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

A lifer, a man possessed of humility and heart, the strength of a brave soul that patrolled Dade County with all its dignity, integrity and honesty from within your gentle spirit. The people whom you served, Officer Cook, have not forgotten you and your esteemed character and sacred commitments to convictions, true and faithful, all humbly trusted to create a fair sense of peace and that humane balance of wisdom, vision and virtue. Such a tragedy and forever an angel saluted for hope and missions of goodwill blessed and rewarded accordingly by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2021

Service to mankind and to your community, Dade County was absorbed with your pronounced heart of caring and a soul of bravery that was most dignified and honorable. Your years, Officer Cook, were all productive and sincerely measured. No doubt your spirit and soul keep floating higher each second as those cornerstones you started have been the legacy for which heroism and humility shall stand as that very basis of your smartness and vision. With onus and accountability you never abandoned hope and gave us the chance to experience harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2021

More than an honorable mention is applied to your devout and Godgiven skills,courtesies and attributes of acumen, awareness and being astute. The people of Dade County had a newer sense of hope andthe assurances that truth and fairness would be fairly applied to all phases of your perseverance, Officer Cook. A great leader of all men and women who motivated and dedicated his life and career to the administration of justice trusted and resourceful. Honesty, integrity and passion all calibrated around your compasses of dignity which built those corridors of courage, virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2021

Human beings are far superior to angels. Humanity thrived upon your unassuming and most humbly unwavering honesty, dignity and integrity. A gallant man with real character and virtually wise commitment that saw Dade County thrive during your trips and tenacious voyages over our harmony and peace. Principles, scruples and discipline are necessary elements of one young man's endearing personality replete with sincerity, a smile and a maturity beyond the crowd. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was about reality, relevance and resiliency. Hope and goodwill, true and humanely heroic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2021

The Master of Our Universe observes, watches and protects His flock of heroes, heroines, all cherished and designated by the vestibules of virtue, diligence, dignity and integrity's blueprints which help steer our tranquility and liberty. Our serenity, security and safe havens were created by your heroic heart and enduring soul and a special spirit of adventure and morals. Such vehicles were the beacons ofour very hope, goodwill and aspirations, Officer Cook. Your blessed and treasured name continue walking the perfect trails above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2021

Your humble cup of honor, reverence and integrity ran over, Officer Cook, as your heroic dignity embraced mankind with all its soul and careful heart of comprehension. The tasks were great and danger just made things more eventful and yet your character, conviction and commitments were all trustworthy and down to earth. Pride and mettle always came front and center as Dade County was preserved by a worthwhile gentleman of humbleness and the humane loyalty and esteem that supported your ventures of virtue. All vehicles of vigilance duly handled and completed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2021

Working as a public servant is never a fishing expedition. Dade County is and was during your watch, Officer Cook, considered a large community. Your faith, devotion and everlasting smile assured the folks they would be safer and more protected. Never more honesty, integrity and dignity emphasized within the heart and soul so robust that carried your earnest missions of sanctity, civility and humility. A man who stood for justice, truth and the trust that breeds excellence and scruples to be revered. Virtue is an eagle that soars as angel forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2021

First rate, top notch and first class in everything your life and career represented, Officer Cook. All the heinousness, callousness and wickedness you labored hard to overcome for us here in Dade County. When a tidal wave of torment, terror and turmoil flood in you my neighbor, friend and hero needed your entire arsenal of acumen and honesty, heart and soul to overcome and to maintain our quiet and tranquil lives. Destiny is not a chip, it's not a trump card, fate comes calling when we least expect it to. But, your consummate character and vigilant commitments all saw your missions through, the sadness, agony and anguish still are around as your family carries on with your legacy stamped, sealed and signed with loyalty and esteem. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2021

Heaven is the top of the world where its views below are nothing but fabulous. The perfection is at its peak and all its honored and dignified heroes and heroines all are angels in flight soaring higher each second as their spirits, hearts and souls are being cherished, blessed and humbly rewarded for their inspiring, intelligent and intuitive endeavors that have made mankind more bountiful and proud. You gave your parents, Officer Cook, joy, peace of mind and a genuine sense of understanding because of your undying passions to preserve the integrity and safe trails for all Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Health, ideals and morals surely can assist in these brutally sensitive wars over terror and torment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2021

