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

Violence is the cut throat that severes goodwill and faith among a nation. Communities, areas and venues seek those shelters of safe travels and certainly your mission, Officer Cook, was to totally stop evil from happening. Dade County's citizens are the recipients of your goodwill, honor and humility all heroic and all genuine in nature. It has revived our semblance of serenity and unity necessary for the determination to make mankind prosperous once again. Always missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2019

Boldness balances the ledgers of honesty, fairness along with dignity and integrity. A great man that you heroically were, Officer Cook and a first class loyal professional who handled Dade County with gentle character and outstanding commitment. Always saluted for laying down the law and for unselfish sacrifice on behalf of a community and a department of peers who respected and revered for unassuming resolve and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2019

Work makes one sharper and more focused on a set of skills that must be orchestrated properly in order to bring out the one's humble honesty, dignity and integrity. All stellar, Officer Cook and for having heroic character pursuing evil in Dade County while latching on to some semblance of serenity , safety and security may your soul of resolve and endeavor be well blessed in the heavens above. The rewards for accepting a position of trust and truth are surely going to be well remembered. Although, your time here was short your colleagues have never forgotten their courageous peer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

Inspect. Detect. Reject. Get rid of all this violence and terror before it makes a mockery of our very society. You did your job, Officer Cook , very well, commendable and consistent. No one, no person in Dade County had any issues with your service on their behalf. A life robbed in honor, dignity and in integrity all snuffed before anyone knew it. Your cherished family tries hard everyday to embellish those morals and standards which accentuated your commitment to transparency and proficiency. A hero's welcome greeted you when you crossed those pearly gates of God's golden arches. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

Never more steeped in bravery. Never more instilled with proper instincts. It's fitting that a young man, yourself, Officer Cook, should be roundly recognized for excelling in character, commitment to integrity and ideals for which all Dade County and its residents may be grateful for your insightful vision and sacred actions which tried to end a very ugly scene where you gave your life of courage and remain cherished forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

Purpose has a calling. Passion has a flair. Honor has its roots of humility. All the decent and noble acts of kindness you performed for Dade County, Officer Cook, to rescue and eliminate chaos will be noted. Dignity and integrity made you who you were. It broadened your horizons where all heroes climb. That ladder won't ever falter and neither will Our Creator who has you, Officer Cook, cradled ever so gently in His palms. Resolve and the trustworthiness all balanced as was your wisdom, maturity and hopeful planning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

The smile on your face, Officer Cook and the dogged determination to fiercely protect Dade County is how an honorable man shall be fondly and humbly remembered. Days of desire, devotion and dignity all resting on integrity and character's broad shoulders. Those burdens and arduous tasks you undertook with rigor and totally unassuming pride and morals which represent how an angel of valor is to be paid homage to. To fight with might is right. To dodge duty and allow senseless evil to permeate any given community is downright awful. Your blessed name and spirit, Officer Cook, resides in the highest of places for one day your loved ones will be reunited with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

Violence and wickedness does not require glamorous and good looking people. Its basic essentials are those very pillars and foundations of honor, decorum and the dignity that supports loyal and unbending integrity. Your life, Officer Cook, as was your police career was very structured and never missed a beat. Dade County was profoundly very sad and upset when you lost your life defending our freedom and peaceful journeys of happiness. Your family we sure cannot say enough how they have taken that baton and tried to carry on with your unselfish heroic legacy. Distinct and directly to the point of prosperity through the name of justice and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

Privilege does not allow shortcuts. The personification of perseverance is straight forward honesty, integrity and dignity. All character and all humane heroism , Officer Cook, that constituted your humble endeavors to end evil and to promote serenity and safe passages from all Dade County and mankind. The cream of the crop with courage and conviction as well as truth and trusted commitment to ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

The stars at night twinkle. Exactly what you were, Officer Cook, in your parents' eyes my they too rest in peace. Honored and endearing, full of heroism and resolve that was your character, integrity and Dade County dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2019

Violence should keep its distance and yet it's always seems close. Dade County was your responsibility and where your accountable honesty, diligence and humbly heroic dignity and integrity belonged, Officer Cook. Saluted for character never to be more treasured than ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2019

Rubbing salt on old wounds only seems to make things worse. Good old fashion honesty, integrity and dignity can help to overcome those wounds that violence and evil slice open, a community torn apart by strife and one person's problems against police. They became your dilemmas to solve, Officer Cook, badge#1664 belonging to an esteemed and most humbly heroic gentleman who gave. sometimes the consequences of stability and unity require sacrifice not always of life, but, on May 16, 1979, the evidence the effort and character was well documented. Never forgotten and always fondly remembered and saluted for heralding in resolve and a new lease on property and life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

The earth rotates. Violence spins like a top out of kilter. Police just endeavor to control its rages, rants and terrible advances. You labored on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, to better serve its people in arranging tranquility and blessings for all mankind. A hero with humility and character, honesty and the respect for dignity and integrity. They need to be totally assembled in order to make that distinct impression. Treasured and one who was a tireless public servant who gave his life for his community. So many were saddened by your loss, Officer Cook, but a plethora of wonderful memories left to cherish and so honor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

Legacies are born and growth through wisdom, honesty and whatever dignity and integrity make them more meaningful is all the more reason to celebrate, remember and to nobly salute and honor their achievements in life no matter the longevity. Dade County had your sweet and beautiful smile and soul, Officer Cook, gracing its landscapes for six years. Seventy-two months of hopeful fruition, guided gallantry, windows wide open with security, love and being a cherished soul. Heroes and heroines are just those respected and resolute people who make us proud they serve all the rigors, perils and challenges placed their way. No more a finer man than yourself, Officer Cook, to be so honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

