Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Angels take flight as they now soar to the highest of the skies. Your badge and uniform, Officer Cook, represented the fountains of faith and the wellsprings of youth. You were surely too young to be taken by evil my neighbor, friend and hero, yet, Dade County won't ever forget you honored society, your folks may they too rest in peace and for having calmness and a voice of strength, may Our Lord bless and reward your integrity,dignity and ingenuity. Foundations carefully laid out for a sounder and safer future. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2021
A man who contributed to humanity's fulfillment of its dreams and aspirations and now, Officer Cook, you are the bright light, the inspirational bulb that illuminates our universe. So much passion and compassion created by your unwavering and unselfish heart of concern. Integrity, dignity and honesty calling for some semblance liberty for all to rise above the ruins of relentless evil. Such wickedness confronts, confounds and confuses the eyes and ears of those with maturity, wisdom and vision to see the future rather clearly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2021
Hearts were heavy and tears were a plenty the day Dade County paid their respects to you, Officer Cook,for heroism and accomplishment. No doubt a gentleman with a plethora of perseverance and a book of courage, honor and integrity. Take some dignity and blend in character, the trust and truthful commitments then shine brightly. Never forgotten and saluted for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2021
Signed and sealed. Surveillance and substance. Searching and scouring Dade County for some measure of morals, meaning and scruples. All in a day's work and ventures into the real world. Sad about the world today as it has changed so much, Officer Cook, since you gave every fiber of honor,integrity and dignity to make certain our harmony would last forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2021
Violence tries to vacate the vim,vigor and virtue of those sworn to uphold the law. That should never occur and with your staunch missions of devotion and dedication, Officer Cook, the citizens of Dade County were proudly and rightfully served, Honesty and integrity support the blankets of bravery,boldness and dignity. Angels are those serenely humane servants who give of themselves and back to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2021
Fish swim in the ocean. Terror swamps neighborhoods launching fear. You worked and toiled feverishly, Officer Cook, to create awareness and tranquility for Dade County. A solemn man with a humbled and honorable undertaking to uplift and right those ships of courage, integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Adversity and sanctity work in different circles and yet civility and nobility were your cornerstones of faith,hope and goodwill, Officer Cook, never to be forgotten.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2021
Run don't crawl. Terror and its wickedness require the swiftest of attention. Dade County received this and plenty more from you, Officer Cook. Honorable and heroic. Integrity that supported the journeys of dignity. So many more missions left undone yet your life and career accomplished more than those who live many decades. It was quality over quantity and the standards of conduct by which you performed your primary duties daily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Trust and truth are more central than disrespect and lack of manners.Your talents and gifts to this world were congeniality and your first class personality assuming their relevant assignements.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
If history is any indication society can rebound from this unrelenting and seemingly endless evil that has permeated within mankind. Humanity just needs to approach each day one at a time. Your revered roles, Officer Cook, were to spare and save Dade County and its humility. You added acumen and dignity to your tenacious integrity, respectful character and charming smile. Smiles are one matter a studious and serious passion is certainly another. God has you my neighbor, friend and hero as His golden angel and your family has all the memories of your life and career both sadly cut short by the very violence you shielded society from. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Heroes shelter us before sheltering themselves. You did your job so well, Officer Cook and for having composure and courage, honor and dignity may Our Lord bless your supreme integrity and intelligence which worked so feverishly to serve Dade County where you remain very admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Conclusive character and affirmed commitment worked truthfully along with your insightful and trusted convictions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Youth and opportunity go hand in hand with bravery, boldness and recognition. Seeing the big picture, Officer Cook, permitted you the chance to create that change that would transport Dade County into a safer future. Honesty, integrity and character poured into your efforts of resolve and resiliency always to be so treasured and greatly appreciated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your sacrifice will always be that integral piece of your heroic legacy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Discreet and never discouraged your honored mankind and humanity with your unselfish humility and heroism, Officer Cook. They put the serenity and motivation back into society's will power. So distinguished and dignified, with stellar integrity and virtue Dade County will always salute your ingenuity and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Journeys of faith are humbly rewarded for their missions of morals, mettle and meaningful endeavor. Everything you accomplished, Officer Cook, was done with Our Creator's undying and abiding love and compassion. Dade County was well served, protected and preserved by your heart and soul of humility, honor and the dignity to stay resolute. Such a gentleman of integrity whose courage and sacred dreams were your family's pride and joy. "Uncle Bo" won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
