Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Aspiration is chasing a dream, a goal some kind of accomplishment that will in the end benefit civilization. Well, certainly Dade County was humbly, honorably and heroically protected and preserved by your loyal and esteemed character, Officer Cook. No man or woman wore their uniform and badge more proudly than you. Clear and concise, a man of dignity whose ingenuity, intuition and integrity were all are on higher level as was your unassuming maturity. Values,morals and ideals that are some how missing more today because of your absense. Heaven has your sincere smile, heart and soul of virtue patrolling the gates of boldness and gallantry. You watch 24-7 over your family, friends and colleagues of the past and present whoshared a laugh, a meal something with a warrior who never backed down from the challenges and tests that adversity places on mankind's shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 was the vehicle of responsibility, accountability and never ending versatility. Officer Cook, you are the hero that was relied upon when times got tough.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2022
Honesty is a trait learned and practiced, preached long before you start your chosen profession. In the Cook household dignity, integrity and politeness was the centerpiece of your table. I can see why you were so humble and heroic, just look at how your beloved parents raised both you and Nancy, Officer Cook. Refined, decent and devoted human beings. Individuals who were consummate and unwavering in their devoutness and faith and this served you well during your life and career watching over the citizens of Dade County. When one gives tireless and unselfish endeavor the results are usually positive. You performed in an outstanding manner uplifted and embracing mankind's hearts and souls never to be forgotten. We salute your convictions, commitments and wholesome character all trusted and truthful that inspired and brought stability and values to your community where serenity and safe havens were built by your undying conscious. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2022
Today is Memorial Day a solemn day to honor our nations war heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our peace, health and prosperity. So when those of us fire up our grills we should recall brave and honorable women and men of law enforcement communities who too made the ultimate sacrifice as you did so humbly and loyally on behalf of all Dade County residents, Officer Cook. Integrity, dignity and respected character that has been saluted for its esteem, effort and unselfish courage in the face of danger. What you began nearly fifity years ago remains legendary and for being there and by being a most trusted and truthful servant who was devout, faithful and greatly admired may Our Lord bless and keep your unwavering heart, soul and spirit next to Him forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2022
The march toward mayhem still goes onward and when it will forever be abated remains to be seen. What Dade County back in your day, Officer Cook, witnessed was true and first class allegiance to assist your fellow officers and those citizens who were embroiled in a nasty domestic dispute that took away a God fearing soul of a humble gentleman. Golly, if we had all the answers as to why integrity, dignity and character so top notch were stomped on and disrespected well we don't have them. Authority is power but knowing when to act and when to back off are two different elements. Society needs essential tranquility to function justly. The truth and trust spoke volumes as did wisdom and versatility all virtue never to be forgotten. You are to be heroically saluted my neighbor, friend and hero for tireless effort and unselfish accountability. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 29, 2022
Appreciation is one being grateful for another human being. Well a superb and supremely honest and a most heroic young man patrolled our venues with his vehicles of versatility, vision and valor all looking straight ahead. Never any hesitation just humility and character from your heart and soul of loyal commitment to excelling, Officer Cook, in the chosen fields of endeavor. Dade County has dearly and fondly kept your life and career always churning forward even as you look down from heaven's perfect perches where God has you cradled for eternal safekeeping. Violence took a wonderful and a beautiful young man from family, friends and the entire police nation but, you'll always remain in their hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 29, 2022
Now that you are forevermore a Dade County hero and legend, Officer Cook, your resolve and virtue will always be shared and upholded by those who have succeeded you never forsaking honor, dignity and integrity tested daily by what was on the pavements of a community you held near your heart. Unwavering, undying and unyielding, you took care of our lives providing a system of peace and stability for all to live and to care for one another. We remember your vigilance, devotion and professional wisdom, maturity and vision all clinging to virtue's onuses you gaveback to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 29, 2022
Utilize understanding as it is a great resource that can never lose its powerful punch. The impact you sadly left behind, Officer Cook, has been forever remembered for everything seeped in honor, integrity and the dignity of a man whose compassion, passion and heart were all valiant. Never a worry and never any disrespect. For your mouth came the truth and from your eyes, ears and brain came care and thoughtfulness that Dade County would never suffer anymore terrible times. Just always that what if things were different that day. Officer Dignova like yourself is a hero and a great man of faith too. He had to bare the brunt of that evil man and how how his life changed even as his good friend was taken heinously by a deranged coward. You, Officer Cook, had character, heart and commitment that only an intuitive public servant would possess while maintaining law and order on those dangerous streets. You left behind a loving family who steers your aspirations and hopeful inspirations forward until you all reunite in heaven where your angelic spirit flies high every moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 29, 2022
