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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

Our country seems strangled on difficult issues. Violence and death leave that awful mark on our very society. Impressions make a difference and your habits, Officer Cook, were the very heroic actions which saved Dade County from more turmoil. If maturity and mastering wisdom and vision could have brought you back with your loving family how proud they would be. Giving up your career and life of energy and honesty surely makes your integrity and dignity that much more clearer. Precisely why you remain a gentle legend within your ranks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cornerstone developed and shaped so that it is embedded within our very souls. May God watch over your treasured soul, Officer Cook. Your family's humane and esteemed warrior!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2019

A further examination reveals your courage and bravery, hope and acumen, Officer Cook. It just begins to reveal true character, trust and the pursuits of joy and happiness for those of us living in and around Dade County. Serving with a smile, nothing worse than the awful misery Mr. Pearsall caused your family, colleagues and friends by disrespecting your honor, integrity and dignity while out patrolling for security, serenity and a little liberty. Enhancement just started ascending those golden streets in God's perfect kingdom where heroes and heroines are saluted for solemn duty toward mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decent men and women deserve to live and to fulfill their hopes and dreams. Humility only makes our hearts grow fonder of your amazing awareness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2019

If you lump evil, wickedness and terror in the very same sentence you still have the same dilemma. Trying to ward off violence and unbelievable mayhem from a troubled man took your entire heart and soul, Officer Cook. Dade County was under the incredible eyes and ears of a gentle legend and a hero with so much more to live for. Our Master needed your integrity, honesty and faithful dignity installed in His heights to assist other men and women brave and humble in this humane responsibility. Society recognizes your feats of tenacity and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Desire, class and your modest character completed its circuits after twenty years of life and six years of loyal service. Those pearly gates opened wide to receive your beautiful soul.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2019

Honesty and humbleness begin one's career of sacrifice. Yours, Officer Cook, started as your dignity, character and integrity surrounded your resolve in knocking out evil in Dade County. Unwavering, undying and unselfish resolve allowed you the opportunity to spread some peace, unity and goodwill among the citizens who trusted your humane and heroic instincts to battle an enemy worth paying strict attention to. Today, your beloved family, friends and professional comrades salute your valor and wisdom all stemming from scruples and values that make humanity stand and take heroic notice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One step, one street at a time. Those angel wings fit you perfectly, Officer Cook, a very blessed soul of a gentleman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2019

Police officers have their issues, yet they try not to bring them to the jobs and tasks at hand for fear that the concentration might decrease ever so slightly. You never let up, Officer Cook, in persisting and going after violence the very tragedy that took your life. With true heroic character, grace and humility, Dade County was provided security and peace through your unselfish and unwavering honor, integrity and dignity. Vitak cogs in the peace and welfare of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2019

Having humbleness and honor are great traits. But, to work under duress, stress and having to battle terror and evil as composed as you were, Officer Cook, sure says a lot. Dade County had one marvelously loyal and faithful public servant patrolling its domain. You acquitted yourself most heroically and displayed the versatile character and acumen that legends are bravely made of. Foundations and their cornerstones cemented and secured forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2019

The gravity of evil demands expeditious and gallant service to all. You protected all Dade County as part of your extended family, Officer Cook. No woman, no man, no child was left behind in your pursuits of safe trails and shelters for one and all. Only dignity , honesty and integrity motoring along the roads and streets to serve as our lifeguard. Humanity will be heroically grateful for your capabilities and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2019

The angels of valor fill the skies above with honor, bravery and humility which in turn blesses those of us who pursue joy and peace. Your special and heroic soul, Officer Cook, continues to occupy a space reserved for dignity and integrity you brought to Dade County. And so to salute your resolve and resiliency we should never forget your model character and commitments of excellence that were used to organize serenity for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2019

