Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Most police are honorable public servants who serve and protect the causes and purposes of truth, justice and the American way. Service was a passion. Virtue with vigilance. Humility with integrity. Dignity afforded to all society. Dade County was proudly and proficiently served by a man of enrichment and never ending enhancement to be treasured for generations to come. Heroism that is saluted and etched upon your family, comrades and friends' hearts and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2020
Destiny and hope share bonds. God is the Judge, King and Savior where in His sacred of spots rests desire, drive and dedicated decency. All virtues that must be honed, preached and practiced on a daily basis to reach fruition. You shared the rigors of policing Dade County with so many other men and women, Officer Cook and they have never forgotten your happiness, a heart of gold, sacred dignity and instrumental integrity all brought about by revered character. So young and determined, why is the big question did Our Creator need you at such a young age? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2020
Today, Officer Cook, Dade North Memorial Park where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero will be welcoming another brave young man to heaven where I'm certain you'll show him everything his heart and soul must know. Those gates of valor are surely filled with honesty, integrity and dignity all utilized to quash the wanton violence that still permeates within humanity. Officer Aubrey Johnson was twenty-eight and hurt his ankle chasing a robbery suspect and unfortunately developed a blood clot and lost his life. A gentleman of truth and trust, you'll be his companion , Officer Cook, for eternity. We won't forget May 16, 1979.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2020
A man so adored and beloved by both his family and colleagues shall not be forgotten. Heaven has your most esteemed heart, soul and spirit, Officer Cook, one honorably heroic and endearing to all mankind and the community of Dade County where you lived, worked and sacrificed to make peace and endeavor a by-product of everyday life. The best scruples, ideals and values that character, commitments to excellence and conviction must have to stem the tides of terror and evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2020
Your virtue, vision and valor, Officer Cook, were all honest, dignified and carried great humanely refined integrity. They all combined to serve and protect life and property here in Dade County. Today, the landscape of Dade County is much different than when you patrolled its streets, but, no matter your character, fortitude and heroism shall forever be remembered and saluted for instinctual wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2020
The scent of serious trouble should always be handled by skillful and honored public servants. Talent alone is never enough. Tenacity, ferocity and working diligently as you always gave your excellent of efforts, Officer Cook, to shelter Dade County where tranquility belongs. You place your faith and trust in one man's heart and soul of devotion, determination and dedication to be greatly admired and respected forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2020
Dignity and integrity were never more shining. Honesty and reverence that defended those folks here in Dade County that Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was never more persuasive. You continue to be paid homage for heroism and resolve beyond the letter of the law. You enforced, enriched and enhanced society until your last ounce of energy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2020
Security, serenity and safety were taken care of by your esteem and cherished name, Officer Cook. Dade County and its residents were proudly, humbly and humanely preserved by your love and fondness. All the integrity, dignity and character honored humanity with its faithful pursuits of harmony and unity. Never forgotten and fondly saluted for never giving in to violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2020
A gallant gentleman whose thoughtfulness, resourcfulness and faithfulness deposited everything proper regarding dignity, wisdom, respect, honesty and integrity. Nothing missed a beat, Officer Cook and nothing skipped by your virtually loyal heart and soul. Dade County has the foundations of peace and unity which you built to heroically last for generations to come. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2020
Class runs with courage and honesty humbly jogs with integrity and dignity. Dade County was the location where perseverance, effort and respectful character patrolled its roads all by your unselfish truthful trust and caring concern. Your blessed soul, Officer Cook, was noble and profoundly unrelenting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2020
A pristine man with a special passion to serve his community of Dade County, you will forever be solemnly mourned for honor, dignity and integrity, such fine character, Officer Cook, to be remembered for respect, admiration and loyal concern. Sanctity now in heaven walking its perfect beat without a bit of hurt or pain. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2020
If you hail a hero, you salute an honored and humbly proud young man, Officer Cook, who relished his roles and onuses serving and protecting Dade County. So much to live for and you made the ultimate sacrifice to serve as a symbol of future safety and prosperity for mankind to cherish and to admire your heart of dignity,integrity and resolve. Nothing but goodwill, hope and faith they all fly higher every second in God's towers of truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
When days and nights are long and sorrowful the comfort is knowing you cared, truly were concerned about protecting Dade County, Officer Cook. No woman or man will overlook your crusades of courage, conviction and commitment, all to character, honesty and dignity never clearer. Such integrity and respect breeds such for others to follow in your big shoes my neighbor, friend and hero. Too short a time here in this world , yet, your most humanely valuable contributions produced peace and satisfaction. A great leader, follower and servant gone way too early. Sleep well Officer Cook and rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
