Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Magnets attract metal. Mettle and morals pull together a man's composed honesty, dignity and strength of both character and his integrity. Never any doubt waver or hesitation you would turn out to be a great officer, a superior leadership, a quality motivator and most of all an inspiring hero to your family,department and to all Dade County, Officer Cook. Forty-one and a half years ago you laid down your life of achievement to corner a heinous and cowardly man who took your life for no reason other than being troubled and depressed. They are not at all good causes and he nearly killed his wife, a couple of civilians and not to mention your two colleagues who hung on by a thread. God must have needed your sensitively sweet and virtual soul more at that time, Officer Cook, determining your fates and destinies as finished and heroism to be the legacy you family clutches close to their hearts as they try to fulfill your unfinished business. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Just twenty-five and a whole life ahead for you and Karen. Retirement and some stable peace of mind enjoying the fruits of your labors of passion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

You were so proud to first put on your badge and uniform, Officer Cook. Your mother, Mrs.Julia Cook,may she rest in peace and your dad, Mr. Charles Cook, may he rest in peace were so glad and very proud of you. Karen was married to a beautiful soul, sweet, considerate and caring all while loving her and being cherished for the occupation you chose even with its dangers. Dade County was policed and watched like no other. Humbleness and sanctity were your guides of vision, wisdom and you noted maturity never more blessed and ordained to perform their onuses for mankind's goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your son Mr. and Mrs. Cook, was your darling and most heroic young man to be forevermore saluted for having the acumen to support his driven desires and the composure to calm and to restore law and order.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

If you drive by NW 77th Terrace and NW 12th Avenue at night the street lights are your wonderfully humble heart aglow, Officer Cook. That venue was where virtue, vigilance and versatility all earned their stripes of honor, reverence for a job well done and humility from integrity and character of dignity providing stability for Dade County and its people. Only a fine young man giving his all and undivided attention to details at every turn. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sacrifice takes courage and the heart of a lion which you were, Officer Cook, simply a gentleman of morals,values and principles that governed your life and duly organized career of fortitude.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

Ferocity so unwavering and unrelenting. Dade County was preserved by your most honest and reliable service to mankind, Officer Cook. All sincere and all heroic. Surely God's cup overflows with His blessings for your heart and its sacred integrity and dignity as they certainly reached out far and wide to procure peace and harmony for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

Frivolously tampering with one's tenacity will never get you anywhere but in trouble. Public servants have to walk that so called " fine line" never crossing into the pathways of disrespect,disgrace and dishonesty. A well meaningful life and career although it was cut way too short because of violence perpetrated against you, Officer Cook, a man with a strong and most sincerely humble and heroic heart defending,protecting and fighting tooth and nail for Dade County's freedoms, liberties and unity. Mankind can then really enjoy the blasts of bravery and boldness gently touching its very community, its streets, roads and corners where you built relationships and cemented foundations to last forever. Humility and sanctity unselfish, most enhancing and always engaging and endearing. They are truly missed just as your down to earth truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel sheltered in God's warmest and most compassionate of wings. Goodwill, hope and devotion that are to be treasured for eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

Policing a community is not a simple walk or stroll in the park. When darkness sets in things can become a little more perilous and all who serve must keep their eyes and ears open and aware of the challenges that are ahead. You probably worked nights, Officer Cook and performed your roles as you always did with class and courage from your wise heart and dignified soul of ferocity. Only the most sophisticated of integrity and humility so sacred and with a passion as you yearned to protect your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

If you can look at yourself in the mirror and understand your job and its responsibilities, then the challenges, roles and tasks at hand can be done with a little less apprehension.Danger and peril do lurk and all any humble public servant can do is their own assignment. You worked with many fine women and men, Officer Cook,heroes and heroines as fine as you. With a complete heart and soul you took your dignity and integrity directly to the fine people that resided in Dade County. You were their fundamental warrior to success and safe travels. Tireless energy and undying leadership nestled among your steadfast motivation and mettle never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

Violence makes mankind spin out of control at times causing a ruckus that never seems to stop rotating. You handled all your daily professional affairs, Officer Cook, with confidence, class and careful consideration. Dade County received more than a lion's share of excellence, honesty and the reverence that is located in a person's own integrity, dignity and their character. Such commitments do get their humble blessings and heavenly rewards for being an angel, Officer Cook, may God perfect wings launch your versatile soul and spirit to newer heights. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

