Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sometimes in life one must speak an untruth to appease the feelings of someone. If you need to speak this way, one should phrase their statement in the least dishonest fashion. Offending people can have harmful physical and financial effects. Police officers aside from being faithful, loyal, honorable, dignified and having to carry themselves with integrity have to be very cautious on how they address someone. But, since you spoke only the truth, Officer Cook, this would never have entered your mind. Because you treated everyone fairly and with respect, this is the reason why Dade County then and presently can live in unity, peace and in freedom. The changes in the landscape are so vast if you here today, you would not believe your eyes. The troubled young man who took your life and promising career should have opened his eyes and realized how detrimental his actions were to your family, department and to our society in general. There will never be a doubt, never be any second guessing regarding your stellar character and humble mannerisms. Your thoughtfulness and resourcefulness to commitment of duty and the heroism you displayed on May 16, 1979, will always be fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2015

Sometimes in life the only way to success is to fall humbly back a bit. Failure is not a bad word. Wickedness and heinous are terribly bad words. Police officers just like any other woman or man out there try to adjust their compasses so as not to cross paths with these two obstacles that could hinder them in any from properly performing their assignments. Our tendencies are to do the best we can and let Our Creator guide us through the tough moments. Being a man of faith and resolve, Officer Cook, you were able to steer clear from evil for most of your life and during most of your professional career at the Metro-Dade Police Department. Five minutes of evil which took your life in which you made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Dade County and its residents should not and will never undermine nor underscore your fierce determination, honesty, bravery and courage you exhibited in a manner that is called for by any police officer. You displayed your grit, your dedication and desire to make unity, liberty and peace a reality for all mankind with the most humblest of intentions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Success and failure are directed by God, it is up to us to take firm hold of its steering wheel, for as we know life itself is one big test and you, Officer Cook, passed yours with flying colors. No one will ever doubt your heroism nor your legacy which is firmly etched on the marble walls at Miami's Tropical Park and in Washington, D. C. You are saluted and remembered for your passion, compassion, caring and consideration. Twenty-five years and a good name to support all the goodness you did in this world. It will never be tarnished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2015

Speaking politely should be a way of life as well as being respectful. Unfortunately, not for everyone. We would like to ponder and in our thoughts and hearts be positive that most people are nice and kind. It is a way to accomplish and to achieve so much more. When trying to influence individuals to become more motivated speaking in soft and calm tones usually works. For police officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, it was your way in life and how you were brought up. You spoke the truth. You performed your role as a public servant very well with dignity, honor and integrity. Just because the world is made up of so many different people this does not make them all evil. This enemy of our bravest and most valiant men and women lurks like a shark in the water ready to pounce upon its prey. We the ordinary citizens are its prey and you my neighbor, friend and hero served and protected us through your grace, gallantry and perseverance. You kept the peace, speaking kindly while cooling down those whose emotions became a little frayed. Rest in peace. Your inspirations and devout aspirations have contributed to the enhancements in and around the Dade County where you patrolled for six very loyal and faithful years. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your righteous character shall remain anchored to your heroic and most humble legacy. A gentleman of humanity and of humility not often seen. God surely has one treasured angel now and forever in His arms for safekeeping. Keep watching over us and making sure we converse properly to and with one another.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2015

Since the thoughts of all police officers need to be on a higher plateau than most people who labor, who work at most jobs difficult or not, they must keep away from negative influences which could blind them from doing their jobs properly. The ideals of an elevated must always be beyond reproach. This was the basis of your life and police career, Officer Cook and its roots began in California and then headed east to good old North Miami Beach, Florida where your parents settled with your sister, Nancy and yourself. Fresh and new ideas are always welcome in the line of police work, at least anything to lessen the stress, but yet honor, dignity and integrity must be at the forefront. You were a good man, Officer Cook, a family man dedicated to your wife and parents. I know after your father passed, Charles, may he rest in peace, you made it point to stop and check on your mother's well being. A good son. A humble and faithfully loyal servant the likes of which Dade County may not see again for awhile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The light of your wonderful soul shines on in desire, determination and in devotion. It steers your family members in all their pursuits. They can all be proud while shedding tears over your loss. A loss for the entire world. A loss for mankind and the ideals by which we live and construct our lives and careers. Everything with your life and career was destined to rise, your police file was filled with awards for excellent work, it would have humbly increased if you were given more time to fulfill that for which we are created.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2015

