Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
In all work and in particular police work, you must put your ego aside and bring nothing but top notch honesty, energy and efficiency to a very demanding position. It's where life and death mingle and no one wants this kind of meeting to occur. You persevered and were most resourceful, Officer Cook, in handling the day to day rigors of guarding those palaces here in Dade County making certain integrity and ingenuity prodded dignity along to restore calm and safe trails for mankind. Humility and civility are the wings of noble warriors and heroes of which you are eternally enshrined within those walls of honor in Miami and in our nation's Capitol. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 14, 2019
The wrecking ball of wickedness drops with an anvil like thud taking innocent lives. Your honor, bravery and esteem, Officer Cook, prevented a much worse calamity for Dade County folks that horrible day. Your actions were heroic and humble, humane and full of character, morals and the dignity that motivates one's own integrity. Your family, community and department suffered a loss beyond words. The wisdom of knowledge is to see its vision being perpetuated for generations to come. Humanity was well served and protected by your undying and unselfish courage under fire. Hold down those forts of ferocity with Our Creator's help. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 14, 2019
Jupiter aligns with Mars. Justice must be parallel to trust and truth from tenacious servants who bestow peace, unity and liberty for all humanity. You delivered uneqivical good work based on dignity and desire, honor founded on the values of character and humility which in turn shielded all Dade County residents from unmitigated violence and very tragic that it took you, Officer Cook, from your friends, peers and beautiful family. Only the best of regards to your mother and the rest of the Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your newest great-niece must be a couple years old by now. You surely have been sorely missed. God Our Master has your reverence, Officer Cook, looking down with amazement on what is going on these days.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Integrity may not be invisible nor dignity divided. The sum of all the parts of each officer's framework must be equal, honor, humility and heroism stemming from your life, career and public service brought unconditionally to Dade County's citizens, Officer Cook. Serenity and security waving off evil and wickedness for all mankind. God's heaven's above have your sweet soul and even mannered disposition governing those gallantly peaceful gates where honor and pride fly high on your angel's wings forevermore, Officer Cook. They shall serve as a moderator for your strong character and cherished being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Elementary is where one starts building a decent foundation. A cornerstone that mankind can remember forever. We will fondly remember your stoic feats of heroism, Officer Cook, which bordered on humility, honesty and have left an indelible legacy of integrity, dignity and intrigue. Dade County citizens were solemnly served and adequately protected by your peace of mind, Officer Cook. Cowards run, duck and dodge from danger. You entered into that rotten fracas with Mr.Pearsall and acquitted yourself very well saving your comrades and the civilians who were involved in some pretty messy ugliness. Never more humble and beloved. Revered, respected and resilient beyond any shadow of doubt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pious pray and voyage to where vigilance is best reserved right in the heart of Liberty City in MIami, Florida is where your heart and soul rested, Officer Cook. A good man and classy human being gone before his time. So sad! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Curious minds want to know. Courteous men and women always have our faith and can restore sensibility to almost any given circumstance. Relying on your excellent instincts, Officer Cook. allowed you the innate opportunity to restructure Dade County's cerebral peace of mind. Its serenity and prosperity tied to your gentle wings of welcoming relief. Integrity and dignity can certainly mend those fences where honesty hangs its humane and vital heroism. Shared and paired together our lives and your life, Officer Cook, meant everything to your adoring family and valiant colleagues who fought those wars along with your undying, unselfish and very humble unwavering soul now in heaven to tackle an even more important and critical assignment, guard those pearly gates where honor and humility sleep soundly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Evil and terror need fast evicting from our world. Society clamors for peace of mind and the acumen of those brave and honest souls who face the dangers that hideout in mankind. Never over confident and always holding dignity and integrity close to where they rightfully belong, your missions on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook, were to search for safety and a little harmony while fruitfully running after violence. No small potatoes. You had excellent back ups and humility trailing your tenacity. It produced the kind of resolving character that made a hero of yourself and has earned the salutes of valor that your soul needs to inspire us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day your family will experience that lasting resurrection with their :Uncle Bo." And your mother, God bless you, Mrs.Cook will be very happy as she has always been of you, her darling and wonderful son, "Bill." Names are our identification and yours is eternally and perpetually honored.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Vigilance only speaks when it's complimented by unwavering and heroic actions which lead to a changing of the guard from wanton to gallant. Your honorable life and career, Officer Cook, had the four corners of courage, character, commitment and conviction wrapping their wings of honesty, integrity, dignity and humility around your seriously humble and happy spirit, Officer Cook. Dade County has its foundations and cornerstones well established and forever will you be honored for coming through in the darkest of hours. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
