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

Dignity, integrity and ingenuity lie in peace at heaven's gates where you patrol eternally, Officer Cook. A sincere and humanely heroic young man so engaging and endearing, your whole life and career serving Dade County won't be forgotten. The streets and the people were firmly and faithfully protected by your decent and classy mannerisms of morals, mettle and their meaning. With an unwavering heart and tireless soul our community has its enhancement thanks to you, your tenacity and attitude. Virtue, valor and vigilance are wisdom's intellect and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2022

Violence runs rampant thinks it can hide but it cannot. One day it will be caught and taken out of existence. Dade County was where your career began and tragically ended because of one man's terror. You'll always be solemnly remembered, Officer Cook, not only as a hero, but as a man of class, desire and dignity, the very integrity, honor and revered character all true and trusted that delivered words of serenity and stability for all mankind along with your community where you remain beloved and esteemed. An angel of heart and soul whose legacy shines brightly in the skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2022

Mother nature can really give that proverbial wake up call. Each second the fates, lives and careers of those who solemnly serve and protect their given communities are on the line. Peril can give safety a real push in the back knocking down one who relies upon serenity and unity. Dade County was your area of expertise, Officer Cook and they have not forgotten you. After all a man of honesty, dignity and the integrity that is commanded of each servant shall never be more admired and heroically cherished as you remain, Officer Cook. A simple answer is you did your jobs right, truthfully and fairly never yielding nor giving an inch to adversity. Evil and violence already undermine the authenticity of mankind enough. Men and women who sacrifice become angels forever implanted within God's eyes and in the hearts,souls and minds of their families. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character shall triumph over corruption and truth will always be planted within conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2022

The mixture of meaningful morals, mettle and morally upstanding conduct should serve its purposes in motivating one to be extra vigilant. Being diligent is not enough as faithfulness and resourcefulness must be blended in with honesty, integrity and dignity. You were that beloved man, Officer Cook, with a sweet heart, tender soul and yes, all the kindness, sincerity and inspirations that will never end. The world and your loved ones lost a compassionate gentleman. Everything done in heaven's blessed and treasured name to secure peace and prosperity for Dade County. Your environment and community you defended so very well exceeding your promise and affirmation. Those who knew you understood and you never disappointed anyone. An angel forever watching over his family, department and the streets you patrolled with smartness, acumen and versatility. Virtue never left your side. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2022

Unfortunately in police work today there are knuckleheads, boneheads and rogue men and women who should be taken off of their jobs at once. There can no excuses for lack of respect, lack of caring, lack of honesty, nothing shall be absent. Character, dignity and integrity must be tied to your badge, uniform and anything remotely associated with the public's safety and security. Dade County was the humble ground, Officer Cook, where for six short years you excelled, beyond being loyal, esteemed and most trustworthy. Truth can allow you the liberty to concentrate upon your vital and rigorous tasks at hand. Humanity and your family have certainly missed you, Officer Cook, your brilliant smile, handsome face and all the due diligence poured forth that are now carried forward by your loved ones. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2022

Seasoned guidance peppered by unending wisdom, virtue and tireless passion, it is about a special kind of human being. Your perseverance, precision and endeavor, Officer Cook, all supported the citizens of Dade County and created that tranquility we all just cherish. I was just looking on your page my neighbor, friend and hero and a gentleman who you worked with at Jackson Memorial Hospital a man named "Big Bill" remembers you and your amazing character. Such a charming man it will always be a terrible tragedy and a shame our families never met though we lived on NE 6th Avenue around the corner. Integrity that yielded introspection. Dignity that was dedicated and devoted to the jobs. tasks and so often the perilous onuses of protecting life and property and for this your family, community and comrades will forever salute you for heroism and humility from your strong heart. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2022

The pavement is hot, it was that fateful day you gave your life, Officer Cook, but decency must never leave God's thrones of truth, trust and justice if our society is to stand pat. To live freely, to pursue your dreams and aspirations you surely require the special touch of a hero's heart and soul so unique yet always vital and virtuous. Yours was, Officer Cook, heroic, humble and honorable as they preserved and protected the very sacred rights and liberties we here in Dade County and around our very world share together. You cannot ever make any sense of why you were taken other than the fact that your family and colleagues lost a gentleman of integrity, respectful character and the words of dignity and dedication to be remembered, solemnly saluted and never forgotten no matter what is happening. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2022

