Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

I'll say one thing. Life can be boring at times. Public service namely police work is not. Never a dull moment. Probably, more peril and duress than any other profession around. The mind and body must react alike to whatever needs fixing, solving or resolving. You fixed Dade county, Officer Cook, as well as you could with dignity, grace and honesty. The vitals of vigilance, virtue and valor striving to be humane and heroic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and desire to be solemnly given those wings so your soul may fly freely higher and higher. Humility the cornerstone of humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 4, 2019

Lift the load of violence off our heads, the ones we use for thinking and doing. Instead of thinking act the part and start saving life and property. Which is what you excelled i n, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf. Your character and conviction, charm and courage made your honesty and integrity more humbly dignified than ever. A trusted and truthful man of resolve and decency who knew his part. Security and serenely quiet times for us made society more enhanced. Saluted and honored for your labors of love and loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 4, 2019

Approach with caution. Nowadays one never knows what evil lurks out there. You performed your roles, Officer Cook, always with the utmost reverence, honor and respect for your position. It's too bad that Mr. Pearsall could not reason and surrender peacefully. Your heroism and dignity, its magnitude of intensity and integrity did result in a more safer and serene Dade County community because of your humility and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Glorious and sanctified are those angels of valor who dwell in eternity in the Lord's heavenly home. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 4, 2019

Assist and try to stop this rampage of ruination. A community beckens you stand firm and fair in your principles and honesty upon which you took a solemn affirmation to serve loyally and to preserve the values and ideals of life. Great women and men have come and gone to that brave honor roll of courage and vigor in those sunny skies. Honor, Civility and humbleness. Humility and sanctity needed to keep the villains off of the streets where turmoil tens to torment us. Character lays down those cornerstones for which our heroes and heroines of the past stood proudly with their resolve in tact. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A great man you were, Officer Cook, unafraid to face violence straight ahead. Etched and embraced by society for your charisma and charm.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

The stock market crashing is one thing. The prayers of our world are vital to the interests of peace and safety. Without them we might as well face impending doom. Of course that won't happen because from God's bright skies we have your smile and soul of bravery, Officer Cook, watching over your family and peers as well as Dade County's folks. Violence only tends to exercise its control and until we can get the right handle on this foe, we just keep on trying to be vigilant and honorable. You kept your cool and displayed all the dignity and integrity needed to channel and to champion humility from others. Good character and the desires that were essential to keeping wickedness at bay. Saluted for heroism and for spreading goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

Waddling around in a sea of pity won't do it. Justice must be achieved by use of tactical and lucid means. All in a day's work did you give back to Dade County, Officer Cook. Our friend and hero. Your family's heroic and beloved member who is missed beyond words. Honest and endearing, dignified and decent, integrated with integrity the wars have just begun. You stayed and hung in there, Officer Cook, knowing full well what it was take to land peace and serenity in a region shouting for some respite. Always caring, concerned and concentrated in all your efforts and very valuable in the search and hunt for quiet times. Vision, clarity and wisdom all because of your maturity beyond your years of experience are sorely absent now and forevermore. Take care up in heaven, Officer Cook. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of modesty and morals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

We keep our hopes up by chopping, scraping and chipping away at the evil that tarnishes a society filled with some hope,. peace and good cheer. Goodwill dispensed by a very trusted and truthful soul of honor and a deeply respected humility. Yours, Officer Cook, allowed Dade County and its folks to pursue happy and healthy lives of reason. A renaissance so to speak. You gave up something we really don't even begin to comprehend. You enjoyed your profession and cherished the ability to assist those in need. Harmony, tranquility and togetherness have their times and you cared otherwise you would not have answered that domestic call that added to the confusion. Simply put, you were a heroic and stoic man, Officer Cook, with a soul of relevant means. The foundations are set and now it's up to the future men and women to carry out your legacy. It means the world to your family, friends and squad room peers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

The dearly departed rest in the laurels of the heavens above. Their most humane and heroic souls of distinction reveal their true character, commitment and the valor to fight for our freedoms. Liberty doesn't always come easily. it must be fought over and defended from dip down in one man's honorable heart which was known for a very true sense of loyalty and remains treasured today. The eyes of the world look up at night to those deep blue skies where your spirit revolves around our globe. Gallant and genuine, intuitive and perceptive. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

