Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
You were a humble, gentle and most loyal man, Officer Cook. Dade County relied upon your instincts of integrity, ingenuity and intuition to further embrace your honesty and dignity. Respect for your badge and official position in keeping crime away from us. Safe and peaceful journeys that today you should have been able to witness. Heroic and most astute all safely kept aglow in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Great character and fantastic ferocity all in a too short life and career of sanctity and scruples.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2019
The pot of perseverance is at the end of those roads of resolve. If honor, bravery and dignity all serve each other well then integrity and of course unselfish character fill in the rest of the pieces of heroic actions and gallantry expected of all servants. You served Dade County with all your wisdom, and visionary maturity, Officer Cook, never once batting an eye when terror struck. You'll be so duly and nobly honored for rescuing and preserving the values so fundamental to our happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2019
Compassion even intimes of stress, duress and whatever affects us always makes people better. Police are better able to defend us when their levels
of decency and integrity fit the mannerisms as you had, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero for all humanity. Character fits the mold of a man who had mettle and morals to steer evil away from us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A heart of gold beats within your beloved family members. God has your serenely humane soul sheltered forever.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2019
Communication is fine so long as honesty and dignity combine forces with character and integrity. You were charged with serving and protecting Dade County, Officer Cook and beacuse of your humble heroism can its people live more serene and tranquil lives. Never forgotten and always blessed for having fine morals and stellar commitments to pride and excellence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Acumen steadies those rudders of resourcefulness, resolve and resiliency.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2019
Facebook, instagram, snapchat, they all fascinate the mind. what should appeal to the heart is a man's civil minded honor and character. Above it all dignity and integrity must strive to drive violence away from any venue. Dade County had your sweet voice and smile, Officer Cook, watching over the masses. So refined, devout and never capricious. No greater a legend, humble and brave than yourself, your community and family's warrior. Badge#1664 is sorely missed and we know absence makes one's heart grow fonder. So solemnly we offer a hearty salute to you, Officer Cook, cherished, respected and quite righteous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones fora brighter tomorrow. The sun will come up thanks to the light of your mortal soul bouncing off it for eternity. Forty plus years and so many changes hard to count! Your life and career dictated that as you dedicated your entire body to your work and tasks at hand.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
Taut your tenacity in a positive way but don't flaunt ferocity and boast, stay above others in conducting your daily professional business with honesty, dignity and integrity. It then makes a man's character more enriching. You certainly engaged Dade County, Officer Cook, turning terror into quiet most of your career. Just why? Why did one man's anger destroy him? He took your innocence and wonderful soul from you and your beloved family. They and your colleagues can pray and stop at your grave to leave a note regarding your utmost instrumental ingenuity and humanely humble heroism never to be forgotten. Our stability and goodwill all because of your undying and unselfish wisdom, maturity and morals. The kind of public servant that does not come along very often. Sure they have outstanding women and men honest and above reproach. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
No pun intended, but a " Cook's tour throughout Dade County would reveal your undying and unending show of honesty and heroic actions that saved and stopped an evil man. Officer Cook, you are heaven's priceless gem of valor and vigilance whose undaunting and unselfish acts of reverence and humility made humanity better prepared for the future. One that would be way brighter if you were alive and present to personally witness your staunchest of nobility. A devout young man whose reserve and resiliency matched up exactly to combat the awful advances of terror and mayhem. Honored and humbly saluted for allowing us to continue our journeys forward. Yours too, Officer Cook, we wished Our Maker would have allowed to. Your life and career are part of your legacy to be respected and talked passionately about. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
A gentleman of wisdom and the crisp vision, so precise and yet so humane and decent. An honored hero of Dade County watching over his community with ungirded might and inner passion from your sacred heart. One concerned for his fellow citizen and one who took pride in his vocation. Professionalism and perseverance that delivered harmony and the much essential unity for all. You have been greatly missed by all, mankind's blanket of hope, faith and goodwill cherished forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
Your loss from this world, Officer Cook, is more than an ache . It's a pain so intense it is hard to imagine that your family can carry on. They do and have not one second forgotten your humble heroism. A gallant young man, a warrior whose integrity , character and respect for dignity have all been duly honored and appropriately saluted forever. Dade County was under the violence of a man whose temper boiled over and all you did, Officer Cook, was to stem and stop his outrage. Men are men. Women are women. And angels are angels of valor eternally watching over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
Effort versus laziness. Never going to beat the endeavor and of course the labors of learning and character all blended into your body of work habits, Officer Cook. Dade County and its citizens pay homage to heroism, honesty and unwavering integrity and dignity the themes utilized to wiping away harm and chaos. Your loved ones, comrades and friends have not overlooked nor heaven forbid forgotten your esteemed reliability and conscience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
Love and respect help to conquer all afflictions. If your courtesy and courage are tied to honesty, diligence and the duties of dignity and integrity you are more inclined to be successful in overcoming adversity and harm. Your heroic humility, Officer Cook, saved Dade County many times over. No matter god has your special and humble soul patrolling those sacred and golden arches in heaven. Keep doing an excellent job. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
Violence no matter the type must be put out quickly. You went to that scene, Officer Cook and responded with honor, bravery and the characters of integrity, dignity and authority. Dade County was kept serenely safe by your heroic actions and you won't be forgotten for enhancing and resolving. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
Clever and cunning are better served when courage and character mingle among honesty and its dignity. The purposes of integrity serve to reinforce why all men and women must stay locked in during times of terror and turmoil. Always trained, ready and prepared to fight for what was right on behalf of what was proper for Dade County's own. You went down , Officer Cook, leading your squad despite being under siege from a petulant foe. We honor your bravery, salute your desire and decency for humility and humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
