Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
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
Never one to shy away from violence, you went toe to toe with a man whose troubles caused forever a disturbance in Dade County to be solemnly remembered. Your journeys of honesty, pride, humility and integrity, Officer Cook, have left a message of heroism standing dignified and humanely consummate. We salute your tireless heart and soul all unselfish and unwavering in their quests for harmony. An angel whose perfectly fitted wings have allowed you to fly as the example of passion and compassion and knowing when to utilize them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 11, 2021
Youthful energy to undertake your desires and yearnings, Officer Cook. Dade County and its folks were your pride and happiness where safety, serenity and tranquility all were blanketed by your bravery, honor and humble dignity and integrity. The cornerstones and foundations of your character and sacred convictions all true and trusted now rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect, class and decency all resided in the Cook Family where those gallant genes forever grow tall.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 11, 2021
The roots, bark and branches were planted with the leaves of honor, dignity and integrity growing steadily each day you occupied yourself, Officer Cook, with Dade County's serenity and your strong heart brought the impetus back to life. Life is like a candle flickering. Fate and destiny do that also and Our Lord must have needed your strength and stronghold of virtue and wisdom back in His nests of sanctity and nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 10, 2021
A 2-11 usually means a bank robbery well a bank of honor, bravery, solid character and commitments were forever robbed from your heart and soul by one rotten and violent man. Nothing humane, respectful and thoughtless taking a man from his dearly beloved family and a whole host of esteemed and loyal brothers and sisters. Dade County was your community of choice, Officer Cook and an excellent one I might add. Our freedom and visions all brought to light by your wisdom and solid maturity. A good landing spot for resolve, resourcefulness and candid and charming personality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 10, 2021
That slice of hope, faithfulness and goodwill has been divided up among the people whose happiness, health and prosperity has been riding high. The folks of Dade County, Officer Cook, relied upon your ingenuity, intuitions and virtuous commitments and classy character to build those forts of fruition and your career though short as was your solemn and serene life also cut short, the heavens above stay lit by your soul and heart of humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 10, 2021
Liberty for all and justice for mankind. Your feats of humility, heart and heroic honesty, Officer Cook, surely uplifted the spirits of Dade County citizens. A job where one must earn their stripes and dutiful appreciation, with your life of dignity, integrity and enhancement being put in peril's paths for serenity and security to glow, you won't be overlooked for versatility, vitality and the sacred work of discipline and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 10, 2021
There go those memories, Officer Cook, as today I was driving near where you gave your life and have a street sign named for your heroism and honor. Dade County applauds such valor, virtue and dignity all arranged in integrity and character's sacred name. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for respect and purpose. Your missions and journeys here my neighbor, friend and hero are driven with perfectly donned angel's wings to soar high. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 10, 2021
The windmills spin around and when a good man's instinctual wisdom, vision, maturity and integrity honorably churn forward we must never forget. Dade Coun ty won't forget your heroic actions, Officer Cook, all heart and soul, hope and dignity taking those wars to evil and violence. A gentleman blessed with virtue and acumen all surrounding you and Karen, your beloved wife who loved and adored. Such a loss and such grief that your family had to deal with they too will be remembered as will of course your beloved parents may they and you my neighbor, friend and hero rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 10, 2021
A clever man or woman can fulfill the rigors of a stressful occupation where everything from A to Z will occupy their entire day, afternoon and evening. Even when the lights go out trouble always seems to be brewing. The venues and streets were well protected by you, Officer Cook and your shining resourcefulness. Dade County was the area where Badge#1664 performed its tasks and assignments very well and with a most humble and fearless heart and soul. Always! Too bad your life had to end that day when things were looking up. But, you and your folks may you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and hero. The proof is in your character and its respect for humanity. Urgency is forever a man or woman's few days, weeks and years on this earth one has to make them count.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 9, 2021
Women and men dream big and have the grandest of plans but somehow with God's divine interventions, their lives and heroism are transferred to the skies above for when they give honesty, integrity and dignity to detact evil from good, their families, comrades and friends know they've done their earthly journeys with all the wisdom, vision and maturity that is called upon their hearts and souls. All special, sweet and virtue is the variety of versatility which in fact makes them more capable. You took your God gifted talents to Dade County, Officer Cook, where you patrolled and served with class and ethical conduct for six years of humility and with Our Creator steering your rudders of resolve, faith and truth. Always well respected, regarded and admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your beat in heaven, Officer Cook, is pristine and filled with perfection so your angle wings will allow you to soar higher every moment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 9, 2021
