Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As we begin this new year, let us reflect back on the past year in which too much violence permeated this world. A world made safer by your efforts, Officer Cook. Where honor, dignity and integrity came together to assist you better in this war of wickedness. You will be remembered for having the heroic humility to see all things through. And as such your legacy will reflect that. One of decency, dedication and devotion to the calls of professional duty. You live on in your family's heart, your colleagues hearts and those who befriended a truly cherished gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Thirty-seven will soon be fast approaching, the enhancements and security you allowed Dade County residents with only reinforces your terrific upbringing.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 1, 2016

New Year's Day comes in two days. let us all offer a small prayer for peace, love and hope being channeled properly in 2016. You were a champion of this, Officer Cook. You took the correct steps in an effort to ensure this would occur. Your untimely loss is a loss for all mankind, police officers whatever chosen professions we choose to undertake. At least you were honest, had dignity and integrity surrounding your every move around Dade County roads. Too many bad things happening to good people and you were a good man. A loyal follower who turned out to be an inspired leader of other police. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your thoughtfulness, gallantry and professional demeanor have been greatly absent. Commitment and your character certainly steered your missions and now Our pilot navigates your soul from one point to another. I want for you, Mrs. Cook to have a wonderful January first filled with good health, peace and prosperity for all. Your beloved and darling son filled this world with his peaceful disposition and care with compassion for his fellowman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2015

Deduction by honesty, devotion and desire driven by dignity, heroism by humility, all the right stuff that all police officers must have to carry out their jobs properly. Officer Cook, you were a gentle soul, a devout and faithful man, an individual of calm and concern. Dade County and its people could surely rely on a very resourceful and revered man of action whose missions in twenty-five years of life were twofold and that was to serve and to protect the public trust and maintain peace and everlasting unity among its neighborhoods. Those who were fortunate enough to have known you miss your warm and big smile and the integrity you possessed to persevere and perform everyday in an outstanding manner right until your last watch on May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. There will never be an issue whatsoever with your admired legacy, in that it will permeate down to all your colleagues of the future who by their bravery and courage look to get a handle on the evil that still rears its ugly head. People deserve the right to live quietly and with security within their homes and communities.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2015

We praise the Lord and thank Him for the times our loved ones were around us. All the good and sometimes the not so good. Twenty-five years does not seem like a long time, the trouble is why? You accomplished more in your life and career, Officer Cook ,than most of us would ever know. You were fiercely determined, devoted and driven by a powerful and yet humble work ethic, consisting of morals, honesty and integrity. That lasts even as you rest in peace now my neighbor, friend and hero. God's grace and your sagely wisdom are now the very ingredients in helping your comrades to stay safe. Patrol those golden streets well just as you faithfully did for Dade County residents for six years of stellar and heroic work. Always treasured and respected. Dignified and mindful of all mankind, the peace and enhancements we have today moving forward is directly attributed and was courageously brought about through your endeavors.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2015

Conceit and deceit can lead anyone down the wrong path. Honor and integrity when merged as one do usually lead to proper conduct and can make a career takeoff. Your wonderful life and police career, Officer Cook, was highlighted by many wonderful times and moments. Though sadly those times and moments ended way too soon back on May 16, 1979. It was a very sad day for the entire police world, your family and friends. But you were humble, lovable, respected, concise and precise to every detail that would lend a hand in your being able to serve and to protect Dade County citizens, affording them the right to live freely and with peace surrounding them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy of heroic actions remains the dignity of your blessed soul and its strength of character and commitment to pride and excellence. Bravery and valor help eliminate violence when that person is engaged in thoughtful and productive work habits.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2015

Heroes and heroes captivate us with their quite unique and unwavering valor and bravery. It all starts with being honest and having the necessary dignity and integrity to commit oneself to performing the tasks at hand. Challenging enough for the ordinary person who works a nine to five shift. Police work is not just a nine to five assignment, it can be much longer depending on what is needed to bring out a cooperation between citizens and those who have taken a solemn affirmation to serve and to protect. Something as a young man must have stirred your passions, Officer Cook, to have chosen a profession where it's a central theme to be decent, honest and to be driven and devoted to accomplish. Having been one of your department's finest officers, it's no secret as to why you have remained cherished and have been saluted for your heroic actions of May 16, 1979. Twenty-five years young and so much more to left to fulfill. Your missions to stamp out evil and help to enhance the lives of all Dade County residents continues this day and will forever. It was that modest pride and excellence that you kept up with in a deserving manner.You rendered outstanding leadership and the courage to assist other colleagues to intelligently handle whatever tasks were given to them. Hope, peace and strength lie within your bright and shining soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2015

