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

Your soul of toil, your heart of heroism and your spirit of adventure, Officer Cook, all make up the meaning of life and a career of yearning, learning and purpose. Maturity, wisdom and vision accentuated your perpetual motions in and around Dade County Officer, Cook. No public servant is above reproach and yet your service, kindness and humility were surely above and they went beyond the calls od duty, desire and determination. Integrity, dignity and respect must summon the courage, the passion to prevail when all else may seem gloomy and sad. Sacrificing your life for your friends will be your legacy upon which the pillars of perseverance, proficiency and virtue stand tall forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2021

The sweet sound of silence forever fills our air though lately some communities around our country are experiencing a greater sound of gunfire and unspeakable violence. You sought to remedy the evil that afflicted Dade County's folks, Officer Cook, just by being composed, concerned and as calm under such duress. How you lived your life, heroically and with poise,dignity and a heart of integrity is how your family, comrades and friends will always honor your blessed name and spirit by. The wings you have donned have that extra virtue and versatility blessing your every movement with God steering your eternal efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2021

A gut check tells us your honesty, fortitude and deserving honors only a hero of a man shall forever receive. Cherished, respected, reliable and most able, your years of making and enriching Dade County, Officer Cook, will always be remembered and solemnly saluted and humbly admired. Ingenuity is the key that opened the doors of dignity,integrity and sacred missions of which your unselfishly undertook to make a distinct impression to last for eternity. Such a warm and welcoming heart and soul that Our Creator now watches over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2021

Experience is the greatest teacher and the lessons amassed are priceless. You taught others, Officer Cook, by virtue of being honest, dedicated and heroically humane. Dade County won't forget your life and career all six short years of countless effort, a tireless heart and soul determined to fight and battle for our peace and stability. The dignity, character and integrity are all patrolling the gates of God's perfect venue where angels of valor soar. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2021

You swept violence off of Dade County's roads, Officer Cook and will be solemnly honored for depending upon your training and lessons all learned with purpose and reason. Dignity, integrity and commitment all made up your character and convictions all humble, heroic and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations all built with endeavor and effort coming from your tireless heart and soul one now helping watch over heaven's sacred palaces.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2021

A public servant who utilized his full potential and capabilities beyond the ordinary calls of onus. You took your leadership roles to heart and with your heroic soul of virtue, wisdom and vision, Officer Cook, Dade County was made safer and more dynamic. A constant reminder never to overlook nor take men and women of outstanding character for granted. The hope and dreams rode with your every watch my neighbor, friend and hero. You deserved to see fruition through and you'll surely be your beloved family's inspiration of trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2021

Dignity that was determined. Integrity that was focused and centered upon the virtues of mankind and that humanity surely cherishes. Your heroic honor, Officer Cook, has been remembered as the antidote for adversity and evil perpetrated upon Dade County's residents. Your goodwill, hope and faithfulness stretched far and wide and always so loyal, valiant and virtuous. Generations to come will never overlook your life, career and the memories of a well revered life and excellence in the principles and ideals you surely treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2021

You beat those drums in high school with energy and fervor. You preserved life in Dade County with the same high octane dignity, reverence and the integrity that comes with a hero's honor. Everything you earned, Officer Cook, while carrying the baton of bravery upon your broad shoulders. Our liberty, freedom and happiness was exactly because of your true heart and most humble soul. Humility and civility all etched upon your dependability, accountability and versatility long words but virtue shall transport them all through the streets where you patrolled. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2021

A little swagger is not so bad. It's certainly better than no character, respect, honesty or integrity. Dade County was humbly, humanely and heroically protected and served by you, Officer Cook. A man who wore his badge and uniform so sacredly while carrying out your professional responsibilities. They'll never forget your smile, heart, charm and charisma that enriched, engaged and enhanced those shelves of courage and valor. We salute Badge#1664 your emblem of effort, energy and unselfish sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2021

