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

So dear, so graceful and very much so adored and beloved, what a shame and profound tragedy your life and career, Officer Cook,ended so suddenly and violently while you were performing your duties. Most recognize you did not have to answer that call you can put that in your rear window because you and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln were going to that scene because your ingenuity, integrity and dignity would never permit to leave the people affected and your partners who too were wounded to stay there battling for their own souls. Obviously, this man had no reverence for authority and he would have committed the most heinous act if allowed that cannot ever be when the public is in harm's way of its freedom and peaceful movement. Everything you did that day, Officer Cook, was done with class, proper character and the basic commitments of excellence and pride. Your department has always appreciated your undying endeavor, your unselfish heart and soul sacrificing for the humbleness of humanity. Your lovely smile and humane personality has been of course very much missed and continues drawing praise and reward for your actions all heroic and all encountering. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Domestic issues were your accentuation and your trusted and truthful goodwill conveyed that important message. Dade County has always paid homage to your memory, Officer Cook and saluted you for heroism above and beyond the calls of onus.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 1, 2022

An instrumental individual focusing upon his core duties. Yes, those responsibilities were to save, aid and protect the lives of all you took an oath to serve. Uplifting mankind by upholding justice meaning keeping true to your word and by being a trusted colleague which you surely were, Officer Cook. Never a bad word, never reluctance, never doubt. Dade County stood out as a large metropolitan venue and your daily roles and assignments were to carry out making peace while arresting those involved in criminal activity no small potatoes shall we say. Integrity, humility and dignity fortifying your crisp uniform and badge polished and pristine. Such unselfish perseverance and unending proficiency always watched over by Our Lord. The eyes of all look hopefully to Thee and You give them their food in due season. Our safety and salvation were created by your enhancement and only such an angel of peace, prosperity and the trusted truth could bring about such hope. A man of God who prayed with His wife daily and weekly preaching in your church upon the gospel and fundamentals of life. Eternity is a perfect place, quiet where flocks of heroes and heroines patrol and soar 24-7 without anymore harm or suffering coming at their souls and spirits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 1, 2022

Terror amputates any piece of hope and tranquility that any community certainly requires if hope can spring eternal. Such a fine young man, a gentleman who delivered upon his sacred word of accomplishment. Everything you could hope for and since you dreamed of becoming a police officer since you were a young boy growing up here in North Miami Beach, Florida with your sister, Nancy and your two beloved parents. Mr. and Mrs. Cook may you both rest in peace along with your son, your beloved Billy our neighbors, friends and hero. He was so poised and dignified while performing his basic roles and obligations on behalf of Dade County and they will never be overlooked. His intuitive nature,his integrity and honor has been blessed and treasured by his family, colleagues and many friends who have carried his legacy of acumen, virtue and heart forward all these decades later. Badge#1664 stood for respect, reliance and versatility while being accountable to everyone from his supervisors to those he watched over. His angelic mission continues as those pearly gates and streets above are patrolled by his class and proud demeanor. Again rest in peace Officer Cook. A life so tragically ended because of one man acting insane and without heart and honesty in his own blood.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 1, 2022

Public servants must be finely shaped, tuned and cut from the fabrics of honesty, dignity and integrity. How else can one begin to battle such evil, violence and uncontrollable adversity if you don't possess these character traits? Dade County has much to be grateful and thankful for in that its citizens had you, Officer Cook, their hero, your family's angel forevermore. A man with class, stellar discipline and a heart and soul that enhanced the very streets and roads you took to each day to search for our very humble harmony. It seemed like you were just starting out even though you were a veteran of six years able to lead other comrades though the misery,peril and whatever needed to be handled. You obviously exerted yourself with a renewed sense of hope, faithfulness and the goodwill that has and will forever be saluted and solemnly remembered for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 1, 2022

Serious wickedness compromises our very tranquility and a good man, an excellent protector was determined to eliminate the elements of violence from our community. You rescued our very lives, Officer Cook and saved the faces of a cherished community. Violence and terror are to be condemned and no doubt seeing you had the entire package, the class of personification, honesty, integrity and dignity they all achieved a means to a caliber of quiet times. That day things went so wrong sadly yet you still accomplished your goals, ideals and beliefs, it's that Our Master needed your heart and soul forever next to Him to provide the much essential heroic service to a world filled with angels of character, charm and virtue. Commitments and convictions the only two ways true and trusted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

If you utter one prayer a day it's better than not speaking a holy word of any kind. You and Karen were religious, faithful and above all were two people whose allegiance and devotion were humble. You were a decent man honored and dignified with integrity, commitment and character supporting your every pillar of your dedication, determination and devotion. Serenity, security and safety can never be taken lightly nor for granted and Officer Cook, Dade County was your ground for unassuming resolve and resourcefulness. Virtue, value and vision all are glowing in heaven as I write this reflection for my neighbor, friend and hero, the consummate and tireless warrior. Rest in peace. Karen remarried back in 2009, I'm sure you'll forever be in her mind, heart and prayers as she gets ready to usher in 2022.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

