Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
You have to be ardent in whatever you choose to pursue. happiness, peace and honor, they all have their own identity of integrity and dignity. Dade County and their folks should never forget their heroes and heroines for they are the brave and bold, whose hearts sacrificed for safety, security and tranquility to all take shape. Officer Cook, forty-one years later you are to be saluted for respect and renewal.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2020
Your virtue and honor is to be lauded as much as your legacy of diplomacy. Dade County was righteously served by a man of integrity and the highest caliber of dignity. Officer Cook, with character, convictions and commitments to excellence and pride it's plain to see why you were so respected and cherished by all beside of course your beloved family. Badge#1664 rests in hallowed ground as do you my neighbor,friend and hero. The learning curve was set like the bar of bravery and boldness for others to follow endeavoring to set down serenity and the best of times. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2020
Those secure in their convictions the blankets keep them comfortable at night. The entire country seems to be living in a maze just tossing and turning waiting for something else to occur. There is good here and there is not so nice things transpiring. Your life, Officer Cook,was formulated on a creed and a courage to be honest, intelligent and most of all professional no matter what the circumstances were. Dade County was patrolled by you and your unselfish integrity and dignity of character as you tried to halt advances of adversarial dimensions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroism that may get us over these hurdles where trouble and grief lie.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2020
We never can languish in pity nor let violence lampoon us. God still looks over us and for all the good, decent and honest men and women, those rogue and sinister will be caught and taken off the streets. Their jobs, professions are sacred and where humility flows from their hearts of dedication, dignity and integrity. Sure, even you did some soul searching, Officer Cook, no man or woman is perfect and yet your passion was to serve, instruct and motivate others. Dade County and its residents won't forget you, heroic and never insulate.Your were polite and courteous with that ever present smile. Just truth and trust everyday. Always remembered and solemnly paid homage to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2020
Never inept, inert or lethargic, just a man full of grit and drive to serve Dade County with whatever honesty, reverence and commitment was called for. Your heroically shining badge and pristine uniform, Officer Cook, was one of fortitude and the proper attitude to maintain a balance of law and order on the streets. Corners where callousness maybe hiding, roads where heinous and wanton chaos was roaming to unfurl more evil. You did your job in a very precise and clear manner never capitulating to the bad people. Forever saluted as a hero of resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2020
A turncoat goes against the grain of establishment and the fury must be ended at all costs. You secured and protected Dade County with all your honorable might and heart. So heroic and endearing, dignity and integrity of character that will remain treasured forever. Our stability and staples of life was served by your undying and loyalty trustworthiness and simple but truthful lips, feet and hands. Our warrior whose soul was valued and your missions were deemed as complete and God took you back to heaven to look over your family, friends and most humane and esteemed of colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations for a brighter future pursued by a graceful gentleman with a gallant heart and soul of impression.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2020
Tirades against society tear down the frameworks of freedom and honor. Violence is the biggest instigator in these serious matters as they must be stopped at once. Your veracity, Officer Cook, never wavered, never vacillated. Dade County had its unrest and tensions back then and now today because of what occurred with this African American gentleman, George Floyd being killed by police in Minneapolis. Very sad and your death in the line of duty is sad and forever a tragedy. Integrity, dignity and your all unassuming character were ended by a very evil individual. A man whose soul lacked dignity and respect. His disgrace disfigured your family and department robbing humanity of your sacred humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Charm is not vain. Deceit is and all the trust and truth were poured into your labors of love.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
The tables of terror must be turned and fast. Your quick response that fateful day, Officer Cook, at least gave your fellow officers and the residents a chance of coming out without more undue harm as peril in Mr. Pearsall was lurking to unleash further violence. The respect for honesty, the devotion to dignity, a man of integrity and character serving and giving his entire soul and heart for Dade County's safety. Always esteemed and efficient. May you be saluted for heroism and sacred acts of civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
When one is buried the body returns to the earth from where it came and the soul is free, released to fly higher up to the stars above. The searching for truth, the meaning of trust and the containment of confidence all led your watches over Dade County, Officer Cook. A real honored soldier, loyal and esteemed, quite sharp and mature beyond your youthful years. All the vitality and happiness usurped by a wild man bent on ruining authority's rightful shoulders of serenity. It's what drives all women and men. Peace and no harm to the public. A sacred oath is meant to be ascribed to seriously. There can be no pleasure until the most complex of plans are carried out exactly to the letter of the law. Your community received extra love and affection. They got faithful diligence and total vigilance valid and valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
