Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When the calls go out, men and women such as yourself, Officer Cook, head straight to the action. No messing around and all seriousness. You were a consummate human being, public servant and a genuinely nice man who laid his life down for Dade County and its citizens. The honor, reverence and dignity that had your integrity's support never wavered and neither did it lack class, desire and pure effort. Forty years ago your family,peers and friends have solemnly saluted and paid homage to your memory. Twenty-five years although too short and suddenly robbed from you by terror. An angel of trust, truth and resourceful resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2020

Sometimes shortcuts circumvent traffic. In law enforcement that is not always the case. No dodging, no shirking your responsibility and no running away from evil. The very notion of violence sets off a chain of events all governed by ethical conduct and honorable morals. Your fortitude and mettle, Officer Cook, helped Dade County survive an onslaught of trouble and because of your humbly heroic integrity, dignity and respectful commitment the light of unity and liberty could be realized and achieved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2020

The night follows the day. Honesty and wisdom continue down those pathways and trails of truth, trust, dignity and integrity. That in itself sounds simple enough. And for most public servants who serve,protect and risk their lives for serenity, safety and the peace of mind that faith, devotion and goodwill bring that alone is essential. Dade County was served by your caring and heroic heart and soul, Officer Cook and its stellar character not to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2020

Driving through an area as a public servant you must be open and honest, responsible and most diligent to what is out there lurking and looking to create a problem on the roads and streets. You certainly and most willingly performed all your jobs, Officer Cook. with a hero's gentle and humane touch. The dignity and integrity digging deeper to rid a community of needless terror and evil not to be overlooked. A man of humility, sanctity and civility all lending their help and credence to solve which in turn can lead to peace and happier lives. All your journeys my neighbor, friend and hero were of goodwill,good cheer and a spirit that mankind won't ever forget. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

Vile and vengeful conduct needs more than reprimanding, it needs swift actions to remove its pungent odor from society. Dade County had your fortitude, attitude and paths,trails of justice following you, Officer Cook, heroically as an honored man with a serious and strong heart and mind. You conducted your professional affairs as always and never let up from onus and versatility. Our Lord's has His purposes, reasons and just causes,perfect vision and hearing. All His flock of valiant angels must do is walk their proverbial beats with sincerity and candor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

When your loved travel to be together for the Christmas and New Year's Day celebrations taking a moment to offer a prayer for your sacred and honorable soul of heroism and then toasting a glass of wine or eggnog would be just the tranquil feeling to remember your career and life of incredible integrity, virtue and the validity of dignity, Officer Cook. It all fortified such tremendous character which gave Dade County uplifting moments to be solemnly shared by one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The light at the end of the tunnel means your tenacity stills keeps moving forward just as your soul keeps being humanely rewarded.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

Evil's negative energy and efficiency should not and shall not get the drop nor advantage over a gritty and gallant servant. You served your life, Officer Cook, pursuing peace, perseverance and proficiency all because Dade County and its folks depended upon your reserves of resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency. So stellar, superb and sterling just as your sacred foundations bonded with commitment to excellent character and outstanding commitments to trust and its truth. The thanks given to humanity that shall be poignantly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

A sweet and sincerely honored man who gave Dade County all the wisdom,vision and virtue he had to create a positive community. Understanding and knowledge go hand and hand just as integrity and dignity. They stay around long after to battle and to fight with all their heart as you did, Officer cook. So humble, humane and heroic, you'll always be treasured by your loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

The writing is inscribed humanely, honorably and most heroically on your gravestone, Officer Cook. "We Shall Be One." The whole wide world not just Dade County where you always performed notable and humane service has remembered your valor, virtue and vision, a certain clarity, acumen and a wise heart that functioned as one unit to help take a bite out of crime. You are an angel so endearing and so much admiration for having the wits and grit to patrol your community with diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave your soul and spirit for your comrades and the citizens to live on as your family carries your legacy within their hearts of health, happiness and cherished humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

