Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
A most beloved public servant with his humble reputation on the line giving every ounce of honesty, integrity and dignity to make Dade County and its citizens safe forevermore. Your unwavering resourcefulness, Officer Cook, so heroic and so virtuous has been remembered for everything decent in the name of character, respect and a certain fighting resolve to be saluted for its humility and responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2021
Gallantry cannot ever be gashed nor gored. Honesty, integrity and dignity cannot ever be tarnished nor disrespected. So much faith, hope and unselfishly unwavering goodwill distributed back into the very streets of Dade County where you gave your life, heart and soul over forty-two years ago, Officer Cook. One hero with a fireplace of ferocity and the terraces of both truth and trust forevermore. Your family has missed you tremendously and knows one day you'll be reunited with them. For now and for eternity an angel soaring higher and higher in Our Maker's perfect abode. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2021
The trains to ferocity, tenacity and truth followed the blessed instincts of your trust, reliability and versatility, Officer Cook, down those heroic paths in Dade County where its citizens received a wealth of hope and steadfast goodwill. Information cannot hurt the reputation of dignity, reverent character and a man whose commitments were honorable and filled with baskets of boldness and integrity. The strength of your heart and soul was tireless, energetic and surely thoughtful. Your life and career will forever be etched and blessed within your family's dreams, aspirations and trails of truth, peace and prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2021
Public servants cannot steer clear of harm and violence as they must plunge feet first, head first and look terror, torment and turmoil in their very eyes of tyranny. Forever does our world and your beloved family, Officer Cook, solemnly, fondly and heroically remembers your memories, life and career of courage where callousness belongs off the streets and you my neighbor, friend and hero protected Dade County with a mighty heart and a solid constitution. Ingenuity, intuition and intelligence combining with the settings of vision, maturity and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2021
The wonders of society amaze us all. The greatness of God's glory filling hearts and souls while those devoted, faithful and dedicated endeavor to foil evil. You did just that, Officer Cook and way beyond the roofs of resolve and venues of versatility and virtue. Dade County's hope and goodwill was given to us by your vested interest in doing right by the people and your peers. Honesty, integrity and dignity so clear and defined. The trials and tribulations were all handled by a man of his word,truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2021
Dubious does not apply to heroes. Careful, concerned and classy all surely does wonders when wickedness displays its nastiness. It sadly did that day, Officer Cook and your mettle, morals and values proved to be the difference in life being saved while you gave yours for your colleagues. They won't forget honor, dignity, humility and your heart and soul refined with integrity and character. All the salutes, blessings and rewards coming your way and your spirit will be safeguarded among the pious forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2021
What an honest, heroic and humble trail you paved for other valiant women and men, Officer Cook, so freshly beautiful and pristine. Because of your heroism, dignity and integrity, it's found in wisdom, vision and your unwavering virtue all the reasons as to why your so adored, admired, revered and cherished by your family, peers and so so many friends throughout our land and for giving Dade County its tranquility and sacred stability to move about in freedom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2021
God's glorious havens are filled with flocks of angels, honest, heroic, dignified and with a sincere integrity that beat within their hearts and souls. Dade County was served by an esteemed and loyal gentleman in you, Officer Cook. They and your family shall never forget the young man unwavering, resolute and tireless in all your pursuits of peace and stability. Such outstanding and enriching character, commitment to excellence and a yearning to everything in trust and truth in your convictions of persistence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 23, 2021
The doors are ajar to greet enhancement, engagement and enrichment. No such thing by you, Officer Cook, as you were a friend to all who called upon you for help. Never a bad word, an untruth only trust and loyalty flowing from your veins of vigilance.Your spirit, heart and soul will certainly be rewarded and blessed by Our Creator whose compassion and mercy showers the Earth with His modesty. You are an angel of bravery and virtue my neighbor, friend and hero who lead other men and women here in Dade County through the perilous and tenuous moments never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2021
One, two, three, four, honor, dignity and integrity humbly touching society's hearts, souls and spirits. Your spirit and virtue, Officer Cook, rest in peace as with your humility and sacred missions in God's graceful abode where perfection and no more harm will follow you for eternity. You should have been allowed to live and because of one man's violent temper your family is missing their most cherished and adored "Uncle Bo." But, no one forgets and no one shall be held prisoner anymore. You respected, revered and were fearless in all your abilities. So much to be thankful for and you'll remain greatly admired my neighbor, friend and hero. Versatility and vigor partnered with you and continue to watch over your family as they carry your heroic legacy in their thoughts and hearts.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2021
