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

Serenity, safety and security must be anchored down securely if communities are going to last. The people must have lives of happiness, health and prosperity that can be carried out. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, is always going to be the badge of reason and purpose. Practicality is just that. You were the shining source of faithfulness and devotion that Dade County has never once overlooked.A sincere gentleman with a smile that lit up a room. Now heaven is where your soul and spirit sleep in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2021

The air we breathe, the yokes of responsibility, stability and peace were realized. Nothing can be taken for granted and your life embellished your endeavors, efficiency and tireless energy, Officer Cook. Forever remembered as a Dade County hero who gave his life of substance, honor and dignity. Integrity of an angel so bold and brave, virtue and versatility to be carried on by your family and peers. The baton is heavy yet life goes on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2021

Every scene is different and nothing is scripted. God's gifts were given to you, Officer Cook, a hero for all Dade County and the entire police nation. Integrity, dignity, humility, heart and honor exercised to the fullest each day and no one was let down. The sadness of your family losing you so young with more to give, accomplish and they remain cherished and greatly admired. You gave mankind, your folks reverence and now it's up to us to return that to them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2021

The verses of scripture were honored and respected by your unassuming devoutness and piety for the Lord's work which you steadfastly maintained, Officer Cook. Heroism and humbleness flying high as an eagle in God's summit of perfection where your integrity, commitment and dignity reflected your humane mannerisms. Dade County has not forgotten your life, career and convictions are trustworthy and all virtuous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2021

Acumen, wisdom, and vision can magnify a man's honesty, dignity and integrity when they walk those paths of perseverance. Your trails of youthful enthusiasm, Officer Cook, were heroically paved by truth and trust that was important in defending Dade County's citizens. Years and days of sacrifice all undertaken on behalf of society never to be forgotten. Character stands atop that mountain where your morals, values and scruples remain tall and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2021

The air is starting to feel a bit cooler and soon the leaves will be changing color. What never seems to go away is evil and the thoughts of your family, Officer Cook, missing you just terribly. So bitter and tragic, you gave your life for Dade County, the ultimate of heart, soul and character replete with humility, honor and dignity they all faced adversity head to head and toe to toe. Integrity must be worn at all times otherwise the uniform all public servants don cannot be able to follow through on its sacred and earthly objectives. To stop crime before it gets out of its pen. You are to be saluted fondly, warmly and solemnly my neighbor, friend and hero. It's heaven that has your angelic spirit soaring over this world where your years and life all were very essential. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2021

The streets are for everyone to savor. So when evil hits the pavements perseverance, mettle and proficiency need to fortify their resources in order for that semblance of tranquility, unity and liberty to make strides. You brought honesty, dignity and unassuming integrity to your all important position, Officer Cook. The residents whom you loyally served with esteem, character and humility will not forget you. Heroism to be embraced and treasured for eternity as you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels are filled with love and virtue and nothing but affection as your beloved family continues living their dreams and sharing your legacy with all who listen closely.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2021

The dice are rolled and no one knows what numbers will come up. What arose every morning,afternoon and evening was your compassion, inspirations, passions, goodwill, aspirations and happiness, Officer Cook, as you chose to become a policeman. Always respected, honorable, decent and dignified, you carried your authority on integrity's shoulders, the broadest of all and being able to lead other comrades through the very same roads where obstacles needed clearing so tranquility could rightfully take those trails where justice needed to be meted out. calm, fair and composed during a crisis, you'll be saluted for versatile patrols and never ending resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County has never forgotten their loyal friend and warrior.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2021

Don't overstate nor under estimate the obvious.Violence dances, weaves and wanders through communities leaving more than a wake of devious and diabolical bedlam to clean up after. Every watch, Officer Cook, a smile came from your face and yet honor, dignity and integrity were all central parts to your professional character and its reverent makeup. Your heroic actions will not be shelved nor forgotten because of your unwavering, undying and most tireless heart and soul. God has your angelic spirit tucked away in heaven where it is cradled and preserved for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County always has a most venerable and cherished gentleman, a young man who embraced responsibility and its humbled vehicles of faith, trustworthiness and the simple truth that you and Nancy were raised with.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2021