Dade County had your humble heroism, Officer Cook. And Gladeview in Liberty City had your gallantry. You were a mighty humble man still so young but blessed with dignity, integrity and a never better character and outstanding commitments to excellence and pride all focused and centered right where they belonged. Our inner connections to stability and safety were from your warm and sincerely noble heart and soul. A journey born was maturity rewarded from its feeling of humility which stoked the passions deep inside you, Officer Cook. You were destined for further achievement and yet God needed you back in heaven to assist Him in orchestrating His solemn flock of heroic princes and princesses. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2022

The spiders of evil spin their webs of wickedness and pure evil. A young man talented, skilled and heroic made his rounds through Dade County to assure the public of his presence. You made an impression, Officer Cook,that has lasted forever because honor, dignity and integrity never left your side of virtue, wisdom and vision. It is being stored within Our Master's perfect havens above for special safekeeping. For angels soar and their wings of reverence and character are now perfectly fitted for the roles that eternity calls for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2022

When terror spins like a top then the good folks of the law enforcement communities must start their engaging, enriching and enhancing powers. Authority never got to your head, Officer Cook and it was your honesty, humility and heart that implanted that essential material of mettle and morals within Dade County to be forever shared, honored and etched within the hearts and souls of your beloved family members. A dry eye the day your family, peers and friends said their goodbyes was not to be had. The tears were flowing as was the will of the people whom you protected. Their warrior was mourned and eulogized for essential endeavor, virtue and wisdom that maintained your strong and decent heart of humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2022

A crystal ball is not solving crime nor resolving disputes. But, a man on a mission of faith, trust, hope and goodwill was truly honored to serve his roles loyally and without any hint of doubt. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your heroic ground of gallantry and dignity for without manners and politeness, the integrity and character you possessed on your broadest of shoulders might have be without its powers to contain violence. On May 6, 1979, you demonstrated this prowess and it has been saluted and humbly paid homage for sustaining and combing the streets searching for stability and security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2022

Officer Cook, you were the consummate go between in this never relenting war over evil and Dade County suffered immeasurably. A man with an immortal soul and heart wiser and more mature than the rest of the crowd. For being loyal, esteemed and most notably revered, may Our Lord bless and reward your spirit, its honor, dignity and humble integrity for eternity. A man of patience that was so desirable, your life and career were compared to a finely cut and polished diamond. Boldness, morals and meaningful values so very much missed today. You are an angel who can look down and watch over the flock of heroes who has succeeded you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2022

Trouble splits humanity apart like never before. You were concerned, caring and positively courageous, Officer Cook. Heroism, honesty, integrity and dignity all giving their all to make a dent in our peaceful pursuits of life. A gentleman of fine and upstanding character uplifting mankind beyond their wildest dreams where your destinies all took you my neighbor, friend and hero. If one is humane and humble, then trust and truth will surely follow suit. Your life impacted so many, many individuals, one only needs to look at the entire framework of your smile and ferocity. Rest in peace. Dade County will forever be indebted to you and your family.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2022

Society can only marvel at your humane and humble life and public service career of honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook. Dade County surely can be thankful. your loved ones have had the responsibility of maintaining your heroic legacy all these decades later. A sacrifice born from elements of effort, heart and the visions of yesterday and tomorrow. You would be retired if you were alive today and certainly acumen, wisdom and valor would all follow you down the roads that you and your beloved Karen would be living. Truth and trust, tenacity that tamed adversity as best it could. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2022

Such a gladiator with a golden heart of honor, integrity and heroic dignity. They spoke volumes regarding your stellar, sterling and most humble and stoic life, Officer Cook. Forever beloved, admired and esteemed. With public servants such as yourself with a wistful soul and spirit the residents of Dade County were surrounded with character, truth and trust, commitments and convictions that have laid down their cornerstones and foundations for a brighter future. You are to be saluted for bravery, versatility and the sacred virtue that took shape and flight in all your earthly journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2022

Nobility that graced the plains of society for twenty-five years of humility, heart and respect. You were greatly admired, Officer Cook and always a hero that made your family and citizens of Dade County proud. Hope and honestly, diligence and dignity, vigilance and integrity all giving their souls for peace and security for mankind. We won't forget the burdens you held upon your broad shoulders that have continued the creation of your legacy. It's to be cherished for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, truth and trust that have that underlying factor of humbleness and society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2022

