Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Enrichment, enhancement and endearment take effort, resiliency and the trusted and truthful character that can overcome a challenging dilemma. You uplifted mankind, Officer Cook, with such remarkable fortitude, ferocity and the integrity that calls dignity to participate in those seemingly unrelenting battles that Dade County had to fear. Your pursuits and missions were straightforward and forever loyal to a tee. Your comrades always trusted your sense of judgment, wisdom and maturity to be saluted for its valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2021

Your source of light powered your heart and soul, Officer Cook, to perform the Lord's goodwill on behalf of Dade County folks. Such honesty, humility and courage won't be overlooked nor forgotten. A man with a radiant resolve who fought and gave his life of conviction and character is the ultimate reason why you are being eternally rewarded and granted your humane status as an angel to soar and fly higher every second of your now heavenly journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2021

Today God willing I'm going to visit your grave, Officer Cook, offer a solemn salute to a well spoken, honored Dade County hero. Forty-two years ago your character, integrity and dignity were ripped from your blessed and loyal heart and soul. They will not be forgotten for their esteemed service and professional acumen, wisdom and vision. Keep watching over your family and friends,peers too along with your beloved parents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2021

When calamity befalls a community then it's the onus of the citizens to utilize their humility, honesty and respectful dignity and integrity to incorporate change. A new lease on life starts with those entrusted with the public's safety. You, Officer Cook, were one of the many excellent servants who was girded with strength and heart, blessings, a soul and character to help fulfill your heroic commitments to pride and truth. Dade County misses you as does your family and colleagues, yet because of your tireless energy abounding its security and liberty all came about precisely because wisdom,maturity and vision never suffered nor failed. Remembered and fondly saluted for bravery above and beyond what pure virtue and versatility meant to mankind's fruitful existence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your missions are carried on by those women and men with a sound mind and a mighty heart of steel, unbending and never giving up the battles, wars and fights on those dangerously narrow street corners.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

Civility and nobility are the companions that society adores. But, let us keep in our hearts and minds that without any directional compass of honesty,integrity and dignity, a man's character could be raised for questioning. No one had doubts, Officer Cook, that you would succeed and accomplish, yet no one ever thought your life and career would sadly end on May 16, 1979 due to another man's wanton disrespect and such vile and callous behavior toward authority and his fellow neighbors. Reverence, sanctity and humility of both your soul and heart will be duly honored and saluted for their unwavering virtue and diligence afforded mankind to be solemnly remembered for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

To your colleagues who survived such a brutally sad day may you have good days and years of health, peace and the prosperity of knowing your fallen comrade, Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge#1664 won't be forgotten. A most honored and yet remarkable gentleman who brought his every effort into making Dade County secure and uplifting vitality. Dignity,integrity and character all crusading for a purpose, to make humanity at ease and at rest from such strife and serious trouble. We the people salute your valor and affirm to make every moment count. You will forever be honored,blessed and treasured by your family,peers and friends for your undying trails of trust and truth now angelically united as one under your soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

That bomb went off that horrific day and you answered the call, Officer Cook. Your response was swift and to the point endeavoring to stop Mr.Pearsall from harming the citizens and creating more trouble than he was already in for shooting your colleagues and the same in tragically taking your life while in performance of your official duties. Dade County was the yardstick of your undivided attention to honesty, respectful dignity and integrity that accentuated every patrol you undertook while you were a loyal comrade,a soldier on a mission to enhance and to uplift truth, trust and whatever positive virtues could become of your duly vigilant directions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

Feats of human endurance are such but better a man's welcome and humane honor, dignity and integrity fortifying his community. Your attitude, Officer Cook, was displayed daily and it only reinforced and demonstrated without any doubt your esteemed value and reliability toward making Dade County peaceful and safer again. You'll never be forgotten for having the acumen, wisdom and vision to see truth and trust while attempting to weed out unwelcome evil and violence. Badge#1664 was about results,resolve and never relinquishing resiliency. You never ran nor gave up hope. Police work is a buzz saw of the most consequences that circumstances can dictate. Goodwill,devotion and tireless effort from your heart and soul never was more transparent that day never losing sight on your missions clearly at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

Society shifts. Humanity hunches. Mankind meanders. From where can valor, versatility and virtue enter? Which side can a righteous servant's honor, dignity and integrity stand unified to fight evil, terror and any other such adversities? You stood proud yet humble, Officer Cook, right here in Dade County where your heroic legacy stands forever among other heroes and heroines tireless in their passions and proficient in their professional details where their trials and trails may never grow cold nor be detached from their principal objectives. Yes, the patrols down here continue as your resourceful soul observes them giving their every ounce of labor and heart to restore the goodwill, hope and sincerity of our world. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

Yesterday, our precious son, Joshua had his twenty-fourth birthday. He can be a little rebellious at times but he is a good natured young man. seeing him grow up before our very eyes just as you did in front of your beloved folks may they rest in peace along their darling and heroic son, my neighbor, friend and hero. The preservation of Dade County came from your most inspiring heart and soul, devoted and fiercely loyal and cherished. Your steadfast dedication created bonds and goodwill for humanity not to overlook yet as your spirit hovers over your loved ones,friends and comrades of the past, it's found in your unassuming and unselfish character that commanded respect and the trust and truth that never will be tarnished. God has a truly remarkable angel and now together with your parents cradled together for everlasting safekeeping until your other loved ones see you again when then missions are deemed as completed. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

