Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

With God our trust can be abandoned, utterly free, in Him are no limitations, no flaws, no weaknesses. His judgment is perfect. His knowledge of us is perfect, His love is perfect. God alone is trustworthy. We have to trust in God that one day we will see you soon, Officer Cook. But, I do know there are questions as to why this had to happen to such a fine human being as yourself? God has the answers. But, he wants us to ponder and realize that everything He does for us and to us is for the best. He tests us daily to see if we are up to the challenges that we call life. One day soon, my neighbor, friend and hero, God's perfection will be upon us and we will see your wonderful spirit as it now lightens up the world. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

In the midst of the praying, it is comforting to remember that God considers families important, before He called a nation, He created a family. Your family Officer Cook was always of paramount importance to you. Your position as a police officer was a means for you to provide a living for you and Karen and to become a more central part of your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

Parents rejoice when their children turn out well, wise children become proud parents. So make your father happy! Make your mother proud! You certainly did Officer Cook on both accounts. Had you and Karen had children you would have made great parents because of your values you both were raised with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You and Nancy represent your parents hard work and lovely environment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 26, 2013

It is easier to rule a kingdom than to regulate a family. I'm sure Officer Cook, what set you apart as a good leader was that you were a capable follower and adhered to rules and regulations which made you so immensely valuable in your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

Biblical principles offer the most healthy approach to family living-even turning stress to our advantage. All the lessons imparted on both you, Officer Cook and your sister Nancy, served as your guide to a peaceful and productive way of life. Karen and you both lived by these values as I'm sure she was too, raised by them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

The grace of God is equal to ....the most unfavorable circumstances. Its glory is to transform a curse into blessing and show to men and angels of ages yet to come that where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Most of your life Officer Cook, good things happened. You grew up, got married became a seasoned police officer and took on life's tasks head on. The day of your tragic passing God put certain issues in your way and you tackled them as per your training. You did everything right up to your last moments in this world with zeal and positive energy. You were heroic in that you saved your fellow officers and the two civilians, one was the girlfriend of the man who took your life who had been shot by her boyfriend. You tried to bring about a peaceful resolution and gave your best till the end. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

My child, listen to your father's teaching and do not forget your mother's advice. Their teaching will be like flowers in your hair or a necklace around your neck. You were the son, Officer Cook, all sons should attempt to be . Honorable, loyal and faithful as well as loving and caring about their parents. I read that you would stop either before or after your shift to check on your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook's welfare. You never let either of your of them down. Your were a constant source of pride and joy to them and you are missed by your mother. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

In the beginning, as we are learning to pray, our will is in a struggle with God's will. In time, however, we begin to enter into a grace-filled releasing of our will and a flowing into the will of the Father. Perhaps there were times when you had to ponder, Officer Cook, whether to do something you may not have wanted to do, but in the end, you realized God's will and doing this was the driving force behind your success. That day, May 16, 1979, I don't think for a moment you had to stop and wonder if you should have answered that call. You made the right decision and forever we will remember your vision of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

The treasure our heart searches for is found in the ocean of God's love. His love Officer cook, surely reflects all the greatness stored in your eternal chest. You were full of bounce and spunk ready to assume the challenges of what it takes to be an excellent police officer. Whether to your family, wife, church, colleagues, your excelled in loving and treating everyone as they should be afforded treatment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings to search things out. We're still looking at how that fateful day Officer Cook, might have turned out otherwise. We all know the true is you wholeheartedly gave your existence to make us safer. You are resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in God's glory among all officers who so bravely made the ultimate sacrifice. There can never be a more heroic calling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

Only God gives true peace-a quiet gift He sets within us just when we think we've exhausted our search for it. I'll never nor should we just stop and say that is it. Officer Cook, you left a terrific family behind who miss you so dearly, you can't even imagine. All those officers and friends who came in contact with you will not stop, just because of your tragedy. They'll always continue the fight and good work you left behind for us to continue with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being. Your beautiful spirit Officer Cook, now reflects all the good deeds that represent your legacy. We have to look within ourselves as to how we should compose ourselves as you so often did in times of crisis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2013

When God was on earth, it wasn't an accident that He came as a blue- collar worker, nor that His parables would deal with things like sowing seed, vineyard laborers, harvesters, house building and swine tending. In Him, there is no hierarchy of importance vocationally, there's only the wise use of the talents He dispenses. You were a true blue-collar police officer, Officer Cook, who worked only one way and that was by honest and diligent means. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

As I drive or walk by the Krispy Kreme doughnut shop on NE 6th Avenue in North Miami Beach, Florida and you smell the aroma of the doughnuts being made, I just wish we could have had a doughnut and a drink and spend time talking about life in general and how our families are so near and dear to us. I always think of you when I travel or walk in the area by your old home of your parents where you and Nancy grew up. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing like a hot doughnut and coffee. When I saw Gina working in your parents home, I brought some doughnuts for your two great-nieces and great-nephew to enjoy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

