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

If time diminishes respect for a brave soul who gave his life, then heaven help us. Your soul, Officer Cook, constantly patrols those sacred gates and golden streets paved by your humbleness, humility and the virtues of having honor within your heart and mind. You gave solid and faithful effort saving lives and keeping serenity a by product for everyone. Dignity and integrity are the convictions that every single man and woman shall strive for no matter the circumstance at hand. Dade County, its citizens were given and provided steadfast and loyal protection from your character and decency, Officer Cook. One determined young man on a valuable mission of goodwill, hope and posterity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2018

Party while you can. But, remember those who sacrificed in order for the rest of us to enjoy life are watching from the best seat above us. Their beautiful souls of gentle peace are observing our habits. So tread lightly and be cautious. Stay honest. Focus on ferocity. And keep the spirit of dignity and integrity on your person. The residents of Dade County knew you, Officer Cook and badge#1664. They recognized true heroism and humility when you drove around patrolling the peace and sanctity for all. Mankind and society in general look back upon the lives and the valor displayed by its servants who faithfully discharge their official roles of resolve. Your commitment and character is being respectfully honored and shared by all every moment. Your versatility and virtues were you grace and kindness which forever permeates our lives and pursuits of happiness. The very same journeys you took for twenty-five years of toil and sweat for our very existences. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2018

The Master of this world rules with mercy and compassion for one and all. Police have a compassionate side and yet their honor, integrity and dignity is severely tested on a daily basis. Dade County being a large metropolis tests its servants, acumen, morals and the quality of character needed to bring peace while battling this large and unruly foe. You fought for our freedoms, liberties and peace, Officer Cook, while composing yourself in humility and the accountability all citizens expect for a beloved and brave soul. All these decades later you are still humbly and heroically honored and so saluted for diligence and the vitality essential to ward off violence from our lives. You left behind a life and career of courage and crusades for your family, friends and colleagues to cherish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reward and punishment lie in God's perfect shelters where serenity for our angelic heroes and heroines awaits those who duly answer those calls of perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2018

Heaven awaits the fiercely loyal and devoted peacemakers who risk their souls of honor and its dignity. Integrity and intellect take much practice in order to hone in on terror and strife. Here in Dade County where you grew up, Officer Cook, were raised and educated by your two loving parents who brought you and your sister, Nancy, up with basic morals, values and principles of character, decency and the desire to do good. You have been rewarded for your professional acumen and astuteness in battling this foe of ferocity. Only your tenacity and determination made all the difference in how we can live and lead productive lives. You'll always be humanely and heroically saluted for bravery and for respecting the values of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2018

Violence disrupts the normal flows of tranquility and serene passages of happiness. It is up to the many heroes and heroines of humanity to unseat evil's conquest of our society. You did all you could, Officer Cook, everyday of your life to master terror and short circuit its ruination. Dade County and its citizens were humbly privileged to have you as a dedicated and resourceful public servant. All the integrity, honesty and dignity were poured into your labors of esteem, no matter and for all your morals, character and values we were kept safe and peaceful. Your pursuits of prosperity mattered too, it's a shame and darn pity you couldn't be here to witness the hopes and aspirations of those you protected and to see your family members growing up before your eyes. But, make no mistake they remember and honor their "Uncle Bo." Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Creator's heavenly blankets cover those beautiful souls of genius who provided loyalty, humbleness and undying humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2018

Some way some time we all receive our just desserts. Police get their humble awards for not deserting nor shirking their official duties. Never one to run and hide, you faced evil straight on, Officer Cook, shielding Dade County from its winds of wickedness. Their prosperity, harmony and civility rode on your uniform and badge which spelled out boldness and the courage to confront an unfriendly adversary. Only the heroic and dignified actions of a humbly gallant gentleman kept more trouble from cropping up that awful day of May 16, 1979. A day we shall righteously honor your pride and awesome integrity the makings of determined and fruitful work which so directed your humane missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Vigilant until the end and full of respected and treasured resolve and resiliency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2018

Tirades only short circuit the efforts of fine men and women all reliably trained in fighting the forces of evil. Their tussles over tyranny depend upon their humane, heroic and honorable resolve to get the tasks completed justly and fairly. Your respect and admiration for those whom you served in Dade County, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. You added class, integrity and good character to your prideful commitments and you were successful for your six years of loyalty and faithfulness. We salute your wisdom, vision and convictions of efficiency, the kind of humility and nobleness that have been fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If enlightenment and enhancement could return your wonderful soul to your beloved family and colleagues how grateful would they be. Peace, safety and serenity for mankind were sagely addressed by your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2018

