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

Piety has its corners of perseverance. All roads leading to happiness, success and prosperity went through the streets you solemnly and most honorably patrolled, Officer Cook. A brave young man and a gentleman of all heart, decency and soul. Surely your spirit of heroism is being rewarded and blessed for its virtues of acumen and versatility they were so alive until callousness and pure violence struck you down while performing your central duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 7, 2021

Roads, streets and avenues all awarely needing someone's vital sources of help and you were there to back up and assist your fellow brothers and sisters. Say enough to understand a man's compassion, passion and sincerity. Dade County received the lion's share of your honor, diligence and all the scopes of what integrity and dignity mean to the battles and wars you fought over adversity, Officer Cook. Heroism that's been revered and upheld all these decades later. A sacrifice underscored by your tireless heart and soul that was bountiful. A handsome gentleman with all the leadership capabilities to undertake more assignments. But always saluted and greatly admired for your humility and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2021

Gallant and honesty formulate the floorplans of both integrity and dignity as the streets you patrolled here in Dade County, Officer Cook, were kept relatively safe from harm. Crime takes a bite out of life and during your captive career you were the most consummate and courageous officer out there doing your humbly heroic part to restore truth, trust and awareness to an area calling out for help. Your family continues your legacy in carrying out your boldness and positive charm and charisma. A sweet smile and virtue from your uplifting and adoring heart and soul so vital to vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2021

You gave your family, Officer Cook, everything humble and righteous in joy, peace, happiness and pride. You'll always be their adored and most precious son, brother, husband,uncle, great-uncle and most of all their hero, heart, hope and resourcefulness coupled with the humility in character, trust and truth. It is with that legacy that Dade County shall forevermore live on in the hearts of goodwill and perseverance for which your family lives with your spirit in their beings. Life and career tied to the posts of unwavering scruples, ideals and values never more versatile, never more valuable. What a loss to your loved ones, peers and the entire world. The very face of violence you undertook an affirmation to conquer and resolve taking away your freedoms and dreams never to be forgotten. You were and will always be an inspiration of optimism to all who breath and are forever cherished and greatly admired for being there when life mattered the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2021

You deserved to live out your life and retirement just as your comrades have, Officer Cook. You were the faithful rock of stability, the staple of ingenuity and fortitude who created the bonds of vision and wisdom for which we live and function under. God surely rolled out His welcome carpets for your heroism, honor and courage. Dignity, integrity and respect can only turn up those flames of tenacity as you humbly patrolled the streets of Dade County and it forever where you are forever fondly honored, remembered and etched for uplifting, enhancing and enriching a community that grieved over your loss with your family, professional comrades and a host of friends from around our country. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's plans for His flock of angels is written on stone when their watches are deemed as complete heaven awaits them for their solemn eternal assignments.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2021

With versatility comes endeavor, with honesty comes the reliance upon dignity and integrity. Taking your responsibilities with a reserved reverence and a genuine respect for mankind, Dade County will not forget a wonderful soul of a man, a loyal leader and a gentleman of gallantry, heart and humbleness, beloved by his devoted family and esteemed colleagues. Officer Cook, your packages of proficiency, perseverance and perspective won't ever be overlooked only saluted for boldness and purpose. You will forever be missed, such a smile, such charm and so much trust and truth poured into your labors of love, character and undying, unselfish and tireless energy to restore the order of life and liberty for your beloved community where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2021

Solemn, somber and serene. Peace and harmony for all humanity, society and mankind because of your gentle and considerate heart and soul, Officer Cook. Dade County was served and I'd like to think prospered under your heroically dignified watch over them. Integrity and honor were the partners you could never go wrong with. Your character and commitment shall be saluted for having virtue and valor, an angel forever surrounding his family as they carry on with your legacy of humility and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2021

