Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
One garners respect first by demonstrating common sense and a direction of their own composed dignity, honor and integrity as you proved the point to your department and to all Dade County citizens, Officer Cook, over and beyond your calling. Character and commitment so righteous and so pure,your wisdom,maturity and vision have indeed served a most valuable lesson for society to take note of. When one sacrifices their very life for serenity and security to take their next steps forward we stop and appreciate the ideas in mind. With class and diligence, your blessed and courageous name, Officer Cook, will forever be saluted with a heroic gentleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
Literature invokes one using their mind to read and to gain information pertinent on how to live lives in a smarter fashion. Learning and yearning stokes the flames and fires of passion and only serves to uplift one's own humble mastery of their crafts of choice. You chose police work, Officer Cook and a very noble and excellent decision made entirely without regrets or hesitations. Your family, your beloved Karen, Your parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, may they rest in peace and your big sister, Nancy, all accepted your undertaking and supported you every step of the wa and were all very proud when they pinned your honorable and heroic badge of integrity,character and dignity upon your humble chest. 1973, forty-seven years ago a certain day arrived and with it everything becoming more than a bright smile. you gave the residents of Dade County your sacred,stoic and most humane assurances that onus, dependability and accountability would be handled with discipline and more than a morsel of values and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 always carried respect, resourcefulness and resiliency with a stellar and a sterling resolve never to capitulate.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
If your train of thought runs rampant better get a steady and solid grip upon your decency and determination. Endeavor makes up a majority of one's life and their pursuits, its purposes and reasons are present to witness. Happiness and pure joy from relishing a role you dreamed of becoming, Officer Cook, since your were a young man. Aspirations and fortitude took your service and life down those trials of trustworthiness, honor and the relevance of real dignity and true integrity. The heart, soul and blood of a gentleman who perpetuated his callings, uplifting and endorsing freedom and safety for mankind. An angel forever sacred and serene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
Human beings try to resist temptation. Evil has an eye for destruction that hopefully all diligent and vigilant public servants can all together soon conquer for their communities to co-exist in tranquility, civility and in sacred unity for one and all. Dade County represented that bookmark that you made an affirmation to deal with. To keep the harmony, to preserve and to protect the public trust are no small potatoes. Officer Cook, with the God given talents and gifts of honor, integrity and dignity, the wars against such advance violence can finally start letting up. The compasses can go all ahead full bore and never to bother us again. Your life and career were surely accentuated with a code of morals and ethical conduct so loyal and esteemed, never forgotten and forevermore saluted for its balances of boldness and bravery rubbing their wings gently against humanity's shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. A feat to be recalled fondly with pride and class effort.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
At times wickedness unleashes a potent one two punch to the breadbasket that can spill out all the garlic rolls. Such disturbances must be curbed and eradicated at once. Your class and desire, Officer Cook,offered Dade County folks the hope that such adversity would be handled professionally by your mundane and most proficient mettle and morally uplifting ferocity, feverish tenacity and all the stoic dignity and integrity that can be summoned for those missions and sacred journeys ahead. Heroism never lets up and now as a faithful angel in heaven where character and concern drew their lines of defense along with truth and trust so may Our Master reward and bless your heart and soul, your spirit may soar further up His majestic skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
The phrase the cream always rises to the top applies to those loyal and energetic who comprehend the scope of their heroic actions. The magnitude of one's actions are like a domino affect. One good move and everything else should fall into place. Now we know why one rogue or bad apple can wipe out the good that others achieve. You completed your missions, Officer Cook,with honor,with zest and grit, with respectful journeys of stellar dignity and integrity fighting,battling and absorbing the brushes of evil against your heart and soul. You proudly defended our freedoms and liberties where no other person might go and brought forth a new day and dawning. One sacrifice not to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County we think and ponder will rise to the top rung of those ladders of endurance and everlasting enhancement. One day real soon the terror and torment will finally abate from humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
Enrichment, engagement and everlasting enhancement shall uplift its communities where goodwill, faithfulness and hope forever exist. Everlasting heroism always displayed so pridefully and so humanely from your soul and wise heart, Officer Cook. It was always centered and focused upon the population of your community, Dade County where your robust resolve and sure handed charm, smile and candor were busy doing serious tasks all reliably accomplished though God must have needed your innocent spirit more in His skies to angelically watch over those succeeding you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
Birds of prey pick at the remains of something. Police pick apart crime and try their utmost to rid a community of its ruins. Your exploits and expertise, Officer Cook, came into a valued focus that very sad day when you gave your life and career of honorable intentions, dignified resolve and integrity that stood toe to toe and face to face to keep scruples and morals intact for the people. You are to be saluted and paid homage for building newer bridges for a safer and securer future. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Dade County has paid its reverence to you and your badge of sanctity, boldness and the trustful truth that exists within society.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
Serious chaos both numbs and shocks our systems out of control. You never know when peace and unity may ring in good cheer and good tide. But, you were a happy young man, Officer Cook, of alertness, acumen and the good nature tough enough to outwit and to outlast violence that disturbed and threatened to ruin the day and lives of Dade County residents. You certainly came to the rescue and aid of those depending upon your honesty, integrity and dignity to make that distinct difference in our lives. One noble man whose legacy stands forever as a reminder of why police are out patrolling our vast streets and areas. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2020
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
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