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

The effort, rationale and acumen must stay mounted on each patrol unit. What must too be worn on every public servant's uniform to must be bravery, courage and valor while honesty, dignity and integrity labor their poor hearts out in the name of safety and peace for all. Peace and the stability of sanity was what you tried to accomplish in honor of Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook. No woman or man who gives thei rheart and very special serene soul of dignity shall be forgotten in this war over terror. A fight for the ages, the battle of boldness begins when you finish the academy. Character breeds foundations be erected and anchors staying as those cornerstones for our safer and brighter future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If you consider doing well keep humanely and humbly pressing along until something intellectual occurs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 27, 2018

Turn the wheel slightly to the left or right and your vehicle will follow in that direction. Following the orders of any police official will guarantee you at least one more day. It's very sad how I read of so many officers injured or God forbid killed in the line of duty by their own sisters or brothers, a mistake of identity. No mistaking good morals and compassion for all Dade County, something you achieved, Officer Cook, through learning and practicing what you preach. Peace and liberty don't just appear, they must be founded in the eyes and ears of those willing to listen. Character, courage and maturity also don't occur from out of nowhere, they too must be learned and taught to others, the reasons, Officer Cook, why you we able to lead other brave souls, men and women of security and safety. Take care, Officer Cook, as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A loving father, your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace alongside the cherished soul of his most darling and dignified hero of a son in you, Officer Cook. Accidents still happen in the field though we would like for these incidents never to occur. caution and care must be exercised. Thankfully your ingenuity and intelligence, Officer Cook, was perceptively better than most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 27, 2018

a building needs more than one block a day and a glob of concrete to be erected. Any worthwhile police officer needs a lot more than a pen and paper to function smartly while they defend our decencies and peace. Our prosperity and honor was placed in harm's way by your service and preservation over us, Officer Cook. A genuine Dade County hero whose gracious and most humble name is placed on marble walls where heroism is duly noted. We so honor a man of humility, gallantry and the guises of wisdom and conviction to see you through your pilgimages of peace and unity for all. A human being of the highest regard for character and commitment to excellence and pride risking his all for our hopes and wishes to carry on. And so should you, Officer Cook, be here to counsel and to give good advice. The kingdom of Our Lord's palace is filled with nothing but ferocity and the tenacity of acumen and awareness to faithfully honor the will that each ccommunity will be watched like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 27, 2018

Courage upgrades consideration when courtesy and concern are balanced together. They form a dynamic punch when attempting to ward off evil. Your crusades here in Dade County, Officer Cook, were staunch and serious in that they endeavored to calm down folks who were easily angered. Terrible what happened on May 16, 1979, most know your life, career and the events which led to you losing your life. God surely keeps a register of those honorable enough and full of resolve and humility, it's the anedote to some of what ails our society. Your community salutes your bravery, dignity and innovative integrity, Officer Cook, it was the loving affection we all had for a devoted, faithful and loyal colleague who went to the depths to detour evil from our midst. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 27, 2018

The letters of our alphabet spell every word from acumen to zealousness, everything will humanely and heroically found in your humble character, honor and courage, Officer Cook. Dade County received the greatest amount of decency and desire, devotion and determination from your unwavering and unending wisdom and vision, Officer Cook. The citizens were granted goodwill, peace and the security to live on and to pursue their desires and dreams. Your missions were marked with fruitful and most fulfilling moments. Only the esteem and effort to make wickedness take note. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 27, 2018

The rays of sunshine gleam brighter than ever from heaven. Where God took you, Officer Cook, there can be no better days where harm and evil cannot affect you and those angelic heroes and heroines of character and honor who made our world a little safer. Integrity and dignity play the roles of resolve and resourcefulness like no other. Now and forever Dade County's people and streets though a little less safer because of your loss have some degree of enhancement through those anchors and cornerstones your humility and humbleness left behind for other brave souls of serenity and peace to follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Violence, evil and terror must be brought to a complete stop, zero tolerance!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 27, 2018

