Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The rich seem to swim in their bobbles of vanity. You swam in your wholesome honor, humility and the eyes of both integrity and dignity which only add a much needed dimension of distinct and clear vision and wisdom. All from living a devout and faithfully passionate life of ethics and principles, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 rests soundly as you do my neighbor, friend and hero with your folks in heaven. Character, charm and charisma all blended rather finely to shape Dade County in tranquility, harmony and reason. Only the loving graces of reverence and humility that made and created your trails of tenacity. Pathways constructed with enhancement to last forever. Rest in peace. The lights of heaven never diminish as Our Master of Mercy reflects the goodness of His heroes and heroines for us to witness. Their souls glow in gallantry and their loyal endeavors which permeated within our hearts and thoughts.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2019
Diversion only screens one temporarily. Doom and chaos are going to be trapped one day and forevermore disposed of. Society and mankind look forward and yearn for that day of reckoning. You dealt with everything, Officer Cook and Dade County's folks never felt better except for when violence that erupted that tragic day took your life and soul. One so treasured, revered and respected, it was true honor, dignity and integrity employing every means to gain freedom. One cowardly and heinous man accentuating his wickedness upon our finest officers and those civilians who wanted simple peace and quiet. Always dignified and solemnly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor,. friend and hero. Heaven and Our Lord have you and your parents to watch over your family, colleagues and this entire world from a perch of perfect perseverance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2019
Dishonor and deceit make fighting evil and terror more dire than ever. One must dig deeper in intensity, morals and the finer points of integrity and honesty to come up with solutions to solve issues, circumstances and to resolve disputes which jeopardize the peace and unity of a community. You performed your job, Officer Cook, very well, very bravely and very heroically. Never more character and conviction that handled assignments as they were placed your way. It's wisdom and maturity like never before, Officer Cook, that shall be remembered as a part of your legacy. It's transferred to your loving family members who pursue their lives, dreams and aspirations with the very same style of humbleness and alacrity as you faithfully did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2019
Tonight Dade County honors you, Officer Cook and the many other Dade County heroines and heroes who stamped their honor, integrity and dignity upon the landscapes of their community. An area where your character, commitment to excellence and the pride of humility worked deeply to enrich our citizens with peace and the promise of prosperity. No more worthy profession though very perilous that you willingly undertook. You can be sure your soul and memory will remain cherished and nobly saluted for bravery over and beyond the calls of duty and responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2019
The patches on your uniform represent accomplishment and the endeavor. You were a righteous and fully personable man, Officer Cook, dedicated to solving the mysteries of life and crime. Dade County where you served and preserved was a hot spot for heinous and callous actions all done by one man. Crazed and out of control, you had to fire your weapon, Officer Coo, to defend yourself, your partner and your colleagues, pure and simple. The quests of life, peace and safety, humanity caught more than a glimpse of your outstanding work ethics steeped richly in resolve and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A wonderful hero gone too soon and missed by family, friends, peers and myself and family. A gentleman with exactly that a gentle spirit now touching his angel wings to keep you soaring higher and higher.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2019
Sinister can't be serene as it can only do more damage to the thoughts and efforts of all good hard working servants. You were a very deserving man, Officer Cook, who should have been able to live out your years in good healthy retirement with Karen. Our Maker had other plans for your special soul of valor and honesty. Everything that incorporated integrity, character and humane actions was used to bring about positive change for humanity and that meant your humble and proud sacrifice so that we could move our missions forward. Yours , too Officer Cook, should have marched onward as well. Never overlooked, nor forgotten, only revered and respected for humility and precious wisdom and maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2019
Vices are just that. Better to apply yourself to morals and the contents of good police work and due diligence. All the might and strength is fine so long as desire and honesty connect up with the dots of dignity and integrity. Be a man or woman of character, conviction and commitment as you so humbly and heroically displayed on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. Furthering our hopes and dreams with your peaceful pursuits and justifiable journeys on goodwill's stead. Never forgotten and saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2019
Variety is the spice of life. Good vigilance, vim, vigor and vitality all help to sustain character, honor and dignity, all the integrity you had, Officer Cook, to defend and protect the very lives of Dade County and its grateful citizens whom you were loyal and faithful to heroically for six years. For a life so rich and humble to be snuffed out at such a young age, one can only salute your soul, Officer Cook and eternal enhancement of a community where you continued to be revered and respected. Humanity was treated to your humility and brave actions all abounding around excellence and stellar morals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2019
