Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Twenty-five standing for strength and success. Might placed where the fight had to be halted before more bedlam broke out. Dade County was the venue of your aspirations, hopes, dreams and desires, Officer Cook, where a humble hero grew up in North Miami Beach, Florida. My home and family's as well. A gentleman geared in good manners, common sense and all the right letters of honor, dignity and integrity taking opportunity to a humbler place. You can be sure your wonderful heart and humane soul have been and will be forevermore blessed and rewarded for their special service to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
They make parades and picnics to honor those distinguished men and women who served and gave their lives for their neighborhoods. Plain and simple you were advanced and blessed in so many attributes. Officer Cook, a thirst to learn. A man who was gifted, talented and treated all Dade County folks the way you wanted to be treated. This is precisely why respect, resolve and virtue are all important in battling adversity. The winds blow and the clock strikes one trained and prepared must never let up nor drop their guards of gallantry and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
Robbing one of their life is akin to the most heinous thing in the world. Yes, the pain, anguish and grief you dear family suffered, Officer Cook, was tremendous and hopefully through these many decades well let hope, pray and contemplate our tomorrows which were yours along with Karen. It would have been forty-seven years of a happy and healthy marriage all taken by senseless violence. You were doing a job that God put you on this earth to do and to complete to live in retirement not for your loved ones to lay you to rest. Hope springs eternal and integrity, honor and dignity live on in your family's genes of adventure and success in their endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County witnessed true humility and a consummate heart and soul giving their all.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
At the top of the stairs is a young, mature and heroic angel who served his esteemed and beloved community with every morsel of mettle and scruples. Every vessel of love and enhancement, Officer Cook, you gave Dade County to live and to thrive in safety. Integrity, dignity and reverent character was instilled in your heart and Nancy's long before you both grew up to be accountable individuals. The police community had nothing but good things to mention of you, admiration, gratitude and loyalty all enriching and all invigorating. Your yearning to become a better public servant always shined brightly because of undying virtue, dependable wisdom and reliable vision. Badge#1664 was responsible and sacredly devout in your missions of humanity's serene trails of trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
Your dignity, integrity and maturity were right with you until you drew your final breath, Officer Cook. Sad and very tragic that your life and career came to a sudden end while you were performing your basic duties to service the essential needs of Dade County residents. No matter the issue, circumstance or situation there you were honoring the solemn badge and uniform you wore while undertaking a sacred oath of allegiance. The people, your family and colleagues all saluted your stamina, charisma and captivating smile of sincerity. Humbleness that was bestowed upon your golden heart and soul of thoughtful consideration. A man born with class and desire giving his spirit for tranquility and hope. Goodwill and devotion that are illuminating the skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
The Wilkerson's, Tidwell's and the rest of the Cook Family have blessings and hopes because of you, Officer Cook, their beloved "Uncle Bo" watching over them as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The calculate, compute and to tabulate your unwavering tenacity as you protected Dade County says it all regarding a much beloved hero and a legend with the right stuff. Integrity, ingenuity, decency and dignity were integrity providing the backdrops of your humble success and accomplishments that have been noted and saluted for stimulating us and giving safety, security and serenity their niches to roam freely as we pursue our daily routines. You mattered and were forever consummate in the directions our community travels. A steppingstone for our futures that were sacrificed by your caring and sincere heart, soul and spirit now and for eternity angelic.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
Fish tanks in the home are beautiful to gaze at, their elegance amazing. What's more amazing, Officer Cook, is the life and professional career you exemplified by your conduct, morals and heroic honesty, dignity and integrity fortifying Dade County into a serene and safer community. Such a loyal and advanced young man studious and full of character, respect and virtue that has always been keenly admired. The circles of one's life completed by heroic missions and faithful journeys of truth, trust and resourcefulness all replete with bravery and boldness, humility and heart, unrelenting, unselfish and tireless. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
Somewhere right now in heaven, Officer Cook, your heroic radiance, resolve and righteousness are shining brighter than ever over your adored family, esteemed and heroic comrades and many loyal, humble and dignified friends you made while serving as an angel here protecting the quality of life in Dade County where its citizens are forever thankful. Treasured and caring, concerned, considerate and most articulate, your humane contributions to humanity will forever be saluted for integrity, character and such wisdom. Virtue stands head and shoulders above the crowd as you continue being remembered for trust and truth reaching for liberty far and wide. Ideals and morals that only women and men of principles have that separate those who answer their calls with upright faithfulness and no hesitations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2022
Armor should protect a person. The stories are chilling and yet very horrific. Such a life one that you lived and exemplified in values, honesty, humbleness and heroic character, were the very resources of a great man filled with heart, persona, charm and class. Desire, dedication, determination and grit would have carried your spirited even far down the trails, paths and roads of truth and trust if one man consumed by hatred with a vengeance against authority did not rob you, Officer Cook, of your freedoms. A ferocity like no other that preserved the ultimate integrity and dignity of Dade County and mankind. Its hopes, dreams and goodwill priceless as were the earthly journeys you willingly undertook with wisdom, vision and virtue. A sacrifice your loved ones comprehended even as the grief over your loss was mourned as you'll be an angel missed as heaven has your spirit to observe us a every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Graphics are for displaying and remembering with solemn homage a public service warrior's own fortitude being tested at every turn and corner. You never shied away, nor shirked or dodged responsibility tackling it face to face and head on.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2022