The bread and butter of any worthwhile officer is their unyielding honesty, integrity and dignity which in order to battle adversity must be wielded humbly and with a purposeful sanctity as you displayed on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook. A hero to be warmly, richly and solemnly etched within the hearts of all mankind, your family and close knit department of esteemed colleagues. The sun shines brightly because of your soul staying aglow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

Bullets fly and once they leave the chamber cannot be taken back. A sad day when a solemn man, an honored gentleman and a humble young man gave his all out effort to silence evil here in Dade County. Everyday police must deal with a whole rash of incidents, accidents and purposeful evil. They must try and alleviate, eliminate and cultivate relationships by constructing bridges and foundations as you skillfully demonstrated, Officer Cook, so heroically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Serenity and safety were staked down by your tireless vigilance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

The days and hours seem to just fly by, Officer Cook, just as the decades since you gave your life and career for Dade County to live a more enriching lifestyle. So many things have transpired since you departed this world for heaven at violence's evil hands. Honor, integrity and revered character all made their way throughout a community that has never forgotten you. Humility and humbleness blend together with heroism and resolve so treasured, trusted and entirely sincere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

The streets are littered with trash and wickedness too needs to be taken off of those very same paths. No maybes you were the consummate public servant, Officer Cook, so determined and dignified to dedicate your heart and soul to Dade County where honor, character and truth made a unique impression never to be shifted elsewhere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

Instincts of integrity and the desires of decency and dignity never to be forgotten along with your honorable humility and unselfish heroism, Officer Cook, to be remembered and saluted for giving everything proper and versatile to the people of Dade County. You tried to fix issues and problems all laying down the cornerstones for a safer and more peaceful future. So much respect, reverence and character to be surely cherished as you walk that perfect beat in heaven as your family and department's angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2020

Heaven is that chosen and noble venue where virtue, valor and versatility all come together to be humbly blessed and rewarded for their outstanding sacrifices on behalf of mankind. Humanity, society and Dade County join in and give you, Officer Cook, a hearty heroic thank you for all your endeavors of honor, integrity and dignity. Character, commitment and truth all blended as one element functioning to keep our heads on right and to keep streets safe from harm. Always a salute for bravery and only the respect of a grateful community thanking you my neighbor,friend and hero for enhancing, enriching and engaging us for twenty-five years, six of which you patrolled and educated society not to be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

A life well lived, well achieved and well spent doing what you relished being, Officer Cook. Wonderful memories of your life though way too short cut down by the very evil, the unending violence that you undertook a sacred affirmation to serve and to protect Dade County. When venture meets up with adversity the thing to do is try and remain calm which you did during your watch. Fierce not afraid, resourceful not running, honest not inhumane, dignified but with humility and integrity coursing through your entire being, a strong heart and mind to lend its hand at providing security and harmony for those whom you cherished most. They'll not forget your spirit nor your passions in life. heaven has your sanctity and as an angel may the good Lord bless you and your admired family during these holiday times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

No matter the time of day or night nor the conditions outside stellar service and honor is always warranted and most appreciated. Dade County did relish your life and service, Officer Cook, always your family and community's hero of affection and esteem. You placed your dignity,integrity and character on the battlefields to defend and to shelter us from evil, terror and cruelty. A gentleman of truth and youth giving his all humane efforts every second and now as an angel in heaven you for sure won't be cast aside nor overlooked for sterling bravery and the gallantry displayed at all times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

The bridges lift up to allow a large boat or ship to pass under. Well,you certainly uplifted all Dade County, Officer Cook, with your upbeat style of policing its roads and venues. A pleasant smile greeted you and some serious honesty,integrity and dignity greeted violence which still perturbs and disturbs the patterns of serenity and safety we are all accustomed to living. To live freely and to be healthy are two staples by which your enriched, enhanced and engaged those whom you met everyday. Never a moment of forgetting your wealth of experience now as an angel in heaven it greets those who have just the thin blue line of valiant angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Grace and humbleness have earned rewards and Our Creator's blessings for your supreme sacrifice and for all around excellence in performing a perilous task.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

