Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officers must get rid of bad habits and start acting the part. The public demands excellence in character, commitment and conviction and it can only occur when their honesty, integrity and dignity stays intact. Thank God, Officer Cook, you stayed decent and devoted to your calls of professional duty. Grit and gumption alone cannot win a war on violence unless you have men and women doing their endeavors with a humble passion. And Dade County and its residents certainly have you to thank, Officer Cook, for your sincerest efforts. Peace and its freedom were like a good cooked meal when you patrolled its venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Born into class and decency. You made this world more civilized and structured for all to live succinctly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Violence creeps and crawls around like a bug. Hoping to squash its moves police have to employ certain tactical maneuvers to assure safety and unity. During your time, Officer Cook, honesty and integrity flowed like a reservoir. You were a humbly reserved gentleman, yet one who was smart and astute, one who was led by dignity and wisdom coming from God's lips. Your life and the sacrifice you made my neighbor, friend and hero was the direct byproduct of a sound home life and intuition shaped by hours and months of training. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Do we dare to disrespect police authority? The way things are happening now it sadly seems to be an everyday occurrence. The problems that were happening in Dade County during your watch, Officer Cook, were among the reasons you became a public servant. You stayed open and honest, interested in helping residents stay safe and at peace. But then again, loyalty, trust and faith were a product of your outstanding work and career. Comrades never forgot your leadership, bravery and the intelligence to lead other men and women through the stressful rigors that your profession demands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism helped shaped the enhancements that we all enjoy today. Your humility on humanity's behalf has allowed the flow of dreams and aspirations to carry on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2016

Training to become a diligent police officer takes years of preparation, care, a tender touch. In the way of speaking with courtesy, carrying ethics and morals within your being. When an honest and dignified gentleman goes out and performs a dangerous task and is successful, we salute their achievement. Dade County salutes and honors its heroes and heroines of valor and goodwill who display the sound character to be able to accomplish that which they set out to do. You became a legend of humble status, Officer Cook, here in Dade County and over our entire nation precisely by your hopeful consideration, concern and respect for those you led and those who directed your movements. The peace and unity spoken of was born from your excellent upbringing and practice. Preaching and practice. It goes together with being an honorable, dignified and man of sense and influence to keep preservation along with service anchored together as the progression of how we can better lead our lives. You will always be a cherished and admired gentleman of devotion, driven desire and determination like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We pray your family and colleague sat this holiday time of Chanukah and Christmas are safe and sound and are able to prosper in their dreams, goals and aspirations of which you are now forever their inspiration and heroic savior. Turmoil, terror and torment were properly dealt with under your watch. A watch of thought and the realization that God is protecting us with your beloved soul flying humbly higher everyday. A righteous man who spoke the truth. Your lips and feet carried you to newer levels every watch. Good cheer. Goodwill. Good natured. Your son, Mrs. Cook, was the living and breathing example of exemplary service. God and his father, may he rest in peace, Charles, be mighty proud of his life and career. Three-hundred months of loyalty and dependability. Hope other officers carry this same accountability and responsibility as seriously as you did, Officer Cook. It will make society stand up and take note. God's eternal camcorder is running full tilt. It sees, hears and responds when destiny comes calling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2016

Guiding your travels under God's auspices, Officer Cook, was your faithfulness, loyalty and trust. Words all police officers must live their lives and function as professional public servants. It's the honesty, dignity and integrity which too must surely ride down those trails of reason, resolve, resourcefulness and unwavering tenacity. A man such as yourself, Officer Cook, Dade County and its esteemed citizens thank you for your valor in serving and in protecting their needs of peace, shelter and prosperity all the while you were trying to stay safe and make wickedness and its terrible evil a past obstacle to normalcy and sanctity. You won't ever be forgotten for your character, commitment and the inner courage of your heart which has sealed your heroic legacy of enhancement and the hope that all future officers who followed you will act this way. Pray. Stay in shape. Eat right and get a solid night or day of sleep. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The heartache of your loss, Officer Cook, still leaves your family, friends and colleagues looking for that ray of light that will someday dispel all this nastiness. Violence and terror leave marks upon society which at times are hard to remove. Your badge and uniform was donned with pride, nobility, humility and the conviction to tackle the hardest of challenges. Since our world is not perfect, all we can expect from the police is an honest day's endeavor. You gave each day, Officer Cook, Our Creator recognizes those who make the ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2016

As I look at my father, Owen's certificates of appreciation from the New York City Police Department where he patrolled for almost forty years going back to the 1928, my family can only humbly marvel at his dignity, honesty and heroism. Back in his day police did not have bulletproof vests and yet he gave humane and loyal service to keep peace on the street. For your service to Dade County, its peace, unity and prosperity, Officer Cook, more than ever were you a devoted and determined officer. You preserved and protected and installed proper conduct back where it belongs. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. My dad who should rest in peace got to enjoy his retirement. Yours, Officer Cook should too been enjoyed. Violence was what you went after and your wonderful soul travels among God's celestial heavens with other heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2016

