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

Roadblocks work to keep unwanted folks from entering our domain. They do as best a job as possible given the circumstances dictated for the moment. You were one brave and humanely honest servant, Officer Cook, a most beloved Dade County police hero. That hashtag the other night said it completely right. Honesty, valor all dignified your integrity, character and scruples in securing peace and calm for those whom you loyally watched over. And God has your refreshing soul back in heaven near Him for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

Mother Nature just cannot allow time to pass us by. The hourglasses spill their sands as rapidly as violence seems to perpetuate its ugliness around us. Your confidence and friendly manner, Officer Cook, helped to soften its blows of boldness. Being bold is good for public servants not from criminals who carry on with this terror over and over. Dade County was rescued from the surges amplified by wanton and brazen actions of one man, not an army and yet look at what sadly transpired. You were the quintessential man of peace and integrity, honor and reason by virtue of dignity and good morals. They can never be stated enough. A hero in our midst doing his utmost to stop a vile and despicable act. Always etched and stoically honored for humility and everlasting resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

The heart and brain must function as one to get the rest of one's humble being to do their things. you have been celebrated and humbly honored, Officer Cook. for your passions, inspirations and intelligence which made up your character and esteem dignity and integrity. The residents of Dade County have fondly remembered your sacrifice on their behalf and took note of your noble deeds. Sanctity and civility are the roots to a serenely safe environment and your open ended kindness, Officer Cook, newer beginnings. Never far from our minds, your soul hovers humbly over your family and colleagues of bravery and sophistication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

Failure to be trustworthy and truthful may hinder any future endeavors to provide the moral support needed to vanquish the overwhelming surges of serious trouble within a given community. Dade County was protected and served very well all by your unwavering and relentless battles over evil, Officer Cook. A man with a plan on a mission of not only goodwill, but the designs of dignity and stellar honesty and compassionate integrity. Humility sheltering mankind with more than adequate peace and the stability of togetherness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

There can be no fluctuation in ferocity, tenacity, honesty and bravery. It's all in the name of fairness and dignity that helps to accentuate the fights over violence and evil. Thank God, Officer Cook, Dade County's citizens could rely upon your loyal and devoutly faithful instincts in this unending war over quite an adversary. Never more resounding character and commitment to excellence that sealed in some prosperity and peace for all desiring some. You'll be saluted for valor and not forgotten for emancipating humanity from the claws and clutches of those callous and brazen enough to take your life and career right out from under your angelic wings. I know your family misses you very much and s od oI after all these decades later. You are assisting Our Master with His eternal tasks reserved for humane and respected men and women. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

Clip the wings of wickedness they can't fly. Puncture holes in the wheels of wildness and turmoil they can't move at all. All any diligent manor woman can do is try and secure the bounties of the brave and honorable, never allowing integrity and dignity to be caught up in the spokes. Dade County ran fairly well when you searched and seized our peace and safe travels, Officer Cook. No sooner when your heard that dispatch go out on the radio you and Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln arrived on the scene to attempt to diffuse a wayward and violent man. His name lives in infamy and sin as he received his punishment for having taken away your liberty and joy of life. Contentment lives in those who sit idly waiting for time to pass them by. Commitment and conviction continue their life journeys in your treasured family members, Officer Cook. they keep honoring and paying homage to your legacy of bravery. Heaven's home for humility and peace for preserving the identity and sacred environments we surely cherish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Blasphemy is a serious transgression against the Lord Himself. Hurting and even God forbid killing public servants is the worst desecration of His name taking innocent lives of honor, bravery and humbleness from their families, communities, departments and friends at large. The revered name of Officer William Coleman Cook, was one of pristine respect you had for Dade County with heroism and endearment attached to your very soul of harmony, freedom and the bringing together of a region riled by a man's unrelenting and totally wanton violence aimed at police and the good civilians who were just looking for a respite. Humility and its sanctity take their decency and desire from your leadership motivations, Officer Cook. A virtue not always seen but surely found revolving around your spirited soul. The one that has angel wings attached to enable your eternal flights to be smooth and not bumpy. Turbulence releases so much harm and catastrophe the world was safer when you patrolled, Officer Cook and poached in on terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your memories and legacy, Officer Cook, remain secure, trustworthy and most importantly, truthful forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

