Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

One day violence will be wiped out. We leave it up to brave and honorable men and women to clean up the streets where peace and togetherness can march as one. For Dade County to live and to function according to plan they needed your integrity, Officer Cook, a man replete with humility and dignity daring to conquer those missions which are not of the norm. Evil never is. It interrupts the moments of laughter with sounds that can only scare us. You were a gallant and graceful man who stopped that situation from becoming much worse. It was real bad. Very sad. You paid the ultimate price, Officer Cook, for our liberties to carry on. Now those family members and colleagues roll on in their missions with the gusto and courage you displayed, my neighbor, friend and hero. A man of character serving with resolve and heroic humbleness that had benefited all of society. Rest in peace. A sound mind that led by example and spoke in a calming tone of voice. You did your utmost, Officer Cook, to rid wickedness from our midst. May 16, 1979 will be solemnly remembered. A true and genuine gentleman of peace and prosperity. What a Godsend! The beloved and darling son, brother, uncle, great-uncle and devoted husband. You are very much missed today and forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2016

More often if one completes their tasks as charged than the success rate is much greater. Those who lack the proper morals to conduct their daily business, you can only wonder what they will become. The gifted and blessed have that certain inane honor, integrity and dignity that instills good faith for that servant. Public service takes its toll for those who can't adjust to being a righteous individual. Protecting and serving was your passion, Officer Cook, those citizens relied upon your unwavering professional instincts to see them through. To see quietness, unity and fairness for all was your promise my neighbor, friend and hero. Your character and class, decency and devotion saw to that. Comrades salute and honor their brave and loyal fellow officers who place their lives in harm's way to preserve and persevere. It was your humbling diligence, Officer Cook, made possible by unselfish vigilance that allowed and continues to allow enhancement to flourish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your concern and resourcefulness are what legacies do for the families who remember their loved ones. Your community, Officer Cook fondly acknowledges your engagement and your smile. It was that smile that was the hopes, prayers and faith that saw us through. it helped you accomplish. There was more left to fulfill. God knows His angels. They serve Him as they walk that sacred beat on His golden streets.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2016

The righteous are revered. The wicked wander and they can only wonder what they make of themselves. It is of course those who stay on the track of tenacity and honesty where their strengths lie. Dignified and full of integrity was how you could proceed, Officer Cook. It was the only way a young man of compassion and achievement could make his patrols around Dade County. Its freedoms and peace brought about through your unselfish understanding of what the residents required. A person of charm and character only works one way and that is as a professional. Public service is not for everyone. It takes a special breed of person sure in their commitments and convictions to tackle this rigorous and dangerous job. You were special, Officer Cook, cherished and respected by all your colleagues. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2016

The day to day grind of all police officers is geared to their valor and ambition to both serve and to protect the public and their property. Your life of dignity, integrity and honesty, Officer Cook, helped make you the gentleman and first class citizen and officer of professionalism and reliability. There can be no denying your intelligence, wit or wisdom which carried you through your missions during your career and in your pursuits of happiness in life. Life has its enjoyments. It also has its moments of sadness. Those times are used for healing and coping. Something your family continues this day as they continue your humble and heroic legacy. It left prosperity and enhancement right by our front doors. Those doors filled with peace, unity and admiration for a well lived life and memories to treasure forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The stellar character, commitment and courage you left behind is what all officers should compose themselves by. Kind of like looking in their rear view mirrors. Your beloved soul is watching them achieve on their own merits of honesty, humility and accountability. Officer Cook, you were a friend and a true hero to us all. Dade County has taken note of your exemplary service. True to form. One-hundred percent endeavor each and everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2016

The dog days of summer may be over, the harshness of a cold winter for some of the country looms around the corner. when you turned the corner on your watches, Officer Cook, dignity, devotion and integrity circled with you as well. A most gallant man and beloved comrade to all his fellow sisters and brothers in the Metro-Dade Police Department, you will be fondly remembered for having the right motivation to be a leader and take direction that has sealed your heroic legacy. One where commitment, character and conviction was part of your wonderful upbringing. It was in a loving and nurturing environment a place you and your sister, Nancy, called home. two great and loving parents, two great children who made their parents very happy and so humbly honored. You'll never be forgotten for your unselfish and kind demeanor and dedication to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility to all. Compassion for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2016

