Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
If we could just undo the past it might the world a bit safer. Police go out of their way to secure and protect our interests. You made Dade County as safe as it could be, Officer Cook, with your honor and humble heroism all the makings of your humility and staunch character, It is the souls of wisdom and vision that make us feel more at peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Clearly devoted and most passionate you won't be forgotten only saluted for valor and the virtues of due vigilance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
Fairness nestles its way among resolve and resiliency just as bravery and commitment to honor and decency spread themselves over an entire region. You laid your life down, Officer Cook, so that we may be safe and secure. Warm and protected as you were cherished and revered. A respectful man of pride, humility and boldness assisting Dade County's residents with their fruitful aspirations and nobly humble journeys in life. Happiness was a part of your young life and to see that villainously violated makes us and your entire family and peers very sad. But, your soul of authority, leadership and dedication is fondly remembered every morning we arise to commit to God's blueprint for a sacred life. You were a devout and resolute gentleman, gallantry filled your blessed heart and never will we forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Morals, ideals, values and principles are never to be toyed with. When a life or many lives are on the line the strictest of scruples must be employed. You were a kind gentleman, Officer Cook, with a civil heart, a harmonious hero of the finest humane humility and honesty there is out there. Never before can Dade County and its folks say you weren't there. You stood in the very face of evil and placed your life, dignity and the incorporation of integrity on the line for the prospects of hope, mercy and quiet to shadow one another. Forever may you be so humbly saluted for unending bravery, unselfish valor and undying relevance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You channeled your youthful enthusiasm, Officer Cook, into our prayers and thoughts of a better and brighter tomorrow. One created by the pathways of precision and the roadways of resolve and vision all led by ingenuity and wisdom from up above.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
There will be sad songs that make you cry. Just watch the raindrops coming down, it is your very soul of heroism, Officer Cook, that is keeping us fresh and alive. A renewed sense of direction that is steering our tranquility, happiness and unity as you watch over your loved ones, colleagues, esteemed and venerable. Dade County was under such tender and really genuine leadership when you patrolled its corners searching for a little peace of mind and goodwill. Tears washed away by the gentle rain that graces our environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Constructive character to help destroy destruction of our society.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Blessings that inspire us and draw the wellbeing of one another. You aspired to greatness, Officer Cook and by your devotion, dignity and supremely humble work have you been labeled a Dade County hero of humane and ideal distinction. No need to sugarcoat things, because you vigilance and diligence watched over your honor and humility. The harmony that sanctity and good character may bring in. The toast and jam of your community which would be further sweetened by your presence. What an absence! Missed immeasurably and no telling how much more fruitfulness remained behind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearment collides with the wings of enhancement touching the very souls of those you cared for, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
A good man granted eternal peace and serenity in God's heavenly fortress. Dade County's elixir of effort and endeavor. You were a consummate professional, Officer Cook, classic smile, humble genesis, properly prepared with prudent perseverance. Never more honor, integrity and loyalty from a public servant graceful and cherished by his next of kin and considerable friends in and out of work. You cannot forget stoic and staunch character and conviction to see you through to harmony and the tranquility that we happily desire. Vision and wisdom, maturity that years of pain staking work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Terror is a territorial thing in that once it stakes itself it will be there for a while. So were you, Officer Cook, in and around the corridors of Dade County for six faithfully courageous years of service. No hints were needed as you performed your tasks with rigor, vitality and full resolve to conclude whatever business you were tending to. Class and decorum, desire and decency all the way. Straight ahead full with integrity, dignity and honesty. The hands and limbs that carried you through life and your career built on the cornerstones of humane and civil humility to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Some people have it. Some had it. Some get it. And for some they got it. Being careless and clueless contributes to more and more scenarios of danger for police than ever before. No matter you got the directives, Officer Cook, you followed rules and regulations that could only make the general public safer and you never strayed one minute from your assigned duties. All intense, all honor and dignity, integrity that made ingenuity and reason, valor and vision stand tall. We leave the levity and foolishness at our homes and the public is kept much more serene and sedate. No worries about your commitment, concern and caring approach, they took care of evil as well as they should. Rest in peace with your heroic angels of bravery, brothers and sisters whose foundations shall never breakdown or blow away.