Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Meant to say the fast pace of peril can keep every woman and man on alert. For even the best of the best humbly speaking have their hands filled. You occupied yourself, Officer Cook, with the needs of every Dade County citizen delivering honor, bravery and artful dignity, character and integrity every watch and you surely have been missed but will be saluted for your sacrifice, trust and truth of commitment to excel when dire circumstances called for correct measures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You can take your perfectly fitted angel wings and soar.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 21, 2024
The face pace of danger needs better yet requires the attention of many dedicated professionals of which you, Officer Cook, were for six years of honorable, loyal and dignified service to all Dade County and mankind. Never forgotten as a man of devotion, faith and reverence, your character, humble and heroically humane being of integrity patrolled for evil while seeking peace and liberty for humanity. Your family, friends and colleagues have surely missed an angel of virtue, vision and sacred missions of goodwill poured forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 21, 2024
The mountains and hills are to climb to peek at God's nature and saving grace. You patrolled each day, Officer Cook, with a renewed sense of acumen, astuteness and awareness so capsulated. It made Dade County more safe and secure than we could ever ponder. A life and a nobly humble career girded in honesty, integrity and dignity all fortified by truth and trustworthiness that your devoted, faithful and loving family was certainly blessed when you were with them. You look down from heaven upon them as they uplift and enhance your heroic legacy daily with strength, character, commitment and resilience. Never forgotten and forever saluted for valor, vision, virtue and sacred wisdom poured into your earthly missions of dedication, goodwill and by having a humble heart and soul from principles, morals and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 20, 2024
I saw something on the facebook of the Officer's Down Page yesterday, Officer Cook and I thought it said your mother Mrs. Julia Cook bought you your bulletproof vest. You surely had two wonderful and beloved parents and one great big adored sister in Nancy. Plus a loving wife in Karen. Your niece, two nephews and great nieces and nephew surely have missed you greatly growing without your handsome smiling face hugging and loving them all. Such fortitude, perseverance and dedication will never be overlooked for what you meant to Dade County its people and your department. We'll honor and salute bravery, dignity, humility of heart and soul, character, commitment all true and trusted, faithfully respectful and blessed forever in the skies above. Rest in peace my friend, neighbor and angelic hero. The paths and trails blazed by you and continued by those who serve honorably and humbly. Action always speaks louder than words and wisdom, virtue and sacred missions were loyal and esteemed carried out to the letter of the law by a most diligent, resourceful and vigilant professional. The tragedy of losing your life by less than one inch. Just a crying shame badge #1664 is gone taken way too soon with more life and greatness to explore!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 19, 2024
He or she who serves God with fear, respect and a humble heart and soul will be rewarded when their time ends. Sadly, yours, Officer Cook, ended prematurely as you gave your life protecting the citizens of Dade County. Our emancipation, peace of mind and safety came about through your earthly journeys and efforts of dignity, honesty and integrity. Character and commitment always loyal true and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, hero and friend. You're an angel whose spirit floats freely and higher each moment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 19, 2024
Your rose to the occasion, Officer Cook, to heroically make Dade County safer and through your aspirations your legacy now and forevermore serves your family and mankind as an inspiration. Informative and intuitive, your wisdom and integrity uplifted and enhanced your dignity, honesty and unselfish character and true commitments to better protect the streets where humanity walks. Always dedicated, devoted and loyal, may your spirit, heart and soul of esteem and blessed humility be raised higher every second as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 18, 2024
You will always be an integral part of Dade County's landscape, Officer Cook, a hero instrumental in helping protect and save lives. Honor, integrity and dignity have to be essential in any public servant's arsenal of awareness, acumen and accomplishment of which you persevered and were totally loyal, esteemed and unselfish in your professional exploits while displaying and demonstrating commitment, truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and angelic hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 17, 2024
Honesty and accountability are also an essential piece of the law enforcement profession. For without any form of character, integrity and dignity the top two words are empty and void of any way to create and to produce serenity, security and safe trails for mankind. You performed your important role, Officer Cook, heroically bringing an uplifting enhancement and unwavering commitment to the people of Dade County. Where your beloved heart and soul belonged and forever is linked to the history of public servants who sacrificed their lives of virtue, loyalty and cherished esteem to be saluted and paid homage for rising above the duties assigned to you. I know that Officer Keith Di Genova is alive today as was Officer Robert Edgerton and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln because of you, Officer Cook or as you were called Bill Cook. Your maturity and wisdom, vision like an eagle saved many lives that tragic afternoon of May 16,1979. One small Chevrolet Nova, a small street and giant chaos caused by Mr.Pearsall but you'll always be hero to everyone including my humbly blessed family and yours too should be blessed as they continue your heroic legacy going forward with their life pursuits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2024
