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

The world shook that awfully somber day when you lost your life, Officer Cook, serving the good residents of Dade County. The hero in your soul and heart, all robust, all resolute and all resolve implanted with honesty, dignity and integrity to be remembered forevermore. Crime still drags our hopes, goodwill and dreams to places we don't want to travel to. But a good name and a cherished soul yours built security and a sensation of courage and values, scruples and principles so morally uplifting and that is what God's angel is doing right this moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2021

Your destiny, Officer Cook, was created, designed and all designated from head to toe including your special heroic heart and soul that served and protected the people of Dade County from any adversity. Evil and torment are not good at all. You dedicated your life and career to passionately overseeing the health, happiness and well being of a community so dear to you and one that has solemnly saluted your integrity, honor, dignity and character of intuition and ingenuity. Humility, sanctity and virtue all bestowed and blessed by Our Creator. An angel in heaven, my neighbor, friend and hero, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2021

Wisdom is a most welcome resource to follow yo down your trails of truth and justice just so long as trustworthiness holds its sway against the likes of violence and evil. Such a sweet and polite soul of a young man, a human being blessed with honest intentions, devoted dignity and the insights of integrity that fortified your earthly journeys on behalf of mankind, Officer Cook and Dade County won't ever ever forget your heroicness toward attention and detail generated by a kind and brave heart and soul. They were unique, serene and sincerely humble and now forevermore treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 15, 2021

The picture of courage and fortitude, honesty, dignity and integrity is hanging on the walls at the Main Metro-Dade Police Headquarters on NW 25th Street of your smiling face in uniform, Officer Cook. And so many other comrades men and women who gave their lives so that Dade County could live peacefully, freely and without a reservation or doubt that you were a man of your bond and a true warrior of wisdom, vision and ingenuity. Maturity so valid and so beyond the crowd. Humanity and of course your adoring family members miss you so dearly you were their blanket of goodwill, esteem and hope. You'll be forever saluted for bravery, virtue and the versatility that made serenity and safe travels more energetic with your unselfish heart and soul leading the way. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2021

From birth until one passes, the goals, the dreams, the realities are there lined up for our vision and wisdom to approach carefully. One examination, our own imagination and you'll start to view the big picture. Dade County was where you worked for six years, Officer Cook, short and yet most productive years of diligence, vigilance and high visibility, virtue and integrity patrolling for a common sense of reason and tranquility. Your heroic career and life was ended terribly by one unearthly young man who too had a family, he just had no character, respect for men doing their dangerous jobs serving society. There was no reason for him to do to you, Officer Cook, what he did and to nearly take your colleagues' lives, esteemed and treasured too. We honor and salute your sacrifice what has been kept as the baton of your boldness and yard marker of your righteous yearning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2021

Legends are born from humbleness, a caring and a most nurturing home environment, honesty and respect for one's folks who raise them to be good citizens accountable and stable in all their life's efforts. Mr. and Mrs. Cook, you raised your darling and beloved son, William or as you called him, Bill or Billy with class, respect and something else a personality that was valued by mankind just as his big sister,Nancy. If integrity, character and dignity could extinguish fire of callousness, heinousness and torment how much safer would a world we live in be. You'll be solemnly remembered and duly saluted for bravery, unrelenting boldness and gallantry that is guarding those pearly gates of God's enchanted kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2021

The road has detours which we might have to take at moments where senseless terror pervades our inner freedoms. Dade County was kept safe and secure while you patrolled its landscape, Officer Cook and for being heroic, brave and humble may Our Maker bless and protect your heart,soul and spirit never letting go of its gentleness and its sincerest courage. Such charm, charisma and character so valuable and versatile never ending its hopes until your last breath giving your sacred life for the causes of goodwill, hope and resolve. May your humility forever serve as your legacy stamped,signed and sealed forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2021

The onuses of enforcing the law rest and lie solely on the shoulders of all good women and men who serve with one purpose in mind. Humanity and honesty go hand in hand in this vast relationship where accountability, integrity and the ingenuity of virtue, valor and dignity could carry sway in those sometimes heated battles where the difference between harmony and evil stares us all in the eyes. Your common sense, drive and direction, Officer Cook, heroically steered Dade County to its stabilizing engines of peace and effort never to be forgotten. You were and always will be your family, department and the nation's hero of reverence, trust and truthfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2021

