Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Paths may be blocked for the moment, perseverance and respect may never stay that way. Their directions to an honorable tranquility rest in all a man or woman's dignity and integrity. Yours, Officer Cook, was heroic and sincere meaning Dade County would stand to prosper for years to come. It's been over forty-one years since your sacrifice and nothing but salutes of bravery and your outstanding character and trust to remember solemnly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2020

A man's piousness and faithfulness should never be derailed by anything sinister. All the humble and heroic honesty, integrity and dignity that you brought forth on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, will forever remain cherished, beloved and very much greatly admired. The excellence in your character and commitment meant more serener days ahead for the citizens and it's always going to be a tragic shame you could not have lived to see a new day dawning. Humility and sanctity resting by God's perfect wings. An angel forevermore! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2020

Mettle , morals and courtesies must always gain momentum as they can never get derailed nor sidetracked from their humane earthly missions that bring safety to the public. You kept calm and your composure and represented your department very well, Officer Cook. Your family's hero, their hero and for sure Dade County's. Honor, integrity and dignity always has to stay on top and be sharp if wickedness is to be eliminated one day. Saluted and humbly honored for bravery forevermore above and beyond. So proficient and so passionate nothing was going to keep you from saving your colleagues and those people, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Eternity is that final chapter of a hero's now angelically worthy life served by walking a proverbial perfect patrol guarding those sacred gates of gallantry, values and ideals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2020

Everything is multiplied and piled high. All the evil,the bloodshed and violence that one day will be eradicated from society. Humanity prays and waits as you, Officer Cook, heroically watch over us and your strong minded family. You perpetuated and accentuated peace, hope devoutness and a shared goodwill for the common man. Dade County won't forget character, mettle and the charisma of a warm smile so openly engaging and very much absent today when it should be accounted for. You laid down your life and career for a principle, the ultimate sacrifice that is serenely special, humble and affirms your utmost truth and trust in the system you worked for six years of excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2020

Heaven keeps perfect records accounting for its angels of heroism , honor and the respectful valor. So much depends upon timing, skill and a little good fortune. You had the eyes and ears to the grindstone of Dade County, Officer Cook and no one will forget your special heart, soul and loyalty to serve their causes and purposes in a way that brought respect,diligence and esteem to your division. As Chief Bowlin he should rest in peace reflected that you did an outstanding job saving your comrades and the civilians that day and everyday. Things just went so wrong! God You know the answers of why this warrior and humble man is kept next to You to walk a proverbially humane beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2020

What bugs our land is we try to do everything right and somehow things slide through those cracks.Making that distinct impression is not always the first goal or priority. Securing life and property from the hands of those inclined to raise their bars of torment and turmoil. You did an excellent job, Officer Cook, in serving Dade County and its people and no doubt your honor, integrity and dignity had its powerful affects. Tragic still the way things went that fateful day. A dark day for your family, a time Dade County and your department won't ever forget and neither will our nation. Humanity misses you as much as your loved ones. They carry within each of them heroism and your affirmations to keeping marching truthfully, faithfully and in a trustworthy manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2020

First some honesty then some humility and for sure dignity and integrity interceding while you went out on patrol of Dade County, Officer Cook,implanting, installing and instilling fairness, firmness, truth and trust among the serenity, safety and security the public expects. God's great plains so pristine and perfect are sadly occupied by great and humble women and men so dedicated to their sacred missions, journeys undertaken willingly to keep the landscape free of harm. Danger lurked and you, Officer Cook,never flinched nor batted an eye. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel astute and visionary beyond the crowd. Those drums are beating louder and louder.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2020

Too bad, Officer Cook, your life ended the way it should not have. You were the consummate, battler, warrior and savior, heroically fighting on those wars of evil here in Dade County to promote,to protect and to shield the people from violence. Honor, integrity and dignity are ingenuity, intuitive commitment and character that reflects the highest of ethical conduct demanded and expected from all who wear a crisp uniform and a shiny badge of bravery and humility. Mankind has looked back and forever your legacy remains cherished and esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2020

