Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Integrity, dignity, honesty and heroic character are not be be embarrassed nor trampled upon for our very society revolves and rotates upon the goodwill, hope and safety of all who publicly serve communities where their legacies will forevermore shine brightly long after they have retired. And that is the very operative word "retire." Officer Cook, a man, a gentleman of your importance, wisdom, vision and virtue for your versatility and commitment to everything truthful and trustworthy you sir should have been humbly allowed to retire but a violent man took your life, a young life his too was too was young but very nefarious and heinousness for which transpired that day of May 16,1979 in Liberty City and to your fellow officers: Keith DiGenova and Robert Edgerton, your partner thankfully, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln was unharmed. The sacrifice you made demonstrated your total and tactical ability and capably all within the scopes of responsibility from a cherished warrior whose angel heart, soul and spirit reside now and forever in eternity where you walk your perfect beat looking down upon your family, esteemed and beloved, colleagues loyal and efficient and friends all humbled by a man whose devotion and grace shown passionately when the chips were down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 was total accountability, reliability, reverence and genuine respect, diligance and vigilance all applied permanently to create the rays of security, safety and serenity. You'll continue to receive and to reap God blessings upon you, Officer Cook and always for your beloved and beautiful family members. I'm glad I met Gina and Justin as well as Keith DiGenova. Like yourself a survivor hero and the cream of class, desire and decency just as you acted your whole life and watch.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2024

To face the unknown some fear and trepidation might occur. Yet, Officer Cook, you were a very heroic and honorbale young man who gave Dade County somesemblance of peace and safety to be revered, respected and saluted. You gave a level of integrity, dignity and character all truly trusted. may God watch over His angel of compassion, heart and a golden soul of humility and charm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2024

You need a tough skin for any kind of dangerous work. Policing a community requires toughness but humbly blessed compassion whichyou had in abundance, Officer Cook, heroic and heralded, your legacy here in Dade County remains affixed in honor, integrity, character and true and trustworthy dignity. You'll be saluted and fondly remembered for aiding and serving the people whom you undertook an oath. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend,angel and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2024

Dedication spelled properly implies just that the fortitude to serve the will of those, Officer Cook, of whom you undertook a solemn oath to preserve and to protect the constitution of Dade County. Meaning peace, safety and stability for one all. Mankind is certainly indebted to you, Officer Cook and your esteemed family as you made the ultimate sacrifice of character, commitment and conviction all dignified and all with honorable integrity. A job well done despite the perils involved everyday in handling every mission, every journey and every task no matter how arduous it might seem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. You will be saluted for courage and consistency, persevering unselfishly through thick and thin.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2024

The thirst to learn, to yearn to become the finest public servant around. Dade County was where you, Officer Cook, protected the citizens and had a reputation second to none. You were an important cog in the wheels of justice, freedom, liberty moving forward and they still do forty-five years after you gave your life for a cause and serenity, safety and security are the world's greatest of needs. A man humble, heroic and most beloved whose character,commitment to true prevention remains part of your legacy of accentuation as your unselfish and cherished life will always be saluted for dedciation, faithfulness and determination as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2024

Dedication and determination are the standards for which honorable and dignified heroes act. Public service professionals always must act and perform their roles with character, heart, soul and of course integrity and humanely thoughtful commitment. You surely did, Officer Cook, you surely were a heroic angel that Dade County relied upon for our very ways of peace and stability. Evil and wickedness demands the quickest attention as everything must be done to eradicate this monster from mankind, humanity and society of which you'll forever be saluted and remembered for steadfast truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Twenty-five years and still with more zest in life to live suddenly your precious life was stolen from you and your family. A sacrifice never to be overlooked nor forgotten. You are an inspiration to your family, colleagues and to mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2024

