Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Veterans take younger officers under their useful eyes and wings of courage in an effort to teach them the ropes of correct usage of the scopes of honesty by which they must function under. You were the consummate leader, Officer Cook and humility was the trait along with good character for which your service to Dade County was most treasured. A serene and humble man of integrity, ingenuity and being morally righteous led your pursuits of happiness and harmony for one and all. A gentleman revered, respected and greatly admired, our hero, your family's warrior, Metro-Dade Police Department's hero forever etched in Our Lord's most holiest of honor rolls. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
No rhyme or reason why all duly responsible police cannot maintain a semblance of resolve, reliability and resiliency. Their sources come from prideful honor, dignity and integrity's drive and desire. It was your desirable character, Officer Cook, that struck at the heart of wanton violence and your unassuming humbleness and humility made nobleness and civility the real deals as to why Dade County and its citizens could find some piece of mind and pleasantly serene times. Never far from our thoughts, your undying bravery made you your family's hero and the savior of your department. Only the finest patterns of good solid ethics that are constructed in every soul to make them safe as possible and to be able to keep on the trails of unselfish tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
A righteous soul, their hearts are on the right, yours, Officer Cook, was there until end fighting off evil in Dade County for its honor and recommended humility. Staying attuned to the public's needs you provided documented coverage in desire, the will to survive and the experience that only real life integrity and dignity bring to such an important assignment. No finer character, conviction and the clues to values and ideals that fine vision and clear wisdom deliver. Unity, tranquility and pride coupled with a little safety and security never made us feel bad. We felt excellent on account of your faithfulness and loyalty. You can be sure your blessed name and memory will stay implanted in our very hearts and souls that drive our continuations in life. You should be among us today, gracing your family with that big old smile. God's mastery has that charm and demeanor flowing up above perpetually. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Mother nature nudges her gentle wings against the backdrop of boldness and bravery from our most distinguished and beloved of heroes and heroines. Their sights and serenity set very high and humble indeed. Your grace and charm, Officer Cook, sparkled as did your shiny badge and shoes as you honorably pursued unity , peace and goodwill while trying to reign in terror and its tormenting ways. Dade County and its residents were always safe and sound as you vigorously patrolled its corridors with candor, courage and class. Heroism and humanity never end even though your reliable and efficient soul forever rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in God's greenest of pastures. Protecting, persevering, the professional profiles of a prudent and proud policeman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
The double trouble of violence and evil is that one never really knows where it will touchdown. And once it does contemplation must be quick and decisive. The scoundrels behind this mayhem must be stopped in their tracks of their unleashed ferocity. Your tenacity and patience, Officer Cook, brought newer hope for Dade County and its citizens. They cherished your presence and greatly miss your smile and decent honor and devotion which only dignity and respect deliver to morally upstanding character. Saluted for your salvation and remarkable resolve and humility in terror's face, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Comassion's companions are concern, care and consideration, one duly dedicated and determined public servant should never leave home without them. Your bravery and honesty, Officer Cook, did not ever leave Dade County's vest. It was your vision and smartless that allowed you the chance to preserve and protect the quality of life and its harmony. The serenity and sense of safety is awesome. Give in a little to acquire a lot. the unwavering and humbly unselfish sacrifice of gallantry and character to secure the futures journeys of all folks. Unfortunately, your missions should have been permitted to continue, Our Maker had more heroic designs for your treasured soul. Your brothers and sisters in heaven could not wait to welcome you, Officer Cook, with open arms of acumen and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Rid yourself of a lie and convert the truth to trust and tenacity, you can never go wrong. You never went wrong, Officer Cook. You were humbly and heroically right smack in the middle of a chaotic scene that day in Dade County, precisely, Liberty City where all hell tragically broke loose. For all you gave, honor and civility ruled as much as sanctity, decency and humility. They enter a hero's adoring heart and never leave. You left your family and department way too early, Officer Cook, holding your values and principles as they headed skyward back to eternity where your next role was to patrol Our Master's golden streets of complete peace and perfection. Nothing interfere with God's blueprints of bravery and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
When safety and peace are endangered, pride gets pushed aside to rescue those trapped in terror's evil clutches. Dade County was in an abyss when you stepped in, Officer Cook and tried to save face. your faith and diligence measured up to your honesty, integrity and the dignity you deserve today and always respected for saving the value of lives. Character and courage add up to bravery and compassion all in a day's work. Your superior effort, Officer Cook, was those principles and ideals of value you learned at home as a young man. Your parents raised two wonderful children in Nancy and her darling heroic brother in you, Officer Cook. Commitment to humility, humanity and the nobility by which our country and nation functions everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
