Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
A trustworthy man goes about his business with happiness and mindful of honesty and pride while conducting such essential work to further shield the citizens from harm. Dade County was always taken care of by you, Officer Cook, always your family's hero and department's too. Respect and admiration have continued filtering down through your loved ones who carry on your goodwill, hope and total truth in all their earthly missions. Mankind misses you and was greatly served by a gentleman of resolve and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 12, 2021
God knows and He judges our very actions. So when troubled act accordingly with honesty, dignity and ingenuity. Integrity that you gained, Officer Cook, allowed you to heroically watch over the people of Dade County where security, prosperity and truth will reign forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 12, 2021
A bold and valiant man doing his job and putting his life and career in harm's way to serve,protect and preserve the lives of the public. And Dade County won't forget your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, heroic and truly valued and treasured. Humbleness that stoked the wings of mankind to be revered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 12, 2021
A plan of harmony takes great effort and the reward for such work is great. Dade County was under your jurisdiction, Officer Cook, an honored hero and a man of character, commitment and conviction. So true and faithfully loyal and trusted. All we can do is pay homage to humility and heart by saluting your unwavering and unselfish bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 12, 2021
God is the Master designer and Decorator. His blueprints are perfect and righteous. You were a faithful man, Officer Cook, with an honest soul, a wise heart and a spirit of excellence that now encircles humanity. For being a Dade County inspirational hero may everything that shines in heaven glow down upon your family as they humbly,warmly and richly carry on your heroic legacy. Defending and defeating adversaries will now be up to those men and women who have long since taken over your watch. One performed without wands or magic but the appealing character, graceful respect and mutual admiration from all society as you created and built foundations and cornerstones for a safer future and one that should have seen your smiling and handsome face of ferocity. You were a dogged pursuer of wickedness and heinousness committed against mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
A promise made was an oath observed. Your diligence and devotion, Officer Cook, was what you a re supremely respected, resourceful and certainly a loyal brother who defended the people of Dade County and your fellow officers. Just one man creating chaos and havoc that day ending your life and career of honor,heart,humility and all the heroic dignity and integrity instilled, implanted and implemented to battle such a severe problem. Disputes are never easy and only the toughest of dedicated hearts can probably withstand the danger and peril that you stood face to face against. Character, commitment and trusted and truthful of convictions stands as your rewards and blessings by the Almighty as He watches over His angel of valor and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
The gloves come off when honor, integrity and safety are impaired by evil. Dignity must rise to the occasion as you stood for what was proper for Dade County, Officer Cook. Heroism spoke and your humility and heart founded the appropriate channels for you to follow in. Your due diligence, versatility and accountability have not been forgotten. Heaven holds an angel but also a man of wisdom more mature than you young years. A life and mission so destined to continue, God needed your spirit more in His nests of tranquility and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave the ultimate sacrifice to enhance the ideals and principles that humanity so expects.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
Our parents know best. Your devoted and loving folks may they too rest in peace along with you, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero were delighted when you set out upon a career in law enforcement. Better enlighten now and enrich now for you never know when you won't be able to. So honored and able to lead others through peril, Dade County won't overlook your value and visions of trust and truth as it brought those bridges of hope and goodwill closer to the people. Protecting is difficult enough without more pressure,stress and duress which you handled with noble character, sanctity and crystal clear virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
The heroic symbols of your life and career, Officer Cook, were valor, vision, versatility and everlasting vigilance spread throughout Dade County. Whether cloudy or sunny badge#1664 was always diligent in honestly patrolling the community scouring for harmony while pursuing the atrocity of evil. Your heart and acumen are well documented and have been so solemnly saluted. Commitment and conviction only so faithful and determined. God has a smiling angel it's just your handsome smile would be better off here where your loved ones could embrace you daily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
Crisp as day, distinct as ever, such reverence reserved for a very loyal and humble soul whose heart and mind produced more than ever. Dade County was more than fairly fortunate to have you among its ranks of dedicated professionals, Officer Cook. Now and for eternity a hero of all mankind, your family and comrades who too served along with you. The apples don't fall far from the trees of tenacity and with heroism so tireless and energy so passionate you'll be remembered forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character sounded those horns of humane justice, trust and truth for all.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
Never let your guard down and always stay aware and alert for violence doesn't let anything stop it except of course good men and women. You were so honorable, dignified and highly regarded, Officer Cook, not just in Dade County where you lived your solemn and heroic life, unwavering consideration and ingenuity all following your career down the trails of truth and trust never deterred. Heaven is where angels abound and you can keep up guarding those gates of humbleness so perfect and peaceful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
Wild bulls could not deter you, Officer Cook, from doing your due diligence watching over Dade County. So honest, dignified and a completely righteous man of character, commitment to excellence and all the uniqueness that law enforcing delivers to a community. The people you protected have not forgotten humility and heart combining to make your wisdom, vision and maturity more succinct. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 11, 2021
That pipeline runs far and wide, deep within your family, Officer Cook. Such a fine human being and a gentleman so honored, humble and dearly beloved and heroic. You can be certain God has kept your soul and spirit of dignity,inspiration and integrity in His heart forevermore. Dade County was blessed with your acumen, energy and important stamina as it provided for more safety, security and unity than we could ever imagine. The courage, the tireless humility, the convictions so trusted and sincerely truthful and better yet never forgotten as everyone salutes a real warrior and a man of passion, goodwill and hope. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
The gamut of gallantry extends far beyond the wisdom and soul of humanity's heroes and heroines. Your blessed and relevant name, heart and humility, Officer Cook, will for eternity be so honored. Dade County has never forgotten you and the period of time you excelled in your chosen field of integrity and dignity, all smartly put to a challenge every watch to keep peace,liberty and to execute the articles of trust and truth for as long as you faithfully toiled the streets. Balance and a semblance of order ruled when you put forth the noble effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
