Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Humility, honesty and learning the ropes were all a living conduit of the Cook household. Laziness has no place in any manner within the means of society's adventures and virtue that each individual striving to fullfill their responsibilities must possess. Your life and career of public service on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, has always been solemnly and very fondly shared among your family and colleagues. Dignity and integrity are character's convictions to a more sounder peace of mind. With your outstanding and uplifting heart of maturity, wisdom and vision, I'm sure those who carry your legacy protecting us know already the kind of gentleman and human being you were consummate and brave. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2020

Your tone of voice and demeanor surely make conducting your professional affairs a little bit easier. Though policing neighborhoods is never routine, never simple and certainly never easy. More complexities come into those battles that must be won if terror is finally going to be tamed. Your unrelenting tenacity, Officer Cook, battled and because of heroic and humble honesty, refined integrity and the loving characters of integrity, your mortal soul will be so honored for its purposes of sanctity and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2020

Whether tired or a bit under the weather you made every ounce of heart, mind and soul matter, Officer Cook. Forever honored and solemnly saluted as a Dade County hero whose honest intentions,dignified pursuits of security and efforts of integrity shall remain cherished. Your character, commitment to pride and excellence all validated your undying convictions to keep us safe and sound. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2020

Corruption needs to be cornered before its affects devastate a community. Dade County was truthfully, faithfully and in a heroically trusted manner protected by your effort and energy, Officer Cook. Always a man who perceived where his onus would be best felt. Our safety, unity and resolve have found their directions through your unending mettle. Always sincere and forever revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2020

Crime and evil are at times worse than one walking into a tiger's cage expecting nothing to happen. Danger, peril and their obstructions conduct their wickedness just looking to wreck the serenity any venue is entitled to. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your spot for your courage and where honesty, respect, dignity and integrity incorporated themselves into your unselfish and heroic battles. Always warmly remembered, treasured as a humane man filled with unwavering humility now in heaven where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with esteemed character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2020

Courage and conviction are not cliches to be thrown about. But, honesty, integrity and a heart of dignity and decency are the words that are to be carried well after one is gone. You were faithful to Dade County, Officer Cook, lending every credible bone in your body to fight off this seemingly unending wave of wickedness. Heart and soul jettisoned to Our Maker's house of eternity where you can now walk that perfect beat unharmed by anything. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The will of society was your goal to preserve. The public was and always remains priority number one.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

A thick skin is not for everyone. One has to be battle tested and put through the rigors during training before manning a car and patrolling those perilous streets for real. Life and death hinge on every move. Exact honesty, timely character and dignity, always available integrity and respect for all mankind whom you serve and protect. You watched over Dade County very well, Officer Cook, heroic and humane, humanity has all the golden memories of a life well lived, yet a life cut too short by the very evil you tried to stop that day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

Fleeing from authority only pours more fuel on the fire. Leadership and ability are reliability and capability tied together with humane, humble and heroic honesty, dignity and integrity. All handled by you, Officer Cook, in a very professional approach. Never overlooked for charisma, charm and candor, your smile and effervescent life will be forever etched into our hearts and your loved ones. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

Beauty is what people perceive of you. To get a hold in evil you had to go by the book, Officer Cook, employing your methods both savvy and serene to deliver peace and hope to Dade County. One young man humbled and honest, it's integrity, character and dignity which mean more than anything. Youwere truly a loyal and heroic angel. Heaven only knows. Your spirit keeps uplifting mankind and your family's trails of harmony. They possess your legacy and look to strengthen its nobility from which sanctity blossomed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

If we were all scribes our quills would write and write. Our very thoughts and prayers wouls certainly be duly noted and shared with the rest of society. You were Dade County's gift, Officer Cook, for six years of faithfulness, honor and resourceful information that would make us more safe and sound. A little less today since your untimely death while bravely being dignified and having the basic integrity to carry out the instruments of humility and heroism combined. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's sincere gardens of character and resolve contain those angels true and most trustworthy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

The guility run to commit crime. The righteous run to pursue peace as you did for Dade County, Officer Cook, a hero of honesty, dignity and integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

Talent must be humble. All heart and respect must be faithful. Your devotion, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, was what a hero is created from. To perform under the eyes and ears of peril to secure Dade County's missions of security, you cannot have a clearer idea. With energy and effort, truth and trust rested soundly along with vision and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, and hero. Resolve and reliance are what may sway this treacherous tide of terror some day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

Your family misses your sweet face and bright smile. Now that your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, has joined your dad, Charles and yourself, Officer Cook, in heaven only sweetness and light shall forever shine down upon us and of course your family as they continue administering to your heroic legacy. Honesty and dignity will forever be integrity's best policy which blanketed Dade County from sinister evil. We salute courage, valor and virtue all beating as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

Compassion and pride are the mixtures of morals and mettle. Your sincerity and hope, Officer Cook, was heroically sacrificed along with your honesty, integrity and dignity to make unity and safety for each and every person living in and around Dade County. A very traumatic and terrible day for your family and department, a new chapterhas been consecrated for your heart, soul and spirit in heaven as you receive your heavenly angelic rewards. God bless you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Uplifting character, outstanding capabilites and humble leadership to teach other comrades faithful and devout the ropes and roles of public service.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

