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

The world should all law enforcement personnel but sadly that is not the case. For a young and very mature man, Officer Cook, you pursued peace for Dade County and its folks in a very cheirshed and honored fashion. No matter the circumstance your undivided, unwavering and unselfish dignity and integrity helped to prevent more chaos that day. The support and heroism you gave your life for mankind, Officer Cook, its character and commitment will be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

Meant to say, Officer Cook, that your soul reaps its valued blessings and earns its humble and most heroic rewards from God Himself. Anticipation can fill entire community where anything. From the good and bad, all you had to handle and deal with meant risking your life and career so that Dade County and its residents were safe and serenely secure. That's all they ever want. Needs, desires and wants became your suits of happiness. The sorrow of your loss left humanity, your family and department devoid of your integrity, dignity and humane honor. You will always be their treasured and most respected hero. The skies above got a bit sunnier because of your soul's radiance. A true man of trust and faith diving into violence's teeth to extract some goodwill for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Your pursuits, your dreams, your visions and aspirations now and forever should serve as our inspirations, Officer Cook. After all a heroic man who ventured into a community where you grew up and became a full fledged police officer surely shed some insight into a life filled with passion and honor. Such decency and dignity, all resourceful and yearning to be a leader of others. Dade County had many with integrity and character, your commitments to those whom you served have made you a humble legend never to be overlooked nor forgotten. Serenity and unity, freedom and liberty were all imparted into our lives of distinction in one way shape or other. Such reverence cannot be allowed to be put on a shelf and accumulate dust. The books are there at least one book "Forgotten Heroes." Let us hope and pray your very special soul, Officer Cook , receives is valued blessings and reaps it rich rewards from Our Master. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Poignantly saluted for bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

The power of perception and and proficiency are such that can only enhance the morals and mettle of one who is humble, humane and most heroic. Your life of crime and navigating Dade County for some sense of tranquility, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten. A true trustworthy man of character and conviction giving his heart and soul to dispose of needless violence and the humiliations that society must never endure. You surely my neighbor, friend and hero will be an angel humbly blessed and revered by all for coming to aid your fellow officers and citizens not just on May 16, 1979, everyday. A life to be treasured and looked back upon for vigilance, diligence and loyalty to others. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Dates, places and times tend to change. What never ever will change is your honesty, integrity and heroic dignity, Officer Cook, that journeyed around Dade County with the objective to serve, save and secure life and property. You were a very mature and determined young man who saw trouble and sought to restore the calming nature of our world. what Mr. Pearsall did to you and your comrades has remained on people's minds and thoughts as our hearts go out to your beloved family who had to grieve over your loss. Such a tragedy and yet respect and humility always were a valued resource of your perspectives in life and public service career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Those boulders keep coming and as much as they fall it's vitally important that good men and women keep up with assembling honesty, integrity and respect for the welfare of mankind. Dade County relied upon your wisdom, vision and dignity, Officer Cook, humble and heroic to tackle the issues of evil and terror. The residents today enjoy their leisure and unity because of you and what your uniform and badge represented. Sacred and trusted, always truthful and with an unselfish boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Tradition does not just holler out for passion and perseverance. It beckons for honor, integrity and character's dignity humble and heroic. Yours, Officer Cook, always excelled and for giving your life and career to make harmony and peace a daily word for all may Our Lord bless and eternally watch over your soul of distinction. The eyes of the world look upward toward heaven where your spirit stays forever aglow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

The vile concoctions of callousness and wanton violence leave mankind, society and humanity gasping and reaching for answers. It was found in a most valiant public servant, Yourself, Officer Cook, who saved the face of Dade County and its citizens with your unrelenting and most heroically unselfish soul of peace and goodwill. Always most respected, revered and solemnly admired , your dignity and integrity were the instruments of outstanding character that stood toe to toe with peril never flinching and eye. The very cornerstones have been laid down for other brave and honorable to justly pursue peace and stability for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

A man with an acumen and awareness as excellent as his dignity and integrity. Great character, visionary commitment and wise convictions that assisted you in all your pursuits in life and during your professional feats of ferocity banded with honesty and heroism. You were a legend here in Dade County, Officer Cook, that will be forever be remembered in all generations. That giant sphere of a man's work ethics and habits of humility are all now being kept safe in the skies above. Enhancement instills vitality and virtue in its loving of people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Serenity is that sweet moment so pristine and yet so humble. It was you, Officer Cook, heroic and honorable who rescued Dade County and its people from adverse evil. When adversity strikes those humane and dignified respond to the tasks and most difficult of challenges. You'll be forever the public servant of character and staunch commitment to values and excellence never to be overlooked. Safety is most paramount and your beliefs were always spot on in desire and resolve. Those who take that baton today do so with a little trepidation, but they must not show fear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

