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

Grace and goodwill were best spread out here in Dade County by your all out unselfish honor and respect for life, Officer Cook. A humanely heroic legend of a trusted gentleman whose scopes of justice were as big as your kind and considerate heart. Dignity and integrity navigated the venues with character and decency all following down those trails of truth and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2020

We read and react as best we can. Police have those extra special senses to act and when honor, dignity and integrity are all accounted for then peace and stability may come forward. Dade County was well served by you, OfficerCook, their hero,your family's warrior in arms and aman with an engaging sense of charm and commitment to values,ideals and morals. We remember your smile and warm sense of enrichment that has been going forward inthose blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2020

I 'll pray your loved ones are safe and peaceful during these very trying times. Society was preserved by your unassuming and unselfish humbleness, honesty and reverence for dignity and integrity, Officer Cook. Where no ordinary person would venture your vigilance and virtue were out on the streets serving a God given purpose and never was humility lost inyour heroic actions ever! Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2020

An act of kindness and a prayer ot two may help the woes of our world today. Your faith and devoutness, Officer Cook, helped to shield Dade County from crime and because of one man acting selfish and diabolical your young life and career of enhancement and hope was ended. A hero lost too soon. Integrity and respect taken to guard those pearly gates of valor where perfection is never missing. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2020

It has been documented that your dignity,devotion and determination, spared all Dade County far worse evil thanthat tragic day you gave your life for humanity, Officer Cook. Honesty and integrity along with solid character and truth are the exact elements to try and destroy violence fromour midst. A hero to be saluted for his resolve and unselfish actions to protect the citizens and his fellow comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2020

With a strong heart and capable mind, Officer Cook, did you go out and patrol Dade County. An honored manof humility and dignified heroism whose integrity touched the hearts of all mnkind. For having character and loyal commitment your soul will be solemnly and fondly remembered and blessed by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2020

Never a roll of the dice when dealing with disaster and evil. It was your alertness and attitude , Officer Cook, that bravely and heroically saved Dade County from much worse that sad day. Integrity,dignity and respect for character and honor are always displayed righteously when violence tries its hand at constructing more terror. The bold and loyal are those women and men esteemed and offered homage for their noble actions. Society and humanity all miss you as does your family, Officer Cook. A true legend and friend to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The corrupt get punished the pious get praised. Newer cornerstones are raised and are reflective of your good work of the past.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2020

Those individuals afraid and vulnerable look for those mern and women of promise and valiant virtue to be most vigilant. When the going gets tough it is the gritty and honorable who get started on attacking this awful evil. Never compromise, Officer Cook,just clear and unconfusing courage and dignity accentuated right where your ingenuity and integrity belonged. The hearts of Dade County were giventheir freedoms and unity by your humble heroism and all the right morals and conduct to see your goodwill and journeys until Our Master called you back to heaven to watch over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2020

Your bloodlines, Officer Cook, were so honest and humble, it was what created a sense of being and loyalty to be shared and still felt this day regarding your supreme sacrifice and superbwork habits within Dade County. Its people got dignity, character and trust blended humanely and heroically into your personality. To be enhanced, enriched and to live on in your adored family members who carry your torch of truth and resolve close to their souls and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Pride and professionalism to be rewarded by Our Lord.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2020

Grass and flowers grow but they eventually wither and fade. What never gave way was your unselfish and unassuming honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, all with vital roles in this important onus to serve Dade County. A manand a hero whose legend of heroism would never be put away and shelved. Justice needs incorporation of truth and trust and received it from a man with heart and a love for mankind. Respect and resolve as onl ytenacity and ferocity understand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2020

Convincing and most trustworthy, Dade County shared your skills, talents and gifts from Our Creator, Officer Cook, to make Dade County a more stable and vital community than it was before. Heroes and heroines of the past all with a complete background of bravery, boldness and humility to see thei rmissions as completed. Your life of civility,sanctity and fortitude will be remembered prominently and never forgotten. Integrity and honor that put character and commitment ahead of all else. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2020

Bookstores are for browsing. You did not just peruse around Dade County, Officer Cook. You ran right into peril patrolling and protecting life and property. Never more honest, always dignified and forever with enthusiastic character and integrity. A hero to be loyally and humanely saluted for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 22, 2020

Scaling those skyscrapers of safety, serenity and security all take a heart of a lion for both a brave woman or man. You were a very good officer, Officer Cook, adored by your family and humanely, honorably and heroically admired by your professional colleagues who worked as either a partner or as a friend. Dade County has missed your smile and appeal very much as has your family missed you at all their happiest of occasions. But they know your soul and spirit of integrity, character and dignity is very much tucked in as your walk your eternal beat above. All intelligence, vision and the clarity of resolve and effort into your unassuming and unwavering journeys of goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2020