The balance of power between violence and goodwill at some point in time must change for the better. No one can argue that you were the consummate friend and public servant, Officer Cook, that forever changed the landscape of all Dade County and humaity. Honesty, reverence, integrity and dignity shall battle and fight off evil until one day resolve and enhancement shall take its truthful andmost loyally trusted place in society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

Never falcify ferocity you'll never know when tenacity will come calling. Your tireless efforts to assist Dade County, Officer Cook, surely will be solemnly remembered. A man on a mission to restore and to pacify its residents with some semblance of serenity and peace should be worthy of honor. Your dignity, integrity and heroic actions that day and everyday stood for respourceful character, proud commitment and wisdom for all your worthy convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

Callousness should br crucified. Courage shall be commended. You lived a noble and a most honored life, Officer Cook, cherished by heroism and excellence in character, dignity and integrity which fortified Dade County in all your missions and journeys on behalf of unselfishness and the freedom the citizens expect to complete their sacred purposes for which this world stands. Never forgotten and saluted for respect and bravery above and beyond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2020

You try and intercept evil before its violence becomes more free to unleash more undue harm to society. Dade County and its folks were given the very finest service, advice and acumen from your most humbly unwavering heroic heart, Officer Cook. Deep down dignity, top notch integrity and above humility in honesty. The character, commitments and convictions were genuine andmost sincere. A bright soul continuing to light up our darkest of skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020

Holidays at the Cook Family home were joyous occasions. Hospitality, hope and good cheer were revered and positively very much appreciated. Your humility, heroism and honorable life and public service given Dade County, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. I know your family, comrades and friends all miss their compadre who delivered valor and gusto to the canvas of serenity and security. God is sure and so are we that your spirit is pure and safe in heaven. Eternity holds the special hearts andsouls of virtue and character who brought only pride and genuine loyalty to their sacred positions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The celebrations go on just with a little less happiness while remembering your smile and sincerest of hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020

Longevity is God's way of purpose, the years of life so essential that we are offered to live and to thrive. Police officers I'm sure all want to make it home safely after their shifts and to one day greet retirement with a smile and cheerful disposition. Yes, Officer Cook, you are forever a hero of Dade County whowas blessed to become a very uniquely special servant on behalf of your community. Whatever signs and inscriptions are on walls are there to humbly point out your character, valiant commitments to dignity, morals and unending integrity. May 16,1979 should not have ended the way it did for you, your adoring family and esteemed and loyalest of comrades who fought evil with you that day. I do hope their lives are fulfilling because as survivor heroes they too had a working mentality and honor as you as you soar like an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Karen, your beloved wife who lived for thirty years as your widow has been remarried for at least eleven years hopefully healthy and prosperous times. Time still cannot ever erase those deep wounds caused by your untimely loss to humanity. It's vey clear that vision, wisdom and a maturity supported and accentuated your paths and trails in life and as a vigilant peacemaker. The citizens won't forget you ever!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020

Nefarious can be unnerving to society. Yet, unrelenting, unwavering, undying and unselfish can be regimented if placed wisely between those who commit evil and those pure souls, honest, talented and tenacious who patrol and go after these persons of disrespect and lack of intuition and integrity. You were a purposeful young man, Officer Cook, most humble, humane and heroic who spearheaded hope, trust and the inspirations of goodwill going forward here in Dade County where you bravely and loyally protected life and property. You are an angel so virtuous and vital to know patrol heaven as an angel watching over those sacred and pearly gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your character constituted the faith, diligence and devotion to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020

The scent of talent and its noble protectors lives on forever. Your sanctity, nobility and civility, Officer Cook, live on in the books of boldness and bravery on behalf of all Dade County. You were and will always be an inspiration to your family and colleagues all by unselfish and tireless vigilance and virtue bounded validly by ferocity and fierce tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020

Death leaves tragedy fighting for breath. So much sorrow and grief nestled in a web of wickedness that snairs our beloved family members. So much grace and love, admiration and the sincerity ofyour heroic deeds of dignity and virtue, Officer Cook, the inspirations of hope, goodwill and the humility of morals permeating in and around Dade County delivering much needed safety and harmony. The doors stay open tos welcome those who made that ultimate sacrifice to be treasured forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020

A truthful and purposeful smile certaianly and surely missed by your treasured loved ones all these decades later,Officer Cook and always a happy young man who never ever let accomplishment infiltrate his brain. Dade County and your service sacred and pristine were always priority number one. You led others by virtue of your commendable work ethics and reliability to dedicate yourself to civil and noble standards. The skies are replete with the sparkling souls of valiant angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020

One great moment does not make a career. It's only a blip on the radar screen. You must be humble, honest and resolute day in and day out as you were, Officer Cook, all twenty-five years God gave your humane and honorable talents. You impressed Dade County leaving behind that distinct legacy of heroic actions so well mannered and so well admired for integrity and dignity that orchestrated outstanding efficiency to be solemnly revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2020