Valor and honor along with integrity, dignity and good intelligence should be the ingredients used to stamp out wickedness. All anyone can ask is our brave and most resolute get their tasks done, done right and done without injury or loss of life. Here in Dade County, you performed your roles resiliently and without reservation or doubt, Officer Cook. A fine man, a great gentleman and a gallantly graceful warrior honored forever saving life and distributing peace and sanctity throughout a community that bestows humility upon your very soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2018

One bathes in the sunlight to refresh their inner soul. Police bask in their humility and the humbleness by which honesty and dignity drive their trails. Trails and pathways of prudent service and the hope of delivering harmony and peace to venues where the citizens need it the most. Dade County appreciated your heroic efforts, Officer Cook, in this seemingly never ending war over violence. You tried and for all your intensity and insight you did your very best. God is perfect and so we believe He needed your treasured soul for a reason. After all we will never truly comprehend why a young man so brave and diligent had to surrender his life. You understood and relished keeping serenity and peace tied as one entity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2018

Being stubborn can only delay the peace and its process. Perseverance and proficiency help expedite our safe travels and it's up to good women and men to stay the courses of honesty, integrity and dignity where keeping character, commitment and conviction on their badges of boldness and bravery. You were a superb savior and a most competent public servant, Officer Cook, the kind of humble hero whose legacy in Dade County battling terror on their behalf will stand for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2018

Cooling off people who are excited is one of the many chores for those esteemed and humbly honest of public servants. You were a hero among the many who served and protected Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook. You were their source of serenity, safety and the peace that tends to unite the masses. We and your family, colleagues and the many who knew your fine upstanding character can be sure that your life and career of humility will be solemnly saluted for its sage wisdom, vision and the courage to deal with adversity. Evil presents this biggest challenge to all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2018

The blood of boldness flows freely in a public servant's body, its fluids of ferocity feeling their ways around communities where evil must be wiped out. You salvaged life in Dade County, Officer Cook, dignity , vision and humane honor were given full attention when that calling came. you gave your career and life for serenity and unity to work full well as one. Never will we forget your character that was worn on both your uniform and badge. Humanity's humility came calling and you, Officer Cook, came to save lives and get wickedness off the streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2018

Desire can help any public servant, yet if honesty, integrity and dignity are lacking from this important equation, that officer will be severely limited. Nothing kept you from being the best, Officer Cook, because your humble confidence allowed you to to roam for resolve around the widest of venues in Dade County. Its residents were well served and their peace, harmony and stability were a product of your character and wisdom, its vision helped to enhance the lives of those who sought their pursuits of happiness and cherished your heroically brave actions, Officer Cook. May 16, 1979 lives as a day your family, friends and colleagues surely won't forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decency and motivation protected as well as did your values, ideals and morals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2018

The heart of a lion, the humility of human being and the boldness of an eagle, you were one graceful and gentle soul of a person, a gregarious officer, Officer Cook, who tackled peril head on, face to face never lifting your spirit off the pedal. The peace and prosperity of Dade County's folks was fueled by your unwavering sense of fulfillment. All your missions were faithfully done and your humane and heroic humility can never be fully repaid. God has given your a reward, Officer Cook, for caring and concern, consideration and compassion not always seen by others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2018

They say all good things must end. But, a good name and a little dignity, integrity and honesty last forever. You carried these on your badge and uniform, Officer Cook, as you were laid to rest along with bravery and the courage to battle with boldness this adversary, an enemy too enormous to battle by oneself. Dade County had and still witnesses its share of violence, your tenacity, Officer Cook, made all difference in us being safe and secure. Terror must be torn apart just as much as turmoil which can do the same amount of damage. You stayed calm and utilized your training that terrible day when the words gallantry, wisdom and conviction were given a heavenly meaning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2018

Consolations over your loss, Officer Cook and compliments paid everyday to a valiant hero of the highest form of honesty and humbleness. You greeted Dade County and its folks with a hello, a wave and smile, yet your confidence to resolve and fight wickedness never wavered. Good character and morals are catchy, too bad Mr. Pearsall who took your young life and career did not adhere to this very same principles. We cherished and admired your zest and zeal to seal off adversity and by your unselfish humility was tranquility bestowed along with goodwill on mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2018

Those diligent and humble souls of peace and harmony may smile with glee in God's perfect community where constant surveillance will never harm them at all. Your heroic, humane and humble vigilance over Dade County, Officer Cook, has and will forever be marked by salutes of honor, integrity and dignity. All the results of stellar character and commitment to pride and excellence toward its citizens. When violence erupted you answered those dangerous calls in a measured tone of humility and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 17, 2018

