Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Lions pounce. Evil pries. It tries to open a pandora's box of who knows what. You stopped an unsightly man from committing more evil, Officer Cook and sadly gave your life for Dade County's residents to live more freely and peacefully. Your soul of wit and goodwill will be honored for its humbleness, humility and the sanctity that only decency, dignity and integrity bring. For having the character and the connections to transparency may Our Lord keep you closer to HIs arms and side as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is found in public servant's like yourself, Officer Cook, the gentle touch of tenacity, always carried by your side.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2018
Never delay nor procrastinate for we pay the dearest of prices. Our stability and enhancement were your onuses, Officer Cook and you took your responsibilities most frankly and quite seriously. Danger and peril must be rooted out and uplifted to a place where they rightfully belong. Our vitality and freedoms were at your side and the humble hero in you protected our resources wit hall your acumen and vision. The wisdom of character and dignity are the ingenuity of honor and integrity. You keep your values and principles and we were the recipients of your legacy. One that stands on guard and from the skies above your soul of kindness and nobility, Officer Cook, has risen from its humility keeping humanity safe and secure forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave the ultimate for our every movement and peace of mind, it's a crying shame your happiness and smiling face could not be here today to witness all that you helped to set down.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2018
To those who drive to protect, to the ones who fly to serve, to the humble who use a boat to persevere,may your journeys and missions be blessed with success and the safety the honesty God implanted within your hearts and souls. You soul, Officer Cook, was nourished by the love and admiration your family, friends and comrades had for you. You loyally served Dade County with all your might and the inner strength that honesty, humility, integrity and dignity could muster. A terrible day for your family and the entire police world when you were taken. Your character and convictions have been vented now to Our Master Himself who watches over you and your colleagues who sacrificed for humanity to arise from this mess of mayhem. Violence and bloodshed spill their seeds of destruction while you were a gentleman of gallantry, hope and faith. Goodwill and serenity never were better when that maturity beyond your years was present and girded our every movement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Day in and day out when the going gets tough, the diligent and vigilant get going.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2018
Satire is just that. Humility and humbleness speak humanely of our most esteemed and beloved of heroines and heroes past and present. You donned your uniform regally and pristinely, Officer Cook, as a symbol of the reverence you had for your position. A most important role striving to serve and keep safe we as the people of Dade County. You lived not to far from my family and that will be a deep regret in not knowing you or your parents and sister, Nancy. Though, I 'll always remember that humble letter from your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook. Your "Billy" was so full of honesty and respect, his desire, loyalty and dignity made all the difference in the world of chaos attempting to save the people and his colleagues caught in the crosshairs of a wicked man's plot against the establishment. But, sincerity and humility when matched with character, commitment and integrity made you an unsung hero forever and we do cherish your memory, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 made resiliency, proficiency and efficiency words that have a deeper meaning. God has His angels of valor, His heroes and heroines shielded in heaven where they now serve a more profound role. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2018
Delegate what you must, but, be devoted to honor and bravery while staying dignified and keeping integrity within you rhumble character. You maintained a high profile here in Dade County, Officer Cook, while protecting and trying to restore unity and peaceful missions for all mankind. Resolve and resolution at times are difficult to come by because of evil's eyes and ears. They look to snap those tightly woven strings of serenity which humanity demands. You were a courageous young man built on morals and values within your heroic and humane soul. Never forgotten and solemnly saluted for humility and sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2018
Glib and gab don't belong in the line of duty with bravery, boldness and professional honesty. You cannot begin the battle without some integrity and dignity which you possessed, Officer Cook. The trenches in Dade County were dug deep and your sheer energy and resolve went into our peaceful pursuits of freedom and happiness. Character only begins to scratch of you rhumane, heroic and noble life bounded by fundamentals of trust and fairplay. Humanity thanks you, Officer Cook,a hard working public servant who protected like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Hands of humility, fists filled with ferocity, lips that spoke the truth and honor sadly tough to replace. Your life and police career, Officer Cook, was filled with nothing but love and respect from your peers, friends and your family who shares these wonderful memories of you. A life taken way too soon by unmitigated violence all at the hands of a young man perpetrating wanton ruination. Your journeys and missions of salvation, solace and security, Officer Cook, instilled awareness in the hearts of Dade County's faithful. Today, we the people and your family treasure those golden moments, the years just passing quicker than we would like them to. But, keep in mind humility, civility and sanctity last forever just as your blessed name and the resolve you8 gave your soul for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character. Our Master clears up the clarity by having your heroic wisdom and vision a tHis side at all times.