Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
With an enclave of enthusiasm, engagement, endearment and enhancement shall your honor and dignity be superbly saluted, Officer Cook. For making Dade County and its citizens safe and secure once more, may Our Creator reward and bless forever your integrity, character and the charm of humility of which your heroism will be appreciated for generations to come. Brave and bold when duty and responsibility made all stability a living and fruitful reality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2019
Cloudy with a chance of showers. Well the day you gave your life, Officer Cook, the roads and streets were hot and sunny. Just a shame this man shot you, Officer Cook, took your life and nearly killed your colleagues. Your honor and dignity all played a role in curbing this evil and violence which makes our society uneven at times. Integrity, intelligence and intuition are support the mechanisms of meaningful character and convictions which are much needed to battle adversaries that tend to uproot our peaceful and unified moments. Always well revered, respected and cherished for heroic actions of bravery and its courage when resolve and resolution mattered the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our King's palace just got brighter with the appearance of your smiling face.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2019
Following your ferocity can only enhance the peace and security of the world at large. Your hunts for peace and truth, Officer Cook, were done honestly and with a renewed sense of urgency and the integrity that makes one's humble commitment and everlasting part of your heroic legacy. Dade County and its citizens were in the most humane and noble of hands when you served and utilized your every of vision, ingenuity and wisdom the vehicles of your vigilance and due diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A smile to light any room that is sorely missed. Your family, Officer Cook, has the memories of your life and dedicated career where you paid the ultimate for our freedoms.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2019
Start those engines of excellence and see where efficient effort and energy travel to? Your life and career, Officer Cook, meant the world to your family and comrades. And no doubt Dade County was saved from the clutches of a callous man's unprovoked actions towards authority. Your honesty and character heroically made that difference in enhancing our lives of serenity and wisdom. Maturity and vision like never before. Your humble and humanely serene spirit floats higher and higher toward God's ionosphere where ideals, values and mettle are welcomed with a very blessed greeting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2019
If every cloud has a silver lining then every hero in heaven has that intrinsic honor and bravery humbly attached to their angel's wings. Your soul, Officer Cook, was what served and saved Dade County's residents from a nightmare of hectic mayhem that awful day. Having dignity, character and integrity means going out on the streets where danger lurks and utilizing your tools of tenacity and resolve within your humility to bring harmony and decency to all humanity. You will forever be remembered, respected, revered and solemnly saluted for valor that has ascended to heaven's peak. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2019
Extracting the teeth of terror away from society is not an easy chore. Rather, it's a task assigned to the very best of women and men fearless and unrelenting in their pursuits of peace and quiet for their chosen communities. Dade County was where your heart lied, Officer Cook, trusted and battle tested, you stood toe to toe with an evil man who took your soul and honesty away from your adoring family and most humanely esteemed colleagues. Humanity places a huge onus upon those gallant and dignified who expose their bodies to torment and turmoil allowing stability and tranquility to enter through all venues. Your wisdom, vision and character, Officer Cook, said it all, truthful, loyal and tenaciously honest. Never to be forgotten and solemnly saluted for heroism of the highest accord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 3, 2019
Honor and humbleness make people better individuals who can adapt better than most. You were a superior man, Officer Cook, a brave human being and an even more dignified public servant who justified your comrades' faith in our resourcefulness and inner spirit. Dade County was well protected by your supremely heroic character that shielded us from violence and its perturbing evil . Exactly as you were trained did your carry out your roles which brought serenity and unity to the top. A gentleman taken way too soon residing in God's perfect den of desire and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 3, 2019
Mystique and aura are nice. Mettle and morals cannot become muddied nor muddled. Your integrity, honesty and dignity served Dade County citizens quite well, Officer Cook. Your heroism won't be overlooked nor will your character and humility. It brought a semblance of stability and security to a community calling out for peaceful times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dearly beloved and uniquely special, your soul stays hovering above us keeping us in line.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 3, 2019
Rest easy, Officer Cook, your service and prudent protection on behalf of Dade County has been and always will be greatly and heroically appreciated. Honor, decency and humility all bundled together to enshrine humanity with peace and everlasting resolve. You were a man of your bond, bravery and character that wisdom and vision deliver. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 3, 2019