Tomorrow, Officer Cook will be a somber and solemn day of remembrance for your heroic and honorable heart and soul. They gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep Dade County citizens, forty-two years ago to provide safety and security. Such a humble man, still so young and forever a gentleman of grace,virtue and gallantry among your tireless and energetic integrity,dignity and character all surrounding your sacred earthly journeys never to be forgotten and eternally loyal to your comrades. Time moves on, it surely has all these four plus decades after such a distinctive career headed for more success if not for a violently wayward, heinous and wanton man of no respect, nothing that constitutes goodwill,trust and faithfulness that you, Officer Cook, maintained your entire life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2021

You graced mankind for a short twenty-five years, Officer Cook. History will forever reveal you to be a loyal and devoted officer,honest and noble, dependable and with a quiet integrity, reverence and character that captured dignity's eyes and ears that preserved the quality of life here in Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2021

A bowl of bravery, boldness and vigilance all served up with honesty,dignity and integrity, all thoughtful and confident. Dade County had a most remarkable man protecting them in yourself, Officer Cook. You are to be commended and saluted for your unselfish and tireless actions not just on May 16, 1979, everyday you were here and you made your parents,wife and sister very pride of you forevermore. Society is greatly indebted to you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2021

A hero whose life and career of accomplishment was legendary and yet intuitive. Dade County won't forget you, Officer Cook, not after what you began nearly fifty years ago. A faithful, resourceful and hopeful young man fighting our battles to defend our liberties with all your dignified heart, soul and integrity of a strong character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God will shine His blessings and rewards upon your virtual spirit of bravery and enrichment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2021

The vapor of vile people only accentuates more evil. You perpetuated, Officer Cook, heroic actions of honor,heart and the spirit of what integrity, respect and dignity represent. Dade County needed peace and order your faithfulness and respect granted them that lease on life. Sacred passions and positive responses. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2021

You can lead as long as your personality is genuinely humble, humane and of sterling honor. You led, Officer Cook,by being dignified and having morals, mettle and all the integrity that gave Dade County a chance to live through adversity, though your spirit abounds in heaven, humanity misses your kind heart and wise soul of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2021

A humble heart can surely enhance one's true of honor, integrity and dignity which you forever had, Officer Cook. Dade County, your family and peers of loyalty can remember their colleague and loved one for heroism and character that dictated your dedication, determination and devotion. Trusted and esteemed, heaven has a special angel of virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2021

Never a wavering doubt, never a second of reservation, hesitation or anything to prevent you from performing your duly assigned onuses, Officer Cook. You took to honesty, dignity and integrity and with a humble and blessed character you set out to restore law and order in and around Dade County where its residents were hopeful and safe. Heroic and humane, humility and heart working around the fringes of your sweet and special soul of appreciation. A real proud man, a gentleman and loyal forevermore to your family, beloved Karen and your department. A bond of friendship never undone even though evil took your sacred life and sadly concluded your earthly missions on behalf of mankind. You'll always be your family's adored angel in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Godsends are gifts to this world and should be afforded the utmost reverence, gratitude and courtesy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

Twenty-five years of self sacrifice and honored esteem, the loyalty of a grateful community, Dade County where you answered the bell of bravery, boldness and mettle, Officer Cook, to deliver a heartful support to where the volumes of dignity, integrity and wisdom would ring loud and clear. Heaven's gates have their supporter of serenity and virtue balanced around their pistons of perseverance and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

We live and hope to learn. We shall not forget your heroism, honor and mighty brave soul and heart, Officer Cook. Energetic and unselfish, your character, commitment and convictions were all virtue, valued and versatile as they saved the folks of Dade County from more impending tragedy. Such an amazing young man gone too soon but always warmly thought of and received as an angel in heaven. Humility and vigilance all doing their responsible roles to maintain the strictest confidence in truth, trust in law and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

Confidence is a humble tool to be utilized with a complete heart and a dignified soul. And with your honesty and humility, Officer Cook, you my neighbor, friend and hero won't be overlooked nor forgotten for rescuing Dade County from the clutches of someone so callous who lacked any directional compass of compassion, courage and wisdom. With your spirit watching over your loved ones, virtue, humility and diligence will forever rest in peace under Our Creator's wings of perfection. A gentleman with ingenuity, integrity and intellect will be remembered, saluted and forever a legend with a heroic legacy passed down to his family members.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

When a door becomes unhinged anything can occur. When terror meanders around the quiet gates of humanity all any citizen can do is pray and hope that faithfulness and never any hesitation is the rule. You were the consummate public servant, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero whose honesty, integrity and dignity were not called into question. Such devoted and outstanding character so virtuous and versatile raising the bar of excellence while spreading pride throughout your family, Officer Cook and for what you accomplished may God bless and protect your heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

A life full of sunshine and trees with their leaves changing color all the hopeful signs of hope, happiness, good health and prosperity. But on May 16, 1979 that was dashed sadly you were ripped from your family, comrades and friends, Officer Cook, by evil. Your distinguished honesty, youthful truth and trustworthiness, dignity that was dedicated to serving Dade County and your humbly heroic integrity all was taken back to heaven to serve and to walk a perfectly paved beat where your virtue would never feel or see harm or hurt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

Tenacity can lead to a truce and certainly mankind frowns upon violence. You were a man of peace, Officer Cook and forever an honored and humble hero of all Dade County. Its people cannot forget your sincerity, smile and honorable virtue, integrity and dignity always focused on providing the much needed unity for all. Humility and a brave heart with a soul so reverent and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

Better to be humble and honest than to seek fame. And your blessed, rewarded and heroic name, Officer Cook, shall be fondly and solemnly remembered forever for what your heart and soul brought to the people of Dade County. A man devout, faithful and wise using his perceptive abilities of maturity and vision to deliver the brands of peace, freedom and resourcefulness while risking his very spirit every watch. Outstanding character, humane commitment to integrity, excellence and dignity all fighting against such an adversary of violence. You will remain treasured and admired for being there when lives mattered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 12, 2021