A sure man with an ironclad will to live and to keep battling adversity against Dade County. Where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, heaven is your eternal home where your heroism and honor shall be solemnly saluted and paid homage for its integrity, versatility and the dignity so humble and poised during tense times. A gentleman with trust, truth and the character to see convictions and commitments ofpride and endeavor through until Our Master called your sweet and special soul, heart and spirit home for everlasting safekeeping. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2021

Boldness is bravery and humility all honorable and all dignified. Integrity and intuition, Officer Cook, all from your passionate heart and soul applied to the citizens of Dade County looking to live stable lives of peace and happiness. You greeted everyone with a smile and a hello never to be more treasured. The Lord shelters you forever in His palaces of perseverance and in His castles of hope and goodwill. The trust and truth speak warmly and humbly of your grand character and genuine reverence for society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2021

When bricks fall one usually ducks or tries to run for cover. No getting away that day from evil and wickedness, you responded quickly and in doing so performed your sacred obligations with honor, truth and a trust given to a warm and engaging man with a mighty humble heart and a soul of conviction with courage and class. Yes, Officer Cook, forever a Dade County hero and a legend to be warmly saluted
for undying commitments to everything proper in pride and in ethical conduct. All dignity and integrity where you earthly journeys began and ended terribly because of one heinous individual. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2021

A small amount of evil is enough to set off a myriad of trouble. You went to those venues where violence and turmoil struck, Officer Cook and through your endless endeavor you were able more often than not to stop such adversity. Dade County was fairly fortunate to have a decent and a most loyal man among its ranks. Ingenuity and integrity stoked the flames of your dignity and fighting heart. such cornerstones and foundations laid down for a safer future but you are missing whatever you started and now with your wisdom, vision and virtue in heaven walking your angelic beat may Our Creator protect you as He blesses you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It takes guts not glory to end terror, you possessed and steadfastly maintained your character and scruples throughout your life cut too short because of evil. One man started that scene and you came and tried your utmost to stop him from accentuating further destruction of a proud people.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2021

Indeed a gracious and most faithful servant who is receiving his sacred rewards and blessings for service and excellence given to Dade County's people. Officer Cook, you climbed the mountains where mettle and morals are located and hills where honor and heroism humbly stand. For having dignity, integrity and respect it is with the highest of esteem and loyalty that we shall salute your bravery and productive wisdom, virtue and acumen all now resting in peace along with your heart, spirit and soul in heaven where gentle angels soar and eternally patrol the gates of gallantry and grit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2021

Supportive and positive, all the elements of tireless effort, efficiency and unwavering energy from your most kind and compassionate heart of concern and consideration, Officer Cook. Violence and evil that sad day did not warrant you losing your life and yet for your heroic actions, sacred and serenely humane it is Dade County who will benefit from your labors of love. The beds are made, the blankets are drawn, our stability and peace have been because of your virtue and vigor, trust and truth forming the future of our land, though it's tragic you could live to bear witness to your enriching fruits that your dangerous profession offers its consummate public servants of commitment and reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2021

Life can throw curveballs at you and you won't know how to react. Your responses, resolve and unselfish resiliency, Officer Cook, left forevermore an impression that Dade County and its folks won't forget. Honor, dignity and integrity reaching far and wide to provide the necessary harmony, liberty and ability to move about freely as one pursues their cherished happiness, goodwill and hope. No one will overlook your outstanding and uplifting character and its composure even when tensions mounted. A legend and a gentleman saluted for virtue, truth and the versatile trust of a grateful community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2021

Little things in life seem to perturb the heck out of mankind. Police must deal with every issue big and small to affect positive change in any given venue. Dade County was no different when you humbly patrolled its corridors decades ago, Officer Cook. You'll always be a man of value and vision who directed your youthful voyages upon the validity of hope, peace and goodwill for every citizen. Your inspiring wisdom and vision has been felt as much as your unwavering heart and soul, their dignity, integrity and character all priceless. Now it's up to us, your family and future comrades to further your missions of tranquility carrying your batons of bravery and heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2021

