Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ducks quack. Birds chirp. Hens and roosters crow. Police use every legal angle to secure and to preserve the quality, dignity and integrity of each community of which they take a solemn oath to watch over. You watched over the citizens of Dade County with every beat of your heart, Officer Cook, so heroically dedicated to justice being properly administered never letting violence and terror get the better of you. You were as we always stated a consummate and humbly blessed authority. You listened and gave sound advice to your colleagues who have never forgotten their heroic friend and loyal member of the department. Heaven has welcomed you as you have to others who have crossed the Thin Blue Line. Now as angels who patrol the plains above your character, scruples and mettle will be looked after by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2022

Courage is a life and career led and served by honesty, dignity and integrity. Your decency, desire and determination to become the best officer, Officer Cook, has remained etched in Dade County's hearts and minds. Your family has carried your heroic legacy with them all these decades later as they live their lives of blessing, peace and humility. These were the very same instruments by which you lived and until that fateful afternoon you strove to be a man of understanding, intuition and character all true and trustworthy. You'll alway sbe admired, revered and esteemed for being a fellow officer who cared, was concerned and was polite and courteous in every situation. You learned, practiced and preached the lessons your beloved parents of blessed memory imparted in both you and Nancy, your big sister. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2022

Your class, courage and decency, Officer Cook, stand tall, heroic and humble forevermore. You performed your job with grit, gumption and a captivating heart and soul that embraced, engaged and enhanced the environment here and around Dade County where its citizens will never forget your unassuing, unselfish and tireless energy and tenacious approach to our very safety and liberty. Dignity, integrity and character always esteemed, loyal and blessed by Our Creator who cradles your spirit close to His heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2022

Evil does not require more gas poured onto it. The sparks of wickedness spread far and wide and a good man such as yourself, Officer Cook, was duly available to handle its advances. Dade County will not overlook your sincerity, humility, heart and character that embraced the integrity, dignity and civility of mankind. Fruitful missions all undertaken with cause, purpose and reason, just as your wisdom, ingenuity and goodwill that were warriorlike, trustworthy and so truthful never to be forgotten always saluted for solemn service given to your beloved neighborhood. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2022

Humans cannot survive on bread alone. Violence cannot be allowed to wander and perturb society. Its ugliness needs the vigilant and diligent attention of all civilized and honored public servants like you, Officer Cook. Dade County won't forget dignity, integrity and the character that was clearly humane, loyal, distinct and well liked as you navigated in and around us to broker peace, stability and reason. What stays put are the foundations and cornerstones of a gentleman gallant and proud to lend his helping hand at every turn. Tenacity never tardy and perseverance always punctual and to the point. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2022

With the sincerest of interests on behalf of mankind on your professional sphere, Officer Cook, Dade County was forevermore vitally served and protected by a loyal public servant. gallant and with a golden heart and soul bonded with bravery and boldness, such an honest and a most humbly dignified man of integrity proud of his lineage and always so esteemed and humble. God has His angels of humanity sheltered in peace where no harm will come your way. You built dedicated foundations and cornerstones of society that will stand tall and proud. A legacy that your family carries with ingenuity and the very same diligence that paved your trails of trust and truth. Violence took a beautiful soul away by it will never tarnish the reverence nor admiration you earned by virtue of wisdom, maturity and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2022

Even with a sterling smile and a serious personality you never let up when violence invaded our neighborhood, Officer Cook. Straight to the point and always so loyal and consummately dedicated as all who serve, preserve the integrity, dignity and character of our area. Respect is earned not attached when you first out patrolling. Dade County was very fortunate to have you as their warrior and steadfast hero of humility, heart and embrace. The beacons of light really shined, yet you took your roles, accountability and sacred missions seriously. But, you'll forever be hailed as an enricher and an engaging servant who communicated very well. Your voice of purpose and reason was as sharp as a nail and never any clearer maturity, wisdom and nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2022

Thinking about you, Officer Cook, does make me cry. And though I never had the humble opportunity to meet you, your sister and parents, I did meet your niece, Gina and her beloved family. A hidden blessing of itself and whenever I speak with your friend and former comrade, Keith DiGenova I feel as though I know you. Our families never met but shopping at the Publix on NE 8th ave, the Winn Dixie in the area somehow as families crossed paths. Such a distinguished man who implanted integrity, dignity and reverence on every corner where you protected our lives and souls. Eternity is a venue of quiet and private for families to grieve for their loved ones. To pay homage, to solemnly salute valor and vision, virtue being your chosen vehicle where navigations meant something to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2022

