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

In fifty-nine years you will be gone one-hundred years, Officer Cook. A longtime indeed and yet you'll always be solemnly,fondly and humbly respected for honorable and cherished heroic work on behalf of Dade County folks. Guaranteed and no doubts about anything. Because you lived to become a noteworthy individual who loyally graced these streets of panic and chaos with a soothing and reassuring voice of constructive purpose. Your heart and soul were larger staples of life so richly virtuous and so special and unique. A versatility, durability and capability so caring and down to earth. Sure Our Maker's accounting will reverently bless you sweet and humane spirit of endeavor and perception. The years just fly by, not by only welcome when God determines the date your family reunites with "Uncle Bo." Forevermore watching over us in eternity guarding those gates of esteem and efficient performance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Priorities must be put into their rightful order. Honesty, integrity and dignity from all public servants. Not 99 out of 100. Everyone is supposed to be working within the framework of the law. The legal system demands excellence and good morals. Conduct becoming not only a human being, it must be amped up higher to drive despair and evil away from our locations. Dade County was your starting place, Officer Cook, heroism as you lived, breathed and fought like heck for our freedoms to take shape, a basis of hope and fruition all geared, focused and centered upon the welfare and humility so valuable and sacred to mankind's causes of living,our passions and purposes to make this world better for our futures. Sure would have been nicer if you were allowed to live to see these changes and your retirement with your beloved Karen. God only knows and I'm sure even though she has remarried she thinks of her darling and heroic husband. You honored humanity by honoring God and your adoring parents my you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and heroes. I can say this Officer Cook because of how they raised both you and your big sister, Nancy. Angels above floating like doves, birds of peace. For those rogue men and women with a badge you will not tarnish society, disgrace those who give the supreme sacrifice and surely never demean and disgrace hearts and souls of wisdom, vision and humbleness. All that will place you right into a prison forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Please don't bend, break or yield to unworthy acts of heinousness. Our world cannot seem to recover from this violence and scenes of unfathomable acts of just plain bad public servants disrespecting their badges and uniforms. Badge#1664 and its uniform, yours, Officer Cook,were properly worn and attired. Affixed with heroic honor, desirable dignity and more than just a trusted and truthful core of integrity. Those men and women who serve and protect yet violate the law must be held accountable and duly punished. Your life of humility and career so profound and sacred were blessed with a gallantry and the good observations to make Dade County and its residents safer and more unified once again. God has your soul, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero wrapped around His palms along with your parents. All devout, honorable and loyal individuals. The cost of peace is certainly held to a higher standard. Your scruples, principles and vision cleared the pathways for all future officers to dive right into the field of battle. It's heated and hard, but with a little solace and perseverance the jobs can be handled smartly and most proudly and proficiently. Quality over quantity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