Pride can't hide, humility, heart and honesty displaying their professional acumen day after day to fix and uplift the spirits of all Dade County citizens who trusted the truthfulness and resourcefulness of a man with a serious work ethic and a passion to deliver upon your sacred affirmation, Officer Cook. You'll never be overlooked as always you were consummate, loyal and brave as only a gentleman with a calming voice of virtue and sense of direction. Forty-three years later your heroic legend stands firmly planted in perseverance, diligence and the relevancy of what resolve and hope do to inspire goodwill and enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 29, 2022
All men and women who serve their communities have honor, pride and heroism within their hearts and souls, it's how they go about their professional responsibilities where decorum, dignity and integrity are expected of them. You received your daily missions and went about them, Officer Cook, as only you could do. Dade County was given class, decency and faithfulness twenty-four seven as only a gentleman of virtue and sacred journeys could do. The world, your family and colleagues of the past are poorer because of your absense all these decades later. Though we should keep in mind your unselfish dedication and tireless efforts to spearhead serenity and freedom within your neighorhood and humanity's wings that welcomed your spirit and angelic humbleness to heaven abit all too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 29, 2022
Serenity sees security strolling side by side as sure as your soul, heart and spirit roam in God's perfect kingdom of virtue and integrity. Dignity and respect, Officer Cook, so crystal clear they'll never be overlooked. The streets of Dade County were secure by a man of mettle and morals, values to be shared by all who knew and admired you my neighbor, friend and hero of character, trust and truth. Commitment, convictions are versatile and all quite sincere. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 28, 2022
You occupied yourself, Officer Cook, with all pertinent matters relating to protecting the citizens of Dade County with heroic honor and devoted diligence and dignity. Integrity and character that forever will be saluted and cherished beyond just having a golden heart of consideration and a soul of virtue that was dedicated to preserving the principles that were and still are essential to peace and stability abounding. You are an angel that soars higher every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You built foundations that continue to exist and won't be forgotten.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 28, 2022
Heaven awaits heroes who give their hearts, souls and spirits of honor, integrity and dignity all applied evenly for a very valid reason. And that is for harmony and unity to take their rightful spots here in this world. Trust and truth belong with character, commitment and conviction and you maintained these wellsprings of life duringyour career which enlivened the hopes of all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 27, 2022
Sincerity is humanity's gift of humbleness that must be possessed by all who walk the pavements of supposed peace, health and prosperity. You undertook a tough task fllled with danger yet honorably blessed by Our Lord, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was reverence, endearment and the engagement of dedicated public servant of which you were on behalf of Dade County. Diligence, being patient and virtue reward those whose earthly journeys meant something. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 27, 2022
That smile and congenial disposition are sorely missed, Officer Cook, yet heroically they encircle us 24-7 as your family carries the baton of your legacy sealed and signed with every pertinent article of honesty, dignity and integrity all facing adversity full throttle. Dade County will never forget you nor your family all filled with warmth and admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 27, 2022
The edges of effort and effiiency were sharpened by your virtue, vision and wisdom, Officer Cook, all heroic and all honesty. So precise and your humanely loyal to your department, the foundations and cornerstones were built by your esteem and highly intuitive character so trusted and true to form every watch. Dignity, integrity and a heart of humility all protecting Dade County with all your might and principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 27, 2022
Serneity, security, safety are directions all society wants to see. But, sometimes violence usurps the goodwill, hope and faithfulness of what humanity craves. Dade County was where your periscope of perseverance, precision and heroism, Officer Cook, took shape. The citizens are all here and still recall the young man of integrity, dignity and honor. We salute character, commitment to excellence and mindful convictions of trust and truth. An angel who walks his beat in eternity with Our Master's shining grace shadowing your every move. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 27, 2022
Bravery bonds boldness, virtue and wisdom. Your vision, honesty and accountability, Officer Cook heroically served Dade County with heroic and loyal integrity, character and dignity that gave the ulrimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 27, 2022
Another senseless shooting at a public school that took at least twenty lives, Officer Cook, with your soul watching from above maybe one day these scary scenes will cease forevermore. Dade County assuredly forevermore remembers you and your badge of honor, integrity and dignity, all composed and all supportive of a peaceful neighborhood. A community of close knit folks who solemnly salute your spirit and heart of loyalty for performing as you were trained to do so. Never forgotten and always etched inyour family's hearts and prayers as well as your colleagues of the past and so many beloved friends who paid their respects at your Inspector's funeral. A somber day of prayer offered to a gentleman of ingenuity, intuition and the versatility of your unrelenting virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sanctity, nobility and civility are meant to uplift, enhance and most humbly enrich the lives of mankind. tall tasks and difficult assignments meant to change the face of modern civilization. Quakes and waves of evil have not place in this world as they only clutter our ressesses of resolve and character.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 26, 2022
