Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The sages are truly right when they say the blessings you reap in this world are humanely rewarded in the next world. Your spirit and soul encircle your family, friends and colleagues of the past at every second never missing those spots where honesty, dignity and integrity fought from the ground up to spare Dade County from more adversity. A hero of ingenuity, heart and character that's how such a truthful and trustworthy man will be revered and cherished, you will forever, Officer Cook, be saluted for sage advice, sound thinking and for our serenity being placed where we can forever admire your life of allegiance and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A beautiful soul taken by evil too soon with many many more missions of faith, hope and goodwill awaiting your handsome smile.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 27, 2022
Every article of integrity, honor and dignity must be confirmed and accentuated within the boundaries of your daily service. Nothing less than the best is expected from all duly sworn public servants whose passions steer evil and violence away from humanity. Your undying and unselfish endeavors, Officer Cook, were much appreciated and forevermore humbly heroic. Dade County shall carry on as does your esteemed and loyal family members with your legacy safely by their belts and sides. Such a unique young man with gifts of gallantry that persevered along with your unwavering and most virtue heart and soul of wisdom and distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 27, 2022
A smart and savvy person knows the ins and outs of how to manage their daily affairs of living. You were persevering and precise in all your efforts put forth, Officer Cook, to alleviate wickedness here in Dade County. Where not all individuals would travel did you go on your missions of heart, substance and humble esteem to right the ships of serious violence that were taking their toll. A gentleman of honesty, dignity and integrity placed in peril's location to create a certain feeling of security so loyal and so dearly absent today. Your family charters their ships of respect and fountains of ferocity to maintain your heroic legacy secured and forever the foundation and pillar of strength and ambition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 26, 2022
Banners float up in heaven for a revered and bold warrior who gave his life and career for serenity and stability to stand proud. Officer Cook, you were consummate, gifted and very level headed who gave your neighborhood a chance to engage and to embrace mankind which values its trustworthy warriors deserving of our accolades. Honor, dignity and integrity need no applause they do require a genuine touch. Ingenuity and intuition cast no wavers as to the man you forevermore will be. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 26, 2022
Our flags of freedom are flying high because of your essential presence, Officer Cook, so dearly beloved and so very much missed by your family, friends and department. Dade County was the essence of your humble and blessed trails of justice, trust and truth. So meaningful and so devoted to all your duties where honor, reliability and accountability are mot important. Your dignity, integrity and reverent character combined with your prideful commitments to excellence and humility are forever solemnly remembered and fondly saluted for all the letters of valor and virtue which were your vehicles of journeys so unrelenting, tireless and mot unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 26, 2022
A constant is your memory and heroic heart and soul which cast the courage and consideration that Dade County folks sorely needed, Officer Cook. You put honesty, integrity and dignity into the very same formula and what comes of it is sheer tenacity and pure humility from your being that stamped out many fires of fierceness here in your beloved neighborhood. Such a man, such a beloved and adored family member who never hurt anyone with actions nor truthful conversation. Only a smile and a happy greeting that embraced humanity's welcoming wings. Your valor, vision and versatility all fanned the flames of adversity as you risked your life everyday for security and prosperity to become reality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 26, 2022
Terror is the nemesis of all devoted public servants and without their natural attention to details, honesty, valor and virtue the fights, wars and battles would just keep blazing their trails of torment and evil. Thankfully, Dade County had a most heroic and resourceful servant in you, Officer Cook. the heart and sensitive soul to handle the rigors and stress of a profession and position that expects and demands dignity, integrity and truthful character from its flock of trusted heroes. They don't need someone without morals nor one lacking proper behavior while performing dangerous missions to safeguard the humbleness of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Such a loyal and treasured young man who sleeps humbly under Our Master's wings of perfection.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 26, 2022
Blessings and rewards go hand in hand with honor, humility nd a heroic heart. You protected Dade County with everlasting congeniality, Officer Cook and for this no one will ever forget your life, career and humble dignity spread throughout your community. A man of humbleness who was loyal and successful in his earthly missions sadly and tragically deemed as completed all because of one man acting alone. Just a man of class and character who sacrificed his soul of virtue, dependability and responsibility to make peace, liberty and freedom of movement a living reality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family carries with emotion and spirit your heroic legacy the seal of a well lived life blessed and cherished by Our Creator.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 26, 2022
