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

In heaven's name never relegate resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness to the rear. For they belong front and center standing bravely and heroically as one wards off the ugly advances of evil. Surely, Dade County and their citizens felt your gentle soul of acumen and dignity, Officer Cook, as society and mankind were humbled and honored by your cherished integrity and class. The free and mobile are just that because of your unrelenting and quite unselfish presence now and forever greatly missed. You'll be saluted, etched in your family and colleagues' hearts for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and morals don't require a rocket science mentality to figure out why they are always essential to efficiency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2019

Grateful is being faithful. Devout and honest, dignified and humble, heroic and possessing integrity all were for the goodwill of Dade County and your memory, Officer Cook, will be treasured and respected forever. Violence was what all brave men and women have to deal with everyday and never run away from saving those citizens who rely upon your every movement to shelter them in safety and serenity. It's resolve and character, deliberate commitment and the consequences of your loyal convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity has the undying respect for all of Our Creators' golden angels. Their souls floating ever so gracefully in the heavens above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2019

For all the love, grace and esteem God sends to us, this world sadly delivers back to heaven His heroes and heroines who dedicate diligence and desire along with their unrelenting integrity, honor and humble dignity. All humility and certainly yours, Officer Cook, was most heroic on behalf of all Dade County where hope and sincerity, serenity and security are always a big concern. You'll not be overlooked nor forgotten for acting as a public servant must and staying composed in times of danger and grief. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2019

Your voyages, journeys and faithfully devout navigations for peace and prosperity, Officer Cook, left behind hopeful goodwill and plenty of fruition for a restful future. No doubt you were a fine young man, a superb public servant and an even more braver gentleman of wit and vision. The resolve and character that fortified your unwavering integrity and unselfish dignity to battle an evil adversary. Always treasured, cherished, admired and well respected among your professional peers and most wonderfully loving family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2019

Crusaders are those strong willed heroes and heroines who fight beyond their honor and integrity. Their dignity and respect for the pride and goodwill of humanity of which you heroically answered the call of duty here in Dade County, Officer Cook. It was for six short years of yearning and character which bolstered your boldness and soul to a higher level. Sadly, your missions in life and your distinguished police career were deemed as finished and the afterlife where your cherished and loyally faithful spirit, Officer Cook, hovers for eternity over this land. Commitment and enhancement are now saluted and sealed within those pearly gates of mystery. God's perfection and His angels encircling where their bright lights never go out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. In twenty-five years men and women can distinguish themselves by their very manners, morals, mettle and scruples which can mean the chilling affect over whether violence, terror and evil can surely undo the purposes by which we strive for liberty and live for togetherness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2019

Sadly, the muzzle is the puzzle where all the troubles lie. In lickity split time on life may be snuffed out by wanton and callous actions of one or more. Dade County has seen many lay their lives down and as sure as it's hot out right now, your good name, Officer Cook, has been solemnly memorialized, etched and remembered for inspiring honesty, integrity and the dignity to battle against a brute of a foe. Directed at us instead of freedom and liberty, your heroism has continued those humane and humble tributes to a warm and welcoming man of character. A gentleman gallant to fight, an individual with wisdom and sight to make its flights heard loud and clear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2019

Intolerance suffocates the incorporation of integrity, ingenuity and intuition within our world. Your impression, Officer Cook, was left behind as a living statement of your heroic legacy that supported the good fortunes of Dade County citizens as they placed their hope, faith and goodwill firmly on your broadest of shoulders to lean on in times of trouble. Never again will your family, peers and friends witness your outgoing and truly engaging personality. Gone in a heartbeat but remembered for simple morals, mettle and humility from your very courageous soul. Our peace and unity came from your undying, unselfish and unrelenting battles with wickedness.heaven's gates are perpetually unlocked to receive new heroes and heroines show them the ropes, Officer Cook, a most decent human being full of class and fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2019

Stability makes that surreal impression upon our society. A world filled at times by more evil and torment than you could ever imagine. When the rain falls from the clouds it's heaven's wake up call to make each and every second matter. You mattered, Officer Cook, despite indifference and indecision in Dade County during your watch you heroically saved the people and your beloved and brave comrades from unadulterated evil. The surges of one man alone who should have maintained his honor, dignity and integrity as you bravely did and inspired instead. In fact since he was in the Army they shape minds,they teach discipline, they inspire ingenuity, vision and wisdom. Your humility, Officer Cook, will be etched and fondly saluted for having the unwavering comprehension of how to be success and how to conduct yourself with character which furthered the scopes of your journeys, missions and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2019

Meltdowns only add fuel to the fires of mayhem and who knows what else that evil can ratchet up. You were a mild mannered gentleman, Officer Cook, with a smile and yet fair and firm when dealing with whatever you were assigned to resolve and draw upon a harmonious resolution. You mission was to spare Dade County of further wickedness and because of your heroism, honor and character were you able to capably lead other loyal and treasured women and men through distress and peril. A life of respect gained by being humanely positive and of a sound mind that transported faith and humble goodwill throughout mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2019