All heck breaks loose when heinous individuals commit these cowardly actions toward the establishment. All public servants do and we the public and their departments do ask of them is to stay safe, yet keep the peace even if it means laying down your life. You passed all the tests, Officer Cook, in persevering and in promoting desire and decency in others brave comrades. Dade County has witnessed quite a bit of heroics from men and women alike who have displayed the righteous and humble honor of decorated service, dignified intensity and a plethora of integrity flowing from their proud and modest souls of security and unity. We look back and fondly remember and gallantly salute your pleasant and smiling face and the character that crafted courage and care for mankind and its dreams for a better future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
That heavenly boardroom in Heaven comprised of the many heroes and heroines must be something to wonder about. Honest, dignified and loyally intense women and men battling the very same peril for a reason. To make us here in this world safer and better citizens who can carry out your sacred legacies better than anyone else. Your family, Officer Cook, witnessed your cerebral and sincere effort daily. Your esteemed colleagues saw your intensity and ingenuity flowing from your valiant veins of vigilance every moment. Dade County's own were soundly and humbly served by your measures of mettle and not reluctance. Never more faithfulness, devotion or desire that stay out front of your resiliency, resolve and boldly humane resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Giving your life is never something to gaze over nor forget.You are in our thoughts and hearts forever.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Sin and evil will shipwreck the best laid plans of most ordinary folks. But, common sense and good morals will surely enhance a duly decorated and devoted public servant who day after day risks their life to reshape and redefine their community where protect and try to peacefully resolve conflict. You did your part on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. A gentleman with a humble heart and honorable eyes and ears to see and to hear, to strive and make quiet times for everyone. No man's character and scruples were more decisive than yours in brokering goodwill and liberty for all. The sands of time are what they are and for whatever cause God need your cherished soul, Officer Cook, next to Him for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
The balloons rise high above symbolizing your boldness to act and bravery in the very face of danger confronting you, Officer Cook and your partner that day of may 16, 1979. Never a plausible reason for unending wave of wickedness and terror. You just carried out your official duties with honor, dignity and the letters of integrity and gallantry all from your compassionate heart. Golden, gigantic and glittering with character and the pride behind wisdom and vision. Its commitments to Dade County brought us some sense of measure between serenity and unity. The freedom to go out our happiness and prosperous pursuits in life with joy and a means of fairness. Mankind was privileged to have you, Officer Cook, as its forever warrior and man of humility that humbles our pathways in living. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Integrity may not be in increments. Dignity and its bravery must be fairly and honestly spread out over the same vast community that is protected and served. Dade County was your venue and place of due vigilance, Officer Cook. Never about character, concern or commitment. Your success and excellence yielded forevermore enhancements that have been anchored down as peace and serenity for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dates with the Almighty are ones that must be humanely and heroically so honored.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2018
Revealing yet humble, your determination and dedication, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf was at the top of the paths of tenacity and feverish ferocity. Great women and men, heroes and heroines alike function on the scales of justice by staying open and honest, dignified and maintaining humane humility through the sanctity of their professional positions. Being an authority is one thing, your capability to motivate others through danger and violence, Officer Cook, was indicative of your unassuming character. Knowing when to take charge is ideal, it's harnessing the power that is another. Always enriching us. Those lights in heaven won't be extinguished for your treasured soul guides us forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
The goodness of greatness is the humbleness of gallantry. Never selfish only self-confident in all your abilities, Officer Cook and that is why exactly we can live sounder, safer and more productive lives this day. Dade County and its folks were given top notch and first class service during your career, one cut way too short by heinous and wanton violence. Your courage and conviction along with your honor, humane integrity and dignity delivered the goods of harmony and stability for all. Mankind remembers your desire and faithfulness to your comrades in arms and the proof is in the perseverance and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
If you market yourself, the chances are good that people will notice you. Police would act humbly and with dignity that stems for the integrity and honesty that must be carried on their badges of boldness daily. There can be no let up in their pursuits of evil while seeking serenity and happiness for all. Here in Dade County you sought goodwill for all mankind, Officer Cook. No doubt our enhancements have come about through your integrity and the clear vision which perception brings. Those stars are brighter at night because of your unwavering commitment and bravery beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
If we could just undo the past it might the world a bit safer. Police go out of their way to secure and protect our interests. You made Dade County as safe as it could be, Officer Cook, with your honor and humble heroism all the makings of your humility and staunch character, It is the souls of wisdom and vision that make us feel more at peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Clearly devoted and most passionate you won't be forgotten only saluted for valor and the virtues of due vigilance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 10, 2018
