Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You served honorably, Officer Cook, to heroically save lives in Dade County. You were humble,loyal and consummate in all your actions of dignity, integrity and virtue. A gentleman of class, desire and decency patrolling his neighborhood as well as could be demanded. The reverence of diligence is that they lead to our very peace and security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A life and a career gone way too early with more missions and journeys left to be accomplished. You are that special angel valint and versatile whodrivehis vehicles of dependability, reliability and accountability all around to prevent evil and to implant tranquility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2022

Wherever your spirit is right now your beloved family, Officer Cook can see it illuminating heaven above. A destination, a finality for all heroes who sacrificed their lives for their communities such as Dade County. A journey of contemplation that commanded respect and always laid its integrity, character, commitments and convictions on the tables of justice and tenacity. We salute your wisdom, virtue, ingenuity and intuition. All truthful and all warrior like. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never ending heart and soul coupled with tireless endeavor that installed the bridges of our very future.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2022

You put one shoe on at a time and button one one button at a time. Your reverence, decency and real desires, Officer Cook, were about yearning and learning to become the best public servant working Dade County. Its folks always appreciated you and have missed virtue and integrity balancing themselves against the weights of humbleness, honor and esteem. So loyal and trusted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2022

Inflection and diction all have their ways of helping devoted men and women fight crime. Your passion, heart and voice of a calming influence, Officer Cook, have been noted and etched in Dade County's memory bank. They carry forward your legacy sound, solid and solemn of the work you put in detailing your unassuming and unselfish dignity, integrity and thoughtful character the kind that was sincere and endearing. Mankind can ponder what today would be like if you and your bright smile were present. They each dedicated countless hours of service and preservation to a venue that cared. They truly mattered as did your truth and steady trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2022

Freedom is not given, liberty is not a luxory and the cost of a human life is very much to be thought of and mourned. You are still well respected and always cherished, Officer Cook, a hero of heart, accentuating dignity punctuated by integrity and due vigilance over the people of Dade County who still remember the young man who patrolled their area with his vast amount of resourcefulness and reason. A gentleman of virtue and vision utilizing his most basic of instincts to further instill a breath of bravery and boldness all being responsible and universally accountable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2022

Serenity and security are the essence of peace and stability. You made the heroic effort everyday, Officer Cook, that in and of itself is a huge challenge for all who don a uniform and wear a badge of integrity, wisdom and dignity. They all were honorable and they all seized upon the moment to bring Dade County and its residents quiet and relatively safe times. Character and commitment are important to serving a neighborhood and your family, friends and department have never forgotten you, Officer Cook, badge#1664. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2022

A bear's claws are razor sharp and so are the claws and fangs of evil. Such adversity must never advance because of its danger to a community. You tried stopping Mr.Pearsall that tragic day, Officer Cook, exercising humility, restraint and a calming voice yet one with authority, dignity and honorableintegrity. For this Dade County thanks you their hero forever and your family's source ofpride and a heart of wisdom and virtue. Always so well mannered and sincerely bold and versatile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2022

With a heart like a bear and a soul so gentle and adored, you surely will be remembered, Officer Cook, for everything in anhonest and humane hero. It's the citizens of Dade County who were protected and served by an esteemed and loyal public servant who never shied away from trouble. Your responsibilities were to safeguard your community and humanity reaching out whenever needed. To remain dignified and to maintain integrity during stressful situations takes all the preparation, training and solid judgment to make sound split second decisions at times. But, with your consummate character, respect and proper due diligence you'll forevermore be paid homage and solemnly saluted for virtue, wisdom and vision, vehicles that were your foundations to our very futures. You are a part of the future and your memory will always be treasured and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2022

If apples fall from trees, then vision and wisdom fall from heaven and they were adeptly placed within your soul and heart of heroism, Officer Cook, a man who served his Dade County community with all the clauses and articles of enhancement and are appreciated for such. Make no mistake your fortitude and gumption were all on a level as was your maturity beyond the crowd, A violent man robbed you of life and the pursuit along with your beloved, Karen of health, happiness and many more decades of bliss. She has not fogotten you though she remarried in 2009 thirty years after your tragic line of duty death. You are saluted for class, kindness and sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Instructions and following directions may lead to lives being saved from peril. You worked as feverishly as possible, Officer Cook, to service the lives of all Dade County and for this humanity is grateful. You demonstarted the accentuation of themany God given talents and skills that all who don a badge must have. A man with integrity and dignity, respect and character so sound and serious your loved ones havemissed you and endeavor to carry the torch of your legacy placing hope and compassion on their own shoulders. A tall task with many facets to be sure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Complacency just complicates matters of trust and truth and may cast doubt upon a public servant's
true intentions. Never by you, Officer Cook, a strong heart and a bold soul providing a glimpse into your heroic spirit of humility that took your trails of justice on behalf of Dade County far down the paths of precision, proficiency and perseverance. We salute your calming voice of reason and passions that were your chosen profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

