Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There can be no resignation. No stagnating. No giving up and throwing in the towel or raising the white flag. You must stay the course of decorum and decency. Honor and integrity must fly their staffs high at all times. Dade County never flew under the radar when you patrolled, Officer Cook. It took your supremely heroic actions and superior conduct to get things right again. Colleagues have saluted your wisdom and visions of motivation and movement which have spread peace and eloquence throughout a community where you were looked up to in times of crisis. No better way to honor your name and accomplishments, Officer Cook, than for other officers to don their uniforms and badges proudly and a s humbly as yourself. Morale is amplified. Evil and terror are lessened. Your personality fit your professional role, one in which you carried eloquence and enhancement further than most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 27, 2016

Just understand desire and genuine effort. To begin to comprehend one's effort, just read up on their life and career. You can catch a glimpse into their honor,integrity and dignity. Officer Cook, you were the humble and fierce whom Dade County stood up and respected. No bragging. No bravado. Just fair and practical police work that helped secure peace and unity for everyone. A loyal man to his brothers and sisters in the law enforcement profession, you served during your time with determination and the dedication that is demanded by professionals who are tasked with many dilemmas which require resolving and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your demeanor and desire carried you through your missions of mercy, hope and optimism.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2016

We pledge allegiance to the flag. Officers pledge their affirmations of loyalty, honesty and dignity in their every patrol. It's no different wherever one protects and serves the public. Here in Dade County, Florida, you served with distinction and devotion, Officer Cook. To all the proper causes that affect peace and unity and where enhancement can surely be felt by all thirty-seven years later. A dear comrade with an overwhelming passion to take care of those who needed assurances they would be safe and sound. You will be revered for your generosity and temerity. You dealt with torment and evil in a class and decent manner honoring your creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class, candor and commitment to quality character concerned you greatly, Officer Cook. Dade County was always in good hands.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2016

The gifts of perseverance and its progression take their cues from those officers whose ideals and values are affixed upon honesty and dignity. Your conduct, Officer Cook, was the kind of behavior that is demanded from each officer. Where the protection of the public is involved, it is especially necessary to act according to department standards, thus upholding the unity and peaceful nature of Dade County and its citizens. A man of humility, loyalty and faith should be saluted for their unselfish devotion and commitment to professional duties. Yours, Officer Cook, was what pride is all about. Unwavering in delivery and determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2016

To steer hope and desire in the right direction requires all the facets of loyalty, honesty and dignity. If there is no integrity incorporated into one's efforts the infrastructure of what is needed for peace and unity to succeed cannot be realized. What was well known to all Dade County and its residents was your sincerest endeavor, Officer Cook, at bringing together resolve and relief. Never an easy task, a complex challenge to be sure. Character is built by those who courageously and heroically enter this profession wide eyed and ready to go to work in patrolling and protecting the public trust and the safety nets that are assembled around any community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You let your actions humanely and humbly grace us as you enhanced our society for generations to come.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2016

The phrase only the good die young, I don't know its origins, I do know you were a well meaningful and honorable man, Officer Cook. Take your integrity, honesty and dignity and place it aside other heroes and heroines in the Dade County law enforcement community and we get the idea as to why you have been remembered as solemnly and as fondly. You stopped crime before it began and tried calming down those emotions may have spilled over. When tension and evil ran side by side, there you were, Officer Cook, present and fully accountable. The quietness, peace and unity is the direct result of unselfish commitment and unwavering courage. You remain admired and revered by all. A gentleman with a soft spirit, that now flies like a butterfly across our deep blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. In God's heavenly abode you now are charged with an important eternal mission to walk that sacred beat patrolling God's golden streets. Nothing will harm you again. Violence and evil will not be winners. Common sense and dignity for all humanity will triumph. You preserved so we can continue our conquests, Officer Cook. Peace and civility must match wits with the forces of wickedness. Twenty-five is still too young, you were admired by so many people, a true Godsend and a blessing to civilization. You continue to be missed greatly. Your absence can only make our hearts grow fonder of your esteem for comrades and those who loved you and the same you gave back to them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2016