The chandeliers shake because of unending bombardments of violence. One large quake and the all heck can break loose. You were there in Dade County at just the moment, Officer Cook, to eliminate the odors of one sick man. He had a multitude of problems so taking your innocent life and nearly those of your esteemed and honorable colleagues just began his problems with the law. Duly and fondly honored for a presence of peace and prosperity, your years though short, were filled with sincerity and divine intervention. God has your soul in His perfect place to patrol His streets where nothing will ever harm you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

To appease sometimes brings about a more worthy outcome. Violence and terror stoke communities conjuring up hope and goodwill. Not evidence of anything but bad. You were a cheerful young man, Officer Cook, engaging with a smile and so happy to do right and make Karen, your mom, Mrs. Julia Cook and your father, Charles, may they both rest in peace proud. Well, Dade County survived because of your faithful and very unselfish sacrifice to make mankind better served, better off for a future of nourishment. Your honesty, integrity and dignity came suddenly to an end. Just pure evil for a very cowardly man. Your comrades that day wherever they now reside surely have not overlooked nor forgotten their friend's heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The angels in heaven today are a righteous assembly of acumen and resolve with all the fitting ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

Heinousness just drives a dagger through the hearts of those desiring peace not evil and its destructive forces. Mr. Pearsall was as callous a person as there was, Officer Cook. You and your just got a domestic call, you did not know him. The fact that he had no criminal record I believe, well, your bravery and honor along with humble dignity and integrity attempted to cease his advances over Dade County and its fine residents. Liberty city, Homestead city, Lemon City, NMB wherever you served the causes of justice and fairness, Our Master Director the Lord Himself led your navigation with a merciful hand, compassion and an outstretched arm never to be forgotten. A gentleman of character and truth to be richly blessed and rewarded from sanctity and noble deeds of kindness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

Sitting and waiting for violence to abate just is not right. Any loyal and honest public servant must be willto place their trust, truth and honesty where its affects will be felt. Dade County was your lair, Officer Cook, so to speak where your dignity and integrity was at least able to try and avoid a more serious situation. Giving your life of discipline and desire surely was not easy for your mother, wife, sister and remaining family members. They all got to love and share memories of a man of servitude and one who had the right attitude and character to make that statement in serving and laying the groundwork for sincere hopes for serenity and whatever made joy and contentment possible. heroic and solemnly honored for integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

Didn't know much about Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. All I know is that he worked with one terrific man. So gallant and humble, so motivated and driven to succeed in all his endeavors. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was about kindness, manners and the characters of both integrity and dignity. It stems from having maturity and wisdom sound enough to fight, battle and to handle the rigors of defending all Dade County individuals. Humility with heroism, resiliency and being efficient in bringing some semblance of harmony and togetherness forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2019

I guess it's easier to sew a small tear. Unfortunately, Officer Cook, the paramedics and doctors there in Liberty City and at the hospital did all they could for one great and honored hero of Dade County. So personal, so dignified with integrity, humanity, mankind and our peace were authored by your wisdom and maturity, Officer Cook. So vivid and valiant to be greatly admired and poignantly etched within your family, comrades and esteemed friends' hearts for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I wished they could have sewn up your lungs and gotten you back home to Karen to rest and to recuperate.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2019

The goblet of gallantry is filled perfectly in heaven where your blessed soul my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, rests in peace. Your entire being was centered on the wants and essential needs of Dade County and you never once failed to answer those bells of boldness and calls of character, commitment and outstanding conviction, transparency never clearer. The citizens hopes, goodwill and faith were restored by your heroically ever mindful vigilance over them. Succinct and resourceful. The benefits of morals, honor and integrity all dignified your trails and sacred pathways during your life and career full of intuition and articulate intelligence. Keep looking down over your family and peers, Officer Cook, saluted and always cherished plus terribly missed. God smiles His grace upon us because of your engaging smile and thoughtful personality.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2019

God gives us each according to our needs. He gave you to your parents and your department, Officer Cook, to loyally serve and to protect us with every bone of your solid and cerebral being. Dade County had your full focus and serious attention to a rather pestering foe. Adversity strikes at the heart of our community and we along with our police must summon up the stamina to meet this great challenge. A great man, Officer Cook, you continue to be revered and so honored for honesty, dignity and the commitment to character and integrity. The world is a bit less safer after brave men and women are suddenly and violently taken by evil people. But, you are not forgotten for humility and devotion to your duties of responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2019

Never bask in your glory for the day will come when something more sinister might occur. Your pursuits of violence, evil and torment in Dade County, Officer Cook, were most esteemed and most humbly heroic. Our way of life, peace and freedom was brought about through your unwavering resolve and awareness. We cherish our law enforcement personnel who by their very actions of civility and kindness have bestowed forever lasting values upon mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2019

Sundown does not stop a runaway freight train which is evil and the fates it leaves in its wake. It took your savvy and moxie, Officer Cook, to try and calm down Mr. Pearsall. His actions were not honest, dignified or surely of integrity as yours were. Dade County had your family's blessings to sens its most courageous hero and savior out to protect and maintain truth, trust and never forgotten justice for society. Just hope you are looking down and watching over the entire world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humble and balanced. Humility spread far and wide.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2019

Dawn delights the hearts of lions, those individuals who awake to undertake God's heavenly work. With the heart and soul, Officer Cook, of caring and a passion for doing something you dreamed of becoming, you made us here in Dade County safe and sounder once more. Terrific character, humble integrity, reserved dignity and heroic honor that keeps being paid forward. Sad that evil took your unique soul of gentleness, forevermore does your family keep alive your legacy. It won't be overlooked and neither will those foundations you set down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2019

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