Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
That bright red apple certainly did not fall far from the tree. You grabbed hold of its trunks of heart, soul and honesty, Officer Cook, never giving one inch to evil and wickedness. And for the exploits of endeavor, endless dignity and integrity, efficiency so humanely heroic, may Our Creator shelter your beloved spirit of adventure and boldness forevermore in His giant arms of perfection where angels fly free of harm and suffering. Dade County, your family, department and friends all suffered an enormous loss. No one can replace a lost person the only hope, faith and goodwill of healing is that humanity can share in this solemn process. Character true to form. Commitment trusted and mindful. Surely virtue and wisdom will follow your pathways and trails for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 10, 2022
Police officers are duly sworn public service agents with humble onus and heroic missions so dear to their hearts and souls yet perilous whenever they take the streets to patrol. You strived to be the best, Officer Cook, you acquitted yourself very well for a man of dignity, integrity and respectful conduct always exhibited on Dade County roads. You journeys sadly ended on May 16, 1979, your family and peers carry the work and humility forward as your legacy multiplies as one of God's angels. Commitment, conviction and character all flawless just as the truth and trust tireless, unselfish and unrelenting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 10, 2022
Your crusades of courage, Officer Cook, were your humble, honorable and heroic missions and journeys of dignity, integrity, heart and character. A man of truth and trust with an ironclad soul and a spirit that now soars as an angel in heaven. Dade County sure must be grateful, thankful and most humanely appreciative of your life and career admired by all mankind. Humanity shared in your desires, dreams and aspirations which were consummately fruitful and will be saluted and never forgotten. A gentleman who built his fences of ferocity around his gardens of tenacity and shall be blessed and rewarded by Our Creator. So caring, skilled and filled with wisdom, virtue and vision if only you were hare now to witness all the changes. Keep the lights of perfection aglow until your beloved family reunites with you my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 9, 2022
Orchards of beautiful fruits sweet smelling and delicious are for us to enjoy. You demonstrated competence and courage, Officer Cook, during your entire life and public career with a solemn and sacred journey meant to protect and to preserve the authentic serenity of all Dade County. Its people paying you humble honor, respect due to a gentleman of his words of dignity, character and integrity. For as long as your family members live and carry out your heroic legacy with transmissions of goodwill and hope, their hearts and souls will never waver just as yours set out on its missions to relieve evil from our midst. Difficult and arduous times, yet your were responsible and duly humble. God blesses you and your spirit of adventure and virtue as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 8, 2022
Vineyards of valor, vision, virtue and versatility all the fields of acumen and awareness, it's honesty, dignity and integrity committing their sacred and fundamental resources far and wide to spare and save Dade County from more evil, violence and terror. Surely, your destinies should have been allowed to march forward, Officer Cook. Our Master knows His faithful servants who make the supreme sacrifice of character and conviction, yours were clearly marked true and trustworthy to be solemnly and richly saluted for everything righteous in proper conduct, professionalism and a heart andsoul of humility it was humanity awaiting you. The humane and loyal young man now and forever a heroic angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family, friends and colleagues are humbly proud of you and will never forget you as long as they live so shall your spirit.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 8, 2022
You were so humble, honest and heroic, Officer Cook. Even though you remained dignified, loyal and full of character, commitment, conviction and integrity why did things go so wrong that fateful day? Dade County and your family will forever treasure you and admire your boundless enthusiasm. They created the huts of hope, the shelters of safety and serenity and homes where humility, heart and the soul belonged. Forty-three and a half years later that keen perseverance is humbly measured and carried forth by those brave souls who have taken over your watch, its, vitally critical and essential the ships of evil, terror and violence are sunk for good so a renewal of faith, hope and goodwill can march onward. We salute you, Officer Cook and won't forget the truth and trust behind badge#1664. Respect, wisdom and a plethora of both virtue and versatility all sacredly dependable and accountable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2022
A man so loved, admired, loyal and exceedingly honorable, humble and most heroic. Dade County, your family and department will never forget you for your courage, passions and professional ethics while serving and protecting our very tranquility and sacred stability. Always esteemed, wise and a man full of zest. Virtue, humility and a caring heart and soul so instrumental to our very lives. Sad yours ended the way violence should not have interrupted such a proud and masterful public servant of reverence, trust and character that was true and accountable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2022
Being astute is being aware. Looking for those landmarks of heart, soul and honor are hard at times of trouble to locate but with unwavering passion, unyielding resolve and unselfish bravery, dignity and integrity the posts of serenity become easier to find. You found yourself, Officer Cook, caught in a tragic web of terror on May 16,1979 andby being loyal, dependable and accountable you saved the day for Dade County its people and your fellow officers who are eternally grateful to the hero in their humble and humane friend to all. Everything under heaven is here on earth for a reason, a sacred purpose and by fulfilling God's will with tireless devotion may Our Creator cradle your sweet and beautiful spirit forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones and foundations yield the fruition of intelligence, intuition and ingenuity, they were you symbols of trust, truth and humbleness to be saluted solemnly and fondly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2022
A fabulous man gifted, talented and humbly skilled in everything meaningful in the solemn and sacred words of honesty, integrity and dignity. It comes from a heroic heart and soul that cared dearly and deeply for family and your community, Officer Cook. They'll not forget your life and a career steeped in humility and character to be reverently saluted forevermore. A gentleman who delivered excellence upon his promises of proficiency, perseverance and never ending wisdom, resolve and unselfish virtue all the values of an outstanding upbringing by your two wonderful, beloved and devout parents may you all rest in peace my neighbors, friends and hero. Officer Cook, Nancy and Karen would be very proud of your accomplishments and humanely poised endeavors to better mankind in the fabrics and fibers of tranquility, safety and earthly stability all because of your loyal and marvelous versatility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2022
