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

Respect and resiliency work hand in hand to defeat the violence that permeates our society. Good men and women, like yourself, Officer Cook, secured Dade Countyand its people with everlasting faithfulness and the good eyes and ears of integrity, honesty and the characters of dignity to be saluted and greatly admired by all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2020

Pride and dignity are greatly enhanced when the boundaries of honor and respect meet up with humane integrity. Forever revered and admired for service to Dade County. You were the consummate public professional, Officer Cook, one with soul and a heart that genuinely cared for his community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2020

A guiding principle of pride is excellence and honor stored within your most humble andheroic heart, Officer Cook. Dade County remembers your courage and class,commitments to excel in all your tasks where peril needed to be stamped out for some balance of peace to settle in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2020

Never bow to pressure, display perseverance and respect, you'll never go astray. Dade County was where your flags of ferocity and dignity, Officer Cook, were placed with unselfish integrity, heroism and honor not to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2020

Laurels wither and die. Unless honesty, integrity and dignity fortify your journeys everything else does not mean much. Youmeant humility and sanctity to your family, Dade County and the world, Officer Cook. Forever a hero of esteem and loyalty. Great character, trust and truth so valued. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is where angels abound.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2020

Enough violence. Enough frustration. Enough pain, agony and sorrow. Grief must conclude and the day's business of protecting must be carried out. You did a sensational job, Officer Cook, being a heroic servant vested in valor, dignity and integrity. Forward, loud and clear all while performing a very dangerous profession seeing us through walls of wickedness and windows of unwelcome evil. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2020

Nothing tainted only the tenacity placed down forevermore on Dade County pavements by a smile and serious man of faith, hope and bravery, you, Officer Cook, a blessed hero of resolve, respect and resilient character, fortified integrity and desirable dignity which lead your patrols of wisdom and vision. All your earthly deeds are now eternity's visions for those taking over your watch. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2020

If you augment acumen, awareness and astuteness with the humility of honesty, integrity and dignity you'll somehow more than likely have a positive outcome fighting evil. Sheer violence that strikes a community and for what happened to you, Officer Cook, here in Dade County over forty years ago won't go without mention. Your heroic memory is cemented in walls and on street lights so your family, friends and colleagues of the past can attest to your civility, nobility and relevance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2020

One gentle breeze is not going to sway nor blow infamy away. Dade County was shielded by your weapons of mettle, morals and perfect scruples. Your honor, integrity and bookends of dignity, Officer Cook, shall forever be bound in Our Lord's eternal wings where angels may roam free of harm while guarding those gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2020

When it comes to the physical circumstances of human life, birth, rain and resurrection, God is the master of control. In matters of the sacred soul, He gives humanity free will to choose wisely and ability to make decisions. God implanted honesty, goodwill and plenty of reverence in your heart, Officer Cook, to serve Dade County. For having respect and intellect may you be blessed and given your heavenly reward for unassuming character and commitments to decency and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2020

Through the radiance that was bright be forever taken from my sight, though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind. Your precious heart and soul remains a vital cog of courage, Officer Cook, for your loved ones to faithfully continue your heroically honored legacy defending Dade County. All humane and sacred toil and sweat through it all your unwavering and unselfish digntiy and integrity all stoic andof sound character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2020

Eventually the hope of our society is for it to exist in peace, free from evil, serene and sound. If people want to pursue their lives with everything normal about living it will fall on the shoulders of our bravest women and men to honorabaly answer their calls of wisdom and dignity as you did for Dade County, Officer Cook. Faith, hope and determination lead your searches for shelter. A grand man complete with a smile and dearly adored and beloved who gave his life and will forever be missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Enthusiasm is that special passion that burns in one's heart of endearment. Yourconsummate soul and heart, Officer Cook, were all honest, heroic and morally dignified and loaded with enriching integrity that kept Dade County safe and sound. Serenity is the breath of life and yours, my neighbor, friend and hero had more left to accomplish if not for our Lord's calling you back home all to soon. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

One can't escape from life's missions. If you do you'll miss out on all the experiences. To be able and present to serve is a pleasure that must be earned through studious passion which you possessed, Officer Cook. It took care of residents and for integrity, respect and dignity to shine through those crevices where callousness lurked. Heroism resting in peace with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County reaped dividends from your attention to detail.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Never vain. Only a train of tenacity and its cars of dignity, integrity and its most blessed honesty. What a man! so superb and beloved by all. Dade County, Officer Cook, will not forget you and your unassuming character and transparent trust sheltering and securing the public. Your heart and soul paid a dear price for freedom to abound. A cherished man indeed! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

