Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
A handsome young man with so much to live for all of it was robbed from you and your family, Officer Cook. Whatever Mr. Pearsall had on his mind that day, just tough to comprehend the human mind. No class, acumen and honesty anywhere. You had the entire toolbox of tenacity, decency and dignity to support your integrity and ingenuity. Your truthful and trusted trails here in Dade County stay heroic and humble. Heaven is where your perfect angelic soul soars forevermore, its eternal pursuits are neverending. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2021
A man of virtue and vitality, a legend humble and revered, your heroic life and career, Officer Cook, was born from a dream and from there it took off. Dade County was where you lived a remained an important portion of its hope, goodwill and stability. It's where you patrolled the streets looking to take evil off of them and replacing it with humility, heart and courage. Your upstanding character and everlasting commitments to excellence will forever be honored, saluted and remember for their sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2021
The birds fly high and so does your soul and heroic spirit, Officer Cook. Badge #1664 was worn distinctly, reverently and with a compassion to reason and to serve a cause.Peace and prosperity all filtered into Dade County because of your unwavering and undying enhancement and upheld and uplifted the humble hearts of society. You continue to be greatly missed and won't ever be overlooked nor forgotten. Saluted fondly and solemnly remembered for dedication, devotion and steadfast determination which lead us to serenity. You rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and continue observing your future comrades patrolling these streets where peril lurks.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2021
Integrity, ingenuity and tenacity may never tire for their energies need to be loyally distributed to communities where peace and pride must rule. The streets cannot ever be allowed to promote chaos and bedlam for if that ever was the case police would have an even harder job serving the public. You gave every ample ounce of breath and bravery, Officer Cook, to preserve and with unselfish honor and dignity could those tasks be carried out in a faithful, fair and truthful manner. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Dade County has not forgotten your heroism and its legacy always held humbly and with great passion.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2021
Your lion heart and heroic soul, Officer Cook, repaid Dade County more than we could count. A sterling and stellar life, career and respect all sadly ended by one man's violence that jeopardized the entire sphere of Dade County. Such a proud man blessed with virtue, vigor and savvy. Never forget one's unassuming and tireless energy and honor all bestowed by Our Lord who gave you the talents, gifts and faith for which to face adversity and your dignity and integrity were always highly regarded and now as an angel they serve a more humble and eternal cause and that is to protect the golden pavements and gates of God's divine kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2021
Agony and anguish cause a pain that never really leaves you. Your family although your mother lived all those years after her darling and heroic son sacrificed his heart and soul for Dade County to remain settled in the bonds of tranquility, she never forgot you and your father had he lived would not have either. You were the super glue, Officer Cook, that kept your beloved together and for living and serving with gumption, honor and dignity may Our Creator bless and reward your heroic integrity and all your trusted intuitions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May your parents rest in peace holding you, Officer Cook ,close to their sides. A life of passion and purposes going far and beyond the calls of responsibility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2021
The eagle has landed and with it comes wisdom, fruition and such visionary maturity. They are what was built from your storied life, career and discipline, Officer Cook. A public servant whose venues, versatility and virtue filled Dade County roads with honor, integrity and dignity. Every source of serenity, unity and liberty was all gained through proper mechanisms of mettle, morals and is to be revered and admired for their loyalty is certainly being rewarded for their heroism and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2021
The curtain of courage was always raised, high and humbly proud to serve its part here in Dade County. It's where you left and an impressional legacy, Officer Cook, to be saluted. Dignity, integrity and the fortitude of honesty with a heart of caring character and truthful commitments to excellence and scruples never to be forgotten. Humanity misses you sacred journeys and humility from your stoic life and career abounding upon making your community safer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2021
Rest and relaxation helps a body stay functional and with some humbleness, your drives, aspirations and desires, Officer Cook, will never be cast aside. Dade County was a location where your thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and earnest pathways have been carved out for all future men and women who preserve and protect the public interest. Integrity straight forward. Dignity directed where its affects are greater and wisdom so valid and never more dedicated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2021
Destinies, fate and heroism all are designs of Our Lord's purposes as to why He created a world where sometimes security and stability are a tough sell at times. You made newer bridges, Officer Cook, just by being a consummate soul of consideration and you implanted a ceratin sense of balance and reason within Dade County's souls and spirits. Foundations and cornerstones crafted with your undying expertise. To make that eternal difference in mankind's happiness,its harmony and good health. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2021
We salute the goodness of your goodwill, good cheer and good nature, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero so entrenched in his riches of faith, devotion and humility of heart and soul. With your honor, dignity and integrity carrying your life and career you'll never be forgotten for your feats of strength and serenity for all those whom you served with loyalty and esteem. A blessed man with virtue and versatility whose nobility won't be overlooked as you patrolled the streets with acumen and the wisdom that vision supported. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2021
A tiger never loses its stripes and you, Officer Cook, never lost your trails, paths and truth. All the trust and hope that never wavered and surely has been well saluted. A gentleman of integrity, dignity and serene honor beaming down his rays of resiliency and endeavor upon his family. Humanity surely misses you and your sincerely polite smile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2021
