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

Authority is the humble leadership of other warriors who dare to place their body and soul on the line to seal serenity and safe havens for one and all. In Dade County, Officer Cook, you will and have been fondly honored and remembered for kindness, goodwill and the faith behind your journeys and their destinies. God we must believe truly takes those honorable and trustworthy souls to a newer location where they dignity, integrity and humble natures are constantly being protected by the Lord Himself. With resolve and fairness do we honor and treasure your life and career. Those pictures of heaven and the lush greenery must be something to behold. Take care, Officer Cook. Your pristine character and solid commitment will be so solemnly honored forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2018

The days of young and the days of old all with a story to be told. we relate, relive and remember all who ever lived and died in the heavenly name of peace on Earth. You were one of the many heroes and heroines here in Dade County, Officer Cook, fighting tooth and nail for some resemblance of unity, liberty and the safety we are entitled to live for. Gallantry and grace surely imbued you, Officer Cook and your professional life of public service to benefit your community where you lived and grew up learning the lessons to humility firsthand from your loving mother and father. Taking things for granted was not how you functioned, Officer Cook, as you were a practical thinker whose character and morals worked excellently with your undying mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. saluted for good sense and goodwill, humanity has endeared itself to you, Officer Cook. Wear those angelic wings humbly to allow your soul to soar higher and higher. You left big shoes to fill, Officer Cook. The burdens and onuses are great. The challenges and tests to see if peace will last are there everyday. The sturdy and honorable own up to the calls of duty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2018

In life standing pat is something, then advancing and producing special work is how we shall be noted and duly remembered. Your courage and valor, Officer Cook, were sound as were your heroics in providing Dade County folks with the peace and stability they are used to having. You risked your life and career in order for your family, colleagues and friends to continue down those tracks and paths filled with prosperity and unity. If character and honesty breed integrity and dignity those battles over an enemy as large as violence will soon be dying down. You were a humane and loyal public servant whose humility and humbleness shall remain cherished and revered. All the respect and admiration are due you, Officer Cook, as are salutes of clarity and acumen for directing mankind through the tough times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You have to take chances in order to climb that ladder of accopmlishment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2018

Former President George Herbert Walker Bush was eulogized and buried last week. Every time I see a flag draped box being carried I'm reminded of you, Officer Cook. As your comrades carried you up the steps of St Mary's Cathedral for your Inspector's Funeral. You were quite a man my neighbor, friend and hero. Gallantry. Honesty. Dignity and integrity all from your soul of commitment, character and the convictions to protect and serve Dade County citizens from impeding harm. Evil and terror produce the worst of violence and the fact that you bravely ran into the teeth of danger that day of May 16, 1979 and every day of your watch to provide and spread the warmth of good cheer and humility throughout humanity says a lot. We never overlook nor forget the heroes and heroines who sheltered us during their missions of faith, wisdom and vision. Rest in peace Officer Cook. Serene, noble and sacred as you forever watch over God's eternal gates where the honor roll seems to multiply daily. All very sad. Honored and saluted for resolve, resourcefulness and unwavering and unselfish resiliency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2018

Authenticity is the awareness of acumen and honesty's way of keeping dignity and integrity together as a tandome on that same track of tenacity. You had the vision and motivations to lead other comrades through danger here in Dade County, Officer Cook. And thirty-nine years later that stellar character, staunch commitment and stoic conviction is and has been surely missed. Heaven welcomed you, Officer Cook, a hero so refined and humble humane and with humility from ear to ear. I'm sure you hugged your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace when you saw him. It goes to validating two men who lives of dignity, honor and dedication that must be saluted for courage and principles of faith and resolve forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2018

The fellowship of police is nationwide and abroad. You cannot have a finer close knit unit of unselfish, honorable and humbly brave souls of compassion and peace teaming up to make their communities of existence more safer. Your participation in these all important matters of pertainance, Officer Cook, surely enhanced the landscape of all Dade County. Confident, resourceful and full of integrity and dignity that greatly aided your pursuits in life and during your career, you can be certain beyond any shadow of doubt, that humanity will forever salute your humility and sacred soul of serenity. Violence was taken down when you served and protected our very existence. Never out of sight or mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2018

Rounding up those evildoers takes so much power and energy, we, the ordinary citizen could not even imagine. Your girded yourself, Officer Cook, on principles and perseverance which made your humble esteem and honesty that much more prepared for a battle royal. Evil and violence tug at our hearts and your dignity and proficiency, Officer Cook, was on par with your convictions, character and commitment to everything good in policing a community. Dade County had its refreshing peace and goodwill demonstrated by your faithfulness and devotion to the assignments at hand. It's sad its finality came with more on the horizon. Now Our Maker has your serene soul, Officer Cook, guarding those sacred and pearly gates where honor and humility lie soundly with never an interruption. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2018

