Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Integrity, dignity and honesty may not hydroplane out of control every second while out on duty defending against whatever crimes are there to be solved, police must keep humble and acquit themselves according to departmental standards of professional conduct. Morals and mettle go with vigilance, truth and resolve, the trust of the public was essential for you, Officer Cook,to heroically enhance and enrich Dade County and its people, uplifting society's spirits and now your heart, soul and heroic spirit live within the chambers of courage and conviction bolted down in God's fortress of tenacity. It is where everlasting tranquility never is bothered nor harmed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
When the waters rise and the rivers crest then you know it's time to act. Heroes and heroines are supposed to act accordingly at all times on duty, off duty, wherever they are. Their character, dignity, respectful integrity and humanely humble honor must glow. Yours, Officer Cook,always did and for having the proper aptitude and loyal attitude to serve Dade County may Our Lord bless your dear soul my neighbor,friend and hero. You should be here still married and getting ready to celebrate Christmas and New Years. Every time the clock rolls over and a new year arrives humility and sacred journeys you willingly undertook are never misplaced nor overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
With a clear and mature mind and wise heart, Officer Cook,heroism and honor won't ever yield to violence. Dade County has missed you as much as your adoring family my neighbor,friend and hero. Character and convictions never taken for granted and bravery always supporting boldness at your side. Accountability, sanctity and versatility were all virtuous and with a vision for a safer tomorrow the heavens above will keep things serene right here. Rest in peace. Trust and truth yield their blessings and rewards. Your soul keeps soaring as an angel every second.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
God creates everything good in society. It's up to us to conduct and to perform as the good books calls upon us to . Hope, faith and relevance all look ahead to the goodwill being bestowed upon them. You continue to forever be a heroic legend, Officer Cook, on behalf of those whom you served here in Dade County. Integrity,dignity and commitment shall be victorious over vile and vicious individuals. Heaven is where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A dynamic man with undying devotion.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
There is so much evil, terror and adversity roaming the streets creating endless havoc that some day it just seems impossible for any worthy man or woman to rap their hands around such huge problems. But, you handled every situation and circumstance extremely well, Officer Cook,so skilled, humble and proficiently honest and trusted. Dade County was under a siege of storms that day from Mr. Pearsall and you acquitted yourself with class, character and decency that your important position evokes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
The puzzles keep coming. The clues all lie on the streets and corners where decency, dignity and integrity trace after them. You made your best efforts work everyday, Officer Cook, an honored Dade County hero who fortified his life experiences with some energetic work. Ethics and values all carry great weight and for a man possessing a smile yet a serious demeanor the world just misses everything good in a man so sterling,pristine and stellar. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
Determination, desire and fortitude return more than dividends to those heroically honorable warriors. You were one of them who labored tirelessly for Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook. A man who respected his parents and embraced society with all his might and heart, you are certain to be forever saluted for character becoming a public servant valuable and valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Integrity, dignity and vision so wise and stout.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
No caveats, no concerns, just a truly nice young man and a gentleman so gifted and golden. You gave your life and career, Officer Cook, so Dade County could march forward with its pursuits of joy and humility. Your heart contained the wings of welcome faith, trust and resourcefulness all flourishing. One man can't go at it alone as its involves a total team effort, no rocks left unturned. Today and forever the foundations and cornerstones you set down my neighbor, friend and hero are the embodiment of principles, values and ideals to be loyally cherished. Rest in peace. Respect and resolve lead sanctity and serenity where they belong.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
A loving man with his trademark smile and charm, all utilized to perform dangerously urgent assignments to bring down terror and whatever needed to be handled all smartly, professionally and with the sincerest of hopes that mankind could find itself reveling in happiness, health and joy. Your heart,truthful and divine, Officer Cook, stayed those courses of courage and concern while out on the roads policing Dade County. men and women of great fortitude keep battling on never flinching an inch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
The sign of the times have surely changed since you left this world, Officer Cook, defending and preserving the integrity, dignity and respect of mankind all for Dade County. A hero saluted for his boldness,bravery and whatever perseverance and resolve you implemented to bring about tranquility,hope and goodwill for society. Sacred missions all accomplished and Our Creator brought your treasured heart, soul and spirit home to rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero with other angels.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
Evil never takes a break and neither can any duly authorized public servant worth their honesty,dignity, integrity and sustained humility. You kept the pressure up, Officer Cook,to expose violence and prevent more harm to Dade County residents. Always so polite, courteous and professional,you were a bonafied good man and a truly pious human being whose character, convictions and commitments never lacking anything. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
Your files of ferocity, Officer Cook, have maintained their humility, honor and reverence all these decades later. Since your sacrifice on behalf of Dade County your comrades, friends and family have continued dedicating their resources to our memory. One so succinct and genuinely respected for its unselfish and unwavering dignity and integrity all put to use to make peace and liberty more than ever. Badge#1664 will not be overlooked nor forgotten for its humble trails of truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
Scrutiny deserves its brand of humility. And for having a devoted, caring and most sincere heart, Officer Cook, may God bless and protect in heaven your heroic honor, integrity and character that only showed respect and demonstrated resolve in policing the folks of Dade County. Always cherished,loyal and esteemed, those gates are forever being patrolled by an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 17, 2020