Everyday we must thankful and be grateful for an embrace and whenever we can enrich the streets we walk better say your prayers for Our Lord's blessings carry great humbleness. You were consummate and dignified in all your dynamic efforts, Officer Cook, in order to protect the quality and integrity of Dade County your community where everything took shape as you were one of many heroes held accountable for your sincerest of professional actions. Never a more friendly a person who was gifted and talented with God driving your life and stoic career. Passions and persistence, hope and goodwill all humane and humble without any waver nor hesitation. The paths you blazed for others who have succeeded you. From the skies above can your spirit look down on them and your family shedding the crucial light. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 25, 2022
With a humble and engaging smile did you start your days. No one ever knew that on May 16, 1979 this would be your last day in this world as your wonderful life and profound career would be gone so soon, Officer Cook,so terribly uprooted by one man's callous and heinous actions that afternoon while you were defending us and your esteemed colleagues who shared in the responsibilities of defending our serenity and security. Such a great figure of class, desire and the decency that was true and trusted. You placed honesty, character and reverent dignity and integrity in harm's way to save lives. All we and your family can do is to act accordingly and carry forward your legacy, a tough act to follow for sure, the Wilkerson's and Tidwell's make the time and endeavor daily in order to fondly remember your sacrifice of vision, wisdom and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 25, 2022
To sort and to sift through such bedlam, chaos and mayhem you needed every resource of honor, heart and soul, your spirit rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, because of your life and career given in heaven's sacred name. Blessed for accomplishment, truthful and a most trustworthy public servant who both steered and guided Dade County on paths and trails of perseverance and profound esteem and loyalty to your brave comrades who battled with you this adversity that struck the citizens of whom you took a solemn oath to protect. Never forgotten and always paid the homage deserving of a man whose courage and skills went far beyond his duties.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 25, 2022
Solid as a rock in your life and solemn career defending our values and liberties. Dade County was created in order that its citizens may move freely without harm or suffering. The residents were safely protected by you, Officer Cook, a man who humbly climbed up the ladders of achievement. The virtue of honor that constructed the humblest of blessed foundations where integrity, character and trusted dignity lied. A warrior and a legendary angel cherished forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 25, 2022
Devotion orchestrates dedication and steadfast determination. Yours,Officer Cook, was resourceful and to be forevermore revered. After all Dade County was protected and preserved by your sacred embrace of humanity which misses you very much as does your adoring family members. Honor, dignity and integrity all conducted their professional affairs with acumen, awareness and the wisdom of a blessed heroic angel. Badge#1664 was without any shadow of doubt blessed by loyalty and esteem. A treasured and accomplished gentleman taken too soon from his earthliest of journeys founded in hope, goodwill and the heart of a humbled young man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 25, 2022
The vehicles of virtue, valor and humility were all faithfully executed and upheld by a man of God, yourself, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero and your family's beloved hero. The people of your community were treated with respect and were patrolled at all moments with your utmost due diligence that was humanely supported by integrity, character and the trusted commitments that honesty and dignity clarified quite efficiently. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 25, 2022
You obviously had no regrets leaving California to come to Florida where your life and career took shape, Officer Cook and of course where you met your lovely wife Karen. Such a tragic and heartfelt loss to humanity being robbed of your sacred life while acting as a warrior and our protector. Integrity, dignity and intuition all so honest and forever solid. Your outstanding character and upstanding commitment led to your humane and humble success. A life so rich in tradition and principles that were a valued resource, an essential in being held accountable. You were bold and brave always saluted for the work ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2022
Your community and humble neighborhood, Officer Cook, was an important tenet of your heroic legacy. Its folks were tied to your fond trials and trails of justice keeping the serenity of Dade County affixed to its posts of peace, prosperity and goodwill. Character, honesty, integrity and dignity all top notch and first class. Your heart and soul never panicked, never wavered and were always accentuated upon the virtues of loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Trust and truth always proper and righteous.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2022
