Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Desire leads to devotion and the steadfast determination to ward off terror. Your pursuits, Officer Cook, made Dade County and its residents better suited to living more quiet and humanely humble lives. Pride and excellence are best left to the resourceful and very esteemed brave souls who plunge their souls into saving and preserving. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 7, 2018
The concourses of courage begin with bravery, boldness, vision and wisdom. Otherwise, dignity , honesty and integrity cannot take firm grasp over evil. Dade County was wisely watched over by you, Officer Cook. a trusted public servant whose character was humble and esteemed. Wickedness was extracted from among our society by your effort and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 7, 2018
Resolve and resurrect good relations among mankind. You faithfully discharged your roles, Officer Cook, with honor, dignity, integrity and respect. Saving Dade County from peril, your battles over violence were what made peace and unity a stable factor. When heroes display humility toward humanity this means everything. A tireless servant who now patrols God's perfect world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 7, 2018
The Young and Restless was a soap opera. You were young and very efficient, Officer Cook, A brave man fighting with all your grit and gallantry on behalf of all Dade County. Ever diligent and dignified, your hunt for prosperity and peace never wavering nor was detoured. A mission so monumental, our thoughts and dreams rested in your hands and heart of humanity and the hopes of real quiet. Never forgotten and so humbly etched in our minds. It's character and conviction that will be saluted for having the right tools of tenacity to treat the problems that panic and kayos can level at any given location. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
Loved and welcomed by Our Maker, your spirit, Officer Cook, handled Dade County's problems with all the right wisdom, congeniality and the vision that clarity may bring. Your honest and forthright approaches helped steer peace and tranquility our way cutting off violence right inits trails. Secured and saved by your unwavering character and commitment to pride, dignity and integrity really do live forever under God's rooftops of resiliency. No more a humble, humane and heroically sound officer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
A bashful and benign individual may have a rough time dealing with turmoil and adversity. A centered and honorable public servant can reach down for a little extra motivation. You went far and wide to solve and resolve Dade County's issues, Officer Cook. Never far from our hearts and minds. Placing good scruples and the sincerest of intentions, you brought goodwill and stability to our environment through class and devoutness to details. Humanity relishes one whose humbleness lives inside and allows their skills to greatly assist them when violence hinders their safe havens for happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's will was your blueprint, Officer Cook, nothing stopped your navigations.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
We are all Our Master's children. Just that those who fight are the brave souls who uplift our spirits with their unyielding honesty. No convincing necessary. Your unrelenting talents and integrity, Officer Cook, picked up those in Dade County whose britches required a slight adujstment. Stern and yet fair. Unbiased and tested in all your furious journeys over peace and harmony. Stability breeds enhancement and your dignified character, Officer Cook, brought the clarity home once and twice more. Though terrible things happened that awful day when the silence was hit with gunfire. Kayos and bedlam upsetting your fruitful destinies her eon Earth. Those peaceful pastures lush with greenery ar where your soul of eternity resides forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A truly superb man and a warrior for a human being.Godspeed Officer Cook! You have been missed terribly. Just terribly!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
The greatest and most humblest of blessed gatekeepers open those pearly iron edifices to allow inside those humane and austere heroes and heroines who sacrifice their souls for a better tomorrow. Peace takes time. But time passes right before our eyes and ears if we are not properly prepared for that next giant step. You performed your role and assignments in a sufficiently competent manner, Officer Cook and Dade County's own saw the results firsthand. Always top of the line decency, drive and devotion that takes desire to that next level. You'll always be most adored and treasured by all your family and colleagues. May 16, 1979 won't be forgotten. A sad day for your family and department as Badge#1664 went straight to those sacred gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
Nervousness is one trait that any humble and intelligent officer must try to avoid. You can experience anticipation, but to restore our confidence in the system, you must try and stay calm. Departments put standards of conduct in the work place helping to insure both the safety of the public and those officers who delve into resolving conflicts. You lived your life and career by the scales of peace and equal access for all. No problems wit ha man who conducts his professional affairs with the highest regard for morals and honesty, dignity and integrity reaching out as a branch of hope and caring. Your beloved and most respected soul of promise, Officer Cook, glides through those channels of wisdom and wonder firmly looking over your family, friends and those peers who worked side by side with you. When tension mounted, your humility showed humanity its way through the underbrush. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
