Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
A tragedy is just that. But, you'll be so fondly remembered and solemnly saluted for providing the where with all seeing justice, truth and trust carried our fairly and firmly on behalf of a grateful community. Honor, dignity and integrity all determined to make an impression forever to be faithfully honored. Dade County was and is still a venue filled with virtue and people who truly care about one another. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2022
You open the book, read it and soak in the words of inspiration. You are the very example of a dependable servant so dignified, honest and full of integrity. Dade County will never overlook your exploits of unwavering endeavor all launching our sense of peace, hope and directional goodwill. Officer Cook, humanity has missed your smile and sweet heart of charm, candor and charisma. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2022
The weather changes as the winds blow and your versatility, valor and virtue all meant the world, Officer Cook. Dade County was an area where your tireless and unselfish expertise was utilized daily to serve and to protect the public. Integrity straight ahead, dignity so dedicated to the causes of truth and justice. Your cherished name, heart and legacy will forever be bounded by the very foundations you set down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2022
A man whose bond, oath and words of humility all came from your blessed heart and treasured soul of honesty, integrity and dignity. Dade County, Officer Cook, was just the right spot for your devoutness and steadfast resourcefulness. Your family has missed you very much and the sadness lingers. You were one great man, a human being who was outstanding in all your efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2022
Dade County was fortified with your humble and dignified patrols in search of tranquility. Officer Cook, you were the consummate public servant who surely earned your stripes by virtue of integrity and heroism. Honor that continues to be paid homage for your duties above and beyond your difficult onuses. The residents appreciated your sincerity, kindness and compassion that extended to society. The stars are bright and aligned because of your career and life of preservation never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2022
The right gentleman to humbly, heroically and honorably protect our very best interests. Yes, Officer Cook, Dade County was where acumen, wisdom, and dignity looked peril right in the eyes. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for the enhancement, enrichment and character of all humanity. Mankind has missed your truly amazing personality, the best versions above 10.0 of truthful conviction, trusted commitment to excellence and pride from doing yeoman work on behalf of your community's welfare. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2022
The kings and queens on the chessboard are the integrity, dignity and honor that escorted your routes of resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness, Officer Cook. So duly ordained to fight and to battle sheer terror and violence here in Dade County that created the senses and directions of stability and quiet. Every human being is entitled to be treated justly well you did so in an outstanding manner and for this you won't be overlooked nor forgotten. The means of mettle, values and scruples weigh heavily and the scales of serenity mean that much. A sacrifice not to be sheltered, rather remembered fondly, humbly and most solemnly as we offer salutes for having a concerned heart and determined soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2022
The Lord's everlasting love of mankind is His firm, perfect and most honorable bond that allows good women and men the opportunity to pursue peaceful means that all areas are allowed. Your word and bond, Officer Cook, was unyielding, unbending and relentless in Dade County being able to live in harmony. The shelters of courage and respect were raised to the maximum by virtue of vigilance, vision and the wings of wisdom carrying you through missions of dignity and integrity. To face adversity head on not many would have accomplished but your justice, truth and trustworthy heroism were the means to safety and security that humanity misses so dearly today as much as your smile, loyalty and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2022
Achievement first arrives as wisdom, vision and maturity came across as focused, dignified and most assuredly as honorable. Your integrity and unselfish work ethic, Officer Cook, spared Dade County more harm and suffering. Though your family suffered greatly because of losing you to a man's violence while carrying out your core onuses. The world rests because you cared, showed interest in our welfare and were resourceful in every mission of faith, hope and goodwill put forth in a stellar manner to be solemnly saluted as all heroes of character must possess to serve the intellect of the public. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2022
To partake of the fruits of your humble labors one must first be honest, dignified and devoted to the sole causes of peace and purpose that you pursue. You patrolled your neighborhood of Dade County, Officer Cook, without any lack of compromise nor absence of integrity, heart and reverence. Our Maker sees and hears everything. You voice of calm and passion was soothing and just clear to the point never a waver or hesitation. To make a firm commitment to pride and excellence scruples and morals had to remain intact for if any area of awareness or acumen were to fall apart your earthly journeys would have been devoid of their due diligence and fortitude put forth by your fierce dedication and master virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2022
