Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We crave certain things. Officers are supposed to be honorable and bravery. Humbleness and humility within their hearts of gold and genuine consideration. Yours, Officer Cook, provided quality service and relevant protection to all Dade County. Never easy, but always cherished and respected. A God given talent to be most tenacious at a time when bedlam and chaos ensued because of a wayward man. Your heroic actions saved the citizens and your comrades from obvious further harm and by virtue of your dignity and integrity, may your soul and spirit be saluted forevermore. Gallant and composed of goodwill to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2019

To reach the peak of your profession your models of honesty, integrity and values must be at the highest of standards that heroism and bravery combine to instill in every women and man. Your desire, Officer Cook, was to become the best and surely your candor and achievements never dispelled those hopes. Your trips and tenacity was always par excellence and it was a shame your career and life ended as it did. Humility and civility were transferred to heaven where you now walk that proverbial beat guarding Our Lord's golden and holy pathways of perfection with other heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dignity is humbly blessed and so rewarded in God's celestial fortress.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2019

Curiosity seems to be society's issue. As we live in a world filled with intrigue. You lived, Officer Cook ,with morals and scruples because of your focused honor, desirable dignity and intuitive integrity. Never indecision. Only ingenuity and the humility of looking to resolve situations before they escalated out of hand. Dade County has you to thank, Officer Cook, for courage and character, precision and pristine missions of goodwill handled quickly and energetically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.Leaving nothing undone, it's a terrible event when violence took the soul of a beloved and esteemed young man, outstanding human being and humanely compassionate gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2019

Character and the will to survive only scratch the surface of describing your life and career, Officer Cook. Metro-Dade Police Department was honored to have a hero such as yourself fighting and giving your all in energy and efficiency to honorably discharge your sacred obligations toward Dade County and its residents. Your words emanating from your lips were trustworthy, truthful and loyal as you dignified humility and intensity in all your courageousness. Composed, cool and relatively calm during duress and tense moments when violence struck and shook at the heart of peace and togetherness. Domestic violence is no doubt ruining and vile. It caused such a ghastly scene that day you gave your life, Officer Cook, forty years ago and never forgotten. Never overlooked for maturity, wisdom and the vocations of vigilance and vigor. Only now and forever etched on walls of honor and sanctity, the serenity of humility nestled above in God's heroic lairs of angels, heroes and heroines with wings fitted to soar to the highest of destinations. Fate is in Our Creator's palms and gigantic hands of mercy and compassion, exactly as you spoke to mankind, Officer Cook, Our Maker delivered you to His house where your safety would never become an issue forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. People smoke, eat and drink alcohol as a vice to relieve tension or stress. You prospered to eliminate, eradicate evil and to accentuate the pathways impeded by perturbing petulance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2019

To capitulate to callousness and to just allow heinousness to huff and puff and blow right through humanity would be akin to giving a baby a fully loaded weapon. No human being worth the salt of this land would stand for this infamy. You were a downright intelligent young man, Officer Cook, fully equipped with integrity, honesty and the core of dignity. Dade County would not be who they are today if not for your identification of character, constraint and commitment to both resolve and excellence. It takes a little pride to carry out duties, tasks, assignments and for that matter whatever humility has laid out for a noble and most heroic gentleman og the highest ethics and standards of professional conduct. Your family, your peers of esteem and bravery and most importantly your family can proudly and most notably continue their exploits and missions of faith and goodwill overseeing your legacy of loyalty, dedication and steadfast leadership to assist others in their endeavors to rid society of evil. You are never forgotten, Officer Cook. And you are to be solemnly, humanely and fondly saluted for enriching character, class, decency and the will to learn and to visualize our serenity and tranquility vital to our journeys moving forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your parents, Officer Cook, are humbly and mighty proud of their darling, handsome and creative son of courage and conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2019

Stoic, yet serious minded enough to attempt to make an indelible impression upon our society. No reservations or hesitations, you were a hero, Officer Cook, with a firm and trusted command of situations as they arose. Dade County since your honorable and humble sacrifice can wake up to a new dawn , though a bit less safer due to your absence from this world and your family members who richly and humanely try to carry out your legacy of serenity, hope and goodwill. Their conscious and hearts will undoubtedly lead them in the right direction with your brave and gallant soul observing from the skies above. You take diligence and sprinkle some humility and sanctity among each other and any worthwhile public servant will be able to eventually travel far down those pathways of solitude and righteousness as you demonstrated so vividly, Officer Cook. Mankind owes Badge#1664 a debt of thanks and salutes your ingenuity, intuitive dignity all comprising your resiliency to fight on in this seemingly never ending war over violence and terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2019

Perseverance takes humility and the pride to accomplishment any feats of endeavor. Your career and life, Officer Cook, represented a multitude of morals, mettle and the tenacity that only those honorable enough have stored in their brave hearts and souls. Dade County saw plenty of good and of course sadly witnessed evil being perpetrated that very ominous day when you gave your life on behalf of freedom, liberty and the journeys going forward in unison. Our very harmony and peace is because you cared and were loyal to your fellow officers. Friends and colleagues saluting your instinctual integrity and the construction of good solid character and dignity which only enhanced humanity forever as your heroic soul now rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2019

