Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As always my sincerest condolences and sympathies go out to the Cook, Wilkerson and Tidwell Families. Your loved one, Officer Cook, embraced mankind, society and humanity with every ounce of energy and a smile of embracing his life and chosen career. You, Officer Cook, are to be commended and saluted for courage and respect, decency and desire true and through. Dade County received your humble esteem, integrity and dignity and now for sacrifice and giving your heart and soul may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and sterling commitment to enriching us with cornerstones to last forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2020

Standards of conduct proper and consistent must be employed if the streets one preserves are truly to be protected humanely, heroically and efficiently. You saw to this, Officer Cook, at all times during your watch. Dade County had the pride and professionalism of hope and goodwill tied to your uniform of honor, integrity and dependable character and integrity to meet the expectations of the citizens. Your soul and spirit do fly high everyday as Our Merciful One looks after you and your fellow angels of boldness, bravery and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2020

You were a genuine and humbly honest hero, Officer Cook. One man who took life and his career of virtue and character most seriously and carries out his roles with an earnest respect for humanity. Dade County was thoroughly protected by a peacekeeper of the highest regard for dignity, integrity and the intelligence of morals and mettle. Never one to masquerade in anything but truth and trust, your proper heroic legacy represents the clear and wise illustrations of a servant with fortitude and unwavering, unselfish and undying tenacity to handle the stress and rigors of violence and what it constantly tries to do in undermining a society of dedicated and determined heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2020

All I know, Officer Cook, if I had you as a dear friend, boy just think how happy I'd be. I have a great wife and two sons who make me proud as heck. You made your parents they should rest in peace so proud. As their beloved and brave darling son and brother, a devoted husband who secured the boundaries of Dade County every last fiber, fabric and being of your concerned and consummate heart and soul. Peace and its reality of hope, humility and goodwill to our world all less today because of your absence. Never again will Our Creator allow harm and evil to afflict your spirit and being for your unselfish sacrifice unlocked those gates, doors and bridges to a newer tomorrow though today is not yet finished. Foundations, cornerstones all humanely constructed by your heroism, truth and trust, your bond of boldness undertaken willingly and without regret. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'm very sure if my parents they too shall rest in peace and my younger sister had met you and your folks the feelings would have been mutual.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

When one devotes their entire heart and soul to a project the goal is to complete the mission as safely and as completely as possible. Life and death always seem to surround police work as it is the nature for which honorable and humble servants voluntarily sign on. Your hope and dreams, Officer Cook, were to become the very best at your position. All decent character, never diluted dignity and always the loyalest of integrity and respect for mankind and those in Dade County whom you served and protected with your ironclad goodwill. You are to be valiantly honored, saluted and etched in all our hearts and minds for possessing the morals and their fabrics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

The birds circle around us, Officer Cook, just as you tried to keep your family stable during family tragedies. When you dad, Charles passed you were always there for your mom, Julia may she they both rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. You were their delight and their darling son of honesty, goodwill and the eyes and ears of integrity, dignity and caring character. Dade County struggled and yet you provided a glimpse of your unwavering life and career by bringing harmony, freedom and relief of obstacles preventing humility from lacking. You were a devoted, loyal and treasured young man whose life through deemed complete by Our Maker has always been duly remembered. A hero whose trust and truthfulness never diverted from your sacred and noble journeys of inspiration and hope for brighter days ahead. Once again rest in peace, Officer Cook. Along with God your spirit can look down upon your loved ones as they carefully carry on with your humble legacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

Drink from humility but above all remain honest and focused on your primary tasks at hand. Responsibility and reliability never left you, Officer Cook, only the callous and wayward actions of a man lacking faith and everything decent about society. To heinously take another human being from his community,family, colleagues and friends is totally unacceptable. Your loss lessened your family's happiness and yet for that gaping hole which God has tried to slowly heal, you were that rock and glue that kept your loved together as you tried to keep Dade County bonded through your words of boldness and heroic esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

