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

The motto of the marines is the few and proud. pride sometime has to be put aside in order for integrity, dignity and honorable humility to summon its traits to battle evil. Your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook, was legit and genuine. A real humble man with undying, unwavering and relentless pursuits of tranquility and togetherness. Your commitment to excellence and pride are all a very distinct part of your heroic legacy to be revered, respected, treasured and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2020

The day of calling arrives when we least expect it to. You were a fine young man, Officer Cook, a real honored hero here in Dade County whose unselfish desire and leadership allowed other brave and decent servants to witness true resolve, trusted character, morally desired dignity and the integrity focused on fighting off violence and evil. Humility right from your sacred heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2020

A servant prepare for the humble and honorable distinction of making society more safe and harmonious. You made Dade County and its residents lives matter most, Officer Cook, dignified and heroic, fierce and respected. God has your heart, soul and character right where it can walk that perfect beat. Always honored and saluted for bravery and responsibility the humane way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2020

One day, just one day, terror, torment and turmoil will forever face permanent expulsion from society. You did all you could, Officer Cook, to stop a seriously wayward man. Everything going good for you and Karen, your family and professional colleagues who all shared the same goals to eliminate violence here in Dade County. You were a very honorable, dignified and cordial man of integrity, Officer Cook, a hero whose legacy will forever be marked by passion and preservation that warrants homage and brave salutes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Preparing your life for facing danger and peril requires an exhaustive endeavor, always a spirit of virtue and adventure. As you soar high in God's pearliest of gates may your soul be extra blessed, it was very instrumental and special in battling adversity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

Evil must be imploded and just done away with. The gutless routes of senseless violence must be striped of their callous authority in order for mankind to live humbly and righteous once more. Your wisdom and wealth of honor, versatility and diligence to integrity and dignity meant the safe travels and navigations of Dade County folks, Officer Cook, would be protected for a slong as you valiantly patrolled its corridors and various spots. Never forgotten, cherished and respected for heroism and sanctity place damong humanity's posts of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

Angels are those honored and respected servants who have served and gave their lives of humility so honor and dignity may freely move around civilization. Dade County and its folks cherished your personality and appearances everyday, Officer Cook and have not forgotten your undying heroism and displays of devotion, dedication and most steadfast determination. Always you will be revered for coming in and rescuing those from fear and peril. Heaven has the keys to those who sacrificed and may their souls be abundantly blessed for giving their resolutions to make society at ease once again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

Your proverbial beat now eternally served in heaven, Officer Cook, could not be more heroic and humble, pristine. The lessons and messages are clear your life, Officer Cook, was vitally important and shall be humanely paid homage to for saving life, protecting those in fear. You captured the hearts and minds of your family most beloved, close personal friends and your entire department who has mourned your character and mettle all from your caring heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

More gain and less pain would be preferred for society. The issues today are many and still hope and resolve still may be lacking. You , Officer Cook, did the very best you could everyday of your humble and dignified life and honorable career. A man of great magnitude doing an outstanding job to remove the obstacles to peace and delivering some sense of tranquility. Dade County honors your wisdom and clear vision that were the very pillars to a brighter tomorrow. Never forgotten and very admired and revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

Earth shall be a venue of virtue, hope, peace and the goodwill of honored and heroicallyhumbly servants who strive for liberty and unity for humanity. A spirit of kinship that should never wane. Integrity and respect do go hand in hand with character and dignity in battling evil. You ascribed to these very precious morals and ideals, Officer Cook and Dade County's citizens were given every chance to live freely and in togetherness. Your heroic resolve and convictions were all transparent and there was never a shadow of doubt regarding your blessed name and treasured soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

The world should honor all law enforcement personnel but sadly that is not the case. For a young and very mature man, Officer Cook, you pursued peace for Dade County and its folks in a very cheirshed and honored fashion. No matter the circumstance your undivided, unwavering and unselfish dignity and integrity helped to prevent more chaos that day. The support and heroism you gave your life for mankind, Officer Cook, its character and commitment will be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

The world should all law enforcement personnel but sadly that is not the case. For a young and very mature man, Officer Cook, you pursued peace for Dade County and its folks in a very cheirshed and honored fashion. No matter the circumstance your undivided, unwavering and unselfish dignity and integrity helped to prevent more chaos that day. The support and heroism you gave your life for mankind, Officer Cook, its character and commitment will be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

Meant to say, Officer Cook, that your soul reaps its valued blessings and earns its humble and most heroic rewards from God Himself. Anticipation can fill entire community where anything. From the good and bad, all you had to handle and deal with meant risking your life and career so that Dade County and its residents were safe and serenely secure. That's all they ever want. Needs, desires and wants became your suits of happiness. The sorrow of your loss left humanity, your family and department devoid of your integrity, dignity and humane honor. You will always be their treasured and most respected hero. The skies above got a bit sunnier because of your soul's radiance. A true man of trust and faith diving into violence's teeth to extract some goodwill for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Your pursuits, your dreams, your visions and aspirations now and forever should serve as our inspirations, Officer Cook. After all a heroic man who ventured into a community where you grew up and became a full fledged police officer surely shed some insight into a life filled with passion and honor. Such decency and dignity, all resourceful and yearning to be a leader of others. Dade County had many with integrity and character, your commitments to those whom you served have made you a humble legend never to be overlooked nor forgotten. Serenity and unity, freedom and liberty were all imparted into our lives of distinction in one way shape or other. Such reverence cannot be allowed to be put on a shelf and accumulate dust. The books are there at least one book "Forgotten Heroes." Let us hope and pray your very special soul, Officer Cook , receives is valued blessings and reaps it rich rewards from Our Master. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Poignantly saluted for bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

