Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The common denominator with all humble heroes and heroines is that adversity reveals character. And their feats of inner strength and a fighting heart tell us why we have some semblance of security, harmony and the serenity that acts as our buffers between violence and peace. You brought indisputable work to your department, Officer Cook, a man, a gentleman whose gallant honor and dignity uplifted our spirits. What integrity! A situation where all your resources that humanity could bestow upon you, Officer Cook, was utilized to undue tensions that were giving Dade County citizens fits. We shall fondly pay homage to a wonderful life and career all be it cut way too short by evil. The hero in you, Officer Cook and in Badge#1664 was donned smartly and most humanely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Creator's den of desire and devotion awaits Our King who gives them a most difficult task and that is to guard and protect those pearly gates. The baton is weighted and the question will it be dropped during important moments when peace is on the line.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2018
Insert integrity, ingenuity and intuition into your heroic actions, you'll be amazed at the outcomes. Evil and terror require the incorporation of humble dignity and humble honesty straight from the heart. The mind and soul partnering together to enhance peace and serenity in a community where its people are crying out for a servant of principles and character to act the part. Dade County was under your guiding wings of civility, sanctity and humility which is forever going to be so solemnly honored. You were, Officer Cook, a consistent and wise man of profound vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2018
Buying time affords one some more time until reinforcements come to aid and serve the causes. Officer Cook, you were the role model of gallantry, grace and valor who made his dignity and integrity stand up against wickedness. Dade County has seen the likes of many a man or woman dedicated to the designs of fruition and during your life if heroism and humility which was stamped on the serenity and unity of all mankind. Society has its happy days and still suffers from baseless hatred and senseless bloodshed of which you faithfully tried to stop, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2018
Intrigue sparks the flames of integrity and encouragement. Never one to need prodding, you were a self-motivated and consummate public servant, Officer Cook. Dade County received the finest preservation and perseverance from a devout and most resolute man. A gentleman with a golden heart who took his opportunities in life and made danger take a second look. Dignity responds to honor same as humanity and civility running down those tracks of tenacity and acumen. Always the best of scruples and ideals of which your heroic legacy is to be forever etched into our minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2018
Police cannot become involved in quagmires as their jobs at times require them to take a quantum leap of faith and honesty while doing their duties protecting and saving life. You did a remarkable job, Officer Cook, in serving all Dade County. It was all about your unwavering character, courtesy and the commitments to integrity and dignity. Never a more moral man full of humility which was humanity's elixir. Violence and evil need quality individuals brave and sure handling difficult assignments. You are to be fondly remembered and always humbly saluted for resolve, respect and sheer resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2018
Chilled by indifference, shivering by senseless evil, left out in the cold by callous injustice, you provided the basis for our austere and humane peace of mind, Officer Cook. All by your means of stellar integrity, humble honesty and a thoughtful foundation of dignity this all made Dade County a bit safer and more available to pursue its happiness with a piece of your character which in turn helped to turn the tide of turmoil and torment perpetrated by a troubled individual. The heart and soul positioning resolve and sensitivity in an area just wanting some support. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Fate is a destiny all who have lived will meet with at some point. What is frowned upon is one not giving their best effort to advance the prosperity and joy of society. Despite all the evil and crime, life does have its days of fulfillment and what God expects from His flock is joy and clinging ever closer to Him. You were a devout and faithful man, Officer Cook. You attended church with your beloved Karen, received communion and lived a stoic life of heroism means. Humility and hope,honor and dignity were your centerpieces on your tables. Dade County witnessed a revival of sorts with tranquility and unity for all because of your unending and relentless missions on behalf of mankind and staying on the right tracks of nobility. The class of commitment to excellence and pride from a loving and cherished public servant who wore a crisply pressed uniform of care and notable consideration, compassion for society echoing from your soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Scoundrels are those who cause woeful harm to our society. Their persistent evil and misdeeds are exactly why we need reliable and most capable men and women protecting our values. A system of checks and balances where righteous and honorable souls of bravery go head to head with indignity and its violence. You took very good care of Dade County, Officer Cook, a man of your solemn and most humanely humble words of boldness and character very well spelled out and one whom seized his chances to make his community serene and secure once more. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A structure with resolve will last longer than a foundation without a base by which to grow.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Your command of civilization, Officer Cook, was as good as it gets. Such determination and devotion to commandeer evil to another part away from us was gratefully appreciated. Thank God my command of the English language and the ability to string my thoughts about you are pretty clear and concise.They were a very living part of your life and police career full of honor, dignity and integrity while destaining improper conduct. You kept your wits and composure while battling against the likes of mayhem and kayos. Dade County surely was thankful. Humanity bursts in pride and the tender affection you gave to all. A good night of sleep is because of unwavering chain of courage and courtesy concentrated upon the eyes of all who lookup to God. