Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Sincerity lends itself to honesty. And dignity and integrity all lend themselves to one's humble and esteemed honor. You were a warrior and a savior whose feats, Officer Cook, allowed Dade County and its citizens to lead more tranquil lives and to be able to channel their missions of mankind into one's of happiness and joy. Your upstanding character remains treasured and your soul of goodwill has been nobly and serenely blessed for its undying sacrifice to rid our community of pure and undeniable evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 23, 2020
Your sparkling character, your stellar commitment and your sterling convictions, Officer Cook, have always been cherished and Dade County has never forgotten your humble heroism and resolve. You are to be saluted for trust and truth. A man of his word who honored his beloved parents and humanity with his unselfish and unrelenting endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Mankind devoid of your presence which has continued its eternal journeys patrolling those fiercely gallant gates of sanctity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 23, 2020
Chasing after crime is at least expending the effort. The real meaning is one who believes in their honesty and humility and allows Our Lord to navigate their integrity and dignity through the roughest of circumstances. Dade County has saluted yourself heroic actions, Officer Cook, designed to bring terror to an end and stability to a community that still and forever respected and revered your immortal soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 23, 2020
Stay aware and endeavor to be safe. Serenity is nature's vitality that grows upon a hopeful nation. You grew up , Officer Cook and called Dade County your home and that was where honor and humility, faith and dignity were taught to you and Nancy, your big sister. The very foundations you laid down have always been there for the future generations to follow in. heroism so humble and refined just as your personality and charm. That smile is anchoring the angels of valor in God's heavenly fortress. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 23, 2020
Diligence without dignity is akin to lack of honesty and integrity. The wars rage on. The battles continue brewing and your sense of fair play and truthful justice, Officer Cook, was what made Dade County and its residents safer and more secure. Your career and life was based upon heroic and humanely sacred principles of commitment and trust, all the finer points of resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 23, 2020
Violence is the world's worst threat leaving its currents of callousness all over good people. You, Officer Cook, will forever be a Dade County hero , so young and honorable, dignity and integrity were character's support systems. Your beloved family and comrades have all missed you terribly as they have either retired or they continue carrying out your legacy of hope, faith and goodwill to all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 23, 2020
You channel your emotions and champion a cause, that purpose was for Dade County and its security. Violence and terror that don't fit well and you, Officer Cook, summoned the courage and fortitude from your wise and honorable heart of caring and compassion. The gold standard among your peers who have saluted integrity,character and dignity while out vigilantly protecting the trust and truth of why justice for all mankind is most essential. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 22, 2020
Manners, mettle and morals need no maneuvering. They are all further accentuated in honesty and the thoughtfulness of decency and dignity. You, Officer Cook, will always be a warrior and a hero to Dade County and its faithful flock. With ferocity and undying tenacity such as you had you surely won't be forgotten nor overlooked for your actions of passion and in brokering esteem and goodwill among other loyal colleagues. Our Creator sees everything and you'll be rewarded and blessed for carrying effort to a higher and more sacred level. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 22, 2020
One who carries themselves with honor and humility won't ordinarily have any troubles. You did not, Officer Cook,until that fateful day of May 16, 1979, when Dade County and its folks,your family and department lost you too soon, way too soon defending our tranquil times and the respect of a community that still reveres your heroic deeds. All your character and charm are now enhancing those gates of valor up in heaven for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 22, 2020
Courtesy is not a convenience . Manners and decency are the traits all worthy individuals who serve the citizens manage and maintain. A steadfast oath of allegiance that bonds all honorable and heroic men and women. You were a most reliable and resourceful human being charged with giving your community of Dade County superior serenity, safety and peace of mind. Diligent and a goodwill of spirit that will fondly be remembered for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 22, 2020
Effort must be completed while honor and sincerity last forever. The causes of peace that you served Dade County with all your passion and heart, Officer Cook. A man on a mission of humility springing forth from your humane and dignified integrity. Total character as a team leader of others. With dedication ,devotion and grit such as yours, Officer Cook, the roads, corners and streets were much freer of obstacles that could be perilous to the public at large. A fine spirit from a wonderful and treasured human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Instincts deserve a recognition because of your unwavering and unselfish resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 22, 2020
When a battery starts corroding it might be time for a new one. When confidence is shaken courage and honor lose their trust and truth from the public. It's always a good thing to remain loyal and humble as you were fighting those wars on behalf of Dade County's people, Officer Cook. A man of savvy wisdom and the clear vision that has been instrumental in fortifying our level of peace and harmony. Unity and liberty at times of crisis come with a dear price which you made, Officer Cook, a gentleman of heroism and hope for goodwill's branches to reach humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing ever eroded when you served valiantly, it was steadfast energy, efficiency and sheer endeavor.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 22, 2020
The mirages are there, but the mettle and morals were superior. Your heroism, humane and decent honor, Officer Cook, went above and beyond to snag serious wickedness in Dade County. For your undying endeavors may God, the Master of mercy bless your very special soul of distinction. A good name shall be revered, treasured and greatly admired forever. No doubt with stellar integrity and a sterling image the eyes look to the heavens tonight and every night and can see the light of your spirit illuminating those angels who made the ultimate sacrifice for serenity and responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Undo one layer the next is there to conquer. Those succeeding you, Officer Cook, do indeed have their hands filled with arduous burdens, let us hope and pray goodwill, faith and trust intercedes.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 21, 2020
