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

It's tough to duplicate each day what happened yesterday. Peace, serenity and harmony are always going to be an extreme challenge for any honest and brave public servant. Your ordeals in Dade County, Officer Cook, were humbly handled with humility and the devotion and faith that dignity and integrity bring to the table. You brought goodwill and hope to the citizens and won't be forgotten for having the acumen to steer wickedness away from our midst. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2019

Sincerity is the heart's simplicity in life. By being honest, humble and polite you are more likely to be headed for humble achievement than by being dishonest, having no character, morals and integrity. And thankfully you had dignity and class, Officer Cook, while you patrolled and protected all Dade County from terrible evil. A very sad day for your family and colleagues when your charming soul was taken by wanton violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You will remain treasured and heroic forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2019

Courage and honesty stay forever upon that devoted soul so long as their dignity and integrity is well placed. You stood for truth and justice for all Dade County, Officer Cook. Plain and simple trust and principles in trying to get a handle on heinousness. Society needs no more chilling or bone crushing episodes of evil and its powerful wings of wickedness. Always the finest man, a beloved family member replete with resourcefulness and the resolve to run ruination right into the ground. gallantry and its humility behind a hero's soul of worthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Master's palace is complete with heroism civility and honorable angels who don those wings like royalty and that word rhymes with loyalty. You were faithful until your last ounce of energy, Officer Cook, a man with a mighty valiant heart of gold.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Desertion can never arrange peace and stability. Why? Because motivation and its inspiration must serve honesty and dignity with integrity's reverence and respect. A great man that you were, Officer Cook, serving and saving Dade County's citizens from one man's berserk rants. His violence ended an otherwise peaceful day in Liberty City in MIami where you gave your heart, soul and humble effort to try and calm this man down. Everything you learned, trained and prepared for, God steered your rudders of conviction and commitment in morals and in mettle. I guess heaven needed your personality and congenial maturity to go along with your vision and cherished heroic legacy. All now a part of your family and community that forever misses you at their functions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. mankind lives and breathes because of your unselfish gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Dire circumstances deteriorates society's passions for health, peace and prosperity. Your amazing character, courage and honor, Officer Cook, stopped a dreadful day in Dade County when you gave your life for serenity and humility to flow as one unit. All your family and peers can ever ask is why? Why at twenty-five were you brought to heaven's gates, Officer Cook? Your soul was dignified and full of integrity, your bravery and resolve must have heard your beloved father, Charles, may he too rest in peace calling for his most darling and heroic son. Meantime, we seek your spirit out and try to carry on with your legacy. Aspiration, information , wisdom and maturity from vision helped you along on your tenacious trails of terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

At least some comfort and solace can be had for your loved one who served his duties with faith and a chipper smile on that handsome face. Dade County saw you everyday, Officer Cook ,meeting demands and expectations with effort and efficiency all coming from your determined dignity and integrity. Nothing but stoic honor,humility and the surges of bravery flowing in your bloodstream. The filters of faith and encouragement were always there as was your stellar character leading the way. Never forgotten for being a devoted hero whose life stood for accountability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Officer Cook, with a bounty of Our Lord's blessings will your honored soul be remembered for everything good about valor. Heroism and humility are those gentle wings by which our beloved, devoted and most serenely esteemed go about their daily professional patrols. Yours, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County citizens provided a glimpse into the young man of admiration and respect that followed your navigation throughout your career and life of wisdom and maturity. Your missions undertaken willingly were very crystal clear, try and make peace a normal way of happiness for us while stopping advances of awful evil,mayhem and the bedlam that at times befuddles the most serene and skilled of public servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

