Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Like an eagle in the sky, your spirit, Officer Cook, has been set free to fly as high as it can go. For supremely loyal and honored service to the good folks of Dade County may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A young man born with honor, conceived in character and enriched in integrity which was only the highest of quality. Our stability, serenity and safety all passed under the shadows of your wings of virtue, vitality and versatility. Right until your last breath that the good Lord allowed you to take may He shelter your soul and heart of gold and consummate wisdom in His nest of heroic angels forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2021
The brave, courageous and valiant all are missed by their loved ones and this holiday time of the year even more so. You were consummate,professional and humbly heroic and honest, Officer Cook, Dade County and its people were sincerely blessed and protected by all your virtual tools of tenacity, reverence, character and the commitments of a humane and dignified public servant. Integrity is the trait that must be applied and donned everyday for an important mission. One whose journeys of faithfulness and reliability must be considerable as was your heart and soul all energetic, tireless and unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2021
The roles of resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency were accomplished all in heaven's name by a very noble,cherished, blessed and reverent young man in yourself, Officer Cook. The call to responsibility never too lightly nor for granted was handled by a man with a stellar and a persevering nature. Goodwill, hope and honesty circled those wagons of gallantry, dignity and integrity to create a more serene environment here in Dade County. The community where you battled adversity and evil and where you gave your life of dreams, aspirations, values and principles to be solemnly saluted and fondly paid their sacred homage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 17, 2021
The life and career of a pious man filled with creation and articulated with passion shall not be shelved. Dade County remembers its heroes and heroines of the past, their loyalty, esteem, character and reverence will always be lauded and praised. You will always be a most important individual in your family's circle of respect and character, Officer Cook. Integrity, decency and dignity all live in the hearts, souls and minds of all who knew you and enjoyed your company. Such a gallant gentleman whose humility and smile uplifted and enriched civilization to be fondly and solemnly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2021
Violence brews and must be stopped at once before direction and control are completely lost. The wars and battles still rage on, the tensions and unrest can cut like a hot knife through butter. Your attitude and fortitude, Officer Cook, all saved face for the residents living in and around Dade County. You tried to stop a wayward and wanton man from inflicting more serious harm and worse upon your colleagues and the people. Since you were a strong young man and a vital cog within your community and department, your honesty, dignity and integrity won't be overlooked for we know heaven is where heroic angels such as yourself rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Twenty-five years is a short lifespan and yours was lived by virtue, valor and never in vain. You carried and comported yourself accordingly. Your blessings and rewards will continue for eternity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2021
Devoutness is the route to go if one is to remain loyal and faithful to all their earthly journeys and their purposes. The causes of evil are too many and yet you, Officer Cook, were a most reliable and dignified public servant who gave Dade County every ounce of integrity and humble bone in your being to create a safer environment for us. Your family lives on carrying your spirit in their hearts and souls as they handle your legacy with tender loving care. You gave the citizens this and every salute and homage that comes your way is well deserved. A most fiercely dedicated man who followed tradition and excelled in morals and character. They all constructed those bridges of hope and virtue for a sounder future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2021
It would not take a rocket scientist to figure out the formulas of your success, Officer Cook, despite having served Dade County for a very short six years of most resourceful, faithful and very diligent service and if God allowed you to live on who knows how much more you humbly and heroically would have accomplished. We had a man of means, honor, dignity and integrity patrolling our neighborhood for unity and liberty for mankind. Your family had a Godgiven warrior, a humane hero replete with character and a kind heart and a gentle soul that touched the very hearts of everyone. Never forgotten and fondly saluted for bravery. So loyal and forevermore treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2021
Integrity, ingenuity and intuition all lead to the paths of perseverance provided that one is honest and dignified in their humble desires to locate that element of harmony. Your civility and its sanctity, Officer Cook, provided the basis for which we all can live and thrive here in Dade County.Our havens, homes and shelters are safe and secure because you cared and were the constant source of light and goodwill that now heroically shines down from heaven where God has protected youe spirit. Such a young man with a mighty strong heart and such outstanding character and the truest of commitments to pride and excellence coming together to see your missions through. May 16,1979 is a day your family and department salute your boldness, versatility and the personification of a bright smile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Conviction and trust are a must if violence and evil are to be totally eliminated from humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2021
A missions a day is at least some model of heart, hope, character and humility. Your earthly journeys, Officer Cook, were founded in faith, devotion and the dignity of being an honest public servant who passionately protected the people of Dade County. A light of esteem, a loyal gentleman whose heroism and virtue rose above the crowd. Your family, department could take solace from your life and career bonded as one because of your unselfish ideals, scruples and a whole host responsiiblity being accountable day in and day out. Our serenity and safe trails came about through your trustworthiness and truthful pursuits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2021