Compliance is both the public and the police officers. Compliance is too for both the citizens and police. But, your honesty and courage, Officer Cook, was always loyal, dignified and top notch in integrity and character being given to Dade County folks. Respect, reverence and humility all heroic and sacred to be shared and solemnly saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2020

Ferocity is no fool and neither is tenacity both excellent principles of any caring and esteemed law enforcement professional. You placed your truth and trust, Officer Cook,in God alone to guide you along on all your earthly journeys and missions. All undertaken with respect for Dade County citizens and the reverence of you own peers who taught, guided and trained with you, Officer Cook, at the police academy. Heroism and humility flying on the same poles of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2020

No more bigotry, bias or hateful incidents shall mar a good nation. Society, humanity and mankind looked up to public servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, depending on your versatile dependability, capability and reliable responsibility to tend to the needs of Dade County. A hero lives their life so pious yet humble in their efforts. Yours were the base of integrity, wisdom and the honor dignity shall bring to trust, truth and justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2020

The wings of man and woman fly high and low, it's in their peaceful searches for harmony do we locate their unwavering and tireless professional honesty, integrity and dignity. Al sculpted and crafted by courage, care and concern for mankind. You sincerely were concerned about lives in and around Dade County, Officer Cook. Certainly one valiant hero giving his heart and loyal spirit to witness adversity taken down. We band together during stressful times and your humanely devoted composure lead your pursuits all accomplished wisely and with a clarity like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2020

Whatever choice of beverage your buddies hoist in your memory and honorable heroics may it be for heaven's sake, name and all the blessings, Officer Cook, that keep being given to you. Dade County never forgot integrity, ingenuity and the humane advancement of acumen,dignity and their respect. Violence maims and takes lives tragically, it did not have to take your sweet and special soul of humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2020

Doom and gloom should not end this world. Although, violence ended your young life and upstart career toiling and displaying grand tenacity toward the people of Dade County, Officer Cook. Forever a gentleman of gallantry, stellar integrity and the humility of having more than a semblance of dignity all essential in balancing the wars against terror. You'll be saluted and solemnly paid homage for a life of service and professionalism through and true. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2020

Staying calm, cool and collected during tense situations is far better than being fried, frazzled and completely confused and befuddled. Never that Officer Cook. Only the finest and most loyalest of public servants have the truth and the trust of those whom you protected here in Dade County. Unselfish character. Undying commitments to pride and honesty. Unrelenting dignity and integrity all from a most resourcefully respected man of wisdom, vision and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2020

Being delinquent is almost like being a derelict. Your undivided and unwavering devotion to Dade County, Officer Cook, will live on in your family's missions and fruitful journeys in life and in pursuit of tranquility and in happiness. Always their hero of honor, humility and the humane dignity and integrity needed to provide a base for joy and boldness. Such sanctity, nobility and civility surely has found its eternal resting place as an angel in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2020

Mass hysteria only provokes more panic than ever in society, It has enough to attempt to conquer with all this viciousness, wickedness and sheer evil that demonstrates its reluctance to abate. Your composure and calming voice of appeal and reason limited whatever violence fell down on mankind. Dade County was your territory where your best feet were competently striding forward, Officer Cook, confident, yet humble and loyal to your co-workers, partners who enjoyed and relished serving with a true heroic Godsend. Faithful and unwavering, unselfish dignity and integrity lead the charges that allowed you the opportunity to make that nobly distinct impression forever etched within your family's hearts and thoughts and the prayers of your past comrades. Saluted and always so treasured punctuated by total truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

The trails begin high and low, from small to large it was your superior endeavors, Officer Cook, most composed, most functional and all honest and heroic. Dade County will not forget the giver of gallantry and the believer in boldness underscored by your brave character, compassionate dignity and integral integrity. All flying higher than a kite right this minute in Our Creator's celestial of planets. The best staff of angels attending to the most humanely humble of guarding those finest of entrances to Our Lord's kingdom of wisdom, vision and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