We are forgiven and righteous because of God's sacrifice; therefore we are pleasing to God in spite of our failures. God alone is the source of our forgiveness, freedom, joy and purpose. Everything you accomplished Officer Cook, along with your wife, Karen was solely because of Our Creator and His infinite will to do justice and steady us along our daily tasks. What is routine to some may be difficult for others. You fulfilled that in all your tasks as a police officer. It takes a very special and unique being Officer Cook to get the most out of their abilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

One joy scatters a hundred griefs. One life, your very treasured life, Officer Cook, if you could be returned to us we all would be eternally grateful. You now belong to God resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in His Kingdom where all the questions that can be asked are answered with God's pledge to reunite all your loved ones at the chosen time. You are watching us and helping God spread His joy to your families. They continue on despite the sadness of your loss.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright delvers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires. All that was troubling the young man who took your precious life was for him to seek help. All you, Officer cook, wanted to maintain that day, was law and order and a more peaceful resolution to the violence that he perpetrated. You were brought to a scene on your own hearing the radio calls of your fellow officers for help and that is clearly what you did. You went over and beyond the call of duty as you were trained to do. You gave so our could live. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. .

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

As we pray, God is inviting us deeper in and higher up. There is training in righteousness, transforming power, new joy, deeper intimacy. You prayed Officer Cook, for God to instill knowledge so that you could tackle whatever problems arose. In marriage too, couples deal with issues that arise from time to time. Now that you're in heaven next to your beloved father, Charles, you can help Him transform all his goodness down upon your loved ones and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another, but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong. You followed rules and regulations, Officer Cook, this is why you were able to keep the peace and calmness that is called for in the community. Your agency is getting ready to name a new director chosen by the Mayor of Dade County, Mr. Gimenez. Let us hope he or she can lead the department to even greater accomplishments and the morale can become even stronger than before. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You honored us through your work ethic, now it is up to us to honor you and inspire others to act the way you would want us to carry on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

It might be a good idea to ask ourselves how we develop our capacity to choose for joy. maybe we could spend a moment at the end of each day whatever may have happened as a day to be grateful for. In so doing we increase our heart's capacity to choose joy. Each and every moment of your life and marriage to Karen, you both, Officer Cook thought of ways to make each other happy. I'm sure you both were very happy, serene and grateful for the time God gave each of you to be together. We wish you had more time, but God determines our years and the object is to take what we are given and utilize it the utmost, which you did. You cannot imagine how you are missed by your family, friends and fellow officers who know you were so immensely popular and dedicated to your official duties. If you were here today with us it would be better than a deliciously baked pie. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

No beard, no understanding. I don't think Officer Cook, facial hair can detour you from functioning on the job. I do know departments all have different rules regarding an officer's hygiene. I'm sure you were very well groomed and meticulous when performing your job. I heard of one police chief who did not want his male officers to have pierced ears with jewelry hanging from them. That is his right as the top police official. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. When you dealt with situations Officer Cook, you had to employ common sense along with being even-keeled. This is the most effective way for an officer to carry on with their assignments in serving their communities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

Reflection enables our minds to be stretched in three different directions- the direction that leads to a proper relationship with God, the relationship that leads us to a healthy relationship with others and the relationship that leads to a deeper understanding of oneself. The relationship you had with your parents, your wife, Karen and your fellow officers was borne out of love and affection, trust, integrity, honor and being able, officer Cook to feel out when you needed them the most. When you needed someone to rely upon, they were there for you. On May 16, 1979, you stood tall and were there to back up your colleagues. It takes someone in your profession with the right persona to summon the courage to carry out your assignment until your very last watch. Please watch over us my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. I wished you and my family Officer Cook had known each other, I guarantee we would have had a special bond and a lifelong friendship based on all the merits that endeared you to so many people.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. You were able Officer Cook, to instill wisdom and success in others because of your nature. To fully understand what you went through on that fateful day, we may never fully comprehend, only to know that you gave your very last ounce of effort to stop a dispute from turning deadly. Through your braveness and sacrifice you permitted others to live on with their lives, but as I've always stated, you'll never be forgotten . Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2013

We were made for God. Only by being in some respect like Him, only by being a manifestation of His beauty, lovingkindness, wisdom or goodness, has any earthly beloved excited our love. We are all made in God's image, it's just certain people are able to fulfill their dreams in a shorter time not necessarily in a round and about way. For your twenty-five years Officer Cook, you were able to mold and nurture the values that you were raised with along with your sister, Nancy and take them to a higher level, something that police officers need to properly channel their wisdom into, if they are going to carry out their jobs effectively like yourself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2013