Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Not being a good listener and not following proper directives can at times lend itself to disaster. But, you were meant to lead other comrades, Officer cook, because of your honesty and integrity which when blended in enabled you and your squad to remain safe, as surely as you patrolled Dade County streets, placing humble valor in your every move. Insubordination has no place in police work, it can bring the morale down and further cause harm to anyone not looking in front of them. You'll be remembered for your friendliness and frank assessments of all dilemmas looking for solutions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A hearty character now residing in Our Creator's exclusive shelter protecting and serving as your soul travels from point to point. The missions you chose to carry out were followed poignantly and precisely as any professional would.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2016

If police used the proper tact, put forth the honesty and dignity their positions call for perhaps innocent people would not be exposed to dishonest officers. Most police are decent, humble and do their jobs well. When a few stray, it can set back an entire police nation. Thank God you were an honorable soul, Officer Cook. Dignity and integrity never took a backseat. Your courtesy and morals were always front and center and you'll be fondly remembered for valiant and heroic actions to save and to protect Dade County, its citizens and your comrades from danger. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2016

Serene and secure that is how we would love to live. Dade County and its people loved you, Officer Cook and they cherished a man of faith on a mission of resolve. You were respected and admired by colleagues for your conventional wisdom and intuition that was of a humble nature and its essence was most heroic. Now and forever you will be saluted for your outstanding character, courage and commitment, the pride all officers should take when wearing their uniforms and badges of honor, integrity and dignity to decency hold the forts of unity and peace down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You achieved and you enhanced our lives immeasurably.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2016

Elevate your life with energy, effort, efficiency and passion. To denigrate life would be to disrupt, destruct, desecrate the normal way of progression and be most diabolical. Very counterproductive to making this society as a whole better. Enhancement would suffer. Strides would take steps backward. Police officers just attempt to keep sanctity and unity aflame, while putting out those smoldering flames of injustice, bigotry, racism, et cetera, back during your watch, Officer Cook, while you patrolled the very venues of the Dade County community where you were hailed as a hero and admired by everyone from your family to your humble comrades who went to battle this negative force we brand as evil, you calmly and solemnly served, protected and preserved the vitality of the public interest and its trust as one entity. By virtue of your honesty, dignity, integrity and ingenuity through devoted and desirable leadership, the sounds of peace may at times be strained, yet they can be heard loudly and distinctively. The fragrances of barbeques and coals being stoked take on much more meaning as opposed to emotions burning like a wildfire. You have been saluted, Officer Cook, as a hero of character and one who consoled us in times of trouble. Your spirit has been kept alive today by the flames of your unwavering bravery. Bravery and valor are the best building blocks in unifying a community torn by tension, just the relief it requires. When we channel our passions and energies properly and most promptly we can function decently and devote our minds to the chores at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There are no vacations in heaven. Only the quiet that echoes from God's angelic heroes and heroines who exposed their lives to combat the dangers that lurked before us. You persevered, Officer Cook, through vision and a keen wisdom to make reality come to life. God has granted you eternal life where no more harm will come your way. It is now up to those who serve and to us who are the recipients of their bravery and service to utilize our time wisely. Indifference does not run by the clock. It can be halted once and for all by doing good deeds and making this world a better place to live and to prosper together.

Rabbi Lewis S. DavisElevate

September 20, 2016

Daring and bold, yet compassionate and caring, one man, the epitome of a humble and revered servant, yourself, Officer Cook. Dade County, its citizens and your department held you in high esteem. You were devoted to the causes of peace and its infrastructure, so long as you patrolled and protected us we could not be any gladder. The excitement you brought to your role, the engaging personality you delivered can never be overlooked. You have not been forgotten. Your loss left a hole void in your family and colleagues, as time marches on we continue with your sacred missions of faith, peace and unity. These words nowadays echo loud and clear, spoken back in your day to calm and to influence the folks to get along. Our society needs less strife and more affirmations of positive movements to co-exist. Violence and tension, torment and terror only serve to divide the masses. With your soul and God's hands, Officer Cook, perhaps the tasks here will be made easier and less complex. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Let your legacy of humility and grace find favor in those who seek to perform as righteously and as courageously as you did, Officer Cook. Lessons can get lost in their translations, let those you learned at home and at the academy stay implemented within our thoughts and hearts forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2016

