Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Losing a brave family member only conjures up those memories of a live left with more on the plateau. Your
career and work, Officer Cook, were very important to you. Revered and respected, this mutual admiration is felt worldwide. For having the dignity and inner fortitude to fight for our rights here in Dade County, there could not be a more Your humbly heroic soul of peace gave those whom you served a new lease on life and those feelings of your loss have inspired us to keep plugging along those paths of prudent proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S.Davis
August 31, 2018
We treat all people fairly and equally. No matter their race, religion or affiliation. You gave Dade County and its folks the best of your company and protection, Officer Cook. Undying. Unwavering. Unselfish and spirited all in the name of love and respect. So now as our hero and your family's of course may you be solemnly and fondly honored for courage and character, desire and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
Mayhem confuses. Kayos confronts. Violence victimizes. Evil looks to eliminate the gentleness of peace and earthly harmony. During your crusades here in Dade County, Officer Cook, you allowed calmness and to have their say and the hope of mankind was constructed by you rhumble goodwill, integrity and honest dignity. Your fights over evil surely delivered prosperity to our society who won't forget the humility in your heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
To have decency and determination we need to look at our most esteemed and beloved of heroes and heroines battling away this wanton mayhem and violence that threatens society's yoke of yearning. You learned your lessons, Officer Cook, at home and at the police academy. No better a venue to have your honesty and integrity supporting your dignity and intuitions. A fruitful mission sadly cut short by evil from just one man alone. Your character and consideration brought the scales of justice to a higher and more humble sphere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and commitment to excellence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
When you give you get repaid many times over. But, when you sacrifice your life and career to stop evil how else can one be grateful? Believe me Dade County and its residents are thankful, Officer Cook, your honor, dignity and integrity never wavered. It was full speed ahead to bring peace and harmony to its region. Humility and humble resolve followed you your entire life and if character like yours, Officer Cook, can save lives, than no more a devout and respected gentleman of gallantry directed back at humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
Police must duel to battle evil. Their durability is always put to the severe test and you came up, Officer Cook with passing colors. Dade County witnessed some real life heroics on your part. All the dignity, honesty and integrity poured into your dangerous labors of esteem and valor. We surely can remember the comported and stoic man of steel will and a faithful resolve. Your humility and reserved character, Officer Cook, has been and will forevermore be so saluted. That eternal vault of valuable scruples contains the souls of those who made that ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No matter the weather peace and harmony must be devoutly dealt with. if force is needed so be it. Obvious, peaceful outcomes are recommended for all concerned.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Police must duel to battle evil. Their durability is always put to the severe test and you came up, Officer Cook with passing colors. Dade County witnessed some real life heroics on your part. All the dignity, honesty and integrity poured into your dangerous labors of esteem and valor. We surely can remember the comported and stoic man of steel will and a faithful resolve. Your humility and reserved character, Officer Cook, has been and will forevermore be so saluted. That eternal vault of valuable scruples contains the souls of those who made that ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No matter the weather peace and harmony must be devoutly dealt with. if force is needed so be it. Obvious, peaceful outcomes are recommended for all concerned.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Hot dogs, hamburgers and soda wash down the food that feeds our stomachs. Violence and evil fuel a ferocity of fire that kindles the hearts of those who set out to commit infamy. You branded good habits, work ethics and the morals, Officer Cook, that add meaning to the words, dignity, integrity and honesty. Words to live by as is the bravery to make the ultimate sacrifice as you did on behalf of Dade County. Mr. Pearsall must have had a deep seeded hatred in every bone of his body and provoked more senseless violence than ever before. Sad he had no prior police record. After what happened to you , Officer Cook and your comrades of character and humility he now surely had trouble facing him square in the face. You were a blessed man of pride and resolve which only speaks volumes humbly of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's a terrible shame you cant be enjoying this Labor Day weekend holiday with Karen and your whole family. Those heavenly fruits sure do have a blessed scent. You must keep tabs on us, Officer Cook, as your soul flies higher each and every moment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
A benefactor bestows charitable kindness upon the world. A public servant relished their labors of love and peace and displays the proper temper to stop the torment. Dade County had its fill of unrest, tension and terror when you patrolled its corners, Officer Cook, a terrible domestic dispute only added fuel to a man's unleashing of evil and violence. Wickedness never vindicates as it only vanquishes good from a community where unity is supposed to be shared by all. Your character, charm and commitment to both excellence and pride is sorely missed today as it has been for these last thirty-nine years since you last tragically ended your watch. Fools are those whose minds are either in the sand or gutter. The wise and reverent see a society and expect to make strides in making stability and prosperity a foundation. Always saluted for wisdom, vision and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
