Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Indecision can only interfere with the constructive efforts to maintain dignity,peace and integrity within the framework of humanity. A humble and honest man, yourself, Officer Cook, devoted full attention to the duties that lied ahead. When peril and danger struck Dade County you responded swiftly to try and nip that evil that threatened our unity and tranquility. Where you forever rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Our Lord knows where your resolve and reverence can now have that affect while you patrol those sacred and golden gates of valor. A legend of a man who deliberate leadership and motivation has been etched upon those walls of remembrance never to be forgotten,

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

Evil can strike as quick as turning on a light. With the blink of an eye public servants must react to all sorts of various circumstances never really knowing the outcomes. You answered all your calls, Officer Cook, with fierceness and ferocity so feverish it was all worth your efforts which always included the proficient skills of acumen and integrity and never any absence of dignity and humbly humane honor. A hero whose legacy stays fortified in God's perfect regions above us. keep looking down, Officer Cook, upon your family and distinguished peers who now carry the torches of your sincerest of endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

Your intuition, intellect and commitment to morals and mettle, Officer Cook, produced the much needed peace and stability surrounding Dade County. A young man who lived to fulfill his dreams and aspirations and whose devoutness and goodwill have been long since saluted for giving everything from decency and honesty, integrity and dignity that fought like anything for safe passages to continue for humanity. Humbleness and humility are the keys top maintaining vigilance and with your due diligence, Officer Cook, it's found in heroes such as yourself as to why respect, resiliency and resourcefulness made your career more stellar. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

Violence is that disease that just seems to run rampant in our society. In all situations you require excellent men and women who care and take their onuses and honesty very seriously. Ferocity needs frankness and tenacity needs dignity and integrity to shine like the sun. You had that beautiful smile, Officer Cook, that is sincerely absent today though heaven and Our Master can view it daily as you walk that heroic beat watching over those pearly gates of bravery and esteem. Character and your consideration, Officer Cook, have been solemnly and fondly remembered all these decades later. A sacrifice that made serenity and safe havens possible for those whom you loyally protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

An officer and a gentleman who honored his parents and creator with extraordinary service toward mankind. Dade County is a rather large metropolis and all you did, Officer Cook, was to provide its citizens with yeoman service with your kind heart and even more dedicated soul of affection. When honor,integrity and the ingenuity of dignity run together to battle against the likes of callousness the results are usually there for all to view. Commitment, conviction and character were your instruments, Officer cook, that followed your trails of tenacity, trust and truth . Your heroic actions will forevermore be saluted for humility and the sacred undertakings that spared our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

You can be rigid and yet your resolve must not be broken. Your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, was spot on as you defended the peace and liberty of those residing in and around Dade County. A community that was very blessed to have your humble respect and humane heroism assisting in your pursuits of happiness and joy while patrolling for adversity. Always deeply cherished and revered worldwide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, desire and devotion directing themselves as violence was percolating around us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

The nobility of society is what heroic and humble represent. Their actions of faith, devoutness and goodwill leave that long lasting affect in a community. Forty plus years after you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook, for Dade County and you are still warmly and humanely received. A convincing courage coupled with the right tenacity produced overwhelming dignity and integrity to at least enable you and your comrades to stave off evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