Whenever a hero, a person you look up to loses their life, you feel a sense of great pain and anguish. You may feel cheated. You may experience the feelings of being deprived. Why? Because they had much more to offer our society. Exactly. You had much more life, Officer Cook and an endless amount of energy. God sees our missions through and through. He saw your life and career guarding and gracing Dade County and its citizenry until the end. Your last ounce of spent dignifying our lives so we could live prosperously and very peacefully. Your character, vigilance and valor surely will never be forgotten. Only received by Our Creator with the humblest of blessings, a cherished and respected man with a compassionate soul saluted for his bravery. You were a dedicated and heroic man, Officer Cook. Comrades have taken notice. We, the public have observed too what you meant to our world. One bettered by enhancements that will stand forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A God fearing man is to be revered, surely mercy shall follow him all the days of his life. Your grace, Officer Cook, has become God's eternal calendar in that your soul will never stop travelling, it will light up our skies in this community as surely as your big bright smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2016

Heroism has many symbols, humility, dignity, honor and integrity which when bonded together with stellar character, conviction and commitment leaves an everlasting memory. When your service and preservation to Dade County was undertaken, Officer Cook, it was for God's name and for those citizens who relied upon your instincts. You'll always be cherished and revered for your humble career and a life full of passion and wonderfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Comrades and your family will never forget the proud moment when your badge was pinned on your chest. Pride and achievement were your allies, Officer Cook, they followed you down the road of resolve. You were a very brave man with a sincere heart, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2016

The object of progression is to advance the positive forces that people feed off of. They felt important, cherished and want to accomplish their tasks through effort, diligence and honesty to the best of their abilities. Police officers through vigilance and respect engage in responsibilities that are difficult for most to achieve. You persevered, Officer Cook, as you were a considerate and honest man. God took that valor and heroism to a level where mere mortals may never truly comprehend the sphere of how your devoted soul now travels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You performed a mission of hope, peace and unity for Dade County and its residents that would be a bit difficult to repay. They are grateful and forever indebted to your humbleness and humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2016

Character builds strength of resolve and unwavering courage in times of danger. Unity and peace, too build the cornerstones of strength and its opportunities to better society. People get up and go to work and at times look for that so called quick fix. There are no band aids that can heal the wounds of this atrocity we brand as evil. All any God fearing and determined officer can do is keep fighting on, never relinquishing honor and integrity. You never let things obstruct your vision, Officer Cook, of what needed to be done in Dade County and its right for people to lead sound and productive lives. You'll always be accounted for as a hero so loyal and dedicated to the right causes. Your professionalism and profound resourcefulness won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Justice one day for all people will be served on God's golden platter of righteousness and the dignity for all to live, breathe and to channel their emotions in an enhanced atmosphere. The anticipation is the participation of each individual in this peace process.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2016

Enthusiasm must take leaps and bounds when officers go out and patrol the public safety. A smile and a whole lot of dignified honesty and integrity made your trails, Officer Cook, for peace and unity more prosperous. All anyone in Dade County during your time could do would have been to say thanks. We're grateful for your spirit, passion and compassion, after all any officer worth their salt must stay composed and focused on their challenges and tasks at hand. Always remembered and saluted for leadership and the humility by which you served and protected. Your legacy of heroism rests proudly in God's hands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When commitment, conviction and class are tested, those who are morally righteous will succeed mightily. The future onuses fall on those who took over your watch, Officer Cook. They are taxed, though if they endeavor through their courage, the jobs will get done. Your missions were enhanced by God's sacred presence and your unwavering diligence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2016

