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

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

Our Jewish new year is almost upon us and yet you are always going to be in my heart and mind. A great family, a lovely wife, a big sister, all so proud of you and they miss you greatly as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero within the palms of Our Lord who too watches over your parents' soul too. All for Dade County in honesty, reverence and adherence to faith hope, goodwill. The eyes of dignity and integrity shined down upon you as they guided your earthly missions of nobility and sacred purposes.Officer Cook, heroism was implanted within your most treasured soul. Your family should have blessings of health, peace and prosperity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

Compromise can lead to a better ending. Tragically that day, Officer Cook, there was such a deal. One man's unearthly evil erupted the core of civilization and ended your life of honor, bravery, integrity and dignity. But, Dade County was served and saved by a loyal soldier of resolve, sanctity and humility from your wise and resourceful heart of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2020

Vacations are surely nice to take. But, before anything else honesty, character and the truthful and most humbly trusted directives of desire and endeavor must be ready to attack the issues, circumstances and problems of evil and violence confounding, confronting and confusing society. You were a decent man, Officer Cook, never more patience and precise ferocity poured into your labors of love and faithfulness given to the population of Dade County. Now they are to be celebrated, remembered proudly and saluted for unwavering, undying and unselfish efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

Seven days are in a week. Twenty-four hours a day communities all around humanity are vigilantly and diligently served and protected by some of the best officers, women and men making themselves known to the public at large. You were one of them, Officer Cook, the fraternity of sisters and brothers, brave, honest, decent and mostly refined citizens themselves. All anyone asks if for a little respect, common sense and the pursuits of both integrity and character all having dignity's versions of virtue and loyalty. You my neighbor, friend and hero cannot be forgotten and your family and peers are very certain Badge#1664 is hanging at the main headquarters being solemnly honored and will be etched in all hearts forever. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

Parallel to perseverance, proficiency and prudence must be honor, integrity and dignity. Never can any miss a beat nor skip a step. During your dedicated six years of public service, Officer Cook, Dade County citizens had the advantages of your acumen well versed, awareness well respected and visionary wisdom well saluted. You are to be praised as a warrior who saved and protected the quality of life so valuable as was yours. The walls of courage you fundamentally constructed have stayed in place as an honor of your most heroic legacy. The baton was passed down, the torch of your giving heart and soul always burns brightly in Our Creator's fortress with no one forgetting your courtesies and kindness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

The outlandish surely torment our society with their mischievous ways. Your tenaciousness justified your means to mettle, morals and proper conduct, Officer Cook and for having everlasting available honesty, humbleness and the incorporated integrity and dignity may the Almighty bless your sweet spirit of adventure and soul of virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

A good day and a great life work well together. On May 16,1979, Officer Cook, heroism and humility became those poles of honor stapling your integrity, character and respectful dignity together as one element freeing Dade County from violence that you took an oath to defend us from. You paid the dearest price and won't be overlooked nor forgotten. Sanctity and heroic actions have their distinct reasons in living a rather normal life. You enhanced and will be blessed for having heart and grit grounded as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

Security and maturity go hand in hand because without any honor, resourcefulness and resolute reverence one cannot go far. Your trails in Dade County, Officer Cook, did travel far because of undying and unselfish dignity and integrity, wisdom to be humbly salute here in heaven and wherever your family journeys in their pursuits of happiness and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

One sinks or swims based on their ability and capacity. Your reliability and versatility, Officer Cook, heroically permitted Dade County folks the right to live in safety. Your morals, mettle and virtue certainly will be so honored. Integrity, honesty and dignity feed off of each other to support outstanding character and precise commitments to truth and justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

No surprises. All readiness to serve, protect and allow Dade County to forge ahead with life. A life and career surely to be solemnly remembered and duly saluted for everything honor, integrity and the wisdom of dignity represent. You became a hero, the day you were born, Officer Cook and the day you sacrificed your life became an angel forever esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

Effort only enhances humanity and its purposeful journeys of unity and peace. Your life and career, Officer Cook, meant everything to you and your family, they could not be prouder of the wonderful legacy of heroism, honesty, dignity and integrity you left behind for them to uplift. Dade County was enriched by your smile and nobly trustworthy passions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

Those who give honestly reap righteous rewards. Your soul, Officer Cook, for preserving Dade County has always been blessed and nobly saluted. Your integrity, wisdom and honored dignity shall not be forgotten as you soar like an angel of sacred missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

