Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Desertion to and from duty is as bad as a rioter, looter or traitor. So seditious and so ignominious. You were a most blessed and revered young man, Officer Cook,cherished and esteemed, greatly admired and respected for your insightful integrity, devoted dignity and humble honesty all leading the way for liberty and safety here in Dade County. Your home and eternal final resting place my neighbor,friend and hero. "We Shall Be One," means just that unity can undo the cowardly actions of people whose reverence and resolve lacks fundamental scruples. Behavior such as that does not belong within the confines of humanity. Keep soaring like an angel tied to the wings of heroism and sanctity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
You finish reading one book, you open another. The thirst to gain wisdom and humble knowledge never wanes nor diminishes. Dade County always was given a new lease on life because of your tireless and unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook, one completed honorably and most sacredly. So brave and yet you were so replete with virtues and principles of dignity and integrity, such sterling character that everyone had a noble word for you. The exemplary, the epitome of a versatile and most durable man of steel in the sense of being present to backup your comrades and the people you served without being required. Says a lot. Actions that meant the distinction between life and death flickering like a bulb. Your mortal soul and spirit lives on in heaven next to God's own divine grace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
To seek truth and fairness you must travel down those lanes where trust and justice lurk. They lean out to those yearning to learn. To search for a proper lesson on the right pathways and vicinity for direction to engage. Well you uplifted, upheld and demonstrated a vigorous enrichment of all society and of Dade County, Officer Cook. A man, a gentleman with a special soul and a heart of virtue plowing newer fields of ferocity in order for the affects and efforts of integrity, dignity and the humility of honesty to take shape. You'll certainly never be forgotten for reaching out and inspiring the masses with your acumen, wisdom and maturity all faithful and ever so impacted and diligent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
Thank God for your efforts, Officer Cook, at rehabilitating mankind. It's debilitating the dignity of all who journey the land looking for the right opportunity to see progress and not regression. The residents of Dade County moved forward because of your heroic feats of a strong heart, a grand soul and backbone tested by resolve and by having excellent character, conclusive convictions and the truthful and most notably trusted commitment to pride and excelling in all your tasks never easy and filled with potholes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
Dade County history won't forget its heroes and heroines of honor, dignity and integrity. They all acquitted themselves with earnest endeavor and their trails have been paved by everything decent with reverence , resolve and a battling will to survive the challenges and rigors that danger places by their badgers of bravery and boldness. You were a consummate individual, Officer Cook, so vital and duly vigilant. Every nook and cranny was turned over where terror and trouble lied. God has a good man, a gentleman of esteemed loyalty patrolling His gates of perfection always missed greatly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
God dictates and we try to sincerely dedicate ourselves to the purposes of why we were created? Dade County is a large area no disputes there. You served and preserved the dignity,integrity and quality of life, Officer Cook, so vital to existing. We breathe and exhale. We live by a sacred rule be nice to others if you want that in return. Those cornerstones and their humble foundations were gently placed down for humanity to more than gaze at. The eyes of all look to Thee at at points and seasons.A great man gone before his time with a host of memories. Heroism serves as that driving force. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
People play cards, hop scotch, they fish and yet violence and evil are not to be taken lightly. Not to be toyed with. And your undivided attention to every detail,every circumstance, Officer Cook, allowed Dade County to live without fear or regret. When your honesty, bravery and dignity is usurped we have a big problem. Your unselfish sacrifice serves a lesson for every public servant, every man, woman and child to take life and character seriously. Nothing nowadays is funny. Your humility insured respect and class for eternity and it's tragic because of one man's lack of anything proper in society's service to the world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
The absence of your smile and demeanor only validates why your versatility and virtue, Officer Cook, were so declarative and humbly heroic. Dade County witnessed what transpired after shootings last year. Rioting, looting, criminal trespassing, etc. You were a man of action,commitment to morals and ideals we as people hold proudly, with dignity and the integrity that being free to do whatever celebrates. Sacred missions on behalf of mankind to constantly pursue harmony while doing the will of Our Creator by His shining mercy, grace and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
Nothing more dehumanizing than the chaos and bedlam over freedom and a right as a citizen of this great land to cast your vote and then what happens? Utter and complete lack of honor, respect and dignity. integrity and character were sullied and trampled upon because of those people who wanted to riot and desecrate the US Capitol. The police who must risks their lives as you did for Dade County, Officer Cook, don't know why they did not respond fast enough and someone must be held to the carpet and accountable. One person died and that's too many. Your intuitions, ingenuity and maturity were all mankind's saviors and shall be saluted for their wisdom, acumen and keen vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Keep looking down on your family, comrades and close personal friends.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2021
A band aid is only temporary. More effort and honesty is needed to get the real jobs done. Dade County was served by your resolve, resiliency and integrity so much heroism and humanely kind care and concern. A man with a big heart so valued in his community getting down and if dirty got results then that's what was required to aid and rescue us from adversity. But total trails and journeys meant to resurrect and to restore mankind to its serenest of days. You certainly shall be saluted for bravery and everything onus brings to a rather perilous profession where eyes and ears must be used at all times just as discretion.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
There's no shortage of anything that should employ common sense. Your directions, Officer Cook, were all driven by God's impactful inclinations and His abundance of compassion just as your heart so kind and humble was filled with. Dade County was protected and sealed from evil by your very tireless effort and bountiful energy so much integrity and dignity that never wavered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
One stroll down the trail and some peace. We can all use peace and unity. Society, humanity and mankind deserve some recognition of dignity, honor and resolve. You delivered fighting humility and integrity to all Dade County, Officer Cook. Such a hero should be solemnly, fondly and humanely distinguished for his sanctity, nobility and for being such a duly versatile and virtuous human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The clouds of character have the commitments of our most beloved of angels.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
