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

Naturally, our society faces all sorts of problems everyday. You were a sensational public servant, Officer Cook, with excellent character and morals that allowed you to serve and protect the residents of Dade County. It took all your awareness and acumen combined with your honesty, integrity and humane and heroic dignity to deliver peace and prosperity to all mankind. You can never be forgotten, Officer Cook, for acting appropriately that fateful day to shield and to save your comrades and civilians who trusted your professional instincts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No delays, just quick and swift reaction to a volatile environment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2018

Honor and heroism receive the most heavenly call to the sacred and guarded tribunal in the sky. God awaits the arrival of those men and women who have served all their earthly missions. Their hope and devotion, charisma and character called one last time as dignity and integrity board eternal dimensions. Your navigation around Dade County, Officer Cook, were of a humane and loyal substance as they pursued evil and attempted to frame safety and security for one another. You are to be fondly remembered and saluted for having the guts and intestinal fortitude to wipe out violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 24, 2018

In the middle of violence and its kayos is a heck of a time to think. Pondering and contemplating, you always devised a plan of action, Officer Cook, to combat evil and it is just very sad that your cherished soul was taken before you could finish out your life's missions of faith, hope and mercy. But, make no mistake, Dade County's folks received superior service and first class dignity , honesty and the integrity that protects vision, conviction and wisdom. The words of the wise should be heeded and let there be no doubt Our Master is listening and your spirit is flying ever so higher each day, Officer Cook. A true conqueror and humble warrior and legendary hero. Resolve and ideals get the jobs completed. Talk the talk and walk the walk. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 24, 2018

The nuts and bolts of bravery and courage lie in the wings of honor and integrity. You fight with all your might and from there God determines our lots in life. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was bonded by peace and unity, its tranquility and humble humility lies within. Our Lord has that and your character and commitments fulfilling His wishes now and forever as you patrol His pearly gates of gallantry the very same way your values and morals navigated themselves around Dade County for its residents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 24, 2018

Police face everything tossed at them. Never an easy moment. Always racing, hustling to crime scenes where peace and unity must be the example. Your pathways in life, Officer Cook, protecting Dade County and its folks are now the inspirations of all who have succeeded you. They must possess the same acumen, vision and wisdom while maintaining calm over kayos and keep dignity, integrity and basic honor within the appendages of their uniform. Always a true loyal and treasured hero of humility, character and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 24, 2018

Believe and it will happen. Saving folks from harm surely is an honorable position requiring all the tools of goodwill, hope and constant integrity and dignity mixed in. Your journeys, Officer Cook, in and around Dade County were fruitful and most prolific. Your quiet and unassuming character and commitment are the reasons why we face serenity and live a bit safer though your smile and spirit is still very much missed. Humanity and humility were given tokens of your affection and admiration for a job well done, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 24, 2018

Endearing and engaging with a witty personality and a beautiful smile to light up any room, your life and career, Officer Cook, all filled by honesty, integrity and the words of dignity afforded you the opportunity to regain the peace and harmony Dade County and its folks were looking for. Never a better person and a finer human being occupied with outstanding loyalty and desire, all made possible by your constant dedication and drive to motivate other brave men and women of humility and gallantry. God's mercy shines eternally brighter upon your soul of excellent character and what you brought this society in sanctity and peace forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2018

To break the chains of terror one must use sound thinking and devote themselves to the principles of resourcefulness, honor and bravery. No small task. For Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook, you employed the finest dignity and integrity which when incorporated with your stellar character made peace and unity a certainty for all. Mankind lives on through your ideals and values, the morals which you learned at home, Officer Cook. Forevermore are you your family's cherished and heroic member who led by example and practiced good work habits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2018

Heroes and heroines are created from the bonds of bravery and belief. Boldness begins its ascent when they go out and try to secure tranquility and unity for us. You delivered the goods of gallantry and good grace, Officer Cook and forever we are indebted to you for your honesty and savvy intuitions. A man way more mature than the rest of the pack, your perseverance and persistence to duty saved Dade County from the throes of more terror and turmoil being released into the public. Our stability and enhancement was started by your humane, humble and heroic actions of May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2018