One who keeps their control over situations and speaks the tones of truth, succeeds mightily in any endeavors they undertake to bring relief and freedom to the citizens. On May 16, 1979, it was your unselfish display of courage, boldness and commitment through honorable actions that made Dade County feel free again, Officer Cook. You stopped a scene of domestic violence from reaching severe proportions. We know police are trained for most any incident, you saved your colleagues and those persons involved in an ugly affair. When I say treasured and caring I mean you were a concise and considerate individual, Officer Cook, loyal and faithful where it mattered the most. Now as God has your being and legacy of character sheltered in His abode for eternal safekeeping, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It takes years of practice to perfect something special, though no one but God is perfect in all His ways, you were that very special servant who tones still resonate loudly and soundly today. Just look up to the heavens at night, your soul as cherished a sit was and will forever be, continues lighting up our blue skies. We just have to keep the faith and remain hopeful and optimistic as you were, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2016

One who keeps their control over situations and speaks the tones of truth, succeeds mightily in any endeavors they undertake to bring relief and freedom to the citizens. On May 16, 1979, it was your unselfish display of courage, boldness and commitment through honorable actions that made Dade County feel free again, Officer Cook. You stopped a scene of domestic violence from reaching severe proportions. We know police are trained for most any incident, you saved your colleagues and those persons involved in an ugly affair. When I say treasured and caring I mean you were a concise and considerate individual, Officer Cook, loyal and faithful where it mattered the most. Now as God has your being and legacy of character sheltered in His abode for eternal safekeeping, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It takes years of practice to perfect something special, though no one but God is perfect in all His ways, you were that very special servant who tones still resonate loudly and soundly today. Just look up to the heavens at night, your soul as cherished a sit was and will forever be, continues lighting up our blue skies.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2016

It seems lately that racism is running rampant in our society. police officers, those like yourself, Officer Cook, who stayed honest and dignified, dependable and devoted kept peace and togetherness on the same page. The residents of Dade County some who have higher profiles have been made safer because of your humane heroics. It's actions of a brave young man who was respected and loyal to his comrades that have made enhance stand up and be counted. You left behind wonderful memories of your life and a career where you were proud to serve and to wear the uniform that was the pristine image of a persevering man on a mission. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. History will record your primary purpose in this world, Officer Cook , was for you to be a professionally proficient servant. God appreciates and rewards those for effort and energy above and beyond the calls of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2016

Being sensitive to one's needs is how we can co-exist among one another. Dade County witnessed the good times when you served and patrolled the streets, Officer Cook. When honest and dignified officers are robbed of their lives what else can we think? You remain cherished and admired for heroically saving lives. A legacy to be preserved forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courtesy and morals earmarked your life and watch. Keep looking over us. God has a tremendously humble gentleman policing His streets.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2016

I'm sure Officer Cook, you learned the story of Noah's ark. When God told Noah to build for the world an ark where animals and people would reside to protect them from the floods. While inside this ark all kinds of wildness were taking place. Today in our society we have loads of issues sadly cropping up and threatening the very fabric and its values. We want good lives for our children. We want them to be healthy, safe and educated.All any public servant wants is for peace and liberty to take its rightful direction and that 's where your honesty, class and valor took over, Officer Cook. A cherished man with a mandate to serve and preserve the lives of all Dade County folks. More outstanding work. More respect and admiration for a man truly heroic in all areas of morals and in principles. A legacy of humility spoken on behalf of humanity in the calmest and humblest of tones. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. In the end there was corruption in the ark. Corruption is the interruption that leads to destruction if not headed off at the pass. You stopped a scene from escalating, Officer Cook, your common sense, we all wished that troubled young man who took you from us could have breathed in some of that sense before causing more ruination. I can see why you had so many friends in and outside of your department. Police stop disruption before it destroys our sanity, one cannot function unless one's faculties are intact.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2016