Touche with tenacity. But be humble and honorable in all yo u r professional pursuits in life. It's after your soul has departed this world that blessing and reward come humanely and heroically to those servants who have earned their stripes where serenity and tranquility are called in to calm and evoke peace and unison. You did your job, Officer Cook, restoring calm and coolness despite rising tempers and temperatures. All the fine character, decency and dignity has been justly remembered fir integrity battles as much as civility does. An enhancing legacy of vitality and vigor forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dealing with doubt and despair never gets a thing accomplished more so than desire, determination and dedication.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2019
The geiger counters of grace, gallantry and golden missions were set and you were, Officer Cook, predestined to serve the will of Dade County's community where your honorable heroic actions will solemnly and forever be humbly saluted for their ennane dignity, integrity and the language of wisdom. Security, serenity and safe shelters were founded upon your performance and outstanding character, conviction and commitment of excellence, humility and a source of faithful pride to upright those ships that were taking on water. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroism triumphs over horrible and atrocious acts of violence to be condemned against society and law enforcement.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2019
Direction should never have any officer running away from their journeys. It's fortitude, a goal and honesty from humility that assists them in their pursuits of harmony. You helped to stabilize peace and freedom here in Dade County, Officer Cook. The bottom line was your heroic bravery, desirable dignity and intense integrity. Those battles., brawls and wars were well fought until the end and it was Our Maker taking your admired soul with Him to heaven. Your father and mother are together forever with their son of serious wisdom,vision and clarity. Society was outfitted with understanding and unselfish purpose and principles from your caring and cherished heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character crafts amazing moments, your life and career were carved from humbleness and blessings forever elevating your beloved soul.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2019
You can check off every box of bravery and boldness, honesty and loyalty. Integrity and dignity are those foundations and cornerstones where character and commitment are crucial to any outcome. When issues, problems and circumstances arose,it was you, Officer Cook, that summoned the might and compassion to somehow protect Dade County's citizens from unending violence. Always cherished, respected and indocturnated, we believe and your family knows that day of reunification is near. You are a hero whose badge represented humbleness and esteem friendship. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2019
The narrative is clear. The missions are humble and difficult. The objectives are to faithfully march down those trails of peace and taciturn times. Not fear, turmoil and torment. Never more understanding, reason and rationale and resolve from a devoted and honest servant in yourself, Officer Cook. Dade County placed their lives and safety in your loving arms of responsibility and you delivered mightily and most heroically. pathways of intelligence, ingenuity and integrity paved by the gentle and humane strokes of dignity, trust and heroism. Humility that saturated our world for an allbrief twenty-five years of extraordinary gallantry and nobleness never to be overlooked, only highly saluted and reverently paid homage to your charismatic manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2019
Fate and good fortune are in God's hands. And honor, faith and goodwill are all gifts bestowed upon the most humblest and bravest of public servants. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was always in Our Creator's palms as you were the consummate and treasured gentleman of dignity and integrity. A little ingenuity and outstanding character helped you pursue happiness, peace and unity for all Dade County. A hero through and true. Fallacy and fiction are cast aside to make way for ferocity and resolve, the tender loving kindness and compassion you were instilled with, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2019
Cry no more for you, Officer Cook and your loving parents are together waiting for that soon to be ultimate resurrection. Heaven is a peaceful place, though still way too many heroes and heroines who gave their lives occupy the highest and most heroically humble seat there is to sleep soundly on. For saving Dade County and its people , surely honor and integrity, the reverence and respect for dignity shall follow your soul for eternity. A great man taken too soon but fondly remembered by his peers, family and supportive community. Though I will still cry for you and your parents, Officer Cook, when I found out about your mother I did exactly that. I know everyone will say she lived a long and richly devout and faithful life, I imagine the good Lord felt that it was time to reunite her beautiful soul with those of your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace and you my neighbor, friend and hero of character and commitment, rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2019
The doors are open awaiting those who desire to enter. heaven gates are sealed until God deems it ready to welcome with open arms those servants whose humility, honor and virtue have humbled mankind. Dade County was doubly blessed by your acumen and resolve, Officer Cook. Outstanding integrity, character and dignity chasing after wickedness. A special man with a unique kindness and sensitivity that righteously served those causes and purposes of peace, safe trails and humble havens. Justice, truth and trust are like heroism , you live your life not just by routine, rituals are an everyday premise of why the Almighty created us. To cherish and to support those pillars and institutions for which you enhanced, Officer Cook, in a noble and proud manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2019
