Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
One who touched this earth with humility and always exhibited honesty and due diligence in all his efforts shall be praised. yes, Officer Cook, for serving and protecting Dade County and its people Our Lord has your humble and most heroic heart and soul of harmony sheltered in heaven along with your most unassuming character and commitments to morals and the fibers of ferocity. A very special human being full of passion and tenderness toward your fellow neighbor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
The skies above are heroically and honorably adorned with many heroes and heroines whose resolve and dignity only humanely fortified their intense desires to be respectful and contain much revered integrity. You possessed many quality attributes, Officer Cook, to maintain peace and orderly pursuits for all Dade County folks. Your sanctity and serenity graced this world for twenty-five short years terribly ended by one rotten man's rampant violence. Always treasured and saluted mightily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
Your whole family was cheated by your loss, your wonderful mother, Mrs.Julia Cook, your adored big sister, Nancy, your beloved wife, Karen and to your extended family, professional comrades everyone. Robbed by sinister evil from one man lacking any ethics and morals. You had the whole scroll of vision, vigilance and virtue shielding your dignity, integrity and honorable character that drove your pursuits of joy and peace for Dade County. God has your acumen and gallantry all encircling us with your wings crisp and perfect delivering the soaring power for your soul and spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroism forevermore and you'll continue to be very much missed! Everyone wished you could have seen these changes brought about through your enhancement, endearment and enrichment. Unwavering, undying and unselfish.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
You grow up with your parents providing the safest of routes by which to turn to. They steer you in trails of only righteousness and honesty. One of many characteristics you maintained solidly and consummately during your life of dignity and relevance, Officer Cook. A firm commitment to navigate all Dade County one way that being upward in morals, safe havens and the resolve to overcome sheer violence when it strikes. No one knew May 16,1979, would be your last day on this earth smiling and yet being loyal and trustworthy during minutes of chaos when a domestic situation escalated and got out of hand here in your community of Dade County where your heroic actions have been always will be humbly honored and saluted as a valiant servant who went above and beyond those responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
God's glory, mercy and compassion provide us with much to be thankful and blessed for. His hands guided yours, Officer Cook, in and around the Dade County community where you served and were loyal and true to your solemn bonds. With a sure level of esteem and trust did you go out and seize the opportunity to eliminate evil from our midst. It's a pest and by your unselfish character and wise convictions did transparency come through the doors. You won't be overlooked and neither will the heroism so humble and cherished, now with Our Master of mercy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
Positive thinking creates this hopeful experience in dealing with adversity. If during tense moments one can focus on the goodwill of those whom they serve things can be different. Dade County was then and surely now, Officer Cook, decades after you sacrificed your soul and heart for some semblance of security, safety and serenity. The honest hero, humble and loyal gave all his character for integrity to shine through while dealing with a man on an evil pathway to destruction. Your life and career destinies have been taken to a more perfect shelter where angels soar in wings that are most fitting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
A noble young man who profoundly affected society with his heart and the efforts of as a stellar man of God. That you certainly were, Officer Cook, honest and dignified, a gentleman of integrity and the highest standards of character and commitment to excellence to be forever locate d in your family's minds and hearts. Dade County and its citizens had your resourceful nature spreading goodwill and trust among its venues. A hero to be solemnly etched within all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
Terror and torment are downright terrible. Police cannot be terrified by this otherwise how can they perform their sacred duties of honor and heroism? You worked very well, Officer Cook, protecting and securing Dade County in peace and respect. Since you respected humanity, had dignity and integrity by your side at all times. You'll be forever remembered and mightily saluted for humility and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
Your beautiful life and heart were ripped violently from you, Officer Cook. Dade County and its residents have not forgotten your heroic dignity, integrity and sense of fairness and boldness. We honor, remember and salute your bravery and never ending bands of commitment to courtesies and a renewal of hope and faithful goodwill that was your humble loyalty toward society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a basket of cheerfulness, so unique and equipped with unyielding virtue to be celebrated and spoken about forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
The ceiling must not drop. Violence though can bring anything down and because of your most humbly honored and heroic endeavors could you display a sense of peace and stability here in Dade County. Character that was conclusive and those journeys and missions you undertook on our behalf must not go without being paid respect and homage. You were an esteemed young man taken way too soon. You are always on my mind,Officer Cook. You gave your heart and bared your bright soul to ward off torment and turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
You can redirect and redistribute, it's what comes next that matters the most. Your sincere and serenest of talents, Officer Cook, were flawless and undaunted. You sealed in goodwill and a healthy respect that all people must display among each other. It was your unending integrity and staunch character that was measured and consummate in how your defended our harmony. heroic, noble and very visionary. Wisdom and resiliency taken to a higher degree of truth and trust. God's is strong and perfect. Your soul , Officer Cook, has assisted in steering evil away from us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
Ingenuity, intuition and intelligence are those hubs of honesty, humility and humble heroism. For all your career and life protecting Dade County, Officer Cook, you were one mighty and diligent warrior who trails have laid the groundwork for other decent an dignified men and women to follow in. Badge#1664 was meticulous and never gave in to evil. A soul of a gentleman whose integrity and respect have paved that path for those entering the profession. One that demands and expects timeliness, honesty and resolve despite perils and other obstacles that can impede the process. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
Luck is one thing. Skill and talent can take one's honorable and humble life of esteem further down those trails of ferocity faster than you could ever imagine. Your spirit of virtue and vigilance, Officer Cook, was that distinct difference maker in helping keep your community of Dade County more secure. Its people have been forever grateful for your life and the sacrifice of sacred levels that have kept humility flowing in today. You continue to be very much missed but will not be overlooked for conduct and courtesy above and beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
