Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rush. Race. Ramble. Evil comes rustling in like a tornado of tenacious terror and then you need to react swiftly if you want to keep losses to a minimum. You certainly went to that scene, Officer Cook, as you did during all situations with honesty, integrity and the character of dignity intact. Mr. Pearsall was a surly man and heinous to say the very least. You did all you could humbly and most heroically to shield all Dade County from his violence. Remembered. Revered. Respected and proudly admired, cherished, saluted for decency and devotion to humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Salutations for sanctity and civility. Heaven has all the traits concealed in their loving angels who protected and tried securing our freedoms. A tireless servant preserving the composure of humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

Chivalry is not lost. What can get lost is an officer's honor, integrity and dignity if it's not attached to that servant's uniform and badge. And by golly it was with you, Officer Cook, your entire life. As short as twenty-five years can come and go, nothing stood between morals, mettle and humility. Dade County would have been worse off if you were not around during your day. You continue to be missed while we as a community struggles at times to locate its true identity. To identify and resurrect, to restructure and to reclaim our freedoms and liberties surely would make our purposes in life more surreal. For having character, faithfulness and loyalty to your colleagues may you soul be aflame and keep on watching over us. Humanity needs a little motivation, I'm sure you are observing, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Shining brightly in boldness and effort, heaven is the perfect spot where nothing will ever harm you again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

A commander of compassion, a public servant humane, honest and heroic in humility and the decency that sanctity brings to life. You patrolled and navigated the corners and roads around Dade County as well. Officer Cook, as all your comrades. never a bad word ever spoken and always the solemn pledge to pursue evil while spreading goodwill and the warmth of serenity and diligence. On May 19, 1979, three days after making the ultimate sacrifice, Dade County and many from across the land paid you a fond goodbye, Officer Cook. Very tragic, sad and yet instrumentally poignant for a resourcefully dedicated young man and a human being of the finest regard. A legacy to be firmly etched upon memorial walls, tablets and street signs here honoring your unselfish valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, class and maturity. It takes one to know one well that saying surely applies to a friend whose natural instincts kicked in that day when you answered what was your last call of your sacred watch. A great man and spirit missed by his family and loads of friends. A boatload of boldness and bravery to be paid homage to.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

The streets of Dade County where you courageously served, Officer Cook, can at times be nests of never ending trouble. Terror and turmoil, wickedness and violence so dangerous, your esteem and humility saved the day heroically. Though, you were taken so young, so honorable in discharging your professional feats of ferocity, dignity that devoted its name to integrity, you are sure to be respected, treasured and most admired for preserving whatever needed saving. You are sure to be etched and saluted for a mighty heart of gold and giving. Only God has the perfect flock of fearless women and men patrolling His sacred gardens of trust and truth, justice fairly and firmly doled out. Mankind greatly misses your presence , your big old smile and your complete repertoire of resolve, resourcefulness and the resiliency to battle through adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

Walking that fine line of honor, humility and dignity is the most correct and truthful way to conquer evil. Integrity and character present commitment at the highest of levels and surely as you gave your life, Officer Cook, now more than forty years ago, Dade County has your precious memories of a cherished and most beloved soul to keep and to carry out your legacy of humbleness and heroism. Your family, namely, your sister, Nancy, is tasked with carrying out the Cook Family pursuits as your parents and you subscribed. Peace and trust, unity come at a humble cost, though, no one wanted you in heaven so soon. Your earthly missions of goodwill and faith were deemed as finished and the good Lord took your well respected and refined soul of compassion and courage with Him back to heaven where you and your parents can rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Vitality and vigor, vigilance and valor. They all helped make humanity more unique and dignified forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

