Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Rid yourself of a lie and convert the truth to trust and tenacity, you can never go wrong. You never went wrong, Officer Cook. You were humbly and heroically right smack in the middle of a chaotic scene that day in Dade County, precisely, Liberty City where all hell tragically broke loose. For all you gave, honor and civility ruled as much as sanctity, decency and humility. They enter a hero's adoring heart and never leave. You left your family and department way too early, Officer Cook, holding your values and principles as they headed skyward back to eternity where your next role was to patrol Our Master's golden streets of complete peace and perfection. Nothing interfere with God's blueprints of bravery and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
When safety and peace are endangered, pride gets pushed aside to rescue those trapped in terror's evil clutches. Dade County was in an abyss when you stepped in, Officer Cook and tried to save face. your faith and diligence measured up to your honesty, integrity and the dignity you deserve today and always respected for saving the value of lives. Character and courage add up to bravery and compassion all in a day's work. Your superior effort, Officer Cook, was those principles and ideals of value you learned at home as a young man. Your parents raised two wonderful children in Nancy and her darling heroic brother in you, Officer Cook. Commitment to humility, humanity and the nobility by which our country and nation functions everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
All heck breaks loose when heinous individuals commit these cowardly actions toward the establishment. All public servants do and we the public and their departments do ask of them is to stay safe, yet keep the peace even if it means laying down your life. You passed all the tests, Officer Cook, in persevering and in promoting desire and decency in others brave comrades. Dade County has witnessed quite a bit of heroics from men and women alike who have displayed the righteous and humble honor of decorated service, dignified intensity and a plethora of integrity flowing from their proud and modest souls of security and unity. We look back and fondly remember and gallantly salute your pleasant and smiling face and the character that crafted courage and care for mankind and its dreams for a better future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
That heavenly boardroom in Heaven comprised of the many heroes and heroines must be something to wonder about. Honest, dignified and loyally intense women and men battling the very same peril for a reason. To make us here in this world safer and better citizens who can carry out your sacred legacies better than anyone else. Your family, Officer Cook, witnessed your cerebral and sincere effort daily. Your esteemed colleagues saw your intensity and ingenuity flowing from your valiant veins of vigilance every moment. Dade County's own were soundly and humbly served by your measures of mettle and not reluctance. Never more faithfulness, devotion or desire that stay out front of your resiliency, resolve and boldly humane resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Giving your life is never something to gaze over nor forget.You are in our thoughts and hearts forever.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Sin and evil will shipwreck the best laid plans of most ordinary folks. But, common sense and good morals will surely enhance a duly decorated and devoted public servant who day after day risks their life to reshape and redefine their community where protect and try to peacefully resolve conflict. You did your part on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. A gentleman with a humble heart and honorable eyes and ears to see and to hear, to strive and make quiet times for everyone. No man's character and scruples were more decisive than yours in brokering goodwill and liberty for all. The sands of time are what they are and for whatever cause God need your cherished soul, Officer Cook, next to Him for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
The balloons rise high above symbolizing your boldness to act and bravery in the very face of danger confronting you, Officer Cook and your partner that day of may 16, 1979. Never a plausible reason for unending wave of wickedness and terror. You just carried out your official duties with honor, dignity and the letters of integrity and gallantry all from your compassionate heart. Golden, gigantic and glittering with character and the pride behind wisdom and vision. Its commitments to Dade County brought us some sense of measure between serenity and unity. The freedom to go out our happiness and prosperous pursuits in life with joy and a means of fairness. Mankind was privileged to have you, Officer Cook, as its forever warrior and man of humility that humbles our pathways in living. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Integrity may not be in increments. Dignity and its bravery must be fairly and honestly spread out over the same vast community that is protected and served. Dade County was your venue and place of due vigilance, Officer Cook. Never about character, concern or commitment. Your success and excellence yielded forevermore enhancements that have been anchored down as peace and serenity for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dates with the Almighty are ones that must be humanely and heroically so honored.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Revealing yet humble, your determination and dedication, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf was at the top of the paths of tenacity and feverish ferocity. Great women and men, heroes and heroines alike function on the scales of justice by staying open and honest, dignified and maintaining humane humility through the sanctity of their professional positions. Being an authority is one thing, your capability to motivate others through danger and violence, Officer Cook, was indicative of your unassuming character. Knowing when to take charge is ideal, it's harnessing the power that is another. Always enriching us. Those lights in heaven won't be extinguished for your treasured soul guides us forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
The goodness of greatness is the humbleness of gallantry. Never selfish only self-confident in all your abilities, Officer Cook and that is why exactly we can live sounder, safer and more productive lives this day. Dade County and its folks were given top notch and first class service during your career, one cut way too short by heinous and wanton violence. Your courage and conviction along with your honor, humane integrity and dignity delivered the goods of harmony and stability for all. Mankind remembers your desire and faithfulness to your comrades in arms and the proof is in the perseverance and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
If you market yourself, the chances are good that people will notice you. Police would act humbly and with dignity that stems for the integrity and honesty that must be carried on their badges of boldness daily. There can be no let up in their pursuits of evil while seeking serenity and happiness for all. Here in Dade County you sought goodwill for all mankind, Officer Cook. No doubt our enhancements have come about through your integrity and the clear vision which perception brings. Those stars are brighter at night because of your unwavering commitment and bravery beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
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