The realization is the personification of you can achieve if the desire and honesty stays intact. The ideals and aspirations our most bravest men and women pattern themselves after is drawn up from their home environment. Was it decent? Was it a loving and nurturing experience? If you answered yes, then so long as integrity and dignity is driving that particular public servant the community where they serve and keep the peace will be fine. Dade County and its flock where safe and unified, Officer Cook, by your heroic efforts to maintain a balance that was ideal for all to prosper in. And you won't ever be forgotten for your commitment, devotion and conviction, to act accordingly and most prudently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today's world has changed dramatically since you left us, Officer Cook, to elucidate further, well you were a supremely confident gentleman in all your abilities. A treasured hero, a mission of love to perpetuate our ideas, goals and dreams. One can dream so long as there is endeavor incorporated within those boundaries.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2016

The ability to be sensitive to one's needs while maintaining calm and rational does require some endeavor. If that officer is honest, decent and dignified then it can make all the difference. Keeping a semblance of peace and liberty through law and order in Dade County was your onus, Officer Cook and you willingly accepted your professional roles clearly and make no mistake, your drive, dedication and determination were at the front. The residents realized your proficiency, efficiency and durability, as all officers must adapt to change. We, the residents have seen the changes brought about through your labor and sacrifice which has been saluted and duly honored. No one is invisible, you showed clarity in all your heroic actions my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. The foundation of a person's inner strength can be revealed in their boldness and character, your legacy fulfilled your dreams, ideals and aspirations to make society more productive, for people to reach out and believe. Desire and drive can take a person a long way down the path of righteousness. A calm individual can achieve more than they could ever know. It's important to have the right fitting uniform and badge on a public servant who humbly exemplifies their role.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2016

In a world filled with everything from good and bad, it seems lately no matter how vigilant we are, something troublesome still happens. But, thank God for men and women brave sure as you were, Officer Cook. In times of distress, Dade County and its citizens at large relied on your instinctual good habits, Officer Cook to guide them with honor, decorum and integrity. When times got rough, you have to own up to responsibility and acquit yourself at the most highest professional level. You won't be forgotten for your unwavering character, bravery and class by which you served and protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The desire of a young man's missions of peace and unity were steered by your faith, hope and devotion to all mankind. Ingenuity is the mother of being creative, thinking, pondering and wondering what you can accomplish when one sets their mind to do so.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2016

In police work there must be a sense of stability, not where things become untenable. You brought inspiration to so many people, Officer Cook and it was all done by the book with honesty, dignity and integrity highlighting each chapter of your life and career of courage. Many servants have risen and succumbed to temptation, you followed your instincts wherever they took you and for Dade County residents this was their blessings of peace and accomplishment. You will always be so honored for your undaunted effort on behalf of mankind and so will your excellent and humble character, the kind where conviction can sink its teeth into the heart of a matter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God bless you and your family, Officer Cook, we shall sing the praises of your heroics and strive to carry on as gracefully as you so did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2016

Yearning for yesterday, learning for today, earning for tomorrow can be attributed to those valiant souls who undertook a task so dangerous, yet in their blood they had these callings. Your calling, Officer Cook, was to become a valuable member of your force. Displaying honesty, integrity and dignity while staying away from bad habits surely brought resolve and perseverance to your professional career and to a well lived life. Loyalty is a two way street, the pathways cleared if the conviction, commitment and character are present and accounted for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God is the chief judge who makes His judgments firm and just. Exactly the way you patrolled the Dade County streets procuring and delivering the much needed peace and unity for everyone. Your bravery, Officer Cook , has humbly afforded you salutes of endearment for the enhancements that have stood for all these years and will God willing maintain their state through your heroism.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2016

Understanding the urgency of one's undertaking, patrolling an area in search of law and order can take its toll on those unprepared to handle the daily rigors of what is required from honorable officers.You were prepared as most were, Officer Cook ,during your time with the Metro-Dade Police Department. You compounded hours of training and in the field work to make a career take you where it should. You were an invaluable member of the fraternity who won't be forgotten for your work ethics all integrated with conduct befitting a professional. A dignified man with honor and integrity who goes about his business the right way, this legacy of commitment, boldness and valor stays with them forever. God takes those humble and brave angelic heroes to His throne above where you now occupy a most important task, that is to walk that beat on those sacred streets where nothing will ever harm you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Astuteness, intervention and creativity can help to prolong any chosen endeavor. In police work thinking outside the box at times may be a way of preservation and its utilities for a serene society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2016