Badge#1664 got a bird's eye view of the landscape each day. Never a dull moment surely as you humanely, honorably and heroically soul pursued your affixed goals with the targets set on tenacity, character, dignity and always respectful and reverent integrity. The wars and battles could be fought more constructively with every ounce of energy expelled from your unwavering, tireless and unselfish heart and soul, Officer Cook, only capturing mankind's innovative purposes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
The panoramic view of honor, humbleness and dignity's own integrity being utilized to create a version of vision and inspiration for those longing for unity and freedom. Yes, Officer Cook, you made your dreams, goals and aspirations work for the common good, the common sense of what Dade County should feel like and act too. Its citizens have respected and admired your heroism and stoic demeanor that was total heart and dedication to fixing the streets and roads paved with troubles. God must have needed your spirit to address His heavenly essentials and now you are an angel walking a perfect patrol guarding the gates of alacrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
Grand plans of men and women are sometimes delayed. Faith, hope and destinies are taken to another venue to serve an even more important mission once God deems your journeys on behalf of society as finished. They were on May 16, 1979 and very unfortunate for everyone concerned, your family,colleagues and a host of friends, Officer Cook, who cherished your work ethics and accountability. Such dependability and durability all sacred in their own way, shape and form. They all laid the groundwork for the future paths of Dade County's folks, but nonetheless a real sadness in that you could not be part of those enhancements. You uplifted and upheld truth and justice by being ably trusted to make wise decisions all because of your maturity and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
In police work there is not any such thing as doing a half a job. The whole role and task must be completed as placed on your docket of dignity and desire. You accomplished a lot in your relatively short twenty-five years, Officer Cook, so solemnly, solidly and most seriously. You are forever a Dade County hero whose legacy will always represent goodwill, humility from a strong heart and mind and the honored fabrics of ferocity doing there share to formulate a lasting tranquility for all to cherish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always one-hundred percent endeavor, virtue and vigilance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
A morsel of mettle and morals is surely better than a lack of awareness, acumen and alertness. You were the valid public servant, Officer Cook, heroic and honorable for being there to save lives. Dade County won't forget you and your integrity,dignity and honesty all shaping our future courses in life. It's always a terrible tragedy that took you from among your loved ones, peers of success and friends so humble and pleasant. With stoic character comes sterling commitment to all pride and excellence all implanted in your heart and soul now being eternally blessed by God Himself, Master of Our Universe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always cherished and forever a valiant angel.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
Absolute and crystal clear, Officer Cook, was your humanely loyal and faithful honesty, dignity and integrity being put to the tests everyday to make Dade County more safer and securer. Always so filled with accomplishment and acumen never to be forgotten. You acquitted yourself very well and so resourceful and committed. Sacred passions and inspirational journeys on mankind's behalf to be treasured, saluted and fondly etched within your family's hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 10, 2021
The rose of your family, sweet and genuine.The buds have a good smell and nothing better than an officer with outstanding honor, dignity and integrity so humble, blessed and heroically revered. Your life and its branches of boldness,character and bravery, Officer Cook, were all identified as the key components to distributing peace throughout Dade County where you sacred and treasured name remains a sterling part of your legacy. We know in the Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families it will be passed down from one generation to the next. An admired soul won't be overlooked nor shelved for your career and life had a tone of resolve and virtue belting out the good vibrations of goodwill, hope and trust among the truthful pursuits of liberty and unity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2021
The stars are multiplied and are too many to count. So is one humble and heroically honored public servant who dug deep within his heart to shield the residents of Dade County from perturbing terror. One hot day and one disturbed man had to resort to violence against the good men and women who defend and serve the interests of a community where you remain forever admired, Officer Cook. You wore humility on your sleeves of justice and truth and faithfulness and trustworthiness abounded within your heart of concern and gold. Surely, a mover and a shaker who reached into his own bag of bravery and boldness to attempt to turn away violence from our very streets where danger seems to lurk at every crossroad.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A great young man and a gentleman so adored by everyone. Always personable, pleasant and polite right down to the very bone of excellence and pride.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2021
Thank God for a sound body and mind, Officer Cook. They were all fundamentally instrumental in your life and career. Happiness, good health, prosperity and tranquility all shared by mankind because of your unselfish, undying and unwavering fortitude displayed toward Dade County. Never a lack of aptitude and never a lack of comprehension which balances one's own virtue, versatility and elements of honesty,integrity and dignity which all count toward eliminating violence one day real soon. Your angel wings are perfectly fitted for those very eternal and sacred task at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2021
You had wit and wisdom always circling within your mind, heart and vitally essential soul of dignity, humility and respect, Officer Cook. The making of a leader all begins at home and your faithful and trusted environment was a clear signal of your intellect,intuitions and insight.Never a doubt Dade County would not be protected well as you gave a total endeavor with peering perseverance and precise proficiency never backing away from evil and torment. The man who took your life and career lacked anything normal considering he lived with three generations of his family. Puzzling? Just tragic, sad and unjust! Your loved ones have always kept your spirit alive in their humanely humble journeys in life and they carry your rich legacy so deeply in their hearts to treasure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2021
When storms begin to stir, you instincts, Officer Cook, all came fruitfully to the forefront of where your cherished spirit and soul of humility belonged. Dade County saw a lot during your time and still witnesses some of the same unnerving tensions and wickedness as never before. You served, saved and brought assurances of peaceful times and joy for many people including your beloved family members who greatly miss you and know that one day you'll all be reunited as angels patrolling the streets and golden gates of wisdom and vision in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2021
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