Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

To uplift is to restore the faith and confidence that our purposeful journeys may go forth in fruition. God surely blessed you, Officer Cook, with sincere dignity,integrity and honesty travelling with your heart and soul of heroic values. Dade County was not only served but they were truly enhanced by a very able and capable public servant with a shining smile and bravery beyond wisdom, vision and maturity. Keep watching over us and your beloved family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

Everything soul in heaven is perpetuated by their family's pursuits of happiness and loyalty in everything they succeed in. The Wilkerson, Tidwell Families all remember you, Officer Cook and have forgotten your pride and fighting spirit that always burns brightly in heaven. Dade County was your place of engagement, enhancement and enrichment, honor, integrity and dignity always saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

What a fabulous life and career ended all too tragically by one man so evil and rotten to the core. Your hope and goodwill, Officer Cook, was accentuated by humility, honesty, dignity and respectful integrity that sounded the bells of freedom for all Dade County. Its residents could not have been happier. No happy your life was taken as you made the ultimate sacred sacrifice to preserve and to passionately keep us serene. Always cherished and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

Your friends and colleagues are your important peers of perseverance and precision. Yours, Officer Cook, all worked with a truthful and trusted man whose vision and wisdom were greater in humility and in honor than anything else. Dade County was served with loving sincerity and very well refined scruples from an angel of righteousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

The Bible no matter which you follow gives us a blueprint and a faithful purpose in life. You were gifted, humble, faithful and hopeful, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero and legend whose dignity and intensity matched perfectly with your unwavering character, commitment and convictions not to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

The shallow end of a pool can be just as perilous as the deep end. Violence does not gave up nor relent. Your unending efforts, Officer Cook, made sure and certain that Dade County citizens would live freely and with less strife. Your tireless honesty, integrity and dignity has been transferred to heaven to now serve a more eternal role. To resolve and to untie terror is up to those future women and men of sanctity and humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

Point A to point B must be observed and then swift action must be employed. Dade County was well served by you, Officer Cook, a well received brother who worked and toiled over evil with your esteemed colleagues. Integrity, dignity and outstanding character followed you on your pathways of justice, truth and humane trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

If safety becomes endangered then a community may lose its liberties. A good man, a very wonderful young man dedicated and determined to protect Dade County, yourself, Officer Cook, so concerned and considerate. The honesty and a bounty of boldness, bravery and respect all flowed from your heart of heroism and humility and your gentle soul of impression. God watches over His angels of courage allowing them to walk their beats guarding the pearliest of gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 4, 2020

If the shoes fit wear them. If your personality is able to adjust to your humble position then your chances are as good as the next person's of succeeding. Everyday police pick up where they finished the previous day and searching for a semblance of order within those areas that require harmony and freedom for prosperity to wander. A life so vivid and a career you envisioned as a youth, Officer Cook. Memories Dade County won't ever forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

The potent to perseverance, proficiency and prudence is by one keeping honesty, integrity and the backbones of dignity stapled or sewn into their uniform of humility, hope and enhanced heroism. The sincerity and courage, Officer Cook, matched perfectly with your unwavering heart, undying soul and unselfish wisdom, vision and human nature. A great smile and a most passionate presence that calmed and restored the peace of Dade County. Your community that continues perpetuating your memory and warrior like spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

Days come and go. If violence could just run away and never return how better we could prosper and thrive. Dade County thrived under your direction and leadership of other men and women. Desire and drive make one's intense dignity and integrity more meaningful. A hero of resolve and versatility doing his utmost. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, we salute and honor your decorated service to humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

If a coat of paint could mask all of our issues society might be much better off. It cannot and because of your due diligence and faithfulness to duty, Officer Cook, the folks of Dade County could live safer lives. Honesty and hope, dignity and dedication all serves their roles of integrity and respect when everything is all centered. You are never out of our hearts and minds my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

No one wants force to dictate movement and neither shall evil destroy a good world full of hope, devoutness and goodwill. Honesty, dignity and integrity are all a public servant's messages of unity and liberty. Officer Cook, badge#1664 won't ever be disrespected nor tarnished because of the unwavering and undying sacrifice you made on May 16,1979 in order for your community and our community of Dade County to face the challenges that crime and unrest bring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

The diabolical demons of destruction are up and about creating intense problems for mankind. Dade County was cared for by a most remarkably passionate young man full of zest, zeal and vigilance. Your whole life and six year career, Officer Cook, was the staple of everlasting honor, humbleness and the yearning to live and to protect sanctity with your unselfish integrity and dignity. They are forged bonds of bravery and resolve within the constant flow and changes of our land, one you should have been permitted to live and witness personally. Your soul is doing the observing forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

Your direction and sense of urgency, Officer Cook, headed off at least endeavored to stop a t man of violence from further disrupting the movements of society to live in unity and in tranquility. Honor and composure make up a public servant's commitments to character, dignity and integrity, always virtual and never more resolve. Dade County suffers from your loss. We know your soul is looking over your family and colleagues today who patrol those perilous streets and roads where rage can take a life sadly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

