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

Reinforcements only help to stabilize any given circumstance and on May 16, 1979, that was exactly what you were , Officer Cook, along with your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. The savior of Dade County who rose to the challenge and saved your colleagues and the residents from Mr.Pearsall inflicting further damage and possible mortality. Although, you were taken way too soon, Officer Cook. Your character was consistent with your dignity, honesty and integrity and surely humility and sanctity were placed back on the streets where they rightfully belonged. Your family, comrades and friends all pay homage to your heroic actions of mercy and loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2019

Toys are for kids. Weapons are to be utilized properly while defending your peers and civilians whom you took a sacred oath to preserve. Dade County was steered by your courage and convictions to deliver peace and goodwill, Officer Cook. A hero of humble proportions whose honor and bravery made the character in your integrity and dignity stand strong in bringing stability and security to your community. Always saluted and honored for decent and heroic compassion to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2019

Dependability and reliability are the important cogs of honesty, integrity and dignity. So help any officer whoever shirks that sacred trust of the people they serve and protect. You were a gallant and humble young man, Officer Cook, blessed with heroic humility and the wisdom that navigated your trails of truth and justice for all Dade County. Police work is not an adventure it is the acumen and awareness that all faithful and loyal men and women function under. You were a superior human being whose soul of peace and tranquility has been rewarded and blessed for facing violence face to face. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2019

Accountability accentuates a loyal man's hunts for peace and journeys for justice. Loyal and beloved, your comrades, Officer Cook, have fondly remembered your true character, heroic and honorable.It saved the people of Dade County innumerable harm. Integrity and dignity are the sparks of serenity and they were delivered by a proven veteran . Sadly, your life and career, Officer Cook, were cut too short by an evil man trying to carry on a sadistic domestic situation. Fortitude and ferocity worked their clarity when you patrolled the corridors of a community that treasured, revered and respected your inner humility. With a heart of gold and a cherished soul of enhancement you can be sure you are never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

Sometimes a little finagling might bring you closer to finality in solving a circumstance, resolving a conflict, tearing down terror. Just remember so long as you complete your assignments with unwavering and unselfish honesty, dignity and the core of integrity. Dade County was well protected and served by your nobility and sense of direction and dedicational leadership skills, Officer Cook. Its citizens were given a renewed lease on life by your sacrifice. A very heroic and cherished young man , congenial and courageous transcending every last ounce of character and excellence to exact evil from its roots so safety, security and humbleness would find its locations of learning and logic. A hearty salute for your devotion and loyal determination to make society great once again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Esteem is earned. Energy is expended in order for hope to ring loudly. Passion is great. Proficiency is demanded from all public servants.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

The premium for perseverance and resolve is honesty and heroism's calls for humility. The greatest affection and esteem that you possessed, Officer Cook, for your critical position of trust, truth and fighting tenacity on behalf of Dade County and its folks. Focused on desire, dignity and integrity, you were a morally upright man of gallantry whose courage and resolve have been solemnly etched and inscribed upon walls and in the hearts and minds of your wonderful family and close knit brothers and sisters who went to battle evil with you. A command of character and principles usually vaults a public servant into a range where they can at least begin their ascendence into a war over such an aggressive monster. Violence surely incorporates every ounce of wickedness to whip up those tides of tyranny and torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

Your hopes and dreams , Officer Cook, were to dash the desires of evil people and to formulate a plan of action for Dade County to live freely and in safety. The nets were cast far and wide in your attempts to reel in ruination which evil and turmoil cause. The ultimate sacrifice which you gave to your community, Officer Cook, meant the values and mettle, the morals and character that integrity and dignity bring to an all important profession and we give thanks for your courage and humility all sealed forever in God's tents of trust and perfection. Your angel wings will take you higher and higher as your soul of peace ascends those boundaries not yet in our sights. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

A lesson is the reason to keep learning. A life lost suddenly is one to be honored and revered. Contemplation requires a train of thought in which integrity, wisdom and dignity cast a certain realistic perception. Dade County needed your presence, Officer Cook, stumbling, bumbling and fumbling will never ease the burdens of violence. They will unfortunately cause situations to become more heated and intense. You were an excellent officer, Officer Cook, constructed to be fair and firm when necessary. A man of trust and truth whose role in mankind was to prevent adversity while sheltering us from evil. A hero forevermore whose humility and deliberate civility will be so humanely honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

Flattery is fine so long as ferocity maintains the everpresent battle over evil. You deserved to live, Officer Cook, your life and honor had more to offer this world. It was a shame and tragedy to have been taken so soon. your dignity, integrity and character humbly delivered the goodwill and resiliency Dade County was looking for.A heroic legend that humanity will not forget. You continue to be honored and respected for your superior leadership and motivation that endeared yourself to your family, friends and esteemed and brave comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