Eggs reflect life coming full circle. The world does not end when good and brave soldiers die to create a mankind full of what we hope is harmony and hope bordering the trails of justice and prosperity for one another. Your life and career of honesty, character and heart, Officer Cook, delivered a new day of goodwill all through your unassuming dignity, integrity and due vigilance. The residents of Dade County live and breathe because of your tireless duties and responsibility toward humanity which misses you very much as does your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 26, 2022
The tracks of honor, dignity and the humbleness of humility, Officer Cook, were and have been blessed by your unwavering fortitude and unselfish attitude. The principles of a well oiled public servant absorbed in his everyday rigors to protect and preserve the image of Dade County folks. They won't forget you and your family and will slaute your valor and virtue which patrolled the streets and roads to stir the pots of serenity and safe havens for society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Values, ideals identify those who make the ultimate sacrifice to help bring down evil and its associated violence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 26, 2022
As you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, you are sure to be recognized for efficiency, resiliency and proficiency. So precise and so scrupulous. Dade County received excellent care and attention to detail from a man with a calming voice of hope and reason and because of having the proper tunes of tenacity and dignity leading integrity down the trails and pathways of justice for all humanity which will forever miss you and admire your smile and heroism that shielded us from harm. Your family keeps the cornerstones and foundations you built sturdy by means of how they live their own lives. They are a first class famiy and it's easy to see where they get their genes from. Respect and virtue keep constructing the blocks of both truth and trust.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 26, 2022
One small step for humanity is the path and trails of those public servants who never waver in their solemn commitments, convictions and character. It's about vigilance, reverence and the class of decency and desire leading honor, integrity and dignity through the toughest of times. In Dade County you had many tough times and tussles so much so, Officer Cook, that every piece of ingenuity, intuition and intellect had to be utilized with the utmost of caution, care and consideration for the tranquility of all who lived sacred lives. Your family carries your heroic legacy close to their hearts and souls as they live on cherishing your blessed, esteemed and rewarded name. God knows His flock of angels and follows their spirits every second above. He needs no reminders. A life and career founded upon principles of trust and truth to guard forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 26, 2022
Death takes and destroys lives. Lives of all people who matter and no matter the holes of heinousness, the grief of ghastly consequences always seems to linger. Be assured whereever your beautiful, honest and heroic soul and spirit are this very moment, Officer Cook, your family, comrades and close friends have not and will never forget you for your integrity, dignity, character and true commitments related to Dade County, its serenity and citizens who have saluted your virtue, sacred missions of everything purposeful in trustworthiness, diligence and noble direction to patrol a community where you grew up and now are forevermore a legend, a warrior, most of all an unselfish and tireless hero of versatility, vision and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 26, 2022
Greed can destroy just as much as hate. The bloodshed of terror and turmoil canbe a merry go round filled by mischief, mayhem and just so much gri and strife. But, luckily Dade County had one ace of a young man, a gentleman so bold and wise, gallant and caring with a heart as big as your sweet and innocent smile, Officer Cook. What a hero who performed beyond the calls of dependbility and loyalty. With honesty so graceful and dignity so desireable you'll always be held in high regard. The companions of hope, posterity, goodwill and integrity all teaming to form a ring of humbleness that guarded and preserved the venues and corridors of mankind to cherish and to respect. The lessons are clear and concise. The precision a valuable vehicle to accomodate our sincerest of journeys and missions where success lies in every breath and step you took my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 25, 2022
Oh let there be peace on earth. Let doom and evil by gone forever, let stability and honor be unshakable, unending and allow those who serve to be relentless in their chosen pursuits while serving the public at large. You gave distinction another name, Officer Cook, imprinting fairness and firmness within society's streets and where DadeCounty travels may your tenacity be fondly saluted and dutifully remembered for its acumenand vision, the virtue and wisdom of a man of pride and humbleness all fruitfully blessed for possessing a noble heart and a sacred soul never scared of anything. Just a calming voice of fact and reason perclaiming their relevancy. You blessed your esteemed and beloved parents, older sister,Nancy and your adored wife, Karen and now Our Lord has forever watched over you gently and with His compassionate grace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 25, 2022
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