Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
A budget is one matter. Nothing can subtract from honor, reverence and the additions of integrity and dignity. Officer Cook, you were a humble and respectful young man girded in strength with the heart and soul of a lion. One who gave Dade County and its citizens his life and blood for a more secure area. You can be certain your soul of humility and decency will forever be cherished. You championed the causes and were exceedingly mindful of others privacy. A great and most revered name gallantly remembered for its crusades of courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 25, 2020
Boldness never budges and neither shall honor. It cannot waver nor be derelict in its functions. You showed proper restraint at all times, Officer Cook, as a man so diligent and dignified in all your burdens where integrity, commitment to character and trust all came into play. Solving crime is not a game for for unlocking our liberties and freedoms, Officer Cook, here in Dade County may your sweet and humane soul of vigilance rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 25, 2020
The lines in the sand are drawn and now it is time to move in and put an end to this confounding disturbance. That is precisely what evil and torment present to a community as Dade County is. Your days and years, Officer Cook, were well planned and well prepared. Nothing is ever simple. And yet you are fondly and heroically saluted and honored for just that dignity and integrity make humble character shine on as yours does forever in Our Master's heavenly quarters. You took care of your mother when you needed you the most, when Karen needed you and the entire community that keeps us your watch and shows its respects to your soul of distinction and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 25, 2020
The bikers and runners honor you, Officer Cook and so many other devoted, dedicated and determined heroes who gave their lives of loyalty and valor to shield Dade County from evil. Adversity advancing upon us and your undying and unselfish life and career bore this out. You deliver dignity, brought integrity to all your assignments and never will be out of mind or sight. Heroism clearly mature and solid beyond the crowd. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones consolidated and cemented down for a brighter future. By proper speech and resourceful hands and legs did you pursue peace while searching for terror.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 25, 2020
Gallantry is just that one beam of sanctity. It's where honesty, integrity and dignity meet up with character at the end of the trail. Dade County was and always will be the venue of esteem and heroic actions accomplished by your humble self, Officer Cook, on behalf of those whom you served and tried to steer violence away from. The locations of heaven are where you forever eternally patrol those serenely pearly gates. Nothing will harm you ever again and evil should not have taken your young life and respect away by one man's hands of heinousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 25, 2020
The banging of that awful anvil of adversity can only be answered with a deluge of dignity and humbly heroic honor and boldness. You can check every box, Officer Cook, with your unwavering character, dignity and integrity it all helped to reel in violence. Dade County and its people respected and greatly relished your reverence all pointed now and forever at the stars at night. Though, you were too young to join in those humble ranks reserved for heroes and heroines of the first class. There was so much more to accomplish and to be able to do it in retirement with Karen. Your whole family has memories of your career and life forevermore to share until they reunite with you and your folks. May you all rest in peace my neighbors,friends and hero, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 24, 2020
Ingenuity and intuition are shaped by those intelligent ideals and values we all must share. The burdens and responsibilities are ours to navigate around. This is no such thing as I cannot do it. With your positive attitude and sharp mind and stellar heart, Officer Cook, the reality of freedom and stability in Dade County began its genesis taking shape from your serene and most heroic soul. Our Creator has your unassuming and unselfish dignity, honor and integrity wrapped and sheltered for eternal safekeeping. It all bared the brunt of one's man's sad and callous attacks against public servants just trying to make peace among the society. Your community, Officer Cook, keeps honoring your legacy and shares whatever fine points perseverance and proficiency delivered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is a place humbly reserved for angels of valor who soar day and night watching over their loved ones and us as a nation united.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 24, 2020
Order and decorum are designed solely to bring about peaceful conclusions to circumstances that otherwise may not occur. Your hopes and dreams, Officer Cook, bolstered the facts of your truthful and trusted journeys here in Dade County on the residents behalf. Those walls of wickedness have been torn down and hopefully the start of fruition and finality when tranquil moments may breath easier. Always a humbly cherished hero so loyal and dignified, you'll never be overlooked nor forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 24, 2020
