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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

Police operations of any kind are dangerous and obviously considered risky for all honest and courageous men and women. You took your tasks quite seriously, Officer Cook and in doing so put your life and career in the line of peril to shield and to support the good rapport and liberty of all Dade County folks. Ferocity and tenacity are the kegs of care and dignity which must be implemented when battling an enemy as large and as vast as violence is. Never more sincere and dignified, never forgotten for having hope and faith during times of crisis. Your integrity and character are the very humble cornerstones of your heroism, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2018

Offering the prayers and hopes for peace, I know your very humble soul of serenity, Officer Cook, is looking down on us from the heavens above. You brought goodwill and common sense to a thankless position of authority which demands at all costs and times superior honesty, integrity and the dignity of one's character and commitment to head off violence. Those of us fortunate enough to live in Dade County during your career watched you blossom into a humane and heroic gentleman. It left behind much sadness and yet it brought the unwavering balance of boldness to safety and harmony, unity and freedom for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 29, 2018

Lead by humility, carry yourself with honor and reverence, you can never go astray. Surely, bravery and integrity help to conquer evil as does dignity and valor. Only way you could serve Dade County, Officer Cook, was by being loyal and faithful to your esteemed comrades. it's true clutch character that accentuated your vision and wisdom bringing on peace and liberty for all mankind. Never a more devoted and centered man of expression and sheer effort than yourself, Officer Cook, humble humane and heroic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I know you have greeted all your fellow heroines and heroines with the same enthusiasm as you utilized on the job taming terror and turmoil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2018

Police flirt with disaster everyday, it is part of their chosen occupations. Their territories come with added dangers which most folks would not want to tangle with. Your unwavering tenacity, Officer Cook, helped to bring along the peaceful journeys of all Dade County residents. There can be doubt what so ever regarding your open and thoughtful dignity, integrity and honesty all driven by your class of character, humility and the way in which you vigorously served all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2018

The ones inclined to maim and scare, their days of reckoning will surely arrive. And no sooner will our redemption come and with it the promise of everlasting peace and the transparency of better relations between all folks. Here where you served in Dade County, Officer Cook, your preparations were always spot on never because of lack of character, scruples or the ideals of intuition and the integrity that humble and heroic dignity brings into the actions of battling wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2018

Champagne is for toasting. Marshmallows are for roasting. Bravery and courage are certainly not for boasting for heroes and heroines, women and men of character, honor and humility never brag when danger and peril run right at them. Their bodies and spirits are exposed to this senseless evil and it is only when integrity and dignity come into the equation that all mankind can live and thrive more harmoniously and surely more safely. Your assignments in Dade County, Officer Cook, took you into some shady and perilous locations and yet through it all you persevered and achieved your mission, a sense of fairness and justice for all. Just if only could you have survived that awful day, yet , you are a true hero of the highest form of humbleness and esteem afforded humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Take turns remembering a valiant servant whose ideals and morals enriched mankind forever. The Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families can lift a glass and fondly celebrate a rich life filled with gladness. Your gallantry, Officer Cook, justly inspired greatness and now that is being hopefully accentuated by others who lead the charge trying to defat doom and evil.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2018

A faithful servant giving his life is to be humanely honored and saluted for their undying, unwavering and unselfish sacrifice on humanity's cause. Their behalf brought out the very best of your boldness, commitment and the principles of desire and dignity deliver. Your integrity and grit, Officer Cook, made your missions more meaningful and for having the humble mettle may Dade County and their citizens stand up and take notice of your nobleness. Sad though how those fruitful journeys had to end at age twenty-five with so much more promise on the horizon. Bravery, instinct and vigilance never left you, Officer Cook, the very wickedness that robbed you should never have been perpetrated by such an evil and cowardly man. Young at heart as you were, Officer Cook. A dark heart and its spirit we know we it will travel. Your engaging spirit, cherished by your family, friends and cohorts are courageous as yourself will view its shining light as it illuminates our society one given freedom and tranquility by a righteously responsible gentleman of esteem and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2018

God is the Chief escort, the Chief planner and the Master of the world who skillfully directs our going and coming. Our missions in life may vary from time to time and from place to place. Your patrols around Dade County, Officer Cook, were centered solely on preserving life and its value. Ideals and morals so valuable to us performing our purposes and for officers to perform their central duties in life. Peace and liberty require the talents of many men and women whose honor and dignity gets tested as much as their humility and resolve. It's the integrity and the core of their courage that inspires us to reach higher in fulfilling our goals and their dreams. Your intuition, Officer Cook, inspired many future officers who like yourself strive to accomplish these dangerous assignments fighting evil with the devotion, diligence and determination as you faithfully set down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2018

