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

Misery is not your pal, friend or buddy during violent times. It's the moments of morals and mettle coupled with honesty, dignity and integrity which you steadfastly maintained, Officer Cook, while securing Dade County and keeping its folks safe from harm. You are to be saluted and honored for heroic actions, humility now and for eternity in heaven watching over your loved ones and esteemed and humane colleagues. All heart, soul and character that never wavered nor was unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2019

The earth rotates on its axis. Honest men and women, heroic and dignified their lives revolve around service and the quality by which they protect the people whom they devote their careers to. You were humble and humane, Officer Cook, surely a legend in Dade County and for that matter the entire world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, commitment and conviction always clear doubt. Never more respected and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2019

Integrity, dignity and honor may never left the heart and soul of any public servant. And you were quite a faithful and humble man, Officer Cook and you just performed your daily duties as well as anyone. Heroism and character that made humanity and humility take note. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was your place of professionalism and you'll be saluted for wisdom and unrelenting resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2019

The book never closes and the lights never go out in heaven. Our Lord's sacred and perfect venue where safe harbors and trustworthy journeys are the rule. Heroes and heroines all with the very same humility, humble honor, devoted decency and dignity and integrity of character that has created a forever bond between the citizens and their immortal souls of distinction. Your good name here in Dade County, Officer Cook, carries its welcome weight as you have not been forgotten. You have been paid homage, etched on walls of memories where those who do care can review and respect your cunning intuition. Cherished and treasured. Admired and greatly missed by all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

Wickedness wanders those trails where peace and harmony look to rule the day. Only your ferocity and fierceness everyday and in particular on May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, stopped a worse scene of senseless mayhem and its sidelines of serious violence. A hero of trust and honor forever. A peacekeeper who now patrols that proverbial beat in heaven, a special venue reserved for Our Maker's giant flock of heroic angels. Never more character, concern and consideration from a real gentleman of valor and vision. Dade County was and is the place you called home and where your genuinely friendly heart belonged, among esteemed and loyal peers of perseverance and proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Talent follows that humble path so long as trust and truth share the same directions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

Sunrise, sunset, honor's elements of integrity, ingenuity and the fine points of dignity. They are contribute to success or heaven forbid a failure when battling against an evil adversary. You stood for right and humility, Officer Cook, rising above to shelter all mankind and Dade County from one evil man. For having heroic character, conviction and commitment to both pride and excellence will God keep His promise and bless and reward your humane soul of safety and security. Your loving family and esteemed colleagues have kept their words of trust remembering a man of righteousness, resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

Happiness takes no shortcuts. But joy and its fruitions can be short lived if violence and evil continue prowling around communities. Bad blood can set off a whole chain of reactions. That sad day, Officer Cook, you went to a scene though you were not required to because you and your last partner heard an officer was down. What transpired next was sheer bedlam and only by your heroically unselfish actions did you save Dade County, its folks and your comrades from much worse. Dignity and integrity are honesty's reminders of why men and women so humble and valiant fight on to defend our liberties and togetherness. Never once forgotten and solemnly saluted for virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

The length we journey for a mission of hope and goodwill never is not without some bumps along the way. Danger and wickedness cause our peace of mind to become a little confused and you were there, Officer Cook, to take charge all with your calming tone and tenacity straight from your always golden heart. Dade County and its people were protected by your undying effort and integrity that humbled your dignity. You shall be respected, admired and saluted for valor now being guarded forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

Dedication enhances desire and decency when devotion and determination are of honest proportions. God instilled humble and heroic integrity and dignity in your bloodstream, Officer Cook. The spirit is all flesh and your understanding of what it takes to conquer terro made you are very humble and blessed servant. Dade County won't forget your instilling harmony and everlasting safety within its venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

A sultry and blazing hot day would not deter your responsibilities, Officer Cook. You never let the people of Dade County down. With humane and humble courage, with honesty and integrity following behind your unwavering and unselfish dignity did you do your job facing down violence the way all public servants must. Founded in rich mettle and steeped in morals may God bless your immortal soul whose spirit brought new leases on life and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

Food nourishes the heart and soul. Serenity and unity feed freedom's fires of compassion. Which of course you always were, Officer Cook and so loyal and attentive to Dade County's desires. Your journeys of integrity and ingenuity were taken to a higher level of faith and perfection, Officer Cook and with outstanding commitment to ideals and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

Clear as day was your courage, conviction and thoughtful consideration to gain the truth and trust of all residents of Dade County, Officer Cook. Their lives in your hands of humility and sacred purposes. Your family and peers mourn your memory and utilize your honorable integrity and dignity to carry out your legacy of heroic nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