Skin pigmentation should never dissuade any worthy public servant from performing their basic duties. It should only strengthen those bonds of honor and resolve. And to be available to conclude one's onuses dignity and integrity must be residing where one's humble and most heroic character lies. Yours, Officer Cook, was in your heart and deep within your immortal soul that arranged peace and goodwill for Dade County's fine residents. You will forever be known as a warrior, savior and hero whose legacy stands affixed and saluted for wisdom, maturity and the mindset to reach down to keep yourself composed during stressful times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
Deep seeded hatred can only spell impending crime and evil. One of the many heroes, yourself, Officer Cook, took to the roads to combat this avalanche of evil. Once it gets rolling it's hard to stop its attacks. Acumen, sage advice and honest character all heroic in nature assisted in this faithful endeavor where your goodwill will be fondly and humbly remembered. Valor is not vane. Boldness is not cheap. Enhancement by you, Officer Cook, laid Dade County's fruitful foundations for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Society gets choked up whenever one dies doing what they always dreamed of doing. Never more treasured and uniquely respected and greatly admired.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
Round and square, resolve and resiliency must be of all shapes and sizes. Dade County had your eloquence, Officer Cook, to personally see to it that torment would stay away. The unassuming integrity, character and dignity decently trying its utmost to fend off trouble in order for security, safety and unity to obtain their goals of your gallantry, humility and sacred paths. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
Your colleagues that fateful day, Officer Cook, were saved because of your honesty, dignity and superb integrity. Intense and focused on driving violence and terror away from Dade County's folks. If wisdom, vision and clarity surely make any dent inevil, your special soul of virtue and vigilance made that distinct impression and now the skies above have a beautiful human being walking those perfect patrols. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
A sword is sharp and so is the bitterness and violence of evil. Its pangs spew venom all around. One man, one lonely depressed and very troubled young man laying his rants and revenge against duly powered law professionals. And what did he gain or accomplish? Not one positive. He took your humble and heroic life, Officer Cook, an honored man and one whose dignity and integrity sprouted forth a new beginning. Dade County and humanity were nobly and ably served by your unselfish character and loyal commitment. You can be certain that badge#1664 won't ever be forgotten. Heaven rewards while God blesses your immortally energetic soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
A crater of woe was created upon your untimely death, Officer Cook. And let there be no doubt the pain, sorrow, grief and anguish your loving family has suffered with all these decades later is a lesson for all humanity. Appreciate the joy and happiness you and Karen had to cherish everyday. Whenever that day comes calling all women and men, honorable, loyal and reliable face their destinies that Our Maker has placed before us. Dade County was and forever served by your life and humanely heroic career. It's peace of mind, stability and character was truly enhanced by your heart, soul and ferocious energy from within. Sacred trails were carved out by your unwavering, unrelenting and unselfish actions of sacrifice which has left society's goodwill and steadfast determination the right to carry on which your missions and legacy of which your family members take to heart while pursuing their lives of joy all while you look after them from heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. After your dad's passing, Officer Cook, you were there to tend and care for your mother who too shall rest in peace. her darling, brave and beloved "Billy." A real mensch meaning in Jewish a man among men and women so deeply beloved among his colleagues and community.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
Justice and its trust must not be abandoned. So too truth must not be placed on a shelf and forgotten. The citizens have come to expect their public servants to be righteous and venerable. Your virtues and character, Officer Cook, have been and always revered among Dade County where your heroic dignity, humble integrity and respect for honor has been diligently saluted and etched upon walls of honor to memorialize humility, insight and the resolve to complete all your faithful tasks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
With the touch of your gentle and cerebral soul, Officer Cook, you were able to deliver tranquil moments to Dade County and mankind in general. A human being worth his salt and surely worth his value as a dignified man of composure and humility. heaven has your commitment to pride and excellence locked up for eternal safekeeping. The cherished and respected warrior and savior of our society respected and resourceful. Unassuming wit and a smile to light up any rooms. Your special and sweet soul, Officer Cook, continues glowing in God's perfect of palaces. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
Having fortitude is the best attitude in serving your community. It is where honesty, integrity and dependability can make all the differences in things going smoothly or not. Dade County wa sunder your watchful eyes and ears, Officer Cook, peaceful and serene and even though May 16, 1979, was a horrible day for your family and department, you'll always be a hero of class,decency and devotion to commitment,character and the designs of integrity and thoughtful dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
Heaven rewards virtue and vigilance. It's God's perfect calling to His flock of instrumentally brave and dignified public servants. You were a mainstay here in Dade County, Officer Cook, who saw to it that evil was dispatched quickly and most efficiently. No doubt or reservations of your unwavering integrity, wisdom and clear visions of our harmony and liberty. Your earthly and heroic soul of humbleness and boldness has been always blessed for its most unselfish character and sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
The crusades of courage and character meant the difference in Dade County's future and its abundance of safety. Your whole life and career, Officer Cook, was dedicated to fairness, ferocity and an obligation to remain solemn and honorable. Trust and truth on the same wave length as dignity and integrity all respected and reverently humble and heroic. Never forgotten and always treasured for esteemed loyalty and everlasting faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
A portrait to study and to learn from. To absorb information and to glean important matters on honesty, integrity and refined and devout character. Your life and commitment to Dade County, Officer Cook, shall be respected, treasured and most of all humbly, heroically etched within our minds and hearts for service, passion and compassion all mapped by the conduits of character never vanity, conceit or dishonor. A badge and uniform worn without tarnish only the perfect eyes of heaven watching over your sweet face. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 14, 2019
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