Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The swivels of security, serenity and safety keep turning ever so. No matter the situation you always had a remedy of resolve, Officer Cook, which in turn protected Dade County and its people. Always dependable and honest, your heroic dignity and integrity flowed through your veins like fine wine. Besides your loving family, we shall cherish your heart, character and fighting spirit which frightened away terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 28, 2018
The axis of evil is violence, terror and wickedness and where they spin their webs of despair, deceit and devastation is anybody's best guess. And all any duly bodied and humble public servant can do is stay focused on reverence, respect and the package of honesty, integrity and dignity. Fortifying your ferocity, Officer Cook, was what genuinely created peace and goodwill for all Dade County citizens. Our serenity and safety all the result of your aspirations and heroically challenging days and nights spent toiling for some resolve. You'll never be forgotten for saving humanity's face with your unassuming character and most passionate commitment to both excellence and pride, wearing your uniform pristinely and in a composed manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 28, 2018
Go out and reel in your dreams, resolve and resiliency will follow closely behind. Our peace and inspirations are because of you, Officer Cook.No man worth his salt was more prudent and prouder to serve than you. It took every bit of your might and morals to handle and to untangle this web of wickedness. You handled humanity with such class and desire, only the caring concern and decency that made humility take notice. Always a hero. Always treasured by your esteemed family and brave comrades of character. You slipped those bonds of life for a share in eternity. A loss beyond words. A life of memories for your loved ones to reminisce. Police work is diligence and the virtues of integrity, dignity and the honesty bestowed upon valiant souls who search for truth and trust between those cricks of heinousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Callousness crushes the hopes and dreams of our beloved law enforcement families whose loved one gave us honor, hope and unforgetable wisdom. You also gave Dade County the reality of seeing some peace and prosperity by virtue of your courageous actions, Officer Cook. All the serenity, safety and security would be great if we and your family could witness your appearance before us, Officer Cook, but, it is Our Lord who conceals your beloved character and charm in humble quarters. Integrity, honor and dignity that took the brunt of a man's sad crusade bent on evil. Homage and humanity collaborate to honor your gratitude and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
A leader motivates by his or her own conduct. A brave and trusted soul of vision and wisdom who parlayed his humane and heroic life into a journey for stability and unification for our society. Dade County was well represented in its hopes of goodwill and the inspirations of a charming and dignified man. A public servant with a clue, better yet, the infinite supply of ferocity and tenacity being applied to your faithful endeavor, Officer Cook. Missions and destinies well taken. Justice proudly and humanely served on behalf of all humanity. Years later, Officer Cook, your blessed soul and heroic name remains not just on walls of honor, the very best places in your family and department's heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Thanks for constructing a sound and more serene environment for us to thrive and to pursue joy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Our communities, nation and society in general can never succumb to the treachery of terror and violence as it would make us more vulnerable to further attacks. You created a loving bond for all Dade County to unite and to share alike. Our peace and harmony came from your unwavering inspirations, Officer Cook, a hero and an honorable man who steered his cheery character right into the middle of some agitated behavior carried out by a wicked man. You will be fondly saluted and remembered for humility and the sure signs of sanctity which must exist on the streets if unity is to take hold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Much anticipation awaits a valiant soul who travels to meet up with terror. An adversary worth its overweight giving terrible trouble to loyal and dependable public servants. Your tasks in Dade County were made tougher even with your soul of grand character and real dignity, Officer Cook and yet your humbly went about your business with as much integrity as one can muster doing a very perilous job bringing safety and success to an area where you remain deeply honored and etched in our hearts and minds. You showed class and fortitude along with unselfish heroism trying to curb a wayward man. Up in heaven you now and for eternity walk that proverbial beat where nothing will ever harm you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Dressed to defend and when one's life is taken, the sacrifice requires all men and women be dressed in full uniform including having the gun belt on. Polished shoes, a tie and long sleeved shirt are all part of the picture of a hero or heroine resting gently. Your work, Officer Cook, unifying and freeing Dade County from the bondage of life was deemed complete. All your honesty, integrity and dignity have been shifted to heaven where God awaits your regal soul, Officer Cook. Peace and prosperity have uplifted our very spirits and because of your sterling humility and saving grace can we begin to dig out from a mountain of mayhem and mischief.. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Gallant women and men have the guts, now only if they keep their honesty, integrity and dignity intact those wars over wickedness will be a bit easier to stomach. For your professional exploits, Officer Cook, Dade County was on your map of mettle and concern. An all out effort to liberate a community caught in the grips of one man's violent outbursts against the police. One day there will come a punishment, though he was shot and killed for his callous actions against you, Officer Cook and your colleagues. Liberty City and society can breathe a deep sigh of relief at night. Humanity has nothing to quarrel about. Humility and civil mindedness were implanted in your soul where character lays actively watching. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Shirking one's solemn duties only delays violence from abating. Running away instead of serving only enhances violence's march onward. Dade County and its folks were searching for a sense of honesty, dignity and integrity and badge#1664 acquitted itself very well. You did your utmost, Officer Cook, to stave the tide of terror. Safety, serenity and unity are three important components of life and in and of themselves. Our lives were made greater by your austere and brave patrols while trying to root out evil. The buildings and their edifices are set in stone, just a crying pity you could not see what you did, Officer Cook, to made a dent in society's fight for an inner peace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No stereotyping. Officer Cook, you were the personification of a passionate man, faithful and devoted to your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Always cajoling and captivating, your concern and care for your community of Dade County sure made all the difference, Officer Cook. mankind's lovable and gentle man of gallantry and its humanely humble honors. Taking nothing for granted, you went about your business as usual and saved lives everyday. Your dignity and integrity meshed well with your convictions to perseverance and with a resolve that is to be revered may God bless your mortal soul of serenity. It's the living example of a brave public servant full of decency and composure in times of strife and serious trouble. To begin a battle as brutal as fighting evil, you must be a loyal and humane individual who can balances the rigors of the job, one you chose, Officer Cook, freely and without regret. Your sacrifice shows your character and its transparent constitution. We have a sense of security, peace and a stabilizing tranquility because of men and women like yourself, Officer Cook, who cared for society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
When that avalanche of adversity gets going its momentum can be dreaded. As we really never know where danger and perils may strike next. At least, Officer Cook, you donned a crisp and pristine uniform in honor of Dade County and its residents. To serve and protect, a sacred public trust not to be usurped in anyway shape or form. You held evil at bay while risking your soul heroically for your comrades and those whom you greeted on a daily basis. Always a humble man full of refined character and the righteousness of resolve while motorizing your morals to an area calling for some basic humility. It was your presence that saved humanity that awful day and has a nation paying tribute and homage to your unselfish and undying legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2018
Nothing is gained, but nothing may be lost during these tense moments where violence spreads it ugly heat. During stressful times you could relied upon, Officer Cook, to carry the lion's share of those onuses too much for an ordinary person. Honesty, dignity and integrity helping to emancipate us from the abysmal arrogance that terror whips up. There are good and bad days, not everything is peachy keen. But, with a little trust and tenacity you were able to stop problems, Officer Cook, before they grew out of kilter. The humility of a hero sheltering our lives with some serenity and pleasantness. Always the best of intentions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Help keep us safe, Officer Cook, as the New year of 2019 soon arrives.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Let there be peace on Earth and honor that follows the brave and composed men and women who have a part in our freedoms and liberties. Dade County was treated by your amazing grace, Officer Cook and its tranquility has been spread out by your unwavering commitment to character, conviction and the senses of integrity and dignity wisely moving within a community where its residents were searching for a little care. You gave the greatest concern and compassion for mankind and for your heroic actions, may God bless your cherished being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
By the bars of boldness and the bands of bravery did you, Officer Cook, fulfill your duties to see justice and its truth distributed fairly and mercifully. The goodwill of mankind rides on every soul's watch over evil and its trying times. Dade County was under your unconditional attention and dignified humility central to resolving conflict.Those flames of honor burn forever glowingly in God's houses of wisdom and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Gumption is grit's determination to assess and to carry out a task at its peak of efficiency. Superior effort and maximum honesty and integrity certainly assist dignity in its ever present job of warding off wickedness. Dade County one hot day in May of 1979 felt a man's wrath and viper like assault on public servants and the citizens and so you came to the rescue, of your peers and saved those honest civilians from further harm. You'll be forever a hero, Officer Cook, brave and responsible, just and trusted for prudent and most professional character during a storm of serious consequences. Our nation and community where you were respected and admired pays homage to your unrelentless humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
To fully recognize the past, we must salute the present and for those future men and women protecting us they too must seize upon the opportunity to make life better for all and safer for our kids to carry on with the tasks at hand. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, fondly made Dade County a little more together in stability and enlightenment. All anyone can ask is for some dignity, a core of integrity and the finer points of stellar and refined character honor in class and in decency which documented your decision to become a police officer. Never an easy choice, although, Officer Cook,, you knew as a young man growing up in North Miami Beach, FL what you wanted to be . Precision and prudent. Punctual and modest. You spirited faithfulness and idealism in all your travels by being able to motivate others through peril and danger. You'll be remembered for acting upon humanity's behalf. It was humility and civility that fostered bravery and your legacy of heroism forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Paying homage, saluting and giving you a standing bravo, Officer Cook, would be the highest compliment we could you rway. A hero's greeting for your undying and unselfish gallantry that came directly aimed at saving Dade County from a plethora of problems all launched by one man alone. A one man wrecking party bent on dishonest ill gotten hatred directed at the police who look to restore calm amid the kayos. Yes, security and prosperity for a region by a man focused on values and humbly heroic character. Humanity's gifts to the world delivered by an angel with his wings of wonderful proportions now floating up above in that all important legion of honor and courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. From day one it was all ahead full and never wavered in its direction. You are forever an inspiration, Officer Cook. serene and chipper.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
