Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

You'll be your family's hero of impact,intuition, intelligence and ingenuity, Officer Cook, for eternity. For generations to come men and women who take the same oath you took will be told and I'm certain read about your solemn life of ethics, morals and values that endeared you to all Dade County and its people. You cannot ever forget a man's soul and heart of admiration, acumen and respect, such reverence is always blessed and humbly rewarded by Our Creator who oversaw your directions and paths of perseverance and pristine proficiency. Integrity and honesty that binds and was bold in establishing friendships and bridges to a solid and securely safe future one made by your undying and unselfish heroic acts of cooperation. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Devastation leaves humanity confronted with sorrow and grief. They mourn for the ones they love and treasure. And believe me your family, Officer Cook, loved, respected and cherished you very much. You'll always e their hero in shining armor whose feats of gallantry saves Dade County and your department countless lives everyday not just on May 16, 1979, a day all humanity mourned your tragic loss at the hands of a mad man gone insane. Your colleagues lived yet they remembered you and your faithful pursuits of serenity and togetherness for all your community and society which had sanctity, nobility and civility chasing the very same objective. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Dynamite explodes. Violence erupts like teeth gone bad. Dade County was packed with dedication, dignity and pure desire when you dutifully patrolled its corridors, Officer Cook. Your heroism struck a chord of concession and was the most courteous and considerate voice of calmness and awareness of all. Excellence, scruples and principles characterized a life and career of sacred tradition and forevermore will your heart of integrity, soul of compassion and spirit of endeavor find its eternal place among other loyal and wonderfully visionary angels of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Dying in the line of duty while faithfully executing your distinguished duties should not imperil mankind's hopes,dreams and goodwill and yet your loss, Officer Cook, left your family downtrodden and sad with a gaping hole left to fill. The healing takes time if it ever comes about and for your life and career of service, honesty,integrity and heroic dignity were left on the streets of Dade County to fondly and solemnly cherished, respect and to salute for having the infinite wisdom, humility of heart and character and vision to see the big picture. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2021

Be rambunctious and don't rock the boat. Maintain a level head and approach all dilemmas, circumstances and situations with consideration, concern and caution. Honesty, dignity and integrity does this for none out of every ten public servants. Dade County, Officer Cook,witnessed your own style of resolve and resiliency pouring from your heart so gallant and never boasting. Cornerstones were certainly placed in a sacred manner gearing up and guarding us forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2021

Ideas and ideals brush gently against integrity,ingenuity and intuitive trains of thought. A life and professional journey, Officer Cook, made for heaven's name with honor, dignity and truthful and trustworthy justice for the universe. But the name, Officer Cook, should declare your worth and intelligent vision and wisdom for the next batch of your successors. Just be cautious and stay alert. Dade County had wholesome humility and your words of charm and value supporting their every drive. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2021

Parades and snow cones are fun and cheerful. Your perch, Officer Cook, has been kept warm and clean these last forty-one years because of hope and peace. A spirit, Officer Cook, that Dade County's folks treasured. No lacking class and never a gentleman without the loaves of learning and yearning starting their engines. Dignity, character and integrity undermined by an individual's fuels for evil, wickedness and whatever domination he was looking for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2021

Nothing simple about putting a crying baby to sleep. And surely nothing easy about putting crime down for the count. You tried, Officer Cook and tried. Your utmost endeavor, honesty, integrity and dignity certainly willed its humane way around Dade County where heroism and humility all blessed coming from your respected and adored mother and father's genes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2021

Those who have no pride nor honor will grasp at whatever straws will permit them to continue committing adversity and evil one after the other. You tried to stop a wayward and most sinister man, Officer Cook,from harming others and your esteemed and brave comrades held under bay by his petulant violence. Dade County has certainly suffered as did your family. A man of stoic reputation gone way before his time, yet, your heroism, integrity and dignity has left foundations where mankind can most benefit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2021

From top to bottom excellence in effort, honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, so valued, cherished and most heroic. They all gave Dade County peace and safe shelters for everyone. With such outstanding character, loyal commitment and pride in your sacred and earthly convictions surely as God delivers hope and goodwill to your family may He bring reward and blessing to your good name and immaculate resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2021

Integrity and dignity are character's partners in this unwavering, unending and seemingly unrelenting surge of violence and disrespect of mankind's principles and essential values. Your jobs and roles, Officer Cook,were to be a peacemaker who willingly undertook the perilous challenges that lied ahead. Be truthful and trusted,be yearning and poignant, be honorable and have a quality of heroic dignity within your heart and soul. All have not been forgotten and Dade County humbly salutes your gallantry. You can patrol heaven's gates as angel without any harm coming your direction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2021

Forty-one years of memories, honesty and vigilance to be duly saluted, solemnly remembered, heroically dignified within the curtains of mankind where your humbleness and blessed gifts to your family and department, Officer Cook, are for everyone to view. Such a stoic and stellar man of faith and unselfish actions that halted a deadly scene in which sadly your life was taken. The sacrifice you made on behalf of Dade County will be paid its homage for sacred missions carried out on humanity's request. You made peace and stability a forever bond of those whom you loyally protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2021

Society does not just evaluate its heroes, it treasures them as angels of valor, vision and the versatility of virtue. Yours, Officer Cook, was head and toes above the crowd. Dade County was patrolled by a charming young man of wisdom,honesty and integrity core values where dignity always lends its part in fighting crime. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2021

Mankind marvels. Humanity honors. Society salutes. Every which way your life and career, Officer Cook, has been honored, dignified and etched within walls of solemn memories. It is only the righteous way to relive and to relate to a superior human being and a noble and heroic public servant who gave Dade County all the wisdom and integrity that was stored in your heart and soul. God is the Chief Engineer who orchestrates the mercy,compassion and is true and perfect to His word. Your boldness, virtue and bravery has not been over looked nor forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2021

God's eternal tables are set for heroes and heroines, their utensils of honor, dignity and integrity all angels of valor who served their various communities with grace and humanity at their side. Dade County was served by you, Officer Cook, so professional and warm. Your endeavors and heart of resolve and respectful character certainly won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 22, 2021