Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
If history is any indication society can rebound from this unrelenting and seemingly endless evil that has permeated within mankind. Humanity just needs to approach each day one at a time. Your revered roles, Officer Cook, were to spare and save Dade County and its humility. You added acumen and dignity to your tenacious integrity, respectful character and charming smile. Smiles are one matter a studious and serious passion is certainly another. God has you my neighbor, friend and hero as His golden angel and your family has all the memories of your life and career both sadly cut short by the very violence you shielded society from. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Heroes shelter us before sheltering themselves. You did your job so well, Officer Cook and for having composure and courage, honor and dignity may Our Lord bless your supreme integrity and intelligence which worked so feverishly to serve Dade County where you remain very admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Conclusive character and affirmed commitment worked truthfully along with your insightful and trusted convictions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Youth and opportunity go hand in hand with bravery, boldness and recognition. Seeing the big picture, Officer Cook, permitted you the chance to create that change that would transport Dade County into a safer future. Honesty, integrity and character poured into your efforts of resolve and resiliency always to be so treasured and greatly appreciated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your sacrifice will always be that integral piece of your heroic legacy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Discreet and never discouraged your honored mankind and humanity with your unselfish humility and heroism, Officer Cook. They put the serenity and motivation back into society's will power. So distinguished and dignified, with stellar integrity and virtue Dade County will always salute your ingenuity and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Journeys of faith are humbly rewarded for their missions of morals, mettle and meaningful endeavor. Everything you accomplished, Officer Cook, was done with Our Creator's undying and abiding love and compassion. Dade County was well served, protected and preserved by your heart and soul of humility, honor and the dignity to stay resolute. Such a gentleman of integrity whose courage and sacred dreams were your family's pride and joy. "Uncle Bo" won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
You jumped in, Officer Cook and rescued your colleagues and the citizens of Dade County affected by Mr. Pearsall's onslaught of violence that day and because of your heroic actions, sanctity and civility may continue reigning down upon humanity. One that revered your commitments to excellence the pride you took in donning a badge and uniform of diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Ferocity courts the wings of tenacity while its angel of honor and dignity patrols those dangerous streets where peace and salvation must greet each other. Safe to say you were an angel of valor and integrity, Officer Cook, so dearly beloved and sincerely missed by all your family and peers. Dade County's residents won't forget your integrity and humblest of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Earthly ventures of virtue and vigor so that versatility could be spread out far and wide within Dade County. Such an esteemed and humble young man endeavoring to remove the obstacles of evil from its pavements. Safety and loyal security from your golden heart, Officer Cook, so heroic, honored yet dignified and with tireless integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
You were a goal oriented man, Officer Cook, with a mission of honest intentions to pursue peace on behalf of Dade County and its citizens. Integrity and dignity march together to keep pace with the likes of evil. Your heart and soul were special and most virtuous. A sacred calling done with grace and discipline. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Salvation and safety are paramount to human life. It's the fulfillment of dreams, goals and aspirations that must somehow march forward, Officer Cook, after your heroically honorable sacrifice of courage, dignity and unselfish integrity granted to Dade County folks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Guests are your special friends. You and Karen, Officer Cook, welcomed countless people into your house. A man of virtue and vision giving the tasks of dignity, honesty and integrity their chances of responsibility to keep the landscapes of Dade County clear of violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Clashes are those cliffhangers where the ending is never always clear. It was succinct and precise your years pursuing peace here in Dade County as a hero of the people and your loved ones, Officer Cook. You take a man in his prime and team his honesty, integrity and dignity along his side and the outcomes should be for a plus. You'll forever be respected and cherished my neighbor, friend and hero for instilling and installing the common sense and direction for mankind. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
The needs of a community are first and foremost. Your priority, Officer Cook, was to maintain the calmness of Dade County. Honor. Dignity and integrity all enriching and endearing, a hero saluted for his humane and humble heart of concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Energy was funneled within your resolve and heroism, Officer Cook, giving Dade County a man of honor and dignity whose integrity was all genuine and all humble. Character and commitment make up the convictions of truth and trust. Angels are those pure souls of eternity whose wings are fitted so righteously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
The effort and energy was always poured into your labors of honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, heroic and measured evenly to give the right shape of serious heart, courage and nobility to humanity. Dade County won't forget your name blessed, rewarded and forever sealed within gallantry's walls of wonderful characters whose trust and truth never gave into violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
Serenity and safe havens cannot ever be usurped by such awful evil. Its violence can really dishevel a community and create the kind of fierce wickedness that can tire out its residents. A gentleman, a policeman so refined and so well tuned, Officer Cook, it's found in heroes such as yourself who forever went above his duties and dignity to witness integrity and ingenuity achieving their masterful roles. Dade County will never forget you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
