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

A grand man of heroic honor, humane dignity and devoted and faithful integrity, they speak volumes of you, Officer Cook and the life and excellent career you created and for the folks of Dade County being superbly protected by a loving man of dedication and due diligence. Never forgotten and forever saluted for bravery, virtue and wisdom sacred and secure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of angelic character, trust and true commitment in all your earthly convictions of justice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 23, 2023

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Your skills and heroic honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, fortified the Dade County community and brought the citizens the branches of peace, prosperity and the essential roots of safe trails and paths for all to travel in. A healthy gentleman of character, commitment and conviction that were the consummate centerpieces of your life and career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust leading your wheels of wisdom, virtue and sanctity all now angelic and forever hovering above in God's perfect plains.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2023

You touched the hearts and minds of so many individuals during your sadly all too short life, Officer Cook, you will be solemnly and proudly be saluted giving every ounce of energy and character, dignity, integrity and honor two the people of Dade County where your unassuming and unselfish soul protected us more than we could ever comprehend. A voice cries out and public servants of humble blessings, loyalty and esteem race to the sacred calls where true trust and virtue are tied along with wisdom, vision and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment, goodwill and respect are all angel's signs of lives and careers performed without hesitation, regret and unwillingness. Badge#1664 was reverent, alert and always mindful of your humbly blessed roots of faith, devotion and resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2023

A truly heroic comrade, friend and beloved family member. That was you, Officer Cook, a man devoted to the shelters of peace and liberty for all humanity. Dade County was where your unassuming, unwavering and unselfish honesty, character, dignity and integrity patrolled the streets of our safe havens and trails of trustworthiness and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtue, wisdom and commitment that has and will forevermore be saluted and paid homage for all that it accomplished during your sacred life and career where your missions and journeys have been transported to the heavens above to serve as a heroic and loyal angel of boldness and resiliency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 20, 2023

Character reveals dignity, honesty and integrity. Yours, Officer Cook, was clarity, virtue and wisdom all tied together to make Dade County your beloved community safer once more. Heroism that impacted your family, comrades and friends to be fondly saluted and duly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth and trust marching their beats down those trails and paths of unwavering unselfishness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 19, 2023

Creativity leads to diversity and such a heroically dignified man of honor, character and integrity as you always were, Officer Cook, patrolled those dangerous and hotspots where heinousness took place. Such a loyal, cherished and distinguished gentleman who surely deserved to live out your retirement. Your family adored and esteemed just as your past colleagues have never forgotten a man of class, desire, dedication and fortitude all going down the trails and paths of unselfish heart and unwavering vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment and virtue forever watching over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 18, 2023

Justice for all. Officer Cook, the evil man who took you from this earth was devoid of all the humble, honored and heroic traits you solemnly possessed. Dade County was where your uniform and pride of heart, soul and integrity each was loyal, special and very precious as your family remembers you this day and everyday as they gather to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Day. A man who missions were virtue, wisdom and character teaming as one to keep us safe and protected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 17, 2023

2024 had better be a less violent year for personnel from law enforcement. You gave your life and heroic career, Officer Cook, over forty-four years ago in order for peace and missions of dignity, integrity and character to take their honest shapes. A man so versatile, visionary and valuable as a loyal, esteemed and cherished comrade to so many brothers and sisters who donned a uniform of substance and goodwill. Virtue and trust so truthfully blended together to form paths and trails of unwavering and unselfish diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2023

You pulled perseverance, proficiency and pride together as one unit, Officer Cook, all heroically honorable, dignified and full of integrity, character and loyal and treasured commitment given to Dade County and its folks. God has a multitude of spectacular angels all heroism, virtue and wise beyond their years of service and protecting our lawful peace and safety. We salute you and will never forgot the man of ingenuity, intuition and intelligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2023

We rise to the occasion and follow our purposeful passions in life. You followed the trails and paths, Officer Cook, of heroic truth and trust which sustained your career of dignity, character, commitment and integrity. They all lent their hands of humility, heart and cherished loyalty. To serve and to protect mankind is not for every living being and you contemplated and thought about this. You will never be overlooked nor forgotten for your morally wise exploits. An angel who hovers over his family who carries you and your blessed legacy of virtue and acumen in their hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A first class man, a gallant gentleman who fought tooth and nail for us serenity and safe shelters.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2023

Class is honor. Dignity is loyalty, devotion and dedication. Integrity is how you perform your tasks of danger with character, composure and commitment to truth and trust. Heroism is surely how you'll continue to be solemnly honored and saluted Officer Cook, for six years of cherished service to all Dade County. Your esteemed and beloved community where you gave your life and career in order for peace and enhancement to bless our homes while God blesses your respect, faithful and most sincerely diligent soul and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We walk the sidewalks because of the paths and trails of justice you paved for other public servants to follow in.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2023

Christmas will arrive shortly and you, Officer Cook, will certainly be thought of as your family gathers to celebrate. That handsome smile missing all these decades because of a mad man stealing your life and career from under you. God has plans for us and He needed an angel of acumen and sanctity who was polite, down to earth and exceedingly dignified while keeping your composure preserving the dignity, integrity and character of all who live in Dade County. Just a gentleman blessed with a heroic heart and soul and a spirit of adventure that flies high every second in the heavens above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Loyalty, character and true trust were your models of consistency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2023

