Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Fear of a misfortune is worse than the misfortune. Police officers and firefighters, the bravest, honest and noblest of individuals enter their positions of trust and integrity knowing full well the risks involved. They come with the territory. You wanted to become a police officer, a duly sworn public servant here in Dade County, Officer Cook. Just a tragedy that violence an done man's pursuits of evil robbed you of your life with Karen and your entire family of loving and blessed folks. Your three great-nieces and great-nephew miss and were denied the opportunity to dote on you. If I could turn back the clock. I can't unfortunately. Though, your honor, integrity and dignity resolved and helped alleviate some wickedness allowing those residents the tunnels by which to travel through in peace and in hope. God cannot take away the bravery nor humility by which you morally served and justified your journeys of fruition, fairness and ferocity. All blended excellently by your stellar quality of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines walk in righteous ways, you, Officer Cook, were a humble and proud man. I know more was left to fulfill. Mrs. Cook live and be well. Your beloved and darling son, "Billy" was the epitome of a really professional servant. God has rewarded his soul of mercy for service, protection and in saving lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2017

Bind your thoughts to the words of your prayers and you will gain God's grace. Dade County and its citizens were bound together by your undaunted and unselfish honor and heroism, Officer Cook. There are many sure fire ways to garner the peace and unity of a community, dignity and integrity are among the many trails that one young resourceful gentleman of gallantry followed during his life and career. A distinction of devotion and desire led by determination and the goodwill and faith to properly mold and shape other brave comrades of courage and serenity. We won't forget your sincerity nor your humility as it humanely struck a positive chord of endearment forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today, your life and their journeys, Officer Cook, would be with Karen relishing the resolve and efforts you had put forth. You endeavored to calm down that young man along with your colleagues, God has your morally righteous soul in His eternal home of homage along with those angelic heroes and heroines who sacrificed for a brighter future, one you should have been granted the opportunity to participate in.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 1, 2017

Curbing one's faults takes a lot of effort and practice. You helped to curb crime in Dade County, Officer Cook, by virtue of vigilance and the honesty to delve into danger and terror without worrying about your own safety as all public servants must do. The due diligence and devotion allowed you the humility to search and to find evil wherever it was. You won't be forgotten for having commitment and the righteous character to forever enhance our continuations of aspirations in our pursuits of happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2017

Fairness and firmness are the allies of peace and unity. Bravery and commitment take their shapes from honesty, integrity and dignity which you had and so much more, Officer Cook. Dade County and its people had their security and serenity provided promptly and most proudly by yourself. You'll be fondly remembered for heroic actions of morals and character, the class of faith, desire and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You enjoyed serving and preserving life and your missions and journeys were deemed finished. Always very tragic and traumatic for your family and peers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2017

Reverence and bravery run along the lines of honor and dignity, for it is in the integrity of our most boldest of public servants who protect our values and safety. You gave Dade County and its residents a fighting chance to succeed and to live a peaceful life. Always giving and most humane and humble, your caring character helped made comrades stand and take notice of your professional feats. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dearly beloved and admired by all people, the quality here has been missing since your untimely demise. God has you sheltered forevermore where nothing will ever hurt you again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 30, 2017

Atonement may lead to forgiveness. Among man and his fellow neighbor going to them directly and apologizing helps heal the wounds that transgression brings. You were a gentle man, Officer Cook, a human being of real honesty and intellect. Now it's easier to understand why you were so mature beyond the crowd. Violence should not have sealed your fate as you were too good of a public servant to go before his time. The fulfillment of a lifetime dream was to be a police officer, but we the people of Dade County should keep in mind, your uniform and badge stood for more than we can even think about. It is character, concern and the basic fabric of ferocity and morals that helped to sustain your trails of resolve and perseverance my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Those golden and green pastures are lined with bravery, excellence in heroism and the humane and esteemed humility essential to doing a fine job.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