Constant disappoint cannot conduct its rightful business defending the citizens of a community. But, honesty, integrity and dignity had always followed you, Officer Cook, heroically through your trails of truth and trust. Dade County was where you served and provided our tranquility and liberties. For having clear and succinct character, superb commitment and faithful convictions my your beloved and esteemed heart, soul and spirit be guarded by the everlasting grace of God's compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2022
Dignity and integrity are honor's wings of gentleness and humility. with your humanely heroic heart, Officer Cook, all Dade County was loyally served, protected and preserved from harm. Your cherished name, admired character and truly trusted commitments of virtue, wisdom and responsibility have forever been saluted for their staunch and stoic roles. A gentleman of sincerity who tried his utmost to prevent more harm. Our security, serenity and safety came through your tireless, unselfish and most unwavering efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2022
Ducking and dodging only creates a system that has no diligence. To rely upon you, Officer Cook, was to allow a man who championed safe trails for all here in Dade County to keep up the tasks at hand. Integrity, dignity and dedication were forevermore to be so honored for being poignant and punctual. We won't forget your heart and sincere grit to function as a composed man of truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, charisma and smile worth more than you could imagine. The battles rage on with your soul and spirit observing and delivering some much needed divine intervention.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2022
Sometimes you must crack the whip. Terror needs to be taught a lesson in humility a trait, Officer Cook, you honorably exposed to. Never a moment that goes by without remembering a gentleman of gallantry whose dignity, integrity and tenacity helped to tame torment. Dade County has saluted you as a man of scruples whose earthly purposes were carried out to the letter of the law. The reality is ideals and intelligence assist a heart and soul keeping up its activities. You my neighbor, friend and hero were beloved, admired and forever unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2022
A blast of boldness is surely preferred than a bomb of terror. It's evil that robs the world of its faith, hope and goodwill that's for certain. You preserved the quality of life here in Dade County, Officer Cook, always giving superior effort. A man of honor, integrity and dignity shall only win over the horrible sight of unending wickedness. Cornerstones of character, commitments all founded in truth and trust, the validity of virtue and versatility always seen. You are missed so much as your family continues your legacy of heroism, nobility and only civility given to humanity to treasure. Loyalty and a heart go hand in hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2022
Your professional demeanor must add up to honor, integrity and dignity for without fortitude, ingenuity and intuition, our world would forever continue being bombarded by violence. Dade County was where you laid your stakes of success down for security to take its proper shape. Officer Cook, honor, humility and your trustworthy heart of gold brought everlasting relief and your blessed, cherished and treasured name will stand forever for heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2022
Acumen accentuated. Dignity never diluted. Integrity and honesty that fit the discipline required for such a tough position of truth and trust, yes, Officer Cook, you persevered as you proudly served the good citizens of Dade County. A man of concern, caring and character who made a choice and never disappointed anyone. You built foundations of virtue, versatility and valor through your life and career of humbleness and sacrifice. The plans, preparations and training all for the sense of serenity to sink in. A gentleman to be loudly and fondly saluted for everything good with society as your community pays its reverence to a most respectful man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2022
Vision is being able to view this world. With your wisdom and maturity, Officer Cook, you were capably diligent in protecting Dade County and its residents. So much truth, trust and unselfish faithfulness all paired with unrelenting tenacity, integrity that was humble and honor that was priceless. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for our very freedoms and serenity and will remain a cherished and noble warrior. God has more vital eternal roles for his angels, the flock of character, tireless commitment to morals and excellence and the convictions accentuated in virtue and driven by the vehicles of versatility and accountability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2022
We all don't get to complete the things we started for somehow God has other more important intentions for His creatures. For those who live we must summon the vision, wisdom and enthusiasm to chase down our aspirations, goals and pure desires. Police work was your chosen profession, Officer Cook and Dade County citizens had to be humbly grateful for your day after day presence continuing to build and to shape your future missions of honesty, hope and humility from a heart of virtue. The vehicles of integrity and dignity following you down the roads of stardom. No one could have ever predicted your life and career would come to a terrible conclusion because of a wicked man bent on violence against the authority that stands firmly grounded upon its scruples and politeness. But, your respected character and of the truest convictions all mattered, they all were consummate commitments upon your sacred affirmation to preserve and to protect the freedom and goodwill of humanity which has missed you and your smile tremendously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 29, 2022
