Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
It is not about who runs fast or who talks the loudest. It is the very one who is dedicated and devoted to serving the public causes. To have demonstrative integrity, heroic honesty and the morals of integrity that usually translate into getting the tasks at hand done correctly the first time out. Dade County was navigated to safer harbors by your undying stewardship, Officer Cook, true and trusted, an authentic man with acumen and character charging headfirst into evil. No running or shirking your responsibilities. Accountability, reliability and humble credibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 10, 2019
Courage should not hang off a cliff. It's honesty and dignity's respect for reverence and integrity that must be blended well within a hero's badge of boldness and uniform of sacrifice. The job is filled with peril that lines those streets where you served in Dade County for about one quarter of your young life, Officer Cook. Violence at times exacts a toll and for being there when the moments counted may God bless and reward your humane name and unselfishly immortal soul of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 10, 2019
First things first, one puts their humbleness and honesty where it will have the greatest affect. A stoic life and heroic career, Officer Cook, allowed you to assess the needs of Dade County in delivering peace and proper measures of trust and confidence. Your character and its humility have been taken to the highest spheres of God's celestial kingdom where angels of valor complete and pristine all persevered in this battle over violence. The vigilant comprehend, the wisdom just soaks in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 will be forever memorialized for mettle, morals and the right modes of accommodation.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2019
Your parents pride, joy and hero all loving and engaging. Yet, when the work needed to be carried out Dade County was provided excellent service by yourself, Officer Cook. You served and preserved the values of life all by having more than a token of tenacity, more than some humble honesty and integrity. Dignity is character, conviction and commitment to ideals so valuable in stopping the advancement of terror and turmoil. You never wavered and were completely accountable for all your heroic acts of faith and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2019
The basis for accomplishment is first having some humanely humble sense of honesty. It's found in respect for authority and learning from one's mistakes. Though, I did not know you personally, Officer Cook, I'm quite certain you were a well behaved gentleman, polite and courteous. Having that inner dignity and integrity made you the more complete and consummate officer you grew up to become. For working and sacrificing your life and career for Dade County citizens may Our Lord shine His blessings and safety upon all your beloved family members who are forever tasked with carrying your relevance and humility upon their shoulders. A tall order but with God's helping hands the burden will be lessened because like you they have virtues and dignity within their hearts and souls. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2019
Diligence and vigilance call for adept measures. Just one and not the other will just give evil that added spark to ignite whatever violence it takes to upset a community. The security and stability are always going to be of prime concern. And since you were a trusted and truthful warrior and hero here in Dade County, Officer Cook, your dignity, integrity and character all are being fondly remembered as a part of your legacy. A blessed name and a very respected and honored soul of justice all residing among angels of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2019
Conviction. Commitment. Constitution. Walk humbly and carrying your badge proudly as you heroically serve and protect the public. Dade County was glad to have a real man, a genuine gentleman among its ranks such as yourself, Officer Cook. You were kind and caring, considerate your passionate. Your work ethic reflects your unwavering heroism and true humility towards mankind. Sometimes hostile surroundings make for better individuals. Nonetheless, you'll be proudly and solemnly saluted and remembered for all your actions that saved lives. Character walking that perfect beat in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2019
You lived with reverence, respect and humble honor, Officer Cook. The by-products of a nurturing home environment and prideful upbringing. It's easy to observe and read why you were successful even though violence took you from your family, peers and community too soon. Twenty-five years to make an impression of integrity, dignity and character were your identity in Dade County. Heroic and efficient, gallant and full of principles. It is now enriching Our Creator's glorious gates of gallantry where you can walk untouched that beat of boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2019
Mettle and morals are to be humbly molded and shaped into a pattern of humane and heroic honesty. Your sincerest of efforts, Officer Cook, allowed the residents of Dade County to lead more serener lives of happiness, good health and joy. It's always going to be sad that you were not allowed to see our enhancements brought about through your unselfish diligence and surely your immortal soul cherished and revered will forever reside in God's perfect of venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2019
