Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
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
The satellites are still beaming down to earth. Your sweet and versatile spirit and soul, Officer Cook, is continuing to light up our humanity. For it was your journeys and missions of goodwill, hope and heart that enriched and enhanced the safety of Dade County and its people. They have not forgotten you and your class, decency and pure driven desire to achieve and to accomplish. A gentleman of both dignity and integrity will go farther down those lines of trust and truth so help us all. Forever cherished and forever sincere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2021
Your pursuits of proficiency, pride and perseverance, Officer Cook, were all heart and heroic in goodwill, hope and faithfulness. Dade County will forever salute and remember your unassuming and unselfish bravery, honesty and integrity's humility and its implanted dignity. Virtue and vision all wise and sacred. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2021
When one is given a directive, an order or command to surrender for heaven's sake obey and comply, do yourself, the police and community a big favor and make the challenges a bit less taxing. One fine gentleman battling with all his heart, soul and might to right his community, Dade County. Everybody knew you, Officer Cook and I'm sure there was not one dry eye in the cathedral or those hot sidewalks as they came to bade farewell to you that afternoon of May 19, 1979, honoring your humbly heroic name. Integrity, dignity and character that squared off against the nasty likes of terror and you gave adversity all it could muster. You'll forevermore be solemnly, fondly and proudly be saluted and paid homage for your service,life and career one planned and well though out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
One man of class is better than all those who usurp and shirk duty. God forbid! Violence is that monster that needs silencing and even with a sweet smile and handsome face, Officer Cook, Dade County and its residents were certainly in special hands, those of a man with a heart and a brave soul who was beloved and adored by his family and a whole tenet of friends and comrades. A great deal of thought and resourcefulness can steady those rudders of resiliency and compasses where character never derailed nor was detoured. Everyone received quality service from a man of virtue,integrity and wisdom's dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A little ingenuity, compassion and intelligence can balance those sheets where serenity, security and safety are important to any given community's health and well being.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Police work does not make the pillow any softer to place your head on it to sleep through the night. After all even when off duty watching a community is a 24-7 occupation with everything from nothing major to peril looking to make a major dent in the stability and tranquility of a region. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was heroic and honorable, it contained all the factors of ferocity and sound reasoning. You were a seasoned veteran who undertook the additional roles as a leader and as a dedicated motivator of heart and class. The grinds are tough, never easy and the degrees of difficulty range in various positions. You made that impression that has left behind a grand and distinct expression. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was your territory and your reliable tenacity saw to it that your journeys would be most fruitful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Heads in the sand won't solve or resolve. But, with some humane honor, reverent dignity and uncompromising integrity the tasks, chores and dangerous assignments can be completed, fulfilled and satisfied in order for life and trails to go without impediments. Your main mission on behalf of mankind, Officer Cook, was to secure Dade County as per your sacred affirmation and to utilize your tireless heart and unwavering unselfishness to achieve more than demanded. You laid down trust, truth and principles in order for danger to be lessened and for the general population to thrive and to persevere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Be open but don't divest your humility, heart and character. Integrity dignity and honor must be invested into the welfare and their safety. You made great strides protecting Dade County, Officer Cook and your determination and steadfast desires helped to enhance, enrich and uplift a community seeking peace and vision. Wisdom and virtue now being watched over in heaven as God blesses and rewards your treasured heroic name. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Sunrise, sunset, honesty, dignity and integrity always blooming. You blossomed into one fine human being and public servant, Officer Cook, so resourceful, so strong and energetic, your earthly journeys were deemed as complete as God took your heart, soul and spirit of courage up to heaven where character, commitment, truth and trust meet up with your convictions. You were consummate, disciplined and full of unselfish mettle, scruples and the all humble values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Proper diction is always necessary even when fighting crime. A calming approach will surely gain steam whenever honor, dignity and integrity try their roles to solve and to restore the essence of law and order. You made a sacred oath, Officer Cook, to preserve, to protect and to provide more than a lion's share of serenity and justice for Dade County. Losing you was a big sorrow for your family, comrades and close personal friends though they remember the proud yet humbly heroic young man with much God given talent to carry you farther down those roads of resolve and streets of heart and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your true character spoke volumes of your unselfish virtue and vintage tireless energy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
One false move and trouble may come calling. Evil,terror and wickedness leave no time to act at times. Their calling cards come with callousness and heinousness addressed to the majority of citizens looking for some positive hope and reinforcement. You gave your life, Officer Cook, always a hero, only a first class gentleman who broadened the landscapes of his community here in Dade County where dignity, decency and desire may reign forevermore. Resolve, resiliency and pure endeavor from your heart, soul and spirit of cooperation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
That stake of security and that awareness coupled with acumen, virtue and wisdom provided you the valuable resources with which to maintain our securities, Officer Cook. You led by example and fought with a practical purpose, a plan in mind to better build bridges and cornerstones to a safer future and one better served if you were present today to witness these advances. God needed you, He needed your versatility and unwavering integrity, ingenuity and dignity glorifying his kingdom of heroes and heroines. It's a location kept peaceful and perfect through the tools of good women and men all freedom fighters. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Drive down those streets and roads where your memories are duly, fondly and most solemnly honored today, Officer Cook. You were the hero of your loved ones, friends and colleagues alike who kept his cool and sanctity during terrible times. A gentleman so well groomed and refined in restoring the composition and frames of dignity and integrity that continue being paid respect and admiration. The gratitude of mankind for your tireless ambitions and energy from your cherished heart and soul. A place in God's divine palace for a man of mettle and fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County won't forget and hopefully those watching over us patrolling our serenity won't drop that baton of bravery and boldness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Truth and truth are the validations of one's life, career and ideals. Values, conduct and morals that can make or break any given situation. You were that leaf of peace, Officer Cook. That springboard of hope and resourcefulness that Dade County leaned on when times got tough. Integrity, dignity and character all humbly facing danger head on never backing down from a challenge. Your blessed name and virtue have and will for eternity be the driving force behind your family's missions undertaken to further accentuate your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Evil invades. Humility enriches society's chances at experiencing freedom, liberty and any expression and articles of honor, dignity and integrity. Your resolve and humbleness, Officer Cook, heroically blanketed Dade County and its folks forever in character and reverence. Show something that can be counted upon when the going gets tough then you garner the greatest of esteem and admiration seeing you were fiercely loyal to your comrades in arms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Violence leaves so many faces and hearts with a worried expression, a panic of sorts. You were consummate, cool and calm under pressure, Officer Cook. a resource so endearing to Dade County residents and for a man of hope, goodwill and faith, honesty, integrity and dignity were certainly better than reluctance and hesitation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
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