Take firm hold of your God given abilities, talents and skills for when the day comes calling you'll never know when they might come in handy. Officer Cook, you were a genuinely nice man and a man of loyalty, faith and devotion to duty's causes serving all Dade County with everlasting appeal and acumen. The class of decency stroking dignity's wings and integrity that made your honor more solemn, now we must salute your valor and vision, as your service was sadly deemed as completed. Violence and evil should not have ended your life and career for your destinies were to go higher up the ladder of humility, heart and concern. Your superiors never worried whether the assignments would be done, your safety was of paramount importance. Your family suffered grief upon sorrow and when you were alive you certainly were that glue that kept your loved ones together in devoutness, humbleness and blessing during family tragedies. Your angelic spirit shall be rewarded for its tireless and energetic service to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The songs of praise are loud and clear as a loud ringing bell. Boldness speaks volumes while bravado lacks any communication. Better to be mindful than boastful. You accomplished your roles and tasks with a versatile consideration that was highly valued.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 29, 2022
Compliance is more preferable than disobedience. To listen when an officer instructs you better suits a community's peace and factors in to a more resourceful solution. Situations present themselves and not all are alike. Dade County was your home, Officer Cook, the classroom where all your lessons were applied to provide a better state of serenity for all. Whenever integrity, dignity and character are in danger we must take drastic measures to assure the stability of humanity and your smile and friendliness are sincerely missed forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. you represented all walks of life as only a man of sanctity must with truth and trust deliberating their just missions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 29, 2022
Treachery tears up one's inside so much their lives seem to just go in circles without any profound reason for being. You solved problems, resolved dilemmas and handled all circumstances like a professional public servant has to, Officer Cook. To better serve and to protect Dade County you needed the entire essential package of perseverance, proficiency and endeavor clearly above the field. The honor, dignity and integrity humbly, humanely and heroically flowed in your veins and made your beating heart much stronger. For a young man as you were my neighbor, friend and hero may God shine His grace upon your spirit of virtue and keep you forever sheltered in His wings where only angels fly. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 29, 2022
Resolve and resourcefulness are the thoughtfulness of an unselfish man of honor, character, integrity and dignity all pursuing peace and stability for all Dade County. You won't be forgotten, Officer Cook, as you never dropped a pass, never dodged an incident and for everlasting resilience and efficiency my the will of God shine down upon your heroic soul and heart so uplifting, so vital to the causes of true justice. To administer to mankind's faith, hope and goodwill took every bit of character, commitment and the intuition of having integrity support your sincere ingenuity. The wisdom of being accountable to your peers who have saluted you and always revered your work ethics and principles. The ideals and values so meaningful to living a stable life of harmony and unity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 29, 2022
Society, mankind and humanity have already suffered enough torture and terrors, such insulting and truculent behavior committed by vile and callous individuals who probably lacked any heart, soul and honesty whatsoever. You cared, Officer Cook, for the people of Dade County and despite being a high class man filled with decency, dignity and integrity realized the streets where you gave your life were perilous and its a terrible tragedy that you could not join the crime scene squad where your photographic talents were best suited. You would still wear a badge of humility and a uniform of virtue, well God only knows and now He has your sweet and special soul and spirit of mankind forever tucked away for eternal safekeeping where angels of heroism roam, soar and ascend that gallant ladder of trustworthiness and truth. A real gentleman with a warriorlike mentality, the maturity, wisdom and vision that has provided us with more than sensation of serenity, safety and security. You built the steps of compassion from the bottom up. The cornerstones and foundations remain solid for all future generations. Dade County was your community where you were consummate, beloved, admired and treasured as your family and department's hero. A legacy stating the facts of your tenacity, fortitude and unyielding ferocity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 29, 2022
To return home safely and to wake up to face another day where the grind gets as tough as your missions. So horrible and sad, Officer Cook, that you are not here today, right now to help us get through the day. Your heart, soul and spirit ascend the ladders of God's plains watching over us and your family, we pray for the very souls of those who serve with honesty, integrity and dignity's distinction. Dade County relies upon them just as your truth and trust carried us mightily through anguish, grief and adversity. The world needs a cleaning out and you were just the proper man to navigate the terrains. The neighbor, friend and hero who rests in peace with character, charm and a wise and sincerely pious humility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 28, 2022
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