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

Courtesy is supposed to be utilized humbly in life and during one's own career. Your paths, trails and bridges, Officer Cook, carried your honorable resolve and heroic dignity far along those treacherous roads in Dade County. It was the venue where peril and danger were to be cutoff and wiped out completely. The hero in you my neighbor and friend was of indisputable character, unending commitment to further society's ideals and morals where greater vision would someday see them through. with undying, unselfish and unwavering conviction it was all carried out where stability and a sensation of peace would prevail. An angel forever! Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2019

A bloody uniform, a torn shirt, a nicked finger can be repaired and replaced so long as you can return to duty to serve with dignity, honesty and the senses of integrity, responsibility and character. Your pursuits and hunts for terror and wickedness, Officer Cook, were esteemed, humble and most heroic, Officer Cook, allowing joy and prosperity to enter a happy home. The mediums of mettle and morals were attached to your persona, smiling and very humbly truthful. The story of your career and life now revolve in the skies above where good servants sleep soundly in their efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2019

Nothing vague about vision and the versatility that spreads wisdom far and wide. A gentleman of class and never doubt who laid his life down for all Dade County paying the ultimate price. Your clearness, Officer Cook and constitution of bravery and dignity left evil with no place to hide. Tragically, Mr. Pearsall left the righteous path and attacked good strong solid men of character and strength of heart. You won't be overlooked nor forgotten for succeeding in bringing a semblance of serenity and peace to your community where you were most beloved and faithfully diligent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2019

I'm sure there are many women and men as dedicated as you were, Officer Cook, who wanted to become a public servant because of yourself. So much respect, honor and sincerity in pulling together Dade County and uplifting its spirits. When care and character cross the very same roads you know there are good people providing the faith, trust and goodwill mankind relies upon. God has your soul, Officer Cook, safely in His castles where courage was not just a crusade. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decency and devotion make humanity more humble.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2019

Courage is courtesy and honorable humility enhanced through and through. A man whose valor and direction never wavered and because of your integrity and character, Officer Cook, Dade County's people were spared and preserved by your actions of authentic heroism. You'll be forever respected, revered and saluted for displaying stellar work achievements and the right values to see your humane journeys until their finish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2019

Dade County residents were pacified by your unwavering persistence, Officer Cook, which helped to secure those boundaries where evil lurked. Forevermore a hero of the highest degree of honesty, humility and the accentuated acumen in the words dignity and integrity. Police work hard and risk it all for our safety and lives of pleasures. We are saddened your life, Officer Cook and resourcefulness career had to end at the young age of twenty-five. God is certainly blessing your immortal soul as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Esteemed , respected and fiercely loyal to your comrades a legacy for your family to proudly grab onto.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2019

Fists of rage fly when violence strikes. But, a vigilant and honored young man, yourself, Officer Cook, heroic, humble and dignified came to Dade County's aid not just on May 16, 1979, everyday of your career and life of sanctity and character. The commitments were deemed completed. The gifts from God, your heart and soul transferred back home to heaven to serve that perfect watch where surely the rewards and blessings will be eternally fruitful. Angels walking a proverbial beat watching those pearly gates of grit and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2019

The seeds of success are planted before our birth. From then until our passing whatever we accomplish praise the Lord. offer blessings and maintain a steady diet of bravery, honesty and boldness. You pitched in to assist Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook. Charm and care, charisma and concern all wrapped around your heroic character, commitment to excellence and the humbleness for which beauty abounds. Freedom and liberty can only be together when peace and good grace spill over from sacrifice. A man of God rewarded for his humility and humane goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2019

Wisdom and resolve humble humility. They really do. Everything you gave, Officer Cook, honesty and effort to make your community where you resided in here in Dade County was indeed blessed by Our Creator. With much goodwill , faith and hope were security and tranquility put back on those maps of morals and mettle from a man of conviction and pride. Heroism and and heaven never take a vacation and neither does our Leader, God who watches over His flock of fantastic public servants, gallant and charismatic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2019

