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

Prevention is worth a pound of cure. You stopped a wayward man, Officer Cook, as a hero of humbleness, honesty and integrity. All Dade County needed was a lovely man set in his passions and having discipline to carry out his duties of justice, trust and truth forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2020

Blessings are for the honest, brave and dignified of human beings. Curses are for those chasing after callousness which prevents peace, hope and reverence to set in a community. Dade County was your place of business and where you lived among decent and desirable people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2020

Your parents, sister and your beloved Karen, who remarried thirty years after your death while performing your job have always loved and missed you. You were a sincere and honored individual who did not seek the limelight only the knowledge of protecting Dade County with your keen sense of directional dignity, integrity and persuasive respect for humility and mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you were the consummate professional who planned, trained and prepared for your wars over wickedness. Our Creator knows the rest of life's humane and most noble career.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2020

You follow the trails of tenacity and your utmost effort will shine through. Yours, Officer Cook, serviced Dade County and its people with the full fledged and open honor and dignity so distinct as much as your unselfish character and integrity to be solemnly and fondly saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2020

You stay grounded by your wise choices in life. You seize the opportunity and let things marinate a little. Service professionals intelligently understand their roles that call for conduct and standards to be up to snuff. Nothing but excellent ethics, insuring dignified success all by virtue of integrity partnering with your undivided humility, Officer Cook. A hero who made safety and serenity first and foremost for Dade County residents to remember and to cherish your engaging mannerisms. The clock ticks and now those who have taken over your watch shall proceed cautiously not falling into a pit of vipers looking bite. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Elevations that deserve homage and solemn respect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

Personality is only made sincerer by virtue of humility and honesty sustained on a daily basis. It never relented, Officer Cook, always so resilient, reverent and widely resourceful, its acts of devotion and motivation more treasured than ever. Dade County sees and hears just about everything, with your talents, passions andmindset of mettle and morals, integrity, ingenuity and visionary wisdom and dignity were never clearer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

Hearts and minds of the meticulous beat together in honor, integrity and dignity both stoic and humbly heroic. Your career and life, Officer Cook, were just the proper models of conduct Dade County folks experienced during your time. All too short, yet filled with splendor and bravery combined to last for generations to remember the sacrifice you gave in order for tranquility to freely travel and for terror and evil to be vanquished. The Lord repays reverence and respect with reward and enrichment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

Your virtues and loyalties, Officer Cook, will forever be extolled. Dade County has never lost sight of your due diligence, devotion and surely your focused dignity to extrapolate goodwill and hope from your heart and to see that all areas were under the faithful directions of your ferocity. When things hit home, then you realize the efforts put forth by a humanely heroic man. Things are looking up and hoping your family is doing well in their fruitful journeys. "Uncle Bo" won't be forgotten. Your heart, and princely courage stand head and shoulders among angels of peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

A flower pot falls and breaks,its contents can be replaced. A human life subjected to peril and taken by a vile and deceitful person cannot ever be replaced. It meant the world to your family, comrades and peers, Officer Cook, when they paid your family respects. Your high octane performance, honorable and very outstanding is what heroic legacies of sacntity, dignity and integrity are made of. Dade County saw undying and tireless perseverance presenting itself in the day to day events of tackling turmoil and torment. Replacing danger with serenity and security really takes one mature and vigilant public servant so well regarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

Flattery is a sincere form of gratitude. You were immersed in your career and life of honest humility, Officer Cook. Always so diligent and reliable when it came to servicing the needs of Dade County citizens. First class and no non-sense. All seriousness to create harmony and stamp out those fires of evil. Their flames surely can destroy the sense of well being and respect all venues cherish. For possessing character, dignity and trustworthy integrity may God grant blessing and reward upon your very heart and soul as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

A coward has no honor, decency and respect. Their selfishness ranks at the top of them wanting to commit and to ruin mankind's esteem and purposes. Your trust and heroic dignity, Officer Cook, provided the inspirations for our very futures and Dade County was propserous once more with your cherished and dedicated loyalty always demonstrated. The flags fly high as does your beautifully virtuous soul of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

Eat to live. Drink to replenish your energy. Stoic, stellar and sterling, Officer Cook, your total package of essential valor, humble honesty, down to earth integrity and decent dignity way beyond the crowd. Dade County had your bond andwords of affirmation following your pathways of perseverance, an angel heroic and with a mighty soul and heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

The rivers run far and deep. So does a man's constant concern and considersation for his community where your vital service,Officer Cook, was heroically essential. Integrity and its concepts of all respectful character, dignity and desire all flowed justly and not to be shelved. Dust shall not cover a legacy that graced Dade County with unity and total humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

