Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
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
Robots serve a technological purpose. But, the nuts and bolts of undoing evil is that you require dedicated and deserving individuals of hope, faith and the goodwill that will make peace and harmony a staple of life. You were the consummate officer, Officer Cook. Sensational in savvy, full of moxie and mettle, a gentleman with morals that allowed you the chance to change the landscape of the Dade County community where you were raised and learned your greatest lessons from your beloved folks and big sister, Nancy. A life of pride and humility with your beloved Karen who has been remarried for around ten years now. Diligent and honorable, compassionate and valiant, your dignity and integrity offered your wisdom and vision its characters to see your commitments through. God called a stable and humanely heroic young man back to the big headquarters in heaven. There is perfection and where no more harm will ever come your way. Saluted and admired for a great job, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 9, 2018
God guards the gallant and watches over us as we pursue our passions and joys in life. Though your life was cut way too short, Officer Cook, by a terrible man's wanton terror, you'll still and forever be remembered and respected for trying your utmost to stop an already ugly incident. Dade County has its heroes and heroines, Badge#1664 did its part and because of your superb character, devotion to duty, humble honor and dignified integrity our dreams and travels may move forward. You had the very same aspirations and your memory serves as your family's legacy of heroism and the trust that serenity and peace would stay close to our vests. Venerable and versatile, humane and full of humility, society and mankind have recognized your God given talents and skills that you utilize din fighting crime. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 9, 2018
With perseverance swinging like a pendulum, your resolve and courage, Officer Cook.always produced the most desirable of results during your watch battling evil. As courageous as you were, Officer Cook, you acumen and integrity were on par with your dignity and honesty as they served and protected the citizens of Dade County. Never one to give up or run, humanity and Our Creator have taken note of your humility and focused nobility as you patrolled those perilous streets. Roads where violence could be totally subtracted by your faithfulness and unwavering loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 9, 2018
Lock the doors and shut the windows because of the pains of evil are about to roar through. It seems nowadays that no matter what precautions we take it is still never enough to keep such a beast from harming us , our children and loved ones. Only your humility, honor and heroism, Officer Cook, made that difference and distinction in the lives of Dade County folks. Take a look back at one man's core of concern, care and consideration. Peek into a brave soul's austere honesty, dignity and integrity. gaze at character, charm and elegance as you patrolled humbly through those streets where nerves were frayed and on edge. Now we can heroically recall with a sense of satisfaction that our stock of serenity and safe missions was all the result of your excellent work and performance on the job. Scruples, principles and values don't take backseats. They are to be commended and duly honored for their forthright authority, dignity and the dedication by which you were able to lead other women and men, souls of honor and reverence through peril and kayos. Always etched in your family's hearts and the minds and hearts of a humble and grateful community where you were loyal and respected, Officer Cook, for aiding, your kindness, advice and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 8, 2018
A soldier of solace, a trooper of tenacity, a gallant man of honor and humility. It brings tears to one's eyes just thinking about you, Officer Cook, your family, department and Dade County's special angel with his wings affixed for maximum flights through God's bluest of skies. It's when darkness threatens your soul of emotion and energy lights up the entire universe. A world filled with goodness and still upended by this mess of ending terror. You just had your goals and visions in front of you, Officer Cook and peace, serenity and the loving embraces of humanity at your sides. A gentle breeze swaying here and beyond bringing us closer to you and one day when God deems it fit your family will reunite with both your dad, Charles, may he too rest in eternity and you, Officer Cook, a beloved warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The class of kingdom and the boldness of courage lead God's troops in heaven as they watch over us and those commissioned to protect and preserve our dignities. Your fortitude and integrity did more than ever, Officer Cook. You will always and forever be greatly missed and absent from your family's happiest of occasions. Heaven has the capacity for you to witness these happenings.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 8, 2018
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