Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, is a perfect valley of virtue, valor and vigilance. Never a place or time to be mired in mediocrity while battling the outrages of violence and evil. You policed Dade County with everlasting and genuine peace and affection. To be admired and respected one must perform at a certain level not just wishing, hoping and daydreaming everyday. Humility, sanctity and civility all marked your trails of justice, truth and character. Such a warm and wonderful man taken before his time. God gives and He takes may His name be blessed forever as your fine soul, Officer Cook, continues to be kept in security. Once again rest in peace and keep up your angelic efforts!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
Place your heart and soul before the Lord he will faithfully execute His purposes for which you serve Him. You served with courage,valor and humility in honor, reverence and the respect both dignity and integrity require, Officer Cook. A hero forevermore. Dade County's people were sincerely grateful you came into the ranks in 1973 joining Metro-Dade Police Department at a valuable time. Such a man of virtue and gallantry who patrolled his areas with knowledge, vision and expertise so much so that ultimately you were able to lead others through adversity, tension and strife. Your beloved wife,Karen, has never forgotten you. She remarried thirty years after your loss,a loss for your beloved family,friends and close personal comrades who tackled the very same issues you strove to control. To create harmony and unity you must build from the bottom floor up. Never forgotten and always so special a human being. Trusted and tenacious. With unselfish character and tireless commitment to excellence. God has your spirit to cherish and reward humbly for heroic endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
You can't be reaching into the thin air and grasping at straws. You must be diligent and maintain dignity,integrity and honor at all times precisely to make that sincerest of impressions. You surely did that, Officer Cook,on behalf of mankind, Dade County and civilization. Never taking shortcuts you solved and resolved conflicts, issues and circumstances before things got carried away and out of hand. Such sacred missions, humility bottled within your caring heart shall be etched and honored for generations to come. Respect. Resolve. Courage all under Our Creator's watchful eyes and ears. Your trustworthiness and truthful voyages all have been humbly accepted in God's cherished name and your blessed soul and spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
Almost twenty-five thousand men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice as you solemnly did, Officer Cook. Straight laced and heroic, honorable and dignified. So poignant and passionate. It's hard to find integrity and character, respect and resolve unless you live your life by these outstanding examples which of course you were raised with. Your parents raised you and your big sister, Nancy,with values and decency, you couple that with concern and pride and all that heroes and heroines live by it's notable to understand why Dade County was your treasured community that gained strength from a devout and loyal comrade who will forever be missed. Heaven gained an angel. Your family lost such a gentleman and a wonderful human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
Take heed and pay close attention for violence does not want you to take away its ugliness and continues to disrespect and tarnish the goodness of our society, Humanity though highly of you, Officer Cook, your family,peers and collectively did Dade County admire your legendary ethics,mettle and total honor, esteemed in dignity and in integrity. They surely fortified your battles over such adversity. You accomplished more in your short life and career than many who live longer. But, it's quality of life and what humbleness comes from your heart and soul always blessed as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
Staring out into space if you're retired is fine. Staring down pure evil is another matter and must always be relevant for those public servants who protect us with a special passion and perspective. Clearly, yours, Officer Cook, was always decent, devoted to honesty, integrity and dignity, character that created a lasting harmony for all Dade County and its citizens. We salute your wisdom, vision and maturity all virtue and vigilance where humility gently uplifted the masses. You have been blessed and rewarded for working over and beyond the scopes of your professional responsibilities. An angel eternally guarding the golden gates and streets of Our Lord's kingdom of compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
Death crushes the hopes of those whose honor, humility and heroism expresses their sincerest of faith, goodwill and integrity. And certainly your dignity has stood, Officer Cook, for more than just that simplest of things. A heart so strong and a soul that fought hard for peace and stability within Dade County. How could its people thank you enough? Your family carries their desires, dreams and journeys all in your legacy to be forever cherished, respected and so gallantly received in God's land of perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