The wounds, pain and grief are still fresh and your family, Officer Cook, as tried to move on from your memories. Dade County was treated to some good police work and your courteous and diligent exploits signaled a new dawning. Better a later awakening than just laying under the covers ignoring what you do when heinousness strikes down. All humility, dignity and the confines of integrity. Keep God's fruited plains from more harm as your soul is forever watched over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Serenity and civility must always prevail despite the change of times.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Generous and gregarious, your nature, Officer Cook, was to lend a helping hand wherever possible. But, your kept excellent honesty, Your intensity and dignity was as good as your intestinal fortitude and sheer strength from your caring and honest heart. Always so wonderfully honored for ingenuity and intuition like never before. Our safety and peaceful trails were paved by your heroics. Humility whispering in humanity's ears. Now is the moment to take direct and most swift actions to attempt to corral callousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Never delight nor take pleasure in another's hour of suffering. We suffered from a malaise of a malcontent man bent on revenge or something against police officers. Your job, Officer Cook, was to secure and seize this evil from off of the streets and their associated venues. You were a truly great man, Officer Cook, humane and honorably heroic. For having character and amazing morals may God bless your humble and dignified name. Integrity now and for eternity residing in Our Lord's good graces. Heaven has all the ferocity and cherished men and women, public servants who spoke a mission of faith and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Never shirk nor act like a man possessed. You'll never know for when that bell of humanity will ring signalling your appearance when violence needs your greatest attention. Honor and dignity justify why integrity must be incorporated in to those epic battles over evil. Dade County, Officer Cook, appreciated your most humble and humane commitments and convictions to pride. Violence took your life, it did not tarnish your soul which saved many a life. Forever a grand character with a most heroic legend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Thinking and pondering have their exceptions and nothing changed except for your tragic loss, Officer Cook, as your family, friends and comrades surely miss you and that beautiful smile. Adored and precious, your searches for peace and prosperity for Dade County were only for the sake of heaven. Humility and honor lead integrity and dignity down those trails where terror and torment raise their evil brows of wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Uplifting our spirits with your cherished soul of affection, your pursuits, Officer Cook, were all passionate and backed by boldness on society's behalf. Dade County had a very special and excellent man keeping civility and humility within the guises of humanity. Honesty and integrity teaming up with dignity to try and out think evil. We maybe a little less safe, by your very sweet being ids being sheltered in God's house where the perfect panoramic views are exquisite. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Back from a long day trip to Orlando, Florida. Excavating for some endeavor, energy and effort, your perseverance on behalf of all Dade County will never be forgotten, Officer Cook. You headed up a squad that day and tried your best to overcome a terrible man'e violent outrage. Honor and dignity patrolling the streets with your treasured soul of integrity has brought about more security and serenity for a community where you lived and were raised. Always the best of politeness and principles while maintaining stoic character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2019
Dire and serious. The only way to describe May 16,1979 and the events leading to your sacrifice, Officer Cook. A most cherished and beloved Dade County public servant who gave his all valor, virtue, vitality and the principles of honesty, integrity and the fibers of ferocity and its dignity to formulate some ounce of security and safety for one and all. Humanity served. Humility straight from your wise heart and serene soul of wonderful vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
Cheer up. God does shine His countenance upon us. This world has always and will forever be watched over by your honored heroic soul, Officer Cook and by those future officers who have taken charge of every scene where you deliberated on Dade County's behalf. All the soulsearching and forethought nestled along with your humble dignity and integrity essentially creating our havens of harmony and unity. The harbors of humility are observed and given exceptional praise for their worthiness. Never forgotten and saluted for unbelievable bravery and resilient resolve which helped to curb the guises of wanton terror and uncontrollable at times evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
