Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The times have changed and yet what always needs refining and polishing are a person's honor, integrity and dignity. If you intend to patrol without these instincts of intellect better forget this challenge and pursue another line of work. Your roles , Officer Cook, were diverse and will never any clearer. Find the problems that danger presents and to amplify peace and accentuate acumen and the consideration that has remained etched in our prayers and hearts. Dade County is a bit less safe, but God has His eyes of perfect site set on those whom you served and partnered with, Officer Cook. Perfect character, staunch commitment and the convictions that desire and decency drive home. Badge#1664 served humanity without a tarnish or spot of indifference. You were and are as cherished now as you were back in 1979. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, if she is still alive and well at one-hundred and three has missed you everyday and knows your unselfish and undying saw your missions and journeys through until Our Master came calling. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The same common sense and aspirations are now soaring like an eagle. The soul of a clearly humane and reverent gentleman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2018
If you shirk your responsibilities the chances are success will be far away. Well, thank the stars for you, Officer Cook, a top officer and one prized servant of honor, decency and the dignity that carries integrity down those corridors of courage. Your heroic actions that sad day, Officer Cook, were what made you a hero even though the way your you lived your life and composure under trying circumstances won't ever be forgotten. Character in today's civilization can be difficult to locate at times and though we know what energy and tenaciousness you brought, Dade County and its people won't forget their security and peace came at a steep price. Your life, Officer Cook, was transferred to those heavens above where you now have a tougher assignment, observe and give your comrades your blessings from your soul of bravery. Humanity spoke on humility's behalf. The honor roll of heroes and heroines all angels raises the stakes in today's efforts to curb crime and eliminate evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Tragedies bring family together during Thanksgiving, your family will pause and remember your wonderfully engaging smile and personal approaches to battling an adversary as enormous as violence can be.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2018
Counting seems like a relatively simple process. Unfortunately, Identifying the right officer from the bad guy there are still sad issues with this area of policing. Still too many loyal and cherished women and men losing their lives because of carelessness. You were a warrior and hero to so many, Officer Cook, a real Godsend to Dade County and its folks who were brought that certain feeling of ferocity, freedom and the unity to champion happiness. Our safety and civility are directly linked to your unwavering sacrifice, Officer Cook, a dedicated man of eternal hope and the goodwill that humanity desperately needs. When character is designed to meet the essentials of our society, it is all we fell is needed for trips and their destinies to march forward. Sadly, yours, Officer Cook, have been forever taken to a higher level where no harm and perfection are the norms. Keep patrolling and watching over your family and comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2018
Those journeys, missions and their pathways are marked with some peril, it's up to that devoted and honorable a
man or woman to navigate around those obstacles. You steered around Dade County, Officer Cook, peacefully pursuing your passions to make the citizens greater in hope, faith and esteem. You were a brave man whose soul of security staying around your family and colleagues forevermore. When you have that certain quality of integrity and dignity one can't go wrong in their pursuits of terror and its associated trouble. Heroic and humane, humble and loyal, communities and their departments could use more brave and valued souls. Principles and ideals can only enhance one's life and yours, Officer Cook, was most heroic and valiant. It has left bridges bonded together and all relationships marching forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2018
Never need a datebook to mark your loss, Officer Cook, as with all days of violence that cost us the life of a spirited gentleman and one gallant young man. You led other men and women because of your outstanding leadership and motivational skills. Honesty and reverence, dignity and desire, integrity and ingenuity make up a public servant's directional codes toward courage and your inner humility and civility, Officer Cook, offered Dade County and its residents the hope of goodwill and a little tranquility. Humility is created by Our Lord and for some better take some courses in character, conviction and how to make that unassuming commitment. Righteousness rests in Our Maker's home, your traits and values began at your home and stayed with you, Officer Cook, throughout your wonderful life and a career where you were destined to be at. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2018
Those roads and pavements are marked by indifference and the danger for which one pursues evil. You took opportunity, Officer Cook and made Dade County a safer and more peaceful community all because of your unwavering heroism and the courage that drives honesty, dignity and integrity. All your life and career was spent toiling for trouble and replacing it with happiness and prosperity for all mankind. Humility and fine character will offer the commitments to pride and excellence the chance to create that dent in our society and you continue to be missed, Officer Cook. Saluted for inane wisdom and the valor behind your vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2018
You give your might to upright indignity and you plan and travel on your destinies which define your missions. You took the challenge of police work seriously, Officer Cook and Dade County's own were served with class and the eloquence of the quintessential public servant so full of promise, integrity and the humble honors that were bestowed upon your heavenly soul. Not a day goes by without not thinking of you and your sheer determination to fighting our battles which turned in wars over wickedness. The class of character and the genius of gallantry made you a better man and an even superior hero. Mankind was treated respectfully and with the same dose of humility that all officers must display. Never forgotten and always humbly honored for your unselfish sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2018
