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

You will never be forgotten, Officer Cook, as your honored and most humble legacy of heroism shall remain, shall be treasured and shall be saluted for all its acumen, virtue and sacred wisdom all within your library of leadership, learning and love for your family, colleagues and mankind. They all have missed you greatly and it was your unselfish, unwavering and unrelenting integrity, dignity and truthful and trustworthy character that allowed your patrols and versatile missions of devotion and dedication to actively watch over your beloved Dade County community where badge#1664 shall remain encased within our hearts, minds and prayers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Extra accentuation and perpetual compassion has followed your very angelic heart and soul to heaven where Our Maker conducts His perfect affairs protecting those who made the ultimate sacrifice for peace, justice and serenity to take hold of humanity. But it shall always be sad what happened to such a good man, a gentleman of vision and values who was loyal and esteemed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2024

Intuition and ingenuity go hand in hand with dignity and integrity. Though, having honesty and character only makes one's commitment and conviction more sure. Certainly, Officer Cook, you'll forever be a Dade County hero who shall be saluted and solemnly paid homage for creating the vibes of serenity and safety through your wisdom, virtue and sacred missions of devotion, determination and dedication put forth on your true and trustworthy trails and paths of justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2024

Respect yields humility and character produces heroic honesty, integrity and dignity all vital to one's faithful and sometimes dangerous missions in life. Surely during your career, Officer Cook, one tragically cut short because of violence you steadfastly maintained excellence in every facet of your essential responsibilities primarily because of your compassion but a heart and soul golden and gifted with morals, scruples and values so cherished and so clear cut. Dade County and its citizens of whom you protected with every fabric and fiber of your unwavering and unselfish constitution, virtue, valor and vision will forever salute you and your heroic legacy etched in their hearts as well as your adoring family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Remembering your smarts, ingenuity and all the ambassadors of your acumen, awareness and clarity of a noble life lived by principles and perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2024

Much love and reverence to you, Officer Cook, for living a heroic and honored life and performing at a high level on behalf of Dade County citizens. Giving us peace of mind and safety each second takes all the acumen, alertness and awareness that dignity, character and true and trustworthy commitments to morals and values define. Rest in peace my friend and neighbor. A hero whose life remains treasured and esteemed and forever saluted for virtue, wisdom and vision so sacred and unselfish.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 1, 2024

I am sure today, your beloved Karen who has since remarried has not forgotten you and the man, husband that you were and how you treated her with reverence, respect and much humble devotion. She was married in 2009 some thirty years after your tragic death. Dade County was your venue where your vehicles of valor, vision and virtue drove your paths of professionalism, proficiency and perseverance. Our way of life and stabilizing serenity came through your solemn sacrifice and badge#1664 will remain legendary if anyone is even donning it. Integrity, dignity and a humbly heroic heart and soul will always be nearby in heaven looking down upon your family, friends and past colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your mother, Julia and your father, Charles may they too rest in peace she referred to me as her friend and neighbor. You were so proud and some fortunate to have a wonderful sister in Nancy and two blessed and adoring parents.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2024

Safe and sound. These are the sacred and solemn words of your oath, Officer Cook, that you honorably, heroically and humbly endeavored to live by daily. A life lived with piety, devotion and faithfulness to both family, your Dade County community and to Our Master who blessed you with everything humanely correct in dignity, integrity and character all outstanding, uplifting and once again heroic beyond the scope of your serene responsibilities in protecting society and mankind from evil and wanton violence that sadly ended your young and vivacious life and career of excellence, truth, trust and the loyalty behind being esteemed. Your family has carried your noble legacy within their perseverance and journeys they take each day and you'll forever be missed as they gather to celebrate Easter today. Heaven is sadly filled with many heroes who left this world before their time. You won't be forgotten for performing with virtue, versatility and most of all gallantry to be diligently saluted for its wisdom, compassion and sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer DiGenova, Keith has never forgotten his comrade, trusted friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2024

You deserve the accolades, homage and heroic salutes, Officer Cook, that were earned and most humbly blessed. For serving the good residents of Dade County with true and trustworthy commitment, character and conviction, Our Lord has your beautiful heart and soul of unwavering perseverance, unselfishness, dignity and integrity all safeguarded for eternity. A good man gone before his time. A gentleman gallant and virtuous who gave his life and earthly missions of esteem, loyalty and goodwill for humanity to long remember. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The words endeavor, enhancement and enrichment stoked ingenuity, intuition and intelligence far down those paths and trails of true justice and safety for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2024

The salt of the earth with character, noble heroic dignity, integrity and humbly blessed reverence such honesty that graced God's heaven for almost forty-five years since you gave your life and career, Officer Cook, to steer peace into Dade County while living a life so refined and true to form. We duly and proudly salute your legacy of trustworthiness, distinction and dedication in all your missions and journeys of faith and unselfish performance all sacred, wise and virtuous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel who shall fly higher every moment looking down upon his beloved, cherished and esteemed family. They carry you forever in their hearts and minds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 29, 2024