In any profession persistence pays off. Police work with all its details even the most minutest still requires that extra devotion and determination through honesty, integrity and dignity for one to succeed. Your style, Officer Cook, blended very well in Dade County and is the very realization as to why peaceful and unified enhancements have kept their place. A noble and treasured gentleman of faith, hope, leadership and optimism, your unwavering bravery and first class character will be saluted and so honored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2016

As the police department in Miami, Florida gets ready to bury a fallen brother tomorrow, Officer Cook, violence in Iowa claimed the lives of two more brave and honorable men. When will it stop? Even after all you did on behalf of Dade County and its citizens, this menace seems unperturbed in its advances. So long as you kept your cool, your calm and honor together, Officer Cook, the plans of peace and unity could worship and stay devoted to one another. A man cherishes his life and a career where one never knows when destiny may come calling, you took your best effort and sheltered those who needed it the most. All through nobility and dignity, humility and the integrity that any officer must keep in their arsenal. A great man. A legend of character, conviction and commitment to set things straight, you will always be so honored for composure and compassion, fairness and firmness when it was counted on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. when any officer is ambushed and shot between fifteen and thirty times in a brazen and cowardly manner, what more than can any community dignity as an answer to this most perplexing problem? I understand this man turned himself in to face his charges and justice. Better hope and pray justice does not pervert itself by turning a blind eye.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2016

There can be no denying your devotion, determination and dogged optimism, Officer Cook. Your hopes and dreams rested soundly in your honesty and dignity, they were part of your fabric of morals that are expected from all professional public servants. The peace of Dade County has been through your bravery and boldness, Officer Cook, its relevance all resourceful and resolving in facing the nasty perils of violence. We pay public servants to serve and to protect our best interests, we want quality performance and steady perseverance. You gave your best endeavors every watch and will be remembered for unwavering humility. A humble person knows their goals and aspirations and tries to fulfill as much as possible. Comrades have honored your memory, Officer Cook, as we do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2016

Defying danger, all police officers must travel the open roads of their community of protection and service demonstrating bravery and integrity all while keeping the needed peace and unity as the citizens' foundation. You excelled, Officer Cook, in this very endeavor, as you love for people, respect for authority only broadened your horizons. Your courage and fortitude, dignity and honor have been and will be saluted forever. Your piousness and righteousness revealed what your family and colleagues recognized in you, nobility and gallantry as only a true professional and now a hero to all meant to his fellow man and to society. Dade County had your eyes and ears. They also had the messages of incorporation of ideas and morals which were emblazoned on your uniform and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman whose words were likened to milk and honey, sweet to those who listened and absorbed its communication.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2016

Honor, loyalty and duty constitutes the character of a person. For any dignified officer out now on those streets serving their community, a little integrity also goes a long way into one's service of peace and liberty. For Dade County, it was your bond, your commitment to succeed mightily, Officer Cook, in this difficult battle over wanton wickedness. You answered your final call on May 16, 1979, at around 2:10 pm and less than five minutes later sadly, a life of pious and righteousness, a career crafted within the foundations of faith and devotion, a cherished respect for your position and those you watched over was taken in one heinous act that nearly took the lives of your partner and your two other colleagues who were obliged to go to that dispute in Liberty City. Officer Cook, your heart was bigger than most in the sense of loyalty, professionalism and in giving back. Society go more than it could ever imagine. Your unselfish consideration. Your humility all to humanity. Most of all it had yourself backing up calls of assistance. I can see easily why you were years ahead of others. Now I can see why you would have made a great leader. Success did not get into your mind. You were thoughtful and astute. Charismatic and measured in your tones of voice and tenacity. They carried your heroic legacy by leaps and bounds. You'll not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Problem solving is every police officers goal, but more than that it is their way correctly doing things right. Getting to the heart of the matter. Good versus bad. One day the evil and its odor will be eliminated from mankind so that they can live in unity and prosperity for all who ever live and walk the face of this Earth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2016

