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

Yesterday afternoon in Minnesota a jury convicted a former policeman of killing George Floyd, an African American man who killed by having this officer knell on him for over nine minutes until he could not breathe any longer. Officer Chauvin deserves his punishment because we have seen as you glance down from heaven too many instances of police brutality. Total lack of honesty, human awareness and a lost balance of both dignity,integrity and character given back to humanity. You were fair, firm and very gallant, Officer Cook, heroic as ever, always trustworthy and truthful from your lips of pure honey. Sensible and stable, our peace and liberty all rose forth from your pursuits and passions to become the very best public servant out their patrolling. Never forgotten and forevermore etched within your family's minds and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Racism and violence must stop and humbleness and sanctity must prevail. Always! Always!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2021

The fangs of ferocity sure can take a bite out of society. Their viciousness is totally revolting and most be curbed and stopped at once. You were there to reach out and attempt to stop a most wayward man, Officer Cook, even though your two fellow Dade County brothers had gotten the call to respond. I'm sure they have not forgotten you and hopefully Officer Keith DiGenova is trying his best to live each day of his life as you would have. Heaven has your sweet and purposeful spirit, soul and heart of gold, its honesty,dignity and reverence only enhanced integrity's convictions. So loyal, caring and devout, it's really a sorry shame and terrible tragedy you lost your life defending us. Your family has a most darling and beloved warrior up there watching over them. "Uncle Bo" will never look away from you. He'll keep his angelic soul right upon your missions, happiness and staples of health and prosperity. They were his too and unfortunately they were robbed from him. One day you will all meet up in God's shining and perfect abode. Today and tomorrow as I reflected, Officer Cook,my two Jewish services in the church chapel will be dedicated to your memory my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Gallantry and boldness walk hand in hand down those aisles of authentic acumen, astuteness and diligence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2021

Ovations are nice but just keep going with your earthly missions on mankind's behalf. Dade County's residents were soundly and proudly protected by you, Officer Cook, their hero and of course your family's. So much has happened all these decades later after you sacrificed your life so we could remain safe and sound. A young man, a gentleman with a spirited soul and a most heroic heart patrolling for peace and stability which your unassuming and most unwavering commitments to both excellence and humbleness have been keenly honored, saluted fondly and never overlooked. Class and a smile, all wisdom, vision and maturity beyond the crowd. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2021

The venom that comes from those vile individuals seems more lethal than that of a cobra which has enough venom to kill a pack of elephants and humans too. The person who took your life, Officer Cook, obviously had no regards for public servants much less the serenity and security of the general public. Dade County remembers and salutes your stoic and stellar life and career one of integrity, dignity and character always so honest, loyal and most dependable. So accountable and so much humility from your considerate heart and soul now angelic and blessed by Our Maker. If you are heinous and callous you for certain are missing morals, manners and meaningful conduct so essential to anyone who wears a badge and a uniform. You were consummate and your absence is deeply missed as your loved ones carry out your tenacious legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2021

Justice on behalf of Dade County and its folks was served and greatly appreciated on your honored and heroic part, Officer Cook. The impressions and realities of one's job which at times can be cumbersome were all delivered with heart, humility and such stoic character. Integrity and dignity are those sources of faith, goodwill and devotion that created a lasting bond between yourself and mankind. Your family endeavors to follow in your legacy richly engaging, enhancing and most uplifting. Your tireless soul and unselfish journeys to fortify humanity shall not be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2021

Your honorable, heroic, humane and humble tour of duty was all tenacity, heart, soul and your simply unassuming and unselfish character, Officer Cook, being displayed, demonstrated and distinctly placed in harm's way to protect, serve and to preserve the quality of life Dade County's citizens were looking for. Integrity, dignity and proper conduct shielding the people and you'll not be forgotten and furthermore saluted for bravery, virtue and the balance of stability given to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A pal, a buddy and an all around good natured gentleman of truth, trust and fairness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2021

