Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Committal is the action of consecration when the physical being is remanded back to the dust of the earth from where it came. A new and more humble genesis continues when the soul of a beloved and honest hero ascends those ladders of devotion, integrity and dignity to heaven where Our Creator has a more difficult assignment ahead. That role is to eternally guard those pearly and sacred gate sof bravery, humility and civility where no further harm will come your way, Officer Cook. No one, your family. your friends and colleagues wanted you lost in this abysmal battle over evil and violence as you tended to the needs of Dade County and its citizens with all your humane and heroically loyal strength and fierce tenacity and resolve. All of your refined and morally pious character, conviction and commitments to both excellence and pride are now front and center in God's celestial honor roll of angelic heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you will never be forgotten, only saluted and properly remembered for your service and spreading out our peace, decency, and safety for all journeys to keep moving forward. Sad that your missions were deemed as completed, you had more left to accomplish, our world is less safe by your absence , though it makes our hearts grow fonder of your mettle and for this humanity is grateful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2018
One rakes their driveway of leaves, how about all law enforcement personnel raking up the mess from evil and violence. Haste makes waste and all this does is tarnish and bring ruination to our already embattled world. Your part, Officer Cook, was instrumental here in Dade County where you solved and were resolute in your duties. The peace and freedom,the harmony and the tranquility must allow mankind to unity in their efforts to live more safely and without the noises that gunfire and and other kind of turmoil may bring. If character, dignity, honor and integrity brings wisdom, vision and clarity any closer to the truth, then your trust, Officer Cook and humility will be humanely and heroically so saluted and paid homage for saving lives while giving up your for our journeys to move on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
If you can't be thankful for a person who gives their life for their fellow citizen then what is this world coming to? Dade County came upon the throes of a vengeful and wicked man who was bent on destroying police and his fellow residents. So there you were, Officer Cook, to respond and try your utmost to put out a situation where turbulence was swirling like no other. Those winds of evil blowing against a peaceful community where your valued service, integrity and wisdom were front and center. Those who display the humane character and conceal their efforts are the ones being rewarded by Our King Himself. You started the goodwill and brokered relationships between all people in our society and for being mindful, humanity takes your humility, Officer Cook and uplifts this along with your courageous spirit. Thirty-nine years is a long time since you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook, your family and department ha snot forgotten their comrade and friend to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
Treachery does not fool anyone. Society is sadly marked by the evil temptations of terror and nothing fools anybody. Your resolve and common sense approaches to battling through adversity, Officer Cook, are well documented. Dade County can live more safely because of your determined and undying heroic actions. The deeds of the pious, the resourcefulness of the righteous are bravely and humbly store din Our Lord's gigantic treasure chest. If character, conviction and commitment are not followed by a man's valiant honor, integrity and dignity than all else is lost. We lost you, Officer Cook, physically, your spirit though still and forever will be alive in your family's heart. A great man, a wonderful human being and an engaging young man with that humble and prideful smile who reached out and tugged at the essence of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
Your brave, honorable and humble soul, Officer Cook, will stand guard in heaven and pray for our safety and peace of mind. No more barriers of evil and hate circling our wagons. We in Dade County hitched our harmony and dignity to your badge of boldness, character wrapped tightly around your clean and crisp uniform. It all begins with integrity and the virtues of dignity that can even begin to defend our freedoms. Your colleagues and you, Officer Cook, saw those trails being blazed and warmed for those future women and men who took over your watch. Maybe your maturity, morals and mettle will allow them the chance to complete those assignments for which God needed your spirit of enhancement more in His kingdom of perfection where the honor roll of angelic heroes and heroines sadly keeps enlarging. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's written and etched in stone how much you meant to your community, how valued was you championing of humility and the talents that humble sanctity and civil minded people.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