Sound thinking and sound minds and hearts can generate more realities for success. Evil, wickedness, violence and terror require strong measures. Your heart, soul and honesty, Officer Cook, went many directions in order to broker peace on our behalf. Dade County stands better today because of your dignified actions where integrity, character and reverence carry great weight and proper power. But you'll never be forgotten nor overlooked for having charm, charisma and virtue. You will be saluted and forevermore cherished by your family, peers and department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2022
Value is the king of essence and honesty is the prince who dons the badges of dignity, integrity, virtue and excellent character which you worn heroically and humbly to honor Dade County, your beloved family and loyal and cherished department. They won't forget you and the life of substance and career incorporated with everything in heart, soul and spirit. Accentuating and perpetuating our peace and stability is a rather difficult and sometimes perilous task and assignment but you were both superb and consummate in your actions not only on May 16, 1979, but everyday no matter the responsibility placed on your docket. Cornerstones and their very foundations sacred, truthful and all trustworthy now and for eternity all angelic as only a gentleman who was and forever is a hero solemnly saluted for commitment, acumen and versatility. The class, devotion and desire all dedicated to our very goodwill, hope and missions we carry out with your blessed name and legacy watching from above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 30, 2022
A public servant so dedicated, heroic and loyal. Where consummation and class could be found, it was located within your vessels of virtue, valor and vision, Officer Cook. A man valued for having honesty, integrity, dignity and character when patrolling Dade County for our very tranquility. The earnest journeys and missions of badge#1664 were surely humble, treasured and won't be forgotten. A gentleman with a kind heart, humane soul and a spirit of adventure who relished his life and career protecting his beloved community. You certainly built the very foundations of ferocity through the cornerstones of excellence and unselfish commitment to exceed expectations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2022
An indicator of integrity, intelligence, intuition and ingenuity is dignity, honesty, character and humility all implanted in a loyal, esteemed and cherished noble public service warrior of heroism that humanity certainly appreciates. You were just that, Officer Cook, confident yet humble, devoted and distinguished but always faithful to your colleagues who battled the very adversity that confronted you and your partners while performing humanely each watch for Dade County and its people. Never overlooked nor forgotten the homage, salutes and respect paid to your unwavering, tireless and unselfish heart, soul and spirit continues today as you ascend the heavenly ladders where angels soar while walking your eternal beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2022
Treat people as you want to be treated. Society may just recognize the difference. Police officers must be distinct individuals by virtue, integrity and heroic dignity and honor. You were everything your beloved parents dreamed you would be, Officer Cook and for this Dade County can be mighty fortunate and grateful for six years of devotion, reliability and faithfulness at every corner of your patrols for our very harmony and stability. A man of humility, heart and character blessed and rewarded for your earthly efforts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are to be poignantly saluted for such outstanding work ethics, scruples and professional discipline.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 28, 2022
Grace and humility all from a heart so heroic and dignified, such a proud young man venturing on his daily patrols of Dade County to make the environment more tranquil and safe. We'll never forget the truth in the words of integrity, character and reverence. They helped to shape the man you were, consummate and considerate. Virtue, versatility and wise beyond your years, a life that enriched yet a life so dear and taken senselessly by an evil man. Forever will you, Officer Cook, reap blessings and rewards upon your loyal soul and spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 28, 2022
A man of soul, grace and wit with a big old heart of honesty, humility and always that available smile so genuinely humble and adored by everyone. Your family, Officer Cook, has missed your sweet mannerisms all these decades later and forever treasures you and all the memories of a gentleman still so young and just really you were robbed of life and its blessings of happiness. Our world is less safe today and yet character, integrity and dignity were always the real true story of a life full of bliss and bravery that balanced the ledgers of learning and yearning to become the best public servant whose virtue and wisdom were way beyond the crowd. The streets are full of everything good and bad one who is diligent and capable must sort through a maze of horrors as you did so perfectly. We salute you and forever pay your spirit its due homage for a job well done. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County will remember badge#1664 replete with resolve and thoughtfulness fairly distributed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 27, 2022
Feathers are light and they float humbly to the ground. Your honor, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, so heroic and so authentically loyal and esteemed ascend the heavenly ladders for your career and life preserving the quality of life to accentuate Dade County's further steps and missions of faith, hope and goodwill. Outstanding work that was from morals, mettle and scruples to be fondly cherished, revered and nobly saluted for their wisdom, vision and virtue. Accountability, reliability and responsibility was always in the best of hands when evil threatened mankind. Your family carries your heart, soul and spirit all the days of their lives with the baton of boldness, bravery and humanity sharing the onuses of healing and helping as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, charisma, commitment and conviction, truth and trust perpetuated in your energy and effort put forth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 27, 2022