Targets are abounding. Terror is flying around striking fear into a society already under duress. To keep this mess in control you need reliable ad loyal men and women of commitment, excellence in honesty, integrity and self-imposed dignity to fortify your futures. Dade County's care was under your humane and loving soul of security and heroism. Nothing finer than a man of resourcefulness and resiliency continuing our battles over a troublesome opponent. Your sheer character, Officer Cook and determination spoke of your leadership capabilities when under the radar scopes of acumen and astuteness. Your heart soul now comfortably patrol high above God's fruited plains. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
Deeds and desires can be a framework of our destinies. All of our journeys and missions show much better promise when honor and wisdom are securely fastened to ferocity's side. Your motivation, Officer Cook, in Dade County led the charge upward in the battle over wickedness. No matter the place or time, your uniform and badge shined brightly when humility and sanctity were knocking on that proverbial door. Your undying soul bravely sheltered us and for having the vision and integrity may God reward you and bless you vigilance and courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
Never nix the notions of the note worthy. Let their breath and soul be so humbled for its honor and service to all mankind. Your preservation, Officer Cook, meant a new dawning for all Dade County . A community that today continues its reverence and dignified respect and admiration for your unselfish dedication. Duty called and you responded without any doubt. You helped to stabilize a venue where a man bent on terror unleashed his vengeance against our society. Thankfully your valor and acumen met his resistance as you saved your comrades and civilians from greater harm. A class character and loyal convictions to harmony and freedom leading our aspirations in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
With a bevy of bravery and boldness did you, Officer Cook, go out and secure Dade County's peace of mind and serene pursuits of happiness. Your welfare and health were important and for how your heroically acted on May 16, 1979, may God bless your grace and gallantry along with your honored soul of character and dignity. It is in your unwavering integrity that you fairly and faithfully protected us from evil. Humility touching the wings of humanity and you'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Good men and women shall uplift us here from impending doom. Our Lord takes those angels and keeps them firmly secured in His palms.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
Moxie and mettle help to resolve violence as much as honor and bravery. We send out our most beloved and humble of heroes and heroines to fight and to represent our dignity and desires, what happens next, only Our Master of the Universe knows. You were an astonishing man, Officer Cook, complete with character and integrity whose goodwill was tried and tested everyday you patrolled Dade County. You can be certain humility, sanctity and civility will be rewarded in those clearest and blues of skies. Honored and saluted for enhancing our futures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
September 6, 2018
We raise the flag to start our day and lower to end our day. Whenever a hro gives his or her life we gently and humbly fold it and present it to a grateful family member symbolizing their commitment, honor and dignity in the line of duty. How faithful and brave they were. So true. You were the quintessential public servant, Officer Cook, serving Dade County's folks wit hall your might and heart of humility. All these decades later we so honor your gallantry and sanctity as it preserved the values of life and for having the maturity of character, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Justice received its greatest lessons from your very own instincts of ingenuity and conviction. Sacred and now being used to protect God's pearly gates of resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 5, 2018
Hot and bothered can only lead one down that road of strife and adversity. How can you fan those flames of evil if you can't cool yourself down? Temper and anger can get the best of one's emotions and yours, Officer Cook, were well controlled. Dade County received the most sacred of serenity and unity all at your cherished virtues of honor, integrity and dignity. A war that started many decades ago still brewing like a pot of tea. You were the consummate and congenial public servant who desired not the spotlight, just to be solemnly and reverently paid tribute for your undying tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 5, 2018
Stiff necked and arrogant will only get you into a heck of trouble. Dignity and integrity's own special humility stand head and shoulders above anything else. A gifted and courageous warrior, your exploits in Dade County kept the casualties from growing. Sad that day your tragedy, Officer Cook, a life and career given with pride and loyal admiration. Your determination and leadership roles brought peace and its harmonizing stability back to the epicenter of a community where you lived and worked tirelessly on society's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 5, 2018
