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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 grandest of plans, yet the Lord decides certain events not in our very control. Yet, your courage, honesty and integrity all were stellar, sterling and passionate,dignified beyond the letters of the law and so was truth and trustworthiness. You were the consummate man of heart,soul and vigilance, Officer Cook, as you searched every spot for crime while pursuing peace and security for our neighborhoods. Ignorance is no excuse and you were a bright young man. The man who took your life was more than disturbed and ignorant. He never learned the definitions of dedication, determination only what disrespect and diabolical can do to unhinge people seeking quiet and sacred lives. Never forgotten and saluted for humanity's charm and charisma. Your smile will always be revered and always so humane. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2021

You were the breath of ingenuity, integrity and tireless commitment. Unselfish, undying and unwavering all struck a chord here in Dade County, Officer Cook and where your heroic actions shined like never before. The citizens have some harmony, some freedom and happiness to cherish all because of your decency, desire and devotion to duty and its responsibilities to assist the public. The evil remains, the terror still never seems to relent with your bravery and eternal truth and trust maybe one day goodwill and inspirations can take better hold here on earth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2021

A smidge of seriousness and a sensation for doing what is proper and prudent, surely Our Lord has been watching over you, Officer Cook and your soul, heart and spirit of admiration and grateful appreciation. Dade County and the entire police nation has continued paying honor and tributes to a real gentleman who spent his life and career uplifting, enriching and enhancing his very own community with dignity,character and integrity so wise, visionary and way above the crowd in maturity. Tranquility and hope can stand tall and prideful. Your built an everlasting bridge to a sounder future just wished God let you live to witness your scruples, virtues and ideals taking form. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2021

The bread you earn is the heart and soul of your earthly functions where its reasons, causes and purposes abound and seem never ending. A tall order for a man so honest,gifted and completely talented with tenacity, integrity and dignity coming from your heroic heart, Officer Cook. A Dade County legend whose faith , goodwill and hope more than helped you handle crime. A hero of versatility and valor to be saluted for displaying and demonstrating a rightful backbone of bravery and boldness that surrounded your loyalty and welcomed esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2021

One eagle flying higher. Many angels soaring forever in God's nests of heroism, honor and humility. Your heart and soul worked their hardest, Officer Cook, to spread a semblance and a balance of pea and, unity and happiness within Dade County. You'll be revered, respected and admired for loyalty, dignity and the fairness that integrity can usher in. Resolute and resourceful, it was pride and meaning that lead your sacred journeys and missions on behalf of mankind which misses you as deeply as your family does. Humbleness and virtue blessed, rewarded and eternally protected by Our Master Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2021

Mankind shares the losses of those who give their lives for a cause. Nobility and civility are all sanctity's roles of onus to be shared by all who serve and protect as you did quite supremely, Officer Cook. The serenity and goodwill Dade County folks experience was bounded by your faithfulness and missions of honor, values and the very versatility of being dignified and loyal. Never more cherished and forever admired for building a belief in trusting a system of justice and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, conviction and ingenuity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2021

You always gave your every ounce of tireless energy and unselfish heart and soul to formulate freedom and peace for Dade County, Officer Cook. A smile and a handsome young man embracing and engaging humanity through humbleness, courtesy and esteem. Today your honor, integrity and dignity are perpetuated by your colleagues of the future who walk those very same paths of trust, truth and righteousness as you did over forty plus years ago. Things are different and will never be the same since Our Maker called your spirit home to guard His gates of valor and pristine virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2021

Perfection cannot be duplicated here. Heaven is where the strides of courage, candor and charm can sincerely walk as one. The soul of an angel with a golden heart walked gently through the roads of Dade County bringing honor,class and resolve to a community looking for some semblance of law and order. Officer Cook, you were and always will be your family's hero, their knight in shining armor so replete with accountability and reliability to accomplish the challenges that lied ahead. Violence took a beautiful human being from society that still grieves at your loss as your family pursues your purposes and happiness that you too lived for and for supporting your beloved Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Loyalty, reverence and diligence are a constant source of practicality.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2021