Consumed by passion and thoughtful convictions and conceived in courage, no levity just learning the ropes of real everlasting resolve and being a heroically resourceful man. Dade County was not a door prize and your days were all spent searching for some vision of Godly hope and harmony for one another. To have been taken so violently is one matter at least, Officer Cook,your honor, respect dignity and integrity went with your soul to heaven to humbly walk that beat of perfection.Such inhumanity and indignation against a man just trying to perform his burdens of bravery and boldness. The purposes and causes were present and all accounted for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
From halls to hills, from mountains to sandlots terror and evil travel far and wide spreading such unsightly commotion. Police navigate too far and wide to put out the flames of such ugliness. Dade County was your hot spot, Officer Cook, where heroic dignity,integrity and honorable virtue was extended far and wide. A man and a gentleman placing his heart and soul in danger's paths to persevere over these indignations. Such actions have no place in humanity which misses you greatly everyday. God is king and judge and your sweet soul is being praised and rewarded for tenacity and gumption. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
A life lost cannot be brought back. It's not like an appliance where if it can't be repaired you throw it out and but a new one. The sanctity of life and one's humble purposes lie within the honored heart of that individual. Your most heroic heart, Officer Cook, went to work and ably performed its tasks on behalf of the folks of Dade County. Integrity and respect all sprinkled in the mix of morals and mettle to keep society freely moving forward. Those foundations you humbly sacrificed your life for, Officer Cook, will be met with humane salutes for valor and virtue. Never more dignified and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
Civil unrest and tension causes relaxation to tork. Nothing jumps at the heart like violence. All this because of one very mean and wayward officer. His usage of excessive force went far beyond the law. he should be punished for first degree murder. No public servant should be treated like a lamb. Certainly walking away scott free would be akin to a slap on the wrist. Your fortitude and honorable ways, Officer Cook, represented new life for Dade County and its people. The smile of dignity, integrity and fine character being filled within your humble patrols. We could not thank you enough, Officer Cook, even in a thousand lifetimes. Respect and reverence climbing those golden ladders of God's sacred fortress.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mr.Pearsall was a callous man. Officer Chauvie was too a callous man and his responsibilities breached respect and goodwill to service justly and truthfully.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
Good luck charms and medallions are nice so long as honor and humility are worn indignity and in integrity at all times. Your fine and outstanding character and respect for society, Officer Cook, will never go undone. A man born with values, scruples and principles trying to collect a staple of harmony for Dade County. Always solemnly, fondly and humanely saluted for heroism and the sacred purposes for which loyalty went that extra mile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2020
It's really unfortunate our world seems to be a preponderance of pandemics and protesting. Innocent lives lost. A virus transmitted through air if that is right. To breathe fresh air is to live and to stay living our hearts must pump the blood around our bodies meaning our lungs too must stay functional. Goodwill,hope and safety were carefully driven our way here in Dade County by you, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was all heart, all humbly heroic and ever so endearing and dignified. Your family and comrades can certainly praise Our Lord He instilled integrity, incentives of ingenuity,intuition and intelligence within your unassuming and unwavering character. saying goodbye to a most revered and beloved family member and public servant is never easy. The transition to heaven is made possible by the many heroic angels who welcome with open arms those who bravery and boldness shared the streets with honor and decorum. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day this pandemic will end. Untrustworthy and dishonest rogue servants will be taken off their posts and punished accordingly. Happiness,peace and good health's prosperity is all we want. Our journeys must never abate as they must go on without interruption or evil hanging their wicked wings around society.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
Complicity confounds, confronts and confuses the complexity of a community demanding tranquility and unity. Police who commit unlawful acts of violence against citizens for no apparent reason should be punished and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. You were a good man, Officer Cook and a gently honest Dade County hero. So hard working,loyal,faithful and devoted to your duties protecting and serving the interests of the public. All departments and the general public wants is accountability, responsibility,civility and a little sacredness. Noble actions that you displayed on May 16,1979 and everyday for that matter of information should not go overlooked. We don't forget the fallen who gave their cherished souls of dignity and integrity to stem the tide of terror and torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
