Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The shift change does not always mean to go home. In fact working above your time is often called for when evil knocks at our doors. Those homes must be preserved as their honor, integrity and dignity must be placed ahead of any public servant's. You name and soul, Officer Cook, have been blessed, revered and forever accentuated in reward by the Heavenly One. God has a place for His heroes and heroines all angels of valor,vision and virtue, whose visibility and responsibility is very well etched in the history books where you can read about them lives and careers where sacrifice and sanctity define their conduct. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2021
Lips of truth, feet of ferocity and hands of a gentleman so honest and gallant. The folks of Dade County won't overlook you, Officer Cook and neither will dignity, integrity and virtue be cast aside. They all had a God given purpose and your missions of faithfulness, resourcefulness and dedication will forever be treasured. Such a loyal partner and comrade to all who served with you. Badge#1664 was worn distinctively, decisively and very doggedly to get at the roots of terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2021
What is dictated is a plan of tranquility that spreads out like a blanket over an area you called home, Officer Cook. Dade County and its hero of loyalty, cherished, esteemed and greatly admired for honor, dignity and integrity facing off against the nasty look of violence. The residents were spared because of your unassuming and humane patrols over them. No one including your family will ever forget "Uncle Bo." You meant more to them than anything and they all miss you terribly. The laugh, the smile, the personality and professional character and convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2021
What honesty, dignity and integrity do for a heart and soul is raise those tents of character, courage and class and only your humility and decency, Officer Cook, helped to save and to provide the adequate protection that Dade County was offered. A tireless man working in an undying, unselfish and and unwavering manner to distribute serenity, safe havens for all and a commitment to truth, trust and excellence. Never forgotten and saluted for intercepting evil from the streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2021
Your family carries on your blessed,revered and humbly heroic name, Officer Cook, in the name of God and Dade County where you undying and unselfish endeavors will never go overlooked. Nothing can return you to your family and yet their comfort and solace is in knowing how much you are loved and how you cared for your job, a passion like no other and a lovely wife in Karen who supported your every gesture of goodwill toward your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If there are balloons they sure have gone straight to Our Creator's panels of perseverance, proficiency and constant relevance as He safeguards your very heart,soul and spirit from any further harm.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2021
One hero, one step for society to embrace and they certainly did, Officer Cook. Your missions and humble journeys were spent searching for Dade County's serenity and the bad part was you losing your life to make your family, peers and humanity better. Integrity, dignity and honesty must all be from a trusted and truthful heart which they were. A sacred calling with a well rounded human being pursuing the trust and civility that virtue calls for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2021
Tenacity that transferred its powers day and night always making sure of the public's welfare and well being. You never missed a beat, Officer Cook, demonstrating valor and common sense while maintaining those bridges of hope, trust and valid goodwill between every citizen of Dade County of whom you served and protected. Life has its moments and you my neighbor, friend and hero were consummate, loyal and esteemed, your comrades will forever admire and be grateful to you for your efforts poured forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2021
Once heinousness burrows itself in one must act like a dentist to remove its particles of callousness before they create more undue havoc and bedlam. You took your roles and onuses very seriously, Officer Cook, for this Dade County will forever remember and salute your vision, wisdom and virtue. Integrity right there to lend its assistance, dignity so dedicated and honesty will displayed. God surely has His angel a gentleman of how truth and trusted bonds of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2021
It's truly amazing how one has to think yet stay honest and dignified during their entire watch. And such professionalism was your motto, Officer Cook, a man of integrity, humbleness, a marvelous public servant so tireless, unselfish and unwavering. Dade County will never forget your heroic actions that day and everyday you lived. Your soul, heart and spirit all have been transforming heaven as you soar higher while patrolling those golden streets and gates of angels, heroes and heroines who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2021
Boldness and bravery, cornerstones constructed from the foundations of dignity,integrity,honesty and character. They all blended quite well during your six years of service to Dade County, Officer Cook. One man, one gentleman with a heart of giving and a soul of humility, heroism and virtue giving their eyes, ears and feet to preserve the quality of life in your very community where you continue to receive plaudits and homage from helping to steer security, happiness and enhancement where it firmly belongs. The truth and trust so diligent, the loyalty so very vigilant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2021
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
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