Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed virtue is a serenely blessed heart. The soul of a distinguished man whose soul and humility enriched humanity. By versatile diligence, by uncanny vision and reflexes so refined, Dade County was bestowed with peace and dignity to be certainly treasured. You life and career were the consummate examples of exemplary work habits and sure fire heroism that remains adored and greatly admired. The bridges and venues of your community, Officer Cook, are those very same cornerstones and foundations forever so blessed by your unselfish sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect is the reservoir to success . Yours, Officer Cook, forever flows within your loved ones.A legacy signed and sealed with love and tears shed. They'll never love their"Uncle Bo" more.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

The terrains can indeed be treacherous. One's own self humility, honesty and undying and unselfish heroic dignity and uncompromising integrity must be attuned to the community's desires and requirements. Yours, Officer Cook, were the finest and most rounded of all and the warrior in you would not surcease. No capitulating and nor hesitation. For having character, style and graceful trust and total truth Our Lord has your heart and soul sheltered forever as one to encircle your beloved family, close friends and brave colleagues who fought tooth and nail which you supporting and lending a welcome hand. Never forgotten and forever a smile saluted for stellar and sterling sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.Dade County was only given first class protection and service from your everlasting hope, goodwill and generous heart of gold.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

With humble virtue and loyal heroism it is with honors afforded you, Officer Cook, that badge#1664 has become the vessel of which your vital versatility, viable vision and vigilant integrity and desired dignity shall be forever remembered. Solemn, serene and faithful to all onuses of duty and sacrifice. One undertaken on behalf of the entire community of Dade County where you grew up,loved life and relished your family. A man born to run, to film and to hunt. Your life and career though too short have always been noted and humbly celebrated. Your class and decency have always been those bookends to boldness, the canopies of your kindness, the tents of your undying tenacity as you gave exact endeavor to extrapolate evil from our midst. You sleep as an angel covered by Our Master's gentle compassion for all as you fly higher. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

It takes the involvement of all personnel and the citizens of each community to put a dent on crime, evil and violence. Terror, torment and turmoil that should never be seen or heard. Dade County witnessed unrest, strife and racial tensions and certainly on May 16, 1979, it saw domestic dispute in Liberty City, the likes of which one citizen was shot and wounded, three police officers were shot and you were killed, Officer Cook. Defending our unity, liberty and dire efforts to live peacefully. You can be sure your honor, bravery, dignity and integrity were the dominoes that were displayed by your loyal and esteemed soul and heart, loyalty to be solemnly saluted for its stance against serious mayhem and chaos. Your family loves you, Officer Cook, they will always cherish your memory and behold the torch of your legacy as brightly as the sun glows. Its lights will not be extinguished, that's a promise. As you sleep soundly cradled against God's loving and merciful arms, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You deserved to live on and enjoy the fruits of your unselfish labors with Karen. God had other eternal plans and strategic journeys for your humanely sacred spirit and soul of thought and wisdom, maturity beyond your years of the crowd.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

With a crowd of courage, concern and careful skills were you able to complete your important challenges and tests of faith that lied ahead of you, Officer Cook. Dade County was your underlying venue where prosperity and hope relied upon dignity and integrity.Always a loyal and decent man whose life should have never ended because of one person's reprehensible behavior. Your comrade were indeed blessed to have you there to assist them. Respect and virtue, so versatile and viable. Vision and maturity planning and seizing their opportunities to further create mankind's promises of the future. A better one if you were present, Officer Cook, to direct and uplift its compasses of compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

You nourished your neighborhood of Dade County with never ending honor, never forgotten heroism and complete trust in your abilities to relieve violence and replace it with peace and hope. A man so blessed with humility, Officer Cook, your soul and spirit will forever occupy that graceful chair forever near dignity and integrity. Outstanding character that brought happiness, joy and gladness to everyone. When it was sadly taken the sorrow, anguish and grief your family must have felt was unbearable. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may you rest in peace was one tough and faithful lady, the queen of your family, your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace the king, Nancy and yourself, Officer Cook, the princess and prince of your clan. A clever man with not a bone of disrespect and always well mannered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

