Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Nothing can undermine, derail or undo the peace process where its progress and security must travel straight ahead. You were a brave man, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero whose life brought us closer to harmony. Honesty and intuition have their definitions as does excellent character and the pride by which you wore your crisp and virtuous uniform of courage. The sun comes up and sets at its appointed times and your spirit always lights up our universe. It was the antidote for acumen and awareness. Trust and truth together forever in heaven probing those sacred gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
The doors revolve in and out and with them goes decency and respect. Right there in Dade County, Officer Cook, was your humanely esteemed heroism and it was centered squarely on those residents whose very lives depended upon you. For strength and balance, for vision and wisdom, your service will ultimately be rewarded by Our Savior Himself as your immortal soul continues climbing higher every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Crime and evil are those launching pads of seemingly never relenting evil that a good man, brave and honorable, yourself, Officer Cook,worked feverishly to eliminate. A legend of dignity and resolve to support the beams of boldness and integrity while serving as a treasured angel in Dade County. Cornerstones and foundations must take their roots somewhere and your ethical life and career is that backbone of humility and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Those meters of mettle and morals cannot ever go bone dry. They must be replenished on a constant basis with dignity, integrity and the reverence for honesty. You had all the good character and excellent performances patrolling Dade County roads, Officer Cook. carefully and loyally forming a life time bond among all people who have remembered a wonderful and most humbly heroic young man. Our serenity and harmony all by your trust and measured tones of fairness and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Fortitude tests the skills of the fearless and brave souls of law enforcement. Nothing worse than trouble and the terrible offerings of violence and unrelenting wickedness. Your pursuits of our peace of mind here in Dade County, Officer Cook, have been and always will be solemnly saluted for conclusive character, a vision of integrity and most cherished dignity. The skies above are replete with golden angels who were unending in keeping their communities safe from harm as you did, Officer Cook, commendable and valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Ingenuity is that jigsaw puzzle that bounces its threads of tenacity off of honor and respect. You have to witness the big picture, size up the situation and evaluate before proceeding with due caution and careful consideration. Our harmony and stability were all drafted by your durability, reliability and accountability all governed by unselfish dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, that shielded Dade County and its folks from evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Every nail must be hammered in. Every screw must be securely fastened. Every nuance of mayhem and chaos must be appropriately handled by all deserving and honorable men and women of heroic distinction. How the task is done so long as trust and truth are applied evenly. Well, Dade County and their residents were given extra treatment by yourself, Officer Cook, the gifted, talented and gentle touches of an angel now forever soaring high above watching over your family, members and comrades who assisted you in your everyday endeavors fighting misery and grief. A man with consummate character, the quality of commitment whose journeys far and wide enabled God's spreads of serenity to cover them while they pursued peace. Always cherished,respected, revered and saluted humbly for being there. You'll be forever in our hearts and thoughts, prayers too during this holiday season, one in which your smile and total persona is greatly missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Nobility never sounds a sour note. For this much is sure, civility, sanctity and humility run side by side honesty, dignity and integrity. Your whole life and public service career, Officer Cook, was predicated and founded upon the principles of pristine understanding of the problems you faced protecting Dade County from adversaries large enough to channel fear into the region. Our hopes, joys and safeties all went through your uniform and badge of bravery, boldness and the strength that faith and goodwill would follow along those tracks and trails where tenacity may not be abandoned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
The chase to character and cornerstones only begins today. It is not a race, just a fresh beginning. Newer hope and aspirations were solidly dispersed among the citizens of Dade County by your undying honor and dignity. Integrity and ingenuity to humanely think things through even during violent times. Never forgotten and respected by all mankind for humility and the sanctity the streets you patrolled, Officer Cook, deserved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Impending diabolical actions drive delirium to a higher level. The crazies of the world who commit these most revolting acts of callousness just set trust and truth back when justice must be first fairly and firmly placed down. Dade County had your clarity and clear mind, officer Cook, see them through torment and turmoil. A humble gentleman of genuine gratitude and faithfulness whose integrity and character still today are gallantly remembered for respect and renewal of hope and inspirational reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
A fool does not look at the gifts of life. A wise person looks at the half empty bottle and challenges themselves to do something positive. Dade County needed a leader, motivator and a man of heroism ,honor and principles. Six years of dedicated service brought truth and trust closer to reason and common sense. Your life, Officer Cook, truly epitomized dignity and vision packaged with integrity and some semblance of serenity. Keep watching over your peers and family who pursue lives of justice and joy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Bravery never brags. Valor is your vision. Wisdom is that window of knowledge and prosperity. Your missions of goodwill, Officer Cook, delivered sound results for Dade County's folks. Everything in measured tones, mettle, morals and discipline. Honesty, integrity and dignity that stoked those flames of ferocity. Your life and career should not have been ended by senseless violence perpetrated by one man acting with regard for decency and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Sixty-six years young today, Officer Cook, an honored Dade County hero and peacemaker. You shall be saluted for effort and humility. Dignity and integrity undying and always cherished. With loyalty and faith evil was placed where it rightfully belonged when you patrolled your community. Steadfast and earnest, Our God has a special spot for your adoring soul of commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I's say your smile, maturity and youth would have opened those doors to newer opportunities post retirement.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Courage humbly concealed. Honor and dignity donning their uniforms of unwavering integrity and character coming from your badge of humility. It meant everything to Dade County, Officer Cook, that you served with distinction and care. The kindness and serenity we experienced may your soul be blessed in heaven forever. A hero of resolve and unselfishness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Fruits are ripe and just good to eat. Sometimes the aroma is just too good to pass up. A man of praise and charm should be so revered. You were and continue this day t o be duly honored and paid homage to for heroic work, Officer Cook. Dade County's own thank you for aiding and assisting them through tough times. Danger is always to be given a careful and most watchful eye as your humbleness always set the tones of your unending and relentless tenacity. May Our Lord keep your refined character and transparency where it can be touched by other heroes and heroines who stood on that sacred ground here in this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2019