Fairness nestles its way among resolve and resiliency just as bravery and commitment to honor and decency spread themselves over an entire region. You laid your life down, Officer Cook, so that we may be safe and secure. Warm and protected as you were cherished and revered. A respectful man of pride, humility and boldness assisting Dade County's residents with their fruitful aspirations and nobly humble journeys in life. Happiness was a part of your young life and to see that villainously violated makes us and your entire family and peers very sad. But, your soul of authority, leadership and dedication is fondly remembered every morning we arise to commit to God's blueprint for a sacred life. You were a devout and resolute gentleman, gallantry filled your blessed heart and never will we forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Morals, ideals, values and principles are never to be toyed with. When a life or many lives are on the line the strictest of scruples must be employed. You were a kind gentleman, Officer Cook, with a civil heart, a harmonious hero of the finest humane humility and honesty there is out there. Never before can Dade County and its folks say you weren't there. You stood in the very face of evil and placed your life, dignity and the incorporation of integrity on the line for the prospects of hope, mercy and quiet to shadow one another. Forever may you be so humbly saluted for unending bravery, unselfish valor and undying relevance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You channeled your youthful enthusiasm, Officer Cook, into our prayers and thoughts of a better and brighter tomorrow. One created by the pathways of precision and the roadways of resolve and vision all led by ingenuity and wisdom from up above.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
There will be sad songs that make you cry. Just watch the raindrops coming down, it is your very soul of heroism, Officer Cook, that is keeping us fresh and alive. A renewed sense of direction that is steering our tranquility, happiness and unity as you watch over your loved ones, colleagues, esteemed and venerable. Dade County was under such tender and really genuine leadership when you patrolled its corners searching for a little peace of mind and goodwill. Tears washed away by the gentle rain that graces our environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Constructive character to help destroy destruction of our society.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Blessings that inspire us and draw the wellbeing of one another. You aspired to greatness, Officer Cook and by your devotion, dignity and supremely humble work have you been labeled a Dade County hero of humane and ideal distinction. No need to sugarcoat things, because you vigilance and diligence watched over your honor and humility. The harmony that sanctity and good character may bring in. The toast and jam of your community which would be further sweetened by your presence. What an absence! Missed immeasurably and no telling how much more fruitfulness remained behind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearment collides with the wings of enhancement touching the very souls of those you cared for, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
A good man granted eternal peace and serenity in God's heavenly fortress. Dade County's elixir of effort and endeavor. You were a consummate professional, Officer Cook, classic smile, humble genesis, properly prepared with prudent perseverance. Never more honor, integrity and loyalty from a public servant graceful and cherished by his next of kin and considerable friends in and out of work. You cannot forget stoic and staunch character and conviction to see you through to harmony and the tranquility that we happily desire. Vision and wisdom, maturity that years of pain staking work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Terror is a territorial thing in that once it stakes itself it will be there for a while. So were you, Officer Cook, in and around the corridors of Dade County for six faithfully courageous years of service. No hints were needed as you performed your tasks with rigor, vitality and full resolve to conclude whatever business you were tending to. Class and decorum, desire and decency all the way. Straight ahead full with integrity, dignity and honesty. The hands and limbs that carried you through life and your career built on the cornerstones of humane and civil humility to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Some people have it. Some had it. Some get it. And for some they got it. Being careless and clueless contributes to more and more scenarios of danger for police than ever before. No matter you got the directives, Officer Cook, you followed rules and regulations that could only make the general public safer and you never strayed one minute from your assigned duties. All intense, all honor and dignity, integrity that made ingenuity and reason, valor and vision stand tall. We leave the levity and foolishness at our homes and the public is kept much more serene and sedate. No worries about your commitment, concern and caring approach, they took care of evil as well as they should. Rest in peace with your heroic angels of bravery, brothers and sisters whose foundations shall never breakdown or blow away.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
Flying by, exactly what time has done all these decades later. No worries because Our Creator has your soul of humility and peace, Officer Cook, sheltered and protected where no harm or foul play will ever come its way. Gracious, gallant and handsome, you were the epitome of an honest and dignified fellow, a man created from the mold of mettle and boldness which hand delivered peace, unity and prosperity to all Dade County folks. It's always about the fabrics of ferocity, tenacity and solid and loyal character and commitment to excellence and pride who does not need his integrity announced, it was the most humane heroism there is. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2018
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