Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The chase begins and where it ends no one knows. Your vigilance, valor and virtue, Officer Cook, were certainly all honor,all heroic and all dignified with integrity fulfilling y our outstanding and unselfish character. Dade County and its people were well served and well cherished by a man of humility and sacred missions of faithfulness, truth and goodwill given back to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 4, 2020
Those antennas of acumen, astuteness and awareness were surely set high. As the bars of excellence rose those beams of bravery, boldness and humility, Officer Cook, went skyward. Dade County had a top flight officer humbled by honesty, beloved and revered for his smile and candor, yet having dignity and integrity sticking as one to ward off adversity from its people. Such class, decency and ingenuity all set forth a new beginning. The future was looking ideal and sudden evil robbed your heart and soul from your family and close professional comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has your heroism, keen vision and uncanny wisdom shaping those perfect gates of gallantry.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
Torment frustrates the heck out of mankind. Humanity needed you , Officer Cook and because of your heroically honored sacrifice the angels in heaven needed your sweet soul and adoring heart more. Dade County was so better off with you guarding and serving them and now is less safe, this certainly indicates your grit, integrity and dignity have all been greatly missed. Take humility, sanctity, nobility and civility all out of the foundations you set down my neighbor, friend and hero, you see the big picture, you were most valuable, versatile and totally trustworthy. Rest in peace. A heart and soul of courage and character meeting the likes of callousness to thwart its deadly attacks.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
The gates of God's perfect domain of dignity, integrity and the hearts of loyalty, faith and courage stay open round the clock to welcome those who join the ranks of the thin blue line. A peaceful order of assembled public servants who operated, enforced and enhanced lives one way, with honor and humbleness echoing from their shiny badges and crisply worn uniforms. Everything you wore, Officer Cook,was pristine and most precise never anything loose, untied or out of place. And never will your heroism on behalf of Dade County be shuffled and left on the shelves of your safe journeys all fruitful and vital to our welfare. Your virtue and vigilant versatility shall be duly noted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
Police must move about to locate and nail down unending and unrelenting evil. Sounds pure and simple and fairly routine, it's not. A lot of skill, talent some good fortune and tenacity surely assists one devoted to dedication and sheer determination such as the case of your honored life,humbly heroic career and integrity with a smile and charisma, you, Officer Cook, will remain treasured, admired and well thought of. Dade County has you in their hearts, prayers and inspirations forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
The very next time I visit your grave, Officer Cook, I will try and pluck more weeds off of your stone and to keep the cross and ledger clean. It's an important reminder of your sacred, serene and solemn service given to Dade County's folks. All fairness, firmness and faithfulness indulging integrity, character and dignity. They must stand as one entity to battle and to fight violence and wickedness which has tugged and the pierced the hearts and minds of all who sacrifice. Humility and humanity belong in one sentence when a gentleman of gallantry patrols with a destiny and perseverance in tow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
When the calls go out, men and women such as yourself, Officer Cook, head straight to the action. No messing around and all seriousness. You were a consummate human being, public servant and a genuinely nice man who laid his life down for Dade County and its citizens. The honor, reverence and dignity that had your integrity's support never wavered and neither did it lack class, desire and pure effort. Forty years ago your family,peers and friends have solemnly saluted and paid homage to your memory. Twenty-five years although too short and suddenly robbed from you by terror. An angel of trust, truth and resourceful resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
Sometimes shortcuts circumvent traffic. In law enforcement that is not always the case. No dodging, no shirking your responsibility and no running away from evil. The very notion of violence sets off a chain of events all governed by ethical conduct and honorable morals. Your fortitude and mettle, Officer Cook, helped Dade County survive an onslaught of trouble and because of your humbly heroic integrity, dignity and respectful commitment the light of unity and liberty could be realized and achieved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
The night follows the day. Honesty and wisdom continue down those pathways and trails of truth, trust, dignity and integrity. That in itself sounds simple enough. And for most public servants who serve,protect and risk their lives for serenity, safety and the peace of mind that faith, devotion and goodwill bring that alone is essential. Dade County was served by your caring and heroic heart and soul, Officer Cook and its stellar character not to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2020
Driving through an area as a public servant you must be open and honest, responsible and most diligent to what is out there lurking and looking to create a problem on the roads and streets. You certainly and most willingly performed all your jobs, Officer Cook. with a hero's gentle and humane touch. The dignity and integrity digging deeper to rid a community of needless terror and evil not to be overlooked. A man of humility, sanctity and civility all lending their help and credence to solve which in turn can lead to peace and happier lives. All your journeys my neighbor, friend and hero were of goodwill,good cheer and a spirit that mankind won't ever forget. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
Vile and vengeful conduct needs more than reprimanding, it needs swift actions to remove its pungent odor from society. Dade County had your fortitude, attitude and paths,trails of justice following you, Officer Cook, heroically as an honored man with a serious and strong heart and mind. You conducted your professional affairs as always and never let up from onus and versatility. Our Lord's has His purposes, reasons and just causes,perfect vision and hearing. All His flock of valiant angels must do is walk their proverbial beats with sincerity and candor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
When your loved travel to be together for the Christmas and New Year's Day celebrations taking a moment to offer a prayer for your sacred and honorable soul of heroism and then toasting a glass of wine or eggnog would be just the tranquil feeling to remember your career and life of incredible integrity, virtue and the validity of dignity, Officer Cook. It all fortified such tremendous character which gave Dade County uplifting moments to be solemnly shared by one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The light at the end of the tunnel means your tenacity stills keeps moving forward just as your soul keeps being humanely rewarded.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
