Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The captain of the ship steadies the rudder, keeps the wheels turning forward and has the compass heading forevermore in honor,dignity and integrity's directions. Dade County had peace and freedom because you cared, Officer Cook. You mattered as one of the many fine and outstanding officers, public servants who placed their lives in harm's way to preserve the quality and virtues of life so essentially important. Nothing fragmented and words always loyal,cherished and spoken with trustworthiness and the downright truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2021
You are ready to jump in and lend a helping hand. Such gallantry, such humanely heroic effort never looking for accolades, you just lived a most humble life, Officer Cook and raised with scruples and honor. It just goes to show us how much dignity and integrity can conquer adversity when applied properly. Your gifts from God, humble and beloved, wisdom, vision and virtue so genuine and so emotionally enriching. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County won't forget you ever!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2021
So special and so humble, your blessed and revered name, Officer Cook, will forever be solemnly,heroically and most fondly remembered for coming to Dade County's assistance offering honesty,hope and faithful goodwill to all society. Believe me Badge#1664 was all about specifics of courage, values, character, commitment to precision and the excellence in your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice to benefit mankind's future journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2021
I read these heroic stories everyday, Officer Cook and as sad as they all are it's all about what a life each one of you fine men and women have exemplified. Honesty, integrity, valor and virtue all part of a uniform and badge of humility worn with boldness and heart encased in your badge of wisdom. You certainly made Dade County safer and more secure, Officer Cook. Such a fine young man gone before his time, I guess Our Maker needed you more in heaven than to be with your beloved family who misses you and probably cries often enough. That's you everlasting legacy which is the epitome of heart, soul and character all uplifting from the skies above as you watch over everyone. Rest In peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2021
One very true and most brave soul with a humbled heroic heart protecting Dade County with all his effort, might and strength of integrity , dignity and outstanding character. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was about unending and relentless pursuits of excellence in keeping and in restoring harmony for one and all. Never forgotten and saluted for having the humane sanctity and wisdom fortifying your resolve and perilous tasks that lied ahead. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2021
I meant to say that those inclined to commit evil are the curious and mischievous. You were a man of your word, Officer Cook, heroic, honorable and so positively dignified and reverent. Dade County depends upon the wisdom,vision and courage of those angels of precision and character to enrich and to uplift life giving meaning to purpose and reason. Heaven is where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of resolve and effort always implanted.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2021
Curious and yet mischievous, you battled and fought tooth and nail for Dade County, Officer Cook, defending its folks with every ounce of your honored talent and god given humility, dignity and integrity all gathered to spread gallantry throughout its region. Your passion and compassion worked their sanctity right squarely where humanity needed your essential gentleness. A heart and soul with a spirit so supreme and for eternity ever kept safe and secure. Keep looking down my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 will forever be respected for constructing cornerstones for a sounder tomorrow.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2021
Mice scurry. Man runs to whatever passions he wants to chase after. Dade County was your home soil, Officer Cook, forever a hero of impression and integrity whose honesty and dignity were as humble as your very giving heart and soul. They endeavored to strike a chorus of courage, consistency and solemn convictions which they surely did. Every ounce of tenacity and fierceness was optimized to reign in vile and improper conduct as you lived by a code of conduct including morals and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So dear and uplifting, society won't rest until the very last breath of evil is vanquished from among our world.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2021
If the world one huge injection of truth serum I'm not certain what would transpire. Dade County was more than adequately served by your versatility, virtue and truth, Officer Cook. Your legacy stands firm in God's open hands of honesty,integrity and the very dignity you utilized to battle adversity. Safety, peace and togetherness never to be more blessed, rewarded and expertly treasured. God has a man whose life and career were the breathing examples of trust and resiliency. Always saluted and forever solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2021
A humble gentleman so detailed and polished by precision and honesty in all his trails of truth and trust,justice properly served within the very confines of Dade County. Its residents were served and protected by your inherent wisdom, vision and virtue, Officer Cook, all the bookmarks of bravery, dignity and integrity working their hearts and souls to conquer this bevy of evil. You'll be forever highly regarded, admired and proudly respected for coming to aid your fellow officers and those people who relied heavily upon the sacred affirmation you undertook to start an upward turn to serenity and safe havens for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The serum for sincerity was the very truth that came from your lips as sweet as honey.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2021
Evil permeates and hatred and baseless bloodshed frustrate the goodwill, hope and faithfulness that mankind relishes and cherishes. No bragging, just down to earth loyalty and honesty from your undying heart and soul of virtue and durability, Officer Cook. Dade County and its citizens were taken care of quite nicely when you patrolled the blocks and corridors in and around your community where vigilance and the due diligence came together across those paths of trust,honor and dignity all integrity duly reverent and doing its best to pacify and preserve the quality of life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2021
Complex circumstances require the very innovative and intuitive ideas to both solve and resolve. Crime and evil, violence and its terror were all handled and dealt with by your unselfish, unwavering and tireless conduct all honorable, all dignified and decisive and all integrity from your humbly heroic character, Officer Cook. Dade County and those alive then and now will never forget you and the admiration, esteem and loyalty you afforded them and civilization. Humanity suffers terribly when one officer loses their life to serve and to protect the very institutions of mankind which of course you did ever so justly, faithfully and truthfully. Your angelic trust my neighbor, friend and hero encircles us day and night forevermore. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2021
Repeating has a way of enriching,uplifting and enhancing our very lives. Life so important not just routine and mundane.You were a practical man, a thinker and a sensible gentleman of honesty,dignity and integrity whose exploits brought sense of reality and stability to all Dade County. Its people cherished you and have not forgotten your capacity to reason and to handle your professional roles with clarity and excellence. Such reverence and virtue will forever be remembered, blessed and treasured by Our Lord. Officer Cook, God has your values,versatility and soul cradled for love and safekeeping forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2021
