Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police redirect peace and look to plant those seeds of serenity while keeping honorable and loyal to the callings that made them all heroes. Your life and career, Officer Cook, had so many pleasant moments and days, it is really a crying tragedy violence from a deranged individual took your young life. It was totally blessed by integrity, humility and dignity that kept your compasses focused on ferocity and resolve. Men and women of character and class know the truth behind their commitments to pride and excellence and Dade County was given the very finest service by your adoring soul, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2019

Heaven has all that veteran experience and leadership to successfully guard those pearly gates where goodwill ,grace and humility never go out of sight. For a gentleman of excellent vision, character and wisdom, Officer Cook, all honesty, dignity and integrity you possessed and heroically maintained during your life and professional watch has been absorbed by those future officers all like yourself, discreet and devoted to all calls where trust and truth need to meet at a happy medium to accomplish the tasks of terminating terror once and for all. Humanity struggles with uneasiness all any trustworthy servant can perform is their jobs staying true to commitment and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The brave and bold share their immortal souls with whoever has lived and whomever bears those burdens awesome and alluring.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2019

Dealing with situations, episodes and various circumstances sure can take the wind out of one's sails. The verdict is still out on how to better get a handle on violence. It's so subtle, rancid, rude and it elucidates more than you'll ever comprehend. Mankind and society bare much responsibility for trying to calm down those whose tempers are frayed and by not being afraid are able to better serve and protect as you did very heroically, humbly and superbly for Dade County, Officer Cook. A man of steel with a compassion and a character that matched wits of sanctity while dealing with someone insane enough to shoot and kill you and your comrades who survived that bloody day. Integrity and dignity toil well as one when shared with the valor of honesty and patience. Thankfully, Officer Cook, you had an abundance of versatility, virtue and wisdom beyond your age to battle with such an ugly foe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2019

Police work is not like being a used car salesman. Though all brave and honest men and women venture into public streets attempting to quell any type of tension and violence, unrest and pure evil. You satisfied the residents of Dade County, Officer Cook, never giving an inch to torment and wickedness. Suffice it to say you've been fondly remembered for sacrificing your life of peace and unity for a semblance of trust and truth to embrace the arms of acumen and happiness. Fulfilling your dreams of humbleness and having the passions to persist in warding off wanton evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Car salesmen can have an off day, public servants faithful and yearning may not as they must proceed with extreme care,concern and caution.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2019

The tide is high, the tide is low, terror does not care as it still looks to climb over those walls where honor and dignity lie. Your integrity and sparkling character, Officer Cook, helped to prevent that outbreak. You did all you possibly could that awful day on behalf of all Dade County. This man was just rotten and sinful with no regret or remorse. Reverence and respect speak kindly of each other and for having scruples and humility may your blessed soul be rewarded by Our Creator for having unending heroism, wisdom and the leaps of faith to act accordingly by department standards. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2019

Stay clear of callousness so freedom may find its cozy spot among a community yearning some relief. Dade County was a venue under your youthful heroism and honor, Officer Cook. Your desire to dedicate, determine and help to undermine evil brought some sense of balance through your undivided bravery, unwavering resolve and unselfish humility all funneled into your outstanding and uplifting character and spirit of goodwill, faith and hope. As one of God's many trusted and loyal angels may your soul soar higher and higher everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2019

Direction is devotion, dedication and steadfast determination. The epitome of effort enhancing society and each landscape. Dade County had their silence and stability protected by your unwavering courage, dignity and honored integrity, Officer Cook. One man cannot stop evil and surely your assistance that day my neighbor, friend and hero prevented a much worse calamity. The citizens spoke and your answered that fateful call ,Officer Cook, with vigor and as much fearless character as one could muster. What a wonderful man and a gentleman of heroism now guiding other comrades from those clear blue skies. Your soul of tranquility will be solemnly saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2019

To stay ahead of violence and evil, honesty and integrity must be yards ahead in order for dignity and justice to stay rooted with truth and trust. Dade County has everlasting relevance thanks in large part to your resourcefulness, Officer Cook. The fruits of one's labor is what God praises and rewards His heroes and heroines for. The skies above are perfectly free of harm, hurt and misguided disgrace. Your inspiring roles, Officer Cook, delivered security, serenity and the safety all folks came to expect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Wisdom and vision that stays heroic forevermore!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2019

God knows every story and circumstance of His beloved and honorable of public servants. Tragically, heaven has many superior and dignified women and men who served, protected and produced careers carved out of integrity and all character. To enhance, enlighten and to enrich that cannot be brought back, but, what stays etched and solemnly honored is your soul of immortal work and resilient resolve. The will and the might to stay glued on your goals, Officer Cook. Dade County has been forever indebted to you and your heroic humility and smiling face sadly missed very much this day and every moment. Though, your peers and family carry on your legacy of understanding, wisdom and maturity all way above the crowd. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2019

