Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The foundations have been built. The cornerstones have been serenely constructed. It's honor and reverence that releases its dignity and integrity upon mankind. Your blessed soul and name, Officer Cook, acted incredibly well for twenty-five years of life and for six years of all too short service to the Dade County community where you remain admired and quite cherished for maintaining devotion, decency and determination amid the calamity that was unfolding that sad day. We salute your gallantry and grit from top to bottom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 6, 2019

Serving with strength and might, that was the fight over evil and indifference, yet, it was never around when badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, preserved Dade County and its folks from very awful trouble. For having heroism,integrity and the honest intuitions of dignity may God bless your immortal soul that was unwavering and humbly unselfish. Saluted for bravery and boldness that character and commitment support. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 6, 2019

The pride and perseverance ride together in the parade of honesty, integrity and the endeavor of integrity. Dade County was well taken care of by your heroic embrace, Officer Cook. Never a doubt how you would turn out. Respectful. Resourceful and very resolute. With tenacity and ferocity teaming up we had our tranquility and stability. Enhancement and humility walking those humble beats in the layers of blue above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 6, 2019

Your destinies , Officer Cook, were honorably transported to Our Maker's heaven above. A solid life and a career headed for further achievement if not for a rotten individual taking your special soul of peace, dignity and integrity from your treasured family and professional mates of mettle and values. Always heroic and very well respected and greatly regarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, wisdom and the vines of vision led your navigation in and around Dade County.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 6, 2019

Sincerity leaps right off of the heart's diving board into a sea of honesty, nobility and the respect of both integrity and the wisdom of dignity. Wise and mature beyond your years, Officer Cook, faithful and fruitful in all your assessments and assignments to prevent more crime and to preserve the quality of life for Dade County and its people. Mankind and humanity cherish and revere those capable men and women all brave and bold beyond those scopes of responsibility. And through it all character and principles must be distributed to all desiring hope and goodwill through your spirit of heroic proportions. Violence, hate and terror comprise that terrible trio of wanton torment that frustrates society's attempts to move forward freely and smoothly. All well remembered and respected for conveying positive vibrations that are now felt from the skies above where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

Innovation is called into action to battle against insightful violence. Yet, it's integrity and the full measures of honesty and dignity that may bring a peaceful closure to a rather pressing and difficult set of circumstances. All during your career and life of humility and respect, Officer Cook, did you solemnly and faithfully carry Our Master's directions into your most relevant and loyalest of journeys. Missions of character and heroism never to be forgotten nor put on a shelf to gather the dust from the ceiling. Your immortally humane soul that brought safety and harmony to Dade County may soar as high as a bird with angel's wings so perfect and pristine. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As the Day of Atonement arrives Tuesday night, the Jewish version of the holy day of Yom Kippur may our world of many backgrounds, creds and people be made safer and more humble by your soul watching over us as it has for eternity. Your family, peers and friends all miss you, Officer Cook, your charm, charisma and captivating smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

Tyrants do not belong among the free. If they commit acts of violence may justice be fair, firm and most swift. You were a calming person, Officer Cook, amid the chaos and mayhem that seemed to be overwhelming Dade County that tragic day when God called badge#1664 back to heaven to walk those gentle and prefect proverbial beat watching over those gallant and most pearly gates. For having unwavering, undying and very loyal honor, dignity and integrity, may your character, commitment and convictions all be so richly blessed and rewarded by our Merciful God of reason and judgment. A career and life of heroism wisely directed by Our Lord's humble hands of faith and encouragement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

The process takes its genesis from one's own home environment. And from there as one grows up and experiences the humility of wisdom, vision and maturity things then start to become more important. The police academy and the application part of wanting to become an officer take on a deeper meaning and dimension. The directions are clear as are those emissions to become a valued and most reliable public servant. A life and career, Officer Cook, spurred on by confidence, humble and brave, dignity and the fabrics of integrity so crisp and clear. You donned a badge and uniform of distinction and unwavering, unselfish humility sacred to all pursuits of crime and your passions followed beside your compassionate demeanor. For giving your life on behalf of Dade County and its residents may your heroic soul be so solemnly saluted, honored and forevermore etched in your family's hearts, your comrades' hearts and in your close personal friends of which there were many because of your engaging nature. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

