Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Touche, Officer Cook, for your unwavering,undying and unselfish tenacity. all of which helped you to honorably discharge your faithful and most dignified duties on behalf of all Dade County and its residents. Today, forty plus years later your heroic integrity and character remains so humbly honored by your family friends and department colleagues. It has helped to sustain humanity as well as your unassuming resolve and countless humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2019
Heads for heroics, honor and humbleness. Tails for tenacity and tireless effort. You gave a complete package of persistence, pristine perseverance and stellar proficiency, Officer Cook. The real goods were delivered over sixty-five years ago upon your birth. A new day dawned replete with dreams, goals and aspirations now all wonderful memories your beloved family has of you giving back the greatest gift to humanity for safety, your life and tragically it just seems sometimes like the other day. but we all know better. Integrity and dignity permanently saluted and etched upon walls of humility,civility and the sanctity you brought to Dade County full of character and passion. A wise man who pursued his very desires and was driven to accomplish which you did every moment your breathed so help me God! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2019
No matter where a brave soul of honor sleeps soundly their acts of compassion and admiration will not be overlooked. Reverent and greatly respected among your peers, your pristine personality, Officer Cook, made many inroads for the people of Dade County struggling to live peaceful and sound lives of security and endearment. You paved those venues for other future menand women esteemed and talented as you were. You never know where that sleeping dog will lie, so better get a jump on defeating and defending our land against the likes of gloom and ruination. A deserving man and a very gallant gentleman whose dignity is firmly forever entrenched in God's golden spots of perfect unity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2019
A life so young robbed of its humble honor and bravery. Sadly, Officer Cook, God's will was for your soul and heart of ingenuity and dignity not to grow old. Why? No one knows but Our Creator where His wisdom, integrity and perfection shall not be questioned. Of course we ask why? Of course violence can never really steal those precious memories of a warm and decent human being just doing his job you affirmed to do. But, character and vision saw your way through danger for most of your six years working and toiling on behalf of mankind and Dade County. Enhancing our very streets with serenity and heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Day after day badge#1664 is both doubly blessed and rewarded for unselfish resolve and undying commitment to excellence and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2019
Wisdom and humility are the very cornerstones that support the pillars of perseverance, honor and integrity. But certainly without some thread of dignity and character your trails of tenacity trying to tame terror maybe for naught. Your desire and devotion, Officer Cook, all stemmed from a healthy upbringing and surely as the sun rises today will you be humbly and heroically remembered for ethics, morals and whatever honest means you employed to deliver peace and stability for Dade County's folks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2019
Tenacity must be like a hot blow torch. It must be directed upon the dire calls of those requiring aid. You saved and rescued society from just a plain old bad man, Officer Cook. All because Mr. Pearsall refused to listen to commands that would have saved the public and himself. Your desire, decency and devotion was spot on that tragic day when the hero in you was mourned by your beloved family and humbly gallant comrades. Always a special individual and a uniquely prospective young man who won't be forgotten for heroism and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2019
God is deliberate and so must a public servant's diligence be the same manner. Never one to lack effort or to be absent of morals. Dade County and its citizens had your attention on them ,Officer Cook, though nothing is ever that smooth. Just your bright smile and the honesty for reverence you donned perfectly on your badge and uniform that took onuses seriously as evil threatened. A sacrifice forever treasured as you dedicated yourself to the ideals and values that shape character and future foundations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2019
For Dade County and humanity's sake thank God you never ditched your dignity and unassuming integrity, Officer Cook, to save the honor of life and peace. Coupled with all your humanely heroic feats shall you be solemnly remembered for bringing serenity and prosperity to all mankind. Great character, sterling commitment and stellar conviction are why heroes and heroines are brought to this world. Earthly journeys deemed as sadly complete so God has your brave soul stored in His perfect location where eternal life can finally begin as fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2019
Violence makes the brain spin and the heart beat faster as split second decisions must be made to save the face of the public. Your honesty, integrity and dignity served and protected Dade County, Officer Cook, with all its might. A man of nobility whose civility and sense endeavored to level that playing field so kids could play safety and the residents could pursue their joys of happiness with that humble spirit of goodwill and loving esteem. No matter your unselfish and undying character will be humbly saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2019
The bridges of friendship start with honesty and dignity as your partners in this frightening and maddening war over wickedness. Your heroic might, Officer Cook, saved all Dade County from a more dangerous fate. Surely, integrity and character work their best when commitment to excellence and convictions to courage share responsibility equally. We pause and remember your actions of resolution and resiliency that remains a vital piece of your humbly humane legacy. It has been welcomed into God's loving arms along with your stoic soul forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You hear those cries, Officer Cook, please watch over everyone and make sure they stay safe, sound and secure as they have taken over your watch.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 14, 2019
