Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Beloved and honorably heroic men and women cannot miss on wickedness. Their trails and paths must be paved by unselfish perseverance and the precepts of due diligence and resolve unending. Your dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, will forever be cherished and revered. A man well respected who only sought to perform the goodwill of Dade County and its people. Our Creator has your excellent character my neighbor, friend and hero for eternal safekeeping. Those serene foundations and most courageous cornerstones have been cemented as your bond of trust and truth for ages to come. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2020
The nights are dark. The days are sunny. The void in your family's hearts, Officer Cook, is there to remember you. But, evil lurks no matter the atmospheric conditions present. So long as you were present and accounted for, it was a certain signal Dade County folks were in the very best of hands. The humble palms of your proficient perseverance, the panorama of your patrols looking for turmoil and the trails where tenacity bested tyranny. You can be sure your dignity, honor and integrity rests where it shall never be disturbed. God only takes the genes of humane heroism from His angelic flock of heroes and heroines. They safeguard those pearly gates of heaven where humility and decency sleep soundly in the wings of wonderment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sincere and endearing never to be vanquished, we treasure your professional demeanor and your wisdom to learn and to solve dilemmas before they got worse.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
Honor, morals and mettle are mandated of all duly serving public servants. Integrity and dignity are not options when faces the burdens of adversity. Those inclined to commit evil, their unsightly actions must be usurped before the public is harmed further. You did your job well, Officer Cook, protecting the streets of Dade County with a youthful zeal and zest of passion. With a loyal and heroic heart of humility only through sanctity did nobility shine in. Never forgotten and always admired for steering class and decency into your life and career, Officer Cook, so may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A warrior's mentality was full of vim, vigor and virtual character.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
Pearls are the gems of gallantry and diamonds are those polished stones of intense honesty, devoted dignity and everlasting integrity all crucial to respect and admiration Dade County had for you, Officer Cook, their hero and soul of a man whose missions brought promise and principles to your adoring family and loyal comrades. The sun shines because of your undying,unwavering and most heroic efforts to reign in evil and distribute some authentic harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
Rainbows signify many colors. Honesty symbolizes hope, faith, trust, loyalty and the goodwill cherished by humanity. You remain treasured by Dade County and the entire world, Officer Cook, for your supremely heroic efforts battling adversity. With composed awareness and vitally intelligent acumen you presided over one too many heated fights over our tranquility and its basis for everlasting cooperation. A man recognized for resiliency, respect and resolve all following your soul to God's peaceful home forevermore as you my neighbor, friend and hero rest in peace. A man whose legend is what dignity and integrity are to outstanding character and the courage within your spirit that has been blessed and humanely rewarded for service and sanctity to all.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
This week is Super Bowl 54 in Miami. Don't know if you watched or played the game, Officer Cook, but, Miami is sure a different city than when you served and patrolled its borders and various corners. Courage, conviction, character and concern walked side by side your heart of honesty,integrity and dignity, reverence for your fellowman. Dade County still struggles with the vessels of peace and virtue. You certainly had those factors going for you as you sought nothing but harmony and togetherness for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
Predicaments can be sorted through with a little humility and perseverance. Sometimes the best laid plans of the Lord's angels don't reach a satisfactory fruition. You and the other officers that day, Officer Cook, just tried everything to get Mr.Pearsall to surrender. I guess his plans were for more violence to evolve in Dade County and you did your utmost to stop its drives of destruction. The character, the professionalism and the persona of your respect for society and its dignity backing your unwavering integrity. Our Maker has channeled your special soul to be near Him forever in eternity watching over your loved ones and your comrades who continue your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
The winds of wickedness and terror blow sinister trouble in a community that only seeks peace and preservation. Your destinies, Officer Cook, took your heart and soul to Dade County where your heroism and honor is forever marked, duly noted and fondly saluted for unselfish character, commitment and pride. You surely are missed and are up in heaven together with your beloved parents who were very humble of their heroic son. A distinction to be discussed for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
Honor is not grabbed like the proverbial brass ring. Humbly and humanely in your bloodlines, Officer Cook, was dignity,integrity and most importantly honesty that has been forever saluted. Character and courage mustering their mettle and morals to deal with bringing peace to Dade County and its people. You shared the resolve, loyalty and esteem with your brothers and sisters of law enforcement and made the ultimate sacrifice for foundations to be properly secured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2020
With decency, desire and devotion all your roots of faith and hope, Officer Cook, Dade County's own recognized goodwill when it came racing around those very corners. The foundations you laid down as a hero of honor, bravery and the intelligence that represents genuine integrity and dignity. Your unassuming character, Officer Cook, never once wavered nor declined in how you went about your unselfish burdens to present the labors of love for which God blesses and has forever rewarded your commitment to pride and civility. Sacred and passionate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2020
A study of greatness modeled after honor and humbleness make a man or woman prideful of their professional duties. You took your leadership and dedication very seriously, Officer Cook, integrity and respect matter as much as character and dignity when one is out on the street fighting for freedom and security while you gave all heart and spirit to Dade County to be fortified in God's serene chambers of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2020
