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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

They say religion and politics don't mix. Like putting a match into a gasoline can. Dynamite that can explode like no tomorrow. When those poles come crashing down upon mankind entrusted servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, went into action heroically to stave off trouble and further consequences. Dade County lived and thrived by your might and strong heart of gold and concern. What is honesty, integrity and dignity? It is what you were raised at home with by your loving parents may they both rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Truth,trust and resiliency can support those fights over evil. Now may your esteemed and most blessed spirit and soul watch over us for eternity is where you can perform your proverbially essential heavenly obligations to further the peace and prosperity of noble individuals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2021

No one envies one entering law enforcement. No one should envy anything or anybody. It happens as it is a part of life. Patrolling areas such as Dade County is not a circus and is surely not just routine. When life and property are endangered good men and women, so brave, humble and loyal are essential to the tasks at hand. You are a hero, Officer Cook and your desires took you through the academy into a field of wonders. You must think fast,stay alert and have excellent health both physically and mentally. Acuity and acumen must be equal if not better. But, you were so loyal and faithfully entrusted with serving your duties with dignity, reverence and carefully constructed character. All part of your legacy which is carried on by your wonderful family and colleagues who now serve as you so humanely did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2021

Thrills are fun. Tenacity and accountability are both requirements of a profession so valued and deemed as a challenge every moment you are on patrol. Communities and their people rely upon your sharpness and come to expect accentuation of honesty, dignity and integrity as all three battle such adversity on those streets of danger. Kids play. Adults congregate with other families celebrating milestones. Officer Cook, through your security,maturity, wisdom and vision sacred journeys for all can be fulfilled as you gave your life and career of morals and noble actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2021

One who sustains their dignity,integrity and honored character will be rewarded and blessed by Our Lord. For His kindness does endure forever. Dade County welcomed you to its force, Officer Cook, with friendly and open arms and you never let anyone down. You sir gave your sincerest effort daily trying your utmost to quash serious troubles that bubbled over into the citizens residences. That sad and awful day was and is a permanent reminder of the dangers and perils that loom at large for even the most highly skilled and trained men and women of law enforcement. We salute you my neighbor,friend and hero and do hope that goodwill,truth and trust remain mainstays of our community if tranquility and unity are to prevail. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2021

Violence has left America shell shocked and as a great nation we must somehow rise above this putrid and disgusting display that has engaged us in the worst way, shape and fashion. Your ideals, your realities, Officer Cook, have created that impression to last forevermore. You preserved the integrity, dignity and respect of life so cherished for Dade County and have been hailed humbly as a hero. So sacred and so decent. Never forgotten and saluted for boldness, bravery and stellar politeness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2021

If ferocity is on the same level or above, safety, serenity and security shall follow suit. You served and protected Dade County as an honorable and loyal public servant, Officer Cook, heroic in every way, dignified in every path you chose and with truth, trust and integrity carrying your trails of justice for all mankind. Everyone from your family, peers and friends all greatly miss your smiling presence and gifts of gallantry and character as they now forever extolled in God's gates of perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 13, 2021

Terror shames and shocks the joints of justice out of humanity. Dade County has been forever jolted by your loss, Officer Cook, though many decades have passed, your proper language, honorable esteem and dignified versatility and integrity so cherished and virtuous have never been forgotten and remain a living part of your legacy. Heaven received a man of instrumental authority and real honest to goodness truth and trust. Your family must have suffered greatly since you were tragically taken from them at such a young age with more missions left behind on your promising horizon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your outstanding character, commitments to excellence and pride brought goodwill and hope to the serenity you underscored by meeting your duties.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

I Meant violence is no joke or game to police who are sworn to uphold justice, truth and trust within the frames of society whom they protect and serve. An institution of integrity, a pyramid of dignity and solemn walls of honor all rested within your heroic heart and broadest of shoulders, Officer Cook, as you answered every call with resourcefulness , fairness and deliberate dedication to Dade County. Forever a sacrifice you made to enrich, enhance and endear yourself to your community and esteemed partners who battled evil with you against those committing such adversity face to face and toe to toe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, class and a calming voice may have been sadly silenced, your family continues the rich legacy you left behind for them to tow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