Good grace, goodwill and good intentions all allow any decent public servant to serve and to protect. Heaven has a special place for you, Officer Cook, so young and honest who gave his life preserving Dade County's citizens with all the dignity and strength of heart and humanely critical character and trustworthy commitment to excellence and pride. Your badge and uniform, Officer Cook, are forever pristine, crisp and perfect in Our Master's heavens above. The gates of gallantry you patrol stay free of harm and chaos precisely because God never allows His heroes and heroines to falter. Angel wings perfectly fitted to soar higher each and every moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2019

The bold and devoted seize their opportunities and make those humble differences in our world. You made life matter, Officer Cook, for Dade County and for mankind as a whole. Honesty leads to dignity and the integrity which is applied to fight those brawls that violence tends to ignite. Your sparks of passion prevailed and surely as the sun shines brightly today, your heroic soul and character, Officer Cook, provided that understanding peace and stability for all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2019

Don't pollute society with unwarranted wickedness, instead spread goodwill and the loving esteem that carries our brave and honorable soldiers of serenity. Dade County had your heroic patrols filtering through bringing harmony and tranquility to a community calling out for some relief and resolve. Officer Cook, dignity should not be diluted nor integrity interrupted as it pursues that evil that you faithfully went after to make that distinct difference and forever enhancing impression. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Insulated in ingenuity, intuition and intelligence to battle fear and violence. God has all your visions, aspirations and wisdom, Officer Cook,stored away in His proverbial castles of courage above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2019

Courage concurs with character when integrity, dignity and honor are found within a person's soul and heart. Your commitments to Dade County, Officer Cook, were all humane,heroic and loyal on the citizens'
behalf. The crusades of truth, justice and trust were always of a high level and never more energy exerted to find terror than ever before. you enhanced this world with your wisdom, maturity and clear vision allowing all future officers to see the big picture of what is meant to serve and preserve life. Saluted and never overlooked nor forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2019

Inhale, exhale and excel. Somehow danger and peril must be removed from society and every community out there. All any living and honest man or woman can do is their job and yet be part of the team. Have some integrity and dignity. Have and plant the seeds of serenity and safety through your own character. Be loyal and considerate of other comrades and take note of those whom you serve and protect. Your badge of bravery and humility, Officer Cook, some of violence's stigmas in your community as a man of morals, your life and career is continuing to be respected and revered for heroism and the finest of effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2019

Relentless and unselfish, a man who fought and battled violence until his last breath. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was assembled from character and honor, it's commitment and decency all being extolled in Our Maker's haven where bravery and integrity gently tap one another. You made that kind of loyal and heroic impression here in Dade County, Officer Cook, where your sources of authority and leadership won't be forgotten. Society, mankind and humility benefited from your unwavering and undying actions not only on May 16, 1979, everyday your family, peers of vision and friends recall your memory. A soul of a gentleman and an outstanding human being, concerned, kind and polite. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2019

The burial of a brave man is the final committal of his honor and humane heroics.Your feats of humility and character on behalf of all Dade County and mankind, Officer Cook, further strengthened your soul of dignity and integrity in God's humble arms. The acumen, the resolve and the vision and wisdom to perceive of what needed action to being about harmony and unity all accomplished in a very unassuming and unselfish manner. Violence seems to be everywhere, but, faith, goodwill, hope and resilience may hinder and head off its evil advances. We dedicate and pay homage to you, Officer Cook, your family, department and nation's savior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2019

One lead pipe over an evil man's head won't alleviate terror. But, the committed honesty, versatility of dignity and integrity can change society if applied with many coats of character and conviction, healthy and heroic. Your charisma, Officer Cook, befriended Dade County and its residents who have moved forward since your sacrifice. Serenity, security and safety were always those yardsticks of your valor and unassuming gallantry. We take comfort that Our Maker has you, Officer Cook, humbly, humanely and warmly wrapped in His compassionate arms where His awareness, acumen and wisdom are never compared. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2019

