Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Serenity is the pal of perseverance. Just as bravery and honesty run together, it's in the dignity and integrity of any public servant who runs right into the face of danger. You ran to danger, Officer Cook, placing your treasured soul in harm's way to save Dade County's residents. Your concern and devotion to character and the commitment that good morals lead to helped protect those of us from evil. Comrades and your beloved family members have warmly and solemnly remembered your engaging personality and engaging smile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those tents of tenacity you pitched have been secured by your unwavering resolve and humble distinction. You were a gentleman and a loyal friend to all who is missed very much. God's kingdom has the wisdom and vision of those righteous heroes and heroines who have made that ultimate sacrifice.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2017
To have the class, composure and character to commit oneself to bravery and honesty take s avery unique and humble servant. Police sacrifice their lives of humility and distinction in order for us to continue channeling our efforts of goodwill, faith and mercy. Exactly, Officer Cook, as you were trained and instructed in. Protocall means just that and doing things smoothly and correctly takes all the skill in the world rather than acting matter of factly. You rears and eyes, guided you, Officer Cook, through some interesting and oftentimes difficult situations here in Dade County. Its citizens related to your compassion and the passion you presented when you came to work everyday. They are more safer and tranquil than before though all of this humility and humane actions of heroica on your part and morals came with the ultimate price. A young man bent on wickedness taking a young man, a gentleman of gallantry and destroying the fruitions and missions you left behind, Officer Cook. Now your family and colleagues continue those journeys in a respectful manner and with class and motivation personified. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven's fields and streets are made up of the finest and most humble of angelic heroes and heroines. Keep looking down on us, Officer Cook. May your soul of serenity help lead the way for other men and women of grace and a kindred spirit.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2017
To investigate, to corroborate and to make sure the truth is real is what all duly affirmed officers are supposed to do. Utilize your potentials of honesty, humility the desirable effects of integrity and dignity to keep people safe and sound, then surround yourself with the words of the wise. You always found that pearl of faith and resolve, Officer Cook, making your service of Dade County a little less stressful. To substantiate and bring perseverance to any problem is that public servant's number one priority and heroically, Officer Cook, your calmness, caring and decency of character and boldness saw to that and forever are you to be fondly saluted for courage and valor beyond securing serene. Those paths you walked and ran down to chase evil shall always be treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2017
Succumbing to temptation can never interfere with any officer's obligations to serve the public interest. Nothing got you down nor impeded your paths to preservation and distinguished and humble resolve, Officer Cook. The hands of your being brought newer hopes and goodwill to all of our society. Dade County has been the receiver of a man of genuine character and the wisdom by which justice must somehow prevail. You'll be forevermore honored for having the loyalty to comrades and the integrity for which dignity allowed you to keep peace and togetherness pieced as one entity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones and foundations can only be laid when nobility and its humility are shadowing one another. You were a special man, Officer Cook, your family's heroic warrior and savior. Badge#1664 and the uniform behind your travels will be fondly remembered for having the meticulous knowledge and inner courage that makes public servants unique.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2017
The objective is to observe, protect and capture those individuals whose wanton actions endanger the public. The clauses of class, desire and decency are all vetted within the guises of humility, honesty and its dignified integrity which is what you possessed, Officer Cook, while serving Dade County and its citizens who trusted your mettle and scope of understanding how to calm and to preserve the sanctity of life. Peace and its modest winds breezes of security and serenity are at times hard to come by and yet for six years you gave your career and life missions for those journeys to march forward. God is taking care of the rest as your angelic soul floats gently high above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and the charisma of courage and conviction.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2017
Honesty and humbleness give any brave servant a leg up in the battle over evil. Its boldness and fierce determination that shall be victorious in this never ending war over violence and its disruptive influence. At least during your time, Officer Cook, when you devotedly served Dade County and its residents, you were concerned, sincere and a very warm and caring young man. You won't be forgotten for displaying cherishable appeal and the personality where commitment to pride and excellence coupled with character made that difference. You are to be smartly and wisely saluted for valor and the nobility that humility brings to the table. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines are entitled to heavenly rewards because of their unselfish and energetic efforts on mankind's behalf. The endeavor was always present, Officer Cook, as was your congeniality and never better big bright smile taken behind our flag. Your banner was boldness and the tenacity and its ferocity to go head to head with a foe lurking out there ready to pounce like a tiger upon its prey.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2017
If you must travel, navigate your honor and dignity down the pathways of peace and perseverance rather than down the trails of terror and evil. The more humble and brave one is the more successful they will likely be. In Dade County, you battled adversity and the advances of wickedness while staying open to having humility and loyalty to other brave comrades. Peace and unity can only occur when the gravity of gallantry and its progress is recognized and you were a very superior public servant, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your wisdom and character shined as brightly as did your commitment and ingenuities.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2017
