Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

Leave a Reflection

Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Perseverance preaches its grandest of lessons. And to the noblest and most blessed of heroes it pays off more than dividends to any community searching for tranquility. You were rewarded for your superior endeavors, Officer Cook, on behalf of the people of Dade County, your humble grounds of gallantry and honor. Yes, integrity and dignity translated into quality of character, stellar commitment and sterling convictions all brightened by trust and truth. Your life ended all too suddenly while you were performing sacred duties, missions of faith, hope and goodwill to launch peace and prosperity to newer heights. One chapter may have concluded, the rest of your story was about results and intuitive ingenuity. You protected and saved lives so vulnerable and at times so fragile. The doors and gates to peace were unlocked by your undying virtue, versatility and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2022

One slice of serenity, one slice of security, the rest depends upon one's earthly and noble honesty, dignity and fortitude of heroic integrity which you consistently maintained, Officer Cook. Dade County, your beloved family and cherished department all had to swallow that bitter pill of violence, grief and anguish over your loss. Mankind suffered, it still simmers over what transpired that fateful day when you gave your life and career to create the bonds and bridges that humanity watches over today. Surely a man of character and pride with a cerebral smile locked around your patrols and vigilance of your neighborhood will never be forgotten. Nobody forgets truth and truth all virtue and wisdom surrounding your charismatic heart and soul as they worked tirelessly for peace, unselfish and unwavering in both effort and efficiency now up in heaven as an angel soaring higher each second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To Nancy and Gina from the Davis Family A happy Mother's Day. Your mother and father are always in my hearts and prayers too.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2022

One must think fast and on the run at times. Some life decisions must be made in a split second with no going back. No do over. One's train of mind must be clear and concise. Precision matters when life does too. So humane, honorable and very communicative, you surely were humble and heroic, Officer Cook, muscling up the effort to solidify harmony here in Dade County. Outstanding and all class. Integrity, ingenuity and intuition all came through your pipeline of dignity, desire and being a scrupulous gentleman. For having sincerity and a heart and soul of compassion may Our Maker shine His light off of your spirit so loyal and humble. Badge#1664 was reverence, character and all the trustworthiness of a man devout in his faith and everlasting efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2022

Violence robbed a good man with a noble and strong heart and soul that yearned for more learning and the tireless effort that went into the training. You were determined and profoundly dedicated to your profession as a duly humble public servant who had the trust of those whom you protected. So loyal, brave and dignified, your integrity, thoughtfulness and character were steered in the right directions where the courses of consideration, care and concern were all resourceful. A balance of peace and freedom, Officer Cook, that you created here in Dade County. It's to be admired and forever remembered for being sincere and articulately welcoming. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So much still left behind as your family carries your heroic legacy with class and pride.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2022

What you do can affect nature and this world. Mankind cannot be bothered by violence and terror roaring and seeking to destroy the faith, hope and goodwill that you were just trying to look after, Officer Cook. You accomplished very much during your twenty-five years of life, six of them spent patrolling the corridors of your community right here in Dade County. You placed your life and career in harm's way to accentuate and attitude of hope and unwavering tranquility. Integrity and dignity are part of honesty's heart and soul, the chassis that steered your courage in and around the streets seeking blessing and happiness for one another. We offer a solemn salute to you my neighbor, friend and hero as you rest in peace along with many other valiant women and men of virtue, vision and validity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2022

Heroes and heroines are Our Lord's blessed angels sent down on this earth to provide security, preservation and correct what evil tries to usurp from among us. You were consummate and proud of your endeavors just as your family will forever be proud of you, their warrior, hero and honorable servant who lead by example and carried his sincere integrity, dignity and truthful convictions by his side of trust forever. Eternity is where character and respect walk those humanely humble golden paths looking down on those who have succeeded you and your ingenuity, virtue and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2022

Superb and superior just touch the surface for your humility, humane honor and revered character and loyal commitments to Dade County, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten. You will forevermore remain cherished, esteemed as a brave hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice for serenity and unity to continue its sacred pilgrimages. Integrity and dignity along with humbleness served you well indeed and for being treasured human being may God bless and reward your soul and spirit that keeps climbing its angelic ladder. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2022

Persistent and persevering, it's all about accomplishing your detailed goals and duly difficult assignments and you did those in an outstanding and commendable manner, Officer Cook. Dade County and your family lived honest lives of dignity and integrity and that all translated to your career and chosen aspirations. A wholesome man of character, gumption and heart so heroic, humane and virtuous you'll always be remembered as a loyal leader and comrade to many who served and protected your community working with diligence and a gentleman of class, decency and pure desire. Dedication was the foundation navigating your life, trails and paths of truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2022