Perseverance is never a pain, it's what guides those who are challenged by evil. Public servants already have plenty on their plates to keep their hope and honesty hopping around like a bunny rabbit. But, your integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, was so essential to the well being and welfare of Dade County and its citizens, your community, your reservoir to trust and resourcefulness all given with class and humility from your heart of care and gold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A loyal cornerstone that has embraced the wings of humanity and now those angel wings you don, Officer Cook, will keep you soaring for eternity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2021
Vultures look to prey. We as people must too say sincere prayers that Our Creator will listen to if this spread of trouble will one day abate. It's never too late to pray. Your life, career and ultimate sacrifice, Officer cook, was founded upon basic and fundamental principles, values and scruples of desire, dignity and devotion to doing your due diligence so much so that Dade County and its population has never forgotten your sincerest of character and integrity all lending their hands to battle these adversaries that shake mankind's foundations of quiet and stability. With versatility and virtue God surely has an angel of valor whose dedication remains everlasting.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2021
The vile and heinous individuals circle around society looking to provoke anger and whatever mayhem to disrupt the natural flows of tranquility, harmony and unity for humanity. Brave heroes such as you, Officer Cook, were patrolling Dade County streets searching for resolutions to these and other many issues. You found a niche for accomplishment at least during your life and six year career. So decent a human being, so gentleman like and filled with all the attributes of acumen, awareness and astuteness to fill your wholesome heart and soul one that already had integrity, dignity and refined and respectful character not to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2021
A smile is always a good trait but then again so too are manners, politeness and common sense courtesy. They were all displayed by you, Officer Cook and so true a hero who protected the vital interests of all Dade County. It's mankind that has benefited from your sacred missions of hope, faith and goodwill. Your heroic honor, dignity and integrity were all there on those sometimes perilous roadways doing their utmost to stave off serious troubles and you'll be forever saluted for valor above and beyond. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2021
Being speedy already adds to those onuses where life and possible death may result. Going from point to point and place to place just means one still must perform at a higher level where one's own humble honesty, dignity and integrity have to rise to the occasion. Dade County was always kept peaceful and safer by yourself, Officer Cook and with a strong heart, sharp mind and heroic soul of expression the assignments could be handled and carried out with noted and tireless courage and conviction, so true and trusted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2021
I apologize Officer Cook. I meant to say it was a sad shame your integrity, dignity and honesty were robbed by a sadistic and evil man. Your gifts and talents to this world are forever greatly appreciated. A hero forever beloved, respected and cherished for being involved in saving lives of Dade County. You can watch over your family and friends and help direct Our Lord's hands as one of His flock of trusted and truthful servants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 20, 2021
Those viaducts of vision, valor, vigilance, virtue and versatility were all attended to by your unwavering and endless courage, Officer Cook. A mainstay of Dade County whose legendary style seemed to have worked wonders. Just a sad shame your honor, dignity and always loyal and faithful integrity worked their best when confronted by danger. You were always consummate and could be counted on for dependability, reliability and accountability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven's angels had the wisdom and truth to be entrusted with these humanely earthly tasks helping mankind reshape and restore its vigor and sacred vitality.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 20, 2021
History does repeat and surely cannot be forgotten. You gave your life and sacred career, Officer Cook, to bestow some balance, some semblance of peace, goodwill and good cheer back into the fountains of Dade County and its citizens. Integrity, dignity and honesty helped to keep your blessed ledger sheet so clear and pristine. Angels soar and fly higher every day because of what they validated in virtue, vision and due vigilance and you, Officer Cook, were a legend, a man of esteem and true loyalty during times of crises. Certainly humanity won't overlook your aspirations now serving as humble inspirations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 20, 2021
Noble warriors, public servants alike shall be praised, blessed, honored and revered for their heroically dignified callings in life.Police work was what you desired to pursue, Officer Cook, a passion if you will. And what a better place than Dade County to be your fertile ground of ferocity and vision. Your inspiring wisdom and honor meshed very well together to create that profound meaning to life and to its purposes. Such character, commitment and truer convictions will never go without a salute to represent your career and trusted profession all undertaken willingly without hesitation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 20, 2021
A young man with a big old smile on his face relishing his opportunities to create a trust and truth for his community. Sadly, the void remains, Officer Cook and forever you'll be hailed as a Dade County hero for your loyal and determined services given with the finest efficiency, integrity and nobly trusted character and revered honor and respect. Mankind, society have all missed your presence and will always pay homage for your unselfish and tireless dedication to scruples, principles and pride you took from donning a crisp uniform and a shiny badge of virtue and durability. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Your family and the world lost a very humble and inspired man of motivation that awfully sad day. May 16, 1979 will represent a new dawn with a sunrise to illuminate the entire planet. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 20, 2021
Those distinct heroes and heroines, men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities to be safer and more fruitful won't ever be overlooked. The borders, streets, roads and corridors were all protected by you, Officer Cook, your esteem and kindness served their messages clearer than ever. Dade County shall always be indebted to your integrity,ingenuity and intuitive dignity all weighing in and sharing in the responsibilities to combat wickedness as one unit. Such diligence and virtuous vigilance will never be forgotten only saluted for aiding and saving lives so unique. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 20, 2021
The powers that were assisted you, Officer Cook, in making your community of Dade County fairly safer and more cherished. Your soul,spirit and heart remain that way nothing will change except all these decades moving forward and it will forever be tragic you could not be here to see all the changes and the growth of your beloved family. Integrity, honesty and dignity all serving notice on violence and this offered you some hope and goodwill that mankind could personally witness. A truly faithful, devout and most blessed servant now an angel patrolling the gates of humility and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 20, 2021
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