Failure cannot ever cripple mankind's yearning, hopes and dreams of a more resourceful and tranquil life. Your life and career, Officer Cook, will forever serve as a lesson to challenge our hearts, minds and souls to reach out and to climb that humble ladder of accomplishment. Success depends on the cooperation of every person and every leader of his or her flock of heroes and dignified peers of perseverance. Your due diligence, trustworthy vigilance opened newer doors to create that blueprint, to continue building the cornerstones and various foundations for a brighter and a most securer tomorrow. That's not a given and certainly not yet promised. The day is now nightfall and with it comes the arrival of candor, knowledge and being aware of your environment and its surroundings. You performed in a class and outstanding manner to be admired and revered for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If one saves one life it's as if you saved the entire universe. Twenty-five years of living says this. You were the consummate and real professional to be paid homage for living as a humane hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
When robbery steals a treasured loved one honored, dignified and respected for his virtue, humbleness and esteemed loyalty where can mankind possibly turn? They look up to you, Officer Cook, your spirit forevermore soaring and encircling over us at every second. Our Lord is not going to keep a cherished and most heroic member of his department from being ever forgotten. Your loved ones remember, they celebrate your meaningful years although short because of one man's candid evil and cowardly actions against you and your fellow officers. Success or failure depends upon many variables. Virtue. Values. Scruples. Whatever integrity is poured forth to generate the good vibrations of tenacity and fortitude. You had the guts, the grit and gumption to make things happen for a reason.Peace,prosperity and hope were yours, Officer Cook, to enjoy and to relish. Sadly they were lost while you gave your life to make your neighborhood matter once again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
The pages in your life have not been ripped out they are there for your family to watch over as you, Officer Cook, humbly, honorably and heroically watch over them guided by God's will, grace and perfect ways. Because of your tireless effort, you have been remembered as a man of heart and soul, whose versatility and vision stoked the pangs of wisdom, maturity and valor displayed at all times while guarding the community you so cherished and loved, Dade County. The people and your family have missed you so very dearly, a gentleman of pride, good sense and excellence demonstrated at every turn and at every corner. God's kingdom of angels unfortunately and sadly continues to increase whether by violence or this rampant Covid 19 pandemic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
We had better salute you, Officer Cook for what you meant to your family, department and the entire nation whose peaceful missions and journeys of honor, humility and character could not go on if not for your resourceful and most spirited dignity, integrity and sense of purpose, ideals and fundamental reasons. You went after a really evil man that fateful day voluntarily sacrificing your life, career and all around virtue, goodwill and trusted truth. A warrior who left a most impressionable heroic legacy to be solemnly maintained by your adored and revered family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
Valor is the very virtue that elucidates honesty, dignity and integrity. Without any of them your hopes may soon become dashed in your hunts for humane and humble liberty for society to march forward with its goals, dreams and aspirations.You are now an inspiration for those men and women desiring to become law enforcement personnel. The duties and obligations are never really completed until we know that evil and wickedness have been properly disposed of. Dade County, your community of heart and soul, Officer Cook, was the very venue of your participation in this long battle over violence. The vehicle your drove was that of versatility, vigilance and virtue, all loyal and all quite esteemed. The have stood the tests of time which has moved very swiftly these last forty-two plus years. Quicker than the speed of sound. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
Heroism leaves its imprint within the eyes of our world. You enriched, enhanced and uplifted society in a way few will ever comprehend, Officer Cook. The flames of evil and torment still blow and even sometimes get out of hand. A grand master at controlling the streets left us way too early as you had much more left to achieve. Dignity,integrity and character knocked on our doors where God placed His faith and compassion in your trusted and truthful hands and heart. A sacred calling geared for the right temper. Your conduct was always to be treasured and admired. Respect and diligence forever followed you down those pathways of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County and its people never forget their heroes and heroines.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
Mankind yearns for the quintessential pleasures of this world. We desire peace, serenity and the opportunities to make better lives for ourselves and of course our families. Yours, Officer Cook, has missed you very much. A beautiful smile, a handsome face and a real man proud to be a public servant giving everything you had in true character, allegiance to honesty and integrity and never letting dignity run away from your badge and uniform of outstanding work habits. Terror runs around like a bull in a china shop, your mission was to take down this monster of an adversary. You gave your life and now you left your heroic legacy for your loved ones to carry out in health,prosperity and a straight forward journey of humbleness as Our Creator has continued rewarding your special resolve, resiliency and unassuming virtue.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
