Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tonight we begin the twenty-four hour period known as The Day Of Atonement, Yom Kippur. It is a solemn time in which the Jewish people fast and abstain from certain pleasures. Prayer marks this solemn occasion. What marked Dade County and its steps forward to unity and peace was your perseverance, Officer Cook. Your humility always are your uniform as was your integrity, dignity and honesty. A cherished and admired gentleman, you took your directives from superiors as God steered your journeys far and wide. It made us gladder. Your family could not have been any happier and prouder. You left your missions fulfilled with faith and hope for other comrades who now take that proverbial baton and march forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I respectfully leave these reflections for you, Officer Cook, for the sake of God and for your heroic actions of resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 11, 2016

O God Our Heavenly Father cause healing upon those loved ones who have lost their brave and honorable family members at violence's hands. My the heels and soles of their shoes that run to pursue evil stay together enabling them to quash this enemy before it gets worse. Your feet carried you, Officer Cook. They took you to newer heights in Dade County where peace and unity was taught its greatest lesson by you. No one can forget a courageous and humble man who went after peace and waged the toughest battle of them all, over evil. Dignity and integrity work in sanctity when dispelling wickedness. The fight continues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroic to all humanity. Your legacy is what become sof outstanding public service to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

This was the venue, North Miami Beach, Florida where you called home, Officer Cook. You were raised and grew up to become a hero forever. Though, your family, colleagues and friends did not want to lose you at such a young age with more left to accomplish. Life gives us demands on our time, as does God when He brings us into this world through our parents. You were the personification of a beloved son, very beloved. A darling brother and wonderful husband. Fatherhood would have been one of amazing journeys, the warmth and love shared by two devoted individuals. Your devotion to the the calls of duty left Dade County marveling at your honesty, hope and dignity for all. A mutual respect, Officer Cook, you brought to your official position and one in which you delivered sincerity and character, commitment to excellence that won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cornerstone in life is how you perform. Do you understand your role? Do you go over and beyond to assist? You and Karen would have made great parents. Our Creator determines our lots in life as we pursue diligently our dreams, goals and aspirations. They are ours for now to continue on with by virtue of your unselfishness and unwavering courage. Heroism has found its righteous place in your home forever. It is eternal as your soul now belongs with God among the other brave souls of the law enforcement community.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

There are two sayings, like trying to find a needle in the haystack and a stitch in time saves nine. Police officers don't have the time on their hands as some, they must act at the moment a problem or situation arises. They must search sometimes high and low for solutions to resolve certain issues. Your job, Officer Cook, as sophisticated and as complex as it might be was to get to the bottom and bring decency, honesty and integrity to the top. For six years you did that very well for the people living in Dade County. Their peace and safety was the total embodiment of your humility, a realization that most hard working public servants stay the courses of loyalty and class. Your legacy my neighbor, friend and hero is the kind of astute character, commitment and consideration needed to achieve which you did war against crime. Rest in peace. Surrounded by other angelic heroes and heroines of valor you can observe what is happening here as your soul travels from place to place in God's cerebral shelters. The doors and gates are finally open, it's time for those who have taken over your watch to get busy. One only earns respect by giving it and the efforts behind such actions. Lives were saved on May 16, 1979 and countless others by your noble actions, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

The needles have been threaded with the nuances of noble motivations. The actions of our most esteemed officers, their lives and roles led to consequences that have been viewed by others today as heroically loyal to the battles of evil. Officer Cook, your search and service for all Dade County has led to changes that have lasted for many years after you gave your life and career for a cause deemed so humane and yet some of us will never understand why your life was taken suddenly. Legacies do tell and recount the stories of our bravest servants who put back the word legitimate. That word was in your upbringing, Officer Cook and directed your journeys in and around a community where you have been so honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

You followed in the footsteps of some very heroic angels, Officer Cook. You were a humble servant of honor, respect and compassion for all. The honorable actions of the righteous do leave their marks for other brave men and women to follow after. All Dade County salutes men and women of integrity and dignity who display the motivations necessary to commit to justice and improving the peace and its branches. They were spread far and wide, Officer Cook, by your admirable and loyal intentions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When it came to perform, the lights always shown brighter because of your being and soul helping to liberate others. The heroes and heroines of the past set the bar higher knowing men of hope and faith keep grinding it out in this war of terror. You were a savior and a warrior. You never let up nor gave in. Everything was dealt with face to face.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

