Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Complacency is unacceptable. Incompetence is inexcusable. Faith not withstanding, your devoutness, Officer Cook, was very God fearing and most heroic. Dade County was spared more evil all by your honesty, integrity and dignity so powerfully dedicated to loyal and treasured service never to be forgotten. With grand character and trust built within the shells of truth and courage it's a shame you could not be here to see the various vast changes that have occurred since your sacred sacrifice. All resolve, effort and never ending vision and wisdom all from a very mature gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2020
The sorrow and grief still lingers all these decades later, Officer cook. So much has changed and you were the consummate public servant who gave his life so we could live on. Dade County's folks could see for themselves. Such noted dignity, integrity and character has always been etched within the framework of your family, comrades and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2020
The noble and bold humbly tackle their everyday chores of courage and charisma with their every muscle and bone of character and dignity. Integrity and honesty, Officer Cook, so tranquil and yet heroic in heart and soul. The heavens above have your angelic face to patrol the streets as you did to preserve the quality of life here in Dade County and always warmly enriching. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2020
With insight and forethought you could confidently pursue your objectives, Officer Cook,on behalf of the residents of Dade County. Make no mistake all out effort and energy unyielding, dignity and respectful honesty unrelenting, integrity tireless and unselfish. Every bond, bridges and relationship you forged has been loyally honored, saluted and solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2020
Suspense always stands in the path of evil and always a serious attention to the important matters at hand. Dade County was your sincerest of intentions and with sterling integrity,dignity and character the tasks at hand were undertaken and serenity could arrive intact. A blessed heart and soul now guided through eternity's gates of bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Officer Cook, your heroism stands as a base for others to follow in. Keeping cool, calm and composed never can hurt.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2020
With passion and a serene demeanor did you and try to protect Dade County, Officer Cook. A man of principle, a devoted gentleman whose dignity and integrity were honorably utilized to further the aspirations of mankind. So profoundly sacred and yet humility always shining within your kind and caring heart. Honesty that has remained cherished and most notably revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2020
No one is perfect. Yet, I will state your heart and soul, honor and humility, Officer Cook, were just that and matched well with what walks on the streets looking to confound,confront and confuse mankind as it seeks to cherish its tranquility and virtues. Dade County had intellect, intuition and ingenuity working as one oiled machine along with honesty,integrity and the fibers of your ferocious dignity all spread out to bring the prosperity and prominence the people share and come to expect. Sincerely a fine young man and gone before your time. Violence looks to erode and callously make society a mockery. You did not stand for that, Officer Cook. Your successors have a great burden to uplift and enrich the pleasure of life on their broad shoulders. You'll keep watching, observing and passing down some heavenly advice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
Whether sweating in the heat or shivering in the cold, one must perform up to caliber. The standards are the very same for all who willingly serve and sacrifice everyday. A motto never more clearer, Officer Cook. They never had to beat anything inside your head. As you lived up to demands and expectations to faithfully execute your duties of onus and humbleness. Dade County even one hundred years from now won't forget its warriors and heroes, heroines all dignified and robed in integrity that captured everyone's imaginations. Nothing but sheer energy and heart carried your pathways and trails of justice, harmony and security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
All the honor, humility and homage should be given to you, Officer Cook. Because at your young age so mature and full of vital character and amazing commitment you summoned the courage and truthful convictions to lead Dade County through a maze of mayhem,bedlam and chaos. Such quiet demeanor and endeavor to be cherished and blessed by Our Master as your soul keeps ascending to heaven. The thrones of tenacity bursting with boldness, bravery and so humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
Heaven is not a party. It's a solemn venue where heroic vigilance, virtue and versatility sit, walk and soar as all men and women of dignity,integrity and character stay for eternal safekeeping. You walked the beat here in Dade County, Officer Cook, with humble pride, humanely instrumental promise and such heart so functional. Why did you have to go to heaven so early? There is a plan, God's destiny, yet yours surely should have been a happy and a healthy retirement to forever treasure with your beloved Karen. She and your mother and sister knew this is what you strove to become. A devoted son, a loyal brother and a husband so loving and decent. Liberty City won't overlook nor forget you, Officer Cook, as Badge#1664 is resting in peace with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels of valor all performing their eternal tasks. Never a more perfect place where humanity can affix them to their hearts and prayers.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
