Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A conflict cannot be entered with the idea that one must "win." There is no winning or losing in a good conflict, but breaking through to better understanding of each other. Your calming voice of reason allowed to head off conflicts before they happened. If you were here today, Officer Cook, you would make a terrific negotiator, a community liaison, based on your excellent evaluations you received while on duty. Your humility enabled you to succeed where others did not. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family. Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero, you gained and gleaned much knowledge from all your family members and it was this source of information that allowed to to care carve out a proper and prudent decision in wanting to become a dedicated Metro-Dade Police Officer.Your wisdom will never fade, it will be here for all ages to witness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2013

Whenever we build our lives on values and principles that contradict the time-honored wisdom of God's Word, we are laying a foundation on the sand. Whatever you achieved in this world Officer Cook, was built on the foundation of honor and you knew each night you could sleep on a pillar of integrity for what it is worth. The morals and values that were so ingrained in your being can never be questioned. Your family upbringing was as true as it comes and you'll never be forgotten by me. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013

Teach me, O Lord, to do Your will; teach me to live worthily and humbly in Your sight; for You are my wisdom, who knew me truly and who knew me before the world was made and before I had my being. In our eyes and in God's eyes Officer Cook, you lived very humbly and was faithful in every way, shape and form to God. You and Karen both lived as loyal servants to God and now eternally you reside forever in God's shelter cradled in His wings of love, as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with your beloved father, Charles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013

With God, life is eternal-both in quality and length. There is no joy comparable to the joy of discovering something new from God, about God. If the continuing life is a life of joy, we will go on discovering, learning. The quality of your life, Officer Cook, was one that was sensational and very much an accomplished one. I'm sure your loved ones and Karen would still love for you to be here and sharing all the milestones that are celebrated in your family. The friendships that you forged would be increased because of your immense popularity within both your department and the community. We go on learning, sharing, loving and caring because this is what you wished us to do. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. Your life Officer Cook, was a life filled like a fountain with numerous good deeds and devoted service to Dade County and its residents. Now that you have passed on tragically, you can reap the rewards of your loyal and honorable work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013

We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast and our trust fixed on God. We have to steer ahead with our lives after your tragic passing, it's the proper and moral thing you would want us to accomplish. You placed your trust and Karen's in God and those who lived in the Lord never see each other for the last time. It's only we can't see you physically, your soul will always be kept alive through your loved ones and good deeds constructed through a carefully and well planned life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013

For the simple are killed by their turning away and the complacency of fools destroys them; but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster. You were there for us Officer Cook, in good and bad times. But, because of your giving and compassion, you and your father, Charles dwell securely in God's heavenly shelter watching over this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You and Karen were at ease Officer Cook, over all the decisions you had to undertake during your marriage and during your treasured life. One well lived. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013

God's word acts as a light for our paths. It can help scare off unwanted thoughts in our minds and protect us from the enemy. Officer Cook, you so bravely served and protected our community and now that God called you to heaven, may we all see God's light shine through you very special and loving soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 14, 2013

Just as water mirrors your face, so your face mirrors your heart. Exactly, Officer Cook, all your goodness is reflected by the deeds of your loved ones to pass on to other generations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

A wise gardener plants his seeds, then has the good sense not to dig them up every few days to see if a crop is on the way. Likewise, we must be patient as God brings the answers... in His own good time. One day Officer Cook, when God is ready, we will know why He calls a wonderful person as yourself to be with Him. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and know that your very existence was a well lived and accomplished one never to be undone. The seeds you planted in your loved ones will always produce the finest crop there is.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

When god gives hard bread, he gives sharp teeth. You always had your eyes, ears and nose to the grindstone, Officer Cook. This is what made you the unique and special individual you were to so many. You pursued and acted with caution when you needed to and were not afraid to take chances. You were as a lion, bold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

You can learn to overcome the worry of anticipation. After you begin to experience more and more the ready success of divine grace upon all occasions, you will not worry about things before they happen. When the time comes for you to do your duty, you will find God as in a clear mirror and He will empower you and make you fit to fulfill your obligations. I'm sure there were some moments, Officer Cook, when you had worries or doubts as to how things would work out in the end, but you carried on with your daily functions of your position with grace and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. I'm sure there were times Officer Cook, you had to visit a friend or officer at home or in the hospital and always had a kind word or joke to uplift their spirits. Your million dollar smile could certainly do that. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and keep uplifting our lives along with your beloved father, Charles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit, so workers who protect their employer's interests will be rewarded. Officer Cook, you so valiantly protected your fellow officers, giving up your liberties in the process. There is not a better or more nobler act than for one to sacrifice their being on another's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without adversity. My uncle Morty, Morton Schiff, of the famous Schiff Jewelers in Passaic, New Jersey may he rest in peace was a jeweler and you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, were a diamond in the rough so to speak. You always had the backs of those comrades who faced adversity and when you faced such peril, your friends had your backs. That fateful day, you showed your true class by responding to a call voluntarily and trying to derail a dangerous episode of domestic violence. You will never be forgotten for it. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

A man of character is a man of wealth. You had a boatload of knowledge, Officer Cook, that surely today could be passed down to future officers who work and place their lives on the line each and every day as you so faithfully did on May 16, 1979. rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

The firmest friendships have been formed in mutual adversity; as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame. The flames of your friendships, Officer Cook, still burn deeply in the hearts of all you touched. A friendship can never be severed by death. You will always be my neighbor and friend even though we never had the chance to meet and greet each other. Rest in peace my hero, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. You were a champion for people who were less fortunate than you, Officer Cook, it's a shame you are not here today to physically help those less fortunate as both you and Karen did during your life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. One of your stronger traits Officer Cook, was to either stand up or to sit down and listen to other officers or to give them your sagely advice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. now the advice you are passing down has your Creator's seal of approval with it.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2013

God goes to those who come to Him. The very first steps we take come from God; otherwise how could we know where we are going? Whoever walks toward God one step, God runs toward him two. You always Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero ran to fulfill your deeds that you so loyally achieved in this world. As a dedicated police officer, being safe and getting the task at hand done right was always your first priority. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

God's wisdom is always available to help us choose from alternatives we face and help us to follow His eternal plan for us. Officer cook, it was God's wisdom that directed you to that scene when it wasn't mandated for you to get that call. It was the man wearing the badge whose maturity to be able to deal with those particular situations allowed yo to go and assist your fellow officers. In doing so, you gave up your existence, so they and the two civilians could survive. Your friends, family and colleagues could not be any prouder of your heroic act. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God had bigger plans for you Officer Cook and needed you with your father, Charles to assist Him in protecting those who do battle in this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

They are well guided that God guides. All law enforcement officers such as yourself, Officer Cook are the well guided, willing to sacrifice their very beings in an effort to make their communities safer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. We can surmise Officer Cook, that God surely guided you in all your endeavors and on May 16, 1979, called you to up to heaven after having done your service here in this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013

Make no plans, they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. make big plans, aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die. A good man such as yourself officer Cook, I'm sure dreamed and made big plans and you fulfilled your dream and goal to become a Metro-Dade Police Officer. Everything you accomplished was brought about through sound reasoning and logical planning and that included Karen's plans as well. We wish you were here with us today to share and be around your loved ones, but you are always with us in spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2013