Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

The doors are always open to freedom and liberty walking in. But, the obstacles and impediments all remain behind looking to grab and clutch at humanity's collar keeping them from succeeding in their yearning and hopeful quests for respect. Your level of maturity, valor, virtue and wisdom, Officer Cook, helped Dade County and its people obtain the necessary means to some objective in gaining peace even when tensions and unrest was at a boiling point. So much promise and so very much heroic heart left behind on those very pavements where your honor, integrity and dignity was given to create a delicate balance between what is normal and was is not accepted as sincere and genuine. Kindness, boldness and humbleness are virtues crafted from reverence and God surely them safeguarded forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2022

If dignity is ditched then integrity and honesty have too become unhitched and the very evil and violence that our society has been suffering from only worsens as the time goes by. You protected and served Dade County with all your humble heart and humanely heroic soul, Officer Cook, Forevermore a hero whose legacy shines brightly above us. Your family, peers and so many people in mankind witnessed true allegiance, true trustworthiness and true character, sincere, caring appreciative and most meaningfully virtuous. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for boldness and taking the bull by the horns when serenity and safety were being placed in harm's direction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2022

Collaboration and communication are the important essentials of any position and in the law enforcement where honesty, dignity and integrity are a must you had these values, Officer Cook. Dade County was given top flight service by an angel of courage, heart and character. If there was a way to save your life that day, well, everything was humanly done to save you, Our Creator needed you for His eternal missions where you would never experience pain or suffering. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2022

When the bad people take control of the streets the devoted, dedicated and determined must rise above them all. You take a public servant who strives for authenticity and he or she is trusted, truthful and most sincere, then it's up to how the core of their integrity, dignity and commitment support all their loyal and hopeful convictions and character which has to rise to a level in which humility, heart and unyielding strength is apt to perform better. You always gave superior endeavor, Officer Cook and its your heroic life, career and missions that are forever blessed, rewarded and greatly admired for their esteem. Certainly Dade County will never forget the gift they had in Badge#1664. It was utilized to dispense stability and the liberty we all crave. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

Controversy contradicts courage and whenever honesty is clouded by indifference then you might have problems in both resolving and in solving dilemmas. Dignity and integrity must not be sullied by lack of respect and neither can character become clouded by lack of truth and trust. So much demanded from our most viable and faithful of men and women who serve and protect the public. Yet, you performed your assignments and roles with compassion and passion, Officer Cook and for this Dade County and its population won't forget you their hero and your family's too. A spirited gentleman whose zest for life was well known and now for your angelic bravery may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

It was supposed to be the sky's the limit. Your life, career and a beautiful wife and family, Officer Cook, to enjoy and to love. Violence, evil and wickedness love to destroy mankind's desires, goals and aspirations as they robbed you of a continuity of life. It's perpetuity that marks each year since you made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Dade County and its fine citizens. The perfect examples of ideals, morals and scruples in sync with undying, unwavering and unselfish character and commitments to excellence, honesty, dignity and integrity giving their hearts and soul. We remember you and offer a heartfelt salute for valor, wisdom and virtue all crystal clear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

Law enforcement needs unity among its strength meaning those certain individuals whose talents, skills and hearts match up to the labors, danger and unique opportunities should consider applying. The demands and expectations all must be met with integrity, dignity and reverent character focusing on solving and in resolving conflict. Every circumstance, situation and dilemma needs a certain hands on touch. You had that skill, Officer Cook and so many more carrying out your roles and tasks to create that special bond for Dade County residents to live under. The havens and shelters of harmony together pursued with a vigilant heart, a conquering soul and a diligent humbleness that set you apart from other cherished and admired colleagues. The castles and skies above are gifted with humility and heroism that is going to be solemnly honored for its passion, truth and above all the trust of the people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