Courage humbles. Honor stays simple. Integrity and dignity frame the portraits of passion. Your care and compassion, Officer Cook, were most needed and most heroic. Dade County and its citizens were spared countless more trouble if not for your actions that tragic day of May 16,1979. The Lord gives and the Lord takes. He brought your soul of sincerity here sixty-six years ago and your earthly missions were started by your drive and vision to make humanity fresh and safe once again. Always beloved, admired and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2019

The lack of respect for mankind grows daily and where does integrity and honesty really fit in? Officer Cook, you were a supremely wise young man so gifted with talent, tenacity and above all decency and desire. Pure bred ownership of humility and integrity central to fighting terror and violence. Dade County lives on and breathes because of your undying and unwavering commitments to excel in bringing down the curtain on wickedness. Never forgotten and sacredly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Special and unique, virtuous and vigilant.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2019

Cancel callousness, destroy evil and perhaps our society will be better served. You protected all Dade County, Officer Cook, with the distinctions of dignity, integrity and heroically honorable heroism. Years from now your outstanding soul and heart have been humbly saluted for valiant effort on our behalf. Peace and happiness blessed in abundance by Our King Himself who shelters your spirit in His palms of perseverance, perfect angels soaring higher and higher. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2019

Heartache just digs in and when families must bury and mourn their loved ones then you realize what they go through. Appreciate the moments, the hours are fleeting and your life and career, Officer Cook, meant honor, heroism and dignity to Dade County. A humane and warm being whose humility and reverence are now and for eternity being respected and rewarded for character in heave, Safe havens and security you gave the people, Officer Cook and we cannot ever repay your sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2019

Terror needs termination and only dedication and determination can stop its advances. Your wonderful vision and wisdom, Officer Cook, honorably protected the dignity and integrity of Dade County. Humanity and your heroic actions stopped callousness and saved many lives that day, colleagues and civilians. Tranquility and justice served only thing your character and smile should still be gracing mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2019

Faulty reasoning, untruthful faith, lack of honor, integrity and dignity can surely mean the difference between life and death. Dade County was under your superior and superb watch, Officer Cook, a humble and humane hero forevermore. Serenity,security and safety all blessed by your esteem and rationale. All the endeavor and effort poured into your passions so why did domestic violence end your life and outstanding career? God's golden blankets cover your beloved soul of reverence and spirit of respect and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2019

Consummate and humble. An esteemed young man hidden in honor and courtesy, seeped in dignity and integrity. What has been said many times about you, Officer Cook, is that you were a hero of the highest degree of trust and truth. You passions never wavered, your respect never wandered. Dade County has forever solemnly saluted your humility, morals and for delivering a semblance of peace and prosperity may God's light shine down brightly upon your sacred soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

Expeditions are enquisive. Fighting off wickedness, terror and absolute chaos requires stern measures from strong hearts and minds. Brilliance and bravery all polished with honesty, respect for dignity and the companions of integrity which made your life and career of public service, Officer Cook, standout reflecting your values and versatility. The virtue of loyalty and the character of courage all heroic and sacred in your hunts for justice and peace in Dade County. For as long as your spirit remains alive and humble in your beloved family so too does it stay forever close to those who worked alongside of you. Rewards are nice, reverence is forever genuine to formulating those cornerstones of care, concern and consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

Evil must be extradited from humanity and the sooner the better. For woman and man, children must all be able to live and to accomplish their realizations in a more unified environment. You gained the respect and trust of all Dade County, Officer Cook and were available to do your tasks a sper your solemn word of humility and honor. Heroism unwavering, unheralded and unselfish. Dignity and integrity that stood next to the very rock solid foundations of character and excellence. A legend truly saluted for valor and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Creator's planets rotate and revolve just as your humane spirit does, Officer Cook, it never can be forgotten nor overlooked.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