Heroism and honesty form the most dignified and integrated team that can defeat terror. No doubt your humbleness and thoughtful attitude, Officer Cook, helped to circumvent callousness here in Dade County. The labor can be exhausting the efforts must be efficient, yet no doubt you will be remembered and saluted for character, commitment and the convictions to resolve conflict leading to our peace, stability and happiness in all our earthly journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

Supremacy only belongs to the Master of the Universe. We are God's creatures chosen after birth to carry out a specific purpose in life. Yours, Officer Cook, was to be a superior public servant and you surely never disappointed your family, comrades or friends. Fruition must have a valid reason and your aspirations of acumen and trust were founded on the missions of truth and devotion. A man of principle and faith honoring His Lord and staying unbiased, dignified and full of humble and heroic integrity. It led your squads and enabled you to to demonstrate leadership through motivation and mettle, resolve and resourcefulness to be humanely and masterfully honored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

Supremacy only belongs to the Master of the Universe. We are God's creatures chosen after birth to carry out a specific purpose in life. Yours, Officer Cook, was to be a superior public servant and you surely never disappointed your family, comrades or friends. Fruition must have a valid reason and your aspirations of acumen and trust were founded on the missions of truth and devotion. A man of principle and faith honoring His Lord and staying unbiased, dignified and full of humble and heroic integrity. It led your squads and enabled you to to demonstrate leadership through motivation and mettle, resolve and resourcefulness to be humanely and masterfully honored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

Police have to be diplomats of sorts, but they are not by any means saints or choirboys. You were a hero, humble and so honorably endearing, Officer Cook. It's what made you the the supremely finest officer who toiled and tore down barriers leading to peace and hopeful prosperity. The eyes of all remember your days and life guiding your family and department through adversity. A terrible and most untimely loss to your family and peers. Dignity and integrity running up and down in your uniform and sterling character. You'll be richly, faithfully and solemnly saluted for service with a smile and tenacity always on par with humility securing society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Whatever was required you answered the bell, Officer Cook, willingly with boldness and proven bravery now imparted on your angel wings so your soul of serenity may soar higher each day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

To err on the side of caution, it takes a demonstrative effort to reign in terror, evil and violence. It seems like every other day another senseless, brutal and cowardly act of wickedness shears this great country apart. Your honorable and dignified effort, Officer Cook, placed integrity back into the hearts and souls of citizens here in Dade County. A rather large metropolis nothing like New York or California, though an area far and wide spanning north, south east and west. You patrolled those corridors that took your directional gyroscope to with class,desire and character. The actions of one man last Friday in Virginia Beach , Virginia took twelve innocent lives and the police eventually killed the man responsible as did your friend and comrade, Detective Blocker take out the man liable for taking your life , Officer Cook, during the fulfillment of your official duties. Bold, bright, humble and heroic, they made you a legend to be so honored and saluted to be solemnly remembered for aiding and saving lives not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Passion is one thing. Care, concern and consideration can stop an escalation of evil from rearing its ugly teeth of terror.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

Faith and devotion help direct the compasses of dedicated and determined courage throughout a region. A response of resolve and honesty at least helps put together the pieces of a puzzle sometimes so hard to place back together. All the dignity and integrity you maintained steadily, Officer Cook, was redirected back unto the streets and corners of Dade County. Your home where you lived with your beloved folks and sister and where you and your beloved Karen purchased a home to live peacefully. Fate and destiny drew you to that scene in Liberty City where you endeavored to calm down a man of anger and torment. Terrible it was leveled at the establishment and at the civilians who look for some semblance of harmony and tranquility riding on their wings. For giving your life and career, Officer Cook, may the Almighty reveal His countenance and may His grace shine brilliantly upon your treasured soul. The embodiment of character , commitment and the intuition of conviction, the intelligence of wisdom and vision. Always that maturity way ahead of the crowd. Valiant and mighty humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

Deliberate and delicate. One must delegate their entire beings to the health, welfare and prosperity of an entire venue. Nothing may be overlooked nor forgotten in one's performance of one's own duties. You took your professional roles quite seriously, Officer Cook, you had that bright smile all missed terribly today. All these decades later, still so hard to fathom over forty years ago Dade County saw its hero, yourself, Officer Cook, giving your life for our goodwill and future missions to march onward. Character and honor during crises, integrity and the pursuits of dignity during tumult and bedlam. Badge#1664 acquitted itself in a humble, humane and most heroic fashion to give society the chance to keep producing its greatness. You , Officer Cook, were that shining star now and for eternity glistening in the heaven's above for monumentally outstanding service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

Senseless violence and calamity spreads so far and wide and all any department can do is hope and pray for the safety and welfare of all who ever serve, protect and preserve the honesty, integrity and dignity of life we are all afforded. Dade County and its residents had your missions of resolve and resourcefulness patrolling the streets trying to keep peace and togetherness as a staple of life. The vim and vigor of our earthly purposes as spelled out by Our Maker's blueprints. One person, just one wayward character, that one rotten apple can make enhancement and its positive vibrations go off the righteous tracks. Your journeys, Officer Cook, were predicated on heroic humility and the proficient perseverance that is now etched upon walls of honor here and in Our Nation's Capitol. A sacrifice worth fondly remembering. A legend of stability and noble deeds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

