Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Hands of humane honor and the feet of dignity tenaciously travelling to chase after heinousness. What can we say regarding your austere integrity and dignity making an impression on the good folks of Dade County and never to be overlooked. Instead, Officer Cook, you remain loyal and cherished in your family's loving grace and in the humility of your department. Whenever there was a problem, Badge#1664 was present and there to take responsibility. Terror and evil demand just actions and for pursuing your missions with zest and zeal may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You sure are missed, Officer Cook, a graceful and enthusiastic servant who just wanted for serenity and safety to stay within those walls where torment and turmoil looked to unravel our very lives.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Our heroines and heroes deserve so much credit for performing a thankless job. A vocation in which their valor is stamped upon the ideals and values of our society. Your loving esteem, Officer Cook, uplifted the spirits of the downtrodden of those residing in and around Dade County. Those venues, streets and corners were marked with peril and wickedness and you should be commended for doing a yeoman job in creating a serene and docile environment all because of maintaining honesty, integrity and dignity in all your faithful trails. Tenacity and ferocity are not just learned as they must be a by-product of one's upbringing which take sits roots at home. Maturity, wisdom and vision made evil do a double take and you tried your utmost, Officer Cook, a gallant man and character of the highest regard for his fellowman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The bricks and mortar were laid skillfully by your journeys, it is a shame your presence could not witness all these changes. It was steel resolve and efficiency beyond the calls of duty.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Undying, unselfish and unwavering, your expertise, Officer Cook, was to put the pressure on evil and to rid it from our world. Dade County lived and still lives because of your effort and endeavor spread far and wide. The day to day onus of protecting is not easy and your character and conviction was just what we needed to stay safe and sound. Integrity, dignity and honor humanely placed in the face of danger to ward off the awful affects of violence. Your character has left those enhancements properly sealed within the corridors where Our Lord navigated your patrols of prudence. Never a more prepared and articulate leader of other esteemed colleagues. You won't be forgotten, Officer Cook, a prince among the angels of God's grand honor roll of supreme humility given back to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
There can be no chinks or dents in the armor of awareness, acumen and remaining astute. Since you started your career, Officer Cook, being sincere and candid, courageous and commendable allowed your fortress of ferocity and honesty to sink in protecting those of us living in Dade County who desired happy trails. A public servant of the highest decency, dignity and integrity which has been passed down to those comrades and your beloved family members who too pursue harmony and peace, prosperity in all their resolve to become decent citizens. Your paths were cut out just for you to walk in God's loving embrace while you served and now that your humble and heroic spirit has transcended those pearly gates of grace and gallantry. Valor and resiliency follow those who listen, learn and obey God's laws of nature and follow the character and commitment that all departments and their communities expect of their duly affirmed women and men of ingenuity and the precise applications of humility. Humanity carries that crown and for humanely serving, Officer Cook, may your family be blessed by your treasured and revered soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Adjust your attitude and chances are your humble success will be reached. If you dare stray from the paths of resolve and honor, heaven help those souls of serenity for our peace and harmony will be difficult to achieve. You reached out to the citizens of Dade County, Officer Cook, promising sunnier days. Those skies were sunny and hot the day you gave your all for your community. Character, concern and a caring heart will be how you will be fondly remembered. A warrior with the mentality of a humane and beloved human being who will remain his family and department's cherished hero. A gentleman for all humanity serving and preserving our hopes and dreams, your goodwill and devotion, Officer Cook, were taken to a higher spiritual calling. keep walking that pristine beat where no harm will follow after you. Violence and terror should not have taken a man of passion who was just trying to calm a troubled individual. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never any attitude issues. You gave an accounting worthy of a heavenly reward and your soul, Officer Cook, will keep soaring higher everyday.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Denigration should lead to an investigation as it causes utter humiliation. For hopes and well being to flourish and live peace and unification must be the words of goodwill that are faithfully discharged. You lived by your undying will to survive and take care of all Dade County. Its citizens humbly blessed by your recognition, resolve and the decent honesty, integrity and dignity poured into making humanity feel at home. God has your humane character and its heroism which marked your life and public service career, Officer Cook, never crossing that line of doubt nor lingering when vital time was needed fighting the forces of ferocious evil. What tenacity! You displayed the basics and as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let destiny show your accomplishments are now honorably inscribed in front and back of Our Creator's trusted walls of humility given to all civilization.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2018
Babies crawl. Fish swim. Violence runs like never before unleashing its awful affects upon our very world. The society you and your comrades, Officer Cook, served and protected with your soul of goodwill and faith. In Dade County sheer morals, character and conviction can surely help to ward off this wanton wickedness that still runs rampant. Your earnest efforts and honorable heroic actions helped to fortify our very reasons for marching forward. You can be certain your good name will be remembered and sealed in those walls where humanity was preserved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class surely engages enhancement as well as leadership embraces motivation.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2018
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