Indignant is not integrity, ingenuity and surely never intelligence. It is the scopes of one's unlawful character disrupting the peaceful pursuits of mankind. It can be vicious and unrelenting. You never stopped looking for truth and security, Officer Cook, your brave and heroically humane heart and mind would never allow you an instant to take your mind off your obligations towards society. Dade County will certainly remember you and has still kept up paying you back for unselfish efforts of prudence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dignity climbs high as your sweet and special soul continues its rounds throughout heaven.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
Those men and women who dirty their uniforms and tarnish their badges with dishonor and disgrace will have to pay the price. Justice too has a checks and balance system designed to treat everyone fairly. And firmly as well. Truth, trust and integrity all hang in the balance. The scales of serenity were always fair and unbiased when Dade County was preserved by your humble heart and soul, Officer Cook. A man whose heroic life and storied career have been honored, saluted and etched for eternity within the walls of your loved ones and colleagues to fondly admire. A gentleman so revered and yet taken away too early with more pride and humility to offer the citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
When is honor is disrespected, those protesting are flouting justice and just making a mockery of things. You molded and motivated many other comrades, Officer Cook, who served Dade County. And they were shown the ropes of resolve with compassion,yet your passion of perseverance and complete respect. Authority never out of hand and the quick est of reasonable decisions which in turn may save lives. Unique and virtuous. Honor, integrity and diligence to dignity and duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
While free speech is a first amendment amenity, but, it does not allow for evil to be spread throughout burning and vandalizing police vehicles. The legal system must run its fair and judicial course. But truth, trust and faith have their certain rights that we all have in the words of due process of the law. Dade County had your smile, Officer Cook, they really had a hero of hope and friendship, an undying and tireless endeavor to further nurture serenity and stability within those branches of your boldness and unselfish humbleness. The skies above have an angel of ferocity encircling over his family and peers as you keep walking your sacred and golden beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
Police must behave just as those they protect. The book has the same cover front and back. Honor, dignity and respect are all integrity's signal for character and nowadays violence and evil demand the swiftest of actions. Yours, Officer Cook, were brave and bold, determined to weed out crime in Dade County. Commitment and convictions are all a part of a public servant's heart and compassion, respect for humanity must be universal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
Bridges are to walk or ride over. Goodwill and joy are to be shared and revered as much as honesty, integrity and dignity. They worked so well together as you toiled on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. Heroic and fondly remembered for patrolling a community you relished serving in. Our Master has your respect and character duly walking that perfect beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A loyal commander tends to his or her flock directing with humility and admiration for sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
Conformity in today's mankind is hard to figure out. With all the protests over an African American man death in Minneapolis, Minnesota the other day disrespect, disgrace and dishonor seems to be blowing in the wind. Mr. Floyd did not deserve to die the way he did. Hopefully, the officer responsible and other officers will face the music and receive justice and punishments. Your life and career, Officer Cook, serving Dade County was heroism and honor representing truth and trust, loyalty and valor binding character and goodwill solidly within those cornerstones you faithfully laid down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2020
Continuity keeps the cogs of courage and decency moving forward in an honest direction. Your savvy courage, humble dignity and all heroic integrity, Officer Cook, spared Dade County and its citizens more suffering. After a one man wrecking train unleashed his violence against you and your peers almost anything else was possible. Except, for your undivided attention and accurate responsibility to try and head him off before more bedlam befell you. Your heart and soul, Officer Cook,were most desirable and dedicated to seeing justice done right. Humanity won't forget your civil actions,sincerest of ideals and certainly your stoic character during these violent moments. Sad they were you last, you won't be forgotten for your sacrifice sacred and poignant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Police need to take heed and most of stay safe by being careful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2020
The depraved commit crime and their evil is a spider's web of unending wickedness. The terrible actions perpetrated that sad day in Dade County and against yourself, Officer Cook,your fellow officers and the people shot and wounded was just disgusting and wanton. No class no manners no morals no heart. Your heart and very soul were honest,dignified and full of unselfish integrity. The very kind of character bestowed upon a humble and humanely wonderful human being. Your family and department have solemnly and fondly remembered their loved one and earthly colleague, trusted and truthful until your last ounce of strength. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The lights are forever lit by way of your resourceful spirit and resilient mannerisms of mettle.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2020
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