Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
With your sixty-fifth fast approaching in less than two weeks, Officer Cook, it's still hard to fathom how greatly you've been missed. A Dade County hero of heart and soul giving serenity and security those gentle touches of your loyalty and respect. Reverence and admiration all from your unassuming character and humility. It's probably better to be humble and unselfish because Our Lord sees and hears His servants answering those calls that certainly test their resolve. between values, morals ideals and principles, Officer Cook, you had the entire package of perseverance to see you through with your missions. The goodwill you displayed is being made holier up in Our Master's lots of bravery. Violence was your onus and you took your responsibility seriously, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2018
Polish makes things shine. The sun shines over the Dade County area where you reached a pinnacle in dignity, integrity and the honesty that highlighted your life and noble deeds. Justice and truth all came from your loving arms of Our Creator gently guiding you through turmoil and trouble. We never know when humanity will come and call for that day of beckoning brings character and conviction to the top of the situations you faced gracefully and willingly, Officer Cook. With wisdom and vision comes maturity and yours, my neighbor, friend and hero was beyond the crowd. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2018
The trails of tenacity are at times hard to follow, one just needs the impetus and the proper foundations of courage and dignity, honesty and integrity to steer their lives. You needed just God's faithful and loving arms, Officer Cook, guiding your gentle soul of peace around the venues of Dade County. You had the drive, the intellect and the sense of purpose to chase terror. That day when you gave your life for your community you never let anybody down. We let you down by not having those side panels to protect you. The pain of a sincere and humble man's lose before the holidays becomes more evident than ever before. They keep going on with your legacy and destinies of goodwill, hope and optimism. Those roads of resolve in God's sacred and golden streets are there for you and those brave comrades to keep safe. Nothing will hurt you again. A very treasured soul of a man who captured his community and department's hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2018
Wickedness causes us to shake with fear. All of us here in Dade County appreciate your sincerest of efforts, Officer Cook, on our behalf. With your resolve and capable honor, integrity and dignity the jobs of unifying became a little less hectic. Fear can do all sorts of numbers on people, you were fearless and your determination just motivated you better, Officer Cook, to pursue humanity's right to live freely and in safety. We humbly honor your watch and commitment to live by character, to practice what you preached and to maintain everlasting humility because civility demands such. Never forgotten and always saluted for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2018
A man's soul of honor and esteem may never be tarnished by his preservation of the peace and freedom we sorely lack. Dade County was under your imperial supervision, Officer Cook, a gentleman with a sound understanding and the very values of good character which made your commitments to pride and excellence more revealing. Humility, hope and faith were all a vital channel of your makeup, Officer Cook, a gem of a human being and a top notch public servant who skillfully navigated to where evil rested in hopes of eradicating it. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The clock strikes midnight and the best men and women devoted to their craft gallantly pursue our peace and liberty to champion happiness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2018
When lighting strikes better be prepared. When violence strikes really better be on guard and thankfully your resourcefulness came in handy, Officer Cook. Dedicated and full of desire. Dade County was under your humbly supreme protection and outstanding service. Its peace and harmony, unity and stability remain vital forces today. Just wished you were here to witness all these changes in attitude and with the righteous humility humanity was well served. All your journeys, Officer Cook, only for the sake of heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and morals surely impact a brave hero's legacy. Yours shines and is very stellar.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2018
Haste makes waste and there isn't anytime to lose when battling adversity. You left behind a humble and most heroic legacy of enhancement, Officer Cook, on behalf of the citizens of Dade County whom you served proudly. Our serenity and safety was of your primary concern and nothing can ever tarnish your stellar reputation and outstanding character and commitment. It was and always will be about honor, humility, dignity and integrity that made you a superior gentleman and a gallant warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 18, 2018
When the crazies are out there, the brave and humble really do display their courtesies and honesty. You brought your entire package to the Metro-Dade Police Department and never let up. Saving and securing, your career had many fine moments and it is awful that a man of character like you, Officer Cook, had your life ended by the very evil you were guarding us against. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations, cornerstones whatever structure was given peace and prosperity to live their days and years by. Twenty-five years and plenty of great memories. You were and always will remain a treasured soul of esteem and humility. You battled so humanity would feel safe.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
When pandora's box opens it's filled with evil and everything bad. Whenever a police officer dons a uniform you can be darn sure honor, integrity and the humane dignity will be guiding that servant's boldness and confident humility. Your humble ways, Officer Cook, have been how you been so honored. You gave Dade County and its people the very finest in scruples and in character, the only way conviction and commitment may navigate down those roads of real resolve and the tenets of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You took relationships, friendships and goodwill to another level. Just heroic and trusted, true to your word, it dripped from your lips, Officer Cook. Heaven's gift though we all know they would prefer you were alive and well to celebrate all the happiness that our holiday seasons bring.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
