Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A gentleman and a gentle soul who lead by determination and the goodwill of honor, dignity and integrity flowing from your veins of character. Only a small sample of your everlastingly great work on the part of Dade County's folks who trusted your skills and talents to take them above and beyond violence and turmoil. A special soul, Officer Cook, your professional exploits are well documented for the reasons of resolve and a reservoir of faith and mankind's humility. You always excelled in carrying your attributes of awareness and acumen to wisdom and vision's highest of valleys. Never anything but durable and dependable service and protection. Peace and security all there to be shared by everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Creator has that element of sanctity and, nobility and gratefulness patrolling those pearly gates of gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2019

God's mercy and compassion reign down from the big blue skies above hoping to uplift the downtrodden and grief stricken. When you left this world over forty years ago, Officer Cook, you left behind such a wonderful and most humanely humble legacy of heroism. One to be passed down and shared with the richness of honesty, integrity and dignity forever. With your sincerest of commitment to pride and excellence you brokered peace and serenity in the Dade County venues so that life could carry forward. And no doubt your experiences would have been more penetrating if wickedness did nor lift up your treasured soul to heaven. A quiet and perfectly taciturn environment where the souls of the valiant use their wings to sing Our Lord's praises. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2019

Firing bullets only reinforces the propensity of one's wanton and heinous acts of cowardly proportions. You were a gifted young man, Officer Cook , with a genuinely pleasant and loyal heart and a most devout soul. To be an honorable man and one whose dignity was on par with his integrity went on patrol in Dade County, it was all about humility and placing stability back into a community that has both saluted and honored your everlasting character. A gift from heaven for just twenty-five years of sweat and toil, all tenacity utilized to conquer the craziness of cruel and inhumane terror. Always one who gave his best endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2019

The uniqueness of every individual is what makes our universe go round. When and peace and quiet, happiness and prosperity become unraveled by violence the time is now to act. You performed your duties, Officer Cook, about as well as any honest and heroically humble man would on behalf of all Dade County. Evil is not a license to murder or maim lives. When a gentleman with a sweet soul of character begins his quests of courage then we must follow his leads down those trails of trust and truth. Never forgotten and saluted for unrelenting wisdom, unselfish vision and undying clarity and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 1, 2019

Infatuation and fascination are all some kinds of stimuli that make our brains seem curious. For whatever the reason society seems affixed on certain things other than values and ideas. Your mind, soul and body, Officer Cook, were focused entirely upon the harmony and goodwill of Dade County and no matter the time or place, there you were, accountable and present to lend a helping hand. May 16, 1979, was no different only that you were not directly dispatched to that horrible domestic scene in Liberty City in Miami where life and service gave its all. Cherished and admired, full of honor and dignity, characters and commitments of integrity that have resonated within our hearts and minds all these decade later as your family continues on its trails of joy, prosperity and happiness. Boy, you have been greatly missed from family outings and everything in between. No doubt Our Maker has your devout soul, Officer Cook, well protected in the heavens above for your superlative service and most humbly humane sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2019

I meant to say, Officer Cook, embellish if you must. But, keep in mind the energy, effort and honesty still must shine as brightly as the big yellow sun in the heavens above. And now over forty years later, Officer Cook, your sparkling soul of dignity and integrity clearly sparkles as does those mortally heroic souls of your fellow angels of valor and heroism. Its starting point must be found in the home environment where your parents, God rest their humble souls instilled in you and your big sister, Nancy, all those valuable life lessons that would bookend your career of courage on behalf of Dade county's people. Now and for eternity a savior, warrior and a most trusted and truthful man who delivered the goods of hope, faith and substance while displaying classic morals and mettle that would stare down evil. It will always be terrible your life, Officer Cook, was snuffed out, taken heinously by a wayward and wanton man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. That beautiful letter your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, sent me is tucked away in my plastic drawer for safekeeping, so sentimental!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2019

Embellish is you must, but, remember that solid effort and staunch efficiency are what makes evil and violence do a double take. Honesty and dignity are the loyal traits of integrity and one whose character is beyond reproach which of course yours was, Officer Cook. It guided the residents of Dade County gently down those streets and roads of serenity and security. A grateful venue celebrating your wonderful life, career and those memories of an all too shortened life of spirit and giving back to humanity gone way too soon. There was so much more to achieve, Officer Cook, the good Lord must have needed your rock solid diligence back in His perfect of locations where violence and any further undue harm would never come your way or to those pristine and valiant angels whose wings relate the stories of old and young. Bold,brave and magnificent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2019

Brace for those difficult and tough challenges that lie ahead of you. An earnest effort and heroically humble honor will surely assist one in their dignified career. A duly responsible soul of a gentleman, you were one of many talented and tenacious officers working in and around Dade County, Officer Cook. With a soul and a generous heart you battled adversity with all your unwavering and unselfish acumen. Power is one thing and dominating over evil and its destructive paths was and will always be how you are paid homage for resolve and sacrifice on behalf of peace and unity. The going gets tough , the tough get going. Those stars at night are twinkling because of the your soul's energy in lighting up the skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courage and character stand for every solid cornerstone and foundation our great land represents.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2019