The brazen boast. Your soul, Officer Cook, has been in heaven all these decades watching over your family and community where Dade County was spared countless more evil because of your unselfish sacrifice that has benefited society. The illnesses and ailments of what is at times a wayward nation came together when your family mourned your loss. Grief that shattered the vases of valor and honor, the diction of dignity and the integrity installed in our lives of peace and quiet. Tranquil, taciturn and humane heroic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

The brazen boost.The bold and brave let humanity announce their honored appearance in our land. Your heroics spoke, Officer Cook and your humble and loyal actions prevented more of a certain calamity. For those of us residing in and around Dade County, Badge#1664 won't be forgotten. Never overlook the value, durability and the versatility of a diligent man. His objectives are to secure peace, provide safe havens and most of all to remain a steadfast individual of commitment to morals and having excellent character which was always preached in The Cook home. We honor such fortitude with a solemn salute and pay homage to a wonderful man and a life filled with happiness you presented your loved ones with. Heroic. Resilient and most of all astutely aware. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Better to invigorate than to instigate. You breathed a lot of fresh air and goodwill into the hearts of all Dade County. With a humble and honored herculean effort, Officer Cook,your heroism and humility will be etched into your integrity and dignity that fought tooth and nail for our security and liberation from the abyss of evil. Only your cherished and duly gallant spirit saved the day when you went about your professional business so we and you, Officer Cook, could live and thrive together. The brave souls are afloat in God's main waterways where only those reserved and stoically valiant sleep soundly in eternity for endeavoring to outduel and to overcome the menacing obstacles of violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had to do what you did to spearhead our happiness and safe passages, Officer Cook and for doing so may you mortal soul of humility be fondly remembered for its resolve and esteem.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Reluctance is a part of cruising the perimeters searching for some reason and rationale. But, one must never show those they serve that are fearful. When you sign on that dotted line you are made aware of the dangers and are not coerced into signing. You relished your job,Officer Cook, sure it was a tall order, but with your attention and acumen it all created a better atmosphere for your honesty, dignity and integrity to flow upward. Dade County can really appreciate your soul of affection displaying such God given talents and the tremendous opportunities to make mankind better prepared to face the future , one more sure handed if your being and mannerisms were with us. Your family, peers and close friends have dedicated themselves to carrying out your humanely humble heroic legacy. Large words for a mild and calm public servant who steered liberty and truthfully trusted justice back onto the streets where you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook, society to march forward with your pursuits that you started so vigilantly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To bolster boldness and boost bravery, one must behave as a dignified officer shall act at every time. The mission is never clearer. That baton has been passed down, we hope and pray for a positive outcome. Violence shall never usurp society's goals, dreams and ambitious aspirations. They were yours too, Officer Cook. Ascribed and inscribed on marble and granite walls of honor and in your blessed name and memory.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

As of yet weapons such as guns don't have erasers. Once fired you cannot take a bullet back. Police at certain times must brainstorm and access a situation before reacting. If only that terribly tragic day could Mr. Pearsall done some thinking. He did not and you had to fire your weapon, Officer Cook. to defend yourself and your comrades when you heard his gunfire. The morals and mettle so essential to your honor, dignity and integrity attempting to upright a bad sight. But, Dade County surely hasn't forgotten your heroic actions that allowed stability and serenity to take shape. At least,Officer Cook, you engaged and enhanced humanity with your undivided humility and noble deeds that have made our community and your community a bit safer,though a little less without your adoring presence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What goes around comes around. Ferocity and fruitful missions faithfully discharged.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