The human side of humility was very much seen when you patrolled the corridors of Dade County, Officer Cook. Always caring, concerned, compassionate and fiercely courageous, your movements spurred peace and serenity on as we the people moved from point to point. Intelligence, wisdom and vision clearly allowed you the opportunity to channel your good values, dignity, integrity into your pursuits of terror while keeping your fingers on the pulse of our taciturn moments. The class of character has spoken and now, Officer Cook, humanity offers salutes of gallantry for trying your best stop a wayward man from committing more grief. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
It'a amazing what a little humility and reverence do to a young man filled with ingenuity, integrity and the will of dignity to keeping battling wickedness here in Dade County. You served with loyalty and a certain passion, Officer Cook, that is sometimes hard to find. You brokered peace and safe trails despite obstacles that might have impeded your progress. Yes, you stayed true to form, trusted and heroic, humane and humble. The battles still rage with you observing from above in God's eternal home, Officer Cook. Please let them be safe and get home to their families. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
The really excellent servants pay the ultimate price for our civility and liberty to go and pursue freely whatever we choose to accomplish. Your greatness, Officer Cook, was in serving the peace and serenity that citizens of Dade County are entitled to. Resolve and valor, bravery and courage making honor, integrity and dignity more resourceful. At least, Officer Cook, your undying character and undying commitment to values and ideals was there on location looking for evil and trying to create a peaceful environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are very much missed and for every thing you family succeeds at thrat's your soul of piety overlooking them. Respect. Admiration. Consistency.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
Cool under pressure, your noteworthy exploits, Officer Cook ,continue to be honored as Dade County pays homage to your life and awareness. It's beneficial to have acumen and a full slate of honor, courage, dignity and integrity when facing a monster of a foe. All Mr. Pearsall had to do that sad day was come out and put his hands up and surrender to you and your colleagues. But than again it all boils down to the what ifs. Service prudently displayed and our stability and freedom under your guiding soul. Its character and brilliance now shining over your wonderful family and comrades of notable distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
As your loved ones gather to celebrate and share the Thanksgiving holiday they'll stop and offer a prayer for your soul, Officer Cook and look back upon your life, your smile, but most of all, your honesty, integrity and the dignity that made you one of the best in Dade County. Protecting the public takes awareness and the versatility that is drawn by each warrior. With your humbleness and humility, civility and sanctity was quickly brought back to those streets where today unfortunately danger still follows us around. Your soul was supreme and your ultimate sacrifice is why we pause and reflect on your career and life of principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
Evil devastates. Violence victimizes. Terror causes its own brand of trouble. Those fires here in Dade County were dealt with by your unwavering and unselfish actions of bravery, Officer Cook. On the cusp of courage you delivered on your solemn word of boldness and reason and because of what you meant in morals and character our society is a bit better off, but a bit less safer due to your absence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
Women and men who give their lives must not be forgotten. Gallantry and honor must not be thrown off those planks of preservation the ones you served and saved here in Dade County, Officer Cook. Your family's darling and dignified son, brother and beloved husband to Karen. Many decades have humbly passed and your missions of peace and security have been fondly remembered for having the acumen and wisdom to back your humility and the pride that accompanies the job. Badge#1664 served with decency and nobility. God has the caring and character in His plains of perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
It's a blessing to know what heroes and heroines are about. Their professional demeanor, their honesty and the mountains of mettle, dignity and integrity that must be maintained throughout their lives and careers. To the people of Dade County you are their hero, Officer Cook. You dispensed trust, truth and justice so that our stability and harmony could grow full circle. And forevermore is your humility to be so humbly honored along with your resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Policing is not a hobby nor for the faint of heart. You served your missions with goodwill, faith and the gentle feelings of hope.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2018
Time never decreases respect nor does it diminish a good man or woman's life of honor and humility. The clock keeps moving and so does a man's virtual character replete with morals and the scruples that dignity and integrity bring. When dueling against evil one must stay as calm and collected as possible to deliver the desired results. Those same objectives as you gave to Dade County residents. Safety, peace and the prospects of unity were some of your functions, Officer Cook. Humanity had a warrior of humility, a refreshing source of reverence and the perfect pitch of perseverance. Always cherished, admired and greatly saluted for going above and beyond, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018
