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

Pious yet unwavering in your devotion to duty. Dade County was always well provided for a served by a relentless man of engagement, effort and the boundaries of honest character, staunch commitment to both pride and excellence and the never ending battles where truth and trust spurred on your humane convictions. Forever now an angel, Officer Cook, as heaven has your lovely smile accompanying your voyages above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

A man on a mission to preserve the prosperity of his own community and one in which Dade County was supported by your pillows of positive perseverance and integrity forevermore. One heart and soul whose dignity and eloquence was very pronounced. Officer Cook, heroism and humility were all learned from your enriched home environment. Never shall we forget our lessons too. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

A savior and a prince of honesty deserves his rightful homage. You saved Dade County from so much adversity, Officer Cook and it's all located in your most humbly heroic legacy where respect, character, integrity and dignity will forever remain so vivid and virtuous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

Bedlam spreads its blankets of beastly violence and so your honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, protected Dade County immeasureably. Never forgotten for havingthe sense of desire, decency and profoundly sacred purposes and passions. God's lair of boldness, humility and pristine angles of valor does spread far and wide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

Those sheets are our protection against anything terrible. The sacred actions of service bring the cream of conviction and yearning floating to the top as you made that commitment, heroic and dignified, Officer Cook, to never ever be discounted as peace was brought to your home of Dade County. Respectful homage and solemn salutes of bravery to indeed a treasured soul whose spirit guided us on our navigations through contentment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Day after day you are not forgotten for humbleness seizing violence by the throat.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

Some things in life are best left alone. You cannot let evil walk and trample upon the terrains of both truth and trust. An honors system in place to preserve the integrity of the public welfare. And your well being, Officer Cook, did its utmost to serve the loyalty of all Dade County and society. Integrity and commitment paid the dearest price for our secure futures that would have been brighter if your family could see their loved one alive and happy. Keep looking down with your assorted morals and mettle until that time of redemption arrives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

Heroies and heroines ink their legacies by virtues and vigilance. Integrity, justice and dignity sown smartly on your uniform, Officer Cook along with a shiny badge of boldness and top notch conduct practiced in the streets of Dade Countyall in the name of securing the public safety. Humanity cries when a good man or woman is suddenly taken away from their families and humble peers of.truth and devoutness. But, your character has always been revealed in the skies above andmost blessed for its cherished soul and sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

Paranoia can strike fear. Ferocity and tenacity both ring in authority the most honorable and humble sense of loyalty in service to a community. Your humility and heroic heart, Officer Cook, were supremely mature and wise beyond your vision. It brought about change in Dade County and now unfortunately because of your sacrifice of both integrity and dignity you were never allowed to witness such change. A hero of the highest qualities of trust and truth passionately dispensing his character to permit our journeys and missions to purposefully go forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Diligent and most capable. Our Lord's kingdom of heavenly princes and princesses, angels of valor and above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

Head, knees, shoulders and feet must function as well as the hands, legs, one's brain and heart. Your heroic being, Officer Cook, was heard loud and clear, crystal clear honesty, ingenuity and integrity's dignity composing your unassuming respect and resolve that preserved Dade County's own folks. The streets were safe less now that you are an angel in heaven serving a more crucial eternal role. Keeping those sacred gates free of obstacles, you'll never be harmed doing your jobs now and of course it was tragic and disrespectful that Mr. Pearsall took your young life and nearly those of your colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

If you delay you may pay. Evil's destinies don't take time outs or vacation breaks. Because of this problem it could be sink or swim time. Fate is tempting, ferocity is tenacity directed at the enemy at hand. You displayed outstanding leadership, dedication and determination, Officer Cook, in spearheading Dade County's rise from the abyss. Your directional hope and goodwill delivered serenity and honor to all mankind. You certainly won't be forgotten for having the attentive dignity and integrity so essential to sterling character and conventional commitments to excellence and pride to be heroically saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

Watching over us I know you've performed your heavenly tasks, Officer Cook, with heroism and pristine passion. It's always sad your life and career serving Dade County ended prematurely because of violence perpetuated against you and your beloved comrades who like you had humane and humble wisdom, respect, honesty and integrity. Dignity flowing from your badge and unifrom of undying character and its respect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

The vacuum must be pulled out with perseverance and forever reverence to stem this unearthly tide of disruption. Dade County had badge#1664 calming and protecting the public. Your life and career as a law enforcement professional, Officer Cook, was authentic acumen and dignity exemplified daily with undying integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

Terror needs to be trapped and gotten rid of. Its smell so putrid that suffocates the public from marching forward with its journeys. Yours, Officer Cook, were all for heaven's sake in honor of Dade County and its folks. Commitment, convictions and character so stellar and humanely humble as was your unselfish dignity and integrity all purposeful and civil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend andhero. God's perfect chambers of courage are all filled with angels of valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

Streaks in police work are never measured as they are the daily reliability of all who serve their profound callings. Dade County called and you answered those calls with honor, integrity, dignity so fluid, Officer Cook. Forever a hero of loyalty and faithful pursuits of happiness and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