Since all police officers, there are no exceptions to this rule need to possess the same personal portfolios of common sense, honesty, dignity, integrity and great care, reliability and responsibility, it's truly sad when I read of officers being charged and arrested almost everyday because of something they have done that is not proper conduct. Like all citizens we have a code of ethics, morals and principles which when adhered to bring relief to those individuals they serve and protect. You were a very outstanding public servant, Officer Cook. You were what most people would refer to as a loyal and trustworthy law enforcement official. Seeing that you were a cheerful and positively upbeat gentleman, your mission in this world was made a tiny bit less stressful, still very stressful and always occupied with doing good deeds. Your heroism on May 16, 1979, was superb and humanely outstanding. To stand in front of evil face to face when a simple I surrender would have been preferred would not have escalated the situation beyond what started out as a domestic issue between a man and his girlfriend. Five minutes before your shift was going to finish, there you were Officer Cook, to the rescue of your colleagues and the civilians involved. We channel, at least endeavor to utilize our traits in a positive influence. Your influence around the confines of Dade County thirty-six years ago has given those residents a new lease on life to be able to live in peace, unity and freely. All it takes is one small step to move things forward in a proper manner. And for this, Officer Cook, we the people are eternally grateful. Your stellar character and shining legacy remain forever as do the memories of you which your beloved family has to treasure and to cherish forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Since police work is not for everyone, those who are interested need to make sure, make real certain you deliver the right personal file to the department before applying.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2015

Be ever so watchful to not only accomplish something daily, but to speak only in sincere and honest tones. Whatever you set your mind to do try and achieve your goal as this is the one way to make our society a better place for all to live in peace, liberty and in unity. A person's upbringing is the best signal of how they will turn out. It was in your home, Officer Cook, where rules were followed and clean and proper speech dominated. A rational individual understands the meaning of this, some others need a little direction and prodding. But since dignity and integrity went together throughout your life and career with the Metro-Dade Police Department, it is fairly simple to comprehend why you became what you became and how well you performed your job. A hero or heroine is not only based on their career, but how they lived their lives and how they truly personified the meaning of making the world a really better place. Your faith, desire, loyalty and humility are served you quite well and it would be prudent for today's police officers to follow or to emulate your ways. a little research and reading of your life and story in the book, "Forgotten Heroes" will begin to shed some light. A natural born leader whose knowledge and maturity served as an inspiration to all others, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A good listener whose compassion bubbled over with a calming enthusiasm. You helped others, Officer Cook, Lord knows we could use some of your heavenly advice. Your boldness, your swiftness saved your comrades as well as those civilians who were under fire. You answered the calls whenever you were needed, May 16, 1979, serves as one of forty-two examples of professional police bravery, courage and valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2015

All people must be good listeners. All jobs and professions require the highest of morals and integrity. You were a good officer at reassuring people, Officer Cook. Your sense of endearment, your engaging personality coupled with your wisdom, faith and courage led you to serve and to protect all Dade County citizens with an abundant sense of reason and responsibility. A humbly tall job for most any person let alone a police officer who needs their faculties to produce the top results. You gave everything on May 16, 1979 and much more before that day and there will be no doubt regarding your stellar honor, principles and outstanding character which all is a part of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You listened to others, you cared, you shared, your consideration was well beyond that of others.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2015

Realistically, all professional law enforcement officers endeavor to keep the sanctity and safety of a caring community of which they grace it with them courtesies and honesty. Your dignity and professional integrity was always on the line, Officer Cook. As all officers may at some point in their careers have to place themselves in harm's way to secure the enhancement of those venues where unity, peace and prosperity are necessary, you served us quite well and for six of your twenty-five years, you were that calming influence among the people and those comrades whom you worked with in fighting this battle over what we label as evil. Evil will not trump the fine and outstanding work of our heroes and heroines who toil exceedingly hard for us to benefit from. The morals and ethical standards all represent the fabric of how we would prefer our police officers and their departments to perform. The resourcefulness, the refined manner of which you served, my neighbor, friend and hero will never be confused with good old fashioned hard work, something we should all ascribe to be. Be true to yourself, be committed to achieving your goals, aspire to reach higher heights and with a little help from The Almighty good things will happen. Rest in peace and keep shining down the light from the heavens above. The work of our heroes and heroines of the past shall be revered, remembered and revealed for all to see. It is their honor, character, valor and courage that only stands front and center.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2015

