Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
You try and chop one evil head of wickedness away and seemingly other heads float to the top. Your vital and most vigilant crusades on Dade County's request, Officer Cook, left goodwill, peace and resolve where their cornerstones and foundations can leave that heroic impression. Gallant and full of gumption. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity, dignity and reverence all encircling us forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2020
By trustworthiness and unselfish tenacity did you conduct your professional affairs, Officer Cook, masterfully, skillfully and fruitfully on behalf of the people of Dade County. Loyal, esteemed and brave beyond any shadow of doubt. The shadows of Mr. Pearsall were vile vindictive and venomous to say the least. You were a resourceful man humble and honest, dignified and respectful. All heroes and heroines remain a vital part of their families and are never out of heart, mind or sight. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2020
Good character combined with loyal commitment equals convictions that shall lead to resolutions. The faith of a fine young man , a legend here in Dade County who was blessed and talented, he gave his life and heart for peace. Surely, Officer Cook, your unassuming dignity and integrity rest soundly under God's greenest of pastures. Humility and fight all walking perfecting protecting those pearly gates of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2020
No one can predict the future. It's now and today that we must live for. Truth and trust might just be able to break the back of this pandemic, this virus not seen that is taking lives daily. Everyday or night you went out on patrol, Officer Cook, to calm and to restore faith and hope to the citizens of Dade County. Your heroic honesty, respectful character and integrity to lead others was put to the test and all were accomplished successfully. Just tragic that Our Lord deemed your journeys as complete and of course there were angels to welcome you home to heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2020
Dignity and integrity have that heavenly scent that surrounds those angels whose heroism and honor reaches out far and wide. The days are getting longer and as your anniversary of your death approaches, Officer Cook, the what ifs still linger within your loyal and cherished family members. Dade County was safeguarded with tenderness and tenacity all unselfish and tireless never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2020
Evil and violence punctuate ardent movements around venues. All good public servants must pounce upon those who prey on the less fortunate. Your career and life, Officer Cook, lived in Dade County, protected Dade County, endeared, enriched and surely enhanced those looking for harmony and it came from your heroically honorable and dignified heart and soul of humble integrity. The lessons are there as your soul walks that proverbial beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A pyramid of persistence, proficiency and a plethora of certain resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2020
Eyes working in unison. Arms to reach out and pull someone from danger. Ears to hear any sign of trouble. Legs to run right square into adversity. They all contributed to our liberties and freedoms in and around Dade County, Officer Cook. A man who climbed those mountains with humility, sanctity and respect to get after the sources of serious issues. Endangering the public even by one person is terrible let alone by numerous individuals. You were an amazing servant, faithful, cherished and loyal to your community,country and those family members who were there to see your badge pinned onto your chest of unwavering and tireless courage. All are missed tremendously! God so many beautiful heroic angels whose resolve was most versatile and quite durable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2020
A humble man reserved in humility, dignified in honesty, emblazoned with integrity which all steered your character and charismatic heroism, Officer Cook, straight through the Dade County area where your life and career began to take its shape. So much esteem, trust and truth, all from your kind and humane soul and reverent heart of gold. Safety, security and serenity all directed away from violence which took a beautiful gentleman from his family, friends and professional comrades. Stolen under a blazing hot sun that tragically awful day of May 16, 1979 while on patrol just doing your duties and due diligence and about to end your shift. Just terrible and mind boggling! Though you'll be fondly and solemnly remembered for never hesitating valor and the virtue of your sincerest of commitments to pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2020
Welcome intuition makes for competent ingenuity. All the fabrics and morals of good conduct and excellence in weeding out wickedness here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A man who handled his heroism just as you did everyday of your life. Humbleness yields humility and sanctity wields its rich sources of enhancement and loyal endearment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2020
A superior job and all the tasks accomplished according to rules and regulations to keep Dade County safe and secure. Never a more truthful angel in you, Officer Cook, confident, yet humble and brave in honesty, integrity and diligence of conviction and caring character all from your dignified life and career passions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2020
The villains just don't care. The vile and evil characters perpetrate senseless massacre. Your sense of appreciation and purpose, Officer Cook,spearheaded goodwill and the faithfulness that hope stays alive within our hearts. Dade County has peace and security because of your heroism and unselfish demonstration of principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2020
The front and rear of dignity and integrity reflect the humble, humane and heroic honesty that exists in all public servants. A great young man, a gentleman of gallantry and true character and trustworthy commitments to excellence and pride. Dade County and its residents live on knowing you cared and was most considerate, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2020
