Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
With commitment and conviction comes character and courage humbly walking those lines of learning and yearning to become the very best public servant. That you were, Officer Cook, humble, dependable and most accountable. Dade County never worried nor wavered when you laid your life down to save your peers and the citizens under an evil man's attacks upon humanity. integrity, dignity and honor never borrowed only bestowed upon your wonderful truth and trust from a humane heart of ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 21, 2022
Boldness blocks the evil waves of adversity from settling down. Dade County was your community where your honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, performed their heroic actions to shelter us in safety and in prosperity. No doubt you were a man whose word meant something and with an unselfish heart, soul and spirit God deemed your journeys as completed and now as an angel of virtue, wisdom and maturity may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character always esteemed, loyal and cherished. May your family be comforted in carrying on their everyday lives with your legacy forever in their minds and hearts.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 21, 2022
Today, Officer Cook, I visited your grave and saluted you for being a hero who served with honor, pride and distinction all Dade County. You were a man who cared and dedicated his life and career to humbly serving the public interest and left no doubt you were dignified and had integrity in every blessed and rewarded bone of your being. A heart strong and confident, a soul of authority and virtue, a prideful gentleman who needed no prodding. I only wish as your family did that you could have gotten that position of essentiality with the crime scene as a photographer thus taken you off of those perilous streets where you fought for stability and serenity. A life is obviously too precious too lose and your mother who mourned you for nearly forty years until her passing on March 7, 2019 missed her "Billy" tremendously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class, desire and decency surround Our Creator twenty-four seven. You are to be honored and paid homage for loyalty never losing sight of truth and trustworthiness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 20, 2022
Gold, silver and copper are valuable elements. But, then so are dignity, honesty and integrity that were maintained throughout your young life and police career, Officer Cook, serving Dade County's citizens with heroic action, wisdom so strong and virtue unbreakable. We remember just as your family and comrades do my neighbor, friend and hero. A heart of character, a soul of commitment, true and trusted conviction. The doors to heaven stay opened to receive angels of bravery, vision and versatility. You walk your perfect beat my neighbor, friend and hero as a humbly rewarded prince of accountability and sanctity. Rest in peace. The wars rage on one day the smoke will clear forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 20, 2022
A callous man commits mayhem. A courageous gentleman saves lives. A humble human being serving his passions and earthly calling as you solemnly did on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. You'll always be held in high regard. For preserving the integrity and dignity of life may you be paid homage and saluted for stabilizing our very community. You never want for anyone to lose their life and you made that sacrifice, Officer Cook, humanity forever cherishes your heart, soul and humbleness, esteem and dedication so faithful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 20, 2022
Courtesy, honesty and safety. They all walk the paths of perseverance and proficiency because of you, Officer Cook and your professional acumen, awareness and by being astute. By staying the course and by demonstrating integrity, dignity and true character Dade County was always protected and given the very best of public servants to patrol its corridors of hope, faith and goodwill. Your legacy serves as both an aspiration and inspiration to many who knew you, worked beside you and just admired your boldness, heart and soul all energy, all tireless and always unselfish and enriching. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 20, 2022
Vision is more than believing. It's renewing our faith and loyalty within your vigilance, Officer Cook, your heroism shall never go without gratefulness. For thoughtfulness and resourcefulness may Our Maker bless and keep your spirit and soul next to Him every moment. Dade County remembers you and forever honors your undivided courage, caring and concern toward humanity. They have their tranquility and stability because of your undying compassion and a passion to create newer roads for our futures one you should have been permitted to see. Integrity so vital and dignity so focused and wise. The heavens above have an angel so loyal and esteemed. May your loving family be blessed for having such a valiant and cherished loved one who kept his family together during tragedy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 20, 2022
The purpose of mettle, morals, values, ideals and discipline is to let the people whom you serve know that even though evil and adversity may strike at our very hearts and souls, there are good and honest men and women devoted and faithful to all the right causes. God placed these beautiful angels at our hands and feet right at our doorsteps. You were one of them, Officer Cook, a hero of class, reverence, decency and dignity all reaching out to serve, protect and to instill safety and security so that our lives, journeys and missions here in Dade County could continue onward. Yours too were earthly and though you gave the ultimate sacrifice, you won't be forgotten for integrity, humility and for possessing a heart and soul of gold so gentle and lovable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 20, 2022
A prince of a man, a personality girded in humble laughter with a serene smile yet all business when serious trouble arose. Yes, you were a special human being and a loyal and professional Dade County public servant, Officer Cook, one whose honor, dignity and integrity helped to reform the very streets you patrolled for six years of inspiring character, artful commitment and truly trusted convictions. Violence sadly has a way of swooping down and robbing us of our most precious and diligent of warriors. Always fondly remembered and solemnly saluted for gallantry, wisdom and virtue beyond your twenty-five years of tireless and unselfish devotion, dedication and determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 20, 2022
You wear the crowns of a good name, a blessed heart and soul and a man dignifying our society with only truth and integrity. Officer Cook, you'll forever be regarded as a Dade County hero. The outstanding life and career chronicled with courage and undying conviction all of solid character and the influences of intuition, ingenuity and intelligence. All relevant and all humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Salutes from now and forevermore for your life and career bound up in desire and the articles of awareness and versatility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 19, 2022
A crime that just ruined mankind and temporarily disrupted the good work of your department, Officer Cook. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for Dade County to be free of problems and because of your honor blessed with dignity and integrity it's why The Lord has blessed and kept you in His arms for eternal safekeeping. You made your parents, sister and wife proud of you always their hero in shining armor and acumen. Humbleness bestowed upon your heart, soul and spirit of valor, versatility and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 19, 2022