Your smile, Officer Cook, was the sunshine that brightened Dade County's day, your beloved wife Karen's life of happiness, peace and health and that of your adored family their hopes, dreams and trails were all blessed and remain so by virtue of just that and your humbly reserved honesty, integrity and dignity which stood face to face to endeavor to conquer violence. Our aspirations are devoted and dedicated to your legend and its inspiring motivation as you lead other officers through the pits of peril where fate and destiny were watched over by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heart, soul and angelic wings are fitted just perfectly for you to carry out your heavenly missions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2021

Paths of proficient perseverance and trails of truth and trust all accentuated by your wisdom, acumen and heroic honor, Officer Cook. For one young man of faith, devotion, dignity and integrity, Dade County and its citizens were certainly well served and well blessed by your tireless heart and soul, unwavering and unselfish in their battles against evil. Our stability and structure have all come about because of your humility and outstanding character and loyal commitments to excellence and reliability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2021

Adventure and trails of justice left behind for your family to follow in. A heroic legacy carved from your courage, crusades and refined character, class commitments to excellence and pride along with such inner convictions faithful, wholesome and clearly distinct. Concrete and succinct were your capabilities and abilities to connect to the general public, Dade County and its folks won't forget a grand man in you, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was donned with the epitome of endeavor, dignity so desired and determined and instrumental integrity that steered your rudders of resolve and virtue. Your professional compass never waned it was your tireless and unselfish heart employing feverish tenacity to get the assignments completed properly and with justice's kites of trust and truth always flying high. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2021

Being cool and calm under duress and danger does not clinch sure victory over wickedness, but, it sure can assist one's trials and tribulations greatly. Trust, truth and sage wisdom allowed your pathways, Officer Cook, to heroically keep Dade County and its citizens as tranquil as possible. One man serious in his evil deliberations demonstrating and displaying no comprehension, no character and certainly no honesty, dignity and integrity to speak of. At least you and your comrades my neighbor, friend and hero elevated the standards by virtue, bravery and having a versatile heart and soul to meet the ever changing needs of your community. One that has not forsaken you and one that holds your spirit in their hearts and minds forever. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2021

A person with a mind and heart can really perform some of the most wonderful things. Society benefitted from your expertise, Officer Cook and Dade County received a day's worth of onus, sacred journeys and all the needed dignity, integrity and character to handle the rigors of a most demanding position. Energy, effort and efficiency were traits that served your resources quite well. A cherished man honored by his family and professionally esteemed colleagues for searching for some meaning and fruition necessary to live happily and in good health. Your well being and nobility were the shining knights of your acumen and astuteness that keep the lights aglow above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2021

Cornerstones and the effort undertaken by you, Officer Cook, raised the level of awareness in all Dade County where its people have come to cherish the safety, security and serenity your good name and blessed heart and soul delivered to them. From a humble beginning, your career and life blossomed into one surely destined for more accentuation and certainly more left to accomplish. God's intervention took your soul that was robbed its decency and dignity back home to heaven where your sacred missions and spirit can rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero in perfect coordination. You now and for eternity walk your beat without the slightest harm affecting you. Such a gifted, humble and sweet young man functioning under God's eyes and ears of everything truthful and trustworthy. Nothing in life sadly can be taken for granted. Your legacy, Officer Cook,is carried on by family,friends and those who have taken over your humane watch.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2021

Imagination and trickery won't always stop an act of calamity. Resourcefulness, faithfulness and conviction lead your pursuits, Officer Cook, here in the Dade County community you and your beloved family called home. Integrity, ingenuity, insight, they all contributed to the wars and battles being fought on our behalf. Your quests for knowledge and now how never ceased nor did they shift from your accountability and responsibility. Such foundations all heroically constructed with your virtue, valor and vision had integrity, honor and dignity all leading the charges forward and your heart, soul and spirit of diligence and vigilance won't go without proper salutes and homage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2021

Drive, decency, desire and dedication are the essential elements to combating violence and other such adversities. Your compassion, passion, heart and soul, Officer Cook, made up your important focuses upon the very residents of Dade County whom you loyally served and duly protected. A man with character, respect and dignified integrity won't ever be overlooked for steering evil away from us. Your heroic life and career were the creations of not only God but how your beloved parents may they too rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero of humility and unwavering resilience. Hope and goodwill to be revered, admired and treasured forever. The necessary building blocks for a safer and more prosperous future that should have included a most trusted and truthful warrior of gallantry and the strokes of boldness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2021

Perpetual motion may keep evil at bay but only temperarily. You worked tirelessly and with great direction, Officer Cook, to see to the matters at hand protecting, preserving and promptly placing your honored heroic stamp of bravery down in the very streets of Dade County where you worked and toiled with ferocity and distinction to be fondly saluted. Humanity, your family and department have your special and terrific heart, soul and spirit of adventure to be revered as your legacy and clutch character created those fruitions of serenity and joy for us all. Mankind looks forward to the coming of harmony forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

