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

Those who God has taken home may they rest in peace as you are, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. You validated our very planet with your heroic honor, essential integrity, dignity and reverence that patrolled and preserved the image of your home grown community of Dade County who salutes your maturity, vision and wisdom, all virtue and forevermore angelic. A golden heart and a sweet soul, such a wonderfully adored young man taken from his family and peers too soon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2021

The Lord hears every word from our mouths, the lips that praised the Almighty were your oath, heart, honor and humility, Officer Cook, so well blessed with integrity, dignity and clean and refined character and humble success. Dade County can look upward tonight and see the light coming your very heroic soul of virtue,vigilance and vitality. It asserted itself tirelessly to promote, to provide and to protect the citizens whom you were fiercely loyal to. Colleagues and friends who you devoted your utmost passions to keeping them safe won't forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2021

God's messenger of morals, virtue and mettle, you were your family's dedicated and most heroic warrior of honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook. Its wings were spread far and wide and now soar like an angel over us in heaven. Character spotless. Commitment spot on. Conviction serious enough to serve loyally over the scores of folks here in Dade County where we salute gallantry and accountability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2021

A flair for the dramatic is not always required. Ferocity and a fairness for all mankind is absolutely essential. It was your daily rituals and routines, Officer Cook, heroic and honorable that created the canvas of peace and safe shelters for Dade County never to be overlooked. You displayed dignity,integrity and resourceful conduct during every beat of your watch and no one will forget. Ingenuity, intellect and intuition surely assisted you with your patrols and we salute virtue, bravery and wisdom, maturity beyond your years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

You acquitted yourself very well at all times, Officer Cook and for honesty, diligence, dignity and integrity may the light of heaven shine on your soul. Dade County was on your screens of faithfulness, hope and a dogged determination to provide its residents with peace and an enhanced sense of life. Those missions and journeys unfortunately ended all too early, yet character, commitment and conviction never wavered all tireless and abounding in unselfish endeavor. A gentleman with virtue and vigor, versatility and valor etched in your family's hearts and those of your loyal comrades forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

Terror unveils its roots of rebellious behavior and never seems to relent. But, your resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, were the salts of this world. Never a more happier man who relished his wife, life and source of spirit where every venture and patrol meant something given back to Dade County's folks. Never a more honest, reliable and accountable heart and soul seizing their opportunities to make a mission of goodwill, hope and reason come alive. The man who robbed your family,friends and department of seeing your smile got his punishment while God, Officer Cook, forevermore rewards, blesses and bestows his perfection, truth and trust upon your most humbled and heroic being. You can look down proudly upon your family as they carry the baton, the foundation and cornerstone of your life and memory never to be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

A volley of virtue, a gift of honor and a token of gratitude, your symbolic life and career of vigilance, Officer Cook, maintained the fibers and fabrics of Dade County to a precious tee. Your family can celebrate a life though cut short by wickedness by continuing your paths of righteousness going forward and the legacy you left behind, one of fruition, thoughtful character, integrity and dignity shall always be admired and appreciated. Generations from now those left to remember you will do just that. Your inspirations meant too much to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

Without a clue of compassion society is left wondering about his safety and future. The future would have been brighter if you were here to enjoy your retirement, Officer Cook. For all you did for Dade County the people should at least salute and remember your blessed name. You stood for decency, dedication and devotion while keeping composed and dignified during your six years of integrity, respect and trust given back to mankind. Angels soar. Your spirit and valiant soul do just that as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

Violence is that cruel and evil dictator that threatens the hopes, aspirations and dreams of society's pursuits of prosperity and happiness. You engaged, enriched and enhanced humanity, Officer Cook, without any hesitation nor doubt and for securing Dade County in serenity and character may God blanket your honor, dignity and integrity with His perfect passion, compassion seeing your golden heart was giving, virtuous and quite special. A uniquely warm and generous young man gone too soon but saluted and remembered for his smile, loyalty and being there to save his comrades from further evil that day. The citizens will never forget their friend and partner in this peace process. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

The Lord's countenance shined down upon you, Officer Cook, as you heroically made your rounds upon Dade County's streets and corners looking for that certain factor of freedom which we all enjoy and cherish greatly. Your earthly missions and journeys of honor, integrity and dignity were supported by heart and bravery, always performing above and beyond expectation. Vision and wisdom corroborated your trails of trust and truth now as an angel you can continue your watch from heaven where harm and hurt shall never bother you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

Courtesy, honesty and safety, it's the elements of excellence in dignity, integrity and reverent character that is the make up of all public servants. Your career and life, Officer Cook, emphasized these traits and for patrolling and protecting Dade County with tenacity, may God grant His heavenly rewards and blessings upon your humbly and esteemed soul, heart and spirit of battling adversity which brought a semblance of harmony and liberty to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2021

An excellent officer takes their cues from listening to their superiors and then displaying common sense, courtesy and the humane demonstration of good manners and highly thoughtful ethical conduct which you always had, Officer Cook. You were truly a diamond in the rough, so strong and young, brave and honest, only the very best that could have acted as you did that day. An hour when dignity, integrity and sanctity were on the line in order to restore a peace of mind and some tranquility back into the streets of Dade County where they ought to be. Forty-two years later you are still remembered for hindsight and humbleness that has carried your heart, soul and spirit all heroically esteemed back to God's princely castles where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

Whenever called you must go as swiftly yet carefully to a scene and then be able to think and to comprehend the scopes of your humble onuses. To put it simply, keep the peace while staying as cool and as calm as possible while violence and terror are unfolding right in front of your eyes which you did that fateful day, Officer Cook. A time,a place and a memory your family, department and the entire police world won't get out of their minds. Neither will Dade County nor its folks for you sir were blessed with acumen being astute and having amazing maturity along with the dynamics of dignity, determination and honor's integrity wore across your badge and uniform that has and will always be saluted for its due diligence and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