The roof of evil must be sheared off and its nucleus of never ending evil must be suctioned away. Dade County was restored and saved by your humbly heroic and honored instincts, Officer Cook. All the more reason to dignify your integrity and character that has always been so richly saluted for bravery. Enhancement must proceed forward without any delay or interruptions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2019

When peril crosses up goodwill we remember. When dignity gets dazed by the likes of heinousness we shall never forget. You'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook, for your honesty and indulgence in serving the good people of Dade County. Well liked, well respected and loyalty to your colleagues for always. Those platters of humility and sacredness are being served to perfection in God's perpetual dwelling place. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2019

When that bubble of trouble bursts all dignity and integrity must stand ready for honorable duty. Courage and commitment, Officer Cook, gentle and caring on behalf of Dade County. Your actions of bravery and heroism belong right where humbleness and humility take their eternal spots next to angels who sacrificed their unwavering and unselfish character as you so solemnly did over forty plus years ago. It will always be sad you cannot be present to share happiness with your family. By day or night they can view your soul lighting up the skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2019

Marriage is that holy bond between two individuals. The bond between integrity and dignity was your humble faithful and treasured honor, Officer Cook. A band that protected all mankind and in particular the community at large in and around Dade County. Your heroism has been saluted and paid homage for its breath of bravery, a shield of serenity and a resolve that was excellent. Character, commitment and values of fairness and decency now forever sheltered where only Our Creator and other men and women of virtue navigate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2019

Prayer makes one's soul feel better. Goodwill assists society in keeping sharp. Loyalty means respect, dignity and integrity. Your honesty, Officer Cook, was sincere, trustworthy and most truthful to the relevance of defeating terror and wickedness. Make no mistake Dade County had your heroic actions to thank and have remembered the tender embrace your soul provided humanity with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2019

There are two phrases in sports, load management and tanking. Their connotations mean to quit or give up. The other is sitting out a game because either you are injured or just plain tired. As your family and colleagues knew, Officer Cook, you never capitulated to violence properly securing the health and welfare of all Dade County. Every resource of effort, honesty, dignity and integrity was blended in your preservations of our sanctity. Happiness and hope were your faith and humane goodwill. Humanity misses you and prays your most humbly heroic soul is sleeping comfortably in those skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, charisma and valor. In police work you are assigned certain tasks which are expected to be fulfilled and represented in a genuinely moral manner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2019

The might of mettle, the courage of honor, the desire of dignity, surely intuitions of integrity to be fondly and heroically remembered. All your days and life, Officer Cook, you strived to serve Dade County with blessings and peace. One tragic day of evil took you from family, friends and most cherished comrades. God must have required your humility and sacred bonds of affection surrounding His forts of tireless ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2019

There will never be doubt regarding the superb service you provided all Dade County. In society's eyes and ears you were a most trusted and true warrior, Officer Cook. Never more integrity,intelligence and the ingenuity that confirms your undying dignity. You continue to be so honored and revered for bringing hope and aspirations to your family and humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

The outpouring of solace and support your family received, Officer Cook, was tremendous because of your unassuming nature, honesty and respect for both dignity and integrity. Dade County has missed your heroic presence and salutes your vision and maturity which was faithful and resilient. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

Women and men of humbleness conduct their lives cloaked in courage, conviction and caring courtesies. Polite and proficient was your method, Officer Cook, in helping Dade County and its residents gain unity and liberty. A man of truth and trust whose words of humility and character are soaring high above our planet never to be sidetracked by violence again. God is faithful and merciful in uplifting a man of devotion, effort and assurance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

Conversation helps to alleviate confusion. Speaking frankly only enhances the honor of society and delivers goodwill, hope and inspirations for a much safer future. Dade County was patrolled by you, Officer Cook and your never ending supply of dignity and courage. Journeys taken and now that sadly your life and career was deemed as finished all because of one man's violence. You'll forever be fondly etched and given homage for sacrifice and sanctity you place back on the various streets and corners. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

Foundations and cornerstones require honesty to be firmly planted within the grounds. A gentleman of gallantry and unselfish dignity fighting violence with all your might and heart, Officer Cook. A Dade County legend whose heroism and resolve have been solemnly saluted. Evil keeps posing problems for all public servants and your career represented the values so uniquely essential to solving and catching terror before it unleashes its nastiness. Commitment needs integrity. Vision needs wisdom. Your mature nature, Officer cook, helped to band tranquility and humility forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

You lived a life of honor and respect for mankind, Officer Cook. Your family will never forget you and your heroic actions that saved Dade County from much worse adversity that awful day. Peace and security tied together with your unselfish humility and integrity. A great man of sterling character taken too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

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