You can elucidate all your want just make real certain you eliminate all violence, all callousness and all evil cast your way. Sometimes it just takes a certain measure of common sense and mettle to get through your shift. Dade County was expecting its harmony, unity and freedom and you, Officer Cook, gave a hero's greeting to its kind of serenity. Getting home safe and sound is obviously the goal of everyone who dons a uniform and wears the badge of affirmation and bravery. You my neighbor, friend and hero were surrounded by the evidence of endeavor and goodwill that humanity sorely misses today and every moment. A heart of humility with a pinch of soul and spirit can go a long way down those paths of wisdom, vision and maturity. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2021

In tuned and attuned, you always relished your onuses and took pride in serving Dade County, Officer Cook. God has a real valued angel soaring higher each moment in His gardens of tranquility. It's where terror, turmoil and torment shall never cast harm your direction ever again. So sad you had your honorable life and career of civility, integrity and wisdom cut off by one man's evil. You were a very special human being, all soul and all from a noble heart of heroism to be humanely saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your missions and their journeys were all carried out in desire, class and character that constructed the very future foundations.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2021

Sherlock Holmes may have been a fictional detective, you were the real deal, Officer Cook, a consummate man of values, ideals and faithfully loyal to all peers of justice, truth and sincerity. Dade County witnessed just the tip of the iceberg when you searched and patrolled the corridors looking for everything that mankind needs to thrive. But, first your candor, charm,charisma and smile begin to frame the entire portrait of your seasoned and honored persona. Dignity and integrity using their ingenuity and intuition to solve and to resolve serious conflicts. Never a more meaningful career balanced by the wheels of fairness and its firmness in dealing with the public and a plethora of circumstances where heart and soul must make their appeals heard loud and clear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2021

No pouting when proficiency is on the line. No shouting when serious duty is called for and honesty, integrity and dignity are demonstrated to halt a further rupturing of peace and noble stability. You gave your heroic all everyday, Officer Cook. A life cut short by violence and yet Dade County received all heart and soul from your wonderfully elegant being. Humility that never left your side and conviction so well defined, a man of principles and passion protecting the trust and truth of his own community where your vehicles of versatility and virtue remain forever cherished and esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 is forever adored and respected.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2021

A handsome young man with so much to live for all of it was robbed from you and your family, Officer Cook. Whatever Mr. Pearsall had on his mind that day, just tough to comprehend the human mind. No class, acumen and honesty anywhere. You had the entire toolbox of tenacity, decency and dignity to support your integrity and ingenuity. Your truthful and trusted trails here in Dade County stay heroic and humble. Heaven is where your perfect angelic soul soars forevermore, its eternal pursuits are neverending. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2021

A man of virtue and vitality, a legend humble and revered, your heroic life and career, Officer Cook, was born from a dream and from there it took off. Dade County was where you lived a remained an important portion of its hope, goodwill and stability. It's where you patrolled the streets looking to take evil off of them and replacing it with humility, heart and courage. Your upstanding character and everlasting commitments to excellence will forever be honored, saluted and remember for their sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 20, 2021

The birds fly high and so does your soul and heroic spirit, Officer Cook. Badge #1664 was worn distinctly, reverently and with a compassion to reason and to serve a cause.Peace and prosperity all filtered into Dade County because of your unwavering and undying enhancement and upheld and uplifted the humble hearts of society. You continue to be greatly missed and won't ever be overlooked nor forgotten. Saluted fondly and solemnly remembered for dedication, devotion and steadfast determination which lead us to serenity. You rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and continue observing your future comrades patrolling these streets where peril lurks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 19, 2021

Integrity, ingenuity and tenacity may never tire for their energies need to be loyally distributed to communities where peace and pride must rule. The streets cannot ever be allowed to promote chaos and bedlam for if that ever was the case police would have an even harder job serving the public. You gave every ample ounce of breath and bravery, Officer Cook, to preserve and with unselfish honor and dignity could those tasks be carried out in a faithful, fair and truthful manner. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Dade County has not forgotten your heroism and its legacy always held humbly and with great passion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 19, 2021