With a heart of gold and a life so young, you fulfilled your desires, Officer Cook, to do something very special for our world. That was to be a top flight police officer. Serving and preserving the lives of Dade County's own is no small task, arduous and adventuresome, your exploits and destinies were realized at a tender young age of twenty-five. A life taken away bu abominable evil,the grief your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, your beloved wife, Karen and your big sister, Nancy, all felt your loss and yet for your undying, unwavering and unselfish sacrifice your name and its humble honor and character, has been dignified and its integrity etched on marble and granite walls here in Miami and in our nation's Capitol. Never forgotten for a true love of life, for bringing in peace and some measure of stability, humanity pays humble respect to your treasured and gallant soul of affection and the loyal esteem that only courage can bring to battle a foe so large as terror. What torment and turmoil its carries as it seeks to destroy the happiness and safe journeys for all. In a few months it will be coming up to forty years since your tragedy, Officer Cook and boy you are very sorely missed by your beloved family and those who served with you. They have some memories and plenty of stories to remember, relate, relive and remind them of a special and humble gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2018

Every story has the same themes of tenacity and resolve meshing with honor, integrity and the wisdom of dignity. It's violence's menace and they are the good traits, but one must carry them at times if success in winning this war over wickedness is to be deemed fruitful. Your patrols around Dade County, Officer Cook, were well intentioned and full of objectivity and outstanding resolve. Only one with the fortitude and ingenuity would have some clue as to how to get a proper handle on terror. Humanity so solemnly honors your drive and goals to obtain peace, unity and the harmony that society demands. Thank God for ferocity and candor, character and staunch commitments to pride and excellence. A righteous servant of trust and truth administering justice for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2018

The weight of the world and Dade County at large was squarely on your humbly broad shoulders cof serenity and valor, Officer Cook and as all mighty and heroic public servants must do, you fight until your last breath. Every resource of honesty, dignity and integrity extended into our community where a decent and humane human being battled with all his virtue and humility to keep us safe and serene. For having excellent values and character may your name and family, Officer Cook, be blessed wit health, peace and prosperity this coming holiday season. Mankind looks to its founders and leaders for inspiration and you never let us down, Officer Cook. A master of conversing with that brilliant smile now shining down on your family from heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2018

Solidarity leads to unity. Bravery and humble honor make evil stand and take notice. You were the epitome of a dignified and proud man, Officer Cook. One gallant man of character and commitment who sought peace and safe missions for all Dade County citizens. Always concerned and caring, your passions were to lead and to become a visionary and because of your unselfishness humanity was and forever is better served. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cornerstone of your family, integrity and wisdom beyond your years.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2018

To yearn and to have a zest for learning, it is always any hero's responsibility and stoic dedication to the jobs and tasks at hand. Your missions, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County were accepted willingly and without doubt. Facing danger when one takes an affirmation is part of life, your calling, Officer Cook, your career of character and honor, humility did the conversing and dignity and the wiseness of integrity brought security to your community where pursuits of happiness were always a happening time. Saluted and humbly honored, cherished and revered for your effort and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2018

Your mortal soul of affection and acumen, Officer Cook, saved Dade County's citizens from a much greater crime wave than we would ever know. That fateful day of May 16, 1979, you dignified our community with your heroism and humanely stoic character. All born from integrity, honesty and the resolve that is sometimes difficult to maintain when the duress and stress of serious trouble continues to plague us. One dependable and durable public servant whose ideals and independence offered you the movement to go about your daily professional affairs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Old glory is not the same without seeing your bright and shiny smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2018

You are so close to your family's heart, Officer Cook. As you were your family's foundation and source of strength and honor, renewal in times of duress. Dade County and your department and its folks paid you a hero's of valor for having the principles of faith, integrity and dignity to meet the everyday challenges that greet our esteemed brothers and sisters of the law enforcement communities. Humility and sanctity now spend their eternal lives patrolling the pearly gates where God's honor roll of angels seems to multiply a little too much for our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels wings are given with solidarity to those who try and display some semblance of security and safety for those desiring this. You keeping watching over us, Officer Cook. Warrior and hero of the highest regard.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2018

Stay warm and stay safe. Your soul of survival, Officer Cook, is being gently and humbly protected by Our Creator's loving embrace. You saved life and those here in Dade County and are forever cherished for doing so. Character, decency and honor are surely helpful as are dignity and integrity when dealing with the rashes of ruination which violence causes. The never ending saga of life and a wonderful and engaging gentleman of gallantry and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2018

Hats off to our heroines and heroes of the past and present who lay down their lives and souls for peace to be a regular daily occurrence. Your wisdom, vision and charm, Officer Cook, was exactly the right formula in helping Dade County stay safe. Your character and persuasion allowed you the golden opportunity to silence once and for all a sickness that still travels far and wide i nour regions. Humanity salutes your humane and unselfish acts of bravery above the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtues and morals certainly lend their credence in times of crisis.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2018

The key to vim, vigor and vitality was unlocked, Officer Cook, by your virtues,valor and due vigilance over Dade County residents. A man of steel resolve and the honesty that devotes itself to the personification of perseverance, integrity and the visions of having and keeping dignity in order to secure harmony and tranquility that was central to having evil kept at bay from a community that continues pay homage to your humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2018

