Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Sometimes evil moves as fast as sound and even the best of men and women trained and talented have a most trying time keeping up. Your morals, mettle and virtue, Officer Cook, certainly made an impact upon society, Dade County and its people. Excellence and effort all combined with sheer energy and heart to band integrity, honor and dignity together as one it's what unity can do with a little safety and security. Your vision, wisdom and maturity saw to that, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 19, 2021
Those shots fired into the house that sad day were Our Creator's calls for your support and candor. Honor and respect treating trust, truth and humility with all care, with your undying heart and soul steadying the rudders of reliance and resolve, Officer Cook, as your heroic life and career was just beginning though you worked for six years of faithfulness, justice and all the character that lied upon the pillows of dignity and integrity battling with every breath to see wickedness gone for good. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 19, 2021
You cannot ever eschew details. They may lead you to a worthy solution into the circumstances that may lie ahead. The paths are paved and were made more instrumental by your own unwavering and unselfish honesty, integrity and as always your assurances of being cool, clam and collected as a most dignified servant of God. Goodwill, faith and hope may bring humanity closer to those elements of effort and efficiency than anything else. Your badge and uniform has provided Dade County the reasons to salute your heroism and esteemed loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, your family and the world greatly miss you and forever ponder a terrible loss and the what ifs had God not taken you so soon because of one's man's insatiable need to commit domestic violence against the establishment and the residents of a community looking to dig itself out of a downright tragic situation.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 19, 2021
We can question why any sound minded individual is willing to become a police officer risking their lives for our sense of serenity, stability and sanity. The Cook Family gave its humanely humble blessings to you, Officer Cook, to accomplish whatever you chose to be. It has its rewards and yet the dangers continue to linger cautioning those whose integrity,honor and revered dignity fight off tracks of trouble. You helped to bring a newer balance of unity and liberty to your community of Dade County where you'll forever be saluted for valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 19, 2021
Perpetrators, predictors and those who permeate their evil upon humanity must be stopped this second before more adversity sets its feats of everything sinister on mankind noblest of dreams. With God's blessings and His stoic compassion He directed your trails, Officer Cook, all honest, all heroic and all dignified and implanted with integrity around the boundaries of Dade County. It's said the truth shall set you free. You surely acquitted yourself wisely and most humbly and remain a cherished angel forever watching over the entire world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 19, 2021
The victims of violence have to be compensated by those who commit such ghastly actions of evil. Mankind, humanity must strive to travel forward with their earthly pursuits of harmony and unity for all. You worked hard, Officer Cook,with your utmost sincerity to right Dade County and its citizens. You had all he resources of honesty, character and dignity that followed your trails of truth and integrity. The journeys for those who have succeeded you continue as you observe from heaven as all humble angels must. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 19, 2021
The revolving doors of justice seem to need more oil to keep them working. Truth and trust be noted that crime costs lives and life is so very sensitive. Precious beyond any other thing. A man devotes his welfare and well being to promote and to humbly, heroically and honorably keep peace must be noted, etched upon walls and remembered solemnly and most sacredly. Your vim,vigor and vitality, Officer Cook,were all cherished and so fruitful in their journeys over Dade County where spreading peace, harmony and goodwill remain everlasting and so too does your heart and character. They were all a blessing and continue being revered and rewarded for heroism given by an honored gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 18, 2021
Officers DiGenova, Edgerton, Lincoln and Detective Blocker can all thank you their loyal brother and comrade, Officer Cook, for their continued life. Yours sadly ended that day, a career dictated by values and scruples all human beings much have. It's sad and terrible that Mr. Pearsall was lacking any of those. Dignity possessed. Integrity that led others and motivated through thick and thin. All the truth and the trust that produced some semblance of vision, law and order for a community still paying respects to your soul and spirit. I do hope those gentleman are doing reasonably well. Though, I know Officer DiGenova suffers and you and your colleagues are never forgotten just as Officer Cook, "Bill" to most of you left this world way too soon. God has his wonderful soul sheltered for safekeeping as eternity is the safest location around. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 18, 2021
By displaying dedication your determination only shows its gears of gallantry and courage more to mankind. By placing things in their proper perspective, Officer Cook, your humanely honesty, integrity and visions of dignity were able to fight off the adversity that humanity never seeks. We sought peace and togetherness, your heart and soul my neighbor, friend and hero were all instrumentally essential in these endeavors of loyalty and devoutness. Rest in peace. A man of commitments and convictions all truthful and trusted. You got the entire blueprint of boldness and professional courtesies.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 18, 2021
Evil and bedlam are a police officer's worst thorn in their side. It puts a certain feeling out there in the community that things don't seem right. They certainly did not that fateful day, Officer Cook, a day never to be forgotten. Your life and career all maintained a proper balance of honor,integrity and the fortitude of ingenuity. All dignity, respect and resiliency to further Dade County's hopeful times of happiness and appreciation. A job well done and you'll always be a treasured angel. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 18, 2021
Serene, safe and tranquil all because of your virtue and vigilance over Dade County, Officer Cook. A gentleman whose legacy of humility and honesty shines forevermore. With character and reverence comes dignity and integrity to assist in reigning in evil. So much more was left for your heart and humility to accomplish which you surely did in twenty-five years of proof positive endeavor and noted heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 18, 2021
Resistance can only lead to more chaos and trouble. But with society today nothing ever seems normal. You were a consummate public servant, Officer Cook, so gifted, humble and talented. Now for eternity your honorable heart and soul.dignified, respectful and full of integrity wears angel's wings to help your spirit fly higher and brighter in the heavens above. Sacred missions of hope, faith and goodwill yielding more peaceful movements for Dade County's folks never to be forgotten and only saluted for bravery and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 18, 2021
