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

You left before family could say bye except when you embraced Karen that morning before headed out for work. But, you were sincere and filled with desire and virtue. Dade County was where you gave your life and career of hope, goodwill and devotion. An honored man who gave his neighborhood excellence and an unwavering soul and heart that was committed to seeing justice through, true and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2022

Solid and stoic, stellar, sterling and forever cherished and loyal, a great patriot whose passion fortified our world one less secure because of your energy, endeavor and unselfishly tireless efficiency. A gentleman and a humble scholar, yes, Officer Cook, you were learned and certainly intelligent that's why Dade County was given excellence in your essential roles of preserving and defending our valued community one that has missed you tremendously as your adoring family members have. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2022

Secure, serene and safe, that's why you protected us, Officer Cook and why Dade County is where it is today. Maybe a little less safe that's because you are absent from family, peers and friends. Integrity that went down paths of righteousness and dependability. Dignity and reverence that navigated your excellence, pride and character down roads of resolve and resiliency. The good sadly pass way young your life and career were sheered apart by a notorious and a most heinous human being with no class, heart, soul and spirit. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was about doing right, serving the people and giving more than we could ever comprehend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honesty that was pure, welcoming and duly diligent.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2022

A man so humble, pure and honest heroically saving the sources of sanity, sanctity and civility here in Dade County where you lived, worked and thrived. Surely, you deserved to live on past retirement but God had other plans for your humble, dignified and mortal heart, soul and spirit, Officer Cook. Good character, excellent commitment and conviction with stellar integrity, truth and trust. We the people could never go wrong with such an outstanding man so cherished and special. Warriors are heroes and you were consummate in your everlasting vigilance, virtue and vision so wise and mature beyond your years of experience, goodwill and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2022

Common sense and desire all drove your life and career aspirations, Officer Cook. You made strides elevating the honor, character and safety of the citizens of Dade County your neighborhood of esteem and loyalty. Such an honorable gentleman taken before his time very tragically. Dignity, reverence and integrity's vigilance so essential to our voyages. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2022

Prosperity spreads the peace of our world. The serenity and security can be felt wide and far. You brought and created the sense of goodwill through your hope and faith, Officer Cook. Dade County will forevermore perpetuate your positive journeys and missions of character and commitment, your unselfish and tireless efforts spearheaded our onward trails of truth and trust. Nonetheless you continued to be greatly and dearly missed because honor, integrity and dignity was usurped and heinously taken. Robbed of your virtue and wisdom that left Karen a young widow before her time though she remarried in 2009 and seems to be happy and healthy living somewhere in Minnesota. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2022

With a heart and soul of gold and humility were you, Officer Cook, able to pursue peace and stability here in Dade County. The tall stand proud and heroic. No doubt you unselfish and unwavering virtue, wisdom and integrity supported the pillars of dignity and respect. Your family, peers and friends have never overlooked nor of course forgotten "Uncle Bo." Our freedoms and unity came through the tunnels of your undying tenacity all aimed at providing the essential success to your missions. Sadly, goodwill, hope and your devotion were ended by a madman whom you were trying to stop. Always saluted for esteem, loyalty and for being a most cherished angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2022

We move on with our lives and dreams but we still remember those who battled and defended our very freedoms and lives as you so faithfully did, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County with a ledger of honor, trust and dignity that comported integrity, character and genuine reverence you demonstrated toward society. Heart, soul and spirit all angelic that are above us at all times observing and watching. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Aspirations, dreams became a living reality and a humble focal point of a rich legacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2022

Think, ponder and comprehend the scopes of your sacred journeys made to shield and to shelter Dade County from a man bent on revenge and terror. Mr. Pearsall created a wave of wickedness on May 16,1979 that you, Officer Cook, heroically tried to battle through. If only he listened and obeyed your commands to surrender. Well, God has a plan for His host of servants all determined, devoted and highly dedicated to the toughest of assignments. Just a truly sad and tragic afternoon, a huge loss for your family, department and the whole world what unfolded that horrible day. For possessing character and for carrying your commitments of humbleness forward may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So truly trusted and so very much missed as your legacy is spirited forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2022

