Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Dade County is a haven where the residents expect and demand excellence from their public servants. Peace is certainly preferred over terror and unruliness. You, Officer Cook, devoted your entire heroic life and chosen career to battling adversity. Acumen and your undying wisdom and vision combined with your ethical respect and character built a forever foundation within your golden heart of patented integrity and patient dignity. The consummate and loyal comrade so treasured by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 4, 2020
What should shine? The badge and shoes worn by a devoted and faithfully reliable servant, Your humble self, Officer Cook, pursuing harmony and freedom of expression by all given these rights. Violence should not have ended your life of humility, your career of the highest of professional conduct nor the dignity and integrity that raised those bars of bravery to a higher sphere. Respect, reverence and resolve all demand the excellence that each ushers into humanity. Solemn and sacred render mankind's world a more peaceful and hopeful venue by which to thrive each and everyday. Badge#1664 was well equipped with versatility and a most supreme vigilant virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 4, 2020
Above all be yourself and be honest. Integrity and dignity wrap their sacred belts around those faithful and reliable women and men who serve and protect every single community in this world. Dade County, Officer Cook, supports and salutes your unselfish pillar of character and heroic commitment to its people. Those who compose and comport themselves will reap and receive the ultimate blessings of boldness and rewards of righteousness from Our Master Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 4, 2020
Never surly and always sincere and honorably heroic. It made all the lives of Dade County matter the most when evil came crashing through that door. You were as dignified man, Officer Cook, with morals and respect for character and integrity that brought along our movements in a more tranquil fashion. Your family that continues saluting your legacy lives by your spirit and a heart that was most resolute and sweetly resourceful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 4, 2020
The transmissions of truth and trust form a tenacious team when dueling with the likes of terror, turmoil and torment. Society surely needs no more bumps in the roads or hiccups of consequences. Your faith and devout heart, Officer Cook, signed on to represent the people of Dade County more than adequately. All the well learned and well placed awareness, astuteness and acumen pinpointed to precise spots where safety and serenity would be a happy medium. Your integrity, dignity and honor all heroic have been rewarded and blessed as has your unassuming and unselfish character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 3, 2020
The humility of affirming your bonds of honor and boldness travel far and beyond the dignity and integrity you delivered to mankind, Officer Cook. Dade County has tried all these years later after your life and career of heroism not to let your family and peers down . They have struggled at times to keep the peace as well as you did, wickedness just seems to turn the corners where goodwill , faith and hope shall stake their humble locations. A destiny of trust and truth always eminated from your valiant lips. To be revered, respected and admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 3, 2020
The evil that encircles our very world must be taken out of service for its urgency is for those who want decent and honest lives of humility and sanctity. You represented all Dade County, Officer Cook, striving to quell heinousness and by displaying mature integrity and dignity so may your revered soul of expression by doubly blessed by Our Lord. A man of character and commitment standing up for our unities. Forever so duly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 3, 2020
Honors are welcome so long as one's gentle humility is applied to all facets of life and their chosen profession. Police work is difficult and there is no sugarcoating that fact. They go out into peril and try to succeed at calming and restoring peace and trust among our sacred humanity. You persevered, Officer Cook and led others by examples of values and morals, dignity and the admiration of integrity supporting your very cherished soul and heroic heart. All these years later as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero it will be known throughout mankind that you were a very uniquely resourceful young man who has not be forgotten for your vision, wisdom and maturity beyond the crowd. Dade County would never ever overlook your resolve and fighting crusades to administer some sacred bond of security and serenity in order to pursue lives of truth and happiness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 3, 2020
A call to the troops and it's all out honesty, heroism and humbleness trying its utmost to eliminate evil and its violence that continues to disturb our society. But, you saved Dade County, its people and your fellow brave colleagues, Officer Cook, sacrificing your life and career of character, diligence and dignity to take integrity right where it rightfully belongs. Our journeys and missions have marched forth because of your unselfish, undying and most of all unwavering respect for the decency of your fellowman. Always remembered solemnly and saluted humanely. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 3, 2020
Tranquility and transparency are out in humanity waiting to be embraced as one. Our freedom and unity here in Dade County were gently brought along by you, Officer Cook, our hero and most of all your family and department's warrior of welcome wisdom and vision. Never better clarity and the constant charges of courage and boldness hang together with fortitude and respect for all those who empower dignity and integrity. You were a grand master of good character and morals, Officer Cook, to be etched and honored forever. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 2, 2020
A person whose sole mission is to alarm others into a panic has no place among the good residents of any given venue. You were a superlative hero, Officer Cook, of wisdom, vision and the leadership of honesty, dignity and always steadfast truthful integrity. At the tender age of twenty-five years your career and life was rudely taken from you and yet that did not deter your family and comrades from carrying on with your stoic legacy. The virtuous ventures you began have not been concluded yet. Happiness, peace and hope were your mottos and your uniform and Badge#1664 were there to back those relevant traits of ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 2, 2020
Time passes us by before we even realize it. Your life and career, Officer Cook, passed before anyone could offer you a respectful goodbye. Dade County saw tenacity and tremendous effort poured forth by a valiant and vigilant man. Only the best of kindness and consideration supported by the pillars of dignity and integrity's pronounced goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 2, 2020
