Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

An inauspicious day, May 16, 1979, when ignominious and heinous violence took your life, Officer Cook. the three main characters of your life and humbly heroic career were as follows: dignity, integrity and honesty. And never more demonstrative that day and all through your watch and life of morals, mettle and the basic arrangements of acumen awareness and being astute. You'll always be saluted and solemnly remembered for candor, charm, composure and compassionate courage. God summoned your wonderful soul to His chambers where you are now charged with guarding His voluminous pearly gates. Humility, civility and sanctity all followed your trails of peace, prosperity and hopeful faith and goodwill for all of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

The pages are set the ink has dried and the honesty, integrity and dignity is permanently inscribed. Your heroism, Officer Cook, was most uplifting as it raised the spirits and goodwill of all Dade County. Never a more charismatic man of ingenuity. Always a man of resolve and the wisdom that spells clarity and vision, perseverance and principles as all public servants must conduct their affairs on behalf of humanity. God's humility was sent straight to your gentle and serene heart, Officer Cook, never to be forgotten, only saluted and solemnly honored for its diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

A pleasant smile. A hello and friendly greeting. But, fair and firm and very faithful to the challenges that lied ahead. Everyday nothing but honesty, bravery and the goodwill spilling out from integrity and dignity which extinguished the fires of fierce terror, domestic issues are most complex to resolve and your undying and trustworthy actions, Officer Cook, heroic and sound brought safety, security and joy to your community that has kept on paying your soul homage. You brokered good relations and a kinship to mankind that will last forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character stays with a hero and heroine for eternity and can never be disrespected nor tarnished because of how you humbly wore your crisp and pristine uniform of valor and vigilance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

Silence is golden unless it is usurped by evil. Serenity is peace. Humility is a humbling confidence in all that you perform. And you performed your heroic duties, Officer cook, in a first class and honorable fashion at all times. Dade County was never slighted, though your family and community where unduly robbed of your smile and wonderful presence by a crazy man who wickedness permeated the hot day on those streets where you gave your charisma and character for dignity and vital harmony to spread their wings far and wide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of integrity and much love. You remain cherished and revered forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

Light is the source of power which illuminates a dark area. Your very soul, Officer Cook, has done just that in heaven these last forty plus years. It is still difficult to imagine how long ago Dade County was being held under one man's unrelenting evil which you and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln tried your utmost to diffuse. But, your dignity , character and integrity were the resources of hope, faith and devotion to your professional duties and they will be how you are fondly etched in our hearts and prayers. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, one-hundred and three years when she passed on March 7th of this year. I know she missed you very much as now and forever are resting in peace along with your father, Mr. Charles Cook, in heaven where heroes and heroines sleep without harm.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

Serenity is sincerity. It's the hope and goodwill of all duly honorable public servants to provide safe resources and havens where prosperity and dignity may lie. It was here in Dade County where you started your law enforcement career, Officer Cook. Humble, heroic and a real gentleman filled the streets with integrity and character. Not so called, real humility offering sanctity and civility to dodge around violence and prejudice. The trust and truth for twenty-five years, six of them spent loyally protecting our environment. Never forgotten and surely remembered for boldness and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

A crown or cap once cemented down protects the integrity of a tooth. And so does courage and character from one's heroic heart secure and save humanity from unthinkable evil. Your life, Officer Cook, preserving life and property in all Dade County was never questioned and always dealt in the present and how could things work for enhancing harmony, liberty and freedom in our midst? The answer lies in your integrity and unselfish dignity that try to wrestle a weapon from a desperate man before he sadly committed further acts of violent behavior against police. Your career and life of nobility and sanctity should not have ended the way it did. Just surrender and listen when an officer instructs you to drop your weapon and show your hands. Mr. Pearsall had chances to do this and ignored orders making the situation more tense and heated. You are to be bravely honored for superior effort and proficiency Officer Cook. Forever beloved. Forever respected, revered and resolute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Lives are placed in jeopardy to save another life. Integrity is displayed out in the open defending our sources of safe havens and serenity for all. Heaven has the grand masters of heroic ingenuity and transparency beyond expectations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2019

Never one to pack it up or away, only your instinctual persistence, Officer Cook, paid dividends for those relying upon your honorable and most humbly heroic actions. Dignity and integrity don't take time off for vacations as violence never takes a timeout. Only the conclusive courage and charm from a man on a mission to unify and destroy the efforts of sinister actions that undermine humanity's sometimes frail appearances. With class and vision could you go out and patrol your community like no other. The best of human beings with a whole host of family, colleagues and friends who can look back upon the memories of a gallant servant who walked the walk and refrained from talk while performing under adverse conditions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God is humble and forgiving. His humility is felt throughout our land every moment in some way, shape and form.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2019