One never should give up or lose their concentration when reflecting upon the many fallen heroes and heroines of honor, humility and the gentle humbleness of their souls that delivered everlasting peace, safety and security for all mankind. Officer Cook, you were the virtue of values and valor, one of the forty-two from your department who gave their lives so we the citizens of Dade County could continue our purposes in life which were your motivations and aspirations. They were geared towards rescuing and reviving those souls who needed a little comfort. Those giant holes left behind by your untimely absence caused by wanton violence against God's servants of love and affection. The carefree do just that they go along and don't really think about too much. You pondered and comprehended your roles, Officer Cook, going by the golden book to broker peaceful relations among all people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Effort, resolve and reverence must be constructed into the cornerstones of fighting for quiet and unity for one and all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

The driver steers the vehicle. The officer works alone, flying solo or with a partner who shares the same goals, morals and inspirations in offering hope and goodwill for our society. Officer Cook, you navigated around the Dade County area that continues its honor of their many heroes and heroines of which you were an angel with wings delving into peace and liberty while maintaining prosperity, faith, integrity and dignity. You cannot even start to pursue peace and take away evil unless you are composed of certain traits. Loyalty and dependability are among the many features that make up a tenacious and focused public servant of which you my neighbor, friend and hero were very resourceful and unwavering. Undaunted and calm in the very face of peril you can be certain colleagues will so honor your memory etched on walls and implanted into our thoughts and hearts. Your beloved and cherished soul, Officer Cook, can sing God's praises of joy for you never abandoned us. You were present and accounted for. Journeys, missions and those destinies were handled through Our Lord always revered and respected for a job well done and a well lived life. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

Selflessness and humbleness sure can take an adventurous person down those pathways of precision. It is the mold that is cast in their resolve, honesty and sure dignity. You toiled on behalf of Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, a humane and confident young man and gallant gentleman of so much courage an dinner strength, it left a tremendous stamp on your heroic legacy. The memory of a soul of a man of character whose service and sincerity won't be overlooked. Peace, civility and the sanctity that arduous work and training prepared you, Officer Cook, for the extremely rigorous challenges that lied ahead. Your destiny was complete. Missions of faith and ferocity finished. Journeys carried you from place to place, from point A to point B and so forth. Our Creator has His best employees of effort and unquestionable promise housed right where he can watch you patrol His pearly gates of humility. Humanity was served and morals were properly placed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You can sleep soundly in knowing we could slumber succinctly and very sweetly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

The diehard compose themselves and keep their dignity, integrity and honesty humbly within their brave hearts and souls of security. That is what you did, Officer Cook, no flash, no glitz or glamor. You received respect and admiration for coming to the aid of those you served and those comrades who assisted you in your professional roles and feats during your watch. A person of character instills in others the values, ethics and morals that are necessary as we attempt to defeat this monster branded as evil. Its ugliness takes more wind out of our sails than it should. We had you, Officer Cook and your fellow Metro-Dade Police Department colleagues of transparency to handle the tough work. Long and winding is that road to resolve that now has you protected for eternal safekeeping in God's enchanted shelter. Those wings of courage can keep you flying higher everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

Emotions are a way of showing our true inner moods. have a conviction and champion your endeavors in that general direction. You were a very passionate young man, Officer Cook, a life of reverence and perseverance never to be forgotten. You carried your personal life and police career so soundly and that is why we can be thankful for your saving and heroic effort. Integrity, honesty and dignity all shadowed your journeys of justice and fairness throughout Dade County and the citizens could not have been any happier. Sad that your life ended as it did, yet character and commitment, class and desire were earmarked as your legacy in which we can best memorialize your spirit. It was as humble and humane as your golden heart of giving, Officer Cook, you were that shining example of outstanding public service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