A vest of vigilance, valor and versatility can make or break any public servant's career. A profession where not only wisdom and vision enter into fighting violence, but , having morals and the honorable scruples of dignity and integrity which were all a part of your heroic life and position, Officer Cook. Dade County was sadly thrust into chaos and mayhem that tragic day when a man bent on revenge attacked you and your comrades while you were performing your central duties of character and commitment to deliver some semblance of peace and tranquility to a community so desirous of pursuing their dreams and aspirations. Never forgotten and saluted for resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2019

Nothing feigned or fake, Officer Cook, just your real smile and mild mannered disposition which seemed to be just right to deal with domestics and calming down irate people. It's no wonder many women and men would want to partner with you. Virtue and valor, humility and honor all supporting your missions of mettle,dignity and the class of integrity. Each layer carefully poured onto the other. An affect that has helped Dade County survive these years of torment and misery since your ultimate sacrifice. Society has appreciated your willpower and faithfulness to get things moving along in the right and you are to be duly honored and mightily saluted for principles and pristine loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2019

For all the sugar in a doughnut, you wouldn't need more to pump up your adrenaline. And since you had the virtues of acumen and awareness already, Officer Cook, you were better prepared to serve and preserve the quality of life for all Dade County. You steered mankind the right way with a fine set of morale replete with humility and heroic honor that uplifts integrity and dignity that go into fighting evil. Never a simple chore as the tasks become amped up and because of those who commit this mayhem one needs to always stay on guard and careful. The blueprint of humility and its purposes of passion and compassion directed by your mortal soul of esteem, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The days are longer now and in a few weeks will be getting shorter. Does not mean we overlook your caliber and decency which stayed firmly by your side. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2019

Passion is fine so long as honesty, integrity and dignity can lead you out of trouble. Violence and evil can tragically exact a price for which there is no turning back. God has your dependable and most dignified soul, Officer Cook, for eternity and for performing an honorable task it's your conviction, character and commitment to excellence that will be blessed and rewarded immediately for rescuing and saving lives. The calls go out and away you went, Officer Cook,searching for evil and rounding it up, bringing prosperity and peace so that humanity could thrive by your heroic civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2019

Courage is honor humbly bestowed upon a heroic and humane individual of dignity and integrity. All one needs to know is that you were diligent and most dependable, Officer Cook, in times of dire duress and crises. Dade County and its residents were amply protected and served by a devote dstudent of learning and communicating. If only that fateful day when you and your fellow colleagues directed Mr. Pearsall to drop his weapon and surrender peacefully. Nevertheless, your soul of crusading character and staunch commitment remains sealed within those sacred and resourceful walls of honor and dedication. never forgotten and proudly saluted for bravery and boldness that was utilized as well as your unwavering resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2019

Anniversaries illicit the best of memories and for those who lose a loved to violence it's the worst of dates because of the agony, grief and sorrow that is brought to that valiant and honorable servant's family. Your family, Officer Cook, was the rock and you were the glue that kept your loved ones together after your dad's sudden passing. Your mom, Mrs. Julia Cook, was the faithful and devout servant of Our Creator who despite losing you and her husband within less than three years survived another forty years before passing at the tender and humble age of one-hundred and three. You were her beloved, cherished and darling heroic son who mended fences here in Dade County with your unassuming and unselfish acumen, decency and desire. As pure as your integrity and dignity which as one component assist to avert and seize violence before it fans out into more colossal chaos. Never more respected and wise beyond your age. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2019

Titanic tussles are caused by terror which unfurls tenacious winds of evil. Its wickedness undoes the goodwill and peace that communities and their residents live for an are entitled to prosper under. Your responsibilities and assignments were to keep serenity and safety tied to those walls where welcome stability and togetherness go hand in hand, Officer Cook. A first class citizen, a prime leader whose pristine, humble and heroic character stoked the fuels of your honorable dignity and integrity. Violence must surely be reigned in and you were that dedicated man of your solemn word and bonds of boldness to complete those tasks. Sadly on May 16, 1979, your life and career was ended by one man unleashing countless harm upon Dade County. You reacted swiftly to save your comrades and those citizens caught in the crossfire of his wanton and callous actions. Always fondly saluted for valor and vision, the most cherished of wisdom and maturity from a top notch man of ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2019

Wrath is terrible. Hostility holds up the progression of our modern day world. So too and so true does wickedness and terror unleash its fearless assault upon us and we must be on guard and ready to defend ourselves. You were as prepared as you could be, Officer Cook and Mr. Pearsall's anger and rage should not have taken your heroic life. At twenty-five with so much more left to fulfill and yet dignity and character, grace and charm never once departed from your cherished soul. One filled with respect and admiration for your peers and family members who everyday seek some solace and comfort in knowing you did what you always wanted to do. Enhancement and determination were your bonds of assurance that things would be fine. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2019