Greatness is concealed behind those curtains of courage and conviction and only your prideful and honorable commitment, Officer Cook, helped to steer violence away from the Dade County community where you lived and worked. Your whole career and life was built and bridged around the foundations of ferocity, integrity and the decency that dignity brings to the battle. You are missed very much and your heroism saved countless lives that day and for the character and values you had, Officer Cook, may you blessed name be solemnly remembered. It has been noted and saluted for we find in all brave souls the everlasting fortitude to make things move forward. A good man with a fighting heart your effort and sincerity were always poured into your labors of love. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2018
So pleasant and typically resourceful, your pathways in life, Officer Cook, should not have been interrupted by evil thirty-nine years ago. Your family and comrades were robbed of a gem of a man whose character, integrity and dignity were on par with your resolve and vision. We pay for certain things. You paid that ultimate price on behalf of Dade County and its residents to live freer lives filled with aspirations for greater heights. Our peace and prosperity were also you happy trails and pursuits. Never a finer human being and an individual steeped in humility and the sanctity that civility brings out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Trust and faith are never remote and your devotion and dedication, Officer Cook, are being so humanely honored. A warrior of unity and a savior of harmony working to restore the truth in the word justice.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2018
Have hope, be devoted to faith and invoke the principles of honor and dignity, peace is more probable than ever before. Your trails of tenacity started in Dade County and maintained that certain level of serenity and safety for all mankind. Officer Cook, you will forever be honored and saluted as a hero of humanity and a gentleman whose bravery and wisdom helped to you to conduct your professional affairs on a more meaningful level. It's found in a humble public servant whose character and charm worked wonders when you were fighting violence. God has your endearing soul nestled among the many other heroes and heroines who too laid down their lives the the unwavering humility to carry forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2018
To the naysayers out there, don't be pessimistic . For there are brave, honest and dependably loyal men and women risking their lives and careers top serve, protect and preserve the peace, freedom and serenity that unification brings. Never a problem when you performed, Officer Cook. You were a sincere and dignified young man, a Dade County hero forever who answered the calls of duty with all your heart, soul and integrity. This proved to be a lifesaving situation and for the people and your colleagues they will admire and salute your respect and resolve on behalf of humanity. In your genes of gallantry, there was always the simple humility and civility that must be attached to the battles over violence. You did your job very well and demonstrated the highest degree of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2018
All men and women brave and honorable must act in sync or literally sink in something unfathomable. We saw your personal touches, Officer Cook and the gentle breezes guiding your life and soul throughout Dade County where evil was treated and at least your best attempt helped to head off a more nastier moment. It was just a few minutes and in that short span we and your family lost a hero and innocent soul who was just going about his professional duties. You saved lives that day, Officer Cook, the convictions of character, wisdom and vision helping move along your humble honesty, integrity and dignity for humanity's sake. The blessings of God's tender affections allowing humility and nobility to function together. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2018
I meant to say if evil could be dumped far away from us we would be eternally grateful. Once life lifts off, it can be anybody's guess where it might travel to. Yours, Officer Cook, climbed to humbly great heights here in Dade County sealing in peace of mind, unity for all and for your tenacity it was tranquil at most times. A man of gallantry whose career brought nothing but honor, dignity and sheer integrity to those dangerous pavements, but also of course to your loving family an department which has humanely honored your heroic feats of character and commitment to right a ship that was filling with more kayos and bedlam than we could imagine. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement lives on and so does your mortal soul, Officer Cook, it had the trimmings of resolve and tenacity inscribed upon it. A heart of care, concern and consideration always striving for greatness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2018
Evil sees and violence and can hear, if they agreed to stop their monstrous advances on a society that calls for reconciliation. Resiliency and production by all duly affirmed public servants makes resolve and honesty go about the challenge of keeping integrity and dignity pinned to one another. Your hopes and dreams, Officer Cook, were based on your navigations around Dade County chasing after crime while making sure harmony and safety were hovering above us at all times. Humility takes note as humanity watches its own in action. Your humbleness and heroism will so solemnly honored. Forever were they proudly carried on your badge and uniform. Morals and principles were the values of your unassuming character, Officer Cook and you'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2018
With a penchant for perseverance and humble honor for humanity, let it be known that your humility and civility , Officer Cook, protected the likes of Dade County better than most. Seeing that you were dignified and possessed the inner being of integrity it's clear why serenity and unity have continued to cover our pursuits of happiness. Those very same journeys that you undertook, Officer Cook, on behalf of a community that still reveres your blessed name in heroism's eyes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character says more in less words, than words talking without action's support. A narrative worth paying close attention to .