A look back and we will find the legacy of a man so determined to capture the hearts of all who witnessed your Godgiven humble skills and talents at work toiling for that sense of harmony, unity and the liberty to achieve health, peace and prosperity. With unselfish humility and heart, Officer Cook, could you go about your business of preserving and protecting life here in your community of Dade County. The eyes and ears of Our Lord see and hear everything nothing is amiss. His perfection was where your direction in life was satisfied and all the love and faith was humbly placed on your table of tenacity as you pursued danger while striving for peace within a venue where your versatility and virtue was properly aligned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2021

As sure as the key opens the door, the eyes and ears of honor, humbleness and integrity were cast upon the people of Dade County, Officer Cook, as your heroic loyalty and esteem protected and continues to watch over them from the skies above. Dignity, reverence and ingenuity supporting your valid trails of truth and trust through perilous times and May 16, 1979 was the day when your heart, soul and spirit of fruition and endeavor were sadly called home. Now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with your beloved parents it will be about your solemn mission to upright and to bring about an everlasting tranquility to humanity which misses you greatly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2021

History projects heroism as a virtue and a vehicle by which honesty, integrity and dignity direct its paths and trails of everything truthful and trustworthy. Your crusades and earthly journeys throughout Dade County, Officer Cook, will never be shelved nor overlooked for a man's princely passions of his wise heart and visionary soul are for generations to adore and revere. Badge#1664 was worn by a man of pride and values, your ethical conduct was reflected by your outstanding performance in policing the streets where violence creates all sorts of mayhem. Our serenity and safety were precisely because of your endearing, enriching and uplifting virtues and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2021

Forgiveness is the bread of humility and yet I cannot find it in my heart to forgive a man who callously took your life and career from you and your beloved family, Officer Cook. You were the consummate and most honest public servant that Dade County could have known. The salt of the earth and a gentleman born with both a heart and soul of sacred dignity and integrity. God's blessings and rewards have been bestowed upon your spirit which flourishes in heaven as it takes its rightful place among heroes and heroines complete with trust, truth and respectful character that angels possess. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2021

You ran your life and career exactly as God drew the plans. The intensity, integrity and ingenuity all top flight and top notch, Officer Cook. Dade County's residents witnessed true and trustworthy humility and honesty to duty, responsibility and the virtue that you possessed and maintained throughout your life. The years may have been short but the dignity, drive and undying love for mankind navigated your trails and pathways to be perpetuated by those succeeding you. Sorely missed and solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reverence, resolve and resiliency all chimed in. Keep watching Officer Cook, a good servant lost too soon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2021

The stream of misery flows and your tenacity, Officer Cook, insured peace, goodwill and a host of faithfulness to run deep within the confines of Dade County. A hero forever enshrined within your family and comrades' hearts forevermore. Badge #1664 constituted and constructed the parachutes of perseverance, proficiency and progress moving forward. Today we are less safer because of your sudden absence. And with diligence and versatility clinging to integrity, wisdom and dignity the wars can be fought. Sure nothing is routine nor easy to comprehend. You were a devoted son, brother and adored husband to Karen. The heavens have angels so thorough and crystal clear. Maturity that nurtured the hearts,minds and souls of the public whom you protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2021

Respect conjures up hope and humility. A man and a gentleman with a strong heart and soul, your dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, heroically accentuated the very streets where you belonged and the place where you gave your life and career of goodwill, virtue and trust. So well laid out, well planned spending many days, months and hours learning, studying and practicing for when the time came to graduate and make a smooth and most sacred transition to the pavements of humbleness you patrolled. Never more esteemed and loyal to all your supervisors and comrades. Your beloved parents taught you and your big sister, Nancy well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2021

Missions were professionally completed and the honor, integrity and dignity stays forever front and center, paid homage for a job well done. You were a very devoted and most faithful Dade County public servant, Officer Cook. A shining star and your family's true and trusted hero never afraid to pitch in and save your colleagues from adverse danger while giving your life to create the bonds of valor. The signs, walls and whatever has been built to salute your memory has been done, it's up to those now serving to provide their hearts and souls to the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2021

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