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

To engender goodwill, hope and faithful days ahead they are were a significant part of your life and nobly chosen career, Officer Cook. A most humble and blessed man of wisdom, keen vision and undying acumen, your versatile vigilance promised Dade County's folks days of tranquility and togetherness. Truthful character, unwavering trustworthiness, seeing the big picture and understanding how to react accordingly within the confines of the law. Such respected and unassuming courage from deep within your compassionate heart, it speaks volumes on your degrees of sanctity, civility and durability. Never forgotten and etched within your family's hearts and their pursuits of health and happiness, the ones that were violated when Mr. Pearsall took your life and robbed your family of "Uncle Bo." A most heroic and resourceful angel now serving the goodwill of Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2020

An increment of ingenuity here and some integrity there all adds up in this seemingly never ending war over an arch foe such as terror. Such disgusting violence perpetrated by low lifes who seem to relish in making society worse rather then better. Dade County prospered under your prudent and proficient watches over them, Officer Cook. A sacred man of passion whose life of humbleness will be saluted and cherished forever. The commitments, the transparency the trust have all been taken to heaven to see a mission eternally serene where no hurt will pass your direction ever again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2020

The inception of your police career, Officer Cook, was filled with hopeful anticipation and was very noteworthy. Never bypass a man of honesty, integrity and dignity who captivated the hearts of all people here in Dade County. Your roles served to reinforce faith, hope and forevermore goodwill among humanity. Every chore, task and onus was handled with the most gentlest of blessings from heaven. While living in your community where served and promised protection, your sheer energy and battling resolve left no doubt as to how secure we would become. Now as one of God's many angels of valor your eternal tasks will be to focus your unselfish character upon those sacred gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2020

An incisive man with great intuition and humbly heroic integrity. That was why you were able to lead others, Officer Cook, through the chaos and mayhem occurring in Dade County during your time. But, you'll never be more respected and revered for having all the righteous morals, principles and the honesty that makes dignity stoically remembered forever. Peace,security and safe havens for one and one brokered by your trusted esteem and truthful loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was too important and humility from a caring heart to long for just wantonly taken by an evil man.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2020

Hype should be halted and honor and humility raised up those flag poles of dignity and integrity. You only knew one speed to serve Dade County full throttle. Never backing up or dodging violence your sincere dedication to duty, Officer Cook, will be remembered solemnly for resolve, distinct sanctity and the way you went about the details of your assigned tasks. Your family, your parents all were proud of your heroic actions and the life you led though shortened by wanton evil from a most troubled man. The skies delight when our heroes risk all to protect and enhance serenity and above all the welfare of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

Policies are implemented and now it's the hour when all proven and dedicated men and women go out and provide the integrity and knowledge of honesty, dignity and acumen to see these directives carried out. Dade County had your heart and soul, Officer Cook,instrumentally heroic and deserving of earning its sacred trust. Evil and wickedness sadly ended those chapters of courage and character,but always to be revered and certainly never tarnished. Tenacity put up a good battle as ferocity waged a grand accounting. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God keeps His accounts securely squared never anything off by even a tad!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

To some crying helps ease the grief. Some don't cry. Others think worry is a useless emotion. I'm sorry if I cry at your grave, Officer Cook, though I didn't know you personally. To me when someone dies young especially sacrificing their life of honesty,humility and heroism to corral evil it bothers me greatly. My dad served as a policeman in New York City and whenever I see a fallen colleague of his I'll cry. It's just my nature and as I grow older my emotions become more pronounced. I'm not as stoic and whenever I perform a funeral for someone or a family member I try as hard not to let my emotions show. Pain,anguish and grief even for a Rabbi just show. Your years spent serving Dade County, Officer Cook, were surely characteristic of a man of dignity,integrity and virtue all in heaven today patrolling God's gates of mercy and compassion, perfect and with angels all heroic and humane flocking as one unit to keep things in balance here. Pictures of my loved ones who have passed make me cry. I cried in your home when I showed your niece, Gina Wilkerson your picture and she patted me on the shoulder. A woman young with her family comforting a stranger like me. That says a lot about you my neighbor,friend and hero. Rest in peace. I bought Krispy Creme doughnuts for her, her husband and children. Then I kicked a soccer ball in your parents's backyard with your great-nephew Legend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

Devout, faithful and very fair beyond any shadow of doubt, your goodwill and gallantry, Officer Cook, speak very highly of yourself. Unselfish, undying, unwavering and relentless in all your tireless pursuits of Dade County's peace and well being. Our welfare was placed in your honest and dignified hands and feet all of integrity and respect, character's cornerstones all built with love, honor and humble esteem by a man whose vision, wisdom and maturity were way beyond the crowd. With courage channeled in were you able to resolve and solve dilemmas and situations that most would not want to delve in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

