Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Over forty-one years ago and still solemnly and fondly memorialized for heroism and honesty so entrenching. For your wisdom and unselfish vision, Officer Cook, Our Lord has surely rewarded your basic acumen and reverence all because of how you and your sister, Nancy were raised at home. Respect, loyalty and faith certainly can take one's goals, dreams and aspirations far down those humbly trusted and truthful trails of tenacity. You my neighbor, friend and hero built a solid foundation for other public servants to follow your morals in and around keeping Dade County residents safe and sound. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2020

When success comes, you try and be honorably humble about it. You just perform your tasks and roles the best you can and hope peace and safety envelop your community. Dade County was your venue, Officer Cook, where virtue and valor worked and sweated hand in hand. Always accomplished and forever dignified and stoic integrity the blessings of excellent character and amazing commitments. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2020

The albatrosses around any officer's necks are as follows: wanton evil, callousness, heinousness and malicious violence. All honored and humble public servants attempt to do is to enforce the laws and restore peace and order of which you acquitted yourself very well, Officer Cook. The burdens of your labors were handled quite succinctly and excellently as far as morals go and by the letters of dignity,integrity and totally respected character never forgotten by Dade County. You can be certain up in heaven your heart, soul and spirit of holiness has continued soaring as you fly like angel with devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Resourcefulness, reverence plus proficiency are equal to any feats of ordinary folks. Yours, Officer Cook, were beyond that scope as was your unselfish wisdom, vision and maturity that helped to tame terror and spark a new dawning.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2020

You gave your heroically honorable life, Officer Cook, for the virtues of Dade County to all validate your charm and candor. With a smile and dignity, did you go and seek to find a path to tranquility. Not easy even with integrity and respect leading the charge. You will be remembered and etched within your family and comrades' hearts forever. Never a waver, never a hesitation. You provided first class service to a community and gave goodwill,hope and devoutness their sincerest of blessings. Your spirit continues being rewarded for its heroic journeys all heavenly in peace and cause. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2020

With a soft step and a noble heart, away on patrol you went, Officer Cook, reeling in peace while serving Dade County's humane and sacred interests. Your years had a certain humility about themselves in that your fortitude carried sway over anything else. Your priorities were set in stone, the citizens first. Integrity, dignity and honesty hold a certain mettle and each man and woman must carefully and gently balance their loads and onuses. We salute your heroism and display of outstanding character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2020

The university of faith, devotion and dignity begins its honored humility from the time one is born until Our Creator calls for one's soul. You were certainly a cherished angel, Officer Cook, most dignified and with integrity so confident in being capable to handle your endeavors of danger, peril and obstacles that try their best to deter and to derail peace and freedom. The community of Dade County where you served and sacrificed your heroic life cannot forget you and your career of competent public service all made from the diamonds of character and everlasting morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2020

Public servants are critiqued and judged for performance every second of their careers. Yours, Officer Cook, never swayed nor wavered. It was straight ahead honesty, dignity and integrity acting as professional as the man wearing his humble badge and uniform with pride, reverence and a most respectful compassion patrolling Dade County for security and unity for all. Heaven has the roll calls of angels all valiant and vigilant walking their perfect beats where no harm will befall them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2020

Police work is not television's version of Let's Make A Deal. When lives so rich and humane are endangered it was your protection and persistence, Officer Cook, that made that distinct and heroic difference. Dade County felt honesty,dignity and integrity right from your caring heart. Now and for eternity we salute bravery and the balances of resolve, resourcefulness and your certain faithfulness defending us against the advances of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Deals are only made under certain circumstances. If police bargained every little matter then who knows what mankind's outcomes would be?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2020

Bold and humble they along with honor, integrity and dignity can transform a world of trouble into a society of serenity if those doing their jobs are the quintessential agents of peace themselves. Dade County was under your most admirable service, Officer Cook. Their hero and your family's pride and hero. Sacred and with a passionate purpose you'll be surely remembered and saluted for valor, conviction and the respect you gained by being a stoic man of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2020

