Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Even tempered, level headed and relatively calm under pressure and duress is where honest and noble men and women pitch their tents of loyalty and integrity. They canvass an entire area looking for stability and come across the shrewdness of serious trouble. And it is very sad when a young man,a gentleman of wisdom, maturity and vision , yours, Officer Cook, has those lights put out forever by one man's wicked rants and revenge against steadfast and trustworthy officers who look to succeed in the wars over violence. Dade County was where your credibility and candor were focused and all the humbleness, heroism and confidence to make peace a realistic factor in our very lives where joy, unity and prosperity shall reign down rather than an eruption of wanton evil and torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A baseball field is where dreams are made and where you patrolled, Officer Cook, every corner and venue were your humble roots and aspirations, now legendary inspirations forever in eternity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
Tangoing with terror and evil is not ever going to be simple and mundane. No matter the mettle and morals, composed honesty, desirable dignity and ever present integrity those wars are going to be a sure tussle. Domestic violence leaves scars that never disappear as they take innocent lives. Your trips around Dade County, Officer Cook, were supremely brave and bold with a legacy of heroism that will stay with your family, friends and comrades forevermore. Peace and freedom demand expert concern and consideration, your life and career was and is going to be revered, respected, admired and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The big reunion in heaven above is surely replete with angels of valor and humility. Wit and ferocity scanning our venues and corners with grand concern.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
Callousness is not cute. It is the very acts of violence accentuated and perpetrated by plain old nasty and evil people. You were sent on a special mission, Officer Cook, to hunt down wickedness in and around the pillars and posts of all Dade County in an effort to resurrect goodwill and hope among its citizens. For having a multitude of dignity, desire and honorable and heroic integrity mat the Lord forever bless and reward your immortal soul of ideals and wisdom. All the assurances and acumen to carry you through six loyal years of undying and unwavering engagement. You tried that day, officer Cook, to stop a very wayward man from creating mayhem and all sorts of evil. The Lord fulfilled your heroic and humble dreams, goals and fruitful aspirations. Your legacy shines brightly as it beautifies those sacred and pristine gardens above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Channeling humanity with relevance and undeniable resolve, keep looking down on your beloved family and peers who seek justice and truth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
Terror and torment sting society and make mankind ache with agony. Nothing tantalizing about this. We are tortured by terrible tragedies and there is nothing worse than violence and its commission being carried out against our serenity and tranquility. You carried the torch, Officer Cook, for your department and Dade County as a wholesome and most revered hero. Respected for bravery, integrity, honesty and wisdom that guided your trails of ferocity until Our Maker came calling for your young and beautiful soul of appreciation. That what heaven has for eternity, your sweet and good natured character and loyal commitments to everything principles, pride and excellence represent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. North Miami Beach just isn't the same without your brilliant smile and very truthful, trusting and engaging personality.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
The statute of limitations sometimes unfairly disrupts the balance of justice, trust and truth. Good men and women struck down in the prime of their lives by a rash of wanton and heinous evil. Taken before their time to a place where only God looks after their distinctly honorable and humanely brave souls. Hearts that should still be beating. Families all left searching for answers. Your family, Officer Cook, always has that gaping hole of your most untimely loss. Humanity, society, mankind and most importantly Dade County and its people who suffered a most sad tragedy. A very terrible chapter in a life filled with dreams and dignity now being washed by tears of anger over a young man so valiant and marvelous whose character never waned. Always fondly remembered and paid homage for giving safety, security and harmony a location to tie together a portion of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
Taps are the very last heroi honor one receives after giving their thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and kindness all in honesty, dignity and integrity's most profound name. Your name, Officer Cook, has been professionally and discreetly honored for making life matter here in Dade County where its folks have been given better living conditions at time samid violence and tension. You have passed that torch of tenacity to all men and women future officers as brave and devoted as you were. Nothing but love and enhancement from a most distinguished and treasured hero of resolve and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
