Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
If one has a mind, a heart and soul can you tell me why two educated lawyers would throw an object into a police car destroying it while protesting? I guess some never learn their lessons. You were immersed in your passions, Officer Cook, to honorably serve and protect the tranquility and spirit of Dade County and its masses. For maintaining excellent scruples, valid virtue and humble, humane and heroic dignity and integrity, character and truth trusted to overcome evil my Our Lord shelter your soul, Officer Cook, as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. This whole mess has to stop. Protest in peace are proper. Violence while expressing ourselves is forbidden. Keep looking down upon us, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 8, 2020
Our country lately seems to be living on top of a keg of dynamite. One false move,one slight shift left or right and boom. Better to be a normal individual just absorbed in one's daily affairs. You took your profession seriously, Officer Cook, even with a big smile. Always acting calmly and matter of factly. Dignity and integrity direct to the point and with honest character and very esteemed loyalty Dade County was in excellent shape. The hands and heart of trust and truthfulness by a faithful gentleman of secure confidence and a humble soul of ethics. Commitments and convictions are encircling us at every turn and moment as we continue our passions and travels. Yours, Officer Cook, should have been allowed to march on. Our Creator needed your sweet soul in His eternal house of bravery more. Thankfully your family carries your humane and spirited legacy forward everyday of their lives. Their "Uncle Bo" won't be forgotten! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
Violence seems to relish its vile and vindictive behavior making a mockery of mankind. All the dreams, plans, goals and preparations in jeopardy as this unwanted chaos expands its horrific horizons. Your level of comprehension, Officer Cook,was always top flight and top notch. Dade County and its folks never had an issues with you other than Mr.Pearsall. It was just plain disturbing all his distasteful, disrespectful and most disgraceful actions towards you, Officer Cook and your honorable and heroic colleagues. Your honor and dignity when partnered with your undying integrity made your unquestionable very apparent and quite noticeable. Our safety, security all were brokered by your unending efforts to patrol and protect your community,our homes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One rotten apple can spoil the day for others to soak up those brilliant rays of sunshine and hopeful goodwill. An angel not forgotten!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
Wanton acts are the cannonball of callousness. When they are shot into the air you had better beware. America is supposed to be the land of the free, home of the brave and equal opportunity for all human beings to live free and open lives of joy. Lately, the weapons of violence rage on. The killings and marches, the protests have to end soon though we understand people have to be able to speak the truth freely without being persecuted and punished. Officer Cook, you and the twenty-four thousand other heroes and heroines would be rolling in your graves seeing all this obstructive mayhem. You led by example and shielded Dade County by virtue of your vigilance and versatility. Dependable dignity, humble integrity and very open and welcoming character and sterling commitments to experience and excellence together with a medley of morals and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
The trapeze of terror its wires are demanding. Optimism can be up one day and down the next. But, with those women and men dedicated to honesty and integrity of character and decency of dignity the rigors could be slightly lessened a bit. You always showed a true allegiance to Dade County, Officer Cook and to the people you looked after. When safe trails and secure pathways were in danger you jumped in to lend a helping hand. That evil day your soul and heart were truly directed to where Our Lord needed you the most. A hero taken all too soon. More missions and journeys were called for, yet, your biggest one was God summoning you back to heaven, your destinies complete as you now walk that proverbial beat where your fruition and ferocity may shine on forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
The lines in the sand have been drawn. Now it is the time to take down adversity, racism and whatever violence and selfish evil threatens society's goodwill, hope and faithful climbs upward. Your manner and honesty, Officer Cook, were all heroic, all dignified and with respected integrity, your unassuming character went directly after peace while chasing the trails of trouble. The citizens have respected you and paid you many moments of honor, your memory won't be let down nor disgraced as you meant everything to your adoring family and esteemed department. Onus going the extra mile for some semblance of quiet and liberty for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
