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

Desire and determination stay hand in hand so long as their accompanied by honor, reverence and the receptacles of resolve and resourcefulness. All your paths in life and during your career, Officer Cook, were carved out of courage and commitment to the fundamentals of excellent character and the maturity that intelligence bestows upon the simple and humanely heroic souls. Dade County was blessed by your young and energetic being, one that fought hard for our harmony, safe passages and the humility that civility sanctifies in all mankind. Nothing finer than being saluted for bravery and boldness working to free us of the oppression of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2018

Continuity is born from ingenuity. fruition comes from the eyes and ears of intuition. Your good instincts, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, saved Dade County and its people from God knows how much more tumult and mayhem. What did take place that day was tragic and sad, you were taken from your family and robbed of your humility and honor. You did a commendable job and your valor was first class all the way. Never forget a hero whose legacy bodes well for our futures and your family's. Just wish you were here to participate in all their happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2018

Blue skies are heaven's signal that all will be fine. Your soul, Officer Cook, has blazed a tremendous trail fo rother fine and brave officers with which to follow in. The lines of honor and distinction go through integrity, character and dignity because you can't have anything but these traits in order to deal with civilization on the roads. The streets can be littered with trash and violence fills them more than we want to know. Dade County and its residents were spared as you rescued them and your colleagues from any further harm. Humanity praises you, Officer Cook, your humbleness and humility reside in the skies above. Serenity and stability were founded upon your grace and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2018

Honor and wisdom are paramount to integrity and dignity as they feed off each other in the course of all heated battles. Dade County has had many and your stamina and courage, Officer Cook, was heroic and humane all in a day's effort to silence torment and champion serenity and its safety where it ought to belong. Those buildings and foundations came about through your undying character and badge of boldness worn so humbly as was your pristine uniform. Never more pride and never more cherished and respected for your unselfish model of decency and consistency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2018

Your family, Officer Cook, walks in the light of your soul burning bright. And we too walk in the enhancement of the light you shined on Dade County with your professional acumen and honor. It's founded in your determination, dignity and the integrity for which mankind will be gratefully indebted to your sacrifice. The violence keeps coming and those who now protect and serve those causes bravely and with a sense of humility and loving esteem, may they be blessed in their heroic endeavors. Just as you provided peace and clarity so may they have peaceful journeys watched over by God. He observes His flock, that of which you are now an eternal part of, continue your proverbial beat in heaven lessening our burdens a bit. Evil and terror will get their just punishment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Torrential storms bring major problems, allow us to seek the comfort of Our Creator who waits for us at His hands and feet.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2018

The bells toll, bagpipes wail, woe to those who bear the hurt of sorrow. Grief overcomes them and fills their hearts with unbearable tragedy. The Cook, Wilkerson and Tidwell Families went through unnerving agony. Their beloved hero and family member, Officer William C. Cook, was taken by the evil that violence and domestic terror represent. Here in Dade County you were defending out turf. Our rights and freedoms on the firing lines and your resolve, honor, grace and dignity stepped on that pedal of mettle, one not with rust, but with complete integrity and character affirming our hopes and dreams. Goodwill has spoken on humanity's request with the beckoning of some humility that you see most public servants, heroes and heroines together have as they clasp as one to meet bravery at the border. A sure sight for civility to enhance sanctity as you kept the streets peaceful and quiet, Officer Cook. A friend to all, faithful to the final call Larceny is a crime and so is killing precious time when a battle sure and steady is brewing. It must have its pot turned off, the kettle must not boilover. You have and will be fondly and solemnly remembered for aiding our community, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The gall of those who wreak havoc and bloodshed. Their ill will will be greeted by the Almighty in due time and place. Your space, Officer Cook,is reserved for your unselfish tenacity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2018

