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

Praise goes to those whose souls and beings share in this blessing to aid the public. Your soul, Officer Cook, was and is continually honored for serving all Dade County with the right acumen and awareness. Always a cherished and most respected hero whose life of public service reflected the values and morals that good character and integrity bring to the profession. Dignity, desire, honor and class shared by comrades and family members who fondly remember their devoted love done. Harmony and unity delivered with optimism and the reality of enhancement for all our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 26, 2018

Your childhood, Officer Cook, had to be very most exciting and very charming. Consider this, when raised by two wonderful parents along with your sister, Nancy, things were always stable. When your dad, Charles sudden passed, there you were a good son always checking on your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook's welfare. It speaks volumes of your heroism and treasured humility. Always from your heart and that was your service loyal and unpretentious on behalf of Dade County and its citizens. Fair yet firm. Open and honest beyond a shadow of doubt. Your composure and dignity brought wholesome peace and tranquility to a community that forever so salutes your character, integrity and commitment. You would not want it any other way. All these decades later after your tragic demise in the line of duty, standing up for Dade County's distinction, you'll be fondly revered, Officer Cook, for standing up to evil, wisdom, vision and your unwavering maturity along etched so warmly in your family's heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Resolve and resiliency represent equality and justice for all mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2018

Take a glance, a glimpse in the humble eyes of grace and gallantry, yours, Officer cook. A brave and heroic soul whose immortality cannot be forgotten. Never overlook ferocity and tenacity teaming up as a combination to defeat the likes of unwarranted evil and its impending violence. Dade County and its residents were kept safe by your actions of honor, integrity and dignity sharing those all arduous roles of vision, wisdom and the resolve that humility bestowed upon your blessed and sacred soul of serenity, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero whose undeniable character were central in bravely facing danger.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2018

Connect the dots of dignity, devotion and dedication, somewhere you'll uncover under the rocks of resolve some decency, desire and determination which was orchestrated by your valiant heart, Officer Cook. A legend in Dade County who served and was a decent and honorable soul of peace and its distinctions of deserved salutes of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your humble life and humane career of humility is now resting nobly with others who have sacrificed for the goodwill of mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2018

The beauty of dignity is that it along with integrity and honesty stay with a brave soul even in eternity for it's Our Creator that has blessed you and your wonderful family, Officer Cook,for lending you to our world for an all too short twenty-five years of loyalty and trustworthy service to the citizens of Dade County. You can be sure resolve, resourcefulness, and your humbleness won't ever be forgotten. When desire and character merge at those perilous crossroads only the goodness of their beloved souls is truly revealed. Your shining soul, Officer Cook, keeps illuminating our darkest days and hours and preventing more needless violence and bloodshed. You are a warrior and a hero whose humility has uplifted our humanity to even greater heights of wisdom, vision and clarity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2018

Charming and charismatic, your occupation, Officer Cook , was in restoring sanctity and harmony to the good folks of Dade County. Certainly, your heroism and integrity will be so honored and admired for having the dignity and integrity to keep fighting this nasty monster we brand as violence and its wicked terror. Your colleagues have remembered your passion and compassion poured gracefully into your navigation over us which has brought a sense of everlasting unity for an area crying out for some decency and commitment. If you plan your life and career properly the ideals, values and morals will eventually shine through. Take care Officer Cook and keep observing your family and friends pursuing that which you should be pursuing now,. happiness, good health , peace and prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2018

The author of good faith and the doer of noble deeds, your sources of spirit and goodwill, Officer Cook, run far and wide in Dade County where your humbly heroic name forever is duly noted. An honest and hard working young man dedicated to the principles which are bounded by humility , esteem and the bravery of what it means to be dignified, honorable and to have a high level of integrity. They all go into the battles over evil and your boldness, Officer Cook, surely made that difference a stern reality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your vision, wisdom and character saw to our happy journeys and if only your family's journeys are as happy then your soul can circle us with more eternal peace. You were a very proud man, Officer Cook, one gallant gentleman of grace and the morals to act as your did on May 16, 1979 and everyday of your career and life. Cherished and admire greatly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2018

Police departments look for the brightest, bravest and more honest of public servants to protect the communities where their esteem and resolve will have the most affect. Dade County was your venue, Officer Cook, of virtue and vigilance. You made your word stand firmly within the walls of honor where your name, character and integrity continue to be saluted as a treasured soul of serenity, it was placed back into our hearts by your loyalty, humility and civility directed at humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2018

Lovely is the affection one feels for their family. You were adored by them , Officer Cook and respected by the citizens of Dade County for your resourceful and resolute decisions in dominating over evil and its doom and gloom. Never more politeness, courtesy and the manners that matter the most. Any public servant worth their salt have to continue their battles over torment exercising the greatest honesty, integrity and dignity. Our unity and liberty were navigated by your directions of motivation, dedication and determination. You can lead others if your humility and bravery are on par with each other otherwise forget all the wisdom, vision and maturity. You had the commitment and character and will forever be so saluted for grace and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A foundation was set down by your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice for truth and trust to run with justice and its fairness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2018