You crochet with yarn. You create and construct by virtue of versatile honor, empowered dignity and certainly incorporated integrity. Nothing can be swapped out nor substituted. Goodwill, faith and hope were some of the traits that guided your heart and soul, Officer Cook, as a hero throughout the Dade County community as you tried and proved that your service to its folks did make a difference. Resolve and resourcefulness share in the onuses to pave the way for trust and transparency to mirror one another. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

Loyalty is the spirit for which all men and women who serve and protect must be appreciated and surely honored when they make the ultimate sacrifice. You gave Dade County every ample amount of honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, all heroically placed down to create an unbreakable impression. A life is to be revered and solemnly remembered and yours epitomized effort, efficiency and all heart from your unassumingly unselfish soul. Badge#1664 was worn with humility and all that civility insures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and truth yield trust and reliance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

Try it you might like it. Police work is not an experiment as one must give every ounce of heart,honor and character to make things work and have that wheel well oiled and moving forward. By God's design, grace and goodwill. your fortitude, Officer Cook, gave you the humble opportunity to make peace and stability like a brother and sister getting to know one another quite well and because of your heroism and resolve, Dade County and its residents can lead and continue to live healthier and happier. Their missions were your earthliest of journeys and all because of one heinous man that all came to an abrupt ending on May 16,1979 when a legacy tall and humble began. Again and again just pathetically sad, terrible and tragic for your beloved family, comrades of respect and loyalty and your close personal friends so many who paid their respects to you at your Inspector's funeral. A decent man striving for care and sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity and dignity battling adversity may never go by the boards everything must be done beyond reproach and with ethical conduct as you only did, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

Time is invested when a public servant makes that serious commitment of excellence, honesty and pride to dignify their department. You brought forth goodwill,integrity and loyalty to Dade County forever to be solemnly remembered, cherished and admired, Officer Cook. Always the warrior and hero whose strides furnished tranquility and sanctity close together. You sought unity for all humanity and never gave any less character all sterling, stellar and full of trust and truth right where its affects would be greatly appreciated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With all the classwork,field work and training involved so many resources are tooled and pooled together to create those bonds of boldness and bravery and now they are angelically everlasting in God's houses of valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2020

Like I reflected, Officer Cook, plucking weeds off of your gravestone is the very least I could do for my neighbor,friend and hero who pulled evil off of the Dade County roads. You were a superior man, a superb gentleman and a serious public servant geared toward honor,bravery and the decisiveness of dignity, desire and integrity's decency. The heavens are showering down blessings off of your faithfully reliable spirit one that yearned and learned all its lessons of frankness and how to apply ferocity to a problem needing resolution. Rest in peace Officer Cook. Humility and sanctity were humane and loyally protective. Goodwill, nature and resiliency are steadily carried their loads. Your beloved and adoring family members carry your legacy as a foundation of inspiration. Its cornerstones were the fountains of serenity and safety for all concerned. I think your family would greatly cherish my efforts to keep your grave clean so visitors can recognize your location.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 30, 2020

With a penchant to always do the right thing and by listening and honoring your beloved parents may they rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero may God bless and reward your creative heart, soul and spirit of perpetual power and strength of character, honesty and the integrity all ingenuity and dignity which fought long and hard for harmony and liberty for all Dade County residents. Forever remembered and duly dedicated to the causes of justice, truth and trust.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 30, 2020

Dear Gina and Mrs. Tidwell: Today I visited your brother and uncle's grave at 4pm and cleared some weeds off the stone. For your heroism, Officer Cook, Dade County was given a humbly humane presence and an unassuming honesty, dignity and integrity to be cherished, admired and forever valiantly revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 30, 2020