The beats march on as your sweet, honorable and most humbly blessed and heroic soul, Officer Cook, ascends that ladder to walk your perfect beat in the skies above where many heroes and heroines now reside for eternity. Dade County some amazing feats of unwavering and unselfish endurance during your life and professional career sadly and tragically cut too short because of Mr.Pearsall. But, dignity, integrity and the outstanding quality of your true and trustworthy character, convictions and commitments all remain forever a vital part of your legacy carried forward by your family and comrades who won't ever forget their friend and beloved family member. When vision meets virtue, valor, vigilance and wisdom the paths and their trails are forever carved in stone and stay attached to us. We salute versatility, serenity you provided us with your inspiring life and humility all blessed by God the Master Ruler of this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Ingenuity and a healthy and sound heart and soul were your vehicles that constituted success and loyal accomplishment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 28, 2024

A reflection should be completed with a humble and honorable note left to remember a heroic angel of dignity and integrity. You put forth your best efforts everyday, Officer Cook, to search, seize and to safely secure the public domain from adversity and violence. Certainly a man created and constructed with class, decency, morals and values far above the normal everyday standard expect of all public servants and nothing to be taken for granted. Heart, character and a blessed soul of humility that was forever kind, compassionate, polite and gentle, they all conveyed the messages of meaning, truth and trust as you patrolled the streets of Dade County with a sacred bond and missions of faithfulness, resolve and diligence. Resourcefulness and dedication, determination that now rests up in heaven where you walk your loyal and esteemed beat. Always saluted for wisdom, virtue and vision that was versatile and always visible. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2024

The stars and constellations all have your angelic soul round tightly around them, Officer Cook, for heroic endeavor, energetic performance and enlightening service. All humbly, loyally and humanely distributed evenly throughout Dade County where you grew up, lived, got married to a beautiful woman in Karen and sadly in the end sacrificed your soul and unselfish heart for our peace and noble stability. Safe trails and paths all set down by your unwavering character, commitment to true trust and convictions as bold as an eagle. Just as your eyes so valiant and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity and mankind relished your life as a fine and uplifting servant of faith, diligence and certainly by being determined and vigilant at all times never to be forgotten. Your life, career and legacy, Officer Cook, shall remain dedicated to carrying out those pursuits of other fine angels searching for peace and security for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2024

The stars and constellations all have your angelic soul round tightly around them, Officer Cook, for heroic endeavor, energetic performance and enlightening service. All humbly, loyally and humanely distributed evenly throughout Dade County where you grew up, lived, got married to a beautiful woman in Karen and sadly in the end sacrificed your soul and unselfish heart for our peace and noble stability. Safe trails and paths all set down by your unwavering character, commitment to true trust and convictions as bold as an eagle. Just as your eyes so valiant and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity and mankind relished your life as a fine and uplifting servant of faith, diligence and certainly by being determined and vigilant at all times never to be forgotten. Your life, career and legacy, Officer Cook, shall remain dedicated to carrying out those pursuits of other fine angels searching for peace and security for all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 26, 2024

One by one the heroic and humble accomplishments were met. Dade County had you for six years of spirited service and outstanding protection as we can remember the young man blessed with alacrity, wisdom, virtue and character such as yours, Officer Cook. Dignity, integrity and a heart and soul of humility and kindness to be solemnly saluted. Your commitment and convictions were both true and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The tents of fortitude and tenacity were pitched fifty years ago and those who now humbly carry on do so with humility not trepidation.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 26, 2024

To deflate evil you must always act as a true heroic professional no matter the elements that lurk nowadays in our society. Officer Cook, you were that steady gentleman of faith, fairness and fearlessness because of your unwavering and unselfish honesty, dignity and integrity, the trusted commitment and noble character that shined brightly everyday and since you gave your life you have been missed by family and comrades very much. We salute your undivided virtue, attention to every detail and the wisdom of a man who was humbly blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 25, 2024

Dignity, integrity and outstanding character crafted a career of courage, conviction and commitment that so enhanced, enriched and uplifted the masses here in Dade County, Officer Cook, where your heroic name and humanely blessed heart and soul will be eternally revered and saluted. Mankind and your humbly esteemed family keep your memories alive within their hearts and minds. Our very serenity and freedoms were protected by your unselfish, unwavering and unconditional affection you demonstrated upon humanity which misses you greatly. Rest in peace my friend, neighbor and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2024

Heaven awaits those who humbly served Our Creator. Public servants are those loyal, cherished and heroically honorable souls who protect their communities putting danger and evil in the path to shield us from violence as you, Officer Cook, so faithfully did on our behalf with dignity and instrumental integrity, character and solemn commitment to everything in the words of truth and trust to be saluted and forevermore observed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2024