If you waver or are selfish you can't have any dignity and you must have flowing in your blood as you had, Officer Cook, if you are going to defend the integrity and honor of those whom you protect. Dade County screamed for service and they got the full measure of your honor, character and humility each day you patrolled those dangerous venues. You'll always be saluted for heroism given back to humanity through your fruitful missions of hope, goodwill and mercy. A faithful and loyal gentleman bringing peace and safety back to a community that has respected and admired your resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2018

The sword bends, it cannot strike. The pitfalls and perils of evil prove undaunting for our most beloved and honest of public servants to handle. Your mettle, Officer Cook, was to fight and to conquer outrage. The crimes that take place torment our most loyal and dedicated of women and men. Nothing was going to deter you, Officer Cook, that fateful day. The moment came and you arrived on the scene to foil the foul weathered actions of Mr. Pearsall. A notorious young man bent on revenge. His boldness was to abuse and to physically harm you, Officer Cook and your colleagues of serenity and liberty that afternoon. Liberty City and for that matter all Dade County people can forever feel the gentleness of your soul as it was there and now hovers high atop God's mountains of mercy and hope. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Boldness placed in the wrong hands can spell trouble, unfortunately your life, Officer Cook, has been blessed in those beautifully wonderful blue skies.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Thoughts and blessings, whatever, the humbleness of your generosity and gallantry, Officer Cook, still cannot undo that day of awful proportions when Dade County's folks received the full measure of your character, commitment and convictions to wisdom, vision and maturity. Twenty-five years of service and a nobly peaceful life where humility stood for honor and integrity. Right now as I leave these reflections, I keep thinking if somehow you were alive and well, retired and enjoying your fruits of labor with Karen. Somewhere tranquility is much more vivid and vivacious where your soul sleeps soundly in Our Lord's lair of angelic heroes and heroines. All brave men and women, their souls bared one another to the terrible forces of evil and their sacrifices all a kindred to how they lived and gave up something very sacred. The powers to be, Officer Cook, have preserved your dignity and kept your badge as clean as a whistle. Boldness. Alacrity. Ingenuity and intelligence to battle an opponent tough as nails. Never more resiliency, no words just actions of sanctity and civility from your heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Evil is as evil does. Terror tragically lights those lights of infamy and shame, its revenge spreads our far and wide. Those nets were cast over all Dade County when you patrolled its boundaries, Officer Cook. Looking for common sense and reason can be compared to looking for a needle in a haystack. You did seek out friendliness among those whom you loyally and faithfully served. No man's dignity and honor goes unnoticed when their humility and heroism are placed in the crosslines of fire as you secured and resolved as best you could. God took your fine character and thoughtfully humble soul of serenity back to heaven to keep track of what is transpiring here. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Everything comes out in the laundry at some point. You help to curb violence through your courageous heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Oriented and outstanding, you did your roles real well, Officer Cook and because of your bravery and honesty may they rain down on those who have succeeded you. It's very important that Dade County and its people get the most courteous and resolute service from its most dignified of professionals. Resolve and hope, trust and responsibility must be loudly and humbly attached to any uniform where measures of meaning come through those doors of civility. Only humility given back to humanity will solve those issues and your sacrifice, Officer Cook, proved beyond a shadow of doubt who you were and what you represented. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The puddles of proficiency shall never evaporate only evil which must be corralled once and for all. Mankind needs peace to be pursuant of its happiness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

