Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The winds of nature swirl round and round. What must be firm and stable are one's humble traits of honor and dignity. No matter the venue, the time and day,integrity and virtue must compliment character. For your whole life, Officer Cook, it did, surely it did in Dade County. Peace and enhancement brokered by your cheerful embraces of resolve and devotion. You are to be saluted for heroism and reverence that never lacked enthusiasm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
It does not matter where I'm at or what I'm doing you, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. A Dade County hero for the goodwill of humanity while serving responsibly and most honorably. A dignified soul of a gem whose integrity matched your excellent character, heroic and wise. When peace and liberty are bothered by some known evil factions all brothers and sisters must act quickly to restore calm and the faith of society. The skies above are clear as was your vision and compassion, Officer Cook. Nothing unreal only the thoughts of you being taken so young. More left for your family to accomplish to carry on with your sacred legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
A battalion of boldness, bravery and honor that was summoned to Our Creator's pristine location over forty plus years ago and Dade County ha snot forgotten your solemn word of truth and trust, Officer Cook. Serenity, safety and harmony all linked to your travels and journeys of character and more. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With unabated effort and unwavering loyalty those building blocks have been set down. The wheels in motion have been rotating perfectly with God's graceful hands steering the rudder.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
Gunfire erupting elicits quick and positive response. You answered what was your very last call, Officer Cook, with honor and dignity, integrity and heroic courtesy displayed to all Dade County and its people. Resourcefulness and ingenuity kept forever safe and secure in Our Master's den of angels. A flock of men and women decent, devoted and most dedicated to their official calling. Always keep looking down upon us, Officer Cook,you were a leader of others whose life steered us to greater prominence. Humility and humanity working as a tandem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is where you are, Officer Cook, here is where you should be enjoying the fruits of your humanely distinct passions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
An accolade is an acknowledgement of accomplishing something worthwhile befitting mankind. You reap what you sew and your life and career, Officer Cook, has shed that most heroic light upon your virtue and vigilance all backing Dade County and its residents who so desired peace and joy. Your character and convictions all have been duly noted, honored humbly and saluted for respect and reverence. You demonstrated good morals and mettle forever valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
Silence is golden. Honor and heroism are bestowed upon those angels of character whose undying and unselfish commitments to excellence and pride directed serious dilemmas away from the general public. Your esteemed being and heart, Officer Cook, kept evil at bay and provided the evidence that effort and resolve share in. Dade County has surely not forgotten your blessed soul, cherished and most faithful beyond what's demanded from all integral men and women of integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
A new lease on life is what every January 1st grants those who walk this earth. Violence should not have terminated a wonderful life with a most beautiful wife, Officer Cook and for having the heroism and honor may Our Savior bless and keep watch over your adored soul of humility and the development of dignity and incorporated integrity. Dade County was spared and saved along with your comrades that fateful day when at age twenty-five destiny came a calling. Your fruition and fabulous ferocity are surely missed today along with a bright and bountiful smile. serenity and unity bless us. Perfection is your guiding light and may God keep your spirit aflame forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
A new year and a fresh slate, no matter you are forever remembered and firmly saluted, Officer Cook, for heroic actions in life and during your police career serving all Dade County. Mankind has issues and badge#1664 faced those problems with an awareness and acumen like no other. Our prosperity and security all the result of hard work and effort over and beyond your years of humility, maturity that matched your tenacity and unselfish character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2020
Grit, grace and gallantry are not vain, in fact they support the very humble pillars of real honor, true allegiance and trustworthy integrity and dignity. The very foundations and character by which you heroically protected Dade County, Officer Cook. A humane and most humble legend of distinction whose soul of nobility has been uplifted and rewarded for the devoutness and faith you were raised with and how your respected and honored your parents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A consummate man never more loyal and esteemed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2020
The evil committed by one man's heart cannot tarnish the goodwill, hope and humble honesty of other law abiding professionals. You were the consummate hero, Officer Cook, who was widely respected and admired for sharing your integrity and dignity with Dade County to serve and to preserve the quality of their lives of peace and affection. Character that lives in God's perfect of places for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2020
Danger deserves dignity while peril deserves perseverance. It was your undivided trust, truth and a host of honorably discharged duties to see Dade County and its people through rough moments, Officer Cook. A young man heroic and loyal to all the challenges that police work puts in their paths of proficiency. Never forgotten and forever a brave angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2020
I have no doubts that you and Karen, Officer Cook, would have made great parents. Sterling faith, stellar honesty, sturdy integrity and reverent dignity ,marked your projected pathways in life and during a humbly heroic career serving Dade County. Efficiency and endurance all made your trials of tenacity more meaningful. Wise beyond your years of experience, you'll be saluted and etched in everyone's heart and minds. God has only those princes and princesses of valor and trust. Truth and serene angels soaring higher each moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 represented fundamental character, clutch commitment and otherwise noble conviction.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
Callousness and heinousness removes all the good that an honest man of woman stands for. Family permanently affected by a sudden loss of human life which you laid down for Dade County folks to prosper and to cherish, Officer Cook. A hero of intuition and integrity to be solemnly and gratefully honored for a life of vision, wisdom and clarity. Your family leads their lives by patiently carrying on your legacy of heroism. That cannot be tarnished and for ascribing to scruples and ideals may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Its removal is those humane blessings your soul of distinction and mankind reaps daily while walking that proverbial beat. Perfection cannot be less, it's for eternity and for doing an outstanding job of service and protection. A life with a beautiful wife and lovely family members who one day will reunite with you.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