The Chief of eternal security is The Man Himself. Our Lord creates life and as He gives life sadly lives are lost. Some by accidents, some by illnesses and some are victims of homicides. Your career and life, Officer Cook, were taken from you with more left to accomplish. And surely you did that excellently on the part of Dade County's folks. Brave and honest, a gallant man with compassion and character nestled among your integrity and dignity that preserved and persevered. Loyalty and faith, so devout and reverent, you'll b saluted solemnly for heroism and charisma. It's located in a person's genes the wisdom, maturity and vision to complete one's central assignments without delay. Badge#1664 won't be forgotten! It stood for humane and civil care and consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

If you want to make an impression upon society then go out and act humbly and with honesty. Actions should always speak louder than words. Your swift response that day, Officer Cook, saved more lives than we could ever imagine. Dade County under a ruthless man subjecting citizens and the police to his heinous revolts. You were brave and dignified, Officer Cook, with a full head of character and humbleness of which enhancement has brought security and safe trails for mankind. We salute your valiant soul as it soars higher each day in Our Maker's lair of angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

Fortitude makes tenacity and mettle stand better. For your honor and dignity, Officer Cook, may Our Creator bless your soul of sincerity and integrity. It provided the necessary spark to get peace and direction moving forward as it always shall be for Dade County. Always polite and well mannered your heroic actions on May 16,1979, demonstrated without a doubt where your resolve and humility were. Placed in your gentle heart of serene and humanely brave responsibilities. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 18, 2019

Dodging danger and deflecting disaster, all heroically and honorably carried discharged by a loyal and most faithful servant, yourself, Officer Cook, on behalf of all Dade County, its citizens and mankind. Humanity frowns upon sorrow and surely as the sun arose on May 16,1979,no one ever expected the worst case scenario to occur to you . But, your steadiness and calming voice of reason prevented a more calamitous situation. All your prowess and character bravely maintaining the peace and spirit of goodwill forever as you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in Our Master's fruitest of plains. The scenery exquisite. The perfection and all those brave hearts with their angel;'s wings of valor floating over us smiling that things will be alright. Humility to last for generations upon generations. The legacy, yours, Officer Cook, undying, unwavering and unselfish. Very well indeed! Heroism creates the pangs of honesty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

Never desert your dignity and devotion, the motivation and steadfast determination should will move along with your dedication. Your desires and dreams, Officer Cook, were to become a great public servant and Dade County was the recipients of your everlasting and gently humble heroic touches of honesty. It all made safety, security and peace easier to tolerate and in this day and age it can surely be a much needed breath of relief. For having character and concern, never concealed nor conceited, may your courage serve as an everlasting memory of your persevering fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

Faith and goodwill may not leap frog honesty , dignity and integrity. The will to fight hard must be summoned from one's own persuasive and persevering heart. Humility, civility and sanctity afforded you, Officer Cook, a more ample opportunity to patrol Dade County venues where your virtuous vigilance surely came in handy and is very much missed today. The heavens sing your revered, respected and most blessed name, Officer Cook, it was our freedoms and emancipation from enigmatic evil. Heroically you shall be remembered for using wisdom's common sense to see those boundaries through. God's angel perusing above watching those streets and golden gates of gallantry and perfect sophistication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman and a scholar who delved int omissions of inspirational overtones. The peace is enjoyable just you should have been a witness to all these changes in our society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

What manifests itself in goodwill and peace on earth was your heroic honor and polish, Officer Cook. The supreme service, bravery and sacrifice so Dade County and its people could live in freedom and tranquility. You were loyal and quite determined to stamp out crime at all costs. Respect and resolve create an environment of peace and assurance especially when violence threatens our very lives. Policing the streets is not a luxury and one not to be dealt with lightly. Humanity will cherish your humanitarian efforts, Officer Cook, so serenity and safety can follow each other's leads. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

