Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The gravity of evil demands expeditious and gallant service to all. You protected all Dade County as part of your extended family, Officer Cook. No woman, no man, no child was left behind in your pursuits of safe trails and shelters for one and all. Only dignity , honesty and integrity motoring along the roads and streets to serve as our lifeguard. Humanity will be heroically grateful for your capabilities and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2019
The angels of valor fill the skies above with honor, bravery and humility which in turn blesses those of us who pursue joy and peace. Your special and heroic soul, Officer Cook, continues to occupy a space reserved for dignity and integrity you brought to Dade County. And so to salute your resolve and resiliency we should never forget your model character and commitments of excellence that were used to organize serenity for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2019
A brave caretaker on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, police are not lion tamers, but, nevertheless, most deal with treachery and terror on a seemingly never ending basis. Their goal is to serve humanely and to protect heroically. With the emphasis on efficiency and honesty, it's their integrity and dignity that paves the trails for other future men and women to follow in. A courageous man and an even more gallant character of mettle and morals bringing down peace, harmony and liberty for all humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humility and civil mindedness strolled as you patrolled. Now this is up in God'sacred of clear blue skies.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2019
A lamb is a gentle creature. Your personality and honesty, Officer Cook, were gently applied to restore the finishing touches of peace and freedom here in Dade County. A venue you called home where you continue to be honored for dignity and the persevering integrity. All a complete package of proficiency and the commitment to character which you kept your whole life and public service career. A difficult and dangerous position that you chose freely without hesitations. A great and grand gentleman gone too soon. Humanity misses you , Officer Cook as much as your beloved family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2019
An umbrella helps to keep us dry during rain showers. Understanding and intuition channel each other as do honesty and integrity, it's dignity's salvo during stressful moments of terror and who knows what else. Dade County had your excellence, Officer Cook, maintaining status quo, while your humbleness and soul were very blessed with wisdom,maturity and the vision to see your pilgrimages here until God deemed them finalized. Nothing worse than a loyal and most faithful being taken by this very wanton kayos which you took a solemn affirmation to protect. Your pride and courtesies won't be forgotten and neither will your heroism to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2019
If all the detergent could clean away the evil in this world, well, that is why police are needed to enter into the fracases of crime and certainly, Officer Cook, your ferocity countered most. Not a dry tear at your Inspector's funeral, not for a man brave and heroic, honored and devoted to dignity and integrity which fights for prosperity like no other. Character and valor are in the shelters above protected by Our Lord who gave your heroic and humble angel's wings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2019
While your belovedly heroic soul flies higher in heaven, Officer Cook, it's your physical presence that is dearly missed here with your family. A man with a wife, happiness and a whole host of activities to partake in retirement. Now that's a real crying tragedy honor,integrity and dignity where robbed from you at the very young age of twenty-five. Your humility and resolve will surely garner salutes and memorials from across the entire police world for saving Dade County and the linkage you provided in decency and desire while spreading peace and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2019
No barriers may broach bravery and boldness from any public servant. Serving Dade County stride for stride, your resolve and humility, Officer Cook, allowed the rivers of integrity and dignity to flow smoothly. Never again will your family or comrades see your smiling face, a terrible tragedy and ordeal for the m to have to mourn your loss. Like a punch in the stomach, your passions and travels were rudely ended by one man's disgusting behavior toward authority. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fellowship and friendship all humbly created by your principles and ethics.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2019
To simply honor the memory of a devoted loved one just perform one charitable act. Heroism and heaven share those perfect elements that are normally reserved for honor and reverence. It was always about your compassion and very capable dignity and integrity which led your spirited battles over evil here in Dade County, Officer Cook, Never more respected and cherished as mankind struggles for answers as to why your character at a very young age ascended those ladders of yearning to God's thrones of tenacity. Nonetheless you are so honored and humanely paid homage to for valor and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2019
