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

Peace and bravery run on the very same track and fields as do honor and integrity. It is found in dignity's desire that all public servant's maintain this level if violence is to be captured and taken out of commission. Your determination, Officer Cook, was to be the best and to make Dade County a safer and more thriving environment for its residents. Only your fine character and upstanding commitment to justice helped to see you through your missions of hope, goodwill and prosperity for our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2018

A man of God lives by his very courage, faith and humility. No doubt your honor and heroism, Officer Cook, will be saluted forevermore. You rescued Dade County and its citizens from some pretty awful violence and torment. It's found in your persevering character as to why we have peace and safety tied as one today. God's choir of valiant angels can really sing His praises as you and your sisters and brothers who laid their lives down continue keeping tabs onus from the celestial heavens where perfection is a reward for spreading serenity and civility our way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

Every man has three kinds of names: one given them by God, man- the others given by their parents-and the one they acquire by virtue of their labors during their lifetime. Your good and sacred name, Officer Cook, is honored and dignified by your humility and integrity dispensed back at Dade County in service and in bringing peace and hope to them. Your life and wisdom had that vision and sentimental virtue never to be overlooked. We are blind until we see. That is the human plan. Nothing is worth the making if it doe snot make the individual. Why construct glorious communities if a person unbuilt goes and unless the architect groes too. Our Lord kept you safe for the most part, Officer Cook ,He kept your being from the flames of torment and designed paths of perseverance for which you navigated upon. If only on May 16, 1979, did not not come upon the stumbling block of a boldly evil man. Your principles continue to inspire flocks of future men and women brave at heart and honorable in solace who have taken up your professional vocation to keep us serene and sure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

The brave and humble can rest knowing they did their jobs with awareness, alacrity and a sense of civic pride. For we understand God will ultimately give them their due rewards for having saved us from strife and evil. You were a blessing as an honored young man and dignified public servant, Officer Cook, who loyally served the likes of all Dade County. No better character and convictions that spurred us on to greater motivations. Your steadfast determination was your occupation and no better a welcome warrior than yourself, Officer Cook, missed terribly and yet we know god has your cherished and treasured spirit sleeping peacefully in His abode. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

Officer Cook, you were my family' s neighbor, friend and hero who as our savior vitally instilled the wonderful care and character designated for compassion and kindness. No matter the circumstance you were there present to preserve the goodness and richness of Dade County residents. Their goodwill stood by your side and only by virtue of your wisdom and vision, your integrity and dignity could complete those central tasks of tenacity and resolve to stop a violent man from pursuing his callous craft of hurting more people. You responded and your values and morals simply but not easily went to work. You tried and your valiant heart did as you were trained to do. Saving lives and giving up your own for your friends, it is what is faithfully and humanely inscribed on your gravestone or ledger. Those books of note God keeps a perfect record and your reward with by commensurate with your heroism. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

As we age aches and pains are a part of the process. But, death and the early loss of a beloved family member, this is too much to have to suffer and remind us of what might have been. Losing you at age twenty-five, Officer Cook, with so much more to offer our world left a hole in your family and department's heart that has taken a while to recover form. Your family hopefully is doing well and to your mother once again, happy birthday, Mrs.Cook on Monday. Your darling son whose painstaking bravery and honor shielded Dade County from evil we be saluted for having humility, honesty and dignity firmly by his side as he patrolled for safety and serenity. His gentleness shall be assuredly so honored as a hero who gave an uplift to his fellowman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

There's a need for the crede. The passion to prepare oneself and to pursue the vigors that violence percolates. It is our world that demands and expects loyal and honest participation from its brave soldiers of serenity whose gentleness touches each of our very souls. Mortality is a part of life and whoever is born shall know that one day Our creator will come calling us home. Your community here in Dade County remembers your work ethic, Officer Cook, those tracks of decent and fair service, dignity and integrity humbly and heroically stapled to your side. If only that day, May 16, 1979, one bad character had chosen not to commit heinous and wanton violence against you and your comrades who knows what today might bring? Certainly, He has your beautiful soul of elligence circling around us, its brilliance illuminating our fruitful journeys in life and happiness. Tragedy is that same peace and contentment should be with you and Karen today. Always admired and adored by your family,peers and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Violence just guts one's soul and leaves a burning sensation that won't seemingly ever disappear.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

Legacies stamp serenity and safety on the backs of those who respectfully serve and watch over us. It is in their bravery and unwavering boldness that defines their character. Your commitment on behalf of Dade County , Officer Cook, shall be on our minds for the rest of our very lives. You sacrificed your gentle and pure soul of honor and decency so we the citizens could live lives of dignity and integrity. The two very important morals that your parents raised you and your sister, Nancy, with , Officer Cook. Humanity never gives up nor turns its back on its heroines and heroes who place everything in harm's way to perpetuate peace and goodwill faithfully among all mankind. Your department and friends of gallantry and noble deeds do solemnly honor your versatile manner and virtues of humbleness to be shared by anyone who dons a uniform and places a badge of conviction upon their chest. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