Devout and most humbly resourceful, your life, Officer Cook, carried a humble meaning as you patrolled the areas around Dade County. It's a place where few men and women dare to roam. You did not just roam, rather you succinctly embraced all the challenges, obstacles and impediments placed in your way as you sought out the goodwill, good cheer and good nature of serenity and its unending stability. Such a tall order for a most uniquely gifted man of dignity and integrity written beside your quality of character. A commitment and conviction so trusted and transparent they'll never be forgotten. A man filled with grace and humility all performing more than admirably. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Everyday the people received back in kind the same honest and intuitive endeavors. Badge#1664 is revered and memorialized for its mettle, morals and functional scruples and their associated principles of motivation and advanced leadership of other colleagues under your humane direction.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2020
In all fairness, faithfulness must reign supreme if terror and turmoil are to be alieviated from society. What ails us is this unrelenting surge of mayhem and evil seemingly allowed to race around freely. All noble and honored public servants have this task and challenge inmind and that's to preserve the integrity and fabric of dignity that we here in Dade County expect and yearn for. Your life and career goals and visions, Officer Cook, were to make this a reality, your number one onus. Leadership is being able to humbly follow someone then to take the yokes theysworn to protect. No one has forgotten you and the uniform and badge you donned in excellence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2020
The knives cut deep just as wickedness digs deep to inflict a hurt like never before. Dade County was indeed struck down by evil that day, you, Officer Cook, acted profoundly and humble as a hero must to keep them alive and the citizens whom you took a sacred oath to preserve. The dignity and integrity of life calls for certain instruments of intellect, ingenuity and intuition to create purposes by which mankind and all who live can prosper. The gates of God's kingdom shine forth as an angel of loyalty patrols them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character always takes precedence about all else.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2020
I take walks every morning very early before the sun comes up, Officer Cook. Can smell the crispness of the air and yes think of a great man who was taken by violence before his time. A happy and productive life of wisdom,maturity and honesty all usurped by one man. When integrity, dignity and reliability are interrupted we know there is a major problem. You will forever be saluted and respected by your colleagues for having the fortitude to defend and rescue those afflicted by terrible circumstances. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County has never been the same without your smile and humanely profound dedication.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2020
Trust and truth they are all bonded to honor and dignity. Yours, Officer Cook, were heroic and deluxe in devotion and pure desire. Dade County was more than adequately protected by your humble esteem and courage from your golden heart. Heaven has you next to your parents where you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and hero of humility and its sacred goodwill on behalf of humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2020
You yearned for destiny, Officer Cook and took whatever humble means were required to complete your police studies so faithfully. Dade County had your accomplished decency, honesty and respect for everything proper regarding standards of dignity and integrity. Such fine character helped you thwart evil. What an angel! Always missed very much and forever in your family's hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2020
A man journeys and missions are all too sacred. And because of your pursuits of harmony and resolve, Officer Cook, could Dade County and its residents live quietly. You sacrificed more than honor, integrity and dignity to uplift the hearts and spirits of mankind. A warrior who remains cherished and admired will not be forgotten. You are to be honorably saluted for esteem and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2020
No one who serves is exempt from giving their all out honest endeavor. Dade County, Officer Cook, was the location where your dignity, integrity and revered character highlighted an outstanding six years of dedicated geared toward benefiting mankind. A duly heroic public servant whose smile and charm endeared themselves to a community where chaos and calamity were at least stopped by your unwavering resolve. Tireless and unselfish, Our Lord has your soul of virtue for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
Not just a job an adventure into capturing the perspectives of stability, peace and enhancement. Never alone at least that awful day when God came calling summoning honor and reverence to the highest of chambers of courage you had Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln by your side. Six years of instrumental service given to Dade County by your unique style, Officer Cook,heroic and courteous. Badge#1664 did its part, shared in the onuses and delved deeper and deeper to locate that humble unity of freedom and liberty for all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and mettle courted one another through those streets where danger looked to pounce upon mankind and its aspirations and dreams.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
