Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Clairvoyance is one thing, insightful wisdom, honor and courage travel far and wide down those trails of the tenacious. You were feverishly vigilant over Dade County, Officer Cook. Never a hesitation over your unassuming dignity and relentless integrity. No wonder we were kept secure and safe at all times. The charisma of character and achievement has been duly stamped upon your legacy of heroism and humility, so gentle and endearing, so humanely righteous. The acid tests were passed with flying colors. Desire, decency and diligence all strolling safely and soundly in God's heaven kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Keep watching over mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 17, 2019
Clairvoyance is one thing, insightful wisdom, honor and courage travel far and wide down those trails of the tenacious. You were feverishly vigilant over Dade County, Officer Cook. Never a hesitation over your unassuming dignity and relentless integrity. No wonder we were kept secure and safe at all times. The charisma of character and achievement has been duly stamped upon your legacy of heroism and humility, so gentle and endearing, so humanely righteous. The acid tests were passed with flying colors. Desire, decency and diligence all strolling safely and soundly in God's heaven kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 17, 2019
Clairvoyance is one thing, insightful wisdom, honor and courage travel far and wide down those trails of the tenacious. You were feverishly vigilant over Dade County, Officer Cook. Never a hesitation over your unassuming dignity and relentless integrity. No wonder we were kept secure and safe at all times. The charisma of character and achievement has been duly stamped upon your legacy of heroism and humility, so gentle and endearing, so humanely righteous. The acid tests were passed with flying colors. Desire, decency and diligence all strolling safely and soundly in God's heaven kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 17, 2019
Clairvoyance is one thing, insightful wisdom, honor and courage travel far and wide down those trails of the tenacious. You were feverishly vigilant over Dade County, Officer Cook. Never a hesitation over your unassuming dignity and relentless integrity. No wonder we were kept secure and safe at all times. The charisma of character and achievement has been duly stamped upon your legacy of heroism and humility, so gentle and endearing, so humanely righteous. The acid tests were passed with flying colors. Desire, decency and diligence all strolling safely and soundly in God's heaven kingdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 17, 2019
External in effort. Internal in humility, trust and honor. But than again one must be fair and firm not just one time. Every second dignity and integrity must hover over every woman and man putting their souls in front of danger for serenity and peace. A community's harmony comes before anything else and surely, Officer Cook, your ingenuity, respect and reverence for society taught a hero as you were those greatest of learning sessions. For character and conviction, commitment to scruples may God bless your eternal soul. A spirit of civility and the sanctity that must be on those pavements where your ferocity followed down those tracks of esteem. Always admired and humbly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2019
It takes courage and heart to pump vim, vigor and vitality back into the mainstreams of humanity. What bothers mankind is that constant bombardment of brazen and wanton evil that threatens to erode the good work of most honest citizens. Dade County was the location where you protected the clarity and vision of its people, Officer Cook. Honored and remembered as a hero of faith and loyal intensity. Your mortal soul of humbleness and character had the all important truth and trust nestled within your missions on behalf of society. And your absence has made us a little less safe. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2019
Be truthful and sincere, at least it will give you that fighting chance to turn away adversity. Surely, Dade County and its people had no gripes with your service and professionalism. It all relates to honesty and the general integrity and dignity which must be spread out to combat evil.Your life and noble career, Officer Cook, was the living and breathing example of scruples, morals and values, always the finest of character and the heroics of commitment to pride and excelling in all your journeys of faith and resolution. Enhancement takes humane endeavor and the efficiency to correct the wrongs of mankind which cause ailments of vision and wisdom. A wise man like your humble self, Officer Cook, recognized strength and looked to build over weakness. You had no weaknesses, just a man beloved and etched into your family's memory and those of your brave and esteemed brothers and sisters. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2019
Incredulous and scurrilous, someday violence must abate and society has to able to live freely and be held accountable for their actions. A most cherished and responsible public servant, Officer Cook, you served Dade County with all the trustworthiness and truth that an honorable hero can possess. Maintaining goodwill amid crises, having constant dignity and integrity to fortify some of your fiercest battles, you surely will be remembered and saluted for humility and for being humanity's surest stabilizer. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2019