Heroines and heroes display the best of work habits, as shown by their honesty and character make up. When dignity, bravery and integrity are habitually interrupted by insanity and incompetent work, it's those who are protected that suffer greatly. Dade County and its citizens were served by a large dose of your wisdom and conviction, Officer Cook. the patterns of your resolve have never been felt more. Though, it is your esteemed family members and comrades who tried to eliminate this violence in your community that have suffered a gaping loss. Their hearts are filled with sadness even as they continue your treasured legacy of humility, honor and heroism. Take care up there, Officer Cook, make certain all who gave are towing that eternal straight line of sanctity as God's streets are marked by precious angels who now guard those pearly gates of grace and nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 26, 2018

Blunders and mistakes in intuition play no part in good police work. You need a lot of soul searching and fundamentally basic boldness, bravery and the honesty that rings loud and clear. Dignity and integrity can make or break a case as much as cost a life or for that matter save a life. Being prudent and mindful of one's surroundings usually leads to good results. Dade County's flock of folks required every last ounce of your effort and energy, Officer Cook, to bring out the stabilizing effects of serenity and respect for all. A community that loves and honors its faithful devotes their warmest salutes to you, Officer Cook, a man of vitality and humility directed in all the right places where perseverance journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Jealousy and envy serve no purpose, they only hinder civility and its sacred humbleness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 26, 2018

Stolen cars, burglaries and domestic issues all require the special service that only women and men, special angels sent from heaven to battle these unrelenting sieges that ruin the silence and serenity of a community. You stuck to your guns, Officer Cook, brushing aside quite boldly and very bravely its awful advances. Dade County will salute and fondly honor your commitments to class, decency and desire while your integrity and ingenuity were testing your hearty dignity. The citizens can be proud and so can Karen, Nancy and your mother, Mrs.Julia Cook. Be well Mrs. Cook, I'll keep praying on your behalf. Your darling son's valor, humility and harmonic ways helped to construct those bridges to a happier future. He just should have been permitted to witness these heroic enhancements. That is correct. You, Officer Cook, were one gallant and gracefully treasured young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 26, 2018

To demean and degrade, never more troubling as much as not possessing good morals, character, dignity and integrity, genuine honor that needs employment in this never fiercer battle over violence. Hatred and its wickedness that you spent your life and public service career fighting, Officer Cook. Now as a Godsend and hero in heaven please observe your family, friends and colleagues navigating their beloved lives through these mazes of mayhem. There peace and hope just as Dade County's was delivered b ya first class and decent gentleman of the highest humility which in turn has come back full circle to humanity. Full fledged ferocity, civility and the harmony by which wisdom and vision has sprout forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 26, 2018

Plan and keep abreast of things. We always seem to be running around sometimes with our heads in the sand. Thank God you were a concerned and dignified public servant, Officer Cook. Otherwise, Dade County and its residents would have been in some deep trouble. Yet, there you were with your heroically humble character, perfectly honed morals, absolutely stellar honesty, the bravery and boldness to backup integrity. We must not forget your consideration and caring all in peace's name and for saving humanity from an inhumane human being. You sacrificed for our journeys to move forward and yet looking back on your life and career we cannot overlook this. Civility for tranquility. Nobility for sanctity. A crusading young man with his eyes and ears looking to crush evil. You wore your badge and uniform with distinction and reverence, no one can ever take that from you, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 26, 2018

Sadness always seems to infiltrate itself within our happiness. The trails, the paths, the roads you traveled on, Officer Cook, no matter what, they made Dade County and its folks stand and take notice. When a great man, a heroic legend lays his life of honor, dignity and integrity on the line so that peace and harmony may prevail we should salute your unwavering gallantry, grace and courage. The kindness of a revered and most admired public servant so compassionate and dedicated to mankind, we shall remember. When character and humility combine their powers to be, the earth knows, your family cherished as well, Officer Cook, they know. Your battling peers of bravery and wisdom, they get it. You understood the risks and rewards for giving solid and loyal protection, it is our enhancement never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 26, 2018

No one wants to be called a loudmouth. To be labeled a noble man with a trusted heart and honorable intentions is how we want others to remember by. Character, integrity and fulfillment shall be your call letters, Officer Cook and how your blessed and heroic name shall be sanctified. A devout and treasured gentleman of humility and fruitful journeys who went and conquered the craziness for which society cannot ever fathom peace and prosperity. Turmoil is the ruination that must be stopped before crossing those streets paved with security. Your values and ideals, Officer Cook, made that a certain reality here in Dade County, its residents can sleep easier at night all because of your unselfish courage and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The lights never dimmer with your soul of mercy entrenched in Our Creator's chambers of love and affection for an angel whose wings fly higher every moment. Your lips, Officer Cook, conveyed the truth and nothing but optimism and determination for our better tomorrows.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2018