The wheels of justice must stay well oiled. Candor and charm are fine so long as intentions of integrity, dignity and honesty remain humble and heroic. It was your life and career overseeing the safety of Dade County that made all the difference. Experienced and loyal to your comrades your character will be remembered and fondly honored. Humility and society are ever mindful of your resolve and courage, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2019
Don't forget to treasure the past and enrich the future. Your heroics, Officer Cook, enhanced the opportunities for Dade County to thrive and to realize their purposes. Your humbleness and respect, honesty, integrity and dignity stayed those courses in which you fought to maintain a sense of law and order. Humanity touching the wings of humility and now as you wear forever those heroic angel wings in a perfect setting, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2019
The leaves change their colors. Unfortunately, those acting callously don't stop. You tried to plant the very foundations of peace with some old fashioned ferocity, Officer Cook. A mainstay and one dignified servant, your honor and forthright integrity shall never be overlooked. The class and character were within the walls of Dade County making safe trails for every humble citizen. Humility salutes you for enlivening society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Time passes us by before we can act, best to react and reach some resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
No disgrace. No dishonor. Tragically evil that permeated where you voluntarily went to assist your comrades under fire, Officer Cook. Liberty City in Miami, Florida is a known hotspot of bedlam and mayhem, a decent and honest man saved life and property with basic intuition and know how. Instincts of intelligence only enhanced our peaceful routes of choice and for this , Officer Cook, may Our Master of the universe bless your shining spirit. The interruption of common sense and your passions that prevailed during a nasty and violent afternoon of chaos and pandemonium. Humanity strives to allow some humility to come through unabated. You performed, Officer Cook at the highest level of department standards of conduct and courtesy. Most heroic and most resilient. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
Respect earns honor and dignity. Integrity garners salutes of valor and vision for its wisdom so cherished and so trusted. Truth is, Officer Cook, you are forever a Dade County hero and a legend among your professional peers. Just one glance tells us all about your sense of direction and semblance of candor, charm and wonderful soul . Nothing glitzy. Nothing false. Reality sticks its humility right to the spot and where you gave your being for our existence and ways of happiness, God should have allowed you more years and time for fruitful travels. Our comfort came about through your unwavering, undying and very unselfish sacrifice of truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
May Our Father in heaven hallowed be His name bless those pure souls of honor and humbleness who gave their lives for exceptional duty protecting the environments of all Dade County. may Officer Cook, his heroism and integrity be shielded and fortified with his dignity for service in Your gracious kingdom. Goodness and mercy followed my neighbor, friend and hero all his life and because of evil he is safely with You tucked in Your tender and gentle arms forevermore. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
If that police hall of fame is anything in the blue skies above, it's replete with honor and character decency and dignity, integrity to enhance what Dade County already knew about you, Officer Cook, a humble hero whose legendary prowess made you endeared to comrades and citizens alike. Never again will we see badge#1664 patrolling unless it's God calling. He took one terrific leader and special soul away for a journey to eternity. Perfection realized. Missions of faith and goodwill crafted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
Noble. Never ending. Meaningful. Never meandering. Always to the point in proper ethics,speech and brave actions, heroically saving life. Your words conveyed to Dade County, Officer Cook ,are like gospel. From a religious and devout Catholic who was raised by manners, morals and the strokes of dignity and integrity it was your life and tasks to preserve and to follow through on a bond bounded by humanity's brush of humble instincts. It was your character that will be so honored for all time. A thinking man conceived in justice, truth and trust forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The cathedral bells tolled that day, Officer Cook, louder and louder. Humanity stood still listening to those bagpipes wailing away, taps and a final salute for valor to a hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