Take notes but be careful in doing so. Fate and destiny travel together leading us to our purposes in life and for most during their chosen endeavors. You chose to become a public servant, Officer Cook and in doing so lead others through peril here in Dade County. A gentleman's self worth was his humility and strength of heart and respect. That you gained through your years of experience. The streets are marked with danger and only a sacred journey through them is forever your legacy to be studied and utilized as a tool of learning for other brave souls to follow in. The trails can be tricky yet the paths can be ones of perseverance and virtue. Always an angel who graced this world and delivered pride to his family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2021

A badge of bravery and a uniform of boldness held out the hopes and dreams of those wanting harmony here in Dade County. It was authored by a man of noble and humble distinction, the hero in your heart and soul, Officer Cook, was always dependable, faithful and most resourceful. Never an absence of integrity, honesty and dignity which held their own against evil and violence. You were durable, capable and very adept at your roles and shall be so honored by mankind forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations spread far and wide advancing your most passionate achievements.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2021

The cold and heinous, their acts of brazenness only lead to worse calamities. You spared Dade County much worse adversity, Officer Cook, because of your precise humility, heroic honor and composed dignity and integrity all circumventing at least attempting to do such. Excellent character, outstanding commitments to pride, goodwill and hope along with both a truthful and trustworthy heart and soul saluted for their sanctity and versatility, virtue and vision, wisdom and maturity that forever will be treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 19, 2021

Capturing callousness. Conquering evil. Courageous and well mannered. So sincere and always with a gentle and warm smile. You are going to be forever honored and solemnly saluted, Officer Cook, for your heroism, humility toward humanity and the visions that dictated your acumen and its virtuous wisdom. Dade County won't forget your heart and soul fighting fighting with every ounce of energy and tireless character to construct goodwill and trust for all society. If reverence and respect fly out of the door trouble was come brewing. A good man, a devoted public servant gone way too early with more left for your family to accomplish carrying that baton of boldness with pride, joy and virtue following behind sanctity and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2021

The puzzles keep coming, hopefully one day real shortly the pieces will finally fit together. Violence, terror and evil must be eliminated for good. Goodwill, peace and a renewal of mass proportions will occur. Patrolling Dade County kept your heart, soul and brain occupied for hours on end, Officer Cook, forever your family, police family and a whole plethora of genuine friends from around our country their hero. Your dignity, integrity and respectful character were paid the highest homage for now you can sleep peacefully under the Lord's shelters of wisdom, vision and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtue, vigilance and versatility can only enrich they cannot be tarnished nor ever tainted. You paid the ultimate price for our security never to be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2021

One coal stokes a fire, but your ferocity and honor stoked many flames of passion. Such compassion and consideration, Officer Cook, opened many doors and avenues for Dade County residents to travel through. The hero of humbleness and dignified life and a zestful career understanding your roles and obligations to uplift our happiness and prosperity won't be overlooked. A man of youth and yearning pouring your entire repertoire into the battles of adversity, nothing is forgotten. Each moment was sacred and for all your earthly missions on mankind's behalf may Our Lord watch over your spirit that He rewards and blesses for fortitude and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2021

A reminder is to allow our thought process to channel its intuitions into reality. The thoughts of you, Officer Cook, giving your heroic life everyday must not be clouded. There was no reluctance to go to that scene that day even though you were not required to because Officers Digenova and Edgerton were assigned that situation. The circumstances changed and oh how they changed. Badge#1664 was all humility, honor and heart with a captivating soul of bravery that conducted its affairs on behalf of Dade County unselfishly enriching, enhancing and engaging. Such was your charming personality and wise versatility. Virtue and diligence accentuated to the letter of both trust and truth forevermore saluted and solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2021

Problems mount and when they multiply, mettle, morals and meaningful determination must be applied as like coats of paint. You persevered and tried your hardest, Officer Cook, to get that evil man to stop his violence against his girlfriend, your comrades who were nearly killed and those residents of Dade County injured by his rants and rage. Your very life, your very heart and soul were instruments of the highest level of integrity, dignity and honesty all used for the heavenly sake of peace. Character, humility and virtue were sacrificed to uplift a community which cherished and greatly admired you, Officer Cook, so beloved and dearly missed by your family and peers. Justice, truth and trust shall not be stripped of their meaning. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2021