Manners always complements achievement. Courtesy and proper morals can steer someone to the pinnacles of preservation and proficiency. Efficient and prudent, Officer Cook, you held your own and allowed residents in Dade County to live and thrive rightly. With liberty and justice for all, we celebrate your life and police career that began in earnest, sadly it ended with you sacrificing your life for the ideals and values we, the citizens place on life. Comrades who fought these battles, wars over wickedness have honored your memory, your humanity which was upheld by humbleness towards your fellow man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your mantra was to stay focused in the face of danger and endeavor to save lives while dispersing the proper compassion needed to resolve any issues serious or not. To keep the standards high while doing proper work by the book. taking care of others is always any officer's number one priority.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

In times of terror, displaying fear is a natural reaction. Torment and tension grip a person making thinking at best difficult to comprehend. We do seem to be a society where torture and its evil can leave one weak at heart. When you were around serving, Officer Cook, you protected and preserved with all your heart and being. Your honor, integrity and dignity was the equation of your bravery, loyalty and faithfulness. it was the key to your success and the achievement of peace and unity being tied together in Dade County. Its citizens have saluted your unwavering valor which has validated your respect and admiration your showed comrades and those alike. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We place, humility, humble esteem and resolve on the top of the mantle. Your missions of hope and mercy were deemed complete, now God has taken your loving soul back to heaven where it can serve another glorious assignment. That is to keep watch over those who now are tasked professionally with keeping safety and serenity in balance marching to the same beat.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2016

What binds our society as one? Peace, unity, honor and dignity. What rips the spirits from our great land? Violence, terror, torment and tension. The headache of man is the very violence that shakes and threatens to disband our people. Police officers may bend a bit, they cannot become unglued at the seams. What drove you, Officer Cook, to a happy, hearty and healthy life and career was morals, the elocution of your voice, firm and humble. It's what made you a superior leader and a follower as well. Intuition, enhancement for Dade County residents that started with faithfulness and loyalty to your fellow officers. Once others saw your work patterns they became habit forming. But than again, patience is a virtue. Consistency is the patent formula for accomplishment. Character and courage are the meanings for missions to take shape and the effort creates the balance professionally for all to emulate. Dade County was in confident hands when you served and protected, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroic legacy is in the hands of God who now watches one of his humane and angelic public servants who exhibited grace and nobility to all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2016

If haste makes waste, than better to let things simmer. It is the very sweet smell of safety and peace residing in the Dade County community. A region where you have been so honored and saluted, Officer Cook, for your valor, vision and character which ratcheted up the calmness and civility for all. Those colleagues who worked with you understood the loyalty and resolve you put forth everyday, just as your intellect and ingenuity were tested on the same basis. A man gives his life and career, fights the battles of evil so we can exist in unity. It leaves one to ponder what might have transpired if you were here today? Your caring soul hovers daily over this land observing who is doing right and who is in need of a little wake up call from heaven. Heroes and heroines can still instill eternal communications that God sends down to us. They are our motivation, Officer Cook, for dignity, honesty and integrity worn smartly on your professional uniform and badge. God was with you every step of the way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who have succeeded you have the greatest challenge to champion a cause and to valiantly pursue that which you fought so hard to maintain.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2016

I meant to say, Officer Cook, that peace and prosperity, right and freedom must abide together. For if the turnstiles of terror remain unlocked, violence will somehow keep slipping through those gates. Your directive for all Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, was to keep honest, stay calm and collected, stay the courses of dignity and integrity. The gates of grace and gallantry are now maned by a superbly humane and humble public servant, yourself, Officer Cook. Passion. Compassionate, yet fair and loyal to all the causes of security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The bravery to behold the spirit of an unselfish gentleman doing a job you always wanted to do. The commitment, the conviction and the decency of your stellar character have contributed to the resources that are now available to one and all. Use wisely. Let vision and leadership be your eyes and ears guiding you on your daily journeys.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 9, 2016

By the light of day or the darkness of the night, police are expected to make positive impacts in their communities where they serve and preserve. Sounds easy, it's more than meets the eyes of the residents. Not knowing what to look for, it is their daring honesty, dignity and integrity that takes them to calls to solve and keep the peace. It was a daunting challenge for you, Officer Cook, yet you relished any opportunity placed within your scope of expertise. That scope was higher than most and now those bars of bravery, valor and courage have been made higher for others who like yourself dared to dream and to accomplish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A wonderful soul, a marvelous gentleman whose soul uplifted the lives of so many here in Dade County by unselfish enhancement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