May 16, 1979 was a solemn day in Dade County Police History. Heroism that cannot be broken, nor shelved nor forgotten. Your humble day, Officer Cook, when hope and honor ran along side of your outstanding integrity and dignity justifying your earthly roles. Our tranquility facing terror. A man just twenty or twenty-one unleashing violence against public servants charged with keeping harmony afloat. Gallantry bonds bravery and character as one when applied by the eyes and ears of a treasured and humanely wise man. Humility, nobility and sanctity stroke the wings of civility which all areas are entitled to be living with. You were one courageous man, Officer Cook, whose instincts and transparencies ran together with humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Courtesy is honesty and politeness is the spice of professionalism. Morals, values and principles are learned and shared and so your hunts for peace and humanity were always centered on your devoutness, Officer Cook. Dade County is a locale with many people and therefore the level headed and humbly esteemed are seemingly more suited to the rigors and sometimes dangerous assignments associated with preserving liberty. Never more finer character, charm and charisma, Officer Cook, that has been transplanted in heaven's greenest of gardens. Always the best perfection and your angel's wings, Officer Cook, have been deployed to handle those eternal chores that call for sage wisdom and articulate intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Curious minds want to know. Callous people look to create bizarre and abominable acts that infiltrate society's peace and perseverance. Your unwavering and undying heroic actions that day and everyday, Officer Cook, helped to broker the assurances of prosperity and unity where the yought to be. The citizens speak, police just try and do their parts. The summation of the equation is everyone pitches in and violence is less prone to strut its feathers of high flying misery and chaos. We surely honor your dignity and deep rooted integrity, Officer Cook, as you continue to be greatly and sadly missed by your family and close professional comrades of values and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A great and gallant gentleman of courage and humility gone way too soon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

What is left of society will depend upon our actions, civil and respectful and those of the many fine leaders, brave and honest who risks their lives to protect and put peace and liberty in their proper perspective. Nothing to be taken for granted. Never easy. Always the chores, tasks, roles and assignments may be filled with trepidation and intrigue. Always the what ifs, Officer Cook, as you were called Bill, your comrades' faithful brother fighting crime and terror along side of them with your solid humility, character, staunch and reverent heart and the heroic integrity that ingenuity and bravery impart. Saluted and so honored for directing others through the mazes of thick and thin. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Pleasures are for those seeking joy and happiness. Too bad your life and career, Officer Cook, had to be derailed and unfortunately stopped forever with more greatness, humility and civility on that humanely heroic horizon. Honor, bravery and the wisdom that carries vision with it was your destiny and all those faithful journeys around the corridors of Dade County serving , saving and sanctifying those roads of peril with a measure of mettle and morals. The character and commitment that excellence and pride brings to a gentleman whose deliberations were for the sake of mankind and society in general. The good Lord has your talents and ferocity bottled up for service of His perfectly paved streets where no more strife, harm and grief will come to you. A great man and warrior struck down by callous, wicked and wanton violence by yes a berserk man. The fields were for you to conquer misery and mayhem, Officer Cook. May you blessed soul watch them protecting with all their heart and might. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Life has designs and directions that must be adhered to in order to produce a semblance of success. Accomplishment does not always come easily and for a most honorable and heroic young man, your gallantry and good graces captured the hearts of Dade County's citizens and those women and men you teamed up with, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was filled with dignity, decency and the charisma that integrity and ingenuity deliver. A feverishly tireless public servant, your life and career will remain so solemnly honored for its creation of culture and loyalty toward your supervisors and those peers whose perseverance was as excellent as yours, Officer Cook. Enhancement lives on in society as does the harmony and unity you assisted in setting down. Sometimes it's hard to pitch those tents, with a little tenacity the job can get finished properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

There can be no disconnect from dignity, desire, devotion, dedication and determination. The battles are too many and the tasks require the serene, humble and sacred skills of all brave and honestly humble servants of integrity and the art of acumen. Your battles, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf helped bring in a sense of order and decorum so that feeling of safety and security will always abound by our sides. God has your loyal and cherished character, Officer Cook, humanity's response to your humility and civility which you directed on your blessed heroic navigation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