The lumber must be felt in those yards where wickedness perturbed the peaceful missions all mankind so desires. You desired calm and harmony, Officer Cook. A gentleman whose heroic life and career has meshed all humanity in an honorable andmost humanely dignified manner. Always wisdom, vision and humble integrity accentuating your trails of truth and trust. A solemnly sacred salute is offered your spirit and loyal soul of affection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

You were a gallant man, Officer Cook, the grief your family experienced was just terribly tragic. So much esteem and honesty given heroically to Dade County residents to preserve their freedoms and unities. One evil man disrupting the flow of humility and your unwavering dignity and integrity, all virtual in your efforts to defeat violence. Always well admired and respected, never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2020

The tape measure of a human being's self-value is their confidence to honestl.y carry out their sacred and dignified duties of integrity and character. After that diligence, grit and respect must be among the fortitudes of ferocity. Yours, Officer Cook, was heroically directed at the safety and security of Dade County's folks and you'll be treasured for assuming a leadership role training and in showing others the ropes of what proficient and resilient are all about and all incomposing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Your gains and achievements are based upon the solid footing of your tireless ferocity given to humanity. Society shakes when evil unnerves its core of conceit and heinousnous actions. Your humbled goodwill, devotion and resourcefulness brought that somewhat absent tranquility back into the corners, streets and roads here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A first class gentleman, hero and spirited colleague to so many. Virtue, vigor and diligence all riding along with your renounced dignity, humility and honor and loyal integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Your deliberate and ponder your next moves to shore up the peace and quiet of any community. You must summon the courage from your being and have surely honorable convictions. All your commitments to Dade County, Officer Cook, were solemnly underatken with a great deal of thought, respect and unwavering passion. Channeling the energy is not always easy but with motivation and loyal and steadfast determination the tasks were finished yet still there was much left to complete. Destiny and fate are all part of a hero's package of chance and perspective. God's shelters needed your virtue and vigilance more than earth did and so on on May 16,1979, He called your sweet and wonderful soul back home to rest. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

What you learn should remain with you for life. And for the bravery and honor you gave to citizens of Dade County, Officer Cook, this too shall be your heroic legacy forever resting in the bountiful soil of Our Maker. Wisdom is vision's reference just as dignity, integrity and fine upstanding character were your keys to humble, humane and purposeful success. You are to be valiantly saluted for ingenuity, intuition and a system of scuples to be duplicated by all who have taken over your watch. A career of well placed devotion and resolve robbed from your heart all too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Adored and accountable. Loved and reverent. Admired and brave. Focused and tenacious. Dade County must see this in all its officers never lacking in conviction, character and engaging commitment to both the needs of excellence and pride doing their yeoman best to stave off terror and wickedness. The truth about you, Officer Cook, remains a vital package of your inspiring legacy toall who share, who care and hope for a brighter future one that would have been more special and humble if you were allowed to live on. Your sacrifice took on a more intellectual meaning in that its light still forever shines down upon us and your family never to be extinguished as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is that pristine location where angels fly, soar and roam from point to point without interruption nor harm coming their way again. Nothing worse than the untimely death from a violent man you were attempting to subdue. Just terribly sad!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Every knook and cranny must be uncovered to search for tranquility. Your thoughtfulness and wisdom, Officer Cook, were never passe only persevering and proficient. To let the people of Dade County know you had their lives firmly hoisted on your back and broad shoulders of serenity and faithfulness. Fairness and truth all belongwhere character, respect, admiration and loyalty belong. Dignity and justice with integrity and humility right by your unassuming heart of compassion. A hero of class and desire, decency and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Callousness completely turns over goodness and goodwill that must be fixed before all heck breaks loose. Dade County was wisely watched over by you, Officer Cook and a host of other fine women and men all honorable and all heroic. Never a doubt regarding your best effots to channel peace through its airwaves and always the most loyalest of intentions. A spirit of dignity and efficient integrity freely creating those trails to fruition only to be saluted for bravery and boldness beyond the calls of onus. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Hunches are just that. Heroism and honor demonstrate a uniquely virtual character about its servants. Police are tasked with just about everything and anything that is connected to public safety and their protection. Officer Cook, your aspiring and honor are now all the inspirations your family and comrades need to properly attend to your legacy. All the important and pertinent integrity, ingenuity and dignity shall be treasured and remain a part of Dade County's rich history. We must not forget what your gave in terms of humility, strength of heart and always the trustworthiness and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

The time keps ticking. Mankind cannot stand still allowing violence to permeate its boundaries of resourcefulness and joy. All any public servant can do is his or her own job focusing on the essential challenges and roles at hand. Honesty and trust must be welded into dignity and integrity in order for character to flow freely while one is watching those sometimes perilous roads. You took care of Dade County quite well, Officer Cook, so heroic and honest, serenity and liberty were free to do their jobs in offering us a chance to live wisely and humbly. Badge#1664 will never be more respected and sacred for its awe inspirng dediciation to responsibility and a humanity that clearly sees the large picture. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

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