Where honesty, dignity and integrity travel, longevity and success may be close behind. For it is with our most angelic and very special men and women who patrol our streets and communities hoping to weed out evil. No small chore. Mo easy task. One gigantic challenge and it lies within the beings and souls of our courageously decent public servants, of which you were one of, Officer Cook. It's the way you composed yourself, maintaining calm and peace within the Dade County community where you were respected and loyal to your fellow comrades. All of whom dug deep into the trenches to combat this menacing enemy. Violence takes no time off as it permeates our society while we are asleep at night and those assigned to serve and protect us look out for our souls so we can rest easily. Your quality of character and its inner strength circles around us forever guiding our every movement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your humble and humane service in both your career and during your life of achievement will always be our inspirational motivating factor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2015

We commit ourselves to giving honor and salutes to those women and men who dare to risk their beings to save our souls from harm. You took the challenge, Officer Cook, to protect and to serve the public interest. Dade County certainly remembers its heroes and heroines who have kept the wheels of peace and enhancement moving forward. Pride and excellence function as one when the dignity, honesty and integrity of that person is bound as one. You'll never be forgotten Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2015

The boldness of those many supremely brave and courageous men and women clarifies what we the citizens already knew regarding their dignified and honorable character and commitment. Your humble and charming disposition, Officer Cook, has enabled all residents of Dade County to live and to prosper in a peaceful and unified manner. It's when courage and discipline merge as one that all police officers can properly function accords to the rules spelled out by their departments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy of trust built by a cherished and faithful and loyal gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2015

My wife and I have a younger son, Joshua, like your nephew, Mr. Hyatt. He is learning in Jerusalem, Israel where violence sadly seems to be an everyday part of living in the Middle East. You were a servant whose makeup included serving and protecting all citizens of Dade County. and for that you'll not be forgotten. After sixty-seven years you think the Arabs and the Israeli people could co-exist in peace and in harmony. Sadly not. And more sadder that it takes many sacrifices of honorable and loyal women and men to get a point across regarding wanton violence. Although some of these deaths were accidents or through duty related illness. Gunfire still ranks as the leading cause. For what you meant as an inspired leader, Officer Cook, society surely feels the deep wounds of your passing. You lent credence and courage to a profession that at times lacks these important characteristics. You will remain cherished and humble for doing an outstanding job under duress and stress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We go from strength to strength all because of your morals and proper conduct to reign in violence and its path that sometimes is jagged. No one can predict the future. We live as you lived and enjoyed life, from moment to moment. Your legacy is guarded by God who breathes life into our very beings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2015

You were a most proficient public servant, Officer Cook. You delivered punctuality, perseverance and professional demeanor we come to expect from our most admired and sincerest heroes. If only we could uncover why did you lose your life to a troubled young man whose life was filled with hatred and depression? Your honesty, dignity stay forever within our midst. The strength and power of your soul continues its heavenly path lighting up the darkest corners. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Warmth and love. Respect and reverence marked your life and a career filled with so much more left to fulfill. Your mission was complete and now God has taken you upward to guard His golden streets. The guardian angel, the Dade County hero who restored unity and peace into our lives and souls. The young man apparently had no past criminal record. Gives one something to ponder. Once something like that happens it is hard to turn back. Very tragic. Your loss continues to eat inside of me this day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2015

Courage and courtesy are behind those who validate our world with their valor. Words sometimes carry emptiness unless the deeds speak more boldly than what comes from our mouths. Officer Cook, your decisiveness, your awareness and devotion to all calls of professional duty are the proof positive as to why you remain our hero. True to form, you acted as any officer would have on May 16, 1979 and saved many lives while giving up yours honorably and with grace and integrity all driving your passions in life to become a police officer. Loyal and faithful. Commitment to ethics and morals are what we judge our finest women and men who bravely risk everything for peace and unity in Dade County to exist as well as around the world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2015

Today is a day for many people to celebrate, Christmas. A day for prayer. A time to be with our loved ones. A moment to look back on your life and career, Officer Cook. One that was filled with much promise, hope and fulfillment. I know God certainly has you and your dad, Charles, two, humbly honorable and very dignified gentlemen sheltered where you can watch over your family. Your performance and heroism will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today brings out the strength and power of your beautiful soul as it lights up the universe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2015

