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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

Never one to delay nor fool around, Dade County was well cared for during your watch, Officer Cook. A man that is a hero of happiness, heart and humbleness that keeps paying it forward and blessed humanely by Our Creator. Peace and prosperity, unity for all lives that matter the most. Integrity, dignity and character that transformed mankind from its bottom to the top of the ladder where safety, peace and truth all march together as loyal soldiers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2022

No one wants to suffer, security is what mankind surely yearns for. You were admired and greatly appreciated, Officer Cook, for your honorable and most heroic service you provided Dade County. Common sense and responsibility lead your trails and trials, exploits of a man who gave undying and unselfish endeavor in whatever they dream to accomplish. Character and truth are integrity and dignity's coaches during times of tension and unrest. Wisdom and virtue were consummate and awe inspiring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2022

That certain look in your face besides your humble smile told the heroic story. Such a still young man, Officer Cook, your life and career exemplified what you meant to your family, peers and the world in general. You were a man of dignity and integrity, a gentleman who conquered evil and what transpired during your time. Character and commitment, conviction that shall be saluted for its humility, heart and virtue. Your built cornerstones for a safer future one a little less safe because of your life being taken callously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A master leader and a trusted motivator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2022

Your ship has long since arrived at the ports of dignity, honor and character built within the stanzas of integrity, wisdom and respect. Never lost in the translation, Officer Cook, is your heroic actions that helped Dade County survive the turmoil and terror that attacked us that day that you gave your solemn life and oath of outstanding work performed to enhance and to uplift us from the bottoms of abyss. A man saluted for value, valor and virtue never abandoning us in times of strife and duress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and truth, trust and conviction have sealed and stamped your legacy of faithfulness, resourcefulness and the goodwill to lend a hand in supporting your comrades in a time of crisis and danger, Heaven has an angel, a hero so uniquely adept at resolving conflicts and dilemmas.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2022

If you are fortunate to meet and greet a police hero then you are a most blessed and humble individual. To meet true and trusted heart and soul along with honesty, integrity and dignity all battling adversity until their final breath says everything. Sad that I won't ever get the rare opportunity to meet you, Officer Cook, that I will have to visit your grave and salute your courage, character and every fiber inside your consummate and caring heart of gold. Officer DiGenova I still have plans to meet him. It would make my day yet somberness still pervades Dade County because of who you were Officer Cook and the character and intuition that built chambers for a safer tomorrow. The Lord gives and He takes, we must trust His noble and sacred discretion. The tools for a more relaxed and peaceful society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2022

A crisp and clean uniform pressed accordingly and every important item sewed just right. A shiny badge of humane honor, heroism and heart worn succinctly and proudly. Dade County had many servants back in your day, Officer Cook, yourself along with your friends and colleagues, Officer Digenova and Edgerton who are survivor heroes and are to be given their salutes for their responsibility in serving and protecting mankind. Our missions and earthly journeys have gone on because of your unassuming and unselfish sacrifice of your soul and blessed spirit of wisdom and virtue. Such a quality gentleman, a fabric of our humanity who is very much missed for doing a job considered extremely perilous. Always saluted and never far from our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2022

The Lord, Officer Cook, welcomed you with open arms when your mother gave birth to you. Your dad and sister were the priceless jewels of the Cook Family and the heroic legacy you left behind while performing your duties of responsibility and accountability. You were a warrior, true and tried, trusted with our very lives of honesty, integrity and dignity being placed in harm's way. Badge#1664 was mindful and was about pursuing your passions and goals with the same due diligence poured forth on each patrol. Dade County and your department has missed you tremendously no doubt, you left behind quite an enrichment that carries great weight, soul and heart onward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The Lord took your spirit back to heaven with the very same gentleness that you displayed throughout your life and career of esteem and loyalty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2022

The wind that blows in causes things to move. What moved the meters here in Dade County, Officer Cook, was your persistent penchant for being proactive, dignified and always a man of true integrity, faith and goodwill. Everything moved things humbly forward as now your heart and soul remain in Our Master's palms where He has cradled you protecting your spirit of humility and character. They had the clues, the versatility, the valor and vision to navigate wisely through your community where enhancement, enrichment uplifted our hearts. Your loved ones have missed you and your smile very much and they know you are watching over them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2022

Your territory was Dade County, Officer Cook, a hero of honor, class and decency. Our very harmony and freedom can be directly traced to your trails of truth, trust and integrity and it's where your consummate heart and soul along with dignity belonged, it will always remain the focal point of your family who carries your revered name of humbleness and blessings forward as an integral part of your legacy. It captivated, accentuated and perpetrated all your paths of pride, excellence and the noblest actions all proficient, all character and all commitments to our society who will never give up your battles and will not forget your spirit of virtue and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 20, 2022