A jubilant young man spreading hope, faith, pride and goodwill throughout the world, such a stinging loss to your family, department and heroic colleagues, Officer Cook. A gallant man missed beyond words andsuch a dedicated servant reaching out to all Dade County residents with your smile, loyalty and sense of fairness along with unassuming integrity and dignity that devoted its wares of trust and truth to fight those tough battles. Our serenity and security all came about through your unselfish and tireless sacrifice which has allowed mankind to move forward with your soul, heart and spirit looking down from heaven's safest of perches. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Tenacity translated means attack evil, violence and adversity all out never bending nor breaking from any of your assigned duties and onuses which called for acumen and calculated dignity, integrity and characterso transparent and wise. You were exactly what Dade County needed, Officer Cook, in times of strife and turmoil and were the cog of courage and creativity that has built a heroic legacy founded in essential foundamentals and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Spoke with Officer Keith DiGenova yesterday, Officer Cook and he seems to be in good spirits though I know he misses you very much. You were the savior and true warrior that Dade County and its folks gravitated to. A gentleman with a charismatic heart, a courageous soul and a spirit so dignified and humbly heroic. No one will forget your passion to serve and to protect and neither will they overlook your reverent character and trust placed upon your humane shoulders so proud and excellent. You worked with so many loyala and esteemed comrades who were grateful to be around such a wonderful and composed public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hopefully Christmas time we'll meet it would be a humble pleasure.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Your heroic heart and soul lit up our world and provided happiness that your family, Officer Cook adored and loved. Now though they must carry on with your legacy of honor, humbleness and the dignity that enhanced Dade County where you lived and worked. Our struggles must be overcome and with your spirit of integrity hovering overhead they'll be more equipped to march forward with their "Uncle Bo" always in their minds and hearts seeing that you were a most pleasant and blessed man of God. Faithfulness following your eternal trails where truth and trust fit perfectly within the gates of bravery, virtue and boldness. A gentleman truly blessed with character, reverence and the understanding essential to get the jobs completed properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Lighting fireworks and making picnics today are great so long as we don't forget you, Officer Cook and many other heroines and heroes who have given their lives of humbleness combined with honorable and blessed hearts and souls. Your spirit encircles around us and your beloved family at all times. Integrity that was purposeful. Dignity that was designated as a lifeline to peace and practicality. Intuitive and well rounded in character, reverence and the vigilance of a dutiful servant. God has His flock shielded at all times as they walk their sacred and solemn beats above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cornerstone and foundation based upon truth and trust that will never lose their definition. You embodied enrichment, enhancement and embraced society with a big old smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