One young gentleman with an honest heart and soul caring for his community and utilizing every chapter of character and commitment to witness security and safety pulling one another through the perils placed upon society. Your instinctual vision and keen intellect, Officer Cook, made that heroic difference. Always imprinted and enriching, never giving an inch to crime and surely never backing down nor being derailed by adverse consequences. You made life matter once again and forever will be fondly remembered as a Dade County hero who keeps being blessed and duly rewarded by Our Maker. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
A bond or affirmation are your solemn words of thought and inspiration. Yet, they are a concise and precise message for humanity to take strict note of. Dade County and its citizens were always given top notch,first rate and first class preservation and perseverance genuine and never surreal. One who learns and yearns to be dignified and resolute will never turn their backs upon the pillows of honor and its integrity. Truly characters of trust and decency allowing their minds and hearts to devoutly carry on with the duly responsible assignments at hand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave meaning to life, Officer Cook and trails carved with courage and consideration never going astray.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
Integrity must never be absent. Dignity must always be dialed up. Honesty must be confident and swift in its charges when facing the caliber of callousness strolling society's pavements and trails. You patrolled the streets of Dade County was a certain heroic charm and smile, Officer Cook. Never gruff nor rude you were always clear, visually wise and way more mature than the crowd. A constant theme to be ever so vigilant and never let your guard down for a second. Heaven is where angels are free to roam while they guard those sacred gates of salvation and serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
Bravery, boldness and gallantry must be schooled, honed and practiced ever so humbly to get the desired outcome considering all the episodes of violence that infuriate society nowadays. So much thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and faithfulness poured into your grains of valor and virtue, Officer Cook. You'll forevermore be heroic and endearing to your family and colleagues and it is with dignity,integrity and class that God has blessed and rewarded your sacred soul and spirit. Dade County can live harmoniously and be uplifted in knowing that you performed according to the manner by which you wore your uniform and donned a badge of sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
Production and proficiency are expected at all times. The protection and service to any community demands professionalism to be personal and for any public servant to be loyal, honest and dignified to the causes of battling evil and its awful adversity. Certainly, you brought your A number one class and cordial demeanor to work everyday, Officer Cook. A real trusted and truthful man so sensitive to our needs. Essentials and unwavering,unselfish efforts to be eternally treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
Computate courage. Tabulate tenacity and design and designate dignity to be found where integrity is integrated. It's all where honesty and reverence shine brightest. You were that hero, Officer Cook, so diligent and duly vigilant over Dade County and its people. Forever a gentleman of bountiful character and trusted commitment, convictions so clear and pristine, truth and justice oversaw the foundations of tranquility sacredly being placed down within mankind. Always saluted and never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2021
Freedom and liberty entail so much. The effort and labor expended to branch out the seeds of success and the fruits of ferocity were reached by your consummate toil and resolve, Officer Cook. A hero whose honesty, integrity and dignity touched the very hearts and souls of Dade County folks. You'll not be overlooked nor forgotten for giving the ultimate sacrifice, commitment, conviction and character which forged the trusted and most humble truths of sacred missions. Goodwill, hope and devotion were traits of yours my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is humanely protected by your resourcefulness. An angel determined to fight with his being and wisdom all far maturer than the crowd.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2021
Emancipated from endless evil, your humble and most blessed truth and trust was just what Dade County received for six years of loyal and most faithfully instrumental service. The surest of things in life are not always there as one must make an attempt to find them. Like a needle in a haystack, security is not always found and you, Officer Cook, led others by being virtuous and honorable. Such character, decency, dignity and integrity battle adversity better than ever. The skies are aglow with your heart of wisdom and soul of vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2021
You just cannot whip the pants of pestering evil one must stop its trails and tracks forever. Their lies just conjure up more relentless adversity no area desires. Dade County wanted excellence and quality, they got every ounce and every bit of heart and soul from a hero of honor and relevance, Officer Cook, with your humility and civility, dignity and integrity were able to step up and take everything violence dishes out and endeavor to eradicate it from our midst. The residents thank you and your family carried books and keepsakes of your life and career duly ordained by principles and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2021
Luck is what you make of it sometimes. Talents and skills rally to the calls of onus more often than not. You were the consummate and always classy friend and comrade to so many other officers, Officer Cook. Heroes are not to be taken for granted or treated as just another figure in life. Communities, venues and locals depended upon your sincerity, sanctity and honesty to make harmony more than a sounding board and with your steady stream of integrity and intuition, Dade County was surely made safer by a man of keen intelligence and proper behavior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2021
Three strikes at the plate in baseball and you are out. Crime and wickedness does not think nor respect the peaceful passions and purposes of humanity as it just goes ahead wrecking havoc that a good soul like yourself, Officer Cook, had to clean up. the roads,corners and streets of Dade County where citizens roamed were all in all kept tranquil and for having integrity and dignity may God bless you and your beloved family that continues your proud heroic legacy in their sacred journeys of faith, hope and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2021
One who wavers has doubts and in policing a various community hesitation can never come into question. Always reliable and dependable, virtue and vigor surely touched the wings of respect and reverence for all mankind and in Dade County, Officer Cook. Forever a hero of wisdom,maturity and for seeing the entire scope of matters, your due diligence found that opening to staying centered on those pious pathways of life. Terrible yours my neighbor, friend and hero were interrupted by insane evil from just one man acting alone with an absence of honesty,character and respect. An angel forevermore and forever young! Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2021
Humane endeavor results in efficiency. The world depended upon your keen intellect and excellent eyes and ears, Officer Cook, to see it through some horror. Dade County was the location where your virtue, versatility and vigilance made the greatest of impacts. So truthful, trusted, honored and dignified, with your sterling character and stellar humility, all heart and soul, serenity and unity could finally be realized. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2021
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