Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Failure is not an option for if it were all integrity, honesty and dignity would be lost in the battle over violence and you would have civil disobedience within a community. Your unassuming, undying and unselfish heroism, Officer Cook ,has forever been sincerely and solemnly remembered. Etched in your family and colleagues' hearts your desirable resolve, dedicated decency has always been looked back on humanely and most notably. The great character and ensuing commitments to vital excellence and passionate pride will always be a large part of your legacy of which society won't ever forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A most truthful and deserving man entrusted with our protection and safety. An angel above forever revered and greatly respected.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
Dealing with and handling extremely dangerous situations takes the heart and vitality of one's visual and virtuous heart. Eyes and ears to see clearly and to hear promptly when the calls are dispatched. Dade County that sad day, Officer Cook, had your heroic actions along with your partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln giving your all. A tremendous tenacity fighting through a man's evil desires to take out police of character, honesty and the values of everything correct with integrity and dignity. The praises of Our Lord are being sung loudly and precisely as your soul of humbleness encircles us forever above. The smile and eyes are there yet somehow they all should be here today. The plans of humble women and men are steered by God's hands of perfection and pristine compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
The springboard to accomplishment is utilized by the acumen and decency of one's own heroic heart of dignity and virtue. Your integrity and character, Officer Cook, faithfully leaped at the challenges and important tasks that were ahead. The road was winding, the burdens of responsibility were noble and sacred, it was and forever is what mankind, your peers and family will honor and pay homage to. With unbending versatility, unshakeable perseverance, you my neighbor, friend and hero were all in and imparted nothing but peace,stability and joy for Dade County to be treasured and treated with kindness and humility for such an endearing man. Rest in peace Officer Cook. Forty-one years ago your honor, welfare and scruples were spreading a gamut of gallantry around your neighborhood.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
Hope is the faith of virtue and valor. Honesty is dignity and integrity respecting each other's makeup. Your sincerest efforts poured forth, Officer Cook, rescued Dade County from an adverse man. He needed help, tragically shooting you and taking your life and nearly those of your fellow officers, hero also, was not the way to display respect for leadership, determination and authority. With dedication and desire such as yours, humanity could breathe a bit easier. You'll continue being missed greatly. God you've got a wonderful angel who did his duty with versatility and clarity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
One who is commended is relied upon for their unwavering virtue and wise vision. With your set of skills and humble talents, Officer Cook, did you go and protect society and all Dade County. Its residents relished your resolve and allegiance to all calls of duty and onus. The burdens are heavy and yet your broad and humane shoulders took care of concern and consideration. We look to the skies and vision you as your family's legend to all who comport themselves as such. A badge and uniform mean serenity and resiliency. A great man taken way too young and too soon with more promise to uplift and spirit a kindred of hope, faith and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
Courage and conviction do not need a curtain call. What needs to be permanently planted upon one's heart and own soul are honesty, integrity and dependable integrity. Character that you possessed and maintained throughout your life and career policing Dade County venues, Officer Cook. The hero in your perseverance and cornerstones was never absent and never lacked the virtue of principles and inspirations. Those who take your watch do so with humility and honor nothing greater than saluting your undying and unselfish soul for its callings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
Fruits of a hero's labor must take their roots for somewhere. Those branches of your successful missions on behalf of Dade County's folks, Officer Cook, began in your home. One filled with honorable lips, dignified faith and loads of integrity and solemn character. All humbleness, all humane and all virtuous. So to be fondly memorialized and remembered for esteem and bravery,may Our Creator bless and protect your immortal soul of serenity. Thriftiness is just that and never a motion or serious action wasted. Deliberate and resourceful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
The sun can be quite scorching, but than again so can wanton and callousness. A staple of mankind is the freedom one feels from being able to live and work under quiet conditions. Your career and life, Officer Cook, spelled out the signs of courage and valor, honor and intelligence all while being diligent and dependable. God has stored your dignity and integrity in His House of Mercy and affection so your stellar character can forevermore loyally serve Him without harm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
The Rabbi or priest stand on the pulpit or altar robbed in honest humility and in every way of compassion and dignity. So too must all good and loyal men and women follow in the guidelines of integrity and character. Violence and terror can only be handled by duly worthwhile and trusted individuals. You were one of them, Officer Cook, a heroic legend in Dade County representing truth and resolve. Your family, comrades and friends all miss you terribly. Your rewarded and most cherished soul is being watched over and blessed by Our Maker who keeps tabs on His flock of brave angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
The bread and butter of a public servant's life is their honesty, integrity and heroic dignity. No reservations your resolving dedication, Officer Cook, spurned Dade County to newer roads of freedom. Expression always will be an important facet of life as is a good listener. That you were, Officer Cook, compassionate, consummate and most humbly considerate. If manners, decency, courtesy and politeness could spare or save one's life, yours, Officer Cook, along with so many others would be here today enjoying the fruits of your solemn labors. But, you'll forever remain cherished, bravery and one with a pure heart and soul of purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2020
Heroism is to be humanely and humbly hailed. Violence and evil are to be reviled and eliminated from the concepts of where society places its hope and trust in. Your fervent goodwill, Officer Cook, helped to stifle evil while you were patrolling all Dade County. A most blessed and revering man of missions, journeys and voyages of boldness, valor and honor all pursued justly, truthfully and fruitfully. A most endearing and pleasant soul and heart of endevor and toil, torment and turmoil will never strike you again. sadly, you continue to be greatly missed and deeply admired for tireless tenacity to deliver the pearls of serenity, security and all cornerstones of courage and foundations where your outstanding character, commitments and convictions excelled. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2020
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
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