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Flying by, exactly what time has done all these decades later. No worries because Our Creator has your soul of humility and peace, Officer Cook, sheltered and protected where no harm or foul play will ever come its way. Gracious, gallant and handsome, you were the epitome of an honest and dignified fellow, a man created from the mold of mettle and boldness which hand delivered peace, unity and prosperity to all Dade County folks. It's always about the fabrics of ferocity, tenacity and solid and loyal character and commitment to excellence and pride who does not need his integrity announced, it was the most humane heroism there is. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Those caravans of crusaders are moving fast. Best to keep up with their travels. Your pilgrimages here in Dade County, Officer Cook, were not pomp and circumstance. They were primed with humility to assist humanity in its honorable battles over wickedness. Evil must be dealt with accordingly and precisely with honesty and genuine integrity. You must be a fiercely loyal to the cause and prepared to act at any given moment. Everything was left on the line, Officer Cook, to spur goodwill and liberty for all mankind. Never forgotten, it's your heroism that has left an indelible impression. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
The trio of integrity, honor and dignity trumps the words of callousness such as terror, torment and turmoil. Never any sign of indignation, reservation or hesitation. Dade County received reliable and courteous service and preservation from a motivated man of wisdom and courage in Badge#1664, your badge of endearment, Officer Cook. your brown uniform and shiny shoes did yeoman like work for six years of loyal and constituted commitment to the pride and excellence in supremely dealing with adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We honor and praise those giants of gallantry who graced our world with thoughtful and fruitfully devoted means.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
A cold towel cools one's body. Bloodshed heats up the quiet moments of any given venue. Your share of helping to take away evil in Dade County required a big sacrifice. No doubt the humbleness and boldness you need to be fair, faithful and firm when action called. Our peace and unity is directly attributed to your unwavering and undying respect for a position of trust and decency, accountability coupled with honesty and sincere humility. Safety and serenity thrown over us forevermore. Take character and commitment and tie it up with vision and wisdom, success humby is produced. You tried your best to calm that troubled young man down, God elevated your endeavor, efficiency and energy to a higher spiritual calling. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
Revely wakes up those men and women who serve our armed forces. So too does evil and violence awaken a community, the terror so bent out of shape that it takes a huge effort from every brave and honest soul of humility to handle its rigors alone. You went about your assignments here in Dade County with humility and passion, honor and reverence, dignity and integrity so help you God. You graced this land for twenty-five years of sweat, blood and tears, now those same tears are shed for your loss. Humanity's servant and heroic warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
Look no farther help is on the way. You raced to help your friends and colleagues, Officer Cook, in an attempt to make Dade County safer and peaceful once again. A man of character and courage utilizes all his resourcefulness, resolve and integrity to honorably and in a dignified manner release those in the clutches of evil. Surely to be fondly saluted, remembered and righteously etched upon our hearts and minds of heroes and heroines who meet the standards of good behavior, decency and decorum. It is in these praises that you, Officer Cook, were a humble and humanely valiant human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
If the shoe fits wear it. If bravery, honesty and integrity don't run after violence as one, you are probably in a whole lot of trouble. Mr. Pearsall would have been in a whole whale of trouble for taking your life, Officer Cook and for nearly killing your comrades that awful day of May 16, 1979. His morals and values jumped right into the lake and for what he perpetrated it demanded swift and serious action. Your thoughts and soul were pure as gold and so was your caring and kind heart. The master of motivation and compassion, you spearheaded goodwill among the harmony you spread out in Dade County during your watch, Officer Cook. Clear and concise morals, dignity and the character that humility and reliability deliver to violence. The anval must fall upon unwanted terror and turmoil quickly an dmost expeditiously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
Replicate, duplicate, whatever has to be accomplished to finish this atrocity of unfairness that seems to be stripped away piece by piece by unmitigated terror. A battle brewing that needed your urgent response, Officer Cook and for that matter the citizens answering along with you. Dade County suffered but than again so did your family and department on May 16, 1979, when you gave your scruples, security and saving grace to honor those carrying out your heroic legacy. A legion of humility, civility and the sanctity that noble deeds bring with them. You are not going to be overlooked, Officer Cook, nor forgotten for having the wisdom, vision and commitment to stand up and to be counted among the many courageous souls who fought that good fight for peace and equality to rise to the occasion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
