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

Indications are important signs of progress being made. Movement is that symbol of unity and the balance of the power of serenity, security and safety all leaping together when you hit the streets of Dade County, Officer Cook. A young man with a studious face looking to make a dent in our privacies and for all mankind available to live as peacefully and as healthy as possible. Your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, took their commands from your attitude and the fortitude by which you served and protected the sense and purpose of us living. Your total motivation and humble leadership appealed to the masses and I'm positive all men and women brave and strong of heart relished partnering up with gentleman of gallantry and the good graces that Our Lord instilled in your treasured soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sense of direction is the only way to accentuate any positive outcome.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

The roll call of honor is the call you got, Officer Cook, to pick up and get harmony flowing and evil removed from our midst. You did your department and your family proud resolving and renovating those areas in Dade County where tranquility and a sense of purpose was essential to human life. Classic commitment, stoic conviction and the character that dignifies your important tasks of tenacity. A fever pitch symbolic of your courage and wisdom, the vision to support your every navigation. Legislated and within the bounds of the law and the boldness as your bond to fight. You are to be commended and sohumbly saluted. Bravery and values coming together when they did saved many lives, the civilians and your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One life saved is part of our universe soaked in sunshine of security.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

A new dawn has broken and with it comes the promise of safe travels. You broke the grounds in Dade County, Officer Cook, for our humble movements all with honor and dignity that each of us deserves. Your life and career, Officer Cook, deserved to continue and yet for your humane character and consideration, God has all of that stored for eternity in His houses of peace and goodwill. Never a finer man whose legacy grows by leaps and bounds with each passing minute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

When push came to shove, in the crunch you could be counted on, Officer Cook, to bring peace and calm to those residing in and around the Dade County community. A region large enough to impact everyone's life. Prosperity and goodwill must come from some faith, desire and the freedom of devotion to dedicate yourself to the cause. You plan and God makes our plans for a brave and honorable public servant full of bliss and blessing. Your integrity, humility and dignity, Officer Cook, were promptly escorted to the heavens above where your character and class will be called into action and no harm will ever come your way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

Violence should never be allowed to enslave us. Nothing should obstruct our happiness and peaceful moments. That's why you were so essential, Officer Cook, in fanning the flames of turbulence and spreading out the wings of welcome relief. Dade County and its citizens thank you for your service, honor and the charming way you greeted each and everyone. Strictly dignity and integrity carried principles and values all the days of your heroic and humane life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

Courtesy and charity all begin in the home. The environment that sets the chains of conviction, character and commitment to excellence in the field in motion. Your years spent pacifying and patrolling in Dade County, Officer Cook, were some of your heroically finest. A gentleman born with intelligence and the ingenuity stepped up to the plate and provided goodwill, peace and serenity for all mankind. Your career, Officer Cook, was certainly headed for more accomplishment, God took your trails up to heaven to try a more delicate and difficult task, watching over those valiant and spirited men and women like yourself who dig down to bring safety to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

Collect your boldness and courage for those wars over evil seem never ending. Your ferocity, Officer Cook, demonstrated your willingness to fight for Dade County's respect and peace of mind. You were a heralded man of honesty, integrity and the eyes and ears of dignity who won't be forgotten. Family, friends and colleagues alike salute and pay honor to your humbleness, humility and the closeness for which you remain cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

The pile of rubble needs to be thrown away. And so too must evil and torment be dealt with in a serious manner. You deeds of heroism, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf shall not be overlooked nor ever undone. A superb man with a gentle and wonderful heart. The care and compassion was there and so was your unwavering ability to have your honor, humility and bravery sewn to your vest was the answer to bringing in serenity and unity for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Cats play with a ball of yarn. Nothing to snicker at when it comes to man's humble yearning. Learning and imparting what you learned to others is no doubt a humbly delicate job. But, with your leadership and able bodied motivation, Officer Cook, your role and the tasks of other fine souls just became more lessened. Nothing easy , but with a total team effort, violence and evil may be put where it belongs. Your unique dedication and inspirational integrity and honor made all that matter. Dade County lived under some turbulent times when you graced us, Officer Cook, your presence helped to save life and for what we have nowadays, we should be deeply indebted to you. Fine character, marvelous morals, meaningful ideals, shared values, they all help to take a bite out of crime. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your homages are paid daily to the memories of Badge#1664 and the uniform worn expertly by a man of common sense and gallantry that one is not ordinarily born with. Police work is not a game to be played when a person's life is on that line. The thin blue line you walk on, Officer Cook,seems to be bulging lately as you welcome a few newer members to those ranks of bravery and realism. Chivalry never dies. The soul goes to heaven and observes the comings and goings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Sermons are those humble words of encouragement and soul foods of inspiration. They warm the cockles of one's heart while nourishing the crevices of one's very own brain. Your diplomacy , Officer Cook, sculpted and shaped your entire life from a youngster to a mature and accomplished young hero of humility. This lit the pilot light of your resolve, resiliency and more prudent resourcefulness. Those honorable and decent men and women such as yourself, Officer Cook, braved danger and faced adversity with every bit of sheer integrity and dignity. How else could Dade County's own live in the bonds of your boldness and the cultures of your undying courage? You are to be humbly saluted for stirring our pots of perseverance and pristine happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