Violence does not just needle nor nudge. It annoys and perturbs the silence and serenely tranquil lives we all want to live. You trusted your instincts, Officer Cook, so mature and honest, faithful and always relied upon in a pinch. Totally dignified, reliable, capable and most dependable. Dade County could look up to your stoic nature and certainly comprehend the scopes of the parts. Integrity and dignity that commanded and led others by example such an exemplary man, heroic and talented who was evilly taken before his time. Never forgotten and warmly, earnestly and solemnly saluted and paid homage for feats of truth and desire. All heart, soul and now your spirit my neighbor, friend and hero can really soar high as patrol and observe the gates of gladness and gallantry. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
Judging by your most heroic of actions taken, Officer Cook, you stopped a wayward man from committing more adverse misery for Dade County. Already under duress it was your solemn integrity, healthy respect for dignity and wholesome character and accomplishments that have circled those bandwagons of bravery and sacred purposes.Our days and nights all peacefully silent yet a little less safer by your absence from our world seeing your family smiling as they carryout your legacy which stands for angel and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
With a humbly loyal, honorable and most cherished name, Officer Cook, the hero of Dade County one of many who toiled, sweated and labored over and above the calls of duty to fortify your community with nothing but harmony and the most essential effort called upon your heart and soul. Obviously, your loss cannot ever be filled and surely those who have taken over your duties have big , big shoes to occupy. Respect. Reverence. Resolve. Resourcefulness and accountability all by a beloved comrade who tried to bring a region some semblance of balance and boldness while staying the courses of humility and sterling character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
Virtue, vigilance and valor all before vanity. Heroism and honor above all as well as integrity, character and dignity are all able to battle adversity much more than anything else. Your blessed and cherished name, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten and above all Dade County and its people will never forget your ethical approaches to all the missions and journeys you undertook to make the difference in our lives more than just marginal. Cornerstones built for a safer future one surely better if you were still here my neighbor, friend and hero to witness your masterpieces of morals,mettle and meaningful resiliency. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
I guess the smartest way to attack a major problem is head on. Never one to run or shirk responsibility, you were an esteemed and very loyal comrade, Officer Cook, who has always had the admiration and respect of all Dade County residents for taking a stand and utilizing your God given honor,dignity and integrity all from unselfish wisdom and unwavering vision to see what humanity needed. Such humility and heart are surely where blessings and rewards continue to be granted to your spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
You were a street smart veteran, Officer Cook, colleagues from all around respected you and your intuitive guidance. The beacon of light that forever shines down from heaven is your soul's distinctive honor,integrity and dignity which hung in there and fought those very nasty battles in order for Dade County to remain at peace. God's flock of character and commitments to pride and excellence are always encircling us and watching our every journey. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
Those faucets of fairness, firmness and trust, Officer Cook, were always heroically flowing out. It was your honorable principles and guided faith that lead your trails of integrity, dignity and justice for mankind. Dade County was your prime area where you diligently labored and patrolled for security for six years of undivided attention to detail. So much respect and passion go into these jobs where unfortunately danger can strike in a heartbeat. Always treasured, admired and greatly revered for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
Peace and stability in a region should always be mellifluous. It's found in evil's fulsome actions that put lives of citizens and the police in peril. The total veracity of your sacred work, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten for what you accomplished on behalf of Dade County folks. A hero through and true who made his affirmation of dignity and integrity raise above the crowd. Such wisdom, vision and maturity always remembered and warmly embraced. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
Difficulty make decisions so much tougher to sometimes ponder. Police have to make split second choices that may mean life or no life at all. Going to that domestic scene that day showed your honesty and character, Officer Cook. Make no mistake you were not going right back to end your shift until a resolution came about. Dignity,respect and integrity all placed in harm's way to protect the citizens and your fellow colleagues from evil. God has your angelic soul of humility hovering overhead looking out after your beloved family and those who have succeeded you. There of course is sadness and grief, anguish,pain and aching hearts. Always cherished and saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020