Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When the clouds give in to sunlight then perhaps evil will finally abate. You evolved into a very dependable public servant, Officer Cook, heroic and honest beyond any shadow of doubt. For this the residents of Dade County can be blessed and say a big dignified thank you for having the fortitude, intuition and ingenuity that embraces the pangs of humanity and integrity. A solemn heart and soul enriching mankind's fountains of hope, faith and goodwill. So strong a crusader of character, commitment to excellence and the convictions both true and trusted that have stood the tests of time as it moves swiftly onward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2022

Passion is not the only purveyor to wisdom and accomplishment. Virtue and humility are the characters that tend to make one's resolve and resiliency stand those tests of time. Dade County for six years was your grounds of gallantry and endearment, Officer Cook. Heroism and honor are never lost as they are etched within walls and most importantly within your beloved family's hearts and souls too. When dignity, integrity and reverence lose their precious spots from our domain, then society is surely in trouble. You never let anyone down my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. A soft spoken man of faith,trust and truth with a demeanor that is heaven's angel of perfection.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2022

Such a wonderful young man, a proud and diligent gentleman who yearned to become a better officer and who succinctly understood his roles and unique challenges that faced you and your comrades everyday, Officer Cook. God's light and rewards do shine down upon the gentleness of your heart and soul. For duty called and missions of faith, hope and goodwill were handled with consummate class, decency and pure dignity, integrity too that was superb and never will be forgotten for over forty-three years later our missions can proceed forward with the very same dogged determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2022

A smile of warmth that melted your family's hearts and souls, it was you, Officer Cook, doing what you always wanted to become and that was to act as a true hero and so professional during your whole career and life. They should not have been torn apart by wickedness and utter ghastly evil. Mr. Pearsall violated your rights to live and to thrive even as you were performing your most honorable roles to enhance Dade County and to strengthen its vines of virtue and integrity. Such dignity never ran from terror it ran right to the very source of the problems you encountered that tragic afternoon. Always a man who carved his niche within humanity's eyes and never once gave up. A sacrifice to be learned and shared among those who have succeeded you and may their journeys be blessed by your watchful spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2022

Hands, feet and lips that forevermore conveyed the truth. You were one of the many trusted public servants who searched the crevices for any morsel of serenity and stability. That is why Dade County and its citizens have missed you and tried their best to carry on. Violence is not kind nor is its wakes anything but gentle. You gave your life, Officer Cook, the meaning of heroism and honesty emblazoned upon your gravestone. One man with honor, integrity and dignity who represented true kindness and a proud heart that remained loyal and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character is the branch where commitment and conviction grow from. Always remembered with solemn homage.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2022

Violence leaves us vulnerable and evil should not be inevitable. Your life and career of diligence, virtue and heroic honor, Officer Cook, will be faithfully, solemnly and humbly saluted for its responsibility, the sanctity that all mankind endeavors to live by. And Dade County prospered while you valiantly patrolled its streets as God laid out your purposeful trails, paths and destinations of both dignity and integrity. Humility from a wise heart and gentle soul of compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2022

Alert, aware and full of acumen, the basics of one man heroic and honest defending the people of Dade County with all the sage wisdom,vision and maturity that supported your tireless heart and soul of virtue, character and the dignity that never backed away from violence, Officer Cook. You maintained a firm hold of your humbleness, esteem and revered loyalty. Your family misses you greatly as they carry the values, scruples and mettle that fortified your life and profound law enforcement career cut down by one man acting without heart and disgracing his family's morals. We salute you for courage,concern, care and constant dedication to devotion, truth and trust that is earned not just handed out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2022

Getting chickens into the coop is a bit easier than getting corruption and callousness off of the pavements. You tried, Officer Cook and for a relatively short career you succeeded where others might have failed. Failure is not permissible because when public servants have honor and integrity tied to integrity and wisdom then it makes those out there doing evil to rethink their steps. You paths were sacred, your trails were the truth and Dade County along with your loved one suffered and grieved over you my neighbor, friend and hero. The torch is lit. Your spirit was one of virtue and accountability. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2022

You see clearly, you had wise that was permeating and accentuated. With Dade County been preserved by a man with class and decency it was hard to go wrong. But unfortunately that awful day your family, department and the entire police nation suffered a terrible loss. A public servant so true and trustworthy sacrificing your life and poignant career for our lives to move onward. A shame integrity, honor and unwavering dignity were usurped by a senseless man with no remorse whatsoever. Officer Cook, heroism will forever live on a your family humbly carries the torch of your legacy, valued and loyal to every fellow officer who hasn't forgotten you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and conviction cannot ever be disrespected, they can never be tarnished and ripped apart. Your uniform and badge are constant reminders of your heart and soul sharing onus together as one.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2022