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gestures are never needed just gallantry when called upon.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Congestion clogs the arteries of acumen and awareness and even worse they make it harder for duly diligent men and women to rightfully perform their assigned jobs. You had a specific role, Officer Cook, never simple, certainly not routine and that was to protect and service all Dade County residents using a total picture of perseverance, honor and the alacrity of dignity and integrity enhancing reverence of one's heroically stoic character. We take chances in life and at times change is good. Having morality and obedience only provides those cornerstones and lays foundations of fruitful journeys of which you took many to preserve life here in your community and are always so honored. Humility lands right in humanity's lap where civil minded men and women roam those plains of proficiency and positive outcomes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
A keeper is a keeper. A winner is just that. Justice cannot be created from a cliffhanger, it must be documented and processed through the channels of honesty, hope and the good senses of integrity and dignity. Those receptacles of balance must always show a positive effort put forth through courage and valor never waning behind. Nothing lagged when you pursued peace and quiet for Dade County, Officer Cook. Not a nomad, just a nice man giving his soul for the tendencies of terror to be eliminated from our territories. An all exacting position of trust and truth meted out by a vigilant gladiator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The hopes of our dreams and happiness rode simultaneously with you in your patrol vehicle, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
A truckload of tenacity, a boatload of bravery supports a carload of courage and dedication. The trailers better be secure as honesty and dignity takeoff. Your flights to our freedoms took off over forty-three years ago and never stopped coming. Dade County and its folks received a lion's share of valuable vigilance and always prompt service with a warm greeting. But, never cross a public servant whose relevance and resolve are out there on the line where evil lurks and looks to take full advantage. The clarity of humility is the occupation of one's own character and commitment to justice being dished out fairly and as firmly as you did your job, Officer Cook. The people pay homage to your salvation and as consolation to your beloved family, the esteem and admiration you demonstrated on mankind's request. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Succinct, but never satisfied. Attacking a problem demands entering its sphere of seriousness from all sides. Never an easy solution. But then again, resolutions are not expected to be quite as simple. Calming and caring for Dade County can be a most demanding job where honesty, dignity and your integrated resourcefulness, Officer Cook, was always relied upon to produce the right balance of harmony and unity for those of us desiring peaceful movements. All the concern, desire and consideration made up your scruples and morals a chief reason why humanity can soak up the rays of your civility. Always fondly honored and duly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Doom and despair dull the senses. The brain becomes a bit slower and the reflexes not as sharp. You acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, with virtue and the opportunities to take a bite out of evil because of your bravery and boldness working in unison. A partnership of honor, dignity and integrity surely supports character and conviction while maintaining serenity on the roads as you patrolled all Dade County with class and acumen. A very humble and heroic young man and a gentleman who broadened our horizons with humility, humanity's best pal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Instant gratification is not always guaranteed. You must though continue your treks facing terror and violence as you would anytime. Dade County's humility was conducted by your insight and integrity, Officer Cook, which in turn made peace and prosperity a more hopeful reality. Resolve. Dignity and the persistence of honesty all shadowed your endeavors as did your unassuming and humanely heroic character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Senseless and inhumane. The death of a loved one pierces the hearts and foundations of not only their loved ones, but an entire department and nation as well. It was humbly and honorably concentrated in your character, dignity and humility of a revered soul of honor. One that spread peace of mind and total devotion to his duties. Officer Cook, God has your tender soul brightly in His palms for safekeeping as you and your comrades who gave your lives can utilize your heroism to watch over us and those who perform arduous and dangerous roles similar to yours. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
The purpose of bold is a story to be told. It's one to be shared for one man beloved who cared. He bared his soul for safe and serene, yet when needed he could always be seen. Dade County was under your heroic care with pride and character the size of a bear. It was your honor and dignity that saved the day and it was terrible that you had to pay the ultimate price for our lives to continue. God's golden skies have your wit and laugh to make things simpler now that eternity never takes a break with what's here on the line at stake. Future officers men and women of resolve taking your baton, Officer Cook, to carry out the edicts of our generation, humanity's hopeful approaches to humility once more. The fight for freedom takes all the might all brave angels see in their sight. Take care and watch over your family, friends and partners alike, there will never be a day of dire straits for you, Officer Cook, our hero forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Police investigate those who instigate trouble and commotion. Your ingenuity and intuitions were spot on, Officer Cook, all because of your integrity and humbly loyal dignity. It was your honor conceived in liberty and dedicated to finding truth and justice for Dade County as a trusted soul of heroic actions. The day, the moment said it all. You were the total embodiment of effort, efficiency and energy from your big heart. The one and most humane that God has in His tender loving home of humanity. Where the bold and valiant shall roam to patrol those perfectly serenand sacred gates and streets paved by golden angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
