Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The integrity of a person's life is the very dignity of their humane and humble character. Dade County, Officer Cook, is where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend andhero. It is the very venue where things were set in motion for a noble and honored life patrolling your beloved and esteemed community where your blessed and heroic name will always be saluted for wisdom, virtue and vision. Such maturity so well founded in morals, discipline and the values so important in combating evil and crime. Badge#1664 was respected, loyal and clearly donned by a devout man of faith, heart and soul to be revered as an angel forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2022
The sadness of life are a person's destinies and fates held humbly, honorably and heroically in Our Creator's hands of perfection and compassion. The world lost a noble warrior that day of May 16,1979 when violence ended your earthly missions and dignified journeys on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. Integrity and character that forever shine brightly in heaven where your eternal roles become more important andmost essential than ever. Walking and patrolling the gates of gallantry will be and has been your assignment for over forty-three years. Such class and respect all humility, heart and soul dedicated to maintaining and protecting our serenity and peace. Always beloved, loyal and forever admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 21, 2022
Bereavement can both baffle and humble a person's heart. Grief and loss really perpetuate their truest of emotions. Your family, Officer Cook, went through tough times, moments, hours and months of sadness, tragedy that stirred thoughts of what might have been had God not taken such a sweet and most precious soul and spirit back to heaven to guard the pearliest of gates. But than again you were so gallant, loyal and most efficient while tackling jobs to upright Dade County and its spirits. Dignity that stood tall and humble. Integrity and character all well respected and saluted for solemn performance. Our serenity and stability may lack because of your absense, Officer Cook, yet a wonderful man gone too soon will be forevermore treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2022
A tour of perseverance, a tranmission of true allegiance they stayed with you, Officer Cook, your entire life. Heroism is not just a material that pops out of a bottle. It has to be loyally mastered throughout one's life and career growing with each heartbeat and with each breath of dignity and integrity expelled. Dade County and its residents won't forget you, Officer Cook, badge#1664 deserved a better fate as your destinies have been uplifted and elevated into heaven's nests where angels and heroes sleep soundly. There can never be a day of hope and dedication lost among those who now succeed you. Their watches must be open, poignant and completely honest. Effort breeds humility and where your character lies there is a renewed call of hope and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Thoughtful and decisive the way you knew how to humanely perform your chosen profession.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2022
Valor, bravery and courage are the consummate elements of honesty, integrity and dignity. They were well placed, well spent and well learned by a solid professional in you, Officer Cook. A hero whose life and career were unfortunately cut short by a vicious man of evil. His taste buds should have been directed to live a more humble and productive life serving humanity. We all cannot copy you, Officer Cook and no one should. You were the epitome of virtue, wisdom and versatility all claiming their righteous roles and doing their jobs with sacred passion and purpose. Dade County lives smarter and safer by your vision and accentuation of your God directed and given talents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment and conviction nestled in the blankets of faith, devotion, hope and goodwill.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2022
A sound body and a sharp mind are the essential tools of a grueling, difficult and arduous profession. But, with your attitude, fortitude and will power, Officer Cook, all things were put into place to combat evil here in Dade County. It was your unselfish, tireless, unassuming and unwavering heroic actions that uplifted dignity, character and integrity to a higher sphere. One who makes the effort receives a reward humbly from heaven. To construct bridges, foundations and cornerstones takes every ounce of heart, soul and respect which you humanely earned for your time here. It's always going to be tragic and a great loss to overcome, your beloved family shares the emotions as they march forward with the torches of truth, trustworthiness and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2022
Ducks quack. Birds chirp. Hens and roosters crow. Police use every legal angle to secure and to preserve the quality, dignity and integrity of each community of which they take a solemn oath to watch over. You watched over the citizens of Dade County with every beat of your heart, Officer Cook, so heroically dedicated to justice being properly administered never letting violence and terror get the better of you. You were as we always stated a consummate and humbly blessed authority. You listened and gave sound advice to your colleagues who have never forgotten their heroic friend and loyal member of the department. Heaven has welcomed you as you have to others who have crossed the Thin Blue Line. Now as angels who patrol the plains above your character, scruples and mettle will be looked after by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2022