Nothing is ever monotonous when battling, brawling and fighting against the likes of adversity, strife and suffering. Violence, evil and wickedness leave those fields scarred forever with blood, sweat and the stains of senseless hatred. You kept on doing your job, Officer Cook, so proud and professional. Dade County won't ever forget the smiling face of badge #1664, yourswhich accentuated faith,hope and devotion to goodwill never hostility, only capapbility, versatility and unending reliability. Accountability as excellent as your humble and heroic honor, dedicated dignity and always swift integrity which was widely respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The people whom you served with distinction, heart and soul have you to be grateful for their peace of mind and safe pathways to liberty and enchantment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

Free to roam, free to soar as an eagle of peace and togetherness. The heavens have your humanely honored heart, soul and courage in virtue, vim and vitality never wavering. Dade County, Officer Cook, has you, your legacy and a badge of scruples to thank for its tranquility. Ideals and wisdom belong inthe very same sentence as vision andyour beyond the crowd maturity. It's a peace of your esteem, faithfulness and tireless resourcefulness to be fondly and duly saluted. A hero true and through with undaunting trust and sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

No parties, no picnics where your constitution and intuition rest in peace forever my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook,is a land, a special and a sacred venue where angels and heroes lie now doing their heavenly missions with God above attending and caring for their needs, needs that only a soul so humble and heroic and a spirit so valued, versatile and virtuous navigated. It patrolled the corridors of Dade County with its absolute honesty, dignity and integrity all well revered and forever esteemed. So loyal, dedicated and roundly decisive. A gentleman of valor so bold and always accountable never being overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

Dignity and integrity have to tunnel under the ruins of evil that cannot be buried in the abyss of misery, pain and suffering. Those families are still awaiting the fate of their loved ones trapped now for almost three weeks. Your sweet, special and humbly heroic spirit, Officer Cook, is looking down from heaven and helping Our Creator as He offers support, consolation and salvation to an area and a world reeling from such tragedy. Your pilgrimages made Dade County better off and with outstanding character and virtue, you'll forever be blessed and solemnly honor for attitude,fortitude and a multitude of hope and goodwill given back to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

Forty-two years after your ultimate sacrifice, Officer Cook, Dade County still feels the chills of unrest and tension, though your heights of honor, integrity and dignity have always been cherished, respected and saluted for their unselfish and undying boldness, bravery and wisdom, a mind so sharp you rarely needed prodding. That is precisely the reason why you led and motivated others through danger. You took care and were the consummate gentleman of faith, resourcefulness, pride and whatever principles and discipline were going to assist you inyour earthly journeys sadly ended too soon by a young man bent on being disrespctful and surely one who distained authority, no class, heart andsoul. Yours, Officer Cook, rests in peace my neighbor, friend andhero in God's plains of perfection where angels are forevermore heroes and heroines of virtue and vigilance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

The arms of acumen, astuteness and awareness swung into action, heroic and honorable, Dade County was protected by your sheer energy and heart, their characters written in stone, marble and granite solemnly remembering a man of true faith and allegiance to his job and its multitude of responsibilities. Integrity, dignity and trust leaping face to face and head to head with this unmitigated violence which you, Officer Cook, possessed the right fortitude and tenacity to attempt to stop. Your spirit rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with a clear and resounding message to all who now serve and that is to be careful, yet concerned, honest and dignified at all turns around those streets were danger lies.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

Freedom shall erupt. Your effort was exhibited each and everyday, Officer Cook, providing Dade County and its people more than ample opportunity to live happier and safer lives. Your career and life was beyond just ordinary as it carried within your heart, soul and badge the makings of honesty, dignity and integrity and such versatility, reverent character and convictions ofvirtue so true and trusted. A warrior who was welcomed into heaven's gates with angelic wings fitted perfectly foryour eternal patrols. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2021

Boldness, bravery and humility are not supposed to browse. Their look of honesty, dignity and integrity are what is properly needed to secure and guard any area from crime and harm. Your steadfast determination, fierce loyalty and dedication to responsibility, Officer Cook, helped to erect those gates of valor, those fences of energy and effort minded ferocity. A public servant confident in all his God given abilities that compartamentized goodwill, trust and hope back into the wellsprings of humanity. Dade County will not forget your drive and heroism all tempered and all sincerely genuine. Your heart, soul and spirit live on in heaven's name as one of many angels of resiliency, reverence and true virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Greatness is in the eyes of God, glory be His flock of versatility. All valid, vigilant and all vigor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2021

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