Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Looking at your portrait, Officer Cook, a black and white seven inch by five inch picture of yourself smiling, you were among the many brave and honorable souls here in Dade County who sacrificed his life and career for the peace, protection and goodwill of all mankind. Yes, I did cry when I looked at your picture and yet you meant the world as a peacekeeper to your humble family, your close personal friends and those comrades who patrolled these dangerous streets with you providing law and order. You'll not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of heroism and humane actions on May 16, 1979 and everyday before that will be solemnly remembered as will your integrity, courage and character. A gentleman with a big golden heart. Old Glory blows in the breeze as did that cross on your parents' porch. Devotion, reverence and faithfulness always front and center in the Cook household.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2016

In conformity it is an obligation for all honest and dignified law enforcement personnel to remain level headed and calm, though the stress of this important professional position calls at times for the most drastic of measures, officers must stay the course so as not to alarm the public of which they are charged with protecting and securing. You were counted on, Officer Cook, for whatever awaited you and you were ready to tackle any assignment no matter what was involved. Dade County counts its beloved heroes and heroines as those guardian angels who now occupy a sacred space in God's eternal shelters of eternal life. A life and career valued beyond any means. Your outstanding service, Officer Cook, was and is the pinnacle of those enhancements which have stayed within the hearts and thoughts of all citizens you served. Never to be forgotten, it's your legacy of heroism and the true fighting spirit of gallantry that are treasured within your family, colleagues and friends who respected your decisions to become a police officer. Metro-Dade Police Department had one of the truly most humblest and excellent officers within their ranks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The dignity of your badge and uniform are the shining examples of how officers now and in the future should conduct their affairs in decency and in class. God remembers His faithful and pious servants and rewards them for their efforts each in their proper time.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 8, 2016

In order for sacrifice to hold a bountiful meaning there first must be a dignified and honorably heroic action that accompanies this notion. Well, you had integrity, Officer Cook and yet you kept your wits about you when you patrolled the corners and various venues in and around Dade County. the most loyal and yet, humble of public servants, your resolve and valor have travelled along with those who have taken responsibility for serving and preserving the public's unity, peace and liberty they are all entitled to . You will, Officer Cook be revered as a blessed Godsend who will forever remain cherished for all that you meant to mankind. Society can surely be grateful for your leadership and knowledge, the vision to stay vigilant and to keep on persevering. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A charismatic man of character, concern and consideration that coupled together with your commitment, courage and conviction meant the world to those whop rose to the task of combating evil as you did so superbly and with much humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 8, 2016

Thank God for freedom of speech. As I browse this website some of the comments reflect feelings of hope and yet frustration still rears its ugliness in society. What showed up in Dade County was your personable manner of confidence and honesty that went out on your patrols each and everyday. Never to be overlooked was your dignity and the driven determination to make things as smooth as they could be. Your humble legacy of heroism, as brave as you were, Officer cook, reflected the hopes and optimism that peace would last as it has thanks to your devotion and faithfulness. Nothing can bring you back, Officer Cook, badge#1664 will be forever saluted for achieving your dreams and aspirations to be a good person, a gentleman with a kind heart and a treasured servant of Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You cared and now that baton has been passed on down to others to take ownership of this onus.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2016

It is incumbent upon society to gave homage and honor, praise and salutes to our bravest and most loyal public servants. Dade County sleeps soundly at night or by day because of your unwavering and dignified actions, Officer Cook. You were a uniquely caring man with a concern for compassion, peace and unity. Comrades through the years have paused and reflected back upon your wonderful life of both humanity and humility. What drove to was your humbleness and the integrity to do all you could do to avert violence. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, we came to rely upon your calming voice of eloquence in allowing us to pursue those hopes and desires that assist in making this world a better place to live and to prosper.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2016

I meant to say, Officer Cook, the choice you made to become a police officer was indeed a wise decision. We say let your conscience be your guide, we can all concur, it was and if not for your honesty, integrity and dignity then no telling where Dade County people would be today. Their lives have been certainly enhanced for the best outcomes. You will always be well respected and admired for the courage you displayed professionally that awful day you lost your life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2016