The truth about trust is that its textures are humble and honorable.It must not be made to look bad and must be respected in all its entirety. Only the most safest of approaches, Officer Cook, Dade County's hero of heart and character. With stellar commitments and practical endeavor the jobs could be done smartly and proficiently. Respect and truth are trusts secrets to performing in an excellent manner. You led others by virtue of your leadership, determination and sincerest of motivation. You can be sure to be paid honors and solemn salutes of boldness and bravery that responsible public servants always display. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
Our visions of brightness have been clouded by heinous darkness. Dulled and sullied by a sensation of sinister evil. Rioting, looting, protests and robbery all the mayhem that follows the vicious murder of a man seemingly marked for evil perpetrated against him by the police. A good and decently honest man, your good nature, devout goodwill and blessed heroism, Officer Cook, lead Dade County through some awfully trying moments. Integrity and ingenuity must embrace dignity and character if respect for humility and sacred actions is to be championed for the proper reasons. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
Senseless violence just shrivels up mankind. It places bigger burdens upon law enforcement to seize the opportunities to destroy and rid our world of those calamities. Officer Cook, your peaceful missions here in Dade County were everything that honorability represents. Heroism at the highest level. values and vision as sound as dignity and integrity with your always present humility squarely wrapped around our hope and goodwill. Your esteemed nature and mature heart won't be forgotten as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
Social injustice and racism are not just bumps on the road. It's the fortitude and admiration fo rthose citizens who take a legal stand which practicing free speech. The constitution calls for this and yet for one man's life being brutally taken other lives too have been lost in this battle. It all baffles the mind but during your heated wars over evil, Officer Cook, you never lost sight of the people or your honesty. Dignity, integrity and respect for humanity did not get lost in translation. Serenity and unity for distributed for mankind to avail themselves of. Truth, trust and freedom cannot ever get tangled up with treachery and vile misconduct. Always appreciated and saluted for sacred and noble causes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
Rebellion which is running rampant throughout society must reverse its courages of callousness if serenity is ever going to walk tall ,proud and humble. The most rational of human beings can see the writing on the wall and those pictures of honesty, integrity and dignity are being usurped and interrupted without justification. Dade County was heroic served and provided for by you, Officer Cook. Always a smile but always loyal and most faithful to your fellow officers. They and your family will not forget you and your outstanding and most humanely righteous character that now walks that proverbial beat guarding God's sacred castles of wisdom and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
Epidemics never seem to abate and neither do pandemics. And now with all this unrelenting racism which America must face we have to dwell, share,pledge and pray that this evil just goes away. You had a thirst to learn, Officer Cook, you had a hero's heart mounted on top of honor, integrity and your soul of dignity and excellent character. All the caring and concern for Dade County and its people. Makes you stop and wonder what society would be like today if your advice were readily available to all who would lend a helping ear? That sad and awful day you listened on your police radio and made a decision to go to a scene of domestic issues. More serious than that. Character, truth and trust were not going to deter you from assisting your fellow officers and the citizens who you served proudly and loyally. Humility walking eternity with righteousness are you patrol God's sacred gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your sacrifice, Officer Cook, is the proof of why you were that really kind and warm human being. a devoted and dedicated man of principles.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
Security brings a calming piece of mind. It's stability in nature's own special way. The grace of God shines down upon His land embracing humanity with that humble tap on the shoulders. your humility, honor and wisdom helped you protect Dade County, Officer Cook. Now and forever a hero of the highest class of reverence, decency and dignity all covered by Our Maker's blankets of loving kindness, bravery to act when troubled was incited. We've got to pray for more peace and tranquil times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The wise pursue right, the wicked run to commit chaos and whatever calamities they can lower on society. The boom has struck. Now is the time to right our compasses and get them synchronized in the proper directions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
