Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The waters swirl with the welcome relief of a hero whose superior heroics saved those citizens and his colleagues right under our eyes in Dade County. Your missions, Officer Cook, offered up the optimistic chance on a new lease on life and the primary tranquility and harmony you brought with you badge and boldness. Only the best of integrity, honor and dignity to the challenges of maintaining calm amid a storm of evil. Terror creates that environment of turmoil where valor and convictions are most sought after. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero whose character rang those bells of bravery. It's no mystery as to your revered and respected being, loyal and staunch. Those havens and foundations will never flounder in abyss always a gentle breeze guiding your treasured and compassionate soul of wit and wonder. That we are left to do along with your beloved family. Why? With so much left to achieve and still many fruitful journeys ahead of you and Karen during these years of what should have been your retirement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

Perseverance and resolve are at times difficult to pin down. To pen a report is one thing, but, to open your loyalty and faithfulness to honesty and integrity, this surely takes all the dignity of one's own caring and kind heart. Yes, your heart gave and cared, Officer Cook, seeing you always had the best interests of Dade County deeply rooted in your humility and ingenuity. The best of decency and desire patrolling our airwaves of acumen and astuteness which were always a cut above the rest. You can be sure your clarity , wisdom and vision were not clairvoyant and violence was attended to in a timely manner thanks to excellent scruples and values that you were raised at home with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Yes, heroics and humanity fall in the same category as courage and unwavering and unselfish humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

Livid over your loss, Officer Cook and yet a youthful man filled with hopeful anticipation from a gentle spirit of courage and honor. It made your crusades here in Dade County well worth remembering your heroism. You were your family's shining star whose light was extinguished way too early. Certainly and assuredly good character and commitment to excellence will remain a benchmark of your service and the spreading of peace and goodwill among mankind. Humanity never forgets any public servant whose humility matched their desire, dignity and integral professionalism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

Taming torment and turmoil is no simple thing. Terror launches its gutless heart into the fracas and then no telling what might occur. At least you were never timid or shy, Officer Cook. Nothing scared you and for having the honesty and intensity to save Dade County from the throes of evil may you be blessed. I know your wonderfully engaging soul is at rest and blessed for its valuable acumen ans awareness in trying to stop this bad man. Bent on hell no one will ever know why he decided to plan an attack on bright and decent men and women whose bravery and humility attempted to match wits with wickedness all perpetrated by a crazy man. Thank God your character and diligence id so duly honored. It's etched in your family's heart and those of your close friends and comrades in arms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Police work is not about resting, it's about the courage of a lion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2018

Those cabinets of courage, conviction and commitment have been kept open for us the people of Dade County to witness and view what a true warrior you were, Officer Cook. A companion to so many peers of fairness, your personality was of ideals and the good influence of character and dignity. No doubt your integrity and honor helped to lead other brave souls through terror and trying times. Keep observing us, Officer Cook and take a close look at our pursuits of peace and happiness, the very same you should have been allowed to continue. Heroes and heroines deserve the homage of humanity and for resounding humility may you so be revered and respected for rescuing many lives that fateful day of May 16, 1979. Never to be overlooked. Ferocity and tenacity formed a dynamic duo of determination when you hit those streets paved with potholes of peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2018

A diary records a person's daily business. Police keep logs of one's desire and dignity when it comes to fighting corruption and evil. Your participation here in Dade County, Officer Cook, at least gave you and your colleagues of bravery and esteem the chance to tackle an adversary of large dimensions. A young man, a gentleman with a soft heart ye tone compassionate enough to deal with evil face to face. You never gave up nor ran from violence, Officer Cook, your integrity and character would not permit your boldness to leave your soul. Our Creator has your sanctity, peaceful missions and humility eternally locked where it will remain unharmed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. By giving a day's effort your rewards will be greater than anyone could ponder. A public servant devoted to desire and the decent heroic actions that have etched your cherished name in the books of Dade County history.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2018

The wicked scheme. The righteous plan their journeys and missions each day. Only a pious and devout young man of reverence could have gone out in Dade County with a firm resolve to stop violence's terrible advances. You were just the humble and honorable soul, Officer Cook, to dignify your navigation of a nasty scene that took your career and young life. There were more fruitful destinies ahead. Our maker I guess needed your integrity and ingenuity near Him where it would have the greatest influence. Never count out a person'e true character and conviction, they worked as well as your wise and sound advice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of humility and the sanity to competently go full steam ahead in this battle of unwavering dominance. Just keep the faith and pray a lot.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2018

Officers deal out their due diligence and the public helps in keeping good men and women informed when trouble lurks. You kept us abreast of situations, Officer Cook and it was the good residents of Dade County who were better off. Your courage and grit stood up to the evil lurches of crime and violence and in the end your hope and actions all heroic helped to calm a community that still reveres your blessed name today,. Officer Cook. A true hero, savior and wise warrior of clarity and compassion whose principles helped to champion the causes of goodwill and faith. Humanity demands excellence and your accountability, Officer Cook, raised that bar of boldness and transparency to a higher and more humble status. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Death is the end of physical life. Your spirit as loving and as admired as can be is fondly saluted and so honored by your loving family and brave comrades who continue your battles with God and you, Officer Cook, looking down from a perfect dwelling place.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2018