Heinousness is a formidable foe. But, a man blessed and revered by humanity is more primed to be able to deal better with adversity. Dade County had its moments of unrest and tension, a gentleman, yourself, Officer Cook, heroically made the rounds trying to deliver upon your sacred bond of versatility, responsibility and of course accountability. We all have a stake in the process and your communication,character and concern made all the difference in our survival. Your sacrifice won't be shelved nor overlooked because God has an angel of humility and heart tucked by your spirit of resolve and value. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
Evil's sieges till fester and at times are more ferocious than ever. Your unselfish, unrelenting and unwavering tenacity, Officer Cook, cornered violence where it shall never continue forward. From the skies above where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, integrity,decency and dignity dove headfirst into sometimes more difficulties than we could ever ponder. Yet, values,morals, mettle and principles circled your wagons of welcome relief for those desiring peace and safety for all living. Such truth and trust, heart and soul will be saluted distinctly for its civility and sacred paths of justice.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
A man of vim, vigor and vitality should not have had his life and career ended because of some callous and wicked person. Your career, life and honor, Officer Cook, stood tall, heroic and humbly dignified as you searched and patrolled the very perilous streets of Dade County where its citizens embraced you and your smiling face. With a mighty heart, a soul of character and integrity they all embarked on a bold and noble journey of faith, hope and goodwill never to be forgotten and forevermore saluted for virtue and class. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2021
Everything that can spring eternal has. What should have sprung forward was your retirement, Officer Cook, around twenty years or so ago. Just appaling and sad how things ended. Honor, integrity,dignity always giving every ounce of effort and undivided attention to protect Dade County. Violence still persists and those men and women as humane,skilled and as brave as you always were face battles like never before. Their eyes, ears and heads must be facing the proper direction just as their strong hearts beat as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment to excellence driving its vehicles of versatility and virtue every second. Conviction true and faithful. A man of intelligence having character befitting his roles and onuses to take the curtains of heinousness down forever. I have not forgotten neither has your family and department. Let us pray humanity upholds your tradition of trust and fortitude
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2021
The train moves on. Your family preserves your humility and missions you undertook to benefit the community of Dade County, Officer Cook, where you grew up and lived. A life of desire, decency and the sheer energy of carrying out God's divine will. It takes a man of patience, passion and persistence to carryout the toughest of journeys. We won't forget heroism,morals and the virtues that spelled out the happiness and contentment that was exerted forevermore. You built solid foundations for a future made brighter a bit less because of your life and career prematurely ending because of a dangerous, callous and evil fellow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The yolks of mankind were hoisted upon your broadest of shoulders in trying to bring a semblance of safe havens for all mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2021
Appreciation and gratitude links your trails and pathways of justice, trust and truth, Officer Cook, heroically forevermore. Dade County's folks whom you served with acumen, awareness and astuteness have never overlooked your gallantry, persona nor the humbly proud honor you had as you stayed composed while doing your dangerous assignments. Responsibility means accountability and humility means your undying, unwavering and relentless heart, soul and crusading character were always in the right place at the right moment to aid, rescue and to calm and restore the quiet movements of mankind. You will always be greatly missed by your loved ones as they carry on with your legacy of heroic proportions. A man who now is a shiny star,angelic and amazing. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2021
One who is regarded as esteemed is revered, respected and greatly admired. A man filled with heart, soul and a spirit of passion will never go without any reflection. For what you meant to your loved ones, comrades and humanity, Officer Cook, history will duly note your accomplishments and heroic journeys that tragically ended all too soon. Dade County was preserved and guarded by a young man girded with vim, vigor and vitality so telling and most tenacious. Violence, evil and terror continue as others who have succeeded you do so with care,concern and caution. It's in their genes of honor, integrity and dignity that stand toe to toe awaiting their opportunities to exercise their efforts and efficiency. Just as you were consummate, truthful and most trustworthy, Officer Cook, the skies above have a most righteous angel walking a proverbial beat without anymore undue harm or pain. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2021
Cleverness reveals a humble trait. Loyalty displays the honesty one demonstrates toward society and those who toil and labor beside of you. Believe me, Officer Cook, Dade County, your family, peers and the entire police nation won't forget the truly heroic gentleman wearing a crisp uniform and a polished badge of boldness, virtue and bravery patrolling for our serenity and goodwill. Character and conviction all are in heaven doing their eternal tasks of watching over Our Lord's pristine and proud gates of vilgilance, versatility and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2021
Always with a lovely smile and yet the humble, heroic and honorable composure, Officer Cook, that accentuated your life, professional career and undertook a very sacred and humane mission of faith, goodwill and hope to protect the residents of Dade County. Such a tremendous loss for your family, colleagues and close friends who have not forgotten your grand personality, tireless heart and soul and unselfish character, trust and commitments to excellence and the truth that made you the huble warrior for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2021
Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:
- Quick access to your heroes
- Reflections published quicker
- Save a Reflection signature
- View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past