Recreation is excellent for one's heart and soul as it opens new channels, new paths and fresh trails for others to walk in. You certainly blazed that humble, loyal and truthful trail of trust and honesty, Officer Cook, for all Dade County folks to partake of. They never forgot you and have kept your memory alive and well wherever they now exist. Those who saw you daily patrolling their streets can assuredly know that the safe havens and peace they share in was brokered because of you, Officer Cook, heroic and humane with integrity, dignity and clutch character navigating your essential roles. Undying, unselfish and tireless effort poured forth to generate the much needed stability and value. Virtue and dependability were all just right and you'll forevermore be missed and always deeply admired and greatly appreciated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2022

Too many accidents. Tragedies that can be prevented. Fallen trees, horses rearing up, electrocutions whatever police are losing their lives and now with Covid-19 you have to realize what our world is going through and suffering beyond belief. You were dignified, honest with a first class reputation for sincerity and being thoughtful, Officer Cook. A man who was honest and decent, a gentleman with a sterling and stellar work ethic. Dade County had the best along with your two brave colleagues that fateful day, Officers DiGenova, Edgerton and your partner, Reserve Officer Lincoln. The four of you had your hands full that day with a man bent on anger, heinousness and no respect for authority. We cannot surmise what you all were contemplating. If he just gave up the ending would have been better for Karen and the entire Cook Family. A man with desire, dedication and determination battling his behind off to keep this human being from harming others. Badge#1664 was about class, politeness and scruples. To be revered and saluted for boldness and humility from a heart and soul of care and giving. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2022

Better to be consistent and punctual than tenacious in tardiness. You never skipped a beat, Officer Cook, always mindful and proud of your roles of heart, soul and humbleness. They are all blessed and rewarded for bravery, honesty and dignity facing adversity straight on. Dade County had much to gain when you watched over them and never a sadder day than when violence robbed you of living many more years where your integrity and humane kindness would have been most appreciated. The heavens are aglow because of your special and sweet soul of virtue and sacred missions being performed with truth, trust and efficiency. They all made your family humbly proud of their hero and warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2022

Remember those who laid down their lives of honor, vision, valor and virtue. For mankind, society and humanity still move forward marching with the ideals, integrity and intuition they brought to their chosen profession. Personality was just a part of your important and essential roles in protecting Dade County, Officer Cook and dignity, character and reverence won't surely be forgotten. The cornerstones of courage, wisdom and versatility were very well constructed and never will they be far from our hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2022

Your life and career culminated in courage, conviction and commitments to excellence and of course three words of vital character: dignity, integrity and honesty. They navigated the roads and streets of Dade County where you, Officer Cook, were a most valuable cog in the crusades for justice being upheld in both trust and in truth. The circle of life goes on with your rewarded, blessed and heroic good name of loyalty and esteem hovering above watching other men and women humble and humane carrying out their daily tasks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Wisdom that walked the ground and virtue that floated above gently and gracefully as does your unselfish heart and soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

Purpose steers our passions. We pursue our love and what we must relish. You enjoyed the day to day rigors of policing your neighborhood of Dade County, Officer Cook, with every bead of sweat dripping from your brows. You embraced life and excelled in your demanding position making our lives more comfortable and more safer. Placing your being in harm's way is the only way to make peace a reality. You were a man pristine in your actions, heroic and loyal in all your objectives. Integrity, respect and dignity dug themselves in the pavement to create an impression that has never been forgotten. Only a most blessed and admired man of relentlessness who acted rather than talked. Talent and skill are according to a person's versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Such a tragic and terrible loss of a resourceful man, a gentleman first class in everything that God instilled and implanted within your heart and soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

I'll rephrase the last note, Officer Cook,that heaven is the eternal home where your heroic spirit rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A challenge everyday to perform your tasks and assignments with every bone of bravery and never bravado. Just a beloved young man who steered wickedness from our midst. Integrity, grit, dignity and passion were the optimal instruments that shared in your career and life accomplishments. One very trusted and truthfully loyal man doing what you always desired to become. Decisions are tough to make and you made one that has forever enhanced our lives, your family's and our landscape of serenity and safe trails.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

