Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Evil can be most excruciating and to eliminate it from our land takes every bone and a heart of goodwill, faith and hope. Yours, Officer Cook, was most prolific and prominent within the corners and streets of Dade County where you served its people with humility of honor, integrity and dignity. They all participated in the unwavering and your tirelessly unselfish devotion to mankind. All your missions were sacred and serene the way you distributed the tranquility that forever salutes your bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 27, 2021

At the young age of twenty-five your life and career, Officer Cook, was blossoming in stardom. Going humbly up that ramp of reason and ladder of both learning and yearning. To be able to reach out to others and to lead through misery,grief and adversity does take a strong heart and well oiled mind to sift through whatever was there in Dade County obstructing the serenity and safety the folks were expecting. They received a plethora of truth and compassion along with proper conduct, humane honesty and the cherished and essential dignity and integrity that battles any afflictions towards society. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2021

Sadly,the most vigilant can be victimized by violence and evil. Your ventures and crusades in and around Dade County, Officer Cook, have not been overlooked nor disrespected. In fact the trust and truth never left as other warriors and brave men and women continue your watch of honesty,integrity and dignity never waning. You can be sure that baton of boldness stands forever as your heroic legacy. Clear and factual, a man gives his life for his friends, family and community for them to prosper and to honor his acumen and further enhance your ideals, values and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2021

Speak when spoken to and respect your elders. Your language and mastery of your profession, Officer Cook,was most amazing and certainly all the talents and gifts that were given to you by God fulfilled your earthly missions on behalf of humanity and Dade County. A gentleman blessed with sanctity, obedience and the right frame of mind and heart all dignified and sharing integrity with the likes of truth,trust and loyalty to your comrades has never been forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2021

Even when the smoke clears all is still very tenuous. Tensions and calm remain to be put in their places where honesty, integrity and dignity are summoned from one's caring and valiant heart. Yours, Officer Cook, worked miracles and by having reverence, acumen and allegiance so may Our Master grant your soul and spirit that eternal slumber all heroes and heroines deserve for enriching mankind with their undivided attention, maturity and refined wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County citizens were indeed blessed by your treasured life and noble career of virtue.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2021

With cabinets of class, courage and consideration your hunts for peace and unity, Officer Cook, were made a little less burdensome. Dade County was more than adequately protected when your career began and for your accomplishments our serenity and civility were further uplifted and enhanced by your loyal actions of integrity, honor and dignity. Terror and violence surely had to look elsewhere. We salute your heroism and its esteemed legacy of goodwill, hope and effort poured into your tireless and unselfish gallantry. The gates are open with angels soaring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2021

Intercede, interrupt and eradicate evil though nothing is to be taken for granted, is simple and purely easy. But, your surveillance over Dade County, Officer Cook,was most honorable, heroic and filled with sterling and stellar dignity and integrity all defending our rights, freedoms and liberties. A humble, loyal and faithful gentleman who won't be forgotten but saluted for sacred journeys all undertaken with admiration,respect and character. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2021

No one loves being excoriated. The world we live in shall be more fertile and harmonious. It's just the human nature of the beast that arouses evil's passions. It is not a right and no one should be bothered by unlawful disrespect and dishonor by those inclined to incite further problems. Society picks up their cues and endeavors to carry on with their loyalest of journeys. Your missions of faith and fairness, Officer Cook, were carried out and discharged to the letter of the law implementing goodwill and safe passages for all Dade County and you'll not be overlooked for building foundations and their cornerstones of affection and trust. Such humility and heart beating in your being of compassion and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

The nefarious nature of some leaves society hanging by its teeth. Trees are meant to be sturdy and live off of the earth for its nutrients. You lived by your reserved honor, integrity and most respectful balance of truth, trust and dignity, Officer Cook, all heroically battling adversity with your golden heart of resolve and resiliency. For this Dade County and its citizens can be most appreciative, grateful and thankful. The very same breath are your vision, maturity and wisdom all insightful, provocative in a positive fashion in making success a common theme among the tranquility, unity and liberty you helped to spread out. Until your last breath and heartbeat shall your family, friends and comrades gallantly remember your enriching, endearing and most enhancing values of virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

Evil's wheels of wickedness attempt run right over a public servant's gallant integrity, stoic dignity and excellence in character, commitments to pride and in serving a community. You carried more than your share, Officer Cook, just by doing your job and watching over Dade County instilling and installing panels of peace, proficiency and the pristine trails that carried your pathways of trust, truth and loyalty. We salute your bravery and unselfish sacrifice that has forevermore been your legacy. We should study carefully and prepare. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