As a representative of peace and unification, Officer Cook, we must be mindful and respectful of the sacrifices you made on our behalf. We pause to reflect and remember with solemness your honesty, boldness in commitment and the perseverance to pursue evil and eradicate it from our midst. You were that loyal and humble leader who could mold other brave men and women to perform their tasks justly, not just as a matter of fact. Leaders don'y grow on trees as does fruit, your hard work and all the sweat and toil involved allowed your successes in life to reach a fruition. There was more to achieve, more left to fulfill. Now as a hero who gave, God turns your eternal life to another page and that is to watch over the flock and help Him secure the relief from despair and frustration. Turn that to happiness, peace and good health to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To all who exposed themselves to wipe out violence, may the day of redemption and the Messiah come soon. Speedily and quickly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2015

When righteousness and indignity get intertwined it usually spells trouble for any community. So this is why we need strong able bodied women and men to both protect and serve so that the climate may be one of unity, peace and prosperity and as we approach these holiday times the world and this nation surely relies on its most honorable to undertake this very special and sacred mission. One that you relished, Officer Cook. One that you were admired for achieving calm and to take the yoke of leadership and to be able to translate that element to other colleagues who today respect and honorably salute your heroism and bravery. A legacy and pillar of character personified many times over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The souls of the righteous stay aflame forever. The light of the indignant that bulb must be changed more often than not. Happy and healthy holiday to the entire police nation. You folks are the real heroes and heroines who put your lives and careers on the line for our liberties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2015

Thank God for your efforts, Officer Cook. Praise the Lord for your passions and the strength to surmise and to achieve greatness. All humbly completed. Your missions that you were tasked with choosing and accepting were the genesis of what you desired to become. One who sets their sights and minds on becoming something that affects society and keeps the everlasting peace where it is needed the most should be applauded and given whatever honor is humbly due to them. It can only take place if one is reliable, honest and stays dignified. You did these things very well my neighbor, friend and hero. Now God has taken you to heaven to complete your important role, that is to watch over your future comrades, ones who have taken over your watch. Let's pray they stay safe and keep honesty surrounding them. The citizens demand it.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2015

Ambitious not ambiguous, bold not befuddled, courageous not callous nor cowardly, desire not deceit, efficient not enigmatic, we can go on through the end of the alphabet. But you were an honorable man, Officer Cook, with the willpower to succeed, the determination to stay the courses of honesty, dignity and integrity. They can either sway an individual to accomplish or heaven forbid lead a person to do improper and unethical acts. You were, Officer Cook, an excellent police officer, a skilled communicator whose influence as calming as it was helped to maintain law and order within the Dade County community, one where you were admired and saluted for your heroic bravery. At least you were up to challenges that present themselves to any public servant. We can be appreciative. Humble and humane, devoted and diligent. They are were worn proudly on your uniform and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One needs to look at an individual's class, decency and upbringing to arrive at the conclusions as to why you able to lead others. Your comrades and family members and a nation at large miss you tremendously.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2015

When hate and evil get ahead of peace and unity, our country and those brave souls who are charged with the burden of protecting us are put to the test, we remember them. You will be honored, Officer cook, for having the humble passions of serving all Dade County citizens, both young and old who fight on just to maintain and to prosper. It was your integrity, dignity and honorable commitment all consolidated as one to make us free from harm. It was a terrible tragedy to lose you at such a young age with much more left to achieve. In your life of twenty-five years you still did accomplish and for those enhancements in and around Dade County we will remember you and your staunch bravery. You were a straightforward individual who had the kind of morals and ethics that all police departments look for in their recruits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hate and the heinous actions of a troubled young man will never tarnish nor desecrate the uniform and badge you wore with both humility and pride.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2015

For how you performed your duties, Officer Cook, Dade County and its residents will remember you. It was your honesty and dignity that drove your pursuits and passions in both your life and career that you will be saluted for. Gallantry and courage, commitment and the character to act accordingly don't just happen. They are born and taught, practiced and preached from the time we are still young and vulnerable. One has to possess within themselves a certain distinguishable fortitude to want to make things happen properly. Truth be said, you were cherished and remain so this day. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The strength of a person's caring and concern all separates them from those we call heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2015

No matter the time, place or season, we remember them. Honor, dignity and integrity never take a break or sabbatical when they all team up in the fight against violence and bloodshed and baseless hatred as well. People take breaks, but they also take their cues from men and women who distinguish themselves as you did, Officer Cook.There is never any rhyme or reason as to why your life was taken in a callous and a blatantly heinous way.You performed your professional roles with all the wisdom, fortitude and understanding so needed to achieve that for which Dade County and its residents. And you will not be forgotten, only saluted for bravery and sincere valor we don't always comprehend. We know many things, you were our hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Good manners and character do go hand in hand.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2015