History and heroism relate to courage and honesty displayed by duly humane servants who seek the truth, are trustworthy and tenacious in their exploits of energy, effort and efficiency. Your gift of life, Officer Cook, was taken for no explanation other than a troubled man tormented by the dark side of his heart. Dade County and their folks were protected by your vibrant soul of goodwill and hope. It resided in your humble character, honest and dignified, the one that fought with all the integrity and ingenuity you could muster. Society has your blessed name, Officer Cook, signed and sealed in the walls of bravery and the constitution to faithfully commit to resolve and responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Evil takes no prisoners, but silence and security takes wisdom and a vision to outsmart its wicked neighbor.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018
The brazen their bullets hit their marks sadly leaving our world bereft of honest women and men who serve with bravery and whose humbleness strikes that right chord. You were a valiant man, Officer Cook and there were no hesitations as to you honesty, dignity and respect for integrity. Society's ailments that must be cured by the cherished actions of all concerned. Public servants protect and preserve the quality of life and your career and sacred life, Officer Cook, had devoutness and faith revolving around your character and its transparency. Never clearer vision and the wisdom of a gentleman beyond your twenty-five years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May 16, 1979 bullets flew from the weapon of a mad man and you took the brunt of his heinous actions leaving your family to mourn your profound loss.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018
Resolve your differences and involve yourselves in pitching in to help your community. Dade County may not be as large as Los Angeles of New York, the fact remains it still has its good days and not so good ones. Your participation in this process, Officer Cook, helped to renew relationships and mend ones needing fixing. A smile and some sense of purpose allowed your pursuits to peace and harmony and not a day goes by that you are forgotten. Integrity and dignity form a great duo just as diligence and resiliency. Everyday one goes out on patrol looking to stop violence and balance it out with a little peace. Thanks to your humane humility and capable skills, Officer Cook, the problems at hand will ably handled. Mankind remembers your mortal soul that now is encased in God's heavenly abode where other angels sleep soundly for serving those meaningful causes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018
We can't drown in our sorrow, only dig deeper in this covers of courage and serenity. You covered Dade County with your respect and resolve, Officer Cook and this made its people very happy. Our hopes we slightly dashed when you were taken from us, but despite that evil, Officer Cook, you will remain your family's angel of valor whose honor, integrity and dignity may never be impeached . Take heart for a man's likable character and morally righteous commitments have led to some peace and proper unity for mankind being placed back in a community that respected and pays homage to your humility and civil mindedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Bridges and their foundations were placed down the only way you could, Officer Cook, with humane and loyal esteem.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018
While scouring the streets for evil if only officers could locate that one important chink that may help to solve and to break violence's stronghold. If only. If only that awfully day never came when you gave your life, Officer Cook, so Dade County citizens could receive a respite from the ruination of evil. Wickedness like never before. You sure were polite, courageous and concerned for our central welfare. Every last bit of your energy, integrity, honor and dignity were expended to combat this man's violence against police and society in general. It leaves us wondering and leaves your legacy of heroism and enhancement forever sheltering our venues. Your gallantry, vigilance and due diligence was seen from your humility and the versatility to act accordingly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018
Never too old. Young and bold with humble stories to be told. Never too tired to hear the inspirations of what reverence, bravery and honesty can do for a confident public servant. You shielded Dade County from turmoil, torment and terror, Officer Cook. Can never say enough of your all too short of a life cut down by cowardly and gutless actions leveled upon you and your professionally esteemed brothers and sisters all battling these same abominable foes. A healthy dose of drivendesire, some dignity and the assortment of integrity, intellect and intuition can sure make for some semblance of peace, unity and liberty to channel our emotions where they need to be. Humble and humane, badge#1664 was the living virtue of humility placed squarely where it would have the most affect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those skies go a little bluer and less cloudy. It's your wonderful soul, Officer Cook, working heavenly along with your comrades who too gave their lives for faith, hope and the peace of goodwill to saturate our land.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018
Unfortunately, police cannot go to crime scenes in full armor otherwise their movements would be greatly restricted. They must maneuver around terrible circumstances as you precisely did that afternoon on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook. Dade County needed your resources and between you and your partner you tried your utmost to stop a domestic incident from growing out of control. Spiraling downward and yet everything was done by the book and letter of the law. Dignity, integrity and honesty were poured together to attempt to calm and appease the man who took your life, Officer Cook and nearly ended your comrades lives and those civilians touched by that violence. Thank God for bravery, humility and the eloquence of energy and effort. Our Master visualizes humanity going through change and your unwavering sacrifice is proof positive of what we mean by noble actions, heroic resolve and being true, loyal and responsible for carrying out assignments prudently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2018