For the plights of mankind, the perseverance of our most inspired men and women of heroism must not be forgotten and never placed on a shelf to gather dust. Getting a uniform dirty, bloody or torn is a sign of fighting to maintain a level of tranquility that only great sagely vision and the clarity of wisdom bring to the scopes of all who ever are devoted and dignified in their hunts for taciturn times rather than the afflictions of torment. You handled your pride very humbly, Officer Cook and no matter the circumstance or problem, Dade County's folks were under your humane and caring heart. It is where humility beats soundly. And so do brave souls of character where their legacies are set down forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Neighbors helping neighbors, just like the good old days. Dade County expressing iis thirst for harmony all through your tremendous tenacity to tame terror, Officer Cook. A beloved man of faith and resolve with steel sized integrity and dignity, humble honesty and a soul of wit. Clearly, during perilous times your easy going and soothing voice of humility shined through. And now and forever does your heroic character illuminate God's gracious skies. Careers and lives change though we never want to see a life so precious lost in the battle. Officer Cook, I'm sorry you could not be present today to celebrate New Year's Day with your family and friends. Though, I know at midnight on Monday they will hoist a toast to your mercy, good cheer and compassion to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
All those tears shed for you, Officer Cook, were to honor a rich and rewarding life of service. Salvation for all mankind. Life and property saved in Dade County while carrying out your undying obligations to humanity. A man of constant honesty, consistent dignity and courageous integrity should be saluted for his character and valid nobility. Our peace and harmony was brought to us through your instrumental intuitions. Never more resourceful and serene, humble and with a heart of humility that yearned for more. God saw your life, Officer Cook and led you through despair and kayos, evil and torment to takedown a person whose anger caused him to derail out of control. But, we fondly along with your family and comrades do solemnly honor your sacrifice to further enhance society's constitutions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
The song row, row , row your boat gently down the stream, merrily, merrily, merrily life is but a dream. It was not a hallucination. You dedicated your whole life and career to public service, Officer Cook, to making Dade County and America grand once more. It exacted every bit of the juices flowing in your being to chase and pursue evil while restoring calm and confidence in society. A community where you grew up and called home and are so humbly paid honors to for courtesy and respect. A uniform donned wisely and instinctively and for carrying the flag of ferocity around while staying dignified. Makes you think about all the great men and women, the proud who serve with distinction and nothing but humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Compassion is a passion and one should follow their hearts to its domain. A place where kindness, mercy and goodwill long for the day when our world, our very living and breathing society can take a rest from the ailments of adversity. You handled the rigors and duress of your profession quite well, Officer Cook, in securing and in making safe passages for all people. A hero, a warrior and a great and dignified humanitarian. Remembered as legendary for humility and character and a vision that only wisdom can share with each other. Never tarnish, only vigilance with a treasured soul of noble deeds on behalf of mankind and Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
Great is how you excel in something to the highest degree. Greatness is born from the humility and how a person keeps their honor intact while performing their assigned role. Your role,, your difficult job was to promote and to keep peace and civility flowing in every Dade County citizen, Officer Cook. And today, because of your unwavering heroism and accent in integrity and in dignity are you paid honor. You are being paid homage as your memories of your life and career continue to be cherished and widely admired. Society reveres its men and women of character who get it. Who comprehend their responsibilities within the framework of their chosen destinies. Journeys take us from one location to another. It's always going to be tragic that evil too goes round and round spinning like a wild cyclone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
You had a cache of courage, character and just plain honor, Officer Cook. The man and that's being kind was a wicked person. Mr. Pearsall had a cache of crime and callousness on his mind. Why? This is anybody's best assessment. He faced paid his punishment as Detective Blocker shot and killed him ending a very sad day for Dade County. Although I'm sure your family, Officer Cook, would have preferred he face a jury trial and then have been found guilty and either gone to jail for life or face the electric chair for taking your precious and humble life serving Dade County away from you. It goes beyond that. Your caliber of courage and diggity now of heroic levels shall be saluted and so humanely honored for having served your missions of humanity with the most unselfish and undying hope and goodwill that mankind could ever ask for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class and decency are that distinction which creates the trust and truth of our most beloved and esteemed of heroes and heroines.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2018
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