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

No one seems to be immune from any evil. Just wish humanity would be saved from the grips of those who commit intolerable actions of anything. Your talents and humility, Officer Cook, helped to spread goodwill and hope around the peace and honor that you respectfully displayed. Dignity, integrity and character have been walking a perfect beat in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2020

Evil frightens society. Violence is vile and just plain disrespectful an adversary of large proportions. Your goodwill and grace, Officer Cook, provided relief and resolve to all Dade County. With heroic speed and humble integrity you were the consummate dignified public servant whose life and career will always be revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2020

Being a solid citizen of honesty and character, Officer Cook, integrity and dignity brought peace and freedom to Dade County folks. Forever a hero of commitment to ethics and pride. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sanctity and civility can level that playing field that violence looks to upset.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2020

A sacred man of faith fearlessly risking his honor and dignity to preserve Dade County. All integrity and character, Officer Cook, a humble hero forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2020

The heart and mind work together to solve and resolve conflict. Your humility and heroism, Officer Cook,was the lightning rod to stimulate Dade County providing more than a token of esteem and faithfulness. With dignity, integrity and honor safely tucked away in God's home forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2020

Fair and trustworthy, honest and heroic. Dade County, Officer Cook, was loyally served by a very noble manof wisdom,maturity, vision and a devoutness not to be overlooked. Heaven has your humane character, dignity and integrity helping Our Creator as you walk His streets wher enothing will harm you ever again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2020

The barn door is open and what came out was purely and strictly boldness,bravery and all dearly heroic honor fromyour adoring heart, Officer Cook. A golden and giving soul that served and saved the people of Dade County. Plenty of civility,integrity and character touching thos epoints of dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2020

When the alarm sounds one must be ready to advance and fight those wars of evil as you so faithfully did, Officer Cook,on behalf of Dade County. The energy and effort expanded brought forth serenity and some semblance of reward. You are a hero of humility and honor whose dignity and integrity won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 14, 2020

The tarp of tenacity, good work qualities and tremendous virtues of honor and humility all dignifying themselves while you strived to maintain vigilance throughout Dade County, Officer Cook. A man with all heart and soul sincere and invested into the plans for formulating acumen and awareness here on earth. Heroism and mankind are poignantly saluting your service to freedom and liberty too important to be overlooked. Heaven has a bright spirit with your endearing and enriching soul my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. The lights will never dim nor diminish. Motivation and leadership made you a better person, a more resilient and resourceful servant. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2020

The Indians live in tepees. Heroes and heroines live their lives by a code of the entire calendar of courage and esteem. You, Officer Cook, were a truly nice man and that is why Dade County remembers you and forevermore respects your gallant efforts put forward to keep integrity, dignity, character all where a good man's heart and soul belongs. Now God has you, Officer Cook, next to Him along with your beloved mother and father, all in His palms of perseverance and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mr. and Mrs. Cook, you were a family in North Miami Beach, Florida truly devout,trusted and caring!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2020

A tenacity unmatched. Ferocity that ferried your heart and soul around Dade County steering your honesty and pride from composing yourself with dignity and integrity. All beloved, adored and virtuous, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 won't be forgotten because a hero of unending support and and authority made from humble means supplied serenity and unity to one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2020

A reflective goodwill is certainly better better than no hope or shoestring of faith. You had desire and determination, Officer Cook, to outlast this intense enemy of violence, such wickedness Dade County could never tolerate. To put this into a proper and a fitting prospective, you possessed more than class, charm and charisma. So much of a hero's life and career are focused and centered on courage and caring consideration while you were out searching for dignity and liberty at the same time keeping cool and calm letting the residents know things would turn out well. Integrity and character were humanely validated as was your virtue and pride. A trusted and truthful soul sadly taken before his missions,journeys and voyages could be completed. They all successful and accomplished at the young age of twenty-five. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2020

We let dignity and integrity sortout themselves from all other matters. Your kindness, heart and sincerest of hope and goodwill, Officer Cook, was faithfully carried out on behalf of every citizen in Dade County. Their peace and safety all came from your instruments of integral conduct and values above the lines of obligation. Heavy hearts were cast the day respect, reverence and ingenuity departed this world for eternity. And as a cherished and admired gentleman, the dreams and inspirations remain a vivid part of your legacy of heroic cornerstones. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2020

In a world of mostly good people how is that that evil perpetrated by those inclined to commit these heinous acts keep on living. For the vast majority it is about humanity and honor strolling beside them as they fulfill God's will. With an ironclad heart and soul, Officer Cook, you patrolled the boundaries of Dade County touching the hearts of everyone with your undivided and unselfish dignity and integrity. So much mettle and humbly heroic character digging into founding a treasured tranquility. The hearts and eyes of your beloved family were moistened by tears of grief and agony over your untimely loss to society and yet the ultimate sacrifice of resolve and civility always shared and quite solemnly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2020

