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Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Tigers are ferocious. Police must face danger and what not the very same way. You faced evil, Officer Cook and gave up your life and career of principles, scruples and values to safeguard and to maintain the honor, dignity and integrity of all Dade County of which humanity salutes your wisdom and foresight. The reverent and respected gain entrance into God's world high above by virtue of humbleness and persuasive esteem. Great character and convictions that yielded results never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2019

The oak trees stand tall. Your acumen, leadership and honor rest humbly beside one of those trees where you are buried, Officer Cook. A Dade County police hero who represented authority done correctly and character the valiant manner. Everyone that boards that train of tenacity must have a valid ticket of transparent integrity and dignity if they are to fight those raging fires of violence, evil and mayhem that can spread real swiftly. But, with resolve and resourcefulness those missions on behalf of humanity were surely accomplished and though you departed this world, Officer Cook, at a tender young age of twenty- five, you will be forever saluted and honored for relentless resiliency and humility from your compassionate heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. St. Patrick's II section where you eternally sleep soundly, Officer Cook, is the humblest of love and blessings God has given to your immortal soul of serenity and peaceful times.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2019

The gallant gallop right where they belong. Badge#1664, your honesty and humility, Officer Cook, preserved more in Dade County then we can ever imagine. Hope, faith and genuine goodwill all brought about by your heralded heroism gave society a new lease on life. And by virtue of your esteemed and courageous soul, can we move forward once again in peace, tranquility and freedom for all mankind. Always considerate character and the caring emotions from a warm and wonderful young man. I look at your picture, Officer Cook and just cry my eyeballs out. You'll always be in my thoughts and heart. Humility and civility crusading as one to baffle and befuddle wanton evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You should be with Karen, happy and enjoying your retirement years. I guess the good Lord had other plans for a man enriched bt energy, effort and unshakeable principles and beliefs.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2019

Violence victimizes the innocent and just about anyone in its tracks of terror. Dade County was well served by your humbleness and honor, Officer Cook. Never better dignity and integrity merging with the traits of tenacity and resolve to deliver peace and unity for a venue calling out. Domestic violence is sheer evil and your heroic expertise, Officer Cook, was surely on hand that day to deter a wayward man from carrying out more aggressive threats against police and the public. Enhancement helps not only to stabilize an area, it assists in vitalizing it too. Saluted and honored for unrelenting understanding conforming wisdom and really sharp vision that has led humanity long after your very sad and untimely death, Officer Cook. Your family and society miss your smiling and cherished presence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Black on white and nobility combined with some sanity brought a most refreshing appearance to those streets yo upatrolled, Officer Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2019

Better that bravery and boldness meet each other, then honesty, dignity and integrity can become more responsive in this war over an adversary as nasty as terror. You tamed evil, Officer Cook, on behalf of all Dade County as well as you could. A great and noble man of pride and character who placed truth and trust back into our community and humanity as a whole. Take humility and sanctity, God has the start of all the traits His valiant angels need to combat these and other crises. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2019

In all work and in particular police work, you must put your ego aside and bring nothing but top notch honesty, energy and efficiency to a very demanding position. It's where life and death mingle and no one wants this kind of meeting to occur. You persevered and were most resourceful, Officer Cook, in handling the day to day rigors of guarding those palaces here in Dade County making certain integrity and ingenuity prodded dignity along to restore calm and safe trails for mankind. Humility and civility are the wings of noble warriors and heroes of which you are eternally enshrined within those walls of honor in Miami and in our nation's Capitol. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2019

The wrecking ball of wickedness drops with an anvil like thud taking innocent lives. Your honor, bravery and esteem, Officer Cook, prevented a much worse calamity for Dade County folks that horrible day. Your actions were heroic and humble, humane and full of character, morals and the dignity that motivates one's own integrity. Your family, community and department suffered a loss beyond words. The wisdom of knowledge is to see its vision being perpetuated for generations to come. Humanity was well served and protected by your undying and unselfish courage under fire. Hold down those forts of ferocity with Our Creator's help. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2019

