Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Your instincts were excellent, Officer Cook, during your life and career as was your service to all Dade County. It was about character, dignity and honorable integrity that saved the day for those whom you distributed humility and the prowess of peace and unity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 15, 2019
The citizens have experienced a revelation of sorts thanks in large part to your heroic effects, Officer Cook. Dade County believed and saw your humility directly everyday you patrolled the large corridors and corners where evil was looking to strike. Courage and conviction along with some boldness and honesty allowed your dignity and integrity the freedom by which to move. Only the best of morals, values and the scruples for which all designated public servants must act if violence is to be deterred from humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 15, 2019
Dearly beloved and dearly reverent, your gained the confidence and respect of the entire police nation and in Dade County, Officer Cook, for being a man of his word and the wisdom to help lead other peers through peril and harm. Nothing better than being composed in honesty, character, decency and dignity, it's integrity's way of leading a resourceful and devoted young man down Our Master's pathways in life. Your heroism and actions that day and everyday, Officer Cook, are the links to a happier future, though it will always be a crying shame you could not experience more substance in your family's joy and aspirations. A warrior forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 15, 2019
Whether baking or broiling in a hot sun, police always seem to face the most adverse conditions, but this is the job they always wanted to become and now it's time to put feelings aside and diligently pursue terror and evil. Your life and career, Officer Cook, had everything to look forward to. That terrible day you and your comrades faced was just a tragic few minutes especially for your beloved family and esteemed colleagues who gave their entire beings for the residents of Dade County to be safe and serene. Enhancement for a lifetime with your prints of perseverance and resolve, Officer Cook, inscribed and etched upon them. Humanity is indebted for your heroism and civility, Officer Cook. Untangling the unthinkable and doing so with undying and unselfish maturity and bravery says enough. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 15, 2019
Those bonds of boldness and bravery were surely wrapped tightly around your waist, Officer Cook, a true legend and hero of all Dade County and humanity. The sum of your outstanding work, Officer Cook, has been rewarded by Our Creator as it had the affections of acumen, awareness and loyalty pinned to your badge of humility and courage. To battle a foe with all your might and mettle says a lot regarding your honor, dignity and integrity. Never a finer man. Never a more gallant and dedicated man of goodwill whose spirit continues this day taking flights over our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 15, 2019
It's easy to lose your train of thought, but a duly affirmed woman or man of integrity, commitment and dignity cannot ever lose track of those essential assignments that have a direct affect on the landscapes of serenity and security. Your missions here in Dade County, Officer Cook, were broad and far reaching and their consequences had the greatest effort poured into our solace and tranquility. Your tenacity, Officer Cook, was just what the people needed to thrive and to be able to live freely and with nothing but happiness on their horizons. The gates of Our Lord's palaces are lined by golden and sacred paths of which your heroic humility is now and forever stored for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 15, 2019
The menace that is mayhem and violence causes a medley of adverse problems for our society which is looking for a little peace and harmony. Your trips and journeys on behalf of Dade County were to place dignity and integrity back into humanity, Officer Cook. a true hero, humble and humane who has been fondly remembered for saving and serving those folks living in a community where you grew up and willingly accepted the roles of a public servant. A man of vision, wisdom and character will be so honored for having the courage and patience to attempt to secure our freedoms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 15, 2019
Police look to red flag ruination and eliminate a force that can be destructive upon society's peace and unity. Thank God for you, Officer Cook, the right man for a job of honor and dignity. Humanity will glorified by your gallantry and unselfish character and humility. Serenity and safety were a mainstay of your life and career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 14, 2019
take hold of dignity and integrity, grasp it as firmly as honesty, you'll be surprised at the results you'll receive . Your days and career, Officer Cook, were dealt digging and plugging away at evil. Dade County was suffering from a young man's outrage at police and that will never excuse his wicked and callous actions. Your family and comrades have duly honored your soul of serenity as it brought joy and humility to all who befriended you, Officer Cook. We are less safer and heaven is got a one heck of a humble and loyal man of devotion and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 14, 2019
Just think if charisma and charm alone could wipe out and destroy evil then what a relief! Your heroic humility and honor, Officer Cook, was just the elixir for the violence that disturbed the Dade County community that tragic day and others as well. You can be sure humanity will take note and salute your mettle, character and steadfast commitment to excellence and the right to be liberated from an archenemy such as terror. Never a finer gentleman of gallantry and the talents that made you a supremely capable public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 14, 2019