Heaven is that tailored made venue with all heroic versatility is forever deposited. To explore and to dream those were the loftiest of goals and aspirations, Officer Cook, of which you solemnly took an oath to protect and to serve the needs of Dade County citizens. The esteem and honesty you displayed daily shall never be overlooked and neither will your unselfish integrity of character and commitments to dignity and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

Composure and compassion are God's windows of everlasting kindness to mankind's purposes in life. Some days a struggle just to wake up and smell the coffee as the air we breathe cannot be taken for granted. A life of blessing and a career consummated by courage and excellence in all phases of honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook. A warm and welcoming legacy left for your family to continue to carry as that torch of liberty and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroic and very adored by all. This holy day you certainly are very much missed but never forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

You were a trusted young man, Officer Cook, implicit in integrity, determined with dignity and humble in honor as they were saved for the streets you watched and preserved here in Dade County. The hills, plains and plateaus all seem hard to climb, but with a positive frame of mind and a confident belief in your skills and humane talents, the walls to welcome relief were right there in front of you. Gentleman and ladies composed with ethics, morals and principles can negate a problem or obstacle better than one frustrated and without some measure of wisdom and maturity. That day of reckoning will arrive sooner than you think better we prepare now to reunite with you and other angels, Officer Cook. Believe me Our Master will be waiting in the wings of compassion and in mercy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

Your virtual feats of versatility, vision and valor all validated the vigilance you demonstrated, Officer Cook, to serve Dade County. With a hero's gentle stroke of honesty, some dignity and integrity within your badge and uniform tranquility was the notable rule rather than turmoil and torment. In six years of loyal and professional service to society you gave all heart and vision to unravel what has seemed to continue bothering mankind. But, a little grace and goodwill always accentuated your fine and uplifting character and outstanding commitment now and forever walking a proverbial beat in the houses of Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

Disgrace and disrespect tarnish man's faithful and humble journeys of heroic freedom in our land. Liberty lies beneath the quilts of courage and esteem all from your unrelenting, unwavering and highly unselfish actions, Officer Cook, not just on May 16, 1979, every moment you protected Dade County's harmony and togetherness. If one places integrity, character and a caring dignity on those tracks of tenacity, the wheels had better rotate forward. Heroism is hitched to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to better represent mankind forever. Always serenity, sanctity and a level of civility within Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

The seas maybe calm now but sooner or later evil looks to unwrap its ugliness upon humanity. The winds blew as you went out to seek peace and pursue its understanding serenity. In reality nothing these days seems totally comprehensible. But with wisdom and maturity, Officer Cook, your career and life will remain dedicated to finding a cure for this unworthy adversary. The legs of integrity, honesty and dignity found their niche and we salute and revere your complete bravery under duress. Heaven holds the hearts and souls of all its heroes and heroines, angels of a most documented acumen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

Those who trample upon society's freedom, truth and goodwill are surely living on borrowed time. The limits to be curbed by courageous men and women seldom a word of thanks said for a thankless position. Dade County appreciated your heart and spirit, Officer Cook, a gallant man and a more honorable hero patrolling those corners searching for resolve and a little safety. Integrity, dignity and character were your persona in this never ending trail of terror and evil. So may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

Bless a hero's bravery, boldness and fortitude. The will to survive all the dangers that lie ahead while you solemnly served all Dade County, Officer Cook. Police work demands excellence, a polished effort and deeply refined humility, decency and devoted dignity. All of which you possessed to humanly ward off trouble. Violence and evil looks to rake its rotten trails of serious trouble upon mankind and you my neighbor, friend and hero took your opportunities and tried to stop its reckless pathways. You'll forever be treasured and respected for diving right into those deep waters of peril awaiting your soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

Nothing so sad as to have to lay your loved one to rest. To honor one's humble life of zest and zeal serving a community you relished living and working in, Officer Cook. Dade County's proverbial security and safety was founded by your unwavering diligence to detail and for having a composure of dignity and heroic integrity all the proper mixtures of mettle and resolve so may Our Creator humanely bless your heart and soul. Totally devout and without a hint of untrust. Badge#1664 sleeps soundly in the knowledge it performed its jobs righteously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

Under the umbrella of the skies so high is a purpose and its plan to deter and forever derail those whose accentuations on violence need just that. To be extinguished forevermore. Officer Cook, you practiced and learned your greatest lessons from your adoring and beloved parents may they both rest in peace. You all will be in my prayers and thoughts tomorrow, Easter Sunday and like Passover it teaches us the respect and esteem for mankind. But, than again, Officer Cook, your hopes and aspirations of integrity and thoughtfulness graced Dade County as did your undying dignity and integrity. A hero to be remembered for tireless energy undoing our restraints. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

A penny saved is a penny earned. Dignity, honesty and integrity wrapped around loyal and humble character is worth all the souls of those whom you saved from misery, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero whose legacy will forever be bound by the four corners of our universe with values, ideals and morals that have enhanced the civility that humanity requires. God has bestowed your soul and its spirit with a special seat reserved for humble heroes who have made the unselfish sacrifice to free up those tied in terror and evil. A special man of virtue never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

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