Windsheer is bad for airplanes. Evil and bedlam kayo society's virtuous attempts to lead tranquil lives. Unmitigated violence shall be dispensed with at once. You surely did your sacred part in helping Dade County and its folks in overcoming adversity and whatever was ahead, Officer Cook. A man on a worldly journey to calm and tame those whose tempers were frayed. Never more fearless and brave. Always full of passion and compassion compressed into your honorable courage. With spotless skill and sterling character your commitments to values and scruples have only heroically your heroic legacy. It shall gleam like a fine diamond and now from Our Creator's loft of heavenly angels may your immortal soul of resolve rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 14, 2019
There must be a happy medium one day soon after all this perturbable violence. The roads are marked with too many pratfalls and perils. Wickedness belongs locked up forever and thanks in large part to your honor, integrity, truthful character and humbly dignified heroics, Officer Cook, at least Dade County had that chance at life and some semblance of hope, joy and prosperity through your unselfishly actions of goodwill. Trying with all your might to convince a wayward man to give up surely is not easy and reasoning with him that day just did not coax him to do as directed. Our Lord's heavenly directions have taken your adored and most cherished soul to a higher and more perfect venue where violence and whatever adversity will never come before you again. It should never have come before you in the first place. You were not going to ignore that radio call and you assisted your colleagues in a very vigilant and virtuous manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 14, 2019
The heinousness of those who feel a compulsion to commit mayhem and evil just cannot be tolerated. Mankind, humanity and society in general have certain remedies to handle such actions. The integrity, dignity and honesty of all humble and heroic men and women surely gets put in the line of danger while they expose their souls to such violence. A twenty-five year old gentleman with a golden and caring heart, yours, Officer Cook, plunged right into that domestic incident as you so faithfully did many other times. Making that impression in Dade County forever placed your spirit of distinction and character right where integrity, honor and dignity all lied. Never forgotten. Heroism is forever eternal as you walk your proverbial humble beat watching over your beloved family and department of visionary peers of truth and justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 14, 2019
Untruths lead to something possibly bad happening. But, if you are trusted and loyally tenacious, honorable and dignified then the world may be able to overcome its adversities. Dade County where you patrolled, Officer Cook, was always a beacon for hope and goodwill. Why? Because of your humble and most heroic character that helped its citizens live more happily and peaceful lives of fruition. Your earthly missions, Officer Cook, sadly and very tragically were ended on May 16, 1979 by an evil man. Resorting to terror and violence never accomplishes one goal much less many. You saved the people and your brave comrades from the brinks of death sacrificing your soul of wisdom and serene vision in order for your family and peers to carry on with your legacy of humility. You deserve to be humanely and solemnly saluted for valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 14, 2019
Facing mayhem and chaos is not a meal ticket for any honorable woman or man to stray from those public duties. Obligations are to be diligently carried out in a matter of humble, heroic and humane dignity and integrity. The battles are a brewing and character, loyalty and resolve were summoned from your treasured soul, Officer Cook, one that made Dade County stand and take notice. Appreciated and admired by mankind for inspiring and assisting others through those ropes, it can get quite slippery, you handled your professional affairs with devotion and all the due vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 13, 2019
When the masterpiece is complete you may uncover its intrinsic beauty. When justice, truth and trust are earned you'll recognize honor and humility standing side by side dignity and integrity. A gem of a public servant, a diamond of desire, determination and steadfast devotion and dedication to all calls of duty. No matter the tasks of tenacity, the chores of courage or the assignments where acumen, being astute and aware are summoned to stamp out serious evil, you were right in the heart and center of Dade County, taking its pulse and persisting in your hunts for humane peace all by your heroically diligent resolve. A gentleman through and through with a soul of compassion, the entire nation and your family, Officer Cook, have honored and pay homage to your faithfulness and sterling character and outstanding achievements. History a thousand years from now will forever bless your memory and fighting spirit now keep a perfect watch over those who don a uniform and wear a badge of boldness and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 13, 2019
One life saved is humanity restored. our universe rotates upon the morals that honor, integrity and dignity bring. Your life and days, Officer Cook, brought joy and character to your loving family and esteemed comrades of humbleness and bravery. Dade County was secured by your unselfish acts of heroism and resolve that has deliver those future foundations where your unending ferocity encircled us. Always missed and loved by your wonderful family members who I had the pleasure to meet. Will never forget kicking a soccer ball in your parents' backyard with your great-nephew, Legend Wilkerson. he was younger seven years ago , he is probably in high school now. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 13, 2019