Lying in a pool of blood, the blood one gives for happiness, freedom and liberty. The price is the ultimate sacrifice one can make on behalf of society and their friends in arms. And exactly what you did, Officer Cook, most heroically, humbly and humanely to save and spare Dade County of one man's tirade against law abiding men and women who proudly don pristine uniforms and wear their shiny badges of bravery and boldness. The heroes and heroine swho divine souls of mercy and grace fortify God's golden gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2019
If misery loves company, the world had better watch out. Dignity and integrity need honesty to have their chances at overthrowing violence. Because today , our society has become more shaky and more unpredictable. You have too many out there looking to usurp the authority vested in public servants who are challenged in their responsibilities to serve and to protect the public at large. Dade County is a vast area and needed your good eyes and ears, Officer Cook, to see them through adverse moments. You wisdom and character helped shape the visions of of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Your sacrifice stood tall and richly humble and most heroic in getting us past this unnerving terror and evil we face. Saluted and so poignantly enriching. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2019
Vengeance wipes out the goodness of life and threatens the happiness of our society. Your dreams and hopes, Officer Cook, rested in your morals and values. The decency of honor, integrity and dignity which only fortified your trails of truth, trust and tenacity which you utilized when defending the lives of all Dade County. A mature young man girded by your soul and the strength of your giving heart. You gave your life for peace and serenity and did all you could to fight off evil that day and everyday. Humanity salutes your prideful humility and excellent commitments to resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2019
Ruination may doom our hopes if not acted upon in a timely manner. Only the quick actions, heroic and honorable by yourself, Officer Cook, saved your comrades, the civilians and Dade County from more impending harm. The hurt was there. The loss unbearable. Your peers, family and friends all gathered to mourn a man of genuine dignity and integrity. Intense and yet confident in his God given abilities. Our taciturn times all because of your resourceful character and undeniable commitment to justice, pride and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility ringing heroism's bells of boldness and bravery. A servant etched, engraved and so humanely honored for his feats of ferocity and caring.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2019
You lived a very humble, honest and most heroic life, Officer Cook. Your department and comrades never had any reservations, hesitations or doubts regarding your capability, abilities and responsibility. Your goodwill and passions have always been duly honored and solemnly saluted for their valor, vision, maturity and wisdom. You don't become a talented and confident leader overnight. Dedication, planning and having character and humility that is stellar in every way, shape and form. Mr. and Mrs. Cook, may you both rest in peace together in God's greenest of fields with your handsome, darling and brave son, "Billy," Officer William Coleman Cook. Officer Cook, was a legend here in Dade County where he fought wickedness fearlessly, led others humbly and concentrated on good ethics and morals, the passions that burned inside of his truly unique soul of serenity and peace. Our unity and tranquility are all the direct result of his unwavering and unrelenting sacrifice. No better a human being and no finer a gallant gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2019
The cream of the crop rises to top. And you'll be fondly remembered, Officer Cook, for leading your squad to a very chaotic scene that sad day. Just you and Reserve Officer Lincoln banding together to stop and all out attack against Dade County and its finest men and women whose bravery and boldness combined with their dignity and integrity. Evil and terror must be eliminated and no matter the time and weather, there you were, Officer Cook, trying to calm down a crazed man whose vendettas victimized society and took a heroic angel to heaven too soon. Never forgotten and etched in our thoughts along with your parents forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2019
The scenarios vary, the scenes are many and the effort must be there securely fastened in ferocity and ingenuity. Only the finest of resolve and amazing character that honored society. Your hopes and our peace, Officer Cook, came from your undying and unselfish dignity and integrity that fanned the flames of violence out for a while. Now, Officer Cook, your perseverance and cherished soul of humility is continuing to be heroically honored for giving life and fruition that much needed attention. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2019
The truth in justice is sprung from the trust of all public servants. A must if you are going to conquer the evil that hits the streets. You patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook, with your entire being firmly supported by a positive outlook and honesty forevermore. Always and only dignity and integrity from your heroic heart of humility as it rescued mankind and brought forth newer hopes for all. A man of character and commitment humbly saluted for valor and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 28, 2019
False hoods are many, but truth is one. In the unity of truth there is strength; truth is divine and it will surely triumph. Trust and honor lend credence to vision, wisdom and integrity. And dignity and humility combine to defeat evil, wickedness and violence. And Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, spelled out what Dade County needed as necessary to survive an onslaught of trouble. Not just May 16, 1979, every one of your six years was properly geared toward gallantry, grace and faithful esteem. Loyalty summons our very wake up calls from Our Master and you responded with quick and professional consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Consummate and humane, a hero forever honored by mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 27, 2019
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