Bravery is described as acting within or out of the norm to save and to enhance the lives of all human beings. Police officers already have a very difficult profession of which they decide on their own to undertake. For what you meant to our society, Officer Cook, nobody could have asked for a more deserving and humble gentleman to represent our common interests. The residents of Dade County all came to understand your common sense and calming approaches in solving and in resolving crises that arose. That fateful day of May 16, 1979, your humility, integrity and dignity was placed on the line, it was your commitment to act with loyalty and swiftness, no one wanted to see you lose your life, Officer Cook. You were a top notch officer, a cherished and a treasured gentleman. You heroism will always be noted and forever remembered. No one will forget the congeniality of a truly engaging person. Your stellar character reflects the excellent upbringing by your wonderful parents. I hope your mother, Mrs. Cook, is well out in San Diego, California. I will keep your mother in my prayers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2015

Feel pleasure and joy when serving Your Master. We felt relief when we knew you were patrolling the streets of Dade County, Officer Cook, keeping the steps of peace, unity and liberty in unison. There was never any procrastination on your part when it came to giving your due diligence to any assignment handed to you. Your gave your department more effort and you gave Dade County citizens more than a day's pay as back in your day police officers I would say were more vigilant than some of today's officers and that is not a knock on all of today's officers. Courage, bravery, integrity and dignity run concurrently and when applied by any sworn law enforcement officer they can have excellent results. Good results, great resolutions, firmness and fairness are all a part of this particular profession's makeup. You were Officer Cook, a byproduct of an excellent upbringing characterized by morals, sound intuition and an abundance of loyalty and faith personified. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For what you made in salary as humble as it was back in the 1970s, you made up for that with superior character and morals that befit a police hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2015

Getting a commitment of specific individuals when you need something taken care of is more crucial and critical. This concept is quite unique and very important in all police officers, as there can be no sloughing off, no backing down. A police officer's life and most assuredly those lives they serve and protect are their sworn priorities. It's easy for a group to say we will pitch in and then they push off their responsibilities for others to handle. No such thing when you patrolled the corridors of Dade County, Officer Cook. Your methods were fair and honest, your dignity and integrity always stellar and above reproach. On May 16, 1979, when you went with your partner that day as sad and as tragic a loss for your department, but for the whole police world, there can be no doubt regarding your commitment to act with bravery, valor and courage that most of us would not necessary foster. You were a man of unique humbleness and with a plan of action. You saved your colleagues from the perils of death and those lives of the civilians involved, while laying your life down so they could continue your battle over wickedness. No prodding was ever needed for you to act proficiently and professionally my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2015

Cheerful and upbeat people see the good in every life situation. This was your way of operating as a police officer and more importantly as a humble human being. The quality of one's life is not dependent on external situations. There are those whose lives and career seem to run very smoothly. Nevertheless, they tend to evaluate minor frustrations as tragedies and therefore view their lives in negative terms. I meant to say, Officer Cook, in the last reflection that we all would like to live in a perfect world. Unfortunately, that is not possible. We all have to take the time and make the effort as you bravely and valiantly did to better enhance society. You saw the good of all mankind and as a wonderful and talented police officer relished your watch serving and protecting Dade County residents. Never to be forgotten for your dignity, integrity and honesty, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a man of opportunity. You were a gentleman of faith, hope and optimism which spilled over to your friends and comrades. Hope really springs eternal, so while you are sheltered in God's arms for safekeeping, continue your watchful eyes over this land, after all it was your unwavering and charismatic conquest of evil, which in turn has led to a new lease on life for all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 16, 2015

Sometimes in life we must do something not so pleasant, so we must act with speed and move on to the next job at hand. Knowing you always acted within the law, Officer Cook, it is easy to see why you were so enthusiastic when it came time to do your job. a person of faith and devoutness trusts in God to steer their compasses and you my neighbor, friend and hero surely allowed Our Creator to direct both your outstanding life and resoundingly solid career, albeit cut short by wanton violence, the heinous actions of a troubled young man. Your natural tendencies were only above reproach, your bravery, valor, courage and commitment to excellence in performing your duties was quite superior. Rest in peace. We should all act as zealous as yourself when championing the causes of peace, unity and goodwill.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 16, 2015