A sheepish grin is one thing. Serious evil challenges the best that honesty and integrity have to offer. Humanity had your undivided attention and dignity, Officer Cook, heroic and first class all the way. Those first responders carry on with your legacy of humility and character in mind forever. Respect and intrigue carried you wherever ferocity steered. A best friend to all and God's gentle arms cradling your soul and spirit that wore excellence on its sleeves of valor. Everyone prays, meditates whatever is necessary to end these wars, pandemics and circumstances that we seem not to be able to circumvent. Dade County was given superior truth and trust all validated by your calls to action above and beyond your wisdom, vision and resiliency that followed your trails paved by other brave and honest servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
Quality of work is more respected than quantity. Sanctity and honesty must prevail in these never ending brawls over evil and vast violence. A land calling for assistance must not be denied. You gave Dade County and its folks that chance at life, new lease on longevity and treasuring what they have in security and fortitude to continue those journeys, Officer Cook, in peace and enjoyment. Always a top notch public servant, dependable, trusted and dignified, who gave every ounce of heart, soul and courage to extinguish the flames of one man's furious rages. Virtue and vigilance, versatile and ever unselfish, tireless energy pooled into those resources of resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You should be alive today and enjoying with Karen, Officer Cook, what you reaped and sewed, that which was pinned to your chest with the highest regard and demand for scruples. Heaven welcomed your big old smile with a grin of grit and gumption like never before. Your life and career boreout these facts. You are missed beyond words!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
It's sometimes tough to chip away at terror and violence. It's not a race to see who finishes first. The winners are those honorable,humble and heroic who sustain the drive and urges to accentuate their movements in and around communities such as Dade County where your solemn and serenely humane service, Officer Cook, was most appreciated. God's humble gifts of humanity when they fall they must be received with the greatest love,esteem and affections. No questions your character,dignity and respectful integrity authored a great life and a more promising career headed for superior greatness, your goodwill spread out through mankind. Our Creator has the whys? Why at such a tender young age did evil have to take your sweet and beautiful soul away from your charming and most beloved family leaving them and your beloved Karen to mourn you along with your valiantly virtuous comrades? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What's hidden in the skies above must stay that way until Our Maker decides to open the box where your boldness and sanctity lie in restful slumber for eternity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
The titanic was that big ship that sunk decades ago. Decades later the USA seems to be sinking with fear and trepidation over terror, torment and bitter turmoil unleashing its callous collars upon society. Yout tenacity and humbly heroic honor, Officer Cook, spared a community, Dade County where your refined and noble service has long since been remembered and kept alive in spirit. Heaven has a Godsend replete with resolve and respect, dignity to support integrity, character and charm that made wickedness stand and take notice. Badge#1664 and its smile, your handsome face, Officer Cook, greeted you everyday with a warm and endearing hello. Tragically, it's your family, brave colleagues and close knit group of friends who call to you in heaven awaiting your pleasant reply. One day you'll all be united once again. Right now, Officer Cook, look over this entire world and pray for a sense of calm,a source of sanity, a stroke of ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All who have been grief stricken over your terrible loss may cry and be sad, though I know you would want them to go on living their lives with happiness, peace, health and contentment. Never abandon your aims on your desired goals and dreams. Reality is nearer than you think!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
The foundations have been built. The cornerstones are being torn down by this adversity of violence all these officers heinous actions and in particular one man brutally killing another man with some ax to grind. With any logic and reason these officers should rot in prison for the rest of their lives. To call them human beings betrays the badges and uniforms they donned with supposed honor and dignity every moment. Your uniform and badge of humility and sanctity was worn excellently and most compassionately on behalf of all Dade County and mankind, Officer Cook. A renowned hero and very man of character and amazing heart and class whose memory will be always paid solemn homage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
Masks are being worn all around us. Even during demonstrations where protestors abound. Free speech is supposed to be guaranteed. In some venues that is not the case. Fortunately, your calming voice of reason substituted serenity for evil. Dade County, Officer Cook, was the community where your aspirations,dreams and desires began to take shape. A man strong in heart and sound in mind humbly tapping into the inner resources of your dignity, integrity and sound honest character. All that alone surely made you most trustworthy and truthfully prepared to serve and travel through the rigors of peril, the rings of turmoil and the tents pitched with what should have been tranquility. Badge#1664 supported values, ideals and scruples all public servants must dedicate themselves to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