You model yourself to be a good citizen after all you protect the integrity, dignity and honor of people who took an oath to serve. Your representation, goodwill and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, have served a primary role as motivation for those now securing your posts where you watched over an entire region. When a gentleman of character, conviction and commitments to excellence inspires his colleagues and is able to capably take on leadership onuses, we must salute him and pay solemn homage to his life, career and sacred memories of all journeys made on behalf of blessing and enrichment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2021
You were so wonderful, skilled and faithfully loyal and heroic, Officer Cook. Dade County remembers its heroes and heroines never letting go their class, desire and dignity. Every asset of your humbleness, honesty and integrity was poured into turning adversity into an advantage of serenity. The streets, roads and sidewalks called for esteem, your intelligence, intuition and ingenuity lead your pursuits and earthly pathways of perseverance and reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2021
Touche and touche. Your tenacity, unselfish and tireless energy, heart and soul, Officer Cook, captured the imagination of Dade County and its people. A hero whose grand heart and soul were welcomed to God's central meeting place where all angels of valor, honor, dignity and integrity rest in peace as you have all these decades after giving your life and career for safe havens, secure shelters and serene moments of happiness. The eyes of Our Lord were surely affixed on you my neighbor, friend and hero of decency, class and character. Your commitments loyal and trusted were guarded by truth and virtue, a most vigilant public servant doing what you desired to become.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2021
Patrolling areas, venues and communities requires more than finess. It demands a certain undertaking of honesty, boldness and bravery to make that impression that stays forevermore in our hearts and souls. You created goodwill, hope and trust, Officer Cook, by accentuating heroism and virtue in all your trails of integrity, character and respect. Police are held accountable and your sacred missions shall never go undone nor be unnoticed. We salute your grace,candor and charm, a personality so special and so wonderful, your family has and will always treasure your mannerisms, politeness and courtesies afforded to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 22, 2021
The dates and times are not signed just yet. Destiny has a sometimes peculiar way of signaling us. Serenity, hope and faithfulness displayed their loyalty and esteem precisely when you started your roles with Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero with a big smile, an honest man with an engine of heart and soul turning as one unit. As we go about our daily lives let us pray, pause and reflect upon your life and its virtual spirit of amazing grace and boldness, wisdom, vision all humbly powerful and spread far and wide. A gentleman with desire and class to be paid homage for making unselfish missions and journeys on behalf of humanity. You were so appreciated and essential to the peace process. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 21, 2021
Your loved ones are comforted in knowing their loved one, yourself, Officer Cook, did his jobs as well as anybody. Dade County has your soul of serenity and heart of versatility to admire forevermore. Our tranquil moments have come about because you took the time and all matters seriously. When honesty, integrity and dignity get robbed from a loving man and a genuine representative of law enforcement we all share in this tragic loss. A life that permeated perseverance, proficiency and finally punctuated the voice of valor and you'll be missed very much. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel now dedicated to greeting others to the thin blue line who have made the ultimate sacrifice to make society better served for the upcoming future. You should have been allowed to see and liveout that future with Karen at your side.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 21, 2021
Stick to what you enjoy doing and do it to the very best of your ability. Such capability and durability came from you, Officer Cook. Heroism does not just pop up. It was your environment living and growing up in Dade County at home with two loving parents and a big sister who will forever adore and love her little brother. Integrity, honesty, humility and a mighty are those factions that can seize the chance to make your community great once more. We salute vigilance and valor while solemnly remembering your positive outlooks and due diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 21, 2021
We have the ammo and the reasons to march on and continue living our very lives as you would want us to, Officer Cook. You were the consummate professional with all the right genes to gallantly get up each day, go to work and demonstrate true faith and allegiance to Dade County. The hero of honor, dignity and integrity battling the forces of adversity as only you could. The callous and heinous acts of one man cannot ever stop humble and loyal angels from finishing their heavenly tasks protecting goodwill and hope, peace and liberty for all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect, trust and virtue are now encircling your loved ones.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 21, 2021
