Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your close personal friend and comrade, Officer Keith DiGenova, was in an induced coma as he struggled to survive the brutality of his injuries, Officer Cook, you are his hero and honorable mate who patrolled the streets of Dade County searching for that nook of security. You see, Officer Cook, when a righteous man of commitment and faith is born to preserve and to rescue others from peril, we must salute their gallantry. For they graced this world with a treasured goodwill and resolve like no other. Our Master has your clear and unobstructed view before His throne judging and blessing your sacred soul of distinction and gratitude. Your beloved family continues carrying out your all important legacy. Challenging task. They are humbly intelligent to figure out the roads and venue to stay free of harm. May they walk and emulate your ways of peace and devotion forever, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019

In your humbly heroic heart, Officer Cook, lied herculean feats of trust and justice. The kind of truth that comes from a glad man's honor, reverence and healthy respect for dignity and integrity. Excellent character that allowed you to hunt down crime and to shape up the future landscape of all Dade County. Those angel wings, Officer Cook, that you have been donning in heaven now for over forty plus years are perfect in everyway, shape and dimension. The diversity of your drive and desire cannot be measured just the esteem and loyalty you had for your colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019

Trust in the Lord's truth, it will never lead you astray. The fruits of nature await those heroes and heroines whose dignity, character and integrity carried their journeys until they were deemed as finished. What a shame! A life ruined, not just ruined but taken by a wanton and senseless man's rants against the eyes and ears of the establishment. You were doing your job serving Dade County and its people, Officer Cook. The pride and joy of your folks and of North Miami Beach and the Norwood section of North Miami diligently persevering through danger to make strides in our tender and hopeful stability. Humility and heroism rest in peace along with your passionate soul my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019

Those humble roads of resolve flow through a public servant's goodwill , honesty and the bravery of dignity and integrity. A thoughtful and incisive gentleman, your missions of faith and character, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. Your heroism made Dade County and its citizens greater in the sense of their harmony and unity. Surely, the riverways flow completely without a stoppage that coming from those who have taken over your sacred watch over them mellow yet a man full of morals and unselfish humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2019

The pitch comes closer to home plate and the batter has a few scant seconds to react. Violence does not always give the honest and most trained of women and men the time too to react. All you can do is try and stay dignified and focused on what is required to stem that tide of torrential torment. You gave Dade County and its residents more than enough peace, serenity and the trails of joy and goodwill, Officer Cook. a happy and most humbly proud individual who relished his life and performed in an outstanding manner to loyally save the lives of your fellow heroes and the lives of those whom you protected. Always fondly etched into our minds and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Tragic, your life and toil had to be called home at such a young age by a very disturbed man.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2019

Safe and secure. Thanks to your dogged dedication, fierce motivation and devoted leadership skills, Officer Cook, which consumed your honorable and most integral and dignified efforts to stop a very evil and wayward man. You defended our liberties with your total heroic character and unassuming heroism. You deserve to be alive today to celebrate all your family's happiest of occasions, though God must have needed your sweet and treasured soul of humility and noble distinction in His holiest of locations. Where valor and angels cruise higher each moment. No one will ever forget your dispensable thirst for knowledge nor those sacred trails of trust and truth. Terror, torment and turmoil never will win out against these traits of ingenuity, intellect and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2019

Never exacerbate an argument with a gentleman way more mature and capable than most. The times you spent watching and attempting to dig Dade County out of a hole where nothing but wickedness existed, Officer Cook, says plenty regarding your sweet disposition and dignity. Sheer integrity and character consolidated with your valid commitments to excellence and pride brought all the security and safe travels to an area that continues honoring your heroic legacy and memory. You lost your life battling unending terror that day brought about by a most troubled man. Sad and yet there is no fairness in why your soul needed to be called back home to heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To enrich is to be applauded. To endear is to educate. To enhance is to make use of stability as a means of hopeful expression.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2019

Life can be boring at times. But, police work never is. Honor and dignity, integrity and character may never take a nap while non sense and terror infiltrates our land. Your noble cause, Officer Cook, allowed the people of Dade County to sleep soundly day and night for the humanely hero in your heart and soul would never dodge a situation where help was needed. your dreams and desires live on in your family's hearts where only the best of sanctity and vision was always wisely implemented. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Destain haughtiness and pursue humility. It accomplished its means as you solemnly patrolled your community where respect and reverence meet eye to eye.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2019