Those public servants who act succinctly and stay in sync are humbly rewarded for their endeavors. It is those few who stray from the righteous trails of tenacity that may lead them to trouble. Dade County's wants and desires were all met by your friendly and sincerest loyalty, Officer Cook. When a man of character commits to do what God asks from them, we say they are blessed. You were a Godsend and a truly humble hero, Officer Cook. Society shall always be grateful to those honorable and dignified professionals who give their every ounce of effort. You put forth the humility and courage to bring the peace and safety back to Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2016

Distinction follows a person so long as they act honestly and earnestly. Police officers don't look for rewards, for they are awarded for smartly carrying out a position that puts them in harm's way at times as they serve and preserve our liberties. Dade County will seemingly be a hot spot for crime and violence tragically and no telling when any officer will get that call to react quickly and wisely. You acted, Officer Cook by the book, with dignity and integrity shadowing your movements. Determination and devotion helped to celebrate your life and a career in which you served Our Creator inspiring wisdom and being able to lead other men and women through peril and danger. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. People of conviction and character will always have a spot reserved in heaven in one-hundred and twenty years for their feats of hope and faith. We all pray they come home safe and sound. The same safety and peace you patrolled to deliver to the areas of Dade County, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2016

Class and decency belong in the same category as honesty and integrity. Nothing can work well or function splendidly without any of these desirable characteristics. Police officers, those brave and dignified men and women who serve and protect life and its property cannot go out in their communities on patrol if they don't have the correct focus. Dade County was made safer by you, Officer Cook, a gentleman of intellect and a masterful orator. The humbleness and humility of your life and career came from an outstanding upbringing by your parents and instructors at the police academy on what it means and takes to become an excellent and efficient public servant. The peace and unity is directed related to your professional ethics and principles of justice being delivered promptly and prudently. Your heroic commitment and valor will forever keep enhancements anchored rightly where they belong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2016

Those who commit violence don't look at submission as a solution to a problem of enormous proportions. All police officers whether here in Dade County or for that matter wherever they may patrol must stay alert and be on guard at all times. Those moments come and go and it's during these crucial times that care, caution and integrity must shadow each beloved and brave servant. Your trust and dignity, Officer Cook, was quite instrumental in securing the proper peace and togetherness for all citizens. The people spoke and you answered all your professional roles and calls with clarity, class and alacrity. An alert person can focus better on what needs to be done in order to shape the landscape of our society. And because of your diligence, devotion and determination, mankind can live and breathe much more easier and safer. the commitment, character, convictions all worn on your crisp uniform and shiny badge were the messages of faith, hope and optimism for justice fairly and firmly to be exercised. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One man's heroic legacy, yours, Officer Cook, that will be humbly and humanely saluted. You kept the integrity of your department and other officers who you led on the straight and proper path. No deviation. Your life and career were of the proper balance and fabric of morals and principles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2016

A top notch officer who helped to keep a semblance of balance and reason pinpointed within all citizens. Those Dade County residents expected and received excellent service from you, Officer Cook. You were kind and compassionate. Firm and fair. It's loyalty in most officers that drives their professional ambitions. Yours were honest and sincere. Charismatic and consistent. All anybody can really expect is a day's effort bring forth by the virtues of vitality and valor while preserving and serving the goals of those you watch over. Keep observing, Officer Cook, give those who have taken over your watch the inner strength to carry on with your legacy. One of dignity, resolve and decency. When integrity and leadership, vision and wisdom surround those brave souls, their tasks in fighting crime and its associated violence are made slightly easier. Though, police work is not easy, simple, routine or mundane. You had the right tools to tenaciously do battle. Your humbleness spoke from your heart, it is what keeps your family going in their pursuits in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2016

Engineering ingenuity. Pioneering perseverance. Distributing dignity through distinguished service. Providing protection. Serving residents of Dade County and helping top keep sanctity and peace bonded as one, you'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook. With a kind heart you gracefully delivered enhancement and everlasting vigilance with honesty and integrity. Your sterling character shone beyond any calls of duty. A professional through and through. Now God has your treasured soul up in heaven assisting Him with His eternal role and that is to fly high ever so humbly each moment watching over those who take on this tall task. And that is to be as loyal and as brave as you were, Officer Cook. When one commits to do the will of Our Creator they honor Him in being faithful and devout. For twenty-five years of accountability to all humanity, your nobility and humility rose to the standards expected of all public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2016