The annexation of acumen, being astute and aware brings the versatility of honor, dignity and integrity to character's highest level of humility. In other words being civil, calm and patient during times of duress is better flying off the handle and acting irrationally. You always were concerned, Officer Cook, with the welfare of all Dade County and wherever you worked before donning a Metro-Dade police uniform with a shiny badge. bravery, boldness and heroism don't need anymore accords or accolades, all they need is for a public servant to go out and patrol for peace, stability and an inner feeling of faith , hope and goodwill. All done in a fine manner with scruples and morals to be saluted as Our Creator blesses your mortal soul of serenity and safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Following through on your life pursuits, Officer Cook, delivered the assurances that due diligence and your vital vigilance won't never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

A grateful few are way more desirable than many who just plain don't care. Fortunately many still remember you, Officer Cook, "Brother Bill" to your comrades and for the short six years of your short life well spent fighting crime while sparing the people of Dade County a much worse fate. A faithful and gallantly honorable gentleman with a heart and soul of intense and unrelenting dignity and stellar integrity. The fuses that lit the spark plugs of serenity, hope and safe trails for all mankind. A gesture surely to never go overlooked. Humility and civility are those noble characters that play the inspiring sounds of ingenuity, intuition and intelligence. Those drums just are beating them in heaven, Officer Cook, keep pounding sooner or later those many brave warriors here will get violence rounded up and obliterated once and for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We pray your comrades , Officer DiGenova and Edgerton are doing well despite nearly being killed over forty years ago. You forever will be missed very badly. Your beloved and esteemed family misses your beautiful smile and sense of humor!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2019

Parachutes help you land a bit easier. What assists all decent and loyal public servants is their humble and heroic honor that can spell all the difference going into a war over callousness and wanton repulsive actions which threaten a community. Your symbols of engagement, Officer Cook, were you outstanding character, humane and cherished dignity and integrity which focused on cultivating peace and goodwill among humanity and grateful for your humility and open ended determination and profuse dedication. Never more critical and always and forever saluted for valorand validation in diligence and staying vigilant over us. Your soul, Officer Cook, watches vividly from a vital point of perfection where heroes and heroines sleep soundly in their sacrifices. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With violence approaching sometimes the landing spots are not always so soft and cushy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2019

Resolve and humility display their hopeful civility when applied with some genuine honesty, integrity and the clarity of dignity. It all goes right down into preserving the general welfare of any given community. Dade County was your territory where you blazed a trail for other fine and valiant men and women to pass through. A hero such as yourself, Officer Cook, was so passionate about your life and career, so why did evil act of heinousness take your cherished soul from among family and peers? Only the excellent character, outstanding commitment to excellence and pride, convictions that marked your heroic legacy, one that is forever saluted and so fondly remembered for respect and faithfulness, never dodging danger, only running right smack dab into a situation no matter the circumstance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2019

Never one to just glide through life, your gallant pursuits of happiness, goodwill and peace helped shaped the very future foundations of Dade County. Its citizens were revered and respected by your honor, humility and confidence during tense moments. Never just a morsel of hope, only the all our blitz against bombastic conduct and a very clear and wise character that only a terrific upbringing will generate. An environment full of love and compassion, Officer Cook. Your beloved folks may they rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero were very endearing and engaging. Your colleagues will never forget your charm and endeavor spread far and wide to rid our world of unrelenting violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2019

Untruths only lead to more pain and misery, it's the sorrow and anguish that families and departments bare when their brave and honest loved ones are taken so suddenly without a goodbye. Dade County said goodbye to you, Officer Cook, a warm and wonderful human being whose humility and humbleness supplemented your integrity and dignity during your wars over violence. You cannot mistake justice and truth with terror and tyranny. The greatest of morals and the fibers of ferocity keeping our community safe and secure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman with a gentle spirit and a heroic soul of generosity and sincerity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2019

Proliferate goodwill and persevering resolve in all that you perform. Never a lie or bad word spoken ever by you, Officer Cook, only the truth and trust in your heroically honorable actions protecting and fortifying the spirit of Dade County and its people. The esteem and character that accentuated your trails of justice and peace. harmony and humility uplifted to the heavens above where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2019

To curtail and to corral callousness, you must be honorable, dignified and bold in your endeavors. You cannot start your hard fought battles without some degree of integrity, ingenuity and most of all character. No compromising class or decency, it was straight ahead motion, Officer Cook, as you tried your hardest to stop a wayward individual in order for Dade County and its citizens to live quietly and happily. Our missions going forward were the direct result of your authentic humility and sincere esteem for your position of trust and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2019

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