Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The intuition breeds off of the intelligence and integrity found deep within a hero's heart. Yours, Officer Cook,was large as was your honesty and dignity, sure resources of your domain when you protected and patrolled Dade County. So many decades have passed yet your life and career of notice and meaning moves forward in the reverence, resolve and respect you have been paid. When a gentleman accepts the will of Our Lord and does his very best, then blessings and the eternal rewards forever come down your way. You only meant good for your family and department, Officer Cook and never gave anything but one-hundred percent full energy and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's angels keep proverbially guarding the gates of perfection soaring higher every moment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2020
Squirrels take their nuts and scurry up a tree. Police take their resolve and resiliency and pray for the best outcomes. Honor, integrity and dignity shadowed you, Officer Cook, wherever your heroic soul went. Dade County was greeted everyday with a congenial smile and a man whose personality was always an indicator of how things would turn out. You gave your life and sacred heart in order to seize the pangs of serenity from the evil clutches of human beings gone astray. The man who took your pride and happiness obviously was troubled and deeply tormented still no excuse for his ghastly and heinous acts of tragedy. God has blessed you and keeps you by His side to watch over His gates of bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2020
The holiness of one's final resting venue is indicative of those life and career journeys on others benefit. Dade County was outfitted with your kindness, understanding and in particular your sense of fairness, Officer Cook, all driven by mettle and scruples of honesty,dignity and integrity which helped to save those suffering from adversity. You won't be overlooked nor forgotten for dedication, and devotion. The lips and heart bore the truth and your mind always surrounding itself with goodwill, hope and fruition.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2020
Ingenuity and intellect come from the humbly honored hearts and souls of those who only travel down those dignified roads of truth,faithfulness, desire, decency and integrity. They are the tools of tenacity all men and women who serve the public use to combat terror and wickedness. You used them very well, Officer Cook, a hero of endeavor and efficiency whose shining resolve continues glowing up in heaven. Dade County said its farewells and keeps paying homage forward for your unwavering senses of character and morals. Today, I stopped and visited your grave and happy to report that the grounds around your stone look much more respectful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2020
Police work is not a gig nor is it glamorous. It's about skill, talent and some God given instruments that are programmed to direct the paths of righteous men and women through their daily duties policing their community. Yours, Officer Cook, was navigated throughout Dade County where the scopes of your success lied. All following the trails of trust and truth, integrity and dignity fortifying your unselfishly heroic actions to benefit your area. Evil and violence took your life and career which was tragically sad and yet sanctity, nobility and civility shall be so saluted and solemnly revered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2020
The flow of traffic always is what keeps all duly public servants busy with their important tasks at hand. Dade County was your venue and responsibility, Officer Cook, their hero and your family's hero of humility, integrity, honor and always concerned dignity given to protect Dade County citizens. A life is just that and your humanely sacred career shall certainly never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character sprouts commitments and the branches of convictions and trusted missions, journeys so truthful and most faithful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 21, 2020
Chiefs and Indians must work together just as a department of well educated and well trained men and women all on the same journey and mission. Their trails and tracks are paved with professional wisdom, vision and honesty so valued and dignified. Dade County was under your watchful eyes and ears, Officer Cook, all heroically championing freedom and safety for one and all. Your career and life though taken by violence and evil nonetheless will be received with respect, enhancement and for faithfully enriching the masses of people whom you served with vital care, resolve and virtue, all to be rewarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2020
Founders are those honest heroes who set down the very cornerstones for others to follow in. Dade County was your resourceful environment, Officer Cook, for patience, prowess and precise patrols. Our tranquility and unity all came about through your devoted days and years preserving mankind's dignity,integrity and liberties to process and to possess the purposes for why we were created to begin with. The blueprint was orchestrated by Our King alone who placed the proverbial proficiency, endeavor and self humility within your heart and soul. It was to be nobly utilized and so treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2020
A friend so loyal from beginning until you last breath drawn, Officer Cook and you'll forever be saluted and revered for being a cherished hero with character, commitment and convictions so wise and dignified. Integrity and honesty rest forever on those doorsteps where you patrolled within Dade County. Your home and place where you grew up and were the consummate warrior and terrific human being. Humanity misses your smile and sweet heart and soul of virtue and its versatility all taking, accountability, ability and capability to a higher level. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2020
Just as farmers plant, sow and plow their fields, public servants plant those seeds of wisdom, vision and maturity within the very communities where they search for semblances and balances of bravery, boldness and honor. They words of affirmation stand for truth,integrity and the dignity to fight those wars over violence and wickedness. You did all of that supremely and with a faithful esteem, Officer Cook, guarding and protecting Dade County from further adverse mayhem. An angel so dear and so uplifting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2020
The hallways of heroism, honor and humility, Officer Cook, were all welcomed, greeted and nobly saluted for having the intrinsic value to preserve life and property here in Dade County. No man or woman shall be forgotten for carrying his ideals, principles, ethics and dignity higher every second. For integrity and respectfully trusted character they are have been solemnly and fondly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2020
The alcove of acumen, honesty and heroism was and forever always welcoming. Your undying, unselfish and unwavering dignity, integrity and character, Officer Cook, shall be the mark of impression upon Dade County and mankind forever to be duly saluted, noted and etched within the walls of your family's homes as that of your solemn and faithfully esteemed colleagues of the past who have never forgotten you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your soul and spirit live on illuminating those paths of perseverance and trust for them.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 20, 2020
