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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

The ten commandments are the rules of life that were written in the Old Testament on behalf of the Jewish people. What is also inscribed in the New Testament is to treat your fellow man as your neighbor. Afford them honor and respect and your dignity and integrity will be appreciated and embraced as will your character. You had fine morals and ideals, Officer Cook, heroism embraced and well regarded among your comrades who fought against the scoundrels of evil and other serious problems on behalf of Dade County. Sincerely and humbly blessed, praised as you have taken on a higher an d more essential responsibility in Our Creator's sky of pristine angels of valor. Guard His pearly gates and observe your family carrying out legacy of virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. faith, decency, hope and goodwill don't discriminate among religions. The world is for all to share no matter crede nor background. Your vigilance assured us of that until wickedness took your young and youthful life and career of consideration, care and esteemed concern.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

The carousel goes round and round. Day after day things spin too as violence unleashes its own pathetic wrath upon a society geared to harmony and less rancor. You devoted your duties, Officer Cook,to freedom and liberty for all people living in Dade County. Virtues. Vigilance. very special humility and heroically honorable work. Never a complaint. Always carrying your values, integrity and decent dignity on your badge and shoulders of stabilizing means, Never forgotten and cherished as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

The obligation to humbly outstanding courage is to never display oscillating honesty, dignity and integrity. It must never be the complete opposite of what is always expected of excellent public servants. Upstanding and uplifting is what you gave Dade County and its folks in a heroic and unassuming manner, Officer Cook. To gain peace of mind, hopeful stability you need the steadiness of an experienced man of resolve and calmness, reason and proficiency following you down those trusted pathways of truth and justice. Character that is wrapped around an angel of bravery forever in God's place of compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Experience is the greatest teaching factor, the tool to a better progression. Society, humanity and mankind change everyday and with it comes the ebb and flow of that change in a particular pattern or routine. I'll always state without a doubt your honorable and heroic presence in Dade County, Officer Cook, was the best thing that happened. Your life and career all lived by values, scruples and morals of wisdom, dignity and the resources of integrity and devoutness. Serenity and safety looked great while you patrolled our area and now a little less safe since you were called home to heaven. Always etched, saluted and remembered for a spirited gallantry and a healthy affection for family, colleagues and close personal acquaintances. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's walls of esteem and treasured loyalty welcomed you with open arms.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Instinctual traits must never be extinct. Energy and courage summoned from your loyal and esteemed heart of heroism, Officer Cook. A real noble and civil minded protector of Dade County, it's mankind's loss along with your family's. The hopes, aspirations and dreams were all realized and now what keeps its recognition is that of integrity and reverence for dignity's character and truthful trust. A beacon of light that shines brightly from the castles above. Keep walking that proverbially perfect beat, Officer Cook where your soul and the many other angels watch over your families and our pursuits in life and endearment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Lack of ingenuity may be a sign of lack of intelligence. Which in turn may result in an absence of dignity and honorable character. But, your life and heroic career, Officer Cook, a Dade County were formulated on the very foundations and cornerstones of attention to detail, devotion to your peers and your beloved family. Loyalty and diligence defines a vigilant and a most humble man blessed with acumen and honored by humanity for having fortitude and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

What is relevant to society is resourcefulness, resiliency and never a residue of disrespect and dishonor. There are enough diseases plaguing our land and hope, faith and goodwill must continue forward. Dade County was an area that needed the foundations, the tenets of your undying tenacity, Officer Cook and your heroic trails that other men and women may follow suit in. The reasons for peace and unity clearly warrant bold actions which you and your partner undertook on your last day here. A trustworthy man taken way too soon complete God's eternal missions where perfection and praise warm the lights of your spirited soul od impression, dignity and integral character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

The good Lord watched over you, Officer Cook, for your birth until your untimely death. A loss that has still shaken your family, department and many friends. Humility towards humanity which felt the loss. Respect and honor taken so shamelessly and selfishly by one rotten man acting alone. How can integrity, character and decency be gone in an instant? You were a profoundly trusted officer blessed with so much promise. Our tranquility and stability were your six earthly years of enriched dedication to make resolve and endeavor count most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

To coax someone into giving up is not easy. It's left up to wisdom, maturity and vision to handle that task. For most public servants staying the courses of honesty, integrity and dignity are fairly basic. The routines though can change daily and a man of thoughtfulness and faith such as the traits you had, Officer Cook, helped to support your fine character , trust among Dade County citizens and the truth that was morally spoken. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Violence can't ever dim those very lights of honor, hope and enhancement. The priorities are too great to permit such a disruption in mankind's dreams and purposes. Life mattered in Dade County and for your unassuming and unselfish heroism, Officer Cook, may your heart and soul of fine upstanding character and loyal commitment to protect be fondly and warmly embraced for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Hills are high. Mountains have peaks. For every action there must be humane and honest actions from all devoted and faithful public servants who give their all to rid humanity of wickedness. You certainly gave Dade County full dedication,staunch determination and stellar character, Officer Cook and forever you'll be solemnly saluted and richly paid homage to for fortifying peace and stability within the community where your happiest of moments occurred. You grew up here and got married to a wonderful and beautiful woman in Karen. And the handsome and well groomed man of gallantry has been extremely missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