With a courage to be bold, with convictions to be told and loving memories honest and heroic to be shared forever. A life of dignity and integrity taken way too soon, society would find it most difficult to repay you, Officer Cook. The years of planning, practicing, training and preparing all done under the eyes and ears of skilled and humble supervisors. Dade County was ready for your art of acumen,awareness and astuteness to perform their charms as shields against evil and turmoil. Our ways in life,our journeys, missions and happiness all came as a result of your unselfish sacrifice. As sacred and as resourceful as your heart and mind along with your soul of essential wisdom and guidance, it really should not have ended for you, your family and department as it shamefully and tragically did. You'll always be looked up to for respect and gratitude, the fortitude to succeed in calming and restoring what our land needed in recapuring. Sincerity flatters. Action flattens those curves of violence that spike. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The attitude of all who carry on your legacy should be our way in some small fashion to give you back what was rudely robbed from you. A life of a blessed and revered public servant who never dodged evil and wore a uniform and badge without a doubt of tarnish. Mr. Pearsall tarnished Dade County and his family for committing the unspeakable of disgusting actions against dedicated and deserving leadership and authority.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Sacrifice is ultimately rewarded and certainly blessed in multitudes by God Himself. You were that polished diamond, Officer Cook, so flawless and tireless in your energies to save Dade County from further undue harm. All who don a badge and a uniform sacred to their unassuming passions have this focal responsibility to serve the causes justly,profoundly and truthfully. Good character and loyal commitment should never takes one's tenacity astray. You my neighbor, friend and hero built bridges and foundations to survive forever when challenging times seem to torment our community. It was and always will be your home and community where virtue and vigilance were ever present. Rest in peace. Sanctity,nobility, sanity and civility are very serious matters to be taken with more than a grain of salt. You'll forever be missed and poignantly saluted for bravery above and beyond the calls of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Roses in full bloom have that special scent so heavenly. What has a decent fragrance is the quiet and safety all venues demand. What the citizens have come to expect and they received nothing but quality service from you, Officer Cook, all humble,honored and heroic. It's to be fondly remembered forevermore as your integrity,wit and persona stood humane during those violent episodes that tried to unravel health, hope and happiness on behalf of Dade County. A true warrior with a down home battling heart and a free spirit that surely is most missed by your family, colleagues and close acquaintances. My the sun shine down brighter on mankind as you rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Nothing is for certain. Nothing should be taken for granted. Everyday is Our Creator's gifts of joy and we hope harmony for society. You prospered and enhanced the total landscape of Dade County, Officer Cook, with the strictest of honor, respect and enduring dignity and heroic integrity. Never a greater sense of urgency than when you filtered in some resolving ferocity to add to your earthly journeys so humane, sacred and most noble. Angels are not forgotten for their wings of steel now circle around their loved ones forever as eternity has their special souls guarding those quiet gates of truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Whispers in the dark cannot be heard so loud and clear. What must be heeded is the advice to follow law enforcements protocols for obeying when instructed as to how to act. You held yourself, Officer Cook, in high regard and were respected by your peers as a hard working and most dignified young man while patrolling in and around Dade County as all heroes must. Your memories remain as your family and fellow officers proudly carry on your sacred legacy of truth and trust. Evil somehow must be redirected where its harm on humanity won't surely be felt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our skies above have angels heroic, regal and resolute all God has to do its keep careful over their reverent souls of justice and passion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

The bends are winding, the roads paved by whatever looks to deter good nature and faithfulness demonstrated by mankind. Whatever the problem called for your character,respect and ingenuity, Officer Cook, authored heroic and decent solutions to close those holes left by disrespect and dishonorable integrity. Yours was excellent and virtuous and its memories shall be duly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County has not overlooked your solemn and righteous life and duly thoughtful career of scruples and wisdom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Peace on earth is a very refreshing heaven scent. Yourcharacter, honesty and sincere dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, worked its heroic wonders in and around Dade County so well that our harmony and liberty are still around despite the threats of violence still looming. You certainly won't be forgotten for sustaining and maintaining the hope, prosperity and goodwill that God sheds upon His universe. Badge#1664 was about diligence,, reverence and remains notably cherished, sacred and proud. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2020

Morale must be high if the missions of tranquility are to be carried off. The rationale is to be honest and most resourceful while trying to stay as diligent and as dignified as possible. Your earthly journeys, Officer Cook,were directed with integrity and the ingenuity of heroism always for the sake of heaven and for Dade County and its people. You arranged goodwill,wisdom and vision that gathered the peace and urgent hope of all cherished individuals. You'll surely and certainly never be overlooked nor forgotten as you remain a soul of tenacity. The leadership and direction were not lacking and for dedication may Our King lead your eternal trips with His compassion and mercy as you displayed towards humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Violence, evil and torment must not torture nor maim our best interests moving forward. Lives matter and progress must not be impeded.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

No more delay. Stop this violence that threatens to permanently make society a weak link on the chain. Nothing easy no promises. But. your undying actions that day, Officer Cook, was what heroism is about. Dade County received a fair share of your undivided attention to detail all because of your humble honor, composed character and commitments to both integrity and dignity which act as agents for acumen, awareness and accelerating goodwill, faithful pursuits and hopeful missions of humility. So precious, so priceless and yet above all sacred. Sanctity is the first on those bands of boldness, bravery and civility. You must be sane and civil to approach ingenuity, intelligence and the articulation of competent intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

