Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Domestic issues take real planning and sometimes the best laid plans tragically can fly out of the window. What sad day that day was for all Dade County, your family and comrades, Officer Cook. You'll always be their hero, their warrior and spirit of virtue and vigilance. Such integrity, desire and dignity cannot be overlooked nor placed on a shelve to gather dust. Your soul provides the impetus for your family to carry your sacred legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2020
Delay can only procrastinate the process of reigning in terror. Never one to dally, you always accorded those people whom you protected in Dade County, Officer Cook, with respect and carefully planned reason and purpose. Your loved ones and peers of trust and truthfulness won't ever forget your sincerity, maturity and wisdom all from dignity and integrity which was forever stored within your solemn heart and badge of bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2020
Our very humanity at times has grown insane. Insanity from uncontrolled outbreaks of violence and its evil that its perpetration must be stopped once and forevermore. Dade County was your blackboard, Officer Cook, where honor,integrity and dignity were humbly written. Morals and mettle striking those chords of concern and caring. So much reverence and humility all poured into your passionate labors of esteem and encouragement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2020
You ascribed to honesty and decency. You are inscribed within the walls of both integrity and dignity, Officer Cook. Dade County was a territory filled with everything simple and uneasy. Your earthly tasks were to restore calm, solve and resolve conflict before it escalated out of control. Such a grand smile and all out heart which in turn has led to our noble freedoms of movement. Respect and character that crusaded itself in and about to arrive at serenity and safe harbors for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2020
Some officers drive from far away to serve their sacred calling. Your missions and journeys, Officer Cook, were indeed blessed with heart,character and the constitutions of heroic honor, dignity and integrity. They all fortified your goodwill and faithfulness as you circled Dade County with hope and humane resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2020
Shots are heard round the world and what is next nobody knows. Never one to criticize your goodwill and honest humility, Officer Cook, heroically defended Dade County as well as any public servant could. Always so dignified and poised, your sacred life and career was the launching pad of perseverance and respectful character which you all had before you joined the department. Never forgotten and solemnly remembered for care and thoughtful consideration and above all truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 16, 2020
The prevailing wisdom is that honesty is always the best policy just as integrity and dignity help to corral and to confront adversity. Your best efforts were always expended, Officer Cook and because of your trustworthiness and decency, Dade County was forever going to be in good hands.Goodwill, devotion, hope and faith are those sacred callings for those who carry a badge and don a proud uniform. It creates an environment that welcomes peace and security. Always honored and saluted for bravery that instilled sterling character within your golden heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
For some officers police work is their social life. They dedicate themselves to those they serve. At least, Officer Cook, you had passions outside of your daily duties,taking pictures of nature and hunting. I know you wanted to join the crime scene as a photographer because of the dangers on the streets of Dade County. I'm sorry just as your family and colleagues that you never got the chance. You had the charisma, charm and trust of the entire unit and with your unassuming dignity, integrity and honor would have made an excellent addition to the unit. God has blessed and rewarded your heart and soul for composing character, commitments to pride and in excelling in your chosen profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You married a wonderful woman in Karen and had a lovely family, I'm sorry I never met you or your parents and sister. At least I met Gina and her family and your nephew Justin. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your letter Mrs. Cook, I'll forever cherish!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
A trustworthy and honored public servant does not need hyperbole to carry their journeys and missions. Mankind and humanity bestowed the humility and dignity within your heroic heart of integrity, Officer Cook. A fine man, a caring professional, confident and very humbly courageous. It was your willingness to go above and beyond duty, the extra mile if you will to provide more than a whiff or scent of serenity and valid safety for one and all. Our Maker has your angelic character concealed within His walls where he watches over you and His flock of heroines and heroes, legends who went by the book and possessed scruples, ethics and values to be forevermore cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
See to the very last day, Officer Cook, heroic virtue saved Dade County. Your honor, integrity and dignity were upended by a cowardly and evil human being. You made every officer take note. Dependability, accountability and perpetual motion all can master whatever needs to be built for tranquility. Your heart, soul and spirit of character and concern can watch faithfully over its building. The labor is hard, the challenges are tall. You never wavered nor backed away. Such a wonderful angel enriching God's channels of courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
Solace, peace and comfort must be administered humbly to those who have lost a brave and honored soul of dignity defending our rights and freedoms. You paid the dearest price, Officer Cook, for Dade County to both live and lead more serene lives. Such a man, such a beloved gentleman should not have had to go through what you did. It was your passionate calling and your experience and composure spoke loudly, clearly and professionally. Never vague always diligent and loyal to your community and peers of justice and truth. Trust and importance now all angelic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
Poised and deliberate to throw a net of capture over those who seem inclined to commit crime and uproot the stability and harmony of a community. You accentuated your goodwill, hope and faith, Officer Cook, heroically over Dade County. Its special dignity and integrity have never once stopped being felt. As humble as you were and as broad ranged as your heart was you always understood and treasured your esteemed reliability never yielding to this awful violence. You endeavored and now it is up to others to carry the torch of your legacy spelled out sanctity and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's certainly a heavy burden your beloved family shares in the scope of responsibility. They continue their lives keeping your soul close to them every second of the day and night.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
Terror tramples upon society and just keeps on stomping. When will it all end? When one day good and dependable men and women with eyes, ears, heart and character take fortitude and tenacity to a higher level than now. Not that most police officers don't, it's just something so special and virtual that makes a difference. It made that impression upon the citizens of Dade County when you served them, Officer Cook. So paced and so meaningful, your direct honesty, integrity and dignity was the knight in armor so graceful and yet so morally compassionate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
