Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Your survivors, Officer Cook, have an earthly mission to march onward with your integrity and heart, dignity and soul all holding tightly to your unassuming honesty which strapped stability and tranquility to the homes and streets of Dade County where its people could enjoy their journeys in life. You gave your life and career with courage, humility and the trails of both trust and truth never departing. Always so wise and respected for preserving the pristine image of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A legacy girded in boldness and unwavering faithfulness, thoughtful resourcefulness and such loyal devotion to all responsibilities.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2021
Your dignity dove forward creating a lasting peace and enhancement for all Dade County, Officer Cook. Heroism that has been and forever will be stoically revered just as your unselfish integrity which stood its ground against the likes of adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2021
A most zestful public servant, your trails, life and professional career, Officer Cook, was abounding with honor, faith and the resilience of dignity and integrity. They all seized the opportunity to make Dade County upright in safety and security. You'll never be overlooked for diligence and virtue's valor. So much heart and soul sadly taken all too soon by one man's evil. Heaven has a most valued, principled and scrupled gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2021
Your best of friends were your smile, personality and honesty, Officer Cook and no doubt integrity, character and dignity followed you throughout your career pursuits and a life filled with happiness, peace and health. A shame that all ended suddenly by one man's deliberate actions of violence that took you from family, comrades and the world in general. Such hope and goodwill that Dade County witnessed by virtue of your feats of humility, heart and heroism to be commended, saluted and forevermore revered and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Impressions leave memories and memories though grief, sorrow and anguish trail close behind let's hope your loved ones can move forward with your legacy stamped to their hearts and prayers.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2021
Noble and noted. Valued and devoted. Faithful, trustworthy and truthful. All your life and career,Officer Cook, every watch was exemplary and nothing less than your best of endeavors that created a lasting stability and genuine goodwill for Dade County to cherish and revere. A life of ideals and integrity all enriched and engaged in helping your comrades and those whom you were loyal to. Every channel, every avenue available to pursue harmony was exercised and nothing but boldness and civility was given to each unique set of circumstances to be paid their homage and saluted for desire and decency within your caring heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2021
Serenity is a great gift that has its powers of perseverance and proficiency wrapped around its fingers of ferocity. The best of tenacity, the excellence of honor and humility striving to reach a note of dignity and integrity. You policed, patrolled and prevailed in most of your battles, Officer Cook, where not many would take onus, heart and virtue for their rides of resolve and relevance. For sacrifice and bravery, Dade County was blessed and so with your soul and spirit continue reaping their angelic rewards. Acumen, wisdom and vision all gifts of God now and forever carried over to your family to cherish your memories. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2021
Wasting no time, your diligence and vigilance, Officer Cook, certainly prevented a much worse situation from happening that very tragic day. Dade County solemnly remembers you their hero of honesty, dignity and heart warming integrity. All our tranquility and safe journeys all because of your unselfish, enhancing and uplifting professional spirit that was seen around the world. With sterling and stellar character, commitment to pride and values it's plain to see why you were such an accomplished young man who should been allowed to retire and enjoy his life with your beloved Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2021
Grit and gumption is not to be grabbed like a snack in a store. You earn your stripes by being dedicated, loyal and honest while performing your tasks necessary for the public's safety. Dade County was your challenge you freely accepted, Officer Cook and heroism is forever implanted in your heart, soul and integrity. A uniform worn precisely as standards called for. Heaven has an angel of valor,virtue and dignity all they did was preserve our esteem and so much more. You sure are missed by your loved ones and colleagues present and past. They never forgot you and what you represented to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2021
Success breeds success when support is always around. Sad you are not, Officer Cook, you were such a noble and honest young man fighting for what you believed in and in protecting the residents of Dade County you'll remain revered, admired and greatly esteemed for holding the mantels of mettle and good character while staying humble and dignified. Such integrity and courage now for eternity blessed and rewarded for its distinctions of soul, heart and unwavering spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2021
Such a promising life and career ended by heinous and wanton actions of a troubled and disrespectful man. A total disregard for law enforcement. But, Dade County was under your copious eyes and ears, Officer Cook and they the people benefitted from your unselfish and tireless heart and soul so geared to bravery, honesty, dignity and integrity which stood face to face against peril defending our liberties and lives of humility never to be forgotten. We salute you and will continue the battles and pursuits of life carrying your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2021
A confident, yet a humble man without a blade or bone of arrogance and conceit going about his abilities to square away his community, Dade County, in esteem , loyalty and forever enrichment. You upheld and uplifted the masses of individuals, Officer Cook, with a humane version of vigilance, virtue and the vibrations of versatility all within your heart and soul of humility. So much character, commitment to excellence and the convictions all for the sake of peace, truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor. Integrity. Dignity. Their fortitude rests quietly in God's graceful abodes.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2021
What is succinct should be fairly obvious. To the public that you, Officer Cook, humbly,heroically and honorably undertook an affirmation, sacred and undying to passionately preserve, protect and defend Dade County, there cannot ever be a more humane calling. Willing and able to capably do a job that has rewards yet carries peril within the grips of trouble and where your valor and versatile visibility lied. Forever truthful, trusted and certainly well admired. Badge#1664 was all goodwill, effort and energy abounding from ingenuity and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2021
