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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

Desertion from duty can only mean one thing. You are disinterested and leave your battles for others to face. Where can your humble honesty, dignity and the fortitude of integrity lie? Yours, Officer Cook, was rock solid and dedicated to the forces of violence where its winds gusted and threatened to topple safety, serenity and security here in Dade County. Your heroic life and career were made up of the stuff that all decent and virtuous public servants possess. A wealth of wisdom, boldness and the versatility that carries vision's journeys. A man so true and trusted that is to be forever saluted for restoration and recapturing the imagination of his family,peers and those citizens who have fondly and solemnly remembered unwavering, undying and unselfish effort poured forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2021

A talent that was God giving your parents two wonderful children. Your big sister, Officer Cook, misses you and your parents. As they raised decency, devotion and honesty all in the same home. An environment that was suited to your humbly and heroic lifestyle. A gentleman with a caring and golden heart concealed in truth and trust going out on patrol to serve and protect the citizens of Dade County. Make no mistake, valor,virtue and wisdom were all born from character, dignity and integrity. All vitally essential in the fight over evil and adversity. Your blessed and revered name my neighbor, friend and hero forevermore is being rewarded for making the ultimate sacrifice. Boundaries and corridors preserved by an articulate man whose esteem and loyalty was without any doubt flawless. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2021

A young man dwelling in devotion, living with humble dignity, battling the forces of evil with pure desire and always being determined and dedicated never once being derailed from your dangerous and yet heroically challenging assignments. Yes, Officer Cook, you persevered, you went through that ring of fire more than once to protect, to serve diligently all Dade County, all mankind and all humanity with a heart and soul of constant care, concern and giving. Today, as the wars rage on you are remembered as one of the many outstanding heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to benefit your community. The evidence is as clear as day. Integrity and ingenuity worked in a most unwavering, unselfish and tireless manner to promote the hope, faith and goodwill that humility breeds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

A man whose heroism, honor and humble heart were the shining examples of your life, career and commitments to valor, pride and excelling in your chosen professional endeavors. All willingly displayed, demonstrated and dedicated to a precise tee. Dade County, Officer Cook, was not your stomping ground rather it was your devoted venue of vision, versatility and virtue now working its heavenly tasks as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

I apologize, Officer Cook, your dreams, aspirations are a vivid part of your humble legacy. Violence should never be a normal participant in an everlasting free and fruitful humanity where we can enjoy our lives pursuing whatever our hearts and minds so desire. Everything from that evil moment on May 16, 1979 becomes a glowing part of your heroism. Honor, dignity, integrity, respect and character all clear and unabaded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

Ferocity and tenacity trump evil and terror at least that's what should be the normal progression. It's sadly not these times and days. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your heroic and honored battleground where the cries for assistance were loud and clear just as your wisdom, vision and maturity. Conceived in honor, born with dignity and scruples and living your life and career from the center of integrity they are never forgotten and neither are you. Character amplified and courage from versatile convictions. The trustworthiness and truth never losses its flavor. For your gumption and grit have always been cherished and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

Poignant, humble, stellar and sterling, all accentuated in honor, respect and dignity. Your integrity and smile, Officer Cook, faced many different folks during your watch over the citizens of Dade County. But there is no greater man who gives his life for his peers and comrades as you did that somber day of May 16, 1979. A day when honor,dignity and integrity reached further down those vaults of virtue, vigilance and versatility to try and make the circumstances more humane and safer. Our stability and hope demanded accountability and the efficiency of one gallant warrior and you'll forevermore be paid homage for living as a trusted and truthful man of God. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

Concern is a healthy trait. If one does not display compassion and empathy then society may become dislodged from its roots of honesty, dignity and integrity. Badge#1664 demonstrated the articulation, the perpetuity of goodwill, reliability and the steady rudders of resourcefulness and faithfulness. Your colleagues and community never had a doubt nor worry that you would perform when life and possible tragedy mattered, Officer Cook. Always a man of virtue and soul living your sacred life with Karen and always caring about your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook,may she and your father, Charles, both rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. The source of light from your spirit is forever keeping alive your dreams, aspirations and missions. They are not a part of your humble heroic legacy shared by the entire universe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

We must change when change is necessary. Taking onus involves leadership, motivation and the steadfast dedication that slowly moves the meters upward. In and out weaving its wickedness, you revved up your motors, Officer Cook, trying to influence Dade County and its people to yearn to become more self sufficient than ever before. Tough times call for more pronounced measures. But, since you had the wholesome resolve, the never ending honor, dignity and integrity, the patrols for our freedoms and securities which are so very essential to character, trust and truth. Conviction is important, you were a man of your sacred word which continues building the future cornerstones in which society lives and thrives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