Dependability, reliability and versatility they all went into your heroic life, career and humbly blessed passions, Officer Cook, protecting and preserving the honor, character, dignity and integrity of Dade County and the lives of mankind so sacred, virtuous and trustworthy. That is what you were and will forever be saluted and treasured for my neighbor, hero and angelic friend of heart, soul and an unselfishly unwavering and diligent man of faith, enhancement and vision. You shared, cared and were not afraid to battle and to conquer. Your family does carry you and your legacy for eternity in their hearts and minds each moment they breathe.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2024
A man who gave his life, time and career of public service to enhance, enrich and educate the residents on good habits. Peace, freedom and safety were your partners, Officer Cook, in your perilous pursuits of evil and wickedness. Your honor, heart and humble soul are continuing to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with your angelic spirit of adventure. Integrity, dignity, commitment and character from an outstanding gentleman of virtue, trust and truth. Again, Officer Cook rest in eternal peace for your proud and loyal service. Your devoted and faithful family carries your legacy forward.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2024
What a heroically humble gentleman blessed with an abundance of honesty, integrity and dignity that you properly utilized, Officer Cook, to safely secure Dade County for most of your six years of dedicated service until a moment of violence took you from this world and your family. You can be certain you won't be forgotten and will be saluted for heart, soul and unselfish compassion given to mankind. Distributed to humanity which has missed you forty-five years later. A true and trustworthy professional of the highest virtue, wisdom and sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel with character and unwavering commitment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2024
Your dignified place in heaven, Officer Cook, is forever accentuated in integrity, honor and unselfish heroism that saved and served the people of Dade County with loyalty and the trustworthiness of true commitment and character to be saluted for eternity. A blessing to mankind and your family may God keep your heart and soul close to Him as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and heroic angel.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 12, 2024
Our paths, trails and directions came through your heroism, Officer Cook, the very noble, humane and loyal dignity, manners and integrity expected from every public servant and Dade County. Your honor, heart and soul galvanized your beloved community of hope, faith and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel of true trust and character whose commitments and convictions brought us peace of mind and safety.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 11, 2024
With the stroke of swiftness you answered a domestic call, Officer Cook, that sadly was your last. Violence robbed your family and colleagues of a legendary young man full of vitality and virtue. And Dade County was pleased with your efforts of service allowing us peace and liberty to move about as we choose. Integrity and truth, dignity, character, trusted commitment all watched by Our Lord who has your special and cherished soul under His wings of guidance forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 10, 2024
The love of life, the pursuit of happiness they shall be cherished. Your wonderful demeanor and smile, Officer Cook, they will be saluted and solemnly paid respectful homage. For protecting the serenity of Dade County your honor, dignity and integrity of fine character will remain special. Mankind and your family saw the work and humility of an excellent human being with a heart and soul of loyalty, virtue, truth and trust so finely refined. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 9, 2024
What a heart and heroic soul of gold you had, Officer Cook. Surely you were a man, a legend who will always be humbly remembered as a Dade County hero of serenity, dignity and integrity. It was and always will be your outstanding character, honesty and reverence of both truthful and trusted conviction and commitment that supplied your trails and paths with unwavering and most loyal and unselfish diligence and professional service to mankind which along with your loved ones have missed you more than ever and never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 8, 2024
A warrior with a heroic heart and soul that enjoyed his life and served as a true and trustworthy professional. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your community where your unselfish character, dignity, honor and integrity shall be saluted forevermore as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2024
Credibility is honesty and humbly blessed heroism blended together to achieve the desired effect upon society. Mankind just cringes when utter mayhem and wanton violence strike at its core. You provided the basis of true allegiance and trustworthiness, Officer Cook, in securing Dade County roads and streets. I seem to travel a lot near where your street proudly hangs and where you made the ultimate sacrifice of dignity, character, integrity and commitment in an effort to stifle serious trouble. Dilemmas are only a portion of a public servant's duties and you my neighbor, friend and hero surely and clearly worked to uplift and enhance our freedoms and stabilities all the right purposes of why we live and your heart, soul and spirit do live on in your family, colleagues and a host of friends in and out of your department. Rest in peace. You and your beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook are together looking down on your cherished family of faith and support.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2024