If you so desire a slice of life then before cutting into that proverbial pie do something that completely demonstrates your willingness to accomplish a goal or task that makes serenity, harmony and unity a living reality. You delivered those goods of greatness to Dade County and its own cherished community, Officer Cook. Integrity intertwined with bravery, honor, hope and dignity, goodwill's ambassador's of humanity and for what Our Master instilled in your heart, morals and character, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Desire and determination are what we the people look for in heroes and heroines. # All Lives Matter! Staunchly support your local law enforcement communities it will represent your vigilant support.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Some of the simpler things in life turn out to be the most complex to fathom. Police work is surely never easy nor is it a piece of cake. It takes a multilayer of principles, convictions and commitments to humility, honor, sheer endurance and the advents of integrity and dignity. A life of achievement and accomplishment, Officer Cook, ritually marked by a night of somber observance to remember your dedicated soul of vision and wisdom on behalf of Dade County and all humanity. It's crystal clear that you donned a pristine uniform of character to in essence try and ward off violence and its tragic sides of evil. That one horrific day launched by Mr.Pearsall for who knows his reasons or difficulties spewed enough venom to warrant you, Officer Cook, your partner that dau , Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln and your colleagues into taking decisive action to stop a wayward domestic incident that threatened the peace of a community. Nothing cerebral and your actions that day my neighbor, friend and hero were most profound and certainly most heroic to be forever etched in our minds and in the memories of your family's hearts and souls for eternity. Keep observing from that sacred pedestal in heaven's perfect venues where assurance and acumen are never more clearer and pristinely perfect. Rest in peace. Gallantry's greatness was always close to our doorsteps! God bless your comrades Detective Blocker, and Officers Keith DiGenova and Robert Edgerton. The Old Central Division, it will never be the same without your smiling face, Officer Cook, God sadly took you home to be with your father and other brave, honored and humanely dignified angels whose wings spread light and love to those future men and women who serve and protect the public interest, truth and trust as you so capably and very ably did.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

You had that esoteric presence about yourself, Officer Cook. Engaging. Endearing. Enhancing. All the effort you could heroically muster to stave off adversity on Dade County's expectations, you met them and your honorable responsibilities. Never more intensity. Always positive reinforcements of resourcefulness, resolve and the vigor of dignity matching humility's way with integrity. It presented us with a piece of cherished safety, serenity and the dials of trust and truth forevermore saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The righteous labor to make ends meet. The wicked mark their spots looking to savor their sadistic actions. Thankfully your life and career, Officer Cook, were the bookends of bravery and boldness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

A whirlwind of wickedness winds itself around society's honored and dignified citizens. While wrapping its ugliness and ruination we should be prepared. You planned and practiced for these events, Officer Cook, with love, respect, integrity and all the ability that was imparted in your cherished soul. Dade County's own were tested and your heroism pumped life and vigor into your fruitful accomplishments where serious contemplation and safety mattered most from a caring and regal public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God really does shine His own special humility into your spirit of hopeful anticipation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

A shielder of peace and goodwill, humanity pays homage to your blessed and most reverent soul, Officer Cook. Once inside your inherent honor, dignity and integrity formulated your plans for saving all Dade County citizens from a surge of violence and indecent terror. Turmoil and torment by a man conspiring to commit wanton and irrational acts of wickedness against police and those whom you watched over, Officer Cook. Almost forty years later your life and career will be honored in Miami at the Miami-Dade County Police memorial night. An evening filled with every emotion humanity and humility place upon those families whose heroes carried a brave and heavy burden. Sadness, anxiety and grief filling the airwaves of some happiness and bittersweet memories of a young life snuffed out too soon. Fruition and ferocity all lying on the table just waiting for your appearance, Officer Cook. Those glorious skies are lit up by your jovial manner and heroic ingenuity, eternity's constant reminder of our basic dignities and liberties we all enjoy because of your undying and unselfish valor, Officer Cook, Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Perseverance is laid down each moment a duly affirmed officer hits those wily and winding roads where danger, peril and who knows what lurks., Searching and seizing evil and its mass of associates, your visions and clear concise wisdom, Officer Cook, lent its hands in making Dade County uniquely more friendly, more serene and most of all most treasured. A hero of integrity, honesty and the boldness that humility instilled, implanted and imparted in your character and commitment never to be overlooked or placed on a shelf to gather dust. Sacred and golden, Officer Cook, your faithful, prosperous and loyal soul of immense dimensions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

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