The angles of acumen, awareness and being astute were never more focused and centered. How else could you prepare and concentrate upon the battles that lied ahead. The roads seem tougher when peril and danger look to thwart a good man serving his community. Dade County, Officer Cook, is forever where your heart and soul of heroism lies as it rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Convincing dignity and reliable integrity all were honest and central to your earthly journeys undertaken with Our Maker looking after you as you patrolled for our very inspirations of tranquility, freedom and hope that springs eternal. Heaven is where your angelic spirit is safeguarded forever no more harm, pain or suffering. You sacrificed your life as a hero, as intuition never delayed nor wavered. Perpetuity lies forever in your spirit of humbleness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2022

Peace paves the paths of righteousness with everlasting esteem, humility and blessings. Your heart, soul and heroic spirit, Officer Cook, never shirked onus nor did it give up. When duress, stress and tensions seemed to prevail in Dade County during your watch you always summoned up a plan of action. That's when you understand a gentleman of true gallantry, trusted capability and all the accentuation of wisdom, versatility and vision heading one direction, up. Character that was crystal clear and commitment that personified your aspirations to be the very best public servant who made badge#1664 stand proud and humble. The men and women who have succeeded you my neighbor, friend and hero do so carefully, humanely and carrying your torch and legacy close to their hearts of humbleness and stability. Rest in peace. God's always going to look after you and your beloved parents of honor, devotion and faithfulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2022

Meant to say unassuming, Officer Cook, because you came from honest and humble roots. No quit just wisdom, virtue, efficiency and a resilient heart and heroic soul. A poignant life and stable career that was projected to rise to the top if only evil did not end your sacred life and dignified professional acumen. Dade County and your family of fellow officers all mourned your loss, humanity has had to suffer without your smile, determined heart and soul of faith, goodwill and hope. Character and commitment now angels powering the streets of heaven where your eternal watch continues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2022

Your class, courage and decency, Officer Cook, stand tall, heroic and humble forevermore. You performed your job with grit, gumption and a captivating heart and soul that embraced, engaged and enhanced the environment here and around Dade County where its citizens will never forget your unassuing, unselfish and tireless energy and tenacious approach to our very safety and liberty. Dignity, integrity and character always esteemed, loyal and blessed by Our Creator who cradles your spirit close to His heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2022

Your treks,trails and paths, Officer Cook, were humbly lined with honorable truth, trust and tenacity. You put your life in harm's way to shield Dade County from further evil. The man who took your life was without respect, decency and heart something you possessed and nothing will ever tarnish your pristine reputation. Freedom, sincerity and fortitude carried your career aspirations and now you'll always be an inspiration for your family, peers of the past and friends many and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2022

Uplifting the world in peace, health and prosperity, you, Officer Cook, heroically elevated the hope, truth and trust of Dade County in faithfulness and in goodwill. The honesty, heart and humility of your soul and spirit will forevermore be saluted and remembered solemnly for defending our freedoms and rights. After all your outstanding character, commitment to excellence and pride will remain cherished and esteemed. Such diligent loyalty stands as part of your legacy golden and secured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2022

Elevate your effort for when honor, dignity and integrity remain within the same character your commitments are then much more escalated. You gave Dade County every bit of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, always heroic, filled with virtue and wisdom that will forever be angelic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2022

Elevate your effort for when honor, dignity and integrity remain within the same character your commitments are then much more escalated. You gave Dade County every bit of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, always heroic, filled with virtue and wisdom that will forever be angelic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2022

Yesterday came. Today is now. Tomorrow is not here yet and not a given. The credit goes to a great young man girded in refined strength, a strong heart and of course trust and truth, dignity, integrity and character's friends of justice. Officer Cook, you'll forevermore be saluted and solemnly remembered for having gumption affixed to acumen, awareness and stamina to tackle whatever problem, dilemma, situation and circumstance handed you for correcting and for implimenting. Dade County sadlyhasnot been the same since you gave your life forty-three plus years ago but at least badhe#1664 and your uniform of pride and humbleness keep being rewarded and blessed for their versatility, accountability and reliability. This was meaning and morals as your compass of compassion was set properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2022