A brave caretaker on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, police are not lion tamers, but, nevertheless, most deal with treachery and terror on a seemingly never ending basis. Their goal is to serve humanely and to protect heroically. With the emphasis on efficiency and honesty, it's their integrity and dignity that paves the trails for other future men and women to follow in. A courageous man and an even more gallant character of mettle and morals bringing down peace, harmony and liberty for all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility and civil mindedness strolled as you patrolled. Now this is up in God'sacred of clear blue skies.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2019

A lamb is a gentle creature. Your personality and honesty, Officer Cook, were gently applied to restore the finishing touches of peace and freedom here in Dade County. A venue you called home where you continue to be honored for dignity and the persevering integrity. All a complete package of proficiency and the commitment to character which you kept your whole life and public service career. A difficult and dangerous position that you chose freely without hesitations. A great and grand gentleman gone too soon. Humanity misses you , Officer Cook as much as your beloved family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2019

An umbrella helps to keep us dry during rain showers. Understanding and intuition channel each other as do honesty and integrity, it's dignity's salvo during stressful moments of terror and who knows what else. Dade County had your excellence, Officer Cook, maintaining status quo, while your humbleness and soul were very blessed with wisdom,maturity and the vision to see your pilgrimages here until God deemed them finalized. Nothing worse than a loyal and most faithful being taken by this very wanton kayos which you took a solemn affirmation to protect. Your pride and courtesies won't be forgotten and neither will your heroism to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2019

If all the detergent could clean away the evil in this world, well, that is why police are needed to enter into the fracases of crime and certainly, Officer Cook, your ferocity countered most. Not a dry tear at your Inspector's funeral, not for a man brave and heroic, honored and devoted to dignity and integrity which fights for prosperity like no other. Character and valor are in the shelters above protected by Our Lord who gave your heroic and humble angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2019

While your belovedly heroic soul flies higher in heaven, Officer Cook, it's your physical presence that is dearly missed here with your family. A man with a wife, happiness and a whole host of activities to partake in retirement. Now that's a real crying tragedy honor,integrity and dignity where robbed from you at the very young age of twenty-five. Your humility and resolve will surely garner salutes and memorials from across the entire police world for saving Dade County and the linkage you provided in decency and desire while spreading peace and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2019

No barriers may broach bravery and boldness from any public servant. Serving Dade County stride for stride, your resolve and humility, Officer Cook, allowed the rivers of integrity and dignity to flow smoothly. Never again will your family or comrades see your smiling face, a terrible tragedy and ordeal for the m to have to mourn your loss. Like a punch in the stomach, your passions and travels were rudely ended by one man's disgusting behavior toward authority. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fellowship and friendship all humbly created by your principles and ethics.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2019

To simply honor the memory of a devoted loved one just perform one charitable act. Heroism and heaven share those perfect elements that are normally reserved for honor and reverence. It was always about your compassion and very capable dignity and integrity which led your spirited battles over evil here in Dade County, Officer Cook, Never more respected and cherished as mankind struggles for answers as to why your character at a very young age ascended those ladders of yearning to God's thrones of tenacity. Nonetheless you are so honored and humanely paid homage to for valor and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2019

The wheels of justice must stay well oiled. Candor and charm are fine so long as intentions of integrity, dignity and honesty remain humble and heroic. It was your life and career overseeing the safety of Dade County that made all the difference. Experienced and loyal to your comrades your character will be remembered and fondly honored. Humility and society are ever mindful of your resolve and courage, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2019

Don't forget to treasure the past and enrich the future. Your heroics, Officer Cook, enhanced the opportunities for Dade County to thrive and to realize their purposes. Your humbleness and respect, honesty, integrity and dignity stayed those courses in which you fought to maintain a sense of law and order. Humanity touching the wings of humility and now as you wear forever those heroic angel wings in a perfect setting, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2019

The leaves change their colors. Unfortunately, those acting callously don't stop. You tried to plant the very foundations of peace with some old fashioned ferocity, Officer Cook. A mainstay and one dignified servant, your honor and forthright integrity shall never be overlooked. The class and character were within the walls of Dade County making safe trails for every humble citizen. Humility salutes you for enlivening society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Time passes us by before we can act, best to react and reach some resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

