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

Unveiled everyday was your unwavering, undying and humbly unselfish heart and soul of heroism and honesty, Officer Cook. It sprouted its grace upon the panorama of Dade County and helping to insure its pursuits of peace and contentment would march forward with your beloved and treasured soul and spirit looking down from the heavens above. All the affection and humility a consummate servant could deliver to his community. Peace and effort trying to remove hostility from its midst. God's greenest gardens of character and conviction are from trust, truth and loyalty to carry out tasks of peril benefiting mankind's salvation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2020

Loneliness at this time of year can be emotionally draining and of course difficult. Coping with the loss of a loved while they were out protecting the public is at least one way to carry on their legacy of heroism and honor. Your loved ones, Officer Cook, have tried to live their lives as I'm certain you would want them to but yet dignity, integrity and respectful character and staunch commitment will not wither nor fade. Humbleness and resolve serving Dade County and its population of goodwill, esteem and hope never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2020

The tasks at hand are the challenges that allow us to view a tomorrow. Nothing is promised nor granted unless some assembly of acumen, vision and wisdom drives the vehicles of valor and honorable dignity and integrity all a valid ingredient in batting adversity. Dade County just as any other region has its good and not so good. Your goodwill, hope and devoutness, Officer Cook, enabled you to keep safety, security and destiny going down those tracks of reason. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

Trust is essential if success and honesty are to walk together holding up the britches of boldness and bravery. Never anything but excellence was demanded and you came to the rescue of Dade County's folks and your esteemed and brave comrades that awful day, Officer Cook. Memories are forever lasting and your earnest and humble life was the living and breathing example of why versatility, virtue and diligence impart important roles among your assigned responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your gravestone is the very foundation and support of your ethics and the cornerstone of why you were the consummate public servant.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

Wickedness wedges in the purposes of honor, goodwill and the fulfillment of mankind's desires and aspirations. Violence and the like was not going to derail nor deter your reasons for wanting to keep the peace of Dade County, Officer Cook. No man,no woman shall be afraid and denied the right to enjoy and cherish life. One moment of terror sparked by a man lacking the credentials of character, relevance and the respect that one with honesty,integrity and dignity affords humanity. Such basics and yet your pure and wise heart, soul and spirit are forever locked in those gates where humility and resolve peacefully patrol. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

We think now. We try and remember yesterday even though its the past because tomorrow somehow will be brighter. The years and all the tomorrows are no more for you, Officer Cook, just terribly sad and because of your heroics defending all Dade County making your family, peers and friends all humbly proud to know you. Eternity is where your nobly sacred soul soars higher and higher. Integrity, respectful dignity, humility and honor live on in your beloved family's hearts to maintain and carryout your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

Aim for the moon but travel to the stars. Hope can only be called rational when trust, truth and honor are aligned accordingly. They were your entire life and career in public service,Officer Cook,dedicating heart, soul and goodwill to the grandest of character that was respected and revered by all citizens of Dade County who witnessed the true smile and no nonsense attitude of a gentleman filled with virtue, vision, valor and vigilance to make us safe and sound. Never forgotten and forevermore saluted and humanely honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

The heights of heinousness call for the intuitive reactions of honest servants of heart and soul. You trustworthiness and dignity, Officer Cook,cleared those trails for your integrity and heroism to really shine. Like the hot sun your paths within the corridors of Dade County remain ever so clearer because of your unwavering convictions and sacred humility. A soul is the vehicle that is navigated by one's brain and heart. Liberty and nobility can be reached with some semblance of serenity and thoughtful persuasion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

No after thoughts and surely no doubts on how you would make out as a policeman. So refined and so humbly honorable, Dade County and its citizens just prayed you would survive that day of tragedy. Your family was left with a gaping hole to fill and all these decades later, Officer Cook,your heroic memory stands as a valuable lesson for all men and women who protect to learn from. Unselfish, dignified and with sterling integrity that knew only right, you kept us safe and secure and now with heaven having your angelic spirit we are a bit less secure yet you are continuing to patrol those gates of boldness and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

Success, accomplishment and achievement can only be yielded when endeavor is expended and exerted. The force of evil can be great and at times overwhelming and yet, Officer Cook, you performed under stress, duress and tensions during your fruitful efforts to steer peace and unity into the hearts and characters of Dade County. Your valor and volition are to be fondly and solemnly saluted for their tenets of tenacity and values of versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

Determination and dedication may never be squandered during one's own watch and never can honor, integrity and dignity be tarnished and disrespected. Dade County had a most studious and virtual public servant leading the charges during some rough moments. Your years and life, Officer Cook, were all fundamentally resourceful and heroic. God rewards a person's humility, sacred missions and passions from your trusted and most truthful heart of resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