To define dignity just observe a person's desire, devotion and determination. Your leadership, Officer Cook, spurred Dade County on to newer beginnings. Your bravery and heroism were always near your honesty and integrity right near your belt and badge of dignity. Wickedness was dealt with and your dedication assisted in bringing in harmony and the civility that our society very much needs. Character and commitment as always from a top flight public servant. Valiant and vigorous in your directional approaches in handling adversity. We solemnly salute your resolve and resiliency forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2018

There can be no escaping evil's clutches when it invades our most private moments. Dade County had your superb and heroic actions, Officer Cook, to save the lives of those whom you served with and those citizens who counted on your honor, versatility and reliability. A genuine hero of a man who gallantly brought peace and unity to an area calling for some semblance of decency. No doubt your character and integrity meshed well with your dignity and devotion to those humanely dangerous tasks at hand. We will never forget your vision, wisdom and maturity, it helped to dispel the darkness of destruction and violence all at the hands of a deranged man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement and enrichment started the day of your birth. Humility rests in the heavens above where your loving soul soars higher each day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2018

Tragedy brings torment and pain to those who bereave the loss of a loved one. Your untimely passing, Officer Cook, brought tears to your family and peers with whom you served in protecting us here in Dade County. A solemn young man with a gentle heart and graceful soul of peace and harmony. We can fondly so honor that very same instrument which along with integrity and dignity brought the chaos of callousness down for a ten count. The cherished and revered source of wisdom and relevance, clarity from a clear perspective that was morally courageous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

Pleasures are the passions of many. Pursuits are the journeys of the humble. It is in the hearts of the brave and loyal, the esteemed and excellent women and men who steer their lives to peace and security. Yours, Officer Cook, left an impression on Dade County that will stay anchored to those cornerstones you set up forever. It was in your DNA of character and commitment, dignity and integrity aware and always present in your being. We never had to worry. Only evil and violence needed had to worry for your vigilance was going to upset the routines that turmoil looks to set down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. saluted and richly paid homage to for a job well done. Outstanding effort in saving your fellow officers and the people who pay for competent service and they got everything for you, Officer Cook. Wisdom, vision and clarity never better.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

To err is human to forgive is divine. Divinity by wisdom and dignity, your respect of life and property, Officer Cook. A genuinely loyal and devout Dade County hero. Humanity screams for your kind of politeness and professionalism, Officer Cook. Not just a character who drove a patrol car, but, a cherished and resolute man of good character and the morals that honesty instills in the hearts of one diligent man. No better person fighting for peace, harmony and unity than Badge#1664. Your gallantry and humility, Officer Cook,sealed in those walls of quiet and yearning. Looking forward to brighter days all the wise pursuits of a young man with more to pursue passionately. Our loss is god's master honor roll sadly growing with further public servants joining in protecting us from the blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Faith demands unselfish sacrifice and expectations, you gave excellent effort everyday, Officer Cook and you continue to be greatly missed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

The wicked thrive on trouble while the resourceful look to turn away this terror from our midst. Your responsibility, Officer Cook, was to serve and keep us safe and serene. Humanity was always served by your loving embrace and no doubt all these decades later heaven can only be grateful for your keeping those golden pavements safe. Dignity and integrity working together to be the best partners all officers can ask for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Good character never needs to scurry away and hide, it's encouraged to be used when times of trouble persist. Those foundations you set up, Officer Cook, are there to be shared and duly honored for leaving a good sense of realization.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

Headaches and heartache all from the professional business of stopping crime and taking evil off the streets. Dade County's pavements were duly protected by your undying and unenviable tasks of love and respect, Officer Cook. A man full of ferocity and the ideals of ingenuity, integrity and intuition steering himself around the havens where peace and stability belonged. Your compasses, Officer Cook, were always pointed in the proper directions as the righteous only know. Dignity and gentle persuasion have been uplifted into God's gentlest of graces and only your heroic humility can steer those who now carry on your legacy where it can have a most influencing affect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

It was your blood and guts, Officer Cook, that was lying on that hot asphalt on that afternoon in Dade County as you laid down your life and career honorably and heroically saving those civilians and your esteemed and courageous comrades from a deranged madman. A shame the paramedics and doctors at North Shore Hospital could not revive you, Officer Cook. You were a vibrant young man so gifted and gallant, so humble and humane, so dignified and yearning. Integrity and ingenuity surely took the right cycles down those roads of giving and scruples. Police must keep their composure in all times of calm and stress. The homage and honors, paid to your beautiful and bountiful soul had to be priceless and chilling. Your humility and civility helped our community steer around those signs of trouble and turmoil. You won't ever be overlooked nor forgotten. Valor and bravery get placed on those top shelves where all can view its balance and blessings God gave you and your family. Monday will be your 103rd birthday Mrs. Cook. A Pristine and happy birthday filled with good health, peace and prosperity. the very same elements your beloved and darling son, "Billy," gave back to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. More destinations were forecast for you, I guess your appeal and vigor is better saved for enhancing us from the heavens above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