Those kites of kindness and compassion sure fly higher now than ever before. Thanks to your wisdom and ingenuity, Officer Cook, Dade County and its folks were soundly watched over by a man of convictions who faithfully executed all his duties of responsibility and reliability. Dignity and integrity all digging deeper for solutions and resolutions. The regret of your life, Officer Cook, somehow being over at age twenty-five is still sinking in even after all these decades later. Your family continues your legendary humility as they travel through their lives accomplishing on your behalf. Their humble and cherished "Uncle Bo" sleeping soundly with the angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2020

Conflict and tension only cause that barometer of violence to rise even higher. Your calmness and boldness, Officer Cook, heroically and honorably validated your legacy here in Dade County among its residents forever eternal. Heaven sees the scopes and undying dignity and integrity with those who ever served and protected their communities. Your loyal and most humbly faithful service is commitment to excellence always saluted and diligently remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2020

Agile and alert, your sight and wisdom, Officer Cook, certainly transformed Dade County into a more serenely place for which the people could move about proudly. A man with honesty, trust and respect coming from his heart and mind, a soul of character heroically blessed forevermore in heaven for bestowing humility and sanctity in all your actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2020

The deeds of destiny have been signed and sealed within God's humble of habitats. Heaven is that venue reserved for the honored and humbly heroic angels whose valor and vigilance makes their virtue and trust stand tall. During the wars and battles against violence your gifts to mankind, Officer Cook, have stood tall and represented Dade County and its folks as all who possess character and direction must. Always a special young man who had those God given instruments to instruct and to intelligently pass on motivation and leadership to other comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2020

A most revered and beloved Dade County hero whose legacy of humility and thoughtfulness, honesty and decency added class to your already humane dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, a life gone way too soon with more left to fulfill has only increased its blessings and heavenly rewards for helping to secure peace and goodwill among all human beings. The world has suffered seen your untimely loss my neighbor, friend and hero. It's your character convictions and sincerest of commitments that will be fondly and solemnly saluted and sacredly remembered as extra special filled with truth, trust and unselfish virtue.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2020

Insure and pursue the feelings of faith and resiliency. Your trips, journeys and missions on behalf of Dade County and its citizens, Officer Cook, were most heroic, honored and loyal to a tee of tenacity. The character, commitment to excellence to steer ahead of violence and to do so in a way of integrity and ingenuity not to be ever overlooked. Foundations and cornerstones that have uplifted humanity from the daily drudgery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2020

Prosper while you are able. For we all should recognize that harmony is never that simple to come by. You were avery dear and cherished young man, Officer Cook, honorable, trustworthy and all humble and humane truth from your lips and heart. The hopes, prayers and faithful esteem and goodwill of Dade County was hoisted upon your shoulders of courage and transparency. Never a more diligent and reliable gentleman who possessed the grit and gumption to accomplish so many undertakings at a very tender and young age. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2020

Joy in the world is the eternal happiness and spiritual peace all heroic angels of honor, valor and dignity receive for their integrity and character fight those awful battles looking to spread tranquility instead of terminal trouble. A savior such as yourself, Officer Cook, conquered and succeeded mightily in defending all Dade County creating those bonds of trust and truth forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 20, 2020

Just a generous man, so truthful and trusted, humble and loyal, dedicated and dependable. Dade County was always well maintained by your revealing heart and spirit, Officer Cook. Forty-one years later your honor, integrity and composed dignity is still being felt and mourned for a great man was taken unjustly and way too soon. So tragic as you had many more years of health and joy to share with your beloved Karen. Life is how one uses their causes and affects each moment. You, Officer Cook, never wasted a second. Always a hero and a resourceful angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2020

The title of ferocity and tenacity are tied to your pursuits of happiness, security and total peace of mind for Dade County and society in general, Officer Cook. Never far from our thoughts, your unassuming acumen and character all were the pillars of honesty and respect. Dignity is something a hero like yourself earned by being a valued soul and a leader of others through peril and danger. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2020

As your dynamic life and career, Officer Cook, lives on in your beloved family, they won't forget their brave and strong "Uncle Bo." A gentleman of endearment and values all from your heroic soul of inspiration and integrity. So much dignity and honored respect protecting Dade County's folks everyday and never more remembered and saluted for efficient energy and for utilizing those tools of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2020

Dignity, respect and honored humility was dispatched promptly everyday, Officer Cook, by your unselfishly heroic heart and very admired soul of distinction. Dade County was under the hell and anger of a mad man gone beserk. Never easy your labors of virtue and loyalty created the bonds to a more safer tomorrow. One that would have brightened your family's day if you were here to see it. Now as an angel of esteem and humbleness humanity misses your smile and charm though nothing is forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2020

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