With pertinence to being consistent, one's honesty must be on the level similar to their dignity and integrity if all central tasks are to be carried out properly. Straying from the course could be dangerous for not only that officer, but for an entire community. In Dade County, you performed your assignments, Officer Cook, with the greatest esteem and respect for all. The residents have lived peacefully and have been able to thrive in a nurturing environment. Comrades salute their fellow officers who go above and beyond the calls of duty, especially when they are loyal to the causes by which they fight for liberty when evil is fast approaching. You will always be so respected and admired for heroically coming to aid them and those people involved in that domestic dispute. A legacy as clear as a bell with character, care and concern for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. if all public servants pulled a part of the rope, the effort is there and achievement can be noted. The realization of your resolve and resourcefulness was always accounted for, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2016

The fruits of faith are the labors of righteous heroes. The pious who plow ahead with their professional agendas of honesty, dignity and integrity. Companions that drove your life and career, Officer Cook, to newer heights. The levels of enhancement today rest solidly because of your unselfish commitment, character and concern that have spoken loudly and most boldly in Dade County, where they have kept peace and unity glued snugly together for the last thirty-seven years. The salutes and fond memories of your life and profession, Officer Cook, have revealed the truest of humble gentlemen, one whose mission accomplished fulfillment of a life's dream. The names of those who sacrificed their lives are etched and engraved on the walls of honor, memories and heroism at its most finest moment. Your name, Officer Cook, blessed by faith, devotion and loyalty are the legacies by which we perform a task that has danger lurking ahead and yet has reward from God to those who serve righteously. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

The formulas for a successful and humble police career are based upon the foundations and computations of keeping yourself busy with honesty, integrity and dignity while being grounded with class, commitment to excellence and having sterling character. Certain words in the police language can never be overstated. Nor can having cooperation and politeness from the citizens you protect and defend help defuse certain problems. Nothing is easy. Nothing shall be taken for granted. You performed your job, Officer Cook, at a high level, a premium of quality maintenance, prudent proficiency and intense and devoted leadership that has all comrades saluting your life and the career you chose to pursue. When things got hot, you drove yourself to humility and calmness. Dade County residents relied on your unwavering valor and boldness to witness your missions through. A hero whose legacy has all the proper cornerstones of precision, faith and determination, all the causes of not only your passion to achieve, but to have compassion in a meaningful and equitable way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

If perseverance and persistence are better than procrastination, they what can be uttered in the name of one lacking in morals, honesty, dignity and integrity? They shall seek and pursue other avenues of duly honorable employment. You pursued police work, Officer Cook, precisely because this was your calling. It made you grow into a well rounded person. The self-sacrifice you made on behalf of all Dade County citizens can never be overlooked. You were that dependable man of unwavering assurance whose faith, hope and optimism kept the preservation, dignity and peace of all mankind centered around the values that we place in our society. And you'll be remembered for having the charisma and candor, class and decency to act upon an issue that still perpetrates itself in our society. Domestic violence. It has no class, discipline or character other than those acting in this shell of senselessness committing heinous actions that are most detrimental. Thank God on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, you showed up when you did, there was no thoughts to return to your station house even though no one would have placed blame at your feet. You acted decisively and exhibited leadership that was heroic and outstanding to save your colleagues and the civilians involved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One man's rich legacy of fairness, justice and the chase for quiet and safety. Liberty City won't forget you. That sign on NW 75th Street spells out the details of your upbringing and the caliber of your compassion you had, Officer Cook, for all. Balanced and bold as you donned your badge and uniform fittingly and with firmness to solve and to resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

