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

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

Compliments are nice and fine so long as courage and consideration take the front of those lines where danger and peril need to be shooed away. Your care and concern, Officer Cook, made you a top notch officer during your six years of loyal and most dependable service on behalf of all Dade County and its people.Your career and life validated your vision, wisdom and clearly defined maturity above the crowd. Honesty, integrity, dignity and character came from your marvelous upbringing by your two beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook may they too along with you my neighbor, friend and hero rest in peace. Sweet souls of devoted and loving individuals who built foundations and heroic cornerstones in North Miami Beach, Florida and general population through achievement, humility and a diligently sacred purpose.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2019

The barrel is never barren so long as humble, honest and heroic men and women can carry on for those who have been uplifted to heaven by virtue of their feats here. Your sweet and special soul of dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, has been busy patrolling up above and watching over your family. A man of class, decency and character who made a special commitment to clean Dade County streets up from this sinister violence and terrible evil and will remain a vital part of its legacy to be remembered, cherished, admired and most respected for service, protection and determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2019

The days are short but the memories remain heartwarming and sure. You were a truly blessed and honorable hero, Officer Cook. Praise the Lord you were there to serve. A legitimate man of faith and unquestionable dignity and integrity. A leader other sisters and brother could look up to to rally the troops when tensions ran high. Peace and freedom sadly at times require that ultimate sacrifice of conviction, compassion and caring character. Those celestial lights are aflame by your soul of humility, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2019

We give thanks to the Lord for giving you, Officer Cook, to your family and community for twenty-five all too short years. But years of accomplishment and harmony for all Dade County. The honor,low key mannerisms and of course never relenting, unwavering and very tireless heroic work, dignified and bottled with integrity. All the cornerstones and their foundations fondly remembered by your feats of humane loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2019

A great man with a humble heart and so caring and respected by all mankind. Just makes you wonder why evil took your life? Your pride and joy were in donning your uniform, Officer Cook and delivering outstanding effort to Dade County citizens. Relevance and relief. Peace and prosperity by a dignified man of integrity with civil and nobly heroic character. The lights above will always be aglow with acumen and access to all heroes and heroines, God's golden flock of sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2019

Those turnstiles of tenacity and honor just keep revolving in the heavens above. All your esteem, honesty and heroism flowing within the hearts of your loved ones. A life and bold career predicated on passion and compassion, Officer Cook, one of many Dade County legends whose work ethics and dignity will be solemnly and truthfully saluted. Character and commitment that handled its onuses everyday, why we have serenity and a semblance of safe travels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your beloved parents and yourself, Officer Cook, are smiling forever as you all devoted and dedicated your lives to the Lord's work.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2019

Acclimate to your environment and maybe good things will occur. Evil and strife cause so much tension and torment that it involved every muscle of your being and soul, Officer Cook, to put out those fires that fed this monster. One man acting alone creating havoc for Dade County and its folks. Your compass helped to steady your dignity, integrity and honor, a mutual respect for your heroic actions that day. Our Master has a whole host of ferocity and character working in unison to preserve those gates of bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2019

Today, Officer Cook, I was near the home you and Karen lived in. A whole flood of memories creep in. I'll not forget your courage and passion. You lived your twenty-five years and relished every moment even those most dangerous as an officer. Dade County has its moments today just as during your watch, it is just you thought of for unwavering dignity, undying integrity and unrelenting honesty. The puzzle fit your style of work and all your energy was poured into the details of your dedication, devotion and determination. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity, society and mankind were equally protected by your balance of gallantry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2019

One shift begins and one ends. Sunlight turns to darkness and chasing after turmoil and terror begins anew. One must be fully aware of their surroundings and stay as a calm so as not to alarm the people whom you serve. Dade County was your place of watch, Officer Cook and never more unity and liberty given to us by a humble and caring hero. Character is just one block for which you build a foundation and your cornerstones, Officer Cook, are forever your legacy to be solemnly etched and duly honored. Noble and unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2019