God's will was done and completed with precision, abounding love and respect for mankind. Your whole life, Officer Cook,was predicated upon virtue and honesty and nothing short of that was going to delay, derail or deter you from your appointed rounds shielding Dade County from violence and terror. One wayward and very disturbed man took your life and he received his punishment and your reward for faithfulness is God's everlasting compassion blessing your heart and soul of dedication, devotion and pure desire to uplift and to enhance a community stirring for some security and safe passages. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels soar as they sing Our Creator's praises.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

Pillows are for resting your head. Purgatory is for those callous individuals who think inflicting harm upon society is some sort of game. To them violence is no game, no joke and surely no laughing matter as you were a very studious and serious law enforcement officer, Officer Cook and Dade County relied upon your expertise, your dignified and honest instincts of both vision and wisdom to get them through perplexing difficulties.The wonders of life confound, confuse and sometimes control the human mind. When you were confronted, Officer Cook, all your heroic instincts,decencies and manners kicked in. Just a wonderful young man with a priceless smile gone way too early taken away by the arch enemies of humanity, violence and pure evil. Ungodly and unsightly. Always warmly remembered, treasured and etched within your family and colleagues' hearts, souls and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, commitment and truthfully trusted convictions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

A hero's hunt for heinousness brings their honor, virtue and humility closer to their badge. Their chests don't beat for glory, on the other hand, they echo loudly for truth, justice and trust being administered wisely, carefully and without any doubts nor hesitations. Dade County had your undying, unselfish and most assuredly your unwavering directions, Officer Cook, displayed at all times and venues while trying to calm and pacify a community seeking restoration and serenity. A tall task handled most ably by a man of decency, dignity and due diligence. The skies can raise and let go of those balloons of boldness for your life and career were more than consummate blessings and rewards for your service and total tireless sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

The Lord's flock of fallen angels are eternity's ferocity fueled by their bravery, reverence and wings of heroism so sacred and authoritative. You led by example, Officer Cook, as all who are dignified and possess the righteous character to contain evil and whatever lies in its wake. Nobility, civility and virtue opened the doors to a newer relationship between yourself and all those Dade County residents whom you solemnly and humanely protected and watched over. Their quality of life has continued and though yours should have also Our Creator has found room in His den of devotion to keep your heart,soul and spirit of compassion,goodwill and hope forever safe guarded as you proverbially patrol His open gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

God gives and takes. He calls His flock of honor and ingenuity home when their accomplishments are deemed as complete. Even living twenty-five years, Officer Cook, you imparted a great lesson in life and that is to live life each moment and not to sweat the bigger things not always within reach. But, you did reach your pinnacle of precision and perseverance making Dade County and its folks safer not as reluctant. Resolve and politeness, peace and respect, truth and trust yearning for dignity and integrity to intercept the terror that has stricken us. All validated by your undying virtue and versatility all principles and sacred journeys on behalf of humanity which greatly misses your care and wisdom, so caring and serene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Smile and be happy. You certainly relished your important and most essential work on behalf of society. Only candor, charm and charisma.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

For those public servants blessed with enough success and being able to rise above fate and evil, retirement always on the horizon. It's always going to be very tragic that you could not see this day of happiness with your beloved wife, Karen, Officer Cook. The rock and soul of your adored family who kept them together during crises. Your all out effort and honor of course has been heroically rewarded by God. For demonstrating loyalty. dignity and respectful integrity all eyes and ears are pointed skyward where your heart, soul and spirit of distinction rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character always championed your dreams, goals and elevating aspirations. Your fate and destiny should have been a better slate for all. For you gave the ultimate sacrifice in order for Dade County to rise about the ruins of one man's unthinkable wickedness not to be forgotten and neither will you, Officer Cook, be forgotten. You were a savior and a prince of a man!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

Nothing in life these days seems to come easy. It is all the results of hard work and countless dedication to perform the will of Our Master. The Maker of mankind who strokes His mercy and compassion within our very hearts and souls. Your gifts and talents, Officer Cook, were appreciated by Dade County's folks. They'll not forget a charming man yet a serious gentleman whose heroism and humbleness always functioned at a higher level. Maturity, wisdom and the instinctual vision to see a problem and come up with a sense of direction. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

Such a humble and diligent friend and peer to many, your career and life, Officer Cook, were a source of pride to your family who now must channel their endeavors forward in carrying out your heroic legacy on behalf of Dade County. Honor, humility and the nobility of integrity and dignity fighting for our liberties of justice and freedom. A wise young man who inspired many with his truthful faithfulness and valiant trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