Virtue is never vain because your valor, honor and dignity is always placed on the lines of integrity, character and commitment as yours were, Officer Cook, firmly, fairly and faithfully. All heroic andall loyal and humble as was your heart, soul and versatility. Dade County won't ever forget you and your trustworthiness and true warrior instincts. You built so many bridges, foundations and cornerstones of resolve, wisdom and vision, such a mature young man who was cherished and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2022
Virtue is never vain because your valor, honor and dignity is always placed on the lines of integrity, character and commitment as yours were, Officer Cook, firmly, fairly and faithfully. All heroic andall loyal and humble as was your heart, soul and versatility. Dade County won't ever forget you and your trustworthiness and true warrior instincts. You built so many bridges, foundations and cornerstones of resolve, wisdom and vision, such a mature young man who was cherished and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2022
The cycle of life today continues its climbs up the mountains and hills of freedom, liberty and harmony all begun by a brave and honorable public servant in yourself, Officer Cook. Dade County forever remembers and salutes your intuitive nature, caring and sincere heart and soul. The visions and wisdom of a gentleman, a legend of integrity, character and dignity who is always an inspiration to his family, friends and department comrades who shall never forget you. A sweet smile and a handsome face taken all too early by violence of which you undertook a sacred oath to serve and to protect. Loyalty and esteem cherished for an admired man of God. True and trusted in fairness, faith, hope and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2022
Like sharks and cichlids, evil takes a bite out of everyone crossing paths with its proverbial terror and heinousness. You sure did your job very well, Officer Cook, a hero blessed and rewarded by His Creator for orchestrating accentuated purposes and by maintaining Dade County's rights to live freely and without harm. Integrity, dignity and honesty was worn distinctly everyday and badge#1664 was about caring, concern and hopeful consideration. Goodwill and faithfulness surrounded your trails and paths with everlasting perseverance, virtue and the reliability all public servants must have when conducting their professional business. Heaven has an angel, your parents, sister and beloved Karen had a moste heroic son, brother and husband who looks down on them from God's perfect gardens of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2022
Your remarkable heroic feats of bravery, honor and integrity, Officer Cook, are humbly etched with dignity, character and respect for all to see. To cherish a gentleman so gallant and yet so kind, they don't make many of them these days. Humanity, your family and Dade County relished every moment with you andsuch a tragic loss of a man with virtue, accountability and sacred missions put forth for our safety and harmony in mind, it just goes to show the imagination and desires followed down the trails and paths of trust, truth and by having an angelic heart, soul and spirit watching over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2022
The women and men who sacrifice their lives and careers receive humble love and proper respect for being a hero from Our Maker. God too doles out His punishments to those who sin and to those who succeed they are blessed and rewarded for being fortunate to accept willingly a dangerous position with missions and journeys that are expected to be completed, unfortunately they don't get to do that as God's will rules even when you possess outstanding, conviction, character and loyal commitments to excellence as yours were, Officer Cook, built solid as a rock for a man of virtue, wisdom and succinct personality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A builder with a rich legacy stamped in Dade County's honor and of your peers too. Never forgotten and certainly not overlooked.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2022
Fortitude and attitude may never become suspect nor mistrusted. To misuse and to misrepresent the truth is akin to lying and failure. You can never go wrong just by listening and following directions while performing your sacred and humbly heroic duties on behalf of mankind. You were amazing and humbly consistent, Officer Cook, in everything you lived for and to become. A youngman with stoic, sterling and stellar dignity, reverence, ingenuity and character that was mature, wise and visionary. The imprints left no doubt as to how you'll be remembered and saluted. Class, desire and decency all rising to the top of that ladder now with your beloved and loyal heart, soul and spirit ascending to the pearly gates of heaven where you walk your beat unharmed and undeterred. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2022
Dade County was your beloved community and neighborhood, Officer Cook, where your heroism, heart and soul were placed to defend our rights, liberties and freedoms. It's very tragic and horrible that your life honored, and dignified career ended because of one man's evil. The sound of peace and no adversity is remarkbale but then again your absence is not and forever your family's legacy to take special hold of as they pursue their aspirations, dreams and desires. Such grand character, well rounded commitment and sound convictions all true and trusted will forevermore be solemnly and fondly saluted for accountability, perpetuity and the sacred missions of humanity's goodwill, hope and faith marching onward. Virtue and wisdom are the two traits every single public servant professional must carry in their arsenal of morals, awareness and acumen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2022
Every inch of integrity every decent commitment of dignity was upheld by you, Officer Cook, with heroic character and conviction of truth and trust. It placed serenity and safety back in the hands of Dade County folks whohave not forgotten you. Respect, resolve and resiliency were attached to your uniform, badge and stoic name now and for eternity blessed and rewarded by the Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Ingenuity and virtue were wisdom and maturity's reason why you performed superbly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2022
Dedicated, devoted and dignified, you'll be forever saluted, Officer Cook, for integrity, honesty and character patrolling the streets of Dade County with every ounce of courage, heart and goodwill so cherished, admired and esteemed. The citizens, your family and peers have come together to pay homage to a great man, an admired leader who told the truth and was very trustworthy and sincere. You built a foundation and cornerstone to be certainly remembered for generations to come. Badge#1664 was fortitude, attitude and always having wisdom. virtue and humility in your heart and soul now floating above as an angel of heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day at a time we will pull through these adversarial times.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2022
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
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