Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The pious never presume that probe and attack their honest lives with candor, charm and zeal. The best defense against violence is too remain tenacious, dignified and full of heroic integrity. The articles of support and protection utilized by one gracious and gallant man that was you, Officer Cook. All heart, soul and humbleness to be recounted, blessed and solemnly remembered and humanely saluted as a gentleman of character and classic resolve. Such an outstanding servant justifying his years spent galvanizing Dade County against the forces of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

A heart and soul to be saluted for their superiority and vitality. Such humility and versatility always seen by your honored virtue, so dignified and magnificent. Dade County, Officer Cook, was where badge#1664 did its yeoman like job protecting more than life and property.Its crusades of justice were just a part of your learning and yearning to become a better public servant. Honor, integrity and dignity that shared onus making safety and society more than just routine. Now with your angelic soul and spirit watching those pearly gates where those who gave the ultimate sacrifice we can be at least comforted in knowing and in appreciating that you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero cradled in God's palms for eternal keeping.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

If loyalty is to be cherished than dignity, honesty, integrity had better be humane, humble and heroic when certainly counted upon. Your family, Officer Cook, counts its blessings, health and peace all the time and remembers your smiling face, heart and soul which prevented a worse calamity that fateful day. Destiny takes our very virtue to where Our Creator surely needs it and that day Liberty City, Gladeview in particular had you answering that domestic call of duty where justice, trust and truth arrived to attempt to corral a most horrible and heinous individual. The heavens are aglow for the light of your spirit resides in the Lord's home and we must give thanks for your solemn journeys on behalf of humanity. Humility, humbleness and esteem are to be serenely praised. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

Better to be remembered for your heroic, honorable and humane contributions to mankind, Officer Cook. Though, the world is far less safer without your smile and adoring heart my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust are those batons of integrity and dignity that are sacredly carried on by your family, colleagues and loyal friends. Never forgotten and forever esteemed and just a smart young man with more left to climb. Rest in peace. Character, commitment to scruples and conviction will always be revered for their tireless dedication.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

Wisdom is the fresh air that vision inhales. Such maturity that you possessed, Officer Cook, was the humble signature of your unselfish sincerity. It helped to create the bonds of bravery and boldness and further perpetuated and accentuated your heroic dignity, integrity and wholesome and refined honor which has forever been saluted and notably revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

Authority must be obeyed. Conduct must be essentially maintained. You kept your wits about you, Officer Cook, furthering your earthly missions on behalf of mankind and serenity. A man proud to lend his support and one who had composure and courage in the very face of severe adversity. Dade County was made safer and securer all because of your heroic loyalty, honor and integrity, such dignity that imparted its greatest lessons all missed terribly today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

Grit and gumption stick better on a badge and uniform when dignity, honesty and humble integrity are kept in check. Dade County was well prepared and preserved when you patrolled its sacred streets, Officer Cook, giving your life and career to fortify the ideals and character of civilization. Always humility from your heart and soul and never will we forget your decency and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

Succinct and successful,it's a crying tragedy violence took your soul and heart, Officer Cook. A resident of Dade County who had a lion's share of trust, truth and tenacity built within your being. So venerable and versatile, your virtue and well being placed the people in good hands. Character, commitment and stood humble,humane and most heroic as those dark clouds of gloom have brightened up a little. We salute hope, dedication and sheer determination that allowed you to ably command others through danger and obstacles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

You talk and talk and talk, you just pray the messages sink in. Clarity and wisdom are visions vices of valor and versatility. Everything you learned, Officer Cook, sunk in and never wavered nor waned. The citizens of Dade County understood the meaning of tranquility at least we hope something penetrated their hearts and minds. Our thoughts are forever with your family, a devoted warrior who shunned the spotlight and permitted his honesty, dignity and integrity to fortify your trails,pathways and tracks of courage and consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Honesty honed. Dignity digging in. Integrity implanted, impressed and instilled. Dade County was well protected by your sweet and innocent soul and heart, Officer Cook. A gentleman whose heroic sanctity was well placed and well spent incorporating goodwill, faith and hope among the people who depended upon your humility andnoble actions of character, trusted convictions and truthful commitments. Saluted and for eternity respected and greatly revered and fullof virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Happiness should have been for both you and Karen to enjoy. She has remarried and I'm sure has not forgotten you and neither have the people of Dade County forgotten you, Officer Cook. Their hero and your family's. Honored, dignified and poignantly etched within all hearts and souls of those whom you worked loyally with. Character and commitment leave those indelible marks upon humanity that will remain treasured forevermore. Truth and trust form a dynamite combination where your fierceness, determination and steadfast dedication are always going to be given their sacred blessings. God has an angel so gifted and full ofvirtue, whose vigilance and due respect endeared itself to so many. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Unfortunately, the letter I sent Kenneth DiGenova came back. Maybe I can locate his twin brother Keith, your close friend, former partner and tennis buddy. He survived that terrible day of violence unleashed against you and Officer Robert Edgerton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Ready and set to tango with the treachery that leaves its awful stains on those trails of truth, trust and tenacity. You always tried to prepare for your days and nights that you toiled exceedingly hard for Dade County, Officer Cook. Such a terrible waste for a young man proven, proficient and honored to be callously taken by another human being without the same mettle,morals and values of integrity, character and respectful dignity. You will be saluted and so humbly honored for heart, soul and the caring humility your ventured out into society to acquire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

Accessible and accountable, your acumen and awareness opened doors of peace and vision for Dade County folks to peer through, Officer Cook. Always a man above the crowd and a public servant so beloved and humble. Forever holding tightly to your heroic heart, honesty, integrity and dignity that carried your accentuated battles over violence. Safety and serenity shall remain a mainstay here because of your unselfish and tireless energy, truth and faithful trust always cherished and loyal to you fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2021