To embrace change is a challenge for some. For routine is a normal way of habit for most. Yet, one can't relax and take it easy when every second of mayhem and serious chaos runs rampant on those streets where safety and happiness all must avail. Dade County is not a sleeping giant and surely, Officer Cook, when that tiger of terror unfurled his wickedness on May 16, 1979, your superior wisdom, vision and maturity tried their utmost to save lives which you did and by making the ultimate sacrifice will your career and youth, all truthful and trustworthy be stoically remembered for their virtue, vitality and sacred vehicles of vigilance, faith and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2021

Gladeview in Liberty City was certainly greeted by your gallantry, Officer Cook and everything you lived for was expended to provide the peace, quality and comforts of life for those desiring hope and dignity at their front doors. Dade County was where integrity, ingenuity and respect all stared serious problems face to face. A man blessed with humbleness, virtue and duly valiant versatility that keeps being rewarded by Our Master of this universe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2021

The past can only be the hope, goodwill and springboard to somehow a more sounder, safer and harmonious future. Tomorrow just like today, Officer Cook, you will still be honored, revered and greatly admired for heroism and fruitful trails paved by the gentle breezes of trust and truth. Dade County has lost too many heroes and heroines, you my neighbor, friend and hero won't be forgotten. Heart, soul, spirit and virtuous character all tireless and very humble. Rest in peace. Perfection in heaven is the perseverance of your bold missions of faith and relevance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2021

Public servants must craft, concoct ways to stop callousness' advances. Their dignity, honesty, integrity and sincerity must be comported and supportive of the citizens of whom they solemnly protect and serve with heart, soul, character and the eyes and ears of humility as you so performed in this manner toward Dade County, Officer Cook. Consummate, brave and very noble. Our harmony and serenity was delivered by your unassuming and unselfish virtue and constitution. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2021

If you miss your train you'll have to wait even longer for the next one to arrive. Police must always be punctual and never tardy unless you've got a very good reason. Excuses only lessen the affects that all public servants have when they patrol their areas of onus and virtue. You surely were a great man, Officer Cook,more than a legendary Dade County police hero. You were a duly organized individual who was pinpoint focused on your missions of hope, faith and substance. Honor, dignity and integrity can make or break a career. Yours because of violence against you was sadly and tragically shortened but you won't be forgotten. You are your department and family's brightest star, their inspiration who continues to be greatly admired for serving and for heroism above and beyond the calls of courage and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All class and all humility that is how we remember you. You built foundations and cornerstones for our future of which you should have been allowed to live and to see. No one who worked with you unless they passed has overlooked a man of perpetual motion evolving within your bloodlines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

It pays dividends and humbly rewards those who are most versatile as apposed to being aloof. Something, Officer Cook, you never were. Your whole life and career was the epitome of sheer dedication, instincts smart and right down those trails where life and time mattered the most. Dade County was observed and patrolled by a man of morals and those traits of honor,integrity and dignity surely navigated your directional signals where they were most essentially needed. Heaven has a most precious and beloved angel who braved peril and looked danger in the eyes to summon peace and unity for we know serenity is important for our faithful journeys to keep moving forward. Your family, Officer Cook, keeps you in their thoughts,hearts and prayers. "Uncle Bo" is being cradled for eternal safekeeping by the Lord Himself who you worshiped devoutly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

Wait no more. Time can't stand still when serious issues, dilemmas and situations arise. When you preserved,protected and served Dade County, Officer Cook, you were there to support your brothers and sisters in arms. Our tranquility, harmony and liberty was restored because of your unassuming,unwavering and unselfish honesty, integrity and dignity all vitally important and remain so today. You wore effort, humility and gave your heart and soul to save lives. Your six years of sacred missions won't go overlooked nor has their trust and truth faded into oblivion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

Perpetuate don't postulate or postpone your life and its reasons. Function as normally as you can and achieve a purpose that validates your creativity. You toiled, worked doggedly all for your family and for Dade County's citizens, Officer Cook, to reach a lasting harmony between all mankind. If dignity, honor and integrity cannot at least end evil then it must somehow slowdown its awful movements. You certainly accomplished that during your all too short twenty-five years, six of which were meaningful, full of scruples,morals and mettle. A very disciplined man of consideration, character and heart patrolling the areas for a census of proper conduct. Such courage that remains cherished, admired and well blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