The beaches are where the water gently sweeps across the sands and where nature is right in front of our very eyes and ears. Unfortunately, Officer Cook, you are not able to hear or see such magnificent things of Our Lord. For your soul, heart and spirit are forever walking a proverbial beat guarding those gates where heroic angels roam. Your commitments to Dade County's own were sacredly honored and for this may your integrity and dignity serve as inspirations for all future recruits. You put forth unwavering and undying measures of values,ideals and principles always to be shared and rightfully honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

Evil can buffalo the most sophisticated of servants making those challenges and tasks more daunting than ever. Always proud yet humble, your career and life of heroism, Officer Cook,made quite a distinct difference for all Dade County. To live without fear. To sleep peacefully at night not worrying about senseless violence which still blankets our land at times making happiness,health and goodwill a tall task. But, a man of wit and a wealth of dignity, character and integrity who oversaw his duties and reached out to energize and invigorate mankind with humility and a strong heart and soul always fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

Honesty and reputations hang in the balance. Dade County was in excellent hands when you served its community, Officer Cook. Serious minded, virtuous and most vigilant. You can be certain your esteemed and loyal heroic name will be forever blessed by Our Creator and because of your inspiring dignity, integrity and wisdom may your soul,heart and spirit be bounded in the afterlife forevermore. Respect, trust and truthful searches for peace and prosperity never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

God's eternal journal and ledgers are written succinctly and perfectly without any mistake, no wrong dots and tees crossed improperly. Everything has been noted and there to look back upon. Such respect, reverence and admiration you had, Officer Cook, as a Dade County hero who through all these decades after your life was shamelessly taken while performing your essential responsibilities has been clearly and solemnly saluted for unselfish and tireless energy, effort and all heart. A gentleman with character and clear vision, whose maturity and intelligence was way beyond the crowd never gave up nor let violence continue its paths of perversion. All your sacred days,months and years have been duly accorded honors and whatever accolades you deserve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

The class and caliber of a hero's work is that which is humbly, humanely and honorably remembered for its solemn passions, purposes and perseverance. Such was your good nature, goodwill and good cheer, Officer Cook,as I've stated not just a beautiful smile coming from your face, it was your manner by which you went about patrolling and policing your home community of Dade County where you are forever greatly admired and revered by all colleagues of the past and those serving presently. For maintaining dignity,integrity and character may Our Master bless your family and may He forever safeguard your heroic soul for its serenity and security are our very life bloods. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

Friendship and professionalism should not abandon one another. Today they are two soulmates who are required to give substance in this seemingly unrelenting,unending war over wickedness. Our world is being turned upside down by a bevy of violence and it was a good man, a good colleague and a brother to his sister,Nancy and one to your esteemed partners, Officer Cook, who too served and risked their very same hearts of honor, souls of dignity and wisdom's integrity racing to eradicate evil. Such dedication must not be shelved to gather dust. You sleep in peace my neighbor,friend and hero under God's green earth, your character and truth all soaring as an angel. May your spirit be blessed and rewarded for countless actions of sanctity and civility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

All your life and career endeavors, Officer Cook, has been recorded and reviewed for anyone to look back upon a man, still young who paid attention to all details of his job so well done. Your honor, dignity and integrity fought violence and terror and are still being remembered, no one forgot you and nor should anyone. Those who have taken over your watch, Officer Cook, do so with humility, they shall advance their skills and onuses above and beyond the solemn character and loyalty of commitment they possess. You answered that call like all others and very tragically had your principles,scruples and mettle disrespected and taken in such a heinous manner. No mistaking Badge#1664 gave heart,soul and effort behind keeping Dade County from crime and other harm. Heaven is where your spirit rests in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

Nothing worse than losing your life. But, your ultimate sacrifice, Officer Cook, gave life and continued purpose to those whom you saved. Your comrades who served with you and were there when you were taken so suddenly by an evil man. The residents of Dade County who relied upon your instincts,intuition, ingenuity and everything wisdom and vision can bring to a difficult and perilous job. Your dignity, honesty and humbleness shines forever brightly in God's house of angels all uniquely virtuous and morally upstanding. You'll not be forgotten for heroism and accountability to valuable and most versatile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I think I'm going to send a letter to Mr. Kenneth DiGenova, your colleague and friend, Officer Keith DiGenova's twin brother and see how he is doing after all he was nearly killed that awful day. May 16,1979 will not be overlooked only given its accord for your truth and trust will be your family's blessings and your heavenly rewards by Our Lord and Savior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

The wisest of hearts, the sense of direction, the youthful enthusiasm and humility from a soul of honor, virtue and dignity. So much drive put forth , Officer Cook, and so much integrity all constructed from a great upbringing. At least when you attended school there was no bullying, no paddling, no harassment and no reverse racism. These things I had to endure even as I too had a decent home environment. Dade County was so protected by a gentleman brave and humane. Nothing easy, simple nor mundane with public service. It was your chosen career and profession where perseverance, trust and excellence character meshed very well together to bring a balance of serenity and safety to your community that continues being loyal in paying homage to your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

