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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

Robust yet reserved. Courage and kindness are mankind's medicine to goodwill, faith and some hope. A brighter future because of your sacrifice, Officer Cook, as soul robbed of dignity and honor, integrity and character shuttled to heaven too early when more was left to fulfill. Our Lord deemed your life complete, Officer Cook and now Dade County must summon the humility to stand tall during moments of tension, evil and unrest. It is not just the trust and truth, it was the way you went about your professional affairs that has garnered salutes of valor for resiliency and resourcefulness forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2019

When trouble is brewing, it is courage and courtesy flow steam ahead. The flow of honesty, dignity and integrity must be aptly applied to get the safest results. The hard work you put inthe academy, Officer Cook, paid dividends for Dade County and its citizens. The terror kept coming and badge#1664 was worn with pride and gallantry to be honored for heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of commitment and conviction. A man with character saluted and always in his family's hearts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2019

When the deed is done then take heed another sacred and humble task is at hand. Policing the streets never stops it just keep going around the clock. Six years and shifts where your honor, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, were sorely required in Dade County to accomplish humanity's tall orders. Challenges test those with character, resolve and humility. All the esteem and loyalty is pointless if your not all focusing on the same page. You were always there to aid and preserve the quality of life. God has your soul of distinction headquartered where perfection never disrupts an angel's heavenly flights. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2019

Fires of evil rage and only those men and women with sanity, sincerity and honor can sagely quench those fires putting them out before more unrest advances toward us. You were your family and department's hero of integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, who will be cherished and saluted forevermore. Our peace, our tranquility came to be because of your unwavering and most tireless endeavors not to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2019

Violence fires the worst of venom. Never any virtue or honor. Thank God you had a stable of calming peace, honesty and a river of integrity and character. God takes heroes and heroines like yourself, Officer Cook, a Dade Count y legend and shelters your sweet heart and soul in the skies above to observe and watch over your loved ones forever. Saluted for bravery and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2019

With sirens a blazing your mission that day, Officer Cook, was not to end your shift when it ended. It was to aid, save and rescue your fellow officers and the citizens from Mr. Pearsall's wrath. According to the math it was four officers and just himself acting alone callously preventing harmony in Dade County. You stood up to face him defending your colleagues and displaying virtual character, courage and amazing endeavor. The honesty, reverence for dignity and integrity has been closely watched so that your heroic soal can keep soaring. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2019

Humbleness should never interfere with one's occupation stopping violence. Dade County had your best resources of fortitude, Officer Cook, in their corner as well as honor and morals from integrity and dignity. A man of total decency, class and charm forever safe guarded by Our Creator for heroism and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2019

Heroic souls in heaven all dignity, honesty and humane integrity. Yes, you were a very cherished gentleman, Officer Cook. Dade County and its people won't forget. Principled and disciplined, you delivered our security and safety day after day. Humility mankind will mourn. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2019

Heroic souls in heaven all dignity, honesty and humane integrity. Yes, you were a very cherished gentleman, Officer Cook. Dade County and its people won't forget. Principled and disciplined, you delivered our security and safety day after day. Humility mankind will mourn. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2019

A parent's care and affection for their children goes far and wide. Deeply rooted in dignity, integrated with humble and heroic integrity, a man, a hero of character who honored his faith, devotion and goodwill, you'll never be forgotten, Officer Cook, for coming to Dade County's rescue. Esteemed and most respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You chartered that rudder of resiliency and resolve to be revered and treasured forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2019

Death is the worst separation from a loved one. The wounds never seem to heal and the grief unbearable. Sorrow and absence do make one's heart grow fonder of their loved one. Your loss at a tender young age, Officer Cook , only reinforces why one must use each second preciously as god would want us to. Dade County was rescued from awful evil, one man lacking class, honesty , integrity and respect for intelligence and dignity. You'll be hailed and so solemnly saluted for wisdom, vision and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 8, 2019

The beloved are hailed. The hero is saluted. Honor and respect, dignity and integrity are humbly etched in all our hearts. Our prayers and thoughts, Officer Cook, have always gone out to your loved ones. Your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may she now along with your dad, Charles, rest in peace lived more than forty years after your sacrifice because of your humane and humble kindness extended to Dade County's folks. It's belief and values, ideals and character that make that distinct difference and an impression to be fondly shared and cared for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 8, 2019