The hourglasses keep pouring out their sand. Time moves forward sometimes at the speed of light. Sure as heck better get going and accomplish something practical while the sunlight is shining. Well, you achieved, Officer Cook. You made that distinct impression and installed a newer wave of hope that Dade County's own can share forevermore. Our peace of mind, dignity and freedoms all brought through your enhanced patrols and preservation of our liberties. Togetherness is a shared idea, its principles so multiplied, the results can be endless. A charming and all around good guy just tragic fate brought your soul home to the skies above too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
The last couple of days have not been as humid, a little blustery. It's really the time of year when the temperatures are looking to change. Times sure have flown by very quickly, Officer Cook. But, heroism,honesty, dignity and integrity stands on the highest podiums of the Lord's heavens all saluted and notably remembered. For your badge and professional demeanor certainly fortified the uptake of Dade County folks. You place some balance, some semblance among a community chances are things will look brighter. Classic character, stellar commitment and sterling convictions all headed skyward if not for a troubled man who seemed out of sorts bent on violence and pure evil. It stopped your life and career of joy, happiness,peace and contentment, Officer Cook, but never did it or will it ever tarnish your blessed and revered name to be cherished forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
Police can't be bought. But, they must market and sell their faithful honor, dutiful dignity and enforced integrity to the ones they serve and protect at all times. The people of Dade County could surely lifts their glasses high when you patrolled, Officer Cook. So heroic, truthfully trusted and insightful, resourceful at every corner. Forty-one years since your peers and family lost you while performing your duties but humility and sanctity never got sidetracked from your due diligence. A great human being with a humanely beloved spirit now walking and serving Our Creator as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Adored, admired and so astute. So very much missed!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
With every token, with every gesture of goodwill and caring, God will see to it one is accorded some humble reward. Heaven is that perfect location for reward and a palace to patrol His gates of gallantry without harm or hurt. You paid the ultimate price, Officer Cook, for the harmony of Dade County and its residents. No one will forget your smile and persona ever. Integrity, dignity all endeavored to make an impression to instill some confidence in society to be able to lead itself through further adversity. Your blessed and cherished name, Officer Cook, stocked with virtue and vision has and will always be treated with the fondness and solemness due an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
A bandage is just a temporary dressing for a cut. What will stop wickedness who knows? But, at least the answers lie in a man or woman's vineyard of virtue, versatility and the capable vigilance due every citizen. Every one you encountered in Dade County had only the nicest and respectable words to say about a truly heroic warrior. So steeped in integrity, fortified with dignity and having a transparent character and commitments to achieving all goals and aspirations you set out to take command of. Never forgotten and duly saluted for bravery and valor which built newer cornerstones and foundations to last generation after generation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
The calendar continues to press on. And so does your loving family, Officer Cook, remembering their"Uncle Bo." For your sacred voyages,missions and journeys of fruitful goodwill, faith and resolve all culminated with you becoming an excellent policeman. Always so thoughtful, caring, kind and concerned about the people of Dade County where your humble eyes ears and trusted and truthful lips spoke only the sincerest of words. A bond of boldness all from a brave heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Happiness and joy your loved ones cherish forever as they take hold and travel forward with your endearing legacy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
One good day capping crime does not make a career. It's the personification of proficiency, perseverance and a persistent honesty, integrity and dignity that helps to stop violence before its engines start purring forward. Fast and furious. Thankfully, you were a consummate public servant, Officer Cook, with a young heart, strong , mighty and trusted with preserving Dade County serene lives. With duress,stress and tensions running high, your goodwill, hope and devotion dedicated itself to being there when relied upon. Humility and esteem now from an angel soaring high above his family and community looking down upon them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
Ferocity must be moved about feverishly if fierce evil is to be forever abated. Stopping such a rude foe in its very tracks takes all the acumen and wisdom things you had besides vision and maturity, Officer Cook. Such a young man devoted to honor, dignity and integrity. Character you don't just find on the streets. Heroism to be surely treasured and loyally remembered here in Dade County. A venue where your complete and tireless virtue patrolled like a maestro with his violin. All diligence and forever vigilant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