You arose early that morning like a lion to hit the ground running. Chasing evil and pursuing peace take every bit of ingenuity and soul searching , you were up to the tasks tall and long that lied ahead. Dade County has changed, Officer Cook, since you made the ultimate sacrifice, but for having honesty, integrity and dignity in your wings of expression may Our Lord implant the courage in other men and women to continue your fine work. So refined, so polished and so clear your journeys all took shape and laid a humane foundation for a solid future. One you should have been privileged to witness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

If you don't know how to utilize your primary weapons of protection you'll probably end up in all sorts of trouble. Violence and terror don't forgive they inflict harm upon a community and certainly no one wants loss of life and hearts to be broken by senseless and tragic evil. It did happen sadly on May 16, 1979 when Dade County lost a good soul, a good heart and a most remarkable young warrior in you, Officer Cook. A hero with a rich legacy that now your family proudly passes down as that baton of boldness and valor seems to get weighted. No one forgets a soft heart with a firm and fair trust and truth that generated a following of tenacity behind its tails of efficiency, energy and passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Picking up where you left off is tough enough shouldering responsibility and stability takes an accountable leader and master motivator. Well,you possessed those same qualities not to be overlooked.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Hyperbole does not hunt for truth and justice. It's only words out of one's mouth that only hinder more than assist. You conveyed the truth, Officer Cook and the message was delivered to all who heeded your essential words of wisdom, vision and maturity here in Dade County. Service was intensified by ingenuity, integrity and the articles of honesty, dignity and those structures of character you crafted with hope, heart and heroism sheltering those searching for a humble stability and harmony. The voice is silent sadly but your spirit and soul are eternally alive in heaven where angels roam free guarding the pearly gates of valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Jeopardy is putting yourself in peril's paths to secure the good nature, well being and goodwill of a community. Dade County was your most venerable venue, Officer Cook, a man so heroic and filled with charisma and a big old smile across your handsome face. You created the sparks of honor, the flames of passion all by being dignified and trusted in all your trails of integrity and such outstanding character followed your roads of resolve. It made security, safety and serenity a prime factor in our lives and you'll forevermore remain loyal, esteemed and most treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Convincing and most courageous, your heroism spread far and wide in Dade County where its perseverance and passions, Officer Cook, made that distinct difference. A hero true and through with a clear head to think, a heart that beat loud and mightily. Your soul was brave and full of virtue and integrity that placed itself in danger's paths to secure our navigations in peace, goodwill and the hope for a tranquil future better made brighter if God allowed you to see fruition. He did permit you to accomplish some of your goals and deemed your journeys as finished by taking your adored spirit to His final home where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Signed, sealed and endorsed by your community, comrades and beloved family, you won't ever be forgotten, Officer Cook. Not after your bravery and boldness endeavored to arrest a very cowardly and evil man. He took everything away from you and your adoring loved ones. They know that you will reunite one day with them and your trusted character, dignity and devotion is never far from their hearts and minds. Your soul serves an eternal mission blessed and praised by Our Creator after having built cornerstones for a serener and safer tomorrow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County you to be grateful for, Officer Cook and badge#1664 surely uplifted and upheld its share of onus.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Tears of sorrow for a legend of a man whose heroism struck the gentle hearts of all society. In Dade County your exploits, Officer Cook, will forever be remembered. Fondly honored for just that and dignity, integrity and heavenly intentions surely never overlooked. God's haven of peace is where angels valiant, virtuous and visional will forever soar as the gates of paradise are firmly protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Never one to be reluctant nor hesitant, your humanely heroic pursuits, Officer Cook, were so dignified and yet so humble. The trails of justice paved by truth and trust here and forever in Dade County where your unassuming character and commitments to excellence will be saluted and warmly embraced. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect augments everything decent in concern, class and care.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

It's the company you keep that matters. Your family settled in Dade County, Officer Cook, in order to make a new life and career. You took your dreams and desires to the most highest level of humility and heart. You joined the department to help stop adversity and with your imprints of integrity, dignity and honor the assignments were handled with accountability and the versatility that vigilance andvirtue delivered. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Dedication dictates determination, devotion and faithful reliability. You could be counted on, Officer Cook, to serve and to save the citizens of Dade County from impending evil. Your trustworthiness and truthful pursuits lead the way to stability, tranquility and unity for all. Mankind has embraced your soul, heart and soul of appreciation. Honesty, integrity and dignity that battled the guises of wickedness and you'll forever be humanely and heroically saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2021

Paying someone a fond farewell just doesn't seem right and certainly never fair or just. But, it's found in police protocol that says a hero must receive his or her due rights of honesty,integrity and dignity for formulating their character and commitments into precise excellence and the pride by which they served and preserved the essential values of humanity. You handed your professional business and affairs guarding Dade County very well, Officer Cook. You deserve whatever comes your way because of your sacred and undying sacrifice tendered with expert care, vision unmatched and wisdom so revealing. Class and decency have followed your beloved soul around Our Master's true and perfectly completed gardens of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021

A pitchfork is supposed to get the right note. Officers don a uniform and a badge for a reason and it's very specific. To keep law and order, to maintain the jurisdiction and honor on the streets and to uphold integrity,dignity and character at every turn. Every beat must be accompanied by basic criteria and your concern, Officer Cook, was so vital to averting disaster and peril on behalf of Dade County. The right keys and chords had to be tapped and struck to accentuate the highest standards of ethical behavior of which your heroic life shall remain part of the rich history of your department. Esteemed, loyal and cherished as a grateful warrior who retained his lessons you learned all so well. A great job and outstanding bravery demonstrated in the face of evil to be saluted solemnly as a constant reminder of what can happen at any moment or turn. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2021