These winds of wickedness blow those surges of unpleasant terror through our midst and all any honest and humble police officer can do is their part. If everyone pitches in the fight to save humanity will have been accomplished. You brought your courage, bravery and valor, Officer Cook, to Dade County venues and streets where your presence was most appreciated. Honesty, integrity and dignity served humility and its civility quite well. You will be heroically saluted for resolve and the resiliency that lends credence to stability and its sanctified moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enriched and enlightened by your treasured soul of safe passages, keep watching over us and your family, Officer Cook. Your vim, vigor and vitality were the principles by which your morals were straightforward and to the point.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2018

Silence is golden but maybe our worst enemy in this world. Think about how much more violence would be unfurled of some would come forward. You helped to keep Dade County peaceful and serene, Officer Cook. A trustworthy man of truth and faith devoted the ideals and morals that shielded us from harm. You are our hero and a gentleman of gallantry and character all from the honor and dignity that integrity centralized during your career. Perseverance and prudent actions saved lives that day and everyday no matter. No one will overlook your humane and humbly civil actions all in humanity's blessed name. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2018

Captured and cornered, evil's menacing eyes of betrayal and doom must be eradicated at once. No second chances to creep back into the crevices of those cornerstones fondly and humbly laid down by the brave actions of our devoted public servants. Your voice and passion, Officer Cook, gave your hope and reason to believe our concerns and tranquility were right there at our doorsteps. No more dependable and honest man protecting using all his gallantry and dignity, character and integrity to boldly commit to ideals and principles so heroically sacred. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2018

Whenever a shots fired call goes out no one knows what to think. Hope all is well and the police and citizens are safe from harm. Dade County as are all large areas is filled with strife and turmoil. And you were the humble and unassuming man of dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, who with honor and character concealed in your loving soul went out on your patrols scanning for serenity while chasing down unending peril. It is a sure thing you'll be so humbly and humanely saluted for salvation and dedication to being able to lead other comrades through danger. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2018

Ability is part of availability. Durability is being able to withstand the mental and physical rigors of a difficult and stressful job. It can be a taxing position for the very best of women and men who take bravery and honesty seriously while going up against the combative forces of callousness. Dade County got an excellent effort from you, Officer Cook, born to lead and dignified at heart. peace and being unified all the results of your character and congenial ways. Thank God for your superb sense of direction, wisdom and the acumen that clarity displays on its screens of common sense. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For all the onuses place don your heroic and humble shoulders, Officer Cook, we the people forever salute your valiant life and career.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2018

Vaults are used to house many things. Our hearts and souls hold the keys to our very successes and that can also bring down those curtains on failure if honor and dignity do not go down those trails where integrity is best suited. Dade County has seen it all, Officer Cook, Badge#1664 and your very refreshing soul circling around us with its clarity and wisdom shining like a diamond. Your character and conviction held sway over us and preserved our sanctity as we so desired to live in humility, our very humbleness gracing this world, so too your humane heroism. Humanity was blessed and so were you, Officer Cook, our Godsend and hero. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, liberties and so may your family and professional peers of inspiration too be greeted by prosperity and good health. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Valor, virtue and values are those safe deposit boxes to bravery and boldness. You utilized your instruments of ingenuity, intelligence and intuition better than anyone making Dade County safer, though your untimely death while dealing with mayhem drains some of that serenity and safety away from our beings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2018

Laughter is good for the soul. Foolishness wrecks our very hearts and bones with nothing more than bravado. You laughed, Officer Cook, you could clown around with your family, but when evil struck in Dade County it was all seriousness. Never a whim of indecision, never a lack of morals or valor. All ahead dignity and reverence for which integrity enters the fight. Sometimes a long and heated battle. Our serenity and its balance at stake and your persona, Officer Cook , handled resolve and resourcefulness as well as your class and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enlightening. Enriching. Enhancing. Your heroism and humility gave humanity that extra special blessing by God.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2018

Being a married man adds to one's onus for their spouse and your love and honor for Karen was the breaths that you took everyday. Back then police did not earn much, it was the job and the humble esteem that drove your passions and pursuits of happiness while chasing down torment and turmoil. Those streets in Dade County and the honesty you had serving, one can only ponder what if? Nonetheless, your dignity and integrity were stapled to your proud uniform and badge of boldness. A warrior and a savior to be sure of. Your comrades have never forgotten you, Officer Cook, the ones still living wherever. Your feats, your faith and reliability, your devotion and courage, all top rate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I wished you would have been part of the crime scene investigations as a photographer. That was what you applied to do. Less stress a little safer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2018

An unassuming and quiet man, you could have taught music, the drums to folks instead of risking your life to protect us from violence, Officer Cook. You chose a career one you had your sights set on as a young man. No doubt you achieved more in twenty-five years than most who are fortunate to live to one hundred . Determination and zeal along with honesty and integrity only brought out your humble and heroic character and commitment to all Dade County. Your values and versatility delivered the real pitch, peace and safety for one and all. Cherished and deeply admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2018

