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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

Grit, guts, gumption and gallantry, you had all those wonderful characteristics, Officer Cook and so much more on the horizon if not for your honor and duelity of integrity and dignity being robbed from your adoring soul of refreshing humility. It spread peace and tranquility around the neighborhoods of Dade County as well as your resolve and never ending wisdom, vision and the maturity that according to your friend, Chief Jacobs , was years ahead of the crowd. Police work is not a ball game or sporting event. Violence insults and undermines the corporal responsibility that our society has to each other. Nothing more insinuating than evil individuals boasting of their coward natures. Your life, Officer Cook, was cherished, well mannered and quite well defined because of your esteem and bravery in peril's face. Tenacity, civility and your virtues helped you greatly to calm down those tempers erupted. Sad Mr. Pearsall did to you and almost took your colleagues' lives because of his troubles in which assistance can have been given to him. A hero and a warrior with a fighting spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

Dolls, clowns, trolls and teddy bears all for the young at heart and older people to play with. Evil is not to be toyed with. It's sinister and downright cruel for anyone to be subjected to wanton violence. You kept us safe here in Dade County, Officer Cook, by virtue of vigilance, valor and the vigor of your demanding position. Willingly your honesty, dignity and integrity patrolled and protected wit ha special kind of zeal and passion. Humility and humbleness shared in your unwavering character to make stability and security those all important factors to producing prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

Those in your time, Officer Cook, who toiled and were tenacious cared about the public at large. No shifting and no running away when terror and torment came full speed ahead. You turned the heat up on evil, Officer Cook, with honor, integrity and dignified everything with the personification of perseverance and the resolve of a determined hero. Dade County could not be happier, though your loss means seeing less character, commitment to pride and excellence and framing ferocity where humanity needs it the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Well keep looking up to the stars in that deep blue sky for your enriching soul of sense and wisdom that comes from being serene.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

Stars are those whose glitz and glamor are idolized by those who chase fortune and fame. Police are rewarded by their departments and by God Himself who records their boldness, bravery and honorable heroics. Your humility, Officer Cook, was a centerpiece in the efforts to make peace and togetherness a by product of one another. Diligence and devotion underscored your patrols here in Dade County on our behalf. You'll not be forgotten for having dignity, character and integrity in all the values and principles you helped to enhance. Treasured and so revered, respected and humbly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Violence was at least dealt with seriously when you were here doing an awesome job.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

Civic pride and the destiny of a dignified young man, yourself, Officer Cook, making us sounder and more safer will be how God will give you your humble reward. A grateful nation and the citizens of Dade County will salute your vigilance and its courage within your soft heart. Honor and integrity taken with a touch of dignity produced some very special humility as stability was delivered to us. How can one forget a man of conviction, character and commitment? Well the truth is, your trust and resiliency won't be forgotten. Never. You took evil and attempted to rid our society of this hassling. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your life and years, Officer Cook, were dedicated to dignity, clarity and the alacrity by which each of us should conduct our daily business.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2018

Tenacity can tame the likes of terror if the ferocity and wisdom glue the dignity and honor together. Always a proud and fierce warrior, your journeys on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, made us peaceful and more prosperous. Harmony shall not be hindered by horror nor tranquility by torment. The world responds, it just takes a gentle nudging. A fantastic human being whose devotion and determination captured the eyes, ears and spirit of mankind. It was your humility and civility, gallantry as expected from a man who legacy will be so etched and honored for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A healthy dose of commitment and character generally encourages good relationships between all people.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2018

Persuasive and persevering, your approaches to the common cause, Officer Cook, will be faithfully honored. Police take time off except when out on the various streets going after violence. Your mission, Officer Cook, was to keep us safe and secure. Dade County was a large community one that forever pays continual homage to your gallant endeavor to save lives. Your peers and family can always remember the simple , humane and humble gentleman of esteem who went over and beyond his duties with desire, class and character. A uniform and badge worn exceptionally well and the boldness so unique. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor, dignity and integrity addressed the issues as well as humanity could expect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2018

Cultured and well refined, your crusades here in Dade County, Officer Cook, left behind a heroic impression upon our world. For having the integrity, dignity and honesty, your life and public service career will be fondly remembered. Your hope and goodwill when paired with your character and commitment helped to bring the peace and harmony further shining hope and devotion among all mankind. We are a little less safer due to your untimely loss, one so heinous it makes you went to cringe with fear. You were fearless in your pursuits of evil and by having the maturity, humility, wisdom and vision, Officer Cook, your name and treasured soul will be humbly blessed by Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2018