Fortitude, attitude and esteem carry one' sole purposes down those lines of honor and valor so long as character, integrity and heroism are in tune with one another. Every step, every beat of your solemn life and duly noted and solemnly sacred career, Officer Cook, was service first and foremost. Priorities are just that not to be relegated into someone else's lap. Responsibility was your foundation of communication and shared information with the residents of Dade County where your oath and affirmation meant boldness and believable truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Just really sad your life of fruition , hope and goodwill was sabotaged by a purely evil man. A life of devoutness nonetheless to be celebrated, remembered and stoically etched upon your family's hearts, walls and pictures of their humble hero!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

Every servant must go about their business of protecting and serving the public as they see fit. Nothing but,honesty, integrity, dignity and character can be shared by everyone. And though no two people are alike certain factors must fit a certain pattern of respect and humane perseverance. Your energy, Officer Cook, strong and heroic provided the uptake to uplift the safety of Dade County. Never letting go you delivered life and substance t oan area suffering the afflictions of unrest and tension while doing your job most assuredly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

The light of our civilization and your family, Dade County and your colleagues' knight in shining armor, you were the complete servant, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 represented ideals, ideas, integrity and the independence of total dignity and honor afforded all souls who came to know and admire you greatly. Forever does Our Lord have and hold a treasured crusader of character, convictions, but most of all humility so loyal and sacred for each to remember fondly. Never forgotten and always well liked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

Blatant violence perpetrated removes the sunniness of the vision and wisdom of a community. Since you were a consummate public servant, Officer Cook, it goes to reason that a man of integrity, honor and dignity shall never be forgotten. Dade County had its safety and security implanted at your hands and feet and for all your character, charm and charisma may God bless your mortal soul and heart of resilience and everlasting resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility that gets chipped away by heinous actions of a human being if we can label this man that shall never tarnish the respect and reverence of the badge and uniform you solemnly donned, Officer Cook. Heaven has a gentleman with a soft and endearing spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

When the oceans are calmer then sailing on them is more enjoyable. No one sails through life without so much as a peep. You lived each of your twenty-five years, Officer Cook, humbly, honorably and beyond heroically. Restoring peace and liberty into the veins of Dade County so serenity and gratefulness would flow was your top task and never any easy one to achieve. A host of dignity and integrity was incorporated into real life character and the stellar commitments to excellence for which you remain cherished and worthy of trusted salutes for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 26, 2020

God's glory its rays of hope permeate our world. His kingdom is the venue where vision and heroism meet down those lines of honor and integrity. His army of dignity surrounds Him day and night patrolling His most peaceful of pastures. For giving goodwill and your life, Officer Cook, it's Dade County that is thankful and grateful for your unselfishly desirable and valiant character to be remembered and kept warm for decades to come. Composure during times of tension and unrest can only be cherished as much as your undying loyal missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humble,sweet and serene.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

Conjecture is not the worst sin of all. Callous actions are far greater transgressions toward humanity. A superb young man, studious in every way, honorable in all facets of life and while performing your supreme obligations to balance the scales of justice equitably. Dade County learned and for the most part respected your integrity and intuitions, Officer Cook. Heroes are saluted for how they lived and for a most dignified and characteristic courage, may your special and virtuous soul, Officer Cook, be sheltered from harm forever in eternity. A person of resolve and response reaping his rightful blessings as is your mortal soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your smile will keep the lights of heaven burning brightly forevermore, for that matter all trusted and truthful angels spirits are doing the same.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

I meant to say, Officer Cook, you were not mandated to answer that critical domestic disturbance and yet you displayed the greatest kind of heroism that Dade County could witness. Your colleagues and the people were saved by your noblest and honored of sacrifices. Society is the pillar of hope and intrigue, you, Officer Cook, blended decency, desire along with civil loyalty and respect to further nourish mankind's purposes of life and carrying out its happiness.The shame and utter humiliation of your killing hits your family and department like an anvil over the head. It more than smarts. The pain and grief are difficult to overcome. Your desire would be for them to go forward and not look back. They can look back, you were that kind of individual. The diamond that dazzled. Treasured and adored greatly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

With grease lighting do officers have to respond to all calls when life is teetering by a thin line. One block and mandated to go you went with Reserve Officer Lincoln, your partner that day, Officer Cook, demonstrating and displaying great mettle and a host of humility, honesty, bravery in the very face of fire. All dignity and integrity respecting each other endeavored to get this man to surrender. You surrendered your life of faith, hope and goodwill because this was your chosen profession and your creed of courage went into overdrive. Your beloved family mourned you, Officer Cook and still forever holds your spirit tightly against their chests where one day they will see you again. Redemption will arrive. The truth and trust sacred and careful have allowed your beautiful to be set free to soar while watching those pearly gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