One day real soon the redemption will be upon us and your family, Officer Cook,will look forward to reuniting with you and your parents. So proud, honorable and faithful to every calling of Our Master. It's the reason why your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, lived until one-hundred and three years of life so special and valiant. Indeed your integrity, respectful dignity and honor charmed the residents of Dade County and better still your meaningful missions brought everlasting relief and instilled an impression never to be tarnished nor erased. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Happiness and accomplishments were left behind for them to finish. Always terribly missed and yet so sweet and mellow a man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
One tad of tenacity is surely better than a fire of evil. That ferocity does not belong on the streets to roam and to ruin the image of society. Your likability and vigilant life, Officer Cook, has left an imprint tough to follow and yet Dade County was surely better served by you and your clarity of wisdom and pathways of vision, trust and truth. Your soul of honor is free to soar and to travel those perfectly humble roads where no obstacles will impede your angelic journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
We age and hopefully gracefully as well. You should have been allowed to age this way too, Officer Cook. Too many changes and a loss to your family and department that Dade County will never forget. Your family had a gaping hole implanted in their hearts and souls because of one evil man. Such a man does not belong among humanity. The indignity of losing everything just because of him not wanting to obey commands given to him to safeguard and to preserve the integrity of mankind. Never again my neighbor, friend and hero will pain and harm come your direction. Integrity and dignity all humbly honored by such a warm,devout and instrumentally concerned human being. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
Chief Jacobs, Detective Blocker and Officers DiGenova, Edgerton, Jackson and Piloto were some of your many buddies and colleagues, Officer Cook, who assisted you in reducing violence here in Dade County, heroes too who like their friend and reverent partner never forgot you and your sacrifice. Your memory stands legendary as does your integrity and dignity which all defended us and with such prominent character and bravery the heavens are aglow with your smile and soul of sanctity and noble actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. At twenty-five God must have needed your ingenuity and convictions serving a more eternal role guarding His pearliest of pristine gates.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
Virtue is so humble and yet so humane. Your life of piety and faith, Officer Cook, was predicated upon your honorable intentions all by words of heroism, dignity and integrity all launched back into mankind to strengthen its resolve. Dade County and its citizens won't ever forget you my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a man of ride and proud wisdom and vision. All cherished and more loyal than ever. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
You produced a perseverance that will forever glow brightly, Officer Cook. As the sun comes up each day the folks of Dade County will certainly remember with warmth your respect and diligence placed at their front doors. All by a hero of character, commitments to honesty, integrity and always confident dignity. Evil and terror one day will be abated forevermore and surely as God blesses your sweet soul may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
Officer Cook, you and your beloved parents all finally all together as God has you all cradled in His palms of mercy and loving compassion for eternity. You brought the best safeguards against violence preserving life for the people of Dade County to survive and to strive to become better everyday. It's found in the cornerstones of your sacrifice where integrity,honor and dignity all rest comfortably. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
Acumen steers the rudders of resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency throughout a servant's public career. Yours, Officer Cook, was amply filled with esteem and being a cherished and treasured gentleman of tranquility and leadership. This all stemmed from having principles and mettle that all who serve must possess from day one until they retire. Integrity and dignity can defeat serious trouble and now as an angel in heaven your soul and spirit can soar as high as God guides them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
Reflective of your department, Officer Cook, you protected and provided the impetus for harmony and serenity to percolate in and around all Dade County and never a more finer and honest man of truth and valor. So sincere and caring, it's always going to remain a part of your virtual legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, dignity and surely humane and sacred integrity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
Authority articulates. Dignity demonstrates. Integrity incorporates. Honesty is utilized as that heroically humble tool of persuasion and never a man calmer and peaceful public servant who was beloved by all Dade County. You delivered truth and trust straight to the citizens, Officer Cook, never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
You fight adversity by being logical, honest and humble. You defended us here in Dade County, Officer Cook,by being thoughtful faithful, a man of character, dignity and always donned integrity to be humbly saluted for its heroic actions during your watch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2020
We walk, talk, breathe, eat and see, mundane things that get taken for granted. Those who lived experienced. Now as an angel, Officer Cook, you experience the sanctity that has allowed your precious soul to do its vitally important role patrolling the gates of bravery as you did when you circled Dade County to provide a daily dose of fresh air by a man directed upon the validation of honor, integrity and dignity that performed at a higher level during your watch. One humble and trustworthy, one truthful and exceedingly valuable. The finest of people saluted for boldness and focusing upon his priorities in policing a community where you keep on being paid homage for doing a dangerous profession at a level of excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So dear and so admired, so very much missed but always in your family's hearts and thoughts, "Uncle Bo," lives on watching over his beloved.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 5, 2020