To just ignore violence would be akin to being a conspirator. Police have a duty, solemn and humble obligation to chase after whatever wickedness crosses their paths. Your brought accountability, reliability and responsibility to your sacred position, Officer Cook. Dade County over forty some years later has seen some improvements because of your unwavering and most unselfish achievements to capture those inclined to commit violence. It took all your intuition, ingenuity and integrity to change the face of those streets where God place you and your dignified journeys of character and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of humanity whose humbleness is blessed and cherished in Our Creator's must humble and perfect abode.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
Danger and peril just destroy the peaceful goodwill and prosperity of society. Only the humble and heroic actions of those dedicated men and women can save an entire community from such awful evil. They did that fateful day, Officer Cook. Yes, Dade County was saved and so were your gallant colleagues from worse. Your life and career of integrity, honesty and dignity sacrificed to provide those shelters of serenity forevermore. A man of wisdom, vision and character reaching way down within your humane morals to summon the valor to perform at a high level. Saluted and solemnly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 4, 2019
Indignity robs the heart of its honor and integrity. Those added spices of courage and serenity were added to your heroic feats of goodwill,faith and hope on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook. A solid citizen and a fair and trustworthy officer whose leaps and bounds of boldness and bravery were a cut above the rest of the pack. Just good old fashioned perseverance and character ripped from your family's heart by violence. Never forgotten and fondly remembered from consistent performance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 3, 2019
Energy comes from the brain and heart just as honesty, integrity and dignity comes from one's heroic soul of intensity and ingenuity. Dade County was rescued from an individual whose madness was most deafening. Sad, tragic and just a pity. When a man of compassion, promise and the work ethics of a cherished and bold public servant are dashed by evil, we just pray that your soul, Officer Cook, has been resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All character. All safety and tenacity tied to your pathways of excellence and pride.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 3, 2019
Engage is to inform. Enrage is one who is very upset. Whatever ticked off Mr. Pearsall into taking your life, Officer Cook and nearly taking those of your honorable and brave comrades Lord we may never know and surely not comprehend the gravity of the entire situation. But, Dade County was lovingly served and duly protected by your solemn actions of heroism and humane dignity. It's humble integrity and outstanding character that consummated your career and constituted your life of resolve and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 3, 2019
History bares repeating. Heroes and heroines such as yourself, Officer Cook, require salutes of valor for we find your honesty, integrity and dignity preserved the sanctity and serenity of life for Dade County's citizens. A man of classic character, charm and charisma patrolling for peace while pursuing violence the sadness of evil that took your young life and pleasures of life and family away though they miss you very much and do treasure all the wonderful memories of a man who became a hero, resolute and devoted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 3, 2019
Stats are kept. Courage and honor are being stored away in that special and perfect place, heaven. If dignity and integrity could resurrect you, Officer Cook, your family would be very happy. You did pay the ultimate price to seize peace and keep it where Dade County would benefit the most. Ideals, values and vision, all from your heart of wisdom and character that helped to rescue the folks from nothing but pure evil that fateful day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your humility and humane life will always be spoken highly of and surely never forgotten.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 2, 2019
An extra special man of adventure and acumen patrolling the corridors and corners of a community where your heroic name and soul forever remain cherished. Yes, Officer Cook, memories last forever and so does your humble achievements as a warrior who strived for humility and resolve uplifting society with nothing but a fine name and scruples that make a determined and diligent public servant. Your soul hovers at every moment above your family and comrades keeping watch over their journeys of peace and happiness. Something you should have lived to enjoy with Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 2, 2019
The days are starting to shrink as winter will make its way in a few months. No matter however as you fought tooth and nail, Officer Cook, to humbly secure Dade County's boundaries. The commitment to honesty, integrity and dignity, the reverence and respect your comrades had for their brother officer, your life and career will be remembered very fondly as God has your instinctual spirit protected for eternal safekeeping. Saluted and etched in Dade County's walls of memories as a noble and humane soul of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 2, 2019