With the requisite dignity, honesty and loyal integrity, Officer Cook, were you able to go out and securely fasten your ferocity around tranquility and freedoms sometimes we as citizens take for granted. You never let us down nor your family or department. The actions of heroism that day speak loudly and proudly regarding your unassuming character, respect for humanity and humility for an esteemed position of truth and trust while maintaining law and order. Violence spills over and lawful authority must answer and determine the courses of measures needed to curb and stop this terrible onslaught of serious trouble. You my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, were a kind and venerable soul whose steadfast reliance upon principles and values will be forever cherished. A spirit that continues to bless your family, peers and friends. Rest in peace. Your gift of life was infectious and in large part is carried on as your legacy by everyone who shared a common bond with such a brave man.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

An acrimonious man ended your life and career, Officer Cook, all because of his vile and vicious behavior. The police, the citizens all trying to calm him and just a tragedy beyond description. Dade County had its peace and humanity restored as best they could by your honor, dignity and faith. Integrity, character are never conceited when humbleness and serenity look to climb those branches of boldness. You were an endearing,engaging and enriching young man so passionate and sure of your ability to think on the run and to be candid and truthful in all endeavors of life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations and cornerstones are never disguises, it was God's loving hands directing your everlasting appeal and wisdom throughout mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

Surely an assiduous public servant, Officer Cook. Complete with the panels of respect and diligence to supervise character and honor as one. Dade County was served and patrolled by the likes of virtue and integrity's best chapters of dignity. Evil and sheer terror that day no one could have expected and you handled it like a professional. Undying,unselfish and in an outstanding way to save your comrades and those civilians injured during this man's anger filled rage. Only fondly remembered and rightly saluted. Homage of humility stay in our hearts yours,Officer Cook, is now in heaven performing the Lord's further eternal tasks at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. That quarter of an inch that cost you your life cannot be taken back. What can be blessed and praised is your priceless acumen, wisdom and maturity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

Never disparage those whose dignity devotes its decency to dedication and determination. Not a good thing to do. It's disrespectful to an honored hero's integrity and class of character. Dade County was observed and preserved by your loving admiration, Officer Cook. Everyone liked and revered you. Your family loves and forever misses you. What a wonderful soul of a man so gallant and full of gumption whose unselfish style worked wonders the majority of your watch. Life and its moments can be fleeting and you never, Officer Cook, took anything for granted, so gifted and resourcefully efficient. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

All your virtual volition, Officer Cook,was humbly, humanely and most honorably heroic all geared to gracing Dade County's folks with that sense of goodwill and safe journeys for all. Mankind is gratefully indebted to you for restoring the calm and attempting to take a man of evil into custody. Your colleagues were spared by God's graceful compassion though He needed your gentle and angelic soul and spirit near Him to walk and protect those golden gates from Hid castles of courage. It takes great fortitude and character to make a noble career of policing a community. The signs and signals pointed to a further advancement of those principles. It is just sad and sorrowful that you gave your life and were not allowed to retire and see prosperity and joy from your beloved family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reared in respect the wheels of justice and trust go forward in unison.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

You certainly were not a vociferous man, Officer Cook. The wings of honesty, the breath of dignity and the heart of integrity served their portions of perseverance on behalf of Dade County. Sure, you had a voice, a pleasant and sweet demeanor even when being serious while battling adversity. Domestic discord that flew off the door hinges that tragic day even then your composure and conduct were above reproach. As Chief Bowlin said "if things did not go so wrong that day." The residents were in the best of hands, as only a truthful and trusted hero of resolve could stand face to face defending our freedoms. Yours, Officer Cook, were taken by a scoundrel of an individual with no remorse. He got his punishment and Our Maker has rewarded your sensational character and outstanding successes in life and during your career. Always saluted for bravery and held in the highest of regards. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

With a mellifluous voice, Officer Cook , with vintage vigilance and unwavering diligence and a most accomplished sense of fairness and honesty were you able to capably perform your official duties serving Dade County. To stay calm,cool and collected took every ounce of your undying willpower. The citizens were provided excellent protection, tireless energy, and responsibility that Our Creator will and has surely rewarded. Humility and concern a cut above the rest. Nothing mundane or routine, just a gentleman, loyal and faithful doing his job right. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust are never to be played with. When evil is advancing its adversity, the toil and its tools are to be utilized respectfully.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

You were the consummate public servant of pragmatism, Officer Cook and it showed on your uniform and chest where your badge of dignity and integrity was pinned there with ever glowing respect and distinction. Humility and humbleness are distinct when the intuition and ingenuity of that individual rise heroically to the top. You were highly regarded and treasured to be certain. Though, your life was only twenty-five years on this earth, God has taken a special accounting of your virtues, trust and truthful versatility during trying times. Never giving up, Dade County never gives up. I just hope respect and appreciation are allowed to travel high above to meet up with your heart, spirit and soul coordinating your heavenly patrols. Always your guidance is eternally on those sacred gates of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

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