Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
You can lead as long as your personality is genuinely humble, humane and of sterling honor. You led, Officer Cook,by being dignified and having morals, mettle and all the integrity that gave Dade County a chance to live through adversity, though your spirit abounds in heaven, humanity misses your kind heart and wise soul of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 14, 2021
A humble heart can surely enhance one's true of honor, integrity and dignity which you forever had, Officer Cook. Dade County, your family and peers of loyalty can remember their colleague and loved one for heroism and character that dictated your dedication, determination and devotion. Trusted and esteemed, heaven has a special angel of virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 14, 2021
Never a wavering doubt, never a second of reservation, hesitation or anything to prevent you from performing your duly assigned onuses, Officer Cook. You took to honesty, dignity and integrity and with a humble and blessed character you set out to restore law and order in and around Dade County where its residents were hopeful and safe. Heroic and humane, humility and heart working around the fringes of your sweet and special soul of appreciation. A real proud man, a gentleman and loyal forevermore to your family, beloved Karen and your department. A bond of friendship never undone even though evil took your sacred life and sadly concluded your earthly missions on behalf of mankind. You'll always be your family's adored angel in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Godsends are gifts to this world and should be afforded the utmost reverence, gratitude and courtesy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2021
Twenty-five years of self sacrifice and honored esteem, the loyalty of a grateful community, Dade County where you answered the bell of bravery, boldness and mettle, Officer Cook, to deliver a heartful support to where the volumes of dignity, integrity and wisdom would ring loud and clear. Heaven's gates have their supporter of serenity and virtue balanced around their pistons of perseverance and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2021
We live and hope to learn. We shall not forget your heroism, honor and mighty brave soul and heart, Officer Cook. Energetic and unselfish, your character, commitment and convictions were all virtue, valued and versatile as they saved the folks of Dade County from more impending tragedy. Such an amazing young man gone too soon but always warmly thought of and received as an angel in heaven. Humility and vigilance all doing their responsible roles to maintain the strictest confidence in truth, trust in law and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2021
Confidence is a humble tool to be utilized with a complete heart and a dignified soul. And with your honesty and humility, Officer Cook, you my neighbor, friend and hero won't be overlooked nor forgotten for rescuing Dade County from the clutches of someone so callous who lacked any directional compass of compassion, courage and wisdom. With your spirit watching over your loved ones, virtue, humility and diligence will forever rest in peace under Our Creator's wings of perfection. A gentleman with ingenuity, integrity and intellect will be remembered, saluted and forever a legend with a heroic legacy passed down to his family members.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2021
When a door becomes unhinged anything can occur. When terror meanders around the quiet gates of humanity all any citizen can do is pray and hope that faithfulness and never any hesitation is the rule. You were the consummate public servant, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero whose honesty, integrity and dignity were not called into question. Such devoted and outstanding character so virtuous and versatile raising the bar of excellence while spreading pride throughout your family, Officer Cook and for what you accomplished may God bless and protect your heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2021
A life full of sunshine and trees with their leaves changing color all the hopeful signs of hope, happiness, good health and prosperity. But on May 16, 1979 that was dashed sadly you were ripped from your family, comrades and friends, Officer Cook, by evil. Your distinguished honesty, youthful truth and trustworthiness, dignity that was dedicated to serving Dade County and your humbly heroic integrity all was taken back to heaven to serve and to walk a perfectly paved beat where your virtue would never feel or see harm or hurt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2021
Tenacity can lead to a truce and certainly mankind frowns upon violence. You were a man of peace, Officer Cook and forever an honored and humble hero of all Dade County. Its people cannot forget your sincerity, smile and honorable virtue, integrity and dignity always focused on providing the much needed unity for all. Humility and a brave heart with a soul so reverent and cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 13, 2021
Better to be humble and honest than to seek fame. And your blessed, rewarded and heroic name, Officer Cook, shall be fondly and solemnly remembered forever for what your heart and soul brought to the people of Dade County. A man devout, faithful and wise using his perceptive abilities of maturity and vision to deliver the brands of peace, freedom and resourcefulness while risking his very spirit every watch. Outstanding character, humane commitment to integrity, excellence and dignity all fighting against such an adversary of violence. You will remain treasured and admired for being there when lives mattered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2021
A glad hand bold enough to pitch in and assist his colleagues when problems, situations and circumstances dictated. That was the public servant so genuinely gifted, talented and most faithful when responsibility, accountability and reliability was called upon. Dade County that sad day, Officer Cook, was under terrible duress all by one man bent on taking a police officer's life. Your colleagues witnessed true allegiance, trusted humility and the parameters of integrity, dignity and a revered character all lying within your heart and soul. May Our Lord allow your spirit to stay forever aglow as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2021
A globe of gallantry, valor and bravery all created by the gentle wings of honesty, integrity and dignity. They have forever created that impression that Dade County and its residents won't overlook. And neither will you, Officer Cook, be forgotten because of your unwavering and relentless pursuits of tranquility and stability being civility and nobility's forever partners in this unending war over violence, strife and turmoil. Your humble and heroically cherished name will shine on for generations to come. Such outstanding character, commitment and both truthful and most trusted convictions all soar higher every moment on your perfectly fitted angels' wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2021