Class, desire and bravery all spread out in Dade County fighting off evil's terror. Our peace of mind and stable pursuits are because of your undying and unselfish mannerisms. You were the superior and faithfully loyal public servant crusading the corridors in search of some wisdom and sense of unity. Your desire and character made your commitment that much more important. Integrated into common boldness was your honesty and dignity, the results of your successes in life and during your humanely heroic watch over us. Humility bands together when applied to humanity's wounds. Your family suffered a terrible loss when you were taken, Officer Cook, in a wanton and callous manner. Always so treasured and saluted for sanctity and sanity which made your visions more clearer. Acumen and awareness always at top notch form. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2018

Dignity, diligence, devotion and desire cannot and never be aborted nor ditched during their courses of courage while battling crime. The lives of the people are too valuable and depend on good instincts and intuition, the kind you had, Officer Cook, defending and protecting peace and quiet here in Dade County. A rocket scientist can figure out if honesty and integrity are missing so too might character. All dedicated and cherished servants must leave by these creeds and consider their options when serving on the streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero whose humility fit perfectly in humanity's infrastructure.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2018

A loving man with a gently caring and compassionate heart, one of gold that gave back to society more than we could even imagine. Dade County has assembled a plethora of heroes and heroines all who have given and for those who gave their lives of honor and dignity we salute their endeavors of energy and efficient performance.Your career of durability, stability and accountability, Officer Cook, had all the trimmings of success while you went after injustice and incomprehensible evil. No doubt your visions and wisdom when combined with your maturity left the kind of impression that justly fits our lifestyles. Peace and tranquility take their places where their affects will be most felt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2018

The sweet tunes and melodies of tenacity and mettle all woven together to give terror a run for its money. You earned your stripes, Officer Cook, tangling with trouble everyday on Dade County's behalf. A difficult job with no easy way out. Our serenity, security and safe travels were made a bit less dangerous and now your absence, Officer Cook, makes us feel a bit less safer. Character breeds morals and morals breed humility that humanity demands. You'll not be overlooked nor forgotten, Officer Cook, a terrific man and one gallantly graceful human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your soul stays affixed in your family's hearts as does your memory of a happy man who pursuits of happiness were of a humane and dignified nature.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2018

Scrambling for a sense of reality, your brave and noble character, Officer Cook, captured the hearts and minds of Dade County residents. Your exploits in the field left goodwill and stability among a community that continues its watch over us and carries on your humbly honorable and heroic legacy. Integrity, dignity and its humane durability give us the good feelings of unity and peace when violence came our way. Our cornerstones and foundations were started by your civil and wise visions of vigilance and the due diligence that society expects. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Stable, fair and balanced it all is accounted for in those valiant public servants who face torment on a daily basis.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2018

Rebellions set off a chain of chaos that can confound the most astute of brave public servants. Nothing confused you, Officer Cook, though, that very awful day when you became a forever Dade County law enforcement hero a vicious and cold man stole your young life with his evil. Your comrades and the public were spared and rescued from the grips of kayos set off like a loud siren. Your character, convictions and clearly loyal commitment endeavored to stop this episode of evil and for having the thoughtfulness and courage may your honor, dignity and integrity be extra blessed by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You confronted this wanton violence, Officer Cook, the way you were trained by procedures and perceptional perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2018

Bears hibernate and sleep the time away. Violence neither hibernates, sleeps nor slumbers. Its erosion can erupt with big time evil at any given moment. Your task, Officer Cook, neither simple or mundane was to protect Dade County and its borders against further wickedness. And your honesty, boldness and bravery answered our calls and concerns for peace and unity for all mankind. That dignity and integrity was strapped to your humble soul of heroic proportions. It is humanity that gains from your ethics and humility. So welcomed, praised and forever blessed now in the heavens above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2018

The clever have an itch for crusading. The callous have a cold heart and yearn for evil. You had a passion, Officer Cook, to protect Dade County folks from wickedness and random violence. The tensions ran high but your vision and acumen answered those all too many important calls of duty and responsibility. Take heart , Officer William C. Cook, Badge#1664 was honest, devoted and dignified in so many caring ways. His integrity persevered and his character and charisma are surely to be remembered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Please put in a good word or two and let God know we want this evil and its massacres to end.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

Throw a net over society and hope it captures those out there maiming and committing all sorts of mayhem and kayos. Your deeds, Officer Cook, of honor and circumstance have been duly noted. Of course, God records those heroic actions which save life and yours, were of the highest standards in police work. Whenever justice and peace are in danger it takes the finest resolve, honor and dignity to shelter those desiring some integrity. Your cherished character, Officer Cook, is being rewarded by Our Maker who brought a very decent individual into this world for a fruitfully humble purpose. All respect and hail wisdom and humility they are humanity's companions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

