Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Quiet talk stokes the passions of one's heart. A heart that beat with honor and compassion, Officer Cook. Your dignity and integrity invited the masses to come and listen. To soak up common sense and the values of one's heroic virtues. They saved and served in duality all Dade County. A man whose legend stand stall and humble. Those pearly gates of sanctity are certainly well protected by your soul of esteem and grace. Never forgotten and may God bless your stoic nature, Officer Cook. Your family yearns for the day when you all can reunite. For now watch over those men and women serving and for your family members pursuing peace and joy on their trails of adventure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 20, 2019
Those who commit bedlam, chaos and mayhem must be captured, tried and put away where their actions will no longer stir up anger, hatred and baseless bloodshed. For all mankind, society and humanity your hidden humility and honesty, Officer Cook, did wonders for keeping the citizens safe and harmless. We and your family can never overlook your durability, versatility and dignified accountability. All stability from unwavering and unselfish integrity, the character that achieved more in six years of loyal and dedicated service for a quarter of your life. Very tragic. Very sad. Very untimely. Remembered and saluted for faithful virtues and undying heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 20, 2019
By guarding your tongue, Our Maker lengthens your life. Your word of truth and trust, Officer Cook, meant all the difference in our very lives being properly secured in Dade County. Character, conviction go hand in hand with integrity,honesty and heroic dignity as it puts evil on notice that it won't be tolerated. You continue to be greatly missed as your beloved family gathers for the upcoming holidays. A warrior and a sacred gentleman through and true. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 20, 2019
Preaching and practicing are not simple nor mundane. Violence and evil can never be taken for granted as you rescued all Dade County from a mess of mayhem everyday, Officer Cook and especially on May 16,1979. More courage and charisma, more mettle and commitment displayed just as your humane and humble honesty, integrity and dignity. God's chairs of sanctity are filled with a golden flock of ferocity. You were a gallant and loyal man, Officer Cook, your spirit flies high daily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 20, 2019
In the spirit of giving, Dade County gives you a salute of thanks, Officer Cook, for helping to plant prosperity and harmony within the corners of your community. One that holds you in high regard for dignity, integrity and honesty in character, heroic acts of nobleness and for having humble principles. Never forgotten and always respected and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 20, 2019
Promote don't provoke. They world already has enough senseless hatred and violence to go around. Your thoughtfulness and tenacity, Officer Cook, helped to stop a wayward man from committing more harm to Dade County. The blessings and esteem came from your undivided honesty, integrity and dignity. It made that distinct impression upon humanity and for having heroic humbleness in your bloodstream may your soul that brought peace and freedom be rewarded by Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 20, 2019
Memories to be shared. Heartache and pain your family, Officer Cook, must have suffered greatly after your untimely death doing your job serving Dade County and its citizens. Integrity, dignity and proven honor all helped to avert a more serious chain of calamity that day of May 16, 1979. A grand man, a hero who forever is bonded with his community, revered, resolute and humbly respected. All the loyalty and esteem spread far and wide. Security to be saluted from the throne of God's golden flock of heroes. Character shifted to a more proverbial locale to watch over those who toil and persevere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Now Mrs. Cook, yourself and Mr. Cook, may you both rest in peace have the humane and beautiful soul of your beloved "Billy" to hold hands as God has your treasured spirits in His palms.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2019
Though your beloved widow, Karen, remarried about ten years ago, I do think she still carries you, Officer Cook, in her heart. The memories remain as does your loyal and honorable passions. Straight from dignity and integrity that propelled peace and liberty right onto the streets and havens in Dade County. Humanity and heroism directed solely where concern and care belonged. You continue to be very much missed by your family comrades and friends and now you can hover and observe aspirations moving onward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Her beloved Bill forevermore a legend with a foundation to be permanently etched upon mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2019
A tall order for a man built on tackling evil and terror. It was terrible, Officer Cook, that your young life was way too short cut down by one's man's rages against society and trusted public servants. Dade County was brought to its knees by Mr. Pearsall whom you tried desperately to stop that day. You sir my neighbor, friend and hero shall be remembered for a level of sanctity, humility and for acting quickly and as decisively as you were trained to. The skies above have protected your character, commitment to pride and your convictions to hopeful transparency all these years later. Gallantry and grit that has been paid humane homage. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2019
Bookends of boldness and bravery holding together the forts of dignity, honesty and the reverence of integrity. Sure a lot to handle for any humble and most heroic public servant who enhanced all Dade County and mankind with His missions of resolve and goodwill. A face with a smile, Officer Cook ,that has been in those shelters where angels flock and soar above keeping their loved ones free of harm and peaceful in all their faithful pursuits of life and its pleasures. Your values, dignity and integrity's ingenuity restored their ideals society yearns for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2019
A turncoat has no tenacity nor honor. A hero, humble and dignified as you were, Officer Cook, surely can smile forever in God's solitary location of perfection. Your soul and heart of esteem and affection rescued Dade County and its people from some pretty sad and heinous activities that awful day. Your good name and character are forever watching others perform difficult tasks as you did keeping serenity and safe travels close to the front door. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2019
Decisions are made to safeguard the public trust and safety. You acted with unbelievable heart, heroism and humility everyday of your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook. Never more respect, integrity and dignity that had uplifted your soul and character. Our tranquil times are precisely because of your unselfish patience and compassion always to be saluted and so humanely honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A reverent, faithful and devout man of principle and concern.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 19, 2019