You yearn to learn to become a more well rounded individual. Police learn and at times have to resolve and solve conflicts on the fly. Your patience, proficiency and humble perseverance, Officer Cook, allowed you to lay the groundwork for serenity, safety and security here in Dade County. A young man with a heart of caring and concern always focused on dignity, character and integrity to be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sanctity, humility and diligence were your best companions while out on patrol. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2021
A journey well traveled. Missions undertaken and underscored with a renewed sense of pride and discipline. You were a first class officer, a wonderful soul and a gentleman so endearing, Officer Cook. Just why were you taken before your time? Your family, friends and comrades have asked the very same question. A man born in pride, honest and cherished beyond the world, so dignified and full of integrity that battled adversity here in Dade County. Badge#1664 was respect and cooperation, a lesson for all to learn. Heroism is a vehicle that must be driven carefully. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2021
Everytime I see your face I just want to sob like a baby. It was ghastly and heinous what happened to you on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook. But, your heroism and honesty reflected your ideals, values and morals all from a loving family. Honesty, integrity and dignity marking their trails of truth and trust and with your tireless energy you'll never be far from your family's hearts and souls. Dade County was where your roots of resiliency, resolve and evolution all made their rounds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2021
You lived a wonderful, humble and most heroically honorable life, Officer Cook. Your career surely was headed for more accomplishment if not for an evil man robbing you of your integrity and dignity. Dade County was your home environment and workplace where your consummate heart and soul delved into creating the stability of harmony and the staples of both excellence and pride. Always humanely saluted and never forgotten for your undying and unselfish sacrifice, virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2021
What is deemed as done is done. You completed your earthly missions at age twenty-five, Officer Cook and for doing a superb job preserving lives in and around Dade County, heaven has your responsible and honest heart, soul and reverent character that dignified mankind with its wisdom, maturity and integrity that fought the loyal and dutiful battles that terror creates. No one has forgotten your pilgrimages of trust, truth and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 11, 2021
God certainly rules our world. Everything He does is for a reason, a plan of action, a day to fulfill our dreams, goals and to aspire to become something marvelous. Well, Officer Cook, you placed your truth and trust in Our Lord and He did not disappoint you though your life ended tragically while performing your duties towards Dade County and its citizens. Missions and journeys of loyalty and boldness holding in your solemn heart virtue and vision, so versatility was all dignity, integrity and every measure of honor that has and will be eternally saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 11, 2021
Sunday will soon arrive and with it so many memories of your life and career, Officer Cook. I plan God willing to visit your grave to pray for your soul and to salute a heroic man of honesty, dignity and integrity. Such righteousness that fortified your spirit and legacy all humble and all cherished. Respect, resolve and virtue all resting softly as you sleep in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Why anyone would want to harm your sweet nature and goodwill I don't know why? You befriended so many within and outside of your department. Forty-two years of thinking, pondering and trying to make any sense for why you were taken?
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 11, 2021
Such a humanely brave servant of God. Your savvy and mettle gently stroked the streets of Dade County, Officer Cook, providing leadership, dedication and the fiercest of motivation. A shining example of honor, integrity and dignity battling adversity and through your heart and soul the jobs were completed. You were such a wonderful son and brother, a beloved husband, uncle and great-uncle who is very much missed but never overlooked nor forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 11, 2021
With a strong and humble heart, Officer Cook, were you able to avert such violence. That fateful day your angel wings were being prepared for you to gain entrance to those perfect palaces where your dignity, character and esteem would protect the pearly gates. Your bravery and sacrifice on behalf of Dade County won't be forgotten, only fondly and proudly saluted for its inspirational messages of humbleness and forever will you remain treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 11, 2021
The diligence of a devoted hero making his dreams and aspirations come to fruition. Dade County will never forget your honesty, integrity and dignity all utilized to put out the fires of evil. Heaven has a sacred and humble angel of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 11, 2021
The sea was parted and Dade County was affixed by a stable of endeavor, energy and an unrelenting heart, a characteristic of an honored hero. Esteem and loyalty navigated Dade County with your hands on the wheels of dignity, integrity and a fighting spirit of justice, Officer Cook. One truly special angel, virtue and versatility striving for excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2021
A dear heart and an angelic soul now patrolling the corridors of heaven. So much as happened all these decades after your tragic loss, Officer Cook. But you can take heart that your beloved and faithful mother, Mrs.Julia Cook, joined you and your father, Charles may you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and humble hero. She passed on March 7, 2019 at the humble age of 103. Your meaningful years securing Dade County were done with an endless stream of passion and compassion all carved for dignity, integrity and sacred courage to be saluted. Rest in peace. A man of character, conviction and commitment always guarded by truth and trust holding the hands of one another.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2021
Decisions sometimes take time. Police don't have those moments and have to act fast when violence threatens to put a chill in the air. You were head and toes above the crowd, Officer Cook, a man, a hero, a legend and most of all a gentleman with an honest heart, soul and spine of serenity and unshakable faith and dedication. For this Dade County can be indebted and most humbly grateful to you and your family. A Godsend of ingenuity, integrity and whatever articles of acumen and dignity could protect your community where you are to be humanely saluted for bravery and esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2021
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