Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Terror and torment cannot be swept under the rug. They must be properly and diligently disposed of. Dade County was observed and under your heroic eyes, Officer Cook, the greatest of vision and valor leaning upon the poles of perseverance and honesty. Integrity and dignity symbolize truth and the trust one needs to succeed in his or her efforts to maintain civility and safety upon those avenues of adventure and destiny. Those missions, Officer Cook, you willingly elected to pursue have been dedicated to your memory. A loss of monumental commitment and character that only made our trails more serene and sounder. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2018

Holidays are supposed to be enjoyable times. Yet, devastating when a beloved family member is absent from the festivities. You continue to be very much on your family's mind. As you were a hero of humility and stoic honor, Dade County, which was reserved in this war over evil. Dignity and loyalty surface when they are met at the crossroads by integrity and ingenuity. You were a thinking man, Officer Cook, an officer and a consummate gentleman of goodwill and unselfish heroism on society's bequest. Your deliberations over justice and truth will always be remembered for the class and decency of resolve and intense determination, the character of dedication and devotion to faith and fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2018

Deceit and dishonor defeat the grand causes of diligence and dignity forever duly worn on one's badge of bravery and boldness while in the actions of making communities safer than ever. Handle violence and eradicate evil, somewhere down the line the incorporation of peace and its enhancing beauty will decorate one's integrity and wisdom with that humble scent of serenity and security for mankind. Your feats of ferocity, Officer Cook, benefitted Dade County and its folks better than than eve. A truly crying shame and terrible injustice that your life and career was robbed by one man's callous and wanton violence against our beloved public servants and the morals and ideals for which society proclaims victory. Humanity and humility go well as a team when practiced and engaged by every single living being who so desires to follow God's edict and blueprint for a healthier and safer life. You exposed the virtues, Officer Cook , for which you have been humanely and heroically honored. Bravery and valor while facing an adversary of great proportions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2018

Nothing is just dumped on a person. In police work it is humbly placed in their hands and feet to look for solutions that will resolve any conflict. You firmly believed in faith and hope, Officer Cook, with your gentle compassion, coveted courage and duel integrity and dignity did you go out and patrol Dade County for long awaited serenity and the comforts of unity whose liberty shall strike those notes of nobility. The days of old with character and conviction so bold, it's a hero's career and life circuits to be retold. They never grow old. Your beautiful soul, Officer Cook, follows your loving family on their faithful and fruitful journeys where their paths are clear and your legacy continues to burn brightly high atop God's eternal gates of grace and beauty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your brave and humane comrades can tale solace in knowing you saved them and those citizens you protected with your assortment of acumen and full blooded awareness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2018

Mistakes and miscues cost time, money and lives. Accountability and dependability must not forfeit their roles in this always ensuing battle over wickedness. You kept your composure, Officer Cook, with honor and resolve while humbly chasing after the bad guys and gals. Crime is not a one gender evil. If one has civility and honest character in their lives, the chances are good they will turnout just fine. Dade County wa sunder your wisdom, vision and vitality as you gallantly pursued peace and planted the hope and goodwill furthering humanity's efforts for more prosperous days ahead. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humbleness and humility are valuable in assisting others and in living sounder lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2018

Time never diminishes nor lessens a brave man's humble sacrifice. Nor does it tarnish the uniform of undying and unselfish feats of character, dignity and integrity all honorably carried out by you, Officer Cook, one of Dade County's many heroes and heroines who due diligence to violence and in serving the calls of humanity has been duly saluted. Humility and peace make serenity and civility that much more appealing. The eyes and ears to pursue truthful justice faithfully and firmly has not gone without reaction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2018

Police work is not about tricks and gimmicks. The graceful and gallant go on with their professional acumen and honorable craft as any man or woman should. You carried yourself, Officer Cook, with integrity, character, wisdom and clarity as well as any hero would. It is those who lived in Dade County back in your day and now presently who can say thanks Officer Cook, for your undying, unwavering and unselfish sacrifice. You faced evil squarely and never flinched when aiding and rescuing those citizens and your comrades lives were in jeopardy. You lived a proper and very humble life on behalf of humanity and it's in your beloved soul, Officer Cook, that has earned you the proper respect from an entire nation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We must go on and carry your legacy as a torch by which to learn and to yield from temptations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Responsibility must be doled out fairly and most prudently. Otherwise the chaos that ensues maybe more difficult to overtake. Gunfire or whatever evil occurs has to be eliminated once and for all just as any other issues that loyal and brave public servants must deal with constantly. Consistent and concise, your precise honesty, integrity and dignity, all composed by you, Officer Cook, made Dade County a more serene and safer venue to live in. Your loss though makes us a little less safer, we must guard against being vulnerable during moments of mayhem. If one is born with humility and faith, devotion, desire and effort will surely trail their every endeavor put forth. Our Creator watches His flock of duly affirmed and tries His utmost to lead them safely. Twenty-five years of fulfillment and one day of utter ignominious actions against the establishment, you'll be so honored for your humble and tender soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