The power of perception and and proficiency are such that can only enhance the morals and mettle of one who is humble, humane and most heroic. Your life of crime and navigating Dade County for some sense of tranquility, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten. A true trustworthy man of character and conviction giving his heart and soul to dispose of needless violence and the humiliations that society must never endure. You surely my neighbor, friend and hero will be an angel humbly blessed and revered by all for coming to aid your fellow officers and citizens not just on May 16, 1979, everyday. A life to be treasured and looked back upon for vigilance, diligence and loyalty to others. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Dates, places and times tend to change. What never ever will change is your honesty, integrity and heroic dignity, Officer Cook, that journeyed around Dade County with the objective to serve, save and secure life and property. You were a very mature and determined young man who saw trouble and sought to restore the calming nature of our world. what Mr. Pearsall did to you and your comrades has remained on people's minds and thoughts as our hearts go out to your beloved family who had to grieve over your loss. Such a tragedy and yet respect and humility always were a valued resource of your perspectives in life and public service career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Those boulders keep coming and as much as they fall it's vitally important that good men and women keep up with assembling honesty, integrity and respect for the welfare of mankind. Dade County relied upon your wisdom, vision and dignity, Officer Cook, humble and heroic to tackle the issues of evil and terror. The residents today enjoy their leisure and unity because of you and what your uniform and badge represented. Sacred and trusted, always truthful and with an unselfish boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

Tradition does not just holler out for passion and perseverance. It beckons for honor, integrity and character's dignity humble and heroic. Yours, Officer Cook, always excelled and for giving your life and career to make harmony and peace a daily word for all may Our Lord bless and eternally watch over your soul of distinction. The eyes of the world look upward toward heaven where your spirit stays forever aglow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

The vile concoctions of callousness and wanton violence leave mankind, society and humanity gasping and reaching for answers. It was found in a most valiant public servant, Yourself, Officer Cook, who saved the face of Dade County and its citizens with your unrelenting and most heroically unselfish soul of peace and goodwill. Always most respected, revered and solemnly admired , your dignity and integrity were the instruments of outstanding character that stood toe to toe with peril never flinching and eye. The very cornerstones have been laid down for other brave and honorable to justly pursue peace and stability for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2020

A man with an acumen and awareness as excellent as his dignity and integrity. Great character, visionary commitment and wise convictions that assisted you in all your pursuits in life and during your professional feats of ferocity banded with honesty and heroism. You were a legend here in Dade County, Officer Cook, that will be forever be remembered in all generations. That giant sphere of a man's work ethics and habits of humility are all now being kept safe in the skies above. Enhancement instills vitality and virtue in its loving of people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Serenity is that sweet moment so pristine and yet so humble. It was you, Officer Cook, heroic and honorable who rescued Dade County and its people from adverse evil. When adversity strikes those humane and dignified respond to the tasks and most difficult of challenges. You'll be forever the public servant of character and staunch commitment to values and excellence never to be overlooked. Safety is most paramount and your beliefs were always spot on in desire and resolve. Those who take that baton today do so with a little trepidation, but they must not show fear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

When that roof leaks you know it's time for repairs. Fixing humanity to be austere and positive takes the entire body of work from all deserving and honest women and men of loyalty and faith. As one of Our Creator's many of brave angels, Officer Cook, your shoulders carried the onus of Dade County, its folks and whoever navigated and resided within those municipalities. All morals and character from an honorable soul of dependability and determination. Heroism and humility bred the proper way and instincts that surely filtered through your heart and soul of service and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I left a message for Karen at her work. She sounds like a wonderful woman. A great couple that was separated by serious evil. So terrible!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Dreams have a purpose. Destiny carries with it fates that even the honorable and brave they just go about their business protecting and dignifying the public with their humility and charm. Dade County is a large community which for six years, Officer Cook, you steered and served us with a spirit so cherished and faithful. Humility, humbleness and sanctity now all stored for safekeeping in heaven. It's where your revered soul rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero to so many.A gentleman of youthful character and a maturity beyond your years always remembered for his love and smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Conviction is that thinking process that needs to be largely exercised while fighting crime.You were a thoughtful man, Officer Cook, with a passionate heart and a soothing voice of valor who served Dade County with every ounce of honor, integrity and dignity. The challenges today my neighbor,friend and hero confront and confound at times those who carry your heroic legacy with pride and devotion. Saluted and honored as a treasured family member and loyal brother who gave his life for justice and peace to prevail. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

Nowadays, Officer Cook, nothing seems simple and routine anymore. Violence and evil are those train wrecks that disturb society to no end. You availed yourself of decent character, quality of commitment and the balances of valor along with incorporating integrity and dignity into your style of work. For Dade County serenity and unity were restored and a brighter outlook for the future seemed on the horizon. Never forgotten and respected greatly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

The testament of a blessed name is indeed one that will reap a heavenly reward. Your cherished spirit, Officer Cook, served, supported and saved Dade County from terrible adversity. Always will be sad and tragic how your outstanding career and fruitful life ended that day of May 16, 1979. Trust and truth being brought to honor's highest peak along with dignity and integrity, all character and heroism sacred and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2020

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