A note is nice, but a rembrance and a salute mean more. To start by stabilizing your area in harmony and in freedom is a huge job onto itself. The demands and expectations are bigger than ever and you, Officer Cook, were just that kind of engaging man to carry out the duties, roles and tasks associated with policing an area. Because of the nature of your personality Dade County was at least assured of receiving excellence and pride in all that you did. Integrity, honesty and dignity carry the fruits of ferocity forward where tenacity always followed you down those trails of justice where trustworthiness and true convictions forever elevated our routes to resolve, virtue and peace. No one will ever overlook your passions and calming demeanor. They are parked in eternity where perfection marches quietly upon the gates of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Determination, dedication and devotion must support the pillows of honor, dignity and integrity for if the fires of evil breech our very shelters and homes, then peace, liberty and stability begin to shake. You stopped that before it could happen, Officer Cook and gave your solemn life of courage and a career carved by character and commitment all patrolling the many large venues here in Dade County where your name inspires and remains blessed in perpetuting a legacy of humility and heart of a hero who will forevermore be treasured for what you did and represented. Our lives and yours too mattered and the fact that your family lost you well before your prime this is a living testimony of what principles and scruples mean to one who makes a distinct impression upon his human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Aspiration is chasing a dream, a goal some kind of accomplishment that will in the end benefit civilization. Well, certainly Dade County was humbly, honorably and heroically protected and preserved by your loyal and esteemed character, Officer Cook. No man or woman wore their uniform and badge more proudly than you. Clear and concise, a man of dignity whose ingenuity, intuition and integrity were all are on higher level as was your unassuming maturity. Values,morals and ideals that are some how missing more today because of your absense. Heaven has your sincere smile, heart and soul of virtue patrolling the gates of boldness and gallantry. You watch 24-7 over your family, friends and colleagues of the past and present whoshared a laugh, a meal something with a warrior who never backed down from the challenges and tests that adversity places on mankind's shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 was the vehicle of responsibility, accountability and never ending versatility. Officer Cook, you are the hero that was relied upon when times got tough.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Honesty is a trait learned and practiced, preached long before you start your chosen profession. In the Cook household dignity, integrity and politeness was the centerpiece of your table. I can see why you were so humble and heroic, just look at how your beloved parents raised both you and Nancy, Officer Cook. Refined, decent and devoted human beings. Individuals who were consummate and unwavering in their devoutness and faith and this served you well during your life and career watching over the citizens of Dade County. When one gives tireless and unselfish endeavor the results are usually positive. You performed in an outstanding manner uplifted and embracing mankind's hearts and souls never to be forgotten. We salute your convictions, commitments and wholesome character all trusted and truthful that inspired and brought stability and values to your community where serenity and safe havens were built by your undying conscious. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Today is Memorial Day a solemn day to honor our nations war heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our peace, health and prosperity. So when those of us fire up our grills we should recall brave and honorable women and men of law enforcement communities who too made the ultimate sacrifice as you did so humbly and loyally on behalf of all Dade County residents, Officer Cook. Integrity, dignity and respected character that has been saluted for its esteem, effort and unselfish courage in the face of danger. What you began nearly fifity years ago remains legendary and for being there and by being a most trusted and truthful servant who was devout, faithful and greatly admired may Our Lord bless and keep your unwavering heart, soul and spirit next to Him forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

The march toward mayhem still goes onward and when it will forever be abated remains to be seen. What Dade County back in your day, Officer Cook, witnessed was true and first class allegiance to assist your fellow officers and those citizens who were embroiled in a nasty domestic dispute that took away a God fearing soul of a humble gentleman. Golly, if we had all the answers as to why integrity, dignity and character so top notch were stomped on and disrespected well we don't have them. Authority is power but knowing when to act and when to back off are two different elements. Society needs essential tranquility to function justly. The truth and trust spoke volumes as did wisdom and versatility all virtue never to be forgotten. You are to be heroically saluted my neighbor, friend and hero for tireless effort and unselfish accountability. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Appreciation is one being grateful for another human being. Well a superb and supremely honest and a most heroic young man patrolled our venues with his vehicles of versatility, vision and valor all looking straight ahead. Never any hesitation just humility and character from your heart and soul of loyal commitment to excelling, Officer Cook, in the chosen fields of endeavor. Dade County has dearly and fondly kept your life and career always churning forward even as you look down from heaven's perfect perches where God has you cradled for eternal safekeeping. Violence took a wonderful and a beautiful young man from family, friends and the entire police nation but, you'll always remain in their hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Now that you are forevermore a Dade County hero and legend, Officer Cook, your resolve and virtue will always be shared and upholded by those who have succeeded you never forsaking honor, dignity and integrity tested daily by what was on the pavements of a community you held near your heart. Unwavering, undying and unyielding, you took care of our lives providing a system of peace and stability for all to live and to care for one another. We remember your vigilance, devotion and professional wisdom, maturity and vision all clinging to virtue's onuses you gaveback to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Utilize understanding as it is a great resource that can never lose its powerful punch. The impact you sadly left behind, Officer Cook, has been forever remembered for everything seeped in honor, integrity and the dignity of a man whose compassion, passion and heart were all valiant. Never a worry and never any disrespect. For your mouth came the truth and from your eyes, ears and brain came care and thoughtfulness that Dade County would never suffer anymore terrible times. Just always that what if things were different that day. Officer Dignova like yourself is a hero and a great man of faith too. He had to bare the brunt of that evil man and how how his life changed even as his good friend was taken heinously by a deranged coward. You, Officer Cook, had character, heart and commitment that only an intuitive public servant would possess while maintaining law and order on those dangerous streets. You left behind a loving family who steers your aspirations and hopeful inspirations forward until you all reunite in heaven where your angelic spirit flies high every moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022