Extra effort must be poured into actions of honesty and bravery in order for dignity and integrity to resemble one another. The purposes behind any public servant's work are to serve and to protect the interest of those desiring peace and unity. Your journeys in life and during your career, Officer Cook, were to benefit the security and serenity of all those living in Dade County. Your resourceful wings of courage now and forever fly high in God's house of perfection. It's a place where character and conviction wrap their gentle hands around valor and commitment always planted right at Our Maker's hands and feet. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2018

Indications are important signs of progress being made. Movement is that symbol of unity and the balance of the power of serenity, security and safety all leaping together when you hit the streets of Dade County, Officer Cook. A young man with a studious face looking to make a dent in our privacies and for all mankind available to live as peacefully and as healthy as possible. Your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, took their commands from your attitude and the fortitude by which you served and protected the sense and purpose of us living. Your total motivation and humble leadership appealed to the masses and I'm positive all men and women brave and strong of heart relished partnering up with gentleman of gallantry and the good graces that Our Lord instilled in your treasured soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sense of direction is the only way to accentuate any positive outcome.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

The roll call of honor is the call you got, Officer Cook, to pick up and get harmony flowing and evil removed from our midst. You did your department and your family proud resolving and renovating those areas in Dade County where tranquility and a sense of purpose was essential to human life. Classic commitment, stoic conviction and the character that dignifies your important tasks of tenacity. A fever pitch symbolic of your courage and wisdom, the vision to support your every navigation. Legislated and within the bounds of the law and the boldness as your bond to fight. You are to be commended and sohumbly saluted. Bravery and values coming together when they did saved many lives, the civilians and your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One life saved is part of our universe soaked in sunshine of security.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

A new dawn has broken and with it comes the promise of safe travels. You broke the grounds in Dade County, Officer Cook, for our humble movements all with honor and dignity that each of us deserves. Your life and career, Officer Cook, deserved to continue and yet for your humane character and consideration, God has all of that stored for eternity in His houses of peace and goodwill. Never a finer man whose legacy grows by leaps and bounds with each passing minute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

When push came to shove, in the crunch you could be counted on, Officer Cook, to bring peace and calm to those residing in and around the Dade County community. A region large enough to impact everyone's life. Prosperity and goodwill must come from some faith, desire and the freedom of devotion to dedicate yourself to the cause. You plan and God makes our plans for a brave and honorable public servant full of bliss and blessing. Your integrity, humility and dignity, Officer Cook, were promptly escorted to the heavens above where your character and class will be called into action and no harm will ever come your way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

Violence should never be allowed to enslave us. Nothing should obstruct our happiness and peaceful moments. That's why you were so essential, Officer Cook, in fanning the flames of turbulence and spreading out the wings of welcome relief. Dade County and its citizens thank you for your service, honor and the charming way you greeted each and everyone. Strictly dignity and integrity carried principles and values all the days of your heroic and humane life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

Courtesy and charity all begin in the home. The environment that sets the chains of conviction, character and commitment to excellence in the field in motion. Your years spent pacifying and patrolling in Dade County, Officer Cook, were some of your heroically finest. A gentleman born with intelligence and the ingenuity stepped up to the plate and provided goodwill, peace and serenity for all mankind. Your career, Officer Cook, was certainly headed for more accomplishment, God took your trails up to heaven to try a more delicate and difficult task, watching over those valiant and spirited men and women like yourself who dig down to bring safety to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

Collect your boldness and courage for those wars over evil seem never ending. Your ferocity, Officer Cook, demonstrated your willingness to fight for Dade County's respect and peace of mind. You were a heralded man of honesty, integrity and the eyes and ears of dignity who won't be forgotten. Family, friends and colleagues alike salute and pay honor to your humbleness, humility and the closeness for which you remain cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2018