When that roof leaks you know it's time for repairs. Fixing humanity to be austere and positive takes the entire body of work from all deserving and honest women and men of loyalty and faith. As one of Our Creator's many of brave angels, Officer Cook, your shoulders carried the onus of Dade County, its folks and whoever navigated and resided within those municipalities. All morals and character from an honorable soul of dependability and determination. Heroism and humility bred the proper way and instincts that surely filtered through your heart and soul of service and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I left a message for Karen at her work. She sounds like a wonderful woman. A great couple that was separated by serious evil. So terrible!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Dreams have a purpose. Destiny carries with it fates that even the honorable and brave they just go about their business protecting and dignifying the public with their humility and charm. Dade County is a large community which for six years, Officer Cook, you steered and served us with a spirit so cherished and faithful. Humility, humbleness and sanctity now all stored for safekeeping in heaven. It's where your revered soul rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero to so many.A gentleman of youthful character and a maturity beyond your years always remembered for his love and smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Conviction is that thinking process that needs to be largely exercised while fighting crime.You were a thoughtful man, Officer Cook, with a passionate heart and a soothing voice of valor who served Dade County with every ounce of honor, integrity and dignity. The challenges today my neighbor,friend and hero confront and confound at times those who carry your heroic legacy with pride and devotion. Saluted and honored as a treasured family member and loyal brother who gave his life for justice and peace to prevail. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Nowadays, Officer Cook, nothing seems simple and routine anymore. Violence and evil are those train wrecks that disturb society to no end. You availed yourself of decent character, quality of commitment and the balances of valor along with incorporating integrity and dignity into your style of work. For Dade County serenity and unity were restored and a brighter outlook for the future seemed on the horizon. Never forgotten and respected greatly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

The testament of a blessed name is indeed one that will reap a heavenly reward. Your cherished spirit, Officer Cook, served, supported and saved Dade County from terrible adversity. Always will be sad and tragic how your outstanding career and fruitful life ended that day of May 16, 1979. Trust and truth being brought to honor's highest peak along with dignity and integrity, all character and heroism sacred and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Within the realms of resourcefulness, resiliency and resolve all came a young man's genuine interest in law enforcement and the eagle eyes and ears of honesty, integrity and dignity. Your life and career protecting Dade County, Officer Cook, meant a certain breath of heroic bravery and boldness would fill those streets with serenity and safer passages for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Delightful and ever so dear, you, Officer Cook, have been the very shining example of what it takes from an esteemed and honored hero. To place your life and career of integrity, character and respect where dignity is quite instrumental in tackling violence, it speaks volumes regarding your endeavors put forth for Dade County's citizens. Always treasured and solemnly remembered for leadership and motivation . May your sweet spirit rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2020

Comprehending,understanding and engaging are all feats where humanely heroic honesty and integrity must share their roles and onuses with dignity. The battles and wars still rage far and wide and it's up to supreme servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, to distinguish themselves when calls start flowing in. You kept Dade County and its folks fairly safe and secure and for your humility may Our Creator reward and bless your extra virtuous soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2020

With an insatiable mind and integrity, Officer Cook, Dade County and its citizens were so well protected from evil. A sheer energy and courageous effort put together a semblance of tranquility and everlasting unity for all. Heroic, valiant and visionary, a maturity well beyond your years, Officer Cook, it's commitment to pride and efficiency that can withstand the sad impacts of unrelenting violence. You paid that price, sadly and for your beloved family members and esteemed colleagues they carry your torch that burns as brightly as your humane soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2020

The pipeline to heaven is always humbly open and welcoming though it's sad that so many loyal and distinguished angels have lost their lives before their times were completed. Cherished and respected, faithful and loyal to all duties and responsibilities, Officer Cook, a heroic legend of all Dade County and mankind in general. Character and its appearances of integrity must be pristine and firmed maintained while due diligence is being spread out. Never forgotten and humbly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2020

Officer Cook, you were a man who served Dade County with constant dedication and a devotion to morals. For making the ultimate sacrifice to bestow peace and serenity may Our Lord allow your heroic and humble soul to walk gracefully upon those sacred carpets of courage that God has rolled out for angels of vision and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2020

Machines are worth whatever. Men and women , humble, brave and honorable go out daily risking their lives to place a renewed sense of society back into their neighborhood communities such as what you succeeded in doing on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. Intelligent and most astute, articulate and dignified while trying to heroically lead others through danger and who know what else? Today and forever my neighbor, friend and hero of character do we salute your excellence and unwavering resolve as you rest in peace.Human beings have that humane and gentle side and a broader means of coping with the situation at that moment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2020

The streets of Dade County were certainly made safer while you watched over them, Officer Cook. They are a little less safer today because of your death while performing your duties. Straight forward honor, humility and the responsibility of character supporting dignity and integrity while spreading the harmony and focal unity throughout a community that continues honoring your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2020

Friend of a friend, colleague of a colleague, a peer of pristine resolve and the clear vision to see honesty humble and strong. Surely, as Dade County misses you , Officer Cook, all these decades later may your character and dignity along with your undying and unselfish integrity be blessed as much as you heroic soul is now and for eternity in God's sacred venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2020

A most humble and beloved man. You were the epitome of morals and proper conduct, Officer Cook, at all times. Dade County relied upon your virtuous honesty, integrity and dependable dignity no doubt to see some chance of stability at the end of the tunnel. Just a crying tragedy that violence took you in the prime of your career and in life. Bravery and heroism are saluted and never bypassed for anything other than desired results. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2020

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