When all else deserts us, then it is time to be cunning. Nothing cute or quaint. Just get down to work and focus on the basics to see you through. What delivered prompt and efficient effort to resolve Dade County and its residents? Your labors of love and admiration you had for your role, Officer Cook. Comrades can really be the ones who were most fortunate to have paired with you, a genuinely modest gentleman of honor, dignity and integrity. It engineered your exploits of loyalty and gallantry. It sharpened your mind and character which when consummated they made you a more diligent officer, though you were quite diligent, quite vigilant and always one who wanted to soak up more knowledge like an ink blotter. We leave your heroic actions and the legacy that spelled out your life and career to those who have so saluted your courage and bravery. You led by example. You followed superiors and made them better men and women by virtue by your service and preservation of all mankind. Conservation without procrastination. No letting up. You answered your calls with humility and humane acts of kindness and compassion. The C of your blessed name, Officer Cook, is and was consideration at all times for everyone no matter who they were. A smile, a handshake and a pleasant greeting engaged those who knew you. The treasured gentleman with a kind soul to match.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

Peace can only occur when violence and wickedness cease. Insurmountable odds sometimes frequent our esteemed officers whose burdens are already at a crescendo. But, if you have loyal and dedicated men and women serving in the field brokering freedom as you did so resourcefully, Officer Cook, problems become a bit less, though the challenges remain as arduous as ever. You were never complacent, you took your career and life very seriously and for six years of sound commitment to excellence and astute character, you will never be forgotten by your sisters or brothers who served as valiantly and continue to do so as you did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God gives us His servants and He placed your talents, Officer Cook, right where they belonged here in Dade County serving and protecting its people. Squarely on top of situations, you were a humble man who missions of fervor, fearless as were your accomplishments, Officer Cook. A powerful speaker with a more sharper message. That all now resonates from God's heavenly tribunal.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

The bells of bravery toll for those brothers and sisters of the police world whose lives go way beyond bravery and humility. They travel the far reaches of talent and luck, good fortune is saved for those whose resolve and reverence conquers new heights. Violence and terror are the number one adversary of an officer. You reigned in evil, Officer Cook ,with much desire and dignity having honesty and integrity shadowing you.r every movement in and around Dade County. residents have fared much better these days thanks to your heroic efforts of the past thirty-seven years. Always thought of and saluted for having a semblance of common sense and rational when times of peace and freedom come calling. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your soul rests upon God's gentle palms of grace and righteousness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

No officer, I repeat no public servant wants to ever be harmed, shot or otherwise. As I view this down page honoring men and women whose bravery goes above and beyond any professional calls of duty, I'm still perplexed as to why any officer would want another comrade to shoot them to feel what it is like. It happened in Missouri several years ago, Officer Cook. Officer Dan DeKraai, asked a colleague to shoot him. They were training using blanks and had switched back to live ammo. His colleague forgot, Officer DeKraai turned his back and was shot and killed by accident. We were not there that fateful day. Obviously, for the officer who pulled that trigger, he has to live the rest of his days with that horrible realization floating in his mind. The DeKraai family has to live without a husband and father. He was I believe thirty-six years old. You were twenty-five, Officer Cook, when you gave your life and career in honor and in respect for Dade County residents to live peacefully and more securely. You left a beautiful and valiant legacy of character, class and solid commitment for other comrades to pattern their careers and lives after. You always be close to us in spirit, we are here for for your family if they want to communicate with me. The lines are open twenty-four seven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016

Desire through righteousness, drive through diligence, devotion through faithfulness, determination by decency, here we have it, some of the notes in any officer's handbook on how to patrol with honesty and integrity incorporating each navigation you made in and around Dade County, Officer Cook. If the confidence and self-esteem is present, if the morals and conduct is backing your every vital professional role and the tasks that accompany your service are there, you can remain and achieve something important, keeping togetherness and serenity tied to one another. Class and courage within one's character has got to be executed for preservation to take on a much deeper meaning. You will be cherished and respected, saluted and so honored, Officer Cook, for having the concern and pride necessary to wear a uniform and badge that spelled out your goals, dreams and aspirations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The walks I take in North Miami Beach day and night help me clear my mind so that I can elucidate my thoughts more succinctly. Your heroism is that way, very open, very succinct. Your legacy speaks to the heart of this important objective.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2016