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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

Climbing those cliffs of courage where your bravery and valor, Officer Cook, met up with your honor, intensity and the integrity that humble intensity brings to dignity that shall help sustain one during their fights over evil. Terror must be met with high end armory and for Dade County's people, you were accounted for, Officer Cook, a loyal comrade in arms whose reservoir of resolve and resourcefulness was as good as your character and commitment to pride and excellent work. Only the best and first class of desire, devotion and dedication to witness your wonderful life and career through until Our Creator needed your beautiful spirit in His eternal gardens where angelic men and women soar higher everyday. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 4, 2018

Never a dull moment but a very sad day of aching hearts when your life and career were taken from your soul. Your family's grief and pain always will be in their flesh and blood as you were their humble and humane warrior. A hero whose intense integrity, honesty and dignity will not go unnoticed. The public in general and those living in and around the Dade County community will solemnly honor and salute your bravery, Officer Cook, a highly motivated gentleman who was able to lead others through peril and kayos. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 4, 2018

Heroes and heroines are singled out for special character and achievements that produce swift and positive results. Here in Dade County, Officer Cook, your charisma, charm and saving graces helped place wickedness right where it belongs. Our peace and freedoms are because you sacrificed your honor, integrity and dignity for others to live on and to carry on with your heroic legacy. It says clearly you were a humane and blessed man of mettle, gallantry and the right values meant to tackle terror. Never far from us and cherished, admired and revered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 4, 2018

Benign is something usually harmless. Violence and its evil are as damming as a venomous snake. Police officers commit to the morals and lessons they learn in the academy and then take them to the streets to save and preserve the dignity of life. Your mission here in Dade County, Officer Cook, was to see and seize the arms of those bent on destruction. Peace and unity came from your very heroic soul of character, humility, honesty and integrity to be henceforth and forever honored solemnly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 4, 2018

The crowning touch of a hero or heroine's life and career is how welcoming God is when He uplifts their honor, bravery and humility to another sphere. Heaven awaits its men and women of peace and tranquility for the difficult jobs they handled in this land. You handled your professionalism, Officer Cook, better than most and were structured under the beams of humanity in serenity and the safe passages Dade County folks expected to see. Their pursuits, your pursuits were goals,dreams and aspirations which forevermore have become our inspirations for more fruitfully humble journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Challenging and championing our causes for a brighter future, one better off, Officer Cook, if we knew your presence would be here. Planted right at our feet. The words and truth from your humble lips were pious and indeed of trustworthy note. Sacrifice means sweat and toil, serious business for those angels, heroes and heroines who desired for us a tomorrow with less tumalt.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2018

All it takes is a canister of courage and a touch of humane and humble boldness to take on torment and turmoil. You had the right stuff, Officer Cook, to go out day after day patrolling Dade County with your mettle and might straight from your cherished heart. All the love and compassion if that alone could reunite you with your family how happy they would be. A man of your gallantry and humility should be honorably afforded the dignity and integrity of those humanitarian salutes due you for patience and a persevering nature. It brought peace, sanctity and civility to the forefront. A lesson for all humanity to learn and to use for all those public servants searching for violence and trying to come up with peaceful means. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2018

It seems lately as though the rules of engagement have let up a little. In this seemingly never ending war over wickedness there can be no surcease. No backing down, no giving in. Capitulating cannot set in. You kept your eyes and ears on Dade County's pulse and heart for six years of loyal and dedicated service. Nothing finer than your honesty, integrity and the dignity that ingenuity, intelligence and intuition may deliver. The thugs, perpetrators and criminals don't own the streets, police officers with confidence and the courage of character and their abilities such as yours, Officer Cook, must be focused and honed in on their tasks and assignments at hand as you always were. A hero of the high regard and a savior and warrior to be welcomed into God's eternal houses of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.The flows of ferocity and tenacity must not be unglued nor interrupted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2018

Distrust, Disgrace. Disgust. The ultimate humiliation and betrayal of one's badge of honor, boldness and commitment and a uniform that is supposed to be worn smartly, with integrity and the stellar and humane dignity designed to battle terror. Nothing worse than a public servant out in the streets demonstrating a lack of morals for their job where safety and security are of paramount importance. Dade County never worried about you, Officer Cook, nothing God forbid, rogue, corrupt or dishonorable, just a big old smile and enhancement to last forever. That excellent character and conviction has been shielded and taken to a higher heavenly level where you can patrol Our Lord's venues without further harm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2018

Being rambunctious is a better way to chip away at violence. At least the good effort of resolve and honesty shows through more clearly. You gave Dade County and its community a better than resourceful endeavor, Officer Cook. Their peace, unity and harmony were showered down upon them by a man of bravery, wisdom and the senses of serenity, integrity and the dignity of having principles. Our safety and navigation are directly linked to your heroism and its warming touching upon humanity's soul. Never overlooked and humbly saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of esteem. You'll always be cherished by your loved ones, professional comrades and a wide array of close personal friends from around this country.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2018