What set our world back is all this mayhem and very senseless violence and baseless hatred and bloodshed. You certainly performed your part, Officer Cook, wisely and quite heroically and no doubt left a very humble impression upon mankind, your family and department. It was your unassuming nature and gentle voice that attempted to calm a distraught man that fateful day. All the acumen, all the dignity and honor one could bring to his official position was utilized to bring a peaceful end to an ugly day of complete and utter chaos for Dade County and its folks. Sadly, your family cannot see your smile right now, Officer Cook. it is Our Creator who has your spirit of unity and smile of hope and goodwill sheltered in His heavenly home. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No levity only bravery from a warrior!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

Clowning around and horsing around on the public's dime just won't cut the mustard. You need a set of skills that most ordinary people don't possess and the reflexes of a sharp mind that can handle the rigors of danger and stress while saving and protecting the dignity and integrity of all mankind. Your courage and honor, Officer Cook, was surely appreciated greatly during your time watching over the residents of Dade County. Peaceful and serene, helpful and a man with a golden heart for doing the goodwill of a grateful community, one in which you still remain honored and deeply respected. Humanity clarifies a person'e fortitude and for having the proper attitude may the good Lord hold your soul firmly in His palms and arms of compassion as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fooling around during moments of terror may result in a loss of life that no one wants.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

Evil seems to dissolve within the confines of a society that yearns for harmony and hopeful; prosperity. You never know from one day to the next what might occur. By looking back on our most cherished and beloved of heroines and heroes they all had that certain intrinsic trait or traits, honesty, integrity and the peace of mind and common sense of dignity. You can never really stop stirring those pots of proficiency, perseverance and pride. Nothing was taken for granted when you , Officer Cook, patrolled Dade Count main corridors where justice and humility were as much a part of serenity as was your humility and character. A conclusion to a life cut way too short by the ignominious actions of a troubled individual. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

Never reticent, your resilience, Officer Cook, made the difference in our safety and peaceful prospects. Dade County always had your ears and ears of wisdom and clear vision for what the citizens came to expect. Violence is sure perturbing and it's very sad that your life and career had to be over before your time. Real honor, dignity and a firm commitment to integrity and the character that excellent morals brings. Those days of old, it's humanity that was humbled by your undying and unselfish sacrifice on their behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reluctance results in sometimes a negative outcome. You always had your heart in the right spot, Officer Cook, humility and esteem well placed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 3, 2019

Never let fairness and firmness fade from your unwavering ferocity. It cannot become fickle nor mixed in with the likes of dishonesty and mistrust. You were a loyal soul, Officer Cook, an honorable Dade County heroic legend. The jetstreams of your living journeys have been taken home to God's kingdom where the revelations of resolve and character are never any clearer. It was your humility nestling in among your dignity to build those bridges of bravery and faith. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Bravery, boldness and honor may not be relegated to the backburner nor be sidelined by a quirk of fate. Terror and torment have their twists and turns, the part all vital men and women of integrity and dignity must do is stay cool and keep their wits about them. You kept your calm in the midst of chaos that sad day, Officer Cook, when you gave your life for Dade County's citizens to persevere. Never a finer man patrolling with his humility and resolve always attached to your uniform and badge of wisdom and collaboration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The edifices stay secure because of your amazing soul, Officer Cook, hovering overhead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

