Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Deliberate and delicate. One must delegate their entire beings to the health, welfare and prosperity of an entire venue. Nothing may be overlooked nor forgotten in one's performance of one's own duties. You took your professional roles quite seriously, Officer Cook, you had that bright smile all missed terribly today. All these decades later, still so hard to fathom over forty years ago Dade County saw its hero, yourself, Officer Cook, giving your life for our goodwill and future missions to march onward. Character and honor during crises, integrity and the pursuits of dignity during tumult and bedlam. Badge#1664 acquitted itself in a humble, humane and most heroic fashion to give society the chance to keep producing its greatness. You , Officer Cook, were that shining star now and for eternity glistening in the heaven's above for monumentally outstanding service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 3, 2019
Senseless violence and calamity spreads so far and wide and all any department can do is hope and pray for the safety and welfare of all who ever serve, protect and preserve the honesty, integrity and dignity of life we are all afforded. Dade County and its residents had your missions of resolve and resourcefulness patrolling the streets trying to keep peace and togetherness as a staple of life. The vim and vigor of our earthly purposes as spelled out by Our Maker's blueprints. One person, just one wayward character, that one rotten apple can make enhancement and its positive vibrations go off the righteous tracks. Your journeys, Officer Cook, were predicated on heroic humility and the proficient perseverance that is now etched upon walls of honor here and in Our Nation's Capitol. A sacrifice worth fondly remembering. A legend of stability and noble deeds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 3, 2019
The annexation of acumen, being astute and aware brings the versatility of honor, dignity and integrity to character's highest level of humility. In other words being civil, calm and patient during times of duress is better flying off the handle and acting irrationally. You always were concerned, Officer Cook, with the welfare of all Dade County and wherever you worked before donning a Metro-Dade police uniform with a shiny badge. bravery, boldness and heroism don't need anymore accords or accolades, all they need is for a public servant to go out and patrol for peace, stability and an inner feeling of faith , hope and goodwill. All done in a fine manner with scruples and morals to be saluted as Our Creator blesses your mortal soul of serenity and safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Following through on your life pursuits, Officer Cook, delivered the assurances that due diligence and your vital vigilance won't never be forgotten.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 3, 2019
A grateful few are way more desirable than many who just plain don't care. Fortunately many still remember you, Officer Cook, "Brother Bill" to your comrades and for the short six years of your short life well spent fighting crime while sparing the people of Dade County a much worse fate. A faithful and gallantly honorable gentleman with a heart and soul of intense and unrelenting dignity and stellar integrity. The fuses that lit the spark plugs of serenity, hope and safe trails for all mankind. A gesture surely to never go overlooked. Humility and civility are those noble characters that play the inspiring sounds of ingenuity, intuition and intelligence. Those drums just are beating them in heaven, Officer Cook, keep pounding sooner or later those many brave warriors here will get violence rounded up and obliterated once and for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We pray your comrades , Officer DiGenova and Edgerton are doing well despite nearly being killed over forty years ago. You forever will be missed very badly. Your beloved and esteemed family misses your beautiful smile and sense of humor!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2019
Parachutes help you land a bit easier. What assists all decent and loyal public servants is their humble and heroic honor that can spell all the difference going into a war over callousness and wanton repulsive actions which threaten a community. Your symbols of engagement, Officer Cook, were you outstanding character, humane and cherished dignity and integrity which focused on cultivating peace and goodwill among humanity and grateful for your humility and open ended determination and profuse dedication. Never more critical and always and forever saluted for valorand validation in diligence and staying vigilant over us. Your soul, Officer Cook, watches vividly from a vital point of perfection where heroes and heroines sleep soundly in their sacrifices. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With violence approaching sometimes the landing spots are not always so soft and cushy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2019
Resolve and humility display their hopeful civility when applied with some genuine honesty, integrity and the clarity of dignity. It all goes right down into preserving the general welfare of any given community. Dade County was your territory where you blazed a trail for other fine and valiant men and women to pass through. A hero such as yourself, Officer Cook, was so passionate about your life and career, so why did evil act of heinousness take your cherished soul from among family and peers? Only the excellent character, outstanding commitment to excellence and pride, convictions that marked your heroic legacy, one that is forever saluted and so fondly remembered for respect and faithfulness, never dodging danger, only running right smack dab into a situation no matter the circumstance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2019
Never one to just glide through life, your gallant pursuits of happiness, goodwill and peace helped shaped the very future foundations of Dade County. Its citizens were revered and respected by your honor, humility and confidence during tense moments. Never just a morsel of hope, only the all our blitz against bombastic conduct and a very clear and wise character that only a terrific upbringing will generate. An environment full of love and compassion, Officer Cook. Your beloved folks may they rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero were very endearing and engaging. Your colleagues will never forget your charm and endeavor spread far and wide to rid our world of unrelenting violence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2019
