Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Do nothing trouble, violence and torment boil over. You did your utmost and fulfilled all your honored and sacred missions on behalf of Dade County and humanity, Officer Cook. A man of action, a man of heart, soul and vital character who led others by virtue of just that along with dignity,composed and essential to the battles that continue smoldering today as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity, humility and respect gather their tools of the profession for a fight of a lifetime. Your life unfortunately ended all too soon because of one disrespectful man with no decency, class of any kind and no one fabric of honesty in his heart.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 24, 2021
Warriors, saviors our heroic protectors of life and property truly deserve our honorable tributes for if not for their length, width and heart, integrity, dignity and character would be decreased and society would be more in danger. You gave Dade County, Officer Cook, a total dose of respect, valor, virtue and the wisdom of a gentleman maturer than his years. Twenty-five is still a young age and you were the consummate professional who could lead and take charge of other comrades solely because of humility, civility and the accountability of being responsible. Your family, friends and peers of the past have never forsaken your legacy and its memory. Your career was everything in the words of stoic, sterling and stellar. All heart, soul and spirit now being blessed, cherished and rewarded for the ultimate sacrifice for our safety, peace and mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 23, 2021
Centered and focused, the two sides of everything honesty, integrity and dignity bring to work. They all must be aware, awake and have acumen attached to their wings of gallantry and boldness. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was fair and open, Dade County's residents received humane care and a heart surrounded by a soul of loyalty and excellence working and riding around looking for any piece of serenity and safe trails. You'll always be well regarded and humbly admired for your life and dutiful career serving and preserving the quality of our happiness, hope and esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 23, 2021
Guns and violence are not a game. It's not a turkey hunt. It's a search a very cautious and hopeful plan of action delegated to all women and men donning badges of honesty, valor and versatility. You strived for tranquility while patrolling the very streets of Dade County, Officer Cook, your homegrown community and where passions, direction and leadership capabilities rocketed into stardom. What took off was a measure of your pride, humility and self-confidence in recognizing your abilities to scan our paths for some perseverance, some sense of pride, a little humbleness that girded humanity's strength and hope for tomorrow. The skies are brighter with your soul, heart and spirit my neighbor, friend and hero illuminating them. Your legacy is being accentuated and perpetuated by your loved ones. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 23, 2021
The struggles, yet the unselfish hope, undying goodwill and unyielding faith directed your loyal, honest and truthful trails of justice in and around Dade County, Officer Cook. Always a man of determination, dedication and devotion leading other comrades through the rigors of peril for the citizens to be able to live lives of fruition and success. A happy young man championing our futures yet somehow God needed your angelic and most heroic spirit next to Him to protect His pearly gates of perfection and inspiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 23, 2021
You dreamed a dream not the impossible dream, you fought with faith, hope and goodwill, Officer Cook, all plugging away to spare Dade County the anxiety that evil and terror can cause. A gentleman raised with honor, dignity flowing freely from your soul and heart, integrity a virtue that can work better when one is loyal and reverent during the difficult moments. You were taken away by one rotten man alone and nothing can sadly replace you nor bring you back. Your loved ones, Officer Cook, have forged ahead with your memory and legacy affixed to their hearts and minds every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class,character and humility are virtues never to be more treasured.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 23, 2021
Being true, trusted and fair meant Dade County's folks were going to get the very best care and service.Protection honored, virtue succinct and dignity so devoted and loyal. Your integrity, ingenuity and intuitions, Officer Cook, were spot on and your trails in life and during your cherished career were all deemed as fruitful and well grounded. We salute your heroism, humbleness and sense of values all placed in the correct directions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 23, 2021
Passion is where your heart's desires drive your dignity, honesty, integrity and heroic accomplishments. Yours, Officer Cook, began nearly fifty years here in Dade County and blossomed into a very outstanding and excellent career, one headed for more humility if not for one heinous man. Your stoic character, true and trustworthy convictions and the pride you took in wearing a uniform and badge of boldness, virtue, vision and wisdom won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 23, 2021