Glory is not the whole story. Truth and trust are not fish tales for a very real and nobly heroic warrior who had his loyal name put in the history books of Dade County and not just because of giving your life, Officer Cook. You gave so others could live that alone is a lesson in heart and soul demonstrating goodwill,faith and true vigilance. Badge#1664 was kind, sincere and conducted itself accordingly to the highest of professional standards that are supposed to be seen by honorable and dignified public servants who embrace society with unassuming integrity, reverence and meaningful character that endeavors to constrict the flow of fierce evil. Simply, Officer Cook, you were a consummate human being and a notable life saver. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is the eternal soul where your spirit of virtue, visibility and gallantry sleeps soundly cradled by Our Creator's loving hands. A legend who served with the right authority, the utmost responsibility placed upon your humbly treasured broad shoulders.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

A fiddle is an instrument you play with. Police work is not something to play with nor is it an object to tinker with. You may be asked, not asked your life and career hang in the balance when life is on the line. Seconds and minutes mean everything, they meant your solemn and sacred life not just on May 16,1979, every watch, Officer Cook,honesty, diligence and accountability was carried over and above the lines of fairness, firmness, trust and truth. True intuition, humble allegiance that was stoic and blessed by God Himself lead your paths of righteousness, faithfulness and resiliency. They are always remembered and fondly paid homage by saluted versatility, value and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

Placing one's own soul in jeopardy is surely enhancing and enriching mankind's noble existence for if truth and trust ever heaven forbid stumbled even a tiny bit then violence would look to certainly cave in the walls that welcome each soul to a house of harmony. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. Officer Cook, by keeping evil away from your family and humbly blessed community here in Dade County. To have honesty is more than a bonus because without preceding dignity and integrity then the missions you willingly chose to aspire to would become just second rate. You were not that only a most respected first class public servant who constructed sacred homes of humility, heart and heroism through the tracks and trails of excellent character, loyal convictions and staunch commitments that pride and virtue spell out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

Your family lives their lives in a most dignified manner as you would have done if God allowed you to be here today. Their missions of faith, hope, trust and goodwill are your earthly roles and journeys being continued by them. Dade County was where honesty and integrity helped to support the posts of tireless perseverance and such heroic character lead by your stalwart commitments to excel and being mindful of such an important position where our essential values and quality of life would be protected and maintained by your caring and admired heart and soul. Your spirit, Officer Cook, does keep flying high each moment as your beloved family's angel in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

A man honest, humble and heroic who was adamant that Dade County shall live and thrive in serenity and stability. You were concerned and considerate while carrying out your sacred duties all because of a solemn oath to protect which you faithfully undertook without duress. A total gentleman of class, character and the decency of having both integrity and dignity which shall forevermore live on in your family's missions to uphold your loyal, cherished and both blessed name and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A builder and a fortified man of boldness and wisdom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2022

With a heart of yearning concern, Officer Cook, you mightily and humbly preserved the integrity, dignity and honor of Dade County citizens to be saluted and remembered for having class, decency and devoted character and tireless commitment. Ingenuity, wisdom and virtue are all angelically in heaven circling around your family who faithfully and humanely holds the torch of your legacy and unselfish tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2022

So sound and so humble and heroic, still cannot fathom why your life was taken so tragically, Officer Cook? With so much more to achieve, pursue and to travel down those roads of virtue, honor and integrity. You were able, reliable, reserved and sincere with a golden heart and soul of caring and boldness. The strokes of your labors working in Dade County have and will always be stoically etched within your family's thoughts and hearts as they carry your heroic legacy proudly. Clearly a man who is dearly missed and forever cherished, admired, adored and beloved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Everyday you are remembered and sincerely revered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2022

Driving home today from Naples, Florida and was thinking of you, Officer Cook and your friend and comrade, Officer Keith DiGenova who now resides in Ormand Beach, Florida in Volusia County. I wish I could drive up there to play some tennis with him and dedicate a set on your behalf seeing that you both played in your younger days. Such respect, trust and truthful heart and soul demonstrating their heroic characteristics of dignity and integrity which protected Dade County to the utmost. You will forever be remembered and saluted for inspiring wisdom, valid virtue and the clearest of vision that saw to our futures, days made better if only your family could embrace your smiling handsome face. Forever an angel of humility and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I saw a face book picture of Officer DiGenova wearing a Police Benevolence Cap.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2022

Society can sit and think all it wants to but if we do not have capable and honest public servants procuring our very safety we will be lost and the last thing we need if for violence to take over mankind. Your heart, soul and heroic integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, blazed those trails and paths for others to follow in. You gained the trust of Dade County residents and were fearless and tireless in your solemn and loyal endeavors. The hero in your spirit still sustains your family as they carry forward your legacy of class, desire, dedication and thoughtful character and duly recognized commitment to excellence and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2022