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Whatever your position or rank, you earn your reward based upon how honorable and loyal you remain to the causes of justice. If you comrades trust and believe in your dignity and integrity you probably make an impact as you so passionately did on behalf of Dade County residents. But, to keep in mind staying taciturn and doing what is deemed correct surely makes better inroads than being one who leaves that straight line of civility. Sanctity is what needs to reign down on the various venues and your unselfish character and commitment to pride and excellence saw to that, Officer Cook. A legend and a builder of humanity through the eyes and ears of the Lord Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are etched in your family's hearts and minds as well as those of your friends and fellow officers.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Hands of humane honor and the feet of dignity tenaciously travelling to chase after heinousness. What can we say regarding your austere integrity and dignity making an impression on the good folks of Dade County and never to be overlooked. Instead, Officer Cook, you remain loyal and cherished in your family's loving grace and in the humility of your department. Whenever there was a problem, Badge#1664 was present and there to take responsibility. Terror and evil demand just actions and for pursuing your missions with zest and zeal may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You sure are missed, Officer Cook, a graceful and enthusiastic servant who just wanted for serenity and safety to stay within those walls where torment and turmoil looked to unravel our very lives.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Our heroines and heroes deserve so much credit for performing a thankless job. A vocation in which their valor is stamped upon the ideals and values of our society. Your loving esteem, Officer Cook, uplifted the spirits of the downtrodden of those residing in and around Dade County. Those venues, streets and corners were marked with peril and wickedness and you should be commended for doing a yeoman job in creating a serene and docile environment all because of maintaining honesty, integrity and dignity in all your faithful trails. Tenacity and ferocity are not just learned as they must be a by-product of one's upbringing which take sits roots at home. Maturity, wisdom and vision made evil do a double take and you tried your utmost, Officer Cook, a gallant man and character of the highest regard for his fellowman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The bricks and mortar were laid skillfully by your journeys, it is a shame your presence could not witness all these changes. It was steel resolve and efficiency beyond the calls of duty.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Undying, unselfish and unwavering, your expertise, Officer Cook, was to put the pressure on evil and to rid it from our world. Dade County lived and still lives because of your effort and endeavor spread far and wide. The day to day onus of protecting is not easy and your character and conviction was just what we needed to stay safe and sound. Integrity, dignity and honor humanely placed in the face of danger to ward off the awful affects of violence. Your character has left those enhancements properly sealed within the corridors where Our Lord navigated your patrols of prudence. Never a more prepared and articulate leader of other esteemed colleagues. You won't be forgotten, Officer Cook, a prince among the angels of God's grand honor roll of supreme humility given back to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
There can be no chinks or dents in the armor of awareness, acumen and remaining astute. Since you started your career, Officer Cook, being sincere and candid, courageous and commendable allowed your fortress of ferocity and honesty to sink in protecting those of us living in Dade County who desired happy trails. A public servant of the highest decency, dignity and integrity which has been passed down to those comrades and your beloved family members who too pursue harmony and peace, prosperity in all their resolve to become decent citizens. Your paths were cut out just for you to walk in God's loving embrace while you served and now that your humble and heroic spirit has transcended those pearly gates of grace and gallantry. Valor and resiliency follow those who listen, learn and obey God's laws of nature and follow the character and commitment that all departments and their communities expect of their duly affirmed women and men of ingenuity and the precise applications of humility. Humanity carries that crown and for humanely serving, Officer Cook, may your family be blessed by your treasured and revered soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Adjust your attitude and chances are your humble success will be reached. If you dare stray from the paths of resolve and honor, heaven help those souls of serenity for our peace and harmony will be difficult to achieve. You reached out to the citizens of Dade County, Officer Cook, promising sunnier days. Those skies were sunny and hot the day you gave your all for your community. Character, concern and a caring heart will be how you will be fondly remembered. A warrior with the mentality of a humane and beloved human being who will remain his family and department's cherished hero. A gentleman for all humanity serving and preserving our hopes and dreams, your goodwill and devotion, Officer Cook, were taken to a higher spiritual calling. keep walking that pristine beat where no harm will follow after you. Violence and terror should not have taken a man of passion who was just trying to calm a troubled individual. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never any attitude issues. You gave an accounting worthy of a heavenly reward and your soul, Officer Cook, will keep soaring higher everyday.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2018
Denigration should lead to an investigation as it causes utter humiliation. For hopes and well being to flourish and live peace and unification must be the words of goodwill that are faithfully discharged. You lived by your undying will to survive and take care of all Dade County. Its citizens humbly blessed by your recognition, resolve and the decent honesty, integrity and dignity poured into making humanity feel at home. God has your humane character and its heroism which marked your life and public service career, Officer Cook, never crossing that line of doubt nor lingering when vital time was needed fighting the forces of ferocious evil. What tenacity! You displayed the basics and as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let destiny show your accomplishments are now honorably inscribed in front and back of Our Creator's trusted walls of humility given to all civilization.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2018
Babies crawl. Fish swim. Violence runs like never before unleashing its awful affects upon our very world. The society you and your comrades, Officer Cook, served and protected with your soul of goodwill and faith. In Dade County sheer morals, character and conviction can surely help to ward off this wanton wickedness that still runs rampant. Your earnest efforts and honorable heroic actions helped to fortify our very reasons for marching forward. You can be certain your good name will be remembered and sealed in those walls where humanity was preserved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Class surely engages enhancement as well as leadership embraces motivation.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2018
Desire and determination stay hand in hand so long as their accompanied by honor, reverence and the receptacles of resolve and resourcefulness. All your paths in life and during your career, Officer Cook, were carved out of courage and commitment to the fundamentals of excellent character and the maturity that intelligence bestows upon the simple and humanely heroic souls. Dade County was blessed by your young and energetic being, one that fought hard for our harmony, safe passages and the humility that civility sanctifies in all mankind. Nothing finer than being saluted for bravery and boldness working to free us of the oppression of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2018
Continuity is born from ingenuity. fruition comes from the eyes and ears of intuition. Your good instincts, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, saved Dade County and its people from God knows how much more tumult and mayhem. What did take place that day was tragic and sad, you were taken from your family and robbed of your humility and honor. You did a commendable job and your valor was first class all the way. Never forget a hero whose legacy bodes well for our futures and your family's. Just wish you were here to participate in all their happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2018
Blue skies are heaven's signal that all will be fine. Your soul, Officer Cook, has blazed a tremendous trail fo rother fine and brave officers with which to follow in. The lines of honor and distinction go through integrity, character and dignity because you can't have anything but these traits in order to deal with civilization on the roads. The streets can be littered with trash and violence fills them more than we want to know. Dade County and its residents were spared as you rescued them and your colleagues from any further harm. Humanity praises you, Officer Cook, your humbleness and humility reside in the skies above. Serenity and stability were founded upon your grace and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2018
Honor and wisdom are paramount to integrity and dignity as they feed off each other in the course of all heated battles. Dade County has had many and your stamina and courage, Officer Cook, was heroic and humane all in a day's effort to silence torment and champion serenity and its safety where it ought to belong. Those buildings and foundations came about through your undying character and badge of boldness worn so humbly as was your pristine uniform. Never more pride and never more cherished and respected for your unselfish model of decency and consistency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2018
