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

A responsible man gallantly goes about his everyday business of policing his community and you, Officer Cook, were so respected and admired very deeply by Dade County and its people. For serving staunch and stoic may your heart and soul of vigilance and virtue be kept aglow along with your humble and heroic honor,dignity and integrity which founded the cornerstones for a safer future of all you should have been allowed to live and see. Never forgotten and solemnly remembered for effort, resolve and character above and beyond availability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2021

Your heart, Officer Cook, was always in the right place affixed in Dade County and attuned to all the needs of its citizens of whom your solemn oath represented. Honesty, dignity and integrity all shed their light upon harmony while hunting down violence and evil. Really a shame and a crime your life so young and vibrant ended that day of May 16, 1979. So much character, decency and commitment to virtue, excellence and only loyalty so trusted and truthfully faith motivated as you led others during turbulent times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2021

He who resists temptation is afforded his humbly honored respects from humanity. Police try to steer the public away from peril all the while they try and keep safe themselves. Dade County was your pad of professional perseverance, precision and the principles called proficient during your searches for peace while keeping danger away from us, Officer Cook. A hero of dedication and drive yearning to become the very best and certainly a man devout, loyal and sincerely frank. Never forgotten and courageously remembered as an inspiring legend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mankind does miss you, Officer Cook, all heart and soul with a spirit of virtue and adventure. watch over your family and peers keeping them protected as you walk your proverbial beat as an angel of true caliber.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

The deeds are done. The dignity is directed to heaven to fulfill a humbly honored position, use your integrity, character and sensitivity to watch the pearly gates. You certainly created a forever bond here in Dade County, Officer Cook, to be fondly saluted, stoically paid homage for a life of trust and truth so dear and thoughtfully versatile. Never forget a man's virtue, yours my neighbor, friend and hero came in the nick of time that awfully terrible day when your family,comrades and friends all lost a devoted and pious human being. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

A portion of your soul lives within the hearts and minds of your family because "Uncle Bo" won't be forgotten nor overlooked heaven forbid. There was much joy,happiness and good health in you, Officer Cook, and you never gave up fighting these battles that seem never ending. But your courage and smile never ceased and now as an angel in God's heavenly dwellings may He bless and protect your wisdom, heart and soul, integrity and dignity that was stoic and righteous. Vitality and versatility set out on a mission, such an important earthly journey always commandeered by Our Creator Himself. You were important and such a tragic loss of a grand young man. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

One gallant deed leads to another grateful deed. With your nobility, civility and general sanctity, Officer Cook, the perimeters of all Dade County were well looked after. You were always there to speak and motivate all other comrades because of your focused and refined honor, dignity to details and integrity that laid the groundwork for our tranquility. Only stellar and sterling can be attributed to your career and life dedicated to the will of God and faithfully traveling down His paths and trails of trust and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

When the blitz of violence is on every measure must be undertaken precisely to provide optimal protection. Your sincerity and grit captured what your family, peers and friends knew about you, Officer Cook. Such a fine man and an outstanding law enforcement person walking or driving through Dade County's roads to distribute some well meaningful safety and security to all mankind. Society misses you as much as your beloved family. A charming gentleman so polite and brave. Virtue and vigilance walked together as one when you gave your life and career for our stability and unity. We pay homage to a brave heart and a soul that was trustworthy and genuinely humane. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

You were the consummate loyal and faithful servant representing District#2 The Central Division of your department, Officer Cook. Policing takes a lot of consistent fortitude while your attitude must be above and beyond always full of honesty,integrity and dignity which all allowed you the chance to serve Dade County folks the proper manner. Respect and reliance always go hand in hand and no doubt your tireless and unselfish energy followed you wherever you patrolled with a trusted and truthful heart of gold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

A brother to Nancy and a fellow brother to your professional colleagues all while serving and protecting Dade County from serious troubles that still instill fear in the public from time to time. But, never a moment when you are out of sight or mind, Officer Cook. So heroic and yet so dependably honest and intuitive. You can be sure for having dignity, integrity and wholesome character the Lord above will keep you safe and reward your soul and spirit of virtue. It was courage and heart that captivated and cajoled. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

Facts prove more than anything. With ups and downs in life staying honest,dignified and respectful certainly helps a situation become less complex. You handled all your personal duties on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, with heroic assurance and all the composed character that one gently brave public servant can muster. Always revered and saluted for humility and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2021