Courage is a life and career led and served by honesty, dignity and integrity. Your decency, desire and determination to become the best officer, Officer Cook, has remained etched in Dade County's hearts and minds. Your family has carried your heroic legacy with them all these decades later as they live their lives of blessing, peace and humility. These were the very same instruments by which you lived and until that fateful afternoon you strove to be a man of understanding, intuition and character all true and trustworthy. You'll alway sbe admired, revered and esteemed for being a fellow officer who cared, was concerned and was polite and courteous in every situation. You learned, practiced and preached the lessons your beloved parents of blessed memory imparted in both you and Nancy, your big sister. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2022
Your class, courage and decency, Officer Cook, stand tall, heroic and humble forevermore. You performed your job with grit, gumption and a captivating heart and soul that embraced, engaged and enhanced the environment here and around Dade County where its citizens will never forget your unassuing, unselfish and tireless energy and tenacious approach to our very safety and liberty. Dignity, integrity and character always esteemed, loyal and blessed by Our Creator who cradles your spirit close to His heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2022
Evil does not require more gas poured onto it. The sparks of wickedness spread far and wide and a good man such as yourself, Officer Cook, was duly available to handle its advances. Dade County will not overlook your sincerity, humility, heart and character that embraced the integrity, dignity and civility of mankind. Fruitful missions all undertaken with cause, purpose and reason, just as your wisdom, ingenuity and goodwill that were warriorlike, trustworthy and so truthful never to be forgotten always saluted for solemn service given to your beloved neighborhood. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2022
Humans cannot survive on bread alone. Violence cannot be allowed to wander and perturb society. Its ugliness needs the vigilant and diligent attention of all civilized and honored public servants like you, Officer Cook. Dade County won't forget dignity, integrity and the character that was clearly humane, loyal, distinct and well liked as you navigated in and around us to broker peace, stability and reason. What stays put are the foundations and cornerstones of a gentleman gallant and proud to lend his helping hand at every turn. Tenacity never tardy and perseverance always punctual and to the point. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2022
With the sincerest of interests on behalf of mankind on your professional sphere, Officer Cook, Dade County was forevermore vitally served and protected by a loyal public servant. gallant and with a golden heart and soul bonded with bravery and boldness, such an honest and a most humbly dignified man of integrity proud of his lineage and always so esteemed and humble. God has His angels of humanity sheltered in peace where no harm will come your way. You built dedicated foundations and cornerstones of society that will stand tall and proud. A legacy that your family carries with ingenuity and the very same diligence that paved your trails of trust and truth. Violence took a beautiful soul away by it will never tarnish the reverence nor admiration you earned by virtue of wisdom, maturity and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2022
Even with a sterling smile and a serious personality you never let up when violence invaded our neighborhood, Officer Cook. Straight to the point and always so loyal and consummately dedicated as all who serve, preserve the integrity, dignity and character of our area. Respect is earned not attached when you first out patrolling. Dade County was very fortunate to have you as their warrior and steadfast hero of humility, heart and embrace. The beacons of light really shined, yet you took your roles, accountability and sacred missions seriously. But, you'll forever be hailed as an enricher and an engaging servant who communicated very well. Your voice of purpose and reason was as sharp as a nail and never any clearer maturity, wisdom and nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2022
Thinking about you, Officer Cook, does make me cry. And though I never had the humble opportunity to meet you, your sister and parents, I did meet your niece, Gina and her beloved family. A hidden blessing of itself and whenever I speak with your friend and former comrade, Keith DiGenova I feel as though I know you. Our families never met but shopping at the Publix on NE 8th ave, the Winn Dixie in the area somehow as families crossed paths. Such a distinguished man who implanted integrity, dignity and reverence on every corner where you protected our lives and souls. Eternity is a venue of quiet and private for families to grieve for their loved ones. To pay homage, to solemnly salute valor and vision, virtue being your chosen vehicle where navigations meant something to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2022
The angles of acumen, awareness and being astute were never more focused and centered. How else could you prepare and concentrate upon the battles that lied ahead. The roads seem tougher when peril and danger look to thwart a good man serving his community. Dade County, Officer Cook, is forever where your heart and soul of heroism lies as it rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Convincing dignity and reliable integrity all were honest and central to your earthly journeys undertaken with Our Maker looking after you as you patrolled for our very inspirations of tranquility, freedom and hope that springs eternal. Heaven is where your angelic spirit is safeguarded forever no more harm, pain or suffering. You sacrificed your life as a hero, as intuition never delayed nor wavered. Perpetuity lies forever in your spirit of humbleness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2022