Surely your personality has transformed heaven into an exclusive den of dignity and desire dedicated to aid the missions of mankind very humanely, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 and its wearer, yourself,provided the impetus for integrity and honesty seeping into your serious professional roles where good decision making is always crucial. Nothing however can return you to your family and that is very sad my neighbor,friend and hero. You were most beloved, admired and adored and that is what we need to continue making strides in society and in Dade County where you worked, served, toiled and protected for the common good of sanctity. Heaven has yourself and many other angels whose very souls touched humanity very gently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2020

Dade County will never be the same without you, Officer Cook and your appealing smile. A handsome and rugged man of sure resolve, quick thinking and resourcefulness surely not forgotten. Your composure and courage that day of May 16, 1979 and everyday sparked the flames of ferocity and its duly noted honor. Integrity,character and dignity were your sincerest form of reverence which you afforded humanity. Its succinctness and sacred journeys will be the basis for which you heroic legacy stands forever tall and proud. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2020

Have the faculties of sense and never let your guards of confidence down. while all excellently trained men and women realize their safety and the public's is paramount. So much passion and valor, Officer Cook, stirred into all your efforts of success watching over the people of Dade County. A hero saluted for his wisdom, dignity and articles of acumen and basic honesty and the heart and soul of integrity always fondly etched within your family and collective peers who fought violence by your humanely faithful and trusted side. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2020

The one issuing the oath must have honesty, integrity and dignity. You were passed down an awesome assignment, Officer Cook and that was to faithfully discharge your duties on behalf of Dade County. To make peace and prevent disagreement is never simple. Even with principles and scruples tempers flare and those flames must be quickly extinguished. Your stellar character and convictions are flying high as angels of eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The ultimate price is so humble and yet so dear. your family will forever miss you and your beautiful smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2020

Firmness is the cement that sets down boldness and honesty in a person. Just so truthful and trusted, your pursuits during your life and public service career, Officer Cook, were so instrumental in laying security and serenity far and wide within the boundaries of Dade County. Your sacred causes of integrity, commitment and dignity sprouted forth a newer beginning for all mankind to share and to humbly appreciate. Humanity never forgets its heroes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2020

Hate is that vehicle for heinousness and only validates what venomous actions do to a community. Your valor, heart and honor, Officer Cook, were strapped to the wings of dignity, integrity and outstanding character which only enhanced the safety of Dade County. The chords struck by a loyal hero, esteemed and beloved by his family and grateful comrades. The skies above are shining because of your attentive attitude and communicative skills, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2020

I apologize, Officer Cook, I meant to say evil and harm should not have crossed paths with a man of extreme wisdom, humble vision and gallant maturity beyond your years of effort and experience. You gave your department and family your total package of persevering honesty, trusted dignity and true integrity as your identity. Of course to snuff at violence Dade County required every ounce of your mighty heart and convictions of hope, faith and sanctity transporting your gentle wings angelic in their own way throughout the roads and corners of your community where respect not indifference should be the rule of thumb. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When heaven came calling for your soul it broke everyone's heart, especially your mother's. What a devout, humble and faithful woman you were Mrs. Cook. I missed you by two weeks from finally meeting you. You had already moved out to San Diego, California. Your letter is forever carried within my heart as is your darling and heroic son's heart and spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

The skies are gleaming with your smile and cheerful soul, Officer Cook, now providing that angelic guidance to all heroes and heroines who enter Our King's court. No easy task, but with integrity, character, heart and honest integrity and dignified charm and charisma the tasks have been made a little easier and definitely no harm will ever come your direction again. It should have crossed paths to start with as your loyalty, wisdom and versatile vision protected and saved countless lives in Dade County. A viable and multi dimensional community where your endeavors have been greatly blessed and rewarded for all out heroism that combated violence and what not. Such a pure heart and spirit sadly snuffed out with so much to live and to pursue. Never forgotten and for sure saluted for inspiring and enhancing the endearment and enrichment of all who searched for meaning in their nobly sacred lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