The bookmark is still poignantly there waiting for your soul, so sweet and humbly honorable, Officer Cook, to open it. Obviously that won't occur and it is quite sad and very tragic what happened and what went so callously wrong that awful day your family,department and close personal comrades lost one terrific man. Still you were young, but always a polite and respected gentleman of bravery and humility all percolating within your heart of endeavor and integrity. Gracefully giving peace and solace to all residents living in and around Dade County. A trusted man of truth and resolve speaking calmly and always with safety, serenity and unity in sight. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always an angel! Valid and vigilant.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
Every street corner is a time to ponder, to wonder and to take to heart your sacred responsibilities. Such onuses fall upon the broad shoulders of many women and men designed and trained for combat. Evil,callousness and wanton violence all accentuate the tensions of those seeking tranquility and Dade County was brought closer to the front by your esteemed nature, Officer Cook. A loyal and cherished man, respected and admired for having the guts and stellar character to dignify those passions. Surely your honesty and integrity was humbly and humanely etched upon your devoted uniform and badge to be keenly treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
Those candles of warmth and honor still burn very much within the hearts of your loving family, Officer Cook. You'll always be by their side as "Uncle Bo." And Dade County, it too won't forget your serene nature, giving and considerate. A heart full of gold and passion that pursued unity and liberty for mankind by the very virtue of your dignified soul of integrity. The backbone of all who ever wear a badge and a crisp uniform determined and dedicated to fighting crime and in seeking a status of sincerity that touches every living being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
Resourcefulness and resolve carry with them that resilient ripple affect. Years and decades later, Officer Cook, Dade County is stilling reeling because of what happened to you. Always a hero, true and through. It was character and commitment that made that infinite impression upon humanity which surely misses your charm and warm smile one that enriched and enhanced then and now. The heavens shine because of angels valiant like you, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
The sun shines its brightness upon us just as you, Officer Cook, demonstrated your skills at all points and locations here in Dade County. Such a nice young man who was raised with honor, class and dignity by his loving parents may they rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Your happiness and peaceful missions protected the public and because of your unyielding and tireless dignity and integrity foundations have been constructed for a safer future a bit less safe now that you cannot be in attendance to lend your expert insight and professional advice. Humility and sanctity playing lead roles in restoring law and order. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
God is really the real Master and Chief Emcee who greets his most honored and heroic flock with grace, humility,dignity and always perfect integrity. You treated mankind with the exact traits, Officer Cook. Dade County was certainly served by a loyal and truthful man of God. Faithful, devout and most aware, so diligent and virtuous. Your character, commitments and transparency are shined like diamonds and now your versatility has been taken to a higher level to keep watch over your family carrying out your legacy and those officers all humble who continue your watch. So vital and essentially important to peace and securer journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2020
Speed is of the essence when pursuing crime. Slowing up will only enhance evil's freedom to commit more adverse harm to a venue. Your virtue and vision,wisdom and maturity, Officer Cook, made that heroic difference in the lives of Dade County. So much humble honor,dignity and documented integrity placed down on the streets to serve and defend our priceless unity. Such unselfish service deserves salutes and whatever comes your spirited way, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2020
A community where esteem, courage and concern crusade surely has that golden opportunity to seize its harmony, tranquility and unending stability. It was created by you, Officer Cook, a dedicated Dade County officer who toiled in tenacity and was well invented in integrity, dignity and honesty. It stayed with you since your birth until sadly God deemed your earthly missions as complete. Too soon. Way too soon! But, for character and conviction may Our Lord bless your reverent heart and soul my neighbor, friend and hero. It encases your spirit, heavenly and humble. Humility and affection certainly absent but always saluted and never forgotten. Rest in peace. The battles were for the people and taken face to face and toe to toe to evil.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2020
A thimble of treachery can still spark fireworks of terror. A little fire and the results can be quite devastating. And yet through it all, Officer Cook, you overcame adversity and strife for most of your career protecting Dade County. The effort and heart, the constant and consummate character and commitments to pride and excellence never wavered and always on cue. Honesty, integrity and dignity leading your navigation of sanctity and serenity for mankind which forever is indebted to you. Heaven and the skies above have your charming soul, sweet and loving to further guard those gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2020
Loving nature and being a very skilled photographer, all your life's passions besides your very instrumental chose of fields, police work. Every example of endeavor, every character and commitment of truth, every conviction all ingenuity and intuitive. All Dade County ever witnessed, they saw a great man, a legend defend them for adversity and criminal mischief. Your partners and friends all saw a young and sincere stoking those coals of charm,charisma and courage of heart. Your family,peers and the world lost a great soul that day but the lights have never been extinguished because your soul and spirit, Officer Cook, live on as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2020
One mistake too many. No one is perfect and yet policing requires careful balances of everything most worthy in an officer's decision making. Your ability to size up a situation quickly before things get out of hand. Maintain standards of honesty, dignity and integrity. Demonstrate a genuine respect and admiration for everyone you serve. All Dade County, Officer Cook, was heroically preserved by your undying and unending fruition and ferocity was your name as you never let your foot off the pedals of justice, trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2020
The beasts of bravado are out in force beating their chests of callousness. It's their ghastly actions that have unduly wrecked the normalcy of humanity. You were a blessed, admired and most of all a cherished soul of a man, Officer Cook, as you performed by the book. Honesty, ethical conduct, respect for those whom you loyally served and dignified your uniform and badge to make safe trails for Dade County folks. You never took the high road as you squared off with such a combative individual your very last day here on earth. What a shameful pity how it all ended for you and nearly for your esteemed colleagues. An angel of vigilance and virtue roaming the skies above with a spirit aglow with light and love. Your family always misses you as do your peers and close friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2020
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