The best interests of society are at great risk because of torment. Your best efforts and honesty, Officer Cook, insured Dade County citizens would be safer and more at ease. Your heroic dignity, character and integrity, made that distinct impression in our community and shall never be forgotten for its humility, virtue and esteemed bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2020

With all these terrible incidents, shootings across our country, police have been constantly bombarded with so much going on, responsibility and the ability to respond in a moment's notice only a heartbeat away. You showed up with your partner that day, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, Officer Cook, just wanting to quell an otherwise dangerous situation, to diffuse an exploding object in this case an evil and revengeful man looking to perpetrate violence against his girlfriend and the citizens along with your comrades who nearly lost their lives performing their sacred and civil duties to humanity. You paid that tragic price, Officer Cook, so young and gifted beyond your esteemed heroism, honor and reverence. Only a man of dignity, vision and wisdom so humble to work through obvious peril, it's happening these days at an alarming rate, please my your soul keep watching over us and making your family and all who serve safe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

There is nothing worse than evil, wickedness and violence triple teaming humanity, society and mankind with all kinds of adversarial destruction. The smokes still comes from such ugliness and rears itself upon duly responsible citizens and their public servants. All who live to battle and fight for our freedoms and unities shall be treasured, honored and indeed blessed. Dade County saw firsthand your true humble perseverance, Officer Cook, everyday on the roads. Your passions respected. Integrity and dignity so cherished. It has a mark left behind for your family and peers who combine to lift up your legacy and hoist it upon their gentle shoulders. You were a consummate gentleman and an even greater human being superior in wisdom, vision and maturity always to be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

Cornerstones and foundations are the frameworks of honest and most highly diligent public servants who had a sense of value and virtue. Vision, wisdom and decency landing right in their laps here in Dade County in Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, forever a hero of trust, truth and genuine character and the words undertaken to carry out your precise duties of onus toward them. For eternity you remain cherished and most respected for your sacred trails and paths of righteousness covering our society. We ail because of your untimely death at the hands of a madman while doing your utmost to stop him along with your esteemed and brave comrades that fateful day. Infamy shall stop and what ceases will never be afforded the opportunity to roam and create mischief and bedlam. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family suffered greatly, Officer Cook and the huge loss of a dynamic man full of life and achievement yet to fulfill. God deemed your journeys as complete and took your soul back to His home to patrol His gates golden in gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

Gratitude is your attitude. One plants their feet, hands, heart and soul to do a little searching for peace and engagement. You enriched the landscape of Dade County, Officer Cook, just by being yourself and no more than what God gave you. He implanted a sense of authentic intuition, ingenuity and integrity that defined what honor, character and dignity in performing your tasks is about. men and women risk their lives to protect them and to preserve the humility of mankind that pursues its missions just as an eagle soars over its nest of babies watching over them. Those who have succeeded you do so with a burden strapped to their hearts and shoulders. Crime and terror must be eliminated and the streets must be paved with peace of mind. Always remembered and saluted for boldness and charisma. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

A gentleman so gentle and serene, beloved, admired and universally respected by everyone. With a heroic legacy stamped in serious and in humane valor, Officer Cook, you'll not be forgotten for coming to aid and to service the people of Dade County. Thoughtful faithful, insightful with a warm and friendly demeanor, yet your unselfish and tireless endeavors and resolve won't go without notice. Fair, unbiased, trusted and truthful, the good Lord will bless and reward your soul for making the ultimate sacrifice to enable the citizens to march forward and yet something is forever amiss as you continue to be greatly missed but in the hearts of your family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

One way or another violence will be dealt with and finally driven from this planet. You left behind a rich legacy, Officer Cook, in honor, humility and loyalty to mankind to face the struggles and challenges that test a man or woman's character. Their reliability, versatility and virtual dignity must focus and be present to cast its talents upon folks who yearn for quiet and decency as Dade County did during your time watching over them. Heaven is where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Angels fly higher because of their intrinsic values to this world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

God surely, certainly and forever shines His grace and compassion upon us because of what you meant to your family, comrades and to society, Dade County in general, Officer Cook. Heroism to be taken seriously and so poignantly honored for its due diligence, its foresight, its strength and beloved esteem. No matter integrity, ingenuity and dignity from an outstanding character and commitment assisted you in your happiness, pleasures and daily work habits all from ethical conduct. All proficient and totally professional. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

You work, you pray, you hope. From those traits a reason and purpose may spring forth. You forged bonds with all people, Officer Cook, no matter their background, creed or religion. And for this sacrifice the folks of Dade County were and surely continue to be better served. A man goes out daily to patrol for tranquility utilizing his God given abilities and whatever dignity, integrity and honor were all humbly, humanely and heroically bestowed upon your heart, eyes and soul. You are missed very much and the sadness I personally experience from your loss just never seems to go away. I guess sending these reflections helps a little. But heaven has a golden angel of bravery walking that proverbial beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

Security and harmony open the many gates of hope and beauty. You discovered this, Officer Cook, while hunting and taking pictures of nature. Where you gave your life in Dade County for the people they can't forget your spirit of giving, the excellence of endeavor and the combinations of character, respectful integrity and devout dignity all sealed in God's castles above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

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