Never tepid nor lukewarm, just the right temperature for defending the liberty and unity of all mankind and Dade County, Officer Cook. A personable man of refined dignity and wisdom, humble, decent and just plain honorable in all your professional affairs. Forty plus years later you are honored, remembered and saluted for having the heroism and character that stands for everything transparent. Society and humanity battle everyday those demons of impending doom and sometimes disaster and there you were on May 16, 1979 as you were every moment of your career, Officer Cook, to endeavor to steer our community free and clear of impending evil and terror. One person can have that domino affect and many heroes and heroines that have the goods of greatness and humility working in tandem to restore vigor and class to a civilized region. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Trust, truth and justice are now those rudders in heaven looking to navigate all future officers in the direction. Peace, hope and goodwill lie ahead of them. may their journeys be safe, sound and tranquil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

Memories cannot be dismissed. Indignation cannot be allowed to interrupt the daily flow of faith, goodwill and prosperity. To each his or her own, just remember happiness and joy are freedom's reminders of why we have women and men honored, humble and gallant out on the perilous streets and corners securing and preserving our values and ideals. All in a day's work, Officer Cook, were your talents, skills and mettle applied to give Dade County a unique blend of undercoating. For your smile, courtesies and politeness may heaven and its constellations shine ever so brightly upon your humane and most heroic soul of distinction. and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

Maintenance just helps one keep up with the daily rigors of their all too important positions. It's where securing and protecting any community becomes vitally challenging. Dade County was your home, Officer Cook, where you grew up with your sister, Nancy, your parents and married your beloved Karen. The violence that took you from them and your colleagues has served to reinforce why good people hard working public servants must strive to function with honor, integrity and dignity. Having robust resolve and resiliency surely assists in staving off evil. But, all you can do is remain focused on having character and commitment to both excellence and pride. Your uniform and badge you now wear for eternity has those traits of one heroic and tenacious warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

Quality and the honor that comes with the dignity and fortitude to protect integrity shall remain an integral part of your heroic legacy. It was and always will forever be the grateful citizens of Dade County, Officer cook, whom you served with hope, devotion and steadfast loyalty. A charming man with charisma and courage patrolling an area for some semblance of security and stability. Humility and passion now in God's kingdom where heroes and heroines all angels walk that sacred and serene golden beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman devout and faithful who answered his calls of duty with acumen and sincere clarity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 5, 2019

Even tempered, level headed and relatively calm under pressure and duress is where honest and noble men and women pitch their tents of loyalty and integrity. They canvass an entire area looking for stability and come across the shrewdness of serious trouble. And it is very sad when a young man,a gentleman of wisdom, maturity and vision , yours, Officer Cook, has those lights put out forever by one man's wicked rants and revenge against steadfast and trustworthy officers who look to succeed in the wars over violence. Dade County was where your credibility and candor were focused and all the humbleness, heroism and confidence to make peace a realistic factor in our very lives where joy, unity and prosperity shall reign down rather than an eruption of wanton evil and torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A baseball field is where dreams are made and where you patrolled, Officer Cook, every corner and venue were your humble roots and aspirations, now legendary inspirations forever in eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

Tangoing with terror and evil is not ever going to be simple and mundane. No matter the mettle and morals, composed honesty, desirable dignity and ever present integrity those wars are going to be a sure tussle. Domestic violence leaves scars that never disappear as they take innocent lives. Your trips around Dade County, Officer Cook, were supremely brave and bold with a legacy of heroism that will stay with your family, friends and comrades forevermore. Peace and freedom demand expert concern and consideration, your life and career was and is going to be revered, respected, admired and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The big reunion in heaven above is surely replete with angels of valor and humility. Wit and ferocity scanning our venues and corners with grand concern.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

Callousness is not cute. It is the very acts of violence accentuated and perpetrated by plain old nasty and evil people. You were sent on a special mission, Officer Cook, to hunt down wickedness in and around the pillars and posts of all Dade County in an effort to resurrect goodwill and hope among its citizens. For having a multitude of dignity, desire and honorable and heroic integrity mat the Lord forever bless and reward your immortal soul of ideals and wisdom. All the assurances and acumen to carry you through six loyal years of undying and unwavering engagement. You tried that day, officer Cook, to stop a very wayward man from creating mayhem and all sorts of evil. The Lord fulfilled your heroic and humble dreams, goals and fruitful aspirations. Your legacy shines brightly as it beautifies those sacred and pristine gardens above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Channeling humanity with relevance and undeniable resolve, keep looking down on your beloved family and peers who seek justice and truth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