We shake of the dust from our shelves, place our books or whatever we own back on them. We, place our hopes and dreams in the hands of the many heroic and bravest of men and women. All of you have been and continue serving us in an unselfish and an unwavering manner. All of what you accomplished, Officer Cook, was done properly and ethically with honor, dignity, decency and integrity and does not ever take away your positive outlook on life and a career that was headed upward. six years of resiliency and proficiency that was unmatched, a legacy of devout faith, character and the commitment to battle that which was necessary to squash out wickedness. You were a grand and loyal gentleman and an even humbler human being, something God observes in His creations. Only a true Godsend now serving as our guardian angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2015

If unity and peace bond us as one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all, then hate and wickedness can only be divisive and then the entire structure of freedom and movement can only be stuck in one gear. And because police officers and their departments must be on the same page and in total accord with ethics and proper conduct, then it goes to reason as to why our very dearest men and women who lay their lives down for our security and sanctity are remembered and saluted as you are, Officer Cook. For having the skill and talents to begin to take on and to tackle any situation you are to be commended. Peace, honesty, dignity and decency must take its genesis somewhere and for you it started in your home environment. Manners and courtesy is all a part of the grand scheme of how you comported yourself while doing your job and one you handled quite well. You'll not be forgotten for your caring, your commitment to courage and the character and its backbone behind all your efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, all is validated by your perseverance and due diligence to consider and to conquer. You made enhancement a permanent part of the Dade County community for its citizens to both live and to thrive in a decent and in a desirable manner. As loyal and as treasured as you were, Officer Cook, you never ever backed down or away from any challenges and life surely gives us a whole lot of tests each day on our plates to see what we can accomplish. You succeeded mightily and still had plenty more left to fulfill. God counts. We count our blessings. It was and always will be a pleasure to have received such a warm and congenial letter from your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and to have met the Wilkerson Family. Wishing you Mrs. Cook a very warm and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year and to the Wilkerson's the same messages of warmth and peace. And to you too Justin. Your son and uncle was a very warm and humble hero and devout servant of God.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 20, 2015

As faithful servants of God, it would be expected that we own up to our onuses. And surely from our beloved and brave men and women of the law enforcement communities where their honor, dignity and unquestionable integrity is always being tried and tested. Your thinking and performances in the streets, Officer Cook, were always planned accordingly and where a calming voice of compassion, reason and concern was needed, then this was what you brought with you each day. We can be certainly thankful for heroes and heroines such as yourself who take their professional positions seriously enough to serve and to protect the residents of Dade County of which you were a loyal and valuable officer who won't be forgotten for having the preparedness to act as you did that day of May 16, 1979. A very sad day for your loving family members, colleagues who went out to fight this evil with you and your very many close personal friends. You remain our guardian angel who continues to light up the skies with your very special soul and an unwavering ans humble character to match. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 20, 2015

Arrogance and disobedience have no place in any workplace and in life itself. So keeping the calm and carrying a stabilizing influence, Officer Cook, did go hand in hand when you went on patrol to preserve and to protect the public interest. Everything in life is usually centered around a purpose, your purpose was to keep dignity, peace and unity together, Officer Cook. And for this Dade County and its citizens are extremely grateful. When dignity, character and honesty are placed in the front, this then carries more weight and offers that brave soul the chance to justly do the will of God. And being the everlasting faithful servant of Our Creator, it all started here. All the preparation, practice and planing came together to make you the humble success you were my neighbor, friend and hero. You can rest in peace knowing you helped enhance the lives of so many individuals through your heroic actions of May 16, 1979. Your life and career with the Metro-Dade Police Department is symbolized in the accolades and salutes you continue to receive today. After all, humility surpasses the self-centered trait of arrogance and one who acts in a pompous and conceited fashion. Turn from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it. Your parents, sister and your beloved Karen would have been proud. They were proud and you are missed very much today and everyday. God has a most compassionate angel patrolling His golden streets above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2015

For a man of faith and principles, Officer Cook, you had not only needed to be honest and loyal, you had to keep your wits and composure about you while leading other comrades through dangerous areas. So sustaining your enthusiasm was obviously important as was any other matters pertinent to perseverance and resolving conflicts within the neighborhoods where residents looked not only for your strength of character, but the commitment to excellence and pride in what you did. Performing on a high scale and being able to possess integrity really does take a lot of practice, as all police officers are expected to conduct their affairs professionally and with the utmost respect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, it was your courage and valor that has and always will allow your heroic legacy to stay with us forever. There will never be a dark moment. Only the shining light of your treasured and beloved soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2015