Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Take the bull by its horns and band together as a nation conceived in liberty for all mankind. You believed in ethics and virtues, Officer Cook and its no easier to understand why public service was your humane calling. Securing the streets where anything can occur and to use your very own brand of protection and dignity to battle for truth for Dade County said it succinctly. Compassion and wisdom floating high every day. Your versatility and soul graced us and now they bless and invigorate God's greenest of fields. Rest in Peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
If you want to lead others you cannot be impeded. Your efforts must stand for truth and justice. The promise of all women and men who wear a badge with alacrity and the boldness that honesty and integrity invoke. you provided the impetus for Dade County, Officer Cook. A talented and extremely brave man who dared to face evil and succeeded in your endeavors where others may not have. Honesty and dignity are humanity's reasons as to why duly functional servants shall take their chances fighting off terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
The devil tries to sap our determination. The doers of violence commit to undo the very fabric of our world. Your days and months, Officer Cook, were enlightening and most enriching as they pumped freedom and spirit back into the very hearts of society. Dade County had an infusion placed where peace and your humble heroic honor would dignify all your intuitive integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's the humility of character and not conceit that gets the jobs done right.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
God divine gifts are integrity, wisdom and its dominoes of honor and dignity. They are to be used to fortify safe passages for all concerned. Your voice here in Dade County, Officer Cook, over forty some years ago was used to breakdown violence and to promote peace and good cheer for us. Society felt your heartiest of warmth and sincere hope. Too bad that gunfire erupted and took to heaven a hero and a gentleman of genuine wealth with much more to give back to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
The world quakes and shakes by violence's wicked teeth. They terrorize and torment the most quiet of communities. May 16, 1979, Dade County was disturbed by a man's awful advances of callousness. Your goal, Officer Cook, was to try and eradicate his further damage. It cost you your life of honor and humility, the civility for which your ingenuity and integrity aimed your dignity to bolster and to boost hope and serenity where its rightful place was. We salute your vision, clarity of character and charming personality. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Passion makes the heart race with glee. A happy and contented man who served civilization with all his might and scruples. Your life, Officer Cook, was a promise of precision and hope on behalf of Dade County. Authority is just a tool that is implemented to weed out evil. Good manners and courage coupled with some sense of directional integrity and dignity helped make your days and years more heroic and treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
With a gust of juice generating your currents of concern, care and consideration, Officer Cook,the height of your heroic missions reached a crescendo here in Dade County. Cruising on patrol of one thing, peace and the alleviation of wickedness from among us. Your chapters have been well documented as has your transparent decency, desire and motivation which instructed others of those perils left behind. Your journeys to heaven, a haven of protection by perfect sleep while guarding those sacred roads paved by gold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
The scope is ready. The preparation is precise. And now where to administer justice for all? Preventing crime and resolving conflict were your passions in life, Officer Cook ,a noble and fearless man of wit and ingenuity, whose soul yearned to assist Dade County with severe issues. The instruments were there and perseverance never any better. A fine young man with God given talents and tenacity never waning. The gates of heaven stay open to greet more heroes and heroines. Your smile, Officer Cook ,insures their eternal safekeeping . Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Years of yearning, days of duty and months of meaning, it is where mettle and morals find their niches of never ending respect and relevance upon honor and dignity. Integrity calling out for your peace of mind and gentle will and gentle soul of character to actively seek and help us find some solace and comfort that tranquility leaves behind. your left an indelible mark on society, Officer Cook one firmly imprinted in your family and in our hearts and minds. Gallantry glorifying our galaxy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
The day begins early and the chores are many. Honor and its aspects of qcumen, awareness and being astute keep all reverent and loyal soldiers marching to the very same drums. Your wisdom and integrity, Officer Cook began its ascent the moment you were conceived. In liberty with trust and faith for all Dade County was your assignment for six years of heroic action an dhumane esteem. Could never meet or find a truly nice rman and a very outstanding human being unafraid and unselfish in dedication, sincerity and fortitude always with us forever in spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Relax and take comfort in knowing your beloved hero, Officer Cook ,saved the day here in Dade County. Where so much rides on a man's dependability and honesty, your dignity, integrity and ingenuity all proved to be as good as it gets and the violence that took you, Officer Cook, should never have been out there alarming and perturbing our freedoms and unity. Piece of mind and humanity make up humility's themes of life and your distinguished career in law enforcement is what creates the wisdom and maturity of heroes and heroines alike. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Courage and bravery belong on the dangerous paths where honor and dignity form a more integral team in defeating doom and torment. Your good graces, Officer Cook, saved a whole heap of trouble for Dade County under a man's duress. Structured and cerebral, calm and with a soft voice of compassion and reason all the building blocks for a more safer future. One made better if your appearance and civility were here to personally guide us through those mazes of harm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Never delete a servant's dignity and integrity from their humbly honored head or footstone. It's the wisdom and vision sealed inside their very mortal souls to be uplifted to Our Lord's eternal kingdom where perfection is king and queen of heroism and humanity. Your good cheer and faithfulness, Officer Cook woke up Dade County and its folks just in the nick of time. Belting out bravery and boldness all while staying sharp and doing you due diligence to pursue and protect our humble trust. The truth spoke and Badge#1664 answered the call. The bells at St Mary's Cathedral tolled that day, Officer Cook repaying homage to your family's warrior and savior. Your colleagues have continued admiring your courtesies and unending courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