Faith and hope hold the keys of fruition which are the sources of achievement. Endeavor is what is expected by all who are born and pursue with gladness, honor and humility their serenity and joy. Yours, Officer Cook, was a humble reminder of twenty-five years of hard work, training, sweat and toil. Ferocity feeds the fires of tenacity only if dignity,character and integrity are present and accounted for. Itcan be a truly lonely march down those trails and pathways where one who discover their crowning tasks of excellence and resolution. Dade County was your venue and locale, Officer Cook, where your dreams, aspirations and goals all took root. Heroism can be that herculean monster, so abiding and yet so humane, those who give humanity their new leases on life and goodwill shall be given the opportunities to experience the finest fruits of their treasured labors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God shelters His flock of faithful never taking His eyes and ears off of them. Pristine and perfect. Bravery's summance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2019
Communities gather to remember with solemn humility and honor their fallen heroes and heroines. They gave their lives of exemplary integrity, character and the dignity of one composed and constructed with the finest fabrics and tenets of tenacity, morals and principles that lead us to peace and happiness. Your life and career, Officer Cook, reflected those values so dear to your family and comrades who waged the good battle, hard fought and seemingly never ending. God bestowed His grace and compassion upon your immortal soul of of stamina and courage. Deeply rooted and always steadfast in justice, trust and truth, Our Lord's lair of yearning expands sadly because of all this wanton evil spoiling and ruining the outlook and drawings of our destinies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day, Officer Cook, we don't know when, but complete peace will blanket our entire nation. You were a legendary hero whose foundations have stood those toughest of tests of time. Pillars and posts from a very gallant and resourceful gentleman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2019
Sounds can be deafening. Violence is maddening. To upset the careful semblance of security and serenity is akin to violating nature's plans for a more healthy and peaceful environment. You took very good care of Dade County's own , Officer Cook, with your undying and unselfish charm and candor. A warrior and hero with honesty, dignity and integrity flowing from your veins, surely never forgotten and saluted solemnly for excellence in morals and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2019
Anchors away and acumen to stay. You must be aware of your surroundings and you certainly were and most heroically honorable, Officer Cook. Dade County and its folks won't forget you and your courage to police and to control evil that was confronting them. One man's lack of concerning character and of course your character, vision and resolve blending together to attempt to seize those being tormented by this wave of wickedness. Enhancement breeds cornerstones and foundations bravely laid down for future men and women who protect the public interest. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2019
Police can't be seduced by evil and tempted by bribery. Their distinct bravery and heroic deeds lie in the balance. Honor and passion are one thing, integrity and dignity from quality of character and commitment are another. You served Dade County, Officer Cook, with optimal endeavor, high functioning effort and the humbleness humanity searches for for harmony and liberty. Remembered and saluted for valor and cherished forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2019
There can never be a deduction of dignity nor a letting up on honest resolve. The courses must be paved with character, wisdom and integrity. So vital to the success or failure heaven forbid of an operation. Dade County, Officer Cook, was the venue where you carved your niche in heroism and humility. Always well regarded, respected, admired and grateful to assist the citizens with their supplements of serenity and safe travels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2019
Deplorable and downright despicable, that is the dire urgency to unravel unrelenting violence from this society. To make mankind and humanity feel more at ease. Dade County and it folks had their safety restored all by your esteemed and brave heart, Officer Cook. Those wildfires of wisdom, maturity, dignity and integrity really did burn brightly and it will forever be a crying shame society was deprived of more humility coming from your endearing trust and true. God has you forever safeguarded from hurt, Officer Cook, you were a hero so loyal and humanely honest in all your professional tasks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
