Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Obviously yelling and shouting is no way for any police officer to act. You must first try yourself to stay as calm and as collected as possible. Soliciting disrespect and disgrace would only cause a further upheaval of justice and the truth and trust demanded and expected from all duly affirmed men and women. That sacred oath must meaning something and to Dade County folks yours, Officer Cook, meant honesty, dignity and integrity would humbly walk those humble and heroic trails of distinction, loyalty and unity with you and your humane heart, spirit and soul all now forever resting in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel who graced society for twenty-five years of humility, versatility and the wisdom of a virtuous young man. A gentleman whose legacy is elevated by his family's lives every second.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2021

Informed citizens tend to be smarter and more astute. When wickedness jeopardizes the public truth and trust, then its safety, serenity and security must be in the loyal and honest hands of brave, valiant and versatile men and women as you were, Officer Cook, representing all Dade County and humanity as everything dignified and resourceful. Your outstanding character, a heart and soul of heroic proportions stood out during times of adversity. Because of your unselfish and tireless integrity mankind could walk and live freer lives. Discipline, commitment and conviction raise those bars of boldness and forever will you remain esteemed, treasured and greatly admired for performing your solemn and sacred duties to support the backbones of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2021

Effort that enhanced the world. Dade County has missed you very much, Officer Cook and so has your family. A man who embraced everyone in his professional feats of humility and heart, when dignity, integrity and trusted character are taken in a wanton manner all we can do is pray. Hopefully those who have taken over your watch display the same virtue, valor and accountability as you so sacredly did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2021

The cream of courage rises to honesty's top just as your humility enhanced your dignity, Officer Cook. Dade County was courageously enriched by a young man filled and fueled with passions of perseverance never to be forgotten. The flags of freedom were lifted to newer levels when you reached out to its citizens. Dignity, integrity and reverence all bonded by your affirmation of acumen, awareness and the ability to stay astute and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2021

One has got to be fit in body and mind, not fit to be tied when terror looks to seize its opportunity to rule the roost. Dade County had a superior man protecting its areas when you patrolled, Officer Cook. Always a special individual with a serious demeanor doubled up with dignity, integrity and honesty so humane and heroic. One look upward and your loved ones can see your very virtuous spirit and soul lighting up heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment and class have forevermore raised your legacy to humbler heights.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2021

The lectures were given, the speeches constantly drummed into your minds until they penetrated your heart and mind. Keeping the traffic moving and the safe trails flowing always involves intuition,ingenuity and the intellect of a most faithful and resourceful young man. It was your mantra, Officer Cook and was supported by your unwavering journeys of courage, care and consideration coupled with honor, dignity and integrity staring evil right in the eye. Yours were sharp as an eagle and your vision so clear along with wisdom so plentiful as this enabled you to motivate and to lead other fellow officers through peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2021

If the pen is mightier than the sword, it will forever be known that you , Officer Cook, were a hero of a public servant who gave Dade County folks every last ounce of heart, soul and spirit to see violence never strike a community where you were deeply revered, admired and so humbly dignified. A firm resolve, a big old smile and a gentleman who was consistent in his values,principles and integrity. Character must always be stamped and sealed within a cherished being's uniform and badge just as virtue and vigilance must be. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2021

Parting with sorrow and grief just is not normal. When your gave your life that hot day on May 16, 1979, it was sudden and all though there was a viewing and a wake, Officer Cook, the tragedy still feels fresh. The wounds and loneliness are forever implanted in your family, comrades and friends' hearts and minds. Protecting the residents of Dade County meant the world to you and your unassuming virtue replete with dignity and integrity have honored your family and God who watches over you at every moment. A gentleman with a smile and character helping to defend our tranquil lives of expression. Well, your unselfish and tireless heart worked wonders just only if everyone that day could have revived you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is where you rest as angel of valor, vision and wisdom so versatile and so diligent.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2021

Your venue of eternity, Officer Cook, is serene, peaceful and perfect. It's where God's chosen and humble flock of heroes and heroines rest in peace as you do my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was under your lawful authority, a man born to lead and judging by your respect and character, honesty, dignity and integrity all charged forward in their hunts for evil while navigating the landscape for that quality of unity and liberty so that humanity would not feel threatened. We don't forget and you are forever saluted and paid due admiration for humility, heart and soul, your spirit lighting up the skies by night.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2021

One spot is reserved for heroes and their status of serenity,safety and security which they provide their communities. Your holy name and life, Officer Cook, represented only honor, humility, heart and dignity all from your undying and unrelenting work to combat violence. The miseries of life handled with a touch of class, wisdom and clear vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County stands proud because of you, Officer Cook, a hero replete with virtue,resolve and all endeavor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2021

More than a friend, life is about how you humbly, honorably and heroically conduct your business and everyday ambitions. Ambiance looks nice. Acumen and awareness are judged for their important roles. You carried out your assignments, Officer Cook, to perfection and to the letter of the law further perpetuating your decent ascent up those humble ladders where Dade County felt a certain comfort level in peace, hope and prosperity. A sincere man articulating his resourcefulness and integrity facing adversity face to face never shying away. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2021

Badge#1664 had more than a hint of honor, a sniff of achievement and a clue of concern. Yes, Dade County was duly and proudly watched over by you competence, Officer Cook. A completely righteous human being who bore his heart and soul for a purpose, a reason and a most dignified young man whose journeys were consummate and for heaven's name. Your blessed name of sanctity, nobility and versatility are what virtue is about. We salute your esteem, loyalty and charisma. Your smile is certainly absent and forevermore missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels possess humbleness as they soar and observe our coming and going.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2021