A band aid is just temporary. What needs to fix and correct a seemingly lack of respect for police and their communities are more frequent communicating. More centered on serenity and peace. Focus on ferocity and tenacity will be steered right into your directions of dignity, honesty and the sincerity of integrity. They along with ideals and morals can take one's career farther down those paths where Dade County relied upon your soul searching endeavors, Officer Cook ,to find a foundation of peace and make its cornerstones as central as one's humility.Mankind, society and humanity were preserved by your vision and character never to be forgotten as it never lost track or sight of its precious journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
The basis for boldness and bravery is the loyal esteem of a humbly honest and trusted man. A hero whose legacy has been humanely articulated all these decades later after you gave your soul of assurance, Officer Cook, to aid and to rescue all Dade County with God's tenderness supporting your harmony and civility while you were out on patrol. Dreams can come true if pursuits are precise and proficient in their perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
To catch a crook you must go by the book. To pursue evil you have to be aware of your surroundings, staying focused and honorable. Durable and faithful, you were a very blessed public servant, Officer Cook, fulfilling Dade County's hopes and dreams all yours as well. Our serenity and security came about through your representation of humility and the justice that only fair play and truthful trust bring. Celebrated and so poignantly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Your soul is that of an eagle, Officer Cook , heroically soaring higher each day. Dade County rebounded from undeniable evil, the undoing of a cowardly man who took your life, Officer Cook, denying your community and family the affections of your acumen and dignity, integrity's hope and goodwill to steer away violence from its midst. The quality of your character and commitment was unrelenting and now as a cherished and most respected servant, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
It was a very blessed thing to have met your niece, Gina, her brother, your nephew, Justin and received a warm and friendly letter written by your beloved mother, Mrs.Julia Cook, Officer Cook. What a family and what a breath of fresh air! A beloved hero and man of integrity, honesty and dignity al wrapped themselves around Dade County's harmony and tranquil moments. Badge #1664 was ever present to battle the heinousness of impending evil and for having thoughtful ingenuity and intuition may God gently and nobly bless your mortal soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Curb the chatter and concentrate on the real business at hand. Determination and dedication make real honor, reverence and insightful dignity and integrity matter the most during evil times. Your participation in Dade County's fights and efforts, Officer Cook, shall be gallantly so humbly honored. A prerequisite to protection and preservation is an actual accounting of morals and scruples that travel during humanity's struggles. Humility and hope were faithfully restored and your undying heroism shall be a foundation with which to spring back to health, peace and stability for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
A penny for your time, Officer Cook would have been well worth it. Never a value can return a precious soul of wisdom and heroism taken before his time. Dignity and integrity were surely left behind on Dade County's hot streets that day you sacrificed your life, Officer Cook, for the welfare of a nation and a community that reveres your gentle and humanely supreme kindness. It's character, class and decency to be solemnly remembered fro a stoic man. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Conduct your life as a hero and humbleness will shadow your serenity all its unwavering days. God encircled you, Officer Cook, offering you peace and clarity by which to go about your normal everyday official business here in Dade County. Violence needs more than a rap, it needs speedy action from a man or woman determined to end its onslaught of terror. It took every last ounce of your goodwill and energy to free those involved in that man's callous clutches. Never more saluted and always cherished for respect and righteousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
A perfect ten is not how to judge a man's life. To characterize a public servant's life and career, look no further than their own honesty and integrity, humility and trust, dignity and devotion to duty when the calls come in. Dade County called that day, Officer Cook and you went with your last partner and answered a domestic call which resulted in your tragic death in the line of duty. A fine young man with still more left on those scopes to secure and to seek out peace and promise. Humility beckons when we least expect and for your values and mettle, Officer Cook ,you were and always will be a saluted hero of esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Luck is just that. Fate sand destiny are tied together on Our Creator's hands that guide the gentle souls such as yours, Officer Cook, through those forests where anything bad could be lurking. Dade County was where a piece of mind and some balance of calmness should have been the measure except for a wayward and diabolical man. He took your life , Officer Cook and created a difficult situation for your comrades and the citizens. Only your sheer integrity , ingenuity and dignity helped to save hope and goodwill for them and their families all this while your beloved family mourned your loss. Mankind is poorer and less protected now that you sleep soundly in God's perfect place. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Consent is made and entry to find the evildoers is executed. Everything must be top notch and no foul ups. Your career, Officer Cook, was the epitome of representing all Dade County, its people whomever needed your trusting smile and assurances tha tour safety would be your primary mission. Humanity's integrity was your ever present dignity and honorable heroic actions that saved lives. Character makes that clear and distinct difference where seconds count. Reliable and versatile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019
Vision must be clear, not dimmed. Devotion and principles must be precise. A clear signal of service and faith from a humane and humble man of faith and precepts. Your life represented diligence and everlasting vigilance for Dade County's folks, Officer Cook. A tall task requiring skills and certain characteristics of the profession. To chase and tame tyranny you needed all your virtue and versatility that only uncompromising morals, integrity and dignity bring to a community. The venues are large usually not small as you were not a matter of fact gentleman. Only valiant and clear in your trails for truth and trust. Humility answered civility and sanctity's phone. With your darling heroic soul now forever in heaven, men and women alike honest and humble pick up where you left off, Officer Cook. Satisfaction must be completed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2019