The correct environment must be sought and so our hearts must be focused and in the proper venue yearning to bemost vigilant, You were most diligent, Officer Cook and surely most honored and reserved in humbleness and in heroic actions. Dade County had had its reservations, when you patrolled its roads and corners, never a doubt. Badge#1664 was commitment, conviction and the navigations of never ending unselfishness. God rewards His tireless servants of servitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Many display great strength of purpose, but great weakness of execution. The endeavor was there, Officer Cook. So too was the attitude and fortitude to transport all your earthly journeys of faith, goodwill and hope. Dade County witnessed first hand character punctuated by accentuated honesty, dignity and efficient integrity. It solves and resolves all in unison. To have a structured harmony you first need good old fashioned capable public servants girded in humility and heroism. Our Creator has His angels guarding the heavenly forts of truth and trust, precision for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

We beam with pride when we are fulfilled and joyful. Yes, you can take pride when those seams of virtue spread these fabrics of ferocity within a given community. Dade County was splendidly protected by unwavering effort and undying loyalty, Officer Cook, yours to be sacred and solemnly saluted for all its graceful passions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Illogical emotions can allow us to be swayed from the normalcy of society. Terror and torment surely uproots goodwill and hope. You were the consummate man of valor, the gentleman of heroic honor, dignity and integrity all shared in character and candor used for Dade County's trips of happiness and enhancement. Your spirit, heart and soul, Officer Cook, were sacred and now continue to illuminate heaven's skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

The goal is to be safe, keep the public safe and to make it home safely. Hard very hard to accomplish given today's rash of unrelenting evil confounding mankind. Your life and profession, Officer Cook, was the result of a choice to make over forty some years ago. Today, you are honored, saluted and fondly remembered for everything decent with integrity, sanctity and civility. The peace and passion were restored in Dade County even though one man's violent actions caused your loss to family, friends and esteemed comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is safer with your special and diligent soul watching over us.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Figuring out your roles is finding a new lease on life. Everyday interspection takes place and when it occurs you know humility and honesty have reached your heart and soul. With a sharp mind and a natural born skillset, Officer Cook, you could begin a most promising career presrving life in Dade County. No short order. A rather big burden for a youngman with all the dressings of dignity, integrity and hope. We the people are thankful for humanity bestowing a brave man of class to answer the calls of resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Measure a person's heart and from there honesty, respect and their heroic commitments to character and integrity will shine through lighting up mankind. Your distinguished yourself by your feats of progress and acumen, Officer Cook. No doubt God right this second is blessing and rewarding your very sweet and virtuous soul of compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was your field of dreams, inspirations and now as aspirations. Always so treasured and devout.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Wisdom and vision are happy to greet each new day. Life is so full of challenges and tests you just never know what to expect. Policework demands excellence in every way, shape and form. Honor, respect, bravery and boldness surrounded by your unwavering integrity, dignity and loyalty, Officer Cook, defending the rights and resolve of the people you served proudly. Every moment whatever cornerstones you uncovered shall be solemnly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Sometimes being mellow helps one deal with conflicts and their disputes. One has to have the right frame of mind to patrol the streets making them safer. Your career and heroic life, Officer Cook, will not be forgotten for what you meant to your family, colleagues and Dade County residents. Always a smile but more importantly honesty, integrity and dignity. All special and all virtue. Heroism from an adored and beloved angel of character, respect and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

Evil falls into the wrong laps.Those princes and princesses of law and order use whatever training, planning and preparation to try and avert worse harm to a venue. Violence that sad day, Officer Cook, happened to a brilliant smile and beautiful soul whose convictions, commitments and character have forever remained cherished and revered. Dade County was protected and prospered during the six years that badge#1664 carried resolve, faithful pursuits and all your earthly missions with humility and a sacred reason. You did your job as well as dignity and integrity shuttled you from place to place. We pay homage to your life and career of intelligence and wisdom, vision and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your parents get to see your spirit fulfilling God's eternal patrols of His gates of valor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2020

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