Undeterred and always full of energy, your goodwill and loyal endeavors, Officer Cook, helped to shield the citizens of Dade County from further damage. You gave your life and career so others may carry on with your heroic legacy of integrity, respect and character. In your home, Officer Cook, dignity and good manners were a constant way of life. One cannot be responsible if they lack scruples and values. The heavens have kept your soul safe from harm as you wear your angels' wings humbly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
You were a Godsend whose life and career were a blessing. Those principles of faith and perseverance were your undying and unselfish goodwill, Officer Cook, that gave Dade County the opportunity to live freer and more productive lives. Dignity of character and the truth of integrity lead your pursuits in all your accomplished. For an all too short life of twenty-five years, Officer Cook, sadly undermined by vindictive violence by one evil man you brought peace and unity to all humanity which had appreciated your heroics and safe havens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
This unrelenting and unforgiving trail of terror must be stopped at once. You gave your best efforts, Officer Cook, exerting your positive influence over such an enemy. Dade County saw a man whose loyalty and heroism have been remembered and so poignantly honored for having the grit and savvy flowing from your heart and being. Integrity and dignity shall never be tarnished nor disrespected. You wore your uniform proudly and most humanely. Our Maker rewards good character and stellar truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
With a sound body and a very charitable soul, Officer Cook, did you go out everyday and endeavor to keep the tranquility in Dade County. Wickedness calls for the strictest of measures and because of your character, commitment and convictions to both dignity and integrity were you heroically able to stand toe to toe and try your utmost to alleviate this monster of an adversary. Forever saluted for gallantry and the resolve that all public servants must possess and balance out during their careers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
A mind full of wisdom and a heart of honesty and heroism, they all contributed to your successes and humble accomplishments on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. The dignity and the sense of integrity working as one with your unwavering character to quash evil and violence. You won't be forgotten for your humane sense of vision which in turn delivered the affects of serenity and safe journeys for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
First responders and for that matter all those who answer any call never really know the outcome until God Himself who orchestrates His fearless flock of honor, integrity and heroic dignity through their missions. Your voyages, Officer Cook, here in Dade County supported the beliefs and even the theories that your excellent character and cautious style helped you finish six years of dedicated and loyal work to end this onslaught of unsightly evil. Heaven steers those souls of our decent and brave comrades of law enforcement. You are forever an angel, Officer Cook, fitted with clear and perfect wings which will allow you to soar higher and higher. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2020
Seeing police gives their lives you would think it might just slow this evil progression of violence pressed upon mankind's throats. New York City had some officers shot and nearly ambushed to death while in their patrol cars and while they were inside their staionhouses yesterday. It all just makes one's blood boil over. It surely did, Officer Cook, that day of May 16, 1979, when Dade County, your family and department lost a bright, young and handsome soul of a gentleman in your dignified self. A public servant humbled to serve and to tackle with all the character, commitment to excelling and the integrity that steered everything trustworthy and truthful you believed in. While we cannot bring you back, one thing forever certain, we can honor your heroism and deserving spirit of sacred proportions. Humility and faith conceived our freedoms never to be taken for granted as you, Officer Cook, took nothing for granted either. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2020
Continuation involves the traits and good work habits of honesty, dignity and integrity all to be utilized in a discreet fashion. Everything you learned my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, you took to the various streets to deter crime. Dade County has never forgotten your mastery of morals, mettle and the disciplined character it requires to do your job. The assignments, roles and their essential tasks were all dealt with and handled succinctly. Just as your unassuming gallantry and resiliency in being as to conquer this sheer and brute force of violence. Still will always be sad and just terrible that Mr. Pearsall took your life and nearly those of your two esteemed colleagues who I personally hope are doing as well as can be expected today. Officers DiGenova and Edgerton took that fateful call that you and your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln backed them up on. The support was not overlooked and neither was your humility and humane labors of loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2020
Diamonds are magnificent gems to gaze at. But, your honorable esteem, loyalty and dignity, Officer Cook, perpetually shine on in Our Master's kingdom where bravery, truth and character are the very virtues that are kept for eternal safekeeping where no more harm will come your way. For providing Dade County and society with an unrelenting and unending sense of serenity may your heroic soul guide your beloved family on the very best and safest of journeys throughout their lives. Evil should not have discontinued your missions and your joy and peace with your beloved Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 earned the respect and admiration of a grateful community and the entire police world.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2020
Early detection helps find a cure and certainly violence and wickedness require early prevention. You brought out the full scopes of your sincerest of honor, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, to maintain a high level of calm in Dade County for its folks. We will never forget your astuteness, acumen and overall awareness that assisted you in brokering goodwill, faith and loyalty to be surely treasured by all who ever served by your side. The truth and trust so amply put that gave you, Officer Cook , a chance to defeat an enemy so large. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You continue to walk your heavenly beat while observing and assisting us find that desired haven of resolve and security.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2020
The good books of both the Old and the New testament state if you have faith and keep to your word then the Lord Himself will bless you accordingly. Men and women righteous and brave, dignified and loyal such as yourself, Officer Cook ,have been and are going to be perpetually rewarded for your sacrifice and intelligence that helped you to keep Dade County safe and secure. A devout man of scruples and character who composed himself with outstanding conduct at all times even during hardships and evil marching around trying to usurp our very liberties. The lights in heaven never go out as God's flock of heroes shine brightly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2020
With a healthy dose of reality did you, Officer Cook, hit those streets and pavements in Dade County demonstrating your heroic dignity, loyalty and fairness in honesty and in integrity. How much more can we ask of a supremely humble and wise man of leadership, vision and motivation? Forty-one years later those uniquely virtuous answers rest soundly in the glory of God's clouds of consideration and the very highest of values. Sincerity and sanctity were embraced by a perfect smile and reverence for your fellow officers and the general public whom you served. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2020