Each jurisdiction sets the laws and standards by which its departments and its brave women and men function. Setting the tables of tradition in their quests for peace, each public servant is expected and must comply as honorably as they go through with their assigned roles. Professionalism and courtesy, integrity and decency has got to be the chain that links any officer's morals and ethics. It drove your life and career, Officer Cook, in and around the various venues around Dade County where peace, security and serenity with prosperity was to fit like a glove. You acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, with the consummate care and compassion, consideration for all achieving those salutes of respect for an outstanding job. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The enjoyment of enhancement has been the humble result of a sacrifice that has kept peace and its continuity marching onward. You paid the dearest price, your gallantry, grace and nobility, Officer Cook, now help you in patrolling Our Creator's sacred streets where your fellow comrades who too gave their lives now serve. All of you heroes and heroines of yesterday, you served to preserve a brighter tomorrow. Destiny and its humble distinction followed you all out of your doors on your daily watches with God steering your journeys in life and its after life where you continue to be revered by mankind for your actions of hope, faith and mercy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

In the 1970's Dade County was experiencing racial unrest where tensions would rise, tempers would get as hot as the sun. So to help assist matters, the police department of the County would dispatch its officers, the finest men and women, so sincere and honest to assist in calming the masses. You were one of the many, Officer Cook, sent into the fracas to provide stress relief. Your care and concern, dignity and integrity so revitalized the area, people thought things were much more mellow on account of your heroism. They were the seeds of loyalty and vigilance. They blossomed into unity and the liberty for people to make proper decisions on how to live and to thrive. You won't be forgotten for your sense of fairness, desire to see justice for all and the commitment, character and convictions to bravely handle what was placed before you. So faithful and cherished by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man's legacy rests firmly in God's house where you now patrol His venues and nothing will harm you again, Officer Cook. Your uniform was symbolic of humanity for all, humility and compassion for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

Right or wrong we must put an end to this terrible atrocity we label as violence. It harms our children, it demotes the peace and unity so central to any community, all any officer can do is his or her part in a civilized and lawful manner. Officer Cook, as you patrolled and protected our freedoms using conventional wisdom and superior intellect, we must never forget your endeavor, it has served as your fruition to a brighter tomorrow. A young man of mercy, hope and faith who delivered resolve and reverence back to the people. Always the loyal and deserving public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

The sand in an hourglass pours itself down fast and steady. Now is the moment to prepare for the biggest battle of your life. Violence and its wickedness are about to stand front and center. The weak, they slip away. The bold and righteous, they confront this foe as it should be professionally handled, face to face. No remorse. No doubt. No hesitation. That is exactly how you handled your duties, Officer Cook. Swiftly and astutely. You humbly took your honor and bravery to newer heights each day in Dade County. Citizens stood and took note. They saw your display of nobility and reliability working with respect and regard for all. Each colleague. Each individual. All like a well oiled machine. Calibrated for navigation like no other. Class and decency instilled within your being, Officer Cook and a soul that speaks as its stays the courses of ascendance of humility, your style of dignity and vigilance to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

Police work can be intimidating. To the professionals who handle their business proficiently and wear honesty and integrity on their uniforms, we the public recognize them for a job well done. They carry out roles bravely showing little fear, for if they showed afraid to go out and patrol, the citizens would be at a loss. Peace and prosperity, right and freedom may never abide together. Dade County lived, its residents lived better lives all because of you, Officer Cook, badge#1664, spoke the message, the tune never changed. The respect and care never wavered. Gallant took its lead from your resolve and faith. Your life was filled with adventure, surely more left to enjoy. The fruits of a man's unshakable conviction, character that was unselfish and courage from the heart unbroken. This has left the heroically humble cornerstones of enhancement surrounded by righteousness for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

To the simple individual who goes about their everyday business, they might not notice heroes and heroines protecting their safety and values. Most may even take it for granted that these men and women perform a role that has danger and peril written on it. You were that kind of humble servant, Officer Cook, never to take for granted a career you worked exceedingly hard to achieve. God may give us the tools, but, unless we know what to do with those cherished resources, it might not be what is meant for us to endeavor at. Police work requires so much time and effort, honesty, dignity and integrity, all the stamina from the body and mind, if certain parts to the puzzle are absent, the solution at hand will never come. But, you fulfilled your missions here, Officer Cook and you won't be forgotten for having character beyond reproach, care and consideration to match your driven desire and the decency to comprehend your challenges at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A heroically humane legacy garnished by affection and admiration from all comrades and for your family they carry your messages loudly and clearly. Society's loss is God taking care of you now and forever, Officer Cook. Your wings can fly higher each day watching over those who now serve and preserve our unities and peace here in Dade County. They shall do so honorably and respectfully.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

To perceive is better than to deceive. Today, in times of crisis all duty bound officers are expected to act accordingly and professionally at all times. To keep peace, to preserve and to protect you must be honorable in action, dignified in diligence and stay the courses of integrity. Police know these rules and creeds and yet the points cannot be hammered home enough. Thank God most of today's brave and dedicated men and women are this and more. In Dade County, you were a very devoted and reassuring public servant, Officer Cook. The drive to solve crime and to clean up the streets from evil has left a charming feeling of renewed enhancement. It brought unity to an area already in the pangs of torment and tension. Forever will you be honored and saluted, Officer Cook, for fairness and justice for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

