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

Devotion and desire should never be devalued. At face value they serve honor and dignity as integrity's pillar of support for all brave and esteemed men and women who risk their souls to keep law and order where obedience is surely looked upon. In Dade County your feats of strength and courage, Officer Cook, were outstanding as they preserved and protected the residents and your fellow officers loyal , heroic and as determined as you always were. Never forget your friends for in times of strife and crisis you know who will back you up. Fighting those battles aggressively with a certain flair and passion, you'll sure to be blessed and rewarded for endeavoring to conquer a menace in our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Don't just peruse the area or just take a sniff. Better to be vibrant and vigorous in your honest and heroic actions that benefit a community rather than hinder its progress. You persevered, Officer Cook, quite well and because of your dignity, integrity and character, Dade County and its people were far better served and protected from violence and evil. Over forty years later, Officer Cook, your respect and reverence, resolve and useful resourcefulness have been that measuring stick for other brave officers to follow behind. Your heroic actions of nobility and humility at least helped to corral an unbalanced man wickedly looking to usurp the sanity and serenity of a community where you grew up and were exposed to morals and values from your beloved parents may they rest in peace along with yourself my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 25, 2019

Never ridicule resolve and honor, someday you may need to rely upon the resources of dignified individuals diving into danger exposing their souls of integrity and heroic character. You gave your soul for peace and unity here in Dade County, Officer Cook and you are to be commended for saving the citizens and your esteemed and humble comrades in arms. Those days of reckoning are coming, redemption and the resurrection will reunite all of your relatives, may they live long , peaceful stabile and serene lives of happiness and fruitful prosperity. Humility and humanity are raising a toast in heaven's name for your reliable and most unrelenting service to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Freedoms must never be taken for granted. Liberty must not lose its honorable and heroic characters. Unity must never go unidentified nor be grounded by lack of faith, dignity and courage. Only your integrity and good name with a string of purposes, Officer Cook, gave Dade County and its folks a chance at experiencing some senses of renewal and hopeful goodwill. Never forgotten as your built some cornerstones with steady and solid foundations meant to anchor our very future pursuits of passion and joy. A young man gives his life because of one rotten and evil apple floating around your community threatening civilians and your remarkable wisdom and undeniable maturity saved lives and the day. May 16, 1979 will be stoically and solemnly remembered as your day, Officer Cook, when you received your angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Shelters are for taking a brief respite from the actions of toiling in life for a specific reason. To rest, relax and recharge your batteries is most essential. You kept up the frantic pace, Officer Cook, restoring calmness among Dade County's people. They won't forget your inspired intelligence, dignity and dutiful integrity which worked to bring in some semblance of safety and hope, all through your unwavering and most heroic goodwill, Officer Cook. You had stellar and sterling conduct which represented your department in the highest of regards. Your peers and loving family won't ever overlook nor forget your engaging smile and personality which was crucial during those times of terror and evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

The courage casts little doubt as to how you answered your assignments and their associated tasks never easy. Public service demands a very special and uniquely trained body and mind to be able to patrol and search for a small haven of goodwill and security. You surely did that very well on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. A man of precise character, clutch commitments and the honesty that only transparency delivers to mankind. Your humbleness and humility gave liberty and unity that special opportunity to champion its traits within the framework of society's borders. Always deeply remembered and humbly saluted for valor and grace under duress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Juries at times decide the fates of their fellow citizens. God directs our navigation, journeys and destinies of fruition and intuition. Police just attempt to perform their all too important jobs under the blankets of boldness and bravery, while maintaining a low profile of resolve and humility. Hiding when violence is out their trampling upon the serenity and safety is never a good thing. You career and life, Officer Cook, offered a glimpse of a very resourceful and honored man of steady dignity and integrity poured into your labors of love and you'll forever remain admired and very cherished. Your pursuits of evil allowed for smoother days ahead just wish as your family does that you were here to enjoy your retirement with Karen supporting your crusades of justice, truth and the spirit of trust that focuses its ferocity upon humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

When the tree trunks of terror, turmoil and torment fall the thud is ghastly as vast areas are affected by this unending violence which offers no hints of letting up. Thankfully, Officer Cook, Dade County and its citizens had a humble, honorable and most humanely heroic public servant in the community serving and protecting not basking in glory and boastfulness. Your measures of morals and mettle helped to cement the peace and proper frame for its people to live their lives. Very tragic that this one evil man ended your life, career and wonderfully orchestrated life of happiness with your beloved Karen. It is founded in the characters of our most esteemed and prudent of women and men who serve with a purpose and a passion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