Up the slopes may be difficult at times to navigate. One must pack some resolve, perseverance and the humanely heroic honesty that is expected of all duly beloved officers. You were a very cherished and well admired young man, Officer Cook. A Dade County legend full of integrity and the visions of dignity which steered your visions during your missions to protect and to serve humanity. Always confident, yet reserved, your calming voice of reason helped you accomplish more in your twenty-five short years all cut sadly short by wanton violence perpetrated by an evil man. You'll be faithfully and solemnly honored, Officer Cook, for restoring goodwill and harmony among society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2019
When weighted down by adversity one must act properly in honesty and devotion to integrity and dignity. Duties will get completed when every i is dotted and every t is crossed. You can never cross up good morals and a balance of good character and yours, Officer Cook, was heroic and stellar in saving Dade County and its folks from the destruction of society by one callous and evil man. He took your life, Officer Cook, during your service and preservation of a venue where you grew up and learned the important lessons that would serve as your dedication, determination and motivational leadership skills imparting vision, clarity maturity and wisdom to other brave souls willing to lend an ear. Always peak and top notch effort and we salute your gallant crusades of truth , trust and justice for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2019
A feather of ferocity is better than a thimble of adversity. Translated better to be an honest soul worth pulling your own weight in these climactic battles over misery and harm. You certainly acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, with modesty and resolve. Surely, a man's valor and vision shall carry his humble dignity and integrity far down those trails of righteousness. And for having heroic character, decency and the scruples that helps emancipate those searching for liberty may your soul, Officer Cook, be blessed as Our Creator provides eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2019
Never bask in glory for the war over wickedness has just begun. Boldness and bravery are a hero's best comrades who will have their opportunity to shine at a later date. Your days and years, Officer Cook, were well spent securing harmony and prosperity for all Dade County residents. Never a moment without a reflection about your considerate dignity and thoughtful integrity, humane and tremendous honesty that constructed firm and safe passageways for all to travel in. Respected and loyal , resolute and efficient, a man of command and motivation to be able to demonstrate excellence in your field of choice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. desire and destiny are linked to fate and all your missions, Officer Cook, were of sound mind and intellectual pursuits.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2019
Isolate and eliminate. The threats of evil whether of one person or a group sets off a chain reaction of events which require deftness and acumen which you maintained throughout your life and career, Officer Cook. A steady force of ferocity fueled by integrity and dignity's characters. They fortified your exploits of excellence in journeying after justice. A gentleman of truth and trust bridging those gaps where fairness and firmness is expected. Always a hero so devoted and most faithful to his comrades, a brother to other men and women, brave and humane. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2019
Anticipation builds to a crescendo. Violence places individuals on high alert and makes the occupations of all crime fighters that much more perilous. You took your onuses and burdens very seriously, Officer Cook, as all honored, brave and dignified public servants must. Dade County was under your superb and superior protection and forever do you remain a humbly cherished and important hero. The years have passed and no one can ever forget your resolve, fighting spirit or humility which added a dose of decency and class to the roads where you battled and patrolled for goodwill and harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2019
Tyranny floods in while tenacity must be implemented everyday of one's humble career. Surely, each and every watch, Officer Cook, you utilized the best of skills and the highest degree of respect and reverence stemming from your unwavering and undying heroic honesty, dignity and integrity. It all meshed well in securing the streets of Dade County where its citizens were provided the assistance of safe shelters and havens to pursue their lives and prosperity. Your family, colleagues and friends all salute your humility and God given talents all in heaven's name.A man of grand character was taken too soon and only God knows why. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2019
You won't find evil hiding behind cloak and daggers. You find it where you may least expect it. You pursued peace and harmony, Officer Cook, all the days of your life and by virtue of your unselfish sacrifice this proves heroism and honor are related to the principles of integrity and dignity. When a man of commitment, conviction and character is taken suddenly snuffed out from continuing his dreams and aspirations we mourn his loss. Evil must never feel in control and enhancement shall be a living part of your legacy of humility and humbleness. The world is poorer. Your spirit, Officer Cook, never died it went straight to heaven to reap its most humane reward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2019
Pound that pavement of persistent perseverance and sooner rather than later success will find its way right to the heart of violence. Dade County was served by your heroically honorable presence, Officer Cook. Always a most well revered, respected and resourceful man of valor whose character and faith brought long lasting peace, safety and the tranquil movements needed for happiness and prosperity. Our Master's kingdom above is replete with bravery, humility and the highest of values. Your soul , Officer Cook, continues to be blessed and rewarded fro having rescues your community from unrelenting violence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2019
