Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
People travel through life at times oblivious of things. One thing to keep in mind, you can never turn a blind eye to evil or it will gobble up your honor, hopes and dreams in a heartbeat. Your desire was to become a duly humble officer, Officer Cook and in doing so you made Dade County safer through your dignity and integrity. Character and commitment help to elevate one's devotion, faith and vitality during their pursuits of our joy while chasing the likes of violence from the streets. heaven has your respected and admired soul, Officer Cook, of heroism and enrichment watching over your family, peers and friends who all have missed seeing your engaging smile and grand personality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 19, 2019
Quicker than light, faster than a locomotive, that's just how honest and genuine public servants must go out and tackle evil and its associated violence. Your honor and personal humility, Officer Cook, were all Dade County and its citizens needed to hear and know, your support and unrelenting charge toward mayhem to save them from more sure trouble. Perseverance and reverence are the respect and admiration you had, Officer Cook, as a brave and loyal young man of vision and the clarity of wisdom beyond your chronological years. We don't lump heroes and heroines into categories, we place an onus upon character to serve, a bond to protect and hopefully peace and resolution follow close behind. Your memory, Officer Cook, has always been heroically saluted, remembered and fondly etched upon our hearts and minds. Never out of sight nor forgotten. Class, devotion, dignity and integrity share the fruits of your chosen profession in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 19, 2019
Gospel is just that. But, courtesy and honesty travel down those tracks where nothing but trust and truth, dignity and integrity ought to go. You went out each day and night, Officer Cook, on the goodwill of Dade County searching for a semblance of serenity and when serious trouble came along you tried your utmost to vanquish its vicious resolve. For having humility, sanctity and civility on your lips and uniform, may your ever respected soul of endearment be blessed as we know God does for His heroes and heroines, all angels who served the cause and pursued the purposes for which they we chosen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humbleness secures a person'e place in the next world where character and decency navigated down those pathways of precision.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 19, 2019
We are all God's creatures. And how we channel our passions and humble bonds of purpose that is for us to choose. Your mission, Officer Cook, was to eradicate terror and evil exposing your heroically humble soul to the peril that was found in Dade County. Its folks have recognized your sacrifice which has made mankind and humanity more safer, though a little less since your career was sadly ended by evil. Character and integrity host dignity and honesty so long as they stay trusted and truthful. A humble gentleman of gallantry and goodwill exhibiting excellence in all your unselfish convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 19, 2019
The judge of mercy and compassion sends His most distinguished souls of truth and integrity into those fracases to seize upon evil and trap it before it runs wild. You hustled and patrolled the corridors of all Dade County, Officer Cook, as a man of dignity and honor would do. For having the quintessential character and commitment may your spirit and its humility rest quietly along with your reverence and treasured respect for society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A good man taken suddenly by a wanton and brazen individual for no earthly reason other than to create bedlam,chaos and mayhem for those folks wanting peace of mind and some happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 19, 2019
Send those heavenly messages our way, Officer Cook, this world can surely utilize those good vibrations. For having honesty and character by your side along with dignity and integrity may Our Maker bless, protect and reward your mortally heroic soul of tranquility and resolve for all that it accomplished during your life and career in Dade County. make no mistake your morals and class meant everything to your beloved parents and family along with those brave colleagues who served during heated fights over evil. The trust and truth will never be forgotten for it lives on for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 19, 2019
Violence is like that shark that encircles its prey looking to snair the vulnerable and the innocent. Your versatility, vigilance and virtue, Officer Cook, made that succinct impression, honorable, most humble and humbly heroic here in Dade County where its citizens remembered your undying wisdom, unbelievable faith and unwavering character which has brought peace and a sense of renewed goodwill. Fondly saluted and cherished forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 19, 2019
Officer Cook, when your beloved soul rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, we must not disturb your remains too, for they are sacred and now belong with God too. You see your career and life of professional service toward Dade County delivered the valuable variables of vigilance, integrity and dignity all from a heroic and honest young man. you participated in this seemingly never concluding peace process which shielded citizens from undue bloodshed and one man's rants and rages against society. Humanity takes your humility, Officer Cook and endeavors to spread its crystals of courage far and wide. A wonderful soul gone too soon. Cherished. Treasured and tenacious without any doubts regarding your superior character and staunch convictions to faith, hope and the goodwill of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 18, 2019
Evil cannot stymie the goodwill of our esteemed and bravest of servants. They march right into the very face of danger and peril as you heroically and so honorably did for Dade County, Officer Cook. The full gamut of grace, gallantry and trustworthiness distributed by a loving soul of a man. This world very much misses your spirit of dignity and integrity now filling Our Creator's walls of honor, decency and respect which you gave back in sterling character and commitment to your homegrown community. Never more versatility, accountability and the durability to tackle whatever jobs, roles and assignments came your way. That path and trail ended way too early by wanton and callous violence by one wickedly treacherous individual. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 showed pride and prudent proficiency at all times. Never forgotten and saluted humanely, humbly and heroically!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 18, 2019