Hope and faith champion the causes of good men and women who serve their communities with honor, respect and class. As you so solemnly did for Dade County, Officer Cook. A perpetual hero in motion roaming and resolving conflict with first class devotion, dignity and integrity. All enhancing our futures and surely your soul hovers above even though your loving family greatly misses you and forever adores and treasures your memory. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 8, 2019

The pot of gold is the humble and humane riches of honor and heroism combined with dignity and integrity. It worked well when you served and protected Dade County, Officer Cook. Never better character, commitment to principles and the convictions to destroy callousness from our midst. You will be surely saluted and paid respects for honoring mankind with your sincere professionalism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 8, 2019

Evil never seems to evade those who commit so diabolical actions. Your desire and goodwill, Officer Cook, gave you a fighting chance to head off certain terror that day. Dade County won't ever forget your heroism , humility and humane spirit which climbs higher everyday. Integrity equals dignity and character, sure respect and you'll always be treasured for tenacity and ferocity combined. Peace and unity togetherness for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 7, 2019

Patrolling those clear blue skies just keep watching over your family, peers of trust and truth and of course, Officer Cook, your dearest of friends. For having served Dade County with innovation and distinction may Our Lord bless your sacred dignity and integrity, your cornerstones of a life and career filled with pleasant memories. A short life violently cut down while defending us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 7, 2019

Respect is earned. valor is cherished. Honesty is humility. All are blessed and were implanted in your heart and soul, Officer Cook. A hero through and through here in Dade County. A life given so that our security could continue marching on. That's the sadness of life and for having integrity, character and sanctity may all your heavenly journeys be rewarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 7, 2019

Courage can take a servant far beyond expectations. Excellence in honor, decent dignity and the ingenuity of integrity surely can only blossom when violence looks to wreak havoc upon any community. Dade County was your place, Officer Cook and never more determination, dedication and devotion to all your heroic tasks. Responsibility is a marker tough for some to reach, you performed as all men ans women should and will be blessed, saluted solemnly and rewarded for resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 7, 2019

The whole book must be read to know the entire story. If one reads the book "Forgotten Heroes," your life and career, Officer Cook, will highlight your honesty, character, dignity and integrity defending Dade County from evil while preserving our wisdom and safety. Heroism and humbleness are those building blocks to a serener future and certainly one brightened if you were here with Karen and the rest of your esteemed and beloved family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 7, 2019

The devoted plan and prepare properly for their careers where honesty, respect and dignity mean all the difference in a safer and serenely prosperous society. Your good instincts and integrity, Officer Cook, shielded Dade County from major harm. Humanity remembers those public servants whose character and heroism made that distinct impression. Forever saluted for valor and resolve now stored away in that perfect of venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 7, 2019

Dates are important in helping to remember events. For your family and colleagues, they need no reminder, Officer Cook. May 16, 1979 is permanently etched in their hearts as they have missed you so much! A hero here in Dade County with a humbly honored legacy of character and achievement. Always excellent integrity and dignity, so loyal and resourceful. God took your sweet and wonderful soul back to heaven where you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with other brave and truthful men and women.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2019

The march is on. Time never steps back for a timeout not when terror patrols the various venues around our world. You navigated around Dade County, Officer Cook, as well as anyone. A man possessed with great sight, unwavering wisdom and the intellect of dignity, integrity and honesty as trusted as there is. Our peace and serenity all because of your undying commitments to pride and convictions to humility which have stapled happiness within our castles where your courage and vigor belonged. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2019

Time is of the essence when evil lurks. The streets and corners must be properly secured and you did just that, Officer Cook, here in Dade County. You cannot ever be forgotten as a hero, a man with humility, charm and honor upon his trusted soul. Harmony and freedom sometimes come at a dear cost and your sacrifice on behalf of mankind's goodwill and devotion shall be sincerely honored. Cherished, loyal and most faithful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2019

Carrying the torch of a hero is pretty demanding. After all you will be demonstrating their humble honor, dignity and the tenacity of integrity. True greatness is measured by how one lives their life and performs their tasks and responsibilities patrolling those streets where peril and danger lurk. You were outstanding, Officer Cook, charming and graceful while doing an excellent job of liberating all mankind and the Dade County community from turbulence. You are forever saluted for energy, resolve and the heroism that society clamors for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2019

Certain professions are tailor made for some others must find that peace and stability elsewhere. Dade County had and has many heroes and heroines. You were among those, Officer Cook, gifted, humble and gallant and they all went into your entire body of work. Honesty, integrity and dignity can only be acquired through truth and trust. Serenity and unity stationed where they can have that secure affect. Always remembered and saluted for loyalty, esteem and unselfish character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2019

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