Lions chew and tear away at their prey. Officers pursue and chase after evil all the time and try to keep dignity and integrity by their belts. Your mission, Officer Cook, you accepted freely and willingly to preserve and enhance safety in and around the Dade County area. Your heroism and unending character made you a humble man of sacred proportions. Nothing but morals and sure principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 18, 2019
Deliberate and devoted to duty and responsibility. all your humble care and concern, Officer Cook, brought newer roads of refined resiliency and resourcefulness to the citizens of Dade County. Their peace and humane harmony all because of your tireless esteem and boldness that had helped you to conquer terror. Heroism and humanity salute your sincerest of endeavors, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 18, 2019
Courage and honesty are society's representation of character, dignity and integrity. And you identity, Officer Cook, will always be as your family and Dade County's hero of ferocity and sure humble resolve. Never more cherished and respected as a legend whose life and career brought unending safety, security and serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 18, 2019
Misery is not your pal, friend or buddy during violent times. It's the moments of morals and mettle coupled with honesty, dignity and integrity which you steadfastly maintained, Officer Cook, while securing Dade County and keeping its folks safe from harm. You are to be saluted and honored for heroic actions, humility now and for eternity in heaven watching over your loved ones and esteemed and humane colleagues. All heart, soul and character that never wavered nor was unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 18, 2019
The earth rotates on its axis. Honest men and women, heroic and dignified their lives revolve around service and the quality by which they protect the people whom they devote their careers to. You were humble and humane, Officer Cook, surely a legend in Dade County and for that matter the entire world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment and conviction always clear doubt. Never more respected and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2019
Integrity, dignity and honor may never left the heart and soul of any public servant. And you were quite a faithful and humble man, Officer Cook and you just performed your daily duties as well as anyone. Heroism and character that made humanity and humility take note. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was your place of professionalism and you'll be saluted for wisdom and unrelenting resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2019
The book never closes and the lights never go out in heaven. Our Lord's sacred and perfect venue where safe harbors and trustworthy journeys are the rule. Heroes and heroines all with the very same humility, humble honor, devoted decency and dignity and integrity of character that has created a forever bond between the citizens and their immortal souls of distinction. Your good name here in Dade County, Officer Cook, carries its welcome weight as you have not been forgotten. You have been paid homage, etched on walls of memories where those who do care can review and respect your cunning intuition. Cherished and treasured. Admired and greatly missed by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2019
Wickedness wanders those trails where peace and harmony look to rule the day. Only your ferocity and fierceness everyday and in particular on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, stopped a worse scene of senseless mayhem and its sidelines of serious violence. A hero of trust and honor forever. A peacekeeper who now patrols that proverbial beat in heaven, a special venue reserved for Our Maker's giant flock of heroic angels. Never more character, concern and consideration from a real gentleman of valor and vision. Dade County was and is the place you called home and where your genuinely friendly heart belonged, among esteemed and loyal peers of perseverance and proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Talent follows that humble path so long as trust and truth share the same directions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2019
Sunrise, sunset, honor's elements of integrity, ingenuity and the fine points of dignity. They are contribute to success or heaven forbid a failure when battling against an evil adversary. You stood for right and humility, Officer Cook, rising above to shelter all mankind and Dade County from one evil man. For having heroic character, conviction and commitment to both pride and excellence will God keep His promise and bless and reward your humane soul of safety and security. Your loving family and esteemed colleagues have kept their words of trust remembering a man of righteousness, resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2019
Happiness takes no shortcuts. But joy and its fruitions can be short lived if violence and evil continue prowling around communities. Bad blood can set off a whole chain of reactions. That sad day, Officer Cook, you went to a scene though you were not required to because you and your last partner heard an officer was down. What transpired next was sheer bedlam and only by your heroically unselfish actions did you save Dade County, its folks and your comrades from much worse. Dignity and integrity are honesty's reminders of why men and women so humble and valiant fight on to defend our liberties and togetherness. Never once forgotten and solemnly saluted for virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2019
The length we journey for a mission of hope and goodwill never is not without some bumps along the way. Danger and wickedness cause our peace of mind to become a little confused and you were there, Officer Cook, to take charge all with your calming tone and tenacity straight from your always golden heart. Dade County and its people were protected by your undying effort and integrity that humbled your dignity. You shall be respected, admired and saluted for valor now being guarded forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2019
Dedication enhances desire and decency when devotion and determination are of honest proportions. God instilled humble and heroic integrity and dignity in your bloodstream, Officer Cook. The spirit is all flesh and your understanding of what it takes to conquer terro made you are very humble and blessed servant. Dade County won't forget your instilling harmony and everlasting safety within its venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2019
A sultry and blazing hot day would not deter your responsibilities, Officer Cook. You never let the people of Dade County down. With humane and humble courage, with honesty and integrity following behind your unwavering and unselfish dignity did you do your job facing down violence the way all public servants must. Founded in rich mettle and steeped in morals may God bless your immortal soul whose spirit brought new leases on life and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2019