Bravery and boldness kept cascading from your very humble and heroic soul of honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook. Never a shadow of doubt as to how you would turnout. Very polite. Well groomed and equipped with a big smile on your handsome face. The satisfaction those living in Dade County received from your character and transparent efforts are what heroic legacies are all about. Cherished. Treasured. Replete with admiration, resolve, resiliency and respect for reverence, a most faithful servant now eternally watching over your family, friends and colleagues of compassion. Just very sorry and tragic that your life and career was ended and humility halted by a heinous man bent on rage and revenge against authority. You were a hero, Officer Cook, who preserved our safe passages and inspired leadership, determination and motivation through sound mettle and morals, principles pristine and quite precise. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 10, 2019

The sands of solace spill over and now a family bereft of their loved one must slowly carry onward with their missions in life and purpose. A hero taken way too soon, your goodwill and cheer, Officer Cook, has permeated our world as your sweet and honorable soul encircles overhead watching those solemnly defending our freedoms. Dade County and its citizens have remembered your respect and healthy acumen which planted the seeds for integrity and dignity. Pristine performance and precise heroic actions which tried to curb a wayward and callous man. Gallant and grateful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your character and humbleness helped to steady that rudder that was experiencing unrest and tensions from this man who looked to ruin a peaceful and serene humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 10, 2019

The making of life is the very presence of God instilled in all our actions, purposes and happiness. Your life and career, Officer Cook, embodied the very essence of energy and effort poured into your labors of tranquility and togetherness for all Dade County. mankind salutes and duly honors your heroism, honesty and the dignity that integrity lives by in its battles over terror and wickedness. All the persona, all the charm and then sustainability accentuates your travels. Trails paved by your soul of humility and the civility by which you fought for stability. A respected and most esteemed young man, your family can believe your soul is up in heaven next to those of your dedicated and loving parents who raised you with character and conviction. Lessons to be shared by others who try and maintain the harmony of our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 10, 2019

If it takes two to tango then it surely takes bravery and boldness to shape and to polish the diamonds of dignity, integrity and the humility that honors projects in all public servants. You were a superior gentleman and an even more gallant young man, Officer Cook. Heroism and character like enhancement that have and will forever enrich Dade County. You chartered the courses of charisma, charm and clarity through wisdom, vision and purpose. All in the name of Our Lord have you been rewarded, blessed and saluted for honoring your parents and respecting society in a most humanely poignant manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 10, 2019

Driving and diving into dilemmas that perplex the ordinary person. Your reasonable awareness, being astute and having acumen, Officer Cook, heroically saved Dade County more than we could ever ponder. Honesty, bravery and the validation of your vigilance and integrity bonded dignity to your side while you were loyally preserving the spirit of unity and serenity throughout an area where you are forever duly and humbly honored. Saluted for salvation and character, commitment to excellence and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 10, 2019

Evil looks to lower its boom and like dynamite it can destroy in a matter of seconds. Your goodwill, Officer Cook, created that enhancement that has found its path around your community of Dade County. Having decency and loyalty to your colleagues, Officer Cook, only made your honesty, reverence for dignity and integrity stronger to fight off violence. A still percolating dilemma to be finally and hopefully one day resolved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and hope reside humanely and heroically in heaven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 10, 2019

Diligent and devoted. Never more humility and respect for honor and pride than when you served and heroically protected Dade County, Officer Cook. An angel now in heaven soaring higher and higher the very same outstanding character that brought a newer bond of bravery to a community that salutes your humble and esteemed nature. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 10, 2019

Whether by day or night, honesty and integrity must be in sight. Dignity and character have to be right. You can correct your flaws just make real sure they don't ever happen again. You were, Officer Cook, a prince of a gentleman with a kind and humbly heroic heart, who served and preserved the safety of all Dade County with all your might. The best plans of humility and civility, their sanctity covering the streets with solemn peace and harmony, the reasons why a cherished man is fondly remembered and mourned. Society suffered a major blow as did your family when God called your reverent soul home for eternity. So now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let it be known throughout mankind you were a consummate and well received man of distinction, maturity and wisdom so much a visionary, it has to be most difficult for others to carry your torch of tenacity. Unwavering,undying and unafraid to battle the vulnerability of violence and yet you hung in there and stared it down face to face. Never forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2019

Those who acquit the guilty will some how be punished for their lost truth and trust. Those who kill police officers must pay the price and the ultimate sacrifice is a pretty steep one for saving lives and protecting dignity and enhancement. Your integrity, character and honor, Officer Cook, will never be overlooked. Suffice it to say Dade County and its folks will keep up in paying humility to your hard work back to you. Society goes on even with this very violence and terror carried out. Your actions were respected and nobly treasured so forgetfulness may never occur. We salute your service, wisdom and unselfish virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2019