Clashes are those cliffhangers where the ending is never always clear. It was succinct and precise your years pursuing peace here in Dade County as a hero of the people and your loved ones, Officer Cook. You take a man in his prime and team his honesty, integrity and dignity along his side and the outcomes should be for a plus. You'll forever be respected and cherished my neighbor, friend and hero for instilling and installing the common sense and direction for mankind. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
The ones who are curious probably don't have much to do. Police work as you understood it involved more than details, it involved staying honest, dedicated and quite dignified. So much of your unwavering integrity and commitment went into sparing Dade County more infliction of harm. Though, you were and always will be your family and department's ace of acumen and vision, Officer Cook, it was your wisdom and beliefs that brought goodwill and harmony to your community which had your undivided attention. Humility and passion stoked those doors of distinction where your heroic legacy stands tall and blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
Foster faith, hope and humble goodwill it may not lick adversity but it's certainly a start. Every beginning needs some tough love but most of all all public servants must have honesty, integrity and dignity while making the toughest decisions that affect a community. You were tireless and relentless in your earthly pursuits of tranquility on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero so proficient and most passionate, with your sterling character those who have taken over your watch have a demanding task ahead of them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
Society must flourish in health, peace and blessings. It must not flounder nor fester in chaotic mayhem. You prevented this, Officer Cook, by being aware and most honorably heroic in defending Dade County and its people. Your character, resolve and humanely vital heart remain cherished and will always be saluted for their sacred passions and humbly notable trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An architect of acumen and vision who wisely look at what needed fixing and attempted his utmost to restore a semblance of liberty and freedom for all humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
The tip of the iceberg is floating and your mettle and morals, principles and scruples, Officer Cook, never floated away. Dade County was seen as your battleground for some of your fiercest of fights over violence and bloodshed. It's very tragic that your life and career balanced with valor and virtue came to a crashing end because of one rotten soul of a man. Integrity, dignity and complete honesty was always leveled within those roads where you took to your patrols. Humility and sanctity are heaven's angels with your soul so humanely flying high. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2020
One inscribed in integrity, ingenuity and in intuition may not get irked for something is not right. For your service to Dade County, Officer Cook,was earmarked with earnest dignity and sincere honor that heroically performed your tasks of danger each day. The whole world and your family have taken note of your excellent character, humble commitment and convictions solely based upon the fountains of ferocity, sanctity and civility which you intended and succeeded in laying down upon the roads of your precious community. Admired and forever saluted for boldness and bravery now held in Our Lord's hands of compassion to protect your heart and soul from harm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Serenity and safety may not be shirked nor undercut as society expects and demands outstanding preservation from its most esteemed and beloved of public servants. They hold the flames of liberty within their souls and nothing will ever extinguish those fires.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2020
The hero in you, Officer Cook, may have signed off for now where eternity keeps your vessels of honor, integrity and dignity very safe and constantly blessed and most humbly revered. Forty-one years ago Dade County bade you a fond farewell at your Inspector's funeral, a lot of grieving and tears for a man so young to have left this earth. Your missions were morally righteous and your journeys were just the most faithful of trusted trials and trails paved for future women and men to sacredly follow. A difficult task and a tall order seeing your eyes and ears, heart and mind were the composite of composure and courage all undaunted,undying, unwavering and most unselfish. A tireless worker striving for justice and the simplicity of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2020
Deliberate and trusted, it's truth and fact that can handle the rigors of crime when life and property are greatly affected. Dade County was where your seasoning and demeanor came into focus, Officer Cook. A man on a journey to release the bonds of safety and security back into the corridors of his community. Where you lived, grew up, were schooled and married a very beautiful woman, Officer Cook, there was no telling your life and career contained more promise and passion. Honesty, integrity and dignity can battle,fight and get right down into the trenches to deal with the adverse situations that evil can summon up. We are a little less safe, the memories of your life, career and humble successes are for those taking the baton to those battles. You are never forgotten and always treasured and saluted solemnly for dedication, devotion and determination. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2020
Venerable, virtual and valiant are way more above snuff than being petulant, truculent and a percolator of mischief and mayhem. With enough chaos and callousness sadly befalling society mankind must reach back for that special formula to solve and to humbly restore tranquility from conflict. Everything you performed on behalf of your family,friends and peers of perseverance, truth and justice. Officer Cook, was so trusted as it created a positive impact upon the walls and doors of a community so relying upon your very basic instincts. A hero in heaven patrolling his space as only an angel of bravery, boldness and gumption would do. Achievement is the resource that furthers one's precious legacy. Yours, Officer Cook,shines very brightly in the blue and darkest of nighttime skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2020
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