If you think every circumstance is futile you are bound to fail. And failure is never going to become a valid reason for not endeavoring and coming out on top. Character, respect and efficiency make tougher men and women so that their battles over evil will at least succeed even modestly. Dade County and its folks had in their midst a man of knowledge, wisdom all laid on the line to preserve the quality of life. Six years of your good graces, Officer Cook, created a solemn hero for life. God's fruited plains have the heroes and heroines, the sacred flock of feverish ferocity angels walking their heavenly beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

The ink on the paper has long since dried up. Your integrity, dignity and respectful honesty, Officer Cook, are the three basic cornerstones and foundations of a most sincerely meaningful career and life. A life so proper and reserved as you pursued the corridors of all Dade County searching for hope, goodwill and a little resolve. You can be certain your soul floats gently above watching over your beloved family who carries your good and blessed name in their hearts and souls. A legend of tireless energy bound together with tenacity and the traction of ferocity following serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

The pearly gates of heaven are filled with most humbly distinctive souls of esteem and loyalty. With such remarkable honesty, dignity and integrity was Dade County freely served and restored by you, Officer Cook. A duly noted and respected gentleman who augmented courtesy and consideration with courage and humility right from your inspiring heart. A soul now free to roam within the boundaries of heaven's perfection skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Your honored life and career of civility and sanctity, Officer Cook, will surely be paid forward heroically. You rescued the residents and your esteemed fellow officers from one man's torment and terror giving your character, respect and integrity backto Our Creator to watch over your gallant soul of resilience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Prepare and delegate. Diligence has vigilance as a pal. Honesty had heroism as its friends as well as rightful leadership and dedicationto all responsibilities. In all,Officer Cook,Dade County was your community where you remain so endearing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

An intelligent man gifted with grace and valor, guarded by good virtue and character. A morally upstanding officer who served Dade County with eloquent distinction. Officer Cook, you'll always be remembered for adherring to integrity and respect. Dignity forever encircling us in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

May is here and with it comes sadness.Your life, Officer Cook, was violently ended forty-one years ago. Dade County was provided a source of reason,a purpose of life and all honor,dignity and convictions in integrity and respectfulcharacter. A hero saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Gladness makes happiness more serene. A humble and honest man defending Dade County,you were a superb man, Officer Cook,a hero witha fountainof integrity and dignity serving the people not to be forgotten. Rest inpeace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Sad that your life, Officer Cook, was all too short but much was accomplished for Dade County. And all done honorably,heroically and with dignity humbling integrity. Peace and serenity, devotionand a blessed soul. Rest inpeace my neighbor,friend and hero of character and respect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Better to be a little bruised than battered by a bully such as violence. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your treasured and heroic venue of virtue protected by an endearing supply of compassionate honor, undying dignity and always present integrity. Such uplifting character that colleagues have long since remembered and poignantly saluted for awareness and righteousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

The damage left behind from wickedness is to awful for some to bare. Your tasks, Officer Cook, were to stifle its advances and replace it with enriched serenity for a community such as Dade County looking for life and refreshing enjoyment. The shame of your death, sacrificing your soul and heart of respect and efficiency only brings out the good nature of a well lived life and productive career balanced between integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

Immersed in energy and conceived in liberty, a mighty valiant young man going out to actively seek our harmony here in Dade County. You were a force, Officer Cook, meaning an intellectual gentleman constructed from a patterns of perseverance, proficiency and perfect character. Alway swell mannered, courteous and most humbly polite with that engaging smile on your face of warmth and radiance. Honesty, dignity and integrity all patrol as noble angels in Our Master's houses of wisdom and mercy for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

Solace and comfort are so endearing as they are the go betweens a man's honesty and his reverence. For integrity, dignity and respectful character, Officer Cook, you'll always be held in the highest of regards as a Dade County legend. A hero whose humility conducted its affairs as all who don a badge must. Serenity along with safe havens for all citizens looking for some cherished stability and freedom to pursue whatever joy and pleasure they want to. It will forever be sad and painful that your life and career had to end because of one man's lack of scruples for authority and the residents living around him. Saluted and fondly remembered for esteem, loyalty and bravery above and beyond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

Lodged somewhere between faith and goodwill lies hope's humane inspirations. The enriched and enchanted all have that enhanced honor, dignity strong enough to carry out its missions to battle evil. You were built, Officer Cook, with a moral fabric, with unselfish tenacity that Dade County saw as heroic. Never more classy and proud to perform a professional job of civil and sacred onus. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity stokes the passions of character, your commitment to excellence was pursued every moment never letting your foot off the accelerator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

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