I meant to say, Officer Cook, that police officers live by the creed that respect must be gained. And the way it is earned is by being honest and loyal in all your professional affairs. Dade County and its citizens knew you had their backs and so peace and unity rested upon your morals. When courage and devotion meet at the same crossroad, character and decency too meet. The tracks of hope and destiny are made for all public servants to follow. Those who go astray will lose their rightful place when it's time for God to judge them. And more importantly, the safety and security may be infringed upon. You were our warrior and hero. It was in your genes to be helpful and considerate. You were a legend, Officer Cook, with commitment and consolidation always a part of your pristine appearance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2016

A giver of loyal and most efficient service to all Dade County. You will be remembered as a hero here in Dade County, Officer Cook, for your professional roles of relief and resolve. It's the resourcefulness and the humble honor that humbly walked in front of you as you patrolled a community where you continue to be so honored and saluted for your valor. Valor that validates all the enhancements your care and concern brought all people, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy forever etched in the hearts and minds of all colleagues and family. Those who loved you and admired your career ambitions. Very noble. Humanity's gift from God. A blessed hero. Help keep us safe. Keep flying high on those angelic wings, those sacred golden streets are forever at peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2016

Here is now. Yesterday is over. Tomorrow is a fresh start. Police officers leave by the creed that everyday must be respected and cherished. Their dignity and honor rides upon their movements around the communities they serve and protect. Your integrity, Officer Cook, incorporated the peace and unity of all Dade County residents. A very special servant whose heroism was on par with his humbleness and humility. Lives were saved. Structures remain sound and sturdy because of your unwavering courage and commitment. A gentleman with the kindest of hearts and the blessings from God for a job well done. Where and when character mattered, you were there, Officer Cook, to persevere and preserve the public interest most professionally. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2016

The turning point of a person's life and career is judged by how well they perform that which they chose to follow through upon their dreams and aspirations. Dade County will record its heroes and heroines who gave their beings in a most dignified and honorable fashion. Integrity and intellect were you outstanding points of protection, Officer Cook. No officer while their salt may leave their loved ones without searching out these characteristics. A classy gentleman of desire, pure devotion and driven by the calls of Our Creator who guided your pathways in both your career and life, Officer Cook, one you took to heart in making Dade County more healthy, smart and efficient in hoe people treated each other. Never will you be forgotten for excellence in morals and upholding the laws we live and breathe by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The other day as I was visiting your grave on your birthday I came across two young folks. The lady Rochelle and her friend Mr. Torres were laying her one-hundred and two year old Godmother to rest. Mrs. Ann Esther Ramiro. Mrs. Cook, I'll keep thinking and saying my prayers on your behalf. One-hundred and one! Your life and its fruitfulness, faith and devotion shall always be celebrated. Continue enjoying good health, peace and prosperity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

Thanksgiving is an emotional time for my family. My mother, Bernice, passed away thirteen years ago and is very much missed. When your family gathers and celebrates the holidays, I'm sure your on their mind, Officer Cook. A loyal and gracious fellow whose gallantry and grace was revered in all Dade County. Its residents were the priorities of your service and protection. When a person embarks on a journey in life, we pray for their success in their every endeavor. Honor and humility rode in your squad car along with your partners who persevered while keeping peace and its hopes unified. We Shall Be One. Worthwhile. Superior. Beautiful. Outstanding. Your beloved soul and those angelic wings, Officer Cook, sure do fly high over our region, one filled with your humane accomplishments to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The legacy of courage continues its crusade today, tomorrow and in the future. It contains your lessons and messages of faith and optimism attached to each future officer's service while out on patrol. Vigilance shall only be victorious when violence has been vanquished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

When I see your bright and congenial smile, Officer Cook, I can only wonder beyond normal comprehension why your life and career ended so suddenly at the tender age of twenty-five? Police work is not having fun or the time of your life. The time to solve, the moments to resolve are upon us. One should seize the opportunity to channel your integrity and dignity and in an honorable manner contribute your God given talents back into society. The world of Dade County has been made more important and prominent by your sacrifice. Heroes and heroines grace our communities with their wisdom, vision and leadership capabilities. Yours, Officer Cook brought new life and promise to areas crying out for assistance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Though, you enjoyed working with some of the finest, the humblest of men and women who had traits and the very same fine character as you so possessed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

While we eat, spend time with our families and sleep soundly at night, we do have those men and women serving and policing for our peace and unity. In Dade County, Officer Cook, you were one of the many police spokespeople who put out the word on violence. Evil shall never interrupt the daily routines of the people and yet here we still have those who seem intent on mayhem and kayos. The solution isn't easy. The problems only increase, thanks to the many marvelous and proud officers, solutions may be around the corner. They were, Officer Cook and so was your honesty, dignity and integrity. Always proud and glad to pitch in wherever wanted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