As my family gets ready to greet the Jewish New year next Sunday night, let us take the time to pray with all our hearts, all our souls and with all our might that the coming year will be filled with good health, peace and all the blessings we could ask for. we can request, depending on our tone of voice is what we may receive back. God was surely good to the Cook Family, even when sadness and tragedy beset you, your dad, who I was told passed suddenly. Don't know if he was ill or not, Justin told me, Officer Cook. Justin himself had an accident which left him wheelchair bound, he doesn't complain or want one to feel sorry for him. I feel bad for him. I believed he was studying for a Masters degree. You were not ill the day of May 16, 1979, when you said goodbye to Karen and started your shift. You were starting the day watch I believe. Circumstances take our angels of valor on missions of mercy, hope and faith that most would not want to go to. At least like most officers, they were well received and attended by an honest and righteous man of dignity and integrity. You will never ever be forgotten. Your successes in Dade County opened new doors and chapters of peace and enhancement for all residents. That Saturday, May 19, 1979, was going to be your first weekend off. A weekend of sadness and sorrow no one will forget nor comprehend why it happened. You were humble, gallant and valiant until the end. A mission finished, yet cut short by uncalled for and wanton violence by an evil young man, troubled as he already was. Very sad. No questioning your resolve, Officer Cook, you were an equitable and just gentleman with the spirit to match. Like the butterfly, it now flies higher and higher everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Repentance, prayer and giving charity can avert an evil decree. Let us be inscribed and written up for a happy and blessed New Year. The ram's horn blown in synagogues summons one's heart to repent, to wept, its piercing sounds are meant to motivate and to arouse our good inclinations to be honorable and loyal to God's callings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2016

To command and to compromise take a very humble person who displays what is expected from each officer. Public service demands the highest level of due honesty, dignity and integrity from its angels of heroism and devotion. No shortcuts. No backing down and running away. You ran track perhaps in school, Officer Cook. You marched to the beat of your drums in high school. But, you never took a backseat unless you were riding with your parents. Dade County saw true humanity, that very uniquely desirable man of character, hope and encouragement performing an essential role keeping serenity where it belonged. Enhancement, education and their roles required that special feeling, that serene hands on attention, they got both from yourself, Officer Cook, a gem of a man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is within the hearts of all that your spirit will bind us properly. It may bend, it will not break. It will only keep motivating us to do good deeds making society a richer place to thrive and to survive the unrest that tests our wills. It is a wake up signal by God to get moving.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2016

We realize dealing with the public is not easy and yet we must comprehend somehow that our beloved law enforcement officers must travel down the paths of justice and peace. We pursue unity and quiet, they too look to stop the warpaths of violence. it is when terror takes an ugly bite out of peace that the entire structure may be compromised. Police at times must make deals if it will broker peace and freedom for all. You delivered on your affirmation, Officer Cook, you kept your word and spoke the plain truth of dignity, integrity and honesty. The message has been since passed down to future generations and to those brave enough to succeed a humane gentleman, a legend of his time. A hero of nobility and humility that reveals the truth persona behind their uniform and badge. All donned with due diligence and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2016

The wars of attrition are just now beginning. It's the moment to seize your resources of faith and decency, start climbing that mountain of hope looking for answers. We, the ordinary citizens look for that advantage that will take us to the promised land. It's a place where God's blessings of richness and grace occur. And it was in Dade County, a venue well known to you, Officer Cook, in which you started your career as a police officer. I believe it was started at Jackson Memorial Hospital near 836 and the courthouses. Since honor, decency and class were all a part of your humbleness and upbringing by two loving parents, then when you began your patrols you had special qualities riding along with you. Now thirty-seven years later comrades have saluted and honored you for your gallant actions to restore peace and security back where it rightfully belongs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2016

Free as a bird, those are the wings of God's loyal and devoted servants of faith and heroism. When justice prevails for all persons you know the tasks were handled properly and expeditiously. You arranged your professional tasks all in order Officer Cook. If you let Our Creator steer your integrity, dignity and honesty down the prime path of equality, then liberty, peace and unity will represent all those who wait for its acceptance. You were a cherished and dependable man of action, hope and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2016

