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

As long as you wear your uniform impeccably and with integrity, dignity and honor will follow along. Your trails you paved here in Dade County, Officer Cook, meant the citizens would be safe from danger. A hero of trust and truth, total character that shall be honored for its meaning. Ideals and values built foundations that remain forever standing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2019

The lines of duty where one serves are constructed from the very fabrics of ferocity and honesty. You cannot begin to protect and serve the public without an ounce of reason and wisdom. Surely, your life and career watching over Dade County, Officer Cook, was full of humbleness, heroic endeavor to be etched in your family's hearts forever. You kept violence away and did your best to stop a severely evil man.Your colleagues,family and friends, Officer Cook, salute your capacity for courage and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2019

Humility, reverence and dignity are integrity and honor's flag bearers. To carry that humble and heroic torch of tenacity on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, says a lot about you. Character and compassion are forever wrapped around God's poles of perfection and resolve. Terror had better watch out. Saluted and solemnly paid respects for resurrecting goodwill and hope among mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2019

An officer with humble honor and tempo can accomplish a lot. But besides versatility, one's virtues and dignity must be on par with their integrity and character. Yours, Officer Cook,was most humane and heroic, so loyal and distinguished. An angel forever in heaven no doubt your memory and its legendary principles and values will never be more cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was served with class and respect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 5, 2019

A badge is not worn to boast. A uniform is not donned for disservice and dishonor. It was your steady work, Officer Cook, that Dade County recognizes and reveres. Trustworthy , tenacious and trained in the principles and fundamentals of good work that is what helped to tame torment and turmoil. It is there but not always simple to grasp or to obtain. You tried everyday and gave your humane and humble soul for enrichment and enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2019

With concise conviction, clear as a day commitment and clarity of character did you do your job the proper way, Officer Cook. Dade County's legend of honor, integrity and the blankets of boldness and bravery spread so far and wide. Safe havens, secure shelters and heroism so passionate, a very compassionate young man who was guided by Our Master's loving embraces. Humility and humbleness protected from harm now and forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2019

Cold and gutless are those who commit wanton mayhem, create chaos and deny us our rights to live peacefully. You lived in Dade County with your beloved Karen, Officer Cook, her hero and husband. Life just does not seem fair, as you were taken far too early with so much left on that plate of perseverance. Dignity and integrity are tall responsibilities and you acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, as a man of character and humility should. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2019

Eat from the humble loaf of bread and drink from the cups of knowledge and wisdom. It will make that distinct impression society looks forward to in this war over wickedness. Dade County was your station of honor, respect and dignity, Officer Cook,its hero and warrior of vim and vitality. For being vigorous in transplanting tranquility may the hero in you r heart and soul be so honored. Fondly saluted and etched forever in your family's hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2019

Precision and professional are all part of the plans to eradicate violence. One day from the skies above, Officer Cook, your heroic and honored soul will guide God's hands along to bring terror to a halt. Great men and women have wisdom and vision mapped out as a part of their destinies. Your missions to free Dade County and its folks from the clutches of callousness shall not be forgotten only saluted for impactful integrity and diligence in where dignity ought to travel to deliver unifying resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2019

Courage, humility and honesty may never be contradictory. Vigilance may not vascolate either. With your calming composure, Officer Cook, you were able to surround Dade County and its residents with serenetimes and the unity that freedom and liberty can roam undeterred. Always very much missed this time of year and forever, it was your outstanding character and solemnly humble achievements that made fruition just that. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 4, 2019

A tad of tenacity, a gentle touch of truth and trust, a humble dish of dignity make an intelligent amount of integrity all the worthwhile. Especially when trying to destroy the destruction that comes from unwavering terror and unrelenting bedlam. Your crusades in and around Dade County's communities, Officer Cook, helped to stave off surely more severe trouble. You brought peace and prosperity to a newer level because you were concerned and cared about respect and vision. That's the sad thing you cannot be here to personally see your labors of loyalty finished as god deemed your journeys as done and directed your inspirational soul of safety home to a more prefect world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Eradication must somehow not slip through those cracks rather evil must be emptied from our society sooner than later.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

There is no bow or ribbon put on violence only a siamese knot to choke off its nasty affects as it gets hauled away. You just out your best feet forward, Officer Cook, endeavoring to silence the seriousness of one's man's proclivity to commit such an evil thing against police and the folks of Dade County. All your heroic character, honor and respect went into integrity and dignity that enhanced your already humble and humane resolve and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

The passing of the torch is eternity's message that your soul will forever soar higher, Officer Cook. You ascended the plains of perseverance and pristine professionalism working to make the channels clearer than ever in Dade County. A hero is never overlooked nor forgotten and your sweet personality was one of incorporating integrity,ingenuity and the intuitions of exacting dignity. Terror runs afoul and tenacity runs its honest paths forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