Dade County seemed like an epicenter of violence when you solemnly, honorably and heroically patrolled its landscape, Officer Cook. Its citizens respected you for the most part and all that you faithfully accomplished during your six years of service and devotion all indignity and integrity's name cherished name now being blessed as one that was esteemed and loyal. Character that was golden and commitment genuine and wise. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust are musts in public service if virtue and vision are able to see through the peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2022
Our pits in our stomachs have grown sick from all this evil. It has to end now not later for destiny should be taking us on wonderful journeys where peace, prosperity and goodwill shall rule our very land. You patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook, with every beat of your heroic and honored heart of humility. They were courageous and most assuredly filled with integrity and dignity that never shirked from responsibility and not once dodged violence. You were taken by an evil man, yet your tireless character and unwavering commitments were unselfish and straight to the point and forever will be saluted for undying endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2022
Hurricanes take lives just as pure heinousness does too. You were aware and consummate in all your professional heroic actions, Officer Cook, that kept Dade County and its residents safe for the most part. Such a human being with decency, desire and class attached to your uniform of honor, integrity and dignity that participated in the process of creating law and order. The heavens today are filled with angels heroic, responsible and all embracing mankind with virtue and wisdom that is humble, esteemed and loyal. Time moves forward and does not stand still. Your valor, Officer Cook, validated your life of substance and humbleness the blessings your spirit and soul receive each second as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2022
Evil, violence and wickedness are adversities that mankind, society and humanity cannot allow. To tolerate sheer terror would uproot and destroy the framework that individuals live by. Dade County was assured of excellent service by a most qualified and dignified man of integrity, heroism and honorable character in your blessed and revered name, Officer Cook. Forever soaring higher as an angel of virtue, wisdom and scruples you let anyone down ever. You gave the ultimate sacrifice in order for tranquility, harmony and freedom to reign supreme. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for the vehicles of visibility, accountability and sacred missions poured forth with humane onus, hope and faithfully discharging resourceful goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2022
Tranquility translates into peace and humble happiness the very same things you should be here today, Officer Cook and experiencing with Karen. So much more to live for and yet as a Dade County hero of honor, dignity and integrity you gave your life so evil would vanish. For unassuming character, a humane heart and a gentle soul of virtue and wisdom may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The world is devoid of a loving and kind human being who cannot be replaced only your beloved family can steer your legacy of heroism forward. You built paths and truthfully trusted trails for other men and women to follow in.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2022
People are people and everyone has their own agendas, acumen and passions. The world these days has gotten madder, more evil and left a bad taste in our very lips. You spoke the truth and were a sincere and trusted human being, Officer Cook, who put the interests and safety of Dade County on your broad shoulders, honest, dignified and stoked by integrity which faced adversity head on. A sweet and unique soul with a versatile heart and virtuous soul now in heaven encircling your spirit of wisdom and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2022
Honor that supported the pillars of society and a man that we remember solemnly. Officer Cook, heroism and integrity that has been surely saluted for its reverence and character. Dade County has many who presently serve and protect the public and you were that very special gentleman of faith, hope and goodwill who never lost sight of proper conduct, dignity and virtue. Humility and heart helped to convey their messages that have never been overlooked nor forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Trust, truth and transparency are essential reminders of why brave and bold servants risk their lives.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2022
Snatched away by a violent man, your life and career, Officer Cook, meant more to your esteemed and humble family more than Dade County, its folks and your honored department will ever know. The dreams, hopes have become heroic inspirations of a most notable and dignified young man. Integrity and character combined with a warm heart and a gentle soul that created serenity and liberty for all mankind to cherish and to humanely salute forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2022
Train your mind for success, it is still honorand appreciation that are greatly admired. Dade County and its residents revered you, Officer Cook and yet heart, heroism and humbleness never went to your head. Your wisdom, vision and maturity kept the streets of your neighborhood basically free of harm and violence. The viciousness of some is still what remains to be quashed and taken out of business as you handled your daily professional affairs with a straight forward attitude and that's pure fortitude. No doubt, no questions asked your unselfish soul and spirit really were the constant notes of a noble and sacred life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 21, 2022
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