Misery surely needs no company. The only companions we need as a society are devoted and honorable public servants protecting the causes of peace and the quality of life we so desire. It was your utmost determination and leadership skills, Officer Cook, that made all the difference for life in Dade County. Citizens could rest safely knowing you were out scouring the streets for mischief and mayhem which in turn may lead violence and corruption. Mankind ails already not needing more problems piled on. But, make no mistake, your character and commitment to loyalty and faithfulness helped bring peace together among all. Future officers realize and understand the tasks ahead of them where tenacity and humility along with integrity and dignity must be utilized as one element. You were the best and now as one of our many angelic heroes may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were that go to professional wise and sharpened from years of training and experience. We should take heart and take some solace while saluting your virtue. Keep looking down with your treasured soul of humane actions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2017
To dream the impossible dream, to fight the fight and to lose your valiant life with unbearable sorrow, no more telling a life and a career of greatness, Officer Cook. Dade County and its people were under your gallantry and the wisdom of God's graces guiding your every patrol. Peace and unity are not always easy to come by but with your convictions to honesty, integrity and dignity your aspirations and fruitful journeys were completed. Unfortunately, a humble man of character and esteem was lost and your family and comrades were left to mourn you and to salute your vision and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's honor roll class of decency, desire and dedication rests firmly in His palaces of preservation and resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2017
If we could trade something to have you back, Officer Cook, anything and all the honesty, dignity and integrity will do for starters. A man, a gentleman of grace and valor committing to see us through these mazes of torture and mayhem. Dade County certainly has seen its share of gunfights and battles, that day on May 16, 1979, full fledged heroism and character was placed on the line for freedom and quiet to take its proper spot among mankind. Heroes and heroines lead and live lives of decency and faith all placed in jeopardy for something we take for granted, life. Character and conviction never needed to cover up any deficiencies because you did not have them, Officer Cook. Speaking the truth and trusting your instincts helped you to become a better man and an even more humbly superior servant. God has the best of the best sheltered for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your beloved family would surely have done anything to have to here with them celebrating a grand day and especially doting on your great-nieces and great-nephew. Take care Alexis, Skyler, Legend and your baby sister, Legacy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
God's shining grace illuminates even brighter by virtue of those who paid the ultimate price for our safety and security. Yes, heroic angels of valor all lining those wonderfully paved and golden streets of serenity where no more harm will trail them in their eternal patrols of those pearly gates of gallantry. You restored vitality and dignity, Officer Cook, with sound character and astute commitment from a humbly seasoned professional of persevrance and the resolve to see you through. What a life and career although cut way too short by tragic wanton violence by a berserk young man who needed more help than we could ever know. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those tunnels of trust you built will never shut down because, Officer Cook, your devotion was too immense. It take seriously minded and humane individuals to handle the tough matters at hand. You did very well and are to be deservedly honored and saluted. Mankind and humanity have your memories carved in their hearts and minds.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
Those who fall must rise to the challenge. Our heroes and heroines humble, honorable and devoted must share in the objective of eliminating evil and its turmoil from our midst. You smiled and cajoled everyone, Officer Cook. Your even tempered personality was just what your department needed to quell wickedness and through your undivided attention were you able to deliver the much necessary unity and peace to all. Today, many decades later we pay homage to those colleagues and to you, Officer Cook, for displaying the unwavering discipline to devote your awareness to conquering wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
A good hot meal will always kick start your day. Praying at night before Our Lord takes our souls of peace back to heaven and then hopefully returns them to us in the morning as a means of imploring us to improve our ways of life. You were the consummate peacemaker, Officer Cook, full of humble and humkane heroism, humility, dignity and the honesty that integrity yearns for. When the people of Dade County needed an angel of valor there you were, Badge#1664 ready and able to assist and to calm down those who passions may have spilled over. You were and wil forever by remembered gracefully and fondly for having the sense of onus to handle responsibility as all public servants must. The demands of the job call for peace and justice to be fairly spreadout among all mankind. Forevermore do we pay homage to a man of character with the caliber of commitment not always seen by some. Foundations and cornerstones are everyone's responsibility. Humility allowed you, Officer Cook, to pursue happiness and prosperity wisely and with much insight. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A devout servant, you won't be overlooked, Officer Cook, for having the accurate awareness, acumen and understanding of what needed fixing up.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