Your family, Officer Cook, walks in the light of your soul burning bright. And we too walk in the enhancement of the light you shined on Dade County with your professional acumen and honor. It's founded in your determination, dignity and the integrity for which mankind will be gratefully indebted to your sacrifice. The violence keeps coming and those who now protect and serve those causes bravely and with a sense of humility and loving esteem, may they be blessed in their heroic endeavors. Just as you provided peace and clarity so may they have peaceful journeys watched over by God. He observes His flock, that of which you are now an eternal part of, continue your proverbial beat in heaven lessening our burdens a bit. Evil and terror will get their just punishment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Torrential storms bring major problems, allow us to seek the comfort of Our Creator who waits for us at His hands and feet.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2018
The bells toll, bagpipes wail, woe to those who bear the hurt of sorrow. Grief overcomes them and fills their hearts with unbearable tragedy. The Cook, Wilkerson and Tidwell Families went through unnerving agony. Their beloved hero and family member, Officer William C. Cook, was taken by the evil that violence and domestic terror represent. Here in Dade County you were defending out turf. Our rights and freedoms on the firing lines and your resolve, honor, grace and dignity stepped on that pedal of mettle, one not with rust, but with complete integrity and character affirming our hopes and dreams. Goodwill has spoken on humanity's request with the beckoning of some humility that you see most public servants, heroes and heroines together have as they clasp as one to meet bravery at the border. A sure sight for civility to enhance sanctity as you kept the streets peaceful and quiet, Officer Cook. A friend to all, faithful to the final call Larceny is a crime and so is killing precious time when a battle sure and steady is brewing. It must have its pot turned off, the kettle must not boilover. You have and will be fondly and solemnly remembered for aiding our community, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The gall of those who wreak havoc and bloodshed. Their ill will will be greeted by the Almighty in due time and place. Your space, Officer Cook,is reserved for your unselfish tenacity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2018
Gladness, joy and happiness make contentment smile and last a little longer. Nothing worse than frowning faces and sad hearts, yet after your untimely death, Officer Cook, your beloved family was left mourning the huge loss in their family. you see you were an integral part of your family holding them together with your modest and resilient honesty, dignity and the truth of integrity dripping from your lips. You went after violence and pursued righteousness just as any public servant might. Could , should or would are words that don't back up commitment, conviction and character unless heroic action, humane and subtle are implemented. There won't ever be a dry eye for you, Officer Cook, because, Badge #1664 spoke loudly and proudly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The blocks were set, the foundations, laid, the cornerstones were raised and if only you could see your work on humanity's behalf in action now, Officer Cook. Your soul and spirit can see the big picture.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2018
One who is bold and brave, needs no boasting, only honorable and dignified salutes for bringing peace and harmony to that summit of security and prosperity. You brought the goods to Dade County, Officer Cook. Resourceful and resolute. Only a man of passion and compassion can assemble those kits of kindness which go back into the reservoirs of mankind. Your character, desire and devotion stood up against evil and you surely were a committed savior, Officer Cook. No prodding was necessary. We know God holds the master keys to His foundation where fruition and advancement were apart of society. Humanity trusted your instincts, we the people received prudent and treasured service from a gentleman of gallantry and principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2018
Do not give an inch, it will turnout to be greater than the some of the parts. Dade County needs every undying breath of energy and effort from its brave and fierce warriors. Every breathe exhaled brings more to the battle and here in Dade County, you stood for unity and stability, Officer Cook, a servant and a messenger of God with an endeavor and morals that have made you a humbly beloved hero. You sustained us with your vision, valor and vitality so validating it makes your charm and charisma stand on par with your integrity, honor and dignity. You will be forever honored and saluted for giving back your transparency to humanity. Your missions, journeys and destinies are complete , Officer Cook and now enhancement and reverence take up a higher chair, among the honor roll of ferocity and humane tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2018
Never go off track or be deterred from your main responsibilities as the yare quite essential to the maintenance and prosperity of those whom you loyally serve. Dade County, Officer Cook, was the location of where your honesty, dignity and unwavering integrity was focused from the beginning. Our days, afternoons and nights were made a little more special because of your uniquely humble heroism. Not just character and commitment for one day, staunch and stellar faithfulness day in an out. Humility, wisdom and vision sound easy, but unless practiced and preached they can never begin to have a tellin gand long lasting affect on fighting crime and its unrelenting evil. You fought, Officer Cook, for liberty, justice, truth and trust and never capitulated one iota. Saluted for bravery above and beyond what a cherished man does for his community, family, colleagues and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2018