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

Police work is not about job making a living because you can surely carve a living out of a less dangerous profession. Your official position, Officer Cook, called for the best of training, learning and in gaining experience that a well conditioned man or woman requires to battle the viciousness that violently rocks our very society. Dade County was your home and you enjoyed following after your heart's desire to become a fine human being and an excellent public servant. Nothing unfortunately can bring you back to your family, they have many humble memories of their "Uncle Bo." Class, dignity and the reverent integrity that all wear a badge must have to successfully eliminate terror from our midst.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2021

A journey of faith,loyalty and substance all undertaken with a solemn oath, a pledge to protect and to serve all citizens of Dade County with nothing but the highest regard for honesty, dignity and integrity all looking evil right smack dab in the eye. So wise and so humanely humble, your memory, Officer Cook, will forever be remembered and fondly be saluted for the valor, virtue and character of your blessed heart and soul. They constructed the cornerstones of wisdom, vision and the maturity needed to tackle the most difficult of situations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2021

Integrity, dignity and honesty looked Dade County straight in the eyes. So locked down centered and focused. Your maturity, vision and wisdom, Officer Cook, was all heroic, all from your wonderful heart and soul of crusading courage. Everything you did in life and during your short police career was accomplished with character respect and always for the sake of Our Lord. Our very tranquility and unity came about through your foundations of ferocity of which your paths and trails of justice were most truthful,faithfully loyal and so trustworthy. Humility as an angel now patrolling the kingdoms above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 5, 2021

One short block and five minutes maybe a tad longer and memories to sadly last a lifetime forever. Violence does not look at a stopwatch, it just exacts mayhem,chaos and bedlam from the stomach and pangs of our world throwing things more than a little off kilter. A very decent, noble and honest young man who was just performing his duties about to end his shift when this last call came through the radio. Dade County will not forget you, Officer Cook, as you never forgot to assist your comrades under siege and the citizens whom you were charged with protecting. Integrity,dignity and character are virtues hard to replace. They were the instruments and vehicles that drove your heart and soul of courage to where Our Maker needed you to be at that precise moment. Dearly loved, adored and treasured by your family, colleagues and anyone who knew such a sweet and handsome gentleman of fairness, trust and its true fighting spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

Vindictive will never accomplish a thing. But being valiant and having virtue back your every movement will pay bigger dividends down those lines of honesty and dignity where sooner or later integrity will find its niche in all who don a badge and wear a crisp uniform of character, charm and candor. You were consummate in your trails of truth and trust, Officer Cook, a humble hero who never shied away nor ran from danger. Teaching drums and music would seem like a safer way to carve out a career and living and yet your pursued and chose a profession very noteworthy that has benefits and rewards to those loyal and genuinely concerned about our welfare which you always took to heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

A side plate of justice, a side panel of perseverance, security and the proficiency that provided the truth behind your life and career, Officer Cook. Such a man so wonderful and beloved by his family, peers and all society should be remembered for his heroic heart, soul and youth. Dade County was steered in the paths of righteousness and for the callousness which took you, Officer Cook, from your community and loved ones may God's divine grace, countenance and wisdom shine directly down upon you and those who carry on with your legacy of impression and the humble distinction of knowing unselfish and tireless commitment was diligent and most vigilant at every moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

Heroism is forever a living part of society, mankind and humanity as it is what drives the fruition of our endeavors, virtue and noble earthly journeys on behalf of serenity, security and the safety of all who seek the shelters of humility and heart. Yours, Officer Cook, all came from within your brave heart and soul, your spirit is being safeguarded for eternity and nothing will ever be extinguished. Dade County was a prime example for why fortitude and quality of character are honorably needed and chosen to undertake such missions of everything in the language of dignity and integrity. Trust and truth are now angelically protecting those gates of paradise where esteem and versatility are truly blessed, rewarded and humanely admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

You can never go wrong when you have honor, integrity and dignity comported and supporting your trails of truth, trust and justice for all mankind. Those blanks were filled in long ago, Officer Cook, back in 1973 when you started your solid law enforcement career with Metro-Dade first working at Jackson South in security. The people of Dade County were most fortunate that you cam along young man to serve and to defend our very liberties and safe passages with health, peace and prosperity never wavering. Your tireless heart,soul and courage led your duly dignified crusades here while championing the causes of reason. Such wisdom, virtue and vision were always outstanding and crystal clear. An angel of humility forever linked to his family professional colleagues and a whole host of friends who sincerely miss your smile and caring personality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

Symbols remind us of the past, present and the future hope,goodwill and esteem of our community. Right here in Dade County there are many good things and yet not so quiet times. Evil interrupts the sensation of security, serenity and the safety of all who navigate the landscape looking to achieve a means, a purpose in life. Have a dream. have an attainable goal and reach for the stars, you did, Officer Cook, It's what men and women of humility, character and class do. It is the very nature of honesty and dignity calling upon integrity to serve with heroism and no hesitation whatsoever. The areas were solemnly preserved by a man of unwavering and unselfish heart and soul, they are all missed greatly as a true angel encircles his family at every second with Our Creator overseeing your heavenly journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