Mountains are both hard to climb and tough to see over. The steps on that ladder of honor, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, your storied life, career and enhancing character, embracing commitment and engaging convictions that today still remain aglow up in the skies above. Humility and heart that sensed trouble and never dodged from responsibility. Such versatility and sanctity has been noted, blessed and forever eternally rewarded. Dade County had most proficient and prideful gentleman uplifting its ranks of resourcefulness, resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2022

Life is real and a loss of life is more than any family can bare. The grief, sorrow and loneliness can be terrible but at least the memories of your profound and precise visions of life and your steadfastly dedicated career, Officer Cook, are for all to see. Your peers and family have continued to treasure you, adore you and will forevermore love you and miss you and your handsome face and smile so much. So very much is still being championed for the causes of serenity and unity here in Dade County where you took an affirmation to serve and to protect with loyalty and class. Dignity, heart and integrity were the intuitions of your sincere and brave soul of virtue, wisdom and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2022

No man or woman should be overlooked or forgotten especially when they sacrifice their lives for the goodwill, hope and faithfulness of humanity. You will be revered and forevermore appreciated, Officer Cook, for all that you accomplished and for maintaining law and order on Dade County streets. Integrity, dignity and humbleness, an honored man who fought and battled with every tireless ounce of heart, character and soul to save, protect and uplift mankind's hopes and aspirations. A legend whose inspirations shall be carried on by your loving family members. Eternity has your undivided grace, gratitude and the tenacity poured forth every watch to create a civilization that can cherish your heroic memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2022

The chapters of the book have all the information of heroes and heroines so boundless, honest and committed. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was reverence and dignity going forward to help eliminate terror from Dade County's roads and streets a job filled with danger but being a man of class, decency and desire, your character was never called into question and neither was your trust, truth and diligence. Integrity that was humane and humble the way all public servants should function when assignments beckon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2022

The mirrors are free of dust and now you can look ahead to you tasks at hand as you humbly, honorably and stoically patrol your corridors of virtue, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook. Dade County was your heart and soul of humility that kept violence way from its folks and you'll forever be saluted and remembered for noble and sacred service which built the cornerstones of the very future. You are in heaven resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero watching your family carry out your legacy of true faith, trusted allegiance and their pursuits of peace, happiness and prosperity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 16, 2022

It is proof positive you can accomplish beyond your wildest of expectations. Even one besides grit, guts and gumption, you can be resolute and most humbly resourceful if you are decent, honorable and have that certain level of competency, character and respectful dignity and integrity. They were your heroes, your pride and visionary partners of your patrols over Dade County, Officer Cook. Such a courageous young man with the will to survive and the compassion to thrive. You assembled the building blocks to help society overcome the stumbling blocks of pure evil, such a foe that it takes more than a little ferocity to stop this stench of serious trouble. We salute you and will not forget your viability, visibility and versatility all virtuous and all to be admired and supremely cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2022

You yearn for humble success, but your missions must be honest, dignified and always have integrity carrying the tracks and trails of truth and trust forevermore to be saluted and paid homage to. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your loyal battleground where you fought for harmony and freedom for all. Mankind cannot simply clutch and grab, but, it must make amends and find a pliable method to fix what is going on. Your aspirations, dreams and goals became a living reality. Sincerity breeds heart, character and genuine respect. Badge#1664 made that upstanding impression. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A young man with passion whose virtue represented boundless humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2022

Police work makes you ponder, think and comprehend. Some moments are precisely more difficult than others. You created a special and heroic bond with the residents and your beloved comrades serving as their inspiration. They'll never forget your passion, special and sweet heart and soul for concern, caring and hopeful consideration. It gave Dade County the humble opportunity to overcome adversity and strife. You make an oath to serve and to protect, your due diligence, Officer Cook, allowed that to occur and by possessing honor, humility and heart, the soul of your integrity, intuition and dignity it has risen to where you are in heaven taken too soon with much more left to achieve. Your loved ones carry your legacy and the pitchers of perseverance, proficiency and heroic professionalism forever to treasure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2022

Wisdom and vision make virtue, valor and vigilance that much stronger and surely with what lurks on the pavement today you need a somewhat tougher public servant who has the aptitude, the reverent character and the morally upstanding commitments to get at the bottom of terror. It's so ignominious that it took a genuinely humble human being such as yourself, Officer Cook, to locate that niche that would lead the people of Dade County back from the brink of fear and panic. A solemn gentleman refined and full of inspiring honesty, refreshing dignity and noble integrity that banded together to create a more cherished civilization. Never forgotten by your family, comrades and esteemed friends from around our nation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2022

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