The smoldering flames of infamy shall be one day be permanently gutted. Forevermore do we stand together sisters, brothers and all children united and living peacefully as one nation under God with liberty and justice for all. Mankind relishes its serenity, security and safety that our beloved brave and honest, heroines and heroes bring to work everyday. They go out and risk their own lives for our protection and your inspiring humility, Officer Cook, shall be so humbly and faithfully honored. Etched in our souls and hearts is the memory of a gentleman of class, devotion and decent character. It's clarity reaching out for some sage wisdom and vision that saved Dade County and its folks of more evil that sad day of May 16, 1979. Badge#1664 was alerted and came and rescued his comrades and those civilians who were either injured and involved intha tnasty domestic dispute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You served with distinction and for this humanity will be forever supportive of your undying and most capable endeavors.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
Putting some ointment on a cut is one thing. You cannot put a bandage on evil and think it will just vanish. Your valor and virtue, Officer Cook, helped to see Dade County through those doldrums where heinous evil and violence of a troubled man took your life and a promising career all headed for humble and humane effort. It took your heroic and honorable duties to those whom you served to at least begin with some unity and liberty. In today's modern world we need more unification than puzzling polarization. But. seeing you were the class of character, decency and the principles of dignity and integrity there was no need to worry. You had the eyes and ears of those concerned citizens joining you help fight crime. A sacrifice to humanity that humbles the heart and where humility, sanctity and civility meet at the right trails. Tenacity never better when you served my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
Mrs. Cook, if you are well out there in California and can read any of these reflections that I have left for your beloved and darling son, Officer William C. Cook, "your Billy,", take heart as you always knew he was heroic and well mannered with morals, politeness and the common courtesy that all men and women shall have before donning a uniform and wearing a badge of humility where honesty, integrity and the dignity of one's comportment shall only be known. It was for six years of loyal and demanding tasks here in Dade County where the preservation of life was under his onus and scopes of security and tranquility. All a salute and tip of the cap for having the gallantry to stay face to face giving every ounce of energy to deny violence its chances to ruin our community where you lived, grew up and got married to Karen, a wonderful woman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I hope the Tidwells and Wilkersons read these galvanizing reflections from my heart. Heroes and heroines live and learn as such and stake their lives so that our missions may march onward even though yours, Officer Cook, should have also. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
Cerebral and serene, it's clear why you were a solemn partner to those comrades as brave and as honorable as yourself, Officer Cook, who partnered with you allowing for the opportunity to make Dade County safe and sound once again. You can be sure that your badge of bravery and boldness won't be overlooked as wwe so honor your humility and humane heroism. It comes through the channels of courage, character and the commitments of a faithful and well prepared participant in this never ending war over terror. At least your efforts, Officer Cook, have allowed enrichment and enhancement to come forward and continue. A heartfelt thanks for serving and protecting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
The dizzying demands of danger and diabolical evil require the treatments of one tenacious public servant. You were Dade County's hero and humble gentleman of gallantry and goodwill, Officer Cook. You maintained that certain crescendo of calm all by your unwavering and unselfish love for your job. You took the citizens and their considerations to heart and followed through on those pathways lined by humane honor, integrity and the dignity for which you battled mightily for our peace, unity and some harmony. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for having the acumen and humility to withstand those forces of evil. A man of character and proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
A morsel of honesty and mettle are better than alack of respect and morals. It's found in a public servant's resolve, dignity and integrity where one can raise the level and quality of expectations. The people spoke and you acted with firmness and a calming voice of reason, Officer Cook. It let Dade County and its folks feel your gentle and brave soul of serenity patrolling the streets for some sense of balance. All in your humbleness and humility where violence could be confronted and put where it ought to be. you were a highly admired and cherished comrade to many and a devoted husband and family man to those loving members who have remembered your character and caring touches upon our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2018
Torment and turmoil can torpedo the best plans of tenacity. Its terror can lay a mess of mayhem that even the best of public servants can get their professional mettle upon. Your morals, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, honorably served Dade County and its residents with all its might. One never knows when the day of destiny will call and all you did was humanely, humbly and heroically try to stamp out a nasty domestic scene where chaos tested your humility. Obviously, civil mindedness must prevail, sadly that day we lost you, Officer Cook, the heart and beloved soul of your family. At least for your career of six years and life you constructed those bridges of boldness and serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, God surely is shining His grace upon your colleagues, family and close associates. Forevermore keep looking down upon us, Officer Cook, somehow the day swill gradually get brighter.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2018