The textbooks continue to be printed and published, as information and humble virtue is shared and remembered regarding your sensational character and missions of honesty throughout Dade County, Officer Cook. Your heroic force tried its darndest to keep evil at bay and for at least waging the good battles including your integrity and dignity representing us so may Our Maker bless your endearing soul of virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 24, 2020
As chilly days are ahead we must not ever forget the sacrifice you made to save Dade County that hot day of May 16,1979, Officer Cook. A day of sorrowful grief and agony for your family, department and the entire police world. A man of mettle and scruples taken viciously from among mankind. Yet, you are remembered for possessing morals and integrity, the convictions of dignity to see your humane and heroic journeys until God called for your sweet and wonderful serene soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 24, 2020
The clouds contain those courageous crusaders, Officer Cook, yourself and so many others who valued the ideals of honor, integrity and dignity. So much rides each day and having the fortitude of character and commitment really made Dade County and their people stand and take notice of your unrelenting heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Forever saluted for humility and noble actions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 24, 2020
Every last ounce of your energy, endeavor and efficiency, Officer Cook, were poured into your labors of love and esteem to rid Dade County of unending and unrelentless violence. You can be clear and certain that your honesty, integrity and total dignity of your unassuming character and undivided attention to detail while serving will be heroically saluted and solemnly remembered for one who commits to a task stays on those rails of resolve never letting up even when serenity and safety are threatened by this very dangerous opponent. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2020
Defending our venues and vehicles, all vessels of our lives with your unassuming vigilance, Officer Cook, only created more harmony and stellar unity for mankind to relish. Dade County has witnessed and seen the drawn out battles, those fights and wars that put duly honest women and men on the end of their integrity and character, so much loyalty and class that respect offers. You challenged our humanity as well as your peers to see motivation and discipline working in tandem. The skies above glissen with your gallantry and grit my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Your sacrifice represents ingenuity,intuition and the very intelligent maturity that kept your humility and sanctity above the rest.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2020
You graced mankind, Officer Cook,with a gregarious disposition and an engaging smile. And yet when duty called it was all heart and valor, honesty, integrity and the dignity to help see your challenges through until they were properly accomplished. Our Creator must have needed your special and uniquely sweet soul back in heaven to watch over your dad, Charles, may he rest in peace along with your loving mom, Mrs.Julia Cook. Two great parents, faithfully and loyal to Our Lord. With your serene service and positive frame of mind the citizens of Dade County could and can rest a little easier though a little less safer today because of your absence. Observe and remember, Officer Cook, to take care of those heroic and humble angels welcoming them home to heaven with open arms and badge#1664's very big smile of gratitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2020
A blip of boldness and a tad of tenacity are certainly much better than a tide of terror tearing up the streets where decent and honorable folks choose to dwell. You grew up and thrived here in Dade County, Officer Cook, in a very humble home of dignity, integrity and most of all character. Your parents instilled in both you and your big sister, Nancy, the ultimate respect and congeniality that make living worthwhile, Nothing is easy nor should be taken for granted. Your time and career meshed wonderfully and it's always a shame and a terrible tragedy that someone derailed your further devotions and missions to shape the world in its very foundations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and keep riding those wings of heroism with your smile and humble dedication to watch over those who have taken over your watch.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2020
The days, hours and weeks seem to be fleeting. Months and decades ago you performed marvelously on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, cornering the courage and the mantras of morals and values that only heroically honest and dignified angels of humility and heroism possess. Reserved and resilient, resolute and righteous, your journeys here on this planet were sadly finished by the evil impulses of a callous man, true coward whose face and life were vile and senseless. Diligent and devoted, your beloved family members pay your soul of wisdom, Officer Cook, all the respects and reverence that shall pass your direction. Your trails and compass always faced the proper path at every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2020