Strict yet fair. Serious with a smile yet fiercely determined. You were out on a mission, an earthly journey, Officer Cook, to create an environment within Dade County that was secure, safe and humanely constructed. From bottom to the top, honesty, integrity and dignity designed the interiors and exteriors of your self controlled principles, mettle and scruples so valued. They only uplifted,enriched and enhanced society beyond its beliefs. We all have aspirations, your heart and soul were completely affixed to the tunes of tenacity and turning a new page. If Our Creator had allowed you to live on and see retirement the world would certainly have treasured you and the respect and salutes you now and forever receive are much more emotional and so meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2021

Better to cooperate with authority when told than having to be taken down by force. Violence these days requires such updated and measured responses. You never know what might be out in tandem looking to upset the old apple cart. With an able body and an honest heart, Officer Cook, you were capable and most dedicated to working and giving direction to other officers and for this dignity, integrity and intelligence were never taken off the beaten path. Perseverance is a tool to be used by wise and humble soldiers who steer their compasses accordingly. Yours, my neighbor, friend and hero navigated throughout Dade County as a true and trusted servant. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2021

Searching and exploring, police work gives one a moment to ponder but not longer. You plan and train for the very day, afternoon or evening when you career begins to take humble shape. You'll continue to be cherished, admired and heroic revered, Officer Cook, for all that you achieved on behalf of Dade County and its citizens. Their harmony, unity and resourcefulness all coming through because of your tireless heart and soul, a constant outstanding character that supported your loyal and fruitful commitments to excellence, trust and truth always versatile and never without virtue. A gentleman proud of his passions who lived with humility and discipline whose now an angel forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2021

Careful, concerned yet humble. The everyday grind of police work entails remaining honest, dignified and having morethan a core of integrity which you possessed in your entire being, Officer Cook. Dade County was served and protected by more than an agent of acumen and heart. It was carried out by a man steadfastly truthful and trusted by his superiors to guide a community through the perils of evil and such violence cannot ever be tolerated. It took you from your loving family and loyal comrades of virtue and diligence. You won't be forgotten and will be smartly saluted for bravery and the beams of light shining down from your heavenly and angelic spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2021

You cannot mimic the goodwill of one's heart and soul. And yours, Officer Cook, was resourceful, robust and quite relevant as it patrolled the areas of Dade County where its people were certainly thankful for your efforts, energy and smile that could light up any room. Our Maker has your angelic spirit for safekeeping, honor whoned and primed, dignity that was always dedicated to trust and truth, the integrity that a young man of quality of commitment forevermore maintained. The vision, wisdom and the maturity that was valor, virtue and all versatility never forgotten and saluted fondly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

Initiative is taking the baton of intuition, intelligence and ingenuity and utilizing its full potentials of honesty, integrity and dignity. Taking those wars and battles right into evil's unruly clutches. You took direction, Officer Cook and as all heroes must, you championed newer pilgrimages, newer bonds, bridges and crusades that have stood the tests of time here in Dade County all these decades later. A man gallant and fortified by a strong heart and soul that delivered the elegance of endeavor and upstanding character into each life, home and street that you solemnly protected and preserved its image. Ideals and values are only relevant when scruples, principles and mettle are bonded together as one component. Always well respected, greatly admired and forever a faithfully truthful and trusted gentleman. The wings of an angel floating gracefully above for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family, comrades and many friends in and outside of the law enforcement communities all dearly miss you. A life gone too soon with more left behind to humbly achieve. Success never went to your head, Officer Cook. You afforded mankind the very same rights of passage.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

For courage, consideration, concern and caring it is forever in Our Master's compassionate hands that watch over the souls of His flock, heroes and heroines all taken to their eternal resting places to continue patrolling the gates of gallantry in heaven where one's dignity, integrity and honesty is crafted and the finalized result is perfection.May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. A fine human being who was instrumental in creating a peaceful environment for all Dade County to live and to thrive in. Serenity, security and safety are not done bya push button operation. They must be steered and maneuvered with a man or woman of heart, soul and the class of character, truth, trust and conviction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

Clever and cunning, yet humble and respected. In the eyes of Our Lord, your family's hearts and the souls of your fellow officers, there was never a bad word spoken regarding you, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 belonging to William Coleman Cook, indeed performed his roles and journeys with a sense of pride and all the directions belonging to both dignity and integrity. If you cannot be honorable you probably belong in another line of work. Policing Dade County streets was your chosen occupation and for a quarter of your sacred life that sacrifice was given with humility, heart and always loyalty and commitment to pride. Your badge and uniform tried its utmost at pacifying and fortifying civilization. You built bridges to a safer future yet one better enhanced if God allowed you to live to see your feats of acumen and awareness challenging evil at every post. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

