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

Ingenuity is no pipedream. Integrity and dignity are created from honesty's powerful rush of acumen, wisdom and vision. Yours, Officer Cook, was heroic and humane, safe to state you'll be etched and remembered for carrying your fortitude in and around the locations of Dade County searching for a semblance, balance and a means of harmony, stability all through viability, visibility and versatility. Virtue is never in vain and your heart, soul and spirit set up that channel for all future servants to follow in. The trails of truth and trust are forever linked to your persona and a smile warm and cerebral. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2021

Those who commit callous acts of violence will be arrested, tried and convicted. No doubt you left a wonderful legacy, Officer Cook, for all public servants and for your family to follow in. The chains of courage, faith and hope go through goodwill's front and back doors for Dade County to properly take hold of. So honest and sincere, so passionate yet dignified in all your pursuits of happiness, health and joy for all. Just really sad you cannot be here today to witness your tireless and unselfish actions of bravery resurrecting resolve, resiliency and resolution. You are an angel forever floating high and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2021

The bookmark stays firmly implanted and will not be removed. It will not be overlooked and it surely won't be forgotten. You'll be forever honored, Officer Cook, for bestowing honesty, safety and the resolve that virtue and a strong heart will deliver. Peace and happiness were a part of your life and that of Dade County citizens and one man so inclined to commit evil robbed that from you and your family leaving your beloved Karen and your family, peers and friends to mourn and to grieve over a giant loss to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with the mantra of your legacy stamped within humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2021

Justice must be done correctly, promptly and proficiently. Nothing can be amiss. Always the smile, but always so honorable, dependable and esteemed. Dade County has a hero in you, Officer Cook, to cherish, respect, admire and to salute for your dignity, integrity and positive virtue, versatility and never ending resourcefulness that saw your journeys and missions on behalf of mankind through until Our Creator called your sweet heart, soul and spirit back to heaven to begin your newest eternal task and that is to watch over His gates of valor and diligence as so many other heroines and heroes do 24-7. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2021

The smoke billows. The violence and evil seem to march on with their diabolical paths of destruction. Somewhere this must be stopped. You were so fiercely loyal and dedicated to your profession, Officer Cook and your sincerest of efforts helped stop the surge of crime here in Dade County where your heroic legacy, name, heart and honesty will forevermore be blessed and revered. Dignity that devoted its pearls of wisdom, vision and maturity to providing serenity and stability all through your diversified integrity, ingenuity and stellar intellect. Always solemnly saluted for character, commitment and truthfully trusted convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2021

Rituals and traditions demonstrate as much a role in law enforcement as does one with heroic honor, humility and the heart and soul of both integrity and dignity. Your stellar, sterling and enriching life, Officer Cook, not only had, it forever has a large and vital component to why Dade County can remain peaceful and proud. You took virtue, valor and visibility and made accountability, reliability and durability more than household terms. Your comrades of the past have not only saluted your life and heroism they have solemnly remembered one true and trustworthy warrior. So many things have occurred during these forty-two plus years, a loyal and devoted man of faith pledging his allegiance to everything sacred and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2021

Character, commitment and conviction all first class, top notch and filled with every word of honor, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook. A Dade County legend so well liked admired and profoundly revered by the world and colleagues,your family misses you and won't ever stop loving and embracing your soul and heart that delivered passion and proficiency to your already upstanding and outstanding efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2021

The wires of trust and truth must not be severed for mankind will never seem safe and sound. Your compassion, your perseverance, your speech and conduct, Officer Cook, represented the values of what is expected and demanded from solemn public servants of faithfulness, fairness and humility. So strong and young why on earth was your heroic honor,dignity and integrity trampled upon by an evil man impetuous and totally lacking morals and a fiber of character. Dade County won't forget you my neighbor, friend and hero. You will remain treasured and admired for coming to aid and save lives, a mission that keeps marching on through loyalty and dedication of others.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2021