Stellar, sterling, stoic and staunch all take on newer meanings when honor, character, dignity and integrity are fully supported and revered by humanity. Throughout the ages men and women of humbleness help to broaden and to expand our horizons by the very fact of their valor, versatility and total virtue. You can't begin to battle unless you maintain a certain skill level and you always possessed the right kind of traits so characteristic to serving and protecting Dade County, Officer Cook. A man of morals, mettle and vitally essential ethical behavior of a true and trusted warrior who stood firm on his beliefs, principles and unwavering devoutness. They will be treasured and respected for their due alertness and acumen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels soar and cannot be interrupted in their sacred eternal obligations and truly important missions on behalf of the people they enhanced.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

Faith can yield the most determination from any soul and with some humble honesty, integrity and dignity fighting onward the battles over violence, terror and evil may soon be ended. You assured Dade County through your very sacred oath of honor and virtue, Officer Cook, that safety, security and serenity would follow your heart and soul down those sometimes perilous roads where resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness could all create that hope, stability and goodwill mankind yearns for. Your family, comrades and friends will forever remember your heroism and humility all candid, charming and most engaging. So unselfish, tireless and abounding with high octane energy. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Your watch is secured by those future officers dedicated to battling as your legacy stands on firm ground.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

Guns are given to worthy, humble and honorable women and men to be used with thought, discretion and dignity. So tragically we still read and see too many shootings of other officers either willfully, accidentally, whatever the reason they are sacred and to protect the public. Even on the practice range accidents still occur and these should never happen. Your earnest life, Officer Cook, serving Dade County was created from wisdom down inside of your heart and soul. Such marvelous conduct,integrity, trust and character so truthful that made an impact over forty-eight years ago as this was the start of your law profession as a public safety officer at Jackson Hospital I do believe. Vision and promise laid the paths and trails for justice to be properly administered by a most faithful and blessed man of devoutness, desire and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

The dust of the earth receives a person's holy remains, honorable and dignified. The heavens above receive a brave and bold person's soul and spirit of humility and integrity when their earthiest of journeys has been deemed as completed. May 16, 1979 was that ultimate day, Officer Cook, in which you made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Dade County and its fine citizens. You were a fundamental cog in wisdom,security and the knowledge so esteemed and most powerful in your youthful visions. Yesterday is gone today is now and tomorrow is not yet. Truth, reliability and trust make up your expressive legacy expanding upon your unselfish and undying virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God gives and takes. He took a wonderfully engaging man with Him back to help Him secure His forts of fortitude and ferocity with angels of valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

Your heroic pursuits, Officer Cook,uplifted the underdog and deliver the harmony to all who desired some sense of stability and togetherness. Dade County and its people won't forget the polite and eager young man so dedicated to his service and profession. When honesty, dignity and integrity are well blended and mesh so well together we tend to allow them to function as they may. Humility and a smile all from a happy childhood and a home environment where virtue and faith brought a spirited life into focus. Character and cornerstones all built with a specific purpose in mind. Your being and spirit, Officer Cook, will remain legendary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A craft you honed and sharpened by listening and having visionary direction.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

Adventure and sophistication are the tools of purpose and passion. The tranquil trails of trust and trust you followed your entire life and six year career with Metro-Dade Police Department, Officer Cook. One of its esteemed and cherished brothers who fought, defended and persevered in these never relenting wars over violence. You fought with a heart of humility giving every cherished bone in your being in the blessed name of heaven, dignity and integrity.A calm voice that could sooth and yet be serious when warranted. Forever mourned, a loss to your beloved family that tore away the foundations of decency, dedication and pure desire. Sheer energy and a wise sense of direction navigated your sacred missions as they abounded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

For a humble man of honor and dignity may Our Master bless and protect your heart,soul and spirit of adventure up in heaven where you walk that "Thin Blue Line." Officer Cook. You served your fellowman very well and for this humanity is extremely grateful for your career given to preserving life in and around Dade County's vast corridors where your concern,care and consideration will never be gone. You are always going to be treasured and will remain a source of light and wisdom so blessed and inspiring. The very best of virtue and diligence upraised to a higher level where perfection and angels soaring as one large flock are the truth and trust so versatile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

A woman with a child at home cried out and you went, answered your last call though not required to. You went and tried to coerce a man to surrender and though he did not, you'll forever be hailed a hero, Officer Cook. You'll be heralded as a public servant so revered and yet so polite. A man so honest and yet humbly dignified. A gentle soul with vitally unique character, undying commitment to excellence and well regarded professional conduct. Resolve and respect could never be misplaced nor lost on the paths of righteousness and trust. You indeed were a consummate man of truth and it reflected in your work and life you were raised with proper ethics and moral ideals to be shared, gleaned and consummated forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

