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

The wonders of life offer a glimpse into a future so promising. Yours, Officer Cook, was filled to the brim with honor, boldness and bravery. A decent and deserving hero who saved his comrades and the residents of Dade County from the teeth of terror. Never forgotten for humility, charm and engaging character, your integrity, vision and wisdom of dignity won't be overlooked. Violence looked twice when you came, Officer Cook, to confront it face to face in a humble and humanely heroic manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2018

Bullets flying. Bombs bursting. Violence destroys. What else can be said for peace and prosperity? Our quiet times unhinged by wanton and callous actions of some. Those deranged and wicked most be stopped at once. Your job, Officer Cook, was made tougher by that very day of sinister cruelty sadly directed at the police and Dade County citizens. Your role of keeping stability and sanity surely tested the breastplates of your bravery and honorable tasks all in the name of dignity and integrity. It's the human quality of your unassuming and humble character, Officer Cook, so revered and yet so special. You will always be nobly remembered for coming to our aid and that of your distinguished peers of justice and truth. Badge#1664 would be retired with honors if you were alive, your department and county most assuredly and solemnly paid homage to it three days later at your Inspector's Funeral at Our Lady of St. Mary's Cathedral. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The band of dependability, accountability and reliability never broken. One day a reunification with your blessed family members will occur. For now you and your father, Charles, are together sharing father and son stories of his military career, your youth and public service professional career.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

If you believe, have hope. If you are resourceful have resolve. Humility and humbleness dispatch the greatest of honor that can be bestowed upon an individual. Dade County remembers its flock of faithfully loyal and cherished souls, soldiers of servitude who bravely risk their lives to teardown the walls of wickedness and deceit. You dreams, aspirations and now our inspirations, Officer Cook, helped to land those copters of courage and character right where commitment and clarity ought to be. Humanity witnessed your actions of heroism and humanely noble deeds right before their eyes. Never more motivation and effort poured into your proficient passions in life. All your journeys, Officer Cook, were blessed by Our Maker and so fitting to be among an honor roll of humble heavenly humanitarians, they sacrificed for the common good of our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

Police never want to get into that proverbial pickle. That situation could spell disaster. Better to be unheralded and modest, than brazen and stubborn headed. Never one to look for spotlight or the headlines, you, Officer Cook, always looked to the best possible solution to resolve a conflict. That day of May 16, 1979, your character and vigilance along with heroic honor and integrity was placed in dignity's hands and feet where the completion of that difficult assignment cost you your life, Officer Cook. For your family and peers it was nothing but an insurmountable loss of an esteemed comrade, brave until your last ounce of energy. Only so richly and humbly honored for coming to Dade County's aid and for starting the peace and harmony process. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A trusted warrior and the most kindest savior Dade County's folks could have known. Gunfire broke out and your scruples took command of a tragic circumstance where you saved life, your colleagues and the civilians.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

Poetry maybe nice for a rainy day, but bravery and honor giving one's life on a sunny and hot day for Dade County citizens is what makes up a young man'a interior character, honesty and righteous dignity and integrity. The pieces of every public servant's modals of operation. With violence gaining strength all women and men called upon to battle a most belligerent foe must be accountable and ready to spread out peace and unity as you always did for every man, woman and child, Officer Cook. Everything by standards and the accentuation of good values and ideals to be surely and humanely cherished. Humanity thanks you, Officer Cook and solemnly praises you everlasting humility, it stood the tests of time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Evil does not need guess work, it has to be right there and reliably accomplished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2018

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

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