Police work has its moments. It has its good moments as well. Your career and heroic life, Officer Cook, has stood solidly all these decades later as Dade County and your family continue marching onward with your spirit and legacy close to their belts and sleeves. Your peers of loyalty have dutifully honored your integrity, dignity and honesty because of you being centered on the central cores and tasks at hand. Peril did not prevent you from doing yeoman work and your career has been saluted and solemnly remembered for its dignity, integrity and by having a humble and humanely serene heart and soul. The character of heroes grows eternally as your commitments to both excellence and pride continues enhancing our very noblest of missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

A young man dwelling in devotion, living with humble dignity, battling the forces of evil with pure desire and always being determined and dedicated never once being derailed from your dangerous and yet heroically challenging assignments. Yes, Officer Cook, you persevered, you went through that ring of fire more than once to protect, to serve diligently all Dade County, all mankind and all humanity with a heart and soul of constant care, concern and giving. Today, as the wars rage on you are remembered as one of the many outstanding heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to benefit your community. The evidence is as clear as day. Integrity and ingenuity worked in a most unwavering, unselfish and tireless manner to promote the hope, faith and goodwill that humility breeds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

You cannot camouflage honesty, integrity and dignity. These key elements are a part of your life story, career and the humble memories of your fruitful being and its passions. Compassionate and collected, Dade County was calmed and restored by virtue of your versatility, vigor and vitality, Officer Cook. All humility and heart that was the stronghold of a man born with truth, trust and valued convictions. We the people appreciated your goodwill and faithfulness being utilized to take down terror and evil. Always a sad day whenever someone losses their life. Your sacrifice my neighbor, friend and hero traveled above and beyond the dispatches of duty. An obligation that permeated the streets and many corners where you took your beat. Rest in peace. Class forever marks the calendars of courage and your journeys.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2021

The memory of a truly devout and honored hero shall always be for a blessing. It's the sustenance that directs your loved ones' crusades as they carry the torch of your legacy, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 served the community and neighborhood of Dade County, with pride, with passion and with proficiency. What was said at your Inspector's funeral only embellished what the whole world and your family already knew. Patience is a virtue and dignity, integrity and reverence will forevermore be treasured and never placed on a shelf to gather dust. The air were take in our lungs is because of your courage and boldness. As you put yourself between us the people and peril coming from one violent and nasty man. God is watching us with your sweet soul and spirit glancing over His shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2021

You are born with a heart and mind. As you grow and mature those important and essential parts help to diffuse conflict. So unselfish, undying and unwavering, Officer Cook, as your unassuming personality, honesty, dignity and integrity. Resolving, resilient and ever so dependable as the residents of Dade County relied upon your saddles of responsibility. Cracking that whip of tenacity and laying the ground for the crucial work ahead. Such a terrible loss of life of a truly hard working human being who deserved a better fate. Our Maker must have needed a fierce leader to take charge up in the blue clouds above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2021

Faith and due diligence are the body's prime healers while hesitation and reluctance only create the doubt that lessen the hope of things turning out properly in the end. That fateful day, Officer Cook, it forever has stuck within Dade County's people. Its chords were of conviction, truth and trust. Integrity, dignity and honesty leading the paths and trails of justice for all society. A man so wonderful so humble and humane and a public servant who excellence now is angelic as your wings of heroism carry your spirit through heaven's streets where danger will never harm you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. That you were replete with ideals, values and scruples.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2021

Virtue has vision's eyes and versatility's heart. Well God gave you a most courageous soul to compliment honor, dignity and integrity. Every detail of your stoic life and outstanding career all be it cut way too short and too young because of violence was humility and respect scripted from day one of your birth. Your family, your parents, department and a whole assortment of friends was glad to have known you, worked with you as every ounce of tireless character was poured and accentuated within all your endeavors. Always solemnly and fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2021

You create and continue banding the masses together. Goodwill, hope and faithfulness are shared your heart and soul, Officer Cook, heroically with the eyes and ears of mankind as you persevered in serving and in protecting life here in Dade County. A gentleman of character, commitment with boundless energy and one who was humbled by honesty, integrity and dignity which patrolled every inch of ground to search for serenity and stability. Our very lives depended upon your virtue, values and resourcefulness to complete those difficult earthly missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2021