Staying cool calm and collected during stressful moments are always going to be a police officer's mantra. Dade County had and has seen its share of tough and difficult times. You, Officer Cook, maintained that sense of wisdom and reason, vision along with strength of character,honesty and the scruples that integrity and dignity deliver. A loyal leader and fellow comrade who heroically did his best to stop a situation from becoming even more treacherous.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

A life is the most precious thing there is on Earth. Breathing and functioning are the most essential parts. Planning and preparing to go out on patrol to basically maintain a staple of unity, liberty and calmness are why we have police. Your unassuming and unselfish efforts here in Dade County, Officer Cook, affixed a sense of order, a sense of honor and respect, a belief in dignity seeing you came from an environment of this from your loving parents may they rest in peace along with yourself my neighbor, friend and hero. A hero of truth and trust who will always be highly regarded.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

The universe all these centuries has been bombarded with evil, violence and turmoil. Yet through it all great and humbly honest public servants have come along to represent tranquility and tenacity in all their heroic actions. Yours, Officer Cook, were of the soundest mind and being as they lead Dade County through some tense times. Your integrity, character and commitment to dignity and ethics will be heroically saluted. A valiant gentleman with a warm heart now being sheltered forever in God's home of peaceful and pristine angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

A most, humble, devout and faithfully heroic young man, Officer Cook, your drive and desire to succeed in serving and in protecting Dade County won't ever be forgotten. Dignity and integrity with your humane and honest character will forever standout among your principles, morals and the very foundations you constructed for a more serene and stable future here in the community where you grew up and have always been resourcefully respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

The tides of terror, turmoil and torment must shift away from those communities, all venues that desire peace of mind and a refreshing serenity that permits safe passages for every citizen. You gave Dade County that heroic chance, Officer Cook, through your honorable actions that fateful day of May 16, 1979 and everyday with a pleasant smile and engaging demeanor. Integrity and grit make the models of dignity and gallantry more amenable to one another. A source of light and missions filled with hope and civility, God does not forget His brave angels whose esteem and loyalty meant all the difference. The impressions are long lasting and mankind won't overlook your courtesies and professional standing, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

A web of mystery greets faithful and most honorable women and men. And when that occurs one must act with caution and consideration. All Dade County was served supremely and heroically by you, Officer Cook. You were a man of intuition, intelligence and ingenuity. Forever a hero who mastered his tasks, responsibilities and plethora of common sense. Today, your family, friends and professional comrades offer salutes of homage to a man of resolve and resiliency. The resourcefulness always served you, Officer Cook and for that matter the uniform and badge you donned with desire, distinction and sheer steadfast determination and sacred dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

Police don't always get a lot of time to size up a circumstance or situation. They must act prudently, honestly and with a sense of dignity when the dangers to the public they serve and protect escalate. You served the people of Dade County, Officer Cook , with undivided heroism, character, commitment to proper conduct. All journeys and missions you undertook were heaven sent and it will always be terribly tragic that the very cornerstones you laid down don't have you here physically anymore to personally supervise. Our Creator's watchful eyes and ears have taken over as you patrol those gates of gallantry and happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Values and vigilance triumphs evil and enigmatic terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A soul at peace must never be disturbed nor desecrated. Never. You are your family's supreme warrior, Officer Cook, who gave every ounce of energy and sweat to preserve mankind from unmitigated violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

Diligent and full of energy, your good nature and faithful goodwill are forever in the hearts and minds of your loved ones, Officer Cook. A man whose heroism is forever legendary here in Dade County an done who honored his parents and humanity, you my neighbor, friend and hero of charisma, charm and character won't be overlooked. The battles continue sadly on, your humane and humble soul of ethics and effort remains near God's laps where His fierceless flock of unselfish, unwavering and undying spirits are there to watch over their families and colleagues. Nothing fair regarding one's life being snuffed out by a disgruntled and despicable human being. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

Terror does more than just bump against mankind. It unleases more aggregate harm than good. You saw to it, Officer Cook , that Dade County was protected and served by a praiseworthy gentleman of honor, integrity and dignity. All the humility and character that God placed within your heart and soul to cement goodwill and forevermore harmony within our region. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