Blessings are those baskets of goodness, honesty and boldness perpetuated by one's humble, loyal and heroic dignity, integrity and resourcefully reverent character. Your soul, heart and spirit, Officer Cook, are all part of the many flocks of angels in heaven encircling your family, friends and colleagues with whom you served Dade County steeped in enrichment, enhancement and engagement. A smile, a hearty laugh yet a studious and a serious gentleman when violence needed to be whipped, stopped and forevermore tamed. Never forget a man of virtue,valor, vitality and all the unselfish versatility coming your tireless energy to make a community safer and more proud. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

Wrath is pure evil. Anger only escalates a problem where accentuating a resolution would seem more plausible. Your pleasing good nature, hopefulness and sincerity, Officer Cook, opened a new chapter for Dade County citizens desiring their securities and peace of mind. They'll never forget badge#1664 and what is meant to be honorable, dignified and most blessed in integrity, quality of character and the loyalest commitments to decency, excellence and pride. You wore your uniform with passion, heart and heroism patrolling your community like no other. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero,donning your uniform and badge of bravery all angelic and esteemed may Our Lord keep you sheltered in His huts of humility and compassion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

You must evaluate before you attempt to conquer violence. Wickedness and evil need vanquishing and the sooner the better. You greatest efforts afforded Dade County the ability and capability to live smarter and more serener lives of liberty and wisdom. Officer Cook, honor and heroism were engraved on your dashboard along with all heart and dignity, the integrity that will be saluted for following every letter of the law and its spirit of both trusted and truthful trails of justice for every human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

Never rock the boat of resolve, relief and resolution that steered Dade County wheels toward welcome freedom. Your navigation, Officer Cook, brought everlasting sources of sanity, civility and nobility to the people of your beloved community where you lived and remain a heroic inspiration to all who adored you. Integrity, dignity and grit are rest with gumption and character that forever remains revered for its heart and soul have lighted up our land. Power is just that. Humility is better to have and to gently maintain and that's is where you excelled, Officer Cook,in leading and in motivating other comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

Purpose and reason plant the seeds of serenity taking away any vehicles of venom used by vile and vicious individuals. Your missions, Officer Cook, were blessed by fruition and feats of ferocity all from a caring and concerned heart and soul now being rewarded for heroic integrity, dignity and honesty. Dade County will never forget you nor overlook your life and career consummated by your spirit of humility which has been largely missed since your sacrifice forty-two years ago. It's never been out of your loved ones' sight or minds. The rudders and compasses were never compromised to do anything but guard, protect and to preserve the image of a society doing its proper work. Blessings and may your soul rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

You lived your life, Officer Cook, by divinity's code of conduct and because of your devotion,faithfulness and resolve so may Our Master reward and bless your truly heroic soul and heart, its spirit captured the imagination of Dade County's own residents. A man determined and dedicated to giving effort and efficiency always and who was cherished and esteemed will forever be remembered and duly noted. The streets were kept safe by way of your humble nature and sacred passions poured into the work and toil you put forth. Forevermore will your convictions, commitments to pride, truth and excellence be honored along with virtue, vision and clarity. Wisdom and maturity that built foundations for a brighter tomorrow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

Restore, reclaim and rejuvenate, that's what you did as your career of honor and courage, Officer Cook. Dade County, your family and fellow officers could not be prouder of you and your accomplishments during a relatively short life of twenty-five years of extra special, humility, character and strength of a heart of dignity and integrity. They all meant well and performed exceedingly above professional standards of conduct. You'll be solemnly saluted for exhibiting heroism and trust during those moments of terror unleashed by an angry and evil human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

The heart and soul follow the wisdom, vision and courage of one's esteemed, heroic and honored spirit to their final resting place. Yours, Officer Cook, is heaven where you continue to look down on your family, colleagues and friends who all respected, loved and greatly admired you. One never knows when that time will arrive and yet everyday you acquitted yourself in dignity, humbleness and integrity to be saluted forever as you served and protected the citizens of Dade County with unselfishness, energy and a special passion of character and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God must have needed you and saved a special chair representing your basic commitments and trusted and truer convictions to keep serenity, safety and security all moving forward as your family forever carries your legacy close to their hearts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2021

Bagels, lox and french toast all good breakfast foods that you sadly have missed all these decades later, Officer Cook. Those Saturday and Sunday morning meals with Karen and those church services that you prayed and preached from your humbly honest heart and heroic soul of esteem and grateful appreciation. Dade County has missed loyalty, honesty and always the gentle strokes of integrity, wisdom and dignity following your diligence around your cherished community you called home. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2021

Never force feed your feelings upon everyone. When time is right they may finally comprehend the scopes of your difficult roles and responsibilities and your unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook, has not been overlooked for missions undertaken will be carried out by those who solemnly have taken over your watch. A strong heart and vitally vigilant soul did its outstanding job protecting liberty and togetherness for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2021

The surface of seriousness must be sunk if society is to live and to grow its honor and ingenuity. Your confidence and classic endeavor, Officer Cook, were all totally treasured and extra virtuous. Dade County had a host of heroes and heroines, your life and career added something wonderful to those scales of justice providing memories and humanely humble moments where dignity and integrity accentuated your trails of truth and trust. One young man's character and commitments were so consummate and unrelenting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2021

That pot of gold, Officer Cook, is your big old heart and soul of humbleness, honesty and virtue. They all combined to comb the corridors of Dade County saving its public from more harm and undue suffering. Your undying integrity, character and respect all came from the deepest roots of resolve and your dignity which faced adversity as all heroes must face to face. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is where your angelic spirit can really walk its must perfect beat.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2021

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