The best of boldness and resolve is found in the incorporation of integrity,ingenuity and honesty. You could never begin to fight off violence without some semblance of character and commitment to dignity especially nowadays with the world being like it is. Today, and everyday since May 16, 1979, your wisdom, maturity and vision, is felt in Dade County, Officer Cook. And no doubt it has left an indelible impression upon countless officers who go out into peril and danger to confront callousness and wanton acts of wickedness. Your heroism, Officer Cook, has been saluted, honored and etched into your loving family's hearts and minds forever as they and your colleagues of the past have not forgotten your bright and endearing smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2019

Honored with respect and admiration, your life and career, Officer Cook, was venerable, most vigilant and surely honorable as you served and saved the citizens of Dade County from far more evil that awfully tragic day when you sacrificed your soul of humility and character so that peace and decency should be the rule in your community. Such a humbly heroic man going out on patrol and striving to be the finest public servant Dade County ever had. Every hero or heroine is exactly that, humane and loyal, faithful and resilient to those calls of duty where great responsibility is placed squarely on their broadest of brave shoulders. Always saluted and so solemnly honored for excellence and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. While no two people are alike, character and integrity are expected from each and every member of their department.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 31, 2019

With violence, evil, terror and wickedness, there can never be that cherry on top of the cake. The icing is the insightful and honorable actions of all dedicated men and women who strive to stop its onslaught. Dade County was under your superior wisdom, maturity and clear vision, Officer Cook. No doubt your heroic actions everyday demonstrated why proper dignity and integrity are essential to one's own humble character in fulfill a sacred oath taken to protect and preserve the public interest. never more humane and humble esteem that will be remembered forever. Our Master has His very best of determined angels brave and pure souls flying around watching over us and their beloved families. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2019

Six years of piercing honor, humility and heroism. Twenty-five years of life and service that ended all too soon by demonstrative evil. Dade County was under your leadership, motivation and proper morals of conduct, Officer Cook. The wings of peace and serenity gently gracing our very landscape all delivered by your personal resourcefulness, Officer Cook. Now for sacrifice can your mortal soul be set free to soar above the highest of skies. You'll always be etched and so vigilantly honored for having the gumption of due diligence to have the character to battle the rage of evil and its crimes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2019

Sometimes a young passionate voice of reason is better defined than an older grizzled veteran. But, nevertheless, your courtesy and politeness, honesty and bravery, Officer Cook, was thoroughly appreciated for its instruments of intelligence, intuition and ingenuity saved the lives of Dade County's citizens who relied upon your heroic instincts of a man devout and full of heroic and truthful character. The nation, your department and family salutes your pristine command of any given circumstance placed before you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2019

People notice when you have achieved. Your peers, family and friends saw your humble and heralded background, Officer Cook, as your honor, dignity and integrity helped to stave off the affects of adverse violence here in Dade County. Never desperate, always dedicated and forever determined to stop evil. One man creating mischief beyond your department and community's worst of nightmares. You were a humble and heroic man, a human being simply performing his job at the highest level creating harmony for humanity and mankind for its sanctity. Cherished and respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dig in and dig down. Your unselfish resolve and efficiency made your venue a better one though a bit little secure since your untimely death in the line of duty, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2019

The dirt of the earth is that sacred and hallowed ground where God replenishes the soul of an honored and distinguished hero and humble servant who made a solemn promise to preserve life and never once wavered in his commitments to excellence and convictions of pride. A fool hopes. A righteous gentleman of valor contemplates and prepares plans of action as you always did, Officer Cook, to benefit and to reunite those living here in Dade County. A grateful man of humility and charming character whose sweet smile and noble soul continue illuminating Our Maker's castles of crusading men and women of bravery and the boldness that paved your trails of justice and happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where you lie, Officer Cook, is being fortified with rich minerals to keep the elements and ground as sturdy as your disposition , calming and of proper authority.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2019

Your hunger to become a top notch and top flight public servant must match the level of consistency coming from your unbridled honesty, reverence for dignity and the character of your integrity. Your finest days and years, Officer Cook, were spent serving and protecting Dade County's folks with some of the best partners humility and resolve could not even purchase. Our security and serenity along with our safe trails all were secured by your truthful and thoughtful anticipation. The climax was not what anyone least expected and for being a hero may God bless and reward your charitable soul of wisdom and vision as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2019

Discretion and humbleness by humility are the two factors which permit the pangs of perseverance and honesty to permeate those walls where violence has already dug its way through. But, you answered all your calls of duty and onus, Officer Cook, with never ending and most heroic dignity and integrity that allowed Dade County to carry on with its pursuits of pleasure and joy, though I'm sure your beloved family members wish you had survived that brutal day of May 16, 1979, when God lifted the heart and soul of a prince of peace to His noble and treasured thrones of perfection in heaven where your stellar character can uplift our spirits our its watches over those brave and trusted who battle against adversity like never before. Saluted for honor and revered for resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2019

