Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Fate surprises us at times we least expect. Your life and career, Officer Cook, marked a critical time period for Dade County residents. Always truth and trust. Always honesty and never politics. Never better integrity and the characteristics of dignity which reinforced your serenity and hunts of humility. Humanity salutes your unwavering and unending personality marked by your smile all missed greatly. Your heroism and legend is surely continued by your beloved family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You saw fruition through, a tragic pity evil robbed your family, friends and comrades of you, Officer Cook, God's angelic hero whose soul climbs higher everyday.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 24, 2019
One must have a faculty to begin to comprehend why bad things occur to honest and personable individuals who risk their lives for our sense of pleasures and harmony. You did exactly as you were trained to, Officer Cook, to make Dade County a more resourceful and friendlier environment. All of your prowess to detail, all the integrity, intensity and decency were applied to that day's myriad of events. Humanity stands and honors your commitment to humility and civil deeds constructed to bring about a more desirable future, one made brighter if your smile was present to help uplift our spirits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You made your family very proud of your heroic accomplishments.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 24, 2019
A crusader goes out and makes that significant difference where others may not ever venture. You wanted to be a police officer, Officer Cook and nothing was going to short circuit your humble labors of love. Dade County found out that you were a superb man of faith and unselfish devotion never to be forgotten for having acumen, integrity and the dignity to begin your battles against violence and its corrupt evil. Callous, brazen, wanton and heinous can only start to describe Mr. Pearsall's arrogance he had against honest and trustworthy men and women who hang in there during times of torment and chaos. Saluted by mankind and humbly honored and paid homage to for having the gumption to tackle any task given you. Assignments become more difficult and complex as one progresses up those foundations of enhancement. It's always here. Your soul is now at peace, Officer Cook, never to be be hurt or harmed by whatever still plagues society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 24, 2019
Unconscionable what happened that fateful day, Officer Cook, to a public servant of the entire world and in the community of Dade County where you grew up and became a superior man of resolve. To have honor, diligence and the loyalty of one who aids his fellow comrades surely says what society and your family knew about their loved one. A heroic and dignified gentleman of the highest caliber of integrity there is. For this we can rest assure your sweet soul will forever be wrapped around God's merciful palms. Perseverance takes effort and effort takes learning and practice in order to bestow humility and resiliency within one's humble soul of safety and happiness. You continue to be very much missed and now your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, has joined you and your father, Charles in heaven. Wonderful parents and you, Officer Cook, had gallantry sewn into your uniform. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 24, 2019
You were the quintessential peacemaker who made a distinct difference for all living in Dade County during your watch, Officer Cook. Humble esteem, dignity and the integrity of being honest and focused on your efforts to deliver serenity and the sounds of tranquility. All performed very ably and in an unwavering manner. Humanity stands and salutes your heroic humility, Officer Cook, all character, conviction and commitment to both excellence and pride made your trails of justice, truth and trust better for mankind to succeed and to thrive. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 24, 2019
Clever and yet very reserved, you were a humble and honest man, Officer Cook ,with the capability to serve all Dade County. Your legacy of heroism, Officer Cook,remains firmly and most honorably etched in your family's hearts. The people received outstanding service and character from a man who believed in the values and principles of both integrity and dignity. Like an artist, the canvas was prepared by Our Master Himself many years before you joined your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Charisma and charm that society absolutely misses. You were beloved, adored and widely respected for your composure and calmness under duress.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 23, 2019
The eyes view what the ears hear. What evil creates good men and women must tear down and rebuild again. Dade County was enhanced by your heroic and humbly honorable presence, Officer Cook. It's no misnomer, you were a blessed man and an even more gifted a public servant. Talent and tenacity can accelerate integrity,, character and dignity far down their trails of resolve. If God granted you more years, Officer Cook, well, it would only be just starting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 23, 2019
Frustrated and puzzled can never solve anything. Surely, you cannot begin to battle violence and terror if you are not composed. Officer Cook, you were a fine young man, determined and dedicated in your unending wars over wickedness. Dade County and its fine people certainly respected and admired your faithfulness and loyalty toward your fellow officers. Heroically and humbly speaking May 16, 1979, represented that solemn day, very tragic when you left your heart and soul on the streets for safe travels and happiness for humanity. Our world is sorely missing you, Officer Cook, God's servant of humility and nobleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 23, 2019
Cheerleaders root and rah rah! Public servants perform their jobs without fanfare and expecting any accolades. You were God's humble gentleman, Officer Cook, auster and full of vigor whose acumen cut right to the chase in your unselfish and unwavering endeavor to rid Dade County and its folks of pure evil. The character and commitment of your decency and devotion, Officer Cook, was never any better and for sacrificing your soul may you be rewarded and blessed forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 23, 2019
