Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Evil and terror are those darts of danger that when they land their power can sadly uproot violence upon a venue. Dade County was further along when you patrolled its areas, Officer Cook. A man of stability and ability, whose capability was your durability and unwavering versatility. Integrity and character because of humble dignity led your ferocity along those paths of mettle and scruples to be fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Public servants may not be lazy. That characteristic keeps honesty, humility and the goodness of both integrity and dignity from rising to the top. All Dade County residents can thank their bottom dollar for you, Officer Cook, forevermore a hero so respected and well admired among your departmental colleagues who too tried to keep peace and liberty moving freely about the community. You gave your life so ours my move onward. Your loving family members solemnly carry forward your heroic legacy with grit and gumption reaching out for some solace and comfort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

All precision, all persevering and all unselfish and tireless honesty,integrity and dignity leading your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook. The antidote to shaving violence from our society is by having many superior heroes with their hearts and souls seizing opportunity to take charge. Heroism is a word not to be thrown around loosely. It's rather humility, sanctity and civility tied together as their tenacity reaches the general population. No one will forget you, Officer Cook, because values and respect belong in the very same sentences as respect, resiliency and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

With a beating heart and a soul so gentle beaming light down from heaven upon your family, Officer Cook, their hero and honored protector of Dade County and its citizens. A dignity so truthful, integrity so trustworthy, character so clearly versatile and forever cherished. So loyal to his fellow officers, the days now are getting shorter, the memories continue as we wonder just why did Our Maker need your virtual soul that day? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

The view of those exquisite peaks must be treasured and so perfect, Officer Cook. Your beautiful soul and strong heart combined to deliver esteem and effort, all unselfish, all unwavering to your community where things began. Dade County and your legacy of heroism reflect honesty, integrity and dignity all smart, all accounted for. Tireless, yet priceless. With a badge of versatility and a uniform of dependability you quite clearly were motivated and able to command and to humbly direct the compasses of other comrades never to be forgotten, only saluted fondly, warmly for enriching and reaching out to humanity. Those burdens fall squarely on your successor's shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

In God we trust, but heaven is not to touch nor is it to take for granted. Eternity is the completion of one's own physical life on Earth as we know it. The soul climbs that humbly honored ladder prouder than ever to soar as you now protect the golden streets, Officer Cook, with as much humility as you solemnly demonstrated while working as a duly united public servant for Dade County and its residents. So much character, so much conviction, so much trust,truth and purpose accentuated your trails of justice. Six years of dedication looking to create a bonding impression. The opinion is you did that and precisely more significantly you cared and took pride in your professional acumen and awareness not to be shelved nor naturally overlooked. It's not. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

A hero whose word was sacred and one who never missed a beat of courtesy, politeness and goodwill he gave to all society,mankind and humanity. Everything, Officer Cook, is surely missed today and for that note every second you're not here with your family. In spirit you are, it's just that they wanted to see your smile more up close. For the relative short time they knew you and only your nephew, Josh Hyatt knew you more, honor, dignity and integrity walked the pavements of Dade County in total humility, such loyalty and esteem are certainly held in cherished regard. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

A most devout hero who lived and practiced his life of honesty, respect and integrity everyday waking second. Not your folks, not your superiors and surely not your colleagues ever had to worry about you, Officer Cook. They all appreciated a heaven sent angel of bravery. They witnessed more than a smile each day. Such care and loyalty is surely essential to waging war on adversity. The advantages must be within the shields of those souls of heart, character and commitment. Never forget a man who word was his lifelong bond! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

Your angelic pilgrimages, Officer Cook, are so pristine, so pious and so honored for their heroism you piloted during your outstanding career a bit cut terribly short because of wanton evil by one man acting alone. Your days and months, years and weeks patrolling Dade County proved that prosperity and perseverance can occur with the correct integrity and dignity keeping pace as they allowed you to concentrate upon your responsibilities to serve and to protect. Serenity is a staple of success humanely achieved by unwavering and tireless heart of energy, endeavor and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