Keeping peace means keeping deceit, dishonor and disrespect off those hallowed grounds where integrity, sincerity and dignity forever belong. To possess humility, heart and those chapters of courage, commitment and character takes special refining to remain at a top notch level of concern, care and consideration. Your affirmation, Officer Cook, was honesty and effort always were above the calls of responsibility and to a brave soul, your family has never forgotten you never. "Uncle Bo" is going to be fondly etched within their hearts as they carry forward your heroic legacy. Dade County was and is that unique location and your badge and uniform signified virtue, versatility and the sacred journeys you set forth on. God deemed those as finished and sadly because of one evil man He called your humble spirit home. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

Public servants don't tippy toe over terror, sadly they must meet evil and violence head on as you did every second of your watch over Dade County, Officer Cook. Confident, yet humble, loyal and honest, a hero who gave his heart and soul to right the ships of serenity and stability. A man whose family remembers him, a comrade saluted for integrity, dignity and character filling the roles of trust and truth. The gates you angelically watch over my neighbor, friend and hero are pristine and only God's flock of devotion and dedication has such a special heavenly task to forever tackle without harm coming their direction. Rest in peace. Class, decency and desire rested upon your humane shoulders of valor, virtue and vision.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

You served with humility, Officer Cook and never shied away from calming and restoring the most important element by which we live for. Peace, prosperity and happiness to fulfill Our Maker's will is what we should cherish and never take for granted. Dade County is a big region and therefore you require the excellence of all who don a uniform and wear a badge symbolizing unity and liberty for all mankind. Holidays are marked by families sharing and observing the day and your family always remembers you, your laugh, your pleasant smile and unwavering honor to onuses, dignity that devoted itself to the causes of justice along with a strong character and integrity universally respected by all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

The truth shall set you free. But, trust and honesty are truth's guardian never to be forsaken. Dade County had one of the finest and best of public servants patrolling its community in you, Officer Cook. A man built with the fibers of heroism, humbleness and dignity that faced adversity head on. A strong heart and a very reverent soul, your integrity and character will always be cherished and admired. Our tranquility and sacred missions continue because of your unyielding fortitude. You took responsibility, wisdom and virtue quite seriously and now are one of Our Lord's angels rewarded for coming to aid the citizens and your esteemed colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2022

When you humbly, honorably and heroically served Dade County, Officer Cook, they received every bit of effort, every ounce of dignity and every inch of integrity from your unselfish and unwavering heart and soul. Good vigilance and due diligence stretches the recesses of your mind and your thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and faithfulness was forever spread throughout your community where your virtue, wisdom and vision have been rewarded, blessed and saluted from their never relenting endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, truth and trust are sealed within those vaults of sacred missions all in goodwill, hope and humanity's name.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2022

No two public servants are alike yet you all have plenty in common. Never can debate your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, all vital cogs in nurturing and in maintaining the forward movement of happiness which you helped Dade County to achieve. A gentleman blessed and rewarded for heroic effort and undying heart and soul. Real virtue and real versatility always loyal and accountable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had a clue and had the transparency to compliment trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect is the one element whose sources are unlimited. You were blessed with this, Officer Cook, forevermore your community is deeply indebted to you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2022

Chaos and bedlam must not be allowed to spread their sheets of terror throughout neighborhoods. Common sense and pride must prevail if our land and society is to realize and live to witness true prosperity. You helped to bridge those gaps creating faithfulness, hope and the assurances of goodwill forever being the critical factor in our lives, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 lives on in spirit in your family's everyday lives and pursuits of peace and happiness. Your family and the folks of Dade County saw a blessed life with integrity, dignity and honesty humbly touching the wings of virtue and vibrant foundations set down for our very tomorrows. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2022

You fulfilled your missions, Officer Cook and as heroes you gave every last ounce of strength from your heart and soul, your spirit keeps illuminating the skies above with your vision, wisdom and the maturity that Dade County so very much relied upon. It takes smarts and it certainly takes acumen, stamina and honor to properly carry out journeys so very essential to our peace, prosperity and productivity. Again, your character, dignity and trustworthiness was always very much appreciated. Your comrades now have your watch and must keep things together with their own virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2022