No disgrace. No dishonor. Tragically evil that permeated where you voluntarily went to assist your comrades under fire, Officer Cook. Liberty City in Miami, Florida is a known hotspot of bedlam and mayhem, a decent and honest man saved life and property with basic intuition and know how. Instincts of intelligence only enhanced our peaceful routes of choice and for this , Officer Cook, may Our Master of the universe bless your shining spirit. The interruption of common sense and your passions that prevailed during a nasty and violent afternoon of chaos and pandemonium. Humanity strives to allow some humility to come through unabated. You performed, Officer Cook at the highest level of department standards of conduct and courtesy. Most heroic and most resilient. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

Respect earns honor and dignity. Integrity garners salutes of valor and vision for its wisdom so cherished and so trusted. Truth is, Officer Cook, you are forever a Dade County hero and a legend among your professional peers. Just one glance tells us all about your sense of direction and semblance of candor, charm and wonderful soul . Nothing glitzy. Nothing false. Reality sticks its humility right to the spot and where you gave your being for our existence and ways of happiness, God should have allowed you more years and time for fruitful travels. Our comfort came about through your unwavering, undying and very unselfish sacrifice of truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

May Our Father in heaven hallowed be His name bless those pure souls of honor and humbleness who gave their lives for exceptional duty protecting the environments of all Dade County. may Officer Cook, his heroism and integrity be shielded and fortified with his dignity for service in Your gracious kingdom. Goodness and mercy followed my neighbor, friend and hero all his life and because of evil he is safely with You tucked in Your tender and gentle arms forevermore. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

If that police hall of fame is anything in the blue skies above, it's replete with honor and character decency and dignity, integrity to enhance what Dade County already knew about you, Officer Cook, a humble hero whose legendary prowess made you endeared to comrades and citizens alike. Never again will we see badge#1664 patrolling unless it's God calling. He took one terrific leader and special soul away for a journey to eternity. Perfection realized. Missions of faith and goodwill crafted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

Noble. Never ending. Meaningful. Never meandering. Always to the point in proper ethics,speech and brave actions, heroically saving life. Your words conveyed to Dade County, Officer Cook ,are like gospel. From a religious and devout Catholic who was raised by manners, morals and the strokes of dignity and integrity it was your life and tasks to preserve and to follow through on a bond bounded by humanity's brush of humble instincts. It was your character that will be so honored for all time. A thinking man conceived in justice, truth and trust forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cathedral bells tolled that day, Officer Cook, louder and louder. Humanity stood still listening to those bagpipes wailing away, taps and a final salute for valor to a hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

Boy, Officer Cook ,if could have played tennis on Sunday and had breakfast too that would have made me humble. I'm proud to leave these posts for a man of deserving man of recognition and dedicated perseverance in freeing Dade County and its folks of all sorts of hell. Imagine one just shooting his girlfriend and the police with absolutely no respect for authority. Sick. You honored your parents and Creator were scrupulous in dignity and character. Integrity and ingenuity are the tell tale signs of efficiency. Your life and career of humbleness and resolve only enhanced humility as humanity gave your revered soul a most blessed sendoff. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll always be my friend, Officer Cook. calling you Bill or Billy just would not seem right.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

The ones we lay to rest we miss the most. Time just never takes a break. People come and go and so too do officers retire when their time is over. Sad you could not retire on your own terms, Officer Cook, as some of your colleagues. Dade County received excellent service, consummate passion from your heart. Advice to pass on down to others whose share that baton of valor and boldness, Honesty, dignity and integrity breathe the same as heroism , humility and nobility. mankind did not want to lose a most marvelous and resourceful gentleman. It was Our Lord deciding your watch was over and for sacrificing your blessed soul and name, may He remove the hurt and sorrow from your family;'s heart. You gave violence a tough battle and never gave any less endeavor ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

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