Hope and trust in the Almighty is as important as relying on our police officers of solid character to serve and to protect our common interests. We are would like in a perfect world to be able to live free from evil, free from bloodshed, only to live and to proper and thrive in security, unity, peace and good health. As a young man growing up in North Miami Beach, Florida, Officer Cook, you must have experienced many ups, many positive things. Your dreams, goals and career aspirations when one wants to become a police officer at times the pursuits become very lofty, being the level headed individual that you were, you were able to focus on your objectives and handle both the mental and physical rigors that the police academy exposes its recruits to the many faceted areas where you delved in your studies. At least you had many friends who you were able to study with and when you graduated the pride and joy, your beloved parents, sister and wife, Karen all felt were tears of joy and achievement. You made us proud those who knew you and those like myself who read and met some of your family members. I stop and wonder looking up to the blue skies above, thinking about you and what you would be doing in your retirement years. Never will you be forgotten, nor your honesty, courage, valor and charisma. It all went hand in hand driving your humble life and police career. You were a great gentleman my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Today I was playing tennis at a local park with my wife in North Miami Beach and was thinking of you. Officer Keith DeGenova and yourself played, would love to have hit a few forehands and backhands with you. Just keeping watching over us and protecting us from above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2015

Police officers can sometimes tend to get a little too comfortable with themselves, sometimes this can lead to arrogance, instead of humbleness which must be displayed at all times. Good and evil are out there in this society and it is up to our brave men and women in the law enforcement community to weed it out. To seek peace, unity and liberty within its residents and to pursue it. Since no person is perfect, even though some of us strive for perfection, it is still quite important to maintain the proper balance between integrity, dignity and honor and to be idealistic in all your personal and in your career endeavors. This is what you became, Officer Cook, you recognized reality and comprehended what it took to perform your basic assignments efficiently and properly. In the most absolute terms you were that humanely superior police officer driven by your leadership skills, your wit and practical reasoning that you utilized when solving problems, especially domestic affairs where you excelled. People, your friends and your colleagues recognized your strengths of humility and basic diligence and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where you rest in peace among your past comrades who laid down their lives as police heroes and heroines. Your names and stellar characters are there for all to look at and to salute your professional accomplishments that have accentuated the enhancement of this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2015

For anyone who knew you personally, Officer Cook, it had to be quite an honor to meet a true hero. By that I mean how you exemplified your daily life and how you pursued and studied and toiled quite long hours, days and months to reach your goal. This was your childhood aspiration and to be able to achieve this means, only you and your family and close friends may realize what it took in dedication, devotion, desire and steadfast determination to accomplish. Police officers are not robots. They too are ordinary people who come from and grew up in a loving home. The environments where they patrol for the security and safety of all residents is one where most of all would not dare travel. The paths of your profession, Officer Cook, took you to new venues and yet your performances were always above and beyond the calls of duty. You treated all people with respect, with dignity and assumed your position with the necessary calming effect and soft voice of logic and reason. A people person this was why you had so many friends in and out of your department who have all saluted your career and life lived by morals, shaped by character and measured by your humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2015

If you talk about doing something well or good, then act upon it. The righteous person keeps their word. Take the yoke, the onus upon yourself to act and to emulate all that Our Creator expects from each of us. Boasting and bragging don't quite get the job done. Rather, it is those humble and taciturn public servants who act and succeed. You did this as well, Officer Cook, if not better than anyone else. A police officer's motto should be action and by striving to do an act one should remain honorable, dignified and possess an intense measure of integrity. There will never be a question regarding your gumption, grace, grit and gallantry. For certain neither will there be any doubt cast whatsoever regarding your stellar character, bravery and courageousness. It flowed like a fountain. Your time with us my neighbor, friend and hero was accentuated with only loving kindness, care and consideration for all people whom you served and protected with the same amount of respect and admiration.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2015

Police officers try to make an effort to go out of their way to assist all citizens. What separates the humble public servants from the rest of the ranks are those that answer the calls above and beyond duty when not required, not dispatched. Perfect case in point was on Tuesday, May 16, 1979, while out on your patrol with your partner that day, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, you went to a domestic call, Officer Cook and were in a gun battle with a crazed young man, whose only problem at the time was that he deserted the Army. The Army would have dealt with that issue. It escalated into a full blown domestic dispute in which it took five police officers to coerce the man to surrender. Tragically and unfortunately he didn't, shots were fired and three police officers were wounded. My neighbor, friend and hero, your bravery, your resolve, your valor and your courage that day were outstanding and quite remarkable. You acquitted yourself in an outstanding manner saving your colleagues and those civilians who were involved. All in all, you made your family proud, your comrades respected your gallantry and your congeniality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave your life, Officer Cook, for the sanctity and serenity of all Dade County residents in order for them to live and to persevere in a peaceful, unified and free fashion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2015