Subourning to perjury would be akin to a total lack of morals, truth and trust. How could one go on patrolling a community without some decency that creates a culture of dignity and integrity? Dade County had a great and nobly humble and humane servant journeying about searching for the answers to peace, unity and some branches of boldness to affirm his devotion and faith to the dispatches that are critical in rescuing others from danger and peril. Humanity and humility look each other in those mirrors where discipline and work ethics do matter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2019

Evil never seems to discriminate as it just relishes ruining lives and wreaking havoc where safe shelters are expected. Your good and blessed name and honored soul, Officer Cook, helped to shine down upon Dade County where your dignity, humility and heroic feats were and forever greatly appreciated. No man or woman's character shall be obstructed from performing their duties and for having acumen and resolve, respect and valor, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decades later your life and career, Officer Cook, remain a vital part of the landscape in a venue where your efforts were tenacious.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2019

When violence turns a peaceful community into a senseless setting of chaos and bedlam all the help from honored and brave servants is essential to the tasks of taming and tearing down those curtains of callousness. Your goodwill, faith and trust, Officer Cook, helped to usher in some semblance of serenity, safety and the security that the citizens of Dade County relied upon. For having the courage and convictions of integrity and dignity, may Our Creator bless your mortal soul of unrelenting heroism and sanctity to give mankind the purpose in life by which to carry on. Legacies are never easy to follow, yours,Officer Cook, was of relevant resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness to be solemnly saluted and etched into our prayers, thoughts and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2019

Experience and engaging, listening, seeing and learning, the big picture of pain and suffering caused by extreme evil is still pervading our world. And so you require good personnel to combat its serious affects. You cared about Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook. When humble, heroic and humane honor are designated with their dignity and integrity to stay the courses then it makes a remarkable impression. Your kindness and desire, decency and drive are missed yet saluted and so honored for their tenacious fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2019

Irate and ill mannered that is what people who conceive, deceive and commit cowardly actions of violence, evil and wickedness. A package of cobras being unleashed upon society preying upon the good and noble souls of the majority. Officer Cook, a man of esteem and humility whose appeal and virtue spearheaded prosperity, wisdom and freedom for all mankind and Dade County where you sacred soul and most heroic name lead the charges everyday toward defeating evil. Simply said. Hard to get accomplished because of the many perilous obstacles that lied ahead of you. Badge#1664 performed cheerfully with a beautiful smile that is sorely absent and the right frame of credentials to mold courage and faith as one entity. Now up above in God's sphere of angels do you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, honesty and the integrity of enhancement. Twenty-five well lived years of fruition. A reverent name to be fondly celebrated and duly etched into Dade County's archive of heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2019

Before diving in heed the warnings and be cautious. Officers place themselves in harm's way daily to succeed in securing peace, unity and whatever liberties and freedoms evolve from their resolve. Your movements in Dade County, Officer Cook, transported tenacity and the goodwill that is now heroically and for eternity relevant. Never a reluctance to answer that ultimate call not knowing its outcome and still you saved the citizens, your partner and colleagues that awful day when integrity, honor and bravery were treated in a very undignified and humiliating way. A real crying shame, Officer Cook, what transpired. For humility and valor you were marvelous in your outstanding endeavor to ease the burdens unbridled by a berserk man. You were a gentleman with a kind and compassionate heart who is taking his position to a higher calling patrolling that heavenly watch. Saluted and duly honored for faith and devoutness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2019

Epitome is the example of virtue being personified. It's found in the very genes of all who serve and protect the public who clamors for peace and tranquility. All the effort and hard work, Officer Cook, went into your labors of love and esteem on behalf of Dade County and its residents. Never any lack of integrity. Never any forgetting your dignity and integrity, just truth, trust and justice being delivered by a gentleman with a heroic and pure soul of resolve and resourcefulness. You carried on with character, class and decency which is now being both blessed and rewarded for their ultimate and unselfish sacrifices. Humanity was better served by your undying thirst to tame terror and the evil which destroys lives so valuable and humane. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2019

Safety, security and peace are the very foundations which make our society more bolder and purposeful. Indeed, you were a courageous and honorable man, Officer Cook. A mainstay here in Dade County who led by example and a public servant who dignified his very professional position with integrity and conclusive character. That alone surely amplifies why your heroic legacy surely reverently saluted. It's found in the vision, wisdom and clarity why all heroes and heroines do what they love. You served with virtue and sacrificed your life and career of values so mankind could march forward with their aspirations. Violence and evil took away a ray of hope made brighter by your smile and engaging personality all very much missed today and forever by your beloved family, friends and peers pf precision and pristine perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 21, 2019

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