Badge#1664 will be saluted, revered and solemnly admired for its service to mankind,society and above all to the core of folks residing in Dade County. Your sacred and blessed name, Officer Cook, is fundamentally etched and humbly admired within our walls of memory where all heroes and heroines, angels alike can forever in heaven sing Our Maker's praises. Such compassion and yet a passion burning in your heart to create an impression always steered and directed at doing the correct thing. To further man's goals and realities, to fruitfully maintain the due diligence and dignity of why we have devoted and determined women and men instrumentally training and going through danger to spare loss of life. You had so much more to live for my neighbor,friend and hero. God had other more eternal plans for all your heart, wise soul and spirit of adventure and virtue. It made your durability and versatility so vital to success.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Action always conveys more than mere words. Talking and jawing don't produce anything but hot air. That day so awful and tragic was hot in Liberty City in Miami were you gave up your life, Officer Cook, heroically for Dade County to have and to see everlasting tranquility. Your honor, integrity and cores of dignity were rudely taken while performing your duties so essential to your community living undisturbed lives. The purpose of why public servants revolve and resolve conflicts. A lesson of inspiration and aspiration fulfilling their goals, dreams and pages of proud commitment to society not to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

A public servant evaluates and endeavors to find solutions to mankind's problems which can confront, confound and torment the hack out of mankind. Dade County was under a siege that day and you answered your very last call voluntarily and most humbly, Officer Cook. Forever a hero here in Dade County who mounted a stand against such infamy, such ignominious actions that were hindering humility from escaping into the homes of your community. To live in peace, free of worry, to be helpful and honest all in the same breath, respect, truth and justice have and will live forward. Your name, Officer Cook, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero lives in eternity where angels highly regarding roam the heavenly skies of God. A prince of a gentleman filled with esteem and loyalty always watering the paths of persistence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Evil can never ever be exonerated. The world must punish those who commit ghastly wickedness which threatens to untie freedom and the goodwill of humanity. Civility and nobility are those instructors which teach us lessons of faith,truth and trust never to be eliminated from our hearts, dreams and fruitful aspirations. You surely tried that day and every moment, Officer Cook, to be honest,dignified and to most heroically protect Dade County from such unruly and disruptive violence set off by one man alone. One sinister man young like yourself but one who lacked any righteousness, scruples and honorable behavior that would have made his three generations of family members proud. But he turned from a path of humility and struck establishment down when they were just there to calm him and to try and restore a semblance of liberty for the residents. Never forgotten and saluted for inspiring bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. He Lived with these three women I guess they tried to assist him in the correct trails of life and I know he had a younger brother. All sad for everyone in particular the Cook, Wilkerson and Tidwell Families who have lived by a code of ethics furthering your blessed and revered heroic name. Sacred is one who displays humane and humble character. They all endeared, engaged and enriched society. When the stars come out at night that's your bright smile coming from within the galaxies of gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Hell is where those evil and violent individuals belong who further torment and disrupt mankind with their vile acts of disrespect, lack of honor,character,dignity and certainly any soul of integrity. You were a wonderful young man, Officer Cook, who lived a memorable life of twenty-five years of unique spirit, a kind and considerate heart. So true and trusted, humbly confident in all your daily endeavors to rid Dade County of adversity, strife and baseless bloodshed. A servant occupied with unwavering dedication, unshakable faithfulness, humane resourcefulness and always a gentle and pleasant smile sorely missed forever. Your family had pride and was proud, your father,mother Mr and Mrs. Cook may they both rest in peace together with their son who performed without doubt nor reservation. To preserve the impact of sacred missions, journeys undertaken for a reason of harmony and everything decent with hope, health and prosperity for society to build upon your accomplishments, hopeful and most helpful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Your final resting spot, Officer Cook, Dade-North Memorial Park has been around since 1952 and the cemetery next door,Mount Sinai Memorial Park,a Jewish burial spot has been around since 1941. Two places with different and yet rich histories. Other heroes,angels of valor are laid to rest where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The other cemetery has retired officers buried. A truly wise and intelligent public servant who brought desire,class and objectivity to his profession while hunting down evil and fencing together goodwill, integrity and harmony for all desiring a tranquil life here in Dade County. God finds His comfort zones for those zealous in action and for those who are loyalty and revered. Heaven is where you now and since your sacrifice have walked a proverbial beat free of harm and pain. Your loss is still being felt and will always be such. Healing and humility must work as one element to help sustain the purposes of why we were brought into this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021