I meant to say the battles over evil continue. A memory with humility is a life of honor and dignity. You only gave Dade County one-hundred percent truth , trust and heroic actions, Officer Cook, which made you a humble legend to forever remember. Resolute and resourceful, wise and mature beyond your years. No one could have ever imagined you losing your life at age twenty-five with more direction and destiny left to achieve. Fulfillment was deemed as complete and so God took your wonderfully beautiful soul back to heaven to walk that extra virtuous beat where perfection and no harm will come your way, Officer Cook again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2019

Mother's Day is this coming Sunday and we can assume you and Nancy, Officer Cook, were two great children who revered and honored your mother and father, may they both rest in peace. Your days and years were well productive as they shielded Dade County and their residents from harm. You were simply a superb public servant, Officer Cook, full of ferocity and tenacious character, honesty and the valor that only components of calm and dignity represent in integrity. The battles over evio continue, your humble, humane soul will heroically lookout for those who serve the calls of duty and the purposes of our most important mission son humanity's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2019

Change can bring about a positive vibration of virtue and vigilance for any given community. And with it that officer's duly humble and loyal honor, integrity and reverence for dignity. You had the entire package, Officer Cook, of these characteristics and unwavering and undeniable heroism. Such a cherished soul who protected Dade County and its folks wit hall your heart. Resolve can only ratchet up one's own demeanor as they demonstrate a willingness and trust to deliver serenity and unity to a venue where truth and desire matter the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We will be here to honor your memory and to salute your humility and kindness that benefited society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2019

The bread and butter, the salt and pepper, it's the honor, humility, dignity and integrity standing mighty tall as you attacked a large problem, Officer Cook and that was unfathomable violence in Dade County that sadly took your life and soul away from your family,friends and department comrades. You always had the best of heavenly intentions and the spirit of humbleness and resolve hovering over your pathways of precision . Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of charisma, peace and character. Your folks and yourself were quite the classy family back in North Miami Beach, Florida in the day. Pioneers and yourself a Miami Norland Viking and more importantly, a hero forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019

The heart and soul belong as one and may never be separated from each other. Dade County and its respect for you, Officer Cook, too shall never be parted for your faithful and honorable service on their behalf. A pride and integrity that all public servants must display on their chests and minds. Character and cleverness help enhance a humble society where mankind salutes your outstanding performance and outstanding heroism that stopped a situation from becoming much greater. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Vigilance and virtue marked your life and days, Officer Cook, Keep looking down along with your folks as you all have an all prominent responsibility to see your family carrying out your legacy with renewed humility and gladness. Peace of mind and of free spirit, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019

Inhaling and exhaling becomes more arduous as violence heads our direction and you were there to head it off, Officer Cook. One determined young man gifted with all the talents and tools to handle torment. It's a terrible shame your life ended as it did. The horror of one man haunting your colleagues and community with his rants and rages against humanity. You stayed composed and dignified during that scene, Officer Cook and surely as the sun shines today , may your mortal soul be etched and saluted for honoring Our Creator with character and the diligence that is being eternally rewarded for its fruitful navigation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019

Efficiency and proficiency are learned, practiced and shared by all who ever wears a uniform and badge of honor and boldness. The people expect nothing less than your best foot put forward. Your heroic resolve, Officer Cook and dignity spared the people and your comrades further evil appropriated upon them. You were a hero of humility and bravery who took your education and wisdom to heart and made those accommodations in order for serenity and harmony to freely move about. Dade County has been indebted to your resourcefulness all these decades later never forgetting your bright smile and intense loyalty to your fellow brothers and sisters of the law enforcement profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019

Cheerful and of good spirits, surely God's mercy rests soundly on your soul of honor and valor, Officer Cook. A man of devotion and faith who relentlessly pursued evil while chasing after the turmoil that persisted on Dade County's streets and corners. Our missions of dignity and integrity keep marching on because of your unwavering, undying and unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook, measured and most meaningful. Character and resolve translate better when desire and determination are poured into one's humble and most heroic endeavors. Humanity was most blessed by your presence, unfortunately, violence will never ever triumph. Your colleagues, Officer Cook, Officers DiGenova and Edgerton, let us pray their days and years are comforted and their suffering becomes lessened. You saved them and the citizens while Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln and yourself, Officer Cook, were canvassing your community searching for optimism and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019

The smiles and happiness were permanently disrupted that day you gave your life, Officer Cook, to further Dade County's journeys of faith and persistence. Never more character, charm or charisma nestled within your heart of care and mankind. Humility blanketing honor and respect where integrity and dignity pick each other up fighting wickedness. The citizens have been indebted to you, Officer Cook, for we salute and honor your bravery, service and sacrifice that has spread some semblance of wisdom and vision to those who now have taken over your all important watch. That baton is heavy just as those hearts who came together nearly forty year sago to pay homage to heroism and resiliency. The rock of steadiness, always durable and most versatile in times of trouble and strife. A voice of reason and calm during those stressful moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019