Whatever circumstances were handed you, Officer Cook, you dealt with them very openly and honestly. A man whose heroic legend never has waned nor wavered, your tireless and unselfish honor, integrity and dignity will be solemnly etched within our hearts and souls. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of courage and convincing character and truth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 16, 2020
There are no parties in heaven, only precision and perseverance proudly soaring high atop our world. You were the consummate man of trust and truth, Officer Cook, who made a distinct impression upon humanity which has missed your smile and loving grace, it was humility and sanctity carrying your trails and paths of justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 16, 2020
Songs of yesterday bring back a flood of memories. Your heroic memory, Officer Cook, all honored, humble and full of heart and courage was just what Dade County's citizens needed. Essential tranquility from a bestowed man of character, commitment and convictions all truthful and sincerely trustworthy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 16, 2020
Isolation can cause more possible illnesses because of people being shuttered. You went out on patrol, Officer Cook and made a sure handed impression upon Dade County residents. Integrity,dignity and honesty tied together to create the bonds of faith, hope and goodwill. You continue to serve as an inspiring hero so devoted and dedicated. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 16, 2020
Serenity breeds sincerity. Peace and unity have to be delivered by devout and humble servants whose honesty, dignity and integrity glow like a full moon. You were a humanely proud man, Officer Cook,heroic and caring. Dade County has never overlooked your gratefulness,faithfulness and resourcefulness. Always treasured and most adored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero Trust and truth make character more sacred.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 16, 2020
A scavenger searches for its prey just as violence hunts down the humble, feeble and honored. Dade County was your place, Officer Cook, where your efforts and sincerity were well received. A hero of character, growth in morals and the dignity that keeps shining in heaven never to be forgotten only saluted and solemnly cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 16, 2020
A wonderful man filled with everything good in a human being and in a public servant so real and honored. Dade County has perpetually paid you respect and dignity, Officer Cook, their shining star and of course your family and colleagues' hero. So distinct and yet refreshingly candid. Charm, grace and charisma are all fine and dandy just so long as the responsibilities,roles and tasks are truthfully undertaken with the greatest sense of urgency. Never amiss and nothing left out. The man who took your sacred spirit , heart and soul lacked every moral and scruple in the good book of righteousness. So very sad, tragic and unthinkable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment and convictions never cloud trust and humility. They are a keepsake forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
The fraternity sadly keeps growing as Our Lord has welcomed far too many heroes and heroines who have giving the ultimate sacrifice for the welfare and well being of their communities. Just too much chaos,bedlam and mayhem even hundreds and hundreds of years ago. But, they paid the price for our dignity,integrity and honesty just as theirs was so special, sacred and cherished just as you were, Officer Cook, A monumental hero of Dade County so close to our hearts, glued and focused in on your main objectives, to search for peace and to protect our very environment. Humbleness, humility and maturity were indeed your blessings and God can now forever reward your senses of resolve, bravery and the resolution to try and thwart evil. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
In organized sports nothing is finalized until the last buzzer goes off or the last out is recorded. In football once the clock goes to zero that's the end of the contest. Only in the law enforcement profession nothing is ever final until the streets and roads are paved with silence which is golden. Dade County as in any large or small region seeks and wants harmony, unity and whatever sense of direction that is only upward and enriching. You accomplished these feats, Officer Cook, during your relatively short career of six hard fought,honorable and most dignified years of effort and tenacity. Integrity that gently brushed against your heart of character and now gently touching your angel's wings that take you higher and higher. Through the clear blue skies and the darkest of nights, that feeling comes alive. Yet, eternity called you, Officer Cook, why? Because Our Creator needed your special and virtuous soul to guard His gates of gladness and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's about class, desire and decency that makes a hero the person, the human being they are. It takes every ounce of energy, talent and a little luck to more than survive and to make it home safely.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
A date, time and a venue show where you have been. Men and women of honor, faith and morals must demonstrate their awareness and acumen at all times never letting up in this never relenting battle over evil. Such unsightly violence that disturbs,perturbs and threatens to uproot the goodwill of humanity. You were and will forever be a Dade County hero, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 is not far away and its reverence, loyalty and esteemed respect has been paid its homage and will continue to do so. Your created, formulated and constructed those bridges, foundations and cornerstones to a safer and brighter future though a bit less safer because of what happened to you on May 16,1979. Never more dignified and fueled by the passions of integrity and constantly searching for sanctity, civility and the nobility that mankind yearns for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
The fever pitch of perseverance, proficiency and professional prowess is sweet music to a citizen's ears. Your demeanor, dignity and devotion, Officer Cook, along with the gifted and God given sense of direction and honor propelled your career and faithfulness to a level beyond others. Dade County was a community reliant upon you for its stability, serenity and humility all from your unwavering and tirelessly heroic heart. A soul with commitment, character and noteworthy achievement to be saluted and honored for its sacred voyages of vigilance and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
From the slopes of serious desire and steadfast dedication, your courage, valor and bravery all were a principled make up of honesty, integrity and dignity, a man who carried his character exactly as all who serve and protect life must. Dade County will surely never forget you, Officer Cook,a grand legend whose angelic star shines brightest, No flickering and no hesitation whatsoever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
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