Violence boils over at a fever pitch and one's own uniquely special perseverance and resolve must then lead the way. Your style, Officer Cook, was authentic and representative of how members of departments must function.Those umbrellas of unknown humility and humbleness serve to govern our very souls of honor, integrity and the dedication of dignity. Fighting the battles of wickedness takes every ounce of energy and skill to reshape a community's peace an d missions in our lives of happiness and prosperity. No more better a human being and savior than yourself, Officer Cook, a most blessed and humanely genuine fellow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 5, 2018
Partake in your latte before work and then buckle in and get ready for a tall order. Everyday challenges the ingenuity, intuition and intelligence of everyone out there protecting life and limb. Dade County no question was under the siege of one sick human being who needed help. You came, Officer Cook, to that scene and tried to calm him have him give up. Never happened. Your hope and character were indeed placed in harm's way along with your creed of courage and honor to maintain dignity and integrity while all along enhancing society. Humanity praises you for sincere humility and the gumption that comes from having certain mantras as instilled by God in your soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 5, 2018
Cannon balls shoot out of their receptacles and no one knows where they might land. What must come from the hearts and souls of brave servants is honor, dignity and the integrity in knowing at the end of your watch your gave your best effort. You certainly did, Officer Cook and we the citizens of Dade County could not be any prouder of your heroic actions and humane gestures of gallantry and civility. Your character and ideals were sewn into the threads of your uniform of unwavering and unselfish commitment a sacrifice worth forever saluting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 5, 2018
Feats of brilliance are one thing. A reminder though, stay humble and virtually honest and success may follow you. Your ferocity and tenacity here in Dade County on our behalf, Officer Cook, spared lives and brought the comforting tones of serenity and safety to all. Mankind is indebted to your service and dignity which because of your heroism and humility is forever remembered. The warrior of wisdom and vision whose mettle and tasks of resolve have been cherished by your family and close comrades. A man of nobleness who represented himself and his department with all the desire, decency and class befitting his principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 5, 2018
You gave your life, Officer Cook, in the name of justice and honor. All the sentimental reasons why you were loved by your family and devoted to you peers of respect and relevance. The resiliency, efficiency and proficiency you displayed on behalf of Dade County was most humane, humble and heroic. The caliber of your honesty, integrity and dignity forged better relationships, fostered goodwill among our society and breached those walls where abomination looked to strike its ugliness. No better character and courage, Officer Cook, that helped to build skyscrapers of serenity for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mettle that matched wits with wickedness. Humanity found its priceless gem of a gentleman so gallant and composed. Your passing left a sour taste in our mouths and a gaping hole in our hearts that hopefully time will find its process of healing.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 4, 2018
Every public servant who wears a uniform and badge is supposed to be vigilant and honest. No half efforts and surely no laziness when violence preys on those less fortunate. We all prayed you would pull through that day of May 16, 1979, Officer Cook. A day of heroic proportions here in Dade County all special , humble, heroic and unique. For your character and clout along with tremendous tenacity and integrity assisted greatly in the search for some harmony and togetherness. Surely, Our Maker's books and ledgers record those solemn deeds of action as He welcomes those women and men of mettle and strength to an eternal home like no other. Only the best of kindness, courtesy and well earned praises for humanity's quest to march on fruitfully and faithfully. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Introspection gets a grand goodbye at any Inspector's Funeral. Yours, Officer Cook, was your final sendoff before facing a much more challenging task, protect those streets above with all your fellow angels. A legitimately humble honor roll.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 4, 2018
Women and men of honor and character don't spend their precious moments bantering among themselves. Because their tenacity and dignity does their speaking and its inbred in their integrity to continue to fight with your might over peace and safety. Bonds that don't bend nor snap. Here in Dade County, Officer Cook, your resolve and effort shielded many from peril and you cannot ever be forgotten for the cherished respect you garnered from your peers and a loving family who gave their love done's soul to this nation for twenty -five years, six of those spent toiling and navigating for nastiness and replacing it with goodwill, faith and cooperation among mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A coward is a rat that scurries around. The man that took your life, Officer Cook, would not have known intestinal fortitude from aptitude and attitude. A rotten apple who got what he deserved for coldly taking your life, Officer Cook and nearly those of your admired and brave colleagues of humility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 4, 2018