The softest of tongues communicates clearly and most eloquently. You were a hero of honor and humility, Officer Cook, the virtues of dignity and integrity serenely pursuing peace on behalf of all Dade County. Always cherished and resolute in your professional affairs, a sure legacy to be fondly and warmly received in God's eternal home of perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 23, 2019
Never ridicule or humiliation, just a nice kind word of advice and compassion for all mankind, Officer Cook. Always a smile to brighten a dark day. Never more honor, integrity and dignity packed into your frame work of achievement. It's Dade County and its citizens who salute your unwavering resolve, humility and heroic leadership to stem this tide of terror. Tenacity and ferocity going against the unlawful likes of viciousness and its venom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Consideration, class and important character, the strongholds of your success, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 22, 2019
You did not deserve that rotten fate and awful destiny, Officer Cook, being taken suddenly by one man's outrageous evil. The epitome of his sheer infatuation with killing police officers. Officers DiGenova and Edgerton too did not need to nearly die by his hands of wanton wickedness. Dade County is where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, just miles north of where you gave your decency, dignity and integrity. It has been said that your maturity and honesty fought the most resourceful of fights and our harmony, tranquility and purposes in life can go forward because society had a great young man of heart and valor gallantly vigilant at all times with nothing but outstanding commitment and flawless character. 630 NE 170th Street surely is a home to fondly honor and remember. I sure will as I sobbed like a baby showing Gina Wilkerson, your niece your photo on my phone.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 22, 2019
Life has its swings, the ups and downs, the highs and lows. Police work is about honesty and stability. Something your brave soul, Officer Cook, exposed to. You protected Dade County with everlasting peace and serenity that has been remembered and duly honored and saluted for humility, the constant integrity and heroic character that allows any opportunity to battle against an enemy so large as violence and its trailing evil. Always loyal and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Now is forever my neighbors, friends and hero. Your parents and you, Officer Cook, your beloved souls are wrapped humbly in Our Creator's palm for eternal safekeeping. Your mom worked at Sabal Palm Elementary in North Miami Beach, Florida where we both went until eighty-two years of age. Wow! You loved your folks very dearly and the years you were absent. Just amazing her long and richly treasured life of devotion, diligence and humbleness.God bless your soul, Mrs. Cook and that of your husband too, Charles.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 22, 2019
Skillful and secure, your professional wisdom, maturity and dignity, Officer Cook, navigated your honesty and integrity through danger times in Dade County. On behalf of society, mankind and humanity your character is to be fondly honored, etched and saluted for its instinctual intuition and ingenuity all from clear, loyal and trustworthy commitment to pride and excellence in handling an assortment of whatever public servants must do in their daily affairs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 22, 2019
Meant to say I'm sorry Nancy to have seen the obituary of your loving mother, Mrs. Julia Cook's passing on the internet may she, your dad, Charles and your brother, "Billy," Officer Cook rest in peace. My neighbors, friends and your heroically humble brother. Hope you are enjoying your Easter holiday. Your life and virtues, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County will be revered and reverently saluted for ever. You brought peace and accountability, durability and humility to an all important role of integrity and character. Humanity needs all the sturdiness it can assemble and your career brought the focus of ferocity into a clearer view. Once again, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. By the way Karen, I hope your Easter is enjoyable and now I found out your beloved mother-in-law, Mrs.Julia Cook, passed on March 7th of this year out in Long Beach, California. She is buried in Kentucky next to your father-in-law, Mr. Charles Cook. All the best to all your families. Nothing but good health peace and happiness!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2019
Just looked up something regarding your wonderful mother, Mrs. Julia Cook. Unfortunately, she passed away at age one hundred and three on March 7th of this year. Now and forever you are together with your loving and devout parents. Honor, dignity and proper respect are all walking gently, humbly and most heroically in God's gate sof grace and compassion. I'm sorry to have of your mother's passing Nancy, Gina and the entire Cook,Wilkerson and Tidwell families. Heaven is being well rewarded and blessed by these angelic souls. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and you too Mrs. Cook. A wonderfully faithful woman , beautiful and adored.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2019
You walked up to the plate and with your humble mettle, morals and humility, Officer Cook, you captured the imagination of society, a most respected and honored hero. One man whose loyalty, dignity and superior integrity began to launch evil away from the Dade County community where our cherished peace of mind and freedoms have begun to mature and take shape. Stellar character, powerful perseverance and humanely respectful maturity, wisdom and vision that championed your trails of tenacity which you blazed for others to follow in. Honored and fondly emblazoned in our hearts where esteem and efficiency went hand in hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2019