Gladness, joy and happiness make contentment smile and last a little longer. Nothing worse than frowning faces and sad hearts, yet after your untimely death, Officer Cook, your beloved family was left mourning the huge loss in their family. you see you were an integral part of your family holding them together with your modest and resilient honesty, dignity and the truth of integrity dripping from your lips. You went after violence and pursued righteousness just as any public servant might. Could , should or would are words that don't back up commitment, conviction and character unless heroic action, humane and subtle are implemented. There won't ever be a dry eye for you, Officer Cook, because, Badge #1664 spoke loudly and proudly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The blocks were set, the foundations, laid, the cornerstones were raised and if only you could see your work on humanity's behalf in action now, Officer Cook. Your soul and spirit can see the big picture.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2018

One who is bold and brave, needs no boasting, only honorable and dignified salutes for bringing peace and harmony to that summit of security and prosperity. You brought the goods to Dade County, Officer Cook. Resourceful and resolute. Only a man of passion and compassion can assemble those kits of kindness which go back into the reservoirs of mankind. Your character, desire and devotion stood up against evil and you surely were a committed savior, Officer Cook. No prodding was necessary. We know God holds the master keys to His foundation where fruition and advancement were apart of society. Humanity trusted your instincts, we the people received prudent and treasured service from a gentleman of gallantry and principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2018

Do not give an inch, it will turnout to be greater than the some of the parts. Dade County needs every undying breath of energy and effort from its brave and fierce warriors. Every breathe exhaled brings more to the battle and here in Dade County, you stood for unity and stability, Officer Cook, a servant and a messenger of God with an endeavor and morals that have made you a humbly beloved hero. You sustained us with your vision, valor and vitality so validating it makes your charm and charisma stand on par with your integrity, honor and dignity. You will be forever honored and saluted for giving back your transparency to humanity. Your missions, journeys and destinies are complete , Officer Cook and now enhancement and reverence take up a higher chair, among the honor roll of ferocity and humane tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2018

Never go off track or be deterred from your main responsibilities as the yare quite essential to the maintenance and prosperity of those whom you loyally serve. Dade County, Officer Cook, was the location of where your honesty, dignity and unwavering integrity was focused from the beginning. Our days, afternoons and nights were made a little more special because of your uniquely humble heroism. Not just character and commitment for one day, staunch and stellar faithfulness day in an out. Humility, wisdom and vision sound easy, but unless practiced and preached they can never begin to have a tellin gand long lasting affect on fighting crime and its unrelenting evil. You fought, Officer Cook, for liberty, justice, truth and trust and never capitulated one iota. Saluted for bravery above and beyond what a cherished man does for his community, family, colleagues and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2018

Two hearts that beat as one and so too does bravery and honor when paired as one when battling adversity. You must size up the situation and assess the circumstances and to do exactly that dignity and integrity must flow as the truth flows from a beloved servant's lips. Your days and years with the Metro-Dade Police Department, Officer Cook, were the happiest of your life though I'm sure Karen, your mom and sister all were concerned for your safety. You persevered and paraded good morals and excellent character throughout the streets of Dade County silencing any critics. You were a confident man, Officer Cook, you never created waves and run on your missions with as much goodwill and faith as needed. Staying attuned to humility and noble deeds, you legend of building cornerstones surely has been so saluted and honored for delivering the added tools of tenacity that lends itself in the war over wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 14, 2018

Humanity sets the tone for mankind's humility and dignity. And your unwavering integrity, unselfish dignity and undying honesty, Officer Cook, allowed you the chance to serve Dade County with all your might. With the heart of a lion and mind like a tack it's plain to see why you were accomplished and so treasured by your department and remain even more so all these decades later. Your mother, sister and beloved wife, Karen, all wept for you, a darling son, a beloved brother and a wonderfully engaging husband. Our steering toward peace came about through your humble and heroic leadership and the outstanding character and precision necessary to derail terror. Never forgotten and humanely revered, reserved and respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 14, 2018

Being naive may not cut the mustard in this misery fighting evil. Public servants come to expect the unexpected and on that fateful day, Officer Cook, you showed the folks some old fashioned boldness and bravery in the very confrontation of danger. Your honesty, intellect and dignity was certainly called for as was your ingenuity and character. The result of being devoted and resolute. You built relationships and the goodwill that makes humanity stop and think about what your sacrifice did to enrich our world. Remembered heroically and cherished for point blank valor that validated your fruitful life and years toiling for our safety and humble unity. Nothing comes easy. It's not laid on our plates. We must make the good effort and God Our Master reasons to want us pursuing happiness and prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 14, 2018