Show me devotion and I'll show your faith and bravery all together working along with intellect and integrity. If you compose yourself with honor and humility and conviction will represent themselves quite well. You held your own, Officer Cook, in this seemingly endless battle, a war over violence and its wickedness that takes no prisoners. You fought for our rights and unity in Dade County, Officer Cook, with as much commitment and character that helped to neutralize this unmitigated evil. Your colleagues and family carry on your journeys and their missions as faithfully as you did. Never forgotten and always our hero, most importantly your family's angelic hero of humbleness. Enhancement carries on as those foundations of fairness and ferocity that you set out to create. A bond and its boldness never to be broken. It may stretch, it cannot snap nor fall apart. Police give their lives to serve and you, Officer Cook, enlightened and engaged with your jovial personality and that big bright smile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

As the Jewish people get prepared to usher in the Holy Day of Atonement referred to as Yom Kippur, let us all pray. People of all faiths who you devoutly served and protected, Officer Cook, from harm and misfortune. The structure of peace, unity and prosperity for all Dade County citizens was handled professionally, humbly and very loyally by yourself. A man and a hero of the mist highest degree of humility whose stellar character helped avert disaster. May 16, 1979 was that living and shining example of an angelic hero making a difference in the honesty, dignity and integrity of a community that cared and admired greatly your efficient effort and unwavering resolve and unselfish sacrifice on behalf of all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 29, 2017

What is man in this God-filled world? Is he not a creature of God? Should he not also be a servant of God? Every fiber of his body was created, formed and arranged by God. Your spirit, Officer Cook, your personality, rationale and honor, integrity and dignity weaved and worked in this miniature universe, this microcosm. It was your devoutness, reverence, piety and faith which helped to sustain you for twenty-five years. All the fruition, all the labors of love, admiration and respect for a position so sacred, bold and demanding. Danger and trouble just touch the surface. Dade County and its folks were brightened and touched by your heroic being, a soul so a humble and a spirit so full of life and passion. You followed directions, Officer Cook and so superiors saw excellent work and made you a squad leader of other women and men as engaging and as brave as you. You fulfilled God plans, executed journeys and their missions of mercy and hope without regret. Not a day goes by, Officer Cook and I don't forget or let your heroic deeds out of my mind. You served, saved and protected the peaceful voyages of one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, class, desire and appreciation for all your contributions to our society. Compassion, care, concern, consideration and kindness while doing a job you always dreamed of accomplishing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017

A man should be master of his will and slave of his conscience. A confident and humble person inspires loyalty and the confidence of others. So right and totally true. You aspired to be the very best officer possible, Officer Cook and no one was letdown, only if we the citizens could have done for you that sad day of May 16, 1979. I wish I could have held your hands, your head up, done something to stop your life from ending, I know the paramedics and doctors at North Shore Hospital did all they could to save and to sustain you. Your friend, Officer DiGenova was there too at the hospital and the doctors operated on his brain and yet today he suffers permanent injuries because of that fierce day and so too does Officer Robert Edgerton who was shot about a half an inch below his heart, the bullet went down through gastrointestinal tract and also he had a gunshot to his forearm. A brain which controls the body and a set of lungs meant to breathe and to send oxygen throughout the body, they tried my neighbor, friend and hero of character, honor, humility, dignity and integrity. You were gallant and brave right until you sadly drew your last breath saving Dade County and structuring peace and ability back to its people. How noble and worthwhile is that? Sensational and outstanding, Officer Cook. Your tennis partner, Officer Keith DiGenova struggles with what happened thirty-eight years ago, you were his tennis and patrol partner, at times, friend, peer and heroic angel who saved your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. your two comrades in arms and Detective Dan Blocker who shot and killed that troubled young man who took your life and career of tenacity right out from under you. No one forgets a humble and guardian angel of valor all of which you became, Officer Cook. Your still smiling today in heaven as you rest in peace along with your father, Charles and may your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, live and be well at age one-hundred and two. A soul so sacred and cherished, faithful and supportive, you'll always be so honored and paid homage for acting as professionally as you always did both at work and in your private life with Karen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017

