Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
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
Always dedicated and detail oriented, I don't think the words of frustration ever entered your mind and heart seeing resolve and resourcefulness marching forward humbly through each day of your labors of esteem and loyalty to the public at large in Dade County. Heroes such as yourself, Officer Cook, worked tirelessly to further maintain the image of an area affected by some terrible times where unrest,tension and violence all permeated on its roads. With your rock solid leadership, determination and motivation the rigors were made slightly less stressful. A new day dawns and forever may your soul rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is where eternal slumber is never disturbed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
Warmth, wit and wisdom all pay it forward allowing one's vision and maturity to ascend to a higher level. Public servants always must be aware of their surroundings and never lost sight or track of where they are. Dade County witnessed a man, a gentleman who distinguished himself as an honorable hero with an assortment of acumen and integrity all devoting themselves to battling evil and any other adversity that might affect the serenity and tranquility of a neighborhood. God's love and grace surround your beautiful soul and heart, Officer Cook, a place where you now patrol those gates of valor as one of His many angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
Police work is not gravy and it can never be a delicate position. The degrees of difficulty vary from circumstance to circumstance. But, you always possessed a balance of bravery and boldness, Officer Cook, driving your decency and dignity farther down those streets of promise and passion while keeping integrity and honesty within your giving heart. Dade County, your family and friends all miss you,your personality, smile and charming charisma. You'll always be saluted for excellence, endeavor and tireless enthusiasm. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
The constellations really shine bright at night and they forever will so long as your beloved soul and spirit, Officer Cook, continue keeping watch over your family and colleagues. The past is just that and the present is now. You were a public servant so authentically diligent and sacred in your missions to further the unity and quietness of humanity. Never forgotten and remembered for virtue and vigilance combining to restore and revive happiness and peace among the unrest and tensions that boiled over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
The anchor is the key to maintaining one's dignity, integrity and heroic honor. You were consummate and forever composed in courage, consideration and carefulness, Officer Cook. So forever remembered and paid homage to for being a Dade County hero whose legend stands tall and proud full of ingenuity, intuition and integrity. All gentle smile and charm helped you in your hunts for harmony and freedom for all mankind to exist nobly. God has a man of character, conviction and commitment so humanely truthful and eternally trusted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
Deadlines are always inevitable. Police never know what to expect from all the demands on their time. Dade County was always under your humbly heroic eyes of truth and trust. The honorable endeavor was always your sole priority. You'll forever be solemnly and proudly remembered for heroism and character beyond your basins of responsibility. Integrity and dignity are forever attached to your humanely boldest of angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2020
The Statue of Liberty represents the freedom all Americans and all who live in this country seek. Opportunity and endeavor knock on all doors waiting to be called upon to discharge honor,dignity and integrity. And it's found in the hearts and souls of all heroes and heroines who sacrifice day after day for our rights and defend us against wickedness as you so faithfully,solemnly and humbly did, Officer Cook,for the citizens of Dade County, a venue your virtue called home. The starting block for your successes in life though short lived you absolutely accomplished more in twenty-five years than most who live longer life spans. Security, maturity and sanctity all with a touch of humility so much class and decency from your own angelic heart, soul and revered spirit . Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020
The light of a hero's honor eminates from their humanely dignified heart and soul. You probably would be stuffing those stockings to give to your relatives on Christmas morning, Officer Cook, along with your beloved Karen, if God did not transport your inspirational paths and trails to heaven where every second your respect, dignity and integrity is most solemnly blessed and abundantly rewarded for your services to Dade County. For six years of loyal,esteemed and energetic protection and responsibility, the callings go out to all who have taken over your watch to be honest, careful and most productive. Have a positive passion and more than a sliver of hope and goodwill that situations will be resolved and the blankets of serenity will spread far and wide deep within the corners of a community that continues its admiration for you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The shame,disgrace and terrible tragedy to be taken so young with many more missions and special journeys on the horizon. virtue and versatility live on in your family's hearts as they pursue happiness, peace and good health with their "Uncle Bo" looking down on all of them.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020
Steeped in tradition and loyal in recognition. You life and professional career, Officer Cook, is forever regarding your sacred and humanely versatile honor,integrity and character. The kind of fulfilling one that had dignity and a code of ethical conduct surrounding your onuses to serve and to protect Dade County. A mainstay and a legend never forgotten for heroism and truly admired work skills. So many decades, forty and half have passed by like the wind and yet no one will forget you, not family nor your esteemed brothers and sisters of the law enforcement community wearing the very badge of truth and trust and a crisply fresh uniform spelled out by virtue and scruples that make a heart and soul very revered. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. An angel who keeps illuminating the skies by day and by night.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020
A word to the wise is sufficient. They all understand and grasp the finer points of vision and maturity. Your comprehension, Officer Cook, was beyond the crowd and probably impressed many of your older comrades and that's all because you simply cared and took pride in your job and a profession that certainly has its perilous moments. The hours and minutes seem to be running away from us as we hustle to get our affairs in order before the holiday season and its rush. In police work you'll find the kind of determination,devotion and steadfast dedication that is not an option, it's mandatory in order to search for truth and justice. Dade County's residents received a wealth of excellence distributed daily and perseverance accomplished day in and day out. Such a noble and quite frankly you were, Officer Cook, a consummate man performing your labors of love and of your solemn obligation to find truth behind the walls of doubt. Honesty,integrity and dignity all a part of your character and its eternal legacy to be saluted and greatly cherished for doing its role in conquering adversity within our society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A resolve, faithfulness and resourcefulness to be perpetuated forever.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020
A skyscraper is a tall building. Those foundations and cornerstones you laid down here in Dade County are all even in honor, dignity and the humility that is located in one's own heroic heart of sacred callings, the passions to make serenity, security and safety a focal point for all Dade County folks. You accommodated everyone, Officer Cook, as your time here in this world was tragically cut short by one rotten, nasty and evil man. Such a brave young man, a friend to all and an admired gentleman who earned his stripes and for this may your gallantry be doubly and nobly blessed, rewarded and forever treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All heart, trust and truth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020
Climbing that ladder of honor and humility step by step, reaching the mountain top of morals, principles and mettle takes ample practice and training all of which you received, Officer Cook, to make a notable impression always engraved in the hearts of your beloved family,comrades and close personal friends. Dignity and integrity searching for tranquility,harmony and liberty all along the trails of truth and trust meeting together to formulate a plan of attack. Action, heroism and wisdom provided the formula for your success. Just too sad your life and career ended all too early with more left to produce. Protecting, patrolling and policing Dade County was your aspiration and goal all done very well. Excellence in an angel of diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020