Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Stability provides a point of security. But again officers cannot rest on their laurels. Their morals, mettle and character must be above reproach. Respect for citizens whom they serve must be on par with their honesty,integrity and dignity. Dade County was protected by your excellence and sacred missions, Officer Cook. Heaven has badge#1664 walking that heavenly beat with desire and dedication the very same you afforded humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2020
Rest has value only after toil. Terror and torment along with wickedness require more than simple toil and endeavor. The plain truth is yourself instincts and senses, Officer Cook, were spot on in performing your humane and humbly heroic onuses to free Dade County from the grips of galling evil. Always blessed and treasured character and integrity that supported your humility and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2020
The proof of truth lies in the trusted perseverance and pride by which all public servants charge ahead with their onuses sincere and sacred. A man of faith and devotion, your whole life and career, Officer Cook, was walking, talking and breathing law enforcement. Dade County was a focal responsibility you undertook with shining and sterling ingenuity, commitment to morals and purposes. Now all of them soar every waking moment as one of Our Master's heroic angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2020
Honor and life lengthen a person's character and dignity if their truth, trust and respect are firmly in place. Yours, Officer Cook, was instilled and implanted within your caring and most humanely humble heart of resolve. Nothing could slow down a most sincerely respectable and resourceful young man solemnly saluted for gallantry and indeed compassion toward mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2020
The world was created for decent and honorable souls like yourself, Officer Cook, who served Dade County with the finest character combined with heroic dignity and integrity to handle evil and whatever was not deemed as tranquil. God has indeed blessed your immortal heart and soul of sanctity and the humble nobility that is framed within a cherished man's being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 17, 2020
Dig deep and dig in for dire circumstances dictates drastic action. You took action that day, Officer Cook, to protect the people and your peers under fire. Everything you gave was honorable and dignified. Humbleness that was heroism wrapped around your special heart and soul of valor, vigilant and caring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones built for a sounder and tranquil future, one that would have meant more to your beloved family if you were granted more years to dream and to fulfill in retirement with Karen. Dade County has never overlooked you, Officer Cook. Eternity has been blessed with acumen and its keen essentials. Angels and warriors true and trusted.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2020
Every woman and man has responsibilities and purposes meant to broach a peaceful environment. You gave Dade County more than its share of devotion and faithfulness, Officer Cook. Humanity thrived because of ingenuity and integrity meeting one another for your whole life of twenty-five years six spent patrolling and fulfilling your heavenly aspirations now all inspiring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character takes heart and loyalty conjures up a man's virtuous soul.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2020
Summer camp 2.0 is where baseball players are at now. You, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero have been resting in peace giving honesty, integrity and respectful commitment to Dade County's citizens. Sure fire humility dispersed among humanity never to be forgotten. Where wisdom and maturity id found so can you find vision that brought our serenity and freedom so that our missions and purposes may go forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is that place where gallantry and perfection go hand in hand.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2020
There is a period when human being's educations arrive at those honored convictions when imitation is akin to taking one's existence, yet we must take for better or worse, as our portion that through the wise universe is full of good while violence wanders from point A to point B subjecting folks to something quite racking. Your goodwill and dignity, Officer Cook, preserved Dade County from more severe troubles that tragic day when you sacrificed your life for humility and sacred scruples. All the finest character and respect from your peers that has stood as your legacy all these decades later to be humanely and warmly saluted and welcomed as an angel who soars forever around mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hugs are better than drugs and now you can forever hug and hold your spirits and those of your parents very close to you.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2020
Theories are interesting. But facts carry more weight than society will ever know. You were a very skillful and humbly engaging young man, Officer Cook. This and of itself can shed some rays of hope as to why you were deeply honored and respected within your ranks. A hero trusted and truth to his promise who watched after the residents of Dade County. Terror and trouble demanded your precise dedication, dignity and always available integrity. With humbleness can heroism by permanently etched within those walls where your blessed heart, soul and name can be forevermore solemnly saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2020
Our bodies take in air and let it out. The paths and trails of our very existences depend in large part to the honesty and integrity of many brave servants. Their dignity and character extend far and wide. You patrolled to great lengths, Officer Cook, to restore a calmer environment within the friendly confines of Dade County where your memory, heroism and unselfish humility shall be legacies to be forever revered, respected, remembered and eternally cherished by your family, comrades and close friends. A person's words of trust and truth must be faithfully devoted, dedicated and enhanced as they all delivered wisdom,maturity and vision to the sounds and prosperity of peace and liberty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2020
There is no place in society devoid of Our Creator's presence. There was no venue now secured and protected by your loving esteem and heroic honesty, Officer Cook. Dade County was that region where your dignity and integrity validated your humbleness, humility and confidently moved your character in the directions where evil was taken down. Angels who make the ultimate sacrifice their decency. desire and determination all shine brightly and the lights of their heart, soul and spirit never go out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