Walking into a hornet's nest of danger is akin to walking on shattered glass. You came to a scene you were not required to come to, you acquitted yourself quite well as best you could, Officer Cook, to rescue, aid and to save the lives of Dade County citizens and your faithfully reliable colleagues. Everything was done to save your life, to restart your heart of honor, your veins where your blood flowed with character, dignity and the decency of humbly heroic integrity. peace and unity was indeed brokered by your respectful genes of tenacity and resolve following you on your passionate trails of truth,trust and justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

Four tenets of a terrific warrior's humility may not be flexible, they must be sturdy and most efficient. They are follows: honesty, dignity,integrity and character all wholesome and all most notably heroic, Your feats and sacred actions everyday and in particular that Wednesday afternoon of May 16, 1979, were the living examples of an exemplary life, excellence in dedication to duty and onus, loyalty beyond any letter. Certainly to be lost while doing your duties, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County has forever cemented your status as a legend and a hero of affection who was adored and loved by his family, respected and embraced by his comrades and one who took a challenge even battling peril to subdue a man bent on serious revenge. Your virtuous soul and spirit rest well my neighbor, friend and hero, they are at peace where as an angel of valor you may soar to the highest of plains and plateaus. Rest in peace. Leadership and authority did not go to your head. It's wisdom and vision enriching the likes of basic maturity beyond the crowd.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

Callousness is like that cliffhanger, that boulder that falls off the mountain landing right atop society crushing its hopes, dreams and aspirations. Yours, Officer Cook, were accomplished as you succeeded in bringing a semblance of peace to Dade County for the six years you served its residents. A good man whose life and promise were violently ended by a vile and disgraceful human being. Your colleagues have you to thank for saving them from worse damage as well as the citizens embroiled in Mr. Pearsall's tirades against mankind, the police and anyone who crossed his paths of turbulence.Your dignity,integrity and honesty was the filter that summoned good relationships between people. Truth, trust and wisdom stirring those pots of perseverance and proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

Inventions are for the minds of the intuitive and curious. Nature provides us some of our most basic and essential needs and you, Officer Cook,delivered the goods of goodwill, hope and everything honorable that police officers must possess. Dade County was preserved by a nobleman of character, dutiful vigilance and the sincerity that serenity rested upon its rocks of resolve, effort and sheer resiliency. You'll never be forgotten for heroism and its sanctity that propelled your prolific missions on behalf of humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

A time for birth, a time to live and then a time when God transports our very honored souls to His domain, heaven and eternity are forevermore where the righteous can sing out loud God's divine blessings and praises as they reap their humanely humble rewards for serving and practicing dignified ethical conduct. Yours, Officer Cook,was all heroic, all sacred and all noble as you preserved the integrity of character and respect here in Dade County a place you called home as a young man and as a married man so devout, faithful and devoted to your very beloved wife, Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

When pressed into action, perseverance, proficiency and the total product of your work must be complete and finished with more than enough of a supply of honesty, dignity and integrity. To defeat a foe so demanding, so engaging and so troublesome it took every ounce of energy and feats of your humane heart, Officer Cook, to gain the advantage shaping Dade County and leaving this world all too soon making that difference and distinct impression upon civilization. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment and convictions build those sincerest of newer bridges while boldness only enriches those who reach out to take hold of its branches. You surely and most certainly were brave, Officer Cook. That young man had a life too just terrible that your life and career sadly ended as well as his leaving a widow, Karen and Mr. Pearsall's mother his girlfriend with a child to pick up his pieces of ruination and humiliation. The Central Division lives on and fights on with Badge#1664 belonging to Officer William Coleman Cook looking down from heaven's perches above as its guardian angel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

Gallantry is not glitz. What counts the most is a man's will to defend his fellow officers and the people he watches over. Like a mother who stays by the nest with her young, you stayed by Dade County's side for six loyal and promising years of dignified, honored and most heroic service providing integrity, vigilance and character at every turn, Officer Cook. Never out of sight, heart or mind, your legacy is the respect and the noble wisdom and humbleness that lasts forever never being tarnished or disgraced as you poured your entire body into your sacred labors of passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020