Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Devilish and just cruelly diabolical, that's evil and its sheer violence. You just have to stay the course, keep your honor in check and stay humble. A man of dignity and intuition, Dade County was firmly enhanced and served by your esteemed courtesies, Officer Cook. You'll never be forgotten for your heroic endeavors that concentrated upon unification and liberating those held under terror's threats. We salute your unselfish resolve and unwavering sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2020
Suspense is always there when violence, evil and wickedness look to terminate the truth and trust of virtue sin life. Honesty, integrity and dignity must always be followed and faithful if there is to be hope, goodwill and tranquility for mankind. The hero in you, Officer Cook, resided in Dade County and protected lock , stock and barrel with all your assurances of character, commitment and above all respect and clarity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2020
Delicate is a word used in certain instances. Police work demands honesty. It requires respect of life and property. It binds dignity with the fabrics of ferocity and integrity. You can say a lot but you must produce the necessary results if stability, unity and harmony are to enjoin one another and citizens can prosper in good health, faith and the goodwill of society. Dade County was helped along by your wisdom and heroic actions, Officer Cook. A very sad and awful day for your beloved family members and fellow officers. You gave everything to make peace reality. Trustworthy and truth always spoken softly and right to the point always to be highly saluted and solemnly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2020
A resourceful servant knows humility from honor. God tests His faithful flock at each turn when violence and evil shake a region. No doubt, Officer Cook, Dade County was fairly, firmly and properly secured and made right once again. Your heroism and loyalty have never been overlooked nor of course forgotten. Indignities should never happen to good hard working women and men yet the sacrifice they all made as angels validates their virtue and acumen. Building strength of heart through character, commitment to excellence and the wisdom of convictions is the number goal of law enforcement. Your sincerity, Officer Cook, has eternally secured your sweet and morally upstanding soul in God's walls of resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2020
The business at hand is always securing peace and then the trust of the public whom one looks after. A generous man, Officer Cook, your heroism and honesty was very certainly felt and experienced by one and all in Dade County. By all your humane powers of intellect were you able to go out on the streets and make the ma bit safer. Less today by your absence because of one man's penchant for evil. Always the smile and the resolve, the dignity and integrity sewed into your uniform that was donned supremely to accommodate the public. Heaven is that sacred, perfect and golden venue where esteemed angels such as yourself, Officer Cook, fly higher each moment looking after your loved ones and colleagues past and present. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2020
Desire and respect all give honor, integrity and dignity the opportunity to fight through the ungodly sight of adversity. Though, Dade County was humbly and most notably served by a man whose heroic life and career will be forever remembered. Character, Officer Cook and the virtues of a well lived life transformed your watch into humility which of course you maintained a low key profile while out on patrol assisting others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2020
A rock solid citizen and an even more honored and heroic gentleman who persevered during intensely violent times securing the peace and welfare of all Dade County. Your words, Officer Cook, were your bonding truth and trust and must be forever respected and humbly saluted for giving us life and liberty to go about pursuing our ventures of virtue and happiness. When character is attacked we must defend ourselves at all costs and your principles and leadership paid that ultimate sacrifice for serenity to journey forward. Always greatly missed by your family, friends and noble comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2020
Evil just stirs up that hornet's nest of never ending nefarious terror. The streets and roads shall be quiet and tranquil. You preserved the dignity and integrity of life, Officer Cook and are to be saluted for honorable and heroic endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The esteemed character not to be forgotten and foundations firmly laid down forevermore. Mettle and morals make the perfect tonic for violence. Dade County and its folks appreciate your desire and wisdom as clear as a bell.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
A brain that thinks and a heart that beats are essential to defeating destruction and gloom. You were not a very mature young man, Officer Cook, you were a very heroic and thoughtful public servant whose feats of bravery on behalf of Dade County won't be forgotten. The land was preserved by your undying dignity and purposeful integrity, Your department has solemnly honored and saluted your commitments to provide the best of resources. The remorse of not being able to do more for you, Officer Cook, will not fade away. The param edics and doctors at North Shor hospital did everything to save your life, you'll always be fondly cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
The mechanisms of justice are set in motion from the day one signs on to become a law enforcement officer. Dade County was under the hopeful and caring soul of yourself, Officer Cook, a legend of strength and a pillar of honesty, humility and the respect that heroes and heroines are afforded for their unwavering service. Your dreams and hopes rested in your loyal obligations to make us safer a bit less since your missions were shuttled onward to heaven because of one man's callous and wanton actions against yourselfand your colleagues. Trust and truth delivered with all the esteemed resolve that mankind reveres. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
Participation requires an entire community never mind the entourages of evil and whatever else follows. Your hope and honesty, Officer Cook, have been shared and linked to our successes here in Dade County where despite violence, goodwill can remain a vital staple for happiness, peace and prosperity. It is found in those journals of heroism your good name and most respected soul one that was concerned, caring and considerate. A family with a true heritage and a legacy of virtue to be forever etched into walls of honor and wherever humility shall too go. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
While wickedness occurs no one is looking for prestige or extra brownie points. It is found in the loyal and honorable hearts and souls of those who work within integrity and dignity's boundaries where scruple spay better dividends than anything else. Officer Cook, your family's hero, Dade County's hero of harmony and transparency who had the right stuff to try and stop conflict and undue evil. God's firm palms have your sweet disposition for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