Exuberance and youth filled your shoes and feet of ferocity and unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook. The streets of Dade County were engaged by a most personable and determined gentleman of valor. Your faith never wavered. Your courage never waffled. Always a happy smile to deliver on your solemn words of character and boldness. Bravery that bridged those gaps where evil looked to pilfer. As you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, those days of goodwill and serenity shall not be overlooked and neither will your grace and wisdom, vision and transparency to be transferred to God's terraces of truth and perfect harmony.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

Your foot and handprints are forever implanted within the soil which you served Our Maker. His blueprints, your honesty,integrity and genuine dignity all made up an important role for which your tasks of tenacity, Officer Cook, are always a staple of Dade County. Heroes sadly fall doing their duties and due diligence, it's our responsibility never to overlook nor forget their sacred lives and bountiful careers. Those who make retirement are blessed and those who lose their lives defending our essential liberties are too duly honored and rewarded. The scales of justice sometimes need a little fixing, but,when you labored for peace, Officer Cook, goodness and truth surrounded your family every second. A hero forever young at heart. Keep observing us and your family as they try and carry on with your trustworthy legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

Don't underestimate esteem for loyalty and respect follow inits paths. Your trails, Officer Cook, within the Dade County community were honorable and most humble, heroic and revered as they allowed others to continue your fine and upstanding work ethics. Your trusted character, truthful passions, compassionate nature were all relevant and most appreciated. Paving your perseverance and dignity, it takes a man of genuine integrity and vital ingenuity to make those patrols where freedom and safety relied upon your humanely excellent instincts all missed today but saluted today and every moment for candor, consideration and deserved dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

The principle is in the interest and although we never know why, your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, is being utilized for heroic missions to continue in heaven where you guard those sacred and pearliest gates of gallantry. Serving and protecting was your chosen career and you gave everything in your body, heart and soul to see safe passages come about. Resolve and resiliency never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2020

Because of this pandemic Covid 19 virus, the police memorial last Thursday night at Tropical Park was cancelled nevertheless you and your honored and heroic brothers and sisters, Officer Cook, continue to be poignantly honored and saluted for serving Dade County and its citizens. One can ventilate their frustrations after all your virtue and versatility was snatched away by one mean and cowardly man's vengeance against law enforcement. But, you can rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero knowing you brought honesty, integrity and character greatly dignified to your official position. A place reserved for the top echelon of energy, effort and proficiency. A love of society, sacred principles and a vitally important sacrifice not to be shelved and forgotten, Officer Cook. Your reputation was of a trustworthy,loyal and arduous public servant dedicated t olaw and stabilizing serenity. Rest in peace. An angel of humility, civility and reliability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

To utilize one's gifts of kindness there must be first courtesy, politeness and the healthy respect for proper manners. Conducting yourself accordingly, you patrolled and preserved the vital integrity and interests of Dade County more than adequately, Officer Cook. A humble, humane and a sacred hero of trust and truth toiling as a bell that rings. The sounds of honesty and dignity ring through relentless integrity. To find the secure and safe trails for us to follow took every ounce of your strength and breath until Our Father summoned your beautiful soul home for eternal sleep. The foundations are solid as is and was your true warrior like character always A plus! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

A pardon forgives. Perseverance perceives. Respect is earned. Honesty and humility are too earned and blessed within the recipient's heart and soul. Your dedication to helping Dade County get through adversity, Officer Cook, will be forever heroically honored. Homage given to a loyal soldier who by virtue of your outstanding character was able to direct other colleagues through wrath and unnerving moments. The assurance is now heaven will keep your pure soul and spirit of integrity intact as your family so honors your character, convictions and commitments to values, scruples and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

An oak tree is tall and sturdy just as you were, Officer Cook, Dade County's venerable hero loyal and most humanely dependable when a crisis arose. Certainly as well respected and determined to eliminate evil and whatever violence crossed your path. Your radar and compass were always amped up a notch looking for peace, unity and the safe havens for one and all. Mankind salutes your wonderful disposition, demeanor and devotion all delegated to the causes and honest pursuits of quiet form a most dignified and cherished man of integrity. No fallacies, no fictions and surely no fantasy, just plain truth, trust and sacred resolve. Our Lord's perfect shelters blessed and spirited by virtue of your soul and wings you were fitted with to soar higher and farther. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