Untruths only lead to more pain and misery, it's the sorrow and anguish that families and departments bare when their brave and honest loved ones are taken so suddenly without a goodbye. Dade County said goodbye to you, Officer Cook, a warm and wonderful human being whose humility and humbleness supplemented your integrity and dignity during your wars over violence. You cannot mistake justice and truth with terror and tyranny. The greatest of morals and the fibers of ferocity keeping our community safe and secure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman with a gentle spirit and a heroic soul of generosity and sincerity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2019
Proliferate goodwill and persevering resolve in all that you perform. Never a lie or bad word spoken ever by you, Officer Cook, only the truth and trust in your heroically honorable actions protecting and fortifying the spirit of Dade County and its people. The esteem and character that accentuated your trails of justice and peace. harmony and humility uplifted to the heavens above where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2019
To curtail and to corral callousness, you must be honorable, dignified and bold in your endeavors. You cannot start your hard fought battles without some degree of integrity, ingenuity and most of all character. No compromising class or decency, it was straight ahead motion, Officer Cook, as you tried your hardest to stop a wayward individual in order for Dade County and its citizens to live quietly and happily. Our missions going forward were the direct result of your authentic humility and sincere esteem for your position of trust and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2019
If you captivate you cultivate greater relationships between mankind. A source of serenity and the humblest of honor, heroics and esteem, your ventures around Dade County, Officer Cook, have long been remembered for having the most blessed of dignity, acumen and integrity as they all went into battling the enemy of evil. One man stirring up a pot of trouble and your presence helped to stop a much more terrible day, the day your family, comrades and dear friends lost you. Character, charisma and commitment went up that conveyor belt to the skies above where heroes and humility can take their rightful and most perfectly peaceful of settings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You beloved and treasured soul now reaps the praises of Our Lord forevermore. The greatest of endearment, enrichment and of enhancement, continuing to enlighten our society all these decades later. A great man, a gallant warrior gone way too soon.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2019
Honor the fallen give them the honor and homage as you would afford the brave, dedicated and dignified who go out and risk their lives for our safe travels. You did, Officer Cook, you fought tooth and nail for Dade County's transparency and no doubt your trustworthiness has been blessed and accentuated in God's kingdom above. For establishing enhancement only humility and integrity shall reign down for your loyal and heroic soul now resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The traits of tenacity steered in the trails of truth. The deep roots of resolve and esteem nestled in your colleagues' thoughts and hearts forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2019
Simplicity for some is a normal way of life. For those who master and cherish complexity it can only lend credence to their trails of justice and truth. The trust you gained from your experiences, Officer Cook, preserving, protecting and outfitting all mankind and especially Dade County with a heartfelt peace. A grateful community paying homage to your humane and heroic honesty,integrity and dignity which allowed you the opportunity to put out the flames of evil. Only the best of intentions and intensely wise convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2019
Rounds of resiliency, resolve and resourcefulness pierced the hearts and souls of Dade County's folks. Your charm and character, Officer Cook, saluted for honorable heroic actions that attempted to foil the foul plans of an evil man. Dignity and integrity coming together to pursue violence and humanity appreciated your trusted and truthful ways, Officer Cook. A young man vigilant and virtuous whose life and career meant all the difference in our protection and safety. No doubt your maturity was way ahead of the crowd as aptly put by your friend and classmate, Chief Geoffrey Jacobs. Take care Chief hope you and your loved ones are doing well.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2019
A concerned heart, a compassionate soul, a caring charisma, a considerate manner they all go into making tranquility a permanent fixture in any venue. The community of Dade County revered you, Officer Cook and have respected your heroism and honest ways of managing your daily affairs. You took pride in a being a public servant and have been saluted for bravery and character that maximized your lawful pursuits. Violence sets off those chains of no return and for having humility, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, may Our Lord in heaven bless and reward your mortal soul of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2019
With outstanding optics and humbly unselfish courage did you defend our liberties and freedom, Officer Cook, here in Dade County. A man with a caring heart and gentle soul, our serenity, security and harmony all came about through your loyalty and fortitude. The morals and mettle from honesty, dignity and integrity that assisted in extinguishing the flames of fierce violence. What transpired to you, Officer Cook, on May 16,1979, it had plunged your family into mourning your devastating loss and your brave comrades into remembering a faithful and truly trusted brother in arms. Never forgotten and always humane and devoted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2019
