Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Hooray for heroism. Hail to the resolute and honest. Brave and reverent, humane and cherished, faithful and motivated. Dade County kept you and your comrades, Officer Cook, full of action and suspense. But, then again, terror casts its evil eye upon those who desire a little safety and prosperity. Your character and clear cases of clarity where you searched and saved lives shall be fondly saluted. Whatever accolades come your way, Officer Cook, a gentleman with an even humble spirit of affection will be well deserved for all that you meant to your beloved family, peers and friends of noble distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2018
You never wanted praise to be lavished on you, Officer Cook. Rather to be known as an honest and hard working public servant so full of character, care and courage. The boldness behind dignity and integrity is what drove you to your pursuits in life filled with only joy and happiness. We are all very sorry and pained by your loss, violence really was evil in your family's eyes diabolically destroying the glue that kept you together. You are still as one, unity was served quite well for Dade County citizens as their peace and relief has stayed as one. Mankind owes you as warrior's salute as God welcomed your soul to His heavenly fortress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity stands back while humility introduces their savior's of savvy and vision.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2018
You did the most honorable and humble act that society could ask for and for this and for our peace and safety you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook. A very proud and loyal comrade and friend to all, no one forgets a hero's humane honor, integrity and dignity. It helped to restore peace to a community that belonged to everyone and your humility was a vital part of your earthly missions that demonstrated faith and resolve while building bridges of boldness between mankind. What character and nobility! Thank God a sense of civility was restored on May 16, 1979, even though you paid a dear and sacred price. Keep looking down on us, Officer Cook, with your cherished soul of sincerity and the hopes of serenity reigning down forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. United we stand and together we may fall. Our Creator is here to lift up our passions and spirits.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2018
Actions really convey more than words alone. Your smile and charisma, Officer Cook, demonstrated your hope and goodwill that Dade County's people won't easily forget. Never giving up. Always the quiet and quintessential honesty, dignity, integrity and reverence for your public service profession. Treasured. Respected. Loyal and devout, you brought optimism and serenity to those looking up to your badge of bravery and uniform of character, conviction and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2018
Be thankful and appreciate what you have this moment. For one never knows what lies ahead. A young life robust and resolute fighting crime and kayos here in Dade County where you grew up and spent the happier times of your life, Officer Cook. Sabal Palm, John F. Kennedy and Norland Senior High all places where you received your education and had many friends come who joined you in the police academy. By the way, Happy holidays to you and your family Chief Jacobs. Hope retirement is treating you well. Your friend and comrades, Bill Cook, Officer William Cook, was a hero so fond of his job and was looking forward of course to retiring too. His honesty, intellect and integrity made criminals take notice and think twice about their actions. Too bad Mr. Pearsall did not stop before wreaking mayhem on the police, his girlfriend and against the citizens in general. Officer Cook's concern, consideration and determination tried to quell a disturbance before it escalated as it tragically did. Your commitment, humility and humane actions were outstanding in protecting your fellow officers and those relying on your boldness. Always humbly saluted for valor, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2018
You were not a cynical person, Officer Cook. You were upbeat and positive, full of peace and devotion, adoration and faith. And yet if you are not an honest an open minded individual, you cannot begin to conquer the afflictions which still plague our society. Dade County just as all communities needs the fervent support of its people in order for police to effectively do their jobs. Justice must be handed out swiftly, fairly and firmly. Your resourcefulness, Officer Cook, offered the people hope that peace and liberty would be at their doorstep. Terrible that violence stopped your journeys and missions of integrity, honor and the dignity for which humanity is proud. Our Lord has the character, the loyalty and His cherished gathering of gallantry right where it can be most helpful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2018
The realism of symbolism is that might is strength and honesty carries bravery, boldness and integrity. You propelled yourself, Officer Cook, right into the throes of tension and disputes in Dade County. Your role and tasks were to keep calm and serenity stapled as one for all citizens. You won't be forgotten for having the conclusive character, caring and commitment to your profession. Thank God for your humility and wisdom, Officer Cook. A hero of humble feats. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2018
Morbidity only brings down the level of hope and optimism in this day and age of evil. What wickedness that is centered upon a society of loyal and trusted public servants. You had faith and devotion, Officer Cook, clipped to the wings of wonderful honor, humility and the dignity to battle through these trying times. Integrity hovering over you allowed you to have the opportunity of succeeding in brokering safety and security to those living in Dade County during your time. What a time! Terrible unrest, tensions and the turmoil no police officer needs while already trying. to secure good relationships between one and all. Your legacy stands by your transparent character and commitment to justly derail disaster. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those heavenly foundations became the cornerstones by which humility stands tall for humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2018
Heroines and heroes receive those humble and humane pats on the back and solid salutes of bravery and honor from those right arms of their loyal and gallant sisters and brothers who delve into evil and its disgraceful mannerisms. Here in Dade County for the good of its people you were present, responsible and counted on, Officer Cook, to supply the necessary artillery and arsenals for this most inauspicious fight. But, your character, class and selfless determination reigned supreme when you patrolled and kept peace and humility away from humiliation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A clear cut sign of your awareness, astuteness and the gravity of these situations prevented more violence that terrible day of May 16, 1979. Forever a savior and trustworthy warrior.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2018