The elite of the elite. The angels of valor, virtue and vision all striving to walk that perfect beat in heaven where harm and danger shall never trail you again, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero of humility, humbleness, esteem and versatility chasing after evil while securing those very foundations around your community with hope and goodwill. The grace of Our Master shall follow your humane family around forevermore. Their happiness, health and prosperous times are all a valid reason why you made the right choice to serve and to defend us. Our rights and freedoms came at a terrible price and your ultimate sacrifice of grit, gumption,trust and truth affirmed that point. So wise and mature beyond your years you will not be forgotten. A legend to be sanctified and nobly etched within our society's hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations; ask your father and he will tell you, your elders and they will relate it to you. I'm sure as a boy, Officer Cook, you spent many happy hours with your dad and mom. Asking questions is the only way to formulate learning. It surely enhanced your heart,life and productive career. May your parents rest in peace. Children are always searching for reasons,logic and the purposes behind life and its happiness and sometimes not so happy times. You dreamed and aspired to become the best, the very finest of law enforcement personnel following steps of serious contemplation to accomplish your goals. Morals and honesty were not keeping you away and neither was a lack of character,dignity and respect for leadership integrity. Dade County was surely, certainly and upstanding when you served, communicated and protected. All humble perseverance, undying and unwavering selfless commitment to reverse the tide against terror and disputes. May your soul of distinction and faithful goodwill rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cupboards maybe a little bare, they soon will fill up with gentle gladness and goodness as your beloved family carries on your heroic legacy. The torches may be hard to carry, God's humble winds have been guiding your spirit, Officer Cook, all these decades later.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

Truth and trust are those trees of life where its branches of honor and integrity shall flourish. They spring forth so long as dignity enhances enhances one's earthliest of missions. They sustained your climbs of character and resolve, Officer Cook, as you heroically patrolled all Dade County. Mankind misses your loyalty, charm and humble charisma behind your wonderfully warm smiling face. Nearly forty-one years since you sacrificed your life so salvation and courage could march forward. It's our way of peace and prosperity that was fought for so wickedness could vanish like the thin air. Only one superb and successful young man, gifted and talented, with tremendous tenacity never giving up nor giving in to mayhem and tensions caused by one evilly lost soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

Enhancement, endearment and enrichment are a bit easier to carry out. Enforcement is the main obstacle where impediments can cast doubt as to whether success or failure may follow. Failure obviously does tragically occur from time to time. No one wants to ever mourn a fallen comrade fulfilling their core missions. Your journeys preserving Dade County , Officer Cook, were clearly heroic and humane. So true as the last Mother's Day card you gave your mom, may she and your dad rest in peace. You never once upset or disappointed your parents. Always you and Nancy were their pride and joy. Their heroic and darling son, loyal and esteemed, cherished and well respected. Dignity and integrity never to be more saluted. A badge and a uniform donned in a pristine and proud fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

Trust is the humility of honor and truth is the word of dignity all men and women of integrity must devote their lives and careers to become. Fine personnel offering their lives to see security and harmony stapled together within humanity. A most thoughtful man, a most gallant gentleman fighting those battles and bridging those gaps where fair play must rule the community. Otherwise all bedlam and chaos breaks loose causing undue strife and tensions that can quickly tear down the beds of bravery and boldness. Those pillars and posts you set down, Officer Cook, heroism never to be more respected and revered forevermore. God has the tests of character and command among His most treasured flock of angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

