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

Going off on a tangent surely does not help the situation. Going deep into one's traits of tenacity and character certaonly can only enhance any given circumstance. Here in Dade County you were a lifesaver, Officer Cook and the citizens and your colleagues were the recipients of your honor, integrity and dignity. In action along with your tenacity, resolve and faithful devotionto the important matters at hand. A hero who will be long remembered for his courage and versatility, your humility and nobility given back to humanity helped to keep the harmony and unity where it ought to belong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2018

Dignity and drive thrive off of bravery and humility. If one stays loyal and humble in their undertakings then things may become a little less stressful when battling against an enemy that evil is. There are no illusions, you must stay focused and centered upon your honest day's efforts. You were a concerned and very dignified gentleman, Officer Cook, a ray of goodwill,peace and hope for Dade County and its folks. Never anything but the best, character, decency and the emotional support to stamp out serious issues that befell you that awful day that you were gallantly called home. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2018

Emancipation allows you the pursuit by which to engineer effort, efficiency and sheer energy. All of which must be expended during the tense and brutal battles over an adversary as massive as terror and mayhem. Dade County, Officer Cook, was genuinely and heroically protected by your loving bravery and esteem. Respect and dignity for an important task challenging your morals, mettle, integrity and everything honest about you. An engaging man with concern for his fellowman and humanity in general. Your civility and its humility remain forever sanctified in God's golden shelters where sacrifice and humbleness are etched forever in those holy walls of honor where bravery and gallantry fought as one to provide peace, unity and justice for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2018

You illustrated the fine trait of integrity, Officer Cook, so much so that it made your dignity and honesty that much more humane and humble. What all heroines and heroes of all law enforcement agencies display on an everyday basis. Dade County saw more than a flash of ferocity, they witnessed first hand your high caliber of courage from your kind heart, serenity from your beloved soul and the crusading character that needs implementing if ignominious actions are to be battled. It's no small war, it's the kind that must be fought all out diligently and with a sense of pride and humility. You gave this back to humanity, Officer Cook and will be equally rewarded by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One dose of diligence goes a long way down those trails of resiliency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2018

Police must convert every opportunity they get to make the streets and roads more safer. You don't always get too many chances and so your honesty, integrity and dignity has to be spot on. For heaven's name, your work habits, Officer Cook, were always top notch and as a hero you;ll always be solemnly and humbly remembered for saving lives. Dade County and its people received great care and excellent consideration from a gem of a man. So dignified and valiant, that flag of ferocity always flew high just as your treasured soul of ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2018

A great guy. A gallant warrior. A gregarious gentleman. However, your loss, Officer Cook, ,cast a pall over Dade County and inspite of your tragedy, we carry on your faith, hope and honor you displayed for those whom you loyally served. It's esteem and effort humbly integrated into mankind's spirit of adventure. Your genuinely congenial character and convictions to scruples are all a part of your legacy, Officer Cook, that your family will solemnly impart on others the rest of their lives. Violence and evil should never have taken you, we mourn and do honor your life and career of versatility and durability. The sanctity of those streets are now in the hands of those humbly brave and sound servants. Pray they act professionally to rid turmoil from our midst. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2018

One strike of terror is all it takes to unhinge a community. Pressure puts everybody on edge and for those who remain calm and vigilant, evil looks twice before acting. Your class and humility, Officer Cook, indeed shone brightly during those tense and terse moments of heated rage. A humble hero of honesty, vision and wisdom leading other men and women of character during those crusades for some harmony and unity. Saluted for composure and comportment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The heavens above maintain an honor roll of angelic heroes and heroines blessed by unselfish virtues.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2018

When paired together to fight evil, resolve and respect are a formidable combination. Every asset at an officer's disposal must be utilized to get the desired outcome. You tried your utmost, Officer Cook, that day and everyday for Dade County to live in stability and in safety. Always and only the best of honor, dignity and integrity saturating your soul of kindness and valor. We are all better for your service and character missed dearly every moment. Your family has the beautiful memories of their humanely and heroic family member. The glue that kept it together after tragedy. Humanity and its humility have been tightly sealed forever in God's humblest of venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Service and values with the core of admiration and charm forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2018

Principles and preparation belong in the same basket as does mettle and meticulousness. The closer you get to bravery, boldness and honesty, the closer you get to humility and decency in all public servants. They must carry their dignity and integrity close to their vests of vigilance as you did on behalf of Dade County and its folks, Officer Cook. A heroic legend so refined and resourceful who remains and beloved by everyone, family, friends and close knit peers. Never will civility and mankind ever forget your gallant attempts to restore the calm after that awful storm of ungodly wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2018

