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

Holidays bring the emotional moments together when a truly heroic loved one is missing from the table where gatherings and happiness come calling. You were the best, Officer Cook and your life and career were simply and nobly reflective of one young man of purpose, intelligence and ingenuity with the proper intuition and upbringing who protected Dade County with all his heart and soul. Integrity, dignity and true and trustworthy character have all taken their positions for your eternal duties at hand. Our tranquility and stability came through your trails and paths of never relenting perseverance and endeavor that was top flight, first class and straight as an arrow. Your sacrifice stands as a lesson in virtue, wisdom and vision that demonstrates the type of meaningful individual you were and that mankind and humanity cherished and truly miss each second as does your beloved family. An angel forever guarding the pearly gates as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Facts are facts and your tenacity and ferocity were unselfish and tireless in your faithful journeys and missions of resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness all goodwill, hope and devotion elevating your pyramids of consistency and courage.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 20, 2022

With Thanksgiving day upcoming you'll forever be missed as always. Your family, peers and friends as they sit down with loved ones will remember you, Officer Cook, their hero of honor, humility and dignity. Such integrity, character and commitment that saved, served and protected the citizens of Dade County with all its might, virtue and a heart of class, consideration and tender care. Your spirit can fly high keeping track of those who now serve with the same elements of humbleness and blessings that God bestowed you. Eternity should not have been your palce now as you had many more missions and journeys of hope, faith and goodwill to carry out. Your legacy is sealed within gates, walls and halls where your cherished life and career remain esteemed for loyalty shown to your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2022

Devotion, faithfulness and trust are truth's elements of honesty, integrity, dignity and humbleness. Our Lord blessed you, Officer Cook, with a reserve of heroism so special and filled with wisdom and virtue. They all participated in making Dade County and its residents much more safer. Today, decades later after your sacrifice you are forever honored and saluted for building the very foundations of courage and conviction. It's your badge and uniform directing others through adversity and chaos. Seeing you were calm and collected, Officer DiGenova, your friend and former partner misses you as does family and many comrades who battled evil along with a man of heart, character and a soul of distinction now serving their heavenly onuses never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2022

Character, class and courage all honor, dignity and integrity heroically and humbly serving your most cherished andbeloved neighborhood here in Dade County, Officer Cook. Believe me badge#1664 will never ever be forgotten for its protection, passion and proficient trails of justice, truth and trustworthiness. The bonds of hope, faith and goodwill circled around us engulfing us with peace, freedom and the ideals to pursue happiness which is exactly what your family has been doing these last forty-three after your sacrifice, carrying your beloved and esteemed legacy forward as you were that public servant full of grace, gallantry, heart and soul with a beautiful smile now and for eternity sheltered in God's peaceful land. Heaven is where angels patrol and soar as only God can direct their spirits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2022

A man of perpetual motion with meaningful scruples, values and ideals pushing society ahead in peace and admiration. Your sincere dedication, Officer Cook, always heroic and never scripted helped Dade County get over those bumps where evil and violence tried to get its grasp upon its folks. Security and serenity are easy to say but to accomplish them is much tougher. Integrity, wisdom, dignity and humility were such loyal partners of yours never to be forgotten or overlooked. You were that consummate servant of character, charm and charisma who commanded respect by virtue of your solemn work ethics. We salute you and look up to the skies above where your soul and spirit illuminate a world still filled with hatred, bigotry and prejudice how sad. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2022

Serenity is the very virtue of our land and nothing else makes society feel better at ease. But, a good and honest man in you, Officer Cook, heroically served the citizens of Dade County uplifting lives in reverence, dignity and integrity. A gentleman who distinguished himself in heart and soul, the humility that is sorely missed today as many things have changed since your sacrifice forty-three plus years ago. Character, courage and commitments to both excelling and being mindfulof your accentuated missions of faith, hope and blessed goodwill will forever be saluted and solemnly honored for the enhancement of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2022

Character reveals a humble, honest and heroic heart and soul. You had everything, Officer Cook, including dignity and integrity driving your trails and paths of wisdom and virtue throughout Dade County makingus more safer and securer than ever. But. your family, peers and the world misses you greatly for things have changed since you gave your life to stop a heinous man so cowardly and ludicrous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 17, 2022

A wonderful young man with a lovely family. Surely and certainly a man of honor, heart and expressions of humbleness, humility and such excellent and refined character, dignity and integrity. Dade County was under your guiding eyes and feet directed by God Himself, Officer Cook, a hero forevermore to be remembered and solemnly saluted for having reverence, diligence and the loyal esteem and virtue to back your patrols of your beloved community. Generations from now will not overlook your feats of tenacity, trust and truth all leading to our very stability and tranquility it was essential and is required for us and your family, Officer Cook, to carry the legacy you left behind, so vitally important. Heroes and heroines impart the greatest of lessons and to look back upon them after all these decades still is necessary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 16, 2022