Terror taunts the hell out of our world. Lately, more police officers, brave, honorable and dignified have been killed for just being who they are. Your persona, Officer Cook, was to go out and handle evil and rid it from our midst. You superbly did a fine job, most intelligent, most humble, most valiant and with superior character and scruples that befit a humane and cherished public servant. Your heart and foundation won't be forgotten. Heroes like yourself deserve the support from us and Dade County's sisters and brothers won't forget your talents and treatment for which you afforded everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Acting with civility only produces more tranquility and harmony for mankind. Serenity and safety are those factors by which we travel in hope and peace spreading goodwill to all of our world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2018

Put your pride aside and don't hide during those tense moments. It's when violence and terror can seize the day and what may follow next no one wants to know. You dealt with most every situation that came across your scopes of protection, Officer Cook, for sure the people of Dade County were well served by a loyal man of faith, honor and the integrity that spells out dignity and character setting its nets of resolve and humility around a community that continues to salute your validation of high morals and the genuine esteem of your professional comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2018

Put your mouth on the line and simply speak the truth and earn some trust from those whom you serve and protect. A gentleman so treasured by his family and peers, you were the consummate colleague, Officer Cook. Ingenuity and congeniality were your primary makeup along with honesty an dhumility the forbearers of dignity and integrity. You kept peace and safety where it belonged and just so sad five minutes of intense violence from gunfire took you, Officer Cook, from this society. Its ailments could have been helpe dalong by your clever and cunning character and the commitments to pride and excellence worn gracefully on your badge and uniform of understanding. You tackled your assignments with clarity and the tenacity all public servants must carry on patrol. These streets demand an extra concentrated effort, you gave yours, Officer Cook, quietness and resolve showed up at those doors of desire and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You rest your soul, Officer Cook, on Our Lord's most comfortable of pillars and He will take your hands from one domain to the other.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2018

A laugh can last a while. A smile too can cheer up those downtrodden individuals. Those bent on crime no telling their dispositions and when something will snap inside of them. For Mr. Pearsall, the man who took you from your family, peers and friends, Officer Cook, his problems began long before he deserted the Army. He needed a total teardown and reconstruction of his values, ideals, principles and morals. A little dignity, integrity and honor humbly speaking go a long way in shaping a person's gallantry and resolve. It did for you, Officer Cook, Dade County's hero of respect, character and the sheer energy you needed to battle wickedness. You were upbeat and sincere and always unwavering and unselfish in your endeavors of bravery and fruition. Missions undertaken with fairness, firmness and justice for all. Never overlooked and saluted for nobility, civility and in restoring sanctity for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We encourage foundations being laid for all future men and women of law enforcement. They have one mission, to eradicate evil and promote peace and unity for their neighborhoods seeking shelter from bad and wanting serenity to grace their lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2018

Dignity is earned by respect and admiration. Integrity is crowned by the honor one affords someone. Everyone loved you, Officer Cook and admired your exploits of professionalism directed at Dade County citizens. You add conviction, courage and humility and it only stands to reason why you were most heroic and determined to end evil and replace it with security and harmony for mankind. Humanity stands for human beings helping each other. Police service is just what it is and requires at times a delicate touch. Now and forever those angelic wings can softly and mos thumbly lift our spirits when the going gets tough. You faced adversity many times I 'm sure during your tour of six years and knew how to survive and perpetuate perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The curious are just those who want to gaze into a person's past. The past was. Our futures were made brighter by your actions on May 16, 1979, though it is truly horrible you could not see these changes firsthand.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2018

The nuts and bolts of good police work is when servants can keep peace and unity flowing in their communities while staying open and honest. Your morals and dignity, Officer Cook, provided Dade County and its folks a glimpse into your unwavering integrity and courage under fire. Never a more loyal and faithful gentleman of gallantry and heroism. That's humility rolled out for humanity to partake of. Your career and life journeys, Officer Cook, were most productive and led to properity and serenity facing us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Good character and engagement lead to enhancement that your soul brought to future generations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2018

