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

Class and decency are always what stands out in you, Officer Cook. Heroism, honor and humility all were solidly dignified and fully loyal. A man of integrity who will forever be admired and revered for his share of handling the burdens of society. So gently touching our very lives with your heart and soul forever now entrenched in walking your beat in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and heaven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2022

Those who are genuine in their honesty, convictions and commitment don't need to be very worried. Your humility and honesty, Officer Cook, all came in handy. Resourcefulness and preparation made your skills and talents may uplifting. You were an outstanding human being, a consummate public servant full of integrity, dignity and the intuition that made your life and career stand tall and prideful. A mindful man of meaning of motivation whose desire made you what you were and why we salute your spirit of virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2022

You believed and we believed. Yes, Officer Cook, your beloved family knew you were consummate, loving and humanely humble in accomplishing your obligations that included protecting the residents of all Dade County. Your home and neighborhood were sound advice, character and heart were involved all day and if needed all night. Peace and prosperity were the agents of your daily agenda based upon the principles and discipline of carrying your soul and heart of virtue around the area patrolling for stability and a renewed sense of validity. The blocks of commitment and ingenuity were all truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2022

Simultaneously may describe the actions of the many angelic heroes and heroines such as yourself, Officer Cook. Honesty, integrity and dignity that never divorced themselves from the dangerous tasks, roles and onuses at hand. You simply went about your professional assignments with steadfast dedication, gumption and determination to safely shield your community of Dade County from countless violence and turmoil. You'll be saluted for eternity. I have seen a you tube of the Dade County Project Hero where the clean the graves of all who gave their lives and where each May coming soon they place an American flag and the fallen officer's flag at your grave. Never forgotten and always so dependable, understanding and treasured by all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2022

The wise don't wonder. They prepare and plan for the future. A man that was have been happier and certainly made brighter if you were here today, Officer Cook. A gentleman of your word of honor, a dignified soul and a public servant steeped in integrity. Heart and soul so valiant and bold, they told the earthly saga of your life and career so caring, considerate and quite scrupled. Dade County will forevermore appreciate your thoughtful and loyal endeavors to put a termination to terror not just on that day you sacrificed your life for your family, friends and humble colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2022

Resistance can't resolve and solve conflicts. You need a sturdy and special person of honor, wisdom, virtue and dignity to face challenges and adversity head on and you were that man, Officer Cook, a hero of Dade County, your family and department who admired and respected your unwavering, unselfish heart and soul of humility building commitment, conviction and character from the ground up. Our peace, stability and unity was generated throughout your faithful, trusted and true warrior like actions of May 16, 1979. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2022

Resilient and resolute, your resolve and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, all spearheaded peace, serenity and safety here in Dade County. Honest, dignified and a man of integrity who defended the civility of his community. Your decency, dedication and sheer effort made your career and life more humbly successful. Our tranquility came about through your tireless and unwavering heart and soul of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment and conviction were all true and trusted, the people had no complaints of your undying service to them.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2022

I spoke again to Officer Keith DiGenova yesterday and always enjoy speaking with him a humble and honorable survivor hero. You were and always be a Dade County hero whose acumen, virtue and honor will forever be legendary. A man of dignity, character and integrity only desiring to be the very best as you were. Consummate and full of youthful heart, soul and enthusiasm. You'll be saluted for coming to your comrades' aid and the citizens too. Reverence and vigilance were diligence's branches of boldness and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2022

A voice of reason who willingly consented to sign onto become a legend. No one could have ever envisioned your life and career suddenly ended at age twenty-five, Officer Cook, because of one man's evil against you and your esteemed comrades. That day like everyday heart and character served Dade County faithfully, integrity and dignity responded to a scene you had answered many other times. the outcome that day was so horrible just makes me cry like a baby. Just called Officer Keith DiGenova to wish him a happy Easter and I started to cry. You were that special of a man, a caring human being whose sacred missions of hope and goodwill offered a plan to our very futures. You were supposed to live to see these changes and your beloved family growing up to succeed in their life venture. Virtue is humility. Trust is truth. You need the complete package to function wisely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2022