Two hands, two feet with trusted and true lips of learning and honor that provided the basis for your entire life and six year career of promise and principles, Officer Cook, heroic and yet meticulous, a man with gallantry and a soul of wisdom so full of humility and dignity that went after peace with all the integrity that could be relied upon. Dade County still has faced many times of torment, turmoil and even terror, you were there present and accounted for to deliver upon your sacred oath, keeping the oars paddling further upstream looking to shield adversity from our midst. Valiant and virtuous, a man of devoutness and fairness, faithful and yearning to always give his excellence to the causes of your aspirations.Your blessed name has been forever etched in your family's heart and at your department for all to witness and to solemnly and fondly remember a life of humbleness given to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

Violence has no winners only those who pay the ultimate price losing their lives to protect and to safeguard their areas of assignment. The challenges are tall,the tasks at times are quite difficult and yet through it all you made an impression upon the citizens of Dade County, Officer Cook, that has been felt and forever will be felt even after forty plus years since you gave your life for security and tranquility. When one man of heart and conviction gives up their most cherished resource and happiness we must be homage to their truth and trust as your dignity and integrity did not die in vain. Virtue is eternal and I'm sure God id rewarding your soul and spirit as two components that conquered adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

When everything seems to be in order never once assume it is. For all the training, classroom work and actual practice on the roads, even the most diligent and vigilant of public servants cannot allow as light slip up to hinder the hunts for serenity. You searched and pursued harmony, freedom and unity on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, with morals, scruples and the pride you took in wearing a pristine uniform and badge of passion,heart and character. Your soul and spirit of honesty, integrity and reverent dignity is for eternity being blessed and rewarded by the Lord Himself for a life and career of humility. A strength not everyone has. Police officers have to maintain and possess a certain package of perseverance and endeavor to make in roads toward winning and defeating such an obstinate enemy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

When that hour is near zest, zeal, vim and vigor must be ready to summon up their sacred callings. For when evil and wickedness strike all duly honored public servants must be on board and totally prepared to serve their communities as you were, Officer Cook, heroic and dignified, intense and intuitive. Dade County had your eyes, ears, heart and soul of bravery patrolling its streets and avenues where your humble acumen,vision and wisdom were all present and aware. Such an outstanding gentleman of class, character and pure dedication never to be forgotten only saluted with solemn loyalty and one to be revered and cherished forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2021

A degree may indicate you've studied more for something let alone reached the academic pinnacle of your life which in turn may lead to a brighter future. Police work is a blessing and a reward and yet it tests one's physical and mental stamina and toughness when faced with adversity. Your smile alone was sensational, Officer Cook and yet a man composed of heart,respect and character took the time to learn,train and practice his skills before hitting the pavements that are difficult at times to navigate around. With a full head of steam, your wisdom and visions of maturity, honesty and the chains of courage,dignity and integrity were abundantly clear. The goal was to seize evil before it struck society leveling it nastiness against those desiring to live and to thrive in everlasting tranquility. A gentleman to be saluted for valor, virtue and a plethora of diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

There is no substitute for honesty, integrity and dignity. The character of that person demonstrating such remarkable traits is the person who will likely encounter success in their humble endeavors. Here on earth while you out on the streets patrolling Dade County, Officer Cook, your heroism and humble heart were the core ingredients to peace and a sense of stability. Never magical only practical. Your source of brightness and candor has been surely missed though forty-eight years ago it began its journeys, missions and resolve and then blossomed into a haven for which your legacy of everything in character, conviction and commitments to excellence and pride mounted their serious challenges. tasked with treating terror, torment and turmoil with a stern approach, your goodwill and hope now all angelic are supporting those who serve the purpose, those whose passion tries to uplift and enhance the trails of truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

A concern is displaying a serious interest in something. You had the public's pulse at heart, Officer Cook and because of this Dade County and its people could never go wrong. But, that day everything went wrong and you gave your sacred life, career,honesty and the total decency of morals, dignity and integrity that all were stellar and outstanding as you defended the lives of both your comrades and the folks whom you served with pride and humility of everything in your heart and soul of heroism now working with the Lord Himself to watch over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A little soul searching can definitely travel a long way down those paths of righteous virtue,valor and vigilance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

No chinks in your armor, Officer Cook. Though to think if they had side panels back then serving out your career and continuing to live a healthy life with Karen would certainly have been indeed a most treasured blessing. The rewards for your fruits of labor serving and preserving life in Dade County where peace and prosperity are not just some puzzle pieces. The hints of your heroism were focused and centered around honor, integrity and dignity stall warts in your critical occupation where sometimes peril lurks around our very noses and corners. Just so much truth,trust and ferocity fueling your exploits in order for us to witness true emancipation and never calamity. Always respected, saluted and paid the highest of homage for carrying a mighty heart and soul into your daily affairs. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