Immediate and urgent. Words that convey the very essence of why all servants must be composed, as calm as possible and be courageous when dealing with conflict and its unique set of situations. Down to earth and extremely humble and honest, that's the nutshell of your goodwill, hope and faithfulness, Officer Cook, you passed down to Dade County. Comrades who now protect do so with heart, dignity and integrity confronting their every move. There must be a stability and a staple of what they represent and what they don with pride and excellence in character, commitment and trusted convictions. Forever are you, my neighbor, friend and hero paid homage and humility for what your heart did in a most unselfish manner. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2021

Evil and violence look to resist the forces that look to put to an end its ugly trails of terror. Your truth and trust, Officer Cook, was exactly what Dade County and its citizens needed to survive and to thrive in harmony, peace and liberty. Honesty, dignity and integrity were right on and with maturity, vision and wisdom beyond your humanely youthful years you are sure to be remembered and bravely saluted. You built foundations for safer shelters for the future one better off if you were here to administer to its charges. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2021

Miracles happen from time to time. Mettle, morals and discipline must be demonstrated, displayed and dignified at all times and points during one's earthly pursuits. You showed Dade County why you were such an integral public servant, Officer Cook. A humble man with a heroic heart and soul of honor that was all character, reverence and integrity. You saved lives and that tragic day won't be forgotten. Humility and perfection joining forces to propel angels from place to place to guard the pearly gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2021

Heaven is where all angels roam,soar and fly higher every second. Your journeys, Officer Cook, ended all too suddenly because of one man's violent tirades against authority. Dade County certainly was served by a most youthful trustworthy and yearning young man. So young and thoughtful with a charismatic heart and humbly heroic soul blessed with acumen and virtue. You'll be honored and richly saluted for your service and unselfish and undying inspiration. Society can really learn its lessons from your due diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2021

The electricity continues to run let's pray those who now serve Dade County keep their hearts and souls charged with the conduits of courage, honesty and esteem. The experience of dignity and integrity that you possessed, Officer Cook, may it be truly blessed and rewarded for its heroic sacrifice that has benefitted mankind more in safety, security and serenity that carries our earthliest of missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2021

A vile of versatility is better than a pot of dishonor and disgrace. You gave your heroic life and career, Officer Cook, to secure the boundaries of Dade County. A gentleman of trust and conviction whose truth faith, goodwill and devotion will forevermore be solemnly honored and saluted for virtue is heart and soul, character and commitments to both excelling and making your family proud shall remain all heavenly blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2021

A story shared by the world and a career with a life so wise and sincere. Dade County was preserved by you, Officer Cook and badge#1664, all heart, honor and class. So decent and determined to eradicate terror from our midst. The heavens sing your praises and for building dignity,integrity and truth may God keep your trust and spirit alive eternally while you walk your sacred and solemn beat above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and faithfulness have located your everlasting resourcefulness it's safely tucked away for Our Lord to watch over His humanely patient angel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2021

The piles of evil still burn on today and when they will be extinguished is anybody's guess. Grit, gallantry and gumption, Officer Cook, charted your most honorable and heroic life serving and protecting the people of Dade County. The State Farm Insurance commercial says like a good neighbor they are here. Well for six excellent years of loyalty, esteem and devotion you gave quality of life back to civilization. A smile and wise heart never overlooked, dignity and integrity intensifying your wars against violence. It should not have taken a man of vision and maturity who was performing his labors of love. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2021

Versatility is the wheel of virtue and its value is priceless. Your vim, vigor and heroic heart and soul, Officer Cook, made Dade County proud and humbly safe once more. Forever a crying shame your dignity,integrity and honesty was ripped from your bring you were still young and forever bold. Character, commitment and convictions not concessions were only truthful and trustworthy. They always be revered and respected by your adoring family and loyal peers of enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2021

Never a better human being who learned and taught us all the important lessons of life so vital. Your versatility and virtue handled task and more some so perilous and yet, Officer Cook, Dade County was always maintained and kept safe because of your unwavering and unselfish endeavors of honesty, integrity and dignity. Foundations of humility, heart and character constructed for a safer future and your spirit can see to that by God's perfect directions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2021