Gallantry, vim, vigor and vitality don't just fall from heaven. They are earned while learning all the ropes regarding of what it takes to make a man earn his responsibilities of honor,integrity and dignity. Violence concentrates while our bravest women and men figure out plans of action to battle such a brutal beast one whose character has no boundaries. Those you set up in Dade County, Officer Cook,were entirely for the welfare of the people and it extracted every last bit of your energetic heart and soul of skillful effort. Always etched and so duly saluted for reaching the pulse of a community that continues paying your soul homage for its unselfish humility and all around kindness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 18, 2019
It's easy to surmise why you were a special human being, Officer Cook. Humble confidence. Honest, loyal and trustworthy. A gentleman possessed with hindsight, foresight and the right kind of dignity, integrity and special characteristic of determination and dedication. Dade County has fondly and solemnly remembered your heroic actions of May 16, 1979 and each one of your six years of commitment and esteem. The flags fly high as does your sweet and wonderful soul of valor as harmony reigned down when you navigated those dangerous roads where peril lied in wait. Never more courage and boldness demonstrated through and through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 18, 2019
No disguises were necessary when you patrolled the streets of Dade County, Officer Cook, looking for a connector to peace and quiet. The citizens whom you served both honorably,loyally and most faithfully have not forgotten your generosity and gallantry all very humble and heroically dignified during times of tension and unrest. You served with manners, courtesies and consideration just as you always did and for having integrity and wisdom, may God grant humble sleep to your soul of safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 18, 2019
Double tenacity, triple ferocity should get the job of fanning down evil. Always so alert and full of acumen, Officer Cook, it surely allowed you to pursue peace and liberty on behalf of all Dade County residents. The finest young man with a fighting heart and a kindred spirit whose character was A number one along with your unwavering resolve and commitment to justice, truth and trust. Society, humanity and mankind were given an extra sense of your serene heroism and humility all which stabilized the development and growth of a community that not only revered and respected you, but keeps paying homage to your memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 18, 2019
The affection of being loved and respected conquers all. Humility, humbleness and the blessings of humane and heroic honor fell like the manna upon you, Officer Cook, one of God's devoted and cherished character who defended Dade County with all your strength. A heart of wisdom, vision and the integrity to courageously handle his roles with the examples placed within your soul. Our serenity and peaceful havens established by your unwavering and undying accomplishments to befit mankind. Honored and secured in those pearly gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Curious yet honest, rewarded for making the ultimate sacrifice to bring down terror,torment and turmoil. The bad relatives of evil, violence and extreme wickedness. All people require is harmony and the opportunities to unite one with the other. Your endeavors, Officer Cook, permitted that forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2019
The affection of being loved and respected conquers all. Humility, humbleness and the blessings of humane and heroic honor fell like the manna upon you, Officer Cook, one of God's devoted and cherished character who defended Dade County with all your strength. A heart of wisdom, vision and the integrity to courageously handle his roles with the examples placed within your soul. Our serenity and peaceful havens established by your unwavering and undying accomplishments to befit mankind. Honored and secure din those pearly gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Curious yet honest, rewarded for making the ultimate sacrifice to bring down terror,torment and turmoil. The bad relatives of evil, violence and extreme wickedness. All people require is harmony and the opportunities to unite one with the other. Your endeavors, Officer Cook, permitted that forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2019
Love, hope and faith form that fountain of goodwill and serenity that otherwise may never flow. Upward and outward. Tragically, violence turns its nasty head and spits out venom and disrespectful evil that you attempted to curtail every moment and everyday, Officer Cook. Dade County received a lion's share of your wealth of knowledge, your plethora of pristine honor, integrity and dignity while your character and commitment to both excellence and pride was very heroic. We never know when destiny will call all you did, Officer Cook, is answer those bells of boldness and bravery, loud and clear. Mr. Pearsall, you did not get away unpunished your soul rots in purgatory while Officer William Coleman Cook's is bathed in the sweet fragrances of tenacity and humility. Sacred and caring. Always polite and well mannered. Manicured with morals and mettle shining ever so brightly off your belt and badge. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Adored, cherished and beloved.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2019
The show says stay tuned the wildest is yet to come. Police work is not for everyone. A common fact. Determination, integrity and pure desire must come from within one's heart of heroics and the humble honesty that rests with each soul of peace and tranquility. Violence as you knew, Officer Cook, was a part of your job, your roles, your acumen and their assignments where integrity and the fiber of ferocity and character make the difference. Your paths in life were set to cutout crime and alleviate tension and strife during turbulent times. Dade County receive d every bit of your perceptive vision and wisdom beyond your twenty-five years of productive perseverance. Heaven has peace and perfection locking up to create that prevailing band of boldness and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2019