July will soon end. August is nearly upon us and with that fact nothing will keep your family or community, Officer Cook, from forgetting the past, your precious life and solemn career path protecting Dade County and its people. A man lives with pearls on his lips, maintains a humbly treasured heart and soul that was unselfish and tireless in accomplishing the arduous tasks placed before you. Nothing detained you from answering your last call, honor, humility and respect always supported the bridges and foundations of your perpetual dignity and integrity to be paid homage for heroism and loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2022

The sages are truly right when they say the blessings you reap in this world are humanely rewarded in the next world. Your spirit and soul encircle your family, friends and colleagues of the past at every second never missing those spots where honesty, dignity and integrity fought from the ground up to spare Dade County from more adversity. A hero of ingenuity, heart and character that's how such a truthful and trustworthy man will be revered and cherished, you will forever, Officer Cook, be saluted for sage advice, sound thinking and for our serenity being placed where we can forever admire your life of allegiance and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A beautiful soul taken by evil too soon with many many more missions of faith, hope and goodwill awaiting your handsome smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2022

Every article of integrity, honor and dignity must be confirmed and accentuated within the boundaries of your daily service. Nothing less than the best is expected from all duly sworn public servants whose passions steer evil and violence away from humanity. Your undying and unselfish endeavors, Officer Cook, were much appreciated and forevermore humbly heroic. Dade County shall carry on as does your esteemed and loyal family members with your legacy safely by their belts and sides. Such a unique young man with gifts of gallantry that persevered along with your unwavering and most virtue heart and soul of wisdom and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2022

A smart and savvy person knows the ins and outs of how to manage their daily affairs of living. You were persevering and precise in all your efforts put forth, Officer Cook, to alleviate wickedness here in Dade County. Where not all individuals would travel did you go on your missions of heart, substance and humble esteem to right the ships of serious violence that were taking their toll. A gentleman of honesty, dignity and integrity placed in peril's location to create a certain feeling of security so loyal and so dearly absent today. Your family charters their ships of respect and fountains of ferocity to maintain your heroic legacy secured and forever the foundation and pillar of strength and ambition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2022

Banners float up in heaven for a revered and bold warrior who gave his life and career for serenity and stability to stand proud. Officer Cook, you were consummate, gifted and very level headed who gave your neighborhood a chance to engage and to embrace mankind which values its trustworthy warriors deserving of our accolades. Honor, dignity and integrity need no applause they do require a genuine touch. Ingenuity and intuition cast no wavers as to the man you forevermore will be. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2022

Our flags of freedom are flying high because of your essential presence, Officer Cook, so dearly beloved and so very much missed by your family, friends and department. Dade County was the essence of your humble and blessed trails of justice, trust and truth. So meaningful and so devoted to all your duties where honor, reliability and accountability are mot important. Your dignity, integrity and reverent character combined with your prideful commitments to excellence and humility are forever solemnly remembered and fondly saluted for all the letters of valor and virtue which were your vehicles of journeys so unrelenting, tireless and mot unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2022

A constant is your memory and heroic heart and soul which cast the courage and consideration that Dade County folks sorely needed, Officer Cook. You put honesty, integrity and dignity into the very same formula and what comes of it is sheer tenacity and pure humility from your being that stamped out many fires of fierceness here in your beloved neighborhood. Such a man, such a beloved and adored family member who never hurt anyone with actions nor truthful conversation. Only a smile and a happy greeting that embraced humanity's welcoming wings. Your valor, vision and versatility all fanned the flames of adversity as you risked your life everyday for security and prosperity to become reality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2022

Terror is the nemesis of all devoted public servants and without their natural attention to details, honesty, valor and virtue the fights, wars and battles would just keep blazing their trails of torment and evil. Thankfully, Dade County had a most heroic and resourceful servant in you, Officer Cook. the heart and sensitive soul to handle the rigors and stress of a profession and position that expects and demands dignity, integrity and truthful character from its flock of trusted heroes. They don't need someone without morals nor one lacking proper behavior while performing dangerous missions to safeguard the humbleness of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Such a loyal and treasured young man who sleeps humbly under Our Master's wings of perfection.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2022