Doing your utmost to preserve life and property entails many notions. The ideas, values and morals that are ethically proper need to remain in place. Honesty, dignity and integrity that you so maintained humbly, Officer Cook, did its heroic job of service so much so that now your legacy of vision, wisdom and maturity shine much brighter yet better if your presence was still here giving advice and relating your trails, trials and tribulations during the courses of your career. Always loyal and cherished, bold and valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

Efficiency can only take effort down those trusted and truthful trails where justice must be served if honor, integrity and dignity stay hitched to their humbleness within the hearts of those who proudly protect the public. You were the consummate comrade, Officer Cook, never more diligent and such a fine young man, heroic and talented, loyal and esteemed. Only the best of angels patrol those golden roads above. Character and class lead the way! Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

From all indications, Officer Cook, your honorable and heroic career dedicated to Dade County's citizens was headed up filled with promise and unselfish dignity and integrity. They all captured the hearts and thoughts of the myriad of friends and colleagues who either worked you or just were close acquaintances. Your humility a stabilizing factor in the way serenity and unity was spread about a community that has continued to respect and salute your noble actions of consideration, courtesy and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2020

The weather lately has been changing. A little bit cooler and windier in the morning a great time for a walk. To energize the old battery. I told you, Officer cook, that every time a see a plane in the skies above I think of you and Karen, your beloved wife travelling to some destination for a well deserved retirement vacation. Such a life and lives are left in the hands of Our Creator who thinks,postulates and plans our days, weeks, months and years. Which have been unfortunately too many to mention since that hot afternoon of May 16,1979 where you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook. Gladeview in Liberty City and Dade County was the venue where your best conduct,humble virtue and heroic honor, dignity and integrity was summoned to a higher plain. Just terribly sad! You had much more to give back to humanity. So many unfulfilled and uncompleted missions of faith, hope and unwavering goodwill all established by a noble man of honest principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

The mother hen watches over her young. And you observed, preserved and protected all mankind especially Dade County with extra loving compassion and morals, Officer Cook. The saga of your wonderful life and yet too short a career and existence punctuated by a very nefarious man bent on revenge and anger. Never cuts the mustard. For your honesty, dignity and integrity gave freedom and safety another extra belt of boldness to make such a career more sustainable. Believe me you expended the endeavor, Officer Cook and humility, sanctity and civility were never too far behind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

For all you gave, Officer Cook, those bagpipes still sound louder today than ever. Such wailing and misery spread out all because of your heroic actions to spare peace and security, Officer Cook. Dade County had your honesty,integrity and persevering dignity directing your battles over adversity never to be forgotten. A man , a gentleman of knowledge and kindness mixing his skills of admiration gently through a community that still cares about you their hero of resolve and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

Nothing fragmented about your ferocity and fearlessness, Officer Cook. So virtual and honored. Everyone in your family and department revered and respected your infinite wisdom,devotion to duty and the mature vision that has led t o a brighter tomorrow though one lessened because of your loss. So sad, terrible and above all tragic. A young man carrying out his dreams and inspirations which keep moving forward as does your humble sacred heroic legacy doing its utmost to secure and protect the public at large. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero . Dade County will forever cherish your fighting spirit and heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

The keys to humble and sacred journeys and their missions of purpose are found in a mans' secure,humane and very loyal soul of motivation. You never needed prodding, Officer Cook,that's for sure. You possessed marvelous conduct, a smile and a laugh and yet through it all, honesty, dignity and wisdom flowed in your veins of virtue and integrity as you chased down evil here in Dade County. Twenty-five years of humility and civility all marked and capped by noble acts of faith and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

A bump, a bruise and a scratch you can see another day. But, just a tragedy that overwhelmed your entire family, colleagues and our world, our humanity in general.What transpired that afternoon police face everyday, but your heroic actions, honored and brave, Officer Cook,certainly proved why everyone adored and admired your cunning and fighting heart and soul. You assisted in trying to stabilize the freedom and goodwill of the folks living in and around the community of Dade County. Their harbor and shelter where serenity belongs. Now as an angel you belong with many heroes to Our Lord to continue your proverbial beat above where eternity will steer your spirit where its tasks forever guard us from evil and harm. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