Public servants don't receive a grace period to stop the advances of evil. Their watches day, afternoon and by evening are always being observed by the Almighty Himself as He observed your navigation over Dade County where you implanted a renewed sense of vision, valor and wisdom. Such a versatile gentleman whose cleverness and cunning helped to make that distinct impression. Never forgotten because we cannot overlook the gifts and talents of a real hero, a human being who set out to enlighten and to uplift mankind from its doldrums. Officer Cook, your stellar integrity, dignity and honorable character was trustworthy and truthful just as your devoutness and faith. You'll continue reaping your heavenly rewards for your excellent service and pristine protection of your most beloved neighborhood. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

Mankind meanders. Society scuffles. Humanity hums along. Your career and life, Officer Cook, sadly came and went all too soon at the humbly tender age of 25 because of a lousy and spiteful man who robbed you, your smile and honesty from our world. Dade County and your family my neighbor, friend and hero have remembered,mourned and celebrated your life of adventure, virtue and all the integrity that dignity utilized to stop adversity from our midst. Badge#1664 was all sacred, all humble and civilization struggles at times to mightily carry your legacy forward. The baton is weighted and yet your loved ones endeavor their utmost to pursue their lives of prosperity, happiness and health that you too, Officer Cook, should have been permitted to continue. God's angels are floating humbly above at all hours protecting His pearly gates where gallantry and versatility roam forevermore. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

The rule of thumb is to be careful and cautious. Police work is dangerous by design even community officers have to be on guard. Officer Cook, you were a humble and likable human being well respected among your professional colleagues. Dade County and its folks remembered you, the honesty, intellect, bravery and dignity which faced evil eye to eye. Integrity that enriched and embraced society's hands and feet at all costs. We salute your heroic actions and life that was destined for more humane and humble feats of fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

A gentleman's history is your destiny and that is, Officer Cook, you live on in your family's hearts and minds. Your spirit of vitality and virtue keeps the lights of heaven forever lighted up. Integrity and dignity that uplifted Dade County's security and serenity to be championed forevermore. Honor and trust are truth's pieces of your unselfish perseverance and tireless vigilance given back to humanity which has missed you and your sweet smile very much. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

Losing your life that ominous day, Officer Cook, was a great tragedy. Family, your department, the whole world suffered and forever tries to heal itself. Dade County has gone on and changed very much as has your department. Those taking over your watch should be aware and perform up to the very standards of behavior that you created. The character, humility and heart, the dignity and integrity shall all be above reproach. Always loyal, faithful and decent, they can never be tarnished as badge#1664 is tucked safely away in heaven's gates where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

Delight in the Lord and perform His blueprints of faith and salvation. The reward will some day come. Yours, Officer Cook, sadly came sooner all by virtue of your heroism displayed toward Dade County residents. You gave them blankets of bravery, boldness and generosity for generations to come and integrity, dignity and humility along with your heart and soul are all kept alive and humming forward as they continue the humble pathways of your legacy. Commitment, trust and truth all lie in conviction and reverent character that you demonstrated every waking second of your young life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

Sincerity is virtue and heart humbled many times over. Your family adores you, admires and surely is very proud of you their hero, warrior and a Dade County public servant duly accomplished. Your life though short because of the violence that robbed you of longevity, Officer Cook, shall remain the basis for enhancing mankind which will remember and solemnly salute your versatility and accountability. Integrity, dignity and honor fortified the roads and streets where you memories shall continue to light up society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

Your life was so well known and very humbly beloved by all, Officer Cook. Dade County is forever indebted to you for your honor, dignity and integrity all given for heaven's name and yours will remain cherished and blessed by Our Creator for character, heart and soul belong now to eternity. Your family misses you as today is New Year's Eve. Blessings of health, peace and happiness to the Wilkerson, Tidwell and the rest of the Cook Family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 31, 2021

St. Patrick's II where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, is forever where your soul, spirit and heart reside. Integrity and ingenuity are the batteries which crank up the levels of one man's heroic dignity, honesty and humility. A gentleman who lived a staunch, stellar and sterling performing that exact way to lessen the choke holds of callousness here in Dade County. Such a deserving young man who acted nobly, wisely and with virtue so proficient. We saluted your discipline, devotion and decency which elevated our liberties and safe travels. God's skies for the past forty-two and a half years have one talented and proven angel of bravery who laid down his life for peace, stability and everything we need to march onward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

Nothing but full speed ahead. Everything that encomposes diligence , vigilance and enhancement was practiced, preached and prepared daily for your rigorous assignments. Honor, dignity and integrity must climb those humble rungs daily in order for justice,law and order to be truthfully carried out. If trust is lacking your whole equation may be out of kilter. We and your family all know you were loving, caring and determined to pursue peace rather than have atrocity and adversity strike the very branches of Dade County where its folks trusted your ingenuity,intelligence and intuitive nature, Officer Cook. You were born a hero, lived and grew up as a humble warrior and gave your special heart,soul and spirit to see mankind nourished through your generosity and virtue. Its value and sanctity are preserved by Our Creator forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