Curiosity is a useless emotion at times. Though, nothing wrong with being curious, it is not sinful. Courage, valor and bravery were never better when badge#1664 patrolled Dade County streets, Officer Cook. Your superior effort and superb values of honesty, integrity and dignity helped to stem the tide of terror. Our peaceful days and nights were because of your humbly unwavering heroic actions taken that terrible day to stop a domestic incident from escalating. These tasks extract every bit of strength from your heart and soul, the character of success during your six years of loyal and fruitful work. We will always honor your memory, humility and the reverence you delivered to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

Don't desert your post of proficiency and be prudent even though the blitzes of bombasic actions are underway. Even when evil strikes one must be honest, stay the fields of ferocity, dignity and integrity. You always carried yourself with true heroism, humility and grit, Officer Cook. These are the only ways peace, stability and assertiveness may travel. Dade County and its residents were well looked after during your watch and continue to be after your tragic death in the line of duty. Tradition and wisdom run with the lions of vision and bravery. You ran with first class courage, decency and the motivation to vigorously translate your assignments into a form of accomplishment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

Moderation in life allows one to concentrate on the necessities of being happy, healthy and stable. To pursue whatever one chooses is one of our rights and freedoms and shall never be taken for granted. You had a calming voice and tone, Officer Cook, this offered you the chance to do your job and yet stay honore, humbled and heroic all the while you kept your dignity and integrity on your uniform of boldness. We salute a great life one though cut short by violence and for Dade County and its tranquility may humanity bless your fortitude and humility. All the courage from your heart and soul both revered and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

Take comfort that your beloved family member never capitulated to callousness nor shirked his duty and above all was polite and courteous, honorable and humanely loyal to his comrades. A man of resolve and dignity, you were the classic public servant of action, Officer Cook. Never a mean word just cherished and fond to loudly protect the needs of Dade County's own. Security, safety and sound reasoning are all located in the tunnels of common sense. Your trials and travels were fruitful and maintained a balance between law and order for mankind. The umble and brave reap their rewards in heaven while the evil and wicked think they can run and hide, they will be found and brought to justice sooner rather than later. You continue to be missed very much, Officer Cook, your smile and camaraderie shall be honored in humility blessed achievements. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

Destiny makes desire go around. Devotion and diligence lend themselves to dedication and the determination to succeed mightily. Your wit, wisdom and vision, Officer Cook, propelled peace and freedom around the various corridors in and around Dade County. The tenacity and ferocity of being honest and staying aware when integrity and character are lined up in the line of duty do make a dent in this battle over violence. Terror rolls down the roads faster than the blink of an eye an dour beloved and loyal men and women must be ready and waiting for its arrival. Humanity misses your humility, civility and sunny disposition, Officer Cook, your family's hero and warrior and your department's gentle giant of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

Cognitive issues can hamper the humble pursuits of heroes and heroines who trail after evil. You pursued happiness, Officer while staying honest, dignified and having your integrity on your being. And the results in Dade County were well documented. Your days and years were spent toiling for trouble and it's very sad that your life and career ended as it did on May 16, 1979, though heroically and very humbly. Life means something different to everyone and for you, Officer Cook, living by the examples of morals and scruples made you a confident public servant. Character and consideration lead bravery and courage down through pathways of resolve and perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

Recognition and reliability are important in this scenario of solving crime. In this day and age it is vital to have venerable and versatile men and women, brave, honorable and capable of doing a job where danger and peril meet at the crossroads. Your journey, Officer Cook, was to patrol Dade County and seize the opportunity to display peace and goodwill for humanity. Our Master's humility was sealed within your caring and faithful heart. Never better commitment to both pride and efficiency and never more character and humane heroism demonstrated on a daily basis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

Giants are big or tall persons. Better to have gallantry in God's eyes, integrity in Our Lord's and dignity in Our Creator's eyes. The eyes and ears of Our Maker watched over you, Officer Cook, for your entire life and six years of public service with Dade County. Those you served had peace and serenity restored where it rightfully belonged and for your character, humility and honor may your treasured soul by blessed by Our Lord's saving grace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 20, 2018

We can climb the highest mountain and look out and see the horizons and all their beauty that Mother Nature bestows in them. The best views for you, Officer Cook, are the ones where your soul can witness God's heavenly tribunal and His fortress of glory. Dade County was a community where you remain revered, respected and displayed your fighting resolve. It was indeed your honesty, enhanced integrity and dignity which assisted you in your battles over this enemy cast as violent. Terror reigns down onus and you were there on May 16, 1979, to seek peace and shelter for your fellow citizens. The problem an angry man who was looking to create havoc and unrest by shooting you, Officer Cook, taking your precious life and nearly those of your comrades. I guess God needed a heroic angel and Badge#1664 answered the call. The dispatch of humanity dignified by your inherent ingenuity and integrity all a part of a man's character and morals learned in the best venue to hone them at home. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