A gentleman adored and esteemed by his family, mankind and Dade County who delivered the quality of peace, safe travels and stability we have been accustomed to and who won't be forgotten. For having honor, dignity, integrity may God have His angels of heroism circles over with their souls and spirits forevermore. Your outstanding character, truthful and trustworthy convictions and commitments, Officer Cook, remain a humbly blessed part of your legacy which your family carries within their hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2024

You rose to the occasion, Officer Cook, setting out in your perilous journeys to eliminate evil from Dade County. A man so resourceful yet resilient in every facet of life and during your public service career one that required every tool of tenacity, honesty, dignity and integrity making your true and trustworthy character, conviction and commitment standout clear a day. We will never forget you and your heroism which shall be cherished and sacredly saluted for all its essential virtue, wisdom and vision patrolling the streets alongside of your unselfish and unwavering heart and soul all now angelic as you walk your beat in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2024

When trouble appeared you, Officer Cook, acted fearlessly and without any hesitation to calm and to restore law and order to the folks of Dade County. A community where you were blessed abundantly with love from your family and colleagues who greeted your smile with gallantry, grace and gratefulness. Serenity, security and safety all have their unique paths carved out and true to form your trust and true allegiance uplifted and enriched your patrols of perseverance, character and commitment in the sacred words of dignity, honesty and a heart full of unending integrity all saluted and always paid loyal homage to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I'm always glad and humbled to have considered you and your family our friends and neighbors forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2024

Your survivors, Officer Cook, have suffered the loss of you all these decades later and yet they humbly go forward with their sacred lives because they realize you are watching them from heaven. The skies above where God's golden flock of heroic angels roam every moment and never forgotten for their humane, loyal and esteemed honor, reverence, dignity and integrity that tied their duties daily together as one. We who reside in Dade County can surely thank badge#1664, yours my neighbor, friend and hero for embracing mankind and further instilling, installing and implanting unselfish and unwavering faithfulness, devotion and dedication in your trails and paths paved by loyalty and trusted truthfulness. A man to be genuinely saluted for wisdom. virtue and vision. Rest in peace. Commitment and character that never will be far from our hearts and minds. A great young man robbed of his precious life all too soon. The world on May 16, 1979 lost a wonderful son, brother, husband, uncle and great-uncle. So adored and blessed with the tender love of his family, comrades and friends.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2024

The smile and professionalism must shine through and they certainly did when you, Officer Cook, served and preserved the safety and liberty for all Dade County. Your manner, honesty, dignity, character and integrity were the partners of your sacred patrols to be forever saluted. It's surrounded by sanity, wisdom, virtue and valor are the vehicles of your career and young life taken way too soon. Never forgotten and always esteemed and cherished by your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2024

It's a very big deal whenever any public servant sacrifices their life for the public safety and you surely exemplified, Officer Cook, what a hero is supposed to be. Becoming an officer at the tender age of twenty you brought peace of mind and honorable work ethics to your important professional position of true trust of which the citizens who you protected. When serenity, stability and safety are on the lines the wars and battles must be stapled together with true allegiance, dignity, character and integrity all possessing commitment to all you accomplished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2024

You spared our lives, Officer Cook, because of the individual you were serving Dade County with intensified integrity, dedicated dignity and heartfelt honor all humility that was blessed by Our Creator who now watches over your heroic soul. Your department, family and colleagues will always remember your sweet and sincere personality, smile and appealing grace. We salute your intuition, ingenuity and intelligent all tied together with wisdom, virtue and valid truth and trust that was humanely and loyally respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2024

Your sacred badge#1664 was heroically respectful, resourceful, resilient and completely righteous, Officer Cook. Without any shadow of doubt so too was your life and public service career that ended all too soon because of an evil man who lacked any sort of honesty, dignity and integrity. They words were your solemn affirmation to serve and to protect the goodwill, faith and serenity of all Dade County and mankind from any threats and any violence. You placed yourself in peril to shield us from such wanton happenings. Character, true trust and firmly planted commitments and convictions that persevered and carried you down those paths and trails of justice done properly. Such a loyal, esteemed and most treasured gentleman forevermore adored and always loved by your whole family and colleagues who worked with you in your quests to curb crime and to provide the much needed peace and liberty for all to pursue their lives as seen fit. Your family, Officer Cook, carries your sacred versatility, wisdom, vision and virtue along with them as your legacy guaranteed to last forever. Eternity has a brave angel of diligence and a man so determined and dedicated to his profession that has many dangerous moments. Sad that God did not allow you to retire with your comrades as they will always cherish and relish the valuable days, weeks, months and years partnering with you by their side. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2024

Sanctity remains under the shelters of Our Master's tender grace, compassion and mercy all where your heart, soul and spirit, Officer Cook, having been resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero nearly forty-five years since you gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve and to solemnly protect the inner peace and humbly blessed serenity of your Dade County community's landscape. A man on a righteous mission powered by the batteries of virtue, versatility that supported honor, dignity and character that was vigilant and full of superior integrity and everything in loyal, truthful and trustworthy commitment and convictions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2024

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