Actors have a dramatic flair for the moment.Police put their sacred truth and trust in their honest ferocity and treasured resolve. You were so respected and admired, Officer Cook, heroically fair and down to earth, the salt of the earth whose career and life of heart and soul protected and faithfully watched over Dade County's own people.Decades from now your honor and integrity stand as humble and as humane as your versatility,valor and unwavering virtue. Certainly, a legend to be etched, saluted and forever paid homage for a blessed and a most cherished good name. Heaven has your sweet and spirited soul of distinction encircling your family always and colleagues of loyalty and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

Police have to have at times a soft skin yet a hard heart. To be able to deal with all sorts of different and challenging complex situations and their difficult circumstances. You carried your dignity, integrity and honesty, Officer Cook, all with strength and humbly heroic virtue. To be attuned wit wisdom,vision and clarity providing Dade County with its peaceful journeys and sacred moments. Evil and terror can gobble up gallantry and grit in the bat of an eye, your life and career, Officer Cook, was modulated enough to see through the emotions. You were such a caring young man, a gentleman so gifted and articulate. When you and your uniform spoke the message was heeded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hasty decisions can have heinous affects. No one will ever second guess your decision to go to that scene where your assistance was meaningful.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

Due your part, be honest, sensible and just dignified. The world today as it stands has become somewhat diluted by a dirge of evil, violence more than random. Your humble and heroic role, Officer Cook, was to plant the seeds of safe havens and security for all Dade County residents. You did an outstanding job in commitment to ethics,character and respect for integrity so vital to your earthly passions and their true and trustworthy ventures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We are supposed to salute the flag and to treat mankind for its sacred purposes in life.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

Thank God for my lovely wife, Holly, everything I owe her for. For teaching me how to use a computer so I can leave these reflections of heroic esteem and honor. I am able to solemnly dedicate to a most highly respected man of character, commitment to faith and loyalty when sacrifice counts more than one can ponder. Dade County was proud of you as was your family. You watched over your mom,Mrs. Julia Cook, may she rest in peace after your dad died, Charles passed may he too rest in peace. The inner circle of youthful hope,engagement and enriching goodwill have blessed us those who carry your legacy of justice,truth and trust forward for generations to come. A baton sometimes weighted by emotion the feelings of hurt over your loss,Officer Cook. You were my neighbor, friend and hero. It will always be about your career and life incorporated by intelligence,ingenuity and intuition. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

Everywhere we travel just remember badge #1664 stood there and watched over you and Dade County with compassion,his passions and labors of love and with a hero's heart and soul. Your sense of fairness and trust, Officer Cook, was all truth, all integrity and had within them the characters of dignity. Our Lord has watched over your soul with His own special humbleness the very same you poured your heart into. Serenity and unity were displayed because of your unselfish actions to protect and with uncompromising virtues the tasks at hand were done properly. Too bad you could not see your fruitful labors today you would be amazed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today is summer a time for happiness, health and peace for our world. From those sacred perches above you can observe your beloved family and comrades enjoying their fruits of love. Just tragic you could not be here for the changes occuring. God obviously had other plans for your prudence and perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

Seeing that you cannot replace a life lost, the addition figures to get a little iffy. Death takes as Our Creator gives and takes. Your loss, Officer Cook, is always going to be insurmountable and the thanks and praise for your appearance patrolling Dade County will stand as that honorable measuring stick of dignity,integrity and a genuine respect for humility. Society breeds off a man's heroism and his loyalty to his work and peers. They won't forget you and have not all these decades later. A sacrifice with sanctity that nobly acted for the common good. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's always difficult to replace a good man full of good vibes, virtues and energy from your trusted heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

Resolve can slow those broilers where intense violence seems to inflict its most vulnerable. Dade County was glad and surely validated by your heroic fortitude, Officer Cook. A man wearing a crisp uniform serving the goodwill and honest trust of an entire community. The faithful continue to pay homage to your memory and no doubt your integrity and dignity are keeping up with your heavenly journeys while you walk you proverbial beat. You were a good man my neighbor,friend and hero. Why did evil usurp your life and career when there were still endeavors to be undertaken to provide benefit to mankind? Rest in peace. All character, heart and humility soundly doing their rounds above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