The tree grows and the leaves bloom, the branches extend out. A natural part of our universe. Violence seems to be a regular part of our world too and yet for even the most honest and brave of women and men they too can be tricked, stumped and puzzled on how to get a proper gage on these items. You had your compasses set proudly and wisely in Dade County, Officer Cook, as you did your normal and daily surveillance over us. Observing and searching for some means of harmony and the togetherness we have come to expect. Diligence to duty, integrity and dignity partnering to delay some of this rotten evil that seems to befall us before our very eyes. Humanity is graced by the capsules of your courage and the crusading character which was your trademark, Officer Cook. Until your family reunites with your soul in heaven twinkling ever so brightly, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Exactly. Heroes and heroines expose crime while placing themselves in peril so our epic journeys, missions and fruitful destinies may continue marching on.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

Whether climbing onto rooftops to search, or biking to preserve, those pathways and their crosswalks were duly constructed by your loving embraces, Officer Cook. Our Leader and Master had your back during your life and career never steering you wrong. Here led you through the perils of Dade County where you found your greatest peace. Our harmony and unity came at your professionalism and inlaying down your life, Officer Cook, may God richly bless you soul. One of contentment, commitment to character and the ideals of integrity, dignity and the humility that honesty flows forth. Your lips spoke the truth and with your efforts, trust with easy to comprehend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

Showmanship is one thing. Showing up prepared to fight evil is obviously another matter. You displayed great awareness and the astute attitude which makes any officer that much more ready for the challenges that lie ahead. Dade County had a master student and a fiercely determined leader in its midst, yourself, Officer Cook. A stellar man of character, stoic and yet refined and humane. Your humbleness allowed you the opportunities to seize upon an adversary such as terror and endeavor to eradicate it. Sad you cannot be with your family, peers and friends today, Officer Cook, to see your heroism living in those structures your vigilance helped to develop. God has the models of consistency sheltered forever where no harm will ever befall you again. You served with virtue and surely that passion has been passed down to other brave souls. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

Evil perverts the mind and dulls our very senses of serenity and peaceful living. Your exploits and pursuits in Dade County brokered better relationships that goodwill needs to survive. And since you were a decent and honorable man, Officer Cook, we the people are better off for it. Dignity stands for diligence. Integrity stands for reverence. Ingenuity stands for character and the concern you must have to control violence and its associated bedlam. Resolve and resiliency are saluted as is your humbleness and cherished soul now in heaven patrolling those sacred grounds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

Cold and callous. Some don't care regarding their actions. Remember this point, one action can affect thousands if not more lives. Innocent people being hurt, maimed or God forbid, killed because of a person'e indecencies. Your matters in Dade County, Officer Cook, were all inclusive seek peace and pursue it. Tackle terror and take it down, no small potatoes. Thirty-nine years later the citizens of your community where you pitched your tents of tranquility and tenacity still stand as those humble foundations of your supportive work and its humility that has bestowed upon humanity the generational love and esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and the efficiency backing your unselfish and undying resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

Brothers and sisters of the law enforcement all working toward a means, a goal and a conclusion to all this wickedness which threatens to destroy a society whose hopes of peace and tranquil times are hoisted on the broad shoulders of the humble and honest who diligently serve and save lives in unison. You were exactly that, Officer Cook, a treasured soul, a resource of common sense and a wealth of knowledge for others to emulate. It makes me sick to think why anyone looks to take a life and especially those of police officers who willingly and knowingly risk their souls as you did for Dade County. Six years spent patrolling for some reassurance of security and liberty for us who waited. You were cherished and honored, saluted for wisdom,maturity and vision, valor in a humanely humble man. Your smile, Officer Cook, was one thing as you were a hand son kind of public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Work makes one use their brain. Your efforts made you a hero forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

Tragically crime is not a nickel and dime dilemma. It's a very costly situation which makes America strive to find solutions to the headaches caused by such misery. It does not take science to figure out plans, but,rather, departments and communities must reach out to the populations served by honest and hard working individuals all with certain talents and skill sets given to them by God Himself. Your awareness and compassion, Officer Cook, made you better equipped to handle the rigors of a demanding profession., whether in crime scene taking pictures, as a community officer or in the battlefields where one's boldness and mettle are given a stern examination by the enemy we brand as evil. Sadistic or not it lurks and when your commitment and convictions are placed in jeopardy, on emus tact accordingly, scruples and principles all factor in. A hero to be humbly saluted for austere reverence and by having the utmost attention to understanding difficulties that may lie ahead. Humanity thanks you, Officer Cook an don behalf of harmony, sanctity and civility, they too offer kudos. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 19, 2018

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