Sacrifices bring bravery and valor to the center of the stage where good men and women help keep unity and liberty within any given venue. Your assignments were broad and wide, Officer Cook ,as you protected and delivered harmony to a community still humbly honoring your legacy. A life of toil and tenacity cut down by a menacing man'e evil plans. Never did your family nor comrades think you would be taken so suddenly. God saw your career, dignity and integrity right to our front doors in Dade County. Peril and danger take no prisoners and your journeys, Officer Cook, were morally proper as were your humane heroism and humility. Our Creator keep a servant's humbleness up in heaven where it can have the greatest influence. Keeping those gates of valor safe is never an easy job and your conviction and commitments were right on, Officer Cook. Your soul of faith and hope can keep circling our universe watching over those brave and honest who serve the heroic causes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 14, 2018

Saving, preserving and persevering all the correct traits of a duly affirmed public servant. In Dade County the residents had you, Officer Cook and your esteemed bravery and boldness fighting for our serenity. All the honor and integrity made you a superior gentleman of gallantry and the good graces to face violence head to head. Your colleagues and family have made your memory a priority as you were our champion of courage and the right scruples. We leave humility in God's humanity one you served loyally as a faithful and ever diligent young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character never has its conclusion as yours, Officer Cook, help Our Lord oversee His perfectly paved pathways.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 14, 2018

Delight, joy and happiness are what every citizen would want except when violence lays out its ugly plans to mess our society up. You prepared for those battles over evil, Officer Cook, which made Dade County better able to live in peace and safety. Only your heroic honor and character when coupled with your integrity and dignity made your pursuits more resounding, humble and humane. We will honor your memory, Officer Cook, by carrying on your legacy of morals and its meaning of goodwill and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Walls are put up and enhancement can then take its rightful position.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 14, 2018