All weights must be pulled fairly and truthfully distributed in a trustworthy manner. no slacking and no shying away from pursuing violence. The streets are unforgiving at times, yet, all duly trained and competent of men and women must share in the responsibilities to maintain an honest vigilance. Dignity, character, commitment and integrity shall seize the moment. Yours,Officer Cook, was all of the above and heroically above and beyond the calls of duty. You and Reserve Officer Lincoln, Officer Cook were going to assist your comrades and as Chief Bowlin stated your actions were outstanding and most resourceful in attempting to calm and get Mr.Pearsall to give up. You'll be fondly honored, humility and pride forever etched in your family, friends and most esteemed and brave comrades. So tragic that things went wrong that day. One not to be forgotten. You can cry, grieve and be sad your unselfish sacrifice produced a measure of peace for Dade County folks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

There can be no moratorium on mettle, morals and proper professional conduct. All public service affairs must be handled humbly, wisely and honorably. Dade County is proud and certainly grateful, Officer Cook, that your life and career were the consummate in dignity, integrity and in outstanding character. Respect for all mankind is how your legacy and heroic actions of sanctity and purpose shall be fundamentally remembered and saluted as achievement despite your soul be cutdown by one man's vicious attacks against devoted and faithfully dedicated colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2020

You are My witnesses said the Lord and My servant who I have chosen; that you may know and have faith in Me and comprehend that I am He; before me no God was created and neither shall there be after Me. I am God alone and there is none to render tending and loving salvation. I have declared and rescued and have made My voice heard. You are my witness said God and I am God. You were, Officer Cook, relevant and resourceful resurrecting resolve and resiliency in and around Dade County. Your pilgrimages born of constant decency, bestowed integrity and devoted dignity to liberate the fallen, uplifting their hearts and spirits forever. May 16, 1979, was a terrible day in Dade County and around the world as all police bade you a somber farewell, Officer Cook, for heroism and unique virtue, all vision and versatility so durable and responsible for the formation of harmony and its assurances. God only brings the humblest and most noble home for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man of faith, a gifted warrior of dedication to lead others through trying times. It surely takes the essence of resolve and hope to see your journeys until their finality. With more left to achieve, completion was your destiny, Officer Cook and badge#1664 respected and revered was called for a more important mission of everlasting life where nothing would harm your heart and soul ever. Where police are the innocent victims just doing their chosen professions, the wicked shall be rounded up and punished justly. Truth and trust greatly admired and always missed tremendously.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2020

Freedom of choice is granted to each person. If they desire to lead themselves along the righteous and wise paths and to be honest, sincere and dignified, the choice is theirs.Likewise, the choice to be evil and to stray from the correct line is too theirs. To distinguish between good and evil is man's alone no prodding. Every human being is unique in the world, it is with wisdom,understanding and vision can one differentiate between good and not so good. Dade County has good souls, honorable and heroic protecting,serving and preserving life. You were one of them, Officer Cook and for your integrity,character and respect you now have become an angel. One whose wings are fitted for your unceasing voyages around our universe watching over your family,peers and close friends. Perpetual motion equals humbleness, humility and nobility on the move watching God's saintly and serenest of gallant gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2020

The Creator is the cause of the existence of all that exists, upon Him is contingent the perpetuation of their existence and through Him are they sustained. By your sheer humbly heroic feats of ferocity and honor, Officer Cook, were the folks of Dade County protected and able to live more safer lives. That holds true today as your humility,civility and sacred life is perpetuated in heaven. Your soul is forever aglow. Violence tragically is still out in the streets being fought by brave and dignified to hope and goodwill. Your character forever is being praised and rewarded for its sacrifice undying, relentless and with much effort poured forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2020

An individual does not so much as bruise his finger on Earth, unless it's ordained from Our Lord. As it is written: "The steps of man are given direction by the Lord. For whatever reason what was ordained was for God to take your heart, body and spirit home to eternity on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, a devout and loyal public servant of Dade County's citizens. Honesty, dignity and the classes of integrity were brought out to the streets and amplified by your unselfish pursuits of acumen, astuteness and awareness. Total respect for humanity, total reverence for mankind's humility which enabled your trails of fierceness to flow going forward. Always deeply missed as you gently touched the hearts of your family, acquaintances and steadfast comrades of valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You served with distinction and heroism to be sincerely honored, saluted and forever treasured for carrying the purposes and principles of life and your career on your broadest of shoulders, foiling evil and blending vision,wisdom and clarity as one entity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2020