Those who live righteous lives are blessed by God and their faithfulness and resolve stays within heaven's pearly gates. Your life and career, Officer Cook, were sacred, humble and honest, never more passion, heart and dignity protecting Dade County. You made the ultimate sacrifice of integrity, wisdom andvirtue by being disciplined and devoted to your consistent efforts put forth. Not one second goes by without reflecting on your wondeful life though cut short by wickedness and focusing on the memories your loved ones live by everyday as they protect and cherish your heroic legacy. It's stamped, signed and sealed in love, esteem, gratitude and loyalty serving as the leaves and branches of both your boldness and bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Julia Cook may they rest in peace along with your their beloved son a hero forever an angel. They raised you and Nancy to be first class and responsible people, you never disappointed them ever!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2022

Blessing and reward come to Our Master's righteous flock where ferocity and tenacity tackle the toughest of villains. To be a victim of a madman and yet to protect the citizens and your fellow officers from more harm and even death, Officer Cook, speaks of your wonderful and humanely treasured heart and soul all blessed for their wisdom, vision and maturity beyond the field. Police work is a profession to be taken seriously even with danger and peril lurking around every turn and corner. You maintained a controlled vigilance over Dade County and will forevermore be paid homage and saluted for valor, integrity, dignity and true respect because of your intellect, intuitions and unwavering ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2022

We each shape the world as we see fit with our pursuits, passions and happiness. The somberness of losing a brave and honored loved one too creates that unique picture. One of perseverance, proficiency and a man never more determined to eliminate evil from his beloved community. Dade County and your family, Officer Cook, gave you a hero's farewell that hot Saturday afternoon of May 19, 1979 and vowed never to forget your fortitude, unselfish destinies where integrity, dignity, heart and blessed humbleness would lead all your earthly journeys until God called you home because of violence to take one final mission back home to be an angel serving your most crucial eternal assignment one more than patrolling the streets where you lived and toiled for for safe havens and security for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2022

Vim, virtue, vigor and vitality are so humble, humane and heroically honorable, Dade County, your family and professional colleagues would never have even imagined how your young life and career of public service, Officer Cook, would all end so tragically and so suddenly while performing your most basic duties with character, integrity and dignity. The scope of your life helped to shape so many others who are afforded the very freedoms and liberties we sometimes take for granted. A first class man of true trust and yearning all filtering through your unselfish heart and soul of humility and blessing. Indeed Our Maker has constantly blesed and rewarded your spirit which was fullof cherished meaning and the proper sequences of tireless endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A real gentleman of commitment and conviction keeping his sacred and solemn words to preserve and to protect life and property. You are always in my mind and heart forever!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2022

Police can only control certain matters and circumstances. The safety of the public is always paramount and you, Officer Cook, acquitted yourself excellently and very heroically. The people of Dade County expect top quality service and got that from you along with integrity, dignity and reverence. Such a nice young man full of honesty, heart and humbleness forever blessed by Our Lord. Serenity and our safety are the top priority of police officers so brave and full of virtue and wisdom. Commitment and conviction are true and trusted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A wise and noble man blessed with hope, faith and goodwill versatile and valued.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2022

Unwavering, unrelenting and unending, your unselfishness and tireless efforts, Officer Cook, were all heroic, honorable and surely humane andhumble. The loyalty of a public servant geared to serving and protecting his beloved neighborhood of Dade County. A starting point of perseverance and sadly your life and career ended by you giving the ultimate sacrifice to shield us from evil and to bring in a sense of serenity, security and reason for us to go ahead with our esteemed life missions. You'll always be cherished and a man whose fortitude and dedication have forevermore earned you salutes of virtue, heart and humility. Such versatility and character will for always be remembered. Heaven has your sweet soul and disposition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2022

A man of many humble talents and always a gentleman of first class desire, devotion, dedication and decency. You always were honest, loyal and dignified, Officer Cook and Dade folks will not forget you and your family, peers and friends. Giving everything you had, integrity, commitment and character were the living foundations of what we define as truth and trust, a tenacious young man conducting his professional business and earthly missions with pride, heart and humility. Such tireless and unselfish virtue and wisdom now protected in God's fortresses of eternity where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2022

Sweet, sincere and everything humanely humble in heroism, character, honor and dignified commitments of integrity on behalf of Dade County and mankind, Officer Cook. Never forgotten for having the intelligence, maturity and wisdom to stop a madman from harming more innocent lives. You sacrificed yours in order for us to have stability and serenity coupled together along the tracks, trails and paths of truth and trust. I know the Almighty is rewarding and blessing your faithful and devout heart and soul, its angelic spirit soars higher every moment as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2022