But than again the passions flair again. Yes they really do and your compassion flowed like a river of resolve, resiliency and humble resolution, Officer Cook, forever a Dade County hero of humbleness blessed by wisdom, virtue and the honor needed to support your undivided integrity, dignity and total respect. Mankind and your family have all missed you and your smile as they are tucked away for eternal safekeeping. The Lord's home is where heroes walk a perfect beat, their watches all all clear, concise and precise. The scruples and mettle all rewarded for acumen and awareness. You were a really dependable man of unshakable faith, hope and goodwill that is your legacy perpetuated by everything your family achieves during their lives with your heavenly support. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2022

To breathe, to run, to walk and talk are all liberties not to be taken for granted. A human being is a priceless individual who needs at times some prodding and that you, Officer Cook, were motivated enough to do. You searched and patrolled your community of Dade County reaching out to its masses and for having accountable dignity, honesty and integrity may Our Creator bless and reward your heroism. Your heart and soul giving every morsel of energy tireless and always unselfish. The blocks and boards were constructed your unwavering courage and passion to be the best at your profession. Time and fate are in God's hands and He needed your angelic spirit in heaven to smile and welcome other crusaders of justice who have joined the Thin Blue Line. This Thursday night Dade County for the forty-second time will be paying homage to you and other men and women who laid down their souls for peace and prosperity never more solemn and never more serene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2022

Achievement does not come easy for sometimes there is a heavy toll to pay for unearthing sheer and pure evil. You uncovered a monster that day and to think all he had to do was to listen to you, Officer Cook and to your beloved, loyal and esteemed fellow officers. No heart, so soul and obviously no class, decency or reverence for the authority. Dade County can salute you and not ever overlook a man so warm and gentle. Your heroic dignity, integrity and true character touched the hearts of everyone who came across you and your badge of virtue, versatility and the stoic missions of hope, faith and goodwill put forth. You demonstrated your sound advice and displayed a strong desire to accomplish and that you personified. Trusted intelligence, intuition and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2022

To stamp out crime is no simple feat. To defend and to defy our two different points. You made everyday count, Officer Cook and for this Dade County offers you, your family and department a sincere thank you for the bottom of their blessed hearts and souls. Yours remains treasured and forevermore admired for sacrifice, honor and valor above the calls of duty. You created the pathways and trails of truth and trust for a better tomorrow and one surely more secured if you were granted that time to see your successes of six years of loyal and humane service and for journeys during twenty-five years that were eclipsed by effort and great efficiency. To fondly and solemnly salute your spirit well it will continue its routes of perfection up above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2022

To be particular is not a bad idea. And since ideas and ideals are values and principles our society would be better served if we all just got along. There is too much strife, grief and violence that already preoccupies us and you, Officer Cook, made the points of your patrols as our guiding light for harmony and freedom for Dade County to cherish their happiness and lives. Distinct and impressive, your humility and heart all centered around integrity and dignity the pattern for which public servants shall function. It's an every second ingredient to saving and preserving the quality of one's footprints for a safer tomorrow. Truth and trust shall not be usurped. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, commitment and concern.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2022

The grass is always greener on the other side. But, your gallant life and career, Officer Cook, were all heroically superb, special and full of accentuated heart and perpetuating character and a soul of virtue. They allowed you the humble and humane opportunity to serve and protect the citizens of Dade County where serenity and safe trails are important to enriching one's life of dignity and integrity yours as well and they were taken from under you while you were consummately performing your professional roles and the perilous onuses that accompanied them. Never forgotten and saluted for wise counsel and vision that can be noticed in all the changes since you left this world to join the ranks of heroic angels in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2022

Wise folks drink from the cups of acumen and virtue. They take advice and the words of humility, heart and character as their commitments and convictions of strength and valor. You were so brave, honest and always full of good nature, a smile and upbeat sincerity, Officer Cook. The hero in you shall be placed on the stages of serenity and humility as you carried Dade County through some most difficult times of tension, strife and unrest. Comrades and family all express their hopes that one day they will reunite with your soul and a spirit that built bridges and cornerstones for a safer tomorrow. You'll forever be missed very much and always saluted for sanctity and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 2, 2022

Everyone wants to finish what they begin and Our Maker denotes when our missions and journeys are deemed as complete. Your family, Officer Cook, suffered a terrible and most horrible loss. Your young life and career were snuffed out by a man of no conscious. No respect, integrity, character and dignity. Yours chased down evil and wickedness making security and safety a top shelf priority for those living in Dade County at the time. Faith and effort were put in your hands by God as He steered your patrols, both sacred and solemn as they served to enhance the image of society and for this no one forgets. You are always on my mind and forevermore implanted in my heart. I thank God for your friend and partner, Officer Keith DiGenova who somehow survived that awful day of infamy. You were relied upon for truth, trust and inspiration now abounding in heaven as angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I enjoys our conversations and due look forward to finally meeting him later this year.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 2, 2022

