Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The storms of trouble brew and when they come a crew of courage, candor and character must be present and reliable enough to drench their desires of doom. Destiny must take command. Your journeys of peace and safety, Officer Cook, spelled good things in store for Dade County's people. The perfect personality. The humble pride to perform ably and responsibly. The esteem of having humane honor, heroic wisdom and valiant vision to see the right from wrong and to channel your kinetic energies and come out with resolve and conclusion. We salute your noble actions as your legacy remains forever wrapped around our beings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
Death unlocks those gates of eternity mystery where the gardens of a man's fruitful missions are of a pleasant scent. Nothing imperfect in Our Maker's masterpiece of valor and honor. Its distinction of dignity,devotion and desire unrivil anything else that our eyes can see and our ears can listen to. Your framework and ferocity, Officer Cook, only gave us goodwill and gallantry here in Dade County where your untiring battles over wickedness gave hope to prosperity and liberty for every soul on earth. Your very cherished presence was usurped and taken away from your beloved family and members of your department who appreciated and valued your dedication and motivation to lead others through grief and strife like no other public servant. It's humbly safe to say you left cornerstones and foundations of righteousness and determination by which other courageous souls can follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humbleness and humility fortifying humanity forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
You were a humble and morally righteous young man, Officer Cook, a soul of wit and engaging vision, the clarity speaks of your unassuming acumen and the foundations of character and commitment to pride. Dade County and its residents saw your compass of mettle pointing in the directions of honor, dignity, integrity and above all, humility. How in the world can one begin the arduous and dangerous tasks of serving and protecting without a touch of divine civility, nobility and the sanctity that must be placed upon your heart and soul of respect and serenity for all? A faithful man, loyal to his family, your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your comrades of precision, but above all, cherished and humanely heroic forever in Our master's eyes and ears. The world saw twenty-five years of toil, yearning to improve our very lives and imparting your lessons on life and a career crucial to your accomplishments. Your untimely departure, Officer Cook, represents a loss to our humanity, community, society and to civilization which must now rely on the honorable and brave men and women defending our quality of peace, safety and the tranquility that taciturn really means. It brings this point home full circle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No enigma. Just effortless pursuits of evil while maintaining a durable calm and desire to affect us in a proper and scripted manner.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
God's heroes and heroines rest soundly in His balcony of bravery and everlasting resolve. The peace and its stabilizing factors were brought forth by your undying and unselfish God given talents of humility, honesty and the perpetual instincts of ingenuity and integrity, those driving forces of dignity , devotion and dedication. All the loving esteem and energy poured into those efforts to take away evil from Dade County. Its people deserved better. You gave your most excellent and respected attempt that awful day of May 16, 1979, shielding us from wickedness with character so exceptional. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What a breath taking view from the heavens above your beautiful soul eternally has now, Officer Cook and you are missed very much!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
Courage and boldness belong on the very same pathways as does vision and sage intuition. It can only be that way, Officer Cook, as you were the consummate and humanely heroic servant of God who went on your travels in Dade County wanting to peacefully secure our peaceful futures. Your character and excellence has been treasured as has your mettle and gumption as they acted as one to stem the tide of torment. Always saluted and humbly honored for nobility and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
The time and place for destinies never seem to be right. We just go about our business and hope and pray for positive outcomes. Your resourcefulness, Officer Cook, brokered much love and calm in Dade County when the tides of terror were turning our community into an unrelenting place of violence. Your goodness and courage, Officer cook, passed from you down to your beloved family and to those brave colleagues who now must forge on with the same tenacity as you wisely and with great clarity displayed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
The soul of serenity lends its credence as the boldness of bravery. A humane and humble man doing the Lord's work which you yearned to do. You were a reserved and yet dignified man, Officer Cook, patrolling Dade County's corridors in search of reason and unity through harmony, honor and integrity. A faithful and ferocious servant seizing his humility by serving and preserving the value of life with unquestionable principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
You were a devoted and personable public servant, Officer Cook. The consensus figure , humble and loyal who sacrificed your honor, integrity and dignity for the health, safety and welfare of Dade County citizens. You have been recognized and revered for your efforts to save lives and strengthen the peace and unity for one and all. Never more quality of character, transparency and the resiliency of a determined soul of a gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 1, 2018
Dying with dignity is worth all the salutes of bravery, honesty and integrity. You gave your life, Officer Cook, for your friends, your comrades here in Dade County whose souls were nearly taken by a troubled man with violence on his plate. Your platter was full of tenacity, ferocity and unselfish character, style and conviction. Our peace and serenity here is the result of your propensity to search down and deep for evil and eliminate it from society. Never far from our hearts and honored so humbly for humility and values so heavenly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's exalted shelters have the effort and acumen worth more than angels. An honor roll that sadly keeps enlarging. When will this siege end?