If a blood drive or something could have saved you, Officer Cook, no telling how many comrades, friends and family would have lined up with their arms ready and humbly willing to donate. It will always be a sad and terrible tragedy having your youthfulness snuffed out before its time here on Earth was deemed complete. The satisfaction of your serenity and service along with uncompromising honor, integrity and dignity shall not be forgotten. A man, a legend and a hero to all Dade County and the entire universe striving to make humanity courageous once again. Enhancement delegated to dedication. Enrichment devoted to responsibility, reliability and to resiliency. Enlightenment engaging God's greenest of perfect landscapes where the bravery and bold soar as angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God decides our destinies where nothing can stand between Him and us His creatures who endeavor to carry out His blueprints of mettle,morals and values so faithfully. You are watching over your loved ones, Officer Cook, as you sleep soundly along with your beloved parents, Mr. Charles and Mrs. Julia Cook. I'll always remember that warm and sentimental letter you sent me, Mrs. Cook. Sad I missed you by two weeks before you moved to San Diego, California. It will always be about your children, Nancy, and her heroic brother your darling son, "Billy." Heaven holds a special place for his immortal and most versatile soul of harmony and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2019

As I have looked back at the facebook postings, it will never surprise me so many knew and loved you, Officer Cook, even though your time here on this Earth was relatively short. Time is but a measure of a man's successful accomplishments protecting, serving and preserving the integrity and dignity of life here in Dade County where your career started out. A noble gentleman who laid his values, commitment and character down for security, serenity and stabilizing times to take affect. The heroic effort was greatly appreciated and so was the unconditional fulfillment of your mission though your family and peers would have wanted the good Lord to lead your soul and heart into blissful retirement. God has your soul, Officer Cook,in His palms for eternal safekeeping where all the richness of His blessings and rewards of sanctity are felt perfectly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2019

Comedians are funny people. Callous and cruel individuals are not and need to be stopped dead in their tracks of terror and torment before further chaos and mayhem ensues. A sure smile and a glad handshake, yet you were all business, Officer Cook, keeping Dade County's folks safe from harm. Peace, happiness and their stability were a testament of your loyalty and integrity. Surely as the compass points upward your goodwill, faithfulness and dignity have honored Our Creator. Our world has very much missed your vitality and vigor, Officer Cook, the virtues of a hero, humble and brave. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2019

When the hour of decision is upon us then you know it's time to get ready to work super hard to defend our rights of passage and honor. Which you did very splendidly, Officer Cook, never wavering and always concerned about Dade County's dignity and integrity. Evil and wickedness disrupt the normal progression and flow of spirit and goodwill which all venues must possess to make this battle worth getting into. Of course, your humility, sanity and civility, Officer Cook, funneled ferocity and the uplifting resolve to conduct your daily affairs with truth , trust and fairness that justice demands rather quickly. Only the best of servants whose heroism shall never be overlooked. We salute your undying and unselfish composure in times of heated tensions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where character turns the page so too does unrelenting perseverance and immediate efficiency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2019

Heavenly peace and sleep await those valiant soldiers of courage and serenity who toil and labor in honesty to erect the foundations of prosperity. Dade County was where the cornerstones of your humbly heroic life and career, Officer Cook, took shape and came into being. Always the loving kindness, grace and dignity that was applied to your character of morals and principles. Saluted for inspiring other colleagues in the ways of professionalism and humility. A charming and blessed man taken way too soon by violence you endeavored to stop. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 13, 2019

You were a heroic brother to Nancy and to your department. A man of vigilance who validated his diligence to dignity, duty and dedication. A life of honesty and integrity molded and crafted into unselfish courage and humility. Officer Cook, homage and reverence are delegated to your spirit of goodwill, your soul of intellect and ingenuity and the heart of a lion with character and class. Dade County was truly protected and faithfully served by your unwavering and unassuming respect for mankind. What a building block for other skilled and versatile men and women to follow your trails in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2019

The throne is kept warm as Our Master awaits His sacred flock of brave and honest servants who sacrifice their lives of purpose to bring safety and reality into clarity. Mankind and Dade County are fondly and heroically indebted to you, Officer Cook, a gentleman with a tender heart and a kinder soul of appreciation. You gave back so we could further enhance our lives of joy and pleasure the very same happiness you and Karen were entitled to. Just a terrible day when your peaceful nature, humble honor, devoted dignity and positive energy, integrity were taken swiftly by the actions, callous and wanton of Mr. Pearsall. We probably won't ever really comprehend why he did what he did, your beautiful soul rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero near that chair of perfection. It was your unwavering perseverance that made all the difference to our very existence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2019

Honors of courage follow those humble salutes of valor. And bear in mind your countless devotion to duty, Officer Cook, on behalf of all Dade County and humanity in general will solemnly be honored. The loyal and unselfish days and nights you spent patrolling won't be overlooked and neither will your unassuming character, sterling commitment and fierce convictions that helped to sanitize the streets and corners of evil. A public servant subscribing to the principles of freedom and goodwill while keeping an open eye on truth and trust. It just makes the wheels of justice turn smoother. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2019