The victories are eventually coming. But, for the moment and the present we need the strong hearts and articulate minds to patrol the streets and roads securing safe havens and a stabilizing force for mankind too use for the good of our land. Comprehending violence is not a given and surely not simple. It's perplexing and more difficult than you think. Officer Cook, you were born and raised with class and decency so where did things go frightfully wrong forty-two years ago? Your life and career esteemed, loyal and blessed by every fabric and border of boldness, bravery and integrity was a promise you undertook with gratitude and the free will of dignity to enhance our world. Heroes such as yourself now continue in heaven patrolling and watching Our Lord's gates of prosperity. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2022

Dade County persevered because of your unselfish actions, Officer Cook, Our Creator bestowed everything sacred, civil and honorable within your heart and soul, all virtue, valid and most humbly tenacious. Our peace and freedoms were built and supported by your pillars of faith, blessing and humility such is a man or woman born with desire and class that is able to accentuate the purposes of which we are created. We salute your intellect, intuition and the ingenuity that integrity and dignity sprout forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2022

Evil is not silent for a man's honesty, humility and heart are those beloved instruments utilized to overcome wickedness and adversity. Dade County was your humble venue, Officer Cook, where you lived and worked diligently for our very stability and serenity. A life and a career of commitment, character and reverence now for eternity as a hero and as angel of bravery, virtue and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The sounds of laughter and a smile on your handsome face all missed terribly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2022

A healthy young man should not have died so young though your sacrifice, Officer Cook, will forever be noted and solemnly saluted for its impression left upon the souls and hearts of both mankind and Dade County. Heroism and honor belong in the same sentence as does integrity and dignity for without character, commitment and conviction, trust, truth and wisdom might perish. Perish that thought heaven forbid. You upheld your badge my neighbor, friend and hero endearing, enriching and enhancing the fortunes of humanity. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

A will to survive and a passion to preserve, Dade County, Officer Cook, was your noble ground where your gallantry was geared to defend us. Integrity, dignity and honesty were those humble building blocks utilized to accentuate peace, unity and an unwavering demand for true justice despite terror and turmoil laying its ugliest of roots and branches down for properly trained professionals to clean and to clear up afterward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

What the citizens demand is what they expect from their tireless and esteemed public servants. Dade County received its share of hope, faithfulness and goodwill all extracted from your heart and soul, Officer Cook. Never one to let an opportunity fall through your lap. Learning and yearning to bestow the needed peace and stability down on the pavements where your integrity and dignity mattered the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has character, smiles and heroism gracing its perfect streams of peacefulness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

Correct, concise and concerned all of your duties, Officer Cook, were precise, honorable and always so trustworthy, truthful and filled with integrity. Whenever violence unleashes its gutless evil a man o graceful and thoughtful was there to serve, protect and staunchly defend our liberties and rights. A soul that is all angelic and forever remembered, saluted and paid homage for humanity has certainly missed your tireless and humbly speaking unselfish presence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

Dark skies are not always a pretender of things to come. With your heroic and honorable soul lighting up the skies above, Officer Cook, all of the dignified angels of integrity, humility, heart and character will be able to encircle their loved ones at all moments. Dade County will not overlook your badge and uniform of valor, vigilance and virtue my neighbor, friend and hero for inscribed upon it was reliability and responsibility stamping your legacy forevermore. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

Devoted and always so heroic, loyal and honest. Dade County and its people won't ever forget you, Officer Cook. Such a proud and inspirational public servant whose dignity, fortitude and integrity was well respected among your peers. Truth, trust and wisdom must be applied if serenity, safe havens and foundations are going to stand the challenges of time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

Usually every Friday, Officer Cook, I travel to Naples, Florida for business and when I return our holy Jewish Sabbath draws near allowing us to recharge our spiritual batteries for twenty-five hours. Police do rest and take their allotted time off as you did periodically. You were so heroic, noble and duly diligent in the duties that involve saving lives. Integrity, dignity and the humbleness of your honesty keeps being rewarded and angelically treasured above. Though your loved ones miss you very much they keep your legacy alive in their hearts. "Uncle Bo" is never far from them. Dade County salutes your guidance and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2022

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