Our Lord's kingdom is humble, safe and where perfection patrols the nests above where heroic angels, God's flock of ferocity walks their beat without so much as violence nor pain constricting their every movement. Dade County, Officer Cook, was where your protection and vigilance lied. Dignity, integrity and humility from a heart esteemed, loyal and cherished will never be forgotten. Your family carries your legacy as the citizens, your colleagues of the past and present salute vision, wisdom and virtue so versatile and full of reverent character and truthful morals, trusted convictions and prideful commitments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2021

Humanity is the bookshelf that dignity, integrity and honesty lie. They too lied within your beloved heart and soul, Officer Cook, so heroic and meticulous. For a young man your wisdom, vision and maturity were way beyond the others. Dade County was served, protected and enriched by your earthly missions of faith, truth, trust and hope we can only share and hope that those who have taken over your watch do so with the same outstanding character, commitment to excellence and pride, the convictions were loyal and esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2021

Distinction rests in the facts of pure and humble dedication. Your desire to become a law enforcement officer, Officer Cook, demonstrates beyond a shadow of doubt your willingness to serve the public knowing full well the very dangers that make your position of heart and humility, trust, respect and character all the more tough and at times stressful and demanding. Dade County was where your pulse of proficiency, perseverance and principles lied. You never gave your values, ideals nor honor and dignity. Such commitment and conviction were always faithfully true to form and your bond shall be forevermore upheld for future men and women who protect to admire and reflect upon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2021

Dedication must always be one-hundred percent true and trustworthy. Its adversaries are looking to trap those brave servants whose intellect, intuition and ingenuity match up with their cores of dignity, integrity and honor. Your badge and uniform, Officer Cook, was donned with humble purpose, passion as your career and life began and sadly was ended by violence in Dade County. A venue where your vehicles of valor, versatility and virtue stoked the hearts and souls of each person. You are remembered for heroic actions and living a very diversified life of substance and meaning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2021

The powers of heaven are passed to those immortal hearts,souls and spirits of bravery, intuitive drive and the motivation of integrity,dignity and honesty. Your consummate persona, Officer Cook, heroically made its daily journeys in and around Dade County where its service and protection was rendered in unassuming, tireless and unselfish determination and steadfast dedication to preserve the vitality, value and virtue of life that sometimes hangs by a thread. Never overlooked for character,charm and the charisma of a beautiful smile. An angel whose wings fit perfectly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2021

Thoughts and best wishes are going to be what fixes some of the serious troubles that humanity faces. It leaves us in a quandary and your wisdom, vision and maturity, Officer Cook, all stellar, stoic and sterling provided Dade County and its citizens safer than ever. Today maybe a little less safer because of your sacrifice. Honor, integrity and dignity all facing adversity straight up and your heroism won't be forgotten. Heaven holds your heart and soul of humbleness close to its palms forevermore. Character, commitment, truth and trust, your sincerest of convictions loyal and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 9, 2021

Nothing better for any location to both share and to enjoy tranquilty. Its prosperity is endless so long as crime of any type is kept away. Your hands, feet, eyes and ears, Officer Cook, saw to that notion. Your pathways of truth and trust were kept safe mostly because of Our Lord watching over you. May 16, 1979 was a day your family, department and the entire nation shall not forget, shall never overlook and certainly will honor your heroic memory all filled with loving and humble virtue, dignity and integrity that faced violence head on. No ducking, dodging and no running away. If everything happens for a reason then the goodwill, resiliency and faithfulness all came about for a sacred occurence. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. The corridors of your unending and unwavering character and perseverance have truly unlocked many doors of salvation,comfort and consulation. We and your loved ones could all use some. A trustworthy warrior gone way before his time. Always in our hearts,thoughts and prayers.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2021

Education is a powerful and a most useful tool in understanding and in comprehending the serious matters, tasks and assignments at hand. All who serve,protect and wear a shiny badge and a crisply pristine uniform know what they signed up for. The missions, journeys and trails, Officer Cook, took you to many different spots within your community of Dade County. Its residents are very grateful and humbled by your cherished loyalty and dignity which supported and composed your very instrumental integrity, honor and humbleness. A bond and an affirmation shared by sisters and brothers going all in to combat crime and alleviate the affects of wickedness that can steamroll over the roads of mankind. It's safe to say your vigilance, virtue and reliability carried your career and life where accountability is vital to everyone surviving this wave of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2021

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