With a tip of the hat and some herculean effort Dade County and its people were spared far more harm because of your undying and unrelenting war, Officer Cook, over this monster that enjoys rocking our friendly humanity. Save the humility, have the honor and set the barometer of your bravery and boldness while keeping dignified and having humble integrity to share in this war over wickedness. You were the best and a hero of objectives. Never can anything be stated as to your commitment to pride and excellence, you were the source of light and its brightness which illuminates your soul of distinction, Officer Cook. Pleasure and resolve, relief and resiliency. Treasured and always the best. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We strive for greatness, our brave men and women continue their patrols in heaven going without anything harming them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Class pursues honor and decency as integrity and dignity navigate down those resourceful roads paved with joy and happiness. Your life and career, Officer Cook, were destined for greatness. Heroic deeds and humility helped to stem the tides of terror and its tyranny. Only the most desired of public servants patrolling the areas of Dade County searching for some simple answer in terms of security. Those cornerstones of concern were well constructed way before you were born. Your beloved, Karen, your sister, Nancy and of course your loving and wonderful parents have raised a loving and darling son of determination that helped you lead others through the evil that threatens to blind our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Your family's hearts beat as one as they pursue their opportunities in life and yet pause to reflect on your life, Officer Cook and all the what ifs. A memory cannot be taken away from a soul and now yours, Officer Cook, keeps on soaring and flying higher for your esteemed efforts on Dade County's behalf. One sure thing dignity, integrity and humility have followed you straight to Our Maker's House of many decisions. The kingdom is peaceful and so is your cherished soul, the one that saved lives everyday. A watch based on principles of precision that will be honorably saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Stay atop of the news and stay vigilant. Vim, vigor and your wholesome vitality helped to solve more crime than you could ever imagine. Our dreams, hopes and goodwill were riding on your sleeves of satisfaction, Officer Cook, for having done an outstanding job protecting all Dade County. A gentleman with a high ceiling of courage and conviction battling those atrocities which still confound and confront humanity. You remained anchored and fixed on your onuses never letting trouble leave your sight. We pray and hope for brighter days and nights even as your humanely loving soul, Officer Cook, continues its heavenly ascent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Common sense was cemented on that pavement where you gave your life, Officer Cook. Its morals and mettle stapled to your badge of honor and humbleness, the unique integrity and dignity that form a great duo. We generally look at character and its amazing channels by which many heroes and heroines travel through to submerge serious strife before a community reels from its diabolical affects. Dade County had its share of events and your humility and civility were those righteous building blocks to a more safer and sounder environment . Honored and etched into our memories, Officer Cook, forever a Dade County warrior! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Never take a break during heightened moments when terror come sour way. The police officers, great and humbly loving men and women have enough on their plates of perseverance already. Dade County like any venue has its fixations on ferocity and whatever else will accomplish the goal of ridding our world of this pest of long standing. Thank God your efforts and heroic actions saved the citizens and your comrades already under fire. Honor and dignity share in integrity's responsibilities in shaping our dreams and fruition for a safer mankind. It's humbling the cream of the top in yourself soul, Officer Cook, came through and saved face that day. Your loss though is still difficult to accept though it has been many decades later. Badge#1664 had the commitment, conviction and the character to just your department's confidence in your God given talents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Destination peace on Earth for this entire year. No more killing. No more violence. Public servants of humility and honesty being able to function without duress. Not always possible. With your gallantry, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, Dade County and its citizens were under more peaceful and secure times. Always concerned and caring your quality of work has spread the goodwill among our society. You can be sure your family and colleagues have fondly remembered your intuitions of wisdom and its visual maturity. Humanity and humility stand for justice, truth and the hope of trust among mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Just close your eyes and imagine a quiet society. maybe just a pipe dream. With some patience and afterthoughts peace and its assurance can be produced. No lack of concentration or effort on your part, Officer Cook, a man of legendary heroism and the winds of boldness carrying your honesty, ingenuity and vision to those places where your dignity and integrity roamed. You had a wonderful life, Officer Cook. replete with many memories although your life and career had more upswing ahead. For all the violence and baseless hatred, someone should have told Mr. Pearsall who took your life what real humility and sacrifice are all about. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those angel's wings are supplying you, Officer Cook, with all the energy you'll need to patrol Our Lord's pearly gates of wisdom and vigor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

The streets and roads are waiting for some fresh ideas and because of your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook, can Dade County and its folks cherish their peaceful and taciturn moments. Violence needs immediate attention and your bravery, Officer Cook, when connected to your honesty, integrity and dignity supplied you with all the vitality necessary to battle an enemy so large. Character and class strive to meet up with perseverance and resolve and because of your protection can the people really enjoy the fruits of their journeys. A trip and mission of humility and goodwill that stoked the coals of courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

Desire and devotion must be displayed on any public servant's uniform before they hit those dangerous streets where evil and violence look to strike a population. You stayed the courses of professionalism and precision, Officer Cook, while delivering peace, unity and liberty to the citizens of Dade County. Never a lack of attitude, fortitude and the presence of an engaging persona while you remained brave and honest. Your dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, will forever be saluted as you pursued happiness in spite of callousness being perpetrated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

All good people serve out their destinies and then for doing God's will is their heroic and honorable spirits given their heavenly reward. Officer Cook, you helped and nurtured Dade County and its residents in a dignified and humble manner. Integrity and character strike those chords that will one day drown out violence and its destruction. All humanity is fulfilled because of your commitment to excellence and the humility that ushered in a new day when you arrived for your shift. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Most astute and surely meaningful and full of vitality and its loyalty, always to be honored and revered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2019

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