Blessed and most humbly revered. Dade County, its people and your department, Officer Cook, won't surely forget their brother a hero. With God's glowing light and guiding presence He instilled a boldness, a clarity and a common sense where your loyalty and dignity would never lose sight of your honor and flowing integrity. A life founded on scruples and bounded by borders of admiration, your family and professional comrades remember your loving esteem, cherished and most humane. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2019

The clouds yield way to the sun. Unfortunately, that day a hot one in Dade County a young man full of inspiration and integrity sacrificed his own life and career for stability and a semblance of tranquility. Your blessed name, Officer Cook, one of character and soul will be forever honored for dignity in helping the citizens overcome obstacles of violence. Humility and heroism taken on an eternal voyage where perfection reigns. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2019

The winds of wickedness can change dramatically and drastically without a warning. Evil does its worst damage and you were ready, Officer Cook, everyday. Dade County was under your youthful and energetic watch, one built on honesty, integrity and respect for mankind. Dignity to stand its ground against some awful stuff. Today you are remembered and saluted for heroism and fight with all your faithful heart. Humanity goes on as your immortal and most tenacious soul hovers above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2019

Never a moment out of sight or mind, Officer Cook. Your memory and soul always there polished and finely shined waiting for God to welcome your honesty. dignity and character to His eternal home for safekeeping. Dade County was your home and community where you served heroically and with tireless effort. A grateful police department honors its fallen and your supreme sacrifice bears this fact out. Respect and trust equal truth and reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. Your classic vision and acumen accounted for why we here in Dade County can both lead and live happy lives. Somehow heroes and heroines with humble God given talents, honor and respect should not be sleeping soundly as duty still calls. Yet Our Lord has taken them away from their families and their souls of trust and honorable service now walk that perfect beat watching the pearliest of gates. No more suffering, hurt. Though anger and sorrow I'm sure enter their lives thinking of you their hero, so treasured and esteemed. One day to be reunited in the constellations above.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2019

Holidays are times to reflect and review the good fortunes shared by most. In your family, Officer Cook, it's a moment to conjure up thoughts of what if you were alive and well today. Retired and living an honest and humble life with a woman you loved so dearly. You are always going to be revered and nobly respected for saving Dade County's own with your commitment and integrity never to be overlooked and surely never forgotten. Too short a life yet one fulfilled by honoring your folks and Creator. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2019

Eight, ten or twelve hours facing danger, torment and violence. Whatever time patrolling was needed you brought your assurance and words of calm and boldness to those humble venues of Dade County satisfying its residents who desired serenity and peace. A man of mature stature humanely and heroically carving his legacy forever into those hallowed halls of humanity with decency and character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2019

One who puts diligence to the grindstone will be rewarded for their endeavors. Faith, resiliency and trust are truth's goodwill and can never be tarnished nor maimed. You were a vigilant soul, Officer Cook, providing Dade County's folks with superior service, enhanced dignity and integrity heroically never to be forgotten. It's men and women public servants who get it and understand the reasons for values and morals. God's headquarters are safe and secure because of your undying loyalty to your colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2019

Terror and evil are just the tips of the iceberg. You need able and strong men and women of honor and endurance whose love for their jobs and dignity all make up their heroic integrity and character. You protected Dade County very well, Officer Cook and have been solemnly and duly remembered for heroic ferocity above and beyond your primary responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2019

Violence needs to be torpedoed at once before its charges release that surge of evil that will be harder to eliminate. Your desire and effort, Officer Cook, made Dade County and its residents be able to stand taller and prouder. The honor and hero within your heart blended superbly within the framework of your unselfish ferocity and integrity. So in touch and humanity, society and mankind miss that as does your family and close comrades still alive and well. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2019

Processing information takes humble honor and thorough thoughtfulness otherwise violence, evil and wickedness will always have that upperhand. It didn't when you patrolled Dade County and all its corridors, Officer Cook. Confidence is one item, control and a calming voice of care and concern are another. Those sounds echo clearly today from heaven where you forever rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility of character strengthens one resolve to complete those most difficult assignments at hand. Bravery and onus placed on a young man of heroic actions to be solemnly and fondly remembered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2019

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