To retain and to remember may save a life also to be supportive of your fellow officers is of equal importance. The essence of your solemn life and versatile career, Officer Cook, lied deep down in both your humble heart and blessed soul of virtue, comprehension and a certain understanding. Knowing when your voice of reason, your tones of dignity and integrity would be summoned to take their places front and center to do battle with the likes of adversity and its evil that follows behind. Some place right this moment your spirit is flashing that big old smile, a grin from ear to ear encouraging your parents to keep up the good work in your cherished name and all the principles that made you who you are not just were. Badge#1664 served with practicality, it protected with perseverance undying, unyielding and unselfish, all tireless and engaging. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines observing their loved ones humble, humane and caring.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

Your professional peers, Officer Cook, had nothing but excellent words to speak regarding your humble, honored and solemn life and career heroically defending the virtues, safety and the harmony of Dade County. It was not just your venue it was a place where your destinies all took flight. Things were just taking off, six years demonstrating your abilities, wisdom and vision applied to the problems at hand. With a heart and soul now legendary, you began creating waves of welcome relief. The serenity from home to home, door to door could be felt and realized. Uncanny sense and a wealth of maturity supporting your every movement. Each cornerstone and foundation you soundly built has lasted and will stay mounted for generation after generation as mankind salutes your sacred aspirations and noble passions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Six years of service, twenty-five years of a well lived but short life was not supposed to end as it did even though you were devout and faithful accepting the Lord's grace and His calling for your spirit to serve an angelic purpose.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

The moon surely illuminates our darkest of nights and your most honored and very heroic soul, Officer Cook, has kept your family and Dade County aglow. Such a travesty your death and for all your acumen, dignity and integrity you'll always be highly regarded, a legacy of fortitude and perpetual motion. Morals, values and the righteous heart and noble soul forever shared that make that difference in how we could continue to live our very lives and to pursue our causes,purposes and passions. They very same that were never squandered by a virtuous and reverent gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Whatever the occasion your reliable versatility and accountability always cherished and completely humble shined proudly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

The winds blow, the rain comes and the voice and humble aura of a man with God given talents permeating his community, they will be felt for eternity. Where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, is where Dade County visits your grave and offers prayers of comfort and solace for your soul, heart and spirit of admiration, virtue and vision. Such understanding and the depths of dignity, honesty and integrity gracing the landscape of your area you called home. No matter the predicament, the dilemma, you figured out how to solve and to resolve conflict before it worsened. That day, Officer Cook, you did all in your power to stop a diabolical and wayward man. Our Master called you home after seeing your journeys and destinies as completed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

A horse gallops. Gallantry rides gently upon a community's roads,streets and various venues. Versatility and virtue are supposed to be durable, capable and able to perform their feats of ferocity at all times. No matter the circumstance honesty, integrity and dignity must step into that ring and acquit themselves nobly and proudly. Your performance in the field that day that you made the ultimate sacrifice and everyday, Officer Cook, was very humane, heroic and always had a certain fortitude for a man with a sterling reputation for success without looking for applause. God has granted your heart,soul and spirit its slumber for doing your part,your responsibility all in God's humble compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County and badge#1664 are forever united in the bonds of bravery, boldness and a pronounced maturity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

The battles and wars over violence and terror are not yet done, as their conclusions just keep interrupting the goodwill, faith and esteem that humanity yearns so much for. Dade County had a most respected officer within its ranks of relevance, resiliency and resolve fighting until your last ounce of breath. Officer Cook, you are forever your family's guardian angel in heaven, a hero with a unique perspective on life and a man whose heart, soul and virtue are being secured for safekeeping in heaven's tranquil shelter's of versatility, sanctity and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of commitments to excel and the pride that rides upon the wings of welcome integrity, dignity and honesty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

Officer Cook, your whole life and career as a Dade County public servant was highlighted by everything from being a decent man. A loyal and noble comrade to all who served with you, a consummate spark plug of perseverance who never let negative draw you down nor detour your roles of truth and trust to create a bond of stability and security for mankind. Goodwill, hope and faithfulness all escalated your paths of persistence, humane honor and the desire to possess and to maintain quality of dignity and integrity which helped to accentuate and to enhance your chances of defeating evil. A uniform and badge treasured, blessed and forever admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

Reality is the gut check of rationale and common sense. All your earthly missions, journeys and trails of truth, justice and trustworthiness, Officer Cook, were humbly and heroically blessed and rewarded by Our Creator. The God in heaven watches over us as individuals who rely upon You for our daily salvation and sustenance. You were surely a most devout and loyal public servant, Officer Cook, counted on to protect the inner fibers of Dade County's own dignity, integrity and honor. They were in your cells of courage and in both your soul and heart of heroism, reverence and virtue's versatility. They never lacked wisdom, vision nor imagination. Such a determined young man who would have been so valuable to society today,your family, colleagues, peers and humanity do miss you terribly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2021

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