Life and death share that common bond that always accompanies honesty, integrity and the virtues of dignity and character. Composing oneself during chaotic episodes of violence and being able to maintain a firm grip of a circumstance is all anyone can expect from a most notably gallant young man. Your missions and journeys, Officer Cook, helped Dade County reap sure dividends of harmony, unity and prosperity. You gave hope to humanity and thoughtfulness to your heroically humble actions. Always fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Integrity and class were vehicles of your vigilance. God watches over your soul, Officer Cook and has blessed it with His ultimate rewards.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2019

You made the supreme sacrifice, Officer Cook, to further Dade County. A noble and honest hero cherished by his love of family and the dignity to work along with such humane peers. Our continued stability and peace came sadly by one evil man taking your life of character and ingenuity. Today, as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let it be known your aspirations, dreams and goodwill left an enhancement that has been felt forevermore. Integrity and morals are safely tucked away in heaven's shelters of serenity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2019

Indecision can only interfere with the constructive efforts to maintain dignity,peace and integrity within the framework of humanity. A humble and honest man, yourself, Officer Cook, devoted full attention to the duties that lied ahead. When peril and danger struck Dade County you responded swiftly to try and nip that evil that threatened our unity and tranquility. Where you forever rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Our Lord knows where your resolve and reverence can now have that affect while you patrol those sacred and golden gates of valor. A legend of a man who deliberate leadership and motivation has been etched upon those walls of remembrance never to be forgotten,

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

Evil can strike as quick as turning on a light. With the blink of an eye public servants must react to all sorts of various circumstances never really knowing the outcomes. You answered all your calls, Officer Cook, with fierceness and ferocity so feverish it was all worth your efforts which always included the proficient skills of acumen and integrity and never any absence of dignity and humbly humane honor. A hero whose legacy stays fortified in God's perfect regions above us. keep looking down, Officer Cook, upon your family and distinguished peers who now carry the torches of your sincerest of endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

Your intuition, intellect and commitment to morals and mettle, Officer Cook, produced the much needed peace and stability surrounding Dade County. A young man who lived to fulfill his dreams and aspirations and whose devoutness and goodwill have been long since saluted for giving everything from decency and honesty, integrity and dignity that fought like anything for safe passages to continue for humanity. Humbleness and humility are the keys top maintaining vigilance and with your due diligence, Officer Cook, it's found in heroes such as yourself as to why respect, resiliency and resourcefulness made your career more stellar. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

Violence is that disease that just seems to run rampant in our society. In all situations you require excellent men and women who care and take their onuses and honesty very seriously. Ferocity needs frankness and tenacity needs dignity and integrity to shine like the sun. You had that beautiful smile, Officer Cook, that is sincerely absent today though heaven and Our Master can view it daily as you walk that heroic beat watching over those pearly gates of bravery and esteem. Character and your consideration, Officer Cook, have been solemnly and fondly remembered all these decades later. A sacrifice that made serenity and safe havens possible for those whom you loyally protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

An officer and a gentleman who honored his parents and creator with extraordinary service toward mankind. Dade County is a rather large metropolis and all you did, Officer Cook, was to provide its citizens with yeoman service with your kind heart and even more dedicated soul of affection. When honor,integrity and the ingenuity of dignity run together to battle against the likes of callousness the results are usually there for all to view. Commitment, conviction and character were your instruments, Officer cook, that followed your trails of tenacity, trust and truth . Your heroic actions will forevermore be saluted for humility and the sacred undertakings that spared our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

You can be rigid and yet your resolve must not be broken. Your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, was spot on as you defended the peace and liberty of those residing in and around Dade County. A community that was very blessed to have your humble respect and humane heroism assisting in your pursuits of happiness and joy while patrolling for adversity. Always deeply cherished and revered worldwide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, desire and devotion directing themselves as violence was percolating around us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2019

The nobility of society is what heroic and humble represent. Their actions of faith, devoutness and goodwill leave that long lasting affect in a community. Forty plus years after you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook, for Dade County and you are still warmly and humanely received. A convincing courage coupled with the right tenacity produced overwhelming dignity and integrity to at least enable you and your comrades to stave off evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