Trust in God helps relieve the fear, better yet it helps lessen the fear of negativity. Since you were a devout man of faith and reason, Officer Cook, you allowed all the lessons you were taught by your parents, sister and other close friends to sink in. You took your cues from your instructors and veteran comrades and in this way it offered you the chance to better prepare yourself for the rigors of your job. There was never a doubt or even a suspicion as to how you would ultimately turn out. The honesty you exhibited, the dignity you displayed, the integrity you incorporated all led you to become one of Dade County's best police officers. The positives of your young life and a career that was six years old, you were considered a veteran police officer when put together all magnified the fine and upstanding character of an engaging gentleman who led by example and in turn you utilized these tools to lead others through thick and thin. Still a life cut way too short by this violence that we all pray will one day be eradicated. Mankind deserves this and to be able to live and thrive in freedom, unity and peace for the world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The power of your loving spirit, the good deeds that you performed while here, Officer Cook, are being perpetuated by your loving family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2015

Trust in God helps relieve the fear, better yet it helps lessen the fear of negativity. Since you were a devout man of faith and reason, Officer Cook, you allowed all the lessons you were taught by your parents, sister and other close friends to sink in. You took your cues from your instructors and veteran comrades an din this way it offered you the chance to better prepare yourself for the rigors of your job. There was never a doubt or even a suspicion as to how you would ultimately turn out. The honesty you exhibited, the dignity you displayed, the integrity you incorporated all led you to become one of Dade County's best police officers. The positives of your young life and a career that was six years old, you were considered a veteran police officer when put together all magnified the fine and upstanding character of an engaging gentleman who led by example and in turn you utilized these tools to lead others through thick and thin. Still a life cut way too short by this violence that we all pray will one day be eradicated. Mankind deserves this and to be able to live and thrive in freedom, unity and peace for the world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The power of your loving spirit, the good deeds that you performed while here, Officer Cook, are being perpetuated by your loving family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2015

One thing all police officers attempt to do is to try and build up the morale of their comrades who wage war against evil. They try to make peace. They try to reason with people. You did your part, Officer Cook, exceedingly well. You treated all people, those you served and protected for six years with care and compassion. You were the champion of dignity, fortified with integrity and honor, combined with a special kind of bravery, courage and valor, all backed up by leadership, wisdom and maturity that not too many have. You will forever be remembered for your swiftness to act and the heroic public servant who will live on in the hearts of your family, comrades and many others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2015

It may be improper to coerce others to act stringently, but all police officers, I repeat all police officers have an obligation to try and keep the peace and unity in a community where they patrol and serve. You did your part, Officer Cook, in this endeavor. It was your cunning skills which carried you to your achievements. But, there was much more to fulfill. I guess the good Lord needed you up in heaven. As elevated a life that you lived and for the boldness, bravery, courage and sincerely humble valor that you always displayed, you will forever be remembered for your intensity, your honesty, commitment, dignity and integrity which mean so very much to your family, friends and colleagues who grew on the job with you as you were one of the most admired and respected police officers in your department during you career at the Metro-Dade Police Department. Your humble character, outstanding performance and stellar legacy as our hero of all the people stands as the cornerstone and very foundation of both your life and a career that was augmented only with good deeds and heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 12, 2015