Tenacity must be tucked in real securely while out battling terror and unfathomable evil. Unrelenting and unending. But, your heroism , Officer Cook, spared the good folks of Dade County more harm. More dignity and integrity nestled into the very fabric of morals and mettle that created a bond of peace and goodwill forever to be solemnly saluted and paid homage to. Total teamwork and dedication usually lead to optimistic outcomes. Just sorry that fateful day of May 16, 1979, when you gave your character and commitment of clarity to try and thwart an evil man's advances upon our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. From pillar to post you were a resourceful gentleman and a great friend to mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2019

The scenarios may seem dire, the situations dangerous, the circumstances critical and yet through it all, Officer Cook, you maintained a positive and calming presence in Dade County. Its citizens trusted you and your style of police work never to be forgotten. Saluted and solemnly honored for heroism , dignity and integrity. Nothing important or imperative was never absent from your uniform and badge. Humanity thanks you, Officer Cook and your soul of compassion and charm for doing excellent work and in providing the resources of resolve and enrichment. Remembered and well respected among the rank and file brothers and sisters who fought those difficult wars over wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Darkness will never cover your heavenly spirit, it's kept lighting up our world from chaos and impending harm.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2019

Darkness seems to attract the worst of bad apples.For your generosity and thoughtful sincerity, Officer Cook, the people living in and around the Dade County area were very well taken care of. Honor, integrity and the intuitions of dignity only put more bounce into your boldness and unselfish bravery. Conviction and congeniality were partners forever. patrolling the streets were evil and peril lurked put every woman and man on high alert. Your sacrifice bears the fruits of your labor, Officer Cook, humanity'a version of stellar humility. The virtues that validated your unwavering presence over us. You continue to be greatly missed. Your smile is illuminating the heavens above now and for always. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2019

Service to citizens predicates stellar and clear conscience. Yours, Officer Cook, was never better. A smile and a gently humbled spirit to go with your honesty, dignity and integrity to stem the tides of turmoil and torment. For six years of goodwill , faithfulness and hope you gave every ounce of your heart for all Dade County and its residents. A well lived life though one cut tragically short by one man's rage and terror. He got his punishment and your treasured soul of peace and harmony has forever received God's humane and loving acknowledgement for aiding and rescuing us from terrible fates. Loyalty secures every hero's place in Our Lord's most sacred of points. Just as commitment and character keep perpetually rewarded one's soul, yours, Officer Cook, fruitfully undertook missions of truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2019

Predicaments are always something to beware of when fighting crime and certain violence. Never a more conditioned and seasoned public servant than yourself, Officer Cook, a Dade County legend and hero of the highest standard of honor, bravery and reverence for integrity and the character of one who is humbly dignified. You protected your comrades and were loyal to those whom you proudly served with. Humanity and humility are carefully safeguarded in God's pristine palaces of perfection where heroes and heroines don their angel wings to soar higher everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2019

Police cannot function like a deer in headlights. With the safety of the general population in their firm and honest hands, they must have self-discipline, control over their emotions, dignity above all else and integrity of character stellar above reproach. You lived by rules and standards, Officer Cook, you and your big sister, Nancy, were brought into this world by your two loving parents Mr. and Mrs. Cook, may they both rest in peace. Dade County was duly served by your unwavering and unrelenting courtesies and manner of policing that had evil's attention. Always heroically saluted and fondly remembered as a warrior whose humility humbly touched the living spirit of humanity. Our Lord's seats are reserved for the class, decency and faithfulness to all calls of duty. You'll be revered and treasured forever, Officer Cook. God's eyes and ears protect your soul with all of His tender kindness, lovingly holding you in His palms of perfection where never anymore harm, pain or suffering will befall a terrific young man and a most gallant gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2019

A person's private life should be respected and so honored. Your public service career, Officer Cook, was filled with much joy and professional accomplishments. Replete with honesty, devotion and the dignity which supports the backbones of integrity, you can be sure your heroic character and class won't be forgotten. Dade County was wisely and accurately protected by your inane wisdom and vision so clear as a bell. never better clarity, maturity and the ultimate enrichment , enhancement to be revered and fondly saluted forevermore. A soul of humble esteem and boldness continuing its flight paths in the deepest of blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's very sad God deemed your life as finished all by an evil man's violence against police and those citizens whom you loyally served.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2019

Honor, sincere and a charmingly humble young man, your life, Officer Cook, has been remembered for heroic intuition, succinct serenity and a resourceful placing of harmony and safety within the borders, streets and roads of Dade County. Always a fine human being whose life and career enriched those who relied upon your fortitude and acumen to certainly help wipeout terror and evil. When character, commitment and transparency are disgraced and so dishonored, we just think what is this world coming to? A man of boldness, resolve and the trust of mankind whose legendary spirit of adventure is not overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Outstanding never obstantacious. Dignified not dazed. Integrity not intellectual incompetence. Those thrones are complete with regal and splendor, the final piece of bravery's perfect gallery of gallant spirits who rose up against such a spiteful and hated adversary.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2019