A face and a smile are just a few things that cannot be forgotten nor overlooked. Dignity and valor the voices of integrity and honor so endearing and so welcome in the eyes of all Dade County. Its residents could not ever forget you, Officer Cook, a resourceful and righteous gentleman who lived and gave his life because of your highly respected conduct and courage from your golden heart. You upheld an oath so sacred and powerful never looking for the limelight and only performing in an outstanding fashion serving plates of perseverance,peace and prosperity to mankind calling out for some balance of reason and the passionate purposes for which you pursued your law enforcement career, so precise and professional all now an angel in Our Creator's blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

An evil man conducting such callousness against authority and your fellow officers, Officer Cook. One small car, one hot day and in less than ten minutes a life gone so suddenly. Dade County, your family and professional peers left to wonder why? At the young age of twenty-five with more left to conquer and more life left to live, honor,dignity and integrity can never be tarnished nor can the badge and uniform you donned so willingly, so masterfully, so truthfully. They all gave supreme resolve and unwavering heart. Your soul and spirit are in heaven resting in peace my neighbor,friend and hero all too soon. You certainly conducted your affairs above reproach and never hesitated to fight on against such one adversarial being. He had no class,no honesty nothing and sadly not even a criminal record until that fateful day. No one will ever know and understand what made him tick. His heart I guess was beating and so was yours and your comrades. That smile and personality so healthy and dignified it uplifted everyone's life. It's sadly missed!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

The turbo blades of boldness and tenacity always going full speed ahead never stopping. Your career and life, Officer Cook, enriched, enhanced and engaged mankind beyond any dreams you had. Always so amenable and honorable, always dignified and self-efficient, a man possessing superior integrity, all the wisdom of a sound mind and strong heart that preserved and served the people of Dade County quite well. Values, principles and scruples all well blessed as Our Lord holds you His angel so tightly in His arms as you walk your proverbial beat watching His gates of bravery and humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

A day of decisions arrives and with it comes great onus. You must think, ponder and contemplate your humblest of actions which in turn may hinge upon a community's safety and security. Dade County was the venue with which your valor, virtue and vigilance all came about, Officer Cook. A gentleman and a hero whose life and career yielded the fruits of your hard work, effort put forth daily and the anticipation that wickedness would some day be put out to pasture and be driven away from where it will harm humanity. Integrity,wisdom and maturity all traveled down those trails of truth and trust so valid and so revealing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

Free to live, free to live, free at last. Freedom comes with an expensive price tag. The chains of bondage about to be broken. Officer Cook, you were always a focused individual who served Dade County with tireless wisdom, inspiring humility and unrelenting dignity and integrity which work quicker to quash those flames of evil. Our serenity and stability all came from your unselfish heart, soul and character that has been recognized for its passionate and sacred act of heroism never to be forgotten. And today Mrs. Cook is two years since you passed away at the tender age of one-hundred and three God bless you, your son and husband may you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and hero, Officer Cook, your darling and beloved son cherished and greatly admired by all mankind for his noble acts of responsiblity, versatility and virtue.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

The debris from evil and its destruction of mankind are strewn upon the roads where resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness must flow as one essential element to the climates of peace and reason prevailing. Humanity surely misses its heroes and heroines who gave life to their communities such as you did for Dade County, Officer Cook. Heroism to be saluted and honor humbly bestowed upon the wise heart of a most dignified gentleman of integrity, trusted character and truthful commitments backed by the virtue of truth and reverence for a very important professional position that must dig deeper to undo the branches and roots of real trouble. You uplifted society my neighbor, friend and hero and your spirit shall rest in peace with the knowledge that although your life was cut short by violence your journeys on sanctity's behalf were completed as per the blueprints of Our Creator. His compassion and mercy shall follow your soul forevermore, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2021

The demons of evil seem to purposely create chaos and bedlam in society. For that which mankind and humanity represent, your goodwill, esteem and loyalty to Dade County, Officer Cook, will be solemnly remembered and saluted for your novel approaches in solving conflict. All the duly noted and heroic acumen and honor shall be fondly affixed within the doorposts where dignity and integrity breathed deep in lending a hand to gaining harmony and freedom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 6, 2021

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