A person certain in their beliefs knows and comprehends exactly what their actions will result in. Officer Cook, your dignity and integrity were the makings of an honorable life and the epitome of a solid professional chose. Police work is not for everyone and yet you persevered and preserved the safety of all. As a hero here in Dade County you have been saluted for sage wisdom, leadership and maturity beyond your years. Your parents, family and colleagues have cherished and have remembered the wonderfully rich life you lived by morals and proper decorum that is expected of anyone with a caring and humane heart. Yours was golden, Officer Cook, your bright smile which has been sorely missed could be seen lighting up the biggest room. It shines down as it illuminates God's heavenly abode. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where character was clutch, courage was stellar beyond any thought. One day the violence that took you suddenly from our midst will be extinct. Let us hope and pray.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2016

Undaunted by the mighty pursuits of good versus evil, you went about your professional affairs, Officer Cook, with concise precision and candor, unwavering honesty, dignity, loyalty and decency. The people of Dade County can be mighty humble that your humanity and humility was spot on. It was no accident what happened to you on May 16, 1979, you gave your life and police career for the perpetual vitality for all future generations including those who have been passed your torch of freedom, unity and peace for all. Your heroism my neighbor, friend and hero rests in peace in God's heavenly abode where your comrades have too made the ultimate sacrifice for dreams and aspirations to prosper. Your legacy of care and compassion forever stands tall next to your courage and the strength of character so important in fighting off the forces of evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2016

When onuses call you were right there, Officer Cook, delivering a solid effort. It could only be achieved through your honorable and most humbly dignified actions. Heroes and heroines lead lives that are sterling in character, commitment to excellence and conviction to handle whatever issues needed resolving. Gallantry and grace distributed to all citizens of Dade County and the quality of protect ion and service that has left a lasting enhancement in peace, unity and goodwill for all. Your heroic legacy remains the staple for which all public servants must carry on and for your devoted family members to thrive by as they succeed in their endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing can tarnish a badge and uniform wore very humbly and proudly displayed with courage, bravery and resourcefulness. You never backed down from wickedness, Officer Cook. You did your utmost to assist people and had a very caring heart, one of gold.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2016

Patriotism is the embodiment of heroism and within your soul, Officer Cook, it was the source of your dignity, honesty and integrity. A career as a police officer that was most promising with more accomplishment left to fulfill, you'll never be forgotten for coming to the rescue of your colleagues and those civilians who depended on your service and protection. You will always remain cherished and very valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2016

We greet each new day with a smile as you faithfully greeted the day and all folks, Officer Cook. That marvelous upbringing you received surely paid dividends. Dade County and its residents were afforded the finest in care and in service when you patrolled those streets which at times can be unforgiving. Forty-three years ago that smile, Officer Cook, can still be felt within your beautiful spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A uniform of unity and hope. A badge of boldness, brilliance and a most loving man with a golden heart. God has all His angelic heroes and heroines in His golden shelter for eternal safekeeping.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2016

When our men and women heroes and heroines give something such as their lives for our enhancements to move forward, we salute their class and decency. We treasure your memory, Officer Cook, a model citizen, a top flight Metro-Dade Police Officer, an intellectual gentleman of character, commitment and courage. You battled and fought the forces that evil presents these uniquely supreme individuals. Peace and unity rely upon one another as did those of us on May 16, 1979, North Miami Beach, where you grew up and an entire nation felt the anguish of your sudden loss, as heroic and yet reserved as you were my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2016

With liberty and justice for all comes the perils of keeping honesty, integrity and dignity anchored on a uniform you wore so humbly, Officer Cook. You relished a challenge and the amount of effort that went into your professional duties. Nowadays, it seems as if some public servants just go through the motions. As admired and as cherished as you were to your esteemed comrades, Officer Cook, so too the community of Dade County can remember the spirit beneath your wings that carried your physical presence throughout your patrols protecting the preservation of all mankind. Your heroic legacy of courage, character and conviction should be taken seriously by all future police officers. It is in these brave and loyal individuals that we can call for help in staying unified as one community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman who served with a refreshing attitude and inspired all folks in the right manner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2016