Fear only two: God and the person who has no fear of Our Creator. You were a devout young man, Officer Cook, a gentleman who prayed with your beloved Karen at the Visitation Catholic Church near where you resided and close to where I now live with my wife and family. The bonds of boldness and bravery were worn right across your chest, Officer Cook, where you could have the greatest impact. Fair and balanced. Straight as an arrow in honor, humility and the integral dignity and integrity toward all people, Dade County looked up to your accountability and stabilizing to maintain a semblance of quiet and liberty for all. You practiced what you preached and because of your consummate devotion and steadfast dedication and sheer determination were you able to lead other brave souls of serenity. We are here and realize your wonderful and treasured soul of enhancement is floating high above your family and all who knew you, Officer Cook, Badge#1664 is not far away. Its character, conviction and class are never too far. You paved the trails of tenacity and passed that torch of ferocity humbly and ably to other comrades to pick up fruition where your journeys in life and during your public service career lied. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God waits long and hard for us to return to His ways and in the end rewards those who perform with His unending, unwavering and unselfish interest. You just are missed very much.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017

Half a truth is a whole lie. Thankfully you were an honest and trustworthy public servant, Officer Cook, so full of energy, decency and devotion. The kind of sincerest effort with integrity and dignity that humbly and humanely saved and protected lives, those comrades who relied upon your bravery and humility and the citizens at large who trusted your professional instincts of intuition and intelligence to plate peace and unity where it rings true. Today, there are those who think corruption and bribery are allowed, well thank God we the public does not hire them for a job, a role of resolve so demanding and dangerous where everything rides at times on common sense and split second decisions. Your cooperative character, wisdom and gentle spirit, Officer Cook, has been felt and never will it be forgotten. A source or pride and commitment helped Dade County come out of its doldrums. One day real soon we pray and place our hopes in God that violence, hatred and bigotry will be vanquished forever from our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 28, 2017

To the bereaved, the weariness of losing a loved one to wickedness can cause a tremendous amount of pain and anguish that never really goes away. The best laid plans of men and women sometimes are not always fulfilled. You achieved, Officer Cook, you maintained the sanity and civility in Dade County during your time because of honesty, focusing on ingenuity, integrity and the dignity that having morals can do for a reliable public servant humble and loyal to a tee to their peers of resolve and justice. You will not be overlooked or forgotten. Saluted for piety and reverence, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Destinies, their journeys and missions take us to parts of various venues where equality and the assurances of peace and unity can finally settle in when the dust clears. Take care of Officer Cook and his warrior friends, angelic heroes and heroines one and all who served bravely and with a staunch conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 27, 2017

We hire someone who is qualified and possesses honesty, dignity and integrity. A solemn and serious role for a class individual of devotion, loyalty and faithfulness. Dade County brought you aboard, Officer Cook, your department hired the right man for such a demanding and perilous assignment. You put your stamp of peace and serenity, security and safety right upon the hearts and souls of the residents you provided vigilance and diligence for. They were in very confident and humanely humble hands. Wickedness was handled promptly and prudently. A smile and yet a toughness that when called upon produced outstanding and brave results. Always remembered as a hero and savior. Saluted for humility, civility and the nobleness of public servant who wore his resolve right where it was necessary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 27, 2017

I meant to say, Officer Cook, that the very violence which took your heroic life did not derail your family's pursuits of prosperity and their hunt for happiness. It sure would be much sweeter if you were here with them. Nonetheless, your honor, respect and dignity filled with integrity won't ever be forgotten. Your peers and family would not forget a gentleman of humility, a gallant public servant right until the end. Our trials and tribulations may at times be long and arduous, you at least kept right on going down those tracks of tenacity battling evil with all your morals, values and charismatic devotion to duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Safe and sound today bounded by boldness and the calming care and concern you solemnly provided, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 27, 2017