The rainbow is a beautiful and most wonderful thing to gaze at. So is a virtual and dignified police official who carries themself with humility, honor and humbleness. You see the entire frame of their fever pitch ferocity when desire, dignity and integrity prevail while they patrol the venues where peace and prosperity are essential. You comported yourself, Officer Cook, with class, values and the fabrics of morals and their ideals. These foundations are the very reason as to why we can live safely and more meaningful lives. Thanks to heroes and heroines like you, Officer Cook, who went straight forward confronting an enemy that lacked manners and consideration. You are to be solemnly saluted for resolve, faith and the missions where your incorporation of intelligence, ingenuity and intuition were vital to the preservation of our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
I'll say one thing, Officer Cook, I humbly relish the opportunity to reflect upon your humble and humane heroic acts all right straight from your very heart and soul. One that enjoyed doing an honorable job of providing justice and equality for all citizens of Dade County and its surrounding communities. Carrying nobleness and the fondness you had for everyone, Officer Cook, it took a mighty brave and superior servant to got out on patrol protecting and preserving our liberties. We see. We hear. We accomplish in large part to your sacrifice. In order for serenity and safety to become a valid realization, your resolve and fortitude needed to calm and to educate the masses while enlightening them on life and morals. Yours, Officer Cook, were pristinely worn on your chest and uniform of wisdom, vision and conviction. No more outstanding devotion, motivation and the leadership you gave to other comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
Crisis unites our planet and when violence sneaks up on us we must answer its call meaningfully and most deliberately. You answered your dispatches, Officer Cook, with renowned zest and zeal. The seal of your upstanding character was founded in the fundamentals of ferocity, humility and the nobility to honestly assess the needs of the folks in Ddade County. Their care and concerns, their consideration were all your priority and all were handled well and proficiently. Never more unselfishness and determination than that sad day of May 16, 1979, when you tried your utmost to stop a domestic incident from growing into something more sinister. Always remembered for resolve, resourcefulness and the resounding courage all from your heart of giving. All your destinies, journeys and their missions of faith, mercy and goodwill were for the sake of security under Our Lord's watchful eyes and ears. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What you began over forty-three years ago keeps taking shape everyday, just wished you were here to see the changes of character and from the brave commitment of other brave souls, men and women digging deeper for solutions to complex issues.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
We find endearment centers on bravery and the courage from within the heart. Well, thank God, Officer Cook, your heart stood in there face to face while confronting evil. The people of Dade Count can surely take solace inknowing their peace and togetherness was bonded through your unselfish humbleness, honesty and dignity. It was your gentle and passionate humane actions of May 16, 1979, which told of your storied life and feats of tenacity while defending and in shielding us from more harm. You take a stand and devote your wholwe soul to aspiring to be as good or even better. Public service is a profession which calls upon the talented, the valiant and the simple servants of God being loyal and faithful to their duties of diligence. God has your wrapped, Officer Cook, in His arms and your gentle soul of civility in His palms along with your father, Charles. May you and your father rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The light will never be extinguished. You were too valuable of an officer to be forgotten.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
With the holiday of Christmas coming this Monday December 25th, let us take time to pause and to reflect upon your life and career, Officer Cook. It was bounded by the boldness, honor, integrity and the dignity that still illuminates our very society. One still hurting from your untimely loss during the time you were protecting and serving Dade County and its citizens. The lights of heaven shine even brighter because of your cherished and beautiful soul of serenity that graced us for twenty-five short years of compassion, passion and the humble humility to bring peace and goodwill to all mankind. It takes heroic character, commitment to pride and in excelling while you donned your uniform of comprehension, conviction, wisdom and the vision to be most vigilant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2017
With more than a glimmer of hope, with more than a bit of resolve, what we have come to expect from our bravest souls of serenity may never be taken for granted. If we take them for granted, the chances are you'll never really know at least part of the who they were and for what they dedicated their lives to. Public servants stand in harm's way to protect and serve those same values and morals they believed in. Character, caring and convictions like never before. Dade County and its folks saw you toiling and tenacious on their behalf, Officer Cook. Unwavering and unquestionable integrity and dignity flowing like a reservoir. That bridge you built up was constructed from the fabrics of humility, humane acts of heroism and indeed motivated by all that you learned and trained for in the police academy. It toughens up the skin of those who take the onuses and responsibilities to heart which you did, Officer Cook. Versatile and vigilant, diligent and valiant your life and career was brought full circle the day Our Master of the Universe called you back home to heaven sadly on May 16, 1979. Thirty-eight years ago one awfully tragic day in Liberty City in Miami took the wind out from under your family, beloved as they are and to your humbly esteemed colleagues who fought and continue battling this seemingly very large adversary, violence, terror, wickedness. It all has a name and until police can get a proper restraint upon its movements, then no telling what more calamity will befall us. Hopefully, the day and nigh twill occur sooner rather than later when its enhancement can be stopped dead in its tracks. Your trails my neighbor, friend and hero were paved with perfect perseverance with justice for all and the opportunity to make a difference in this world. You succeeded where others may not have. Rest in peace. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families at this solemn time of year. Let us pray that hope, peace and goodwill spread their wings of warmth and comfort. I'll keep praying for you Mrs. Cook. Your faith and devotion were the bookends of your family tree and for those cornerstones and foundations to be laid justly as your beloved and darling heroic son, "Billy" did for his community beginning over forty-three years ago. Stay well and keep the faith.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2017