The pain and grief your family experienced when you were taken, Officer Cook, is always there. It's found somewhere in the healing process that hope and faith can close those gaping wounds of wickedness that caused your loss to society. Dade County was reverently blessed to have a quality individual serving them. No doubt our tranquility and stability were founded upon your principles of outstanding character and an optimistic record of resolve. You'll always be heroically respected for aiding and rescuing the civilians and your colleagues who were in extreme danger that day until you and Reserve Officer Lincoln responded to that ugly domestic scene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

No matter what time the clock strikes all public servants must be duly and honorably ready to pounce upon those who prey upon humanity's goodwill, hope and faith. You were genuinely concerned for Dade County's welfare, Officer Cook and the notion of being present to assist your comrades that day has heroically been felt. The respect and admiration for a man dignified,loyal and with integrity won't be forgotten. The structures you built up their sanctity and serenity remain affixed within the hearts of all mankind. The truth and trust were taken so callously and senselessly and surely God will reward your soul and your instincts of intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2020

There are no promises or magical potions that will bring evil and terror to its knees. People who are law abiding citizens obviously should not be subjected to extreme brutality by supposed honest men and women of the various law enforcement communities. Yet time and again it happens. You performed your duties, Officer Cook,solely and strictly by the books authoring the highest of professional standards of honor,decency and dignity. It spelled true heroic character and heroism to be diligently and humanely saluted for valor and always thoughtfulness. Faithfulness and dedication at devotion's eyes of wisdom and seeing the truth. Ruthlessness ruins the image of society which indeed misses you, Officer Cook as Dade County appreciated your charm, charisma and captivating smile now in eternity where you walk a pristine beat watching those humble gates of gallant angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Leadership demands accounting. Accountability expects reliability to install, implant and infuse a lasting harmony and freedom for all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2020

A public servant's mind must have the capacity of everything from honesty to zeal. Nothing missing or lacking for the slightest moment. Twenty-five years are brief and when your family, comrades and friends all sit down to remember and to reminisce they 'll never forget the heroic heart and gallant spirit, Officer Cook, that brought you and your family to live and to serve those causes of peace. You took pride in your work habits and brought excellence in everything Godliness,trustworthiness and truthful humility sacred as it is really became. You had so much more left to achieve, Our Master saw your passions and journeys as concluded. Though violence should not have taken the soul of a Godsend blessed with acumen, vision and uncanny ability. Respect that delivered the goodwill to humanity which forever misses you, Officer Cook and is deeply indebted to your practical approaches in life and during your undying career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May you be saluted with patience and proudness, the versed vigilance that saw diligence through those perilous times. Time never stops even if the seconds are fleeting. Your loved ones carry hope and happiness as your smile indicated.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2020

Badge #1664 has been assigned its angel's wings perfectly fitted for your eternal missions of humble honor and heroic strength of heart and character. A soul of sanctity,civility and nobility are capably churning out loyal and professionally outstanding service for six years here in Dade County. It's where the citizens were kindly and gracefully treated with respect and esteemed admiration from you, Officer Cook. Now and forever a legend of a man, a gentleman , friendly and sincerely thoughtful. Where truth and trust met on those sometimes dangerous roads your enormous heart of endeavor and efficiency never lacking the will power delivered serenity and its enhancing riches of relief and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's shines His grace and compassion upon your family who now carries the responsibility of perpetuating your blessed and reverent name for heaven's sake and for peace becoming a finality and no more strife, wars or baseless bloodshed. Your smile and vitality brought forth a new day and that moment has arrived. America must meet its challenges as you so courageously did, Officer Cook. A real warrior! Dignity and integrity rest together with your being and has been and will continuously be rewarded for heroism and resolve beyond the calls of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2020

Police cannot ever be gullible nor vulnerable. It must be sterling versatility and virtuous honesty that carries that lives of dignity,integrity and respectful character. No animation, they must believe in their abilities and capabilities while in the streets battling violence and fighting with all their hearts these abominable times. The world seems to have turned upside down. It has not as the axis turns. Your spirit and kindness, Officer Cook, was surely true and to the point of values and mettle. The ferocity of faith and devotion, the ideals and ideas so sacred and steeped in humility so genuinely adored. Dade County won't ever overlook your life and its memory. One that glows and shines brightly in God's celestial planets above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2020

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