You were a very sweet, sincere and humble fellow, Officer Cook. So completely loyal, esteemed, brave and genuine. Giving one's life means something most could not really comprehend. Dade County, your family and department know what a true mensch is as you were a warm and enlightening human being with a heroic heart, a dignified soul and integrity of virtue and diligence all enhancing, uplifting and enriching. God's flock of character, true commitments to pride and excellence all now soaring above in heaven's darkest skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 22, 2021
Effort that was heroic and honorable. Dignity devoted to the principles behind integrity which help to silence serious and sinister trouble. Dade County is forever grateful to you, Officer Cook, a gentleman who left a legendary legacy behind for family and your peers who now serve and protect your community with unwavering, unselfish and tireless reverence and wholesome character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 22, 2021
It takes heart to capture the humility of a community. Your honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, was stoic and heroic as you defended and served the people of Dade County with clarity, vision and the values of virtue and character. For making the supreme sacrifice my neighbor, friend and hero may the Lord shelter your spirit and soul forevermore under His castles of courage and perfection. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 22, 2021
The wild ride never seems to stop. Violence and its sheer power cuts through venues victimizing those seeking shelter, harmony and the liberty to move about as you choose to. You stopped evil, Officer Cook and will be fondly remembered for your unassuming heroic actions that spared Dade County from more harm,trouble and adversity. A badge worn succinctly and with a sense of pride and proficiency. All the vigilance, all the versatility, dignity,integrity and reverence flowing in your veins and mindful heart will be saluted and etched within your family's earthly missions. They carry aspirations, inspirations and wholesome determination in every waking second of their lives as your angelic soul observes them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 21, 2021
When you signed on the dotted line to become a policeman, Officer Cook. you of course read the fine print and comprehended the various dangers of the position. You willingly accepted chores, assignments and many various tasks meant to garner the safety of all Dade County and its people. So much character, valor, heart and soul left on the streets where sadly at age twenty-five you made the ultimate sacrifice in order for our very lives to continue as the Lord rewards and blesses your unending soul of boldness and humbleness. Your family, friends and colleagues have missed you very dearly and keep carrying your legacy of pride and responsibility forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 21, 2021
Showing off will only hurt morals. Morals, mettle and scruples must be gained through acceptance and a professional mutual respect which you had, Officer Cook. The entire package of perseverance, pride and honesty marking your trails of truth and trustworthiness. Dade County was especially grateful for your life and career of six years of productive effort and the expansion of never ending dignity, integrity and conviction pitching their tents of labors throughout your community it's where heroism,virtue and ideals will surely be noted and solemnly saluted as the vehicles of capability, durability and us having tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 21, 2021
Our very sacred lives, projected paths and loyal trails of justice are preordained by God. He directs and steers our very patrols we make in the pursuits of happiness, good health and prosperity. The ventures you undertook, Officer Cook, were created to make that distinct impression upon your neighborhood, Dade County were unfortunately too many battles were fought and where violence and terror such obstruct our mirrors of hope, peace and goodwill. Only because of your tireless heart can the people enjoy serenity and some security today. You will be given poignant homage for humility and the accountability of being versatile and having virtue partner with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 21, 2021
If one is to stop evil you cannot be just ankle deep. You must be totally immersed in every aspect, every phase and every nuance of what is expected of you. Your heart, soul and dreams, Officer Cook, were heroically poured into your entire body of work, the sweat, toil, ferocity and the humbly measured honor, integrity and dignity. Seeing that you had outstanding character, were trusted and truthful the residents of Dade County believed in your intellect, intuitions and ingenuity to overcome any obstacles in your path of success. May Our Creator watch over your angelic soul as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 21, 2021
Callousness, heinousness and sheer evil is not to be tolerated. With your unwavering, unselfish and undying tenacity, Officer Cook, they were all tamed and aborted. As Dade County wakes up everyday they thank you for your honorable heroism, dignity and dedicated integrity all serving in the face of such adversity. A man born with passion and a heart of gold, your soul and its spirit of virtue will be saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 21, 2021
The cars of courage, concern and class have always been revered and greatly admired. Never a problem nor any hesitations whatsoever. You prepared and did your utmost to shield, save and provide a quality of serenity for all Dade County to cherish, Officer Cook. A man, a gentleman whose brand of honor, integrity and dignity stood the tests of time and brought a renewed sense of goodwill, happiness and prosperity to our community. It was yours also and the sorrow, pain and grief should be relieved a bit by the healing process if that's possible. Your family, Officer Cook, carries your heroism and spirit within their hearts, souls and thoughts for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You will be saluted and fondly honored.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 20, 2021
