Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Better to defuse than act bewildered and confused. Evil, terror and violence don't care about our very feelings, it's the people you serve whose lives hang in the balance. Dade County sincerely appreciated your best endeavors, Officer Cook, a man young and bold with a generous concentration of courage, calm and honesty that strove for excellence in all your work habits. Thankfully, integrity, character and commitment to dignity stayed sewn to your chest and badge. Humanity was humbly, humanely and heroically preserved by your prescripts of perseverance. Always the finest and most outstanding in your searches for truth, peace and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2019

Heroes and heroines who give their lives and souls are vetted for more important voyages where God's shining vigilance is to crystal clear and precise. It's heaven that awaits its honored and esteemed women and men who show us the ordinary citizen what true humility, integrity and dignity are all about. You demonstrated grit and gallantry on behalf of Dade County giving us the tranquility and noticeable unity we dearly want. Society has taken note of your career and solemn lifetime of service, Officer Cook, never forgetting your friendship and character that made you a humble and most admired gentleman who deserves recognition for all your feats. Ferocity, fearlessness and tenacity never any more excellent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2019

Your father's passing and your violent and untimely death doing your due diligence to protect and to serve all Dade County, Officer Cook, shall not be forgotten. Honored and revered for having wisdom, maturity and the soul of vision that saw you through your patrols, only dignity, character and integrity that will forever be treasured. Security, serenity and the peace of mind humility leads humanity to, it can be attributed to your heroism which is going to be respectfully and faithfully saluted at all times. I pray your mother,Mrs. Julia Cook, is doing well these days and wish her and your family happy and healthy holidays. You were her beloved and darling son, brave and resourceful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2019

Brave souls glide along in God's heavenly kingdom. They never hide for your beauty and hope gave us encouragement, Officer Cook,to fight beyond those black and darkened walls where wickedness lurks .Dade County was a firestorm of evil that afternoon when you and your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln went to investigate, but, more importantly rescued the folks and your colleagues from this man's rage and evil actions. Integrity gives dignity that humane and heroic uplifting that signals society that serenity and security are advancing our way. Never more faithful and resilient. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2019

The flesh and soul are one entity when battling the sheer forces of evil. Your heart and mind, Officer Cook, worked simultaneously to conquer the outrage of one man alone who unleashed terror that awful day of May 16, 1979, his violence took a wonderful servant and proud man from his loved ones and the entire police fraternity. You'll always be looked to, Officer Cook, for advice and how humility instills in humanity that harmony and unity to carry on with your humble and most heroic legacy.. Dade County took a blow and to show how they have reacted all these decades later, they pursue happiness and their lives while other valiant souls patrol the district and its sometimes hazardous havens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your watch ended sadly, it did not destroy your family's resolve to further enhance that which you began forty-three years ago.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2019

If Ponce De Leon founded that fountain of youth. then you embodied the spirit, Officer Cook, of what it takes to make an excellent gentleman and a duly humble and brave public servant. Dade County and its citizens were mighty glad to have you aboard to serve and to protect them. The best of heroism, honorable and humane actions to save the citizens and your comrades from one Mr. Pearsall, the man whose took your character, commitment and dignity right out from under you, your family, colleagues and close acquaintances. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Creator's paradise is the perfect place for your eternal watch over us where never anymore harm will come your way. You were our savior and your family's darling and cherished loved one of humility,respect and kindness. Boldness always by your side.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2019

Grudges gauge out the eyes of effort and disrupt the flow of integrity, honor and dignity as one pursues peace instead of wickedness. You followed your heart, Officer Cook and came to work for Metro-Dade police because this is where your niche was. Serving with a smile and desired character. All the humility and civility pumped back into the corridors and venues where decency and class should be. We salute your life and honor a man whose heroic legend meant everything to your loved ones. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2019

God dons the crown of splendor and glory. You wore your honor, courage and dignity on your chest everyday of your humanely humble life, Officer Cook. A career carved out in Dade County while executing protection of their citizens to the letter of the law. No pipedreams, just your wisdom,clear vision and morals that brought a sense of reason and resolve to the phrases of serenity and safe journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and commitment always to be treasured. One young man taken by evil way too soon. A lesson to be learned by all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2019

