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

The courts are supposed to be loyal, fair, trusted and unbiased. Police are also expected to act as professionals of truth and trust, honesty, dignity and every bit of integrity within the very cores of their heroic hearts and souls. You performed exceptionally well every second of your life so venerable and your career so considerate and consolidated. Your family, friends and comrades, Officer Cook, have not forgotten your cherished, respected and greatly revered name now working as an heaven keeping the "Thin Blue Line" moving along as they guard those pearly gates of gallantry and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2021

To see clearly, to run or walk when essential to duty anything a public servant must strive to become is focused on their assignments, tasks and roles at hand. All the citizens can ask, expect and yes demand is loyal and quality of service and protection owed to them. Your heroic heart of honesty,integrity and respect, Officer Cook, was what Dade County received for a quarter of your sacred life and serene soul. Your colleagues that day and whomever you partnered can be ever so grateful. The heavens of Our Lord have the sheltering presences of angels so brave, humble and noble without a doubt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2021

Children learn to do certain things like swim and yet they just don't get thrown into the water. You learned, trained, practiced and prepared vigorously, diligently, Officer Cook, for an honorable profession and yet one filled with peril that you directed away from the good people of Dade County. Humanity and mankind come together to salute your vision, valor and dignified virtues of integrity, character and humility from your wise and compassionate heart. Never forgotten and fondly remembered and treasured for your consummate service. Your family has an angel looking down upon them as they humanely carryout your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2021

The gates you patrol eternally, Officer Cook, are forever linked with your honest heroism and duly powerful dignity and integrity. The sources of consistent pursuits all blessed by God and forever are you the trusted and truthful angel of peace and safety. The lights of your convictions,commitments and character stay illuminated forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility and society are your resources of excellence and enlightenment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2021

Devout and thoughtful, dignified and caring, you'll be saluted for your unending honesty and integrity that lead your searches in and around Dade County, Officer Cook. Violence and evil were your daily tasks with roles so genuine. You can be sure you will be remembered for your sight and humble wisdom. Humanity was steered righteously when you patrolled the streets where danger must be eradicated. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2021

It does not necessarily take a rocket scientist to figure out the ailments of the world though they do need a compassionate and loving man of dexterity and dignity to figure out things how to create harmony here in Dade County. Your heroic feats of might and humility, Officer Cook, shall always be treasured and solemnly saluted for their duly versatile resolve and your unwavering virtue. A man with reverence and gallantry always paid homage for being an impactful source of mettle and values. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2021

You transformed our world, Officer Cook, from a dark and hurtful venue to one of light and serenity all by your wise and honorable heart of salvation,virtue and prosperity. Hope does spring eternal and for having dignity, ingenuity and integrity so refined may Our Lord bless and reward your humanely heroic soul and spirit that uplifted Dade County from the doldrums.The drums beat louder and louder. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2021

The earth trembles when fear grips it by its collars of concern and courage. That was your honored heroism, Officer Cook and forevermore Dade County's legend of integrity, dignity and respectful character and pride in all your commitments to excellence and truth and justice. A trusted young man gone way too soon taken by one man's anger and vengeance. Such humbleness and youth now angelic as you walk that pristine beat above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2021

You dug and tugged with tenacity for tranquility and sacred serenity for all Dade County and mankind in general, Officer Cook. A wonderful man, a gifted gentleman and above all a hero through and true. Making integrity, dignity and character count above all else took an endeavor of which you summoned every moment from your tireless and unselfish heart of humility its sacred missions for hope,faith and goodwill always cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2021

The sweetest sounds are of the ocean pounding the sand and the birds flying overhead chirping away. The best man, yourself, Officer Cook,was very diligent and aware of his environment where you served and preserved Dade County with a special gift of God and a most noted heroic passion. The snakes of violence hiss and your heroism silenced their noises of evil allowing people to live more freely and more peacefully. Take character, truth and trust away for commitments and convictions you'll probably run into many buzz saws. With boldness and bravery, Officer Cook, may you be fondly saluted and certainly solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor.friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2021