Glass is fragile but when gallantry and honor are carefully wrapped as one package tend to last longer. The more a public servant maintains their integrity and respects for character and dignity the longer those perilous roads can be kept free of obstacles that may hinder mankind and its journeys for security. By nature you, Officer Cook, were a dedicated and loyal gentleman and Dade County, your peers had no questions regarding your brave and hopeful performances. Never forgotten and poignantly respected forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 2, 2020
Roses are pleasant smelling and so are the scents of common sense backed by honor, integrity and the pursuits of dignity while looking for some semblance of safety and the arrogance of violence. Dade County, Officer Cook, was under your superior eyes and trustworthy heart of humility and heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of conviction and candor. Your lovely charm and charisma is in heaven patrolling those golden and sacred gates of gladness and grit.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 2, 2020
So young, heroic and enthusiastic. Dade County was your humble place, Officer Cook, where you dwelled and devoted your endeavors to integrity and dignity to quash evil. A solemn salute for a hero of resolve and outstanding character and excellent commitments to morals and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of honesty and the panels of perseverance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 2, 2020
Meteor showers come once in a while. Humility the spirit of honor must stayed attuned all the time. Never a moment of any lapse in concentration nor calibers of integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, as you heroically observed the various coming and goings of the citizens your direction was towards. Safe travels,secure shelters all bestowed upon society as an everlasting remembrance of one fierce warrior and a stellar gentleman whose life and career was par excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The ultimate decision you made on May 16, 1979 won't be forgotten only etched upon walls where your soul was greatly admired and deeply appreciated.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
Leaders learn and motivate by their own humble and heroically honest steadfast dedication and never ending determination. Dade County was loyally watched over by your esteemed charm and valor, Officer Cook. A humble servant doing the will of Our Creator. Nobly confident and resourceful to a tee. The shame of your loss, Officer Cook,undercut the serenity and security of all mankind preserved by your gracious wisdom and clear vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
The sun will rise and stay aglow because of your sunny disposition, Officer Cook, always with a bright smile, firm handshake and an ever engaging presence. Dade County reveres its heroes and heroines and your life and career filled with success and honor will be remembered for championing dignity, respect and courage within those shadows of integrity. The wise and well mannered gain their salutes and praises by their unassuming grace and humbleness to believe in God and His ways of purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
You can serenade someone after the serenity and humility has been forever placed down before mankind. While toiling in danger and peril, Officer Cook, you always had the best interests of all concerned by your humble and honest heart and soul. Never levity only civility and sanctity for humanity that lives on in your family where you were that glue that kept them together. Dade County is forever indebted to your glorious virtue and products of persistence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
I meant to place the sign before your badge, Officer Cook, it was 1664 not 31664! With a humble smile and always willing to learn more and to share more with your colleagues in Dade County who won't forget your dignity and integrity that was your unassuming and very unselfish character. They provided the best shield against terror and evil. Forever it will be tragically awful that one man alone took your life and nearly those of your fellow and esteemed comrades. Your heart and soul laid down those cornerstones to a brighter future and one better served if you were present to witness all your hard work and fruition faithfully carrying out your legendary missions of goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
Communications may at times quell a commotion. At least talking produces hopefully some positive vehicle to resolution and a stoppage of the serious chaos that affects our venues. You certainly used all your professional acumen, Officer Cook, to honorably and heroically make Dade County safer once more. Badge31664 gave its dignity and reputation of integrity to keep a firm grasp of the peace already within the residents' midst. Always a warrior and a fond hero who shall always be loyally respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
Oaths and affirmations mean more than just some words uttered to appease someone. They are the basic foundations of a man or woman's humbly honest and heroic testimonies to solemnly conduct their affairs with truth and trust as you did for Dade County, Officer Cook. Beneath your badge and uniform stood a proud man, yet a gentleman of great character and firm convictions who set the bar of bravery and boldness higher with maturity and the constitution of courageous endeavor. Safe and serene though a little less since your sacrifice, Officer Cook, that helped to reign in serious trouble in your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
The shred of decency that our society has enjoyed is because of your humble and honestly heroic life, Officer Cook, protecting Dade County with all your strength and heart of character and integrity. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for direction of diligence and a driving dignity to seize evil and to eliminate this rotten element from our very streets where safety and solidarity belong together. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
The wings of humility welcome those heroines and heroes of wonderfully humane and distinct honor and respect to heaven's nest where integrity, decency and their dignity of values shall rest securely. Your life and career serving and protecting the validity of society here in Dade County, Officer Cook, shall forever be steadfastly maintained. You bonded and brokered new relationships and mended those bridges where respect for character is a key to accomplishment. Never more saluted and poignantly so duly honored for sacrificing your being and wonderful soul for our safe havens. Tomorrow a swe awaken we should offer a small silent prayer for your vigilant soul, Officer Cook, that went out and commanded respect for having the clarity to cleanup those streets and corners where violence roamed free. Thanks to you, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 29, 2020
I meant to say, Officer Cook, the integrity in dignity which is quite vital to solving crime and resolving conflicts. Dade County was your community where service was given to all mankind. Honor, bravery and the resources of dignity and integrity to stifle the adverse affects of violence. The men and women who proudly carry your legacy of humbleness, character and amazing commitment forward surely bare a heavy baton where boldness and responsibility lie in the balance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 29, 2020
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