With a youthful enthusiasm and a relentless pursuit of transparency did you go out and patrol the areas surrounding Dade County, Officer Cook. You total professional body of work and its detail shall be humbly remembered for having the loyal esteem to carry and possess an unlimited supply of serenity the prescription by which dignity and integrity shall reside in the characters of those supremely brave and humanely decent servants. Striving for excellence and never coming up short of effort. God allows His flock to take their allotted naps in order to protect His sacred and golden pathways above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You took your cues from your beloved folks, Officer Cook, their darling heroic son and never once failed them. Beloved, Cherished. Respected and greatly admired for auster acumen, astuteness and awareness that propelled your ambitiously fruitful journeys in life and during your all too short career of importance. God takes note and its always the quotents of quality that matter the most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Complements and courtesies, paying due to a person who goes above and beyond their scope of responsibility. Politeness is the effort put forth in displaying good manners toward your friend, family or anybody you come across. Your conviction, candor and charm, Officer Cook, was just a piece of the puzzle. Tack tenacity and bravery along with your high octane performances in the field and dignity, integrity and vision just come flowing out like a fine wine. You paid the ultimate price protecting our nobility, sanity and civility while under the face of evil, for those heroic and very truthful and trustworthy actions may you be so honored and may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Violence must be relegated to the sidelines and permanently benched and taken out of commision. You did that so well in honor of Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook and in Our Master's grand scheme of things is your fighting spirit, its dignity and integrity doing wonders up in those deep blue skies. Circling above watching over your beloved family members, character and happiness and those sisters and brothers, brave, humane and humble for sure. Keep the faith everyone and sooner rather than later the ultimate redemption will reunite us all with our very special and uniquely ambitious loved ones whose service and humanity all made our lives more meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Overlooking God's grandest of balconies, Officer Cook , the views from heaven must be exquisite. Replete with honor, resolve, angelic heroes and heroines whose fighting integrity and dignity matched their desires and devotion. You'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook, your class and charisma represented Dade County for six years, all too quick because of your unselfish sacrifice. We stand and take note by saluting your piousness and relevance in attempting to vanquish violence. Those who have decency and character are the ones receiving their humble heroic accommodations. Might meets right, the pathways of life have their perils, never easy overcoming their circumstances at times. Nothing of course is ever easy, but you should have lived to enjoy your finest moments with your beloved wife, Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