Challenges certainly test our resolve, virtue and honesty. It's in the characters and respects of dignity, humility and the strength of integrity where achievement navigates. You steered Dade County, Officer Cook, to greater heights and by being present to assist your fellow officers at a time of tension and terror may Our Maker bless, reward and keep your soul aflame with His heavenly kindness,angelic and aware of your voyages now eternally bound. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2021

Morally straight, meaningful and duly thoughtful. Your grace and goodwill, Officer Cook, preserved the integrity, dignity and honored liberty of all Dade County and society in general. Everyday your life stays affixed in my heart and mind for what your sacrifice means to our hopeful pursuits of health, peace and prosperity, all cornerstones of a virtuous future and one where violence should not have separated your spirit from your wife and beloved family who now carries an essential element within their trails of trust and truth, your legacy stamped, signed and sealed for God to watch over in His perfect kingdom of humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2021

Sharp as a tack, I guess there are tricks in the profession where attitude, fortitude and gratitude surely touch one another ever so gracefully. Your heart, soul and pride, Officer Cook, were not just pieced together, they were the everlasting vital parts of your life and character summoning the honor, dignity and integrity which brought tranquility to the folks of Dade County where your heroic actions sacred and humane enlightened the eyes and ears of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2021

Police are counselors, the conduits of courage, charisma and charm but those traits alone won't always fight adversity. Your heroic honesty, diligence and dignity, Officer Cook, all integrity and intuition which precisely battled evil here in Dade County. A hero of reason, passion and purpose, your earthly missions ended sadly, your heavenly journeys continue unabated and never forgotten, only revered, gallant and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2021

Incorporating all your Godgiven humane, heroic and honorable talents to whip the pants off of evil, you tried everyday, Officer Cook, to band together and to create that impression here in Dade County that will forever be deeply cherished, admired and greatly appreciated. Never more integrity, humility and sacred dignity poured into your labors of love and esteem. Your heart, soul and spirit reside with Our Lord above as you now walk your heavenly beat guarding the gates and sidewalks of serenity and perfect peace as an angel with many heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today, tomorrow and yesterday you'll always be held in high regards. Badge#1664 was respect, truth and trustworthiness personified.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

Incorporating all your Godgiven humane, heroic and honorable talents to whip the pants off of evil, you tried everyday, Officer Cook, to band together and to create that impression here in Dade County that will forever be deeply cherished, admired and greatly appreciated. Never more integrity, humility and sacred dignity poured into your labors of love and esteem. Your heart, soul and spirit reside with Our Lord above as you now walk your heavenly beat guarding the gates and sidewalks of serenity and perfect peace as an angel with many heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today, tomorrow and yesterday you'll always be held in high regards. Badge#1664 was respect, truth and trustworthiness personified.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

A darling young man, a faithfully honest servant of Our Creator steering his passions into the hearts and souls of Dade County, its homes and venues where verification of your living valor was apparent. So much to live for, all your earnest missions and journeys have been spoken about and saluted for everything in class, courtesy and consideration for your fellowman. Heroism, Officer Cook, was stamped with success and endeavor, fully dignified and totally concrete in integrity so stellar, sterling and all sincere. Your smile and sweet nature have forever been missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

The greatest adversary you had to conquer, Officer Cook, was evil. You had no enemies and your friendship enriched the hunger pangs of society. Humanity that sought peace and received a man's heart of honesty, his veins of virtue and intelligence of everything basic integrity and dignity can bring to Dade County. You were its leader and sacred warrior whose missions should have continued until your retirement. God obviously has other more elaborate plans for His heavenly angel of boldness and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

The voice, the versatility and the variety of your various attributes, Officer Cook, all with a plan of execution to promote goodwill, safe havens and hope for all Dade County residents. Integrity and dignity were the humane bookends of your heart, soul and precious spirit which had the outstanding character all trusted and well respected this is truth and terror now had better now continue its wanton paths of destruction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

