Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Like a fox in a hen house, terror and evil strike us when we least expect it to. You responded to that scene that day of May 16, 1979 and showed, Officer Cook, Dade County as to why homage is paid to your soul of honor, integrity and dignity. Character and commitment to achieve stability and unity through your unselfish actions of heroism. It put sanctity back on the streets you protected. Never forgotten and honored for being a man of values and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You faced peril as a hero should.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2020

Serenity and security are at times pain staking tasks. Corruption and evil never seem to lessen. Seeing that you were an honorable and brave young man, Officer Cook, patrolling Dade County brought you joy and made your beloved parents mighty proud of your life and heroism. Every circumstance and situation is unique and you my neighbor, friend and hero provided the basis of why we honor your memory, spirit and gentle soul of loyalty and faithfulness. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2020

Pilgrimages persist. They don't stop for anything. As violence turns up its afterburners so too did you, Officer Cook, turn up your honesty, humility and respect for mankind. A job of peaceful watching well done. Dade County salutes your cherished character and solid foundation you left behind for other duly humble women and men to follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dignity well guarded as you patrol those heavenly gates of esteem and loving kindness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2020

Heaven holds that humble and heroic pyramid of perfect honor, pristine passion and surely dedicated dignity and integrity. all real and all serenely powerful. Your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook, was certainly blessed from above with so much character and loyal commitments top excellence and pride to be saluted and solemnly remembered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2020

Despair should never tarnish and undo the excellent work of honest and loyal servants such as yourself, Officer Cook. A man above the crowd in maturity who completely understood his roles and assignments. The pressure mounts and your unassuming integrity, dignity and character stood front and center. The skies above do shine on because of your humane and heroic spirit. Mankind was better served by your resourcefulness and good graces. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2020

Memos and notes and relevance are what fighting off violence is all about. Dade County held you in high regard, Officer Cook, its hero and honored public servant. The folks needed a man of mettle and you set the wheels in motion and showed your true grit by answering a call even though not required to respond.It demonstrated leadership and motivation, humility and sanctity above and beyond. Your soul will never be forgotten as it floats in the heavens above. Character and transparency are rewarded as is your blessed soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2020

How much you were beloved and greatly admired, Officer Cook, a forever hero here in Dade County. Your loving family holds you close at all times in their hearts and minds never letting an iota of honor, integrity and dignity away from your unassuming character.You were a uniform of humble nature so confident in your career and well esteemed life of service. Serenity and safe trails were given to everyone because of your talents and tenacity which kicked in once you started patrolling your community. A beloved figure whose loyalty and resounding feats of truth and trust won't ever be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2020

Terror and torment have to be dealt with quickly and without delay. When the lives of those you served, Officer Cook, were in danger you responded to Dade County and its venues with nothing but humility and honesty. The best of dignity and character to offset the residue of evil and your heroic actions saved face that day your life was taken as you have been remembered for your warrior like mentality. Accountability and resiliency always were of determination and steadfast dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2020

Clear and concise were your precise missions, Officer Cook. Dade County was your responsibility and was taken seriously enough to handle the rigors of service and preservation. Our lights of stability, hope and goodwill shall never be more thought of because of your unselfish and undying heroism and resolve. Grand character and stellar commitment to morals and scruples are the very foundations of your legacy always to be revered and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2020

Fallen but never forgotten. Your contributions to Dade County were honorable and most humble. They brought a new sense of peace and safety all through your honesty, integrity and dignity. God called you home sadly to watch over your adoring family and beloved colleagues who fought high and low to defeat evil. Officer Cook, your soul was loyal and faithful always to be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2020

Just one more piece of the puzzle to solve. Configuring courage and consolidating dignity is not always so simple to come by. But,integrity and honesty are also hard to come by at times. when one public servant strays and disgraces the badge and uniform it leaves a black mark where others serve nobly. You served and protected, Officer Cook, everyday as a hero and living your life as one, we can only ponder why you are not here anymore to be with family, friends and colleagues to share the joys and pleasures of retirement. God holds the answers fastened to His large and perfect palms holding your heroism close to his heart one that never stops. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was always in such determined and devoted hands of your faith, goodwill and hope for better days ahead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2020

The heart and soul of honesty and pride that have left no doubt a heroically indelible impression. Mankind and humanity offer a heartfelt salute, Officer Cook, to a humbly beloved Dade County hero. Esteem and effort all displayed and loyally demonstrated at all times. A short life and career sadly cut down by the very nature of wanton and callous actions of one man. When authority and acumen are not taken seriously the results can be mind boggling. The winds of time blow upon our gentle shoulders, yours, Officer Cook, too onus and accountability to heart and that is the lesson you imparted upon society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2020

Morals only serves to reinforce one's clear image of integrity and the houses where your dignity and honor, Officer Cook, served Dade County quite supremely. Heroism is not to be just overlooked nor put on a shelf to gather dust. Directions and dedication all navigated your life in and around your community where you protected us against terror and who knows what else. We salute your valid vigilance and outstanding gallantry in the very throes of a nightmarish day. May 16, 1979 is a day all around the world to remember and to revere your blessed name and sacred badge of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2020

The earth were you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, is solid and should never be disturbed. I had better never hear or read of anyone taking sacred parts of your stone. Disrespecting authority and a man of conviction who served heroically Dade County, your movements sheltered all who have lived and desecrating one's remains is an egregious transgression. An outrage is when a hero is violated and seeing that evil took your life and career, Officer Cook, a gentleman of mettle and the fabrics of ferocity, so may the Lord bless your sweet and innocent soul with an engaging spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2020