Faith take sheart, hope involves courage, honor endears itself to those whose moral compassess face dignity and integrity square on. Danger and peril was promptly addressed by you, Officer Cook, right then and never a hint of indignation or doubt. You remain a man on a journey of ingenuity supported by sanctity and humbleness. Dade County's tranquility was about the truth and trust a loyal gentleman of conviction gave to his comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
Our Lord is launching His heavenly blessings of safety and peace to those who honor creation and deliver dignity and integrity during the most violent of times. You brought everlasting hope and goodwill to all Dade County, Officer Cook. Yes, humble and treasured, heroism with effort backing your entire watch. Generations from now can take heart and utilize your blueprints of both bravery and boldness to get things correct once more. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
Tonight under clear blue skies can one see their beloved heroes spirits shining brightly, as their lives and careers were given for the causes of peace and joy for all. You served Dade County and its citizens, Officer cook, with heroic insight, humble honor and esteemed dignity and loyal integrity. This is your legacy of character and commitment to society never to be forsaken. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
The orchards and groves are all full of ripe fruit. The resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness was always put forth on behalf of Dade County with everything honesty and integrity bring to respect, dignity and character. Yours, Officer Cook, will forever be praised as heroic and indeed serenely humane. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Decades from now you'll continue to be loyally and most faithfully cherished.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
The world deserves a happy new year. Your sweet and heroic soul, Officer Cook, deserves the dignity and respect of all mankind for nobly and honorably serving all Dade County. A classic man of character and charm with an unwavering resolve and humility flowing throughout your body. Always saluted and fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
I meant to add your beautiful mom, Officer Cook, sadly passed away in Long Beach, California last March 7th at the ripe age of one hundred and three. The right genes, the humble and distinct honor and heroism from a passionate and heroic man. Fate is not to be fiddled with and never are excursions of excellence and endeavor. Dade County was your location where you served mightily and kept evil away. Never more respected and resolute, admired and full of decency and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
No corks popping in heaven and nothing falling from a tower. Only the esteemed labors of love fondly remembered as one of many heroic angels. Yes, Officer Cook, a heroic man to be reverently paid his respects for honoring humanity with your undivided grit and gallant gumption. Those trips and missions meant something and now years many too many your still being held in high regard. You gave so others could live. Mr. Pearsall wherever your soul is rotting today maybe you should have learned before engaging men of character, conviction and peace in violent outbursts of gunfire which ruined a bright and otherwise sunny day that afternoon in Dade County. Liberty City was the venue where Badge#1664 gave his life, Officer Cook, was a graceful and humble man who did not deserve to die. He will always be a hero to his family, community, peers and friends who many shared a happy moment. A sixty-six year old man should still be with his wife and adoring his family even though His wonderful and beautiful passed last March 7th at the ripe and faithfully devout age of one-hundred and three. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
It was devastating that on May 16, 1979, life and everything you could imagine, Officer Cook, came crashing to a sudden and tragic end. Evil taking your sweet soul and wise heart of fruition that nurtured the boundaries through and true here in Dade County. A real treasure of resolve, a hero of humbleness and sanctity patrolling the streets with soul and integrity, character and a fulfillment simply gone before a goodbye could be spoken. Forty years plus and your smile is seen in God's imminent domain. You can look at your picture on the Officers Down Memorial Page back in 1973 when I believe it was taken. So healthy, trusted and tenacious and one nasty man had to louse up the plans for a brighter future, retirement and all the rewards for service and loyalty. But never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
It's not a guess because I read of your desire to become an excellent police officer. From a young man growing up you wanted this to be your profession. And willing you accepted whatever needed to be accomplished for your goals and aspirations to be realized.As a legend and a hero for all society and of course Dade County you already possessed much humility, humble honor and a work ethic and dignity second to none. Violence was met face to face and stopped with your caring heart and secure soul. We honor your memory, Officer Cook, your family pursues their lives with you in their hearts each moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
Being cynical is one thing. Courage and honesty bring only true truth and integrity to the facts of trust and respect for dignity. Holding down those forts of ferocity sometimes requires gigantic effort poured forth. You labored long and hard for Dade County, Officer Cook and will forever remain God's angel of hope and steady goodwill for mankind. Our tranquility came as the means of your transparency. Always from the lips of a devout and righteous individual. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
As a man of honor,faith and dignity, Officer Cook, luck is just that humble piece of a puzzle. Your instincts better yet brought fairness and justice to those living in Dade County. Herocialy distributed and humanely saluted, it is found in the DNA of all loyal and trustworthy public servants who defend us from corruption and evil. Sad that your life and career ended when life for you and Karen had everything to live for. Humbleness and resourcefulness living in your humble home of character and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We all fall when one man or woman gives up their life. The department relies upon total participation to get the tasks accomplished properly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
Longevity is Our Lord's messages following His servants as they police and patrol various communities around the country. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was brave and honest as you were here in Dade County leading other women and men through peril. Dignity and integrity led your destinies and journeys of hopeful and heroic peace you laid your life down for. The man who had the character and the outstanding humility to resolve conflict only to be taken at such a tender young age. Serenity and maturity mattered and now what matters most is Our Creator enhancing and blessing your mortal soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019