Blessings and rewards for heroism are reaped in the heavens above. It's where angels valiant and persevering forever soar. Your heart, soul and spirit, Officer Cook, a trio of tenacity kept Dade County moving soundly forward and today those who have taken over your patrols are reminded to perform the same way. Class, decency and dedicated deliberation. Those sacred journeys have always been solemnly and most fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2021

Once again you were the consummate and ever ready public servant, Officer Cook, who lobbied for peace and safety within every stretch of road here in Dade County. Honor. Integrity. Dignity, respect and character shall one day defeat and eliminate evil from our corridors of blissful humbleness. Always beloved, adored and forevermore cherished by your wonderful family and very esteemed and loyal comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2021

Velcro sticks to your clothes like honey on a bush. Your dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, were a part of your professional reputation one that was deserved and one that was made heroic and very sincere. They all played a major role in the preservation of Dade County and its fair minded citizens. When character, commitment and conviction are all stoic and stellar then the results usually are for the better. Serenity and a caring heart, a sensitive soul of sanctity all patrolling the streets where life and enhancement were a part of the everyday life of those whom you loyally served. We salute your bravery and humility from your spirit that encircles us every waking second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2021

The oak trees are tall and sturdy just as your mighty heart and soul of humbleness, Officer Cook. Confidence is the sincerity by which we all try to function and navigate those long and winding roads where trouble, fate and destiny may lead us. Officer Cook, honor, heroism and hope gave dignity, integrity and intelligence that lesson, that opportunity to flourish. Your family misses you greatly, your smile, charm and charisma, virtue and valor always on hand to defeat the clutches of callousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A bond of affinity to last forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2021

A care and a clue will help. Some old fashioned honesty, reverence, dignity and integrity certain and confident, Officer Cook, all carrying your heroic legacy, it's for your peers now serving and your loved ones to cherish as they live their lives according to your creed. Dade County and its folks won't forget and neither will anyone else. Character, commitment to excellence and the support of truth and trust gave your intuitive convictions both the fiber and fabric to spread themselves far and wide to compose humanity the way you would have done. Badge#1664 constructed hope, freedom and the liberty to conduct your affairs in a stable of sense and direction, that goes to your maturity, vision and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2021

Your talents and gifted skills, Officer Cook, were showcased in a professional manner each day as you lived and breathed providing Dade County's residents a safe shelter for which their happiness, health and prosperity could blossom. The trees and their branches were given the moisture of your honesty, mettle and implementation of both dignity and integrity. a true and faithful hero and public servant never lost from his work ethics and not derailed by violence which you worked hard to eliminate from the pavements, roads and streets. Such a devoted heart and soul gone way too early yet never more saluted and honored for your savvy pursuits all humble fruition and total tireless energy and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2021

The pleasures and experiences of life are to be enjoyed yet tempered when one gives their own life and career to make peace a permanent bond of a community. You enriched, enhanced and most assuredly uplifted the values and ideals of life here in Dade County, Officer Cook. This in of itself has endeared you to your beloved family, your comrades of the past and to the multitude of friends you kept who have treasured your utmost sincerest of character and heart, a soul deeply appreciated for its responsibility in building bridges for a vitally safe future, a sad chapter that you could not be allowed to physically witness, yet, the blue skies above allow you to watch from the best area. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2021

Perseverance, outstanding, welcomed, class and courage some of the mottoes that must be adhered to if peace and any semblance of goodwill and hope is to fortify humanity. You certainly brought tranquility and your heart's labors of love and reverence to your profession and to Dade County, Officer Cook. A cherished human being, a friend to all, a dedicated colleague and your family's hero of both aspiration and inspiration. Nothing worse than a gentleman of virtue, honor and stability losing his life while performing your roles of dignity and integrity to bring about safe trails for all. Trust and truth belong where versatility and vigilance travel. Heaven has your sweet and special spirit to watch over us for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2021

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