Nothing sterile about serious violence. It requires the swiftest of measures and your brave and respected soul, Officer Cook, countered its most terrible of advances. Dade County and its citizens were well served and blessed by your undying dignity and integrity. Only and always the best of loyalest intentions to help quell a day of tragedy. You won't be forgotten and forever etched in your family's hearts and souls your character and staunch commitments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2020

Beloved and honorably heroic men and women cannot miss on wickedness. Their trails and paths must be paved by unselfish perseverance and the precepts of due diligence and resolve unending. Your dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, will forever be cherished and revered. A man well respected who only sought to perform the goodwill of Dade County and its people. Our Creator has your excellent character my neighbor, friend and hero for eternal safekeeping. Those serene foundations and most courageous cornerstones have been cemented as your bond of trust and truth for ages to come. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 29, 2020

The nights are dark. The days are sunny. The void in your family's hearts, Officer Cook, is there to remember you. But, evil lurks no matter the atmospheric conditions present. So long as you were present and accounted for, it was a certain signal Dade County folks were in the very best of hands. The humble palms of your proficient perseverance, the panorama of your patrols looking for turmoil and the trails where tenacity bested tyranny. You can be sure your dignity, honor and integrity rests where it shall never be disturbed. God only takes the genes of humane heroism from His angelic flock of heroes and heroines. They safeguard those pearly gates of heaven where humility and decency sleep soundly in the wings of wonderment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sincere and endearing never to be vanquished, we treasure your professional demeanor and your wisdom to learn and to solve dilemmas before they got worse.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

Honor, morals and mettle are mandated of all duly serving public servants. Integrity and dignity are not options when faces the burdens of adversity. Those inclined to commit evil, their unsightly actions must be usurped before the public is harmed further. You did your job well, Officer Cook, protecting the streets of Dade County with a youthful zeal and zest of passion. With a loyal and heroic heart of humility only through sanctity did nobility shine in. Never forgotten and always admired for steering class and decency into your life and career, Officer Cook, so may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A warrior's mentality was full of vim, vigor and virtual character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

Pearls are the gems of gallantry and diamonds are those polished stones of intense honesty, devoted dignity and everlasting integrity all crucial to respect and admiration Dade County had for you, Officer Cook, their hero and soul of a man whose missions brought promise and principles to your adoring family and loyal comrades. The sun shines because of your undying,unwavering and most heroic efforts to reign in evil and distribute some authentic harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

Rainbows signify many colors. Honesty symbolizes hope, faith, trust, loyalty and the goodwill cherished by humanity. You remain treasured by Dade County and the entire world, Officer Cook, for your supremely heroic efforts battling adversity. With composed awareness and vitally intelligent acumen you presided over one too many heated fights over our tranquility and its basis for everlasting cooperation. A man recognized for resiliency, respect and resolve all following your soul to God's peaceful home forevermore as you my neighbor, friend and hero rest in peace. A man whose legend is what dignity and integrity are to outstanding character and the courage within your spirit that has been blessed and humanely rewarded for service and sanctity to all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

This week is Super Bowl 54 in Miami. Don't know if you watched or played the game, Officer Cook, but, Miami is sure a different city than when you served and patrolled its borders and various corners. Courage, conviction, character and concern walked side by side your heart of honesty,integrity and dignity, reverence for your fellowman. Dade County still struggles with the vessels of peace and virtue. You certainly had those factors going for you as you sought nothing but harmony and togetherness for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

Predicaments can be sorted through with a little humility and perseverance. Sometimes the best laid plans of the Lord's angels don't reach a satisfactory fruition. You and the other officers that day, Officer Cook, just tried everything to get Mr.Pearsall to surrender. I guess his plans were for more violence to evolve in Dade County and you did your utmost to stop its drives of destruction. The character, the professionalism and the persona of your respect for society and its dignity backing your unwavering integrity. Our Maker has channeled your special soul to be near Him forever in eternity watching over your loved ones and your comrades who continue your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

The winds of wickedness and terror blow sinister trouble in a community that only seeks peace and preservation. Your destinies, Officer Cook, took your heart and soul to Dade County where your heroism and honor is forever marked, duly noted and fondly saluted for unselfish character, commitment and pride. You surely are missed and are up in heaven together with your beloved parents who were very humble of their heroic son. A distinction to be discussed for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

Honor is not grabbed like the proverbial brass ring. Humbly and humanely in your bloodlines, Officer Cook, was dignity,integrity and most importantly honesty that has been forever saluted. Character and courage mustering their mettle and morals to deal with bringing peace to Dade County and its people. You shared the resolve, loyalty and esteem with your brothers and sisters of law enforcement and made the ultimate sacrifice for foundations to be properly secured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 28, 2020

With decency, desire and devotion all your roots of faith and hope, Officer Cook, Dade County's own recognized goodwill when it came racing around those very corners. The foundations you laid down as a hero of honor, bravery and the intelligence that represents genuine integrity and dignity. Your unassuming character, Officer Cook, never once wavered nor declined in how you went about your unselfish burdens to present the labors of love for which God blesses and has forever rewarded your commitment to pride and civility. Sacred and passionate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 27, 2020