Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Evil and violence shall not decimate nor doom society's efforts to live freely and peacefully. For six years of toil and heart, Officer Cook, you sacrificed literally and were the essential pillar of heroism and honor here on behalf of Dade County and its citizens. All your soul, dignity and integrity were poured into your humane and earthliest of labors and for composure, character, commitment and trustworthy convictions may God surround you and your family with the truest of blessings and heavenly rewards that angels of boldness, sanctity and humility shall be protected by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2021

Hope takes honesty and courage to muster up its relevance. Anything further removed from both dignity and integrity will slices up the solid cornerstones of character and its unassuming truth and trust. Seeing you provided the faithfulness, resourcefulness and companionship of each trait, Officer Cook, Dade County was brought to a humbly higher sphere for which the people were grateful. A hero who gave his all to restore order, unity and blessings deserves the very same by toward your virtuous heart and soul.They forged ahead with newer bands of boldness and bonds of bravery never shaken apart. Your life and career ended too suddenly and for your family who mourned and grieved may they found solace in your sacred journeys all cherished and all punctually authentic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

A slice of pie, a cup of tea and all the humble conversation and pleasantries of our world to be shared and discussed between you and I, Officer Cook. What a crying shame that could not transpire! If only we had met I would have witnessed a truly virtue soul and heart laying their beings down to properly and most promptly save life here in Dade County. As dignity, integrity and intuition circle the wagon trains of mankind, so does your heroic spirit as it never stops moving as Our Master Director, God Himself sees your every move and turn at each corner. Surely greatness and mercy follow you all your eternal life and He will keep every step quietly in unison. Maybe a little game of tennis exercising our hearts and minds. For that I'll keep Officer Keith DiGenova in mind, your partner, buddy on the streets and the courts where goodwill and blessings were volleyed about. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor that warmed humility's decency and desire.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

Integrity incorporated, dignified and honor delegated to uphold, uplift and endear itself and adored heart and soul to the happiness and fruition of humanity. Mankind and society drew breath from your refreshing and spirited life and public service career, Officer Cook. Such a fine character outstanding, stellar and upstanding you were nearly certain never to go wrong much less astray from those proven paths of optimism and hope which surely must spring eternal. Now as an angel identified as part of Our King's flock of tenacity may your soul and virtue go unharmed from one point to another. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your parents may they rest in peace raised two distinguished and humble children who carried their goodwill until your untimely loss perpetuated by one angry and spiteful man. So sad and yet so preventable if he followed your commands to surrender peacefully that day of May 16, 1979, a day and time never lost among those who revered, adored and treasured both your esteem and loyalty. A friendship and bond forever not to be severed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

A gentleman with talents and gifts so genuinely God given, nothing fancy just real honor, humane and humble dignity and integrity giving their all to service and lay the boundaries of protection for your community of Dade County. The strokes of an artist's paintbrush passing over each door and layer and property sealing and securing our very foundations of tranquility and freedom for all to remain healthy, happy and prosperous. Officer Cook, your heroic girded valor and vigilance back into the minds and hearts of all and through your stellar and sterling commitments to excellence and pride may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Paying the price for truth and trust has its eternal rewards and blessings of which you reap every peaceful moment you sleep in protection from Our Almighty God of mercy and perfection.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

Everytime I reflect upon your life and distinguished career, Officer Cook, I see the reasons why you were cherished, admired and greatly respected. A handsome face with a congenial and genuine smile that greeted your fellowman and your wife,Karen, your parents and sister everyday. Nothing was amiss with your virtue complete with humility, heart and character so refined, so fair and trustworthy. Things have obviously changed since you sacrificed your life as lives continue onward your journeys have marched skyward as an angel preserving those golden gates and paved streets above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

The citizens of Dade County certainly received an equity on their return when you patrolled and protected their very hearts, souls and lives, Officer Cook. Heroism not to be taken lightly, just proudly and prudently. You gave your life and career of honor, ingenuity and integrity to support those already solid pillars of dignity and character stoking mankind's gentle sides. You are not going to be forgotten nor placed somewhere to be overlooked as you were a valuable member of your community, department and society sometimes so fragile. Keeping things in perspective your constitution was one of candor,charm and courage so bold, well they will solemnly be remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

One step at a time is a giant step for humanity. Mankind calls out and police respond with their honesty,due diligence and values enhancement ready to create that purposeful harmony that only uplifts us all. Your kindness, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, offered a look into why you were accomplished at such a tender and young age. Twenty-five years of humility,heart and soul, raised by two loving and God fearing parents may they rest in peace along with you my neighbor,friend and hero. Their darling son a proud man with scruples to back up your security of Dade County. Such a terrible loss of an enriching angel who soars higher everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