Police work involves a handful of onuses and responsibilities. So all dedicated servants are required to maintain honesty, respect for others and especially those they serve. The struggles are great and because of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, functioning as one, your community of Dade County has paid your respect for your undying and unselfish actions that may have prevented a more serious situation than what was happening already. Integrity and character serve to stimulate the courage and interventions of all involved in saving mankind from adverse circumstances. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 2, 2019
You'll find a mighty man of mettle and morals who instructs and motivates other fine and esteemed colleagues. Dade County had your unwavering perseverance and righteous integrity and character. If integrity and ingenuity can assist a man or woman dealing with trouble, well there is always got to be some common ground to start those wars over terror. Officer Cook, humility, humbleness and your resiliency are all treasured and very much resting in Our Creator's largest of palms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of goodwill and the trust and truth that delivered those goods of security and safe travels.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 2, 2019
Substantial gains must be realized when battling such an evil foe. Wickedness triggers things that even the best of officers might have problems dealing with. You were a gamer, Officer cook, so full of life and gumption, gallantry and the honesty that brought your peers and family pride and excellence. Dade County will never forget your heroism and resolve so splendid and complete, it was a crying shame your young life and career ended the way it did. God protects His pious followers and staunch angels of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 2, 2019
There can be no fluctuation in ferocity nor any deviation in dignity. Integrity may not be interrupted when fighting violence and evil. Dade County and its citizens had you, Officer Cook, their humble and heroic public servant trying to flush the streets from adversity. Admired and respected for commanding others through danger, your blessed name won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 2, 2019
Fully functional and fairly careful, your fierceness and well documented dignity won't be forgotten, Officer Cook. And neither will those who you served here in Dade County overlook your heroic acumen and awareness when facing the worst of evil. One person can spoil an entire region banking on success and its serenity that permits movements of tranquility and sanctity. The streets were policed when you were out there, Officer Cook, on trips of hope and all goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 1, 2019
Justice should be swift. Though, at times its administration becomes slowed down by politics and the awful fate of the court systems. Truth and trust shall be given equal respect and reverence seeing perseverance through its trips of tenacity. Your determination, Officer Cook, paid Dade County and its folks many dividends of dignity and integrity. All from a soul of distinction and valor. You are never forgotten as badge#1664 was wore most professionally and in a clear and wise manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Police who give their lives to save must be etched and so duly paid homage for enabling prosperity and peace to march in unison going forward.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 1, 2019
The stars are brightened by the convincing boldness and bravery of so many heroes and heroines who gave honor and respect, integrity and dignity the truer meaning of character, commitment and conviction. Your devotion and faithful missions in and around Dade County , Officer cook, made harmony and stability a more realistic resource. Always treasured for being a hero and succeeding in preserving where others could not, danger and peril were always dealt with when your humble soul watched over us and your adoring family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 1, 2019
Dreams are made of these. Integrity, dignity and the incorporation of honesty embedded within a genuine man's soul of security and a heart of heroism and nobility. Dade County was brought nothing but class and devotion through your mettle and scruples, Officer Cook. Never forgotten and terribly missed. The glory of gallantry is that its next journeys are in a prefect area where no hurt will come before any hero's or heroine's pathways again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 1, 2019
The capacity of courage brings in the solemn respect that honor does when good servants brave all elements to serve and protect the public. Violence and terror must be done away with and your career and life, Officer Cook, were dedicated to Dade County. Dignity and integrity channeling their characters to achieve greatness through humility. The heavens above have your humble and heroic soul of resolve and endeavor forever, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reverence breeds desire when decency is implanted into the hearts of those faithful and most efficient.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 1, 2019
Police defy the odds everyday. They face the rigors of evil, the viciousness of violence and yet through it all must be dignified and composed of honor, humility and of great integrity. Your character, Officer Cook, speaks and spoke back in your day of morals, courtesies and staunch proficiency. Never more heroic, helpful and of sound being. Dade County surely had its safety and peaceful goodwill spread out like a blanket. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your capabilities and courage will be duly and humbly saluted.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 1, 2019