Mettle and morals should not permit wickedness to muscle in and meander around any venue. Your eyes,ears and heart,Officer Cook, all so geared to perform in unison to dash any terror that looks to run rampant here in Dade County. Character, commitment and conviction all thoughtful, trusted and the whole sacred truth, hopefully peace is on the horizon and never far from the radar. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity,honesty and dignity accompanied your virtual soul to heaven where the lights won't ever dim.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
You put your best feet forward, Officer Cook, to have harmony standout here in Dade County. The assurances of integrity, dignity and honesty all combined to lead those chases against pure evil. For a man so decent, classy and courageous you my neighbor, friend and hero will be celebrated and forevermore honored for stalwart performance and precision that participated in those ugly wars over crime. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The clues and hints are the angels circling around us at every moment in time.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
Row, row your boat gently down the stream, well how about resiliency, resolve and sheer resourcefulness softly down the roads to bring serenity and safe travels for all to relish. Your sincerity and kindness, Officer Cook, will be heroically revered, remembered and duly written. For Dade County was blessed by your unwavering acumen and dignity's own form of integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forever young, courtesy, consideration and humility drove your uniform of complete understanding. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
Certain, sure, clear and honest. You, Officer Cook,certainly deserve all humane and humble blessings and rewards due to your heart, soul and spirit which indeed brought perseverance, peace and proficiency to all Dade County citizens. They'll not forget the relevance, ingenuity and intuition delivered to your missions of dignity and integrity which can and will someday conquer violence and pure evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
Stamped and sealed is your humble and honored legacy, glowing forever in Our Lord's houses of perfection. Those gates are open for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to welcome others who now join the Thin Blue Line. Your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook,was the symbol of harmony surrounded by everlasting happiness over the fact of you being who you were. At least dignity, character, integrity and respect for others kept your treasured name alive for eternity and with God watching the chores of courage and reverence will not diminish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
Seeing a picture of your parents of blessed memory and of you taken behind Old Glory, Officer Cook, may you too rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero conjures up lots of emotions. Just too young to be tragically taken by one man alone displaying no respect, no remorse and forever no honest character. At least your commitments were precisely wise and had the resolving vision to see clearly going onward. Our serenity and safety were delivered by your undivided attention to details and never derailed. Our heroes and heroines are angels of valor who brought an idea of virtue and versatility to their important positions of truth and trust.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
The wearer of Badge#1664 was a man of staunch devotion, dignified honor and humane integrity all applied humbly to the streets of Dade County where you toiled and patrolled for a quarter of your life, Officer Cook. There will never be one like you again and you and Nancy were surely the apples of your parents' eyes. So true and faithfully devoted to trust and being a cherished soul whose legacy stands proud and honored by humanity. Days and hours seem to roll along, your blessed and vigilant name won't be far from anyone's mind and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
Tenacity tugs. Terror ties knots around the goodwill and hope that society needs to flourish and to thrive. You dedicated your faith, heart and soul to Dade County, Officer Cook,to validate your positive pilgrimages and clearly defined perseverance. Seeing where trouble brewed your boldness and bravery shined brightly as there was never a doubt about sacred honor and integrity as it disbursed the esteem of respect and admiration. Colleagues and your family have all missed you very much and yet they know your soul and spirit is in heaven walking their beat as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
Police don't look for publicity. Their honored and heroic acts of faith and dignity sets the wheels of welcome integrity,respect and commitment moving forward. Dade County reacted and your personal patrols, Officer Cook, helped to broker a newer level of tranquility and prosperity forever engraved within its landscape. Humility and dignity battle those enemies better than anything else. You'll continue being paid homage and salutes for noble actions representing mankind's ideals and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
The savages who think they hold the upper hand inflicting violence and terror had better think again. A man so honest, dignified and fortified in integrity and in character, yourself, Officer Cook, saw to it that Dade County would be a destiny of opportunity for all mankind to live peacefully and to pursue their dreams without any roadblocks or hardships. You were a resourceful gentleman and a public servant totally capable and able to rejuvenate society with a humble and heroic heart of gold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2021
With Our Maker and you and your parents watching over your families,Officer Cook, heaven is brighter and more aglow. Such a spirited man venturing out in Dade County to make peace and stability a living breed. Honored and esteemed, cherished and forever loyal to your colleagues, time does not always heal those wounds and when you left this world my neighbor, friend and hero, character, trust and truth were transported to those higher spheres in the sky. Never overlooked nor forgotten. So early and without a goodbye other than to Karen that early morning you left for work. Rest in peace. Dignity and integrity are those righteous partners the residents can truly thank their lucky stars for.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 16, 2021
A weapon is used to protect. It must be used with discretion and careful thought. So much depends upon one's own discipline and dedication to their work ethics. Your efforts, Officer Cook, spearheaded a new day for Dade County and it was always about respect and reverence never losing sight of honesty,integrity and dignity all entrenched in those battles over wickedness. A wonderful man lost and one whose soul and heart never waned nor weakened. Never quivered. No reservations or hesitations. Flat out valor and vision so wise and clear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 16, 2021
Your community has cherished you, Officer Cook, respected and admired your work within the confines of Dade County where not too many dare to travel. Your patrols were all fairly balanced and were the centerpieces of desire, decency and class above and beyond. Where honor, dignity and integrity have been resting soundly so has your soul and spirit my neighbor, friend and hero. When a man of character and truthful convictions gives up his own life for the citizens and his neighborhood to live tranquil and unified lives then homage must be returned to the sender. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 16, 2021
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