Capturing vile and evil people takes a serious effort put forth by versatile and honorable men and women whose bravery, honesty and integrity strikes the chords of dignity. Dade County was supremely served and loyally preserved by your unending passion, heroic compassion and the humility that makes a hero's life and career shine on. Heaven has the perfect flock of ferocity and resolve to contain resiliency within those greenest of pastures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust are more than a band aid and your fairness and firmness, Officer Cook, locked in our serenity and peace of mind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
Cultivating goodwill takes some ingenuity, intuition and creativity. Your life, Officer Cook, captivated the hearts of Dade County's residents and because of your acumen, humble honor and dignity that integrity channels into those battles over violence were you able to overcome adversity. On May 16,1979, God gave His sternest of tests and your humility and heroism shined like a diamond. He took you sadly to another world where heroes and heroines can fully keep guarding those pearly gates of peace and freedom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sanity and civility were kept up while you navigated those perilous corners, sidewalks and various venues where you due vigilance paid dividends. You continue to be greatly missed by your family, peers and friends. Badge#1664 spoke softly and valiantly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
Nastiness just needles our world. One prick and all the pain and hurt, it never seems to end. Good people, brave, honest and loyal souls such as yourself, Officer Cook, dignifying integrity and humbleness, humanely and heroically serving the needs of Dade County. A community that valued your resourceful labors of bravery, character and esteem. Surely, God mercy will forever follows your trails in heaven where perfection is not just perception but a harsh reality for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
That infamous day of 911 was violent and brutal for our country and the entire world. If you were here today, Officer Cook, you would have volunteered to go to New York on a search and rescue mission. No reluctance, no hesitations. You gave Dade County and its residents your entire character, commitment and convictions to undying excellence simply because you cared. Your heart and soul were golden and serene. Your honor, dignity and reverence for integrity above reproach. As you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let it be known that your loving family carries on with your heroic legacy stamped in their hearts of endearment. I was a Rabbi of a synagogue when I found out the terrible news.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
The day begins and ends. Eternity is forever. Heroes and heroines rest soundly buy virtue of their honor, integrity and unselfish dignity. It's the only way to eliminate wickedness from our midst. And for Our Lord's name, Officer Cook, that is exactly what you achieved during your six years of loyal and most trusted service as a public servant protecting Dade County. You remain treasured, respected and most notably a hero forever all by having character and mettle chasing down terror. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
Beloved, brave and bold, God surely blessed your soul, Officer Cook, one full of humility and honesty, dignity and integrity. Never a moment when endeavor was not accounted for. Dade County and its citizens may live and lead more solid days because of your unwavering sacrifice. One that benefited humanity and mankind beyond words. All action makes better character. All purpose creates better understanding and certainly we salute your wisdom,vision and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
Violence just rips society apart. Your job, Officer Cook, was to preserve the dignity, honor and integrity of all Dade County. A surely large task that a strong and able bodied young man such as yourself was able to carryout. Responsibility and humility keeps the pathways and trails of tenacity open forevermore. Our bravest men and women now tackle what you went after in order to restore peace and serenity to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
Turmoil and torment cause tussles no one wants to witness. Terror that struck Dade County that day of May 16, 1979, was terrible and sorrowful for your beloved family. All those years your wonderful mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may she now forever rest in peace along with your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace, she bore grief beyond for you were her courageous and bold son, her darling son who cared greatly for the pride and civility of the entire community where you served, patrolled and watched vigilantly watched over us.The greatest humility, the very stellar dignity, the highest morals that brave and honorable servants possess all led us into a future that would have been made brighter, Officer Cook, by your smile and charm. We'll never know what made Mr. Pearsall do what he did to you and to your comrades nearly taking their lives of esteem and sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Thank God for Detective Donald Blocker finally silencing a man of hate, vengeance and lack of obvious virtues.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2019
Nobility stands heroically on the perches of serene and perfect humility. God's heavenly thrones are so pristine the vision and clarity is quite amazing. Though sad that so many heroes and heroines sleep soundly by virtue of their acts of mercy, compassion and concern for mankind. Your convictions on behalf of Dade County were focused on ridding us of torment and evil, Officer Cook, a proud and yet humble man, a gallant gentleman with his sights on service and preservation. One does not forget a man's life, career and his ethics that were of the highest caliber. Integrity and dignity don't get pushed around, sullied nor tarnished for if that were to happen then where is the respect? You left behind a wonderful legacy, heroic and astute and deserve the thanks of humanity for rescuing us from harm and misfortune. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2019