You jumped in, Officer Cook and rescued your colleagues and the citizens of Dade County affected by Mr. Pearsall's onslaught of violence that day and because of your heroic actions, sanctity and civility may continue reigning down upon humanity. One that revered your commitments to excellence the pride you took in donning a badge and uniform of diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Ferocity courts the wings of tenacity while its angel of honor and dignity patrols those dangerous streets where peace and salvation must greet each other. Safe to say you were an angel of valor and integrity, Officer Cook, so dearly beloved and sincerely missed by all your family and peers. Dade County's residents won't forget your integrity and humblest of character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
Earthly ventures of virtue and vigor so that versatility could be spread out far and wide within Dade County. Such an esteemed and humble young man endeavoring to remove the obstacles of evil from its pavements. Safety and loyal security from your golden heart, Officer Cook, so heroic, honored yet dignified and with tireless integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2021
You were a goal oriented man, Officer Cook, with a mission of honest intentions to pursue peace on behalf of Dade County and its citizens. Integrity and dignity march together to keep pace with the likes of evil. Your heart and soul were special and most virtuous. A sacred calling done with grace and discipline. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Salvation and safety are paramount to human life. It's the fulfillment of dreams, goals and aspirations that must somehow march forward, Officer Cook, after your heroically honorable sacrifice of courage, dignity and unselfish integrity granted to Dade County folks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Guests are your special friends. You and Karen, Officer Cook, welcomed countless people into your house. A man of virtue and vision giving the tasks of dignity, honesty and integrity their chances of responsibility to keep the landscapes of Dade County clear of violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Clashes are those cliffhangers where the ending is never always clear. It was succinct and precise your years pursuing peace here in Dade County as a hero of the people and your loved ones, Officer Cook. You take a man in his prime and team his honesty, integrity and dignity along his side and the outcomes should be for a plus. You'll forever be respected and cherished my neighbor, friend and hero for instilling and installing the common sense and direction for mankind. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
The needs of a community are first and foremost. Your priority, Officer Cook, was to maintain the calmness of Dade County. Honor. Dignity and integrity all enriching and endearing, a hero saluted for his humane and humble heart of concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
Energy was funneled within your resolve and heroism, Officer Cook, giving Dade County a man of honor and dignity whose integrity was all genuine and all humble. Character and commitment make up the convictions of truth and trust. Angels are those pure souls of eternity whose wings are fitted so righteously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2021
The effort and energy was always poured into your labors of honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, heroic and measured evenly to give the right shape of serious heart, courage and nobility to humanity. Dade County won't forget your name blessed, rewarded and forever sealed within gallantry's walls of wonderful characters whose trust and truth never gave into violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
Serenity and safe havens cannot ever be usurped by such awful evil. Its violence can really dishevel a community and create the kind of fierce wickedness that can tire out its residents. A gentleman, a policeman so refined and so well tuned, Officer Cook, it's found in heroes such as yourself who forever went above his duties and dignity to witness integrity and ingenuity achieving their masterful roles. Dade County will never forget you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
Clashes are those cliffhangers where the ending is never always clear. It was succinct and precise your years pursuing peace here in Dade County as a hero of the people and your loved ones, Officer Cook. You take a man in his prime and team his honesty, integrity and dignity along his side and the outcomes should be for a plus. You'll forever be respected and cherished my neighbor, friend and hero for instilling and installing the common sense and direction for mankind. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
The ones who are curious probably don't have much to do. Police work as you understood it involved more than details, it involved staying honest, dedicated and quite dignified. So much of your unwavering integrity and commitment went into sparing Dade County more infliction of harm. Though, you were and always will be your family and department's ace of acumen and vision, Officer Cook, it was your wisdom and beliefs that brought goodwill and harmony to your community which had your undivided attention. Humility and passion stoked those doors of distinction where your heroic legacy stands tall and blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2021
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