Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When courage collides with evil, it's honor, heroism and humility that shall triumph. The wars you fought so hard, Officer Cook, continue this day in Dade County, its residents have not forgotten you renergy, effort and full throttle tenacity. All the esteem of character, integrity and dignity poured into your labors of love. Our stability and unity came as a result of your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice. A lesson for mankind and society to take forth from this day on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 21, 2020

Courtesy is not a convenience . Manners and decency are the traits all worthy individuals who serve the citizens manage and maintain. A steadfast oath of allegiance that bonds all honorable and heroic men and women. You were a most reliable and resourceful human being charged with giving your community of Dade County superior serenity, safety and peace of mind. Diligent and a goodwill of spirit that will fondly be remembered for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 21, 2020

The coalition of courage, conviction and commitment serve to humbly and heroically broaden the character of one who is honest, dignified and decent in terms of integrity that Our Lord had bestowed upon their heart and soul. Yours, Officer Cook, patrolled and protected Dade County with all your might so much so that now and forever may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The esteem and fruitful journeys you undertook to make peace a staple, Officer Cook, will certainly not be forgotten only saluted poignantly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 21, 2020

Being grateful does not seem too hard. After all Our Creator created each of us in His own image. Divine intervention surely speaks softly. You were a consummate professional whose life and career were bound together by honesty, dignity and integrity, the soul of your character, Officer Cook, outstanding and humbly heroic. You were never complacent and strived for humanely higher plateaus in all your accomplishments. Traveling those borders of Dade County to set free our happiness and quiet took some work, your ultimate sacrifice bore out what we all knew before and after regarding your scruples, they were quite on a high level at all times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God has taken over your heavenly directions as you patrol His pearly gates.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2020

Ideas fly off the wall like balls bouncing off the earth. Values and morals stick to those stomachs,hearts and souls of truly trusted, truthful and dedicated women of men of courage. It is found in their character and convictions the reasons why sacrifice and integrity are essential to respect and dignity. Wickedness and terror march on but they will not be victorious because of heroes such as yourself, Officer Cook, who rescued Dade County and its citizens from adverse harm and imminent danger. Never more saluted and fondly remembered for being a loyal soul and a cherished human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2020

Fruition starts when one is still young. It reaches a crescendo when one is mature and capable of differentiating between vision and wisdom. You had those all important skills, Officer Cook, when you were a young man and then carried them over to adulthood when you became a full fledged officer. Public service demands perception and perseverance to champion the causes of valor and as a hero whose legacy stands tall and humble those trails you blazed shall be smoother and shinier for the next batch of honorable and distinguished souls of bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2020

Humanity is like a proverbial pinball machine bouncing around from evil to evil. Its wickedness has got to surcease at some point in time. For a lifetime of protecting and serving Dade County, Officer Cook, may your immortally honored soul rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. All commitment and total character. Reverence and dignity never lacking one iota of integrity. Harmony and stability, humility and sanctity being poured from the heavens above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2020

Endeavor must not be insulted nor assaulted. Lives all hang in the balance and yours, Officer Cook, heroically saved Dade County and its folks from far worse a fate. Our peace and stability all passed through those channels of courage and character humility and respect for all mankind. The goodwill of your blessed soul, Officer Cook, will forever be praised as it watches over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2020

The richness of a man's character reveals his honor, dignity and integrity all used for the noble and heroic purposes of battling violence. Evil is an infestation of our society that must be dealt with and there can be no letting up. Dade County, OfficerCook, was the community you lived in and grew up, it also the epicenter of your fights to regain decorum and decency. Our civility, safety and security all because of your unwavering and unselfish heroism and resolve. Always treasured, respected and gallantly saluted for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2020

Data is information gathered that may assist one in solving a crime. Integrity and honor used smartly produce humble and humane results. Your heroic actions that day Officer Cook, served as a reminder why dignity and character are all too important in resolving serious conflicts. You will be forever remembered as a loving son, brother and wonderful husband who gave his life and endeavors to rid heinousness from among Dade County's venues. Your humility and virtue are exactly what other fine and brave public servants must function by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2020

Evil shows no respect, no remorse. You demonstrated reverence and resolve, Officer Cook, as an honorable hero of Dade County. A gentleman of true faith, character and dignity serving and saving all lives. Decades later your integrity and ingenuity is forever being humbly saluted. The essence of commitment, the loyalty of a cherished man giving back to his community and in making the ultimate sacrifice may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2020

Life is not just about luxury. It's about a real and honest sense of security and peaceful navigations. You strived for being the best officer, Officer Cook, in your department and never once let Dade County and its people down. Courageous and dignified were all because of your humility and angelic heroism. Humanity surely misses that as much as your family misses seeing you everyday. For our missions and journeys to march forward you paid the ultimate price, unselfish and unrelenting to stop the violence clouding our trails and paths to transparency and tranquility. You are to be so poignantly saluted, paid homage to and forever solemnly etched within the hearts and souls of your dear family and esteemed and valiant comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. They say a penny saved is a penny earned. A life is still and forever that precious bond between oursleves and Our Creator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2020

Your smile, Officer Cook, can be seen from wherever you are right at this moment. I picture it as I leave these reflections for a nobly honored and respectful public servant of humbleness whose humility came from the right genes. Your parents raised you and Nancy with truth and loyalty forever carrying your life pursuits of peace and joy. Badge# 1664 was the antithesis of acumen and awareness while helping to shelter those citizens of Dade County who relied upon your decency and devotion. You'll be fondly saluted for providing justice and proper environments for endeavor to drive its wheels of adventure through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2020

Those vacuums had better be functioning properly to vanquish violence and evil from our midst forevermore. For six years of determined and loyal service to Dade County, Officer Cook, as a hero of honor and enrichment may our serenity because of your unselfish actions be the instrument which Our Creator rewards your soul for all deeds and actions sacred and solemn on behalf of humanity. Society dearly misses those angels whose heroics chartered a newer path for us to travel down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2020