People are curious by nature. Wickedness spreads its flames of ferocity so fast it's sometimes impossible to reach them and extinguish the damage left behind. Disputes just sit and smolder while brave and honorable men and women figure out plans of attack. One swift motion going forward at time scan do the job. Four brave men that day trying to get a man to surrender and his revenge and rage just placed Dade County and its resourceful citizens under fire. Your heroic actions, Officer Cook, dignified and humble prevented more chaos and for that we salute you. God blesses your soul of security and rewards his righteous flock of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Your photogenic side, Officer Cook, is the one side and the other is your unselfish, undying and unwavering honesty and respect. Reverence is always demanded from public servants. Levity has no part in fighting crime and in resolving conflicts. Escalation nevers backs down and on that fateful day in Dade County, May 16, 1979, there was no letting your guard down. You and Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, answered a domestic call you had responded to many other times when dignity, character and integrity are put to the sternest of tests. A man never more saluted for humility and for touching those future cornerstones that have always been a part of your treasured legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Eloquence is left for a great speaker. Politeness and courtesy must always accompany a humble man's honor, dignity and integrity. What was bestowed upon your heroic soul, Officer Cook, was the goodness and grace to maintain that healthy balance between fair and firm. A gentleman man of character and the commitment to excellence that saw your journeys through life and your career until God deemed them as finished. The tragic part is that much remained to be accomplished and yet you fulfilled your purposes in establishing harmony and stability in the Dade County community where you were raised and always solemnly honored for heroism and humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your tone of voice and passion, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. Heaven has your sweet smile and engaging personality to make all those angels of valor feel right at home where harm will never come your way ever again.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Succinct and with proper decorum, dedication and reverence for your position, you understood the roles and responsibilities for serving Dade County, Officer Cook. Certainly, never batting an eye you defended the foundations of serenity and unity while trying your utmost to calm an evil man. It's heroism such as yours, Officer Cook, that leaves an indelible impression upon your character, integrity and truthful dignity. Very faithful and devoted to those pursuits of joy and fruition. You will forever be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Violence needs to have the drapes and curtains pulled on its seedy and most heinously shady actions. Your trustworthiness and fairness, Officer Cook, was what is expected from all honorable and loyal public servants. Dade County was given the assurance of safety and quiet pursuits of happiness and your inspiring humility, heroism and resolve challenged other colleagues to perform in the same manner. Never more honored for restoring humanity's image, one made brighter by a bold and cherished human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Violence does not just need a tongue lashing, it needs more sophisticated weaponry to scuttle its nasty advances throughout mankind, society and humanity. As curious as man is, police must be on guard for any possible attack or retaliation. Never one to rant or rave nor boast, your life and career, Officer Cook, was filled with nothing but sure fire honor, boldness and the dignity that integrity and character represent. Dade County was a place where peace and the personification of your steady perseverance and heroism was noticed. Our shelters and havens were lined with staunch loyalty and the happiness you too , Officer Cook, deserved to live for not die at the hands of a most cruel and diabolical man. Evil strikes at our hearts and your tenacity tugged at terror's torrential storm of serious mayhem. You served and protected as any valuable professional would. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

When the chandeliers start shaking, one had better be ready for something to occur. Violence shakes, pounds and taunts us at our sleeves and so finely tuned men and women race and rush to action. One block away yet you and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln , Officer Cook, were not dispatched, required to attend to that which became a fateful domestic scene where your life and career of honor, integrity and character were rudely taken away from your family and brave peers of trust and heroism. Yours, Officer Cook ,has been solemnly, humanely and fondly honored for all the prosperity and peace you assisted in ushering into the streets and various foundations in and around Dade County. A stellar job well performed and nothing but praise for laying down your fundamentals for satisfaction and courageously putting forth the great endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019

I meant to say, Officer Cook, it will be because of your humility and heroic actions that violence will be gotten rid of forever. The eyes and ears of Our Creator continue to stay affixed upon His creatures and marvelous public servants who look to unlock the very vice grip that evil has upon our land. One that is supposed to be safe and secure. If you are raised properly with values, ideals and morals then honesty, integrity and dignity will proudly carry one's own unassuming character. Dade County and its residents had a grand man of gallantry patrolling the streets and now your sweet and beautiful soul roams freely in those big blue skies where perfection is finally achieved. Officer Cook, you have been welcomed with open arms for your service and duty beyond the calls of action. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2019