The taciturn days and nights are the result of your vigor and valor, Officer Cook. It was always about us, the people and when you lived and navigated, the best results could be expected. Violence one day will be excised from our world. We expect good effort and dignity and integrity to be stationed on all uniforms worn by the brave and bold. You represented your county and department, Officer Cook, upholding the highest standards of serenity and dignity. All the desire and devotion to fill those rooms of resolve and relevance because that was you, Officer Cook, high level of learning, speaking and in founding those cornerstones that will keep forever linking you to a glorious past. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

Heroes and heroines are appreciated for their concentrated efforts, energy and control of their efficiency. It was vivid and well known in Dade County when you patrolled the areas looking for vitality and vigor, instead of violence and wanton circumstances. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was well respected and so humanely honored for having vision, wisdom and intellect way beyond your years of yearning and maturity. A fine gentleman dealing with problems every time out with the very same astuteness, acumen and awareness. Those traits of tenacity and character provided the clues as to why your vigilance was well grounded. It has left your heroic legacy as humanity's gift to cherish. Public servants take no chances when life, peace and property are on the firing line. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Clarity of courtesy, concern and consideration are to be rewarded as a righteous man who served His Creator with all his heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

Hurricanes are major storms and so are the remnants of violence and its perturbing torment. It can leave any community desert of many major resources. All any good officer can do which you always did, Officer Cook, is to prepare and act reasonable during heated moments. You kept your honor, integrity and dignity intact while defending Dade County from the ruination of rampant crime. It is always humility that triumphs over terror. Humanity has saluted your valor and character from your scruples of serenity which was planted diligently during your watch. We have you to thank, Officer Cook, for your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice. Storms brew everyday and those souls of peace are humbly navigating to nip these troubles before further damage occurs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

The paths to preservation and perseverance have to go through tyranny and terror, but remember it is only short lived. That's because good men and women all brave and loving battle this wickedness on a daily basis. Your last day of life, Officer Cook, May 16, 1979, should not have been. You responded to a domestic scene replete with your honesty, sanctity and serenity. All you tried your utmost to do is to get a troubled man from surrendering. It's always going to be tragic as to why you were taken. A soul of reverence who shielded all Dade County from a terrible scene. No better character and class, decency from very humble values. These ideals can only make one better. Your grace and humility, Officer Cook, helped humanity shine on. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

Don't hide. The good people who defend peace and unity are coming to get you and stop your evil. You stopped that here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A reliable and dependable public servant whose honor, dignity and integrity humbly protected our liberties. Those enhancements have been enriched by your loyal and faithful resolve, Officer Cook. The cream of the crop rises to the top and your character, commitment and conviction have better positioned society for more fruitful missions. Your journeys, humane and heroic are now being guarded in Our Lord's sacred pearly gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2018

A day of reckoning and a day for atonement. God gives His faithful flock the opportunity to get back in His good graces. Your faith and devoutness, Officer Cook, helped to pull you through the majority of your life and police career. There was more left to pursue. God needed your sterling honor, stellar integrity and outstanding dignity nestled firmly and humbly in His glorious abode. Heaven makes us more tranquil and serener than ever. Never more blessed and respected for unwavering courage and the compassion to dig deep down to corral heinousness and violence unwanted and too wanton. Saluted for good service with a smile so bright it will illuminate the darkest of venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2018

To dream the impossible dream and to fight with unbearable sorrow, yes evil and terror conjure up images of sadness and frustration in multitudes. It was in your treasured soul, Officer Cook, to represent Dade County as its warrior and savior of mighty resolve. Heroes and heroines display acumen during adversity and character and conviction while honesty and dignity carry great weight while men and women brave and strong go through a battle test of sorts spreading security and safe harbors for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2018

Those rough spots can be smoothed over with serenity and harmony all from your caring and kind heart, Officer Cook. Dade County experienced some tough times when you patrolled, turbulent and tumultuous indeed. But, it took all your sheer will power to make goodwill, hope and devotion a sincere reality. Our Master has your humbleness and honesty along with your passion, integrity and dignity stored in His eternal chest where all decent and brave heroes sleep peacefully forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mankind's very resourceful public servant saving the days and nights of its esteemed citizens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2018

Take heed when violence comes from unknown areas, for you may never get a second lease on life. Your heroics in Dade County, Officer Cook, brought forth dignity and peace for its people. Surely, your integrity and honor won't be forgotten. Your class and character saved the day and a new dawning for a brighter future one enhanced more if you were here to witness it, Officer Cook. Humanity'd humility and civility were protected by your undying and unselfish commitment to truth and justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2018