No time for crash courses when perusing the streets looking for something other than terror. Toiling and teaming up with your partners made you a better officer and surely placed some of the yoke upon their shoulders as well. You led by example, Officer Cook, strong heart and insightful thinking that backed up your integrity, wisdom and dignity. You can only have these traits if your honesty is present and all accounted for. You summoned the courage and bravery to surpass your humble and humanely distinct legacy of heroism to the highest degree. Now we salute your intellectual values and principles which were never compromised while battling evil. Vision and its clarity clearly etched where it rightfully belongs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

The diabolical have their sights and desires set on evil. Plain violence and hatred for society's folks who just want harmony instead of strife and turmoil. Police go out and try their best to secure quiet and decency among a community. In Dade County where you worked for six years of honorable and heroic service, Officer Cook, there was nothing better than your integrity and dignity gently moving aside wickedness all through your resolve and acumen. A man of courage and character whose loyalty shall be cherished forever as a hero and as a savior. God surely directed your paths and trails in life with His special brand of tenacity and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

Deception and desperation, nothing worse when fighting crime than to be dishonest and disloyal to your department and those colleagues who serve side by side of yourself. You had Dade County's best interests, Officer Cook, right where your dignity and integrity laid. Even with stellar character and the fabrics of fine morals, you knew that day and everyday you were challenged by those intent on making life tough for us who desired peace, liberty and the pursuits of happiness. Your legacy of heroism and humility gave humanity a chance to fondly remember your life and career as a professional now an angelic hero patrolling Our Lord's sacred venues in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2018

Ruthless, rotten to the core and just plain self-serving, those are the types of individuals that must be immediately taken out of service. Placing their beings on the streets makes things tougher for those honest and brave souls of dignity and integrity to even begin to battle. Dade County already was a large region, a bureau of many waiting for some respite and piece of harmony which you presented them, Officer Cook, through your commitment and ideally great character. Never will your comrades or family forget your valiant attempt to corral a troubled man. Saluted for humility and humanity for having their backs to protect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman with an austere and engaging smile. The good die young and why do the wicked thrive? Our Master has these and other complex answers stored in His eternal treasure chest. High above where your soul circles us, Officer Cook, just a visual reminder of things.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

The persona of personality is that it enhances an already critical crusade of justice and honesty. Your smile, Officer Cook, could light up any room and for sparing Dade County and its citizens of more harm may your character, dignity and integrity be eternally sheltered in God's golden palace of perfection. Only the best are with Our Creator patrolling those streets where no more hurt will enter their souls. Stability and sanctity reigned when you heroically and rightly watched over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

Laughing gas is known to calm down those who fear a dentist. You behavior and personality, Officer Cook, was meant to calm those whose tempers were fraying. Dade County was your area of concern and for giving all your honesty and integrity may God reward and bless your humbly heroic soul of care, valor and esteem. The gallantry to make peace and security a promise all by your unselfish boldness and concern for commitment to excellence. A uniform worn smartly and very confidently. You'll be so etched and thanked for saving us from the dangers that lurked back then. A man's character and desire that took your pathways down the road for six years of ingenuity and the intervention that our community expects. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our world demands justice and when faith and hope skip as one the result can only be a positive outcome.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

Rooftops can be scary just looking down. Just peek at your record, Officer Cook and we will locate great skills,morals second to none and the humble and humane honor which is central to commandeering your trails of tenacity around the corridors of Dade County. Its people welcomed your ever fresh demeanor and dignity as it fought a hard and long battle over adversaries large enough to halt the serene nature of one and all. Clever and fluid , your convictions and commitments to pride have been deeply appreciated all these decades later as they stand for a mark your soul of peace represented. Never far from our hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You most surely constructed cornerstones of courage for all future brave souls of resolve and resiliency. Don't jump. God will catch you and bring you back to His austere confines known as heaven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

Criminals and scoundrels deserve to rot behind bars for the duration of their lives unless a jury votes to send them to death row for execution. So long as they live the light of day should never been in their peepers to view. You gave your life and police dreams, Officer Cook, in order for Dade County and its residents to live hopefully in tranquility and in unity as a harmonious people. Your ever smiling presence allowed this unique opportunity to see your missions and fruitful journeys through until completion. God steered your graceful charm and character, dignity and integrity with the highest respect and honor for society around those many streets some filled with more danger and unfortunate violence. You did everything, Officer Cook, as prescribed by the law and why Mr. Pearsall took you from us and your family, Our Lord only knows the reasons as we carry out your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