Humanity thrives upon its survival and senseless terror only serves to uproot its foundations of stability and harmony. you were consummate, decent and honest, Officer Cook and that's makes heroes so special and virtuous. Dade County, your loved ones and peers lost a loyal and sweet man. Badge#1664 was reverence, diligence and dignity unwrapped around the roots and stems of your integrity, soul and courage. To witness, sadly I never had the chance to meet you, Officer Cook, just your niece, her spouse and her children along with your nephew, Justin who looks like you. He surely did not let his handicap hinder his educational missions and his faith has not quit once. They carry your heroic, honorable and most blessed name in their hearts to serve as the inspiration of their futures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 2, 2022

Tenacity can only enhance a circumstance and a situation where all hope seems impossible. No one could have ever imagined your life and career, Officer Cook, would be lost forever, gone and robbed by a wayward and heinous man. Dade County, your beloved family and colleagues lost a great man of information and perspective. Not only the smile, heart and soul, your inspirations heroic and humble stand tall as the poles of your perseverance and dignity. They patrolled and searched for a semblance of peace where your integrity and morals represented your noble actions of civility. To unleash violence is akin to letting wild animals run loose threatening mankind's very existence. You took extra special to make certain that did not occur and you'll never be forgotten only saluted and remembered for being a super peacekeeper. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 2, 2022

Truth and trust are bound by faith and resiliency. Our destinies and purposes are lead by Our Creator who has our backs and fronts at all times. He guided your earthly journeys, Officer Cook, He nurtured your efforts to put tranquility back upon the golden pavements of Dade County your home and community where its people and your family fondly pay honor and homage to your name forever blessed and cherished for its fortitude and character. Respect and vigilance were your wise heart and its soul of virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 2, 2022

We sadly can't make amends for your tragic loss, Officer Cook and now your family is charged with a burdensome responsibility and that is to carry forth your heroic legacy of honesty, integrity and dignity. To face tomorrow and the future with your class, desire and optimistic confidence. Dade County always has your memory, spirit and heart in their thoughts and prayers because of your undying, unwavering and unrelenting sacrifice. The ultimate given by a true warrior who lived and absorbed the sacred words of your solemn affirmation. No better man a human being who wore a badge and a uniform upholding our laws and gathering serenity from the branches of your boldness so unselfish and tireless. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 2, 2022

Nature is beauty and creation is Our Lord's master piece and our purposes surround His world. You were a man born to enjoy life when not toiling and tenaciously watching over Dade County's citizens, Officer Cook. Devotion to dignity, incorporated in integrity and bound by honor and reverence for mankind. One young man gone too soon with so much left behind to accomplish. Your heroic actions and life my neighbor, friend and hero speak volumes. Valor and wisdom combining their most essential roles to relieve and to resolve conflicts. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 1, 2022

The serenity of your smile, Officer Cook, precious, special and priceless. Dade County was the venue where your drove your passions and honesty all humble, heroic and strictly humane. Your family carries your legacy forever in their lives as your dignity, integrity and character, true and trusted serve as inspirations. A hero whose life represented the finest of mettle, virtues never to be overlooked just as your kind and sincerely warm heart, soul and smile that is every bit missed every moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 1, 2022

I have been looking at the Metro-Dade Police Department facebook page and so many have remembered you, Officer Cook and your life of sacrifice, honesty, humility and a very brave heart. What you did that day was never forgotten and had all the character of a most dignified man of integrity. Dade County was where you were raised and where a violent man took your life. Such callousness and heinous acts of disrespect and lack of heart have no place in humanity. You remain treasured and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtue and wisdom resting perfectly in God's most humble of abodes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 1, 2022

Bravery, heart and sacrifice are just the tip of the iceberg of your intellect, intuition and wholesome ingenuity, Officer Cook. Dade County and badge#1664 worked well as a team. Such a gifted and polite man with a train of knowledge utilizing all of your God given talents and skills of heart and humility. It's just what the residents of Dade County required to live more serene and safer lives. Not to be extinct but rather to create a distinct opportunity for all to thrive. Your dignity, integrity, wisdom and virtue were all the essential cogs of your unselfish, undying and tireless courage and character so truthful an trusted. Heaven has a most notable and heroic angel of sacred missions of hope, faith and goodwill guarding those perfect golden gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 1, 2022

The world is a varied palace of everything we cherish. Noble people serving and being receptive of change when it calls them. Public service was your aspiration and now as a hero you serve to inspire us and your beloved family, Officer Cook. Putting your life and career in evil's paths to protect our very integrity, honor and dignity. Yours was priceless, precious and quite humble and sincere. Just a proud and wonderful young man taken from this earth way too soon, way too early and for possessing the excellence and refined character and respect may your heart, soul and spirit continue to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County sorely misses your smiling face and virtue as does your family and comrades. You won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 1, 2022

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.