You have got to keep those horses in the barn.Violence and wickedness must be stabled and not allowed to run rampant. Dade County and its citizens relied upon your instinctual reservoir of honor, dignity and integrity to pull it through some stressful moments, Officer Cook. Always willing to lend a glad hand your courage and ferocity fueled your missions around humanity most humanely and heroically. A life of merit and honor, diligence and valor to be solemnly and proficiently saluted. You were a great man of virtues whose character was the finest and is sorely missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2019
Hostility means keeping goodwill bottled up when its every resource must be utilized by society to live more freely and with a renewed sense of faith. Being devoted to your profession, Officer Cook, made you more aware of Dade County and its people. The surroundings have changed today and sad that your honesty, dignity and integrity are not physically here. They are heroic in nature and are being kept safe in God's heavens above where many other brave souls sleep soundly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humane and wise beyond your years.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2019
Diabolical means deceitful and dishonest and must be cut off in its tracks of terror. Chasing after tranquility means doing whatever is needed for the public's peace of mind and trust they instill in their saviors. You were a humble hero, Officer Cook, who graced this world for twenty-five all too short years and yet you accomplished
more than who lived longer. Your unwavering and unselfish integrity and dignity were all a part of your plans to end the evil sheltering itself in Dade County and you'll not be forgotten. It's still and will forever be a sad day when you gave your life of character and morals for mankind to move forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2019
Charming and captivating, your persona, Officer Cook, helped you to fulfill your vital roles in protecting Dade County and its citizens. Never a lack of effort, only enhanced integrity, dignity and honesty in waging those long drawn out battles over violence. We salute and pay homage to your humility, all a part of your heroic legacy which stands today and forever as a vital measuring stick for all future men and women who risk their souls of esteem for our safety and peaceful pursuits in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2019
Treachery and tenacity. One a form of bedlam, the other a means to honorable and dignified conduct. All while staying like a bulldog pursuing peace while trying to vanquish evil. You did all your assignments and roles very well, Officer Cook. Dade County's folks could not have been in any steadier hands of humility treating society with all the character and integrity that sincere heroes strive for. A host of everything floods in and one must be ready and able to answer that bell. God has surely rewarded your special and treasured soul, Officer Cook. Tragically missed. Our Lord has a very great man of courage and faith bonding those masses of heroes and heroines together. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2019
Simultaneous to sincerity and having the common sense to safely and securely resolve any conflict is also having the tools of tenacious character, honesty and the core fundamentals and principles of integrity and dignity. They can only boost one's own chances of being successful in their endeavors. To bolster humanity, Officer Cook, you had to have the right stuff, meaning heroic and devoted actions that saved and aided all Dade County and their residents through those mazes of mayhem and who knows what other calamities lied before you and your comrades that day. God's public servant whose faithful trips turned into a tragic fateful day beyond any understanding whatsoever. You were strong, brave and most compassionate, Officer Cook, always cherished and looking to enrich, enhance and educate mankind with lessons that are now eternally abounding in that perfect after life, heaven where your mortal soul soars heroically higher and higher on those humble angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2019
Delegate what is relevant. Attack the problem square on and you'll see the difference. Compose yourself, prepare a method of action keep honor, bravery and boldness close to intensity, integrity and the characters of dignity , somewhere humble success may rise from the ground. From God's eyes and ears, Officer Cook, were you directed in and around Dade County. Just always keep in mind, humility, civility and sanctity must lead above all else. Courageous and mindful of manners, ethics and proper conduct. Your reward and blessing, Officer Cook, has come although your loved ones would clamor to have you back where you belong. The kingdom of Our Creator is that perfect fortress where sacred gates, streets and pathways are duly preserved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2019
Dire straits call for dire measures. Never a more composed and resourceful gentleman of gallantry and of sacred honor. You meant everything to our world and of course to your loyal and devoted family members, Officer Cook. Heaven has your package of perseverance along with your enhancing dignity and integrity all stroked by wisdom, vision and clarity. So much more to live for and unfortunately God had other more golden plans for your angelic and heroic spirit. Keep observing those serving and protecting as that baton gets heavier everytime it's passed from one angel to the other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2019
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