Never forget the heart and soul of a mighty trusted warrior. It was his humane life of service, devotion and dedication that created the directional signals of goodwill, hope and faithfulness throughout Dade County. Your esteem, humility and excellent character and sound commitments, Officer Cook, offered a glimpse into our senses of serenity and safety. An angel saluted for valor and virtue wrapped around the ventures of versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 18, 2021

Calling all personnel daring enough to act as humble and honest angels of distinction. Valor and vigilance team up with courage, versatility and surely a heart and a soul of virtue which you, Officer Cook, steadfastly maintained your entire life and you never disappointed your parents nor the people of Dade County. You were that lifeline of spirit, principles and the present endeavor that carried your heroic days, weeks, months and years fulfilling the dignity of Our Master who forever blesses your sweet and wonderful spirit of adventure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2021

You punish the wrongdoing. You reward the righteous and you cherish your modest position even with difficult and sometimes complex roles and assignments at hand. You relished your responsibility, dependability, reliability and accountability, Officer Cook, all while making sure the folks of Dade County were at ease and living their lives in tranquility. Truth, faith and goodwill travel with the packs of integrity, dignity and heroic intellect making your life and career one to be saluted for its humble legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2021

There are certain events, things that take time. To adjust and to acclimate also take time just not too much when violence and evil are surveying the spots to attack the public that chooses decency and freedom over anything else. You were dignified and composed at all times during times of agony and anguish, yet character, calmness and integrity both punctuated and accentuated your very broad pathways of perseverance, truth and trust. Humbleness now fortified and blessed by Our Creator above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2021

Born to be a Godsend so humbly talented and humanely heroic, your years though short, Officer Cook, were filled with acumen, wisdom and the always present maturity and integrity. The streets you patrolled here in Dade County were blessed with a soul and a heart so revered and trusted. Only the truth and common sense that has expanded our very horizons. Humanity misses you as does your adoring family and treasured colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2021

The tiara of tenacity was worn proudly, heroically and with an earnest and richly humane honor. Your career and life, Officer Cook, provided the essential safe trails and secure roads for all to travel on. Surely a heart and soul of humility that was dignified and forever filled with the fields of integrity. You were the consummate and well respected and well rounded public servant to be saluted for bravery, civility and your actions of noble enrichment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2021

With a mighty heroic and honorable heart and soul, Officer Cook, were you able to carry out your duties on behalf of Dade County. Certainly integrity, wisdom and dignity always stay focused on the tasks at hand conquering evil and wickedness. You are an angel of humility and charm always smiling and humbly reserved. Such fortitude has been cherished, blessed and nobly rewarded as you are saluted for bravery and championing the causes of tranquility and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 17, 2021

Always a hearty laugh, a smile of ingenuity and some wise words of sage counsel and advice. Dade County could certainly use some cheerful piece of mind now. You were a man on a mission, an earthly journey to right a ship where tension and domestic unrest threatened an entire community. Officer Cook, your heroic life and career were banded together with sheets of integrity, respect and dignity all standing in harm's way to preserve, protect and defend our liberties. With justice, trust and truth your accentuations came true to form. A public servant so highly regarded and a gentleman of morals and the fabrics and fibers of principles and values worn proudly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2021

A smile and a good friend to all who knew you, Officer Cook. Such a happy and healthy young man gone way too early. Dade County had changed so much over the decades and still forever do they honor and salute your righteousness and fortitude. It changed the dynamics forevermore and with outstanding and uplifting engagement you'll never be out of sight or mind. Dignity,integrity and humility charged with breaking down obstructions and building newer bridges to a peaceful future. You should have been allowed my neighbor, friend and hero to witness these exciting times despite violence that robbed your soul and heart from your family, peers and friends. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 16, 2021

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