Citizens should admire their friendly police officers. No need to be nasty when an officer comes over to speak with you. If you have done something wrong perhaps showing courtesy to them might get you off with a simple talk and a welcome warning. Some officers function by these principles. After all, for the benefit of those they watch over, they can write you up and give you a stern lecture. It is legal and within their jurisdiction to dispense proper law and order as they were trained to deal with almost any situation. Officer Cook, having devoted your life and career to service and protection, you were the supreme figure resolve and ingenuity that folks looked up to. Being a humble and respected hero here in Dade County, you will always be something who did their job, never complained and remained in the corner of the people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A professional speaks and acts with common sense and morals that allow them to proficiently conduct their business.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

Phenomenal that word can denote many things. Out of the ordinary. For a humble servant as you were, Officer Cook, you always went over and beyond the causes of justice and equality. That's a responsibility that all public servants must take seriously. Not lightly. Nothing easy when protecting and defending our liberties comes into focus. You were perceived as a truly righteous and devout man, Officer Cook. Dignity, integrity and honesty were just some of the captions on your badge and uniform. Your convictions all were founded in the name of safety, peace and perseverance. A diligent and vigilant individual watches their actions and tries to deliver on their solemn affirmations. You cared, Officer Cook. You collected your thoughts and did as much as any officer could do. The cornerstones of class, desire and determination are all reasons as to why you have been so honored and saluted for valor and inner courage from your heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

The holiday season has arrived. That is the wake up call for all law enforcement professionals to step up their efforts at making peaceful resolutions and that violence subsides forever. Unfortunately, don't think that will happen. I do think between the police and the citizens better utilization of communication skills might just help resolve some dilemmas. Since you were good at handling domestic issues, Officer Cook, firm, fair and calming, others learned their lessons from you. A young man whose mission began to take shape from the time you were a young man. A mature gentleman who went out on patrol in Dade County to serve and protect the quiet and security of his community. One where you were admired for your bravery, decency and devotion. A faithful and loyal servant whose heroic legacy is being saluted forevermore. Generations will never forget your tenacity in this never ending fight over evil. You were our warrior and savior. We savor you sweet disposition and duly professional role. It delivered resourcefulness and relief to all people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

One puts their initials on their professional standards of excellence based upon their integrity, honesty and dignity. It's among the many necessary tools of the job. Police officers dignity their positions by their character, class and candor. You performed, Officer Cook, as you were raised, with morals and certain inbred values. Because of your heroism, the peace and prosperity was restored to all Dade County residents. You were a humble and cherished young man who commitment was precisely why we can thrive today. Conviction and your sincerity, Officer Cook, went hand in hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2016

If God could turn on or pull the switch to stop infamy and ignominious acts from occurring, then public servants probably would not be needed for service and protection. I'm sure you pulled a few citizens over, Officer Cook and wrote tickets for violations. It was said of my father that he was too nice to be a police officer. So were you, Officer Cook, a righteous man, a prince among those dignified and honorable professionals. You candor and demeanor when meshed with your integrity, dignity and honor provided more than a passing glimpse of why Dade County and its residents were able to live freely and peacefully. We cannot forget your valiant actions on May 16, 1979, they proved to be why you were so humble and yet so admired and special. You were a very decent and driven gentleman of faith and principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We live soundly. We prosper justly. We can think wisely. If only we could have acted as you did, Officer Cook. Proficiency and tenacity take practice and patience. Exactly as you yourself conducted your personal and professional affairs. The mature and wise stand out from the crowd. better to get in step right away. Surely, before that crowd thins out. Good morals can and do become habit forming. Those who stray should take notice. You will be weeded out. Wickedness and its stench of evil deserves the clarity of those righteous women and men who endure in their pursuits.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2016

We don't have all the answers and neither do our beloved public servants at times. Yet, they persevere and carry on bravely and most gallantly. If honor, dignity and integrity itself could solve all the problems of the world as we know it and try to live fruitfully, then perhaps we need to look to a higher more supreme power, Our Creator who blesses us and fortifies the efforts of His talented group of professionals. Law enforcement is not for the feeble, it's not for the faint of heart. It's mental and physical exacerbation taken to its fullest. You made Dade County more safe and less prone to violence, Officer Cook, a surely humble man of commitment, character and pride all blended within your uniform. Today, freedom and peace can take their leads from your unwavering and unselfish nobility, the service to humanity that you were guided to by God. A mission completed and yet those lingering questions remain. Why? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There can be no doubt regarding your resolve, loyalty and compassion. It was inbred within you and stayed with you, Officer Cook, throughout your life and career to fight those battles that needed to be taken care. Please observe those brave souls carrying on with the same amount of dignity and reverence as you endeavored to quash this enemy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2016