Legends are heroes and heroines of honesty, integrity and dignity all finely sharpened to provide the stabilizing peace, safety and security any community requires. Your important role, Officer Cook, was to eliminate violence from our midst here in Dade County and to create the atmosphere where liberty, freedom and justice all travel down the very same paths and trails as does truth and trustworthiness, but in order to do so you had to confront obstacles where danger and peril needed to be weeded out. Your character, conviction and commitment by and large was always on the very same pages as was your esteem, wisdom, faithfulness, virtue and vision. You sir my neighbor, friend and hero were outstanding in every performance and sacrificed your heart and soul both unselfish and unwavering to broker goodwill, prosperity and hope among humanity that salutes your sacred bravery, boldness and cunning. You'll forever be missed by your valued and cherished family, inspirational comrades and the very many, many friends who befriended a wonderful man, a gallant gentleman and a human being who had compassion, concern and caring on your largest plates of pride, proficiency and perseverance. Rest in peace Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was diligence, vigilance, ingenuity, intuition, reverence and respect all pounding the pavements to quash evil. Never forgotten! Humility and mankind are crowns of your blessed successes! They too shall remain legendary as your family carries the all essential torchof your righteous life and career forward in their foundations of effort.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2024

Meant to say, Officer Cook all too short of life with forever a most heroic and humbly blessed heart and soul that achieved and protected Dade County with every vessel of virtue, vision and wise versatility. You will shine forever in heaven with your integrity, character,dignity and true and trusted loyalty attached to your spirit. Your family, colleagues and friends all salute a genuinely precious young man, a gentleman whose legend remains humbly etched within the hallowed walls of your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, hero and guardian angel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2024

You chased opportunity, Officer Cook, just as you heroically ran after evil trying to create peace, stability and goodwill for all Dade County residents. The gentle balance that existed during your time. A career destined for more success if not forMr. Pearsall robbing you of your dignity, integrity and character all humbly blessed and outstanding beyond your normal day of action. Certainly a Godsend whose wisdom, vision and valued virtue achieved more than ever. Your esteemed family has missed you tremendously all these decades later. Time never stands still it marches on as your legacy is further driven down the paths and trails of tenacity, truth and trust. Loyalty that was angelic and remains forever a part of the rich history of your department. Central Division was blessed to have a first class man of distinction, dedication, gratitude and the mental and physical fortitude to perform with the highest of standards even when peril stands ready to pounce upon mankind's hopes, aspirations and dreams. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Intuition, ingenuity and intelligence directed your entire twenty=five years all too brief of heart and soul and blessed humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2024

The proof is in the heroic life and career of indeed a very blessed, humble and noble warrior in you, Officer Cook. Dade County will never forget your compassion, character, charm, commitment and charisma. It's dignity, honesty and integrity all truly worthwhile and trustworthy beyond any doubt. You gave your life so that we can carry onward with you always in our hearts and minds. Unwavering and unselfish dedication to perform above your tasks and loyal beyond any doubt. You served, protected and saved lives that fateful day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 12, 2024

The good and bad seem to go together. Evil always seems to place peace, serenity and goodwill on edge. Your job, tasks and professional roles, Officer Cook, were to upright Dade County in safety and a healthy dose of reality and hope. Dignity, integrity and character were lashed as one element in which your endeavor, virtue and sacred dedication fortified your beloved community where home, reverence and unselfish loyalty were always demonstrated. A son, brother and husband whose heroic legacy stands forever firm and faithful as your angelic spirit rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust usually yield results and six years of service will never eliminate that fact.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2024

You delivered the blankets of bravery and heroic service to all Dade County, Officer Cook and will forever be saluted for honesty, integrity and dignity the very best insurance policies against violence and evil. A gentleman revered, remembered and respected by everyone. Because of your character, true trust and faith, commitments and convictions may Our Master cradle in His arms tightly as His beloved angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Safe trails and secure paths all from your resiliency, resourcefulness and unselfish dedication.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2024

The days, weeks, months and years of sweat, toil, sacrifice and endeavor on your part, Officer Cook, were all truly noble, heartfelt and surely humbly blessed and most heroic. Dedication that shielded Dade County and its people from more adverse trouble than we could ever imagine. Your thoughtfullness, dignity and integrity remain honored and truly legendary as we salute the warrior within you and your unselfish, unrelenting and unwavering heart and soul that is connected to your angelic spirit and character patrolling the sacred streets above. A commitment that was excellent and outstanding and conviction that was sincerely trustworthy from a man faithful, devout and devoted to virtue morals and true professional conduct everyday of your life and public service career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2024