The heart and soul are the spirit's best companions during a tough day or night. The streets and roads all need their persevering servants to patrol them through and true. Your best journeys, Officer Cook,all honored and most loyal were dedicated to the happiness and welfare of Dade County's own. Humility and honesty never leaving your side my neighbor, friend and hero. The ultimate sacrifice you made, Officer Cook,serves a lesson and is a wake up call to mankind to think over and above. Security is paramount. You paid the dearest price for harmony and unity to unfold. We salute your valor and vigilance taken very seriously.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2021

To paint a more rosy picture, the canvass must have a morsel of mettle, morals and the fibers and fabrics of honesty, dignity and integrity locating where violence must be found a replaced with an abundance of care and concern. A crusade in and around Dade County, Officer Cook, that was never easy. A difficult position requiring a balance of goodwill,faithfulness and hope. Because all the truth and trust goes out the window if one is lazy, disrespected and tarnishes his or her badge in which a sacred oath is taken. Thankfully you enhanced, uplifted and endeared yourself to humanity in setting down foundations and cornerstones from a sounder future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Resiliency and earnest engagement spearheaded your endeavors and missions so essential to our lives moving forward.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2021

For any esteemed and loyal public servant to reverse the unsightly trend of terror takes every ounce of heart, honor and bravery surely made up of dignity and integrity all of which you, Officer Cook,possessed and maintained a trusted and truthful watch over. Dade County was where your life and career were certainly blessed with much acumen and more keen observations. Our serenity and safety all came from your angelic heart and soul now and for eternity safe guarded by Our Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2021

You took charge and command of each unique situation and circumstance in Dade County, Officer Cook, so honorably,so heroically and in such a dignified manner. Integrity, character and respect always have wisdom and vision's ears and eyes. You located a problem and went out to solve any conflict so that residents were given the utmost service and sterling protection never to be forgotten. A sacred undertaking for a solemn gentleman of yearning. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2021

Serious trouble interferes with society's goals and objectives. Peace, goodwill and devotion to mankind cannot be hindered nor uprooted. You performed your roles sacred and heroic, Officer Cook,on behalf of Dade County's citizens. A public servant dignified and so very honorable, a gentleman who remains cherished, admired and greatly respected by his family, comrades and friends who have never forgotten you. Everything you accomplished was done so with heaven's name forever engraved upon it. Character, commitment and convictions all true and trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your parents deserve the credit for raising you and your big sister, Nancy, their prides and joys. And they all miss you so badly!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2021

Hope takes faith. Humility takes heart. Devotion takes dignity and integrity takes a full circle of character, conviction and true allegiance to trust,truth and reverence. All of the above you had, Officer Cook and possessed a hero's lot. You trained, planned and were educated on how to become a skillful public servant blessed with such acumen and knowledge. Humbleness was a Cook trait and never better as the residents of Dade County, your community relished your daily patrols over them. Such a fine man gone too early as you had more left to diligently finish. As an angel you can complete these sacred journeys guarding His gates of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

A man's rants, revenge and thorough hate for the establishment does more than make the hairs on your head stand up. His heinous and reprehensible behavior set off alarms every which way. Because of this, Officer Cook,your family suffered and grieved your loss at such a tender young age of twenty-five years. All of them contributing to the very well being and welfare of Dade County's population. So promising, dignified and with a heart of heroic integrity your journeys, missions and voyages of goodwill and esteemed hope must not be forgotten. Eternity is where your spirit and soul my neighbor,friend and hero rest in peace. A very sad ending for a gentleman raised with proper values and a duly noted smile that now lights up the skies at night and day.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

The callous must be held accountable for their actions while heroes and heroines are held to a higher standard of professional conduct that befits their tasks, assignments and burden of onus. You protected the roads and venues of Dade County, Officer Cook,with a clear vision, a virtue unmatched and wisdom so mature beyond the crowd. If dignity, integrity and character could have changed that terrible outcome that solemn day when you gave your life I'm sure everyone would be most ecstatic. A salute is more than a token of how people feel when one is taken away by misery, mayhem and violence never normal in any sense. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

