Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Each day, Officer Cook, your plate was filled with things to tackle, tasks to unfurl and challenges for certain to be corrected. Dade County received loyal and gentle care and concern from a beloved man of devoutness and determination. Only the finest ethics and character participating in locating goodness from evil. One never knows what lies beneath this earth. A truthful heart and trusted soul of sacred passions and missions giving society every ounce of strength to right the ships of destiny. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 23, 2020
Public servants are like dentists in that they must pull, tug and make things fit just right. Nothing can out of alignment which can jeopardize the safety of all mankind and of course Dade County where you preserved the sanctity of life. A career cut from the fabrics of ferocity, dignity and heroic honesty. Never overlooked nor forgotten for building bridges of esteem, hope and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you were the consummate professional gifted and skillful always resolute to solving issues and various circumstances.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 23, 2020
The Lord dons glory, mercy and compassion for His creatures. He girded you, Officer Cook, with a strong body, mind and soul to patrol all Dade County and bring them a semblance of peace and togetherness. You my neighbor, friend and hero were cherished and blessed with an abundance of acumen, dignity so devoted and honorable integrity so well placed. A soul of trust and truth, so humanely sacred and forward in giving. heroism well etched and saluted forevermore. Rest in peace. The skies above have respectful character and staunch commitments roaming free to guard the gates of valor and boldness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 23, 2020
Peril is unrelenting and causes a community to quiver thinking what may be next? It's cold and callous just what happened to you, Officer Cook, the day you gave your heroic life and career so versed and blessed for Dade County. You'll not be forgotten for demonstrating beyond any doubt resourcefulness and faithful loyalty all because of your honest and dignified trails and paths of integrity and decent character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 23, 2020
Consternation cannot come and push consideration around like a bully. Honor, dignity and integrity will never standby and let the unthinkable happen. It did not for you, Officer Cook and you will live on in your family and comrades' hearts as a Dade County legend. A hero of the highest regard whose record of excellence and loyalty stands ready to meet whatever needs to be reckoned with. Good character. Sterling integrity. Stellar dignity. Respect and respect. Faithful and devout without a doubt and never forgotten. A young man whose challenge was to provide a securer Dade County for all to cherish and you now are forever treasured as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's tragic Mr. Pearsall had no class or character taking an innocent man's life away when you were protecting the community's serenity and safety.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
My neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, may you rest in peace. You had the heart of a lion,brave, bold and so humbly authentic. You rescued Dade County everyday from adversity, calamity and plain unending tragedy. You led an exemplary life of promise and prudence, all proficient and practical. It asserted itself into the frays of fiery evil and never once did you shirk responsibility. Reliability and sanctity don't hide. Ferocity and tenacity turn up those back burners of trust and truth and your character and commitments to excel and accomplish made your earthly journeys of faith,goodwill and serenity stand up for saluting. A hero whose heart, soul and spirit reside in God's den of angels next to your beloved parents may they too rest in peace. The pride of North Miami Beach, Charles, Julia Cook and their darling son, Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge #1664, of esteem cherished by all humanity. Your smile is truly missed very much as your family endeavors to transport your legacy forward for generations to come. A principled man and an even greater gentleman blessed with fundamental acumen, wisdom, vision and maturity beyond your unselfish dignity, integrity and honesty. The heavens shine with vim, vigor and vitality all from your caring disposition. You cared and achieved your missions of fruitfulness and devotion.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
Remember those who remember you. Civility and good conduct are most essential while occupied with the duty of policing the streets and corners. You placed down solid and steady foundations for a brighter future, Officer Cook, one heroic and honorable. Dade County has not overlooked your dignity, reverence and hope for a better tomorrow. Integrity gleaming off of those pearly gates of courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
The untimely death of a good man a friend and colleague to all leaves you speechless like being punched in the stomach and face. You took the fight to evil, Officer Cook and were the hero of truth and trust whose legacy of heroism shall always stand tall and sincere. Dade County was watched over by your virtue, duly humble vigilance and concerned dignity. No matter your character always classy and your thoughtfulness, faithfulness and responsibility will always be validly blessed by Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