Versatile, vigilant and all valor, your humble spirit, soul and totally sound and upright heart of gold and caring. Officer Cook, your heroism, honesty and dignity all reaffirms integrity and character's roles in protecting the public, your life and career were the exemplary codes of conduct that can surely deal with adversity. Dade County was well served by your instincts,intellect, ingenuity and undying intuition. The heavens above carry an angel's sweet soul as its flies higher every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Day after day many superb and outstanding women and men try to tackle the very same issues of communities as you, Officer Cook, sacredly did. Mankind has you to thank. And indebted forevermore to a man polite and serene.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 19, 2020
Faith forms the very foundations of ferocity, fairness and the integral understanding of the problems that lie ahead of all who put on a badge and wear a uniform of deserved respect. You relished your chances and opportunities to make a distinct impression upon those residing in Dade County, Officer Cook. A gentleman of valor and a man of many skills and honorable talents letting his dignified actions of integrity convey uniquely humble words of wisdom to be saluted and etched upon his family's hearts as they carry out your heroic legacy. Trust and truth are the blend of one's bravery and virtual boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 19, 2020
Etiquette, effort and efficiency all make up the bonds and humility of honor,dignity and revered integrity which you possessed, Officer Cook. One hero so devoted, determined and dedicated to his professional roles on behalf of Dade County that you took to heart and very seriously. No beating around the bush and no wavering whatsoever. The residents received first class decency and attention to all details from your unselfish and tireless soul my neighbor,friend and hero. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 19, 2020
Those persons so inclined to commit crime surely have not any morals,mettle or any brand of meaningful truth and honor. Such lack of scruples, integrity and dignity is why humanity suffers from a continued assault upon its various communities. You were so dependable and instrumentally sound, Officer Cook,in helped to reshape, restore and to calm others who required your sensitive and sane voice of purpose and trust. A Dade County hero never overshadowed and always looking down upon his family, friends and peers who have saluted your humanely versatile wisdom, vision and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 19, 2020
Speed and quick responses can surely help and delay evil from its continued lashing out at mankind. Your life and dignity, Officer Cook, certainly built those foundations of honesty,integrity and respect among all Dade County citizens not to be forgotten. You made such an impression that remains a validated part of your legacy of virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 19, 2020
The summary of a man's fighting heart and heroic courage is all based upon their dignity,integrity and humbled character. Yours, Officer Cook, formulated, created and preserved the quality of life for Dade County. And your missions, journeys and patrols have all been and continue to be duly and humanely blessed and well rewarded by Our Creator. Fortitude and attitude followed you, Officer Cook, on your sacred trails of justice, truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 19, 2020
Clowns perform at the circus. Courage, honor and sanctity work their charms on the very streets you walked along, Officer Cook. A Dade County wearing leadership, dignity,integrity and determination on your sleeves of justice and truth. The desire to become better while serving the public only enhanced, enriched and forevermore uplifted God's divine grace within humanity. You surely are missed very much and will be forever remembered for your sweet and always even mannered disposition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 18, 2020
Those hearts are roaring with resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency awaiting you and your comrades, Officer Cook,hitting the pavements to square away violence, shape newer paths and take peace and safety along its trails of trust and truth.The goodwill, hope and honesty were guided by your wisest of vision and humble maturity all above and beyond the scopes of bravery. Your accomplishments and journeys on behalf of Dade County were deemed as fulfilled and Our Lord took your wonderful soul with Him back to His grounds of gallantry to grace its gates of eternal peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 18, 2020
The fruits of humbleness are the efforts of your righteousness. You were that consummate and devoted professional, Officer Cook, who made an impression upon Dade County folks never to be forgotten. Dignified and with a heart of humility,integrity gracing character and commitments to excellence and pride. Your badge and uniform remain all a living part of your legacy. That has secured our future one that would have been made better if you were here to see all the changes of the past. God lets your soul see and walk that proverbial beat, so crisp and clearly beloved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 18, 2020
There are no brass, copper, silver or gold rings one chases after. Your mission carried out with honor, humility and sincere faithfulness, Officer Cook, was to protect the streets, corners, roads and corridors leading in and out of Dade County. A man beyond the crowd, your heart,soul and spirit have been indeed blessed and nobly rewarded for heroic work and all your earthliest of journeys has been transferred to heaven where your angels are perfect and secure. Always solemnly honored and gratefully saluted for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 18, 2020
A dedicated servant featured with ferocity and feverishly unselfish devotion to your job and its tall orders awaiting your God given talents, Officer Cook,making wisdom, vision and maturity so much clearer. You always attacked adversity with a plan of noble dimensions and of course honest intentions, heroic actions saturated with tireless endeavor, integrity and dignity battling their hearts and souls out. Always proud, humble and endearing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 18, 2020
The fraternity of heroism, honor and dignity all in heaven surrounded by other angels of integrity, character and sacred reverence for a position of vast importance. Your vigor and virtue, Officer Cook, helped to lead other colleagues through Dade County chasing after evil. Your word was your bond and your fighting resolve a link not just to the past but today and now for serenity,security and safety all walk the same paths as truth, faith, hope and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 18, 2020
A most humbly welcomed hero to heaven, your life and career, Officer Cook,remain a humbly sacred piece of your legacy, one begun over forty-seven years ago working at Jackson Memorial Hospital South as a public safety officer. Then you began your six year career all too short at Metro-Dade Police Department surrounding and providing shelter for its residents who desired harmony and true unity. Nothing comes easy and sometimes what we assume are just that are certainly not. Your honor and dignity was heinously disrespected by a vile young man who lacked any sense of hope,faith and decency. God is forever rewarding you, Officer Cook,such a heroic gentleman who represented all that is good in mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. God can juggle everything on His compassionate plate we just have to handle one thing at a time and not try to sweat the big stuff.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
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