Mankind does not like meandering. Travel for a purpose and be tenacious in your enthusiasm. Police work made you a very humble and proud soul of gallantry, Officer Cook. Dade County reveres its women and men who display that certain intrinsic integrity and commitment to values and scruples. They were learned and shared in the Cook Home and never left able side, Officer Cook. Our prosperity and tranquility is because of your dedicated and highly sought after leadership of other comrades. Through ice, hot, cold whatever you led by example and for having honor on your chest of resolve. A very blessed hero to be shared and spoken about. Those memories your family and peers have, Officer Cook, terror can take away your truth, trust and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Have a desire and go leaps and bounds after your aspirations.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
Bridging that generational gap takes all the skill and effort that any self-serving man of adventure can pour into his labors of love and admiration. You were a hard working and motivated officer, Officer Cook. Highly devoted, esteemed by the quality of character and serving his commitments with all the dignity and integrity one can bring to his post. Pristine and crisp was the badge and uniform you donned on a daily basis, 0fficer Cook, to lessen the blows of baboon who looks to wreck havoc upon us. We take some solace that God is blessing your most heroic soul of efficiency, one that resolved and tried his utmost to calm down those who tempers were frayed. Always fondly remembered and for having humility may God's grace shine on thee. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
Bananas come in bunches. What all duly honest men and women need the most of is: honor, dignity, integrity and the boldness that all brave and capable servants possess in this seemingly never completed war over adversity and its undeniable evil. Your family, Officer Cook, shared you with society for twenty-five years and a quarter of your life was spent protecting our harmony and togetherness right here in Dade County. Never one to usurp authority nor one looking for more power your humane and heroic life, Officer Cook, made humanity more empowered and brought hope for a safer future where our journeys have kept moving forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You deserved more life, Officer Cook, I'm not and we are not God, the Master Judge who decides our destinies of fairness and fate. Though you were a very devout and faithfully loyal colleague.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
Hunches won't get you heroism. It is worked for and earned by virtue of one's honest and humanely humble endeavors. Your job, roles and tasks , Officer Cook, were to make Dade County and its confines comfortable and courageously safer for all mankind. For having the outstanding character and clarity may God bless your soul of humility, the very being that has driven hope and a renewed sense of purpose and reason back into our community. Men and women who understand why security and serenity must be won over in this never ending war over wickedness are the truly trusted heroes who will be rewarded for their resolving work effort. You displayed vision and wisdom, maturity beyond your years, Officer Cook, to be so honored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
Brothers and sisters devoting themselves to the causes of peace and decency, you were among the many heroes of Dade County law enforcement, Officer Cook, with a badge and pristine image, your honor, integrity and dignity to support your travels in tenacity and resolve. Always the finest character. care and concern for a community that so humbly honors your humility and noble deeds on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearing and engaging that happy smile is surely missed though Our Master has all that sheltered for safekeeping in His eternal headquarters of perfection and perseverance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
Never easy. Nothing simple, routine or mundane. One just tries to do his or her job with as much truth, trust and honesty as the good Lord will implant in your heart. Your heart, Officer Cook, was giving and quite gracious indeed. Dade County and its people received excellent care and devotion when its loyal and treasured hero defended us. You had the constitution, character and commitment to steer violence away from our midst, Officer Cook. Never a better man and certainly never a better hero whose exploits remain respected just as your undying dignity and reliable integrity. Never a bad word only compassion coming from your lips, Officer Cook. bravery and boldness meant the word to you and your family who misses you greatly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
Focused and affixed on your targets, your pursuits of happiness, Officer Cook,while chasing after torment and turmoil surely made you a supremely confident officer. A gentleman whose humility and honesty has been duly honored and solemnly saluted for service with politeness and the concern that remains a cornerstone of engagement for all Dade County residents. Character and commitment, you hustled around battling a serious problem that continually confounds and confronts our society. It can uproot the peace and serenity we have come to expect. A hero and a man of valor who spent his life toiling and preserving the quality of our lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Determined and dedicated to mankind's most important needs. No myth, just a legend of respect and resiliency.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