Truth and trust are integrity, dignity and honesty walking down the very same trails and paths as your heroic character, commitments and convictions went, Officer Cook. Better for Dade County folks to obtain their peace, serenity and safety. Your hands of humility and blessing provided all the faitfhully cherished resources during your career and life. A gentleman who lived by principles, morals and scruples never leaving your side of sanctity and virtue. Such a revered and respected young man who is his family's darling angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 10, 2024

Nothing but embellishment, Officer Cook, for a dear and beloved man of heroic proportions. Making This world safer by means of enhancement, engagement and enlightening. From the bellies of bravery and boldness out came at all times your composed and humanely cherished and unselfish dignity, integrity, honesty and superb character and of course your unwavering loyalty and esteem all spread throughout your beloved community of Dade County where you fought and defended our peace, safety and stability with your undivided wisdom, virtue and sacred versatility which was valued and remains cherished forever as now your angel wings allow you to soar higher. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A dearly beloved gentleman whose legacy of heroism grows as the tallest of oak trees. Too bad the cemetery pruned the oak tree by your grave.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2024

Adversity presents opportunity. Meaning all professional public servants have at their disposal the chance to upright a dangerous and heated situation. A confrontation that is never simple to dissolve. You used every means that tragic day of May 16,1979, Officer Cook, to get Mr. Pearsall to surrender he did not comply and what resulted was yourself and your two fellow officers being shot and nearly killed while your sweet heart and soul was heroically jettisoned to heaven to carry on your heavenly missions. Journeys of dignity, character and integrity were all robbed from you but you never gave up the brave battle. Since virtue, vision and versatility are wisdom's vehicle that drive obstacles away from humanity which looks forward to serenity, security and safety for all. Never forgotten and saluted for ingenuity, intellect and unselfish dedication, loyalty and angelic esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County's citizens will never forget your career and life of humbleness and blessings. Your last partner was fortunate he was not shot during that ensuing mayhem.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2024

Never read between the lines meaning there never any doubt nor reservation that you were, Officer Cook, an outstanding and upstanding human being and humbly and heroically speaking a first class and most assuredly dedicated public servant who filled Dade County with undivided attention, decency and desire to rid it of violence, kayos and evil. The instrument panels of integrity, dignity, honesty and character were all accentuated and set in the right direction as was your politeness, unwavering and unselfish heart and soul of noble distinction. You are missed very greatly by your family, friends and comrades who served and protected with a special virtue, grace, gratitude and trust where the truth always accompanied you on your earthly missions of hope, goodwill, peace and serenity. We realize your loved ones carry on with your heroic legacy as they live their lives of passion, purpose all we pray is stable. An angel blessed for his loyalty and esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 8, 2024

The blessings of a solemn hero are spread throughout your family today and everyday, Officer Cook, as your heroic legacy grows humbly every moment since Our Maker took your beautiful and treasured soul and heart back to heaven where you walk your perfect beat looking down on the rest of your family and world. Dade County witnessed great strides in serenity, stability and noble peace while you served us and protected with undying, unselfish and unwavering strength and passion. Surely mankind will recall fondly your diligence, wisdom, virtue and sacred acumen all acutely awareness of their professional roles. Relevance, resiliency and reverence all served their esteemed and loyal purposes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero of true character, commitment and trustworthy convictions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2024

You served and we honor you, Officer Cook, for all you did for Dade County and its residents. A young man most of all a gentleman distinguished by his honesty, class and reverence all blending in with your heroically humble and diligent dignity, character and integrity. You utilized wisdom, virtue and humility of your special and precious heart and soul to preserve us and to protect whenever called. The sacrifice you made will be appreciated and forevermore saluted for bravery, boldness and the perseverance that was truth and trust combining resources to faithfully spread peace throughout your beloved community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2024