One must have compassion and yet be most compassionate about their duties and the due diligence that rests behind each task at hand. Your unwavering courage, dignity and honorable actions, Officer cook, was the springboards of enhancements in and around Dade County. The citizens can rest easier knowing a very loyal and faithfully devout servant protected their unity and freedoms. Police work can be grueling, taxing to say the least, but with your commitment to justice, Officer Cook, the peace process has been given a proper foundation for other officers to try their hands at combating evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No quit in your bravery, nothing can slow down your family members from succeeding as mightily, yet as humanely and as humbly as you performed. May 16, 1979 was the day of recognition that you delivered resolve and admiration as all officers are expected to do.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2016

Whenever I hear or read of any police officer charged with a crime, I think of you, Officer Cook, you were a very decent and honorable gentleman. Your colleagues have always looked back on your courageous life and career that constituted and kept the streets of Dade County safe from harm. Now looking back on your passion to become a public servant one must think about all that you went through. Just about each morning, I drive by the old Bennett and Ulm Funeral Chapel where your wake and visitation was held on Friday, May 18,1979, truly a humble gathering to honor a most beloved and esteemed officer of fairness and justice for all. Auxiliary Bishop John Joseph Nevins on a sunny Saturday, May 19, 1979, put these words into context stating, there must be a Good Friday before there can be an Easter Sunday. I think the meaning is clear, one most compose themselves at all times with integrity and dignity if they are to succeed and keep grinding along that path. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy fulfilled. An affirmation upheld.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2016

Those drums you beat at Norland High School, Officer Cook, were loud and clear. Just as loud, clear and concise were your honesty, dignity and integrity that went out on your patrols of the good people of Dade County. When the sound of violence can longer be heard, there will never be a discouraging word, only the voices of sound reason and logic, your care and calming compassion for those seeking renewal and hope from one of God's most loyal, true hero and a most valued servant. Now that your mission in this world was deemed finished by Our Creator, you can rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero high above in God's golden dome where His angels of heroism rest beside one another. Your legacy of strength, courage and commitment all now are together forever. Comrades too as will your wonderful family fondly salute their son, brother, uncle and great-uncle as will your beloved wife, Karen, who was your widow honor your endearing memory. You emancipated and you enhanced so the future can march forward in a dignified a classy fashion. You'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook. never. Always cherished, revered and admired by all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2016

We the people enjoy having marvelous and wonderful men and women courageous enough to take their turns trying to wipe out evil. Officer Cook, you led a life of integrity, honesty and stellar dignity by virtue of your excellent upbringing, Dade County wants and most importantly needs the continued participation of all its brave and resourceful officers to stand out humbly and in taking charge to reign in wickedness. Rules are set by departments to ensure quality of service and renewed safety for both the residents and those officers who serve and protect the public interest. Colleagues always will look back on your life and career, Officer Cook they'll keep your flames of passion alive as your beautiful soul continues its flight high above in God's grandest of skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Legends live and achieve through their righteousness. Your accomplishments, Officer Cook, stay grounded in the optimism you provided all mankind through your humane sacrifice, your legacy of character and its strength reveals the wisdom you imparted in all your comrades and in those who befriended you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2016

Performing a dangerous job and yet you could be counted on to do your tasks with alacrity, dignity, integrity and honesty. You can't say enough, Officer Cook, regarding your feats of heroism and the forever lasting enhancements brought about through your courage, valor and bravery. Comrades, friends and your very special family have kept the flames of hope and goodwill alive through your unwavering spirit. Dade County residents can rest soundly each and every night by your grace, gallantry and protection of citizens who allowed you into their community. We don't forget our heroes and heroines. You remain treasured and it was your loyalty and resolve that forever keeps you, Officer Cook, in our hearts and thoughts as are your wonderful parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The legacy you left for us to salute and to celebrate is one of character, commitment and conviction to both pride and excellence. The uniform of the Metro-Dade Police Department was donned clearly and concisely as were your actions of caring, concern and consideration that drove your career and allowed you to lead through your positive intentions. Life is serious and so is the good work you achieved in this world. We'll remember your engaging smile, Officer Cook and all you delivered in a first class and decent way.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2016