Too many Chiefs, not enough Indians. Nowadays, it's everyone's problem and circumstance to deal with. No matter where the fires of fury and the destinies of fate travel, all diligent and devoted officers must partake in the responsibilities of law and order. Protection and service are their roles. Possessing humility and sacredness during terse moments is a challenge indeed. Your acumen and versatility, Officer Cook, was top flight and always going to be cherished and very much saluted. You put integrity and dignity into wholesome character and class, decency all excellent as were your mettle and resourcefulness. The cream of truth and trust stays situated above us at every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County will solemnly honor you as their hero, Officer Cook. No mistaking humbleness for insolence. You were not that just polite, well mannered and courteous. That smile certainly is missed by your family, peers and friends.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
Trust and truth are supposed to yield peace and unity. Tragically a knee to one man's neck and head has brought a backlash of undue adversity to all communities these days. One pandemic and protests that have unleashed vile and venomous terror upon the lands where quiet times should always prevail. Your honesty and humility, virtue and bravery, Officer Cook,were so valuable and endearing. Not to be overlooked but revered and humane. Dade County and its people had heroism and character 24-7. Your blessed heart,soul and name, Officer Cook, is to forever be treasured and championed for its courage and crusading convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were consummate and decent. Death should not have been your destiny at the hands of a troubled man. His fate was the start of something very wrong, very wanton , shooting police officers and the civilians you were protecting with superior service. Opportunities abound we must avail ourselves when caution, care and concern are on the front lines.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
Lack of common sense and maturity, stupidity and absent respectful honesty cannot pursue the demons of destruction. Thoughtful and truthful warriors can chase after terror and torment if their faculties of ferocity and tenacity are tied together as one. Your dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, are always going to remain a valid and most vital part of your heroic legacy. Dade County is not an afterthought even all these decades after your brutal and senseless killing. All at the hands of a monster gone mad. God's angel of character gracing heaven with humble wings perfect in every direction just as your life and career passionately pristine. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
Police officers cannot come off as lambs. Too soft and too gentle. A little hardened never so crusty. But with fierce steadiness and virtual acumen, Officer Cook,you defended Dade County and its citizens as their honored hero of esteem and character. so polite and respectful, dignified and with a sacred purpose behind your unselfish and tireless integrity. God does not duplicate the same two people even twins whose very DNA's are different. Your profile and panel was of perception, perseverance and very charismatic proficiency never to be forgotten. Your professionalism was highly regarded as was your behavior and ethical mannerisms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
The trajectory of terror this country has sadly witnessed the last two plus weeks could have destroyed our lands. The United States of America is a place devoted and dignified by supposed freedoms and rights granted to all who live and breathe here. Your determination, honest dedication and humble commitments to pride and excelling in all your passionate journeys, Officer Cook, have brought a piece of mind, peaceful resolve to overcome the obstacles of peril that threaten our very hearts and souls. Your sanctity and civility all loyal, trusted and battle tested, the truth came forth with respect and beloved character to be humanely saluted for valor above and beyond your years of mature service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2020
When the deck appears to be stacked against you more power and honesty must be wielded in order to get the desired result. meaning not be egotistical just use the humility the Lord instilled in your heart and brain of integrity and dignity. You battled sheer evil, Officer Cook, by being calm and resourceful. Always good character produces an end result that can only benefit mankind. Dade County was preserved and its measurements of morals and principles were always practiced and preached by a most devout man of faith. Comrades took careful note of your acumen and most assuring confidence and this was instilled in other mates. Never forgotten and fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The doors and windows to true justice and trust just require a little jarring to welcome in some relief and stability.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 5, 2020