Dominate but do so in a humble way, it will command evil's attention. You were never in a panic, Officer Cook, as you handled your calls with honor, humility and the valor of a man possessed of dignity and integrity. Dade County and its residents were well served and had their serenity and unity placed down by your character and loving grace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You donned your uniform, Officer Cook, with desire, devotion and determination to see your hope and faith missions through.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 3, 2018

Men and women of honor and bravery are from the bloodlines of bold and beautiful people. Your family upbringing, Officer Cook, reflected the highest standards of sanctity and civility all from the courageous fabric of morals and ideals to be sure. Dade County and its citizens can cherish your humble common sense and the awareness that brought your commitment and character to a higher plateau. Safety, peace, security and the serene moments we all can treasure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

Swift justice demands the quickest of action. Dade County firmly believed in peace and stability and Badge#1664 was there to save, shield and protect like no other servant. Your blessed name, Officer Cook, helped to remedy a problem that started spiralling out of control. Your response, honor and bravery followed your courage, wisdom and maturity along with your integrity and dignity through those mazes of evil. You did your very best, Officer Cook, a humbly beloved warrior whose saving graces at least allowed calmness to set in. Always saluted for valor and with God forever preserving and looking down on your family and peers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

The whispers of wisdom are the welcome relief we get when brave public servants face danger head to head. The problem is the loudness of wickedness carries with it perils that at times may be too much to overcome. You were a superbly honorable man, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero whose legacy shines through your integrity and dignity which fought courageously for our silence and harmonious moments. When unity and vision meet at the crossroads, chances are the circumstances and dilemmas will be rectified and a community can live fruitfully and faithfully as one. A cherished man with a broad scope for humility, your gifts to a humble humanity shall never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

Honor, humility and bravery need no hype, they require admiration from us and from our bravest and most decent of public servants. Protecting our rights, freedoms and happiness, you assisted greatly in this endeavor, Officer Cook, a gallant gentleman and more importantly a man with conviction and integrity. So stellar was your life and career, you were able to lead others through those patches of a community here in Dade County where your diligence and resolve conversed so humbly. Remember a servant's life and God takes over when their time is deemed over. He now has your character and affections, Officer Cook, patrolling in heaven watching over those perfectly paved roads of tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The unkindest cut was your very untimely death although your sacrifice has been felt all these decades later, charisma, vision, wisdom and ingenuity all they way as you posted goodwill and serenity for mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

A renewal of sorts seems to happen every once in a while. Dade County having stability and peace means the world to so many citizens. And you were that very vital cog of courage and honor, Officer Cook, a most beloved and respected veteran public servant whose hope and devotion attempted to bring calm amid a tragic day of violence. One young troubled man, one spark is all that is needed to incite evil and you did your part, Officer Cook, with character, dignity and a fresh breath of integrity. Never more treasured and admired by your family, peers and friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A salute of salvation and humility helps give humanity that chance of serenity and starting anew.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2018