One must rise above your duly noted purposes. Your journeys, Officer Cook, heroically and honorably put the trails, tracks and pathways back into the hearts and souls of Dade County's people. Forever reverent, respectful, resolute and a man with dignity and integrity flowing from a decent and caring soul with a golden heart that made his family happy and at peace. Character, commitment and conviction are the truths of trustworthiness and your acumen, wisdom and maturity certified all that. You went out on patrol and searched for a snippet of security and sadly while performing your duties and assisting your comrades an evil man attacked you and took your life and career bringing utter pain, sorrow and anguish to your beloved family who now carries your spirit and heroism close to their vests of virtue and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 21, 2021
Being power hungry is not going to solve all of this world's problems. Violence and evil require a more humble, honest and esteemed touch. You provided Dade County with all the resources of dignity, integrity and character, Officer Cook. You remain cherished and widely admired for having the heart, soul and the entire composition of courage, class and determination. The streets back during your time were kept as safe and serene as possible. Today, perhaps a bit more perilous but with your spirit watching from above my neighbor, friend and hero, those undertaking these serious challenges have their hands filled with everything that rides upon their earthliest of missions. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 21, 2021
Police work never concludes. Seven days, nights and afternoons twenty-four seven. A whole list of responsibilities, onuses and an accounting of everything single activity you performed are listed and watched over. God is observing your soul, heart and spirit of humbleness, Officer Cook, every element poured into the efforts of making Dade County safer and happier. Your health, peace and serenity too, my neighbor, friend and hero were breached when one evil individual went against rules and reverence undermining the will of society and of Our Master's sacred flock of angels, integrity, dignity and honesty held their true tenacity against such adversaries. You are to be saluted for service a smile and plenty of charm and candor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity misses your smile and humility of heart and resolve it cannot ever be replaced.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 20, 2021
My family just lost a good friend, a wonderful soul of a man with the same humble and honorable character as you possessed, Officer Cook. Dr. Brad Cohen was an orthopaedic surgeon well respected, wise and dignified. His loss to our world shook those who were fortunate to have known him. Your loss to humanity will forever sting, the grief, anguish and pain never seems to dissipate. But, your loved ones have carried your legacy with an abundance of extra special care. A sincere heart and a secure soul located peace and tried its utmost to eliminate violence. To differentiate Dr. Cohen was killed when his condo collapsed almost one month ago and one bullet took your young and passionate life of goodwill from amongst family,peers and friends who have saluted and solemnly honored a truly generous human being full of virtue, vigilance and unending versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 20, 2021
To donate an organ to save a life is a humble and worthy cause. The opportunity to save life and afford the folks of having a renewed sense of awareness, serenity and direction is also to be viewed as a more beneficial action on behalf of mankind. Such a blessed and wonderful spirit with a heroic heart and soul, Officer Cook, that made its rounds of reason and stability within the boundaries of your community here in Dade County. Forevermore will your unselfish character, dignity and steadfast integrity be embraced by your beloved family and comrades who now patrol where you blazed those trails and pathways almost fifty years ago. The earth so solid, the visions, the wisdom and the maturity so validating. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 20, 2021
Rest while you can for when you awake wickedness will come a calling. It hollers, shouts and at times is not so subtle. Your inner stability, heart and soul of crusades, Officer Cook, will be heroically remembered, honored and given proper salutes for valor, versatility and the vision of virtue itself displaying its wares. You wore a uniform and a shiny badge symbolic of your department and your colleagues will never forget their Dade County brother with a soul and a sleeve of scruples and ethics all precise and all polished. Truth and trust don't get lost above as Our King rewards His most deserving of heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of dignity, integrity and intuition. When something needed to be done you were the first to be called into action never shying away from violence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 20, 2021
Clever but humble. Adored and appreciated. Honest yet very loyal to your department, it should not have ended so terribly on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook and yet you battled, fought and persevered against such an arrogant foe. You made stability a household word for Dade County's citizens and by demonstrating your charisma, charm and courage may your truth and character be forevermore blessed and raised to the highest of heights. Heaven is that very vehicle where heroes and heroines lie in peace for sacrificing their hearts and souls for everything righteous in our very society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 20, 2021
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