The smoke billows from the chimney when a new pope is elected. The air we breathe can be done as such because brave and courageous young men and women go out and patrol for our honor, unity and tranquility. Your movements here in Dade County, Officer Cook, meant saving face and the lives of everybody. The love and esteem you had for your position meant doing above and beyond the calls of duty. You did an excellent job canvassing and corralling evil by being a compassionate and dignified young servant. Integrity and humility are the signs of a righteous person who glorifies God's name in their most blessed, humble and heroically treasured actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. peace, safety and security were strapped to your uniform and badge of dignity and boldness. To commit and to achieve, all tough acts to emulate as your fellow brave comrades go out and pursue our visions of happiness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 24, 2018

To admire the smiling faces of your sisters and brothers of the law enforcement profession, specifically your department, what a shame and terrible tragedy their lives were snuffed from them. But, Dade County was under your strictest supervision, Officer Cook, a man. a legend and a humble hero whose devotion and honor were the quintessential pieces of your perseverance. Our freedoms and liberties did come with a price, your young life and career taken so suddenly when all you were trying to do was to create safety, goodwill and conviction in all we choose to pursue in happiness and good health. God shines down on your family, friends and colleagues who fruitfully went after violence and terror as you so did in an outstanding way not to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 24, 2018

Relevance lends its clues to credence, just as much as honesty does to good character. It is a challenge for some public servants to stay frank, open and dignified. For the majority they can peruse the streets of their communities in search of peace and unity knowing full well their efforts will pan out. Your endeavors, Officer Cook, on Dade County's hope and well being brought newer springs of serenity and safety to those folks crying out for help. No better class, decency and the will to accomplish than yours. You have been well received in God's enchanted forests where tenacity and humility have built the backbone of those heroes and heroines so humane and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A very sad and tough week this week has been, Officer Cook, may your soul of vision and wisdom pray for me. Tonight I observe the thirty-eighth year since my dad passed, Thursday he passed in English back in 1980 and on Friday the 27th we buried him. It is soon coming up on your anniversary, you'll never be forgotten by me.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 24, 2018

Relevance lends its clues to credence, just as much as honesty does to good character. It is a challenge for some public servants to stay frank, open and dignified. For the majority they can peruse the streets of their communities in search of peace and unity knowing full well their efforts will pan out. Your endeavors, Officer Cook, on Dade County's hope an dwell being brought newer springs of serenity and safety t othos efolks crying out for help. No better class, decency and the will to accomplish than yours. You have been well received in God's enchanted forests where tenacity and humility have built the backbone of those heroes and heroines so humane and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A very sad and tough week this week has been, Officer Cook, may your soul of vision and wisdom pray for me. Tonight I observe the thirty-eighth year since my dad passed, Thursday he passed in English back in 1980 and on Friday the 27th we buried him. It is soon coming up on your anniversary, you'll never be forgotten by me.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 24, 2018

You were never reluctant, Officer Cook. Just sheer resolve, resourcefulness and the teeth of a very brave and loyal soul. Dignity, honesty, character and integrity stood face to face with callousness and the wickedness of a troubled young man bent on violence. Its hell will surely be dealt with by Our Lord. You were our humble savior, warrior and hero whose life saved those living in Dade County, as well as your peers. They can thoroughly enjoy the fruits of your ferocity, your labors on humanity's behalf. What humility and commitment! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 24, 2018

The secret to accomplishment lies in the unyielding and unrelenting understanding of what good morals and the fabric of not only ferocity, but composure of character, the humbleness of honesty and the devotion to dignity and incorporating integrity in all you search for in life and during your chosen career. Sounds like a mouthful and it is. You maintained peace and the inner spirit of goodwill for all Dade County residents, Officer Cook, who like your cherished self wanted peaceful journeys of progress and progressions in their happiness and sanctity. Those missions should have been allowed to continue, Our Creator had other grand and glorious plans for a gentleman of gallantry and an artist of humility whose enhanced the landscape of a community you grew up in and still til this day reveres, respects and salutes your unselfish wisdom, vision and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 23, 2018

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