A quagmire of trouble required your constant quintessential endeavors, Officer Cook, to both see and steer the public clear of violence and bedlam. Every public servant dedicates their resourceful honesty, enhanced dignity and fully enveloped integrity to shield Dade County and the public from danger and harm. Such humane and virtual heroism to be revered and given its homage for eternity. As an angel of character, truth and trusted wisdom and vigilance may Our Lord shine His compassion and loving kindness down upon your beloved family as they carefully and with a solemn heart carry on your legacy of everything civil with politeness and common sense. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

A gallery of grit, gumption and gallantry, Officer Cook, where all your professional proficiency was connected to honor, integrity and dignity which walked those humble sidewalks along with heroic character, respect and a heart of class to be solemnly saluted and rightfully revered forevermore. Dade County was where your panels of conduct, morals and values stay forever on walls of respect and memory. A sacred life with missions so meaningful to benefit mankind for generations to come though your remain very much missed and cherished by your family, colleagues of the past and present and by your plethora of friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2021

A boulder of courage was taken, Officer Cook, that very sad day your life was ended by a man whose evil just was unacceptable, vile and revolting. Dade County, your loved ones and department suffered mightily a loss to humanity so deep and so senseless. You worked tirelessly for unity and harmony and never deserved the fate that was given to you. Yet, integrity, character, commitment and dignity never waned nor wavered and neither did your unselfish efforts to stop such a disrespectful individual. Calling him a human being does not seem proper as you were a gentleman geared and raised with morals, values and whatever ethical people possess to be labeled as such. Forever an angel, so wise and mature beyond his years here on Earth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The destiny of all who live and are pious, sacred and virtuous is eternity where God protects His humane flock of ferocity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

Search within the very foundations of your heart to locate honesty, humility and the very dignity that integrity, character and respect bring to such a humbling yet perilous profession. You sought out advice and goodwill from all Dade County, Officer Cook and located those fountains flowing with welcome relief more often than not. A cherished servant whose routes to peace and stability at times with paved with obstacles accomplished his missions of resourcefulness, trust and truth more often to be admirably and solemnly recalled. We salute your esteem, loyal intuitions and all that's decent with dedication, salvation and determination yours was steadfast and spot on. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

Efficiency and resiliency were more than sufficient. Dade County and its residents were given your solid and first class duties of honor, humbleness and a blessed dignity, integrity and faithful character for which they could march onward, Officer Cook. The blessings and rewards that heroes and heroines reap in heaven for their unselfish tasks and tribulations are never overlooked. You gave something virtuous and special, so uniquely qualified to serve the cause and to travel while navigating around who knew what lied ahead? You took charge and took command and for this may you remain esteemed and treasured among your family, friends and valiant comrades to forever salute their friend and gentleman of intelligence, ingenuity and maturity way above the crowd. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

We sleep peacefully by day and night because, Officer Cook, because you kept your nose and heart to the grindstone dealing with all sorts of evil and adversities that affected Dade County and its citizens who were under your tender care and honor. Nothing vague or vain about your unending dignity and integrity all incorporated to give its best truth and trust against the likes of wickedness. The scoundrel who took your life had his taken by your comrade, Detective Blocker that day. may Our Lord shelter your compassion and humility closer to His arms and humble hands at all moments as your angelic spirit soars mightily and keeps things aglow above us forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

Cliffhangers leave you scared to death. Hate, bloodshed and evil leave you mortified. Your life and career, Officer Cook, seemed to just be beginning even though you had six years of service, veteran leadership, nothing outdated, only honest, thorough and essentially the best dignity, conduct and integrity that one man's most reverent character.passionate commitment and dutiful conviction could bring to heart and your chosen profession. You'll not be forgotten for heroic action that saved your comrades who nearly died along with you and forevermore a gentleman of valor, virtue and faithfulness who exercised due authority when humility and sanctity mattered the most. To share, care and to look back upon a wonderful life and a career carved from scruples, ideals and principles of mettle and morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

What appeals to the general population should not be so perplexing. peace, stability, safety and serenity all loyally and honorably given into your heroic hands and trustworthy heart and soul, Officer Cook, to try and figure out. Nothing easy and never something to be taken for granted. Your earthliest of missions on Dade County's behalf involved sterling conduct, stellar performances and always quick and decisive decision making,dignity and resourceful integrity to ponder and think about.Let things marinate not stew and boil over. Tensions on May 16, 1979 surely ran away from Mr. Pearsall and he took your young life away from you, Officer Cook, your family and department. Anger and hate sheer callousness and reprehensible behavior never forgotten and your heart, soul and class always fondly and solemnly saluted and remembered for reason,virtue and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