A peacemaker is surely a difference maker. You either have virtue and honor bestowed humbly upon yourself or you are not going to make a dignified impression upon our world. Sure as I am typing this reflection for you, Officer Cook, the goodness of your humility and gallantry flows like fine wine. The relief for peace and nobleness throughout Dade County. Its people can rest or recline much more easier by day or night in part to your humane and very characteristic courage and heroic actions. The plans of man and woman are determined by Our Keeper, The Lord protects us and take sour journeys in life and during our vocations to a world of paradise where perfection meets angelic dimensions. The Honor Roll sadly keeps soaring as do those mighty austere souls of serenity and reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
You are either in police work to make a difference and a safer world or better to go and find another line of employment. Departments need the very best of minds and physical talents from brave and honest individuals. No doubting your capabilities and ability to deal with violence and its evil, Officer Cook. A cherished Dade County hero of honor and the fighting humility which helped to broker peace and quiet for us who lived here. Your class and character, Officer Cook, helped to accentuate your acumen, desire and dignity by which integrity follows down those tracks of tenacity. Always humbly saluted and treasured for taking charge and for understanding the issues that required fixing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity and mankind, society's one two punch of grace and civility gathered by the humane personable manner you possessed, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Ears listen to what comes from our lips. If the truth and trust, honesty and integrity come gracefully the chances are dignity and wisdom will distinguish themselves as well. Your politeness and perseverance, Officer Cook, only enriched the value of life here in Dade County. The community that showed its satisfaction for a job well done and for having character and courage during times of duress. You created a bond that can never be broken. Those fruitful journeys have now taken on a deeper and more personified spiritual destination. Heaven awaited your humble and heroic arrival, Officer Cook, for enabling humanity to prosper in a more stable and tranquil environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A superb servant who epitomized the ingenuity and eclectic art of persuasion. You calmed. And you performed in a cheerful manner. No one was disappointed. Only losing you too soon because of what you stood for. You fought for life and your life and saved your comrades from more impending peril and too those citizens as well were saved by your bravery.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Perpetual peace is better than constant terror. Except we need many able bodied men and women to serve and preserve the qualities and principles of life so sacred and dear to our hearts. Your heart, Officer Cook, had courtesy and manners etched inside of its body of supreme sacrifice. it brought many tears that day of May 16, 1979 when sudden violence took your life. That rug od honor and resolve was pulled right from under you for no earthy reason. A trouble man bent on terror and his evil against police and his community since he lived there brought outcries of why? A gallant and courageous young man, you were the living and shining example of integrity, honesty and dignity what the folks have been indebted to you. God's flock of character and precision rests soundly in His palaces of pristine perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Here say can be a destructive as evil. Its messages can be convoluted and misunderstood. Nothing can be gained when senseless violence sets its sights upon any community. These are sacred spots where its residents choose to live and thrive. Here in Dade County, you strived for justice and fairness through truth and trust, Officer Cook. Everything to lose. Everything to gain and not a moment to squander. Your life and career of vision, wisdom and maturity was brought about through the channels of being loyal and cherished, respected and so honorable. We find that those decent men and women of valor too carry instincts of integrity and dignity on their sleeves of viable commitment as you so faithfully did, Officer Cook, on mankind's request. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Police try to maneuver in and out of trouble while restoring and protecting lives. Your tasks here in Dade County, Officer Cook, made all citizens better served to be free to live peacefully. Never a more resilient public servant full of honor and integrity. The dignity and humility you delivered each and everyday shall be that enhancement that lasts forever. It's in your character and constitution that serenity, safety and security shall trail us all of our days. Those paths you carved out, Officer Cook, are the foundations that represent humanity and your service, humble and esteemed, brave and bold not to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
We bike, run and race on behalf of you, Officer Cook, here in Dade County and around the world where humility and honor rest with integrity and dignity. Your living decency and modest character that secured and restored everlasting peace to those calling out for some. Heroism is the product of a terrific upbringing and nothing can deter nor tarnish what you accomplished during your life filled with success. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in the glorious splendor of Our Lord's paradise. Proficiency and desire rest as one.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2018
Religion and faith are the blankets of comfort by which all free men and women live by and for. You were a devout Catholic, Officer Cook, but, no matter one cannot argue a thing regarding your humility, honesty and they will find awards and humbleness. All one needs to do is look into your personnel file and locate the character and commitment of a cherished and praised man. God does not ask police to do it alone. Wickedness requires a total team effort and if something is amiss then the team and department suffers. Your boldness, wisdom and vision, Officer Cook, were the results of your unwavering courage and convictions. Dade County witnessed faithfulness and loyalty like never before when you served. Never a finer and more sound human being filled with the love and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2018