Whatever you do, whatever you succeed in doing accomplish with a heart and a soul of onus, humbleness and heroic dignity and integrity. Sure lends credence to you, Officer Cook and your life protecting the virtue and vision of all Dade County residents. You channeled responsibility and versatility into all your humbly cherished, esteemed and the loyalty of earthly missions put forth for goodwill, dedication and faithfulness that steered tranquility into your beloved community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your perfect angel's wings propel your spirit and gallant soul higher and higher.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 6, 2024
A reflection of a life and career so humble, heroic and honorable, the charisma, charm and excellence of character, conviction and commitment, Officer Cook, that chartered your loyal, esteemed and cherished patrols for peace over Dade County. A rocket scientist can figure out you were strictly a man on a professional mission, a faithful journey of hope, devotion, dedication and goodwill meant to enhance the safety, security and serenity of humanity which misses you greatly along with your family and loyal comrades of the past. Those who now continue your heroic legacy going forward do so with care, compassion and heart as you possessed surely not with trepidation or hesitation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, hero and angel who watches methodically over us and your humbly blessed and beloved family. Life has meaning, value, versatility and virtue, the power of wisdom and vision to view clarity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 5, 2024
You will always be angel of heroism, heart and humility, Officer Cook. Just the tragic loss of a young man so gallant and humble. Dignity, integrity and character that consecrated its accentuation of protection here in Dade County. For a gentleman with commitment, conviction and charisma you surely preserved our very lives of sanctity and value. Now truth and trust can rest together with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Versatile and wise beyond your years of experience. Saluted and honored for bringing a semblance of peace, serenity and safety for mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 4, 2024
The labors of love were displayed at all times, Officer Cook and your resilient character, dignity and integrity honorably protected Dade County and its humble citizens. May 16, 1979 was a day never to be forgotten as you'll be saluted for virtue and vision spread far and wide. Having true faith and dedication carried your trails and paths around the community that has paid homage to your devout life and solemn service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels float high above us and you will remain cherished, esteemed as a loyal member of your department.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 3, 2024
The wings of God's most beloved and heroic angels are so uniquely equipped to keep them soaring higher and higher in His heavens of perfection. Such a true statement, Officer Cook and such a warm and uniquely qualified man of dignity, honesty and integrity serving with distinction Dade County residents and never giving up the hopes and dreams of succeeding mightily in this war over heinous evil. You patrolled it corridors with class, decency and loyal determination for a quarter of your life too short. Your family, Officer Cook, has uplifted and enhanced your legacy of character, heart and humility so that mankind can once again never give up its dreams and desires. A gentleman of wisdom, valor, virtue and vigilance staying right along the tracks and trails of true trust and nothing more than just that. We salute you my friend, neighbor and hero for endeavoring to put an end to all this mayhem with unending, unrelenting and your unselfish heart and soul now tucked away in the blue skies above. Rest in peace now that your earthly missions of faith, devotion and hope have been unfortunately concluded it is on the square shoulders of many fine officers to share in the onus and awesome responsibility indeed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2024
The forces of violence are blown where no one wants them to travel. You patrolled and did an upstanding and sterling job, Officer Cook, in providing and in protecting Dade County folks from such adversity. Peace of mind, stability and safe journeys all through your heroic and loyal honor, dignity and unselfish and most unwavering integrity from a gentleman full of devotion, efficiency and blessed professional character that has been and always will be solemnly saluted and certainly remembered for wisdom, versatility and the virtue of a valiant public servant. Heaven and your family have the legacy of you forever wrapped around their hearts as they continue their peaceful pursuits. "Uncle Bo" will never be far away for advice so special and precious. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment and intuition are truth and trust's branches of ingenuity and conviction. Such a dedicated young man taken from this earth and robbed of many more decades of happiness and bliss with your beloved Karen by your humbly faithful side.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2024
A life sadly punctuated by evil. But, yet, Officer Cook, you'll always be your family, community and department's hero. Dade County has displayed its gratitude and appreciation for all your loyal dedication, devotion and unselfish faithfulness. When character, commitment, conviction cross humble trails and paths with integrity, dignity and humbleness, well our lives were kept serene and safe for the most part. Always remembered and saluted for virtue, wisdom and passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2024
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