The vines in God's picturesque and pristinely perfect setting are the very fruits of your heroic labors, Officer Cook, backing up Dade County's faith, hope and trusted goodwill in your navigations of honor, truth and tireless intensity , character and the integrity to dignity battling wickedness. You can be heroically certain your memory, Officer Cook, has and will forever stand tall and proud because of your unselfish and fearless approaches to law enforcing. It starts with honesty, humility and character and never really ends until one retires and you my neighbor, friend and hero should have been allowed to retire on your own terms. Destiny and faith have their callings, Our Maker needed your mortal soul patrolling the golden gates of valor up above us. Rest in peace Officer Cook. You gave your life to instill a kindred of vitality to humanity. A hero stands tall and bold.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

A loyal and trusted representative of all Dade County by virtue of your vigilance and valor, Officer Cook. Never more charisma and charm, a big old smile from an honorable gentleman, gallant and brave whose integrity and dignity raised the standards of serenity and freedom while preventing evil from mainstreaming among our population. The best of heroes, resolute and energetic, protecting life and property as humane and heroic as they come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

When the double portion called the Manna fell from the heavens it was a Godsend. When you were born, Officer Cook, another portion of honor and humility heroically speaking came too. You fortified the lives of all Dade County by virtue of your dignity and loyal integrity toward your fellow comrades. Respected and extremely cherished, your heavenly soul my neighbor, friend and hero can now and foretenity rest in peace. You concentrated resolve, resourcefulness not reluctance upon mankind, a society grateful for your sacrifice. It so solemnly salutes and pays homage to the public servant and trusted gentleman of which you were and will forever be, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

Pursue patience, tenacity will trail behind following the coattails of courage and character. That can only happen when one is honorable and dignified,, and you were full of intensity and the guides of integrity, Officer Cook. All in a day's work did your soul chase after violence and you attempted to bestow peace and reason for humanity. Stay respectful and mindful, humility will reach out to stellar character. Always warmly received and saluted for thoughtful and decisive actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

Popular and well liked are one thing. Proficient and professional get the jobs done right the first time out. You were a very proud and humble young man, Officer Cook, you should not have died that day because of a maniac terrorizing Dade County's streets and citizens. And yet you will be remembered as a hero who defended and fought gallantry and humanely until the end. Having said that you will be saluted and honored for respect and reverence as well as unselfish dignity and integrity that helped to set up quiet times for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor was not what you were chasing after, Officer Cook, harmony and togetherness for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

Destiny makes one take note of their humility and honor. Only your loyalty , dignity and integrity helped make your honor more vital to the causes of service to Dade County, Officer Cook. All the conviction and enhancements that have remained etched in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Your soul of harmony has continued its onward journeys right to heaven where Our Creator has rewarded and blessed you for unwavering heroism and resolve forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

The tents of tenacity are never really folded up for we know that all future women and men continue the solemn watch of those who honorably and heroically fell in the lines of duty. Integrity and dignity assure at least the fighting chance to assemble peace and tranquility for all which is what you did, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County and its people. The sturdiness of character, the serene and humble commitments to pride and excellence being dispensed in a trusted and fair fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

Everyday, Officer Cook, you placed your heart and soul in harm's way to save Dade County and its citizens from evil. Humility, honor and humbleness being doubly blessed by Our Creator for having excelled in effort, efficiency and energy that most persons would not have. Heroes are not zombies nor are they robots where one depresses a button and off they go . You travelled the corridors of a community that continues honoring and paying homage to humanity. A legend of fairness and faith concise, precise and a man of morally sound advice never to be forgotten. The candles in heaven burn brightly each day and every year on this the anniversary of your ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With a tiger's mentality did you attack problems that stirred up trouble and caused consternation. Just reverence and wise dedication and steadfast determination. Dignity and integrity with fortitude!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2019