Blessings and rewards go hand in hand with honor, humility nd a heroic heart. You protected Dade County with everlasting congeniality, Officer Cook and for this no one will ever forget your life, career and humble dignity spread throughout your community. A man of humbleness who was loyal and successful in his earthly missions sadly and tragically deemed as completed all because of one man acting alone. Just a man of class and character who sacrificed his soul of virtue, dependability and responsibility to make peace, liberty and freedom of movement a living reality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family carries with emotion and spirit your heroic legacy the seal of a well lived life blessed and cherished by Our Creator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2022

Everyday we must thankful and be grateful for an embrace and whenever we can enrich the streets we walk better say your prayers for Our Lord's blessings carry great humbleness. You were consummate and dignified in all your dynamic efforts, Officer Cook, in order to protect the quality and integrity of Dade County your community where everything took shape as you were one of many heroes held accountable for your sincerest of professional actions. Never a more friendly a person who was gifted and talented with God driving your life and stoic career. Passions and persistence, hope and goodwill all humane and humble without any waver nor hesitation. The paths you blazed for others who have succeeded you. From the skies above can your spirit look down on them and your family shedding the crucial light. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2022

With a humble and engaging smile did you start your days. No one ever knew that on May 16, 1979 this would be your last day in this world as your wonderful life and profound career would be gone so soon, Officer Cook,so terribly uprooted by one man's callous and heinous actions that afternoon while you were defending us and your esteemed colleagues who shared in the responsibilities of defending our serenity and security. Such a great figure of class, desire and the decency that was true and trusted. You placed honesty, character and reverent dignity and integrity in harm's way to save lives. All we and your family can do is to act accordingly and carry forward your legacy, a tough act to follow for sure, the Wilkerson's and Tidwell's make the time and endeavor daily in order to fondly remember your sacrifice of vision, wisdom and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2022

To sort and to sift through such bedlam, chaos and mayhem you needed every resource of honor, heart and soul, your spirit rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, because of your life and career given in heaven's sacred name. Blessed for accomplishment, truthful and a most trustworthy public servant who both steered and guided Dade County on paths and trails of perseverance and profound esteem and loyalty to your brave comrades who battled with you this adversity that struck the citizens of whom you took a solemn oath to protect. Never forgotten and always paid the homage deserving of a man whose courage and skills went far beyond his duties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2022

Solid as a rock in your life and solemn career defending our values and liberties. Dade County was created in order that its citizens may move freely without harm or suffering. The residents were safely protected by you, Officer Cook, a man who humbly climbed up the ladders of achievement. The virtue of honor that constructed the humblest of blessed foundations where integrity, character and trusted dignity lied. A warrior and a legendary angel cherished forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2022

Devotion orchestrates dedication and steadfast determination. Yours,Officer Cook, was resourceful and to be forevermore revered. After all Dade County was protected and preserved by your sacred embrace of humanity which misses you very much as does your adoring family members. Honor, dignity and integrity all conducted their professional affairs with acumen, awareness and the wisdom of a blessed heroic angel. Badge#1664 was without any shadow of doubt blessed by loyalty and esteem. A treasured and accomplished gentleman taken too soon from his earthliest of journeys founded in hope, goodwill and the heart of a humbled young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2022

The vehicles of virtue, valor and humility were all faithfully executed and upheld by a man of God, yourself, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero and your family's beloved hero. The people of your community were treated with respect and were patrolled at all moments with your utmost due diligence that was humanely supported by integrity, character and the trusted commitments that honesty and dignity clarified quite efficiently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2022

You obviously had no regrets leaving California to come to Florida where your life and career took shape, Officer Cook and of course where you met your lovely wife Karen. Such a tragic and heartfelt loss to humanity being robbed of your sacred life while acting as a warrior and our protector. Integrity, dignity and intuition all so honest and forever solid. Your outstanding character and upstanding commitment led to your humane and humble success. A life so rich in tradition and principles that were a valued resource, an essential in being held accountable. You were bold and brave always saluted for the work ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2022

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