So endearing, so enriching and so engaging, the enhancement is here to stay grounded forevermore in Dade County as the bonds you formed and created within the population cannot ever be broken, Officer Cook. Honesty and humility from a loyal and devout heart of esteem and respectful resolve. Dignity at the front door with integrity and character by your sides of valiant commitments and caring consideration all from your totally profound heart and soul of conviction. Why you were taken Officer Cook we probably won't know other than the fact that Mr. Pearsall was plotting and planning his evil day of infamy against you and your professional soul mates of concern and scruples. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll always be so commended for answering a delicate yet dangerous call of duty your last very tragically. The heaven are filled with smiles and bravery that flies and soars higher every second while God's gates of admiration are safeguarded. Perpetual and perfect!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

Respectable and accountable. Never more durable and versatile. All in a tough day's worth of endeavor, energy and the mighty heart of a hero so true and trusted. You worked, Officer Cook, to make honesty, integrity and dignity a most useful tool while giving all your unending ferocity to leave that lasting impression upon mankind and upon the folks of Dade County. You remain a part of history here within your department and all around our country. Foundations and cornerstones solidly adorned with your vision, wisdom and maturity that have touched the hearts of so many including your wonderful family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

Decisions are those choice that can make or disrupt a community's tranquil moments. The brave and humble who work in an undying and unselfish fashion are the ones who understand reliability and responsibility. They comprehend courage from humbleness. They don't just ponder honor,dignity and integrity. You impressed your bosses, Officer Cook, with your total effort and pain staking searches for authentic leadership, motivation and the right mettle and character, principles that carried your heroism and sanctity. Never any hesitation and always so treasured and revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was fundamentally sound when you served and preserved the quality of life so cherished.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

The tour begins with roll call and inspections then one hits the pavements trying their best to avert peril, danger and serious troubles. Dilemmas always seem to crop up and your skills and ironclad heart of expression and goodwill, Officer Cook, seemed to have worked its wonders. For a gentleman to lose his life of honor and reverence the good Lord certainly has blessed your spirit and soul rewarding them for humility, heroism and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking falsehood. You spoke rather simple, Officer Cook and made your wisdom and vision clear and concise. Dade County and its residents felt very much at ease and at peace all by your tireless, unselfish and trusted honesty, integrity and dignity supporting all your pathways and trails of justice and faithful character not to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

Two ships pass in the night and yet we all pray and hope violence and evil never befalls anyone. To stay safe and to keep your compass pointed properly takes an enormous amount of energy and heart. You carried your humble and bold tasks at hand, Officer Cook, very well and mighty outstanding. To maintain honesty, dignity and integrity for some takes more practice, yet, your composure and calming voice was the very source of your vigilant determination and steadfast dedication to be shared and so poignantly honored for always. Dade County misses you as does everyone. A gentle soul enriching and uplifting humanity with a sense of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

Some have grand plans and dream big. Yet, they don't accomplish. As a young man, Officer Cook, you aspired and dreamed to become a policeman. A difficult and perilous job and yet through God's eyes and ears He heard you and because of unwavering heroism, honor and integrity He allowed you the opportunity to protect the citizens of Dade County for six years of sweat and toil through the trials of turmoil, torment and terror. May 16,1979 stands out as that awfully tragic day when your soul of respect and intuition was called home. It was to serve a more vital role in the heavens above where no more harm would pass your direction. Solemnly remembered and fondly adored by family, friends and most well admired colleagues who now carry your legacy as that torch of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

Think small. Ponder the humble. Don't complicate the complex. Police work already has enough tall assignments for its flock of ferocity ahead of them. The ceiling was high, Officer Cook and the stakes for Dade County were too. Our harmony, unity and liberties were never in doubt as you served your loftiest position where sanctity and character, reverence and diligence need to be accountable at at costs. Never forgotten and saluted for esteemed loyalty and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

When seldom is heard a discouraging word then you know you did your journeys well. Carried out and all tasks were duly honored. Dignity, integrity and respect can surely stand humble and proud. Dade County, your family and department, Officer Cook, dearly miss your smile and gentle heart of valor all soaring as an angel forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

The blessings one reaps are those cherished memories. Certainly your memory, Officer Cook, has been perpetuated within the character and happiness of your family. Integrity, dignity and honor all are earned as nothing is to be taken for granted and the folks in Dade County never took Badge#1664, your bond, Officer Cook for granted. Eternity is that serenely peaceful and pristine location. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

Adventure makes one happy. Serving with honesty and virtue will ultimately reward the doer. Your life and career, Officer Cook, meant Dade County would be saved from adversity and beyond. Integrity, dignity and character all define a wise, noble and a most humble man of heroism to be surely treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2020

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