I meant to say he shot three officers and unfortunately killed you, Officer Cook. A young man with a whole life of gladness and goodness in front of you. Officers pledge an allegiance of loyalty and faith in serving and protecting the public affairs. Never more modest mettle, devoted dignity, humble honor and intense integrity in restoring and preserving our serenity, calmness and peace of mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You got a real humane effort whenever you patrolled our corridors and their many venues, thoroughfares of passage.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Never falling out of favor and God's good grace, you demonstrated your civility and nobility, Officer Cook, while tucking in honesty, dignity and discretion in your uniform pockets while going after evil. Dade County and its population were spared the ravages of ruination perpetrated by a cowardly man, young in years like yourself, Officer Cook, who was bent on heinousness. People snap from time to time, but to shoot and kill three officers and killing you because he was distraught , depressed and diabolical, there is still no plausible reason. And only you i deals and values from sound commitment to both pride and excellence, character without any flaws, it's the reason as to why we deserving public servants championing peace and serenity for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Desire and determination all keep their dates of destiny. It's our hopes and dreams that sometimes hinge on certain factors not always in our control that must occur. What must always happen for Dade County residents is for the opportunity to lively freely and peacefully. Devoted and loyal public servants own up to this awesome challenge as you did for six years of respected and revered service, Officer Cook. A man with a plan. A mission stewarded by faith and the tenacity to outwit the criminal mind. If only on May 16, 1979, could Mr. Pearsall surrender peacefully no one would have been injured nor for that matter your life and soul would still be here enjoying the fragrances of your fruitful pursuits of happiness and prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Homage beckons honesty just as diligence calls upon the bravest of men and women whose integrity and dignity is vital in saving lives and fighting off the nasty forces of terror. It exists in far too many venues in ourland of the free and must be headed away from society. Officer Cook, your sense of direction and desire was solely navigated by Our Maker Himself and your life and career were predicated upon the principles that insightful wisdom and the clarity of vision can only deliver. Dade County's folks were well protected and your perseverance and proficiency made that delicately humble and distinct difference. Never a better man of character and dedication and only fondly saluted for heroism and humility now and forever stored in God's eternal shelters. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Your soul bears the inner strength of bravery, boldness and the firmness that all commitments require. Your ferocity, your honesty and the integrity that dignity brings to your position meant so much to Dade County and its citizens. Never abandoned, you were there, Officer Cook, to perform an important task. That was to secure peace, harmony and unending unity for all mankind. With your devoutness and compassion, evil was at least kept at bay. Always a hero of humanity and for instilling humility in others may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and courtesy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

One cannot turn a blind eye to terror. The ears must hear and the legs must go to where torment strikes. The fear of the public must always be considered before using drastic means to control insatiable appetite for violence. The valor, vigilance and vigor needs to be surely implemented in a seemingly unrelenting foe. Ferocity and the fever pitches of honor, integrity and dignity were your undaunted touches in mastering safety for all Dade County, Officer Cook. Only the best of acumen and common sense preparing as one to battle an enemy so vast. Honorable and most solemn salutes, Officer Cook, for your heroic humility given to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2018

Sunshine has its way of drying up an otherwise wet day. Honor, bravery and its boldness too have their methods in helping to clear the bushes of brazen folks inclined to commit evil. What monstrous evil that feeds the veins of violence. Your commitment and character, Officer Cook, helped Dade County and its to lead and to live more serene lives. If dignity and integrity could restore you to your family an d peers the happiness would last forever. Unfortunately, your very special soul, Officer Cook an d its ingenuity rotate around our Earth twenty-four seven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cleverness and cunning can extricate one from danger, although, we would prefer harmony and unity more than we could ever know.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2018

Your due your respects when you reverently resolve and are every bit resourceful in fighting crime, Officer Cook. The lack of dignity and honesty carried out by those who choose to pursue wickedness. Torment and turmoil, violence and indifference called out upon our society. It wrecks peace and dignity, upsets the balance of security and harmony. Representing Dade County your destiny, Officer Cook, was your passion and becoming a top flight heroic public servant was your path to excellence and the character built from principles and the values of vigor and valor. The mighty take their leads from mettle and meaningful effort. Only the best service and smile that is sorely missed very much. Heroism is the humble manner in which our very bravest fortify their lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2018

Walk humbly and carry a big stick. Dwell securely and live wisely. Carry your honor, integrity and dignity as part of your humble legacy and God will bless your very name and soul of serenity. All for the name of sanctity and safety for Dade County, Officer Cook. A young man who wanted to become a police officer. One must have clarity, alacrity and the awareness to reason with vision and wisdom with trying their utmost to undo violence and its tormenting ways. Your care, concern and consideration, Officer Cook, allowed effort and resiliency to flow during your patrols. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2018

Any scent of fear allows violence and evil to tear through those walls where welcome peace and unity is essential. Your ability to restore and calm people down, Officer Cook, was most heroic and honorable. Dignity and integrity are the reasons by which public servants go out and secure peace. Dade County was always in your capable hands and solemn word of boldness, character becoming a man on a mission of humble significance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Determination and leadership form a dynamic duo when terror strikes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2018

The Cook's, Tidwell's and the Wilkerson's know there is a God above watching over their beloved family member, "Uncle Bo," as you were called, Officer Cook. Your soul of tranquility and virtue has been and always will forever hover overhead looking down on your family's trails of peace, happiness, good health and prosperity. And no doubt your intense honesty, dignity and integrity, the very humane pride you took preserving life in Dade County. A place where you lived and cherished everything God bestowed upon you. Humility wears that crown of courage where decency and desire receive their humbly rewards. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2018

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