A resilient young man with barrels of boldness, bravery and so much honor and humility. Your soul and its courage, Officer Cook, were outstanding as they always were and for having discipline and devotion, Dade County and its folks were protected above and beyond the calls of onus. A real true warrior of virtue and the promises of more to come if not for an evil man who took your life and career from you, Officer Cook. Heroism, heart and respect live on in your family's hearts and souls of distinction as you implanted harmony and liberty in all that we treasure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2021

A legend stands for legitimate, energetic, gallant, enhancing, never wavering and diligent to a tee. You were so humbly dignified and honorable, Officer Cook and for having integrity, character and class so may God bless and reward your sweet and heroically quintessential heart, soul and spirit that delivered the goodwill, hope and valor to all Dade County residents. A man so revered and greatly admired we won't forget you and your family will forever cherish and embellish your principles, values and ideals of ingenuity, intuition and the humble intellect of a trusted and most truthful young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2021

An angel, a hero and a first class decent and honest human being. Your whole life and career of integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, accentuated your vision, versatility and very humble and humane virtues that helped to secure the freedom, safety and serenity of all Dade County. A gentleman who truly understood his very dangerous position where faith, hope, heart and humility all supported your good cheer, good nature and goodwill. An ironclad bond never broken and violence only created more misery for your family, comrades and friends left to mourn your legacy left for your family to carry on. Your spirit shines brightly in heaven as your loved ones live their lives on the paths of accomplishment as you so solemnly and loyally did my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2021

Character that stood its territory against the likes of evil and any adversity your days and months, years and life were spent dedicating friendship, goodwill and the bonds of hope back into Dade County where your name and life remain cherished and humane, Officer Cook. Tranquility and virtue all because of your unassuming heart and unwavering soul of angelic unselfishness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Scruples, principles and candor are all inscribed upon your gravestone and its ledger.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2021

A bowl of cherries and a bundle of tenacity all blanketed Dade County with peace and unity. Your goodwill, hope and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, will be the breastplate of aspirations and truth. Such grand character, stellar commitment and sterling conviction all remembered and etched in your family's heart and minds forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2021

A compass of compassion, a rudder of resolve and a map of morals were all devoted and faithful to Dade County's masses and where your honesty, dignity and integrity sheltered the people in tranquility, trust and truth. You were the consummate public servant, Officer Cook and will never be overlooked for grit and gumption on the same level as your heart, soul and fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2021

This COVID 19 monster must be put to bed as it is killing more public servants now than ever before. Vaccinate whatever you must do to secure the public safety and trust. Dade County was where your heart, soul and courage were most welcomed and very proficient indeed, Officer Cook. A hero of trust and truth always making his humble presence known and for trying to stop adversity that day of May 16, 1979. A day somber and solemn, your memories are forever shared and communicated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2021

Your family suffered very real agony, anguish and grief over your loss, Officer Cook. And yet after your dad, Charles' passing you were there to keep your family settled and together always checking in on your mom's welfare. Rest in peace my neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Your son Billy or Bill as he was called was and forevermore is a hero to all Dade County and the entire police nation. he was born and bred with courtesy, manners and a humble politeness that honorable angels of Our Master possess as well as dignity, wisdom and the integrity to articulate, dedicate and to motivate other colleagues during times of tension and peril. Rest in peace Officer Cook, a true man of class, decency, reverent character and resolve like no other.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2021

Our business was your professional business, Officer Cook, everyday as you sort through serious trouble to prevail and to present a level of peace and prosperity for all Dade County citizens. Our serenity and dignity all came flowing through your honored heart and virtual soul of integrity as they all embraced humanity's warmest of greetings. Your treasured smile is missed very much as is your engaging personality. They all lit up a room. We salute your boldness, humility and strength of your versatility and accountability to handle whatever came across your radar screens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2021

The venues of perfection have many flocks of heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate sacrifice for all goodwill,faithfulness and resourcefulness to encircle our every movement. Your versatility, capability and durability, Officer Cook, has been duly noted and received in the castles above where stellar honor, sterling dignity and humble integrity all stared callousness and heinousness right between the eyes. Confrontations are never good and it's very tragic how our society has changes these decades after your giving life and career for truth, trust and justice to be rightly administered but we don't forget nor overlook your best of intentions. Virtue and resiliency always given a high priority when patrolling your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2021

We all profit from unrelenting and ending perseverance that wraps our land in unity, liberty and the safe journeys of love and admiration which you steered Dade County into, Officer Cook. A gentleman of character whose commitments and convictions were all spot on. God has your glorious gallantry and heroic honor kept forevermore safeguarded as your wisdom, integrity and dignity helps those men and women continue to maintain due vigilance over us. A young man saluted for heart, soul and tireless endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2021

Warriors of wisdom get it. They undertake and understand the morals, values,ideals and principles associated with acumen, ingenuity and what defines a person of honor, humility and integrity. You had the right dignity, the proper virtue, the correct course set on your compasses of valor and boldness, Officer Cook, to heroically steer the folks of Dade County away from trouble. The violence that day was awful and you answered your very last callas you responded to all other calls. Never afraid and always unselfish and most undying never to be forgotten as you are paid homage and given a hearty salute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2021

For righteous men and women such as yourself, Officer Cook, bells toll loudly and proudly for it was found in your heart, soul and spirit the patience of one courageous young man. Dade County never had better foundations and cornerstones laid down for a safer tomorrow than your accomplishments of over forty-two years ago. Decades ago your virtue, vision and accountability really shined through the windows of welcome perseverance and tireless resolve and efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2021