Callousness and evil sits on a couch while during crunch time all devoted and dedicated women and men can be counted on to preserve and protect the lives of all . Your resourcefulness, Officer Cook, fairness, faith and strength of heart, hope and heroism carried your truthful dignity and trusted integrity to its greatest of heights while endeavoring to conquer violence here in Dade County. The transparency was solid and so remains your cherished and most humbly respected ingenuity. Never indecision, never doubt or hesitation. All out meaning and effort poured into your dreams, goals and passions which forever serve as our aspirations. Heroism is not gained upon entry into this world as it must be earned by preaching and practicing of principles and values all hold so dear. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

Ineptitude does not do a thing. All it can do is place all lives in jeopardy and produces more work for duly professional officers. A loyal and faithful servant who served his community with all effort making Dade County aware. So acumen and integrity could stand and properly represent dignity and honor while heroic actions were being undertaken by you, Officer Cook. Reliable, responsible and a man of amazing character, solid and just, truth and trust so fairly firm and compassionate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Morals,mettle and scruples carry far down those pathways of society as a man of sacred standards went toe to toe with peril. Never flinching nor running away. A true warrior and a life whose spirit, yours, Officer Cook, hovers continually overhead.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

Fortitude and ferocity are the letters that start with an F that can be tolerated and utilized along with a rational honesty, purposeful dignity and intelligent integrity to craft a solution to maintaining law and order on the streets. Dade County and its folks, Officer Cook, received the basis of your boldness,bravery and most unselfish compassion. The care and hope went into the goodwill that has been followed by other fine men and women who have taken over your unwavering watch over them. Heaven has the gifts of your gallantry, the warm charm of your bright smile and the perseverance of your persistence in making inroads toward serenity and unity for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

With the joyful holidays of Chanukah and Christmas fast approaching, the smell of the fried potato pancakes and jelly doughnuts, the eggnog and all the food that is eaten by families so devout and faithful to Our Lord whatever religion they are and yet, your soul and spirit remain constantly etched in your family's hearts and minds. Over forty- three years ago, Officer Cook, you began a voyage, an earthly missions and journeys of faith and renewal to honor your community of Dade County by dignifying your life and career of integrity by guaranteeing safe trails for all. One man's ugly tyrants against police, a young man shot and taken so heinously while your colleagues battled for their lives. You, Officer Cook, became as you always were your family's hero of humility, dearly beloved and a darling son to your folks and a darling younger brother to your sister, Nancy. They all adore and miss you terribly as does Karen, who has been remarried for over ten years. Your niece and nephews and Gina and Trevor Wilkerson's children. Met them all except little Legacy. Which is what you humbly left behind to forever cherish,treasure and adore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

Contemplate, but comprehend the gravity of the situation at hand. Public servants must serve and heroically protect the public at large while maintaining a balance of honesty, integrity and dignity. The character, charm and commitments to all convictions must be equal and on par with their diligent onuses. You took matters seriously, Officer Cook,heroically and most humanely in securing a semblance of tranquility for Dade County folks. Always honored, etched and saluted for gallantry and progress. Today, Officer Cook, things have changed since your time and yet the ramifications of your resolve have never been more honored. Humanity, society and mankind keep under those blankets of safety forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

God's loving embrace has you, Officer Cook and your beloved mother and father wrapped tightly in His palms for eternal safekeeping. Honor and heroism hugging one another gently as you all rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dignity and diligence meant all the difference to Dade County and its citizens being adequately protected. Vigilance and vitality your two biggest virtues, Officer Cook, desire and loyalty all the characters of your remarkable commitments to both pride in wearing a sacred uniform and a real honest to goodness badge of boldness and resourcefulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2019

Raised with manners and honed with honor, your years and life, Officer Cook, were the makings of humble confidence and courage beyond expectations. For those residing in Dade County your career, Officer Cook, was created from heroism , character and the integrity that offers dignity the humane opportunity to keep safe the public. Never forgotten and forever diligently saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2019

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