Gallantry is honesty's champion gladiator. Your career and life , Officer Cook, was ruined by a most evil and heinous man. Dade County has survived all these decades later and still remembers your thoughtfulness, trust and honest heroism my neighbor, friend and hero. God's plains are blessed by your angelic acumen and most unselfish resolve to see civility and principles as completed. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

Your heart and soul, Officer Cook, were the constant reminders of efficiency and loyal effort put forth on behalf of Dade County's folks. Always prepared, honest and dignified, your integrity and most humbly heroic character will forever be saluted. The brave and bold, you were a very respected comrade who gave his life for tranquility to march forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

Mishaps can God forbid have major consequences and must be avoided at all costs. Your stoic and honorably heroic life, Officer Cook, will not be forgotten. You were a true and trusted Dade County public servant who provided your community with humility, sanctity and the civility that comes from being morally disciplined no matter while patrolling for our peace and stability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 7, 2020

The proverbial things in life we just ponder. It's sometimes the simplest of hopes, dreams and goodwill that we must be in tune with. Well, you comprehended your challenges that lied ahead of you, Officer Cook and in making Dade County's residents safer we shall solemnly salute your ultimate sacrifice of your heart of honor and your giant spirit of connecting to mankind. Peace and unity take effort and loyalty to carryout. Terror should not have removed a beautiful soul from among your family and among us. You had more unfinished business and a joyful life with Karen to live and to cherish each other. To dream the impossible dream to fight with unbearable sorrow, your soul has certainly reached the stars that we look at each evening. You are there, Officer Cook, your family's hero, your department's source of recognition and a most reliably gifted man of principle, scruples and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2020

Gone too soon stolen away from your family, colleagues and close personal friends by violence and just rotten evil. Your soul, Officer Cook, perpetuates its proficiency, perseverance and unselfish professionalism from heaven now. Eternity is the perfect venue where you patrol Our master's greenest of pastures and pearliest of gates. Your life and chosen career made your heroism and honesty stand together tightly wrapped around your inspiring dignity and righteous integrity. When a man of character, a true gentleman of trustworthiness gives his total tenacity he shall be poignantly honored and saluted for his wise and visionary clarity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 will never be disrespected nor even tarnished for what you represented in sanctity and civility, Officer Cook. Your supreme sacrifice was dedication, devotion and faithfulness 24-7!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2020

Wickedness can sure be sneaky quick and lighting fast. That's why have honest and loyal women and men sign on the dotted line to defend our liberties where rationale does not always rule society. You made Dade County a safer community, Officer Cook, by virtue of your unwavering commitments to integrity, character and reverence for morals and dignity. Today, though a little less safe, your legacy of heroic actions spared your area an awful amount of continued turbulence at one dangerous man's hands and mind. Never forgotten and truly humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2020

The hears our prayers and supplications. Serious bedlam requires the concerted effort put forth by all whose are brave and honorable. Your endeavors, Officer Cook, helped to extricate Dade County and its people from very troubled moments that day. A day that lives on in your family's
hearts and minds. Their loved one ahero of resolve and integrity who engaged mankind with a wonderful personality and the noblest of dignity. The skies above are where you'll forever rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero as one truly angel of bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2020

A monsoon of mayhem ensues a man of humble and honored heroic actions steps in and tries his utmost to extinguish those ferocious flames of violence. Your days and years working as a public servant in Dade County were well spent, Officer Cook. We praise the Lord heroes such as you were and will forever be understood your roles and tasks at hand. Security and serenity meant everything to the public and your character and swift reactions that day saved your comrades and the citizens whom you took an affirmation to serve. Trust and truth wrapped humbly in God's arms for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2020

You were surely the disciple of discipline and dignity, Officer Cook. It has left a remarkably humble legacy regarding your honorable and stellar career protecting Dade County. It's the character, commitment to excellence and the right convictions that steered your compass of compassion and heroic courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2020