Back during your time, Officer Cook ,there was no social media. Now all we have is twitter, facebook, instagram and a whole lot more to honor your memory of dignity and integrity. Like a fine wine it was poured into your compassionate labors of love and faithfulness on behalf of all Dade County. Its residents were the most thankful of all mankind when you went and answered that domestic call even though you were not required to. Laziness and intolerance is not the Cook Family motto. What is the mantra? To be humble humane and heroic carting your decency close to your chest and you exceeded every one's demands and expectations to the letter of the law. Resolve, character and humility now forever overlook the highest of God's mountains of mettle and morals. Very well done, Officer Cook, a true and trustworthy legend of hope and a beacon of devotion pouring out from your entire being. One bright soul never to be extinguished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Tweets are sweet. Your big smile is sorely missed every moment your beloved family members pursue their chosen careers and happiness. All you have to do forever, Officer Cook, keeping watching over those honorable and brave to march forward with your edicts of truth and justice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2019

The late Auxiliary Bishop John Joseph Nevins eloquently stated there must be a Good Friday before Easter Sunday at your Inspector's Funeral. There must be a humane and honored hero, Officer Cook, who sacrificed his soul of being and bravery to rid Dade County of violence and turbulence. You were a supreme servant, Officer Cook, who tried his utmost to reconfigerate trust and enhancement into the lives you were responsible for protecting. Never a more thorough job handled with acumen,vision and wisdom's accountabilities. God's skies just became brighter because of your very soul of maturity, humility and the dedication to master the basic fundamentals. Law enforcement and your colleagues were the fortunate mates of inspiration and total desire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Two and two makes four. Integrity tied humbly to dignity, the carried over affect was our tranquility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2019

Senseless mayhem unscrambles the moral codes of conduct and honorable intentions. Thank God your intentions, Officer Cook, were of the highest values and character rescuing Dade County and its people from horrible danger. Certainly that awful day caused many tears to fall from your family particularly from your late beloved mother, Mrs.Julia Cook. Rest in peace Mrs Cook along with Mr. Cook. Heaven has your beloved son, "Billy," wrapped heroically in His arms for eternal love and safekeeping. He forged goodwill and dignity by virtue of his unending and unrelenting integrity. The finest young man and most reliable human being of esteem and loyalty out there patrolling and defending our vital civilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2019

The life of a trusted, honorable and humble hero does not need hype. Rather it is gained through the perilous incorporations of dignity , decency and integrity which you bestowed back into Dade County, Officer Cook. Risking your humility and effort to restore peace and liberty into a venue where you grew up and are now forever saluted for resiliency and fighting resolve. The best of character and boldness defending our posts of prosperity and serenity. Today, I visited your grave and picked up the fallen officer's flag that was laying by your stone and brought it to the office to be rightfully and properly put back on the grave. You were a true hero and legend who deserves all the tributes of your undying,unselfish and unwavering tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cost of a precious life and the entire nation' appreciation for your courage above and beyond.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2019

Your honesty, humbleness and heroic humility, Officer Cook, are eternally there for other angelic heroes and heroines to share your appointed heavenly duties with. Lord knows where your cherished community of Dade County would be today if not for your youthful reserve,resolve and resourcefulness? All straight from your sacred and special heart, a soul whose dignity and integrity carried the linings of character and wholesome achieve that has enhanced our springs of serenity, security and safe passages. Tomorrow sadly will be the fortieth anniversary of your sacrifice when your service and expeditious bravery was never more relevant. If you were still rotting in a prison or waiting for execution Mr. Pearsall take note for you took a brother,a son an uncle, a great-uncle and a fine human being from his wonderfully loving family, esteemed comrades and a gathering of special friends an example of Officer Cook's friendliness, generosity and charitable nobility. Sanctity and civility that has endeared Officer Cook to our society and has left an indelible mark on humility to be fondly and solemnly saluted for all the gusto he had left in his body. Service with a smile and strong work ethics from morals, values and tremendous staying power. The goodwill not to be shelved nor forgotten.. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Why again did you have to shoot and take Officer Cook's life and nearly those of his brothers in arms and the civilians embroiled in your domestic controversies? All is well here. Keep observing your loved ones and all of our world, Officer Cook, as we try to obtain happiness, health, peace and prosperity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2019