You can lighten up the mood so long as the work and productivity matches the dignity and integrity. Your honesty and thoughtfulness has always been appreciated, Officer Cook. Dade County has remembered your outgoing and personable approaches in life and during your public service career. A life and career of professional preservation cut way too short by wanton evil and downright sinister violence. All you did was your job bringing peace and unity, liberty and freedom to those persons interested in living safer and more serene times. A man's voyages of vigilance and vitality were to construct the cornerstones of a brighter foundation for tomorrow. Those whose character matches their dignity and desire are going to find everlasting rewards in God's house of heroic effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The calendar moves forward, we can look back to the past though I believe, Officer Cook, your family would want to move ahead with their peaceful destinies.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2018
Promises are just that. When they are broken the consequences can be very dire indeed. Your word, Officer Cook, was your bond of bravery and boldness spread far and wide over those residents living in and around Dade County. A massive project protecting life and you handled your tasks with aplomb and all the humble acumen that one lovely gentleman can possess. Our serenity and tranquil travels can be traced back to your heroism ,humility and the humble honor you had wearing your badge and uniform of faith, fairness and strength from your loving heart. Violence shall never take away your family's pursuits of happiness as their "Uncle Bo, " will always be around to lend advice from the heavens above.Heroes and heroines have the essentials of effort, endurance and the assurances that all will be fine. Your missions of humility and civility have now and forever transcended to a place where perfection has been built by the treasured esteem of the many brave men and women. A flock of angels whose ferocity and tenacity can never be shaken. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2018
A teapot of tenacity helps to silence the surges of serious mayhem. Only thing is you require most humble, loyal and honorable personnel handling all calls where life and property are at the highest risk. Here in Dade County you were a prominent and professional public servant, Officer Cook. Durable during duress, serious and faithful in times of crisis. Your caring and sincere character, dignity and integrity went a long way to shedding the strife and violence that the citizens need not be subjected to. A hero forever to be so vigorously honored and etched into our hearts and thoughts. Those foundations of security and serenity, Officer Cook, are the results of your unwavering and unselfish resolve and sacrifice. All the unity and peace we have is because of your undying effort in making lives matter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2018
Heroism is that humble staple that is forever. Humanitarian work too stays forever. Once blessed, always blessed. One who has pure humility and honor is truly blessed. You were a resourceful man, Officer Cook, whose gallantry galloped in front and back of your stellar integrity and dignity as it saved many lives here in Dade County. Whenever brave souls whose missions and journeys of justice are rudely and evilly interrupted one can only hope and pray. your kind and composed character is now back in the good graces of Our Creator's angelic flock of ferocity and bravery patrolling those sacred and golden paved venues where nothing will ever harm you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2018
Searing and sick. That what your death in the line of duty has caused a lot of people, family, friends and comrades of kindness, goodwill and compassion for everyone. Exactly, what you showered upon mankind, Officer Cook. The good they die young. Don't know why that is. God must have needed you in heaven replete with heroism , humbleness, homage to others and the honesty that police work's toughness delivers to one's character, integrity and dignity during those worrisome times. You'll always be cherished and gratefully admired among the rank and file of your department. You came to aid, you should never left that hospital headed to the morgue in a body bag. The coward and cruel man who took your career and life away needed to go out like that. he did thanks to your colleague, Detective Donald Blocker who ended that day of infamy and ignominious actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Bravery stands for humanity and humility blessed and bestowed upon each other's crown of crusades for harmony and unity for all. Reflections are for the comfort of your family to read, for your comrades to learn the lessons of principles and bravery that you lead others by, Officer Cook. A great man and savior missed by all. Never a more intuitive and gregarious fellow than yourself.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 28, 2018
Sad that a madman who took your life, Officer Cook, had a cache of assorted weaponry. Just to ponder he could have used his brains for something more worthwhile. Giving someone like that a gun is a surefire invitation to mayhem and utter kayos. Dade County though was spared by your heroic actions from more calamity and turmoil. It's the eminent character and conviction along with your honor and integrity that saved the public and your colleagues in arms. Never overlooked and remembered fondly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 28, 2018
Many times, many moments, many years. Too many decades since your untimely death, Officer Cook, which has stirred up the pot of mixed emotions. at least Dade County citizens were under resourceful eyes of resolve and the youthful of enthusiasm while you were toiling in peace by fighting terror. Sheer craziness that day when you gave your life of fundamentals and fruition. You stayed on the righteous pathways of perseverance and honesty all along sheltering us with your character, dignity and integrity all comported. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 28, 2018
Fouled up and in a foggy daze, that's what evil and serious trouble can cause a peaceful world to fall into. Into a pit of peril and strife right for evil to take advantage of. You utilized your common resources, Officer Cook, to seize the serenity and harmony that we the people look forward to. You were surely a public servant whose humbleness and humane heroism will be saluted as will your dignity and integrity displayed during tense battles over wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 28, 2018
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