Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
A little pull can bring in a great ship of honesty, diligence and the intuitions of ingenuity and integrity. Police officers all pull together each oftheir assigned communities to deter wickedness and replace it with common sense and a little security seeing that safety certainly makes missions and their purposes more meaningful. Everything for heaven's sake and God's revered name, Officer Cook. So heroic and so empowered to bring a sacred cause of passion to the profession. Always saluted and etched in Dade County police history for unwavering and unselfish endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The fog waslifted by your resiliency and always considerate code of standards.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
Solutions, resolutions and facts all are different. Each has its very distinct definition. Society goes along searching for a fragrance of serenity and sanctity, while sanity suffers and in turn causes lapses in truth and falsehood. You were a truthful man, Officer Cook, with integrity and character that crushed bedlam and discovered the foundations of tranquility. All your burdens were handled with class, desire and the decency that drove your trails of justice. Never forgotten and saluted for heroism and candor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
Humanity is prone to reach hasty conclusions. Your confidence, humble loyalty and heroically honored esteem, Officer Cook, shall be rememberedand revered for its essential journeys forevermore. Dade County could see the lights at the end of those tunnels of your dignified tenacity. Straight forward integrity incorporated your destinies where you located a virtue of vigilance and peace. A valiant gentleman gifted and equipped with grit and undying gumption. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
If the sky's the limit, then no doubt your ceiling, Officer Cook, was way above the pack of perseverance and the crowds of courage from within. A solemn man taking an affirmation to serve and protect his humble community of Dade County. A superlative effort with all honor, all intensity and never ending heroic dignity all balanced against each other. Your soul and spirit, Officer Cook, are observing your family as they continue your legacy of heroic missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
Good women and good men of honor, humility and esteem don't always get to finish what they started. Violence and wanton callousness get in the way of their strokes of serenity making peace tougher to stand the tests of time. Time, fate and destinies are all navigated and driven by God Himself. As a devout and righteous man, Officer Cook, you knew this and understood your obligations centered and focused upon the very hearts and souls of Dade County and its citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character clear and pristine. Commitments all honored for the sake of mankind's hopes and goodwill not to be forgotten.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
A new lease on life is what every hero gives its community to share in. Opportunity sometimes knocks just once at the door and must be honestly and humbly taken advantage of. Everything in life and during your outstanding career you earned, Officer Cook. So now that a young man was lost way too soon, certainly you deserve whatever blessings and rewards from the skies above are delivered right to your soul. Versatility does give a consummate servant a leg up in this unrelenting battle over adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
Upholding, uplifting and enriching humanity was just a piece of the larger slice of life you left behind, Officer Cook, for your family, friends and comrades to carry on as your heroic legacy. The bar of bravery, boldness and resolve was surely lifted higher by virtue of honesty, integrity and the gentle touches of your tireless and unselfish dignity which in turn combated violence and mayhem in Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
The proving ground of life marches on we grow and age gracefully. Like a fine wine, integrity, honor and dignity all used to prevent and fight off incoming evil should all be gained and then used wisely. Your wisdom, maturity and vision, Officer Cook, offered a telling insight as to how you would conduct your consummate passions to preserve the quality of peace for those residing in Dade County. A morally scruptulous man with conduct and effort far beyond expectation, your humility and heroism shall be championed forever as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
Accountability makes a public servant more acutely aware of his duties and raises his own level of humane. humble and heroic honesty. It is an essential part of anyone's manual of mettle and morals. Your career and life, Officer Cook, were always directed by Our King Himself along with dignity and integrity implanted into your caring heart which was utilized to aid and protect life in Dade County. Heaven is where character, conviction and commitment are all uplifted by God's rewards and blessings for your sweet, special and virtuous soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2020
Bad behavior is not a hoax. Police just attempt to coax a humble bottle of honor and loyalty out of communities by virtue of their actions both with integrity and a humane amount of dignity. You worked very hard, Officer Cook, to bring a precision of character, respect and perseverance to the hearts of Dade County. A sincere hope that safe travels would prevail for all mankind. No one would have done a better job dealing with adversity and accomplishing those central responsibilities to uplift and enrich humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Some of us reside in a vacuum oozing with life's passions until one day that bubble bursts ending our sincerest of hopes and dreams. The packages of goodwill, sacred foundations and the brightest of smiles, Officer Cook, was tragically uprootedonMay 16,1979, by a cowardly man. No respect, no dignity or integrity and certainly lacking in mandated character. You had everything. No bubbles floating only your humble and sweet soul circling over society where you inplanted peace into your incorporations of ingenuity and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day that giant bubble of evil will rupture and then heaven will pave the path for perpetual tranquility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
As resolute and as devout a person as you were, Officer Cook, you gave your Lord, your family and colleagues everything right down to your last ounce of energy and from your heart to serve the people of Dade County. Excellent temperment. Excellent character. Grand faithfulness. The honest truth and respected trust that fortified Dade County. Humility tends to humble a grand servant whose piety has been heroically honored and solemnly saluted. The gates of God blue skies stay opened to allow His flock of angels to patrol those golden pavements. Nothing will harm you again, Officer Cook, a warrior who brought everlasting persistence to his job securing and seizing torment beforeit worsened. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your criterion was to conquer. Courage and compassion afforded you that virtual opportunity now being rewarded and blessed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Being great does not excuse one from being good. Having honor, integrity and dignity does not mean run and hide when evil strikes. On the contrary, commitment, character and convictional respect means going above and beyond as you performed each moment on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. Your mindset was to have stoic heroism and humbly loyal and trusted esteem. All not forgotten as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Habit is a kind of first aid until contemplation arrives. The train cannot leave the station nor can the plane takeoff without honor, respect and integrity ascending with you, Officer Cook. Dade County was primarily protected by your excellence in trust and truth which carried your humanely humble character. A man takes to the seas looking to restore, replace and to calm those who needed heroic pacifying. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Good cheer and grace will follow your soul in heaven forevermore, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 will never be more respected and dignified.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Some who have know they have a bad argument purposely make it worse, hoping to elicit and emotional answer rather than a reasonable response, understanding they can dispose of the first but not the second. First, second and third, be positive, maintain steadfast honesty, composed dignity and authentic integrity. Never be artificial and never display a false face. Hope, goodwill and decency will rise to the top just as yoiu did for Dade County, Officer Cook. Only assuring and tireless. These are the foundations to a very safer future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always resilient and resourceful in times of crisis.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Sometimes an approach will suffice where a method is lacking. Reverence, vigilance and virtue must be present as much as honor, dignity and integrity to battle evil's horrible affects. You sealed in some tranquility and harmony among the loyal folks in Dade County, Officer Cook. Mankind will surely take note of your courage and truthful convictions all geared to benefit humanity's purposes in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Ambiguity is not about having your cake and eating it too. Though being wishy washy can certainly affect your roles and performances on the roads. When something detrimental to society occurs a rapid response is surely wiser than a slower approach. Your decision making, Officer Cook, was always top flight and top notch. A diligent man devoted to Dade County and whose integrity, honesty and digntiy shall remain sterling, stellar andmost heroically stoic. You can't gowrong when morals,mettle and resolve all take shape. A man determined to provide a sense of realism for his area. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Advice solicited shouldbe heeded seriously. Officers give and take from ideas and ideals that dictate the ferocity and directions their lives and careers take. A turn here or there can counteract wickedness at anytime. Your appeal and mannerisms, Officer Cook, complimented Dade County right down to your badge and pristine uniform. Safe harbors and secure homes so that our journeys and missions on behalf ofmankind and civility could be wisely and prudently carried out without any doubt or hint of harm befalling us. Keep watching over your beloved family and peers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Fresh air can deceive mankind into thinking they are free of problems. Tropuble, terror and turmoil don't glance at weather maps. For their violence can be perpetrated no matter the conditions. It's no wonder why all public servants must be well trained, well prepared and well conditioned to manage and handle the rigors and duress of the job. One smile cannot solve evil. But, a hint of truth and trust along with honorable heroism can be shared to shake off the affects of violence. Dade County was where integrity, character and dignity, Officer Cook, shared common sense and courtesies. A great man gone before his time yet etched and saluted for boldness, bravery and gumption from your angelic heart and soul of esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Hear my son the path of the just. God's celestial gates of heaven await the many righteous angels who toiled and demonstrated just what humbleness will employ in a life and career carried by ingenuity, intuition and intelligence. A knowing heart and your compassionate soul, Officer Cook, displayed heroism, hope and honor. Dade County and its residents had a lion's share of your undivided competency, congeniality and amazing courage. Saluted and all virtual. Humanity really misses your presence and total loyalty to your tasks, tough and perilous at times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
It's a shame the good Lord did not allow you, Officer Cook, to carry your badge of honor until you retired. Yet, integrity, character and stellar dignity will never be overlooked as you faithfully assumed and performed your daily missions in life with youthful zest and unselfish virtue. Heaven is a sweeter venue where angels of valor soar over their families and colleagues making certain those who have taken your watch take care of your community the way truth. trust and sanctity strolled evenly throughout society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Assemble some common sense and humble decency, then you will locate honesty and respect for the reverence of integrity and dignity. You possessed the attributes of wisdom, vision and decorum, Officer Cook, which in turn lead your pursuits of security and serenity for all Dade County. A gentleman firmly grounded in seeing justice transported on the wings of truth and trust. So much youth and always a loyal comrade to your brothers and sisters of the law enforcement community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Violence is not just evil it's ghastly and can decimate a community. Your goodwill and hope, Officer Cook, spared Dade County much worse harm than we'll ever comprehend. The humility and honor always forthright and from your heart and soul of dignity and integrity. Trust and truth can dream, but, they had better display excellence in character and in respect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Our planet continues revolving and evolving each second. Just too precious to fritter away with waste and what not. A sacred obligation taken seriously while you were out preserving humanity's honor, dignity and integrity here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero humbled by his words, yet remembered for his character, effort and commitment to virtue, and versatility. Now I know why your family and Karen all loved and adored you as much as you were greatly respected and admired for outstanding professionalism. Saluted and etched into everyone's hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Take a stroll down memory lane in Dade County and you'll found the esteemed and treasured heroines and heroes of law enforcement. Those who did not just plunge into their roles, they dove straight into mountains needed to be lifted off the shoulders of citizens in Dade County. The plethora of problems were just a start for your career and life of vigilance, vim and virtue, Officer Cook. Certainly, a panoramic viewofyour concerned efforts steeped deep in honesty, enriched with integrity and further enhanced by dignity the cores of your character. No one has ever forgotten your appealling smile andmost benevolent heart of heroism. The days are getting a little shorter as we start the conclusion of summer time swelter. They are and have been long and probably still sorrowful for your family which carries your legacy as precious as life is. A terrible loss for them and your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
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