Evil's negative energy and efficiency should not and shall not get the drop nor advantage over a gritty and gallant servant. You served your life, Officer Cook, pursuing peace, perseverance and proficiency all because Dade County and its folks depended upon your reserves of resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency. So stellar, superb and sterling just as your sacred foundations bonded with commitment to excellent character and outstanding commitments to trust and its truth. The thanks given to humanity that shall be poignantly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
A sweet and sincerely honored man who gave Dade County all the wisdom,vision and virtue he had to create a positive community. Understanding and knowledge go hand and hand just as integrity and dignity. They stay around long after to battle and to fight with all their heart as you did, Officer cook. So humble, humane and heroic, you'll always be treasured by your loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
The writing is inscribed humanely, honorably and most heroically on your gravestone, Officer Cook. "We Shall Be One." The whole wide world not just Dade County where you always performed notable and humane service has remembered your valor, virtue and vision, a certain clarity, acumen and a wise heart that functioned as one unit to help take a bite out of crime. You are an angel so endearing and so much admiration for having the wits and grit to patrol your community with diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave your soul and spirit for your comrades and the citizens to live on as your family carries your legacy within their hearts of health, happiness and cherished humility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
The bread and butter of any worthwhile officer is their unyielding honesty, integrity and dignity which in order to battle adversity must be wielded humbly and with a purposeful sanctity as you displayed on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook. A hero to be warmly, richly and solemnly etched within the hearts of all mankind, your family and close knit department of esteemed colleagues. The sun shines brightly because of your soul staying aglow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
Bullets fly and once they leave the chamber cannot be taken back. A sad day when a solemn man, an honored gentleman and a humble young man gave his all out effort to silence evil here in Dade County. Everyday police must deal with a whole rash of incidents, accidents and purposeful evil. They must try and alleviate, eliminate and cultivate relationships by constructing bridges and foundations as you skillfully demonstrated, Officer Cook, so heroically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Serenity and safety were staked down by your tireless vigilance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
The days and hours seem to just fly by, Officer Cook, just as the decades since you gave your life and career for Dade County to live a more enriching lifestyle. So many things have transpired since you departed this world for heaven at violence's evil hands. Honor, integrity and revered character all made their way throughout a community that has never forgotten you. Humility and humbleness blend together with heroism and resolve so treasured, trusted and entirely sincere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
The streets are littered with trash and wickedness too needs to be taken off of those very same paths. No maybes you were the consummate public servant, Officer Cook, so determined and dignified to dedicate your heart and soul to Dade County where honor, character and truth made a unique impression never to be shifted elsewhere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
Instincts of integrity and the desires of decency and dignity never to be forgotten along with your honorable humility and unselfish heroism, Officer Cook, to be remembered and saluted for giving everything proper and versatile to the people of Dade County. You tried to fix issues and problems all laying down the cornerstones for a safer and more peaceful future. So much respect, reverence and character to be surely cherished as you walk that perfect beat in heaven as your family and department's angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
Heaven is that chosen and noble venue where virtue, valor and versatility all come together to be humbly blessed and rewarded for their outstanding sacrifices on behalf of mankind. Humanity, society and Dade County join in and give you, Officer Cook, a hearty heroic thank you for all your endeavors of honor, integrity and dignity. Character, commitment and truth all blended as one element functioning to keep our heads on right and to keep streets safe from harm. Always a salute for bravery and only the respect of a grateful community thanking you my neighbor,friend and hero for enhancing, enriching and engaging us for twenty-five years, six of which you patrolled and educated society not to be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2020
A life well lived, well achieved and well spent doing what you relished being, Officer Cook. Wonderful memories of your life though way too short cut down by the very evil, the unending violence that you undertook a sacred affirmation to serve and to protect Dade County. When venture meets up with adversity the thing to do is try and remain calm which you did during your watch. Fierce not afraid, resourceful not running, honest not inhumane, dignified but with humility and integrity coursing through your entire being, a strong heart and mind to lend its hand at providing security and harmony for those whom you cherished most. They'll not forget your spirit nor your passions in life. heaven has your sanctity and as an angel may the good Lord bless you and your admired family during these holiday times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2020
No matter the time of day or night nor the conditions outside stellar service and honor is always warranted and most appreciated. Dade County did relish your life and service, Officer Cook, always your family and community's hero of affection and esteem. You placed your dignity,integrity and character on the battlefields to defend and to shelter us from evil, terror and cruelty. A gentleman of truth and youth giving his all humane efforts every second and now as an angel in heaven you for sure won't be cast aside nor overlooked for sterling bravery and the gallantry displayed at all times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2020
The bridges lift up to allow a large boat or ship to pass under. Well,you certainly uplifted all Dade County, Officer Cook, with your upbeat style of policing its roads and venues. A pleasant smile greeted you and some serious honesty,integrity and dignity greeted violence which still perturbs and disturbs the patterns of serenity and safety we are all accustomed to living. To live freely and to be healthy are two staples by which your enriched, enhanced and engaged those whom you met everyday. Never a moment of forgetting your wealth of experience now as an angel in heaven it greets those who have just the thin blue line of valiant angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Grace and humbleness have earned rewards and Our Creator's blessings for your supreme sacrifice and for all around excellence in performing a perilous task.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2020
You crochet with yarn. You create and construct by virtue of versatile honor, empowered dignity and certainly incorporated integrity. Nothing can be swapped out nor substituted. Goodwill, faith and hope were some of the traits that guided your heart and soul, Officer Cook, as a hero throughout the Dade County community as you tried and proved that your service to its folks did make a difference. Resolve and resourcefulness share in the onuses to pave the way for trust and transparency to mirror one another. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2020