Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The straight and narrow is through the roads of resolve and bravery. try and get the job done properly the first time around. Never let complacency spin you around. You were a top level officer, Officer Cook, candid and careful, concerned and courageous. The A through Z's of the alphabet were mastered succinctly by your sheer will power and goodwill to spread serenity and liberty around the corners of Dade County. Mankind dreams, you accomplished your goals and hopes for a better today and tomorrow one a little more uneasy due to your most tragic absence. But for having character, conviction and commitment, may humanity's humbleness serve as our everlasting motivation as we chase after the boundaries of tranquility and liberty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2018
Consumed by desire. Painted with perseverance. Penned with prudence. Refined by resourcefulness and resolve. Better to keep chugging on in humble honesty and the central themes of tenacity and unwavering and unending dignity and integrity, it offers more resistance against the retributions of violence and it never ceasing terror. You took care of your professional business, Officer Cook, here in Dade County as a true and trusted hero. Responsible character, resounding commitment at least with decency and scruples can better protect and administer peace and unity than someone not up to snuff on serenity and the basics of law enforcement. You will always be treasured for loyalty and consideration from bottom to top, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2018
Scheming and plotting, evil people sit and methodically think about how to unravel our gloriously peaceful society. You learned, trained and were super diligent in your endeavors, Officer Cook, to have Dade County stay safe and sound. If courage and dignity can carry honor an d bravery over the top of the mountain, then integrity can surely stand tall against the brazen who look to desecrate those decent and desirable folks. Your missions, journeys and destinies were all around our community, one that so reveres and salutes your humanely humble and gallant name. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I tall begins in earnest when your badge is pinned on your chest of concern and wisdom.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2018
Age and youth are no always so relevant so long as the honesty, integrity and dignity fall in with bravery and the humble composure you need as a public servant. Dade County saw your maturity and mettle, Officer Cook, as steady as your resolve and clever character. It is always needed when trying to rest calm and harmony to a community asking for this. Always so heroic and loyal, humane and steeped in humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enrichment and enhancement carry with them an awesome burden that hopefully our officers of today can keep next to them.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2018
Cheating on a test is totally wrong. Copycatting one's ideas are a little questionable, but don't all public servants have to behave the same? The answer is yes they should endeavor to maintain honor, have relentless resolve and a fighting spirit. Keep law and order by virtue of having a certain humane dignity and wisdom strapped to their waistband and badge. For all the terror and kayos you were accounted for, Officer Cook, here in Dade County roaming the streets for some relief and tranquility. Nerves become frayed and than no telling what might happen. You accentuated and achieved more, Officer Cook, during your walking of the pavement to promote mercy and faith among us. You demonstrated compassion so should we all. You had pride and fortitude, so shall we . Only the best are now and for eternity kept safe from harm's way. Your fellow angels, Officer Cook, up there in the shiny lights of God's palace sharing their humbleness and boldness with one another. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your life of twenty-five years were of renewal and sanctification, a civility and nobility not always seen clearly nowadays.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Plant s thrive better when nurtured. Police strive to be better as defenders when nourished with morals and the mettle of good honorable work. Right from their heart of gold and the good graces of integrity and dignity forming a one two bonding used to vanquish evil. Dade County was under your watchful youth, Officer Cook, twenty-five years old and a proven veteran at leading others through the storms of strife and adversity. Never forgotten and always the soundest of character and morals. Nothing but truth and trust not a falsehood nor fable. Humility and humanity were paired together as you and Reserve Officer LIncoln were partnering as one team on that terrible day, Officer Cook, when your pathways in life were stopped by a crazed young man's outrage against our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Nothing more foolish than a person's own stupidity and nothing better than one dignified and humbly honest young man battling with all his energy on Dade County's behalf. We request loyal and friendly protection and we got the full tank of tenacity, gallantry and the acumen that integrity and dignity bring forth. Your commitment and conviction, Officer Cook, were of heroic proportions and for us having harmony and prosperity may you gentle and beautiful soul of safety be extra blessed as we honor by a stellar salute your bravery, unwavering and unselfish in sacrificing for our happiness and aspirations to continue taking fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A diary a day helps bring everlasting humility your way, Officer Cook, a hero and a savior whose colleagues won't forget your wisdom, maturity and visions of a brighter tomorrow.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Determination helps to overcome problems. Dedication when applied to the surface of dilemmas assists in resolving conflict. Your authority and stewardship, Officer Cook, embraced the likes of which Dade County will not see again. Our ways of life and hope through your honest goodwill has kept terror at bay all these decades later. Nothing simple about integrity and dignity launching themselves at the rages of atrocity. You'll be well remembered and so richly honored, Officer Cook, for common sense, humility and the motivation to lead other men and women brave and humble into danger.