Callousness is not for being comfortable. No time to relax and kick your heels back when violence is disrupting the everyday routine of mankind. Dade County was under your hopes and trust, Officer Cook, as you served God as a most devout and faithful servant of heroism whose spirit and its character serve a more important role where honor, strength, dignity and integrity are supervised by none other than Our master Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2020

You were such a caring and uniquely compassionate man, Officer Cook, it will always be why did God need your sweet and gentle soul of character and integrity back in heaven? With so much more left to accomplish on behalf of Dade County and humanity. The feelings of your family and colleagues were of mutual admiration. No one is perfect. Those horizons and streets were left a bit less safe and yet your soul of enhancement looks down on your beloved family forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2020

Violence usurps the goodwill of society throwing mankind into a daze. Dade County was tragically under siege that fateful day you answered that call with your partner, Officer Cook. Honesty, dignity and character were uplifted back to heaven along with your bravery and integrity where your father, charles, may he too rest in peace was awaiting you. Cradle dalong with your beloved mother may you all rest in eternal peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect and attitude carried your patrols in order for you to bring a kindred spirit of safety into our backyards.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2020

Dark at night, light at first sight, always the most well dedicated and humbly heroic servant of honor, Officer Cook. You placed your life in harm's way to protect Dade County and for integrity, character and dignity's respect may your serenely cherished soul of nobility and sanctity be forever blessed in God's most reverest of foundations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2020

No speck of doubt, clearly honor and the humility of heroism carrying your life and career, Officer Cook, protecting citizens in Dade County. We salute your sage advice, dignified courage and integrity that was incorporated into your searches for stability and quiet. Our Creator has your unassuming character and loyal commitments stationed high atop those peaceful plains. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You took the battle, Officer Cook, right to the bad guys, never backing away.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

Comraderie is important to anyone's character. Your career and life was all heroism and honor as you delivered a semblance of peace and goodwill to Dade County. Always fondly saluted and humbly remembered for inspiring a spirit in mankind. Dignity and integrity provide those clues to serenity and engagement. A special and sacred soul of purpose whose vision and smartness went against the likes of peril very well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The gravity of any circumstance demands quick action, resolve and unwavering trust and truthfulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

You were a sincere man, Officer Cook, who performed his jobs with a cheerfulness of spirit, a smiling face and courage that was only honest and most humbly heroic. Dade County was gladdened by your pursuits of peace and transparency all lifted upon your friendliest of broad shoulders. Whatever staple of unity, liberty and tranquility we have is in large part owed to your resources of valor and resolve. Character that did the will of God with grace and pleasure. Our missions went forward because of your undying, unselfish, unwavering and unrelenting sacrifice to bestow mankind with a sacred purpose. Those values and ideals you were taught by your loving parents never departed from you as long as you lived. In heaven now they are angelically heroic and precise. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

I saw the picture, Officer Cook , of your dad's grave where he and your mother may they both rest in peace together are buried in Cynthianna, Kentucky near your grandparents. For your mother, sister and beloved Karen to have to bury you at such a young age, for the scope of your heroic work and sacrificing honor, integrity, character and dignity says it all. You won't ever be forgotten for serving and preserving the truthful and trustworthy image of Dade County. Crystal clear and wiser than most thanks to your maturity beyond the crowd. Treasured and cherished, revered and duly respected, humbly saluted for valor and boldness. At least safe passages and tranquility have that chance to co-exist with one another as you patrol God's fruitest of skies. Pristine and perfect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

If tenacity is to be toasted, then resolve and resiliency must never be roasted and done away with. Only the best of heroic honor, decency and desire, Officer Cook, allowed you the chance to forever shape and change the landscape of all Dade County to one of harmony and everlasting pursuits of happiness and prosperity. Your life and career certainly mattered as a hero for your beloved family and treasured and brave comrades in arms. You protected with might and scruples, always showering respect for nature and faithfulness directed toward mankind. We the people are forever indebted to your heroism and passions which helped you motivate and lead other souls through danger and peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It has been left to other humble public servants to cultivate your legacy where respect and honor were not just passed out. You reap what you earn. The Cook Family ascribed to these morals and principles of value.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

Humility, humbleness and heroism are the basic tenets of honesty, dignity and integrity. If none of these are utilized properly then violence will just skate around causing all sorts of impending destruction to go along with mayhem, bedlam and complete chaos. That day, Officer Cook, May 16, 1979, you and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln arrived at a scene voluntarily in Dade County in the Liberty City section and tried with all your fighting might and strength of heart and character to get a man to give up . He refused and the aftermath was just terribly sad for your family, department and many friends and close acquaintances. You gave your life for service to reach peace and to broker bonds of faith and goodwill to all society. Certainly, a badge and a uniform wore humbly, humanely and to be cherished and revered forevermore! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Racism and anti-semitism still exists today with the help of God and your immortal soul maybe the impact will be lessened. I hope your colleagues who were shot and almost died, Officers Edgerton and DiGenova are doing well.I know Officer DiGenova still suffers from the affects of being nearly killed. You were a hero and one of his best friends on the department and away from work.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

Facts are facts. Honor is the humble reminder of who we are as a nation and as individuals. Your bravery, Officer Cook, dignity and respect for mankind has made you an angel whose blessed name and soul in heaven stands for sacred and noble acts of kindness and care. Dade County received more from you in twenty-five years of life and six years of experience than some can accomplish in a whole life. It is the cornerstones of solid character and clutch convictions that have earned you the humility to be paid homage and salutes of valor for your career of resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family is surely proud of you! Heroism and sacrifice bound together for eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020