We charter the courses of our very lives living by the codes of conduct and that morally righteous code is of honesty, desire, integrity and dignity which shall carry our trails forever that we are alive. Your undying and unselfish character, Officer Cook, helped to pave the way for other finest and upstanding women and men of law enforcement. Dade County did prevail in its fights, battles and wars over terror and violence because you dared to stand toe to toe. you cared and were concerned with building those bridges and bonds of goodwill for humble and heroic efforts put forth on behalf of safety, serenity and joy. Never forgotten and solemnly respected, revered and saluted for having and maintaining proper channels of class and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

We must never abandon our desires to devote our fullest attention to joy, peace, happiness and prosperity. We need to fixate our frutions upon the goodwill of society through our efforts of honesty, integrity and dignity. Dade County and its residents had their aspirations, dreams and purposes protected by the humble and humane hero within your soul, Officer Cook. Sturdy, steady and reliable in all areas of assurance and the fundamentals of faith, ferocity and true workmanship. A professional craft that expects and demands the integration of ingenuity, intuition and intelligence built within the characters of never ending, unrelenting transparency. A true hero who now keeps the gates of justice,trust and truth singing the praises of Our Creator who took your beautiful and adored being with Him back to heaven, so full of angels, valor and humility that soars mightily every second of our lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Tradition is bound and obligated to pay homage, honor and humility to all heroes and heroines regardless of faith. Spirituality alone is all well and good just as prayer is during times of crisis. Evil and grief obstruct our due diligence and keep us from moving forward with our daily calendars. Your peace and stability, Officer Cook, allowed you the promise to at least journey around Dade County protecting its people whom you took an affirmation to serve and with great humility and pride wearing your badge and uniform. No waivers, no qualms, only rightful authority placed solely within your confines of courage while performing in a dignified and humble fashion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pious and wise go to those pearly gates after serving their time bravely seeking truth, trust and full justice for society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Undying servitude. Fearless ferocity. Priceless dignity and integrity. Time honored humility and heroism never to be forgotten. All in a day's work, Officer Cook, did you do your job promptly and most proudly. Dade County was always in steady and loyal hands when you toiled for six years of treasured and faithfully devoted preservation of our serenity and tranquility. So valiant, so vigilant and very versatile, your work ethic, Officer Cook, speaks to the legacy you left for your adoring and beloved family members to cherish as they pursue happiness and freedom. It will never be the same without your wonderful smile and engaging personality. That is in heaven for God to watch over your rock solid soul of affection and awareness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You brought honesty to society and mankind's ideals and values.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Bailing out only displays a lack of bravery and boldness, a total lack of character and essential honesty, integrity and dignity. Violence is somewhat compared to a mean dog who senses fear and reacts accordingly. Your total being and soul were wrapped tightly around your wrists, Officer Cook, as was Dade County as you had their pulse and your persistence squarely centered around humanity. When humility, sanctity and vision are blinded by wanton evil, it is the wisdom that becomes clouded and impossible to see what lies ahead. God has your soul of character and devotion faithfully in His arms for everlasting safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism remains treasured for eternity!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Onus, burden and responsibility demand the calls of honor, integrity and dignity. One cannot march on in pursuit of terror and some prospect of harmony without the caring and emotional support of the other characteristics, traits of the chosen profession, Officer Cook, you willingly signed up to become. A savior now hailed as a hero here in Dade County for excellent service, morally efficient protection and a high standard of values and principles so inclined to incorporate their very essence into these wars over violence. You are to be praised, Officer Cook and of course your humble soul has been blessed and rewarded for enriching our community, your community where you grew up and became a first class public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Violence can run, it can't hide. Eventually, hideous folks are cornered, caught and cuffed, taken way and prosecuted for permeating humanity with their purposeful actions of evil. Your character and commitment, Officer Cook, along with your balance of boldness, honor and reverence for dignity and integrity directed your trails of tenacity through the venues of Dade County where you have not been forgotten for your undivided heroism and composed humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Days just seem to fly by while your humane soul soars through the sky.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

Integrity is the investment of dignity as it blends in with character and honesty. You cannot go about your daily life and professional affairs without some realm of resolve and this all too important word: honesty. The best policy when policing an area such as Dade County where you strived to perform, Officer Cook, in a civil and most heroically decent manner. Peace, security did come at a very sad cost, your young life being robbed by one man's wicked advances which you and your partner, Reserve Officer scott Lincoln along with your esteemed and brave comrades tried to stop. You will forever be solemnly and fondly remembered for ushering in some undying, unselfish and unwavering commitment to excellence and pride, the joy you brought to your beloved parents, may they rest in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2019