You bring your excellence everyday and then it's left in God's hands to decide our fates, destinies and lives. Yours, Officer Cook, was truly heroic, trusted and honorably discharged giving Dade Countyand its residents a chance at life. By protecting and patrolling was valor, hope and humane goodwill, Our Creator has your soul and spirit of virtue, dignity and integrity cradled in His arms of compassion every second where angels fly free and roam without harm as they patrol the pearliest of gates. Pristine and eternally quiet as those who laid down their character rest soundly. You constructed paths, trails and foundations for a serener tomorrow. One you my neighbor, friend and hero should have been allowed to see. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2022

The glow in heaven is everything humble, blessed, honorable and heroic. Yes, you spared Dade County and its people from much more harm, Officer Cook and because of your unassuming, tireless and most unwavering sacrifice may Our Lord bless you, your soul and spirit along with a golden heart of humility, reverence and character. Its due diligence provided us with stability, harmony and the liberty to live our lives justly, humbly and accordingly. Your family though they have missed you very much does keep your flames alive in their hearts, souls and minds as your legacy has grown as their inspiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2022

Remember and don't forget. For time never stops for anyone. So much has passed all these decades later since you were taken callously and without any respect afforded you, Officer Cook. Your family, department and friends honored you, saluted your vitality, vision and virtue. It was all from your heart and soul that preserved the integrity, dignity and freedom of all who ever lived in Dade County. Your home and forever now your eternal home where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gid rewards the character, success and loyalty of angels, public servants who don and wear uniforms and badges constructed for courage and maintenance. In twenty-five years every second was never wasted nor derailed from its humble and obligations toward humanity. But, you'll always be sincerely missed and always etched in their hearts and minds. Your family keeps you and your heroism close to them as they live each day with your decency, desire and truly inspirational dedication encircling them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2022

The log of perseverance was completed more than forty-three years ago. It was signed, sealed and recognized for its unselfish, tireless and enduring compassion spread like a net throughout Dade County. Your community, Officer Cook, where your heroism shall remain sacred, loyal and esteemed. You gave your heart and soul of character, virtue and wisdom to protect us from crime and harm while placing your life in harm's way. Never forgotten and always a builder of reverence, morals and important scruples that still are implanted in your family's genes of happiness, peace and health as they carry forward the torch of your undying and enhancing legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2022

Society reflects upon its essential needs while humble, honored and heroic angels search for peace, stability and truth. Because trust, dignity and integrity serve to shield us from evil and your sacred patrols over Dade County and its residents reflected your tone, tenacity and due diligence exercised watch in and out. Every moment of your humane and humble life and career was indeed blessed,cherished and watched over by Our Creator who now has your heart, soul and spirit cradled for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2022

A man popular with his peers and a community that adored you, Officer Cook, your family loved you and still misses your heart, soul and smile daily. Dade County had your attention to detail never leaving your comrades alone that last day to face a low life who hated police and was looking to do harm to someone. Integrity, dignity, respectful character forever remembered and solemnly saluted for wisdom, virtue and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A foundation laid down with sanctity, civility and cherished for eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2022

You stop and listen, if you do you will probably stay ahead of evil. If only Mr. Pearsall had listened to your directives that tragic day, Officer Cook, none of this would have transpired and you would be alive and well today enjoying your retirement. At least that should have been the thought process. Violence and evil severely undermine those plans far too many times. Dade County was protected by your spirit of adventure, your passionate heart and soul, such dedication, dignity and integrity never forgotten for heaven has forever a man filled with humbleness, versatility and such esteem that remains valuable, priceless and treasured. Your consummate character, sincere conviction and total truth and trustworthiness are all a part of your heroic legacy sheltered under God's wings of love, mercy and perfection until your family reunites with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officers DiGenova and Edgerton would also not have been shot and nearly taken as you were just shameful, disgustingly heinous. Forever a man of grace, gallantry and a wise heart full of concern. Our today, yesterday and tomorrow should have allowed you and your beloved Karen to experience more happiness and bliss together.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2022

You created goodwill, Officer Cook, heroically through your devotion to faith, loyalty to your colleagues and diligence to the people of Dade County of whom you took the time and effort to make us safe and secure. You'll never be far from your family and friends including a department that has saluted you your gumption, character and trusted commitments to excel where danger always lurked. For wisdom, vision and maturity may your heart, soul and spirit constantly be blessed, cherished and rewarded by Our Master fromhaving the ingenuity, intelligence and intuition to stay ahead of the bad guys. Fortitude and attitude that allowed you the humane and humble opportunity to function properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2022