Your journeys, missions and career were deemed as completed by Our Father in heaven, Officer Cook. He took your beautiful soul and heroically blessed back home where you patrol the streets above in eternity. Too young, yet a man who wore his pride, honesty, integrity and dignity all where they belonged. The affect and endeavor you gave everyday will forever be saluted for Dade County and its citizens were rescued from the clutches of an evil man. Mankind and your family won't forget their hero of true, trust and allegiance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 6, 2024

I spoke with your friend, fellow officer and comrade, Officer Keith DiGenova today, Officer Cook, to see howhe is progressing. He tells me he worksout regularly at the YMCA in Ormand Beach, Florida where he and his roommate own a home. Integrity, dignity and your heroic character saved the day for all Dade County that after of May 16,1979 and everyday you patrolled its corridors. So humble, yet beloved by your family and loyal colleagues you are certain to be rewarded and always blessed by God. Your wisdom, virtue and courage were amazing as was your humbly gentle heart and soul. They continue reaping solemn respect and salutes of goodwill, determination and truth. So trustworthy and essentially commiteed to fighting for our spirit of serenity, safe trails and unity for all. That phrase on your ledger "We Shall Be One" surely points to who you were as a devout and common sensed pubic servant unselfish and relentless. Rest in peace my angel, neighbor, friend and hero. You are certainly missed by family and everyone who came across your handsome smile and face of ferocity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2024

I visited your grave today, Officer Cook, saluted you for your sacrifice and life you gave for Dade County folks to be safe and at peace. A man built around the houses of heroism, heart and humility that protected humanity for evil and other adversity. We salute you and pay solemn honor to dignity, character and integrity. They were sacred in all your missions of hope, faith and goodwill as were your convictions and trustworthy commitments to excel in a profession that surely is perilous. You were fearless and a dedicated angel whose wings now carry your soul and spirit higher each second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2024

The chains and shackles of evil must be removed permanantly otherwise society may have more problems to deal with. You dealt with your roles, responsibilities and whatever you were assigned, Officer Cook, very well and quite heroically. For Dade County, your esteemed and beloved community was well cared for by you. Unending, unwavering and certainly unselfish in your daily patrols where integrity, honesty, character and a high quality of dignity where exercised to give us the much essential peace, stability and liberty for everyone to pursue their lives, aspirations and dreams. The purpose of true trust is just that when adversaries threaten our very ways of life. Your career, Officer Cook, spelled out the virtue, wisdom and vision behind your loyal and treasured life and years spent toiling very hard for peace and endeavoring to battle through violence. It robbed a beautiful soul and heart from you taking you away from your adoring family that continues to miss you greatly but they carry you in their hearts and minds as your legacy stays implanted within them. Rest in peace my neighbor, angel, friend and hero. Value, faith and devotion were sacred versatility always conducting their affairs most humbly, proudly and with God's blessings always so compassionate.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2024

Dedication, determination and devotion all require some sense of direction. But you had your heroic compass set always in the right trails and path, Officer Cook. Furthermore you maintained a steady vigilance over Dade County so long as you patrolled and protected us from wanton and heinous evil. What was robbed from you was everything from honesty, character, virtuous dignity, integrity and sterling commitments of excellence. We won't everoverlook nor forget your life and important public service career created through morals, values and scruples coupled with truth and trust working their humane elements down those sometimes dangerous corners. Officer Cook, you will beyour family's golden angel of wisdom, nobility whose sacred and resourceful efforts spearheaded a new dawning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2024

Structure teaches mankind wonderful lessons of life. Manners, politeness, honesty and heroic class instruct us on why police offiers must conduct their perilous positions with dignity, character and integrity. Your virtue and faithful commitments, Officer Cook, were the lynchpins of hope, goodwill and esteem. To fight through adversity one must be above reproach, be centered on the tasks at hand and then certainly remain loyal to your fellow officers pitching in and aiding the citizens of whom you protected and Officer Cook, you will forever remain a gentleman of pride and passion. You possessed compassion and had a heart and soul of gold that has been missed sincerely all these decades later. You won't be forgotten and will be saluted for wisdom, truth and trustworthiness that exhibited effort, efficiency and expended much energy to fight for our peace, safety and security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Such an angel of virtue, vision and valor that circulated in and around your beloved Dade County community.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2024