The ultimate downfall of terror is freedom's bells that ring loudly. They tolled ever so loudly the day Dade County said its farewells to you, Officer Cook. And let it be known that Badge#1664 was honor, integrity and resourceful dignity that protected with everlasting vigilance. A true hero of trust and truthful anticipation to serve, save and to open those gates of valor and to unlock safety, serenity and peace forevermore. The skies may open up from time to time, your life, career and virtue will be fondly admired and richly remembered. May The Lord shine His grace and countenance upon your soul my neighbor, friend and hero. Liberty City that fateful afternoon was interrupted by heinous gunfire and just rotten evil that took a wonderful man back to heaven to rest in peace next to your beloved father, Charles. Humanity misses your compassion, composure and constant adherence to morals and scruples.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Praise is to a human being what sunshine is to a flower. It does not cost anything to convey our thoughts in a humble and considerate fashion. Everyone searches for a crumb of hope, a shadow of goodwill a drop of faith to get us through our days of adversity and whatever else follows our journeys. You were a reverent and respectful young man, Officer Cook. with a gentle smile and a serious demeanor meant to conquer treachery did you set your compass in Dade County's directions of dignity, integrity and most notably heroic honesty that implanted ingenuity, intuition and intelligence among your peers and the people whom you loyally served with sanctity, grace and most importantly humbleness trailing your ferocity. You remain a cherished and blessed soul who has received your angel wings to fly higher and to watch with eternal character our coming and going. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
No one knows their allotment. Our time, fates and destinies are driven solely by the Lord Our Master motivator, director and leader of many able hearts and souls of the purest of intentions. Your career and life, Officer Cook, though short and ended by tragedy was the epitome of exemplary service afforded Dade County and its citizens. You my neighbor, friend and hero surely have received your heavenly reward for having humane integrity, character and dignity deserving of more life. Your colleagues and beloved family members have honored, saluted and etched your spirit within their souls and hearts to carry your memory as faithfully as you so displayed. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Refined and most refreshing, your resourcefulness and faithfulness, Officer Cook, has been eternally remembered for its clear cut honesty, integrity and dignity under duress. Dade County and its residents had a most devout and devoted servant securing their boundaries. When respect, reverence and character continue their journeys above then we know we stay secure by virtue of those servants who have succeeded you, Officer Cook. A tall and arduous task filled with peril all they can do is stay trustworthy and truthful to their responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Bees circle the hives while heroism and honored humility circle communities protecting and persevering. It never wavered while you solemnly and serenely patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook. Always admired, loyal and diligent to the dispatches of dignity and integrity forever planted in the backyards of a community where salutes and respect validate your unending and tireless virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Humanity stretches and yawns through its days and nights while loyal, honest and humbly heroic servants are out risking life and limb for our freedoms and unity. Peace is closing in and hopefully able bodied professionals stand ready and willing to sacrifice. Dade County witnessed a most superior individual in yourself, Officer Cook, sharing onus with other fellow officers to cement dignity, integrity and respect on all corners. One should never forget a genuine hero whose legacy is that baton of bravery patrolling with pure heart, soul and engagement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
You were the very essence of the consummate public servant, Officer Cook and your family and Dade County won't ever overlook nor forget your unwavering and unselfishly heroic preservation. Character and love poured into those sacred fountains of ferocity virtue and honor. It was taking shape while your unrelenting ingenuity and intuition composed excellent integrity and trusted dignity to tackle torment and terror threatening the security of your community where pride and perseverance balanced wisdom, vision and maturity very meticulously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reliable and resolute are words sewn on angel's wings.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Adversity advances upon us while we sleep and those honest, heroic and humble of angels defend our very tranquility while Our Maker judges our souls. Your pure and truthful sou and heart, Officer Cook, were the vehicles of valor and virtue as you endeavored to make that sacred and most harmonious impression upon Dade County. Your boldness and affirmations won't be forgotten. We salute your enhancement, endearment and enrichment that are the legacies of a young man's principles in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Society has a values system in place. The terrible thoughts of evil and callousness conjure up those feelings that all good men and women, public servants must have honor, integrity and dignity on their badges and uniforms if the jobs of service are to be loyally and solemnly carried out. You discharged your professional responsibilities, Officer Cook, as any humble and humanely heroic young man must. Dade County was staunchly provided the resources for which serenity and safe havens would be laid out for its people. The character, respect and heart were humility and sanctity poured into your trusted and truthful labors of love. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Nature has a delicate balance that cannot be disturbed. Gentle persuasion does not always fit the moment when more drastic measures must be undertaken. Your family and department, Officer Cook, never wanted the tragic events to unfold on May 16, 1979 resulting in your loss to mankind. A sincere and valued member of a department where honor, integrity and sacred dignity are the proponents to fighting evil. A life filled with promise taken way too soon and now your a humble angel entrusted with enhancing a more quiet and perfect heavenly world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
Aces trump every other card. Truth and trust are the eagle eyes of honesty, integrity and dignity Justice cannot ever be carried out if ferocity and tenacity are lacking. You never lacked anything, Officer Cook, as a Dade County legend of heroic proportions you traveled far and wide, long and hard to secure the tranquility necessary to vitality, virtue and visions being restored. Your heart and soul went that extra mile to steer torment clear of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
The essence of protecting and serving human life is devotion and reliability to others who serve the same causes. All public servants have got to possess principles of respect, loyalty to their comrades, honorable impressions that spread way ahead of those roads of resolve, dignity and integrity. You felt Dade County's pulse, Officer Cook and utilized your superior talents to travel ahead of the crowd where maturity, mettle and humane heroism count the most. Duly saluted and paid homage from yeoman fruition. Never forgotten and always an inspiration to all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
The human heart maybe a bit frail. Yours, Officer Cook, was so young and mighty strong as you defended Dade County and its folks from wickedness. The birds chirp and hope just springs eternal for honorable and devoted heroes whose degrees of character, respect and ingenuity are at a level that morally composes excellence in service, dignity and in integrity. Your family carries on with your sacred legacy making sure as long as they breathe you, Officer Cook, their "Uncle Bo," will forever be in their minds and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
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