A seasoning of honesty, integrity and dignity usually makes all the difference in a positive result. You learned and gained your experiences, Officer Cook, not through osmosis, but by being diligent, vigilant and respectfully humble. A young man, a hero blessed with more than a novelty of a good heart and a sincerely harmonious soul all to be solemnly remembered and saluted for their class, character and virtue. You were wise beyond your years and it's a sad and crying shame you were not given many more enjoyable years of retirement with Karen. A marriage blessed by two loving, caring and devoutly resourceful individuals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 27, 2022
A legacy of heroism accentuated by a heart and soul of humility that never needed prodding. As your friend and partner, Officer Keith DiGenova said to me you were a loyal and excellent officer and a friend to so many who paid their respects to you at your Inspector's Funeral that Saturday afternoon of May 19, 1979 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Miami. Dade County will certainly remember a man who held his own pride, dignity and integrity close to his badge channeling hope, goodwill and blessings to all. To your family we offer our comforts and words of humbleness, blessing and serenity during this holiday season. A season tempered by your absence and yet heaven is where you observe and watch over them with your parents next to you as you rest in peace my neighbors, friends and hero. Meeting Mr. Digenova for what he went through and survived that vicious and heinous afternoon along with Officer Robert Edgerton may they and their loved ones experience peace, security and the humble rewards of Our Creator above.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 26, 2022
Maybe that cloud of darkness will be lifted up and driven away. Violence, evil and terror tamed and taken out of the gate and buried far, far away. Humanity needs no more turmoil, torment and trouble to stall its advances of acumen, serenity and the versatility of those who proudly and ably wear a badge and a uniform of stoic honor, detailed respect and pride. If dignity, character and integrity can't support a brave warrior than seemingly nothing else can. Officer Cook, you were gifted, skilled and quite obviously a talented man who always gave nothing less than one-hundred percent to shield Dade County and its people from harm. Your heroic actions not only on May 16, 1979, everyday highlight a remarkable life, career and the virtue of a man of intuition, ingenuity and articulation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 26, 2022
You led by example, Officer Cook and your loyal and humbly esteemed comrades followed in your paths and trails of honesty, reverence and truth. Trust and character allow the souls and hearts of those privileged to serve the chance to create an arena of peace. Stability for all here in Dade County to pursue their passions in life. Your career and diligence offered that ray of hope and goodwill to faithfully share their wealth of integrity, dignity and humility. And seeing that your heart was brave and unwavering it goes to reason why you were so consummate and outstanding in all your endeavors that today as well as yesterday and tomorrow will always be tremendously and most sadly missed by your beloved family and humanely vital colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 26, 2022
The light of love, the heart and soul of honor, heroism and humility all gallant and bold, Officer Cook, left an imprint upon Dade County that surely will never be forgotten. Such a kind and sincerely genuine human being who spread pride, character, integrity and dignity far and wide throughout your community and during your professional career of service and providing protection for its residents. Never a more passionate and unselfish man of virtue whose volumes of wisdom, vision and versatility shall be solemnly saluted and thoughtfully remembered. For the days and months, years that have passed too many and taken too early with more missions and journeys of resolve and accentuation left to accomplish. Our Lord must have required another brave and centered angel to patrol his perfect streets of truth and trust above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 26, 2022
A source of concern needs a light of honor and dignity to put out its flames of possible trouble. You saved and served the folks of Dade County with all your heroic might and heart, Officer Cook, never to be replaced nor forgotten. For commitment and intuition are the key ingredients of integrity, humility and consideration. Liberty City, "Gladeview" today is much different but the landscape is still one that requires a basic effort of indulgence if serenity is going to be achieved. Such an individual of virtue and wisdom shall remain treasured and much esteemed. God will continue lighting the trails and paths of trust and truth for angels such as you, Officer Cook to look after from heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 25, 2022
Resolve needs reinforcement daily not and or ifs. Honor, dignity and integrity must be supportive of all one's daily pursuits in life otherwise society may fall flat on its face and we don't need that at all. You were the right component of effort, energy and commitment, Officer Cook, that was spread far and wide in and around Dade County to broaden its horizons of heart, humility and hope. Badge#1664 was respect and virtue filling the values that make us safer and more secure. You'll forevermore be remembered and saluted for bravery and by being distinct humble and full of compassion, a smile and by being congenial and loyal in your dedicated career chosen for a gentleman with a spirit of passion and adventure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 25, 2022
Your line of duty sacrifice, Officer Cook, serves forever as a wake up call. A special young man gifted and blessed with honesty, heart and heroism that professionally served the people of Dade County. Cherished and admired, esteemed and exceedingly loyal to your fellow officers such a loss to your family that cannot ever be replaced. But, they and all of those who knew you understand where dignity, integrity and character lie forever rewarded and blessed by Our Creator. You were the consummate source of dedication, devotion and faithfulness that was always counted on when the chips were down. You raised, built and authored a life and a career though short in years by being succinct, unselfish and versatile. A gentleman of virtue and respect so trustworthy and true to your word of humility, class and desire. Now an eternal angel watching over your loved ones as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 25, 2022
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