Never gloat over triumph and victory, that is when terror and evil will bring your honor and humility down some notches.Always personable and humble, your loyal and dignified life and public service career, Officer Cook, saved your comrades, the civilians and Dade County at large. Forever a shining hero of resolve and the mettle that stellar morals and values display within one's heart of gold and concern. Your enhancement, endearment and enrichment has made humanity more safe and less afraid though your absence has left goodwill and the bonds of boldness a bit less. Trails of trust and justice tied forever steady for all future officers to witness. Your badge and countless valor, Officer Cook, surely have been most blessed and well rewarded for heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day we will know everything why God took a beautiful soul and a gem of a gentleman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2019
A terrarium is where things grow. Terror shunts the growth, peace and hopeful prosperity of a community yearning for some satisfaction. You endeavored, Officer Cook and Dade County will forever be humbly and heroically in debt to your honor and dignified integrity. It will always be a crying shame, a tragedy that one man's evil and violence derailed a life and notable career headed for advancement up that sacred ladder of learning and decency. Never more admired and reverently respected among your peers of trust and truth and of course your loving family. We salute your faithfulness, Officer Cook,that brought happiness to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2019
Peril only paralyzes the self-confidence, humble honor and dignity of any given community. A venue without integrity and character is a place where the wanton and callous go to commit such vile acts victimizing civilization of its unity and humility. For you, Officer Cook, seizing upon the respected and ideal opportunity to make Dade County safer once more by your sheer feats of courage and maturity, it took every last drop of your devotion and unselfish dedication, determination and faithfulness to every detail. No easy task. No simple fix. Complete a chore and learn to resolve conflict. Now a savior and hero in heaven, your treks and pathways may never be obliterated by unseen evil and perturbing violence. Saluted and so warmly and richly honored for high maintenance gallantry, that protected, served and was prideful in abundance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2019
You may chuckle once in a while, but don't let it unbuckle your belt of bravery, boldness, honor and humane heroism. You were a vital source of pride to your comrades, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero of the highest regard for his fellowman who demonstrated unique and versatile abilities to conquer the evil adversaries of violence and torment. Only with resolve and efficiency did you go out and patrol for hope, faith and the voices of reason and goodwill. Your voice and outstanding character may be gone, one day, Officer Cook, the grand awakening and ultimate redemption and resurrection will occur linking back your parents, yourself and our members of the Cook and Carr Families, righteous and divine as they come. Humility finally can shed its covers where humanity has continued roaming. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Skill and good fortune share roles in defeating such an ugly monster!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2019
With a well pressed uniform, shiny shoes and a brilliant smile, Officer Cook, were you set and prepared to protect and preserve the integrity, dignity and humble honor of Dade County and its folks. Violence thinks it can run and hide, it cannot and will be hunted down and dismantled completely. You great endeavors, Officer Cook,kept peace and serenity at home where it belonged. You aspired and inspired all who knew you and to your family and peers your remain their treasured hero of resolve and resolution. It keeps churning on and yet our future valiant men and women will finally wrap terror and evil and deposit it where it rightfully needs to be. Great character. Outstanding commitment to pride and transparency. Stellar convictions, wise and visionary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2019
Dependable, durable and most diligent, you were a man, Officer Cook, who deserved a better fate than to be wickedly taken by a deranged man. Sure, Dade County was well protected and served by your undying feats of ferocity and humbleness which all directed your patrols of dignity and integrity so succinctly and honestly. Never more class, decency and desire which navigated your trails right here in Dade County where you grew up and inspired the multitudes of other dignified and brave cohorts. Symbolic of your sacrifice, Officer Cook, we pay homage to your cherished memory and the battles your exerted yourself to preserve our unities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2019
You try and peel away one layer of evil from the top and work your way to the roots. That's what you do, Officer Cook, performing in an outstanding way on behalf of Dade County citizens. The finest morals and meaningful humility distributed amongst your heroic honor, integrity and dignity that served our peace and freedom. Surely a man of impeccable character patrolling and doing what you always wanted to become. A great statesman and warrior taken from us and your adoring family all too soon with more left on your plates of pristine perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2019
The bedposts of everlasting peace, prosperity and precision all come from the eyes of honesty, integrity and the good graces of dignity. The goodwill, Officer Cook, you brought to Dade County has always been respected and so heroically honored for saving and preventing more strife and serious damage to its residents. You were a humble servant whose versatility and vital vigilance stoked the fires of ferocity and their truth and trust injustice for all prevailing. Never more fondly remembered and cherished for resolve and candor. A refreshing spirit with an even more powerful mortal soul now resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in God's merciful firmanant.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2019