The trajectory of terror can never be underestimated as its affects can be heard and felt far and wide. Terrible circumstances put innocent lives in harm's way for no apparent reason. No rhyme nothing. Your resolve and dedication, Officer Cook, served to reinforce goodwill between everyone living in Dade County. What an effort! You take a little esteem and valor place some vision and virtue where dignity, honor and integrity merge now you can start seeing the big picture of one man and his convictions and character striking the right chord in dealing with mayhem and whatever spins off of violence. Durable. versatile and responsible, humility and civility sanctifying humanity for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2018
Why does infamy and wickedness have to undermine a world where peace and tranquility offer more hope and faith than anything else? The answer simply is that good and honest women and men fight those fights while we continue our struggles to maintain a little joy and happiness. For those living in and around Dade County hope was eternal when you boldly upheld your word of affirmation, Officer Cook. Action, heroic and wise deeds prevented more bloodshed that day of May 16, 1979, than you could imagine. Your ethics and integrity when put forth with dignity and vision provided all the humble reasons why humanity so salutes your spirit, Officer Cook, a brave soul searching for some inner peace, certainly your wisdom and maturity saw to that. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2018
Terror treats itself while our most reliable men and women pursue its advances that threaten our world. You were a dependable and loyal servant, Officer Cook, Our Lord knows that, your family knows that and your comrades esteemed and honest understand that notion. A man of gallantry striving to serve the liberty of all Dade County folks while staying those trails of unwavering tenacity. You can be quite certain your legacy, heroic and humble will stay etched in our hearts and minds forever. The pendulum swings. Peace and unity are on their way because of brave warriors such as yourself. Dedicated and determined to see your missions through, God called your humane soul back home to where He could watch over you as you assist Him in patrolling those pearly and sacred gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2018
When crime marches on then may we take liberties more freely. It seems to disrupt our society of the peace and harmony that we are asking for. Your mission, Officer Cook, was to preserve the integrity and dignity of all Dade County citizens while staying honorable. You cannot ask for any better relief than what you meant to mankind, Officer Cook, a man, a husband and uncle and a dearly respected colleague to all who shared in the faithful journeys to seek evil out and destroy it while maintaining transparency and resolve for all. Character, wisdom and vision directed your life and career and nothing will ever tarnish a uniform worn with humility toward humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2018
Your family cheerfully pursues their happiness while remembering their beloved "Uncle Bo'", their hero and beloved warrior who provided Dade County and its residents with some hope, goodwill, peace and the safe passages that all people are entitled to. Your strength, courage along with your honor, integrity and dignity has made your character stand humbly and proudly all these years later. Too many tragically since you gave the ultimate sacrifice so humanity and its humility may function in a civil and constructive manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2018
You don't need to be a prophet to be proficient. You cannot expect perfection every time, yet you do need consistency in performance of duties. Even robots make mistakes, if you make a mistake pray it does not cost a life. You watched over us, Officer Cook, life and property here in Dade County a venue where mayhem and mischief can spell trouble. You did your jobs dependably and were the virtue of valor and humility. mankind and society were humbly honored by yourmorals, character and the dignity of your undying commitments to pride and excellence. Saluted for sense and wisdom, God's eyes and ears continue for eternity to watch over you as He cradles your heavenly soul in His loving arms. Compassion and resolve, it is two ways to reach a crescendo in this infamous war over evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2018
When those bells ring it's time to go out and defend our security, safety and serenity. Your character, courage and convictions, Officer Cook, made that very distinct difference for Dade County's folks. Honor, ferocity and the integrity that dignifies one's life and their navigations around a community where your name remains humbly and heroically etched in our hearts and prayers. Our tranquility came through your humane sacrifice, one that won't be forgotten. Enhancement stays forever,just wish you were here, Officer Cook, to witness these changes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2018
