Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
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
Elucidate but don't be too elaborate. Be honest, humbly dignified and carry your composed and respectful character proudly while performing your professional missions. Your earthly journeys on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, were all legislated in yearning, learning and the virtues of healthy versatility all in humanity's name. Sacred and serene, our tranquility comes as result of your tireless and unselfish sacrifice to serve nature and mankind with more uplifting enhancement. Forever loyal,true and trusted as a mighty warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 30, 2021
Consideration, cooperation and coordination must be sacredly and humbly united as one in order to battle and fights against the atrocities of this world. Your demeanor and dignity, Officer Cook, did everything that Dade County and its citizens asked of you. Their hero and your family's hero of honor, character, commitment and the pride that you took to the streets each and everyday to protect the humility of mankind. For bravery, virtue and much more may your heart, soul and spirit be saluted, blessed and humanely rewarded for their loyal and most faithfully trusted and truthful efforts placed forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 30, 2021
Support and composure rest upon the very souls and hearts of heroes who display the noble honor and dignity to serve an integral calling where integrity, trust and truth must meet together. You demonstrated goodwill, sanctity and humility throughout your life and career preserving life and property in Dade County, Officer Cook, where your loyalty and scruples remain cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2021
You faced consternation with a positive tone, Officer Cook and for facing adversity and using your very special elements of effort, integrity and dignity so trusted and truthful may you be granted heavenly slumber as an angel so adored and sincere. Your conduct and professionalism reflected your both due diligence and versatile vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County has not forgotten you nor your legacy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2021
Your face, Officer Cook, was always happy and aglow with a smile that touched your beloved family and all who knew you. Dade County certainly did and for spreading harmony,hope and goodwill may Our Lord shed His divine grace upon your soul of integrity,honor and sacred dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2021
The molds of meaningful and morally fundamental work on your behalf, Officer Cook, will never be overlooked even as decades have passed since you were taken from your family, department and the entire world. One a little less safer by your absence. Your dignity,honesty and humble integrity was unselfish and never wavered through danger. Dade County streets were kept tranquil because of your heart and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2021
Humbly polished, a caliber of class not always witnessed and versatility to earthly in all your missions to restore peace and calm here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A noble public servant blessed with acumen, integrity and both true and loyal dignity that put forth endeavor to be humanely saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2021
Such a fine and honorable man uplifting the faithfulness and hearts of all humanity. For these heroic acts, Officer Cook, may God uplift your heart, soul and spirit in heaven for having served and saved Dade County from more peril that tragic day. An angel packed with virtue and courage whose dignity, integrity and ingenuity all battled against evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 29, 2021
Balloons, birds and kites are released into the sky symbolizing the soul and spirit being set free to roam. Heroes and heroines are duly afforded these rites of humility and honor for having given their lives and hearts to make humanity pious once again. You walked the roads and streets of Dade County, Officer Cook, looking for a staple of security and a morsel of mettle. Yours was energetic and without a doubt meaningful. So dignified and with integrity so virtuous. We salute your vision,clarity and wisdom to be fondly shared with others who share and take hold of a baton of bravery, its boldness so inspirational. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
A true and most trusted hero holds their honesty,integrity and dignity in check. They keep their labors of love as silently close to their badge of humility as possible and close to their souls are their respectful conduct which can only further enhance mankind. You enriched and uplifted Dade County, Officer Cook, in heaven's most merciful name and your blessed name and soul flies high everyday it's among the souls of others whose legacies represented character, conviction and pride in all their commitments. You'll be forever missed by your family and their aspirations are your inspirations. You led by example and by precisely carrying out such sacred and fundamental onuses. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
A life is so special and precious. Yours, Officer Cook, was full of desire and decency, devotion and dignity supporting your loyal integrity and its intensity to root out crime and construct the simplest of peace and unity for Dade County. One always remembers solemnly and with a warm heart your endearing nature that brokered many relationships as you were not only a pro at your chosen line of work but a very friendly man so gracious and grateful to serve,protect and preserve the quality of character, life and property. Such a commitment to values,principles and morals deserves a poignant salute for gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A heavenly hero and angel soaring with eternal pride for all the excellence you delivered to your family, friends and esteemed and humble peers of justice.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
One must watch a kettle or pot to make certain it does not boil over. When terror, evil and violence unleash their sinister masks of mayhem your voice and heart of honor, wisdom and heroic maturity, Officer Cook, came calling to lend a hand. A smile that was bright. A soul so shiny and positive all cut down by a man so devious and despicable. Shooting police officers just trying to calm him down and to restore some level of order in Dade County. Its streets were hot and just filled with a domestic scene so brutal. You paid with your life, Officer Cook, a hero with integrity respect, truth and honor persevering and patrolling the landscape with due diligence and due dignity and resolve never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln if you read any of these reflections you should take note as your partner that day of tragedy, Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge#1664 was a patriot and warrior all in the same sphere as was his unselfish and charismatic character, charm and maturity beyond his humble age. Dade County witnessed some hot and heated battles during your ride along and certainly during his six years of loyal and trusted service to his community that forevermore will pay homage to his dignity and heart warming integrity. He walked gently on Our Lord's paths of righteousness to seize upon the opportunity to create a sense of goodwill and hope for nature. Now your partner beloved and adored by everyone including his family honors his heroic legacy which stands as a cornerstone and humanely built foundation for future women and men to perform their sacred actions though. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll be an angel of wisdom, vision and validation protecting those pearliest of gates. You took directions all by his insightful ingenuity and intuitions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
When one encroaches upon one's domain better make certain it's for a valid reason. A man's house is his very castle. Security and tranquility are harmony's very brand of humility, sincerity and boldness. And yours, Officer Cook, was as of a charming young man devoted to his job and profession. Your reliability, versatility and durability made you a most popular and very well liked and admired comrade to all. With stellar and sterling capability, revered honor, dignity and integrity so uniquely incorporated one with the other it's plain to see why Dade County treasured you. A soul and heart of great understanding and the most properly organized virtues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
When trouble brewed and tensions were high, it was your humble and calming voice of reason and rationale, Officer Cook, that seemed to make a difference and how the residents of Dade County were finally able to live quiet and tranquil lives of purpose. Your passions and compassion are now eternally guarded by Our Creator who has your undivided honor,integrity and dignity soaring higher each moment. A gentleman so spirited and gifted with faithfulness and fairness from your loyal and most heroically trusted soul and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:
- Quick access to your heroes
- Reflections published quicker
- Save a Reflection signature
- View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past