Everything must be squared away and tied up before leaving one scene to attend to another. You showed your grit, gumption and sincerest of convictions, Officer Cook, going to that domestic scene to assist your fellow officers who were nearly killed by that young evil man. He robbed you of your life, career and happiness with Karen all because of his troubled life, no morals, honesty, dignity or integrity. Traits and humility you displayed allowed Dade County to continue this day even as time has moved forward. Nothing stops and your hope, inspirations and dreams have been perpetuated by your loving family as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The day to day rigors and challenges all remain now those who carry those mighty batons do so with heart, soul and the same vehicles of versatility and resolve that you shouldered.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 20, 2021
Police have to control their emotions at times even through the roughest and darkest of hours. You were a man of coordination, common sense and the concern you demonstrated while scouring the roads for evil while trying to maintain the articles of peace with your pronounced acumen, virtue, vision and wisdom. Dade County, Officer Cook, was where your honored hunts for tranquility took their genesis and where dignity, integrity and respectful character left an enduring and noble legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Police work tests one's nerves of steel, resolve and humble due diligence. Yours, Officer Cook are forever to be honored by your family, friends and colleagues.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 20, 2021
Freedom shall ring. Violence does sting and its pain, anguish and suffering seems to never end. Sad your career and life ended so terribly, Officer Cook as you were just performing your assigned roles. Such respect and reverence, concern, class and consideration for your fellowman. Your comrades here in Dade County have not forgotten you. Not when a gallant man, young at heart lays down his virtue, dignity and humble integrity on the streets to aid and rescue those whose lives were in serious trouble. Badge#1664 was special and its owner was a special person, a human being with a high regard for life, a purpose shared by all who serve, by all who take a sacred oath to achieve a common means. Hope and goodwill spring eternally and forever now my neighbor, friend and hero will you be solemnly honored, remembered and etched within the walls of merit and memory for the citizens to pay bold homage to. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 20, 2021
Research is the author to gathering more information. The public servants know the better the outcomes of dilemmas and circumstances will be. You fought, Officer Cook, for Dade County to live more peacefully and gave the ultimate sacrifice to better society. A trusted and true warrior of wisdom, virtue and the backbones and heart of honor, dignity and integrity. They were amazing and unrelenting as was your outstanding character and personality. The smile and the hope all conceived in humility, resolve and accountability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 20, 2021
Fairness, firmness and faithfulness must be relentless. You were the consummate public servant of Dade County, Officer Cook, a hero forevermore. A man diligent, devoted to your position, a gentleman with honesty and integrity patrolling your community for more than a semblance of harmony. You acquitted yourself very well and showed excellent character. Stellar commitment and sterling convictions all truth and trust. God has watched over your soul and spirit for these past forty-two years and for eternity you'll be saluted for bravery above and beyond. A man of virtue, resolve and wisdom now serving as an angel protecting the pearly gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 20, 2021
Deliver not deliberate even though you must before acting. Heroism is a trait not each is born with. You must over time, shape,mold and polish these images if the finished product is to look believable and honest. You had a wise heart and honorable soul, Officer Cook. Sincere and serene they watched over Dade County with a fine tooth comb. Tireless, dedicated and full of countless energy, your undying, unselfish and unwavering politeness is serving a more humble and humane role now as an angel above to be fondly, solemnly and wisely honored and paid homage for a job well done. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 19, 2021
Doom comes to those who are not upbeat and positive.You were a constant source of refreshing resolve, resiliency and a bounty of resourcefulness, Officer Cook, utilized to deliver the gentle sways of honor, dignity and integrity back into your community of Dade County. Badge#1664 was worn with nobility, distinction and excellent character, revered, remembered and gallant beyond the dispatches of duty. When onuses called you answered and completed your earthly assignments before being called back to heaven to usher in your eternal diligence over this land. It should never have concluded the manner it did for you scruples, ideals and values were treasured and remain a part of your heroic legacy. All eyes look up at the glowing lights coming from the stars at night. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 19, 2021
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