To dream the impossible dream, there was no dreaming, no nightmares, your sensible approach to everyday matters, Officer Cook, was the accommodation you made to all people. It was the community of Dade County that needs to be grateful. Heroes of honor, integrity and dignity separate themselves from most folks. They perform a danger job, a profession that absolutely does not tolerate ineptitude. The skills required are among the highest of standards set up for a reason. Bravery and courage when utilized hand in hand help shield officers from harm, more so they protect the citizens who rely on the accountability of each woman and man who boldly commits to convictions of concern and leadership. We place that solemn trust in those who live wisely and conduct their tasks by the golden rule. You did, Officer Cook and therefore God saw your mission as complete and now has taken you back to heaven to patrol His golden streets where you won't be harmed anymore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never a bad word, only a uniform and badge donned humbly most efficiently. All that is good in Dade County can be directly traced to your sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2016

One would think that honesty, dignity and integrity could deter violence since this characteristic must be found within any law enforcement officer. We know the world today is drastically different than when you served and protected Dade County residents, Officer Cook. You were a man and a gentleman whose life mission and goal was to become the finest police officer of morals one could find. You were more my neighbor, friend and hero, you were a heroic Godsend brought into this world to save lives and to change the outcomes of people's lives. From despair to enhancement, from silence to action. Sometimes better to be taciturn, that alone distinguishes you from the rest. Your influence of passion, calm and consideration remains cherished this day as it did on May 16, 1979. Never to be forgotten, always saluted with a legacy of humanity and humility. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2016

Your devotion and resolve to influence others to do good will not be forgotten, Officer Cook. Dade County residents have felt those positive vibrations for over thirty-seven years now. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of fulfillment and fruition to last forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2016

Conformity and honesty steer a police officer's integrity. Your decency and politeness, Officer Cook, will forever be saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2016

Police help restore our dignity and safety. They are charged with so many tasks, it's no small wonder how they can stay the course of honor, integrity and dignity. Many have left that trail, you kept right on protecting, Officer Cook. You kept sanity and sense where calamity and confusion reared its evil wings. Now all these years later you have been so honored, cherished and admired for your humane and heroic actions of reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We leave you and your angelic comrades in God's palms for perpetual safekeeping. Legacies are the meanings of life and the preciousness of its daily tests to see if we are up to its challenges that are someday rewarded. Your missions, Officer Cook ,were deemed complete and your achieved beyond what was expected from you. Your colleagues could attest to this fact. So true and so could your loving family members.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2016

Words that end with the letters i, t, and y, they serve as springboards for what is expected of any law abiding police officer. Conformity, responsibility, accountability and dignity, these are the characteristics that carried your humble life and professional career, Officer Cook. You were a devoted man of humility whose honesty protected the sacred venues here in Dade County where your reverence and loyalty has been remembered and saluted. One can surely never forget the roots you set down here in North Miami Beach, Florida where you grew up. Certainly, no one can lose sight of your honorable upbringing. Because of your intellect, keen vision and clear perspective of what needed to be done, you focused on how you could make folks feel more at ease. They were beyond a doubt very blessed top have a very determined gentleman serving their interests. Now we can look back fondly on your heroic legacy where hope, health and goodwill among all mankind rested together peacefully and all were united by your enhancements which represented the sacrifice you made, Officer Cook, to allow us to continue to prosper and aspire to be all that we could be. Heroism takes its genesis at home and your home was very nurturing and caring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We pause and reflect on that which all police deem as integral, your integrity, Officer Cook, was of pride and commitment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2016

To receive accolades for outstanding police work, it makes a person humble. It takes all the skills, the courage and humility to be able to fight through thick and thin. It was your way of doing things, Officer Cook. A certain order you must have set up and whenever you answered any call, it was your calming influence, honesty and confidence that helped see you through. This continues to inspire Dade County's folks all these years later. Your upbringing, your convictions to life and how you cherished your moments and years that have left a lasting memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of goodwill, peace and enhancement, education and communication to live on in your family, comrades and close personal friends. They adored you, loved you and respected your passionate work ethic. You were a humble man, Officer Cook and as personable as they come. I wished we had known each other. I'll always have that regret.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 28, 2016