Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
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
Evil people perpetrate just that for their hearts and souls are not honorable and dignified. With integrity, stoic character and stellar work ethics were you , Officer Cook, able to lead others in and around Dade County patrolling with your usual perceptive wisdom, vision and maturity so humble and humanely cherished. The citizens have tranquility because of your professional demeanor, dedication and pure desire from within your framework of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2021
The fountains of ferocity were surely flowing richly with your honor, humble and most heroic integrity, dignity and wholesome character, Officer Cook. Dade County certainly misses you, your smile, heart and soul of distinction and class. And no doubt the heavens above are replete with resolve, resiliency and your most unselfish labors to secure a semblance of peace and unity for mankind. Always and forevermore saluted for due diligence, vigilance and versatility among your precious virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2021
So thorough and deliberate, yes, Dade County and its residents received some mighty humble, heroic and honorable attention all by your cherished and loyal heart and soul, Officer Cook. Those caves of communication never shifted. Your unassuming character, commitment to excellence and most faithful convictions were all truth and trustworthiness that certainly will be saluted for bravery and humility. Forever an angel may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2021
You couple those train cars and pull all other cars. You place dignity and heart along with honesty and integrity, respect, relevance and resolve assist their navigation. Yours, Officer Cook, were all heroic, sacred and serenely passionate on behalf of Dade County. Effort and energy will forever be saluted as now your angel wings my neighbor, friend and hero will help you soar higher each moment as the lights of your unselfish soul have never dimmed. Heroes and heroines are those loyal, faithful and esteemed community watchmen and watchwomen. A great spirit gone too early and always fondly remembered and saluted solemnly. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
The roll calls seem to be increasing sadly and that is the honored toll that all who toil have made paying the ultimate sacrifice to keep their communities safe from danger and wickedness. You were a prince of a man, Officer Cook, so humble, decent and yet very sure of your God given abilities and gifts that He gave you and they were nurtured and supported by your loving folks may they too rest in peace with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County prospered under your guidance and gallantry all dignified and everything carried by integrity. Character, commitment and conviction all sincere and all trust and truth all virtue and all versatile.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
Events shape our very lives. Sadness is just a part of the life cycle and must be given its solemn reverence for those who make the ultimate sacrifice are our very trusted angels of valor, virtue and vital importance. Dade County remembers you, Officer Cook and badge #1664 had ingenuity, intuition and hopeful intelligence leading the pathways of honesty,dignity and integrity as they showered down a semblance of harmony and calmness for a community just searching for a speck of goodwill and renewal. You can be certain that decency, grit and determination have all supplied the goods of sanctity and true esteem to Our Maker. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
Officers don't get hall passes as they are the specific monitors over our happiness and treasured tranquility. You worked,toiled and sweated, Officer Cook, all in heaven's name and in your most sincerely blessed name, heart and soul that protected the ingenuity and truthfulness of Dade County. Everyone receives his or her judgments and yours my neighbor, friend and hero keeps growing humbly. The affection and loyalty you gave your community was just the first of many building blocks for a sounder tomorrow. Sad you could not experience that emotional uplift though you enhanced and enriched mankind with your respect and morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
When confused officers must have a back up mode of service and be available to quickly respond to any call. Danger does not mean stop for coffee and doughnuts,run back to your station house, it means due diligence, vigilance and the virtue of honesty, integrity and dignity flowing within your heart and soul, Officer Cook, forever a Dade County hero of humility, tireless energy and relevant resiliency all displayed and most highly demonstrated. Safety and security all backed with a smile and a humane sense of awareness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
Skiers go down those slopes and hills pretty fast. Evil strikes just that way not always giving brave public servants the opportunities to respond to its ugliest of advances. Domestic issues can confound, confuse and for certain create an awful dilemma. You solved most cases, Officer Cook, with your direct trust and truth,honesty,integrity and reliable dignity. That day of May 16, 1979, you answered what was your very last call with the same amount of sacred heart and soul never running away from these difficult and delicate issues. Dade County can surely be thankful for your sincerity and humanely principled abilities it's where humility and civility combine noble actions to thwart chaos. The skies have your spirit aglow forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
A virus may knock you for a loop. Violence looks to unhinge the doors off of tranquility and tries to keep humanity's wheels of motion from going forward. You performed your tasks, obligations and roles, Officer Cook, with relentless pursuits of excellence all supporting your heart and soul of wisdom, vision and maturity. Dade County won't forget your valor, virtue and common sense of directional fortitude and ferocity. All the unassuming and unwavering dignity, integrity and exceptional character all revered and all about your community's safe havens. We salute your versatility, abilities and humble dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
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