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
Constellations are better to gaze at than consternation which conjures up callousness. You were a sincerely nice man, Officer Cook, a decent human being with the highest regard for life. The lives of your colleagues and those citizens of Dade County with whom you were charged with serving. Your cleverness and acumen accounted for your honorable and dignified patrols of a community that holds your brave character and commitment in a cherished manner. Nothing will bring you back sadly, at least you tried to pinpoint peace and prosperity in our midst and humanity treasures you humility and loving compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity at lease helps to intensify the effort needed to ward off evil.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
Losing a brave family member only conjures up those memories of a live left with more on the plateau. Your
career and work, Officer Cook, were very important to you. Revered and respected, this mutual admiration is felt worldwide. For having the dignity and inner fortitude to fight for our rights here in Dade County, there could not be a more Your humbly heroic soul of peace gave those whom you served a new lease on life and those feelings of your loss have inspired us to keep plugging along those paths of prudent proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S.Davis
August 31, 2018
We treat all people fairly and equally. No matter their race, religion or affiliation. You gave Dade County and its folks the best of your company and protection, Officer Cook. Undying. Unwavering. Unselfish and spirited all in the name of love and respect. So now as our hero and your family's of course may you be solemnly and fondly honored for courage and character, desire and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
Mayhem confuses. Kayos confronts. Violence victimizes. Evil looks to eliminate the gentleness of peace and earthly harmony. During your crusades here in Dade County, Officer Cook, you allowed calmness and to have their say and the hope of mankind was constructed by you rhumble goodwill, integrity and honest dignity. Your fights over evil surely delivered prosperity to our society who won't forget the humility in your heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
To have decency and determination we need to look at our most esteemed and beloved of heroes and heroines battling away this wanton mayhem and violence that threatens society's yoke of yearning. You learned your lessons, Officer Cook, at home and at the police academy. No better a venue to have your honesty and integrity supporting your dignity and intuitions. A fruitful mission sadly cut short by evil from just one man alone. Your character and consideration brought the scales of justice to a higher and more humble sphere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and commitment to excellence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
When you give you get repaid many times over. But, when you sacrifice your life and career to stop evil how else can one be grateful? Believe me Dade County and its residents are thankful, Officer Cook, your honor, dignity and integrity never wavered. It was full speed ahead to bring peace and harmony to its region. Humility and humble resolve followed you your entire life and if character like yours, Officer Cook, can save lives, than no more a devout and respected gentleman of gallantry directed back at humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 31, 2018
Police must duel to battle evil. Their durability is always put to the severe test and you came up, Officer Cook with passing colors. Dade County witnessed some real life heroics on your part. All the dignity, honesty and integrity poured into your dangerous labors of esteem and valor. We surely can remember the comported and stoic man of steel will and a faithful resolve. Your humility and reserved character, Officer Cook, has been and will forevermore be so saluted. That eternal vault of valuable scruples contains the souls of those who made that ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No matter the weather peace and harmony must be devoutly dealt with. if force is needed so be it. Obvious, peaceful outcomes are recommended for all concerned.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Police must duel to battle evil. Their durability is always put to the severe test and you came up, Officer Cook with passing colors. Dade County witnessed some real life heroics on your part. All the dignity, honesty and integrity poured into your dangerous labors of esteem and valor. We surely can remember the comported and stoic man of steel will and a faithful resolve. Your humility and reserved character, Officer Cook, has been and will forevermore be so saluted. That eternal vault of valuable scruples contains the souls of those who made that ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No matter the weather peace and harmony must be devoutly dealt with. if force is needed so be it. Obvious, peaceful outcomes are recommended for all concerned.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Hot dogs, hamburgers and soda wash down the food that feeds our stomachs. Violence and evil fuel a ferocity of fire that kindles the hearts of those who set out to commit infamy. You branded good habits, work ethics and the morals, Officer Cook, that add meaning to the words, dignity, integrity and honesty. Words to live by as is the bravery to make the ultimate sacrifice as you did on behalf of Dade County. Mr. Pearsall must have had a deep seeded hatred in every bone of his body and provoked more senseless violence than ever before. Sad he had no prior police record. After what happened to you , Officer Cook and your comrades of character and humility he now surely had trouble facing him square in the face. You were a blessed man of pride and resolve which only speaks volumes humbly of your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's a terrible shame you cant be enjoying this Labor Day weekend holiday with Karen and your whole family. Those heavenly fruits sure do have a blessed scent. You must keep tabs on us, Officer Cook, as your soul flies higher each and every moment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