Jokes and practical pranks are one thing. Sincerity at times requires some serious contemplation. The kind necessary to combat cowardly and heinous actions of a few wayward people. Your role in this war, Officer Cook, was to make peace and unity last forever here in Dade County. The hero in your soul is never lost as it shines down on your esteemed and beloved family. Their honor, your integrity, your honor and humility its dignity longing for some comfort was brought back to Our Master's palaces of perseverance and perfection. Where mercy, devotion and compassion reign alongside of commitment, character and principles. The values are that intense and so is a life quite valuable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Justice and fairness were your strongholds as was your trust, accountability and reliability.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
Evil seems to reach far and wide pulling this society to an even newer low. You reached out to others, Officer Cook, hoping to pull them back in the good graces of Our Lord. A savior and warrior who never stopped fighting on Dade County's behalf. You were the consummate strong, steady and serene public servant, a, man whose word was his bond of valor. Integrity, honor and dignity were not words to be uttered nor taken lightly. We were shielded and protected by all your loving resources of fruition and dogged determination, never lack of devotion or dedication. Our Maker has seized your soul of charm and character and kept violence from ever harming you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
Bluntly speaking police pay the ultimate price even if by blunt force. For this they must bury their eyes and ears, lips and feet in simple and plain boldness and bravery. It makes the reputation of resolve, honor and dignity that much more clearer. It surely made Dade County and its residents feel better by your unassuming and heroic presence, Officer Cook. A man of faith, loyalty and principles practicing what you preached and were instructed by your parents. Character, morals and integrity form that virtual backbone of enhancement that lends its creed to fighting violence and conveys the messages of meaning and humility that stay instilled in our minds and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
God Himself only knows why goodness and mercy shall follow Him. It trailed your patrols around Dade County, Officer Cook. A public servant whose honesty and assurances allowed you to reign in violence thus saving lives and giving peace and harmony the chance to flow freely and properly. The eyes of all look hopefully to Thee and You provide them their food in due season. For your humble and humane heroism, Officer Cook, may your character and cherished soul of serenity rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Its cornerstones of courage and conviction are set in stone glistening off of the bright hot yellow sun.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2018
Holes are dug. It's time to go further in this never ending war over wickedness. Only the blessings of Our Creator can protect the cherished souls of those who serve and fight with all their might for our tranquility. Our peace, safety and prosperity that must be not be broached. Your smile, Officer Cook, honor, dignity and integrity should have allowed you the longevity that we seek every single day of our lives. Lives of action, fruition and the flirtations with happiness and peace. Something your commitment to excellence and pride, Officer Cook, should have been allowed to follow you into retirement. God ordained your destinies to be with Him back in heaven next to your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace. Always with a prepared plan of action. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2018
When time is of the essence, better roll up those sleeves of tenacity and get to work. Danger, peril and who knows what else lurks? Dade County had it all good and bad, you seemed, Officer Cook, to have a handle on the going and comings here. A revered gentleman with angel's wings spreading goodwill and sincere austerity where it matter the most. Good character and the fabrics of scruples are not a cliche. But, foundations and cornerstones laid down for future valiant and honorably intense public servants are of the value that we place on life. Yours, Officer Cook, had meaning and was filled with faith and trust, humility and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2018
It is real difficult for loved ones to live on when preventable accidents took their loves one's lives. You can sit all day and ponder and it is still an earth shaking moment. Your family, Officer Cook, has dealt very well I would assume. Your death was a line of duty death for which you paid the ultimate price for safety and reason to percolate among the proud citizens here in Dade County. You bestowed honor and humbleness, dignity and perseverance along with your maturity in years and that word, integrity. Never leaving home without your bravest of faith and esteem for your all too important roles in mankind. Never forgotten and fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2018
Close the book. The chapters of boldness and bravery will be there tomorrow to greet you. It is only fitting and proper that Dade County and its folks honor your rich life and career, Officer Cook, where you inserted ingenuity, intelligence and intuition in all your poignant and progressive moments. Ones surely to share with your family. They are about your passions and compassion to maintain humility, honesty and dignity while being composed and for having the fortitude to fight for what you believed in. Peace and harmony shall cast violence and hatred to the sharks in the deep blue oceans. Always humbly saluted for gallantry and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2018
Pain and sorrow, the loss of a loved so brave and honest as you, Officer Cook, left your family and department bereft of your character and heroism. A loyal and treasured young man stoking the fires of ferocity in Dade County hoping for positive results in garnering peace and unity for all. You stayed the courses of courage by being morally strong and actively aware through your humane integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2018
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