Dedication. Articulation. Acumen and awareness, they all help not hinder a public servant's charge right into violence's way. When peril and turmoil stand ready to attack, a plan of action must be employed. You had a plan, Officer Cook, always confronting a situation as wisely as possible. peace, liberty, relief and safety were brokered on Dade County and its peoples hope and spirit of goodwill. It is just a crying shame a gentleman of gallantry, character and good grace had to lose his life to a demon that still menaces our society. You tried. You smiled and were upbeat as you performed your best as our hero and warrior making your family and comrades mighty proud of your professionalism. Prudent and proficient. The effort was always present as was your unquestionable concern and compassion for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 16, 2018

To be frank, open and candid you require a two way conversation. So too does police work embody more than a few good people. Your humility, honor and determination, Officer Cook, shedded light on the subjects of violence and wickedness. For Dade County and its citizens it was your priority and passion that served you well. Six years of faithfulness, actually, twenty-five years of a wonderful life combined with family assisted you infighting these horrific forces of terror. You kept your wits, wisdom and dignity about your badge and uniform boldly helping colleagues save lives. Today, we salute your ingenuity and maturity all the results of your vision and convictions. You followed your instincts and pursued your happiness rather diligently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 16, 2018

It is obvious that some police officers march to a different beat. What must be drummed into those skulls is that intensity requires integrity, honesty and all the fibers of dignity and ferocity. When peace and liberty are on the line and danger awaits to disrupt its movements all men and women must be available to answer that call. You answered many various calls, Officer Cook, hovering around the venues of Dade County responsibly providing the respite of resolve and security as it was needed. A man of commitment and character should not be overlooked as you were a humble and loyal hero to so many other comrades. Decency and desire rest among the many angels in God's legion of loyalty and respect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 16, 2018

Tragedy unites those brave and honorable public servants who strive to complete the missions of those women and men all brave and humane who sacrificed for our journeys to continue. Dade County and its folks have persevered and prospered because of your undying and unwavering courage and tenacity, Officer Cook. It's character, integrity and humility that helped to right a fallen ship taking on water and about to sink. You can be sure, Officer Cook, that values, dignity and your serene efforts to stop evil won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 16, 2018

History of our valiant angels reveals their true humane and humble character. It's in their loyalty, bravery and esteem that has created an unforgettable bond between themselves and our movements where peace and a little tranquility never hurts. Dade County was a community where your efforts and resolve were greatly appreciated, Officer Cook. You led other comrades by virtue of your superior skills and the talents that followed you on your hunt for serenity. Evil must be conquered one day. We cannot allow such violence to stop our destinies of happiness, hope and faith. All you have to do now is just allow God to allow your precious and sweet soul surround us day and night keeping us attuned to what is happening. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and conviction. Your vision and wisdom eloquently conversed a message of the broadest terms of endearment. Its still with us today and everyday.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2018

That day of redemption will be here before we know it. So better start planning and preparing for its arrival. You woke up each day, Officer Cook, planning and figuring out your career and how to achieve your training. At the police academy you get a bird's eye view of everything. Nothing left out. So too did your service and preservation of Dade County open eyes and ears. Its breathtaking messages of passion and humane actions spoke as loudly as did your stellar character and commitment. Nothing finer than a man of refined values and morals patrolling for peace and prosperity. Badge#1664 did a superb job in all its roles and you, Officer Cook, were the living example of one brave soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2018

Respect breeds character. Diligence brings devotion. Vigilance delivers honesty, integrity and the courage to battle against any enemy that impedes our peace and quiet. Dade County was served by a humble and loyal young man of gallantry, a gentleman of grace and humility that helped to see your journeys through until Our Lord came calling. Yes, Officer Cook, you persevered and resolve situations before they became worse and stopped violence for the majority of your short tenure of six years of dedicated and determined service to your community and department. Today, because of your enhancements can we the people enjoy the fruits of your labor unselfish, unwavering and undying ferocity. Wish you could be present to see all the changes and their happenings. Heroes and heroines, angelic saviors do have the best venue to witness these events, in God's throne of shelters as you are cradled in His giant and humbly lovable arms for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2018

There will never be a dry eye for you, Officer Cook, not after you made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of Dade County and its residents. Your courage, honor and humility are the living testimony of your essential and faithful tenacity. And of course for having the dignity, integrity and grit with which to battle this foe we brand as evil. If only that day could that wicked young man have given himself up without that gunfire. People have switches and I suppose his was turned fully on to commit mayhem against authority and those citizens including his girlfriend. Your humility, civility, sanctity and nobility have all been duly noted. You will always be treasured as a peaceful soul who delivered the goods of hope and goodwill to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 15, 2018

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