God's tables are set in those deep blue skies with everything from honor to sheer tenacity as displayed by His loving souls of peace. Your exploits here in Dade County , Officer Cook, delivered a newer sense of resolve, goodwill and the hope of positive times ahead. You can take honor, reverence and dignity to a more meaningful level of optimism if you still humanely humble and allow your humility not to overshadow the ideals and morals you must have to fight in the first place. Believe in a cause and rally around its purpose, the soul of your being, Officer Cook, worked wonders as you strove to make a most welcomed impression upon our world. Young and fruitful and unafraid to tackle a foe so menacing. Your character will be saluted and your memory, Officer Cook, will be duly etched upon your family and colleagues' hearts forever. A hero and a resourceful savior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Fighting adversity may not be butchered for we all recognize what the ramifications may be. Only the most treasured of bravery, courage, boldness and commitment, Officer Cook, an honorable officer, a dignified servant and an intense pursuer of integrity all by your esteemed character. You can be sure Dade County has flourished though a bit less since your loss. A very welcoming and warm human being who protected humanity with all his grit and gumption, humility and its sanctity are now kept safe in heaven where the superior and supremely righteous men and women toil patrolling those pearly gates of grace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Take each day and use your opportunities wisely because there are not many second chances handed out in this imperial battle over violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Seizing hope and summoning bravery, your career and life, Officer Cook, was the living humbleness of a life well lived all with the foundations of fierce honor, integrity and dignity which must be employed while dealing with the sounds of non peaceful duress. Dade County was very well taken care of when you heroically and humanely towed your tenacity around its many streets where you could not be deterred despite obvious danger. Your family misses you and knows just as your comrades that your beloved soul of vision and wisdom now and forever gently hovers above every second watching over those who now have taken your baton of boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

A stone's throw from where you lived, Officer Cook and where you laid down your life and career of public service for Dade County citizens to remain serene and secure. You never caused any problems during your entire life and career, one in which morals, mettle and integrity were brought to work along with dignity and integrity to uplift us from problems. Good character and vision are wisdom's keys to accomplishment. You wore your uniform smartly and very humbly. Humility is not always present in everyone as it is learned and honed while engaging in your pursuits of life and its happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines are Our Lord's chosen representative who are cherished for their stances against serious mischief and its associated violence. A great man! A valiant warrior!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Police bring their entire package of professional perseverance with them while out in force patrolling the various venues where their due diligence and vitality are called upon to act against the likes of wanton wickedness. Dade County was your garden of gallantry, Officer Cook, a public servant revered for his respect for his fellowman. When a man's character and conviction are jeopardized by terror and evil, it's in their genes of humility and civility to perform up to snuff. Your dedication and drive to resolve, Officer Cook, uplifted our spirits and gave us the chance at harmony and some liberty for all. You were a fair man and firm when trust and truth was called upon to act. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Your courage and devotion, Officer Cook, was the very stimulus that Dade County's folks needed to live safer and most austere lives. A gentleman of honor, dignity and integrity giving his all with his might and inner heart, we can be grateful for your sincerest participation in this seemingly sad war of evil. The dignity, integrity and honest efforts of heroism won't be forgotten for your class and motivation has been passed on down to our brave and humanely humble women and men. Humanity's best of friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones of enhancement set down forever, they can never be uplifted from their bases.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

Hot days and cold nights, no matter the climate, conditions for evil and violence, you just never know when it will come sadly. You did your honest and humble role, Officer Cook, serving and protecting all Dade County citizens. With a smile and a friendly greeting, your heroic actions helped to bring the integrity of peace and goodwill closer to us than ever. A public servant of character and staunch commitment to values and pride, you won't be forgotten for your humane role in caring for humanity. It was your humility and desire that allowed your trails of tenacity to be accomplished although, your life was cut way too short by one man's episode of terror against police and the public. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2018

The pangs of a person's heart melt with the anticipation of an important happening. Celebrating holidays without a missing loved one is surely never easy nor is it going to make that sharp pain just disappear. Your loss, Officer Cook, struck a blow to our steadfast determination to weed out evil. Your preaching and dedication to dig down and make Dade County safer once more. Always a decent and humble man with incredible integrity, vitality and the dignity that persevered after the transparency of peace. Society has you, Officer Cook and your ever diligent soul in our thoughts at all times. Humility, nobleness and the sanctity of civility which cannot be uprooted because of its worst affect upon civilization. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