An untimely death of a loved one takes grief and turns it to pain. That in turn creates a gigantic vacuum from a family struggling to cope with their loss. Valor and courage, the precision of bravery and perseverance sets off a chain of events which at least help to restore the memories of our bravest of loved ones. You were a true Dade County hero, Officer Cook, concerned with wrapping up terror and with your sheer tenaciousness you brought positive feedback to all whom you served and watched over. Now your character is needed in a more special venue, Our Lord's shelter where as one of His angelic servants you may patrol more freely and never have to be concerned with any harm. You paid the price for freedom and harmony to come our way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Starving for a little rest and relaxation, you provided Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook, with real humble and honest contributions. It of course takes all the mettle that courage and dignity can muster up to rid our society of this never ending stream of violence. The silence would be deafening and yet for six years of loyal and faithful service, Officer Cook, you discharged your professional duties with all the awareness and astuteness that commitment to pride and excellence results from good character. Never out of sight, always vigilant and offering the right sphere of due diligence, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A crusader unafraid to tackle danger, you acquitted yourself very well, Officer Cook. A legend and our warrior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Police work is not about grasping at straws. Rather, it's about designing and developing concepts that will effectively eliminate violence from the streets. You brandished boldness and bravery together with honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook and it saved your comrade's
lives and helped to ring in more peaceful times. When serenity, safety and security come to those gates of gallantry, we must stand on guard ready and waiting to grab hold o fits humility and nobleness. You'll always be fondly remembered and saluted for your heroism and kindness, all of which came from your unassuming character and marvelous morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2018

Impressions leave lasting trails upon those dignified warriors who dare to risk their souls of security for peace and quiet to take shape. Public service is no easy thing and communicating your message is not granted and just handed out like ice cream to a child. You left a wonderfully faithful and yet humble legacy for your family and peers to follow in, Officer Cook. I would imagine it is up to those of us still living in and around the Dade County area to make the most of opportunity when it knocks its values and character at those doors of integrity and honor. You have been admitted into God's fortress of angelic heroes and heroines with wings opened wide to fly those friendly deep blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

The cards are dealt and what comes from the deck is deserving of salutes of valor and acumen. It is located on your uniform and badge of boldness and friendly persuasion, Officer Cook, your honor and dignity facing peril and obstacles not many would want to tackle. Accomplishment and trust are learned and shared by all whose display the classic conviction and character that fulfills one's commitment and Dade County's folks were certainly in good hands when you patrolled is community where you still are humbly admired and respected for unwavering and unselfish perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. At least you started with optimism and brought hope and meaning to life, Officer Cook and you always will be greatly missed by your family, professional colleagues and friends from around our entire nation. A real honest and loyal hero, humane and full of intense humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Heart and soul are the connectors of bravery, integrity and honesty all of which you possessed and maintained throughout your whole life and career, Officer Cook. The rock of resourcefulness and resolve navigating those difficult and sometimes dangerous venues where peace, harmony and serenity are crying out. You led by example and character and made your years and morals count very much. Reliable and most trustworthy, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those tents of enhancement were pitched and set down for other courageous women and men to follow in.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Many moons have passed since your undying sacrifice, Officer Cook, all the acumen and leadership to motivate others through the tunnels of terror. You made Dade County and its citizens great once more. Through your package of faith and bravery, honesty and the boldness of dignity, integrity could be seen for miles ahead and so could safety and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

The bases are full of outstanding achievements and so much more humane and humble esteem, Officer Cook, for a job well done. Dade County and its folks can rest soundly in realizing their prosperity, peace and unity were tied to your unselfish endeavors to maintain fundamental ferocity and by following those trails of tenacity and humility, a hero's legacy shining ever so brightly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Blessed is the man or woman whose boldness is as proficient as their perseverance and resolve. As yours was, Officer Cook, connecting peace and goodwill throughout Dade County for its people. A young man taken from his missions and fruitful journeys too soon. Always the character, commitment and the integrity that honor delivers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Never a dull moment and never did your bravery and character, Officer Cook, waver in your travails of peace and security for Dade County folks. You stayed focus and sharp in morals, values and vigilance as much as in honesty and humility. Enhancement cannot forget its heroes and heroines who served and protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

Faith must never waver and neither must desire and honor. You must be composed with integrity and dignity during times of trouble and so for Dade County and its residents were you, Officer Cook, loyal and dedicated even when violence came right at you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2018

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