The clergy who married you and Karen that day, Officer Cook had to have seen such a special couple. A man who was raised as Karen was with honor and respect, who knew what God expected from a great public servant. Dade County had its good times and not so good moments as tension and unrest filled the airwaves that day you answered your very last call of duty. Blessed with bravery and boldness, nothing was going to deter you from rescuing your comrades and trying to end Mr. Pearsall's day of destruction in undermining your department. Humility bestowed upon a blessed soul and for having acumen and wisdom, Officer Cook, may your spirit be bound in His wings of pristine clarity forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2019
Police work is taxing and tricky. It is where terror and torment meet up down those tracks of peril that all who serve must be aware. You were a consistently excellent officer, Officer Cook. A fellow brother to all who protected Dade County and have never been forgotten. overlooked for heroism and valor, the giver of safety and quality preservation. Integrity and dignity don't just land in one's lap, they are special, unique and must be earned. A career filled with blessings and now for being most humane and humble may Our Lord shine down His countenance upon your soul of respect and resolution. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2019
I'm sure Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln was an excellent partner as I understood he rode once a month with Metro-Dade Police Officers. Partners are the extra set of eyes and ears that Our Creator gives to His honorable flock of angels here to patrol for peace while searching for terror and other wanton crimes. You were a superior individual, Officer Cook, honest and humble, trusted and firm who distinguished himself in all traits. Character, conviction, heroic commitment and of course those words of courage through integrity and dignity. Dade County and its citizens were and will be forever indebted to your life and service time here. Now you walk that proverbial beat observing other fine women and men performing as admirably as yourself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We all wish you were here to enjoy your retirement with your beloved Karen and the rest of your adored family members.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2019
The air we take into our lungs come from God Himself. The powers He humbly bestows upon His public servants come from His advice and perfection. Police work is a demanding occupation filled with peril, yet it comes with humble and heroic rewards that meets those who stay the course and persevere. Your honesty and reverence, Officer Cook, allowed Dade County and its people to live freer lives of joy and good health. No doubt if you had survived that tragic day when God called you home, you were headed up that humble ladder where your career would have been more pronounced in the sense of more leadership abilities all accounted for by your unselfish dignity, character and integrity in trying to stop a most evil man who abruptly separated you from your family and colleagues until that day of redemption. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility and sanctity are now forever one. Badge#1664 wore that, you, Officer Cook, were resourceful and most generous.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2019
Courtesy is to be humbly honored and solemnly saluted for its brand of dignity. Only integrity and character can hit those sacred pavements protecting the public from even greater harm. Your years in Dade County though few, Officer Cook, were well spent and worth the effort you acquitted everyday. God's pastures of heroic and humble angels are where as our hopes, goodwill and faith can be watched over. It's where perfection may be blessed as your sweet soul has been and forever will be. Serenity and safety are difficult at times to provide and you, Officer cook, delivered on your words of trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2019
Professional. Outstanding. Wonderful. Courageous. Considerate. With all the class, honesty, integrity and dignity to advance through evil in Dade County sparing others from harm and pain. Your family suffered after your dad, Charles passed and surely after your untimely death doing your job, Officer Cook. Your mother, Julia, lived to the ripe age of one-hundred and three because of humility, devotion to God and truth. Your upbringing reflected as such and will be humbly honored each and everyday of your eternal life protecting others as they carry your torch and legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 28, 2019
Float like a butterfly and gently land in Our Savior's giant palms of honor, heroism and humility. It the gentle touch of a young man documented in dignity and cloaked in courage whose integrity transcended the citizens of Dade County. You are forever your family and department's hero of character and versatile virtue, Officer Cook. At the tender and very mature age of twenty-five who battled, fought and navigated through missions and journeys that would benefit humanity. God grace shines down brightly upon your soul of serenity, harmony and unity for all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 28, 2019
The young grow up but do they ever grow old? A very mature and mindful gentleman full of valor, conviction and honesty to carry out your assignments to the full extent of the law. You did that quite well and made your family proud, Officer Cook and the residents of Dade County too. A life of truth and trust gone way too soon with character well bounded in those deep blue skies above us. Dignity and integrity resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero for a stellar job of tenacity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 28, 2019
Your contributions to mankind, Officer Cook, will never be forgotten. Your decency and devotion to family and the Dade County community shall be poignantly honored and paid homage to. Violence is sadly the language that all police must pursue if happiness, hope and goodwill are to be distinguished humbly and heroically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and resolve never cloud up and sadly callousness sometimes ends in tragedy. You are sincerely missed, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 28, 2019
Today, Officer Cook, you probably would be throwing footballs in the backyard of relatives at Thanksgiving supper. Instead, your courage and dire honesty is being solemnly saluted and celebrated for its piercing dignity and integrity. All that you gave to protect the quality of life in Dade County and never better character and clutch commitments to pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 28, 2019
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