Officer Cook, one of the brothers of your law enforcement community has been arrested on the most disgusting of charges. Thank God for your soul of spiritual peace and of the persuasion that perseverance demands. You can be sure Dade County was under your outstanding eyes and ears that endeavored, gave honest and dignified work ethics to the people whom you served. Our worst fears came true the day you were taken by this inhuman and wanton actions that disrespect authority and threaten the very existence of our society. Character, class and motivation share in humility's quest of keeping humanity safe and serene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a considerate and happy young man who did not deserve to have your hopes and journeys snuffed out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

Loyalty builds those bridges of boldness and courage, so much so your life and career, Officer Cook, were the intense and gentle touches of tenacity and honesty humbly protecting Dade County's people. You have the admiration and reverence of your dignified comrades and family whose integrity in the North Miami Beach, Florida community will never be overlooked. Though, how many actually would remember you. None the less, my family won't forget your wonderful peace and preservation over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Solid as a rock and versatile as ever. Your colleagues and the entire nation salute you, Officer Cook, for a job well done.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

Commitment never wanes. Perseverance never pales. Resolve never runs dry. Always the firm and fair dignity, intense integrity and faithful honor that went out with you, Officer Cook, on your patrols of Dade County. Peace and humility spread so far and wide, you'll not be forgotten for character and bravery above and beyond the calls of duty. Where you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, the still silence is that of your fellow angels of valor validating what humanity already knew. Consideration and class build foundations of ferocity that must hone in on violence and its ugly evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 14, 2018

Let the brightness of Our Lord's eternal palace shine through . Same as your humbleness and esteem, Officer Cook, you could visualize it along with your morals, mettle and words of honesty, integrity and the decency of stellar dignity. It saved Dade County from abysmal disaster. That day was tragic enough with your life ending right in those sacred streets you protected. The greatness of character, the heroics of humility and the pureness of civility all spearheaded peace and welcome happiness to those looking for better days ahead. The solemn are so honored for taking a stance on terror and evil. You , Officer Cook, put everything on the line for resolve and resourcefulness to illuminate our futures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A heartfelt thanks for gracing our community with outstanding loyal preservation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

A handsome looking gentleman handling his humble honor, humility and heroism as all police must trying to curtail cruel an d unjust callousness here in Dade County. You had the looks as does your nephew, Justin William Miller whom I had the pleasure to meet. Officer Cook. He was left wheelchair bound and does not let his disability deter him. Evil never stopped your pursuits that's because of your dignity and integrity stepping in to assist your grand character. Always stoically saluted for serenity and lovingkindness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

Journeys to the unimaginable are those worldly missions brave and decently honored women and men take up looking to humbly finish off violence and brand our society as a safe haven, an environment where all peaceful human beings may go. Their stability and unity were left in your excellently dignified hands, Officer Cook. Dade County's vim and vigor of humility seizing the perfect setting to rid a world of an enemy so colossal. Your character and ideals, Officer Cook, fortified a region beset with disturbances and by your undying resolve allowed serenity and its balance to strike the right chord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

Funerals warmly and humbly remember a person's heroic soul. Your goodwill and kindred soul, Officer Cook, will remain stationed up in heaven where hospitable and honest men and women ascend when their earthly tasks are deemed complete. It take sall the ingenuity, integrity and desire in holding your dignity together that garners humble salutes of courage and grace. Our world and your family cherished you and adored you, Officer Cook, Dade County and mankind's warrior of vision and the maturity to battle on over adversity. Wish you were today to see all the different happenings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

During floods when rivers overflow something else must overflow and that is an officer's honest and persistent resolve. To take command of any given circumstance and to handle it with outstanding integrity and dignity goes to the heart of a genuine hero's character. No doubt that Dade County was safe and secured during your brave watch over us, Officer Cook. Heated and tense moments that day created a huge hole of horror for your force and your beloved family. The epitome of charm and an engaging personality of humility and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

Clear thinking. Cool under pressure. Persuasion at times becomes a bit muddied by mischief and mayhem taking their swipes at those who want peace and togetherness. All your life, Officer Cook, you dreamed of becoming an officer. Well, you started your career in the academy and graduated to public service I believe at Jackson Hospital South. From there it was onward to the Metro-Dade Police Department working out of its Central Division. Liberty City was and still is a rough area to maintain and watch over. Badge#1664 did this marvelously for six meaningful and honest times of everyday incorporation of integrity, dignity and the designs of devotion. You can never be forgotten for humanity's sake and for installing wisdom,peace and advice to other brave colleagues in arms. Being in harm's way is what all servants must carry out risking their souls for our safe passages. Your life, Officer Cook, spelled resilience, efficiency and proficiency by the words of civility, sanctity and sanity, having conclusive character to handle all your tasks and commitments to both pride and excellent values and morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2018

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