Great women and men succeed because failure is a useless emotion and surrendering to terror, turmoil and torment is not proper and would never lead to any positive objective. The results and outcomes should have been better as you, Officer Cook, personified the makings of an excellent and upstanding man of character, car, consideration and class above all else. Honesty, integrity and dignity that fought, battled and gave every ounce of breath,heart and soul was exerted that day and Our Creator must have needed your grit, gumption and gallantry more in His abode as an angel so valid, versatile and virtuous. Dade County was given its assurances of solid work and its harmony,liberty and unity all rested on your humblest of shoulders. Such a fine man and human being who deserved to see retirement and the enjoyments of his fruits of toiling and extra special care. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

The band beats its drums loudly for those sounds are forever passed. You could have taught music, Officer Cook and probably have been much safer. You wanted a career in law enforcement and accomplished your aspirations, dreams and goals of becoming a super servant and Dade County owes you and your family a giant debt of gratitude for the bottom of their hearts. The straw that stirred those drinks of honesty,integrity and dignity all looking to stoke a fire of passion and objectivity. To be heroic,humble and loyal you needed to be unending, unrelenting and humanely talented as God gave you a heart of wonderful acumen and vision so clear, wise and mature all not to be forgotten. The dangers did not tame your undying tenacity they made your determination and leadership motivation only more welcomed and resolute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

A smile that greeted you. A wave and friendly gesture that guided you. A gaze that endeared itself to humanity. With wings of gentleness did you, Officer Cook, go out and look to pacify and restore the calmness of Dade County. The community that relied upon your basic instincts accentuated by acumen, wisdom, vision and respect. Only such dignity,integrity and intuitive character, honest and decent could screen and provide protection for a venue wanting a semblance of security and virtue. Your undying versatility drew it out from under those pillows where perseverance and hope could sustain one another. For eternity may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero under God's quietest of spots where your angelic presence is forever necessary.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

Serving and upholding law and order is not like chopping wood. You must grind and bare the sometimes roughest of patches where peril unleashes its seemingly unrelenting violence against humanity. You stayed the course, Officer Cook and heroically honored your department's rich tradition with outstanding work that endorsed tranquility and freedom for all individuals living in Dade County. Those who unfortunately could not see you could at least have a sense of your dignity,integrity by the feelings of mankind. You demonstrated outstanding endeavor in creating shelters and havens of hope where harmony could enhance the masses. Forever remembered and always so versatile and valuable. Your spirit will always fly high and with an engaging heart and soul your family, colleagues and friends all understand why you were so accountable, reliable and most dependable. Character and respect never lost in your human commitments and trusted convictions that left society better operational for the future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

The compass points out the directions but you, Officer Cook, already had heroic, honored and poignant routes of resolve to travel through preserving life and property here in Dade County. A man on a journey so earthly and humane to bring an everlasting staple of serenity to your community that still reveres and celebrates your life and dedicated career as a duly virtual public servant. For the eyes of trust and truth rely upon dignity and integrity to both uphold the law and uplift the hearts of the downtrodden by a gentleman of character, humbleness and the love of mankind and your adoring family members. Today of all holidays and gatherings you surely are missed as your beautiful smile rests in peace in heaven with you my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

Always well groomed, neat and well mannered. Certainly, the very cornerstones and foundations of a well rounded and heroic career and life sadly ended all too soon by one heinous man's evil. For having an honorable heart and soul, Officer Cook, that righteously protected Dade County and its people, may Our Master of compassion and mercy shine down on your family, peace, health and the goodwill that today Easter Sunday and the last day of Passover can deliver. Your journeys and missions of truth, trust and dignity were all centered around your tireless and unwavering integrity all put to the tests each watch never to be more cherished, respected and greatly admired as we solemnly salute your unselfish bravery and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2021

Never an outsider, but a man endearing and energetically engaging. You were immersed in your job, Officer Cook and never lost track of your tireless and undying tenacity as you drove around Dade County offering protection and wholesome stability. Such virtue has been duly blessed and rewarded for a gentleman of honor, dignity and integrity all traits and ethics poured into your labors of love. Getting home safely is the plan for some God has other more humbly heroic plans. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2021

A tall order for a man poised to perform. Yes, you did very well and very admirably, Officer Cook. Dade County was your venue of patrolling and nothing was going to deter your journeys of truth and honor, dignity and integrity. A hero of character and motivation instilling his heart and virtue in others to be most properly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Tireless and energetic, you always acquitted yourself well.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2021

You walk in the valley where no hurt will seize your beloved heart and soul again, Officer Cook. Dade County was the vessel where versatility, virtue and valiant vigilance all navigated the roads as did your heroic honesty, integrity and dignity. God steered your directions and never let you not succeed. He needed your soul for a more poignant mission where angels soar. Respect,truth and trust were the anvils of justice placed down where peace and prosperity could freely stroll as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2021