It's written in books and etched upon marble, granite and whatever sacred and solemn walls have your stellar and blessed name, Officer Cook, heroically for people to view. Such acumen, versatility and virtue belongs enshrined within your heart and soul of integrity, honor and dignity for Dade County was most fortunate to have you tirelessly pursuing evil while attempting to keep and to maintain harmony for humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2021
The composure was humanely humble. The support systems were all there for you, Officer Cook, to perform your dangerous tasks, assignments and basic onuses on behalf of Dade County citizens. You were a positively gallant man of character, charm and with a big old smile, yet, tenacity and integrity allotted dignity and reverence their chances at making an environment of security, unity and liberty. You'll be forevermore a true and special Godsend. The pride and joy of your beloved parents, may they both rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero and your big sister, Nancy along with her husband and family should stay well and carry out your legacy as they've always done.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2021
Prestige is one thing, the reality is honor and integrity being kept together with one's dignified heart and soul of respect, versatility and valor. Dade County was where your life and career was centered, Officer Cook. Heroism and humility all straight from your cherished spirit one that had commitment, trust, truth and unselfish character that was relentless in its earthiest of journeys to be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2021
Deliver hope,goodwill and a faithfulness to your community and the Lord Himself will ultimately reward your callings of honesty,integrity and dignity. He surely has, Officer Cook and as a Dade County hero of loyalty, reverence, virtue and esteem may your heart, soul and spirit revolve around us and your family for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2021
When you enter a ballroom you usually check your coat and hat. But, when on those dangerous streets and roads the pavements can be slippery and surely perilous. You made certain, Officer Cook, that the folks of Dade County would prosper in health and in tranquility even at your own sacrifice which as not be forgotten. Serenity and security don't need to whisper for its was your inspiring talents and humble heart and honored soul that set integrity and dignity's tempo. Forever a man of devoutness, goodwill and a steady stream of courage and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You left everything that sad day on that hot asphalt for society to revere and to treasure a prince of a gentleman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2021
A person with heart, character and soul is a man who should be perpetually saluted for his undying,unselfish and unwavering gentleness given back to Dade County citizens. You succeeded where others may not have, Officer Cook. A class professional whose voyages were taken back to heaven to patrol those humble gates of esteem and loyalty. To your family members, your "Uncle Bo" was a legend above all else and dedication was top notch. An outstanding performance in the face of severe adversity. He made his senses count and his virtues were all so versatile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2021
You made a covenant, Officer Cook, to heroically broker good relations between the police and humanity. Such humility and strength heart that Dade County won't ever forget. Your memory,integrity and dignity is now forevermore protecting the fences of angels all valiant who made the ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind's peaceful pursuits. Wise and mature beyond your youthful years, it's going to always be a tragedy that violence took you at the prime of your professional acumen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2021
Devoted and determined, your fierce dedication to responsibility, Officer Cook, both uplifted and enriched the people of Dade County. You'll be fondly and solemnly honored for bestowing grace and gallantry upon the eyes of mankind. Always dignity and integrity protecting and serving the public interest. God has His flock of angels forever above where He watches over them for they were the light and joy of their loved ones. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2021
Energy, heart and commitment are what spearheaded your trails of justice on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. You were an important person whose values and versatility all created this impressionable difference forever. For possessing honesty,dignity and integrity may Our Creator bless and keep your beloved soul and humbly heroic name sheltered in His wings for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2021
Earnest and polite, a gentleman of class and courage whose trusted and truthful convictions all formed the valid basis for your patrols of Dade County, Officer Cook. You were a most humble and consummate public servant. Never more character, heart, virtue, wisdom and vision, it is found in your thoughtful and faithful pursuits of peace and freedom for mankind that has been forever remembered and saluted for its vital roles in preserving the hope, goodwill and distinction of society which greatly misses you as much as your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2021
Well behaved and well mannered, a man with a central mission attached to all his earthly journeys on behalf of Dade County and its citizens' harmony. Officer Cook, your honesty, heroism and dignity lead integrity's trails in the skies above where your spirit soars mightily every second even when we sleep your courage and charisma are free to observe and to look after those pearly gates of gallantry. Bold and resourceful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Courtesy and kindness abounded within your humility. Such a wonder gentleman outfitted with enhancement, enrichment and engagement uplifting the eyes and ears of society.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2021
Doubt only causes confusion. You were not befuddled, Officer Cook and never unprepared. Dade County was a rock of solidity when you patrolled its venues always seeking peace, safe travels and only loyalty and esteem coming from your heart and soul. Your tireless spirit my neighbor,friend and hero was complete with all the fabrics of acumen, awareness and revered character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2021
That time of the year is quickly coming. Forty-two years since you left this world and your family all too soon, Officer Cook, because of a man's stubborn and serious issues he had against the police. Don't know why and probably won't ever know why that day ended so unjustly. Your life and career, Officer Cook, Truth, trustworthiness and your unsung leadership and always steadfast determination led your trails. Public service always demands refining. You were the best! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2021
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