Pride is like that ship sailing quietly upon the oceans of the night, its humility, honor and integrity stay hooked to its frames of dignity and wisdom. Your vision and maturity mastered its share of onus, Officer Cook, that you laid down your life as a hero of trust and truth on behalf of Dade County where its folks have never forgotten your pure heart,soul and entire being placed in harm's way to shelter us from adversity. Pure evil that day that struck you down in the youth of your life and service. Colleagues, your family and friends gathered one last time at The Cathedral of Saint Mary's to pay homage to a humbly gallant man defending our liberties and freedoms at stake. You championed goodwill, faithfulness and the hope of all to see their journeys through. Your missions were sadly deemed as complete as God called your virtual soul of validation home to walk a now perfectly pristine beat. The gates are unlocked and those sacred streets are lined with angels men and women tall and humbly proud. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. NW 2nd Avenue and NW 75th Street were abuzz with helicopters and bagpipes wailing literally over a very somber day, tragic and just heinous beyond comprehension and belief.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

Culture today is not what culture was decades long ago. Over forty-three plus years ago you spent your whole heroically honorable life patrolling and sealing in some balance of transparent truth, trust and tranquility within Dade County's many premises, Officer Cook. And now you are honored as a loyal and richly esteemed public servant whose soul has been rewarded by Our Master for inspiring motivation, steadfast determination, dignified dedication and the unwavering fortitude of integrity made by your unselfish ferocity so virtual and so capable. Only revered, admired and proudly saluted for solemn work ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

Bedlam undoes those sheets of serenity and uncovers those beds of boldness and serenity. All through your years, Officer Cook, you strived for maintaining a certain air of quiet confidence in all your professional feats of honesty, dignity and the courage of integrity. In all your worthy and noble convictions and sacred commitments to the people of Dade County your passions and heroism never once went off course nor wavered in its fight for justice, truth and the trust of all who relied upon your quick thinking skills calibrated with courage and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

Viable solutions cannot be lampooned by those who lurk in the bushes looking to undermine authority and very noteworthy leadership. Such devotion, desire and determination must not be castoff into the sea. Your participation and patented persistence. Officer Cook, paid more than dividends in Dade County for a little safety and security for those wanting joy, happiness and transparent hope, goodwill and humane function. Every moment can be a challenge, a test for every soul brave and sacred to stand and fight for principles and scruples that aspire to become. A life so dear, so enriching and for enhancing our ways by which we live and pursue health, harmony and a stable future. It all would have been greater, Officer Cook, if Our Creator allowed you to live on and to enjoy the fruits of your retirement with your beloved Karen. She has not forgotten you and neither will your extended family and many comrades and acquaintances from far and wide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

With impeccable honor, a dedication to wisdom and dignity, your humble and heroic integrity, Officer Cook, seized the noble chance to right the ship of Dade County in tranquility and humane stability. A responsibility and an affirmation you took seriously no letting up. Your foot was always on the gas pedal of perseverance, truth and tireless trust among your colleagues. They salute your memory, your fairness and faithfulness under pressure to perform in an outstanding fashion them and those you watched over. Humanity shutters when excellence and goodness are ripped apart by callous and unfathomable terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

Your manifest, Officer Cook, called for a prescribed set of morals, ideals and mettle to be blended into the structures of Dade County each time you patrolled. Integrity and dignity even when squaring off with danger must never concede nor abandon hope, goodwill and good nature. Thankfully your humane and heroic approaches worked well most of your life and during your six years of service comprised of strength and courage from within. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

A volatile man with a most vindictive heart violently ended your life of honesty, humility and sanctity, Officer Cook, cutting a huge hole through the hearts of your family's dignity, integrity and faithfulness. Mr. and Mrs. Cook, may you rest in peace as my neighbors, friends and heroes along with your adoring son, "Billy." His life and career preserving the esteem and worthwhile values of Dade County's own will never be overlooked. His legacy stands as an example of exemplary of effort, energy and all from his mighty heart that saw and ran to face wickedness face to face, toe to toe never dodging his civic obligations to vigilance and due diligence. Once again, Officer Cook, heaven has your sweet and virtuous soul forever to shine against His gates of gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020

Opportunity cannot be squandered nor can one become beleaguered by evil. Officers are public servants who risk their lives and souls for the citizens they protect everyday. Dade County was served by a true warrior and honored hero of loyalty, respect and reverent integrity and dignity flowing through your unselfish and most unwavering character, Officer Cook. No matter the channels and paths you took on your earthly missions,true and true again trust, wisdom and vision filtered in all your pursuits of happiness while escorting violence off our streets where your presence, passions and composure will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2020