One capsule of honorable courage, heroic dignity and trusted integrity certainly can navigate a long way toward deciding if peace is meant for any community rather than continued rancor, chaos and mayhem. You steadied the ships of righteousness, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County's people. A superb life and a superior career headed for more humbly humane promise if not for one rotten one was despicable, disgraceful and most disrespectful toward mankind and the authority that police must properly wield if wickedness is to be done away with. You were a consummate gentleman of tranquility and one who noble actions fortified his community built upon reverence,resolve and excellent character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

A safer and sounder day is the absolute best result from all who labor,toil and sweat for the honor, integrity and dignity of their communities. It's about giving your all out best endeavors and capable character and uniquely loyal commitments to pride, mettle and excellence each and everyday of your life and career, something you were humble regarding, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero and legend whose truthful ethics and trusted intensity was about versatility and due vigilance. Nothing overlooked and the pages are still being read and discussed among those who have known you and remembered a true and devout warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Anything for your friends and neighborhood was always a yes "I'll do it."

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

The fruits of the righteous are so sweet and delicious. A true man who gave his all to make an imprint on his community never to be forgotten. Dade County has surely never forgotten your efforts, Officer Cook neither have your colleagues during your time. The baton of bravery has since been passed on to others and hopefully their perseverance, honesty and dignified integrity are as plentiful as yours was doing its yeoman job. A professional who made His Master, his superiors,family, wife and all most humbly proud only the sadness still lingers all these decades later as you've been faithfully and solemnly remembered for attention and vision to all essential details. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

Your personality, Officer Cook, was always congenial, warm and most refreshing. Never cold, dull, boring nor lukewarm. You greeted everyone with a warm smile and honored humility. A real hero so decent and reverent cut down doing your duties at such a tender young age. Twenty-five is still relatively young. But, you were bold and caring. Dade County's citizens were your primary onus and no one was ever letdown. Just all integrity, charm and dignity stoking the fires of your unselfish challenges placed on your daily agenda. Heroism goes to heaven where angels embrace the hearts and souls of all spirits who have served their earthly purposes, so sacred and virtuously trusted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. North Miami Beach, your peers and family all miss your presence. Your folks are comforted in having their darling and humbly humane son resting together with them in heaven's domains.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

The lives of all are important. So very true of police, the public relies upon to steer and navigate safe travels for all humanity. Without any sort of decency, dignity and diligence the jobs and tasks you carried out, Officer Cook, would not have been done. Completion and honesty are certainly required. Integrity and character are the bands of humility,intelligence and intuition. These traits are now stored in the skies above as you walk your proverbial beat. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

Central Division is probably a little different than it was back in your time, Officer Cook. Though, the good officers, men and women still have their community of Dade County to police,patrol and to protect as well as you did. Honor, bravery, integrity and dignity walk hand in hand following their leads of humbleness and heroism. Your legacy speaks directly of your sacred duties and passions you aspired to become. The security and serenity were surely felt and I'm sure those still alive have remembered a warm and genuinely caring gentleman full of composure, truth and trust banding as one to create the atmosphere needed to represent mankind at all moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

Fierce and ferocious all while pursuing harmony and freedom for all Dade County folks, Officer Cook. An dear and honorably heroic soul with a heart and vision all wise, all dignified utilizing his ingenuity and integrity all heaven's sent to bring mankind goodwill, the faith and hope for a safer future. Badge#1664 was all class, consideration and respectful character and commitment. Standards, ethics and morals were all met with humility and strength of resolve forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

In the Jewish religion we have a long standing custom to serve eggs to mourners as they represent the circle of life never ending. Redemption and resurrection are what God fearing individuals believe in. You were faithful, truthful and most astutely devoted to the service and sincerest of security for Dade County, Officer Cook. Humbleness, honesty and all heart helped to support your treasured integrity and dignity. Your family has carried your legacy of sanctity, nobility and the comprehension that one day they will see their loved one, "Uncle Bo" again.Violence, terror and torment took a wonderfully engaging man from his peers and beloved ones, what it won't ever do is forsake your virtue and vitality, all the durable versatility that enabled you to remain composed during stressful and enduring times of duress. You gave your soul for your family and your comrades to carry on with your ventures of venerability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