The pile of rubble needs to be thrown away. And so too must evil and torment be dealt with in a serious manner. You deeds of heroism, Officer Cook, on Dade County's behalf shall not be overlooked nor ever undone. A superb man with a gentle and wonderful heart. The care and compassion was there and so was your unwavering ability to have your honor, humility and bravery sewn to your vest was the answer to bringing in serenity and unity for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Cats play with a ball of yarn. Nothing to snicker at when it comes to man's humble yearning. Learning and imparting what you learned to others is no doubt a humbly delicate job. But, with your leadership and able bodied motivation, Officer Cook, your role and the tasks of other fine souls just became more lessened. Nothing easy , but with a total team effort, violence and evil may be put where it belongs. Your unique dedication and inspirational integrity and honor made all that matter. Dade County lived under some turbulent times when you graced us, Officer Cook, your presence helped to save life and for what we have nowadays, we should be deeply indebted to you. Fine character, marvelous morals, meaningful ideals, shared values, they all help to take a bite out of crime. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your homages are paid daily to the memories of Badge#1664 and the uniform worn expertly by a man of common sense and gallantry that one is not ordinarily born with. Police work is not a game to be played when a person's life is on that line. The thin blue line you walk on, Officer Cook,seems to be bulging lately as you welcome a few newer members to those ranks of bravery and realism. Chivalry never dies. The soul goes to heaven and observes the comings and goings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Sermons are those humble words of encouragement and soul foods of inspiration. They warm the cockles of one's heart while nourishing the crevices of one's very own brain. Your diplomacy , Officer Cook, sculpted and shaped your entire life from a youngster to a mature and accomplished young hero of humility. This lit the pilot light of your resolve, resiliency and more prudent resourcefulness. Those honorable and decent men and women such as yourself, Officer Cook, braved danger and faced adversity with every bit of sheer integrity and dignity. How else could Dade County's own live in the bonds of your boldness and the cultures of your undying courage? You are to be humbly saluted for stirring our pots of perseverance and pristine happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

With a youthful enthusiasm and a relentless pursuit of transparency did you go out and patrol the areas surrounding Dade County, Officer Cook. You total professional body of work and its detail shall be humbly remembered for having the loyal esteem to carry and possess an unlimited supply of serenity the prescription by which dignity and integrity shall reside in the characters of those supremely brave and humanely decent servants. Striving for excellence and never coming up short of effort. God allows His flock to take their allotted naps in order to protect His sacred and golden pathways above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You took your cues from your beloved folks, Officer Cook, their darling heroic son and never once failed them. Beloved, Cherished. Respected and greatly admired for auster acumen, astuteness and awareness that propelled your ambitiously fruitful journeys in life and during your all too short career of importance. God takes note and its always the quotents of quality that matter the most.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Complements and courtesies, paying due to a person who goes above and beyond their scope of responsibility. Politeness is the effort put forth in displaying good manners toward your friend, family or anybody you come across. Your conviction, candor and charm, Officer Cook, was just a piece of the puzzle. Tack tenacity and bravery along with your high octane performances in the field and dignity, integrity and vision just come flowing out like a fine wine. You paid the ultimate price protecting our nobility, sanity and civility while under the face of evil, for those heroic and very truthful and trustworthy actions may you be so honored and may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Violence must be relegated to the sidelines and permanently benched and taken out of commision. You did that so well in honor of Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook and in Our Master's grand scheme of things is your fighting spirit, its dignity and integrity doing wonders up in those deep blue skies. Circling above watching over your beloved family members, character and happiness and those sisters and brothers, brave, humane and humble for sure. Keep the faith everyone and sooner rather than later the ultimate redemption will reunite us all with our very special and uniquely ambitious loved ones whose service and humanity all made our lives more meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Overlooking God's grandest of balconies, Officer Cook , the views from heaven must be exquisite. Replete with honor, resolve, angelic heroes and heroines whose fighting integrity and dignity matched their desires and devotion. You'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook, your class and charisma represented Dade County for six years, all too quick because of your unselfish sacrifice. We stand and take note by saluting your piousness and relevance in attempting to vanquish violence. Those who have decency and character are the ones receiving their humble heroic accommodations. Might meets right, the pathways of life have their perils, never easy overcoming their circumstances at times. Nothing of course is ever easy, but you should have lived to enjoy your finest moments with your beloved wife, Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

I meant to say he shot three officers and unfortunately killed you, Officer Cook. A young man with a whole life of gladness and goodness in front of you. Officers pledge an allegiance of loyalty and faith in serving and protecting the public affairs. Never more modest mettle, devoted dignity, humble honor and intense integrity in restoring and preserving our serenity, calmness and peace of mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You got a real humane effort whenever you patrolled our corridors and their many venues, thoroughfares of passage.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

Never falling out of favor and God's good grace, you demonstrated your civility and nobility, Officer Cook, while tucking in honesty, dignity and discretion in your uniform pockets while going after evil. Dade County and its population were spared the ravages of ruination perpetrated by a cowardly man, young in years like yourself, Officer Cook, who was bent on heinousness. People snap from time to time, but to shoot and kill three officers and killing you because he was distraught , depressed and diabolical, there is still no plausible reason. And only you i deals and values from sound commitment to both pride and excellence, character without any flaws, it's the reason as to why we deserving public servants championing peace and serenity for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 26, 2018

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