The springboard to success starts with a happy home life and nurturing environment which you had, Officer Cook. A devoted and faithful house of truth and trust yielding fruitful results all by your being a completely reputable man and a public servant with a giving and kind heart. You would certainly be doting on your great-nephew and great-nieces today along with your two nephews and niece and always Karen, your beloved wife. The world and your family is less richer in spirit because of your absence from all your family's functions and celebrations and when gatherings happen "Uncle Bo" will always be warmly and humbly remembered as a hero who fought for justice, honored His parents and creator and spoke words of respect, endearment and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

The faucets of freedom were allowed to run because of your unwavering, unselfish and unrelenting sacrifice honorably achieved that permitted Dade County and its folks to live peaceful and safer lives. Your passions, purposes and missions sadly ended on May 16, 1979 on a hot street, Officer Cook, where you gave your integrity,character and committed dignity to see you through your earthly journeys. Heaven is where Our Maker's flock of ferocity and tenacity goes free and your souls of heroism and hearts can soar higher each second. You'll be saluted and richly honored for service and preservation of mankind with hope, diligence and humility steadfastly guiding your rudders of resolve and compasses of courage.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

Dishonor, disrespect can never creep into one's badge and uniform of ideals, integrity and honored dignity, just cannot. You were a consummate and most worthy young man, Officer Cook, gentleman literally and figuratively. You made a noted impression never to be forgotten nor overlooked by Dade County and the entire universe. You were recognized for excellence along with your friend, partner and tennis court buddy, Officer Keith DiGenova. A man like yourself who should be remembered and praised too for his heroic actions that nearly cost him his life and lead to his early retirement from being disabled.If you see this Officer DiGenova I do hope all is well. I mentioned I wanted to drop a note to your twin brother, Kenneth. Rest in peace Officer Cook, my neighbor,friend and hero. Your gallantry illuminates society forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

We grapple with whatever comes our way. Police try to grasp the concepts of courage, not conceit, dignity and not deceit, honesty and not humiliation. For having served humanity with your heart of gracefulness and simple gallantry, Officer Cook, may God's divine castles be filled with praise and beauty. Where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero is where Dade County and the entire nation of law enforcement salutes your awareness, kindness, bountiful faithfulness and always loyal integrity accentuated upon the hearts and souls of sacred patrons. You persevered and proved beyond a doubt your capabilities and ability to understand your central roles and assignments. Everyone is deeply indebted to you but always the tragedy of losing you way to soon with more left to accomplish. You did fulfill your aspirations,dreams and goals all inspirational pursuits of harmony for one and all.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

Serenity and sincerity go hand in hand to battle the likes of wickedness, terror and violence and with a pure heart and soul, Officer Cook, did you go about the essential responsibilities of your daily duties. You took on much onus to fortify Dade County and to attempt to rectify the wrong in society. Integrity and honor make their pilgrimages known to mankind and for humility and skill may all the rewards and blessings be crowned upon your spirit of civility, virtuous nobility and sacred voyages on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are surely missed by your adoring and most beloved family who forever carries on with your heroic legacy, its hands and feet are moving forward in joy and in pleasure the very same traits sadly and heinously taken from you by one lowly and cowardly man.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

Reciprocate and be honorably resourceful, your life and career will at least have a semblance of meaning, truth and trust. With unending virtue, vigilance and valor, Officer Cook, Dade County was well provided and protected during your sincere and serene watch. One now continuing its trails in God's holy venues of heaven where the skies above are always aglow with your humbleness, dignity and integrity all balancing the ledger sheets of your sweet heart and youthful serenity. A gentleman with wholesome character, reverence and mindful determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

With a strong heart, keen mind and sharp eyes, Officer Cook,your undivided heroism reached out to everyone included those whom you served and risked your career and life for in Dade County. Never more a wonderful young man engaging and educating others regarding your dedication and what it took for you to motivate and to direct colleagues through the bushes and shrubs of evil. danger is sadly found anywhere it can grasp hold of us and it is found in the excellence of those whose intelligence, ingenuity and intuitions is at a higher sphere.Your maturity, wisdom and vision my neighbor, friend and hero are all forever angelic gently touching family, peers and friends all around the world. The globe of life never stops and your pathways should not have ended nearly forty-two years ago. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2021

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