Perjury only makes the truth later in coming. It deceives the public trust and when life is on the line deliberate methods must be employed immediately. Dade County had your sense of pride and direction knocking on its doors where valor, honesty and the integrity of dignity reigned. Your life and character can never postpone your prudent resolve and humbleness demonstrated in your unselfish acts of heroism. Violence had to be stopped and you tried calming a man bent on nothing worse than heinousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2019

The effort and honorable sacrifice, Officer Cook, are etched in stone. No amount of time will bring you back to your family and comrades. You are forever their hero of humility, respect, dignity and integrity. It shines as brightly as your soul of serenity in heaven. Humanity witnessed humble servitude and the passions you displayed each day while out patrolling in Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2019

No fiction, fantasy or fallacy, Officer Cook, only ferocity, fruitful success and fairness by means of justice, truth and trust. And that is precisely why you were revered, respected and greatly admired by your department. You stayed true to heroic fashion outfitting us in Dade County with decency, desire and faithful resolve. The means to fighting violence with ethics, honesty and the braveness of dignity and integrity. No small stone of ingenuity, intuition or your superior intellect. Society and humility have to make an accounting day by day and yours, Officer Cook, continues reaping God's most blessed of rewards. Character and a mission of everlasting esteem delivered by a humane and unselfish gentleman whose angel's wings are perfectly fitted for your valuable eternal destiny. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2019

The chairs of character, courage and courtesy were placed down for heroes and heroines to guide us through peril. You provided Dade County with professional respect, honor and the dignity that integrity covers those who serve with. A humble man of humane and loyal heroism never to be forgotten. Our world is less safe because of your absence one that i don't think your family, friends and peers has ever gotten over. One terrible loss to society as humanity continues your quests for some relief and serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Never more scruples and the highest of values. Protecting requires extreme care and you operated with nothing but efficiency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2019

Gallantry is no gimmick. And valor is never in vain. Those beautiful souls of peace and humbleness rest soundly in God's enchanted heaven where never a hurt nor pain will harm them forevermore. What a life and career you were bound for, Officer Cook, if not for a wicked individual who felt taking lives of honored men was better than living. For your dignity, integrity and admiration may you be remembered as a hero whose legacy spreads way past the boundaries of Dade County where you tirelessly patrolled for safe havens for all mankind. Your friends, colleagues and family have saluted and honored humility and undying hope and devotion to the core responsibilities that come with the territory of your unselfish tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2019

We are anointed with a certain acumen. The curiosity of awareness and being astute surely helps any loyal and dedicated public servant in their battles over adversity. You fought for our very lives here in Dade County, Officer Cook. Some forty years later your honor, humility, reverence and dignity cannot forever be overlooked nor will your patience and persevering integrity. We have our freedoms and rights and so did you, Officer Cook, until the evil Mr. Pearsall decided to rip apart those beliefs and morals from your very humble and most heroic soul. Resolve and resolute, fruitful and faithful, Our Lord has all that stored in His serenest of skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class and the precision of character lead all your commitments to pride and excellence. One gallant warrior!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2019

To sniff your cup of coffee in the morning would be mighty fine. To be alive and well and well and enjoying retirement with Karen, Officer Cook, would be great. Heaven holds the keys to those devoted and determined who had honesty, dignity and the character of integrity within their patrols of peace. You gave Dade County more than simply humility and respect. You gave the ultimate sacrifice so our harmony and unity could continue unabated. One incident,one nasty dispute, three officers down, shot and hanging in there. You, Officer Cook, lost your life as the doctors and emergency personnel did all they could to revive you. We salute and honor your spirit , a soul that was heroic and cared, most humane and quite decent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2019