A sage man knows his honesty and holds his humbleness within his chest and heart. Dignity and integrity all locating their directional signals and away one goes to pursue their passions. Such a spirit and soul of virtue so reserved and yet very sincere and sweet. What a smile and what a man you were to Dade County, Officer Cook. Heroism sometimes is loud and clear, yet other moments it's virtually unseen. You performed not for appeal nor for accolades, your attitude and fortitude always was tenacious, never timid, never shying away from harm. You went straight to the problem looking to resolve an issue, to square away the circumstance. Forever blessed and rewarded by Our Master for passion and a presence of crystal clear understanding. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

The conclusion and senseless evil that took you, Officer Cook after all these decades still never seems to make sense. An irrational man inclined to violence just shooting up Liberty City that day and you, your partner and fellow officers doing your honorable utmost to stop his mayhem and chaotic bedlam. For sure Dade County won't ever overlook nor forget your inspiring integrity and dignity all from outstanding character following your truthful and most trustworthy trails of justice. The link is forever instilled and the hopes remain cherished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

The feelings of hope, goodwill and good nature were all directed and driven by your professional desires,decency and devotion to the practical causes and purposes for which we live. Everyday an officer leaves their home to go to work, God endeavors to return them safely after their shift. Yours, Officer Cook, was for six all too short years of tireless effort serving and steering the residents of Dade County with tranquility and liberty for all mankind. Never more quality from you and it's a shame and travesty the way your sacred and passionate life and career end on May 16, 1979, a day of solemn recognition and remembrance of a gentleman of gallantry whose light was the beacon of dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

Your family, peers and nation have crowned your heroic achievements, Officer Cook, as all heroes who give their sacred lives of valor and virtue remain blessed as honored and dignified souls of unselfish character. That very fine virtue carried your life and Dade County career of service ushering a new day. Others who have taken over your watch, Officer Cook, do so carefully and most cautiously. Danger and bedlam still meanders around the corners and roads and they must approach each circumstance with a degree of calm yet concern. When peace and unity are blocked from entering an area we must pause and stay as rational as possible which you always did. Mettle and morals maintained, scruples and principles all validated and vigilant. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

With a regimen of relief, resolve, resiliency, reliability and resourcefulness, your faithfulness and untiring devotion to duty and stability, Officer Cook, was created to give Dade County an uplifting experience. You have to balance your goals,dreams, aspirations and above all priorities. The citizens whom you took an oath to protect come first. And they received first class, first rate and top notch leadership, determination and a motivated heart to patrol the streets with honesty,integrity and dignity to make an impression humbly speaking that has been rewarded all these decades later as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Goodwill and esteem to be cherished for generation after generation. No one will forget your sweet and wonderful manner. Such a fine human being doing what you always dreamed of becoming all willingly and your parents may they rest in peace raised a fine son and a fine daughter with character and politeness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

It's said that when one officer dies doing their job it's as if any entire department fell too. Yours, Officer Cook, has honored a kind young man who graced Dade County with all the most blessed acumen, vision and wisdom embracing your beyond the crowd maturity. It helped to reign in evil and deliver a semblance of goodwill,hope and stability to a community expecting serenity and freedom to move about. With your humble character the jobs were deemed as done and a safer shelter for your soul and spirit, Officer Cook, was made in heaven for your angelic wings fitted perfectly for you to soar like an eagle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

That tragic day that intersection where you gave your most humblest of sacrifices on behalf of Dade County was filled surely with God's loving embraces as he called a most faithful honest and supremely diligent servant home. Where all angels of valor, virtue and integrity continue watching over their families. Yours my neighbor, friend and hero remembers your admiration, respect and abounding light shed upon our sacred land. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020

Your life of public service, Officer Cook, has been paid homage and solemnly saluted for everything proper with honesty,dignity and integrity. You poured and gave your labors of love back to the people of Dade County becoming their hero and of course, your family's. No one your peers, no one will forget the imparting and implanting of safety and wisdom within its streets where danger lurked. God has your humanely loyal soul to keep watching over His pearly gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2020