Violence petrifies those who want to live stable lives. Its sheer and utter attacks on our world leave us haunted and scared. Well thank God , Officer Cook, you were fearless and relentless in your pursuits of evil. The mighty rise and the mighty fall. The righteous arise and sleep soundly in their happy trails. Dade County was guarded by your persistence and always smiling demeanor of dignity and the likes of integrity and honesty being branched out among our community where you continue to be paid homage for your devotion and proud service. Humanity swims in sanctity and in serenity by your unwavering leaps of courage and faith, Officer Cook. An outstanding warrior and an excellent man of treasured trust and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

Resolve and faith swing in the breeze just as a man's gentle soul, its bravery, your, humility, Officer Cook, was heroic and honorable in nature as it protected , preserved and defended our freedoms and liberties. Ones used wisely to carry out our central daily missions. Dade County and its citizens had your back, you had theirs and for top notch integrity, character and the dignity of digging in when doom closed in may you be richly honored and so etched in our hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

The facets of life are relatively simple. Hard work. Honesty. Dignity and integrity along with character and scruples. All sounds fairly routine in a day's work. But, nothing combats violence like good old fashioned loyalty, dependability and trustworthiness. Dade County was under your eagle eyes, Officer Cook and for a humble hero violence was averted for the most part; One sensational fellow full of moxie and efficiency piloting his humility and unselfish commitments to the peak of those mountains. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Adjusting and fixing all in the royal name of Our Creator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

Everything in our world is predicated on a reason. The seasons change so does welcome relief. Dade County has changed thirty-nine years after you paid a dear price for our safety and security to allow to bonds of brotherhood to forge ahead. True faith and everlasting devotion teach us, Officer Cook, to live life for the moment. You can't stop and worry about tomorrow if it has not yet arrived. Our peace and liberty were brought as one because of your caring and mild mannered resolve and the fight in your character not to give in and throw in the towel. No white flags either. Mr. Pearsall unfortunately taking your life meant his had to end too. For you cannot have insane and crazy people holding our most beloved public servant sa ybay threatening the rights of the public trust. Lessons learned and drilled in our heads. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

A chum is one who befriends someone. A genuine pal of perseverance and never ending reliability. You made others comfortable, Officer Cook, with your unenviable generosity and the kindness that is best suited to mankind's wants and desires. Your dignity, honesty and integrity surely carried the praises of all citizens in Dade County and for this we heroically salute your memory. Wickedness was dealt with in a stern manner when you patrolled our community one of trust and unity that may not be usurped by anything abnormal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of loyalty, faith and abounding character and revered commitment to goals and aspirations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

Ventilation is needed when those winds of oscillating violence are blowing strong. When they are at gale force than gallant women and men are necessary to stem the tide of these oppressive factors. Your faith and unselfish command, Officer Cook, led your comrades here in Dade County through turmoil and torment. No need for strife and grief, just the justice and firmly that makes peace and unity blow cool air during heated moments. Your goodwill and character, commitment and dedication saw to your uncompromising dignity and integrity as they worked as partners steadfastly and prudently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courage and passion are born from a terrific upbringing. Your folks are sure mighty proud of your propensity, Officer Cook. In heaven I'm sure you and your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace are sharing your experiences and inspirations you had to be humane and humble, humanity's guardian angel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

Dedication and determination motivate those who pursue happiness and prosperity. Charity allows those who are less fortunate to feel wanted. Their needs are important just as Dade County's were when you navigated those perilous corners. You went out and did your job, Officer Cook, not looking for reward but rather looking for class and the assurances of serenity and the harmony that humble unity spreads far and wide. Always loyal and the ideal man of inspiration and dignity, your intuitions and integrity helped us arrive at those peaceful means to prosperity. saluted for humility and the blessings bestowed upon humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enrich and consecrate our labors of love. Yours, Officer Cook, were fruitful and sorry that you could not continue your pursuits physically. Though your soul and those of your fellow angels who have sacrificed have brought newer resolve to those humanely seeking the shelters of safety. You tied those to your bravery and badge of boldness and austere values.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

If you are caring and concerned then the honesty and dignity will shine through your integrity and ingenuity. The facts of life show that all brave and loyal men and women who care and want peace go out of their way to secure and endeavor to keep safe those who care. Dade County was your venue of vigilance, Officer Cook, where violence interfered with everyday life and on that fateful day of May 16, 1979, your character , class and desire permeated the walls that were breached with abominable kayos. Your decency allowed your friends to live and to further carry on your humble and humane heroic legacy. You are never out of sight or mind, Officer Cook, a trusted patriot to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2018

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