The dreams and goals were realized by you, Officer Cook, at a very early age. A young man growing up in North Miami Beach, Florida who so desired to become an honorable public servant. Today, sadly because of violence that took your life and career, worse it took you from your loved ones, who are remembering a heck of a man. gallant and humble. Dignified and full of integrity from having the character to defeat an enemy so large as terror. Dade County was in very brave and loyally esteemed hands when you patrolled the corners and various streets searching for a remedy for ruination. Resourceful and resolute did make great partners when properly amplified together to battle this perturbing adversary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
The prescription for prosperity, goodwill, hope and peace is the unwavering convictions of all public servants who are involved in this daily fight over evil. Their combined honor, integrity and dignity are essential outcomes. Your devotion and heroism, Officer Cook, led the charge throughout Dade County where you remain cherished,revered and highly respected for doing an awesome job protecting and in delivering serenity and safety which in turn has brought a more united front for mankind to live and to be productive. That blueprint which God had given us is the very spirit by which humanity functions. Humility and civility ring in sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
The mountains are high, the valleys are steep and yet you persevered on behalf of Dade County 's citizens, Officer Cook. With a measured level of mettle and honesty, you defended our rights and liberties like no other brave and heroic servant. The eyes of Our Lord have shined down upon your beloved family members all these decades after your humane sacrifice and unselfish character that has made enhancement that much more meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You take a bit of resolve and humility, taking your talents to a newer level is what our Creator expects from His brave flock of angelic heroes and heroines.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2019
Acumen and awareness need not be typed or written on any officer's uniform. The tasks are challenging and filled with intrigue. There are no mysteries nor hidden agendas every brave and honored soul must be able to pull their own weight otherwise victory over violence may end up in the wrong hands. God's loving embraces guided your paths and trails in life and during your career of integrity and dignity. These two words are in every unit and building housing law enforcement. They are to be read and taken seriously just as the people's trust. Dade County was humbly and heroically spared by your unwavering humility and supreme accountability, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The brave have departed our world, the afterlife is a world filled with a perfect honor roll of principles, clarity and righteous vision. Nothing blind. It's right straight up in the stratosphere.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 12, 2019
There can be no vacancy in a hero's valor, virtue and vigilance. It must be applied at all times along with common sense, honesty and the integrity of dignity. Inundated with many responsibilities, public servants have to make split second decisions at times in order for the prospects of peace and goodwill to present themselves. Dade County had your magnificent eyes and ears of effort and energy, Officer Cook and a warrior of wisdom who battled the affects of awful adversity. Never far from our hearts and saluted for resolve and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 12, 2019
A fool doesn't learn their lessons. A wise man learns and keeps learning, practicing and preaching their effects while out in the line of duty trying to penetrate and break down the walls of wickedness. You battled and fought with your inner spirit and gallant heart, Officer Cook, delivering a new promise of prosperity and perpetual peace for mankind. The citizens welcomed a man of humility, boldness and distinction to their ranks where honor courage and conviction carried integrity and character over those brooks and beyond. Now and forever does your mortal soul soundly serve and protect those gates of sacred proportions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines alike who have sacrificed for the will of humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 12, 2019
Overwhelmed by an avalanche of adversity, your mission chosen wisely and most humbly, Officer Cook, was to tackle and take down violence. No matter what it involved, it was your resolve, respect for dignity and never missing a beat of honesty and integrity thew residents were pleased and thankful for your effort and humility, your driven character which has brokered a more.refreshing enhancement for our society. Once the engine starts it was full steam ahead and Dade County was always in the bravest of hands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 12, 2019
The war is not done, it's not over until society receives a clean bill of peace and hope a tits front doors. Dade County experienced turbulent times when your worked, Officer Cook, for serenity, unity and the tranquility we all came to expect. Why things happened that day that were sad, tragic and beyond some meaning of understanding no one will probably know. You acted heroically and honorably, you stayed centered on saving the citizens from danger and peril as you did with your comrades, your friends and partners in humanity's fight for freedom. A battle of boldness concentrated where one person, one man tried to destroy the very foundations you helped to place down for generations to come. and all we can do is pray and pay stoic and humble homage to a very blessed and morally upright soul, you were a supremely sacred man of conviction, character, charm and commitment. A proud uniform worn succinctly and seriously motivated with leadership capabilities that not all men and women have. Dearly missed and most beloved by your family and comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 12, 2019