A man who rose to the challenge despite staring down evil here in Dade County to protect its citizens. Says a lot about you, Officer Cook, a gentleman truly blessed by excellent character, trusted and true dignity, allegiance and the integrity that was sterling to compliment your consummate and stellar commitments and convictions. Now and forever adored, beloved and a man cherished by his loving family and most faithfully dedicated comrades of the past. Badge#1664 was virtue, sacred trails and paths blazed for other loyal and heroic servants to travel in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor and diligence went hand in hand with unwavering and unselfish performance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2023

A man above the crowd. A gentleman heroic, honored and revered by all mankind and your family, Officer Cook. Dade County was where you lived, fought the toughest of wars over violence and sadly where you made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the character, dignity and integrity of the words of prosperity, safety and freedom for all. True trails of justice were paved by a really trusted and battle tested veteran. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where your sacred and loyal missions went so did wisdom, vision and versatile virtue go. An angel to be saluted forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2023

It takes heroic guts, grit and humble gallantry to set peace and serenity where it rightfully belongs. And that was your love of life, Officer Cook and chosen field of professional yearning right here in Dade County. Where acumen, awareness and advanced honesty, reverence and total character and commitment supported your true and trustworthy trails and paths of unselfish and unending pursuits you gave the ultimate sacrifice one never ever overlooked nor forgotten as you are to be saluted for wisdom, loyalty and the esteem that all goes in molding and shaping a public servant's life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels above forever hover over us and you have been sadly in heaven for the last forty-four years instead of enjoying your retirement with your beloved wife, Karen. An inspiring young man of intuition, ingenuity and articulate intelligence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2023

Determination and devotion went down your trails and paths, Officer Cook, where your heroically humble honor, integrity and dignity went to protect Dade County. A true gentleman trusted with service and saving lives as your career and life ended so terribly because of one man's evil. Always loyal, cherished and esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 6, 2023

A gentleman's heart, soul and gallantry were always on the line ready and able to serve and to protect the people of Dade County, Your honor, integrity and commitment to morals, character
and dignity, Officer Cook, shall forever remain cherished as we salute your sacrifice that paved the paths of perseverance and trails of truth and justice for all mankind. Never a more appreciative angel of heroic effort and superior reliability, resourcefulness and the faithful dedication put to the test on the streets your patrolled for six years of ingenuity, intelligence and intuition spread far and wide. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2023

Officer Cook, your respectful manner and shall forevermore be remembered and saluted for their loyalty, virtue and esteem. They along with integrity, dignity and excellent character saved Dade County from more harm. Serenity and safe trails were paved by your unwavering and unselfish truth and trust. A man among men who was mature and consummate in every direction you travelled. Your family and department pays homage to your kind and humbly blessed heart and soul never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Intuition, ingenuity and intelligence that made your life, family and the world go around. Badge#1664 was diligent and devoted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2023

You were Dade County's warrior in shining armor, Officer Cook and your family's beloved hero of honor, humility and a heart filled with character, dignity and integrity to be forever saluted and paid homage to. The source of relevance and resiliency who never gave up nor into violence and evil that you took an oath to protect us. Our pursuits and trails were your consummate vigils over us and they were truthful and so loyally trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When commitment and conviction were called to line up they stood solemnly as one unit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2023

A revered man with honor, heart and resourceful character and commitment to serve Dade County, Officer Cook, your integrity and humbleness were all consummate and essential in your life and career and will forever be saluted for their wise usage and virtue which went down the paths and trails of true trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2023

Dearly beloved and heroically honorable, your virtue, humbly blessed integrity, dignity and character all made that important commitment, Officer Cook, to serve the residents of Dade County who have not forgotten you. God has a valued angel patrolling His heavenly venues of perfection above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2023

Today would have been your birthday and I will try and visit your grave, Officer Cook for what you meant to Dade County and your esteemed and beloved family who misses you greatly. Integrity, dignity, character and honesty all served and protected us with your mature and unselfish heart and heroic soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment, trust and truth go a long way if one is truly devoted, loyal, faithful and dedicated to their chosen profession as you surely and humbly were.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 30, 2023

A man with. a most heroically honest and warm heart that cared, was considerate and was all character. Dade County, Officer Cook, was where you joined the ranks of those who are respectful and diligent. Your integrity, humbleness and dignity all rose to the opportunity to thwart violence. You will be saluted for vigilance, virtue and the sacredness of a gentleman who placed his faith, fate and destinies all true and trusted in God's merciful hands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 28, 2023

Determination, dedication and drive all created your desire and will to succeed, Officer Cook. Dade County is where your unselfish and unrelenting heart and soul combined to solve and resolve the problems of violence and harsh evil. Your trails, paths and tracks of both true and trusted resourcefulness stand as your legacy of heroic and humbly blessed honor, character, dignity and integrity so values, loyal and treasured. Never more a wise and visionary warrior who brought liberty, peace and safety to your beloved and esteemed community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Accountability, versatility and reliability are measured in a public servant's convictions and staunch commitment to expedite justice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 27, 2023

You have to earn your stripes of respect, honor, dignity and integrity by leading, learning and listening. Three L's that are difficult to grasp at times and yet we the people of Dade County were mighty fortunate you, Officer Cook, came along that day and everyday of your watch. You understood your perilous roles of resourcefulness, resilience and virtue that makes a man or woman's character more sturdy to handle each task that came your direction. Peace, health, prosperity and happiness were our leaders because of your ultimate sacrifice and you will always be missed by family, colleagues and the many friends who adored and cherished you for being reliable, wise beyond your scope of years and truthfully trustworthy. We pay homage and salute your valor, versatility and the challenges you conquered to reach the pinnacle of your chosen profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Loyal and esteemed, a man humbly blessed and humanely proud to serve and to defend our very liberties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2023

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