The slightest opening, misjudgement or miscalculation could spell doom. That is all violence needs to wreak havoc. Sad but true and no matter how honest, dignified and loyal you are character and integrity are not always enough to see your missions through. You did everything right, Officer Cook, that fatefully awful day and everyday living as a humble hero whose heart and peaceful pursuits have been blessed and rewarded accordingly. Heaven is where angels of bravery fly, soar and guard those pearliest of gates. You'll forever be saluted and paid bountiful homage for installing faith, hope and goodwill in humanity that continues to be absent today. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2020
Always feverish in your ferocity, Officer Cook and it demonstrated your unwavering and very unselfish honesty and heroic dignity and integrity that saved Dade County and its people from more adverse harm. The violence that still perpetuates today has to be abated once for all as it just rips the cavities of society right out of kilter. Your character and mettle surely will be saluted and duly etched upon your family and department's heart and mind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2020
The bold are not brazen only if their inclinations are to commit illegal acts of dishonor and disrespect. You were one of the many heroes and honorable souls of humility and society, Officer Cook, who served Dade County with true faith and the humility of trust while staying connected to your community who still pays homage to your name and blessed soul. The good young men and women are forever with us in spirit and shall never have their lights extinguished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honor, dignity and integrity rest soundly together on their pillows of justice.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2020
Destiny is always written somewhere on the calendars of crusaders who strive for excellence. You performed very admirably each day, Officer Cook, befitting Dade County and its fine citizens. You will be remembered for heroism of course as well as your humble honor,dignity and the practice and preaching of integrity as this only makes one's character more impactful. Cornerstones and their very foundations have been built and cemented within our world by your trust and truthful pursuits of your chosen career. Sacrifice and serious tenacity chased down adverse violence which our community never wants. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2020
A welcome sight to others joining forces with you, Officer Cook, to guard Dade County and its folks from undue harm and peril. It reinforces the points of your unselfish, unwavering and very commitments to character, decency and the desires to fulfill your solemn pledge to secure mankind with your inspirational goodwill and devoutness. With humble and heroic honor you surely fought the good battles and gave your heart and soul for a purposeful cause. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2020
Twinkling stars and tenderly gentle souls of esteem serving humanity was distinction. All of our hopes and dreams depended upon your vast reservoir of resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness, Officer Cook, to pull Dade County and its people out of trouble. Your command of others in leading them with reverence and regard for honesty, dignity and integrity cannot be hammered home enough. God's den of angels keeps its proverbial patrols up to perfection thanks to His Mercy and kindness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2020
A bright young man taken from this world by wickedness and whose honesty and resolve have been praised by others. Your integrity and passionate intuitions, Officer Cook, kept all Dade County afloat in harmony and its security. A hero such as yourself won't be overlooked for having the grit and gumption to stand toe to toe against violence. On May 16, 1979, that was exactly what you represented your family and colleagues in. Character and respect that has enhanced mankind for generations to come. Badge#1664 will always be faithfully saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2020
Courage and care can confront any foe whose evil and violence can unleash a monster against a society that cherishes its unity and freedoms. Your pursuits here in Dade County, Officer Cook, brought forth a brighter day for those whom you served loyally and protected with a vast resource of wisdom and vision.Your character and dignity along with your heroic integrity have been blessed and rewarded accordingly by Our Maker. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 22, 2020
However the cause the sacrifice of yours, Officer Cook, will forever be fondly remembered and so solemnly saluted here in Dade County. An event that changed lives forever. It created a gaping hole in your family's heart that as time slowly passes it is almost coming up to forty-one years since your untimely loss that they can pursue your inspirations and legacy of heroism rightly and humanely. Your soul of honor and respect was touched by your gentle integrity and dignity which assisted you in dealing with all this wickedness. You are forever admired for unassuming, unwavering and most unselfish character and commitments to everything correct regarding civility, sanctity and above all admiration for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pain and sorrow are there and they can for generations look back upon your life and career constructed soundly by ideals and wise values.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2020
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