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Mortality is something we all look at. At some point in time your life of service, Officer Cook, met its challenges and your mettle was as good if not better than your experience and efficiency. Honor and dignity, integrity and values surely beat humiliation and disgrace , your uniform and badge worked in unison to shield us here in Dade County from any awful turmoil that struck. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One hundred years from today you'll still be humbly honored and gracefully saluted for virtue and courage.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Direct honor to a humble location and it will likely come back and pay dividends many times over. Your protection and service on Dade County's behalf took terror and wickedness away from its citizens. Your character and humility, Officer Cook, greeted the people with that same cheerful attitude and acumen that graced our society. Integrity and ingenuity took your career and life's pursuits down those happier roads. A shame you could not be here to witness all these changes that came about through your civility and serene passions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Desire and dedication deserve humane salutes of dignity and valor. How else can peace and unity be realized without the honest efforts of men and women like yourself, Officer Cook? Dade County and its people corroborated what we already knew/ That values, morals and principles do take a career far down their lines of character, commitment and enhancement. You were truly one amazing man, Officer Cook, gifted and concerned, blessed with humility and integrity to fight off the affects of violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Those who succeed in desire surely enrich our world. Their wealth is in bravery, honor and the very dignity that keeps us safe. Your trials and travels, Officer Cook, took you around Dade County where peace and serenity was sheltered by your humble and heroic presence. Never again can we be safe as when you patrolled. Your absence and character certainly have been most missed during these times of strife and evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2018
Heroism, honesty and mettle morph into bravery . It cannot be mentioned in any other humble and modestly dignified fashion. The truth is you were one reliable and trusted servant, Officer Cook, humanely sure and loyally confident in all your abilities to bolster Dade County's peace of mind, safety, security and the serenity that harmony and unity deliver as one. Your family and friends, comrades and anyone who knew you saw the excellency in your efficiency and performance put forth to save lives and that my friend is your legacy spot on. Diligence and commitment are equal nobility and humility given back to humanity. We praise the Lord for your blessed name and God fearing soul of reputation and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
Treachery lies in those terrains filled with strife and terror. Humility, honor and a labor of love must fill the air with dignity, character and integrity if all is to be set right. You proudly served Dade County and their folks, Officer Cook, devoutly, desirably and very doggedly never letting evil get a running start. Once that occurs, it is off to the resolve and resourcefulness to utilize whatever mechanisms are there to dispose of this dastardly being. Its wings of wickedness are so spread out, it takes the entire effort of a department to conquer its advances. You are and were a very spiritual man, Officer Cook, your faith, goodwill and mercy never wavered once during your watches over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
Terrible things need not be terminal. Terror and torment have remedies to fix what ails us. Good old fashioned honest and loyal police. And because of your unselfish resiliency and reverence for your position of trust, Officer Cook, God has helped take care of Dade County and its residents all these years later as you watch from a prime spot reserved for sage and visionary heroes. All you have to do, though it's an awesome responsibility is to patrol these pearly gates. We believe your wisdom, honor and dignity will assist your integrity in safeguarding those who need protection and security. The classic humble and heroic character and commitment to both pride and excellence that was superbly donned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
Books are for those whose thirst for knowledge is unquenchable. A crook does not need much to succeed in their endeavors to make life worse for our society. Life during your time, Officer Cook, was pretty well here in Dade County except for that tragic day of infamy when you gave your life and soul in order to halt evil. The rash actions of a deranged man put you and your department in the cross hairs of his callous and inhumane activities. No better a man of distinction and the wisdom of integrity and dignity to stop dead in his tracks of terror. You gave your all, humility, civility and the sanctity of life by at least providing peace and quiet for those wanting to prosper and to pursue happiness. Good traits and character can make those adjustments that need to be made to preserve and to protect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
I don't look at police work as an odyssey. It may be an adventure going out there and trying your utmost to secure peace and whatever else combines to make stability as good as it gets. Dade County was under siege from tensions racial and on that lousy and terrible day a domestic incident in which three Metro-Dade Officers were shot by a crazed and wicked man. Your life had reason, Officer Cook and so did it contain integrity, honor and desire that made your travels more valuable. So versatile and full of vigor, a life gone before anyone could offer a goodbye. They came to your Inspector's Funeral on May 19th to say so long to a man of virtuous character, the composure of courage, the wisdom that only humility can bring to a hero so loved and cherished. Seconds are all cowards require to commit wanton acts of vile and terror. You were a terrific human being, Officer Cook, solemnly honored and never out of sight. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
The stroke of your hands, Officer Cook, was Dade County's stoke of genius. Luck is sometimes a part of police work, though skill and talents, values and principles will take a career further along than anything else. Your system of values, ethics and effort were all the creations of your decent and honorable upbringing at home. That humble achievement was your parents responsibility, their pride and joy. Their darling heroic and humanely dedicated son whose value as a public servant was worth all the class and care we could ever dream of. Your personal concern for those whom you protected was for freedom and unity to share as one in all our journeys through life and in good health. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You took excellent care of us and God is perpetually taking good and kind care of your devoted soul of serenity, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