Courage churns while violence tries its best to upset the applecart. You had the fortitude and the ferocity, Officer Cook, to tenaciously look evil in the eye, kind of like facing a spitting cobra. Deadly and dangerous. Dade County had and has seen it all from quiet to kayos and so great women and men, humble in spirit and dignified and honest in loyalty serve and watch over us. Our heroines and heroes saluted mightily for curbing a crisis and instilling their intuition and sage wisdom throughout a region struggling for serenity. You know you did an upscale job satisfying our needs, Officer Cook, with a proverbial passion for proficient endeavor, a very taxing and yet rewarding job that offers greatness to those who hang in and save lives of both the citizens and their colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of endearment with an engaging smile and personality to match. Your feats of inner strength all from your golden heart, one of fondness and appreciation for all that Our Creator did for you and your caring family. He has you, Officer Cook, sheltered forever in eternal safekeeping.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2017

We cheer for the underdog and root for our bravest and most considerate of heroes who come through while striving for peace and a prosperous life. Your accomplishments, Officer Cook, passed through your parents home and through sound and wonderful wisdom from Nancy, your big sister. Our community here in Dade County where you served for six years and patrolled with a humble passion has not forgotten your bravery, honor and gallantry. The pious and those who carry morals on their badges are rewarded for their effort. Your fellow peers salute and so honor your legacy of love and respect you had for your serious position where serenity, safety and quiet all came with the ultimate price you dearly paid, Officer Cook. Violence took you from this world sadly, it did derail your family's aspirations and hunts for happiness. Though, "Uncle Bo" as you were called, Officer Cook, you should be here as they would all adore and love you very much and miss you very dearly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2017

It's a novel idea for one to be noble. But, to be noble you must dig deep down inside of yourself to find the pockets of preservation and causes of courage. It requires men and women to be both brave and united in their causes and pursuits of resolve and integrity when surely honesty and dignity follow their every bit of ferociousness. You never trailed the crowd, those in your police academy class, Officer Cook. Miami-Dade College Police Academy had one of its many finest and most heroic of public servants. Dade County was under your wings of wonderful character and accentuated byproducts of values and ideals that made stopping evil at least it gave you a great partner in making inroads. We salute your candor and congeniality, Officer Cook, prime reasons for your endeavors and their achievements. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Embellishing foundations and laying the groundwork for future cornerstones of our world and a society that has paid homage to your solemn feats. Mature and confident in a humble manner of your abilities, Officer Cook, God bless you and may Our Lord take your soul of security to newer heights for eternity's sake and for your sisters and brothers of hope and honor who too paid that humane price for our peace and dreams to reach fruition. I'm sorry you could not be here, we are all sorry you are not here to share in those precious milestone accomplishments of your loving family members. You are keeping track up in those golden and sacred gates of heaven above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2017

You are a part of your family and colleagues' lives, Officer Cook, you deserved a better fate for your integrity and honor displayed wisely each day. You gave your life and a career you always cherished for our lives and inspirations to proceed. Heroism and humanity touch our very souls and you my neighbor, friend and hero. A man of faith and its validity made its trails of tenacity like never before. Rest in peace. You reap what you sow and God seals His most astute and unselfish men and women in a place, eternity where no harm will pass their way again. Evil takes no prisoners. You freed us, Officer Cook, from the bonds of brazen and cowardly individuals bent on terror.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2017

You are a part of your family and colleagues' lives, Officer Cook, you deserved a better fate for your integrity and honor displayed wisely each day. You gave your life and a career you always cherished for our lives and inspirations to proceed. Heroism and humanity touch our very souls and you my neighbor, friend and hero. A man of faith and its validity made its trails of teracity like never before. Rest in peace. You reap what you sow and God seals His most astute and unselfish men and women in a place, eternity where no harm will pass their way again. Evil takes no prisoners. You freed us, Officer Cook, from the bonds of brazen and cowardly individuals bent on terror.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2017