Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The sentence I meant to say, Officer Cook, was that nothing was going to keep you from assisting your comrades who were in danger and under siege because of one violent and disrespectful human being. Dade County will forever honor your memory and with it your humble honor, developed dignity and core of integrity and commitments to true justice being carried out. Hope, goodwill and effort will always be treasured and deeply revered. You were the consummate public servant, Officer Cook, always concerned with the public's well being and welfare. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
Two great men cannot go at crime alone. It takes an entire department and the resources of resiliency and efficiency to tackle danger and peril wherever they rest. Your career and life, Officer Cook, were determined to rid and destroy evil here in Dade County. It was your home where everything meaningful during your life of humility occurred. Nothing was going to derail, deter not delay your assisting your colleagues that fateful day. God deemed your sacred journeys as completed and transported your soul and spirit of virtue back to His quarters where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
The Central Division with headed back in your day, Officer Cook, by Major Dale Bowlin who should rest in peace. You worked under him and gave your very life to save Dade County from some serious domestic adversity that tragic day and everyday what the responsibility you accomplished your tasks by possessing character,reverence and the honesty that both dignity,integrity and wisdom flow. Your heart of caring and consideration was most sensitive to the needs of the community and your civility and nobility as level as your trust and truth. Heroism not serving an eternal role as an angel patrolling those heavenly gates of boldness and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
It's a true shame that you cannot be here to witness a both beautiful sunrise and sunset, Officer Cook. You preserved the integrity, dignity and honor of your community and for this Dade County and its people could not be more grateful to your humble heart and soul of bravery and mettle. Those shelters and havens for tranquility were laid down by your undying and unwavering actions of sacred cornerstones. Bridges to serenity were cemented down by your smile and professionalism all in your demeanor of devotion and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
Forests are lush with greenery and amazement. Police work can be confounding,confronting and have its share of surprises. But, on your heroic part, Officer Cook, no man with more stability and accountability patrolled for peace better than yourself.Tireless and unselfish, your honesty, versatility,virtue and dignity made your integrity and respectful character shine brightly as Dade County was served by a very loyal and esteemed comrade. Never forgotten and saluted for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 28, 2021
Wherever one resides, their palace, castle whatever they rent or own shall be quiet and undisturbed. Your good name and blessed heart, Officer Cook,dealt with the chores, tasks and rigors of your profession,one where obstacles of peril lurk within the various venues of a community where your enrichment, enhancement and endearment keeps being loyally respected and admired. Your vigilance and due diligence my neighbor, friend and hero made that difference where the residents expect nothing but trust, truth and character following its heroes down those trails and pathways of righteousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2021
A beacon of boldness, bravery and sound behavior, with your set of ethics,mettle and morals the citizens could never have been safer and more secure when you served Dade County, Officer Cook, with heroic pride and compassion. For a man to utilize his dignity and fabrics of honesty and integrity for a purpose of harmony and liberty so may Our Creator bless your heart, soul and spirit as they keep aglow Our King's heavenly eternal home to His devout flock of angels of wisdom,vision and sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2021
To think and ponder the reasons why we pursue what we so desire, well you had dreams, goals and aspirations, Officer Cook, to become a fine public servant and one young man whose skills, talents and gifts were all God given. Dade County experienced your own sacred version of protecting us and with your guided honesty, integrity and dignity your colleagues respected you greatly. Always admired and a man of resilience. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2021
Your pristine service, Officer Cook, toward Dade County won't be forgotten nor overlooked. Your reverence and resolve,character, commitment to both pride and excellence will forevermore be solemnly saluted and poignantly honored for having the capsules of courage, dignity and integrity. Your instincts and heart my neighbor,friend and hero will always be treasured as they shine very brightly in the blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2021
Police must always have an excess of energy and effort abounding in their sincerest of responsibilities. To manage and to defend Dade County, Officer Cook, all of your passion and heroism was displayed and placed together along with undying wisdom,respect and character to have construct a safe haven for all folks. The Lord keeps blessing your humble and loyal dignity and integrity which fought all the violence that was keeping the people from living safer lives. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2021
Evil can be most excruciating and to eliminate it from our land takes every bone and a heart of goodwill, faith and hope. Yours, Officer Cook, was most prolific and prominent within the corners and streets of Dade County where you served its people with humility of honor, integrity and dignity. They all participated in the unwavering and your tirelessly unselfish devotion to mankind. All your missions were sacred and serene the way you distributed the tranquility that forever salutes your bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2021
At the young age of twenty-five your life and career, Officer Cook, was blossoming in stardom. Going humbly up that ramp of reason and ladder of both learning and yearning. To be able to reach out to others and to lead through misery,grief and adversity does take a strong heart and well oiled mind to sift through whatever was there in Dade County obstructing the serenity and safety the folks were expecting. They received a plethora of truth and compassion along with proper conduct, humane honesty and the cherished and essential dignity and integrity that battles any afflictions towards society. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2021
Sadly,the most vigilant can be victimized by violence and evil. Your ventures and crusades in and around Dade County, Officer Cook, have not been overlooked nor disrespected. In fact the trust and truth never left as other warriors and brave men and women continue your watch of honesty,integrity and dignity never waning. You can be sure that baton of boldness stands forever as your heroic legacy. Clear and factual, a man gives his life for his friends, family and community for them to prosper and to honor his acumen and further enhance your ideals, values and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2021