Ingenuity and intuition follow intelligence wherever it needs to journey. The voyages are difficult and the tasks are many, but, you, Officer Cook, found a method to stay honest and dignified throughout periods of violence and tension. Determination and steadfast loyalty can bring together unity and freedom better than you think. Your legacy here in Dade County stands as the cornerstones for a smarter and brighter future one that would have benefitted from your presence. Yet you are mourned and fondly remembered for gallantry and great vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
Perseverance takes a page from honor and civility. The unique blends of bravery and boldness you firmly established while patrolling Dade County, Officer Cook. A man of integrity and morals that carried your career and life that accentuated serenity and goodwill for mankind. Humbleness and your treasured soul, Officer Cook, are being blessed and revered for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
The magnitude of evil can be so colossal a good reason as to why public servants need the support of all citizens they both protect and serve. And honor, loyalty and dignity, Officer Cook, followed your every effort of integrity down those trails of character and scruples. Never overlooked and surely saluted for humane and resolute leadership, the motivation to succeed mightily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
The winds of nature swirl round and round. What must be firm and stable are one's humble traits of honor and dignity. No matter the venue, the time and day,integrity and virtue must compliment character. For your whole life, Officer Cook, it did, surely it did in Dade County. Peace and enhancement brokered by your cheerful embraces of resolve and devotion. You are to be saluted for heroism and reverence that never lacked enthusiasm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
It does not matter where I'm at or what I'm doing you, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. A Dade County hero for the goodwill of humanity while serving responsibly and most honorably. A dignified soul of a gem whose integrity matched your excellent character, heroic and wise. When peace and liberty are bothered by some known evil factions all brothers and sisters must act quickly to restore calm and the faith of society. The skies above are clear as was your vision and compassion, Officer Cook. Nothing unreal only the thoughts of you being taken so young. More left for your family to accomplish to carry on with your sacred legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
A battalion of boldness, bravery and honor that was summoned to Our Creator's pristine location over forty plus years ago and Dade County ha snot forgotten your solemn word of truth and trust, Officer Cook. Serenity, safety and harmony all linked to your travels and journeys of character and more. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With unabated effort and unwavering loyalty those building blocks have been set down. The wheels in motion have been rotating perfectly with God's graceful hands steering the rudder.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
Gunfire erupting elicits quick and positive response. You answered what was your very last call, Officer Cook, with honor and dignity, integrity and heroic courtesy displayed to all Dade County and its people. Resourcefulness and ingenuity kept forever safe and secure in Our Master's den of angels. A flock of men and women decent, devoted and most dedicated to their official calling. Always keep looking down upon us, Officer Cook,you were a leader of others whose life steered us to greater prominence. Humility and humanity working as a tandem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is where you are, Officer Cook, here is where you should be enjoying the fruits of your humanely distinct passions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
An accolade is an acknowledgement of accomplishing something worthwhile befitting mankind. You reap what you sew and your life and career, Officer Cook, has shed that most heroic light upon your virtue and vigilance all backing Dade County and its residents who so desired peace and joy. Your character and convictions all have been duly noted, honored humbly and saluted for respect and reverence. You demonstrated good morals and mettle forever valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
Silence is golden. Honor and heroism are bestowed upon those angels of character whose undying and unselfish commitments to excellence and pride directed serious dilemmas away from the general public. Your esteemed being and heart, Officer Cook, kept evil at bay and provided the evidence that effort and resolve share in. Dade County has surely not forgotten your blessed soul, cherished and most faithful beyond what's demanded from all integral men and women of integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
A new lease on life is what every January 1st grants those who walk this earth. Violence should not have terminated a wonderful life with a most beautiful wife, Officer Cook and for having the heroism and honor may Our Savior bless and keep watch over your adored soul of humility and the development of dignity and incorporated integrity. Dade County was spared and saved along with your comrades that fateful day when at age twenty-five destiny came a calling. Your fruition and fabulous ferocity are surely missed today along with a bright and bountiful smile. serenity and unity bless us. Perfection is your guiding light and may God keep your spirit aflame forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2020
A new year and a fresh slate, no matter you are forever remembered and firmly saluted, Officer Cook, for heroic actions in life and during your police career serving all Dade County. Mankind has issues and badge#1664 faced those problems with an awareness and acumen like no other. Our prosperity and security all the result of hard work and effort over and beyond your years of humility, maturity that matched your tenacity and unselfish character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2020
Grit, grace and gallantry are not vain, in fact they support the very humble pillars of real honor, true allegiance and trustworthy integrity and dignity. The very foundations and character by which you heroically protected Dade County, Officer Cook. A humane and most humble legend of distinction whose soul of nobility has been uplifted and rewarded for the devoutness and faith you were raised with and how your respected and honored your parents. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A consummate man never more loyal and esteemed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2020
The evil committed by one man's heart cannot tarnish the goodwill, hope and humble honesty of other law abiding professionals. You were the consummate hero, Officer Cook, who was widely respected and admired for sharing your integrity and dignity with Dade County to serve and to preserve the quality of their lives of peace and affection. Character that lives in God's perfect of places for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 1, 2020
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