Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
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
Golden, bold and humbly heroic, Dade County was preserved and protected by your undivided attention, honor and heart stoic and faithful, Officer Cook. Let there be no doubt you were surely destined for greater accomplishments. For your character, commitment and virtue may God shine His grace upon your soul. A spirit of doing and your journeys were sadly deemed as complete and May 16, 1979 stands forevermore as the solemn day we honor integrity, dignity and dedication so resourceful and versatile. When it mattered you backed up your fellow officers with every morsel of scruples and highly revered professionalism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2022
A serene young man serious minded and honest. Dade County witnessed first hand your professional prowess, Officer Cook. All too young and all dignified. A gentleman of integrity whose angelic soul and heart revolves around us day and night never leaving the skies above dark and cloudy. It's fortitude and ferocity that when combined with virtue and wisdom gave us the best chance to thrive in our lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. True character yields trustworthy convictions all ingenuity never more solemn.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2022
You bring serenity and security to your daily affairs and the least we the public in Dade county do is cherish and appreciate the fine and outstanding work you put in. Your heart, sweat and soul were poured into the rigors of a demanding and perilous position of responsibility and being accountable for keeping calm and collected as you always were, Officer Cook. Your loved ones and colleagues of the past have all missed you, your sincere smile and up best attitude. Commitment and conviction true and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The best endeavors and the finest of scruples all made your name and legacy stand tall and solemn. You are to be saluted for everything you achieved in your twenty-five years of success.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2022
Sweet, sincere, revered and adored the admiration you had for society, your department and of course your devoted family, Officer Cook, only enhances and embellishes the points of your perseverance and pride administering to the needs of all Dade County. Excellent behavior, honor and truth trusted and highly dignified. The heroism of integrity and virtue stamped on your badge, uniform and character now all a part of heaven and God's heroic flock of angels. Valor and versatility all rising to the occasion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2022
A gallant soul lost before your time, Officer Cook, yet you will not be forgotten for serving Dade County with honor, heart and integrity always so dignified and so well placed. society and your family miss you and your smile of respect and virtue. A man of character, class and decency giving his all, goodwill ,hope and unwavering faithfulness cherished, esteemed and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2022
The battles rage. The wars linger. The streets are still filled with cowardly evil. The same that took your young life, earnest and honorable. Yes, Dade County was where you meant your name and humility, Officer Cook. But then again for a hero with complete character, dignity and integrity your legend will be rewarded and most sacredly blessed for having made the ultimate sacrifice, unwavering, tireless, undying and forevermore unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2022
Durable and efficient, a man blessed with heroic heart and a noble soul dedicated to the work at hand serving his community of Dade County. Officer Cook, you were a man built on character and the directions of respect and dignity. Integrity spreads itself far and wide and for a gentleman of bravery you'll be fondly saluted and always a legacy to be shared and carried through your family's travels in life. May they experience happiness, peace and good health as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2022
The end of the road is a terrible sight and no doubt your profound life and upbeat career was headed upward, Officer Cook. Dade County had your valuable service for six years of loyalty and esteem and the dignity, integrity and honesty always a showcase of your courage and sincere nature. Mother nature throws curveballs into our lives as a wake up signal as public servants must somehow or another steer free from peril. You performed with excellence and the pride of your smile just lights up the skies above. Heroism and humanity go hand in hand. You will be remembered for your work and discipline truthful and most trustworthy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2022