The old axiom better to give than to receive. It conjures up all the memories of our esteemed, honorable and cherished of heroes and heroines. Your integrity, wisdom and vision, Officer Cook, left Dade County and its residents with the solemn bond of bravery and peace though your total determination and pursuits of joy, happiness and harmony that should never be devoured by evil and violence. You tried along with your partner and comrades that day to bring an ugly domestic incident to a more serene conclusion. Tragically, Mr. Pearsall had other ideas that he was scheming up for months. Just wicked, heinous and terrible your family and comrades had to suffer the loss of you, Officer Cook, a humble man with a tranquil heart and now a soul at peace helping Our Maker and walking that proverbial beat guarding their sacred and golden palace gates where angles of bravery rest their loyal spirits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.Heroes live humane lives of distinction never looking for the glory. God found Badge#1664 and has rewarded you, Officer Cook, humanity said a job well performed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Accurate and aware. Your acumen and courage validated all the due diligence and desire from your heroic, humane and most humble heart. The organ that must beat if one is to live. And there was so much to live for, Officer Cook. Your life represented Dade County and its citizens in their hunts and searches for peace, promise of prosperity and the maintaining of truth, trust and justice completed by solid character and a commitment so transparent that nothing could breaks its windows of wonder. Safe to say you will forever be honored and saluted, Officer Cook, for raising humility and resolve bar. A bar set high to those standards of conduct you had with you, Officer Cook, at all times during your all important watch over our land. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Pardon the expression. You heard it from the mouth of one who has lived in Dade County over five decades. Your feats of humility and of strength, Officer Cook, transported tenacity and serenity around us providing that essential integrity and dignity which of course you properly maintained throughout your life and most blessed career. Public service requires sacrifice and articulation. It's a fitting tribute to you, Officer Cook and your superb endurance which was robbed by one man's rant and rage against the establishment. Sorry you could not witness those cornerstones you first augmented. You took important first steps now it's up to those brave and humble to exactly follow through with your honored and most heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

To act accordingly, to behave like a human being, now you can start enhancing, encouraging and engaging society. Take negatives away and lessen abominations from evil and our world breathes and feels wholesome once again. You created a central harmony for all Dade County, Officer Cook. A haven for us to be fruitful in our pursuits and endeavors. Nothing better than character, commitment to excellence and a reason for conviction. It lays the foundational frameworks for a more securer future. Civility and noble deeds are what makes humility accentuated in a talented soul of a man, Officer Cook. You cherished, lived life and were a peacemaker with a happy wife and parents who instilled all the rights lessons for which clarity, wisdom and vision shall dwell within us forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Passover and Easter come together next week to celebrate freedom of expression and the liberties that serenity and tranquility reign down upon us. Dade County and its population could not share alike if not for your virtuous vigilance. Officer Cook. I mean maturity, character, morals and mettle in one nest with your undivided attention to detail and dedication. Honor. Integrity. Dignity. When preached and practiced in all homes tend to leave a lasting affect on our souls. Your loyal and wonderful soul, Officer Cook, soundly and most heroically reposes in God's highest of abodes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

No ducking. No shirking. No running and hiding during the tensest of times. You were all in, Officer Cook, on Dade County's side with your unwavering, undying and most humble unselfish dignity and honor sharing integrity's burden during those dangerous times. Today, your family, peers and friends fondly honor and salute your true and responsible resolve which was destined to be successful. Only thing your family and colleagues wished you could see the progress you began forty -three years ago. Turmoil and torment capably handled by your humane and treasured legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Billions of dollars and a multitude of resources are spent daily fighting crime and adversity daily. The cost of a life whether a civilian or a public service hero cannot be measured. A loss of life can never be replaced. Forthye reside in Our Lord's most splendid of castles. It's the venue where courage, honor and humility lie for eternity. Now is the time to salute you, Officer Cook, a true and faithful Dade County legend of real character, convincing dignity and articulate integrity which brought forth security and safety for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Leave nothing for granted and take cautions when needed. Your surveillance over Dade County, Officer Cook, was what real heroes are about. Blanketed with decency and desire, it's the dignity and trust that blended your integrity and honor together to produce some peace and stability for all mankind. Humanity thanks you for your forthcoming humility and character that have been stoically remembered for preserving the ingenuity of life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Keep persisting one day sooner rather than later you'll succeed mightily in your efforts. Dade County could rest sounder because of your never ending heroism and humility, Officer Cook. A king of kindness,boldness and the character to support your commitments to dignity and integrity. a man's bond of truth and trust backed by mettle and cherished serenity for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class. Class and desire carried your pathways of perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2019

God rewards the souls who are courageous rather than cute and lacking courtesy. Always well behaved and well groomed, Officer Cook, ready to battle on behalf of Dade County, No small feat. Honesty, integrity and dignity take big shoes to fill when one cherished man lost his life because of one individual straying from goodwill. Your faith and trust, Officer Cook, will be perpetually blessed as will your humane and heroic soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2019