Jupiter aligns with Mars. Justice must be parallel to trust and truth from tenacious servants who bestow peace, unity and liberty for all humanity. You delivered uneqivical good work based on dignity and desire, honor founded on the values of character and humility which in turn shielded all Dade County residents from unmitigated violence and very tragic that it took you, Officer Cook, from your friends, peers and beautiful family. Only the best of regards to your mother and the rest of the Cook, Tidwell and Wilkerson Families. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your newest great-niece must be a couple years old by now. You surely have been sorely missed. God Our Master has your reverence, Officer Cook, looking down with amazement on what is going on these days.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Integrity may not be invisible nor dignity divided. The sum of all the parts of each officer's framework must be equal, honor, humility and heroism stemming from your life, career and public service brought unconditionally to Dade County's citizens, Officer Cook. Serenity and security waving off evil and wickedness for all mankind. God's heaven's above have your sweet soul and even mannered disposition governing those gallantly peaceful gates where honor and pride fly high on your angel's wings forevermore, Officer Cook. They shall serve as a moderator for your strong character and cherished being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Elementary is where one starts building a decent foundation. A cornerstone that mankind can remember forever. We will fondly remember your stoic feats of heroism, Officer Cook, which bordered on humility, honesty and have left an indelible legacy of integrity, dignity and intrigue. Dade County citizens were solemnly served and adequately protected by your peace of mind, Officer Cook. Cowards run, duck and dodge from danger. You entered into that rotten fracas with Mr.Pearsall and acquitted yourself very well saving your comrades and the civilians who were involved in some pretty messy ugliness. Never more humble and beloved. Revered, respected and resilient beyond any shadow of doubt. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pious pray and voyage to where vigilance is best reserved right in the heart of Liberty City in MIami, Florida is where your heart and soul rested, Officer Cook. A good man and classy human being gone before his time. So sad! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Curious minds want to know. Courteous men and women always have our faith and can restore sensibility to almost any given circumstance. Relying on your excellent instincts, Officer Cook. allowed you the innate opportunity to restructure Dade County's cerebral peace of mind. Its serenity and prosperity tied to your gentle wings of welcoming relief. Integrity and dignity can certainly mend those fences where honesty hangs its humane and vital heroism. Shared and paired together our lives and your life, Officer Cook, meant everything to your adoring family and valiant colleagues who fought those wars along with your undying, unselfish and very humble unwavering soul now in heaven to tackle an even more important and critical assignment, guard those pearly gates where honor and humility sleep soundly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Evil and terror need fast evicting from our world. Society clamors for peace of mind and the acumen of those brave and honest souls who face the dangers that hideout in mankind. Never over confident and always holding dignity and integrity close to where they rightfully belong, your missions on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook, were to search for safety and a little harmony while fruitfully running after violence. No small potatoes. You had excellent back ups and humility trailing your tenacity. It produced the kind of resolving character that made a hero of yourself and has earned the salutes of valor that your soul needs to inspire us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One day your family will experience that lasting resurrection with their :Uncle Bo." And your mother, God bless you, Mrs.Cook will be very happy as she has always been of you, her darling and wonderful son, "Bill." Names are our identification and yours is eternally and perpetually honored.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Vigilance only speaks when it's complimented by unwavering and heroic actions which lead to a changing of the guard from wanton to gallant. Your honorable life and career, Officer Cook, had the four corners of courage, character, commitment and conviction wrapping their wings of honesty, integrity, dignity and humility around your seriously humble and happy spirit, Officer Cook. Dade County has its foundations and cornerstones well established and forever will you be honored for coming through in the darkest of hours. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