A shard of glass breaks and its contents are scattered all about. Violence is that element that destroys and shatters lives forever. Once you've gone to eternity there is no turning the clocks back. Families, friends, spouses and departments must plan ahead accordingly. Your loved ones. Officer Cook, hailed your heroic honor, passion journeys and dignity with integrity accentuating your everyday life and chosen profession. Dade County has continued moving forward as your heart, soul and spirit of serenity all soar high each second in the skies above. Unassuming grand character, classic commitment and the truest of noble convictions that prioritized your dedication, fearless devotion to responsibility and rugged determination to uproot the seeds of serious trouble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

You fulfilled the will of Our Maker and He must have needed your sweet, special and handsome soul, heart and spirit back in His heavenly home to watch over your beloved family, esteemed and humble colleagues and friends from around our country who gathered that sad day, Officer Cook, to pay their reverence to you and your family. May 19, 1979 lives on just as May 16,1979 will forever be etched in our hearts,prayers and thoughts. Dade County was blessed and rewarded as you continue to be for heroism, honesty, civility and the dignity that carries the gems of gallantry and integrity. It's class, decency and pure desire magnified. It's virtue and valor multiplied. You'll not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

Thousands of years from now you will still be noted, etched and duly saluted, Officer Cook, for living and breathing a humble life of existence. For unwavering compassion, for trust and truth all located within the heart and soul of your implanted dignity, integrity and wholesome character it is the residents of Dade County who have gained a new lease on life, their happiness,peace of mind and good health. That's your wealth and you had better not let them down. Badge#1664 was worn with bravery and an unassuming humility that captured mankind's eyes and ears. Our serenity, safe harbors and shelters of security were humbly guarded by you my neighbor, friend and hero. Effort expelled. Energy ingrained. The impression left behind for your family members to assume and with it comes great onus. Rest in peace. A truly wise young man filled with the percolators of inspiration.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

Just dastardly, plain disrespectful, utterly evil and society just cringes whenever something sinister is lurking out there. You were an angel, a hero for the people of Dade County, your family and peers, Officer Cook. Honesty, dignity and integrity were never going to bend, snap,break nor be delayed, detoured or derailed by one man. Police just try and author a humble day when they can seize the opportunity to create that bond between themselves and the public of whom they take an affirmation to serve and preserve the quality of life. It's certainly a passion that not everybody has nor desires. You chose this kind of profession, Officer Cook, because you had a tireless heart and soul and undying loyalty to the community at large. You gave them nothing less than a supreme effort and by making the ultimate sacrifice you will be remembered forevermore. The strength of character, commitment and conviction was its trust and truth, they steered your virtue,vigilance and validated all that was humble within your sacred spirit now resting in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

The grim reaper rears its ugly head. The heinousness, wanton callousness and just plain violence just makes you sad and bitter. Believe me mankind was served by a gentleman superior in conduct, consideration, caring and concern because you had a truthful and trusted heart of humility and humane honesty, Officer Cook. It's what Dade County and its folks yearned for. Dignity, reverence, integrity and intuitiveness all facing terror and never backing away. God's cradling your spirit of adventure, acumen and awareness as He and you my neighbor, friend and hero look down on those who have taken over your watch. We all pray for their safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

Crime is more than adverse. Its authenticity cannot eliminate the basic honor, goodwill, hope and trustworthiness of mankind. simple calculations require a man or a woman devout and determined to reach out without fear, unselfishly giving their humbleness, esteem and loyalty back to their neighborhood. Created within badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was the very due diligence of a hero so vibrant with a career just reaching the top rungs of that ladder where resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency spread their angel wings far and wide to protect Dade County from undue wickedness. Never forgotten and saluted for boldness, bravery and the wisdom so essential to the fulfillment of humanity's lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

The front and back of terror are real bad. Communities just shutter and seem to lose hope. Dade County never lost theirs when you patrolled their very streets, Officer Cook, where your honored, humbled and heroic name, blessed, dignified and cherished made all the difference. Integrity and humility the very vehicles of your vision,virtue and versatility all to be saluted poignantly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Cook. Your legacy of honor was so humble and heroic. You were the consummate gentleman of bravery, character, dignity and integrity which faced evil with class and fearlessness. Sacred passion, missions all undertaken with the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2021

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