You warmed the hearts of Dade County citizens, Officer Cook, with your receptacles of resolve and resolution. Your convictions and commitments were solemnly honored and for being a humble hero whose wisdom, integrity and dignity protected us may God reward your auster character. Those heavenly rewards are reserved for Our Lord's finest men and women of determination and the humanely steadfast dedication. Humanity had the cockles of their heart aglow with your peaceful and serene movements. Journeys and goodwill taken onto a higher spiritual level. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2018

Sweets to the sweet. A serene and cherished soul, Officer Cook, you were the supplier of safe journeys for Dade County people. Our hearts go out to your family, comrades and friends who witnessed true dignity, integrity and nothing but the class and character that honor brings. We salute your trips around the boundaries of a community that revered and admired your heroism. Humanity will forever have your humility and versatility within the wings of those brave souls who have succeeded you. A mighty man with a gracious heart and giving spirit, one that flies high daily, nightly and at all times. Your pulse and precision are etched into every heart that beats. You were a consummate man and a more gallant representative of why we have some semblance of freedom and tranquility flowing in our venue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

Sensible and sound, you could not have asked for a more dependable and coveted public servant than yourself, Officer Cook. Those cowbells were indeed ringing when Dade County was under your serene nature. It made all the sense to have a cherished man of honesty, valor and integrity patrolling those roads of resolve where your effort, character and bravery were always put to the test. sacred and humble, humility and noble deeds to shield us from terrible adversity. Never forgotten and always kindly honored. A memory of a well live life cut too short. Twenty-five years of devotion, motivation, determination and that word dedication. Our Master has the keys to those holy chambers where the heroes and heroines sleep comfortably for rescuing and resolving. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

Curiosity is just that. Courage goes to a more humbler and higher level. Your being, Officer Cook, is now forever next to the beloved soul of your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace. Your career and life was predicated on seeing the scales of justice being properly balanced. Dade County's source of vitality was your humane and heroic vision, sage wisdom and devotion to honesty, integrity and dignity. Evildoers hate those brave and serene people who make a dent in our world. Your resolve and resiliency made that mark here, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hug character and cherish commitment. Love conviction and hold responsibility to the highest of standards. More morals and ideals than ever before. You had the basic ingredients which enabled you to function with ingenuity and intuition.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

The bad guys and gals may not have the keys to our world. Society already has enough intolerance and insensitivity. Nothing but esteem and loyalty must be blended in a hero's honor, dignity and integrity the sources to gaining some semblance of calm and reason. Your exploits in life, Officer Cook, were to secure and bring harmony to Dade County. Your destinies and journeys were full of humanity's sense of purpose and your humility helped to serve as an inspiration for us and your family who has never forgotten about their "Uncle Bo." Character and a treasured man of heroism and admiration from a community grateful for your exemplary security and maturity beyond your young life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

Shade and shelter are essentials of life. Water is needed to replenish the body just as a man or woman's character, dignity and honor should never be left at home when they go out and try to secure peace and liberty for one and all. You did a noble job, Officer Cook, of stocking our shelves with serenity and more than a token of safety. For Dade County everything should be on the upswing if only you were present today to witness those foundations and cornerstones you laid down for a better future. We pay our respects to you, Officer Cook and your soul of humility, the spirit of humanity. It's in heaven's holy name that we so humbly honor your tolerance and patience, reverence for a profession not always respected for its dangers and duress when the tensions run high. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

POW's are prisoners of war. We who reside in the freest country in the land can never ever be held hostage by heinous and the wickedness perpetrated by others who are inclined to commit such utter mayhem. You were the absolute living and shining example of a good man, brave and confident, humble and heroic in every way, shape and form, Officer Cook. Dade County was served nobly and very vigilantly under your eagle eyes, Officer Cook. Their serenity and stables of security all had their seeds planted by your loving embrace. When character and courage collide the result usually means a very positive outcome. God hears and sees. He uplifted your soul, Officer Cook, placing those angelic wings of boldness around them for you to soar higher and higher every second. I'm sure you and your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace are soaring and having the best of father and son conversations right now. Two heroes who served mankind with superior class, decency and total humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If you lift as glass to salute and toast, honor repetitive honesty, dignity courage and conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

POW's are prisoners of war. We who reside in the freest country in the land can never ever held hostage by heinous and the wickedness perpetrated by others who are inclined to commit such utter mayhem. You were the absolute living and shining example of a good man, brave and confident, humble and heroic in every way, shape and form, Officer Cook. Dade County was served nobly and very vigilantly under your eagle eyes, Officer Cook. Their serenity and stables of security all had their seeds planted by your loving embrace. When character and courage collide the result usually means a very positive outcome. God hears and sees. He uplifted your soul, Officer Cook, placing those angelic wings of boldness around them for you to soar higher and higher every second. I'm sure you and your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace are soaring and having the best of father and son conversations right now. Two heroes who served mankind with superior class, decency and total humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If you lift as glass to salute and toast, honor repetitive honesty, dignity courage and conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2018

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