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2018
If we could throw a sheet over serious crime and just dump it dar away, it would be great. You grand endeavors, Officer Cook, helped to spearhead goodwill and some liberty in to the Dade County community where the citizens were calling for something. A man clever and courageous whose calling of honesty and humility enhanced your integrity and dignity so we could freely pursue our peaceful lives. Cornerstones and their bridges are built on the very foundations of humanity where humility and civilmindness should be the rule. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2018
Acumen, awareness and being astute nowadays pays more dividends than one could imagine. It is all part of the characteristics of courage, valor and bravery serving communities by public servants who remain honest and open , dignified and humbly full of integrity. Your career and life, Officer Cook, here in Dade County, had its highs and the tragic low the day your family and department lost your sweet and pleasant soul of safety. A little less safe, your memory, Officer Cook, has been felt all these decades later and continues to be etched and so honored within the frameworks of our world. Our Lord has your treasured soul protecting those down here who serve the venues with the very same vision and alacrity as you maintained. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2018
Ferocity and tenacity are peace and unity's neighbors of reason. They compliment bravery and boldness the very same way honor, dignity and integrity allow the movements of all people. Dade County was under your jurisdiction, Officer Cook and nothing was better than seeing your smiling face serving and protecting our rights. Terror disrupts the very flow of freedom and better to be safe and secure in knowing harmony and tranquility was in humanity's best interest. Thank God for your humility and civility, Officer Cook, as it allowed you to resolve tough circumstances. Foundations set down by a loving and composed young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2018
Shy and timid might not cut the mustard when out dealing with wickedness. But, humble courage and humanely implanted honesty will at least assist in the most difficult task of redirecting crime away from us. Your efforts, Officer Cook, helped bring goodwill and esteem to the citizens of Dade County. Cherished and personable, integrated with integrity and devoted to dignity, your pursuits of serenity, unity and happiness won/t ever be forgotten. Our missions can keep going forward as your soul of peace and good blessings continues its upward climb ascending to God's pearly gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2018
Interrogate with humility and pursue peace and goodwill with honor as this is humanity's gentle way of reminding us of our destinies.Your missions and fruitful journeys in Dade County, Officer Cook, were undertaken by your unselfish and unwavering dignity, integrity and character. We the people received prompt and prudent care for a considerate and humble gentleman. Loyal to your colleagues and faithful to those who trusted your instincts, your heroic actions, Officer Cook, will be fondly saluted and solemnly remembered for steering evil away from our midst. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2018
Abominable just horrible we still read about cop killers released unto the streets of society. A very painful and sad part of our justice system. Families, comrades and friends who try and cope with a loss beyond words. Your killer, Officer Cook, was shot and eventually killed by your comrade, Detective Donald Blocker. For your versatility and acumen you proved your valor and honesty could and would heroically stand up to the likes of evil while defending our liberty and unity right here in Dade County. A safe haven we hope for all to pursue happiness. And only your character and fine reputation at least attempted to keep calm and civility on those dangerous venues. Humility served humanity quite humbly and proudly. Bold, brave and with a clarity only wisdom and vision bring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2018
Police have to try to do an outstanding job and not be outlandish in their efforts to bring down wickedness. Only a Godsend sent here by The Creator Himself. Your heroic work, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County will always be humbly, humanely and honorably regarded. The highest source of pride, character, loyalty and the sageness of serenity, dignity and the ingenuity that integrity brings. Crying over you, Officer Cook, is a normal thing and should never be discouraged as you meant everything to your family, friends and esteemed peers of bravery and transparency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2018
Serenity floats above the wings of ferocity. The tenacity by which terror reigns must be stopped and its boldness must be brought back down to size. Your smiling face, Officer Cook, tells the story of a legend whose heroic life and career were humbly chronicled. In Dade County the residents faced external danger from a man whose destiny was doom. Deceit, depression, whatever he had did not have to result in violence in which your life was taken. The chemistry of courage and bravery along with the resolve of honesty, integrity and dignity carried your graceful pursuits of peace and wisdom for a venue whose vision for the future was clearly defined. Thanks to your humility and noble actions, Officer Cook, more evil was stopped in its tracks, although, you continue to be greatly missed by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2018
Remember the good times, but, never forget those isolating moments of infamy. Those moments are capsulized and etched into our memories by way of our hearts and minds. You gave everything to make a safer community for us to live in here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A man whose maturity was way ahead of the crowd. That was from your friend, classmate and colleague, Retired Police Chief Geoffrey Jacobs. Hope you are doing well Chief Jacobs. It's found in loyalty and desire where those roads of resolve meet and only in persons of honor, dignity and integrity shall violence and terror be extrapolated from our world. You did your part, Officer Cook, true and trustworthy, loyal and dependable until the end. We honor and solemnly salute your humility, courage and decisive dedication and fierce determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2018
A profession that can be frowned upon is a position where excellence in character, honesty, integrity and dignity is expected from each man and woman who bravely serve their communities. Our stability and civility here in Dade County were delivered by your unwavering and unselfish bond of assurance, Officer Cook. Actions always shall speak louder than words and your faithful and humanely humble actions saved an entire venue and the lives of your esteemed and gallant comrades too. God's tests are placed upon society to see if we can uphold our end and for Badge#1664, proficiency, efficiency and resiliency marked both your life and career of virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2018
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