Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Sensations are feelings good and sometimes not so great. A terrible loss to your family, Dade County community and to your entire police family, Officer Cook, your humble, honored and heroic life of reverence, righteousness and resiliency taken by violence the very same you made a solemn pledge to stop. Your performance was humility uplifting the hearts, souls and safe journeys of all residents of Dade County. Where bravery and boldness met wisdom, vision and maturity they all mattered as did your trusted and truthful commitments to excellence, pride andthe knowledge of accomplishing an aspiration you had as a young man to become a top class public servant. Sanctity, civility and accountability never become tangled in those webs of terror and torment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 28, 2021
What a career and a life though short cut that way because of one man acting undeniably out of control. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your venue where honor, dignity and integrity was sacrificed to better the morals and strides of mankind. Your virtue and valor built those chambers of courage and character conceived inliberty, humility fromyour tireless and unselfish heart and soul, the gold bonds of heroism, resolution, hope and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 28, 2021
The rain comes and cools things off a bit. But the winds of heinousness and harm still keep blowing our way. You directed your goodwill, good nature and overall joy and peace to the population of Dade County and its streets where safety and serenity may walk together as one. Such warmth and a genuine concern for your fellowman created those letters of respect, diligence and are to be cherished as is your dignity, integrity and grit carrying out your dangerous obligations to rid humanity of this unearthly peril. May Our King keep your spirit sheltered forever and my you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The higher your soul soars the higher the humility of your heart will forever voyage.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
Vision takes acruity. Wisdom needs a heart and soul, the vessels by which these vehicles can navigate. You patrolled did your tasks, assignments and onuses with every breath and energy your heart could put out, Officer Cook. Dade County relied upon your abilities, dignity and integrity to touch the cores of those roads and lanes where decency and desire traveled down. Your accomplishments and success were from the humble creations of versatility and values, virtue that stoked goodwill and hope, it accentuated humble passions of a young man whose very life and career were given for mankind to further channel its resources of resolve and evolution. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
You elected willingly with a free heart to pursue a career of danger and peril, Officer Cook, yet,one that rewards a heart of unselfish dedication, decency and the dignity to fight and to battle adversity and for this honor, bravery alone will help but,integrity and trust might make better companions for a young man perpetuating his wisdom and respectful vision and maturity trying to get through the mazes of trouble here in Dade County. We remember as does your family,colleagues of the past and those friends and officers presently chasing after trial and tribulation looking for a ray of reason and hope, goodwill and humility to shine through those windows where fate and destiny cast their lines. You trained and learned all the ropes from respected and authoritative individuals. The lessons continue their points of professionalism today and remain admired and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
Never delete dignity, never interrupt a public servant's integrity and never hush honesty's trails of peace, trust and truth. For without them evil and wickedness will keep running over society's humane causes. You pursued our hopes, dreams and goodwill, Officer Cook, because this is what you desired to become. Challenging yet rewarding in that serenity, security and safety don't just happen so easily. Dade County watches and listens with eyes and ears for any semblance of virtue and vindication that may come their way. The heart and soul of Badge#1164 was deserving of life and to march forward with your sterling career until you would retire. No one ever imagined your pathways will conclude this fashion, no one. But character, conviction and a commitment to values, ideals and integrity assisted you in stemming this terrible tide of torment, turmoil and terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
Violence races rapidly around society limiting mankind's peaceful and purposeful pursuits of joy, freedom and happiness. We turn our eyes, ears and attention to stellar men and women, yourself, Officer Cook, forever the pride of Dade County and your adoring and beloved family. They continue your legacy of honor, integrity and humbleness in everything dignified and essential in living under the canopies of quiet and a fortitude of courage. A concerned heart that cared a soul that has not been extinguished only the goodwill, hope and determination to see progress through until its masterful work has been completed. God deemed your earthly missions as done, Officer Cook and now as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero,it will be about having the allegiance of poise and class watching from above to guide and direct all who have taken over your watch.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
A bridge often leads to a crossing, well your crossings, pathways and trails of justice, truth and trust, Officer Cook, were very well documented from the beginning by bravery and boldness, mettle and morals, honesty, integrity and dignity from such refined character, commitments to pride and excellence and the convictions based upon nobility, civility and accentuated by accountability. The citizens of Dade County have faithfully honored and paid homage to a loyal follower, a devoted and most highly dedicated leader of others when times and tensions mounted. The hills are steep, the mountains are high, your very symbolic heart, soul and graceful spirit my neighbor, friend and hero honored its pledges of perseverance and affirmations of awareness always and for eternity to be safeguarded by Our Lord Himself. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
Where fire rages the righteous go to put out those fierce flames of ferocious terror. Dade County was spared probably much worse a fate than what was cast upon a community where your honored and heroically cherished and blessed name, Officer Cook, resides within your family, peers and friends' hearts and souls forevermore. What you accomplished was more than just attend to a scene,it was giving humility and heart a brand of dignity and integrity that a true, faithful and trusted gentleman of valor had. Such humane virtues, vision and the wisdom to make the right calls beyond your general responsibilities and for having class and desire may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reverence and resolution are resiliency's tools of tenacity to be utilized nobly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
At the apex of your career and at a youthful age, Officer Cook, when all things were looking up, evil and violence should have taken a beautiful soul from your family. You were a positive person and a man possessed with virtue, vigilance and honesty that created those bonds of safety and liberty for Dade County folks to thrive under. Integrity, dignity and character that embraced the hearts and souls of mankind that shall be fondly and solemnly saluted and greatly appreciated. Sanctity and humanity function because of your unselfish and unwavering actions of tireless energy and endeavor poised to make a distinct impression and now as an angel your perfectly fitted wings are allowing your spirit to rise and to soar higher each moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2021
A dictator seems like a man or woman who just wants attention. You lead and motivated fellow officers, Officer Cook, exactly because of your abilities, capabilities and the meaning of success punctuated and accentuated by virtue of your own humble honor, dignity and integrity. The heart and soul, the letters of your reverent character, loyal and staunch convictions and the firm commitment to don a badge and uniform solely for protection and serenity. Dade County's folks won't forget your gallantry, greatness and gears of boldness, endeavor and whatever the assignments demanded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility serves as a chariot for conveying esteem and a special warmth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 26, 2021
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
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