I've said it many times, Officer Cook, that I'm sorry our families never knew each other. Such a great man, humble, heroic and honest. Not only your smile, your serious demeanor, your acumen and versatility being able to adapt to change never complaining, never any doubts of what kind of gentle giant you were consummate, caring and devoted to your wife, family and profession. Giving your life for Dade County, the citizens and your comrades states everything in black and white regarding your value, scruples and command of situations as they vary. But, remember it's dignity, integrity and respect that fortify tenacity and one'a attitude. You were positive person who was calm and had a voice of reason they were your earthly missions of goodwill, resourcefulness and the faith as a devout man of the Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

To enrich, to enlighten, to enhance and to uphold, first you must be stable in doing your job and only then will there be that so called trickle down affect. Dignity, integrity, honesty embellish themselves when humbleness, heart and commitment come to the top. They all did for you, Officer Cook and in just twenty-five years of life, six of them spent protecting Dade County you acquitted yourself superbly. A hero whose angel wings are now fitted just for new eternal position. The streets and gates are safe from the very harm, evil and heinousness you faced tirelessly, unselfishly and most responsibly. You could not find a more consummate officer, a more deserving individual who carried his badge and uniform so proudly and with virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

Law enforcement tests everything. One's honor, stability and mental prowess. It's goodwill, hope and faith resting against the pillows of will power and readiness. The ability and desire to capably carry out your responsibilities towards mankind. Humanity has missed you very much, Officer Cook and you'll forevermore be their hero, your family's knight in shining armor and your department's for we can comprehend the relevancy of having composure following your integrity, dignity and reverence. Dade County and badge#1664 will be linked forever. Class, decency and the dedication that fortitude brings to a perilous occupation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

A man with a wit, a gentleman with a heart of boldness and humility. Your soul was certainly in the right place that day and everyday, Officer Cook, as you served the people of Dade County. So much has been said and will surely forever be spoken of a servant with honor, values and the dignity so very much needed for your professional position where trust and truth have as much traction as does integrity and character. Eternity is where your blessed and treasured spirit rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Its gates are perfect and rock solid thanks in part to all of God's flock of humane and heroic angels.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

A day of dignity, an afternoon of integrity, but, no matter the place or time always heroic, humble and an honest public servant who touched the very hearts of Dade County citizens. You gently touched your family's hearts and souls, Officer Cook, with a humane smile and the awareness that is most essential to creating the stability that serenity and safety should bring. You'll be forever cherished, admired and greatly respected my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment, conviction, trust and truth all angelic. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

The birds fly high. The eagles soar just as your spirit, Officer Cook, reverently humble, heroic and so honored for solemn service given to the population of Dade County. All the people for the people and never anything less than one-hundred percent effort. It takes one to know one and you were a young man filled with energy, proficency and the never ending wave of wonderful mettle and decisive morals that all came with dignity, integrity and honesty that must be uitlized and shaped to make a better serving man of God. The skies above are aglow because of your workmanlike versatility virtue and vision given each second for tranquility to build the character and commitments to pride and excellence that your professional position demands of each valiant angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2021

The radar screens were finely tuned when you passionately preserved the quality and integrity of life so sacred here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero, a man whose heart and soul matched the level of your superior wisdom, dignity and the humbleness of your undying virtue. It is all safe to state your legacy remains girded in esteem, respect and the loyalty that never let your comrades down despite the evil that was elevating its wings of fire throughout your community. Serenity and security all were brokered by your appeal and most noteworthy acumen, awareness and principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2021

Gallantry is just a glimpse into a man's humble missions and their earthly journeys where your endeavor, charisma and charming smile embraced,enriched and enhanced the honor, core values and humility of mankind. Dade County and breathes each day because of tireless, unwavering and most of all unselfish heroes and heroines who made peace and freedom more than a household word. Every ounce of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, heroically combated callousness here in Dade County your neighborhood where you grew up and were nurtured in a humbly proper home environment with class, decency and scruples all of sound character and a mind mature and wise beyond the scope of your years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2021

You have pay heed and honor tradition. Anything less would surely be an insult and disrespectful to society, mankind and humanity which all lean upon the humble and heroic shoulders of all women and men who serve and protect our justice, truth and trust. Communities cannot ever tolerate insuboardination it's ghastly and certainly prevents good and faithful public servants from ever completing their already most arduous and difficult ahead of them. Your trails, Officer Cook, were well paved and well planned as you spent countless hours preparing for the day when you would begin patrolling Dade County's streets where peril and danger were your greatest opponents no to mention violence from certain individuals. You should never have lost your life and for possessing honesty, dignity and the humane grace of integrity may Our Maker keep your spirit sheltered under His compassionate wings forever as a loyal angel of character and due diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2021

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