Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

How lovely are Your dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! My soul longed and even yearned for His courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God...For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand outside. I am sure you would rather be playing tennis on a court, but you now, Officer Cook, can enjoy the eternal fruits of your labor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

This is and has been the Father's work from the beginning-to bring us into the home of His heart. God brought you, Officer Cook, front and center to His heart and sacred throne to escort and welcome those peers of yours up to heaven to help patrol these very special streets, reserved for honorable officers, such as yourself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I do hope you met my dad, Owen, may he rest in peace who was one of New York City's finest and are enjoying talking with him and your father, Charles about police work.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can't beat grapes by itself, but only by being joined with me. I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you're joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can't produce a thing....But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon....I've loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. As you rest in peace, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, you are now eternally lying in God's most beautiful fields. These fields were where you captured their intrinsic beauty as a photographer. All your pictures were priceless to be sure. Your beloved parents, sister and extended loved ones could not have any more affection than anyone else. You were very beloved by everyone and are truly missed in their lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

That is God's call to us-simply to be people who are content to live close to Him and to renew the kind of life in which the closeness is felt and experienced. So true, Officer Cook, you lived humbly and experienced achievement through hard and sometimes stressful duties as an officer. You always took care of those needing care and were there to serve and defend our God given rights of freedom to pursue our dreams. You put yourself in harm's way so we could go after our goals and missions. You are to be commended highly and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

Come close to God, and God will come close to you... Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up in honor. You are uplifting in your humbleness Officer Cook, all of the downtrodden. Making our lives better by your keen intellect which is s view of your soul that is missed this day. As we pray, we are asking that your soul come a bit closer to us each and every day. By acting as you did, this most definitely brings about a more closer view of your soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

There are times when I draw near enough to touch Him. Then I know that He has been there all the time. Very true, Officer Cook. For the last thirty-three years you have been with us in spirit. I know it's not the same as if you were physically here, but we know you are in a better place not by choice, but because God needed you for a most important task, to help Him patrol heaven's streets with those officers who made the same ultimate sacrifice as you did and to be with your beloved father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

It's usually through our hard times, the unexpected and not according to plan times, that we experience God in more intimate ways. We discover an unquenchable longing to know Him more. It's a passion that isn't concerned that life fall within certain predictable lines, but a passion that pursues God and knows He is relentless in His pursuit of each one of us. You pursuits of evil, Officer Cook, were met with success and it was the quiet moments when you and your wife, Karen had times to share good tidings, we all wished you were still with us, but your spirit goes where ever we go and you're always near. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

God reads the secrets of the heart. God reads the most intimate feelings, even those which we are not aware of. Officer Cook, from heaven above you know how we are feeling. Your sacred soul touches our hearts daily as it accompanies us on life's journeys. When you were here with us we were able to reach out and shake hands or hug you. One day real soon we'll do this again. For now, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

Our joy will be complete if we remain in His love-for His love is personal, intimate, real, living, delicate, faithful love. The sincerely you showed us Officer Cook, will never disappear from our lives. One day we all yearn to reach out and touch your very soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our happiness will have then reached fruition.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2013

We may depend upon God's promises, for.. He will be as good as His word. He is so kind that He cannot deceive us, so true that He cannot break His promise. Officer Cook, you never broke any promises you made to us. We just wanted you to be with us for a longer period of time. You were taken from us in your prime and had so much more to offer and contribute to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Promises can't be made on how long we shall live. But we can affirm our love and testimony you'll never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

Let Him that glorieth glory in this, that He understands and knows me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight. We are happy we can take the opportunities to thank you Officer Cook for performing your duties with grace and intellect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. In your name, Officer Cook, we gives thanks to God. His mercy endures forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes and I have walked in Your truth. You walked in perfect truth Officer Cook and following in your footsteps would be the greatest honor we could afford you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?... One thing I ask of the Lord. this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock... I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. WE are waiting for the day when reuniting with you, Officer Cook,once again becomes a reality. You in God's safe keeping viewing what is going on down here. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

All that we have and are is one of the unique and never to be repeated ways God has chosen to express Himself in space and time. We express ourselves in our private moments about you Officer Cook, and the challenges you boldly face as a police officer. You accepted them with no reservations and fully understood the risks versus rewards that accompanied them. You are a hero through and through and Dade County will never again see the likes of someone so very special as you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

And God raised us up to be seated with Him in the heavenly realms of His name, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in His name. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, as it is the gift of God. You were raised by your parents, Officer Cook as a devout Catholic and regardless of your religion, you acted as all civil human beings act and function, that is should function in our modern day society. Honor and discretion were two of your mantels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

Some emotions don't make a lot of noise. It's hard to hear pride. Caring is real faint-like a heartbeat. And pure love-why some days it's so quiet. you don't even know it's there. You were there each day for us Officer Cook, now in your memory we have to think about you and your family and the decision you made to sacrifice you life in the line of duty for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Thinking of you is real emotional, but ignoring your life and the values you stood for would be sinful indeed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

Those who are steadily learning how to love are enabled to do this Himself because the very love of God Himself has been put into our hearts. We do not have to whip up feelings of affection or emotion which we might recognize as love. Love is already there if God is there. You were always there Officer Cook, for family or whoever called upon you for something. This a major reason why Karen married you and that was for your fearless devotion and loyalty to others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

Affection is not much good unless it is expressed. What's more, I have a notion that unexpressed feelings have a tendency to shrink, wither, ans ultimately die. Putting an emotion into words gives it a life and a reality that otherwise it doesn't have. Officer Cook, those that knew you realized you had emotions, feelings, whatever we all have. When on patrol, sometimes these traits have to be put aside if you are going to be capably and noticeably going to function to solve a crisis that may come up. You saved the day on May 16, 1979, by giving up you life so others could live and you did not have to answer that call. It just goes to show us the kind of officer and person you were to your community, colleagues, family and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

He is everything that is good and comfortable for us. He is our clothing that for love wraps us, clasps us and all surrounds us for tender love. You provided food, clothing and shelter for Karen and yourself, Officer Cook, and now you're wearing your complete uniform with your weapon, cap and gloves for eternity, as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God will always keep you comfortable along with your beloved father, Charles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

You are tenderly and eternally loved by the One who created you. Amen to that. You are helping God watch over your colleagues, Officer Cook, rest in peace,my neighbor, friend and hero. You were the source of us being able to pursue the things we want to be able to do in life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God...May the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. Rest in peace, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. God's divine countenance will always shine upon your soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll see and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real test. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, you took each day as it came and were able to garnish something out of it. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

For all God's words are right and everything He does is worthy of our trust. He loves whatever is just and good, the earth is filled with His tender love. You too, Officer Cook were filled with an abundance of love, so caring, so loyal and yet very sensitive to our needs. We won't forget you ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2013

For all God's words are right and everything he does is worthy of our trust. He loves whatever is just and good; the earth is filled with His tender love. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero as you rest in peace, you are now residing in God's holy shelter. We trust in all of Our Creator's plans for us, just as you trusted in them and he fulfilled your dreams of being a police officer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2013