A benefactor bestows charitable kindness upon the world. A public servant relished their labors of love and peace and displays the proper temper to stop the torment. Dade County had its fill of unrest, tension and terror when you patrolled its corners, Officer Cook, a terrible domestic dispute only added fuel to a man's unleashing of evil and violence. Wickedness never vindicates as it only vanquishes good from a community where unity is supposed to be shared by all. Your character, charm and commitment to both excellence and pride is sorely missed today as it has been for these last thirty-nine years since you last tragically ended your watch. Fools are those whose minds are either in the sand or gutter. The wise and reverent see a society and expect to make strides in making stability and prosperity a foundation. Always saluted for wisdom, vision and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
A peacemaker is surely a difference maker. You either have virtue and honor bestowed humbly upon yourself or you are not going to make a dignified impression upon our world. Sure as I am typing this reflection for you, Officer Cook, the goodness of your humility and gallantry flows like fine wine. The relief for peace and nobleness throughout Dade County. Its people can rest or recline much more easier by day or night in part to your humane and very characteristic courage and heroic actions. The plans of man and woman are determined by Our Keeper, The Lord protects us and take sour journeys in life and during our vocations to a world of paradise where perfection meets angelic dimensions. The Honor Roll sadly keeps soaring as do those mighty austere souls of serenity and reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
You are either in police work to make a difference and a safer world or better to go and find another line of employment. Departments need the very best of minds and physical talents from brave and honest individuals. No doubting your capabilities and ability to deal with violence and its evil, Officer Cook. A cherished Dade County hero of honor and the fighting humility which helped to broker peace and quiet for us who lived here. Your class and character, Officer Cook, helped to accentuate your acumen, desire and dignity by which integrity follows down those tracks of tenacity. Always humbly saluted and treasured for taking charge and for understanding the issues that required fixing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity and mankind, society's one two punch of grace and civility gathered by the humane personable manner you possessed, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Ears listen to what comes from our lips. If the truth and trust, honesty and integrity come gracefully the chances are dignity and wisdom will distinguish themselves as well. Your politeness and perseverance, Officer Cook, only enriched the value of life here in Dade County. The community that showed its satisfaction for a job well done and for having character and courage during times of duress. You created a bond that can never be broken. Those fruitful journeys have now taken on a deeper and more personified spiritual destination. Heaven awaited your humble and heroic arrival, Officer Cook, for enabling humanity to prosper in a more stable and tranquil environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A superb servant who epitomized the ingenuity and eclectic art of persuasion. You calmed. And you performed in a cheerful manner. No one was disappointed. Only losing you too soon because of what you stood for. You fought for life and your life and saved your comrades from more impending peril and too those citizens as well were saved by your bravery.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Perpetual peace is better than constant terror. Except we need many able bodied men and women to serve and preserve the qualities and principles of life so sacred and dear to our hearts. Your heart, Officer Cook, had courtesy and manners etched inside of its body of supreme sacrifice. it brought many tears that day of May 16, 1979 when sudden violence took your life. That rug od honor and resolve was pulled right from under you for no earthy reason. A trouble man bent on terror and his evil against police and his community since he lived there brought outcries of why? A gallant and courageous young man, you were the living and shining example of integrity, honesty and dignity what the folks have been indebted to you. God's flock of character and precision rests soundly in His palaces of pristine perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Here say can be a destructive as evil. Its messages can be convoluted and misunderstood. Nothing can be gained when senseless violence sets its sights upon any community. These are sacred spots where its residents choose to live and thrive. Here in Dade County, you strived for justice and fairness through truth and trust, Officer Cook. Everything to lose. Everything to gain and not a moment to squander. Your life and career of vision, wisdom and maturity was brought about through the channels of being loyal and cherished, respected and so honorable. We find that those decent men and women of valor too carry instincts of integrity and dignity on their sleeves of viable commitment as you so faithfully did, Officer Cook, on mankind's request. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018
Police try to maneuver in and out of trouble while restoring and protecting lives. Your tasks here in Dade County, Officer Cook, made all citizens better served to be free to live peacefully. Never a more resilient public servant full of honor and integrity. The dignity and humility you delivered each and everyday shall be that enhancement that lasts forever. It's in your character and constitution that serenity, safety and security shall trail us all of our days. Those paths you carved out, Officer Cook, are the foundations that represent humanity and your service, humble and esteemed, brave and bold not to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2018