History cannot ever be tarnished nor robbed of its respect. Your inspirations and dignified heroic life and career, Officer Cook, will forever be preserved and humbly honored for its spirit of allegiance, acumen and the wisdom that fortified Dade County allowing it some semblance of tranquility to follow after its aspirations. You were a great man, a friend to all and above all a loyal brother to your fellow officers as one who made the ultimate sacrifice of character and commitment to see your community thrive in liberty. Nothing these days can ever be taken for granted. A cautious man giving of himself all in an unselfish and undying fashion so we could enjoy the fruits of our labors they were yours too,Officer Cook, really sorry you could not be here today to witness all the changes. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. An angel forever flying high.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2022

Time never stands pat. Violence and wickedness move forward with a speed nearly as light does. The earth shakes but God's will, His faith was humbly, honorably and heroically implanted in your hands, Officer Cook. Where goodwill comes from so did your integrity, dignity and outstanding character that defended Dade County with every morsel of mettle and meaning. Angels above walk their beats with no more harm or hurt yet for most the pain of a loss still lingers and feels like a balloon poked. They meaning your family are loyal, devout and dignified. They will always revere "Uncle Bo" and carry his life and spirit wherever they travel or fly to. Never forgotten and saluted for wisdom and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2022

Such a loyal, dedicated and most humbly dignified man of faith and heroism that followed every path and trail of trust,truth and justice for all Dade County. The sadness of losing your life and a career that was headed for more brightness, Officer Cook, won't be overlooked nor forgotten. Character that was straight and humane. A blessed disposition, a demeanor firm, fair and full of integrity which fought all the battles and wars with common sense, fairness and wisdom from your endearing heart and soul. Now and for eternity may your spirit one filled with gladness,happiness and enrichment be blessed and rewarded for their most noblest of actions accentuated to further society's pursuits of freedom and serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2022

Your inventory of integrity, ingenuity, intuition and intelligence was humbly well stocked and provided the greatest resources in protecting Dade County and its people against crime and violence, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was yours and will forevermore be honored, saluted and remembered for everything proper in good manners, excellent professional conduct and excelling inyour sacred missions here in this world where humanity experienced an unwavering and tireless effort from a loyal and esteemed soul and heart. It's been over forty-three years since you made the ultimate sacrifice, your name and its vigilance shall carry on as your family marches onward with your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2022

Security preserves the integrity and dignity of life. Life is not just a fling, it has its purposes, causes, reasons and passions of which you pursued, Officer Cook, with an everlasting heart of heroism and a soul of honesty that protected Dade County with humane wisdom and vision that shines from God's eternal quarters of perfection. One should never over indulge unless whatever you do is performed and accomplished solely in Our Creator's rvered heavenly name. You'll always be respected and admired as a man of authority but more importantly for dignity, integrity and character that was born of scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2022

When dealing with emergencies always have a plan and be prepared as best you can. You were so beloved, adored by your family, so honored and most diligent, Officer Cook, a hero of integrity who stood his ground patrolling Dade County's streets and roads where your consummate character and humane commitments to excellence and pride preserved the trust and truth of the public at large. A young man with virtue, wisdom and proper conduct never shirking responsiblity to handle your required roles where our peace and security is forever on the line. Danger and peril must not be allowed to go about its business of destroying lives. We salute your courage and conviction as an angel of bravery, heart and soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2022

The tracks of faith, devotion and thoughtfulness stayed open throughout your career and life. You gave Dade County every effort of excellence, Officer Cook, honor, dignity and integrity all heroic andallvery decenct and desirable. A gentleman of gallantry who galvanized his community in esteem, hope and the blessings bestowed upon your wise and strong heart and spirit. God has you cradled for eternal safekeeping my neighbor, friend and hero. He won't let your family down even now as they march onward with your trusted and true inspirations in their hearts and minds. A prayer or two would surely benefit mankind as they trudge along. Rest in peace. Character that concerned itself with the basics and your bravery and boldness made that ultimate impression.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2022

The springs of knowledge all flowed with dignity, character and integrity all of your blessed belongings that prevailed in their battles against adversity and harm coming to unglue the silence of its people. You put your trust,truth and tenacity together to save the lives of Dade County folks. Officer Cook, you were a consummate individual, caring and humble, all well remembered and all duly recognized for their perseverance. Character shadows humility and faithfulness while your heart and mind concentrated on their sacred onuses. Virtue and versatility were your vehicles of valuability and accentuation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy that continues pouring forth its most greatest of attributes of esteem and loyalty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2022

Kids this time of the year romp around and play. Despite summer swelter heat is not going keep them for having a blast. Police work is not a blast and it is all about being honest and very serious in performing your labors of love. Your dreams, goals and aspirations, Officer Cook, all centering upon the goodwill and hope that society places within your heart, a most notably heroic one honored and paid respects for doing its roles with resolve, fortitude and virtue's wisdom. Never forgotten for having a spirit of acumen and awareness that brought your earthly missions forward until they were deemed as complete. They ended all too soon sadly but badge#1664 was reverence, vigilance and diligence personified around integrity, character and dignity that was tireless. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2022