Never forget a young man of honor, courage whose passions took his life and public service career humbly up the ladders of heart, character, integrity and dignity. All were blessed, consummate and now, Officer Cook, your heroism is being rewarded as your family's angel above in eternity where perfection mean just that. Humanity surely misses you as much as your family who carries on and presses forward with your legacy attached to your wise heart and soul and virtue so clear. A gentleman of maturity going about protecting Dade County where peace of mind certainly supports our very missions and journeys of goodwill, hope and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sincere commitment and serious character that was scrupulous and quite inspiring.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2022

Police throw the biggest life preservers of honesty, diligence and dignity so devoted, dedicated and determined. Every ounce of integrity and character that you applied to your sacred and earnest daily missions, Officer Cook, was every bit of heroism, heart and humility that Dade County relied upon for its stabilizing tranquility and freedom. Badge#1664 was respect, vigilance and all versatile and such virtue, wisdom and maturity that was tenacity, truth and trust tied together to our very serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are surely a heavenly angel, Officer Cook and truly deserve every homage, salute and humble honor paid to a man of esteem, loyalty and savvy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2022

With a zest for life why did your life and humbly heroic career, Officer Cook, end so horribly? For what you meant to your loved ones, department and friends all around the country you'll never be forgotten. Dade County was steered by waves of persevering dignity, integrity and such honorable character so proud yet so wise and clear. With eagle eye vision and sacred versatility your virtue and reverence will be saluted for their accomplishments so bold and unselfish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You constructed truth, trust and stability throughout your beloved and cherished neighborhood to be treasured and deeply admired.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 12, 2022

So many have given their lives, the sacrifice for freedom, liberty and the pursuits of both trust and truth. Officer Cook, you gave Dade County heroic honor, dignity and humility from having a caring and wise heart and soul of integrity. May your spirit and soul of character, charm and commitment be forevermore blessed and rewarded as a righteous angel of virtue and sacred values. We salute your career and life of unselfish devotion, tireless determination and captivating
commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2022

That bright red apple certainly did not fall far from the tree. You grabbed hold of its trunks of heart, soul and honesty, Officer Cook, never giving one inch to evil and wickedness. And for the exploits of endeavor, endless dignity and integrity, efficiency so humanely heroic, may Our Creator shelter your beloved spirit of adventure and boldness forevermore in His giant arms of perfection where angels fly free of harm and suffering. Dade County, your family, department and friends all suffered an enormous loss. No one can replace a lost person the only hope, faith and goodwill of healing is that humanity can share in this solemn process. Character true to form. Commitment trusted and mindful. Surely virtue and wisdom will follow your pathways and trails for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2022

Police officers are duly sworn public service agents with humble onus and heroic missions so dear to their hearts and souls yet perilous whenever they take the streets to patrol. You strived to be the best, Officer Cook, you acquitted yourself very well for a man of dignity, integrity and respectful conduct always exhibited on Dade County roads. You journeys sadly ended on May 16, 1979, your family and peers carry the work and humility forward as your legacy multiplies as one of God's angels. Commitment, conviction and character all flawless just as the truth and trust tireless, unselfish and unrelenting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2022

Your crusades of courage, Officer Cook, were your humble, honorable and heroic missions and journeys of dignity, integrity, heart and character. A man of truth and trust with an ironclad soul and a spirit that now soars as an angel in heaven. Dade County sure must be grateful, thankful and most humanely appreciative of your life and career admired by all mankind. Humanity shared in your desires, dreams and aspirations which were consummately fruitful and will be saluted and never forgotten. A gentleman who built his fences of ferocity around his gardens of tenacity and shall be blessed and rewarded by Our Creator. So caring, skilled and filled with wisdom, virtue and vision if only you were hare now to witness all the changes. Keep the lights of perfection aglow until your beloved family reunites with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2022

Orchards of beautiful fruits sweet smelling and delicious are for us to enjoy. You demonstrated competence and courage, Officer Cook, during your entire life and public career with a solemn and sacred journey meant to protect and to preserve the authentic serenity of all Dade County. Its people paying you humble honor, respect due to a gentleman of his words of dignity, character and integrity. For as long as your family members live and carry out your heroic legacy with transmissions of goodwill and hope, their hearts and souls will never waver just as yours set out on its missions to relieve evil from our midst. Difficult and arduous times, yet your were responsible and duly humble. God blesses you and your spirit of adventure and virtue as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 8, 2022

Vineyards of valor, vision, virtue and versatility all the fields of acumen and awareness, it's honesty, dignity and integrity committing their sacred and fundamental resources far and wide to spare and save Dade County from more evil, violence and terror. Surely, your destinies should have been allowed to march forward, Officer Cook. Our Master knows His faithful servants who make the supreme sacrifice of character and conviction, yours were clearly marked true and trustworthy to be solemnly and richly saluted for everything righteous in proper conduct, professionalism and a heart andsoul of humility it was humanity awaiting you. The humane and loyal young man now and forever a heroic angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family, friends and colleagues are humbly proud of you and will never forget you as long as they live so shall your spirit.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 8, 2022

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