If birds of a feather flock together, then tenacious warriors of humility and sophistication most assuredly serve our nation as one. You promoted peace and a free spirit for mankind and our nation will be indebted for your efforts, Officer Cook. Dade County shared the pleasure of your patience and perspective in ironing out differences that jeopardized peace, safety and smooth journeys for one and all. As sure as good solid character an d composure help to lessen violence's adverse affects, then so too did your loving persona help to bring humility and achievement to higher levels. No better courage and the configuration of comfort, honor and the integrity behind dignity's pursuits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Provoke peace don't pursue pestilence. A fearless man awaited the folks of Dade County who were on the watch for some unwavering bravery and boldness, those barrels of precision through character and cleverness, Officer Cook, presented to the venues where those wanting some stability were eagerly watching. The kindness an d caring man of mettle and resolve hoping to build upon humanity's sincerest humility while staying on the tracks of welfare, goodwill and a spirit of credence. You have been so honored, Officer Cook, for heroism, patience and determination beyond your job descriptions. Heaven has the most humble and loyalest of peacemakers surveying and observing the present units out in force giving their all entire portfolio of preservation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Life gives our hearts the biggest uplift any soul could need. Your spirit was engaging and refreshing, Officer Cook. Its eloquence and beauty was the authenticity of a devoted home where your parents provided you and your sister, Nancy, the most valuable resources any lesson can teach. Haste makes waste and there was never any wasted moment on your watch. The stakes for Dade County's personal safety were far too high for momentum to be lost. You certainly saved the people and your esteemed and revered colleagues from more impending evil while taking the brunt of a man's outrageous and sadistic behavior. What a crying shame ! A young man full of charm and vision and the maturity of humble character that made your commitments to pride and excellence heroically legendary. Only the best and a fiercely minded warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those shirts printed in Dade County that read, " I died for you" with each officer's name and end of watch surely provide an emotional uplift of inspiration.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Diamonds sparkle. Sincerity shines. Bravery, boldness and honor bedazzle. What can integrity and dignity do for a valiant soul of esteem? They gallantly go out and patrol for some sense of urgent peace and liberty. Whatever you succeeded in doing on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook, the job was done and finished with pinpoint accuracy. Our humanity can steam ahead without reluctance, just trusting relevance and truthful persuasions. You led others, Officer Cook, through those locations where danger lurked and made a point of destination where some tranquility could be found. All in a brave soul's day of work. We thank you for aiding, saving and in rescuing those trapped by torment and turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Frivolity can never engage ferocity. Tenacity can only succeed with supreme effort and the superior capabilities of honesty, wisdom and integrity hunkering down and uniting together to unhinge the locks of evil. You broke those chains that were enslaving Dade County, Officer Cook and dialing up serenity and safe shelters for everyone. Today, we honor and salute your sacrifice, the ultimate touch of consistent character, careful anticipation and the progression of precision and proficiency that allowed some ample measures of humility to enter within the venues of a community where you grew up and worked to maintain its forward marches in happiness and in prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The climax of your life and career was very sad as you surely had more missions ahead. Your role in heaven has been enhanced as perfectly as Our Creator only knows how. Your family will celebrate Christmas with you and your cherished soul on their minds and in their hearts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

To be, to live and to dream the impossible dream, to fight with unwavering conviction and to battle with a bulldozer of boldness and bravery, Officer Cook, you faced a mountain that day no doubt. Your reservoir of honor and trust, truth, dignity combined with undying integrity helped you to reach that career pinnacle of perseverance as you fought against a troubled individual. Dade County has seen the battles, the scars left by serious terror that has inflicted its tentacles of trouble upon a community and a society at large. Your humility and sacred journeys were deemed as finished and God uplifted your soul of harmony to a greater haven where peace, perfection and no further harm will come your way. Keep shining down the light of goodwill upon your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Any type of crime can be extremely difficult and diabolically dangerous to ponder much less resolve. The situations very from scenario to scenario and all any respectable and honest soul of this Earth can do is give their utmost endeavor and stay focused on the challenging task at hand. By being loyal and having integrity, carrying your dignity with God's gentle wings as you try and restore calm and allowing the foundations of tranquility and goodwill to melt in within a community. Your job in Dade County was to patrol and to preserve the values and morals of life, Officer Cook, as you took an affirmation to protect even as all men and women brave and humble understand the ultimate sacrifice might have to be given. Your loss was terrible , tragic and left your family grieving over a loss of a beloved hero whose sweet disposition , engaging personality and bright smile has been sorely missed all these decades later. Our Lord's forests remain aglow as your special spirit has kept the light of wisdom, hope and vision burning ever so brightly through even the darkest hours. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

The slightest amount of friction can cause the concrete to crack and similar to kayos and bedlam which erodes the public peace and trust among humanity. You saved the day, Officer Cook, when you arrived at that domestic scene on May 16, 1979 and no telling how much worse the residents and your comrades would have fared already in dire straits if you did not come to their rescue. A sincerely dignified man, an officer with a heart of gold and integrity that is most required to help in this battle, a war over wanton wickedness. One man versus five officers. Very tragic how things ended. But, Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, gave every bit of effort and resource to try and calm down a distraught man. Never forgotten and honored for heroic civility and an inner sense of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

Sacrifices are the sincerest forms of gratitude our beloved and honorable servants can make on society's behalf. To forget their courage, crusades of dignity and integrity would be unacceptable in God and mankind's eyes To frame a man or woman's tireless ferocity and effort to relieve the obstructions caused by bitterness and callousness is exactly how one who gave their passion and at the same time was most compassionate. You were the consummate gentleman with a humbly present soul, Officer Cook. Always and forever a Dade County hero of humility, caring and concern , a resolve like no other and because of your commitment to maintaining character and scruples, may Our master bless your very kind soul of serenity and peace that you delivered to the citizens of Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2018

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