Violence against public servants is at an alarming rate and somewhere it has got to cease. They perform a job where they throw their beings and souls of preservation into the fight over this unrelenting adversary. You were a humble and yet effective, Officer Cook, in your passion to see Dade County clear of harm. No better man of honor, integrity and the wisdom that maturity and clear vision deliver. We will forever salute your kind and noble character one of stability, capability and humility in sending peace right back at humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Grudges are for cowards. Vengeance is for villains. Evil is the epitome of violence that is perpetrated against our modern society. After all these decades later, there still has never come an answer as to why Mr. Pearsall shot up Dade County in Liberty City taking your life, Officer Cook and nearly those of your bravest of peers. You were faithful and loyal , honest and brave, courageous and dignified. How much did you pour your badge into your endeavors? You placed the people's trust in you and boldly went out on your affairs with charisma and humble esteem backing your splendid character. You'll always be your family and department's hero, our warrior who wore everything in those trenches where torment and turmoil awaited your duly undying presence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A day's work and diligent in your calling. Even the way your surviving peers were treated by the county still wonder why?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Day by day, week by week, month by month, year by year those footsteps that you carved out here in Dade County, Officer Cook, seem to be more difficult than ever to follow in. Honor and dignity, integrity and ingenuity are hard to come by for a lot of men and women who have this yearning to solve and resolve any issues that come before them. You handled adversity very positively, Officer Cook, humble, humane and graceful. Embellishing is nice to put into words, better it is the tone and framework of your stellar character and hopeful anticipation all would be fine. Never more tougher to pursue a dream where harm and tragedy can met at the most inopportune time. Our stability and harmony have come as a result of your sacrifice. Giving up one's life for their friends says all you need to know of antone's heart. Yours, my neighbor, friend and hero was there to be received by the Lord Himself for a job well done. Delicate, yet fair and balanced. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Finding solace and consolation is harder than you might think. Even though it's right under our very eyes, ears and noses, it takes some work and real austere means. Your hopes and dreams, Officer Cook, were not dashed despite of the heinousness which took your life and soul from your family. Your soul really was not taken, it has been on an extra special humble eternal excursion where no person can just enter. A flock of tenacity, honesty, dignity and integrity leads those charges upstairs in the gates of grace and humility. Just as you protected Dade County with extra passion, Officer Cook, so too Our Creator has bonded together a special unit of peace and responsibility together as one entity to observe and to greatly assist those now serving here where their bravery meets the villainess of vile and disrespect. You, Officer Cook, were a man of character and clever accomplishments. Twenty-five years has imparted many lessons to be forever learned and gleaned from. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Adjacent to acumen, astuteness and the awareness every public servant needs to possess is honor, integrity and dignity all shining and crisp as clean as a whistle. Polished and pristine, persevering and proficient, your watch, Officer Cook, was the consummate reminder of why diligence reaps dividends. Dade County had the humble benefit of your important service in order for liberty and life to remain as sanctified as possible even during violent times. It is when turbulent times strike, the determined and heroic keep charging never giving in. We'll always remember your wisdom, voice of reason and the convictions of having the fortitude and vision to act responsibly and with that inner spirit of humility. Mankind salutes your valor, Officer Cook, a gentleman and a scholarly comrade to all who live to battle this opposing nemesis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Operate don't wonder off course. Calibrate and stay within your jurisdictions. Help to ward off and eradicate evil and its never ending torment. Society has enough issues to deal with day in and day out. You were a loving and helpful fixture here in Dade County. With sincerity and a purpose of your destinies in hand, you ably and most humbly went about your business closing off those reservoirs of ruination. Fruitful journeys for a beloved comrade and that is who you are , Officer Cook. With a crisp uniform and polished shoes did you take your honor and dignity to share in integrity's onuses in fighting crime and in restoring calm and reason. It has made peace and goodwill more treasured than ever just as your heroically cherished soul of salvation and sacrifice . Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Classic character crusading around the venues where peril and evil lurked and you were always accountable and present. The Master has you sheltered where nothing will ever harm you again, Officer Cook. You can sleep soundly in knowing you gave outstanding effort and resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Disturbing the peace results in a lack of respect. Morally we all have an obligation to share in this world and in allowing those in society to chase after what they deem as right. You don't need to be pious or zealous, just frank and polite. Serenity, security, stability and prosperity take some time to form their shapes and for those who were residing in Dade County you were and always will be our hero, warrior and savior. Your family and comrades are proud and remain vigilant in honoring your memory and legacy of character, dignity and integrity you set forth, Officer Cook. For generations now your blessed and humble name will be revered, respected and enriched for your humane enhancement of our community. One that continues to hold you in high regard. A very good life and career, one with more left unfinished. That is for your family and colleagues. Your heavenly mission is to keep watch over those pearly gates of gallantry and humility. To be on this detailed and scrupulous honor roll honesty and courtesy are the two most essential parts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Be brave and humble. Don't boast nor be brazen. The Lord will guide your peace and safe travels. He looks after the women and men who concern themselves with the public's welfare. Only the dedication and determination to see terror through. You saw everything as a police officer, Officer Cook, no matter though, Dade County was in capable hands and a man who mastered integrity, dignity and honor that would serve you well for six years of loyal and energetic protection. Our inspirations can be peaceful and unified all by your unwavering character, unselfish commitment to pride and excellent work in the field and on the streets. The best of resolve, the incorporation of wisdom, vision and the intuition to act professionally. Saluted for heroism , humility and the ideals that have led humanity through its malaisses. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

Fair weather of foul weather, wickedness does not take a respite. Its vengeful and victimizing. It's all tragic and terrible if you don't have the right authorities on hand to battle for our peace and hope. You offered Dade County residents goodwill and serenity, Officer Cook, by being focused and ferocious in your tasks. Still, it boils down to honesty, integrity and dignity never capitulating during these arduous circumstances. You will remain a hero of the highest degree of bravery and humility that mankind has seen and of course your character and scruples always top of the class. God's greenest of pastures has the flock of decency, desire and faithfulness to see things through as you now patrol from eternity. Soon to be sixty-five and with a life of enrichment with Karen. If only evil did not take your caring and sweet heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 13, 2018

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