Flowers in full bloom and courage that was consummate and perpetual. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was totally about service and being responsible. No better a person to lead others through peril than yourself and Dade County was situated where your essentials of honesty, integrity and dignity would have their greatest affects. A young man with a wealth of know how accomplishing what you set out to do. A heinous man was not going to delay, derail or deter you from aiding and saving the lives of your fellow officers and the citizens of whom your sacred truth and trust meant everything. Each second was valuable and now for what you did performing beyond demands and expectations may Our Maker shelter your sweet heart, soul and spirit within the perfect nests where angels of heroism rest in peace. Again a neighbor and a friend I never had the humane privilege to meet. Rest in peace along with your beloved folks who raised a dear son and a dear daughter, your big sister, Nancy may she and her family be granted the humbleness and blessings to carry through with your heroic legacy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2022

A public servant so regal, passionate and persistent. God created you, Officer Cook, for a duly specific role. That was to become a first class human being with a caring and heroic heart and soul. A man devoted to his family, friends and department who gave of himself unselfishly to protect and preserve the integrity, reverence and dignity of his neighborhood. Dade County andits residents were grateful, thankful and blessed by a truly worthwhile and trusted gentleman. God's angels are the pearls of unwavering bravery, undaunted by danger and just considerate and concerned for the welfare of humanity which continues to miss your face and smile daily. Character constructed. Conviction curtailed. Commitment consentrated all on its accentuations of making society greater once more. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2022

Serenity and happiness are what is supposed to be normal in our world. But, sadly and tragically violence and callousness uproots the branches the humility and heart implanted within the seeds of honesty, dignity and integrity. You stood for pride and excellence in all your undertakings, Officer Cook. heroism and a soul of virtue, sanctity and wisdom protected Dade County beyond your normal assignments. You'll always be saluted, remembered and lauded for your unselfish, undying and unwavering efforts put forth to end a disturbance. That day you and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln answered that day well it just ended so terribly and your humbly devout family had to bury you and mourn your sudden loss that changed the area and the citizens who witnessed pure character and journeys all made in heaven's name of valor, versatility and the truthfulness of being accountable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2022

Your life today, Officer Cook, well we do know you and Karen would be celebrating 46 years of happiness, health and humble bliss together. One lousy minute of ignominious outrage ended a wonderful career, a life filled with joy and everything retirement represents. It was honor, diligence and devotion that steered the rudders of faith, hope and trust. The truth of dignity and integrity facing a dire situation that needed prompt attention. That and more you gave stoically, heroically and willingly without looking back. Protecting Dade County was where vision, virtue and wisdom rowed the oars of outstanding service. Today, you are missed as always very much with your heart,soul and undying spirit resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 17, 2022

Officer DiGenova and Officer Edgerton have not forgotten you, Officer Cook, as their lives which were nearly taken that fateful day continue theirs and share the bonds of humility, heart and hope as they live and move forward with their aspirations serving too as inspirations. Yours, does, Officer Cook, as honesty, integrity, dignity and virtue all carried a sure sway that terrible day. Your mother, Mrs.Julia Cook,may she and your father, Charles all rest in peace my neighbors,friends and hero. Her devoutness allowed her the purpose to champion your class,desire and character nearly forty years after having everything taken in a few precious minutes before God called your home taking a shining soul and spirit of accomplishment back to heaven to walk thegolden pavements above. Once again, Officer Cook, rest in peace. Badge#1664 did everything that was asked from a sterling, stoic and stellar man of tireless and unselfish sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 17, 2022

Your boyhood destinies, Officer Cook, took shap and in turn lead you to your career and chosen profession serving Dade County as a public servant. No fear, no regrets and certainly no hesitation. You went about your business patrolling the streets of Dade County where crime needed to be eradicated. Nothing easy nor simple. But, a man of morals and the fabricsof character and commitments going about your humbleness with everything attached to the words of honesty, integrity and dignity stoking your fires of ferocity. Now the angels in heaven yourself and so very many who made the ultimate sacrifice are resting soundly while those who have taken your watch continue the aspirations and wisdom that defined your life of scruples and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 17, 2022

Fate leaves honor in a tailspin yet dignity, integrity must keeping walking those trails of trust and truth to locate solutions and resolutions to any dangerous problems that lie ahead. No one would have thought that such a reliable and hard working man of God and one who was sincerely caring of his family would have it all ended because of one man with no heart, character or the decency that you possessed, Officer Cook, serving the loyal people of Dade County. Where emancipation and relevance looked for happiness, peace and prosperity all you were consummately doing was your exact job. Trying to extract evil and to create an aura of acumen and quiet so that the folks could live safer lives. We will not forget your discipline, valor and virtues all meshing and blending with your upbeat attitude and serene smile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 17, 2022

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