For the officers who are fortunate to survive the perils of their profession, we thank them. For those men and women so brave to commit themselves to serving and to protecting our dignity, we salute them and marvel at their humble feats of human devotion and self-sacrifice. We marvel at your accomplishments, Officer Cook, everyday you attended the Miami-Dade Police Academy with your friends and colleagues. As a civilian, I can't imagine, maybe i could imagine all the physical and mental work that goes into making one supremely humane and loyal police officer. Most of us probably could not even being to wonder or to ponder the comprehension necessary to carry out the dangers, perils and risks of a highly demanding and stressful job. Most people go to work, clock in and being an eight, nine or ten hour day. Police work is not an eight hour position, it is a very special and uniquely skilled profession that requires its bravest and most valiant women and men to distinguish themselves in honor, integrity and dignity. While our officers confront terror, evil, whatever they are assigned to handle at that particular moment they must achieve a means to a completely satisfying conclusion which in turn enhances the goodwill, liberty, unity and peace of a community where they patrol. Sometimes going undercover is the method used to bring about a peaceful end to a problem. Don't know if you ever went undercover, Officer Cook, but whatever you did, whatever you achieved it was done with extreme and careful care, kindness, consideration and much respect. I just wished that on May 16, 1979, that troubled young man who took your life for no reason and nearly ended your comrades lives had thought before he acted. Haste makes waste. My neighbor, friend and hero, you had so much more to offer this society. So many plans, yet you touched the hearts and minds of all who knew you and admired your work ethic and very stellar character which now is a part of your humbly glowing legacy as a Dade County police hero. Rest in peace. Keep shining good thoughts down on all of us including your loving and cherished family members. All who serve, we remember them. When we lose them, sadly, we remember them. They are always going to be a special part of us, like a little spark plug that helps us start our motors. Your motor, Officer Cook, never wavered it roared and Dade County can rest a little easier because of your commitment to excellence pride and devotion. Your determination and dedication was second to none, it was always the citizens who were your number one priority. Compassionate with a renowned sense of passion. All this factored into why you able to offer leadership to other colleagues. Knowledge. Wisdom. Maturity way beyond your twenty-five years. God bless you. What a terrific gentleman and inspirational human being!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 12, 2015

Police officers, lawyers and doctors to name a few professions need to act and think sensibly. Not rush to judgment making rash and unfounded decisions that are not fully grounded in reason and logic. The important issues of a police officer's daily life can of course be wide ranging and can have an everlasting effect upon those they serve and endeavor to protect. Everything you did, Officer Cook, was solely based on those priorities of all men and women. We the people have to feel a sigh of relief when we see our beloved men and women patrolling our streets keeping peace intact and wickedness from eroding at the core of all hard working people. People just try their best to be happy, healthy and honorable. The pride you showed from wearing your uniform, Officer Cook, was just the tip of things. You see when we send officers who are brave, courteous, kind and respectful out to battle evil, we send their entire being. The framework of their heart and mind must mesh together as one, just as the freedom, unity and peace must bond together as one common fabric. It's an element that is necessary for society's survival. your goal and obligation, my neighbor, friend and hero was to make it happen. For twenty-five years, six as a Metro-Dade Police Officer it did in a loving and first class manner. All the accommodations were handed out for your excellent work. Sadly though you are missed terribly. God does shelter His brave heroes and heroines where their exploits are for all to remember them for. Their love and admiration continues, it never wanes. Their stellar character ascend to a higher level than ever before. They watch over us and their lights from their souls shine brighter now than ever. Rest in peace. It's never easy to lose a loved one, at least the families can take solace and pride from their feats and unselfish devotion and dedication to their official duties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2015

I know from the bottom of my heart, Officer Cook, that you poured your entire being and beloved and treasured soul into your professional police duties never letting up or giving one inch until you resolved or solved what needed resolving. Until that conclusion was reached you gave one-hundred full effort through dignity, bravery, valor and honor in serving and in protecting all Dade County citizens. We, the ordinary people place these sacred trusts in those who dare to risk their life for a common cause and that cause is the special will of the people who deserve to live and to prosper in goodwill, peace and unity. It can be and has been quite difficult to get a full handle on these most urgent and pressing matters. For six years though, you made your dreams and goals a reality through your stellar character and unselfish commitment to excellence, pride and duty. Those that are privileged, we think how fortunate. Exactly, my neighbor, friend and hero, indeed your very loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook gave both you and your darling sister, Nancy, all the proper tools in life to achieve. Rest in peace. Your boldness to act as you always did and without a doubt acted outstandingly on May 16, 1979, serves as a remainder that no matter what is happening there are cherished souls who seem to dig deep down to resolve issues before they get worse. Think about this five minutes before your watch was going to end, it was your humility that took you to a scene that you had gone to many other times. And you were good at domestics, Officer Cook. You were sensational at a lot of things, loyal, devout and faithful, all characteristics why Karen married you. The same loyalty and faith she had for you and her patients. Two and two, you were the epitome of a very lovely and charming couple. The residents of Dade County will always salute you, Officer Cook and remember you for your God ingrained integrity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 11, 2015