Precious and few are the moments I spend with you. If this sounds familiar it is because of the nature of the profession. Families never know if their brave and honorable loved ones will return home safely after their shift. Always well to share those moments of joy, happiness and pleasure. That's what you did with your family and Karen, Officer Cook. A happy camper growing up enjoying life and the things that accompany a good life. One made prouder by your decision to become a dignified public servant. Integrity incorporated around Dade County to anchor peace and its foundations. You'll be cherished and saluted forevermore, your character and legacy reflect the humbleness of protecting and preserving. You did so fair and faithfully, as your heroic actions dictated on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Deeds lead to deeds. Evil, terror and violence beget more heinousness and wickedness. You calmed those needing a little tough love. You influenced those to stay the courses of optimism, hope and enhancement.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2016

God is the blessed Lord of truth. He delivers us on our trips from one place to another. He steered courage and conviction just as straight as an arrow. For those residents of Dade County especially fortunate to see you day to day, Officer Cook, they were the beneficiaries of an honest and dignified gentleman. Your spirit floating above us at all moments, motivating and captivating our every pursuit in life. Your career, Officer Cook, repaid the people with with health, peace and goodwill to last for generations. A legacy of heroism to humanity that carries the weight of valor and heart wherever your soul goes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Boldness take the character of a true champion of peace. Your leadership, vision and good instincts, Officer Cook, saved the day on May 16, 1979. A day never to forget in police history. History shall not overlook this day to memorialize your achievements in life and during your professional pursuits.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 7, 2016

Whether it's an apple or an orange, fruit is delicious. But when it comes to honesty, dignity and integrity, it's more than a comparison to fruit. The fruits of your service to Dade County, Officer Cook, represent the huge strides made in order for citizens to see the vitality of their lives. Your career and professional life, Officer Cook, had more faithfulness, prosperity and stardom left to behold. God determines our lots in life, nevertheless, liberty and safety were properly put back together when you patrolled these dangerous streets which at times can be unforgiving. When a hero gives their all we salute their fulfilling lives. We so honor you, Officer Cook, your bravery and strength of character clearly never diminished. Your dedication and determination carried your department. the power of Our Creator was displayed loyally within your uniform. One with pride and humility pulling you through the turmoil and tension that gripped the community during your watch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We will keep your legacy as your soul alive and burning forevermore. The darkest of hours will be lit by those brightest of flames. The ones of emancipation. They were what you toiled for on our behalf, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 7, 2016

With the permission of Our Lord do we heroically carry on with your life and its missions. Everyone shares in the burden to carry on with a hero's missions. Yours, Officer Cook, were done with expertise and extreme caution. It was all placed within your uniform donned with crisp perfection, devoutness, dignity and stellar honor and proper integrity. Loving life, that big wide smile told your story, Officer Cook. If time allowed, you'd be here with us today to continue your journeys of hope and relief in and around the Dade County area. How thankful the citizens were when you battled this enigmatic enemy of public service professionals. To the zenith, did you display zeal, a sense of resolve and the results of character, conviction and decency that have afforded us the right to live in peace and quiet each moment we breathe God's air. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a gallant man, Officer Cook, wiser and more mature than most your age. The pleasure of your vision, leadership and its courage from your heart cast no doubt that you'll not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 7, 2016

The wells of profound sorrow fill quickly with our tears of sorrow. Our eyes welled up quite sadly when you left us, Officer Cook. A tragedy of a devoted young man who served Dade County residents with all his might, with all your honor and integrity. It takes the lessons you left behind, Officer Cook, to drive the point across as to how special, valuable and versatile public servants must be when protecting the public interest. You were loved by your family, cherished by comrades and revered by your friends. Loyalty and resounding faithfulness must both navigate down the same roads if officers are to fulfill their professional roles. They are made tough enough by the heinous actions of those whose callousness has escaped their rationality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A giant of a man, a gentleman full of compassion and humbleness, the rest of your accomplishments have been left to your colleagues and loving family members to achieve. With grace, grit and valor do they take the baton and carry on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 7, 2016

You planted the seeds of success and goodwill in the eyes an dears of all Dade County citizens forever, Officer Cook. The security and serenity can be directly attributed to your endeavors personally and professionally. When protection and preservation came calling, you answered the calls of duty. The peace and unity were tied to you uniform and badge of pride and honor, with commitment to excellence anchored as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of heroism and friendship will be our companions in our pursuits of life and its challenges forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 7, 2016