Terror, turmoil and torment strangle the goodwill, hope and faith from a society that yearns for a simplistic peace and safety for all concerned. And for all your dignity, integrity and humane honesty, Officer Cook, may the Lord Himself bless and keep your soul, heart and spirit together for eternal safekeeping. Dade County was more than satisfied with your loyal and cherished service to them. Ever so devoted and genuine in intuition, ingenuity and commitments to pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2020

We live by acting properly. It's a sad state of affairs when certain people can go out and do harm to others. Public servants such as yourself, Officer Cook, did their jobs by being stoic and stellar in valor and honesty. No matter the place or time your heart and soul never wavered and your character, commitment and dignified convictions of both integrity and dignity always comported themselves accordingly. Never forgotten and saluted for service and salvation to Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2020

To empower and to engrave long lasting peace and safety takes a full heart of resolve and endeavor. You possessed a balance of skill, talent and the capacity to be able and available, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero whose integrity, ingenuity and promise was left with more to fulfill. Violence took your young life away but your dignity and reputation has always remained duly and poignantly honored forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2020

A sound body and a nobly brilliant mind should be able to figure out what needs fixing and the repairs themselves can be tiring yet they have to get accomplished. Mankind cannot go through the anvils of annoyance and just permit evil to create further damage to the causes of peace and that's where your honor, courage and esteemed dignity and integrity fitted right in and helping to conquer on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. A legend whose legacy stood on principles, scruples and morally ethical values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2020

Golden and gallant, bold and honorable, your career and life was the mission that humanity and Dade County relished and treasured everyday, Officer Cook. Never a moment without a purpose and for having character, dignity and integrity following your most heroic paths may Our Creator bless and reward your sacred soul of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2020

Whether tired or exhausted the endeavor must never waver. A solemn and humble affirmation undertaken to protect the image of Dade County and its citizens. Your class, concern and courage, Officer Cook, won't be overlooked. The humbleness of an honored soul whose heart and integrity were all vintage dignity, reverence and the outstanding job of keeping harmony and unity moving forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2020

Energy and tireless efficiency are supposed to give honesty, integrity and dignity a fighting chance to succeed when violence and evil threaten to harm a community. Certainly you were a confident man, Officer Cook, a first class hero of humility and heart, distinguished character widely respected and never forgotten for forging newer relationships and building those bridges of loyalty throughout Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was very humbled and fortunate to have a dedicated man working solemnly and diligently within its esteemed ranks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2020

Dade County was your sounding board, Officer Cook,as you listened and contributed to the very landscape of our futures. Those would have been made brighter if you were here to witness your vigilant achievements that counteracted terror and torment. A man of his word whose wisdom validated your honorable virtue and desirable dignity and tireless energy and enhanced integrity which brought some semblance,some measure of harmony, hope,faithful goodwill back to your humble community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2020

Your success and accomplishments meant the world to your beloved family,friends and comrades, Officer Cook. Never missing a beat your battled, fought and stood up defending our tranquility and safe journeys throughout Dade County. Heroes are sturdy men and women of sound minds and strong hearts that yearn to learn to soak up more ideals that only accentuate good character and the quality found in trustworthy commitments to pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2020

We laugh. We cry. We hope. We pray. Whenever dedicated and resourceful public servants hit the streets their families pray with resolve that their humble honor, dignity and incorporated integrity can win the toughest of wars. You were centered and focused on your most essential duties countering crime in Dade County, Officer Cook. Heroes and heroines are angels not to be overlooked nor stored away and forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2020

Angels sacrifice for a cause. Ingenuity and intuition are better served by using them with discretion. Dade County was preserved by your intellect, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, heroically facing violence straight on never flinching an eye. Those future men and women have your legacy to uphold as they carry humility and their hearts right to the battle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2020

Your heart and soul, Officer Cook, have been angelically uplifting to heaven. Your life and Dade County career all the makings of morals and values so dear as much as your character, honesty, integrity and dignity. They all enhanced society and enriched the horizons you crossed through in life so purposefully. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2020

Serenity and peace are the things humanity reveres. Dade County respected your honor, heroism and bravery, Officer Cook. A gentleman with humane integrity, dignity always remembered and cherished for making mankind fitter to stand tall through evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sacred passions, noble missions all faithfully and truthfully carried out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2020

I think I meant to say, Officer Cook, how can you smile and put on a happy face? You were positive and upbeat aside from being honest and earnest. Experience teaches us many lessons to impart to all future men and women who serve. Dade County was blessed by your bountiful heart, mind and soul. A hero forever cherished for making a huge difference. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your smile by the American flag was all business and no horsing or fooling around when peril and violence looked to usurp the goodwill of society. Traditions are sacred and your life and career of valor and versatility were the exemplary by-products of virtue and humbleness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2020

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