Friction steps disrespectfully upon the ideals and values of humanity. Safe harbors, trails and passageways were all provided by your undivided and honorable heroism, Officer Cook. No doubt Dade County has thoughtfully and gracefully admired your solemn reputation as a law and order servant. God provided you the more than ample means to represent your community which an abundance of dignity, integrity and revered character. Such commitments to excellence shall and must be eternally honored and saluted for their resolve, resourcefulness and unselfish resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2020
I think Officer Cook the phrase should have read that the man who decided to commit heinous, callous and wanton actions against you, your colleagues and Dade County got his ultimate punishment by being killed by one of your own in the end as your friend Detective Donald Blocker finally ended a day of calamity killing him and ending a terrible episode of fear he generated. You brought joy, happiness and all the trails of trust , honor and dignity to your beloved family and treasured department. The hope has been forever imprinted and instilled within all of our hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2020
Composure, calmness and coolness literally under the gun of a hot tempered man only shows your true grit and fighting gumption, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero devoted to the causes of peace and a constructive stability. All the capability to inform and interject your natural abilities into the fracas that forms when evil and wickedness strikes back. Such fierceness and faithfulness that relied upon the very sources of your ingenuity,intuitive integrity and unrelenting dignity and heroic honor. All to be humanely and solemnly saluted for such valor, validated and expressive. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Colleagues have always paid homage to a gentleman and friend who went the extra mile to shield,preserve and rescue us from such atrocities. You are reaping what you sewed while the man who took you from this world got his punishment from those fellow officers who engaged him in such wanton,callous and most heinous actions that denigrated society while you, Officer Cook, made mankind feel warm and welcoming. God bless you and your family. And may your two beloved parents, Mr.and Mrs. Cook,rest in peace cradled in Our maker's arms with their beloved and darling son while heroic actions never will be forgotten. Only saluted and humbly honored.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2020
God is forever on the other line waiting for us to pick up and deal for His advice and compassion. You were zeroed in on defending Dade County, Officer Cook, from such demonstrative grief and agony, evil inflating its bags of whatever sources of ruin it looks to unload upon a sacred society. Defending our rights,freedoms and liberties took your total concentration, loyalty and esteemed professionalism to even ponder and to begin the long and winding roads ahead towards tranquility and a feeling of unity. Mankind rested upon your undivided virtue, diligence and such unselfish devotion and determination to great details always missed today so sadly. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Honesty,integrity and dignity were the characters on both your heart and uniform always revering and admiring one another never tarnished and forever so vital.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2020
Concern and wisdom care for each other just as vision and vigilance admire the respect they have acquired. You gained a foresight, Officer Cook ,that not too many possess and it was shared among your many comrades of trust, truth and tenacity as you humanely scoured Dade County roads looking for an edge over such unwanted terror and torment. Domestic cases sometimes baffle the most bold and bravest of officers and your continued inspirations all from heaven gives us all the hope and purpose by which to forge ahead in our daily missions. safety, security and serenity have been enjoyed by mankind precisely because of your undying, unwavering and enhancing spirit,soul and heart of gold. So bold, yet your poignantly humble and one to be etched upon your family's heart forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2020
Officers such as yourself, Officer Cook, who dedicate their lives to public service understand and know where their bread is being buttered. You knew only of steering harmony, dignity and honor into Dade County while humbly walking in sacred shoes of valor and virtue. You are and will forever be honored for bestowing the truth, faith and trust of humanity back into the streets where danger lurked. The trails and paths blazoned for others to follow are certainly big shoes to replace. When one life is lost it is an entire world left to mourn their loss as your family, Officer Cook,sadly experienced though they continue your legacy of fellowship and leadership by devoting their lives to exemplifying your goodwill and fighting spirit. All class,decency and above all respect for human nature. The toast of freedom at times comes with an ultimate price sad to say. Gallantry that gladdens God's gates where your angelic wings patrol and soar higher every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2020
Dealing with the aftermath of violence requires a clear allegiance to dignity, honesty and integrity. Central to possessing upstanding, your humility and most proficient character, Officer Cook, was most crucial in cutting off the unwanted advances of such an enemy. Six years of giving all heart and soul for the entire Dade County community your spirit never waned. It only started to pique the curiosity of all whom you loyally served and never more than unselfish and tireless endeavor was expended to deliver the additional bonds of peace while being such a brave and endeared soul never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2020
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