Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
When the double portion called the Manna fell from the heavens it was a Godsend. When you were born, Officer Cook, another portion of honor and humility heroically speaking came too. You fortified the lives of all Dade County by virtue of your dignity and loyal integrity toward your fellow comrades. Respected and extremely cherished, your heavenly soul my neighbor, friend and hero can now and foretenity rest in peace. You concentrated resolve, resourcefulness not reluctance upon mankind, a society grateful for your sacrifice. It so solemnly salutes and pays homage to the public servant and trusted gentleman of which you were and will forever be, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2019
Pursue patience, tenacity will trail behind following the coattails of courage and character. That can only happen when one is honorable and dignified,, and you were full of intensity and the guides of integrity, Officer Cook. All in a day's work did your soul chase after violence and you attempted to bestow peace and reason for humanity. Stay respectful and mindful, humility will reach out to stellar character. Always warmly received and saluted for thoughtful and decisive actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2019
Popular and well liked are one thing. Proficient and professional get the jobs done right the first time out. You were a very proud and humble young man, Officer Cook, you should not have died that day because of a maniac terrorizing Dade County's streets and citizens. And yet you will be remembered as a hero who defended and fought gallantry and humanely until the end. Having said that you will be saluted and honored for respect and reverence as well as unselfish dignity and integrity that helped to set up quiet times for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor was not what you were chasing after, Officer Cook, harmony and togetherness for all.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2019
Destiny makes one take note of their humility and honor. Only your loyalty , dignity and integrity helped make your honor more vital to the causes of service to Dade County, Officer Cook. All the conviction and enhancements that have remained etched in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Your soul of harmony has continued its onward journeys right to heaven where Our Creator has rewarded and blessed you for unwavering heroism and resolve forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2019
The tents of tenacity are never really folded up for we know that all future women and men continue the solemn watch of those who honorably and heroically fell in the lines of duty. Integrity and dignity assure at least the fighting chance to assemble peace and tranquility for all which is what you did, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County and its people. The sturdiness of character, the serene and humble commitments to pride and excellence being dispensed in a trusted and fair fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2019
Everyday, Officer Cook, you placed your heart and soul in harm's way to save Dade County and its citizens from evil. Humility, honor and humbleness being doubly blessed by Our Creator for having excelled in effort, efficiency and energy that most persons would not have. Heroes are not zombies nor are they robots where one depresses a button and off they go . You travelled the corridors of a community that continues honoring and paying homage to humanity. A legend of fairness and faith concise, precise and a man of morally sound advice never to be forgotten. The candles in heaven burn brightly each day and every year on this the anniversary of your ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With a tiger's mentality did you attack problems that stirred up trouble and caused consternation. Just reverence and wise dedication and steadfast determination. Dignity and integrity with fortitude!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 16, 2019
Back during your time, Officer Cook ,there was no social media. Now all we have is twitter, facebook, instagram and a whole lot more to honor your memory of dignity and integrity. Like a fine wine it was poured into your compassionate labors of love and faithfulness on behalf of all Dade County. Its residents were the most thankful of all mankind when you went and answered that domestic call even though you were not required to. Laziness and intolerance is not the Cook Family motto. What is the mantra? To be humble humane and heroic carting your decency close to your chest and you exceeded every one's demands and expectations to the letter of the law. Resolve, character and humility now forever overlook the highest of God's mountains of mettle and morals. Very well done, Officer Cook, a true and trustworthy legend of hope and a beacon of devotion pouring out from your entire being. One bright soul never to be extinguished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Tweets are sweet. Your big smile is sorely missed every moment your beloved family members pursue their chosen careers and happiness. All you have to do forever, Officer Cook, keeping watching over those honorable and brave to march forward with your edicts of truth and justice.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 16, 2019
The late Auxiliary Bishop John Joseph Nevins eloquently stated there must be a Good Friday before Easter Sunday at your Inspector's Funeral. There must be a humane and honored hero, Officer Cook, who sacrificed his soul of being and bravery to rid Dade County of violence and turbulence. You were a supreme servant, Officer Cook, who tried his utmost to reconfigerate trust and enhancement into the lives you were responsible for protecting. Never a more thorough job handled with acumen,vision and wisdom's accountabilities. God's skies just became brighter because of your very soul of maturity, humility and the dedication to master the basic fundamentals. Law enforcement and your colleagues were the fortunate mates of inspiration and total desire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Two and two makes four. Integrity tied humbly to dignity, the carried over affect was our tranquility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 16, 2019
Senseless mayhem unscrambles the moral codes of conduct and honorable intentions. Thank God your intentions, Officer Cook, were of the highest values and character rescuing Dade County and its people from horrible danger. Certainly that awful day caused many tears to fall from your family particularly from your late beloved mother, Mrs.Julia Cook. Rest in peace Mrs Cook along with Mr. Cook. Heaven has your beloved son, "Billy," wrapped heroically in His arms for eternal love and safekeeping. He forged goodwill and dignity by virtue of his unending and unrelenting integrity. The finest young man and most reliable human being of esteem and loyalty out there patrolling and defending our vital civilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 16, 2019