The odds and ends of excellent police work. First, at times men and women alike face danger and sometimes insurmountable odds. But, we the ordinary citizens should keep in mind, they are fully competent and loyal to a tee. Honorable and skillful to those comrades they serve with and the people they protect. Your integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, at least offered you the chance to make Dade County proficient once more. Peace and tranquility were there for those awaiting some pride and humility from a very brave and gallant man. Sadly, that day, Officer Cook, a day your family surely won't forget nor will your beloved Karen, you gave your soul, character and the fortitude that ferocity and resolve put in place for the streets to reach a crescendo of calm. Always saluted for high quality morals and work ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The end of life brings eternal peace until that fitting and final resurrection. One day your family will reunite with you, Officer Cook and your most trusted, truthful and brave soul of distinction and experience.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2019
When violence breaks out all must be ready to fight for what is right. Might and strength must have some meat from honesty, integrity and the incorporation of dignity backing them up. You lent a hand to your comrades that day, Officer Cook and heroically saved them and the residents from worser consequences. A hero and a humbly proud man dispersing enhancement throughout a region that continues your quests for freedom and upholds your legacy that lifted up the spirits of the downtrodden. Society honors and salutes your humility, Officer Cook ,that stabilized your community where you grew up and were raised in a dignified environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2019
The well drying up does not deter a good man from his appointed rounds of resolve, resourcefulness and the much essential resiliency. You gave Dade County every bit of your heart and soul , Officer Cook , to expose corruption and callousness. A basic tenet of faith is to be devout and loyal to your partners who participate in your hunts for humanity's liberty and unities. It takes all the character and charisma to make dignity, honor and integrity that much more effective. The hero in you, Officer Cook, pursued and traveled down those slides of serenity searching for sanctity and the calmness for which we remember your blessed name by. Only God's finest and humane can accept such a daunting task and that is to keep guarding those austere and pearly gates where honor and mettle are the go to morals. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2019
The only addition by subtraction that calibrates is getting rid of rogue and dishonest public servants who betray a sacred trust. Truth of the matter is that all loyal and dignified professionals must act accordingly when the safety of mankind is on the line. When peril and danger lurk you know it's time to get to work. Dig deeper and look for some common ground by which serenity and harmony can share with one another. You practiced and prepared well, Officer Cook, for all your duties and for this Dade County is grateful and deeply indebted for your heroic service. All determination and all character. As clear as a bell, crystal wisdom and vision for a more peaceful future. One made brighter if you were here today with your family, Officer Cook. A profound loss of a precious soul to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2019
Never ruffled, you acted very humbly and most professionally at all times, Officer Cook. Results can be telling. Tenacity and honesty are the lessons in life that all people public servants, whatever you pursue must grasp. Dade County was tragically under siege that somber day when you gave your life, young and proud to stand up to a troubled and wicked man. No better integrity, character and the designs of dignity all settling in for a battle over our harmony, stability and peace of minds. Never more etched in your family's heart and those of your comrades, Officer Cook, your heroism and valiant resolve saved the day forever to be solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2019
Terror razes that awful bar of ugliness, while all men and women must rise above evil and look to unlock the chests of freedom and peace. You did that pretty well, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County. A hero of precision and desire, whose honor and integrity expanded well beyond the expectations of humble dignity and the fact that our safe trails can be directly attributed to your unselfish and humane actions of bravery and boldness as one acting to strikeout evil. Always a cherished and loyal warrior whose family and colleagues will honor your memory and pay homage to your composed humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2019
Knots secure. Honor and integrity certified. It's dignity that must too be lashed into those morals and humility if you want to make a dent in society. You made Dade County a more serene location, Officer Cook, where people can travel and search for some transparent happiness, peace and prosperity. Your humane and heroic deeds will be forever etched in our minds and hearts. A life and career though cut way too short because of evil has our attention and your legacy of respect and admiration, Officer Cook, has filled Our Maker's den where pure desire meets unsurpassed mettle and vitality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Redemption will afford us all of reuniting with your soul, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
A discus and shot put are thrown on a track. What gets thrown into danger? Some authentic honesty, integrity and the courses of dignity and solid character such as yours, Officer Cook. Real down to earth resolve and resiliency dispatched promptly and efficiently. No lack of ideals and scruples from your end only good competent service given to Dade County and its masses. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of encouragement and goodwill sprinkled along the streets where valor belongs.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