The chiefs speak. The leaders follow along. Strife and sorrow seem to trail each other's tail. Humbleness and a love of life was your proclivity, Officer Cook as was the citizens of Dade County. A common thread to your important work was always, always maintaining honesty, integrity and dignity that was neatly pressed into your uniform of hope and devoutness. Never will we see you again and it's just tragically sad, Officer Cook. You gave the most sacred thing and that was your life to try and settle down violence and its unrelenting and undeniable evil . Our peace of mind and purpose of thought all was driven by your undying desire and hopes of a safer and more profound future. One that would have been brighter if not for untimely line of duty death. You'll always be most respected and greatly admired as our hero and your family's most importantly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

Community affairs have priority over one's personal matters. For all you produced and displayed in life and during your six year police career, Officer Cook, may the Lord's compassion and everlasting perfection reward your humbly mortal soul of honor and esteem, dignity and integrity central to your outstanding character and pride in excellence beyond the calls of duty and responsibility. We never forget our heroes and heroines, the cornerstones of our everlasting endearment which gave security, safety and serenity the opportunities to settle over Dade county's citizens. Evil, grief and wickedness are sadly a part of public service and those who enter those battlefields have been superiorly trained and prepared for those heasted and tense moments where having morals and the fabrics of ferocity and resolve make all the difference.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

The scales of justice are meant for only honesty, truth and trust. so to lump terror, torment and turmoil upon them would only serve to topple over tenacity, dignity and the character of integrity. A well lived life though too short, Officer Cook, because of violence which ended your promising future. Heaven does not make promises only, it's eternity that enlightens one's heroically brave and faithful soul,one you possessed that served and protected the boundaries, venues, corners, streets and roads where undying resolve was placed upon the asphalt. Where you laid down your civility, sanctity and gallant humility, Officer Cook, serves as your legacy to be recognized, remembered and most respected and revered for generation after generation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

Beauty is always going to be in the eyes of the beholder. But,bravery and courage only come from the heart. The very soul of your life and career, Officer Cook, created the safe havens in Dade County for all folks to pass through. You were issued a challenge and that was to loyally and faithfully restore serenity and hope where the legs and eyes of goodwill would enter. Only a gentleman of morals and ideals could negotiate with someone hateful and bent on evil and revenge. Your life and heroic sacrifice bore out we your family and peers already knew. Patience is but a virtue, persistence and perseverance are more meaningful when efficiency is expanded. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

The young and brave, the bold who feed off of their unselfish ferocity and acts of fearlessness as you performed your roles of reliance and resourcefulness everyday, Officer Cook, for a reason. To keep the floodgates of evil from spilling over into Dade County threatening to drown its citizens who relish joy and prosperity. No doubt your heroism and honor, dignity and integrity demonstrated true grit, real hope and gallantry to be saluted and enhanced forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The yoke of your yearning, Officer Cook, yielded fruitful results.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

You were a humble and heroic young man, Officer Cook, nothing not even violence can ever tarnish your reputation and legacy of bravery and honor. You gave Dade County and its folks your undivided attention to detail and devotion, dignity and integrity's characters of commitment and conviction to last forever as we salute your soul of authenticity and acumen which at least helped to broker goodwill and harmony among the crowd. Humanity and humility humanely stored where your spirit may continue soaring higher each day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

The notion you cannot do your job is preposterous. Although, precision and honesty, integrity and dignity must accompany all brave soldiers of Our Savior Himself doing His work protecting our freedoms and safety, your missions, journeys and travels, Officer Cook, have been blessed and rewarded by God for your heroic sacrifice which saved Dade County, its people and your esteemed colleagues. The message set forth is as follows: violence and evil won't be tolerated. Treachery may get the upper hand, it will not triumph nor show its vigor. Your vitality and humility have been jettisoned, Officer Cook, to the highest place in this society where you were greeted by those who laid down their lives of distinction before you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2019

Officers don't lay on mats or drink while danger and horrendous peril lurk behind closed doors or bushes. You assignment, Officer Cook, was to delay or primarily derail evil and impending doom. All it takes to set someone off is the slightest circumstance and lo and behold lives and careers are in jeopardy. Your dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, honorable and humble loyal and heroic led Dade County and its people to a newer and humbler height of peace and harmony. The endeavor was sincere as was your vitality and humility. Now all are a constant aglow in heaven's perfectly manicured palaces and fields where angels of courage roam. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2019

Opponents look to dictate. Proponents brainstorm with solutions to problems that are most serious that demand immediate attention. You gave your humility, honor and heroic soul, Officer Cook, to end this rash of violence permeated by one evil man. One hot day in May over forty years ago in Dade County you defended our civility and sanctity by being decent and replete with morals, dignity and integrity all of a humane cause. Never forgotten and so duly saluted for prime perseverance and pristine vision, your dreams and aspirations are forever our inspirations and particularly your family's as they march on with their lives of hopeful happiness, faith and unwavering goodwill. They carry your legacy humbly and very meticulously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2019

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