and no one will ever let you down. Your angelic wings are fitted for you to fly higher each second and observe your loved ones moving forward with lives and contentment. You had those callously usurped by an evil man. Your blessings and rewards all continue striding forth.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

A well oiled machine functions best when every piston and cog are coated with what drive them along well. You were a consummate public servant confident in his abilities and determined not to let terror and mayhem obstruct your roads to harmony and liberty for Dade County, Officer Cook. A man, a gentleman and a legend of integrity and dignity patrolling your community to create a sense of awareness and alertness for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

Constant effort and always being on top of your character and honesty surely allows one to fulfill their basic missions in life. Humanity treasured a warrior as gritty and as tireless as you were, Officer Cook. Heroism and integrity equals dignity personified and accentuated within all your hopeful goodwill. Every gesture of devotion was activated to counteract evil and you my neighbor, friend and hero certainly conducted your professional affairs above and beyond. Truth and trust never wavered. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

Violence is vindictive and virtue is always so long as humility, honor and heart are unified is going to be rewarded. Your soul, Officer Cook, is being watched over by God and your unassuming respect, dignity and integrity keeps being safeguarded forever as you protected Dade County with every fiber and measure of morals and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

Major League Baseball wants to implement robot umpires to call balls and strikes reducing human error. If police could use robots to perform their jobs, well, they can't. Human beings of high moral,high honesty,dignity and integrity must hopefully combat crime with a partner and or a squad of others. Dade County and its people relied upon you, Officer Cook and you never let them down. Sad that you are not here to participate in your family's occasions as they have remembered and solemnly saluted your intellect, ingenuity and the trust and truth that maturity, wisdom and vision brought to your challenging responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

Goodwill, faith and hope are society's springs of fresh air. Nothing in life should be taken for granted and each moment is Our Creator's gifts of sustenance to us. Your faithfulness and honesty, Officer Cook, so vitally heroic afforded Dade County and its residents the opportunities of which to cherish their lives of peace and happiness. Yours was taken by violence and your unwavering and unrelenting character is now serving as an angel in heaven to watch over your entire family and those who have dutifully taken that baton of both boldness and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2021

At day's end when you can return peacefully to your home you realize you've done your part to keep society securer. You did that except for what happened on May 16,1979 when Dade County and the police world lost a humbly heroic warrior. So honorable and dignified, your life, Officer Cook, sadly ended. A husband, brother,uncle son and everything righteous in faithful pursuits was abruptly taken from your heart and soul by a waywardly callous man with no scruples whatsoever. Heaven's angel with a smile that was loved and admired by everyone. Never a bad word and never anything remotely away from trust and tenacity. Badge#1664 is never far from our hearts and minds. Its morally proper journeys were the basis of your bravery and undying gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your mother, wife, Karen and sister, Nancy, have missed you. Your mother and father may they both rest in peace raised two children of loyalty and esteemed devotion to humanity. March 7, 2019 was two years since your beloved mom passed from this world and surely both she and your dad are earning their heavenly rewards. Dedication pays spiritual dividends to those who carry devotion's torch.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 12, 2021

Haste makes waste. Valor and vision filled our world with virtue and maturity, Officer Cook. A tireless worker and a man who believed in dignity and integrity to stop adversity before it started. Dade County paid its honors and reverence to a wonderful soul whose heart and spirit worked and walked the streets with unwavering humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 12, 2021