Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
True character is trusted honor, respect and dignity all composed of integrity making any public servant worthwhile. Your missions, journeys and pursuits of harmony, liberty and unity for Dade County, Officer Cook, were all performed with heroic relevance and such resolve. It was your abilities and capacity to see things getting accomplished just so sad that your life and career of perseverance were taken in a violent manner but, heaven has angel so virtuous and so distinguished. Your heart, soul and spirit will keep on being blessed and rewarded for their sanctity among mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Composure and concern, you cared greatly for your loved ones, department and friends.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 3, 2021
Transmissions of tenacity transferred to your very soul and heart by Our Maker Himself. Dade County had all your grit and gumption, Officer Cook, all heroism and all humanely sacred honor patrolling its venues where integrity and dignity battle adversity all the time. Everyday your family continues onward with your legacy of accomplishment and successful endeavors that mankind won't forget. They remember and do does your friends and the residents whom you preserved out of responsibility to duty and to esteemed loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If character, truth and trust cannot work than convictions and commitments may too fail. Yours, Officer Cook did not and were most fruitful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
The cavalry comes and with it comes the vision, wisdom and courage to see your missions and their faithful journeys through. Dade County had you for six years of service, Officer Cook, boldness, bravery and all humility from your unrelenting heart of resolve. So everlasting too was your companions of dignity and integrity which fought against the likes of thuggery and evil. Domestic issues are among the worst and you were from all accounts excellent in calming and in restoring the harmony all communities yearn for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
Violence this morning in Sunrise, Florida, Officer Cook, took the lives of two heroic FBI Special Agents serving a warrant. Nothing can bring them back to their families all anyone can do is pray their honored and dignified hearts and souls rests in peace as you do my neighbor, friend and hero. You can welcome them with your humble smile and open angelic arms of truth and trust. Dade County was well secured and guarded through your foresight and fortification over the public. Cornerstones set down from loyalty, admiration and steadfast dedication.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
Those tenacious warriors must be ready and prepared to pounce upon the callous who threaten our very existence. You were sharp and good to go, Officer Cook. That day you and your fellow colleagues ran into a man so determined to ruin humanity with his heinous revolts against police. His integrity, honesty and dignity were very much gone from his heart while all along your heroic sense and driven dignity and respect never gave up nor gave an inch. Your family looks forward to the day they can see their"Uncle Bo" once again where heaven is serene and virtual angels always roam free to serve Our Master. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
Terror can't wait to be tamed. Teams of many brave and honest public servants go out on patrol day and night sometimes struggling to formulate any solutions to problems so serious. You sacrificed on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook and made such a humble impression upon those you loved and revered. God has certainly blessed your treasured spirit blanketing its integrity and dignity as much as you preserved the quality of life for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
Those streets you watched over in Dade County, Officer Cook, were supremely protected by a heroic conqueror who strove for greatness in every sense of the word. Faithful, diligent and honest in all his heart and unwavering soul of courage. Our safety and prosperity is because of your undying and most unselfish endeavors that have permitted mankind to move forward in their own loyal journeys. A warrior with character and blessed incentive whose integrity and trusted dignity made you the gentleman so loyal and forever sacred. Your spirit can soar higher each day my neighbor, friend and hero precisely because of the foundations you laid down forevermore. Rest in peace. An angel completely doing his utmost eternal work to help keep us secure.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
We the people were most fortunate and glad for you, Officer Cook, to have a precise role in serving Dade County. Noble, humble and loyal to a tee and forever dignified,honorable and a man filled with leadership abilities because of integrity, character and commitments to excelling and being mindful of all your sacred opportunities to bestow peace and freedom within a community that continues paying homage to your blessed and revered name and badge of bravery and boldness. Society at times falls asleep and needs a little reminder of what transpires while we do slumber by day or night. Such a protector blessed with versatility, acumen and virtue that created pathways to truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
If you strip the virtue and versatility away from one's vision and vigilance it's kind of like taking an engine or transmission apart and trying to operate any vehicle it won't start up. Your engines were always running full blast, Officer Cook,as your honorable inclinations directed serenity and security to the people of Dade County. It's where heroism and humbleness remain right in the middle of your heart, soul and spirit which is cuddled around Our King's hands for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
Tranquility has that sweetness that is most pleasant to mankind. We find our purposes and passions wrapped around the fingers of those who display a certain unique blend of ferocity along with vision and honor. Dade County and its residents located it within your dignity, character and reverent integrity, Officer Cook, forever a hero who served and saved life with your virtue and valued versatility always exhibited. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 2, 2021
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
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