Jumping right into the fracas of terror one must have the ferocity in their skin of serenity and bravery. You were a very honorable man, Officer Cook, so refined and uniquely dedicated to serving the public in Dade County. One must never forget your enthusiasm, dignity and integrity fighting these complex battles over wickedness. Always the finest character, humility and loyal tenacity that has made your heroic legacy stand tall. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2018

Sliced and diced. Fried and baked. Broiled and roasted. Food prepared many different ways. Same in fighting off evil and its related wickedness. You'll require vigorous and mentally able bodied public servants. Honesty and trust coming from from truth and fairness. Take some dignity and sprinkle a little integrity and finally with some arduous training and practice in the field and in the classroom you may have graduated to the streets. As you knew, Officer Cook, Dade County's venues and corridors could be quite unforgiving and full of evil. You acquitted yourself with acumen and the wisdom, all in the name of clarity and resolve. As all people are, you were a very heroic soul, Officer Cook. Stability and security all merged properly though your life and career should not have been ended in a disrespectful and hideous way. Really sad! Humanity has your name and badge to thank, Officer Cook. Proud and humble to serve and preserve the powerful tenors of life so versatile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Etched and humbly honored, your legacy continues in the hearts and minds of your adoring family members and esteem and courageous comrades.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2018

Death is never something to be pushed to the side and just forgotten. Your loved one gave their life for a cause and that powerful affect effects our very futures. Their unwavering, undying and unselfish courage has made our flights a little safer. Serenity and vision extract the ultimate humility and honor from our very charismatic and noblest of heroes and heroines. Dade County and its citizens were the benefactors of your peaceful pursuits where tranquility and harmony may rest quietly and humbly next to one another. All your years, Officer Cook, were devoted, faithful and dedicated to integrity, ingenuity and the dignity of possessing master morals and values so humanely diligent in your laying down foundations that are the essential cornerstones of our future. Sacrifice takes bravery and the cunning valor to battle evil. It baffles the most bold and promising of men and women. But, you never gave up. Concealed within your heart and soul, Officer Cook, was a special and unique gallantry. Grace and your heavenly esteem for your fellow citizen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2018

Regimented and regal, your heroics, Officer Cook, kept the shelter of serenity over Dade County forevermore. What a host of honor, dignity and integrity were your basic patrols over a community that still so reveres and respects what you did for them. Your cleverness and vision when coupled with your character and pristine uniform gave us the feeling of hope. Humility on humanity springs even greater opportunities. Sad though you could not be a part of these changes, enhancements that have made the progress of prosperity seem within reach. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity and dignity are part of every hero's legacy, yours, Officer Cook, shines very brightly from Our Lord's abode.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2018

Search for reason, seize the opportunity and size up your situation, if you plan ahead generally speaking goodness shall come from goodwill given back to mankind. You gave , Officer Cook, you gave your sweet and peaceful soul for Dade County to have everlasting peace and safe travels for one and all. Our unity is the results of your outstanding work, uncompromising beliefs in honesty, integrity and the dignity used to battle violence and its never ending hostility directed at society. Only your blessed name and character saved us from much more harm as it did for your comrades, esteemed and heroic as yourself. When humility and humility clash the repercussions can only be of a resourceful nature. Nature's way of touching our very hearts which you did on behalf of mankind, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2018

If everything was peachy keen we would have a world of robots. The same thing repeated day after day. A message is meaningful if its words are precise and yet don't get stale. Police need to be authoritative and yet show and demonstrate intuitiveness and some sort of ingenuity. It's basic to their survival and that of those they serve and protect. Your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, gave you the chance at least to hook up some semblance of safety, peace and virtue among a community that so honors your memory. Heroic, humane and a gentleman of gallantry, character and humility. Sanity to face peril. Civility to act in a calming and caring manner. We were assured of everything in spite of what you faced on May 16, 1979, a day never to be forgotten in the entire police world. Infamy and just cruel callousness hatched by a crazy man bent on violence against the men and women brave at heart who were just trying to restore peace and calm him down from unleashing further catastrophe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2018

Liberty City is a place where many call home. Your community of Dade County, Officer Cook, honors your pride and mindful service. It was your humble dignity and devotion to ethics and integrity that allowed you the opportunity to make safe journeys for the most part around this area where sadly evil took you from your family, friends and brave colleagues. The lion's share of responsibility now falls upon the broad shoulders of those carrying your legacy of character, commitment and the fulfillment of your dreams and hopeful aspirations. Nothing worse than to have one's life snuffed out at a still tender age. Twenty-five is young at heart and your heart and spirit, Officer Cook, shall forever live on in your family's happy and healthy pursuits of prosperity. Their mission is to stoically carry on your vision, your faith and remain honorable and dignified. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2018

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