Your respect and reverence for mankind and life in general, Officer Cook, was what men and women, heroes and heroines all share in this tremendous burden when boldly facing danger. It did not matter the place or time, there you were to back up your comrades who served with the very same ferocious honesty, dignity and integrity that oversaw your knowledge, wisdom and vision. Today and tomorrow will Dade County and its citizens forever salute your character and concern for peace and freedom to be maintained as a staple of humility for all who live and breathe and pursue the passions of happiness. You won't be forgotten for inserting faithfulness, admiration and determination in other dedicated sisters and brothers of the law enforcement profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's placed on your gravestone and says it very poignantly, you gave your life for your friends and others to live. Your life and humble career had meaning and compassion for humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2017
Connecting the dots takes mighty fine resolve and humility. Not something any worthwhile public servant can achieve overnight. The sweat and toil, years of proper planning and meticulous preparation must go into the equation. You performed very well, Officer Cook, always putting honesty and humanely humble dignity and integrity into your patrols of Dade County's people. Their peace, unity and prosperity came at a price and that was your courageous sacrifice in order for us to continue the destinies forward. Your ambitions, acumen and goals were all a large piece of the puzzle when it comes to solving crime and eliminating evil and its nastiness. Humanity was well served and protected by a man of morals and fine upstanding character, boldness. The love and respect by your family, comrades and friends from all over this land. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Educate. Engage. Enlighten. All done by a supreme servant of God, faithful and motivated to perform His will. You never let us down, Officer Cook. May your righteous name be remembered for a blessing of thanks and admiration.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2017
The quadrants of peace in any community begin to take shape when that humble, loyal and devoted public servant keeps their wits of honor, dignity and integrity about them. In Dade County, you were among the many humane and cherished heroes, Officer Cook, a gentleman and a doer who was able to calm people down during times of terror and crisis. And for having the essential character and boldness will you be solemnly remembered and saluted passionately for fighting evil until the end. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones and their very foundations may not be laid until vision and wisdom cross paths. Your journeys, Officer Cook, were deemed as completed by God who took your sacred soul of peace back to His eternal home.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2017
Search and you'll find. You will seek your serenity and fighting on our behalf for liberty and unity was your calling, Officer Cook. Dade County's battles were fought with bravery and the honor, the intellect of integrity and dignity incorporated into your outstanding character, commitment and decency and dedication to its residents. You can be sure your humane and humble loyalty devout faithfulness will be saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Generations from now your blessed and revered name, Officer Cook, will still be imprinted and etched in our hearts and souls. Your soul will be very much rewarded for all your passion and conviction on mankind's behalf.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2017
A person's date with destiny starts the moment they are born. Conceived in liberty, with justice and honorable actions serving the communities where peace and quiet, prosperity and unity are most sacred. It was all right here in Dade County where you grew up, Officer Cook and became a stellar public servant full of energy and compassion, promise and perseverance. Your dignity and integrity combined with meaningful morals and humility to preserve and defend those citizens from evil, the very same violence that took your life and robbed your family, friends and esteemed and brave comrades of your further accomplishments and fruitions in a career capped by courage and valor. No one will ever forget your heroism and the humane wisdom and spectacular vision you possessed and for achieving whatever calmness you provided for those wanting relief and resolve. All handled and completed wit h abi gold friendly smile and engaging personality. God has your smile and those of so many other heroes and heroines protected in His abundantly loyal and friendly eternal shelters of safety and serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A devoted man of character and commitment all hunkered down by God's divine grace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2017
Great individuals recognize where their humility and honor lie. It lies in their morals, their integrity and dignity which travels down the pathways of their unshakable perseverance. Your resourcefulness and resolve, Officer Cook, assisted you in your search for prosperity and peace for all residents of Dade County. A proud community that honors your revered and blessed name. Saluted for having the foundations of enhancement set down for all future officers to follow in. May they stay humbly honest and brave in their pursuits of happiness which shall never let evil interfere with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The trains navigate down those tracks and must be careful while going around the bend. You were cautious for the most part, Officer Cook, wanton wickedness should never have taken your young life and career full of more positive fruition. Destiny comes calling are we ready to meet the challenge that lies ahead? A life filled with adventure and commitment to pride and excelling as a devoted public servant.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 19, 2017