For being a fiercely loyal and treasured Dade County hero, Officer Cook, you receive straight A's in acumen, moxie and the mettle that you possessed to humbly battle the epitome of evil. Its challenges are broad and require that certain special touch. Everyday you accounted for effort and integrity, character and its constant flow of ferocity and dignity, humility and a humble tap of honor. We now salute your distinguished soul whose serenity and safety have brought forth a newer word in resolve that has enabled those people to live safely and to pursue passionately. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our Master has you soul, Officer Cook, gently cuddled in His most warm and welcoming arms of goodwill.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Bestow boldness and its characters of bravery in a benevolent soul and you'll end up with the branches of honesty, integrity and dignity being spread far and wide. For Dade County's folks they had your loyal soul of approval and affection saving the day, Officer Cook. A superbly conditioned man following his instincts to where trouble and torment lingered. You brought peace of mind and a unifying stability to a community calling upon your scopes of humility and the sanity that must reign down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Completion is defined as finishing a job. Competent is having the mettle and motivation to go about your business in an honorable and dignified manner. Integrity and character are well stocked in God's splendid kingdom where serenity and bravery can indeed rest well. Dade County can rest peacefully because of you, Officer Cook, a dependable and responsible soul of compassion and the mercy that God bestows upon His public servants. Those heavenly gardens are just flowing with humanity's version of simple humility as you were a loyal and blessed hero. Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is just terrible that violence had to take your young life and upstart career from you, Officer Cook. A human being caring and speaking just plainold truth and trust among society.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Dazed but okay. You pick yourself up and continue with those monumental tasks that lie ahead. The road to smoother days may seem a bit long and challenging. You navigated Dade streets, Officer Cook, with prudent care and a high regard for your fellowman. Today, honesty, integrity , wisdom and dignity receive the most humble of salutes. Solemnly for a man whose soul stayed open even as violence was breaking out. God's lineup of legacies has the finest character, commitment and convictions patrolling for peace and some serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Day after day you accomplished more than anyone, Officer Cook. Twenty-five years of engagement, eternal life and homage humanely paid to our officers of distinction.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Queens and kings live in palaces. Honest and brave souls reside in their homes until Our Master comes calling for their gentle souls of humanity. It's in the eyes and ears of humanity that you excelled, Officer Cook, with protecting the public trust of Dade County citizens. Gallantry and humility mixing their dukes with violence. You accomplished in your fights, Officer Cook and we are still experiencing rough times because of this menacing evil. You can be certain your class and desire will be so honored as much as we think about you, Officer Cook. A day never to be relegated tot he back shelves of serenity and actual safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your due diligence was your dedication and driven determination to drive dire hopes away from our midst. Only encourage never discourage nor discredit a human's honesty and humility.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
Queens and kings live in palaces. Honest and brave souls reside in their homes until Our Master comes calling for their gentle souls of humanity. It's in the eyes and ears of humanity that you excelled, Officer Cook, with protecting the public trust of Dade County citizens. Gallantry and humility mixing their dukes with violence. You accomplished in your fights, Officer Cook and we are still experiencing rough times because of this menacing evil. You can be certain your class and desire will be so honored as much as we think about you, Officer Cook. A day never to be relegated tot he back shelves of serenity and actual safety. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your due diligence was your dedication and driven determination to drive dire hopes away from our midst.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018
The voyages start when you can grasp the concepts of valor and its vitality. Not only living courageously, but fulfilling your aspirations honorably and with a simple and humble dignity and integrity. Wickedness needs sincere men and women of acumen and the resolution to provide the best resources to fight the affects of terror. Your challenges, Officer Cook, were to blanket Dade County and its residents with some sounds and cornerstones of quiet and stability. No matter the place or time you could be counted on, Officer Cook, to come through in the clutch.. Again, morals and character will contribute to the successes of any public servant. Wisdom and vision sealed and placed ably upon your badge and uniform were reminders of your humility directed back at humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 26, 2018