Honor, loyalty and duty constitutes the character of a person. For any dignified officer out now on those streets serving their community, a little integrity also goes a long way into one's service of peace and liberty. For Dade County, it was your bond, your commitment to succeed mightily, Officer Cook, in this difficult battle over wanton wickedness. You answered your final call on May 16, 1979, at around 2:10 pm and less than five minutes later sadly, a life of pious and righteousness, a career crafted within the foundations of faith and devotion, a cherished respect for your position and those you watched over was taken in one heinous act that nearly took the lives of your partner and your two other colleagues who were obliged to go to that dispute in Liberty City. Officer Cook, your heart was bigger than mos tin the sense of loyalty, professionalism and in giving back. Society go more than it could ever imagine. Your unselfish consideration. Your humility all to humanity. Most of all it had yourself backing up calls of assistance. I can see easily why you were years ahead of others. Now I can see why you would have made a great leader. Success did not get into your mind. You were thoughtful and astute. Charismatic and measured in your tones of voice and tenacity. They carried your heroic legacy by leaps and bounds. You'll not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Problem solving is every police officers goal, but more than that it is their way correctly doing things right. Getting to the heart of the matter. Good versus bad. One day the evil and its odor will be eliminated from mankind so that they can live in unity and prosperity for all who ever live and walk the face of this Earth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2016

November is now upon us. Your birth month, Officer Cook. The what if and why, they creep into our minds and hearts, your love, your life and career where your honesty and embrace meant as much to the citizens of Dade County, whom you served and protected and more. Your dignity and integrity factored into all your sound decisions of common sense, diligence and intelligence. A smart thinking person knows from where they came. They are aware that Our Creator steers their every move. One does not need to look very far, for you are with us in spirit, a spirit full of eternal vitality floating high above us looking down on our missions. These same missions of faith, peace and unity were the fruits of your success in establishing comfort and enhancement for all. And now because of your character, boldness and commitment to excellence and pride, colleagues salute your unwavering bravery, courage and humbleness to preserve the dignifies of all mankind. Like your gravestone, it shines brightly when the sun comes up each day. You were entitled, Officer Cook, to be with us. Your absence only makes your family and colleagues, friends from all over, it makes their hearts grow fonder. You were their hero. Your legend is the embodiment of purpose, vigilance and astute perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You would have celebrated your sixty third birthday on November the 30th. Violence took a great man. A gentleman of multi talents, a supremely faithful and caring public servant to his community and the nation. Dedication and desire, devotion and determination steered your rudders, Officer Cook. You faced destiny, your cherished life, you relished your career with a great big smile. Honor retained within your uniform and badge. It consummated your achievements morally and proficiently.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2016

There will be a change in leadership next week, Officer Cook. as people head to the polls to elect a new president. Change is not always easy. Letting go of the status quo is never simple. Two candidates with two completely opposite ways of looking at how to fix our country and the problems that still perplex, puzzle and confound us at times. You seasoning as a police officer was just the proper measure in assuring peace and serenity would be properly dispersed to all Dade County citizens. You did atop flight job, Officer Cook, a man of dignity, respect and authority. Your integrity, valor and character helped you conduct your professional actions. Gracefully and gallantry were riding with you on all patrols. Nothing would deter you from facing evil and engaging it, keeping it from spilling over on those streets where peril and pitfalls were lurking. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A polished legacy. A shining badge and shoes to match and a uniform worn pristine. Perseverance and accessibility like no other. Those comrades have remembered their colleague of admiration and genuine intuition. All that mud slinging and name calling between the parties should and must cease if our country is going to carry on with the lives of our children and their children on the line. Bygones should be just that. Wars and strife need to be substituted in the heavenly name of peace. God is indeed watching over us and so is your beautiful soul, Officer Cook. One of service, honesty and courage from your heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 1, 2016

Values matter. In our society it is cooperation, respect and responsibility that is cherished and can only be enhanced through future generations. We treat athletes like rock stars, when they go astray, use drugs, drink and operate vehicles under the influence or worse commit domestic violence against their spouse or a girlfriend, sometimes they are given a hall pass, in other words they dodge punishment. I'll bet you played baseball, football and basketball, Officer Cook. I know you played tennis with your colleague and friend who you saved that fateful day, Officer Keith DiGenova. Why can't people be held accountable for their actions? Police have to tow the line. They must be honorable, dignified and have integrity within their professional attire. One month ago on September 25th of this year, Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez died in a tragic boating accident on his boat named "Kaught Looking." He was fond to have been over the legal limit and had cocaine in his system. Twenty-four years old. He saved hi smother on a boat coming from Cuba. She fell off and he rescued her. He left a pregnant girlfriend with a daughter to be born in February now without her dad. He made a terrible mistake and paid with his life. The county or city wants to rename a portion of NW 17th Avenue in his name. That same street bears your humbly heroic name. I totally understand. You were a Dade County police hero who brought honor to the people you served and protected. Their missions of peace and unity were delivered solely on your unwavering heroic actions of faith, hope and a driven determination to achieve which you did. You cannot be brought back, at least you will and have been saluted and rightfully honored these last thirty-seven and a half years later for your sacrifice. A decent man. A treasured gentleman of humility and character. That street as are all streets named for bravery and integrity should carry the messages loud and clearly, freely too. Freedom and liberty travel together precisely because of your conviction and pride in commitment to excellence, effort and endless energy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Jose Fernandez is not an evil person. Many Cubans admired his bravery years ago saving his mother's life. Sad his life ended too early in a boat at 3:00 am in Government Cut in Miami, Florida in those dangerous waters while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. That was a shame. Your life ending was a tragedy as you performed the way you were instructed to. You preserved and saved. Your legacy leaves us no doubt to wonder how much more you would have fulfilled? Never forgotten. You are to be praised. A truly humble Godsend. All public servants must and are held accountable for their professional and private conduct. The Internal Affairs Division is the backbone that serves as a check and balance for all its duly sworn and brave men and women of the law enforcement field.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 1, 2016