When you were young, Officer Cook, perhaps you watched two television programs based on police officers acting the part and going strictly by the book policing and patrolling the various venues in their communities. Dragnet and Adam12, I too watched and still do today even as a grown man because as I've reflected my father may he rest in peace was a New York City officer for nearly forty years working parts of a five decade watch with the 102nd precinct in Richmond Hill in Queens. Both shows were filmed in Los Angeles, California. The actors were: Jack Webb who created Dragnet along with actor Harry Morgan, later of MASH where he portrayed a Colonel Sherman Potter. The other show had actors: Martin Milner and Kent McCord as Officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed. Webb and Morgan played respectively: Sergeant Friday and Officer Gannon. Nothing made up regarding your humble, heroic and honorable life of service to all Dade County as our serenity and savoring of safety was the results of your proficient dignity and integrity of commitment, conviction and excellence of character so solemnly saluted for gallantry and the greatness instilled in your spirit by Our Creator who forever steers your mortally brave soul where it will watch over your peers, family and many friends. Enhancement and enrichment live on as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a man of wit and a plethora of wealthy knowledge and vision to correct and limit the damage inflicted by unwanted evil. Treasured and highly admired forevermore!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2019

That magnifying glass enlarges everything for honor to humility, integrity to character and dignity becomes the focus upon one's trails and pathways to perseverance and to one's passion serving and protecting any given locale. You made Dade County safe, Officer Cook, because of your undivided attention to all details. Terror, evil and wickedness demand extraordinary service and certainly one's own sterling character because pursuits cannot break off when trying to staple down peace and goodwill, hope for a brighter future. It would have been great if Our Maker had allowed you the chance to finish your dream job, humility at those pearly gates was brought along with your respected and adoring soul to connect with your fellow fallen angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2019

Patience is a virtue. Crime is the epitome of unbelievable evil by those who think their actions justify the means to a better life. A world bolstered by your wisdom,maturity and vision, Officer Cook and made greater by your cherished soul of honesty, dignity and humility defending all Dade County from an assortment of awfulness. One day your beloved family members will see your smile in heaven's priestly gates once again. For now we salute and honor your enthusiasm and undying attempts to calm and to restore order where integrity and trust live with tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2019

Indifference is plain ignorance and a lack of honorable values. Nothing hurts the pavements of mankind more than the pests of violence. Officer Cook, a hero and a total gentleman of character and the eyes of integrity helping to secure the residents of Dade County in solemn prosperity and the hopes of a vital future. One that would have been more enjoyable for your family if you were here to witness all the changes that you laid your career and life down for. Heaven is sweetness and peaceful, it's where angels of valor and their mortal souls of surveillance roam walking those sacred beats of boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2019

What plagues society is an unrelenting form of violence that is so wicked its vibrations just simply vilify our best of intentions. Your dignity and honor prevented something more tragic that day, Officer Cook, even though you sacrificed for the good of Dade County brokering peace and freedom for all who subscribed to tranquility and the eyes of effort and courage. Resolve and heroism forever linked with your decent and desirable character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2019

Indulgence is permitted in certain matters. One must intensify their entire effort into integrity, honesty and dignity. Dade County was under your heroically and humble watchful eyes, Officer Cook and you were a soul who won't be forgotten for your clearing away the evil that has kept the peace and unity from sharing corners with one another. Always excellent character and stellar commitment to both excellence and pride. A resource to be shared, a trusted man of faith taken too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2019

Getting the hang of things sometimes takes time, but not too much because precious seconds can spell the all important difference between life and death. Police don't need a curtain call to arrive and promptly begin installing their honor, respect, integrity and dignity. If violence keeps creeping us as you did a wonderful job, Officer Cook, protecting Dade County, well, other men and women can take note. Respect leads to adherence and one who listens and acts like they want to learn will succeed. Otherwise you may be in for the rough haul. Humanity was given a trusted and truthful soul of a gentleman to represent our interests and all you and your pristine uniform did, Officer Cook, was act like a man and show capability in navigating comrades through thick and thin. The going gets tough, being timid will never allow tenacity its obligation to fight through those walls of wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2019

Fighting crime is not a sweepstakes. Shortest straw goes out. No , everyone goes and lends their credence to valor and the highest form of honesty and integrity. You gave the highest regard, Officer Cook, for Dade County tp make a space on the chart for serenity and safe shelters for all mankind. Never overlooked was of course your unwavering and unselfish dignity and driven dedication to fortify what your family and peers knew regarding their loved one, your character was first rate, your resolve never more outstanding and your heroic humbleness aimed at the mark where its desired affects would penetrate the inner walls of society. We pay homage to your most reverently blessed memory. your mortal soul roaming and soaring as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2019