To serve is to unite. To protect there must be a passion. Well, you had that and so much more, Officer Cook, left to further our very causes here in Dade County. A shining star still magnetizing us and in particular your family who have dearly missed such an adoring man. beloved, honored, dignified, all desire, class and dedication to your duties to save us from such unrelenting adversity. Humanity cringes when violence strikes at its core and your concern and vision, virtue and valor all wrapped in a strong heart and a humble soul took care of these noble challenges that lied ahead. Your life and career my neighbor, friend and hero spotlighted the seriousness of your heroic professionalism. You are in heaven and never far from us, your family who will celebrate another Easter without the glue that held them united during other tragedies. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2022

To save our lives, Officer Cook, you risked yours at the dearest of costs. Courage and concern were only a few of the many footnotes of your undying, unselfish and unwavering life and career working in Dade County. Badge#1664 was unique, more importantly special in the man who wore it and donned a crisp uniform replete in honesty, intuition and integrity. Such stellar dignity and revered character that has been saluted and paid humble homage for protecting and preserving the value of life. A heroic angel who meant the world to his family, colleagues and friends who have not forgotten you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One ladder one rung at a time to learn and to yearn for serenity and one who prepared and trained like no other. Your wonderful smile is always going to be greatly missed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2022

Vengeance can wreck the serenity and peaceful movements of mankind. You were an integral and instrumental part of the life and functioning of Dade County where its citizens appreciated your every bit of heart and soul. Officer Cook, heroism shall not be cast aside as you were a gentleman of charisma, charm and virtue. Every patrol was essential to the very cornerstones being placed down with a caring, loving and humane touch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2022

You were a really fine and upstanding individual, Officer Cook. Honest, heroic and dignified all in heart, soul and spirit and with integrity did you perform your earthliest of missions with humility, character and committed truth and trust. Dade County and your department never had any worries it was a man whose journeys were faithful, versatile and all responsible for our safety and liberty. Our Lord has you cradled for eternal safekeeping where he now directs your angelic patrols of His golden roads of virtue and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2022

Treachery and terror are supposed to be turned away from society's core by tenacity. Yours, Officer Cook, was honest, humble and forevermore heroic. Dade County was made more safer though a bit less today because of your absence. You'll always be saluted and remembered for integrity, dignity and loyalty being through the tests protecting the streets and folks everyday. So dear and treasured to your family, they continue their lives with you, your brave heart and soul serving as their wise inspiration. True and fiercely trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2022

The young and old were bolstered by your bravery and character, Officer Cook, they all have shared in your loss. A terrible day that your family has mourned and grieved over even as they carry your heroic legacy forward as time marches on. Dade County was surely where your soul and heart belonged and character that was staunch and loyal to the cause. Integrity, dignity and honesty all soaring angelically in heaven as you blessed and revered name stays implanted within the hearts of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2022

Consideration, concern and care must constantly be exercised while patrolling the streets with precise humility, honesty and dignity. The integrity and reverence you displayed, Officer Cook, shall forever be cherished. You were an outstanding and uplifting soul who made Dade County safer and your family more special. With the vehicles of virtue, vision and vigilance, all your life and career was surely enhanced. Humility and heart will enrich one's devoted soul of faith, hope and goodwill. Foundations and cornerstones are set down with a purpose in mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2022

You gave your tireless heart, soul and spirit, Officer Cook, all honorable and surely humbly heroic. Your actions that fateful day saved your comrades and citizens of Dade County from worse peril. A man blessed with wisdom, virtue and confidence all creating that noble and distinct impression that has forever been remembered and saluted. For possessing outstanding character, commitment and conviction all truthful and trustworthy may Our Maker continue to reward and bless your spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. This world is a changed venue since your sacrifice and you remain an inspiration to your family beloved and adored and in the eyes of humanity which also has missed your unselfish personality and charismatic smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2022

Elucidation brings clarity to the matters at hand. A sound mind, a strong heart and a sacred soul all bringing forth peace and prosperity for the citizens of Dade County, Officer Cook and your most treasured and heroic name will forevermore be admired. Considering you tried to stop a most evil man that day and every mission, task and objective using honor, integrity and dignity was launched into your sincerest of endeavors not to be overlooked nor forgotten. Commitment, character and conviction were all a valid part of your earthly journeys. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Authority is not a power play and tenacity coupled with ferocity usually yields productive results. Sadly that day your spirit was taken and your family was left to mourn your loss all too soon. Trust and truth are the brother sister combination where your courage and boldness stood tall and proud. Most resourceful and virtuous. You were a warm and humbly blessed human being.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2022