Officers are our partners in pursuing peace yesterday, today and tomorrow. They make the process work within their environments of enhancement. When good hard working women and men who channel their passions and energies and loyalty into making neighborhoods safer once again then we know the job well be done right. It was Officer Cook. It was your masterful eyes and ears, your hands and feet that worked in unison to unite and deliver peace and tranquility for all Dade County. Violence is the sad realization of what evil can do, it causes terror, torment and tension. It can drive a wedge between those who strive for prosperity and preservation. Our minds don't think as clearly. But with your hope and dignity, Officer Cook, dreams and aspirations were realized, optimism and hope set its foundations down for a better life for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One hero whose legacy stands tall with those who like yourself, Officer Cook, sacrificed for enhancements to stay their courses. People deserve the best. You were just that and humbly more than a Godsend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 1, 2016

The satisfaction of a job well done should make any police officer proud. It can only happen if that individual is dressed formally with morals, character and integrity. All the dignity and honesty is meaningless unless accompanied by true faith and humility. All of which you possessed, Officer Cook. The building blocks of a solid career and life founded on the principles of loyalty and a budding perseverance to administer justice fairly and for all. Dade County received the compassion and tenderness of your beautiful being, Officer Cook. It provided moments of reflection which shall not be forgotten. How can anyone forget a happy young man who set out to to perform a profession with inherent wisdom and leadership strong enough to muster the courage to battle? Evil takes the talents and God given skills of a few who are brave enough to channel their convictions and commitment into a difficult area which at times is hard to navigate. You kept on, Officer Cook, until the Almighty came to call your lovely soul back home with His many angelic heroes and heroes of humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 1, 2016

When duty calls, it's time to run and patrol your venues of vigilance. One must remain on guard and be diligent of what is ahead of them. Officer Cook, Dade County was always in your mirrors and your eyes were never off the residents who looked for peace and unity. A cherished man respected by his peers, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Legacy and heroism run together as do integrity and dignity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2016

A derelict acts upon their whims. A devoted and honest man takes his ques from honesty, integrity and sound judgment. The bravest of officers, you were that kind of servant. Loyal and faithful to resolving disputes that threatened the very sanctity of peace and unity. Dade County embraces its heroes and heroines of enhancement by saluting their heroism and its actions. When push came to shove you were accounted for, Officer Cook. The plans, the dreams, the goals have been formed up by your valor and fine character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. when we turn the corner, we found your legacy waiting to engage us with the warmest and humblest of greetings. A good man with a resourceful mission never to give up. You never did and will always be fondly remembered, Officer Cook. Your soul and its golden wings just fly so high every second. Those serving now, pay careful attention, success is not guaranteed, you must stay focused and honorable in all your services of freedom and its legitimacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2016

It is said that bread is the slice of life. Your candor, concern and consideration, Officer Cook, were slices of a life and career fulfilled by integrity, honesty and dignity. Dade county and its citizens were the receivers of your quality and outstanding service to them. Day or night you were there my neighbor, friend and hero. You performed an important profession with the vigilance, diligence and perseverance that your position represents. The quiet and calm of those residents was squarely affixed in your hands. Your smile and engaging personality of humbleness to humanity won't ever be forgotten. Only saluted and so honored for your convictions, loyalty and quality of character. A loving gentleman who fulfilled his hopes and dreams which are now our inspirations of enhancement brought about through your devoted leadership of other colleagues. They remember you. At all times we admire and respect your foundations that have laid your wonderfully heroic legacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2016