Evil employs its ugliness while effort encourages goodwill and the liberty to move about without restraint. You preserved and protected us, Officer Cook, so honorably, so heroically and so humanely it's why Dade County pays its homage to you. A tireless heart and soul walking its gallant beat here and now your integrity, dignity and character, all respect and admiration are steering the rudders above in heaven. A man with virtue and vision demonstrating his tools of ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 19, 2022
A badge of certainty worn as part of your sacred uniform, Officer Cook, reminding us of how diligent and devoted you were to your family and peers. Dade County suffered just as much as your family and it's your honesty, humility and heart that made up your soul of relentless pursuit of peace trying to eliminate from our midst. No matter what the circumstance was your legacy and memory will for generations to come be the building block for bravery and boldness, maturity and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 19, 2022
Class and decency belong together with honesty, integrity and dignity as you used these humble traits, Officer Cook, to make Dade County safer. A gentleman with a plan and all the wisdom coming from your serene and esteemed heart and soul. All to be remembered and saluted for their unassuming, unselfish dedication and devotion to your central responsibilities. Keeping evil off the streets takes a real person sacred, noble and loyal to those whom you protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment and truth all chiseled upon your gravestone to be blessed and profoundly rewarded.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 19, 2022
The outrage of such evil and callous disregard for human life. Such Tragedy that usurped the goodwill, hope and faith of mankind taking a precious young man from his family, department and the entire universe. Your honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, were all just so special and full of virtue. Dade County and its residents will not forget your character, commitment to excellence and the total pride, humble and heroic were your true and trustworthy convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 19, 2022
Your career of courage and life of learning, Officer Cook, focused on the finer points of an important and essential role making society safer once again. Violence can just erupt like a volcano and deliver a knockout blow so powerful to remain upright. You kept your diligence and vigilance about you and worn a uniform filled with hope and promise, honor, dignity and integrity all so wise and so united in virtue. Dade County and your family has missed you very much and knows that one day you will be together one final time. The redemption is soon let us pray. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 18, 2022
Peace is built with patience. Stability is a statue that should last forever. Nothing can be taken for granted and you never shied away from your professional roles, assignments and tasks of peril, Officer Cook, securing the people of Dade County with enrichment, enhancement and uplifting the souls of those less fortunate. Integrity and dignity that incorporated meaning and goodwill as only a man of honor and unselfishness would do. You performed your roles and missions with the very same kind of concern and care never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 18, 2022
Crying is a natural means of displaying your feelings. Dade County was your companion on your trusted and truthful trails of justice, peace and prosperity, Officer Cook. Heroism that constructed pride and equality for all citizens of goodwill, hope and faith. Your career and life as a public servant bore out the facts of your ferocity, approachability, reliability and accountability. All of these were a blessing that was implanted in your sweet soul and considerate heart. Integrity and dignity that fought and faced the evil that today still invades our space. You'll keep looking down as God delivers His reward to you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 18, 2022
Steely eyes, sharp hearing and a voice of humbleness that calmed down the most tense of individuals. That sad day, Officer Cook, you and your fellow colleagues employed every tool within legality to stop Mr. Pearsall. Too bad he had no class, dignity, honesty or integrity as you and your fellow comrades had. The situation got out of hand and sadly Dade County suffered mightily as did your loving family who has an important responsibility to carry out your heroic legacy forward. Tears and just every bit of grief, a loss that continues being felt today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 18, 2022
Police bike, walk and run in memory of their fallen comrades. There are many ways to direct your humbleness, esteem and sincerity for they are the angels who patrol the streets of heaven as you so thoughtfully patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook. The language is clear. The messages are succinct. Intuition, ingenuity and intelligence certainly compliment honesty, integrity and dignity. All out of respect and admiration for your steadfast dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 18, 2022
You fixed whatever problems existed back in your day, Officer Cook, always to the very best of your abilities and always so loyal, dignified and honorable. A Dade County hero of heart, soul and character that had humility and integrity leading your pursuits of security, safety and serenity directed back at mankind. We salute you for bravery, virtue and wisdom always applied properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 18, 2022
Never more problems confronting us, Officer Cook, as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It goes to the heart and soul of your earthly journeys all affixed upon fine tuning society. Comforting mankind and Dade County where your proud and humbly heroic career meant the world to your family and colleagues. No one forgets that day and never a dry eye. I cried last night in bed because of what happened to you and your fellow officer that day. The community where your best friend, Officer Keith DiGenova lives should salute him and offering him whatever he needs to continue living as a hero survivor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, virtue, wisdom and truth. Trust is a must to survive these sometimes perilous streets.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 17, 2022
Derelict and delinquent won't cut the mustard. Won't do because you cannot function without the highest plateaus of honor, sincerity, dignity and reverence that is located in both the soul and heart of integrity. You possessed such character and commitment that humanity looks forward as you protected the boundaries of Dade County, Officer Cook. Heroism humble, straight and fair. Your legacy serves as an added shield of prevention with your spirit hovering above in the darkest of blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 17, 2022
Police can't worry about the temperature. All conditions require the very same structure of honesty, integrity and dignity squaring off against terror and wickedness. You fought and toiled feverishly on behalf of Dade County folks, Officer Cook and have been solemnly and fondly saluted for giving everything you had not just on May 16,1979 every second of your watch and proud life of trustworthiness and truth. Tradition is just that but you went over the trails to secure our basic liberties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 17, 2022
The highest mountains were climbed during your life and career of principles and ethics, Officer Cook. Always a distinguished hero of Dade County for the people and a gentleman with a reputation for due vigilance. Honor, dignity and integrity were top notch as was your caring and concerned heart and soul now angelically walking their crisp patrols above. You'll never be forgotten and as a hero of humility you enriched, enhanced and embraced mother nature and faith at all moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 17, 2022
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