If you close your eyes you will fail to understand what you cannot view. Danger and peril require all organs to be open to the challenges of hearing and sight. Responding and rendering assistance is what you did so well , Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County. Excellence in honesty, determination to dignity and instinctual integrity all helped you to stop violence which cost you your young and valiant life. Never a more high octane public servant dedicated and heroic whose life and career will be perpetually honored for dinctive humility and the civil mindedness that belongs on every street corner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2019

Onlookers don't need to gaze . Just pitch in and lend a helping hand. Evil needs all the hands to eradicate its less than desirable movements around our society. And Dade County's folks had your stellar and sterling presence of mind, Officer Cook, assisting in maintaining calm amid chaos. That was a horrible day when you lost your life in God's heavenly name as your soul is now and forever blessed. It was modest strength from your heart and a sou las gentle that valiantly went after a menacing individual who was holding society hostage to his ranta and raves. We remember your character and humility all sealed in those walls of honor reserved for all heroines and heroes who never let up. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2019

Our Master orchestrates. We cooperate. Police dedicate their faithfulness and devotion to all calls of responsibility no matter how complex. Communication is surely better than gunfire, a violent means to ending the peaceful pursuits of mankind. Humanity struggles with its identity and surely any public servant wants its honest and desirable serenity and safe havens for all to travel through. You persevered and pursued harmony here in Dade County, Officer Cook, no doubt because of your unwavering and very unselfish integrity, character and their dignity. Battles are fought to deliver the goods of goodwill and never will you be forgotten, Officer Cook, you continue to be humbly, heroically and humanely saluted for solemn effort which has left a solid impression upon humanity's backbone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2019

Gallantry instead of gaudiness. Glitz and glamor put aside for the heavenly name of honor and humility. One never knows when the time to act will arrive so you had better be prepared to take heroic action. Dade County and its citizens were under your careful and cautious eyes, Officer Cook, of integrity, dignity and instinctual ingenuity. Always loyal and passionate, so dedicated to morals and their values, you'll never be more humbly honored for arriving that day when you did. I know you were getting ready to end your shift. God sent your beautiful soul of bravery to an eternal resting place where perfection and valor now patrol smoothly with your gentle angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2019

The stairways and their stairwells are full of serene and humbly able bodied men and women blessed by honor, heroism and the acumen that transports their brave souls of integrity and dignity to stay on guard in advancing past the worst of disturbances. Tuned and attuned, Officer Cook, you carried your badge and uniform very proudly and humbly all your six brave and bold years of truth and youthful trust preserving the image of of all Dade County. Its folks salute your legendary character, convictions and the mindful commitment to excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Service with personality and positive perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2019

Stress and duress are never good for anyone and for police who must face danger, peril and strife every moment, the grief can be overwhelming. The burdens and struggles we the ordinary people must face are one thing. A man of your word and truthful bonds of honor, Officer Cook, Dade County and the world cannot thank you enough for your service and humility. Designed to battle adversity and showing tremendous resolve you'll be forever honored and etched into heroism's legacy of life and career enhancements all for serenity in Our Lord's holy name.Journeys and missions of faithful goodwill utilized with experience and patience all by means of maturity, wisdom and the endurance of effort and virtuous vision never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A ton of tenacity. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Every bit of energy expended, Officer Cook, on society's behalf.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2019

Think before acting and swallow your pride, better to be humble, honest and heroic than one who lacks simple morals and character. Dade County had you, Officer Cook and badge#1664 fighting on their behalf. Our pursuance of peace and its stabilizing tranquility pay more dividends than we could ever wonder. No wondering,you were superb in all your professional undertakings, Officer Cook, with integrity following through on dignity and loyal desire. Always a man of humble nature whose humility and sanctity worked exactly as Our Creator planned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2019

Personification is the very humble identification of all who strive to pursue evil with fortified dedication and sheer determination. All the honesty and dignity in your being, Officer Cook, honed in on serving the pride and excellence of Dade County and its citizens. A heart wrenching day May 16, 1979, turned out to be for the entire police world, your community and wonderfully beloved family. The joy and humility you brought your family through your countless hours and six years of success in trying to eliminate terror from our midst. Character and commitment always to be cherished, admired, respected and reverently saluted for gallantry and boldness from simply staying the courses of morals and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has your immortal soul, Officer Cook, until that day of redemption.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2019

Clairvoyance is one thing, insightful wisdom, honor and courage travel far and wide down those trails of the tenacious. You were feverishly vigilant over Dade County, Officer Cook. Never a hesitation over your unassuming dignity and relentless integrity. No wonder we were kept secure and safe at all times. The charisma of character and achievement has been duly stamped upon your legacy of heroism and humility, so gentle and endearing, so humanely righteous. The acid tests were passed with flying colors. Desire, decency and diligence all strolling safely and soundly in God's heaven kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Keep watching over mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2019