Bliss will only appear when torment, terror and turmoil disappear from our landscape. Just an exceptional man fighting and battling for our lives here in Dade County. Your courage and convictions, Officer Cook, were most proper and valid. The values, ideals and morals were as accentuated as much as your dignified life and career where honorable integrity was a living part of your performance which was only outstanding and blessed with nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
I don't know why, Officer Cook, some of your brothers and sisters who have fallen in the line of duty are not on this page to reflect? Surely, for some decades later they will not be forgotten and for those who died maybe ten years ago their names shall heroically be listed. You gave your life for citizens living in Dade County to be sounder, safer and securer. Let there be no doubt honor, integrity and dignity lives on in your family's hearts, minds and souls. You were their uncle, great-uncle, a brother, a son and a husband to Karen. Forevermore shall your revered and blessed name and its humility be amplified in heaven as the Lord has taken your wings to a higher calling. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
No more suffering, pain or torment shall engulf our society. Humanity and mankind have enough issues and problems to work itself through. You worked and toiled for a purpose, Officer Cook and that was for harmony to co-exist along with good cheer, good nature and goodwill here in Dade County. A man vested in vigilance and in vigor all trying to make serenity and safety a by-product of one another. You place integrity, dignity and conviction on the same table as respect, resolve and trust, somewhere they all must fit perfectly. Always saluted and always cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
Seconds can mean a lot. One decision right or wrong could spell sure trouble or it can mean a life is saved. No one wanted what happened to occur of course, you did your job, Officer Cook,as a highly respected professional and was honored for your heroism and honesty. A man who carried his character along within integrity and dignity very humbly and always in his heart of gold. Dade County pays homage to your life, career and memory. A life cut short by evil and so much more left to fulfill. Your family humanely takes hold of that baton carefully and with a due diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
Becoming a special man took all the will power and intelligence to conjure up the common sense that practice and training both in the field and in the classroom required for you, Officer Cook, to validate your status as a duly authorized servant serving Dade County. The truth and trust, the hope and faith never wavered and was always geared toward protecting the people. Gallant and motivated to lead others, it takes someone with a certain appeal, a confident virtue and of course morals and the right scruples. Heaven is where you wear your angel's wings appropriately forever soaring high every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
Just a spoonful of resolve and some sanctity that goes a long way toward delivering some essential tranquility. Dade County was under torment and duress that awful day of May 16, 1979 when you arrived on the scene with your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. Officer Cook, your heroism, dignity and character always was first class and surely a cut above the requirements of what it takes to make a very loyal, dedicated and trustworthy officer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
Dependability, availability and versatility, no matter the sequence all public servants must function under a blanket of honesty, integrity and practical dignity all from character and commitments to pride and excellence. You operated, Officer Cook, under these blankets and spread peace and goodwill throughout your community of Dade County. A young man, heroic and quite treasured not only by your beloved family, also by your professional peers of perseverance and genuine respect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
The proof is in the pudding. In other words diligence and valor stem from the branches of honor and dignity and no matter one who keeps their integrity forever by their badge will be blessed and receive the ultimate reward. You are receiving God's humble blessings, Officer Cook, for heroically servicing the residents of Dade County. Humility and graceful purpose transported your journeys and their sacred missions on behalf of mankind. Serenity and being mature beyond the crowd are just a few of the many honors paid to your heart and soul. Virtue forever is validated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 22, 2020
Opportunity must not be bungled. It must not be botched. Boldness, bravery and behavior must not border upon doubt nor hesitation. Your career and honesty, Officer Cook, was the humane and humbly heroic epitome of unwavering, unselfish and tireless effort, energy and efficiency as it afforded Dade County and its folks relief and resolve. All by your dignity, integrity and fully aware vision and wisdom my neighbor, friend and hero could we march forward in our dreams, desires and aspirations. Yours sadly ended at the wayward hands of an evil man so fixed upon ruining society and the establishment charged with fixing and eliminating full fledged violence. Rest in peace. Your convictions, commitment and candor surely we forever be solemnly saluted and remembered for their charm and class. All faithfulness and total loyalty and nothing was going to derail nor deter your charges and leadership of other men and women.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