Such terrible times for our world yet, Officer Cook, your honored and sweet soul and humble heart can watch over your loved ones and those now protecting Dade County as you gave more than adequate effort to be saluted and revered. Virtue and vigor exercising their ingenuity to try and restrain evil as your resolve and resourcefulness was sincerely devoted, determined and highly dedicated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

Incorporating all your Godgiven humane, heroic and honorable talents to whip the pants off of evil, you tried everyday, Officer Cook, to band together and to create that impression here in Dade County that will forever be deeply cherished, admired and greatly appreciated. Never more integrity, humility and sacred dignity poured into your labors of love and esteem. Your heart, soul and spirit reside with Our Lord above as you now walk your heavenly beat guarding the gates and sidewalks of serenity and perfect peace as an angel with many heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today, tomorrow and yesterday you'll always be held in high regards. Badge#1664 was respect, truth and trustworthiness personified.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

Fate and destiny run along those tracks of truth and trust where honesty, courage, dignity and integrity travel. You protected Dade County, Officer Cook, with every cell of your heart and soul never to be forgotten. Such a humble hero still young and solemnly bold, brave and with a character filled with virtue and vigor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those foundations you built have continued to stand for justice and pride.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 24, 2021

Police work is no charade. Courage and honesty are the sources of every public servant's batteries of dignity, boldness and integrity. Anything left uncharged will result in possible utter chaos and failure is never acceptable when life teeters on the brink. Dade County, your family and department meant the whole world to you, Officer Cook, a man born with wit and grit yet consumed by consummate mettle and scruples so dearly valued to the causes of harmony. Such a noble and vigilant heart and soul digging deeper to locate reason and fortitude. Your sacred missions of trust, hope, goodwill and reverence shall always be front and center and solemnly saluted for their points of information, ingenuity and intuitive intellect and foresight. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2021

Character reflecting dignity, desire and the resiliency never to give in to violence. Yours, ethics, principles and scruples, Officer Cook, are the measuring sticks of enhancement, engagement and enrichment, so uplifting, unselfish, so unwavering and tireless to create a broad sense of awareness in and around the Dade County community where your cherished and blessed name of humility forever resides. Its floating around us day and night with its angelic wings and lights never to be extinguished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity and honor make the trails and paths more noteworthy, truthful and trustworthy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2021

Thoughtful, intelligent and impactful, Dade County had hopes, dreams and were looking for a man of versatility and vision, well they got more than that. They humbly received intuition, ingenuity and conviction so truly clear and most trustworthy from a young man, a gentleman who understood his roles, accountability all accentuated and punctuated by sacred journeys on behalf of society. Officer Cook, your wise heart, respectful soul and spirit of humility forever live on in your family. And for giving your life your comrades of the past salute and nobly pay homage to a loyal friend who fiercely fought those battles over evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2021

You left this world as a hero of honor, integrity and humbleness, Officer Cook. Dade County and its folks have forevermore felt your wistful soul, heart and spirit as each new day they touch the concrete where you laid down your life of virtue and diligence for integrity, respect and dignity to spring forward. A public servant of acclaim and acumen always trusted to do the right thing you'll be solemnly saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2021

A principle to preach and to practice, its perseverance can be electrifying. A moral used to master dignity, integrity and honesty can be the greatest instrument utilized to battle adversity and wickedness. Whatever scruples, values and ideals you steadfastly maintained during your entire life and career, Officer Cook, were done so with the highest regard for humanity's challenges and tranquil trails and pathways to truth, trust and respect. You honored your beloved parents may they rest in peace and mankind in turn was nurtured and never far from your vision, wisdom and maturity. As many have said it's a shame your paths in life ended forty-two years ago because of one man, one rotten individual who disgraced his family, authority and the ideals and reverence of one man's dreams and inspirations. You are everyone's inspiring hero and warrior of the utmost degree, Officer Cook, sanctity and civility all reside as angels in a perfectly higher venue forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 23, 2021

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