Violence is certainly hard to swallow and it's most difficult to digest. A toxin like no other. Your tenacity and honesty, Officer Cook, were the finest just as your heroic dignity, character and integrity all allowing you to succeed in handling all issues and situations that came about and in securing the tranquility of Dade County. Always loyal, reverent and forever cherished for being tirelessly unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

Honor, respect and dignity are always better than being boisterous. A brave soul with a kind and caring heart, you always made Dade County much more at ease, Officer Cook, as the hero in you was a very decent man of integrity and scruples. The residents always received excellent care as God guided your instincts and resolve around a community where you remain a loyal brother and a leader of others through peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

Tenacity must never teeter on the brink of disaster. Ferocity must be quick just as honor, integrity and the courtesies of dignity have to swiftly respond to any and to all calls of duty. Everyone here in Dade County could always have a pleasant word to say regarding you, Officer cook. Such a humble man, a hero placed on this earth to lend his credence to versatility and virtue. Forever will you remain a cherished soul whose heart was sacred and most passionate. The decades keep rolling along and yet your sweet spirit has for eternity been most angelic as you patrol the skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2021

It was not seldom, it was never a bad word, never a displaced remark only execution and precision delivered to Dade County citizens in a first class and top notch manner. Officer Cook, you lived and breathed to become a first rate officer and no one was disappointed by your inspiring life of dreams, goals and aspirations to better humanity which has greatly missed you and your smile. Such a devout servant always ready and willing to travel the extra mile to lend his sacred hands at procuring peace and stability for his caring community. Integrity, humility and the dignity all being honored and shared with other loyal angels of valor in God's deep blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2021

Notepads assist us in keeping track of our daily tasks,assignments and onuses on behalf of humanity. And with your stellar and sterling character, honest commitments to pride and excellence, Officer Cook, history will fondly reveal your prospective wisdom, a yearning to visually look at reality and what society needed to be essentially free of harm and in Dade County where you are forever regarded as a hero of resolve and efficiency, your cherished name will be bonded and rewarded in heaven for its trustworthiness and truth you conveyed to your peers and those you watched over. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2021

Perjury only hinders truth and trust and delays the solutions mankind requires to seek happiness and to be able to live more freely. Wise people makes smart decisions and with vision and acumen their missions shall be guided by Our Lord's heavenly hands and palms of perfection. Throughout your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook, God steered your paths and trails of justice as only he could leading honesty, integrity and dignity through some turbulent times. You performed as every officer should and indeed provided the offerings of unwavering,undying and unselfish endeavor that only safe havens and secure paths may bring. Heaven has your angelic soul and spirit, Officer Cook, to guide those now serving as brave hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2021

The advice you give is the very blessings and humbleness you receive back from society. Everything so pinpointed and factually relevant, Officer Cook. You'll be a man whose journeys of honor,dignity and integrity certainly uplifted modern mankind through some of its worst dilemmas. Violence took away a beautiful soul of a man, a gem of humanity whose refreshing insights authored leadership, determination and the motivation to carry out your tasks of tenacity at hand to deliver the harmony and freedom all Dade County was expecting. Serenity,safety and security have a toll that sometimes is sadly extracted and those who pay the ultimate sacrifice shall never be overlooked nor put aside ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2021

Day after day, night after night might be a grind to some, but, to the scores of dedicated men and women of honesty, integrity and dignity battling evil, violence and serious mayhem is a responsibility taken like their oaths very maturely and seriously. Dade County was treated to respect and the effort you poured forth, Officer Cook, in all your heroic actions of faith, hope and goodwill instilled and implanted within your home community where you constant protection is now being circulated throughout heaven where your heavenly beat as an angel continues onward. Your family marches forward carrying the humble esteem of your legacy never to forget you. Always thought of and forever in the hearts and minds of all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2021

Public service is not pomp and circumstance. It's is about be honorable with humility from your brave heart and soul, Officer Cook and by being astute and persevering. You always were well respected, liked and deeply admired for accentuating good character and sacred achievement. Dade County will never forget the young man so vital and versatile, whose virtue and due diligence left an impression to be treasured, tireless and quite unselfish in never letting prosperity and enhancement out of your sight. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 11, 2021

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