Your lion heart and heroic soul, Officer Cook, repaid Dade County more than we could count. A sterling and stellar life, career and respect all sadly ended by one man's violence that jeopardized the entire sphere of Dade County. Such a proud man blessed with virtue, vigor and savvy. Never forget one's unassuming and tireless energy and honor all bestowed by Our Lord who gave you the talents, gifts and faith for which to face adversity and your dignity and integrity were always highly regarded and now as an angel they serve a more humble and eternal cause and that is to protect the golden pavements and gates of God's divine kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 19, 2021

Agony and anguish cause a pain that never really leaves you. Your family although your mother lived all those years after her darling and heroic son sacrificed his heart and soul for Dade County to remain settled in the bonds of tranquility, she never forgot you and your father had he lived would not have either. You were the super glue, Officer Cook, that kept your beloved together and for living and serving with gumption, honor and dignity may Our Creator bless and reward your heroic integrity and all your trusted intuitions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May your parents rest in peace holding you, Officer Cook ,close to their sides. A life of passion and purposes going far and beyond the calls of responsibility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 19, 2021

The eagle has landed and with it comes wisdom, fruition and such visionary maturity. They are what was built from your storied life, career and discipline, Officer Cook. A public servant whose venues, versatility and virtue filled Dade County roads with honor, integrity and dignity. Every source of serenity, unity and liberty was all gained through proper mechanisms of mettle, morals and is to be revered and admired for their loyalty is certainly being rewarded for their heroism and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 19, 2021

The curtain of courage was always raised, high and humbly proud to serve its part here in Dade County. It's where you left and an impressional legacy, Officer Cook, to be saluted. Dignity, integrity and the fortitude of honesty with a heart of caring character and truthful commitments to excellence and scruples never to be forgotten. Humanity misses you sacred journeys and humility from your stoic life and career abounding upon making your community safer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 19, 2021

Rest and relaxation helps a body stay functional and with some humbleness, your drives, aspirations and desires, Officer Cook, will never be cast aside. Dade County was a location where your thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and earnest pathways have been carved out for all future men and women who preserve and protect the public interest. Integrity straight forward. Dignity directed where its affects are greater and wisdom so valid and never more dedicated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2021

Destinies, fate and heroism all are designs of Our Lord's purposes as to why He created a world where sometimes security and stability are a tough sell at times. You made newer bridges, Officer Cook, just by being a consummate soul of consideration and you implanted a ceratin sense of balance and reason within Dade County's souls and spirits. Foundations and cornerstones crafted with your undying expertise. To make that eternal difference in mankind's happiness,its harmony and good health. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2021

We salute the goodness of your goodwill, good cheer and good nature, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero so entrenched in his riches of faith, devotion and humility of heart and soul. With your honor, dignity and integrity carrying your life and career you'll never be forgotten for your feats of strength and serenity for all those whom you served with loyalty and esteem. A blessed man with virtue and versatility whose nobility won't be overlooked as you patrolled the streets with acumen and the wisdom that vision supported. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2021

A tiger never loses its stripes and you, Officer Cook, never lost your trails, paths and truth. All the trust and hope that never wavered and surely has been well saluted. A gentleman of integrity, dignity and serene honor beaming down his rays of resiliency and endeavor upon his family. Humanity surely misses you and your sincerely polite smile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2021

Respect will certainly assist a public servant better than one without any manner of principles, ethics and discipline. You handled everything was grace, gallantry and valor, Officer Cook. Dade County was very well served by a man with a caring, generous and giving heart of heroism and one whose devotion and faithfulness was on par with your very unselfish honesty, dignity and integrity. The wars rage on tragically and your spirit and soul looks over our world and your beloved family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2021

Rectify what needs to be resolved and conduct your professional affairs with decency, honesty, integrity and more than a hint of truth, trust and dignity. Yours, Officer Cook, was heroic and humbly resourceful. It rescued the citizens of Dade County from more harm than ever that solemn day when your family and world lost you. Such a special soul with a humane heart of virtue and versatility never out of sight and mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2021

Reason should always prevail. But that is never a certainty. Dade County was given its highest regard by a most heroic and faithful public servant in yourself, Officer Cook. Service with honor. Dignity loyally followed your professional paths and integrity given its heart and soul for some stabilizing hope, tranquility and goodwill to travel quietly. Saluted for valor and forever beloved by your family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2021

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