If pictures are worth a thousand words, then integrity, its dignity and honor must be worth an infinite amount. Though, the value of any officer worth their salt is endless if they stay the courses of good conduct with the basic morals to hold down the fort serving and preserving life and property. Life and its meaning are what matters the most, your family, your friends and comrades who shared a part of your story, courageous and bold, Officer Cook, you took leadership and intelligence to new heights. So too did you travel with humility and conviction as all excellent professionals must do. Sometimes the pathways to progress, peace and prosperity are a bit rough around the edges, in Dade County with your wealth of knowledge and know how the peace and transparency was realized. Polished and diligent, devoted and determined. We'll cherish a man who legacy of heroism reaches newer heights each day that your loving soul patrols around God's sacred venues, places here where you have been so honored for inspiration and fulfillment of your dreams to become a public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Creator judges the scopes of a man's breath and length of his days and how he makes proper usage of them. You served your community very well, Officer Cook. You placed lights on where darkness from evil shadowed the residents. Only your faith, hope and optimism could have fulfilled your missions. They were honest and gallant as long as you served.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2016

A photographer of exquisite tastes who relished the outdoors, nature and all her surrounding beauty. A man whose morals rested in his honesty, dignity and integrity, you shall be saluted, Officer Cook. You brought a sense of joy, pride and commitment to your department and those loyal colleagues who served with you. This war of evil never seems to pass, it only comes closer confronting, confounding and confusing those citizens who want to live normal and peaceful lives. In Dade County you were an officer of promptness and proficiency never to be forgotten for having the courage and character to fight, to defend and to protect our God given rights to security and serenity. The dignity of all mankind rests solely in our beloved and esteemed professionals of the law enforcement community. You were one of its noblest and humblest of members within its ranks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2016

The beauty of a wonderful life and career full of humility and bravery was the endeavor by which you will be revered for, Officer Cook. We here in Dade County have come to remember a decent and determined young man and a gentleman of integrity and grace. Your career of service and protection was the epitome of effort and energy summoned from your heart. It's where your inner courage was stored and used for fighting evil with resolve and a dogged desire to succeed mightily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The designs of one's heroic legacy are drawn from those who cherished and recognized your faithfulness and loyalty to them and your department. It put peace and unity along with enhancement back in the citizens' hands. Your humility and nobleness, Officer Cook, forever rest in God's hands and feet, a place of eternity where your soul may travel wherever you patrol God's sacred pathways.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2016

When that anchor gets dropped, it's full speed ahead for those men and women who are the finest and fittest, whose stamina can handle anything. You only knew one way, Officer Cook, full steam ahead. And what accompanied you on your journeys in life and during your career was your uniform and its dignity, honor and integrity. These three words cannot be spoken enough. For if any officer dares to go out and patrol without them they could be lost and in dire straits. A resourceful person carries themselves with class and utilizes that which they were taught and then passes it down to the citizens. We call this communication. You were the best of speakers, Officer Cook, your tone set the day. Your character summoned the courage to battle this enemy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility and decency helped you to accomplish your missions in life and as a police officer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2016

Our Creator's celestial drums beat loud and clear. They welcome with open arms those heroes and heroines so mighty, yet so brave and humble who gave their lives for a cause. That is why we pause and salute their valor and honor. They possessed the dignity and integrity to carry out their missions of faith, hope and peace as professionally as possible. Our world is a little less safer without you, Officer Cook, with those colleagues who have shown the character and desire the job to save and to protect may be realized. You will always be respected and revered for your resolve and fondly remembered for your faithfulness and keen perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County and its people cherished your appearance and understanding of the problems that confronted you. You were a listener and a doer. A man of action and effort.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2016

The humbly heroic honors you continue to receive this day, Officer Cook, are deserving because of your efforts back in your day to affix safety, peace and unity to all the doors of citizens in Dade County. A fine young man of sound body and mind on a very special professional mission to bond and mind that which we deem as improper and immoral. You were a man, an officer of integrity and decency whose honesty and dignity carried your feats of faith,hope and unselfish sacrifice. All in all your legacy, Officer Cook, shines as greatly as does your beloved soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The courage and heart of a lion with the fortitude and character to fight on in this seemingly never ending war of wanton wickedness. It must be corralled before it lets loose its viciousness among society. We ail because of it. You tried your utmost to succeed in this battle and for this we are grateful and thankful for a specially blessed man of compassion and humbleness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2016