The wounds, pain and grief are still fresh and your family, Officer Cook, as tried to move on from your memories. Dade County was treated to some good police work and your courteous and diligent exploits signaled a new dawning. Better a later awakening than just laying under the covers ignoring what you do when heinousness strikes down. All humility, dignity and the confines of integrity. Keep God's fruited plains from more harm as your soul is forever watched over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Serenity and civility must always prevail despite the change of times.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Generous and gregarious, your nature, Officer Cook, was to lend a helping hand wherever possible. But, your kept excellent honesty, Your intensity and dignity was as good as your intestinal fortitude and sheer strength from your caring and honest heart. Always so wonderfully honored for ingenuity and intuition like never before. Our safety and peaceful trails were paved by your heroics. Humility whispering in humanity's ears. Now is the moment to take direct and most swift actions to attempt to corral callousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Never delight nor take pleasure in another's hour of suffering. We suffered from a malaise of a malcontent man bent on revenge or something against police officers. Your job, Officer Cook, was to secure and seize this evil from off of the streets and their associated venues. You were a truly great man, Officer Cook, humane and honorably heroic. For having character and amazing morals may God bless your humble and dignified name. Integrity now and for eternity residing in Our Lord's good graces. Heaven has all the ferocity and cherished men and women, public servants who spoke a mission of faith and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Never shirk nor act like a man possessed. You'll never know for when that bell of humanity will ring signalling your appearance when violence needs your greatest attention. Honor and dignity justify why integrity must be incorporated in to those epic battles over evil. Dade County, Officer Cook, appreciated your most humble and humane commitments and convictions to pride. Violence took your life, it did not tarnish your soul which saved many a life. Forever a grand character with a most heroic legend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Thinking and pondering have their exceptions and nothing changed except for your tragic loss, Officer Cook, as your family, friends and comrades surely miss you and that beautiful smile. Adored and precious, your searches for peace and prosperity for Dade County were only for the sake of heaven. Humility and honor lead integrity and dignity down those trails where terror and torment raise their evil brows of wickedness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Uplifting our spirits with your cherished soul of affection, your pursuits, Officer Cook, were all passionate and backed by boldness on society's behalf. Dade County had a very special and excellent man keeping civility and humility within the guises of humanity. Honesty and integrity teaming up with dignity to try and out think evil. We maybe a little less safe, by your very sweet being ids being sheltered in God's house where the perfect panoramic views are exquisite. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Back from a long day trip to Orlando, Florida. Excavating for some endeavor, energy and effort, your perseverance on behalf of all Dade County will never be forgotten, Officer Cook. You headed up a squad that day and tried your best to overcome a terrible man'e violent outrage. Honor and dignity patrolling the streets with your treasured soul of integrity has brought about more security and serenity for a community where you lived and were raised. Always the best of politeness and principles while maintaining stoic character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 13, 2019

Dire and serious. The only way to describe May 16,1979 and the events leading to your sacrifice, Officer Cook. A most cherished and beloved Dade County public servant who gave his all valor, virtue, vitality and the principles of honesty, integrity and the fibers of ferocity and its dignity to formulate some ounce of security and safety for one and all. Humanity served. Humility straight from your wise heart and serene soul of wonderful vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

Cheer up. God does shine His countenance upon us. This world has always and will forever be watched over by your honored heroic soul, Officer Cook and by those future officers who have taken charge of every scene where you deliberated on Dade County's behalf. All the soulsearching and forethought nestled along with your humble dignity and integrity essentially creating our havens of harmony and unity. The harbors of humility are observed and given exceptional praise for their worthiness. Never forgotten and saluted for unbelievable bravery and resilient resolve which helped to curb the guises of wanton terror and uncontrollable at times evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

Day after day, night after night the evil continues launching its rudeness and riles up our hopes of sanity and serenity. You mastered and mustered up notions, Officer Cook, to make that very distinct difference in how Dade County and its people were going to survive that hellish day of violence. No matter, Officer Cook, Badge#1664 will go down in history as humane,humble and honorably heroic. Tapping into your reservoir of retention and dignity, you summoned up your mettle and integrity to put a stop to a very sad chapter in our community, yours too, Officer Cook. Devout and faithful, your transparent dreams,goals and aspirations have been transported to God's perfect world where you now and always walk that proverbial beat keeping the gates of truth and justice free of adversarial obstacles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

Guesses are reserved for those of higher intellect. Police work sadly offers no guarantees to its honorable and astute men and women. They live everyday leaving their loved ones behind while they pickup the pieces left behind in torment's runiations. Dade County was the battlefield where you gave your life, Officer Cook. All your arsenals of honesty, obedience and of course integrity and dignity were left on the streets after fighting off an evil and despised man. Nothing wrong with your humbleness, valor or convictions, they were all front and center and so is your soul shining brightly right this moment in the Lord's perpetual kingdom of honor and diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor , friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

Let it shine oh let it shine let it shine. No more tears of sorrow nor grief from evil permeating around our neighborhoods. Folks just expect some cool and crisp days when happiness, peace and joy just filter through the sun's rays of hope and good cheer. You made that occur, Officer Cook, with your full proof perseverance, pride and proficiency. It never will be better since your departed this world too soon and with more left on the streets to fulfill. I guess God sees our lives of adventure and sometimes hardships and to make you feel better He spared you from further harm taking you to be near your father, Charles, may he too rest in peace. A welcoming sight when that day comes to reunite with you and your dad. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The gallantry was all real as was your heroism and cunning.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2019

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