The fairways of ferocity all lead to the forests in heaven, Officer Cook, where you walk that proverbial perfect beat. Only honored, brave and dignified public servants who have given their lives shall soar as angels of trust and resolve forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was gently served by yourcaring heart.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

The ruler only extends so far. Effort and sufficiency were far greater, Officer Cook, all displayed loyally, honorably andmost assuredly with integrity and complete virtual character and dignity given to Dade County to bringdown terror and restore as embalnce of sanctity, civility and nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

Many women and men have certain values that accentuate positive results. Heroes and heroines validate mankind with their unassuming honesty, dignity and integrity so necessary to eliminate violence from our world. It was your plan, your dreams and aspirations to become a policeman and Dade County's people were not disappointed, though losing you so young, you cannot be forgotten forsuch character, commitments and classic convictions all from your trustworthy heart, Officer Cook. Heroism lives on! Your spirit and soul eternally are protected from anymore hurt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

A sunny day today a great day to walk, think and ponder. The birds are flying high and always, Officer Cook, as I think of a Dade County police hero so thoughtful and honest, it shall always be your deserving dignity, integrity and decency that has continually been saluted. The serenity and safety all bestowed upon us by a gentleman of first class endeavor and unassuming tireless resolve never overlooked. A ruthfully trusted angel eternally watching over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2020

The racing around, the running furiously and the hustling from point to point for security can really make your head swim and your heart race. But, that is what those who entertain a public service career serving the public can come to expect. Demands on time and keeping up with the flow of daily business is not some simple routine. You made those harrowing patrols around Dade County to enhance, to enrich and to engage the residents whom you watched over, Officer Cook and surely as today is very hot, your honesty, dignity and integrity has never been heroically forgotten for a man whose virtue and values never waned. Sorry you could not still be witness to all these changes brought about by your tireless attitude, fortitude and tenacity. An angel brighter than ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

At least, Officer Cook, God humbly bestowed richness and blessings upon your heart and soul. Your parents may they both rest in peace instilled and implanted truth, trust, honesty, dignity and integrity upon you and Nancy. To live by morals, scruples and principles for some is hard enough. Badge#1664 lived, breathed toiled relentlessly for real meaning behind the words of serenity, safety and unity for mankind. Dade County will honor your memory forever as you take your rightful place in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

The pressures of stress and duress only reinforce why all men and women, public servants who protect their various areas need to occupy their outstanding performances with honor, integrity and dignity. You just hope society respects your positive influence and goodwill that was certainly carried out, Officer Cook. Dade County was where your maturity, wisdom and vision accomplished legendary preservation. We shall not overlook nor forget a priceless smile and perseverance par excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

Adversity only hoists those masts of mettle and morals. Central to decorum and decency are dignity and its kindred of integrity and honesty. So much to live for and so much you left behind as your family and department's hero of truth, trust and unwavering and most unselfish justice for all Dade County and society. The total of your undivided attention to details complete with resolving faith, Officer Cook. A young man and a gentleman to be saluted for vigilance and virtue so vital to our peaceful movements in life and during our periods of enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

The days tell the time and place of an individual's presense among society. On May 16, 1979, honesty, dignity and integrity surfaced as they did everyday. They came to Liberty City in Miami part of Dade County to provide help to the citizens and to your esteemed and brave comrades, Officer Cook. You are a hero forever tied to a legacy where humility, heart and soul dug deeper to deliver its knockout blows to the winds of an evil man. Everyone will remember and offer you a heartfelt salute of gratitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

A community bands together for a common reason. Dade County bonded as one to pay tributes to you and your loved ones, Officer Cook. A real gentleman so sincere and trustworthy. It is easy to ponder as to why you accomplished so much in a short time. Integrity, dignity and character havetaken their rightful spots in Our Creator's kingdom of wisdom, vision and courage forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

Pious yet unwavering in your devotion to duty. Dade County was always well provided for a served by a relentless man of engagement, effort and the boundaries of honest character, staunch commitment to both pride and excellence and the never ending battles where truth and trust spurred on your humane convictions. Forever now an angel, Officer Cook, as heaven has your lovely smile accompanying your voyages above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

A man on a mission to preserve the prosperity of his own community and one in which Dade County was supported by your pillows of positive perseverance and integrity forevermore. One heart and soul whose dignity and eloquence was very pronounced. Officer Cook, heroism and humility were all learned from your enriched home environment. Never shall we forget our lessons too. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 28, 2020

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