Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Preach and teach what's right. Ideals, morals and values are shaped by the very nature of one's virtuous honor, integrity and the desire to maintain dignity. Dade County relies upon its heroines and heroes. They responded to your leadership and other many skills of the safety of our roads. Your blessed name, soul and heart, Officer Cook have been now brought to God's arms where He humbly holds both of your beloved parents. Heaven has got to be filled with smiles. Your dad,dedicated to our country and your mother helping out for twenty years at Sabal Palm Elementary in North Miami Beach, Fl. A hero of hope inspiring us through our darkest of moments and hours. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2019
Tradition steeped in dignity and honesty so rich in resources of reverence, resiliency and resolve, they all stood tall ready and willing to battle wickedness, Officer Cook. Your heroism and courage have been shifted to a higher source of humility where perfection never runs dry. God has brought His most faithful of angels, fearless and where integrity may sleep without harm or interruption. For mankind's sanctity may your soul rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2019
Growing turbulence is treachery just blossoming into terror. So unwanted and so very unkind as was when you served Dade County, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was about honesty, bravery and all grit and fighting spirit. The hopes and prayers rested squarely on your humbly able heroic shoulders where integrity was a very humane cornerstone. Our peace and liberty all grew by leaps and bounds thanks in large measure to your heart of gold and mettle wrapped firmly around your being. Saluted and respectfully honored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2019
Never sleep on laurels because it alert and wise morals that will carry your life's missions and journeys of honor, respect and dignity for all humanity. Never the least bit of doubt, Officer Cook, as to how you would turnout. Integrity and intuition were a Cook Family mainstay never leaving your sight or character while you were supervising the protection of Dade County during your heroic watch. Violence tragically is a part of mankind and no matter the virtue or vigilance, one must keep diligent and devoted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2019
Dignity places its blankets of integrity and bravery upon its loving creatures. Those loyal and humbly heroic men and women who serve for a reason. The purpose of your missions here in Dade County, Officer Cook, where to loosen the strangle hold of seriousness and bring a journey of peace and goodwill to mankind. Fulfilled and that fateful day as you were routinely performing your job evil came your way. Mr. Pearsall surely had issues and more significant problems. You are an angel and a very heroic young man gifted and gallant who forever guards those peacefully perfect gates of heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2019
A yearning to learn and to thrive while being driven to succeed where others may not. A man of principle and faith devoted to helping his fellowman. Dade County was your domain, Officer Cook, a sweet and honest soul of a man. One who took responsibility seriously while going after evil and whatever you were assigned to pursue. Our safe havens were the creation of your unrelenting dignity, integrity that forged goodwill and heroism that only a man of quality character had and won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2019
You are always highly thought of, Officer Cook and the memories forever to remember, honor and pay heroic and humble homage to. A valuable resource within your department, your life and years serving Dade County with loyalty, class, esteem and character to be solemnly etched deeply in your family's hearts and those of your comrades who went to war with you to undue the awful affects of violence which took your young life. Dignity delves into reality while integrity incorporates goodwill and hope of a brighter future of which you and your smile, Officer Cook should be a vivid part of. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2019
The curious are inquisitive. The courageous are humble. Vision allows us to view the beauty of mother nature. It also permitted Dade County's own to witness real honest to goodness intervention,integrity, intuition and ingenuity doing its best work. That, Officer Cook, was your heroic acts of concern, care and consideration while a domestic incident was threatening to unravel the solitude of one and all. Clearly tranquility is the majority of most people. Those inclined to stray from the paths of perseverance must be apprehended and stopped immediately. Your life and public service gave the ultimate for serenity to breathe another day. You are never forgotten nor overlooked for undying, unselfish and most of all unwavering moral support, ideals and values important to a freer mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2019
Doggedly diligent and dutifully devoted, your pursuits in life and during your police career, Officer Cook, have been honored and etched humanely. A hero of esteem and resourcefulness who was a brave man tackling the likes of terror committed by one man acting alone who selfishness generated countless heartache for many that fateful day. A life of integrity, serenity and character taken so suddenly and now your family, Officer Cook, must somehow march on for having the valor to shield Dade County and its people from atrocity. The heights of heaven have been sealed with brave women and men whose dedication and fortitude meshed wonderfully with humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2019
The shades of serenity were perfectly set down all by your loving embrace and effort, Officer Cook. A gentleman who protected as a warrior and as a hero of humbleness and honor. God's greenest of fields contain your dignity and ever present integrity which was character and commitment personified. Always loyal, cherished and forever revered. The foundations and cornerstones a public servant lays down are to be solemnly saluted for the heroism they possess. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2019
With the image of your mother and father, Officer Cook, may you all rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With integrity implanted in your loyal and humbly faithful soul did you go on patrols of Dade County looking to interrupt evil and enhance those landscapes of fruition with perennial peace and unending stability. A hero of humility and hope whose service was legendary and headed for more promising times. The heavens are aglow like the christmas trees in your family's homes. God has been your beloveds strength all these decades later after your sacrifice which has remained the virtue of your character and morally outstanding convictions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2019
A supreme human being that you were, Officer Cook, kind and a gentle soul with honesty and humility bordered by bravery and boldness. The right man to serve and live in Dade County battling for what we deem as correct. The wars rage on and for having the heroic integrity and dignity may Our Master shelter your unwavering soul among His flock of valiant angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2019