Terror and torment sting society and make mankind ache with agony. Nothing tantalizing about this. We are tortured by terrible tragedies and there is nothing worse than violence and its commission being carried out against our serenity and tranquility. You carried the torch, Officer Cook, for your department and Dade County as a wholesome and most revered hero. Respected for bravery, integrity, honesty and wisdom that guided your trails of ferocity until Our Maker came calling for your young and beautiful soul of appreciation. That what heaven has for eternity, your sweet and good natured character and loyal commitments to everything principles, pride and excellence represent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. North Miami Beach just isn't the same without your brilliant smile and very truthful, trusting and engaging personality.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

The statute of limitations sometimes unfairly disrupts the balance of justice, trust and truth. Good men and women struck down in the prime of their lives by a rash of wanton and heinous evil. Taken before their time to a place where only God looks after their distinctly honorable and humanely brave souls. Hearts that should still be beating. Families all left searching for answers. Your family, Officer Cook, always has that gaping hole of your most untimely loss. Humanity, society, mankind and most importantly Dade County and its people who suffered a most sad tragedy. A very terrible chapter in a life filled with dreams and dignity now being washed by tears of anger over a young man so valiant and marvelous whose character never waned. Always fondly remembered and paid homage for giving safety, security and harmony a location to tie together a portion of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

Taps are the very last heroi honor one receives after giving their thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and kindness all in honesty, dignity and integrity's most profound name. Your name, Officer Cook, has been professionally and discreetly honored for making life matter here in Dade County where its folks have been given better living conditions at time samid violence and tension. You have passed that torch of tenacity to all men and women future officers as brave and devoted as you were. Nothing but love and enhancement from a most distinguished and treasured hero of resolve and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

To just ignore violence would be akin to being a conspirator. Police have a duty, solemn and humble obligation to chase after whatever wickedness crosses their paths. Your brought accountability, reliability and responsibility to your sacred position, Officer Cook. Dade County over forty some years later has seen some improvements because of your unwavering and most unselfish achievements to capture those inclined to commit violence. It took all your intuition, ingenuity and integrity to change the face of those streets where God place you and your dignified journeys of character and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of humanity whose humbleness is blessed and cherished in Our Creator's must humble and perfect abode.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

Danger and peril just destroy the peaceful goodwill and prosperity of society. Only the humble and heroic actions of those dedicated men and women can save an entire community from such awful evil. They did that fateful day, Officer Cook. Yes, Dade County was saved and so were your gallant colleagues from worse. Your life and career of integrity, honesty and dignity sacrificed to provide those shelters of serenity forevermore. A man of wisdom, vision and character reaching way down within your humane morals to summon the valor to perform at a high level. Saluted and solemnly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 4, 2019

Indignity robs the heart of its honor and integrity. Those added spices of courage and serenity were added to your heroic feats of goodwill,faith and hope on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook. A solid citizen and a fair and trustworthy officer whose leaps and bounds of boldness and bravery were a cut above the rest of the pack. Just good old fashioned perseverance and character ripped from your family's heart by violence. Never forgotten and fondly remembered from consistent performance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2019

Energy comes from the brain and heart just as honesty, integrity and dignity comes from one's heroic soul of intensity and ingenuity. Dade County was rescued from an individual whose madness was most deafening. Sad, tragic and just a pity. When a man of compassion, promise and the work ethics of a cherished and bold public servant are dashed by evil, we just pray that your soul, Officer Cook, has been resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All character. All safety and tenacity tied to your pathways of excellence and pride.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2019

Engage is to inform. Enrage is one who is very upset. Whatever ticked off Mr. Pearsall into taking your life, Officer Cook and nearly taking those of your honorable and brave comrades Lord we may never know and surely not comprehend the gravity of the entire situation. But, Dade County was lovingly served and duly protected by your solemn actions of heroism and humane dignity. It's humble integrity and outstanding character that consummated your career and constituted your life of resolve and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2019

History bares repeating. Heroes and heroines such as yourself, Officer Cook, require salutes of valor for we find your honesty, integrity and dignity preserved the sanctity and serenity of life for Dade County's citizens. A man of classic character, charm and charisma patrolling for peace while pursuing violence the sadness of evil that took your young life and pleasures of life and family away though they miss you very much and do treasure all the wonderful memories of a man who became a hero, resolute and devoted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2019

Stats are kept. Courage and honor are being stored away in that special and perfect place, heaven. If dignity and integrity could resurrect you, Officer Cook, your family would be very happy. You did pay the ultimate price to seize peace and keep it where Dade County would benefit the most. Ideals, values and vision, all from your heart of wisdom and character that helped to rescue the folks from nothing but pure evil that fateful day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your humility and humane life will always be spoken highly of and surely never forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 2, 2019