The devil's right hand henchmen are evil, callousness and just heinous disregard for human life. Our peace, stability, prosperity and vitality here in Dade County were brought about through your goodwill and humane honor, Officer Cook. Plain and simple. It's in the hearts of hero's like you, Officer Cook, that make the world revolve. In other words , a no more decent and deserving public servant whose dignity and integrity had to match wits with ruthless violence and the damage its intensity lets out. Peace and safety here were brought by a warrior and a servant who had the guts and gumption to battle on so long as wisdom and maturity were cemented together. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your staunch character enabled you to achieve where others might not have. Building blocks, cornerstones and foundations set down by a gallant young man with a fighting spirit that will never be surpassed nor duplicated.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
Your physical being, Officer Cook, went back to the earth where you came from. Your gallantry and good grace advanced to a higher spiritual level. Our Lord, Master and Creator sees and hears the cries of all people, babies, man woman old and young and even police who need His assistance from time to time. The calls of help went out and on May 16, 1979, there you were, Officer Cook, patrolling Dade County for peace and liberty ready to lend a helping hand, Your soul was exposed to the villainous Mr. Pearsall and for your character, ideals and integrity, there was no more finer dignity being left in the streets ready to fight that awful gunfight which took you from among us. Your family and department all suffered the anguish, that gaping hole still is left in your family where hopefully time has healed some of the wounds inflicted upon their souls too. You were a good man,Officer Cook, highly honored and duly respected for heroism at its zenith. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A career and life leave undone where do we pick up the pieces and march on with our dreams and aspirations? Your beautiful soul, Officer Cook, will lead the way from the staircases to heaven where perfection meets perseverance and prudent proficiency.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
To delve into dignity, devotion, decency, determination and dedication, you must first begin to swim upstream in unshakeable conduct and that includes carrying dignity, humility and honor far and wide. The winds and breath of evil seem to flourish and with that being said, all public servants must advance their wisdom, convictions and commitments to honorable scruples. Nothing better than boldness, nothing more righteous than being humble and reserved so long as we knew you always had Dade County's intentions in your golden heart, Officer Cook. You wore a pristine uniform and carried your badge of honor exceedingly jst as prescribed. No man or woman who ever served and partnered with you could say otherwise. Your character now and forever exists peacefully and without an yharm in God's throne reserved for His flock of angelic heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
Happy are those content with their lot. You were a healthy, happy and maturely humble man, Officer Cook. That alone should have kept you safe and sound. Tragically, evil conjures up other nastier thoughts. It has its own mindset and conclusion. Mr. Pearsall's ill gotten evil left your department void of your unassuming and heroic virtue and validity that you handled all your assignments with honesty and the scopes of security, integrity and dignity. You were confident in being available and able to conquer duress here in Dade County on its behalf. A cherished labor of bravery and valor always to be founded in bricks, marble, granite, whatever your good name and Badge#1664 and its yeoman work won't be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
Fishing expeditions are fun. Tourist trips are enjoyable. But, ferocity and tenacity pack that much needed one two punch to kayo bedlam and mayhem. All the fuel you don't want to ever pour over wickedness. Once it gains momentum there is no telling when it will surcease. You did really well in your battles over crime and mischief here in Dade County. Officer Cook, you were just the proper and dignified man of means and commitment to execute his roles precisely to the letter and to help rid terror from our midst. We can surely honor your dignity and integrity by placing our humility toward humanity in a position where we all gain. No worst loss than losing you at such a young age with more left to accomplish and that is left to your peers and family to continue accentuating your acumen, astuteness and the very virtues of your legacy, heroic and humble . Loyal and thoughtful, wise and full of vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
The bonds of work, the labors of love, the meaning of mettle, they all support the profound and decent work that intelligent and intuitive men and women try to produce on an everyday basis. No small task. One big challenge when attempting to keep serenity and unity, harmony and peace flowing freely. You at least performed your job, Officer Cook, skillfully and in a trustworthy manner never letting Dade County's people down. Character and conviction speak wisely of a devoted and talented young man's days and years determined to get after the roots of rotten evil whose terror spread out and never seems to let up. Until your last breath and heartbeat, you never gave up always the passion and most compassionate heart there was digging down with humble resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018
Your blessed initials are all over your good work and gentle kindness, Officer Cook. Dade County fondly looks back on your life and honors your service to them. Your hopes and dreams were never dashed even though your family would rather you be with them celebrating all the good and grand moments of their successes. It was in your genes of grace and gallantry where highly treasured principles, character and the honest integrity and dignity lied. Evil was addressed by your unwavering and undying sacrifice one made possible by your stellar reputation among your professional comrades. Always saluted and never forgotten. Rest in peace neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2018