Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
That flag, Officer Cook, where you had your picture taken over forty some years ago stands for honor, it stand for conviction, having a constitution to defend our rights of liberty and justice for all. You stood up for Dade County and its residents and embellished the effort and dignity that only heroic integrity represents. The solid character, humility and resolve to get things done, accomplish goals, wipe out violence, all during your life and days as a public servant dedicated to the causes of trust and truth. Our serenity, our peace of mind was created through your divine wisdom, vision and intelligence never to be forgotten and paid humble homage to for never giving in to evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 11, 2019
Taking stock and doing so with due diligence and good intentions is man's way to travel while looking for harmony and in unlocking the reasons for misery. Violence unleashes its never forgetting way of greeting those who relish a little security and tranquility. Dade County was brought closer to the reality of some semblance of faith and good cheer by your ingenuity, intellect and charisma, Officer Cook. The top of the crop of courage and gallantry displayed by your virtue and humble esteem. You remain cherished and full of honesty, dignified and with the ideals of integrity that stay with our bravehearts forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Resentment should not be ridiculed. Hope and fate are tied as one and they are left in Our Lord's hands for Him to master. You mastered your lessons well, Officer Cook, as you served Dade County with a real professional purpose. Zest and zeal greeted those awaiting your arrival. Then came your humanely humble and authoratative integrity and dignity shadowing your trails of tenacity while chasing after turmoil and torment. We can be certain that your held tightly in God's massive arms, Officer Cook, the very same way you provided us with sanity and peaceful missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Dignity by day, integrity forever. It's in the hearts of all decent human beings who share in the burden to free us from obstacles that impede goodwill and humanity's dreams, hopes and aspirations. You were and will forever be an instrumental man, Officer Cook, who took an oath and brought meaning to honesty and resolve. The finishing touches of desire and motivation were imprinted on your sleeves of bravery and heroic mannerisms. Everything you inspired to become you became. Our society was never disappointed only your peers and family who wanted to spend more time with you. That now is in God's palms where you are cradled for safekeeping, Officer Cook. Time moves on here. Never bottleneckers in heaven! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Futility is not rewarded. Fortitude and fruition are though. In life sometimes a little more ferocity is what is necessary. To fight what ails society you need humble, honest and able bodied men and women of stamina and acumen sorting through these maze of mayhem and mischief. Terror, evil and violence unleashing hell upon a relatively civil society that still encounters wickedness brought on by wanton individuals who lack the integrity and intellect to direct their character and integrity to a far greater destination. Dade County was your place, Officer Cook, home where you grew up and appreciated the finer things in life. Only the best and a most revered and nobly humane gentleman. Gallantry and grace corroborated your entire life and career of public service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Photogenic and persevering, you operated as all men and women would act, Officer Cook, with humility, clarity and the character of excellent morals. Bravery and honor fire the very first salvo and then it's dignity and integrity encouraging one another. The battle for peace supercedes all else. Your cooperation and campaign against evil will be long since remembered. It has been duly honored and part of Dade County's fabric for which your heroic actions have been idealized. Rest assure, Officer Cook, your career and short life taken needlessly are going to stay etched in stone and in your family's heart forever. No going away. Vim, vigor and vigilance meant too much. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
The wrath of evil winds its ugliness down those roads where not many want to go. The trevails and pursuits of one mighty brave and honorable searching for some form of harmony and vitality here in Dade County where its people desire quiet and pleasure. You did an outstanding job, Officer Cook, taking care of your family and colleagues so much so that God has long since welcomed your resolute soul of valor into His house of humility and distinction. Dignity and integrity are the very virtues of fine upstanding commitment and the uniform and badge you donned were humanity's blessings. Heroism is cared for and shared by a wealth of others who dig deep down for solutions to all its circumstances. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Numbers are statistics. They tell and recount other bold and brave stories. The lessons that our heroes and heroines impart on our very lives stay instilled, implanted and integrated in our hearts and minds forevermore. Their dates with destiny coming too soon and for some as they just started or are nearly getting prepared to retire and to begin a new chapter of life. Yours, Officer Cook, was filled with hope and promise, vision and clarity that makes all honesty, dignity and integrity stand tall like the hairs on one's back. The backbone of your community, Dade County thrived in serenity and unity as you patrolled its venues, Officer Cook. The cream of character surely rises as does your beautiful soul of humbleness, its esteem blessed by humility and of course your heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Discovery makes hope and courage stand up. Look into one officer's life, your life and career, Officer Cook and it's relatively plain to see why you were very much admired. An officer whose common senses and courtesies helped to bring down violence of all kinds. Dade County was given the fairness and the trust because of your truthful mannerisms that everything good and bad would be handled prudently. Precision and concern, only the way a brave soul can deliver. Boldness bonds bravery just as dignity sticks to integrity. Our very cornerstones of your humane and civil character are always being paid homage. The gentle breezes eminating from your soul, Officer Cook, can be felt far and wide. A very unselfish sacrifice and a powerful lesson surely to be taught. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Discovery makes hope and courage stand up. Look into one officer's life, your life and career, Officer Cook and it's relatively plain to see why you were very much admired. An officer whose common senses and courtesies helped to bring down violence of all kinds. Dade County was given the fairness and the trust because of your truthful mannerisms that everything good and bad would be handled prudently. Precision and concern, only the way a brave soul can deliver. Boldness bonds bravery just dignity sticks to integrity. Our very cornerstones of your humane and civil character are always being paid homage. The gentle breezes eminating from your soul, Officer Cook, can be felt far and wide. A very unselfish sacrifice and a powerful lesson surely to be taught. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Certain careers God sees us through. Unfortunately, in public service there are no such guarantees. If you did your job well each day you would go home to rejoin your family. Some days one last goodbye is all one soul of distinction gets and off for the day or night. You defended Dade County quite well, Officer Cook, a man of heroism and honor, dignity and humble integrity all blessed by God as was your outstanding character. The best of gentleman and women watched by Our ever diligent Creator where His perfect world rests upon His honor roll of resourcefulness and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Neighbors helping neighbors. Friends helping friends. Police backing up one another when those calls go out. The radio waves are free of clutter and garbled talk. Speak franky, clearly and take what you learned out to those perilous roads where honesty, integrity and dignity are still the very best policy. Nothing finer, Officer Cook, than your caring about Dade County. Deeply and full of emotion is what is takes to maybe defeat doom and torment. The residents responded and your life of heroic foundations are the pillars by which humanity basks in a little humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
The cowards scurry like mice in a corner. The bold and humble they stand tall and proud because their accomplishments left humanity much better off then when they first came onboard. The folks of Dade County were left in good hands after your life, Officer Cook, all be it too short. Those cupboards are now full of energy, effort and efficiency left by your future comrades who succeeded you. A watch made more tougher because of the onuses fully placed on their broad shoulders. Your class and humility stand tall and so does your resolve and vision, it lights up the deep blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Never make light of any police officer as they are out in force to preserve the quality of life so fundamental. Dade County had its doctrines and many fine men and women all heroes and heroines protecting us. Your effervescent vigilance, Officer Cook, gave harmony and serene moments a different picture. All the evil transpiring,. all you ever tried to do is your job and nothing short of integrity, honor and dignity was implemented in this never ending saga. A wise young man and a character builder among your loyal compatriots, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Tasking can be a taxing chore and yet someone has the onus to do it. Public servants must go out on patrol and serve the trust of those whom they protect. Dade County is a large venue where almost anything can happen. Yet, you went about your professional business, Officer Cook, with self- confidence and a renewed spirit of honesty and wisdom. For composing yourself, your humility, dignity and integrity continues to shine right on down from heaven. Only homage and determination to provide peace and safety while pursuing happiness for one and all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
There doesn't seem like a conclusion to all this terror. You just have to hang your head, pray and hope for a good outcome. Dade County was given reliable service during your time, Officer Cook. The finest ferocity. The best of bravery and boldness. The fairness of justice, truth and trust. The ideals of integrity and dignity spanning a community that continues to regard you, Officer Cook,in high esteem. For having morals, values and mettle, it was your decency and desire that drove your pursuits of violence down those paths of humble achievement. Only character and class behind your poignant journeys and now God has your wonderful soul forever guarded peacefully by other valiant angels . Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Your family, department and the entire nation did not want for you to leave this world so terribly soon, Officer Cook. As you had more left to fulfill. Your horizons on behalf of humanity were as spot on as was your unwavering humility, undying heroism and unselfish honor, dignity and integrity. It's reverence, respect and resolve that hold those keys to conversing upon evil. You can be sure, Officer Cook, that you will be saluted and so duly honored for your civility and sanctity of which you delivered to all Dade County and its citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2019