Being considerate and well mannered was the way society, your family and department should remember a good honest and hard working officer that tended to the needs of Dade County. Everything asked from you, Officer Cook, was answered as a hero, with resolve and full attention to details. Integrity and dignity were accentuated upon your daily roles as soon as you arose. God watches over your sweet soul and a spirit known for its humane and sacred actions to bring quiet to an area that still so very much respects you, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 21, 2020
Happiness and prosperity, freedom an d unity are predicated upon the honorable dedication of the many brave and dignified public servants. As one of the many heroes and heroines here in Dade County, you took the time and pride in doing a wonderful job of policing the streets. Violence when you faced it, Officer Cook, surely had to do a double take as you went aggressively after evil. Today,it is your character, commitment and integrity that is so humbly saluted for the basis of boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 21, 2020
When courage collides with evil, it's honor, heroism and humility that shall triumph. The wars you fought so hard, Officer Cook, continue this day in Dade County, its residents have not forgotten you renergy, effort and full throttle tenacity. All the esteem of character, integrity and dignity poured into your labors of love. Our stability and unity came as a result of your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice. A lesson for mankind and society to take forth from this day on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 21, 2020
Courtesy is not a convenience . Manners and decency are the traits all worthy individuals who serve the citizens manage and maintain. A steadfast oath of allegiance that bonds all honorable and heroic men and women. You were a most reliable and resourceful human being charged with giving your community of Dade County superior serenity, safety and peace of mind. Diligent and a goodwill of spirit that will fondly be remembered for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 21, 2020
The coalition of courage, conviction and commitment serve to humbly and heroically broaden the character of one who is honest, dignified and decent in terms of integrity that Our Lord had bestowed upon their heart and soul. Yours, Officer Cook, patrolled and protected Dade County with all your might so much so that now and forever may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The esteem and fruitful journeys you undertook to make peace a staple, Officer Cook, will certainly not be forgotten only saluted poignantly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 21, 2020
Being grateful does not seem too hard. After all Our Creator created each of us in His own image. Divine intervention surely speaks softly. You were a consummate professional whose life and career were bound together by honesty, dignity and integrity, the soul of your character, Officer Cook, outstanding and humbly heroic. You were never complacent and strived for humanely higher plateaus in all your accomplishments. Traveling those borders of Dade County to set free our happiness and quiet took some work, your ultimate sacrifice bore out what we all knew before and after regarding your scruples, they were quite on a high level at all times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God has taken over your heavenly directions as you patrol His pearly gates.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 20, 2020
Ideas fly off the wall like balls bouncing off the earth. Values and morals stick to those stomachs,hearts and souls of truly trusted, truthful and dedicated women of men of courage. It is found in their character and convictions the reasons why sacrifice and integrity are essential to respect and dignity. Wickedness and terror march on but they will not be victorious because of heroes such as yourself, Officer Cook, who rescued Dade County and its citizens from adverse harm and imminent danger. Never more saluted and fondly remembered for being a loyal soul and a cherished human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 20, 2020
Fruition starts when one is still young. It reaches a crescendo when one is mature and capable of differentiating between vision and wisdom. You had those all important skills, Officer Cook, when you were a young man and then carried them over to adulthood when you became a full fledged officer. Public service demands perception and perseverance to champion the causes of valor and as a hero whose legacy stands tall and humble those trails you blazed shall be smoother and shinier for the next batch of honorable and distinguished souls of bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 20, 2020
Humanity is like a proverbial pinball machine bouncing around from evil to evil. Its wickedness has got to surcease at some point in time. For a lifetime of protecting and serving Dade County, Officer Cook, may your immortally honored soul rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. All commitment and total character. Reverence and dignity never lacking one iota of integrity. Harmony and stability, humility and sanctity being poured from the heavens above.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 20, 2020
Endeavor must not be insulted nor assaulted. Lives all hang in the balance and yours, Officer Cook, heroically saved Dade County and its folks from far worse a fate. Our peace and stability all passed through those channels of courage and character humility and respect for all mankind. The goodwill of your blessed soul, Officer Cook, will forever be praised as it watches over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 20, 2020
The richness of a man's character reveals his honor, dignity and integrity all used for the noble and heroic purposes of battling violence. Evil is an infestation of our society that must be dealt with and there can be no letting up. Dade County, OfficerCook, was the community you lived in and grew up, it also the epicenter of your fights to regain decorum and decency. Our civility, safety and security all because of your unwavering and unselfish heroism and resolve. Always treasured, respected and gallantly saluted for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 20, 2020
Data is information gathered that may assist one in solving a crime. Integrity and honor used smartly produce humble and humane results. Your heroic actions that day Officer Cook, served as a reminder why dignity and character are all too important in resolving serious conflicts. You will be forever remembered as a loving son, brother and wonderful husband who gave his life and endeavors to rid heinousness from among Dade County's venues. Your humility and virtue are exactly what other fine and brave public servants must function by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 19, 2020
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