The will to survive is man's way of staying focused and affixed to those targets up ahead. Dade County was your daily agenda, Officer Cook, your department's hero of resolve and real honor. It gained us a measure of liberty and harmony for us to pursue joy and peace. Dignity, integrity and honor don't just come as they must be brought to work everyday of a public servant's life. You were humanity's diligent and vigilant man of humility who always was loyal and accomplished in all your undertakings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Conquering callousness takes the cooperation of an entire squad of versatile and durable women and men. It's the bravery in their hearts and souls that highlights their very unique lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Your serene and modest soul, Officer Cook, still hovers above your family as they carry on with your heroic legacy. Their successes in life are with your humble blessings bestowed upon your spirit by God Himself Our Judge and merciful Ruler. Dade County had that seal of safety and security from your clarity and wisdom which matched up very well indeed with your honesty, dignity and integrity in trying to defeat an adversary as massive as violence. Always peaceful and humanely gallant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We can still seek your unsolicited advice, Officer Cook, as your fruitful ferocity has served as a motivator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Forty some years ago you spent your life and career toiling on behalf of the entire Dade County population. You led others through brave and tough times. Never can overlook your undying integrity, your unwavering commitment to dignity and the humility of remaining honest during heated moments. Just pure determination and dedication, Officer Cook, to your tasks, jobs and assignments at hand. Your comrades will remember your inspiration, heroic and humane. Heroism strikes a chord in our hearts and souls and your blessed name is forever enshrined on honor rolls that are reserved for those deserving recognition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Trying and believing in yourself surely can hurt a situation. Being confident and positive can actually accentuate a better outcome for all involved. Sure wish it did on May 16, 1979 when you sacrificed your humble life and dignity, hope and integrity for society to carry on with its journeys and missions of mettle and resolve. Those still residing in Dade County can thankfully cherish your memory, Officer Cook and the decency and the desire that drove your ambitions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Such grand character receives many rewards and humble plaudits from Our Creator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

We have special health care professional for every part of the human anatomy. Police departments have professionals to assist officers experiencing doldrums and to keep their moods positive. Because unwavering and unselfish honesty, dignity and integrity must be employed when looking to extinguish the perverse flames of evil and wickedness. You did your job very well, Officer Cook, representing Dade County and its folks with all your might, valor and humility which is a very special gift not always seen in everyone. We honor your life and career, Officer Cook, your soul can ascend higher and higher each day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

The somber sound of taps are blown in memory of a man or woman's tenacity and honor. Your goodwill and grace, Officer Cook, kept Dade County sheltered in serenity and in civility. All your integrity and dignity plugged in where it was very much needed to stop the spread of one man's violence perpetrated against police and those citizens you protected, Officer Cook. Your family and professional peers won't forget your courage and heroism which has been solemnly saluted all these decades later. But, you continue to be very much missed by your family and close friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

When rounding those curves just be careful and slow down. A public servant must always be aware of their communities and provide the right degree of honor, integrity and dignity. heroically you brought that to all Dade County, Officer Cook. A never better man, a brave gentleman and a soul who delivered peace and calm to humanity. Your humility and civility will forever be saluted as will your wisdom of character and loyal and cherished commitments to excellence and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Mettle and morals only design a bravery and honored public servant's career if their values, dignity and integrity are incorporated into those serious battles where evil and terror must be eliminated. You created a bond of esteem and goodwill, Officer Cook, among the residents of Dade County where you duly patrolled its venues looking for a sense of harmony and liberty. Humanity thanks you, Officer Cook and your beloved family for bringing a hero of humility and valor to this world where resolve and resiliency fit better. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2019

Stripes are for the serene. Bars are for boldness. Florets are for ferocity. A uniform crisp and pristine, Officer Cook, that you donned on behalf of society. Quite a respected man and one whose humanely heroic deeds made you the officer you became, keep watching over your family and peers of perseverance. It was surely gut wrenching to lose you and now we must turn the page as you would want, Officer Cook and get on with those tall and challenging tasks in life. Live and let tranquility seep through those basins of boldness and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2019

Uplifting our spirits, Officer Cook, you meant the world to your adored family and most humble and respected comrades. You captured and cultivated through dignity and desire, it was plain to witness why your honor and integrity have been cherished all these years later. Dade County was secured in character and maturity while you looked out for us. A man of clarity and vision whose missions were for mankind's relief and complete resolve. Full of inspiring compassion, humility will never be seen as it was when you patrol and led others through peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2019

The music is playing. The band is serving its purpose. Dade County was preserved by your virtue and valor, Officer Cook. Integrity, honesty and dignity all trump anything that threatens the public's trust and harmony. Your partner that day, Officer Cook, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, do not know where he is, but we know exactly where your loyal soul is today. As always a gallant hero and a supremely superior public servant who gave his entire energy to fighting off the advances of awful and painful mayhem and torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The drums are beating those sweet sounds near your soul, Officer Cook. Humility, sanctity and civility are helped you pursue terror while shielding our world with a level of trust, justice and unity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2019