When this swoon of doom and gloom rocks our great land, the best way to counteract its affects would be to stay the course, keep honest, maintain a humble profile and with a sense of balance keep dignity and integrity planted at your side at all times. Police officers carry out important jobs, they cannot give in to temptation nor let evil escape their clutches. When violence and disputes crossed your radar screen, Officer Cook, you were ready to pounce on them and head off more imminent dangers. The seeds of violence in Dade County that awful day, May 16, 1979, when you gave your life and career for a common goal, that was for peace and liberty to set their sights upon those who desired to live more unified existences. Always the planer. Always prepared. Always remembered and so honored for unselfish bravery and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who have taken over your watch, Officer Cook, do so cautiously and hopefully without trepidation. You were an outstanding and dignified young man with much more life left to fulfill Our Lord's wishes. You were devout and faithful, no one had to summon you twice. You comprehended your missions and God led you through the battles as our warrior, savior, hero and best friend to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis,

September 24, 2016

The days of reckoning are closing in quickly. We better act promptly and proficiently. All public servants are expected to conduct their daily business within the borders of honesty, integrity, dignity and quite a lot of wisdom. Wisdom, like vision and know how are a gift given by Our Creator to those humble and humane individuals who know precisely how to use it, to share and spread the wealth of information with others in times of crises. You knew how to preserve, Officer Cook. You understood the meaning of peace and unity and how to gain this for residents of Dade County. A gentleman whose mission ran far and wide and whose lips, eyes and ears spoke the truth and carried out God's plans for us deliberately and with that naturally born driven desire you had. Officer Cook, you will remain a cherished and admired man of humility and the ability to communicate your messages to the public you served gracefully and very nobly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2016

There are several sayings that go like this, the lights are on but no one is home. There is no cheese on the cracker. Your two oars are not in the water. The elevator has not yet gone to the top. All fits this seemingly alarming and frightening pattern of wanton violence perpetrated by rogue officers. Wanton violence and its terror is supposed to be handled and resolved by honorable and dignified police officers like yourself, Officer Cook. You assembled astuteness, unwavering courage in the very face of danger and peril to others shielding them from harm. Never could Dade County and its residents have been any more happier with your brand of protection and preservation while on patrol serving their interests. You left a beautiful and wonderful heroic legacy of memories to be cherished and so saluted. You made your family members proud. Your uniform was your crowning achievement humbly accomplished and dutifully fulfilled. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2016

For as free a country as the United States is supposed to be we still have this inherent war not only against violence and terrorism, we have an environment challenged by the throes of racism and justice for all. If all man and women are created equal, the equation simply does not fit as its sum of parts are not shared by all. What was shared by Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, was your integrity, dignity, honesty, sound and practical leadership. The ability to enhance, the capacity to mold and to shape other colleagues in the rigors of a profession so valuable, yet it can leave one who is not careful enough, very vulnerable. You did your job soundly taking peace and unity and building upon its cornerstones. The solid foundations that have other comrades saluting your gallantry and heroism summoned from your inner strength and your outstanding character. It all fits with your personality of commitment and conviction of faithfulness and resolve, all of which will not be be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The intrigue of policing was why you become the gentleman with a matching spirit, Officer Cook. That spirit now floats like a butterfly in God's enchanted skies where other comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice as you solemnly did, Officer Cook, rest gently against God's golden palms. The hands of the righteous perform the faithful work within Our Creator's master plans of this society. Humble and revered. Admired and loyal to all calls of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2016

Never giving up nor displaying pessimism, you always exerted one-hundred percent full effort in the wars over evil. Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook, were the beneficiaries of your protection and service that spread its canvas of peace and unity upon them. Diligence and vigilance too go hand in hand coupled with honor, integrity and true grit assisted you greatly. You were a humane and humble gentleman whose valor shall never be forgotten. Heroism breathes its soul of brevity, in your soul, Officer Cook, decency, devotion and desire rest squarely in God's firmament. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2016