The life of a trusted, honorable and humble hero does not need hype. Rather it is gained through the perilous incorporations of dignity , decency and integrity which you bestowed back into Dade County, Officer Cook. Risking your humility and effort to restore peace and liberty into a venue where you grew up and are now forever saluted for resiliency and fighting resolve. The best of character and boldness defending our posts of prosperity and serenity. Today, I visited your grave and picked up the fallen officer's flag that was laying by your stone and brought it to the office to be rightfully and properly put back on the grave. You were a true hero and legend who deserves all the tributes of your undying,unselfish and unwavering tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cost of a precious life and the entire nation' appreciation for your courage above and beyond.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 16, 2019
Your honesty, humbleness and heroic humility, Officer Cook, are eternally there for other angelic heroes and heroines to share your appointed heavenly duties with. Lord knows where your cherished community of Dade County would be today if not for your youthful reserve,resolve and resourcefulness? All straight from your sacred and special heart, a soul whose dignity and integrity carried the linings of character and wholesome achieve that has enhanced our springs of serenity, security and safe passages. Tomorrow sadly will be the fortieth anniversary of your sacrifice when your service and expeditious bravery was never more relevant. If you were still rotting in a prison or waiting for execution Mr. Pearsall take note for you took a brother,a son an uncle, a great-uncle and a fine human being from his wonderfully loving family, esteemed comrades and a gathering of special friends an example of Officer Cook's friendliness, generosity and charitable nobility. Sanctity and civility that has endeared Officer Cook to our society and has left an indelible mark on humility to be fondly and solemnly saluted for all the gusto he had left in his body. Service with a smile and strong work ethics from morals, values and tremendous staying power. The goodwill not to be shelved nor forgotten.. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Why again did you have to shoot and take Officer Cook's life and nearly those of his brothers in arms and the civilians embroiled in your domestic controversies? All is well here. Keep observing your loved ones and all of our world, Officer Cook, as we try to obtain happiness, health, peace and prosperity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 15, 2019
Hi Bill think of you all the time and I will come by and visit with you tomorrow.
John Spicer
Friend and road with you 3times
May 15, 2019
The pitch is delivered. Peace, harmony and the seeds of stability for all people. Regardless of background all folks in Dade County were properly maintained by your gentle smile and humbly blessed soul of affection, Officer Cook. A man of his word whose golden heart now resides quietly in heaven along with other heroic angels who possessed the very same acumen, honesty, dignity and the currents of integrity. Mankind is a little less safe but your parents and yourself, Officer Cook, are finally together in God's gentle currents where your wonder souls may encircle around us a all times. Conviction to mettle and principles surely interceded in all your trails, Officer Cook, it made our lives more meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Now all future men and women are tasked with an all important role, to resolve and to come up with ways for harmony and peace to co-exist with each other.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 15, 2019
To screen one from serious harm you have to apply morals and devotion to being dedicated to the causes for which honorable and valiant men and women serve and protect their locales of motivation and leadership. It was right here in Dade County where you began your pursuits of crime and tried enriching all mankind with joy and happiness. That peace and harmony was rudely usurped by a rude and arrogant man who thought taking lives of diligent women and men solve humanity's issues. Your unwavering humility and civility, Officer Cook, kept things low keyed for a while and just terrible what happened to a bright light full of passion and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and resolve will one day sweep violence and evil away for good.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 15, 2019
If those blankets of boldness and bravery are ever uncovered heaven help humanity if it ever expects to live peacefully and freely among other communities. Dade County was best served by a man of conscience, patience and the optimism of perseverance. There was never a day or moment when your best efforts, Officer Cook, were not poured into your labors of love and esteem. Certainly, your humane and heroic actions stopped a scene of enigmatic proportions that awful day your family and peers lost a wonderful man and a public servant of commitment and character. It has humbly enhanced mankind today and will keep on enriching forevermore. Integrity, dignity and honor are always going to be a police officer's best friends no matter the situation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 15, 2019
Tenacity tears down those walls of tyranny. Just as ferocity fuels those winds of wickedness which society needs no part of. Your deeds of desire and devotion, Officer Cook , led Dade County through good and bad times. Surely today your soul of peace and humility continues floating higher each day in heaven as does your honesty, integrity and the dignity of your outstanding character which is heroically saluted every second for saving and preserving the ingenuity of life so valuable. Our stability and serenity were brought about through your goodwill and faith. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 15, 2019
Nothing tarnished or tainted about the way you presented yourself, Officer Cook. valor and honor brought scruples and humility to dignity and integrity's doorsteps. For your undying attempt to fashion peace in Dade County may your soul of assurance be accepted faithfully into Our Lord's greenest of pastures where blessing and peace find their way to God's merciful and most compassionate heart. A man with class and character making that ultimate commitment to pride and excellence, never better humility and transparency. A profession carried out to the letter as was your dedication, desire and drive to be the best. The humblest of morals and mettle letting resolve take care of us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 14, 2019