As I said to your former partner, best friend and tennis partner, Officer Keith DiGenova, Officer Cook, small Chevrolet Nova, a small street and bigger troubles caused by a maniac. A man who was looking for problems and he found them. Yet, you and your colleagues were all heroes that day and you are the man whom we pay homage and salute your dignity, integrity and humble honor, all stoic, stellar and sterling as they tried to accomplish a peaceful resolution of a most pressing matter. if you put versatility, accountability and sanctity together in the very same formation, the foundations of stability and unity should abide. They sadly did not and you, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero shall rest in peace with Our Creator blessing and rewarding your character, truth and hope. Such trust and loyalty can never be tarnished nor disrespected. They carried out their earthly missions with class, decency and desire, pure heart and soul pumped into your chosen labors of passion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2022

Police have difficult and yet delicate tasks every moment that must be honored and carried forthwith truth, trust and dignity that is most reliable. Yours, Officer Cook and your heroic integrity made Dade County more aware, more safe and more prepared. I don't think anyone wants to meet their Maker at such an early age as you had left to fulfill. Your character was well known and well documented as you exhibited effort, efficiency and the hope of a new day dawning. A shame you could not live on to accomplish more your loved ones have willingly and humbly carried both the torch baton of your valor and heroism all noble and sacred that created and air of awareness and virtue. So versatile and wise, virtue walking its angelic beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2022

The past always upholds, embraces and enriches our future. It was yours too, Officer Cook, such a tragic loss for your family and department who were left to mourn and to grieve your loss. You made the ultimate sacrifice of honesty, dignity and integrity to champion Dade County and its residents in everlasting peace. A stable building block of your heroism and its shining legacy. You never took life for granted and for Mr. Pearsall he was a wicked man bent on taking the lives of the very authority that enhances our very lifestyles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtuous, caring and with a golden heart and soul that is now in heaven watching over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2022

Pride is how you feel inside. Obviously, if you are an honest individual you care about the people who you represent and protect as every pulse in your young being cared greatly for Dade County. A role you took seriously and with dignity, integrity and ingenuity following your patrols. It was a very sad day for your family, peers and mankind, Officer Cook, to witness a true hero giving his life so that security, safety and serenity could continue down those roads of harmony and tranquility. Never forgotten and saluted for bravery, virtue and sacred journeys carried forth now by your beloved family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2022

Devotion deserves our humane honor. After all, Officer Cook, your integrity, dignity and reverence were what jumped into those fierce flames of unimaginable danger all in the name of God to shield Dade County from more harm. You surely performed your roles and profession strictly by the book and always maintained discipline and dedication the intuition of a genuine public servant. Now and for eternity will you remain cherished, tireless and unselfish in your responsibilities to uphold justice, the truth and trust will only enhance your heart, soul and spirit's climbs up the ladder of perfection as a heroic angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2022

The blanket of hope, the gallantry of goodwill, the ferocity of faithfulness they were all the epilogs of your unwavering, undying and unyielding honor, heart and perseverance, Officer Cook. So heroic and dignified every ounce of your integrity, character and truthful trust was utilized to allow Dade County and its people the opportunity to live serene lives of purpose, cause and reason. To function and to remain vitally stable is a component of your elements of endeavor and accountability. You'll forever be saluted for answering that domestic call on what was deemed your final day of a short life cut that way by another man's disrespect and lack of heart. Yours, my neighbor, friend and hero was humble, loyal and always esteemed. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2022

The eye of every storm has its viciousness and your vision, versatility and valor, Officer Cook, preserved the safety and image of all mankind and Dade County. A gentleman of honor, dignity and integrity who lived and practiced his faith with the esteem and loyalty of a wonderful spirit. All soul and heart racing to that domestic scene where no one would have ever imagined your precious young life being ended by a man of heinous proportions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The building blocks were constructed by a man of consideration, care and concern. Foundations forever fruitful.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2022

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