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

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

The holy assembly line begins and ends with heroes and heroines standing humanely proud to serve their various communities. You fought, battled and boldly defended our liberties, Officer Cook, while watching over us here in Dade County. You deserve admiration, honor and all the homage integrity and wisdom have to offer. Those pots of trouble ran high and for your soft and calming voice, reason and trust engulfed those who relished their harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

The pure and surest of souls take heart and know that God directs where their heroism and civility must belong. You belonged to a fraternity of women and men dedicated to the causes of sound justice while staying trusted and truthful to their professions as you always did, Officer Cook. Dade County had a man of integrity and dignity roving day and night to restore a grand scale of humility and calmness. Serenity all devoted and one determined young man fondly saluted for his solemn endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

Delay will only decay the frame work of ferocity in fighting adversity. You stood tall against a most harassing foe, Officer Cook and bravely stayed your grounds with humble and heroic honor, dignity and integrity. So much character, conviction and commitment depends each and everyday on our most loyal and esteemed of public servants being able to capably do their assignments. Dade County was your area of patrol and no citizen was ever let down. Only the highest regard, respect and valiant reverence for instilling a balance of unity and liberty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

The punctuality of versatility must be reliably present at all times. Dade County was your battle ground, Officer Cook, where your humble and heroically honorable presence saved lies. peace and tranquility all through your beloved character and dignified commitments to excellence and integrity. saluted for salvation and the actions of sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2020

Awareness, acumen and astuteness must not be abbreviated so they punctual and perpetual movement of honor, integrity and dignity can flow. They did so heroically when you patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Outstanding character and flawless ferocity trailed your every step.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2020

The oxygen only lasts for so long before things become dire. Police are at times given time but in an instant situations can get extremely worse. Violence, evil and heinousness can suck the breath out of mankind. Dade County functions as all large areas so long as good men and women honorable, brave and dependable function as a team. If integrity, character and dignity get sidetracked or derailed from their mission hope and goodwill may very well go down. For six years of compassion and passion you were accounted for, Officer Cook, protecting, preserving and patrolling for peace and some prosperity. A hero forever enshrined on memorial walls, you good and blessed name is revered, respected and humbly admired for stoic performance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

The battlegrounds are filled with many heroes and warriors ready to dive right into peril to save and bring tranquility to all society. You brought your entire gear with you, Officer Cook , to serve and to protect Dade County as any honorable and dignified person would. Always remembered and saluted for bravery and the brightness of boldness which shined on your badge of distinction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

Stuck in neutral won't solve a dilemma. Occupied with outstanding honor, dignity and integrity will likely carry one further down those ferocious trails where torment lies. Everything looking up , Officer Cook, for you and Karen, when deceit and disrespect followed you and your comrades that sad day. Dade County was blessed by your unselfish conviction and character never finer. Always a true gentleman of heart and soul. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

A day blessed with peace and happiness can instantly turn into sadness. The eyes of violence are that unforgiving. You were true and most complete in sincerity and hopeful goodwill, Officer Cook. You turned Dade County into a more resourceful community than honesty, integrity and quality of dignity could ever purchase.You are to be boldly and humanely honored for your efforts on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

One does not cash in on the good fortune while others suffer the misfortunes of mischief and mayhem. You graduated into a fine public servant, Officer Cook, who had the heroic trust and truth of Dade County to travel after terror and evil. No small order. With some ingenuity and wisdom your trips my neighbor, friend and hero were most enhanced. We were the fortunate who have had a semblance of safe harbors and harmonious trails. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

Adults are supposed to be mature and aware of their character and honesty, as integrity and dignity flow through. Your heart and mind, Officer Cook, captivated and cultivated while motivating other fine officers through the walls of peril. Dade County was your home and community as your family and peers of perseverance salute heroism at its finest hour. Those cornerstones are built and now it is the onus of other brave souls to seize the opportunity and clutch on to evil and eliminate its terrible odor from our air. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

Fool's gold is only a temporary dream. The mind can surely play tricks if one is just doing that dreaming. A really honest and decent man as you were, Officer Cook, pursued his dreams and sought tomake serenity for Dade County and mankind a realization forevermore. Hope and resolve lie inside those boards of bravery and boldness where upon character and commitment to excellence can freely roam. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

The lions wait in their lairs to pounce upon their prey. Police must go immediately to a scene to restore law and order. Your heroic honesty, integrity and characters of dignity on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, will always be so duly honored and never allowed to just float away. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

Whenever problems cropped up you were there, Officer Cook, to handle them for the people of Dade County. More power to a wise man with a heroic heart of steel and serious morals. Integrity and dignity should amplify themselves while one is patrolling for secure passageways. Never better. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

Taking dictation requires all the skills of good listening. Articulating your honesty and sincerity, Officer Cook, was what made you a valued servant for Dade County. Fondly saluted for heroism and integral character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

Where you sought peace, Officer Cook ,a real man and a truly genuine hero Dade County will stand tall and proud of your honor and dignity. Trails paved by integrity and respectful character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2020

If the book is left too long on the shelf it certainly will gather dust and who knows what else? That bottom of the barrel might be empty, your tanks were filled with honor, humbleness and the affection for your passions in life and during your accomplished career, Officer Cook. Walking and riding through a community, Dade County to pursue and protect the good folks from unnerving violence. You can bank on it your very endearing soul, intelligent and intuitive won't be forgotten. Someone should have told Mr. Pearsall how disgraceful character and deceit can land one in deep water with a police community where your good name my neighbor, friend and hero still reverberates around humanity. Rest in peace. Never emptiness although that is what a gaping hole will do to a beloved family who lost their beloved "Uncle Bo," forever their hero!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2020

Women of humane and humbly honorable talent are to be revered. Men of superb character and decency are like a dime a dozen. If you display commitment, humility and serenely serious heroism chances are you'll be able to carry on with your most rigid onuses. Honor and integrity for twenty-five years, six of which you spent policing Dade County, Officer Cook, ridding it of evil and terror while possessing a sympathetic soul and heart of consideration. The skies above are filled with warmth and comfort dispatched by Our Maker's angels of bravery who faced danger and never once batted an eye. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2020

Attired with acumen, awareness and the astute character and make up to defend those whom you served loyally and faithfully while watching over Dade County. No small bag of chips and surely no easy stroll in the park, Officer Cook. With sound advice and honesty and integrity that supported by humble heroic acts of valor and a plethora of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2020

Constellations are those stars too numerous yet their lights shine brightly upon our earth. Your diligence to duty, Officer Cook, still brightens our world and over the communities where your various family members reside. It is a signal of your constitution of mettle and courage dispersed among your honesty and integrity while you manned your patrols over Dade County and its people. Our trust and safe passages were allowed because of your unending concern and vision to rectify and relieve your community of all this turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2020

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