Respect will certainly assist a public servant better than one without any manner of principles, ethics and discipline. You handled everything was grace, gallantry and valor, Officer Cook. Dade County was very well served by a man with a caring, generous and giving heart of heroism and one whose devotion and faithfulness was on par with your very unselfish honesty, dignity and integrity. The wars rage on tragically and your spirit and soul looks over our world and your beloved family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2021
Rectify what needs to be resolved and conduct your professional affairs with decency, honesty, integrity and more than a hint of truth, trust and dignity. Yours, Officer Cook, was heroic and humbly resourceful. It rescued the citizens of Dade County from more harm than ever that solemn day when your family and world lost you. Such a special soul with a humane heart of virtue and versatility never out of sight and mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2021
Reason should always prevail. But that is never a certainty. Dade County was given its highest regard by a most heroic and faithful public servant in yourself, Officer Cook. Service with honor. Dignity loyally followed your professional paths and integrity given its heart and soul for some stabilizing hope, tranquility and goodwill to travel quietly. Saluted for valor and forever beloved by your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2021
The end should have been a humble and honored retirement for everything you accomplished in your relatively short life. So many memories and yet all the what ifs? Dade County was your community where you lived and worked tirelessly for peace and prosperity to blossom. Today, those branches have sprouted forth and your integrity and dignity has ingenuity to uplift humanity from its problems. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2021
Such a loving wife, a beloved mother and father and a devoted sister, all your family, Officer Cook, continues enhancing the legacy of your memory and heroism to cherish forever. Dade County was honorably and with an uplifting dignity and integrity preserved by your tireless efforts and a heart of an angel so hopeful and very much respected by your colleagues and friends. Character, goodwill and dedication all forever walking that pristine beat in heaven where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2021
Truth and trust never leave integrity, dignity and honesty alone. For it was your unassuming and unselfish fortitude, Officer Cook, that created the stability of tenacity to act its part in scouring and in protecting the streets of Dade County from terror. You took your onuses with humility and a most wise and passionate heart of expression never more consummate character, commitments and the inner convictions that brought about reverence and admiration from your colleagues. Such humble devotion forevermore solemnly remembered and fondly saluted. Bold, brave and well liked, sincerely a sweet and virtuous man of scruples and morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2021
A gentleman who dignified his roles on behalf of society and never forgot his relationships with his adored family, beloved comrades and a group of close knit friends. You were surely the consummate guardian and now your trusted, treasured and honorable acumen, Officer Cook, has been transferred heroically to the skies above where your eternal watch sadly began nearly forty-two years ago taken by violence and evil from a sinister madman. But. always so faithful, reliable and most dependable, Central Division was certainly proud of you and won't ever forget the fighting resolve and effort poured forth every watch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2021
A tongue is a part of the mouth used for speaking the plain truth. Those whom you loyally served and protected, Officer Cook, here in Dade County have not overlooked your heroism and honest mannerisms. Such conduct, dignity and integrity stood toe to toe facing adversity everyday and you'll always be assured that those who have taken over your watch will undertake so with care, wisdom and a strong heart that performed its humane and sacred missions with esteem. Cherished and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2021
Grace and humility patrolled the streets of with everlasting honor, dignity and integrity all from your heart and soul of character, respect and heroic sacrifice, Officer Cook. A legend of a man whose talents and gifted to this world were very much welcome and sincerely appreciated. Heaven awaits those who trust, truth and tenacity have measured up to a cause and purposes of harmony and safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2021
It takes one genuine act of kindness to change an entire planet. One life preserved is as if you saved an entire generation. When onus beckoned, Officer Cook, you never delayed. You answered your calls faithfully and with an honored resiliency. Dade County has not forgotten, you and the traits and ideals which made you a legend of heroic actions. God has one man, still young and vibrant who possessed the acumen and dignity to conquer bedlam and calamity. When morals and ingenuity are both preached and practiced the results then become magnified in a positive outcome. It's safe to say everyone including your loved ones misses your spirit and smile all making them feel at home. Eternity houses your vessels of valor, versatility and diligent virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 16, 2021
A caring and consummate gentleman who never caused a wrinkle, ruckus nor gave his parents any problems. You, Officer Cook, pondered and thought about bringing Dade County a sincere tranquility and an upbeat and uplifting life of promise through your honesty, unwavering dignity and integrity so generated by the greatness of a man yearning for knowledge. The power to seek advice and to not just plunder into disaster might have been your greatest instrument in battling adversity. A hero beloved and humble, whose directions and trails of factful truth and humane trust were just working their way up the ladders of learning and candor. Never forgotten and forever honored for heroism and character, so meaningful and so poignant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 16, 2021
With a tractor of tenacity did you go about performing your sacred duties. An oath humbly taken to protect, serve and guard the gates and doors of life here in Dade County. A man more mature than the crowd, the fields of honor, integrity and dignity all cherished your decency, faithfulness and humility from a golden heart and very blessed and loyal soul. So sacred and yet so revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 16, 2021
The days are sunny the nights are shining bright by virtue of a big moon. Your smile and demeanor, Officer Cook, withstood all tests and challenges that are given to men and women of hope, prayer and God's loving graces. All accentuated by your heroic honesty, integrity and dignity which fought for justice, truth and the trust of your community here in Dade County. A model citizen with discipline and direction watching over your loved ones and comrades of the past. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 16, 2021