Peace paves the paths of righteousness with everlasting esteem, humility and blessings. Your heart, soul and heroic spirit, Officer Cook, never shirked onus nor did it give up. When duress, stress and tensions seemed to prevail in Dade County during your watch you always summoned up a plan of action. That's when you understand a gentleman of true gallantry, trusted capability and all the accentuation of wisdom, versatility and vision heading one direction, up. Character that was crystal clear and commitment that personified your aspirations to be the very best public servant who made badge#1664 stand proud and humble. The men and women who have succeeded you my neighbor, friend and hero do so carefully, humanely and carrying your torch and legacy close to their hearts of humbleness and stability. Rest in peace. God's always going to look after you and your beloved parents of honor, devotion and faithfulness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2022
Meant to say unassuming, Officer Cook, because you came from honest and humble roots. No quit just wisdom, virtue, efficiency and a resilient heart and heroic soul. A poignant life and stable career that was projected to rise to the top if only evil did not end your sacred life and dignified professional acumen. Dade County and your family of fellow officers all mourned your loss, humanity has had to suffer without your smile, determined heart and soul of faith, goodwill and hope. Character and commitment now angels powering the streets of heaven where your eternal watch continues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2022
Your class, courage and decency, Officer Cook, stand tall, heroic and humble forevermore. You performed your job with grit, gumption and a captivating heart and soul that embraced, engaged and enhanced the environment here and around Dade County where its citizens will never forget your unassuing, unselfish and tireless energy and tenacious approach to our very safety and liberty. Dignity, integrity and character always esteemed, loyal and blessed by Our Creator who cradles your spirit close to His heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2022
Your treks,trails and paths, Officer Cook, were humbly lined with honorable truth, trust and tenacity. You put your life in harm's way to shield Dade County from further evil. The man who took your life was without respect, decency and heart something you possessed and nothing will ever tarnish your pristine reputation. Freedom, sincerity and fortitude carried your career aspirations and now you'll always be an inspiration for your family, peers of the past and friends many and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2022
Uplifting the world in peace, health and prosperity, you, Officer Cook, heroically elevated the hope, truth and trust of Dade County in faithfulness and in goodwill. The honesty, heart and humility of your soul and spirit will forevermore be saluted and remembered solemnly for defending our freedoms and rights. After all your outstanding character, commitment to excellence and pride will remain cherished and esteemed. Such diligent loyalty stands as part of your legacy golden and secured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2022
Elevate your effort for when honor, dignity and integrity remain within the same character your commitments are then much more escalated. You gave Dade County every bit of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, always heroic, filled with virtue and wisdom that will forever be angelic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2022
Elevate your effort for when honor, dignity and integrity remain within the same character your commitments are then much more escalated. You gave Dade County every bit of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, always heroic, filled with virtue and wisdom that will forever be angelic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2022
Yesterday came. Today is now. Tomorrow is not here yet and not a given. The credit goes to a great young man girded in refined strength, a strong heart and of course trust and truth, dignity, integrity and character's friends of justice. Officer Cook, you'll forevermore be saluted and solemnly remembered for having gumption affixed to acumen, awareness and stamina to tackle whatever problem, dilemma, situation and circumstance handed you for correcting and for implimenting. Dade County sadlyhasnot been the same since you gave your life forty-three plus years ago but at least badhe#1664 and your uniform of pride and humbleness keep being rewarded and blessed for their versatility, accountability and reliability. This was meaning and morals as your compass of compassion was set properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2022
You bring your excellence everyday and then it's left in God's hands to decide our fates, destinies and lives. Yours, Officer Cook, was truly heroic, trusted and honorably discharged giving Dade Countyand its residents a chance at life. By protecting and patrolling was valor, hope and humane goodwill, Our Creator has your soul and spirit of virtue, dignity and integrity cradled in His arms of compassion every second where angels fly free and roam without harm as they patrol the pearliest of gates. Pristine and eternally quiet as those who laid down their character rest soundly. You constructed paths, trails and foundations for a serener tomorrow. One you my neighbor, friend and hero should have been allowed to see. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2022
The glow in heaven is everything humble, blessed, honorable and heroic. Yes, you spared Dade County and its people from much more harm, Officer Cook and because of your unassuming, tireless and most unwavering sacrifice may Our Lord bless you, your soul and spirit along with a golden heart of humility, reverence and character. Its due diligence provided us with stability, harmony and the liberty to live our lives justly, humbly and accordingly. Your family though they have missed you very much does keep your flames alive in their hearts, souls and minds as your legacy has grown as their inspiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2022
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