The hopes that optimism brings is music to our ears. The sweet and harmonic sounds of peace and rest were brought to Dade County's front doors by you, Officer Cook, a wonderful law enforcement officer and a man of honor, integrity and the dignity needed to fight through enormous times of strife. You can always count upon a most reliable gentleman of persuasion when counted upon. Your character and courage, Officer Cook, fortified the peaceful and happy trails of mankind and now we pause to solemnly and humbly remember your unselfish heroism and humane actions of decency and faith. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You stood tall yet through it all your grace and nobleness sparkled like diamonds.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2018
You fell in the line of duty, Officer Cook, but your never forgotten. How can anyone overlook a man's undying,unwavering and unquestionable honesty, integrity and dignity? Composure, optimism and the wisdom from being mature beyond your years helped to carry you on your daily journeys of justice, security and the sweet sounds of harmony and tranquility for all Dade County and its citizens. One man's fit of rage and in a matter of moments your family suffered a forever gaping hole in their souls and hearts that never really gets filled even as time marches on. To think, nearly thirty-nine years ago, heinous and wanton actions derailed and ended a promising young life, yours, Officer Cook, a diligent and patient gentleman whose humility humbled humanity. Our Creator is watching over your sweet and wonderful soul of the kindest character, fitting commitment to succeed and the pride you took wearing your uniform of understanding and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2018
Evil displays its negative inclination, so reclining now might not be the best thing. You need to stay attuned, be astute and show a little caring and acumen. For all your wealth of good traits, Officer Cook, you managed to remain calm and keep the quiet and serenity for Dade County residents. No small hill to climb, but with a little fortitude and ferocity, perseverance pays dividends to those public servants who stay the courses of goodwill, hope and faith. You will always be cherished for your heroism and the humility by which you carried honor, dignity and the insight of integrity on your sleeves. A badge of resourcefulness and resolve to be rightly honored. Your memory will be forever with those family members who loved and adored you, as well as comrades who admired and respected your effort in this war over terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The sounds of God's shelter calling His angelic flock to attention as they go and patrol those pearly gates of gallantry.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2018
Screaming and raging that's what happens when violence upsets those who are inclined to live peacefully. And your presence, Officer Cook, here in Dade County did wonders for its folks. No fooling around. No fun and games, all business, total honesty and dedication to your core and essential duties at hand. All the class, desire and decency that comes from having morals, integrity and the dignity to show ingenuity and humility where they rightfully belong. A hero's salute for courage and vision, wisdom and fruition that directed your life and career pursuits. Of course, your family, colleagues and friends all bemoan your loss as this world is a little less safer without you providing stability, peace and the freedom that unity welcomes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2018
In a fit of rage, all the ferocity one has in their spirit can be abruptly gone, taken without warning. Violence does not show mercy nor announce its arrival and so to combat its feverish advances as you so humbly did, Officer Cook, you must zone in on intensity and have the embodiment of intelligence to overcome its forces. Forceful in morals, courageous and centered in honor and the dignity with which you must give your soul of security as you did for Dade County folks. Their peace, harmony and serenity all were a byproduct of your fearless and bold approaches to the circumstances a hand. Now and forever does your humane character and conviction stay stored up in Our Lord's giant palace for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The farewell you received, Officer Cook, was humanity's humility given back to a decent and devoted servant.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
Unabated and like a raging brush fire, evil just does not give up. Its advances ultimately frustrate the most solid of citizens and the most crusted of police officers. You had your share of problems I'm sure with people, Officer Cook, in and around Dade County and generally you handled your affairs calmly and wisely. Never a hint of hesitation or doubt you would be able to channel your goodwill and spirit of trust among your peers. For a righteous, reserved and honorable young man you gallantly fought an adversary of might with no reason, using your own ingenuity and intellect, Officer Cook, to settle down people and bring peace and serenity to all mankind. Before we know it the month of May will arrive and with the time of your loss to your family and to your colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and the scopes of commitment to pride and the humble feats for which you left a heroic legacy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
Devotion is learned. Honor and humility are earned. You earned your stripes, Officer Cook and those bars of boldness which you firmly set high are for those souls who like yourself possessed dignity and integrity to fight the bad which exists in our society. Haste makes waste, there is no time to dowdle. You countered violence with your best foot forward and will deservedly be saluted for having the right frame of mind and constitution to command others. Those ropes of resolve, prosperity and peace may be tough to climb, your soul will give those bravely battling the correct motivation and impetus. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character rests in the righteous. Humility sleeps soundly on the pillars of preserve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