Ferocity does backflips no one can ever imagine. And so too does tenacity never bat an eye. Violence may cause you to blink, but, it cannot allow the scourge of violence to filter itself through our world. Your community, Officer Cook, was Dade County and no finer a man to battle terror than you. Courageous, humble and heroic, you could always be relied upon to shadow other officers through peril and duress. The conclusions of your destinies, Officer Cook, were mapped out in advance. The prosperity and goodwill are the lasting harmony and fruition by which humanity is very proud as is your devoted family. Humility, sanctity and character rest boldly on those pillars of proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019
The electricity coursing through your body, Officer Cook, while you were engaged in stopping this man's rampage was beyond heroic. His incredulous actions cost your family, Dade County and all mankind a superbly outstanding and beloved gentleman of honesty and integrity. All your dignity and desire poured into a job where anything can happen and the unspeakable did on May 16, 1979. Badge#1664 gave his humility, credibility and conscience for a most noble reason. Security and safe travels for everyone. Our stability and durability came at your hard work and responsibility you had for society. The utmost in valor. The highest level of esteem and virtual enhancement meant to forever inspire our beloved public servants of today and tomorrow. Their honor and bravery are on the line awaiting their crack at callousness and confusion beyond comprehension. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019
The gallery of Our Master's glorious and gallant heroes, well their souls shine brightly in the heavens above. No more gloom. No more evil perpetrated against them. All women and men alike are treated equally and are given the very same humanely humble task for eternity, that is to guard those sacred and pearly gates where character, honor, integrity and dignity hold sway over anything else. A tall order for the ones who got it done. You achieved, Officer Cook , quite a lot during your young life and stoically loyal public service career. Dade County was made safer by your humility and that for the citizens you amplified your acumen and mettle. Visions, clarity wisdom and maturity to handle the stress of a job hunting down heinousness and searching peacefully for some spirit of affection and goodwill for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Lo and behold, a story of a gentleman so very special and bold.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019
The grills and ovens of purgatory burn like never before. For those who kill any law enforcement personnel those punishments are exactly what their souls of audacity require. For heroes and heroines who expose themselves to danger and give the undying, unwavering and unselfishly ultimate sacrifice, heaven's lights of wisdom and honor await their pure and precious souls of serenity. Your being, Officer Cook, helped close those doors where violence would just blow through like a tornado. Dade County was spared, the citizens and your comrades were rescued from the clutches of a mad man. Today, society humbly pays homage to your heroic legacy of character, dignity and the integrity to make your goodwill missions stand for eternity and to further enhance humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's gardens are green with the humane honor roll of perseverance and unlimited dedication sleeping humbly in their feats of tenacity. Feverish and fiercely loyal.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019
There is not one reflection which would not make you cry. It's all so sad and tragic when men and women die for us and for our peace. You gave honesty, integrity, reverence and dignity a surely humble and most blessed name, Officer Cook. Dade County's folks appreciated your goodwill,devoutness and character while attempting to reel in big time trouble. One person, one spark of wanton evil is then like a fire and boy can it spread. Our liberty, serenity and togetherness were broached by your unselfish esteem and bravery from the bottom of your giant heart of gold. Always fondly remembered and gallantly saluted for honoring humanity with your humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend an hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019
Eagles soar. Heroes and heroines fly in heaven as they gently and most humbly assist Our Creator in keeping His kingdom in line. Those heavenly gates of grace and gallantry are lined by an honor roll of truth and justice, its trust for a lifetime of service protecting and saving life. Your life, Officer Cook, was bounded by the morals and conviction that truly humane character brings to humanity. Having humility and being composed and calm in the very face of tense terror and violence only reinforces what your family and colleagues believed in. Your concern and courage, Officer Cook, allowed you the chance to plant some serenity and tranquility among mankind where its missions needed the peace and assurance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019
The job needs to be done right, fairly and honorably. No shortcuts, no running and no shying away from the calls of professional duty. Just plain old truth and trust along with dignity and integrity following your trails, Officer Cook, here in Dade County where you pursued righteousness and harmony for everyone. The vision and wisdom along with the principles helped to propel your career to where you remain respected and cherished for eternity. heaven seems to receive many heroes and heroines whose valor and ingenuity has set them apart from the rest of society. Humanity thanks you, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019
Never place the apple cart before the horse. Police know never to take any circumstance for granted. Life has its ups and downs. You took our liberty and security, Officer Cook and made Dade County and its folks more serene once more. Character, conviction, honesty and dignity certainly make a hero's integrity stand prouder. Your humble nature, Officer Cook, brought newer hope and goodwill to mankind. Your humility and sanctity instilled confidence for those strolling on the streets where terror and whatever else lurks. Keep looking down on us and your wonderful family members, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2019