Courage is that staple to stability. Everlasting freedom and unity for humanity. They were brought together by your unselfish wisdom and dignity on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. Buildings truly constructed for a newer tomorrow that you should have been permitted to witness. What those who were there that awful day saw chaos crush the heart from your comrades and more importantly your family left to treasure your memory. So young, dynamic and devoted. Six years of fruition and most faithful trips securing safe passageways. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

Walk with pride, welcome honor. Talk with truth act with trust. Violence makes society and mankind topsy. You gave your career and life, Officer Cook, for the most noblest of causes. Dade County and its citizens wanted superior service and received excellent and quality care from a most determined and dedicated public servant. Who knows when commitment, conviction and character are going to be undermined. One selfish and evil man took you my neighbor, friend and hero leaving your family to mourn and yet for them and your peers to solemnly remember with respect your decency and humility. May all officers here and wherever they protect walk that line of proficiency. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

That thin blue line in God's peaceful of shelters seems to very sadly become larger each day. Heroes who give their lives of honesty,integrity and dignity being taken away from their loved ones all too soon. You battled long and hard on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook, most heroic and resourceful. Never a more humble and greatly loyal men of wisdom who exhibited sterling character during tense times. To be so honored and saluted for bravery and the acumen of trust and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

On God's perfectly straight ladder does your humble and honored soul ascend to the heavens above, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero of pride and excellence who served its people with exemplary endeavor and the devoted dignity that helps to maintain justice. Tranquility and integrity are the partners that help to stop and yet promote those visions of peace. Saluted for heroism and morals that do matter in today's society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

When horror and heinousness turn up their heat then it's honor, heroism and humility that look to cool things down. Dade County had your voice, Officer Cook, along with your unassuming character and of course sacred dignity and integrity all vital to securing peace and liberty for all mankind. A gallant man so young and yet very fierce and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 3, 2019

A soul in control running to defend us against danger while others would not. Sure says a lot about you, Officer Cook, heroic and honored. A memory of a wonderful life though curtailed by callousness, you certainly saved the day. Integrity, ingenuity and the character of dignity striving to seize violence and eliminate our worst of fears. A fearless man pursuing his dreams which are now our humble inspirations of humility and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The days are still short,the hours just seem to fly by and yet your spiritual soul flies high because of Our Creator's perfect directions. Never forgotten. A badge of pride wore with distinction and destiny. Dade County is certainly ever so grateful.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2019

Just seeing your smile, Officer Cook, if only I could reach out and hug you. A savior, warrior and welcome servant whose honorable heroism saved Dade County that awful day. A loss to your family, humanity and mankind in general that feels like being wacked in the stomach. Dignity and relevance searching those corners where integrity should have been a relief. No doubt the heavens a filled with rays of light from your unselfish and undying soul of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2019

Dreams come in all sizes. Big and small. Just like honor and dignity, integrity and character, they too have to be recharged and energized on a daily basis. Yours, Officer Cook, were dedicated to Dade County's folks where our safety and havens of humility were sheltered by your loved embraces. Today, more than forty years later, respect and heroism are forever being saluted and honored for brokering relationships and bridges of boldness, your spoken words of truth and trust penetrating our minds. Our Lord has His devoted flock of golden angels working together for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2019

When clarity is clouded, vision and wisdom become blurred. Thankfully, humility, honesty and your profound hopes and aspirations, Officer Cook, never were blocked from your job of service on behalf of Dade County. An evil man took your life and you did all you could that day and everyday to steer goodwill, freedom into our hearts. They are sadder because of your absence which only makes our bodies grow fonder of the work you provided. Good character and staunch commitment to pride and excellence now watching over your loved ones and comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2019

Being a man of God, faith and devotion, Officer Cook, were some of your most important traits of honor and character. Dade County was protected and given a state of serenity by your heroism and dignity which always makes integrity more humble. Everything your family does and accomplishes is attributed to your legacy and the very cornerstones you first constructed in your community where your soul and spirit remain cherished and and esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2019

Vision may never be indivisible. For valor is valid so long as virtue and humility are affixed to honor. Your reverence and respect for mankind was why, Officer Cook, Dade County and its residents was served and saved from peril.A loving man, a gentleman of resolve patrolling his community with humane and heroic character. Everything we see and hear, touch and breathe all are because of your unwavering and steady efforts to battle adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 2, 2019

Termites frustrate us as they get into our walls. Terror, torment and turmoil foul up the best laid plans of normalcy. Thank heaven for a warrior and welcome relief for all Dade County, Officer Cook. A stellar and sterling man of resolve, effort and efficiency as they all delivered tranquility and happiness to those seeking taciturn moments. Your honesty, character and commitments to justice through the pipelines of perseverance, dignity and integrity will be fondly saluted and humbly etched into those walls of heroism. Now you are an angel, Officer Cook, with perfectly fitted wings to walk that proverbial beat and to soar as a respected and treasured gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 1, 2019

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