Nowadays we live in a world of routine. If something is amiss or seeks to ruin the simplicity of our lives we may have to deviate and attempt something else. You were a humble man, a compassionate public servant, Officer Cook, as you endeavored to correct problems solving and resolving them before more than a simple conflict erupted. But, always a man so gallant an honorable representing safe trails for all, sacred is peace and quiet. Humility was your springboard to hope, faith and the goodwill of dignity,integrity and character reflecting your standards of higher conduct expected of all who wear a badge and uniform to serve the public interest. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A welcome to heaven for a determined angel of dedication and leadership that embraced your colleagues.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

Police leave their homes to begin their shifts not knowing if they will return. After they finish they too never know if they'll make it home in peace. The nature of the profession is built with many steps along the perilous pathways. Dade County had your sterling gifts, Officer Cook, all honor, all heroism, all dignity and certainly all integrity wit h dependable character to stomp out the wildfires of aggression and adversarial harm to a community. Humanity and your family all miss you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. A smile worth more than anything!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

Heroes don't stand pat. They rise above it all to provide, protect and prove their worth,esteem and loyalty. Yours, Officer Cook, totally devoted to lay down the law and in making the ultimate sacrifice for Dade County displayed your mettle and proper motivation to take command and leadership over other comrades.If your value as an officer does not contain honesty, dignity and integrity then corruption can keep its nasty eyes pinned on a community searching for answers to serenity. You paved the way blazing a path filled with nothing but stellar accomplishment to be commended and most notably rewarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

God is judge, king and the One who is most merciful and glorified. He shined down on you, Officer Cook and your family everyday with His devoutness and purpose of reason. Playing drums in high school was one activity you thoroughly enjoyed. You relished police work and championed the causes of honor, integrity and dignity proving beyond a doubt why Dade County forever has admired your skills and special virtue. A golden heart and a sound mind work duly as one to get the jobs done right the first time out. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

A world of enrichment, enhancement and engagement shared by all humanity because of the heroes and heroines with precise hearts, persevering soul and proficient dignity and integrity to combat the awful affects that evil leaves upon us. You were a warm and very loving young man, Officer Cook,a human being cut out to preserve and to defend your community of Dade County where almost anything goes.Obviously, that domestic violence scene you voluntarily went to shows rather demonstrates you admiration for your comrades as you saved them and the citizens from much worse harm or who knows what else? The skies above contain the spirit of one humanely resourceful gentleman who knew his tasks, assignments and responsibilities very well and performed them with extraordinary care, consideration and concern for the goodwill and welfare of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

The signals of sincerity come loud and clear. A man's life and duly noble career all spot on. Every ounce of effort and integrity counted on as much as honesty and dignity to stall or thwart violence's movements through Dade County where your service, Officer Cook, is and of course will be sincerely saluted for its sacred passions and valuable purposes. A uniform and badge worn succinctly clean and shiny just as heaven's aglow forevermore because of your tireless and very humbly unselfish soul of distinction working its share of professional wonders to prevent and keep roads free of peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

Every dog has its day and every evil person in this world will surely see the punishments of Our Creator coming their way. Mr. Pearsall was the epitome of sinister and violent, depression and depraved, his acts of terror against you, Officer Cook, a most beloved hero and your colleagues that day brought consternation to a newer low. Your morally sound heart of truth and trust comprised a soul and spirit of honesty, integrity and dignity that stood face to face to bring Dade County's folks a semblance of safe trails and secure driveways for all society. An angel never forgotten and solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

Day after day, night after night the ships arrive in port. Whenever you reported to work, Officer Cook,a friendly greeting and a big old smile on your face was the constant positive. Dade County and its citizens could believe in results and comprehend your appreciation for being honest, dignified and maintaining a high quality of integrity central to advancing past trouble. Yet, one diabolical man wanted to raise a fit and had something vendetta against police. A day that never should have happened and your family had to mourn your loss to mankind. Humility and ferocity all ruined by wanton evil. You will however be saluted, blessed and rewarded for having a heart and soul to measure up to department standards of ethical conduct. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2020

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