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

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

You'll always remain the source of light and inspiration, the heroic heart and soul of your family's faithful pursuits and endeavors, Officer Cook. It's just so powerful and profound what you stood for and represented the people of Dade County in concepts of courage, care and dedicated consideration. All that was transpiring and you just went about your professionalism with dignity and integrity living each day to the fullest. We cannot ever thank you enough and will forever admire your humility, sacred voyages and wisdom. Your eyes and ears looking and hearing and chasing after evil to bring about security, safety and serenity for humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 20, 2021

Earth and its residents continue their flights of liberty even as we speak and as I place these reflections for you, Officer Cook. The smile is always there to seeand yet you were so brave to answer a call you attended to many other times during your six years with the Metro-Dade Police Department. Dade County was where your cherished heart and soul gave their lives for the folks to live in peace. Tragically, one man started this mayhem and its ended sadly with a gentleman losing his life protecting the people you took a solemn affirmation to defend. Never forgotten and always fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2021

The gas must be in the tank of tenacity for its greatest affects to be felt within society, Your superior behavior and morals, Officer Cook, have been surely passed down to other individuals who have taken over your watch. Dade County has not forgotten you and your treasured service to them. More than an inkling of ingenuity, integrity and dignity was put forth to begin to defend us and to properly allow peace and freedom to flow naturally within your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2021

Practice what you know and humbly embellish honor, dignity and respect in order for integrity to make its way through the clouds where character and commitment are recognized. You performed your roles and tasks as any man or woman would, Officer Cook and in doing so established your name as a legend and as a hero of all Dade County and the entire law enforcement. God uplifts your soul, heart and spirit my neighbor, friend and hero forevermore. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2021

Dreams and aspirations are what spur on the wheels of fruition. Now you'll forever be a Dade County legend and an inspirational hero whose character, reverence and resolve all worked excellently with talent and the gifts of humility,integrity and dignity fighting violence as on essential unit. Heaven has your spirit and admired wisdom patrolling those gates of boldness and virtue for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2021

Loyal and likable, you never abandoned the ships of security and safety on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. One honest and rock solid hero of humility, heart and soul spreading goodwill through usage of integrity,character and dignity always so solemn and now remembered for making a difference in humanity which forever will be grateful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2021

Dignity and devotion to duty may never ever divorce integrity and honesty especially when called upon to solve conflicts and to restore tranquility to any given venue. You applied your heart and soul, Officer Cook, heroically to Dade County to create a sense of harmony and stability all by virtue of your reliability and all out unselfish versatility always blessed forever by Our Creator Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2021

The insane make evil rain down upon society's goodness, goodwill and good cheer. The hope and security of mankind depends upon every man and woman's own humbly heroic loyalty and dignified honor. Your intensity and integrity, Officer Cook, was the vital cog and driving force behind preserving the quality of Dade County and the lives of its citizens. The uniform and badge for which you summoned the valor to help alleviate adversity will forever be cherished. Such vigilance and virtue must be given the highest regard of homage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, staunch commitment and sterling convictions all in the name of justice, truth and trust.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2021

Courage is not some object to be just thrown into a war though some level of honesty, dignity and integrity might better enhance those scopes where bravery, humility and heroism will somehow shine through it all. Forty-eight years ago, Officer Cook, your accentuated career protecting Dade County began and with it came all the promise, hope and loyalty any department could receive from one heart and soul. Such a gem of a man, a human being so distinct and so uniquely dedicated to his professional passions never to be forgotten. You are to be humbly saluted for giving your life in an unwavering and tireless manner to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2021

Integrity, dignity and honesty stay forever planted within your heroic spirit of adventure and virtue. Evil robbed you, Officer Cook, from your family and the world at large. So much lost because of one man's lack of respect and character something you had my neighbor, friend and hero. It's your family and humanity that must carry on with your legacy. Humility and principles must reign with resiliency and trusted truth. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2021

Because of commitment, conviction and character, truth and trust can live on in your beloved family's hearts and souls, Officer Cook. You'll always be their hero of loyalty and engagement. Our community here in Dade County had your undying and unselfish honor, dignity and integrity enhancing Dade County forevermore. Heaven has a golden angel who gave his soul for a sacred calling. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2021

Relief should be in sight. So trusted and truthful, so youthful and always the classy gentleman and figure of humane, heroic and fierceless pursuits. Dade County folks, Officer Cook, were certainly spared more harm because dignity, integrity and honesty represented your doctrines of goodwill, hope and faith to be solemnly and fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2021

You yearn to learn, you fight to regain the strength and stability that all communities require to exist in tranquility. Your heroic life and public service life and career, Officer Cook, made that honored and dignified impression to make Dade County better suited for a sounder and safer future. Less safe since you left your family, peers and friends. Always resolve. Always truth and trust funneling in through those doors of happiness and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2021

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