Day after day, night after night the evil continues launching its rudeness and riles up our hopes of sanity and serenity. You mastered and mustered up notions, Officer Cook, to make that very distinct difference in how Dade County and its people were going to survive that hellish day of violence. No matter, Officer Cook, Badge#1664 will go down in history as humane,humble and honorably heroic. Tapping into your reservoir of retention and dignity, you summoned up your mettle and integrity to put a stop to a very sad chapter in our community, yours too, Officer Cook. Devout and faithful, your transparent dreams,goals and aspirations have been transported to God's perfect world where you now and always walk that proverbial beat keeping the gates of truth and justice free of adversarial obstacles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
Guesses are reserved for those of higher intellect. Police work sadly offers no guarantees to its honorable and astute men and women. They live everyday leaving their loved ones behind while they pickup the pieces left behind in torment's runiations. Dade County was the battlefield where you gave your life, Officer Cook. All your arsenals of honesty, obedience and of course integrity and dignity were left on the streets after fighting off an evil and despised man. Nothing wrong with your humbleness, valor or convictions, they were all front and center and so is your soul shining brightly right this moment in the Lord's perpetual kingdom of honor and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor , friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
Let it shine oh let it shine let it shine. No more tears of sorrow nor grief from evil permeating around our neighborhoods. Folks just expect some cool and crisp days when happiness, peace and joy just filter through the sun's rays of hope and good cheer. You made that occur, Officer Cook, with your full proof perseverance, pride and proficiency. It never will be better since your departed this world too soon and with more left on the streets to fulfill. I guess God sees our lives of adventure and sometimes hardships and to make you feel better He spared you from further harm taking you to be near your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace. A welcoming sight when that day comes to reunite with you and your dad. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The gallantry was all real as was your heroism and cunning.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
Roadblocks work to keep unwanted folks from entering our domain. They do as best a job as possible given the circumstances dictated for the moment. You were one brave and humanely honest servant, Officer Cook, a most beloved Dade County police hero. That hashtag the other night said it completely right. Honesty, valor all dignified your integrity, character and scruples in securing peace and calm for those whom you loyally watched over. And God has your refreshing soul back in heaven near Him for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
Mother Nature just cannot allow time to pass us by. The hourglasses spill their sands as rapidly as violence seems to perpetuate its ugliness around us. Your confidence and friendly manner, Officer Cook, helped to soften its blows of boldness. Being bold is good for public servants not from criminals who carry on with this terror over and over. Dade County was rescued from the surges amplified by wanton and brazen actions of one man, not an army and yet look at what sadly transpired. You were the quintessential man of peace and integrity, honor and reason by virtue of dignity and good morals. They can never be stated enough. A hero in our midst doing his utmost to stop a vile and despicable act. Always etched and stoically honored for humility and everlasting resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
The heart and brain must function as one to get the rest of one's humble being to do their things. you have been celebrated and humbly honored, Officer Cook. for your passions, inspirations and intelligence which made up your character and esteem dignity and integrity. The residents of Dade County have fondly remembered your sacrifice on their behalf and took note of your noble deeds. Sanctity and civility are the roots to a serenely safe environment and your open ended kindness, Officer Cook, newer beginnings. Never far from our minds, your soul hovers humbly over your family and colleagues of bravery and sophistication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
Failure to be trustworthy and truthful may hinder any future endeavors to provide the moral support needed to vanquish the overwhelming surges of serious trouble within a given community. Dade County was protected and served very well all by your unwavering and relentless battles over evil, Officer Cook. A man with a plan on a mission of not only goodwill, but the designs of dignity and stellar honesty and compassionate integrity. Humility sheltering mankind with more than adequate peace and the stability of togetherness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
There can be no fluctuation in ferocity, tenacity, honesty and bravery. It's all in the name of fairness and dignity that helps to accentuate the fights over violence and evil. Thank God, Officer Cook, Dade County's citizens could rely upon your loyal and devoutly faithful instincts in this unending war over quite an adversary. Never more resounding character and commitment to excellence that sealed in some prosperity and peace for all desiring some. You'll be saluted for valor and not forgotten for emancipating humanity from the claws and clutches of those callous and brazen enough to take your life and career right out from under your angelic wings. I know your family misses you very much and s od oI after all these decades later. You are assisting Our Master with His eternal tasks reserved for humane and respected men and women. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2019
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