Rest and relaxation should be for the tired and weary. Not for a man of unwavering and unselfish character, heroism and humble honor. But , for saving and protecting all Dade County and its folks, Officer Cook, your heavenly reward has been eternal rest and dignity where only integrity is perfect. The world has suffered from your absence and terribly nothing can return you to your loved ones and peers. Continue to don those angel wings courageously, Officer Cook. You deserved a better fate and received farewells and homage for your versatility and virtues of nobleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character only begins to tell your life story, Officer Cook. Better to be resourceful than reviled and mistrusted. The truth came directly from your lips of vision and wisdom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2019

Tributes came from all across our grand land for your mettle and morals, Officer Cook, the ever present smile forever greatly missing. And so is your honesty, integrity and dignity all part of your stellar reputation. Dade County was in excellent hands when you pursued safe havens while fighting off an enemy as tragic as evil was. It has no bias as it reaches far and wide to cruelly take the good and joy from people who dream and aspire for more joy in their lives. Fruitful journeys heroically completed and Our Creator saw your life as complete so He took your beautiful soul, Officer Cook, to be with your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace. Humanity and mankind were served humility fresh and ideal everyday you risked your life and limb for our missions of faith and hope to march onward. Rest in peace my neighbor,. friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2019

Your love, Officer Cook and Karen's love were always meant to be. You were humble inspirations to one another. Marriage is not a play as it is a serious relationship forevermore between a man and a woman. Always bonded as one from honor, dignity and the respect that integrity brings to a battle over an adversary such as evil. The very violence that took you from Karen, your beloved family and professional colleagues, Officer Cook, won't ever be forgotten. Humanity cherishes its brave and gallant souls of serenity and peace, the safety and unity you humanely and heroically provided all Dade County and its people. Only the finest of character, desire and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Terror may have separated you for now and when that time comes you'll be reunited with your family in God's grandest of ceilings where heroism and purpose float higher and higher each day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2019

To unearth evil, you must dig and search for its roots. Violence and torment lay down roots tough to cut and their barks bigger and fiercer than ever. For your resolve and faith, Officer Cook, Dade County and its folks relied upon your versatility, reliability and responsibility to take shape and so did your heroic morals, honesty the paths of integrity and wisdom of having and keeping dignity during dire circumstances. Always treasured and always fully saluted for humility and the visions of being loyal to the causes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 5, 2019

Acumen stands alone with perseverance and persistence helping the brave and honest to police their venues. Dade County just as other locations needs good and tough minded officials and your blessed and heroic name, Officer Cook, made that distinct impression. Commendable character, concise commitment and a caring and most compassionate disposition all allowed you the opportunity to tunnel deeper in search of truth and trust while the ordeals of wickedness were upon us. Solemnly honored and etched forever in our hearts and of course your mother and family are in my prayers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 5, 2019

Evil does not need egging on. What must be etched on and elevated is one's demeanor, desire and dignity while propelling their humble effort, efficiency and energy to solve and to resolve this and many other crises. A gallant man and honorable, Officer Cook, you steered Dade County away from harm and heroically saved your colleagues and citizens that fateful afternoon. All the love and affection for a man of character and a solid constitution. Life goes on without a most devout and indeed a serenely earnest man of intellect and ingenuity. A lesson in humility and the virtues of having tremendous awareness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 5, 2019

Boldness blossoms. Wickedness withers. When violence, terror and evil have been permanently terminated by our beloved public servants, then and only then can mankind set its sails and go forward. Nothing needs more cajoling or stroking than a community downtrodden by evil. It only takes one to trigger a fracas and that awful day Mr. Pearsall had in mind something sinister and very diabolical. Your good intentions, Officer Cook, were to counteract his advances here in Dade County and pursue peaceful means to ending this ugliness. Your character, commitment to excellence and convictions were what humanity looked forward to. Eternal life has rewards for diligent and most heroically faithful service with a real zest and youthful enthusiasms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 5, 2019

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