Speak when spoken to and respect your elders. Your language and mastery of your profession, Officer Cook,was most amazing and certainly all the talents and gifts that were given to you by God fulfilled your earthly missions on behalf of humanity and Dade County. A gentleman blessed with sanctity, obedience and the right frame of mind and heart all dignified and sharing integrity with the likes of truth,trust and loyalty to your comrades has never been forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2021
Even when the smoke clears all is still very tenuous. Tensions and calm remain to be put in their places where honesty, integrity and dignity are summoned from one's caring and valiant heart. Yours, Officer Cook, worked miracles and by having reverence, acumen and allegiance so may Our Master grant your soul and spirit that eternal slumber all heroes and heroines deserve for enriching mankind with their undivided attention, maturity and refined wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County citizens were indeed blessed by your treasured life and noble career of virtue.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2021
With cabinets of class, courage and consideration your hunts for peace and unity, Officer Cook, were made a little less burdensome. Dade County was more than adequately protected when your career began and for your accomplishments our serenity and civility were further uplifted and enhanced by your loyal actions of integrity, honor and dignity. Terror and violence surely had to look elsewhere. We salute your heroism and its esteemed legacy of goodwill, hope and effort poured into your tireless and unselfish gallantry. The gates are open with angels soaring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2021
Intercede, interrupt and eradicate evil though nothing is to be taken for granted, is simple and purely easy. But, your surveillance over Dade County, Officer Cook,was most honorable, heroic and filled with sterling and stellar dignity and integrity all defending our rights, freedoms and liberties. A humble, loyal and faithful gentleman who won't be forgotten but saluted for sacred journeys all undertaken with admiration,respect and character. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 26, 2021
No one loves being excoriated. The world we live in shall be more fertile and harmonious. It's just the human nature of the beast that arouses evil's passions. It is not a right and no one should be bothered by unlawful disrespect and dishonor by those inclined to incite further problems. Society picks up their cues and endeavors to carry on with their loyalest of journeys. Your missions of faith and fairness, Officer Cook, were carried out and discharged to the letter of the law implementing goodwill and safe passages for all Dade County and you'll not be overlooked for building foundations and their cornerstones of affection and trust. Such humility and heart beating in your being of compassion and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
The nefarious nature of some leaves society hanging by its teeth. Trees are meant to be sturdy and live off of the earth for its nutrients. You lived by your reserved honor, integrity and most respectful balance of truth, trust and dignity, Officer Cook, all heroically battling adversity with your golden heart of resolve and resiliency. For this Dade County and its citizens can be most appreciative, grateful and thankful. The very same breath are your vision, maturity and wisdom all insightful, provocative in a positive fashion in making success a common theme among the tranquility, unity and liberty you helped to spread out. Until your last breath and heartbeat shall your family, friends and comrades gallantly remember your enriching, endearing and most enhancing values of virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
Evil's wheels of wickedness attempt run right over a public servant's gallant integrity, stoic dignity and excellence in character, commitments to pride and in serving a community. You carried more than your share, Officer Cook, just by doing your job and watching over Dade County instilling and installing panels of peace, proficiency and the pristine trails that carried your pathways of trust, truth and loyalty. We salute your bravery and unselfish sacrifice that has forevermore been your legacy. We should study carefully and prepare. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
The beaches are where the water gently sweeps across the sands and where nature is right in front of our very eyes and ears. Unfortunately, Officer Cook, you are not able to hear or see such magnificent things of Our Lord. For your soul, heart and spirit are forever walking a proverbial beat guarding those gates where heroic angels roam. Your commitments to Dade County's own were sacredly honored and for this may your integrity and dignity serve as inspirations for all future recruits. You put forth unwavering and undying measures of values,ideals and principles always to be shared and rightfully honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
Evil can buffalo the most sophisticated of servants making those challenges and tasks more daunting than ever. Always proud yet humble, your career and life of heroism, Officer Cook,made quite a distinct difference for all Dade County. To live without fear. To sleep peacefully at night not worrying about senseless violence which still blankets our land at times making happiness,health and goodwill a tall task. But, a man of wit and a wealth of dignity, character and integrity who oversaw his duties and reached out to energize and invigorate mankind with humility and a strong heart and soul always fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
Honesty and reputations hang in the balance. Dade County was in excellent hands when you served its community, Officer Cook. Serious minded, virtuous and most vigilant. You can be certain your esteemed and loyal heroic name will be forever blessed by Our Creator and because of your inspiring dignity, integrity and wisdom may your soul,heart and spirit be bounded in the afterlife forevermore. Respect, trust and truthful searches for peace and prosperity never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
God's eternal journal and ledgers are written succinctly and perfectly without any mistake, no wrong dots and tees crossed improperly. Everything has been noted and there to look back upon. Such respect, reverence and admiration you had, Officer Cook, as a Dade County hero who through all these decades after your life was shamelessly taken while performing your essential responsibilities has been clearly and solemnly saluted for unselfish and tireless energy, effort and all heart. A gentleman with character and clear vision, whose maturity and intelligence was way beyond the crowd never gave up nor let violence continue its paths of perversion. All your sacred days,months and years have been duly accorded honors and whatever accolades you deserve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
The class and caliber of a hero's work is that which is humbly, humanely and honorably remembered for its solemn passions, purposes and perseverance. Such was your good nature, goodwill and good cheer, Officer Cook,as I've stated not just a beautiful smile coming from your face, it was your manner by which you went about patrolling and policing your home community of Dade County where you are forever greatly admired and revered by all colleagues of the past and those serving presently. For maintaining dignity,integrity and character may Our Master bless your family and may He forever safeguard your heroic soul for its serenity and security are our very life bloods. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 25, 2021
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