Warriors and heroes, they all belong here in our world. Sometimes it's a diabolical place to fathom why does violence and hatred have to disrupt the normal everyday progressions of humanity? When humility and honore revere dignity and integrity then you get the message. Dade County got its wake up call quite loudly and clearly each day and in particular on that fatefully tragic day of May 16, 1979, when you , Officer Cook, gave your life and left gumption and gallantry on those streets where an evil and wicked man decided he could not respect the will of authority. Don't know how how your colleagues are doing today, but as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is about courage., class, desire and the framework of character, conviction and total commitment, solid and steadfast, true, trusted and faithfully loyal to the purposes that lied ahead. Senseless and seething what happened to your young life , Officer Cook. You kept your words of boldness now it is incumbent upon those future men and women.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2019
Hats off to the men and women of law enforcement for having the know how and valiant acumen to undertake such a dangerous profession. No doubt integrity, character, honesty and dignity were where your attitude, fortitude and Dade County's gratitude lies today, Officer Cook. It has given peace and goodwill, the hope of humanity that your brave and wise soul won't be forgotten. Never overlooked because when undying, unselfish and unwavering sacrifice are commandeered for the good of the people one must stand and pay homage to living and breathing commitment and genuine enhancement. Your family and society will never forget your heroic soul and its humble spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Wishing you, Mrs.Cook, a healthy and joyous Easter holiday. Your son, "Billy" will always be honored by me and my family. Still a shame we never got to meet two weeks separated us.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2019
Some people need a swift kick in the fanny to motivate them. You thankfully did not need such actions, Officer Cook. Swift and firm, fast and trustworthy, surely the salt of the earth. And by Our Lord's good graces you were honorable and full of compassion as well as dignified and complete with pride and integrity. A sense of direction with a compass always set on finding peace and security for all mankind. Gallant and heroic, resolute and resilient. You'll always be your family's angel in heaven and on this Easter day, Officer Cook, may your soul and sweet smile by rewarded and immeasurably blessed for eternity awaited your arrival although it was too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Destiny and fate at not just dealt out, after all it's in Our Creator's eyes and ears to see and hear perfectly and for His heroes to maintain that proverbial watch of those sacred and pearly gates where esteem and bravery do travel side by side.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2019
Violence is that ticking time bomb that when detonated can destroy an entire society. Its intoxicating affects leave wanton and evil ruin scattered about the roads. You persevered in your fights, wars and battles, Officer Cook, over such an enemy here in Dade County and are to be honored and saluted for bravery and courage that heroism instills in all of God's loving and dignified servants. The efforts of integrity and the humility of your gracious and resourceful character won't be forgotten. Just cherished, remembered and revered forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2019
Pleasant is having a good demeanor. You were an upbeat individual, Officer Cook. A heroic legend in Dade County who had honor, dignity and respect for integrity. No wonder our prosperity and peace, our very hopes and goodwill can be linked to your gumption and drive. The will to succeed and to survive through perilous times. Wickedness certainly leaves those vapors and fumes of violence. Your disposition was just right for society as was your unassuming nature and unselfish humility. Etched and affixed in your family's hearts and in those of your brave brothers and sisters who toiled that line with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A bright smile that is always captivating your fellow heroic angels who too have made that ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2019
The sounds of sweetness and serenity are awesome. They are more than mighty fine. Your life, Officer Cook, was the total essence of energy and endeavor that enabled Dade County's residents to live more serenely. It was and will forever be a shame and tragedy that violence and just one man's evil rage cost you your honor, dignity and integrity which has always been saluted and honored for humanity never forgets heroes and those who serve their missions loudly and quite unselfishly. Humility and humbleness preserved for eternity in those perfect of havens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All class, decency and desire navigated your passions. A very truthful and compassionate warrior!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2019
Squared away in serenity, dignity and the courtesies of kindness, your wonderful life and excellent service proud and sufficient won't be cast aside. Never can we repay a debt of gratitude and thanks, Officer cook, for how you instrumentally handled honor, integrity and maturity. All the right stuff to try and cultivate peace and togetherness for a region crying out. Your sacrifice left your family esteemed and cherished crying out why? They continue your heroic legacy with your zest and zeal just as if you were here today. And believe me you should be here in humbly soak up the fruits of your labors. From a young man you followed your desires and dreams, goals and aspirations right straight to the police academy. badge#1664 was worn with distinction and reverence to be so richly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2019
Built to stay ready and firm in evil's faces of danger, your crusades in and around the Dade County area will never be forgotten, Officer Cook. So brave and honest, it is no wonder comrades relied upon your integrity and virtue to see them through. Your experience saw your trails of tenacity way beyond the normal everyday routines of police work. Outstanding and reliable. Humanity won't overlook your heroism, humility and resolve. All the finest of components of commitment and conviction. God's eternal house is filled by an honor roll of faith and devotion, dedication and grit like never before. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2019
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