Terror, torment and turmoil leave a bitter taste in our mouths. Violence, evil,. hatred and wickedness must be eradicated once and for all by the good people who brave those elements of danger to save, preserve and to protect our interests. Dade County was supported by your equitable and unselfish heroism, Officer Cook. Day in and day out you answered a call where danger could spell the difference between life and death. It takes considerable skills and morals to exercise good character, hopeful anticipation and the elevation of humble honor,dignity and balanced integrity. You constructed good relationships among society, Officer Cook, because of your disposition to carry out justice in a truthful and trustworthy fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Loyal until the end, humanity saw the gentle touch of your noble humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2018
Fearless and undaunted, your mission was to commit to justice and to be deliberate in carrying out your specific obligations, Officer Cook. I don't think Dade County could have been under better hands when your service started. Your friends, family and comrades have wonderful memories of a life embellished by enduring heroism and the honor that purposefully holds dignity and integrity close to the vest. Our goodwill hopes and dreams rested on your broad shoulders that delivered a sense of friendship and security to us. Only a man or woman of humility could comprehend these broad spectrums where everything that can be done to preserve the sanctity of life must be done. Too much at stake. Heroes like yourself, Officer Cook, understood your duties and took delight in the opportunity to make a huge difference in our world. Now in heaven where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero you can observe those duly having the values to complete their assigned tasks even with peril and danger lurking.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2018
From deep inside those tombs rests tenacity and the dignity of a very blessed young man and a hero. Your accomplishments, Officer Cook, were highlighted by your undying, unwavering and unselfish service to the good people of Dade County. A locale, a venue and a community where your smile and honesty were deeply appreciated. Never more class, desire and the integrity to be a loyal partner to those who worked alongside of you. Effort. Bravery and knowledge empower one to make careful and wise decisions. Wisdom and vision straight from your caring and most compassionate heart of gold. Those fruitful destinies helped to stabilize an area wanting creativity and we got durability and versatility to match forces with violence. You participated and were outstanding in your sincere attempt to calm a troubled man. Our Creator has the humility stored in His treasured palace of humanity. They were fortunate to have you, Officer Cook and your wealth of resources. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2018
Dialed in and in a zone of vigilance, Dade County was always under your watchful eyes, Officer Cook. They pursued evil and the terror that usually follows close behind. A hero of gentleman, a gallant public servant who strove to act with desire, dignity and the class of honesty. A person's character and commitment are the tell tale signs of how one will do in their endeavors. You fulfilled your dreams and aspirations to become the very best servant of Our Lord and may your soul of serenity and hope rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Resolve should always follow after resiliency nothing should derail those plans. Your family and colleagues hoped for completely different outcome, May 16, 1979, was a solemn day when God called your treasured being back to His eternal home to be near that of your father, Charles, may he too res tin peace. Happy Halloween to your beloved family members. Take care, Officer Cook. Humanity received the very best of humility and its humbleness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2018
This society just seems to spin out of control. have we lost sight of our very senses? I don't have all the answers, but, I do know that we must assist our brave and honorable women and men who serve and protect the public cause as you so faithfully and heroically did over forty-five years ago on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. Diligent and a die heart, your integrity and dignity brought resolve and some semblance of harmony to a community crying out. A venue where you grew up, Officer Cook and were well respected among your rank and file sisters and brothers who must display the same humility and civility that our humanity expects from decency and character of those valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations, journeys and their goodwill missions were skillfully handled by your loving and humble esteem.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2018
A tuxedo is worn at happy occasions. You were humbly and honorably buried in your uniform, Officer Cook. One worn smartly and courageously. On behalf of Dade County and its citizens we thank you for your dignity, self-sacrifice and the integrity that went perfectly with your undying character. You are to be forever saluted a sage man of humility and the harmony for which you fought with all your might to defeat wickedness. Nothing in life is easy nor guaranteed, but, your resolve and virtue remain a part of your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2018
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