Perseverance shall never perish. The thoughts of honor and humility always were a vivid part of your profession, Officer Cook. Dade County's hero of resolve and efficiency whose unassuming character, courage and decency shall be saluted as will your loyal and treasured dignity and integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always blessed and rewarded for sacrificing your heart and soul for serenity and liberty.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2020
The heart beats. The brain stimulates. The soul is intertwined and gets its release when God deems one's purposes on Earth as complete. Your Godly missions, journeys and voyages, Officer Cook, were ideal and most compassionate, surely honorable and very sincere. The smile and its charm were there and now they are forever sadly absent. Humanity glowed when you served and now heaven is feverishly aglow once more because you can walk your beat, Officer Cook, pristine and humbly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2020
The salvos are out. The sense was alive and the acumen was always steady. Your exploits, Officer Cook, furthered Dade County's pursuits of happiness, good health and peaceful times. The will of humility was your heroism united along with unwavering honor, determined dignity and character whose integrity was never questioned. Always well remembered and most notably sacred in everything God instilled within your heart and soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2020
To fall into that pit of peril sometimes is difficult to escape. No man alone is houdini and yet, Officer Cook, you were that humanely and honored Dade County hero to be revered for unassuming content of courage and charisma, all the morals from excellent values and mettle. Consistent dignity and always forward charging integrity to inject some hope,faith and goodwill to protect all the people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2020
The smugness of serious crime leaves much to be desired. Your smile, Officer Cook, only enhanced your undying efforts to make Dade County and its people stable once more. A young man fortified with ferocity, devoted to dignity and incorporated by integrity has left your heroic character respected for generations. The wars,battles and brawls over this adversary of vast proportions was dealt with swiftly and you, Officer Cook gave your heart and soul to extinguish this hindrance to mankind's achievements. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2020
Madness, mayhem and mischief spin their ugliness wildly. The will of God performed by you, Officer Cook, a most respected, honored and adored Dade County has left behind those rivers of reverence and respect to flow with utterly sheer resilience. No ghosts, no doubts regarding your supremely unselfish sacrifice of dignity and character blended into integrity to be solemnly saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2020
The Grapes of Wrath is a famous book. The seeds of your humble and beloved heroism on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, produced and represented an authentic fruition with the characters of integrity and dignity. Courage founded in those laurels of learning where all its lessons hopefully get passed down to many brave individuals who toil with tenacity for peace, unity and whatever semblance of sanity that prevents more violence within the confines of humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2020
Bless you, Officer Cook, a superbly supreme human being who risked his life to make Dade County far more serene though a little less now that you have been taken away by evil from one notorious man. A gentleman whose acumen and variou skills did their communicating while your character, dignity and loyal integrity stood its grounds. Honor and humbleness gently uplifted to a more angelic location replete with all the respect and efficiency one could ever request. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2020
A life of hard work and succeeding in ending evil here in Dade County, Officer Cook, your humility and heroics and heroic won't be forgotten. A valid display of vigilance and character punctuated by persevering integrity and dignity that has followed you to Our Creator's castles of courage. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2020
A revolt causes more issues than one can really comprehend. Your humble, cool and calming demeanor patrolling Dade County, Officer Cook, made that humane and heroic impression. Always beloved, always having stoic character and amazing commitment, it was your thoughtful and most faithfully inspiring resolve that did its job and accomplished its responsibilities before sadly God called your spirit and respected soul home to walk that proverbial beat where no more harm would come your direction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2020
No more perfection than that of trusted, truthful and honorable women and men who have made the ultimate sacrifice to benefit humanity. Dade County has kept its humane and resilient heroes and heroines forever in their hearts. Your family, community and department, Officer Cook, shall not overlook your unrelenting actions to save those from danger while being a respectful and humble human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2020
Character that is eternally entrenched upon heaven's feet never to be forgotten and always solemnly and most heroically blessed and revered. Your unwavering and undying passions, Officer Cook, circulated more than we'll ever know. Because of your dignity and integrity honesty spoke and serenity was born as well as the unity of Dade County and its people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2020
Society hurts deeply inside because of all this ravenous damage that violence inflicts upon our very hearts and souls. mankind trusted you, Officer Cook, their hero and your family's darling heroic angel. Dade County lived and its pulses beat because of your sheer energy, integrity and honorable dignity. Character always cherished and humbly paid homage to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 17, 2020