As we fight those battles over evil, we shall keep in mind our heroes and heroines of the past who laid down their lives and careers so we the people could challenge our aspirations and dreams to carry on. And carry on you did, Officer Cook, with the summation of honesty, intellect and dignity that was from desire, drive and determination. The dedication to reach out to all persons in search of freedom, unity and peace. Dade County reached out and observed a marvelous young man born of faith and hope leaving his mark on society that won't be forgotten. You pitched in and patched up the holes of humanity and struck a chord in terror which when not soon stopped may cause more harm. Our country needs decent public servants who are willing to put forth the effort and be able to lead others through these tests. Respected and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and concern do work hand in hand when the pious look out for our safety. God watches over your soul now, Officer Cook, forever keeping its lights shining upon your family, comrades and close friends. You were their warrior and savior, most of all their hero. A blessed man with invaluable resources. That's why you accomplished. You knew the plan, take that baton, His blueprint and make positive decisions that would forever change the paths of mankind. All for the good.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2016

Being astute as compared to righteousness and honorable actions. If you are able to succeed, you have made an impression that society never forgets. They cherished your good name, Officer Cook, as you transferred dignity and integrity from one watch to another. That is exactly why Dade County and its residents cam live more passionate lives with the affirmations of another day. The sun rises and sets, what we accomplish between those hours is so very practical as it helps make this a better place for enhancements to settle in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism, Officer Cook, your bravery and character are the legacies we look up to. You were a humbly outstanding servant who relished serving your Creator. No letdowns or disappointments. Only the finest service and protection from Badge#1664.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2016

To reflect upon the heroism and dignity of one's life takes some purpose and effort to put forth the language that outlines and signifies their goals, dreams and ideals. You were a thoughtfully positive thinker, Officer Cook. Officers must be capable of pondering how to go about solve and preserving life and its honor and integrity. Dade County can only wonder if you were present today how you could effectively communicate the message of admiration, unity and peace. Take one subject, one topic and by your very wholesome and stellar character, commitment and conviction relay your point across to influence morally proper conduct not only from civilians, also those men and women serving and policing those streets that need a stern cleaning. A period of time used to weed evil off the streets and putting everyone back on the righteous trail. No one is perfect. You can't have too many choir boys and girls. You effectively achieved your missions of resourcefulness, reverence and reliability. Now comes the part of you, Officer Cook, serving Our Lord with all your spirit, one that now abounds around those celestial heavens above. Keep shining down with your grace and character. You wore your uniform proudly and humbly for humanity to catch a glimpse of. They did that for six years and for twenty-five years saw actions of righteousness and profound faith. A happy man more humbled to serve a gallant purpose in life. A career fulfilled though more was left to achieve, we attempt to carry on as soundly as you did, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2016

If seeing is believing, than those officers who are meticulously fair, honest and sincere will be rewarded for all their efforts put forth. When God created America in 1776, the United States constitution put forth rules and amendments ensuring liberty, peace and unity for all citizens. Unfortunately, today those doctrines have at times become unglued, the fragments of violence and racism still rear their ugliness. That is why it's so important to have dignified, decent , men and women of character protecting and serving our interests and the trust we place on them with such burdens, that at times are dangerous. You served Dade County with captivation and candor, Officer Cook. You brought wisdom, unwavering inner strength from your heart to all your professional roles. Relied upon to save lives, you did that ever so faithfully and humanely on May 16, 1979. Your heroism is bounded by the doctrines of rules and certain behavioral codes that all public servants are expected to keep and to uphold making those around your patrol safer and more secure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a genuinely cherished and respected Godsend, Officer Cook and your absence is felt throughout Dade County, your loving family, colleagues and your close personal friends. Well liked, concerned kind and dedicated to enhancement while you endeavored to eliminate wickedness and its roots.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2016