Never call a person an idiot for ingenuity can come from anyone's own humble mind. Intuition maybe that mother of all inventions and surely your grace and integrity, Officer Cook, was put to the test to see if dignity and character do matter at all. They do and they did for a warrior as yourself who championed the causes of civilization. Sanctity and resolve accompany humanity on some of its wildest of voyages. Yours now and forever is perfectly safe and serene with no harm ever bothering your spirit again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
No matter one's race or rank the blood of a hero is to be reverently honored as is their soul. They gave their remarkable resolve, full headed ferocity, tireless energy and bountiful boldness to save and shield society from unending wickedness. You placed yourself in harm's way, Officer Cook, to serve Dade County and its fine residents. Never doubting your steal will ironclad dignity and countless integrity all now soaring higher on those wings of gentle fruition. One day, Officer Cook, your family will see you and have a great big old greeting for that smiling face. The stars are out at night heroism and humbleness walk together on that proverbial beat preserving those gates of of goodwill and gladness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
Panic only pushes those buttons and disturbs the nature of honor, respect and the esteem of integrity and dignity. You push and try your best to calm and to eradicate wanton evil, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County's citizens. Where is the fairness for one man dedicated and duly faithful to his colleagues? Today, serenity and security all came about through your goodwill and humane gestures to pursue happiness while searching for what was upsetting the quote unquote apple cart. Character is not just handed down, it's preached and practiced in every home. Your parents, Officer Cook, raised you and Nancy, your big sister to be valuable citizens whose tools and toil helped to shape a more balanced environment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
Violence is like a ball that never stops bouncing. It bangs off of walls and creates a most frustrating nuisance for everyone. Dade County and its folks had your love and esteem, Officer Cook, fighting through those mazes where mayhem and mischief look to gain the upper hand. A battler full of energy and honesty to support those pillars and posts where perseverance and resolve came from your most gifted and heroic heart of gold. It was caring,concerned and grateful and now humanity can forever salute your humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
Those diabolical darts seem to find the wrong targets usurping the quiet and safe trails of the people. They seek shelters of freedom and unity and that's all you ever wanted for Dade County, Officer Cook. A man born of honor, thirsting for tenacity, hungry for dignity and itching for integrity. Sadness ruled that day when your character and heroic commitment to pride and values was stolen right out from under your family who still loves,admires and misses you very much , Officer Cook. Never floundering and always on top of your tasks and assignments. A bright smile now all in heaven being protected by Our Maker. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
Adieu and farewell are for just now. For having the humane, honored and most humbly heroic savvy, Officer Cook, may your immortal soul of peace and wisdom be forever remembered and blessed. Dade County was steered down the righteous trails whenever you patrolled and for sacrificing your life of enhancement and endearing personality may your treasured legacy shine on in those perfectly gallant spots above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
One gifted with mettle and morals can exert some power over a monster in terror. You were a pleasant man, Officer Cook, with a caring talent to lead others through danger. Here in Dade County you carried yourself in a very humble, heroic and honored manner. You have remained a legend whose name and character will be forever etched along with your composed dignity and integrity that delivered peace of mind and hopeful stability to a community that salutes your professional demeanor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2019
Wars are not welcome. Wickedness surely ushers in ugliness and sometimes tragedy. Police risk their lives, their honesty and bravery to keep dignity and integrity on the same shelves. Dade County was made more intuitive because of your caring heart, Officer Cook. Concern and consideration right next to kindness, hope and the faith of character and goodwill. You surely created a name to be honored forever as a legend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Steering the currents of courage and motivation,God knows His flock of angels perfectly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2019
Struck down in the prime of life. A young man happy and smiling because you cherished your work and were honest and dignified as spelled out by your department manual. Integrity all incorporated into making Dade County and its folks secure and safer once more. Officer Cook, your heroic actions and character brought a surer resolve to a community that today salutes and reveres your memory. A little less safer by your absence, commitment and conviction all thew work of ingenuity and invention. Values and ideals, principles and scruples now blessed and humbly watched over by the Lord Himself.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2019
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