Never a loose thread, dirty uniform and a pair of scuffed shoes. Always the pride and class of wearing your professional outfit of awareness and acumen so that evil pays heed to your reverence and respect of all mankind, Officer Cook. A hero's hero of esteem and the outstanding honor, dignity and integrity that only instilled more out of your partners and those who fought long and hard to eradicate whatever wickedness still exists in humanity. Humility and civility only top rate as was your humble and easy going character. Heaven has a fine man guarding the fortress of ferocity and affection. Bravery and heroism take time and practice to shape and mold tomorrow's leaders. A baton of weight and substance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
A vignette of wisdom here and a little modest valor there. It all makes for a heart warming story and the resolve of a gentleman of great intuition. Your undying and unwavering integrity, character and the courage that allows dignity and honor to enter those hallowed doors where only the humble, heroic and humane pass through, these were your lanes of peace and unity, Officer Cook, made a bit safer by your professional exploits and unassuming prowess. Dade County and its large community welcomed you with opened arms and no doubt the class and decency that followed suit in your paths of perseverance and proficiency. A salute of homage for a job well done, Officer Cook and God's welcoming when you passed through those pearly gates where devotion and motivation served as our inspirations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
The satellites transmit the signals from God's earthly towers where tenacity and honor are forever beamed back to this world. You were a very receptive young man, Officer Cook, diligent and dignified beyond any shadow of doubt. With humble integrity did you purposefully go out on the roads and streets of Dade County endeavoring to restore calm and harmony among its residents. The very humane and heroic of public servants who shall be vigorously saluted and so honored for amazing character and loyal commitment. Excellence and par excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's ears hear our cries of despair and men and women like yourself, Officer Cook, came racing to the rescue. Never forgotten and sincerely treasured and remembered. Your loss was a somber reminder of the dangers violence and evil leave behind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
The summit of serenity, safety and security are those principles learned and shared by all humanity. Your charm and charisma, Officer Cook, made that necessary difference here in Dade County where your esteem and trust was very much appreciated during those battles over evil and tyranny where humility and pride were well applied. All the respect and humility were as much as part of your heroic legacy as anything else. We gained a new found reverence of how police work operates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
Grandstanding doesn't receive anything. Gallantry and humility reap bigger dividends down those roads where honor, integrity and dignity go. Yourcareer and life, Officer Cook, were the consummate staples of unity, fairness and the trust that peace would ultimately come. Dade County would be spared by your unassuming and quaint character which has left a monumental impression upon mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
The task is tall. The idle sit and wait. Life can be like a lonely road one travels down. I know that feeling, Officer Cook, as nearly every Monday afternoon I go to Naples, Florida to pick up a lady and drive her back to Hollywood, Florida. She takes care of a Rabbi's children who attend schools in Miami Gardens, Florida near where you and Karen lived. But, seeing that you had a ton of friends in and out of your job that created a more unified, steady and stable environment. Dade County felt your generosity and valor all throughout your life and career of humility, honesty and loyalty. Dedicated to morals and character, an enhancement of heroic means brought about by your unwavering and unselfish wisdom and vision to help and eliminate violence and terror from our midst. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
Police officers young and old must never capitulate to peer pressure. An incident took place in St. Louis, Missouri two weeks ago, Officer Cook. A young woman officer, Katlyn Alix, was shot and killed by another officer we will leave his name out. He and another officer were on duty supposedly to serve and they were at a home after 1 am. They were fooling around with a loaded gun and Officer Alix was shot and killed. I believe they were playing "Russian Roulette." A heck of a time to be horsing around, possibly drunk and deserting their posts. Hopefully her family will get answers and he can be locked up for life and of course never be a police man again. Your heroism , honor and character, Officer Cook, were never in question and neither was your wisdom, dignity and humane humbleness which brought security and stability to a community you treasured living and working in. Respect is earned when resolve is met. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019
Believe in yourself and never let hesitation creep into your mind. Action and sound thinking will ultimately help avert adversarial evil. Your body and mind, Officer Cook, were always sharp and astute. Your skills and savvy helped protect the integrity and honorable dignity of all Dade County. A wise man listens and reaps humility through their honest and heroic mannerisms. We will never understand why Mr. Pearsall did what he did. And your memory and legacy stands for conscience, consistency and the pride you had in donning a uniform of character, courage and commitment to be perpetually honored. Saluted for distinction, sanctity and the saturation of serious convictions imparted upon mankind daily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 1, 2019