Grieve for their gallantry. Mourn them for morals, mettle and distinct. They are a few of the many humbled and heroic servants who risk their lives of character and dignity's integrity to preserve life and property. All you ever wanted to become was a policeman. Nothing was going to dissuade your journeys and missions. Peace and harmony are paramount with safe and secure environments. Dade County was set up by your values to succeed and to overcome such tremendous adversity. One evil man, just one rotten to the core individual creating bedlam, causing mayhem who needed to be cornered and curtailed for his unwise and simply put wanton antics that threaten mankind's own very existence. You will forever be a hero, humble and humanely mindful of what goodwill and faith represent in humanity's eyes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of class, decency and character. Transparency as trusted and as truthful as it gets. Society lost a great and noble man in yourself, Officer Cook. Carrying your legacy is very difficult seeing how intuition and ingenuity functioning as one entity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 13, 2019
A smoke filled room is polluting and very bad for one's own health and security. It is so intoxicating that amazing people still smoke. Violence and evil are those smoking guns that require drastic attention. You answered that domestic call that day on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook, truly not knowing the outcome. You came to aid the people whom you served and those colleagues who worked with you. You paid the dearest of prices for honor, integrity and character. Dignity always followed your trails of precision, persistence and perseverance. Nothing was ever doubted. Face to face, Officer Cook, after you heard the gunshot and saw Officer DiGenova shot you fired back to defend yourself and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. A mighty humble and most astute young man cherished and greatly admired for heroism beyond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 13, 2019
The depth of dignity and desire is so deep and intense the most book learned individual probably would not absorb everything. Training and sessions are brutal many times, but, the ymake a real officer out of a recruit. You either have the honesty and convictions or you might as well chase after some other field of endeavor. You humbly decided to become a public servant, Officer Cook and nothing was going to delay or derail your best efforts of accomplishment. Integrity, energy, virtue and the values of dignity which can sometimes make or break a solid career. Dade County was well protected by your heroic vision and fruitful wisdom, Officer Cook. The panorama was huge. The community holds your spirit and immortally resourceful soul of safety in high regard. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 13, 2019
Those cliffs are there to dive off of. Police just dive right into those fracases of never ending bedlam and evil. Surely, a pit of everything society's resists. Your resolve and honor, Officer Cook, dignified your pursuits of peace and harmony for Dade County. A much beloved hero of integrity and the veteran leadership to properly motivate those under your eyes and wings. Character and commitment are challenges and by stopping at least trying to stop and evil man, Officer Cook, your comrades, family and friends won't forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Distaining injustice, your truthfulness and trustworthiness has been welcomed in heaven's gate sof perseverance with open arms of acumen and perfection.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 13, 2019
We can never overlook a police officer's dignity and honor, for they would be akin to slighting and disrespecting their integrity. The camera goes off and away our most esteemed and brave journey to combat callousness. Surely, Dade County rode on its carpets of your undivided attention to details and desire, Officer Cook. Constructing cornerstones and enhancements to last for eternity. Exactly where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With character and conviction as sharp as nails, your resolve helped to diffuse many prickly and perilous situations. Humanity is indebted to your many hours of fearless service.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 12, 2019
The ferocity, the fortitude, the fierceness, they were a foundation of your life and noble police career, Officer Cook. You were simply cut out to become a brave warrior and indeed you never lacked confidence nor lost your train of thoughtfulness or integrity. Dignity and character leading your way in and through Dade County where its folks were greeted with a friendly smile and an engaging personality of clarity, vision and the wisdom of your heart. You salute a man full of humility, heroism and the passions to resolve any conflict. Nothing stood in your way, Officer Cook, as violence and evil were dealt with more than routinely. Domestic violence just stinks as it erodes the gentle movements of happiness, peace and hopeful prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Grit and gumption gazing at us through those big stars and constellations shining at night.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 12, 2019
When darkness arrives and sadness wraps itself around a family someone must be a pillar of strength, a beacon of brightness and above all honesty and integrity must somehow begin to filter in through those walls where wickedness has extracted its toll. Someway somehow you found that formula for Dade County, Officer Cook. Seeing a bright and inquisitive young man championing the righteous virtues of valor and vigilance , it's easy to witness why you are being graced and humbly honored as a hero of esteem who legislated all the proper ways of mankind. A society that has missed you and has never forgotten your hopes, dreams and goodwill to make enhancement a more productive tool to serve the future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were your family source of unwavering and undying stamina, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 12, 2019
When pipes get clogged you send for a plumber. When evil, wanton insanity and violence breakout you call for good people, ordinary as anyone else to risk their lives to save face and the souls of those people deserving justice, trust and the truth behind character, commitment and the wisdom of honor, dignity and integrity. A mutual respect and one pledge you took to heart, Officer Cook, to halt a man's heinous mayhem that tragic day of May 16, 1979. A day your family and Dade County will let slide into anything but one to honor and salute your heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 12, 2019
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