Today is my son Joshua's twenty-second birthday. Tomorrow is thirty-nine years in the Jewish calendar since my dad passed away and Thursday will be forty years since your service, bravery and sacrifice on behalf of all Dade County was made. You performed in an outstanding fashion, Officer Cook, trying to keep bedlam,mayhem and chaos away from our society. Dignity and integrity were faithfully executed that day and for everyday that you breathed. Your life and very cherished soul were sadly snuffed out by one man's rant and rage against establishment. So hard to imagine it was against a genuinely lovely man and gallant gentleman such as yourself, Officer Cook. heaven is the place, the eternal venue where valor and vigilance are brought when Our Maker deems one's faithful journeys as complete. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and wisdom were certainly above the board. Your life, Officer Cook, will be poignantly honored and tomorrow I will try and visit your grave, a sacred spot where a hero rests soundly for his undying and unselfish endeavors.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 14, 2019
A servant who glorified his Creator and revered his parents who are now in heaven resting in peace along with their heroic son who personified what integrity and dignity are all about. What Dade County was about you created the bonds of goodwill and hope, Officer Cook, with your character and commitments to excellence and humble pride. Our safety and serenity were delivered loyally by your inclinations for intuition and ingenuity. Only the very best of souls are forever in heaven being rewarded and blessed for your unwavering efforts on behalf of humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 14, 2019
Rifts only tear a community further apart. Domestic evil can surely rip open the shape and form of serenity and peace where it rightfully belongs. Your service to Dade County, Officer Cook, made its people more independent and unified. Your honor and goodwill championed the integrity and dignity you worn on your uniform and badge. Never forgotten for humility and the peaceful pursuits of joy which marked your solemn and humanely heroic career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 14, 2019
The scales of justice must never be unbalanced. Their specifics of truth and trust must be spot on and never off calibration. You were the quintessential public servant, Officer Cook, humbly confident and full of composed honor, dignity and the assurances of integrity. They fought those fights which have left us with some semblance of serenity and safety. Dade County was under good guidance and grand character from a faithful man of God, devoted and cheerful. You never let up against evil, Officer Cook, and restored resourcfulness, resolve and resiliency back where they belong. Your heroism, Officer Cook keeps being paid homage to as your legacy stands tall and strong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2019
Life is a present not to be toyed with. Gifts from Our Master are sacred and special and must be humbly assembled in order to have the greatest affect upon mankind. Your dreams, hopes and aspirations, Officer Cook, spelled the difference whether or not Dade Count ywould be safe and secure. Serene and sound, we surely can sleep soundly at night because of heroes such as your humble self, Officer Cook. Humility and sanctity fit the pictures of defending our liberty and freedoms and for your humane sacrifice may your soul, Officer Cook, be blessed and solemnly rewarded for valor above anything else. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and its destinations ar earranged by The man Himself. Our fates are in His gentle hands of perfection.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2019
Wicked and wily, only those who commit evil know at some point and place in time Our Lord will dispense punishment against their souls for wreaking havoc upon humanity. Your goodwill and hope, Officer Cook, restored the faith of Dade County residents who were promised excellent service and they got the entire package of precision, honor and reverence. Dignity and integrity are two giant forces that strive to meet the requirements against such a large and unfathomable adversary. Never forgottten and solemnly honore dand etche din our hearts and your family's, Officer Cook, for first class preservation. Those trails you paved have been warmed up by our future heroes and heroines. You were a fine reprsenatative of mankind and only dleivered assurance and acumen when lives were on the line. Still and forever sad your life ended so ignominiously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character plans, commitment prepares and conviction yearns for more knowledge.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2019
The pearls of wisdom belong on the crowns of justice, truth and trust. The wise and heroic are God's chosen heroes and heroines, brave and dignified who invest their lives protecting the very public against terrible mischief and mayhem. You lead your squads, Officer Cook, with every ounce of passion, persevarnce and proficiency. Never better character and class that matched up well with your steadfast determination. Dade County was preserved by your wit and humanity, Officer Cook, which has no doubt left a humble impressionupon our world. God's world where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero is that venue where no harm or pain, suffering or the like will ever cross paths with yoursprit of loyalty and compassion.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2019
Demons look to raid the crevices of our minds intertwining who knows what. Evil and terror unleash terrible damage and destruction an donly the civil and heroic public servants of the law enforcement fields can at least try and get a handle on its ugly advances. Your responses, Officer Cook, helped to ward off wickedness on Dade County's benefit. Its citizens can only be so grateful for your heroism and honesty which raised the levels of your resolve, integrity and dignity. You sure were a very cherishe dand admired young man, Officer Cook. A real shame your family and collleagues lost a wonderfully devoted man of boldness and humility. All in a day's work did our character and convictions stand up to a man of evil on a rampage to destroy the continuity of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2019