The fruits of your bold and brave labors, Officer Cook, surely will be solemnly etched and remembered for their total acts of honesty, integrity and the dignity that went rightafter violence. It's an indignation what transpired on May 16, 1979 to you, Officer Cook, your family, department and colleagues will never ever forget you and your heroic impressions left upon the sidewalks of humanity where its people walk safer. Dade County won't overlook a man of heart and enrichment reaching out to gently touch the pangs of all who persevere through thick and thin even when danger attempts to unleash its havoc. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

Tremendous endeavor that was unwavering tenacity and total honor. It shall be treasured by your family and peers forevermore. Dade County propsered and was led by a gentleman of heart and a tranquil soul of valor. Our freedoms, liberties and unity came about because of you, Officer Cook, always heroic, always dignified and always poignant and centered upon your responsiblities.vVirtue, vigilance and versatility have all encountered one another and are of the same mind a reverent character that has been paid humane homage for its humble missions to benefit society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

The shift change signals one can return home safe and sound. Yet, the tasks and obligations are not fully completed. Violence, disputes and whatever calls come on the radio must be answered and handled with the swiftest of assurances that all humanity will be secure and protected. You watched over Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, as only you could. Uplifting heart, soul and spirit, devoted dignity and humble and humane integrity which all was delivered by being morally pious and tenacious to a tee. Your fellow officers have saluted and fondly remembered your charisma, charm, candor and smile which are terribly missed today and everyday by your loving family and esteemed comrades of the past. You sir certainly paved the trails for all future men and women of the badge and sacred affirmations of which they undertake. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

A fatigued warrior cannot fathom his earthly chores. Those destinies so honorable and desired which are intended to enrich the landscapes of where you patrolled here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A man whose heart and soul of integrity and humbleness charging head first into direct danger where its paths of ugliness leave a mark that is difficult to remove or erase. You did create that impression which is in the thoughts and prayers of all mankind that you unselfishly protected and preserved with patient character, outstanding and excellent commitment and of course both truthful and trustworthy convictions, heroism forever admired and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2021

Today, Officer Cook, I visited your grave and prayed while saluting your honesty,dignity and integrity. Dade County was monitored and patrolled by a man of devotion, virtue and humility. The angels in heaven are all heroic and sacred in all they accomplished during their careers. Never fatigued and always filled with wholesome character and a charming smile, heart of resolve and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Determination and dedication carry great weight in this never ending plethora of evil and terror.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2021

Getting vaccinated is now as important and as essential to donning a vest and a seat belt. The world these days seems topsy turvy. It should not have to come to this. Policing an area always requires a certain train of thought with nothing deviating from the normal day to day professional operations. Your mechanics and discipline, Officer Cook, always top notch as was your sincere honor, humility and the acumen of everything dignified and containing integrity to support your patrols. The roads and streets seem nowadays to be more perilous than ever, you, Officer Cook, made virtue and vision stand humble and tall as a man of loyalty and trust would do. All unselfish, all tireless and all with energetic enlightenment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2021

A person with class and decency knows full well how to behave. How to respect mankind's privacy and tranquility. You and Nancy, your older sister were taught, Officer Cook, right from wrong from your two wonderfully devoted and loving parents may they rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. You designed all your feats of endurance by being motivated by the desires to remain honest and open, dignified and concerned for Dade County's welfare. Integrity and character that were forever morally righteous and principles so centered and engaging. With a wise heart and a soul seeking trust and truth the ones you protected had no qualms nor anxieties. Always beloved and cherished for heroism and humbleness that oozed promise and perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2021

A sense of pride that incorporated its ingenuity, intuition and intelligence within the locations of all Dade County. Your Central location, Officer Cook, where your heroic deeds and noble actions of faithfulness, resourcefulness and hope gave goodwill the chance to ride freely upon the streets where harm and danger lurked. They were out in tandem unfortunately looking to spoil the reverence, vigilance and diligence of your patrols and yet you gave the ultimate sacrifice of both soul and heart to steer evil away from your venue keeping us protected and safer. Never a day goes by without a prayer and a thought of your family that has summoned the strength, fortitude and passions to take the baton of your boldness to newer heights. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 23, 2021

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