Boy, Officer Cook ,if could have played tennis on Sunday and had breakfast too that would have made me humble. I'm proud to leave these posts for a man of deserving man of recognition and dedicated perseverance in freeing Dade County and its folks of all sorts of hell. Imagine one just shooting his girlfriend and the police with absolutely no respect for authority. Sick. You honored your parents and Creator were scrupulous in dignity and character. Integrity and ingenuity are the tell tale signs of efficiency. Your life and career of humbleness and resolve only enhanced humility as humanity gave your revered soul a most blessed sendoff. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You'll always be my friend, Officer Cook. calling you Bill or Billy just would not seem right.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
The ones we lay to rest we miss the most. Time just never takes a break. People come and go and so too do officers retire when their time is over. Sad you could not retire on your own terms, Officer Cook, as some of your colleagues. Dade County received excellent service, consummate passion from your heart. Advice to pass on down to others whose share that baton of valor and boldness, Honesty, dignity and integrity breathe the same as heroism , humility and nobility. mankind did not want to lose a most marvelous and resourceful gentleman. It was Our Lord deciding your watch was over and for sacrificing your blessed soul and name, may He remove the hurt and sorrow from your family;'s heart. You gave violence a tough battle and never gave any less endeavor ever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
Brazen is a fool's tool. Ferocity is a humble and honored man's tenacity. If both vehicles are utilized equally then that person's integrity and dignity will certainly stand the tests of time. It surely did for you and Dade County, Officer Cook. Peers and family will testify to that fact of your devoted life and career where concern, care and compassion shone brightly. Dade County had such great resources when you policed, it's no wonder serenity and tranquility were achieved most if not all the time. Always humbly remembered and heroically saluted for bravery beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
Nocturnal in never ending humility. Day after day in dignity and in integrity. Your professional resume, Officer Cook,was most pristine,stellar and sterling in character, commitment and in completeness of your tasks. What shall be inscribed is that you were and always will be a Dade County hero. Authority, power never went to your head, it only contained courage, wisdom and the vision to see you through your goodwill on this planet. God took your soul that stroked the citizens with peace and good cheer to heaven where its mission is vitally clear and that is to circle and protect those fortresses where your ferocity will command respect and loving admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
Extinct, defunct and out of commission, the unmitigated termination of terror. You tried, Officer Cook, your utmost to quell evil not just that day, everyday. A hero and an honorably etched public servant in all the eyes of Dade County. Convincing conviction, courageous character and the spirit of intense integrity to get you past your assignments to bring safety and serenity where it ought to be. Now and forever does your beloved and wonderful family salute with pride as do your comrades express in homage what you meant to them and your community that treasures your acumen and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
A cop's cop that is for sure, Officer Cook. The desire, dedication and determination rested in your revolving resolve, unselfish honesty and undying dignity and integrity, intellect's primary role in your dear and faithful service to Dade County. Never forgotten and a man of stoic disposition to trust, justice and truth only a humble hero knows about. Fondly honored for serenity and cheerfulness, your smile and eager personality were what your department can share for many decades to come. Greater men and women, souls of distinction serving society with all their heart and might. It never ends and your light of spirit, Officer Cook, will never dim. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humbleness is Our Maker's blessings and rewards for a cherished name. Sleep soundly, Officer Cook. Never did you take life and your energetic career for granted.,
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
The rotten stench of evil, pungent and putrid. Your prudent and heroic actions, Officer Cook, stopped a domestic scene from becoming worse, although you gave your soul for Dade County's peace of mind. An honored man laying down the law with integrity and dignity, your reputation and humility helping to see our journeys through. Too short a life, but, you'll be fondly and solemnly saluted for character and virtue that crossed our very lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
Pageantry is a happy thing. Perseverance and resourcefulness are tougher to find when violence strikes an area. You were in Dade County, Officer Cook, covering the bases where we relied upon your saving trust and grace to make that distinction. Satisfy the throngs with sheer energy and willpower so long as honor and humility stay associated to your character, dignity and wisdom of integrity. Spelling that out and performing are two entirely different things. But you were heroic and concerned for our welfare and now forever does Our Lord have your cherished spirit watching over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019