First of all happy holidays to the entire Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families. A sad and somber day in that an honorable and humble hero is in heaven instead of being here to celebrate along with everyone. Your heart and soul won't surely be forgotten. Dade County was served and preserved by your undying and unending passions to bring a sense of purpose and security into the community. Forty plus years later, character, commitment to dignity and integrity, the class and decency instilled within your being by your devoted and most beloved parents may they too rest in peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dear to all and certainly determined to end violence and evil on this Earth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2019
Serious and serene. Our days, nights and weekends were secured by your beloved bravery and humbly heroic honesty, Officer Cook. A Dade County mainstay whose legend only affirms our sincerest hopes for goodwill, harmony and humility's brand of never ending resolve. Your unassuming character helped to trackdown torment and turmoil and now because of your absence from family and colleagues our world is a little less safer. Never more charm, class and charisma. A bright light snuffed out way too early. Though the heavens are aglow with honor and a certain unifying dignity. Integrity that composed those channels of dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
Police work at least insures some balance of peace, unity and the right to pursue joy and happiness. Your sense of honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, forever in Dade County's citizens' hearts and minds. Your understanding and undying heroism helped to shape the peaceful preservation of all mankind, humanity and society in general. Sanctity, civility and gallantry all gliding slowly around us keeping those vibes of your unselfish virtue afloat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
The smell of security is much more pleasurable than the pungent odors of terror. No matter, Officer Cook, the situation, circumstance, the heart of a true Dade County hero responded and saved lives. Your peers and civilians are took notice. I just hope those who survived your comrades and citizens are enjoying a warm and happy holiday. Your life is forever remembered for fighting violence and those freedoms are being saluted up above. Never a more gifted and warm human being who gave his all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dignity and character rest under integrity's humble pillows.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
Life is about taking steps forward not heavenly forbid backward. Dade County was looking for superior preservation and found its nugget in you, Officer Cook. A man built on values and common sense whose passions to commit yourself to honesty and the high intentions of integrity and dignity. Our serenity and safe movements are from your undying words of trust and boldness. Heroic and resolute now found as an angel whose wings humbly bless your soul of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
Daylight and darkness share humanity's missions, whether or not evil tries to enter the fray. It's ascribed in good people, public servants who are heroes and heroines of the humblest of honor and the highest steps of dignity and respect. Of course, Officer Cook, you were truly unique and virtuous in defending Dade County folks. Diligent and determined to see your trials and tribulations through until your day of retirement. It's very tragic that day never arrived as you were paid the highest of reverence for aiding and in assisting, one faithful man devoted to family and your craft forever saluted nobly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
Vision visits those whose wisdom and honor are in sync. The courage and respect to properly construct dignity and integrity which in turn lead to peace of mind for all mankind. Dade County was heroically served and humanely protected by your esteem and loyalty, Officer Cook, character as a clear blue sky except for the very violence which took your young and outstanding career. Always praised, rewarded and blessed, your unselfish soul did yeoman work here in humility and in sacred trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
The puzzles of evil still come at society and it was about honorable heroes like yourself, Officer Cook, humble, esteemed and loyal to your comrades when they needed you the most. Dade County won't forget the truly rich character and commitment to expedite trust and justice as you faithfully did for six years of humane service. It gave serenity and harmony a higher plateau for which to stand upon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
By pillow and post did you go and look for evil and where there is peace those living in Dade County benefited greatly, Officer Cook. Our hero and of course your family's forever. They raised you and you gave them all respect,truth and trust to patrol for that missing security. Integrity and dignity just rubbed off on other loyal and passionate souls who shared in the onuses of protection. Heroism and resolve assembled by your loving esteem, Officer Cook and acutely absent today forever guarded in the blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All pride and always persevering.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2019
Bravery, honesty and heroism need no extra baggage to lug around. The one who toils at their profession will be blessed and ultimately rewarded for service and preservation. Yours, good nature and goodwill, Officer Cook, delivered and inscribed tranquility and safe harbors in Dade Count y for society to continue marching onward. Your name and badge represented that humble foundation of concern, care and the morals of character. Never more missed and fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2019
Under your sacred grave, Officer Cook, lies a humble and God fearing individual with a lion's heart and a serene soul of peace. A hero forever enshrined in the legacy of all Dade County where people pay respect to the past and never forget why they sacrificed. Integrity only enhances dignity and uplifts your soul of immortality. You brought love and pride to your beloved parents may all of you rest in peace my neighbors, friends and hero. One day a reunification will occur and then they will understand what you meant to them. Christmas can never be the same without that beautiful smiling face. It's the light that keeps heaven aglow.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2019
You can conjure up all the pleasant memories of your life and resolute career, Officer Cook and humility, honesty and integrity always will be that loyal force at the top. The cream of courage and vision giving unselfish support to dignity and integrity. Respect and reverence never lost in the transparency. Dade County will address your heroism forevermore and paid homage to the sanctity of how you kept the streets clear of harm providing serenity and unity for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2019
Direction dictates one's life paths. Yours, Officer Cook, was developed and well planned since you were a young man. You heroically left your family, comrades and friends way too early because of another man's violent trails. Terror is like a pitbull never letting up. For your honor and bravery Dade County was served and remains loyal to your legacy not to forget your commitment to character and morals. Dignity and integrity well built can only result in optimistic outcomes. At twenty-five your career and life should not have concluded as Our Lord must have required your resourceful spirit in heaven to serve a more perfect purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2019