God's sacraments are always so perfect and pristine. Heaven's angels heroic and humble, honest and wise all walking simultaneously to the same beat. Guarding those pearly gates of gallantry where no more hurt or harm, Officer Cook, will befall you for having the moxie and mettle to preserve life in Dade County. Peace and harmony are the instruments of integrity and dignity and that never was lacking when you secured the various venues. Saluted and humbly etched into your family's hearts and minds until they reunite with your visual and most wise soul of discretion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With truth and trust as sweet as honey you'll not be forgotten. You were there when it mattered most. The residents are extremely grateful! A wonderful and treasured hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2020
Officer Cook, your heroic spirit and soul are forever encircling us and the community of Dade County where loyalty and integrity were sewn into your uniform and heart of caring and concern. Always a top notch job of performing more than admirably, your dignity and character lent credence to courage and serenity which was spread throughout your neighborhood where you continue to be saluted and respected for intuition and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2020
It's best to be involved as a mover and a shaker rather than one who just stirs the pot. Persistent honor and humility is considerably much more respected when it joins forces with ferocity and integrity, it's character's reverence for mankind which you possessed and maintained your entire life defending Dade County's citizens, Officer Cook. Steadfast and tackling those onuses quite excellently as a humane and humble hero of esteem and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2020
The streets these days are filled with almost anything and because of wise and heroically honorable men such as yourself, Officer Cook, Dade County and its folks were surely better served and proudly protected. You cannot forget someone who lays down their life of dignity and integrity, all character and commitment in humanity's eyes and ears to anchor down some prospect of peace and liberty for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2020
The wanton evil and vindictiveness shall never be forgotten. The callousness of how your life and career serving Dade County ended all too early. One man stoked by serious mental issues releasing a barrage of violence upon mankind and your loyalty and honesty gave every ounce of virtue in an effort to combat this senselessness. Officer Cook, you can stand humble and proud of what your family is accomplishing to preserve your heroic legacy. The elevation of humility,desire and respect for dignity and integrity speaks true and clear. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. We may shed tears for your sacred soul allows us such a poignant moment to grieve for you.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2020
Patience gets humbly honored. Your life of honor and heroism, Officer Cook, has forever been revered here in Dade County. Badge#1664 did its utmost in preserving life and for having composure and dignity, may God bless your sweet soul and heart of integrity and character's courage and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2020
Your dedication and pure desire, Officer Cook, just skim the surface of th ekind of hero and honored colleague you were to all your department. Dade County and its folks got a man amongst men and women so determined to weed out crime that it took everything you ever had. Decency and dignity all blended and meshed within your uniform of hope, faith and the goodwill that society won't forget. Heroism does not just pop up.It was born from the genes that made up the Cook Family. A relevant and most important part of that structure gone way before your time. Journeys and missions all served valiantly. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2020
The sagas march on. As time never stands pat. A good human being takenso heinously from mankind and his family. Your ordeal, Officer Cook, should not have concluded. You persevered through crises and protected Dade County with all your soul and caring heart. Never indifference nor a lack of honesty and reverence for authority. Integrity and truth help to conceive great and humble leaders of others. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2020
Energy takes heart and stamina. Your undying and unselfish heroic actions, Officer Cook,saved Dade County and brought about sanctity and civility for its people. Never more honesty and affectionfor your family and peers of trust and truth. God's pastures have all the angels of courage and character soaring higher everyday. Forever a terrible tragedy that your life and career came to an unfortunately violent ending. You were so resolute and the epitome of a consummate hero and savior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2020
A good name blessed with boldness and bounded by bravery is to be revered and respected forever. Your honor, Officer Cook, humanely humbled by heroism and character is surely to be saluted for eternity. The integrity and commitment provided all Dade County citizens peace and the freedom to move about effortlessly. Never forgotten and solemnly treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2020
Poignant and patient, the perseverance of a proficient hero of esteem and enhancement who brought safety and stability to Dade County in God's loving embrace. A wonderful life, Officer Cook, honesty,digntiy and integrity grossly disrespected by one Mr. Pearsall. Rotten to the core. Your courage and heroism shall be greeted with salutes of bravery for sealing in those foundations wher eyou loyal character acted as our allie. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A soul of distinction taken to eternity to humbly patrol those pearly gates.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2020
The scenery must be wonderful, Officer Cook. heavenis a uniquely humble venue where angels soar. For heroes and heroines who sacrifice their honor,integrity and dignity their families face the grief, pain and agony of sorrow to bear forever. God in His gentle mercy helps them over the long haul and since your life sadly ended that terrible day of May 16,1979, there have been many changes to the landscape of Dade County. A youing man never overlooked for heroic resolve and for installing a sense of direction into our daily pursuits of joy. You, Officer Cook, were robbed of your life and soul by an evil man who just should have given himself up instead of going on an evil rampage against those sworn to serve and protect. Character and humbleness guarded by Our King. Rest in peace my neighbopr, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2020
God assists your hands, OfficerCook , in steering that compass of compassion and heroic courage. All intense honor and humble dignity incorporated into integrity of character and transparency. The skies above all replete with angels whose souls shine with glory for preserving peace of mind and lives in Dade County. You'll forever be missed but never out of sight. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2020
A young man so talented and honest, it's a crying shame, Officer Cook, evil yook your heart and soul away from you at such a point in your life and career when much more was left to accomplish. God has your sweet soul and integrity and dignity are encirling us a beautiful angel of valor .Perfect and peaceful. Keep looking down on your loved ones and comrades as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2020