Right now as I reflect upon your astuteness, acumen and awareness, Officer Cook, a little rain is falling in Dade County but, the sun will hopefully shine brightly once again. You were a professional true and trusted never giving evil any room to maneuver through the cracks in those walls where Dade County relished your durability and dependability. Versatile and gallant, honest and adored, beloved and full of compassionate dignity and integrity passed around to all who appreciated your sincerity and maturity. Character, loyal commitment and transparency enable one to function better than those lacking the more essential morals and ideals to deal with adversity. You were outstanding and will forever be young family's angel of heroism and resolution. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
Anybody with a mind can think and ponder. It's found in those who shape and create the lines of speech and drive by honesty, dignity and integrity. It was passionate and surely vibrant throughout Dade County with you, Officer Cook, leading and paving the path and trail for others to follow behind. A legend of faith, trust and truth never lost its direction as you always contemplated your next moves. Motivation and determination never once locked horns as you gave your total package of resiliency to all who were in need. Cornerstones built wisely for a sounder future and one better off if you were here to orchestrate your humbleness throughout mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A friend to all and a vigilant man of virtue.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
Evil should be drenched and permanently washed away from us. The whole world, society,humanity and mankind pray that day comes soon. Violence is always on the minds and hearts of all who devoutly serve the common cause. Dade County certainly, Officer Cook, was hopefully engaged, endeared, enriched and enhanced by every single ounce of your heart and soul. Its spirit of honor,integrity and dignity graced mankind for twenty-five all too short years. The solemness of your preservation remains a vital part of your legacy, a hero's vaunted humility and preoccupation with securing our streets, roads and corners. To steer and to direct others will not be overlooked either as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
A perspective of one's sacred and enriching life and duly humble career offers us the glimpse into one's past achievements and some solace and comfort in recognizing that their loved one performed according to regulations and high ethical standards. Surely as God blesses your sweet and heroically honored soul, Officer Cook, so too does He watch over His flock who have continued your accentuated exploits of vision, effort, wisdom, integrity and the backbones of dignity and so much more. Correct. You had more to share with family, friends and close peers who worked beside of you to maintain safety, peace and the convictions of hope, faith and goodwill on behalf of the citizens of all Dade County who have remembered, respected and most assuredly paid homage to a cherished young man, a gentleman so gallant and unafraid to contemplate and face all challenges.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A welcome to eternity for a job well done !
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
Principle and perseverance must be pristine and proficient to carry out their unique roles, tasks and very perilous assignments. It takes someone very humane and humbly honest to exact success from endeavors that demand excellence. Dade County was a community where your energy and effort helped to offset terror, wickedness and whatever you faced daily, Officer Cook. All your commanding character, loyal commitments and stellar conduct reflected such progress and accomplishment of all you Godly missions of hope,faith and the goodwill of those who expected some semblance of harmony and unity. Never forgotten and forever honored with humility and cherished decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
A gentleman with a class so distinguished and so very decent serving the trust and truth of Dade County. Never a more resourceful public servant gifted and purposeful. Officer Cook, your honorable heroism and distinct dignity and virtue shall forever be solemnly remembered and saluted for its intelligence and ingenuity. You can be very sure heaven is where an angel so beloved, adored and greatly admired rests in peace. My neighbor, friend and hero of both constitution and character God shall certainly uplift your spirit and soul to greater plateaus.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
A life is so special and filled with virtue. So unwavering, undying and unselfish, it was such a travesty that evil from one man alone took you, Officer Cook, from your family and peers and nearly took your brothers in arms that very tragic day. Five minutes until you would complete your tour serving the residents of Dade County and would go back to your station house. Integrity and dignity which get down and dig deeper to see us through peril all laid on the streets by your heart and caring soul, Officer Cook.Liberty City today is a better place because of a wonderfully composed man of morals and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
Honesty, dignity and integrity allot themselves as weapons to constrict callousness. Dade County was served by a leader and a most deserving man of dedication and trust in Badge#1664. Your uniform and humility, Officer Cook, have been what everyone has missed all these decades later. men and women reserved, yet loyal to any challenge placed before them. Such bravery, boldness and gallantry now and forever stands proudly protecting those golden gates and streets where angels roam. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2020
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