People are curious by nature. Wickedness spreads its flames of ferocity so fast it's sometimes impossible to reach them and extinguish the damage left behind. Disputes just sit and smolder while brave and honorable men and women figure out plans of attack. One swift motion going forward at time scan do the job. Four brave men that day trying to get a man to surrender and his revenge and rage just placed Dade County and its resourceful citizens under fire. Your heroic actions, Officer Cook, dignified and humble prevented more chaos and for that we salute you. God blesses your soul of security and rewards his righteous flock of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Your photogenic side, Officer Cook, is the one side and the other is your unselfish, undying and unwavering honesty and respect. Reverence is always demanded from public servants. Levity has no part in fighting crime and in resolving conflicts. Escalation nevers backs down and on that fateful day in Dade County, May 16, 1979, there was no letting your guard down. You and Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, answered a domestic call you had responded to many other times when dignity, character and integrity are put to the sternest of tests. A man never more saluted for humility and for touching those future cornerstones that have always been a part of your treasured legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Eloquence is left for a great speaker. Politeness and courtesy must always accompany a humble man's honor, dignity and integrity. What was bestowed upon your heroic soul, Officer Cook, was the goodness and grace to maintain that healthy balance between fair and firm. A gentleman man of character and the commitment to excellence that saw your journeys through life and your career until God deemed them as finished. The tragic part is that much remained to be accomplished and yet you fulfilled your purposes in establishing harmony and stability in the Dade County community where you were raised and always solemnly honored for heroism and humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your tone of voice and passion, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. Heaven has your sweet smile and engaging personality to make all those angels of valor feel right at home where harm will never come your way ever again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Succinct and with proper decorum, dedication and reverence for your position, you understood the roles and responsibilities for serving Dade County, Officer Cook. Certainly, never batting an eye you defended the foundations of serenity and unity while trying your utmost to calm an evil man. It's heroism such as yours, Officer Cook, that leaves an indelible impression upon your character, integrity and truthful dignity. Very faithful and devoted to those pursuits of joy and fruition. You will forever be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Violence needs to have the drapes and curtains pulled on its seedy and most heinously shady actions. Your trustworthiness and fairness, Officer Cook, was what is expected from all honorable and loyal public servants. Dade County was given the assurance of safety and quiet pursuits of happiness and your inspiring humility, heroism and resolve challenged other colleagues to perform in the same manner. Never more honored for restoring humanity's image, one made brighter by a bold and cherished human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Violence does not just need a tongue lashing, it needs more sophisticated weaponry to scuttle its nasty advances throughout mankind, society and humanity. As curious as man is, police must be on guard for any possible attack or retaliation. Never one to rant or rave nor boast, your life and career, Officer Cook, was filled with nothing but sure fire honor, boldness and the dignity that integrity and character represent. Dade County was a place where peace and the personification of your steady perseverance and heroism was noticed. Our shelters and havens were lined with staunch loyalty and the happiness you too , Officer Cook, deserved to live for not die at the hands of a most cruel and diabolical man. Evil strikes at our hearts and your tenacity tugged at terror's torrential storm of serious mayhem. You served and protected as any valuable professional would. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

When the chandeliers start shaking, one had better be ready for something to occur. Violence shakes, pounds and taunts us at our sleeves and so finely tuned men and women race and rush to action. One block away yet you and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln , Officer Cook, were not dispatched, required to attend to that which became a fateful domestic scene where your life and career of honor, integrity and character were rudely taken away from your family and brave peers of trust and heroism. Yours, Officer Cook ,has been solemnly, humanely and fondly honored for all the prosperity and peace you assisted in ushering into the streets and various foundations in and around Dade County. A stellar job well performed and nothing but praise for laying down your fundamentals for satisfaction and courageously putting forth the great endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

I meant to say, Officer Cook, it will be because of your humility and heroic actions that violence will be gotten rid of forever. The eyes and ears of Our Creator continue to stay affixed upon His creatures and marvelous public servants who look to unlock the very vice grip that evil has upon our land. One that is supposed to be safe and secure. If you are raised properly with values, ideals and morals then honesty, integrity and dignity will proudly carry one's own unassuming character. Dade County and its residents had a grand man of gallantry patrolling the streets and now your sweet and beautiful soul roams freely in those big blue skies where perfection is finally achieved. Officer Cook, you have been welcomed with open arms for your service and duty beyond the calls of action. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

A parade can be a happy event unless your marching in unison to a colleague's honor and valor. The esteem all Dade County had for you, Officer Cook, is never to be overlooked nor forgotten. It was found in your soul and genes where resolve and honor, dignity and integrity brought the people the greatest level of security and peaceful pursuits. Your missions, Officer Cook, ever so faithful and delicately deliberate were all undertaken for heaven's sake. In Our Maker's glorious name my your spirit of heroism and resiliency rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day violence, calamity and unfathomable distress will be eliminated from our midst. I will be because of humble and humane heroines and heroes who got the ball rolling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

Wish the Jewish New Year of 5780 fast approaching may this year be blessed by an abundance of peace, good health and a myriad of joy and enthusiasm. To everyone no matter their faith, devotion of worship practices, everybody is entitled to live freely and securely safe lives. You provided that guiding light, Officer Cook, for Dade County. The instrument panels of your proficient professionalism. Wise and kind, your character glows in heaven today and forever. The head of a lion is preferred than the tail of a fox. Sly and cute does not cut the mustard when defending our freedoms. Ingenuity and intuition make integrity and dignity respect society's yearnings for days of old. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To build the bridges for a brighter tomorrow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

Mighty strong and mettle to match . Muscle and morals that link up to honesty, dignity and integrity. Your positive vibes, Officer Cook, set of a chain of complete courage and class so much so that Dade County was always going to be in good stead. The Cook, Wilkerson and Tidwell Families have all suffered huge losses and because of resolve and perseverance, those trails of unity and serenity have been paved to be a little bit smoother. Excellent character and conviction are all a part of validating your vision and unselfish heroism. Saluted and so solemnly paid homage to for advancing the causes of faith and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