Redemption and resurrection, resolve and resiliency like all public servants quick and competent. You spared Dade County worse harm that day, Officer Cook and everyday just by being composed and candid. A heart and soul of honor and humility banded together to form a shield of tranquility and safe harbors for all citizens and your heroic actions will forever be legendary. The skies above have character, commitments to everything noble and civil with regards to policing a community and the trusted convictions that enabled you to dedicate your time to lead other colleagues through peril and its obstacles to health, peace and prosperity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day the plates will be lifted and your spirit will see your loved ones. For now they carry the baton of bravery, loyalty and the esteem of being a man of your actions not just talk.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 9, 2021
A sincere and honest man endeavoring with a tireless heart and unselfish soul to make Dade County and its people feel safe once more. So mature and wise beyond your youthful age, a life and career, Officer Cook, filled with heroic memories, integrity so revered, dignity so decent and character to be humbly paid homage. The foundations for a safer tomorrow brokered by your unwavering and undying work you always dreamed of becoming. Class and scruples centered around a crisp uniform and polished badge worn with distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 9, 2021
The ultimate sacrifice is long remembered for its devotion, determination and steadfast dedication to all central and sacred duties on behalf of mankind. Yours, Officer Cook, has been solemnly honored for its heart and soul, the nuts and bolts of bravery, boldness and resolve. With your brand of integrity, respect and wholesome truth and trust you'll not be forgotten. Dade County and your entire family misses you, your smile and laugh. You certainly kept the Cook Family together during tragedy when you dad suddenly passed always concerned and caring for your beloved mother may you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 9, 2021
By heart, soul and courage were you able to perform your arduous and most dangerous tasks, Officer Cook. Always a Dade County hero of honor, hope and goodwill. It's eternally inscribed within your wings of perfection where your dignity, integrity and character lied. Never forgotten for true esteem and loyalty trusted, sincere and versatile. Virtue and vigilance patrolling heaven's gates as partners forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 9, 2021
You have to look sharp and act the way all who carry themselves must. You comported your dignity, integrity and honesty very succinctly, Officer Cook and Dade County was your place of peace and pride, integrity and ingenuity will forever be cherished and loyal to the causes of virtue and versatility. The structures of serenity and safety have been forever laid down for others faithful and devoted to follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You upheld the law with unending reliance upon morals and mettle.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 8, 2021
They say oil and vinegar don't mix. Meaningful honor, dignified integrity and respectful character all mix well so long as the possessor does not absentmindedly go off the tracks and trails of everything relating to both trust and truth. Dade County was the area where your heroic life and career set its vision, wisdom and virtue upon society, Officer Cook. A legend forever encased within the walls of memory and pride. A humble heart and a most righteous soul saluted for being capable and accountable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels of humbleness walk their perfect beats above with no hindrance at all.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 8, 2021
A rose has a pleasant smell. Violence and evil are consternations that rile the public and set off unrelenting terror and just callousness that unravels peace and freedom for a community. You set your eyes and ears upon the goodwill of Dade County, Officer Cook, where your honored heroic actions have been revered and never once overlooked. A strong heart and a willing soul so truthful and trusted never derailing during their serious missions of mettle and discipline, the integrity and vines of vision and virtue growing daily with a humane success that demonstrated its humility to deliver a semblance of peace and fondness for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Such a sweet young man who always revered his beloved parents and was a wonderful brother to Nancy, your big sister.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 8, 2021
It started as a beautiful sunny day and tragically ended with a hero giving his life for the people of Dade County. Officer Cook, you made a sacred pledge to uphold justice and not one bad word nor backbone of dishonor, disrespect and always the finest care and quality of precise consideration, integrity and dignity bestowed upon the folks themselves as you lead the trails for others to now follow in. versatility, virtue, diligence and true vigilance that has been saluted and rewarded by Our Lord. You'll forevermore by His shiny angel, a star that glistens brightly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those who were there with you, Officer Cook, have not forgotten your solemn companionship and authentic leadership responsibilities.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 8, 2021
The shoes and sneakers we wear get us from place to place. Your shiny shoes and crisp uniform, Officer Cook, were and are vivid reminders of the challenges all public servants who protect the public face daily. Dade County was where you sacrificed your very life and career one of desire and devotion dedicated to mankind's needs and wants. Serenity and unity all were welcomed into our homes by virtue of your humble honor, dignity and integrity fighting the battles unselfishly that had to be fought to obtain health,peace and prosperity. Goodwill and hope displayed every second and never a lack of heart and character among your trunks of tenacity, trust and the truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 8, 2021
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