I make visits to two Catholic hospitals in Dade and in Broward County, Officer Cook and although my job is to visit with the Jewish residents, a smile, a hello and a God bless you go a long way into bringing a healing to that person. So too and true, your wave and smile, Officer Cook, made Dade County's folks feel better at ease. You were a bright young man so talented and humble and full of compassion and hope, as devout as you were it's no wonder why your comrades respected your honesty, intuition and the very integrity where you dignity lied. You sleep well in God's kingdom where the Honor Roll of angelic heroes and heroines of humanity rest softly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of endearment and character, critical in how you structured your wonderful life, sadly cut short by evil and your professional police career which helped to corral danger off the streets where justice and unity shall rest their foundations of fruition. You you treated all people fairly and so do I. I was brought up the very same way. Give each person their honor and due for you never know when destiny will come barging through the front door.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
The wicked may roam, but soon they will be tied up and punished for their actions. The goodness of a man's heart and soul is the determining factor in how honestly they pursue their assignments. You traveled that road, Officer Cook. Sometimes, long and winding, difficult at times to get around. But, you have to take chances and for your sake and peace of mind , you kept us in good shape, peace, freedom and liberty do come with a value. And so your character, conviction and commitments to excellence provided that tonic of tenacity and the very spirit of your faith, hope and goodwill helped to enhance our lives more each day. You are warmly honored and gracefully saluted with every last ounce of humility we keep bottled in side our bodies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
If might makes right, then bravery and honor help to shore up the posts of resolve and dignity. Only integrity, wisdom and the incorporation of good morals can help any public servant worth their salt. You sprinkle effort with efficiency and somehow success is created. Those bonds you forged with Dade County residents, Officer Cook, shall never be torn apart nor your reputation for following proper procedures be forgotten. We salute your divine graces and the gallantry for which your heroic legacy remains well grounded in the eyes of your Creator and comrades. Violence must be disposed of properly so peace and tranquility can take up their residences. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
The tunnels to tenacity ard led by the labors of valor, bravery and courage. How does one achieve those missions? By being honest and focused, productive and persevering, dignified and sincerely loyal to your comrades who battle these wicked actions daily. Your integrity and commitment, Officer Cook, helped to broker peace and unity, harmony and serenity in Dade County for its citizens. No matter the challenge, tasks over whatever there you were, Officer Cook, to back up your colleagues and you assisted in saving lives of your fellow peers and those civilians embroiled in that nasty dispute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It was your quiet and unassuming concern and character, Officer Cook, the humility and humanely heroic actions spoke loudly and clearly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
Desertion rings that bell of doom if not answered smartly. One must choose between good and evil and muster the conviction and courage to bravely meet its blows that are cast upon our world. Your days and nights, Officer Cook, were devoted to providing peace and calm for all residents living in Dade County. No small feat in a large venue of various communities. It is when evil comes calling that we as citizens must stand up and answer this challenge when crisis prevails. Your commitment to both pride and excellence, Officer Cook, cemented your legacy as a hero of honor and integrity and cast no doubt that dignity and devotion along with determination and dedication made this indelible difference that will forever remain in our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2018
The world is sad enough without this seemingly endless siege of violence. No one should have to take its resounding effect. Yet, we must carry on with our burdens while trying to pursue peace and happiness for one and all. You carried the load with your daily chores and patrols, Officer Cook, trying to border each one with safety and security. A happy man who enjoyed his life and career maintaining the public trust with all the character, loyalty and honesty that your job expected of you. Dignity and integrity can take perseverance, humility and its ferocity and compassion only so far. A gentleman of hope and endearment, you will be solemnly saluted as a hero and warrior who fought the good fight until the end. Terror should not have taken its toll on you and yet your family continues its life while humbly remembering your efforts on Dade County's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2018
If serenity is to stand alone, humility and honor must be there to support their causes. When courage and good character along with the values of integrity and dignity are constantly displayed it makes all police officers more receptive to the public's needs. Officer Cook, you were a vital cog in the continuation of unity and liberty befitting Dade County's people all by virtue of your undying devotion, wisdom and sacrifice on its behalf. A hero's salute, hearty and strong for a man's missions and destinies of nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2018
If peace and unity are the living proof of serenity then what follows courage, honor and dignity all lead to a positive result. Dade County summoned your resources, Officer Cook and what trailed behind was sheer willpower directed back to humanity all by your unwavering humility, morals and heroism. Your peers won't ever forget your wonderful spirit, its wings attached forever for you to fly high as a cherished public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2018
Those whom we love and admire, their loss to society only begins to numb their loved one's hearts. You were a brave and dedicated soul of a man, Officer Cook, a gem among heroes and saviors who risked his life to serve and to protect Dade County citizens. What more can we say than your courage and class along with morals and values was far superior than most. A good man gone before his time with missions of hope and faith, journeys of ferocity and destinies of a heroic legend all deemed as complete by Our Creator. You can't take a gentleman's wisdom, vitality and vision that directed your integrity, dignity and honor where unity and liberty should be located. Your pride and joy in donning your pristine uniform set the stage for others brave and humane to follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With Easter tomorrow all those moments just think watching your great-nieces and great-nephew smiling, happy and healthy. We can only wonder!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2018