We make lavish plans. Our Creator of heaven and earth makes grand plans. Whose preparations take precedence? Of course God's and we are all born to fulfill a certain role and purpose in life. Your role, Officer Cook, was to protect the outer and inner corridors of all Dade County. For accomplishing so much in your twenty-five years, may Our Master bless and reward your soul of courage and unrelenting honor, integrity and the charisma of a dignified young man. A heroic man who dreamed and made the most of opportunity when it humbly knocked on your door. Society, mankind and humanity all learned a thing or two on what it takes to make a supremely worthy sacrifice. Life is not to be toyed with nor taken for granted. Surely, Officer Cook, your virtues and principles helped you to conquer wickedness while instilling hopeful prosperity and the loving touches of goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

What is fair nowadays? All the pleasures in the world in exchange for peace? Health and happiness come from our beings and yet they are dependent upon the expertise of all law enforcement personnel such as yourself, Officer Cook, a man whose very word brought heroism and integrity to a sacred position of trust and truth. True by said, Dade County and its folks were blessed by your welcome relief and awesome awareness and acumen. The brand of bravery and humility that boldness only understands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

Bargains and deals are not always the best plans of action to attack the cores of callousness. You need more basic effort and the humble services of all duly affirmed women and men, brave and honest in their hearts and souls that gave and for some like yourself, Officer Cook, one who gave his life of treasured character and loyal commitment to the people of Dade County. A breath of wisdom, vision and clarity blowing full steam as harmony and stability were trying to encircle the region. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The skies above always stay perfect with your immortal soul soaring higher and higher, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

A job well done, Officer Cook. Police work requires an entire field of ferocity and the tenacious honesty that brings the levels of dignity and integrity to the top. Dade County received A plus service from a very devoted and most versatile man. Too young to have departed this world because of unnerving violence. Mr. Pearsall's proclivity should have been in making his community better rather than worse. Your heroism and resolve fighting long and hard through difficult moments made that distinct difference. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

Relationships and friendships share a common bond. That thread of hope, peace and decency that must be alike in every way, shape and form. You had lots of friends, Officer Cook, loads of peers from all over who attended your Inspector's Funeral on May 19, 1979 at St. Mary's Cathedral to pay respects to you and your beloved family. You death leave an indelible impression on society and the sting somehow decades later can still be felt. Pulsing right through the bodies of your loved ones while they pursue and carry on with your smile and purposes and happiness of life. A career marked by respectful resolve, honorable intentions and dignified pathways by which integrity may flow. Never forgotten, a hero and a gentleman whose youth was never lost. That spirit was immediately uplifted to heaven where your dad, Mr. Charles Cook, may he too rest in peace along now with his beloved Julia. Your reverent and humbly pious mother, Mrs. Cook. Your mother carried on her stoic life without her darling and heroic son for nearly forty years without seeing your radiant face ever again all because of a mad man lacking character, morals and some semblance of faith. Three Cooks are solemnly remembered by their daughter and your big sister, Nancy. Mountains of pictures, millions of memories warm, poignant and sad. Life does move forward as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven and Our King have your brave and loving heart seated next that throne of sanctity and harmony forevermore. Karen, your beloved widow who remarried ten years ago has those keepsakes of your solid constitution and consideration for all humanity. Mankind rests at night and still keeps your fervent hopes and aspirations alive and overflowing with joy and gusto. Your life just should not have ended that way even though you were performing your official duties to protect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2019

The partnership with the community is extra vital in creating a bond of esteem, loyalty and the honesty between police and the civilians. You watched over an entire area in Dade County, Officer Cook and because of your vested interest you remain a legend of stability, humility and above all heroism. A quiet and unassuming character that was all due diligence and virtuous vigilance. Saluted and paid homage for forming those bands of boldness now and forever high atop those clouds and blue skies in the most peaceful and perfect of sanctuaries. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To absorb a loss is one thing, then to go and lovingly carry those torches of your wise and clear tenacity is another matter.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2019

Panels get put up to protect during storms. Too bad those side panels were not around during your day, Officer Cook, as they are now because of your sacrifice. Dade County's legion of heroes and heroines all branded with bravery and honor, integrity and dignity's characters. You rescued, resolved and were most efficient during tense times. All the accolades and homage should be afforded you my neighbor, friend and hero, whose unwavering ferocity helped lead the troops of respect while you persevered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2019