Mellow and full of productive mettle. A life and public service career filled with accommodations and accomplishments for saving the lives of your comrades and those people whom you diligently watched over. Dade County can be deeply indebted to you, Officer Cook, its hero of character, class and the humility that helped to pump peace and energy into the souls of its citizens. Your mild manner and calming voice helped to smoothover disturbances that threatened the very fabric of mankind and your mortal actions did prevent a much more serious problem if you were not present with your humility and honorable decency that fateful day. Only the finest of professionals covering all the bases like a brilliantly polished diamond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We the people could count on your versatility, Officer Cook, to keep our heads above water and our compasses heading in the right direction. Influences are difficult to follow, hopefully those finest serving us will at least perform and wear their badges and uniforms the way they supposed to be donned, with supreme character and noble commitment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Haughtiness is to be frowned upon while honor and humility are to be humbly exemplified. These are the qualities and characteristics police departments search out for when hiring new recruits. Bravery, dignity and integrity call for that unique and special recipe for humane and loyal success. Evil, terror and wickedness are all fought on the same level field when all public servants must pull their own weight, the same rope must be handled with care and caution. Officer Cook, you pulled your end, it's a crying tragedy nothing could have been done to save your young life. As you left behind a widow in Karen, your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and your big sister, Nancy. Your stoic character help to secure the prospects of peace and liberty for all Dade County. A valiant warrior and humanity's version of virtues and values all from your terrific upbringing. Nothing more flattering than ferocity utilized in a first class manner. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your risked everything to stop a wayward young man bent on violence and uncontrollable heinous actions. You and your colleagues are to be saluted for unbelievable boldness, astuteness and the awareness under pressure to act accordingly as only a professional must function. Vigilance needs to be guarded, diligence needs to be hand crafted, perseverance has to be weaved from resolve and resourcefulness. The only to get things accomplished correctly and the first time out of the box. As we stated one does not always get a makeup or do over in this intense line of work. Mettle matters more than miracles.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Those binoculars for brilliance, boldness and bravery where there for us and your comrades in arms to see, Officer Cook. Your department received the very best professional acumen from your loyal and honorable soul of sincerity which worked like a charm protecting the lives of Dade County beloved citizens. And you were a precious soul, Officer Cook, your family's pearl of wisdom, dignity and the integrity that good fact finding brings forth. Only the most talented and skilled of heroes who closed in on peace while trying to conquer callousness and evil. Forever an inspirational legacy that honed in on humility, civility and the sanctity that tranquility and harmony shall always bring to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A beacon of hope, faithfulness and the intuitions that ingenuity and humble purpose deliver.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Being able to relay directions and to lead other brave souls are two unique capacities. Police must be able to enforce, take charge and if needed make arrests that threaten the public peace. The qualities of tranquility, harmony and unity must be there if we are to accomplish a means to our fruitful journeys in life. The very same missions of mankind that you undertook in Dade County on behalf of its people, Officer Cook. The finality of your career and life, Officer Cook, ended far too soon as you will be honored for having dignity, wisdom, vision and the integrity to stand form in the very face of destruction from violence and its unending roads of ruination. Etched in walls for having character, humility and the nobleness to act heroically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No one wants their loved ones to depart without a final goodbye. God 's shining grace reflects off your beloved soul, Officer Cook, one with charisma, charm and personal concern for everyone's welfare.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Our Lord's humble hands hold us as He guides us down those humble pathways of resolve and driven dedication. And hands of grace and everlasting mercy indeed they help us to shelter those whom we bravely service and provide humane peace and safety for all. Your brave career and life, were the bookends to resourcefulness, integrity and the vision to see dignity and honesty through when battling an enemy so advanced. It took your total package of perseverance and prudence, Officer Cook, to witness your patrols of all Dade County venues. Virtually all your colleagues and family members who are here today salute and humbly honor your memory and heroic legacy of staunch character, conviction and the commitment to excel at your profession, one marked with pitfalls and perils that must somehow be eliminated if serenity and harmony are to take centerstage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The beams of light coming from the heavens above are forever lit up with the souls of those bounded by boldness and bravery from their compassionate hearts of consideration. The halls of justice are eternally open for review and upon further review the wise and the pious are rewarded from their sincerest efforts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Your valor and boldness were always in the vicinity of your humble honor and dignity which protected all Dade County residents from evil, Officer Cook. The location of a hero's humbleness, integrity and vision must be right where it will have the greatest affect in fighting terror. No matter, your character and engaging smile will forever be fondly remembered as will your soul which emitted positive fortitude and the good vibes of vigilance to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Engagement, enhancement and the rays of hope for our happiness to pursue peace and harmony. I just wish that you were here today, Officer Cook, together with your beloved family to soak in those rays of refreshment. I apologize, Officer Cook, marshmallows is spelled this way. I should know how to spell. I can spell bravery, desire and courage from carrying your values right on your protective vest. They should have had those side panels back then. It should not have taken your life for those added features to be an addition to your humble attire. But pride and efficiency functioned well together as your partners.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Combating crime takes excellent health, outstanding morals, the wisdom of vision and passion, the out takes of character and solid commitment to excelling in a profession where peril and obstacles must be broken apart by good sound integrity, dignity and that word of humility we label as honor. Proud and prudent, practical and resourceful, all the traits of a duly dedicated and devoted crimefighter, Officer Cook. You put Dade County and its residents back on that map of mettle and safety for mankind. Goodwill and your hovering spirit will always surround us as God helps you and other brave angelic souls, heroes and heroines each with bravery and humanity stamped on your lips of truth and trust, patrol and watch over those who now carry that baton of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

Everyday, we make a note of reflection regarding your humbly heroic life, Officer Cook. One that is celebrated when your birthday approaches and of course on that solemn date of your untimely passing. Not just a passing as you sacrificed your soul of inspiration to silence the sounds of violence. This coming 4th of July while fireworks go off and barbeques are stoked with goals for roasting hot dogs, hamburgers and marshmellows, let us remember your saintly wisdom, bravery and the courage of your vision to commit to proper channels of character, honor and dignity's integrity. Always a concerned public servant whose navigations were blessed by Our Creator for intuition, ingenuity and the intellect that maturity bring salong. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Happy 4th of July to the Wilkerson's Tidwell's and of course to you Mrs. Cook. My family and I hope you are doing well out there in sunny California.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

With a writ of righteous proficiency, your pursuits in life, Officer Cook, were happiness abounding. Since your calling in life was to have a career as a police officer, we know the entire Dade County community was under your wise and watchful eyes and ears. Danger, peril and evil could take notes of notice you were there to fight off these adversaries of possible doom and gloom. The most humane heroism and humility all deriving from honesty, integrity and dignity showed your character to be the most treasured and consummate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

With iron clad resolve and the will to fight on, your cherished service toward Dade County, Officer Cook, won't be forgotten. Humbleness and humility assisted you greatly in your courage, honor and dignity, the stellar integrity to broker peaceful times and serene moments for all safe passages. Your family, peers and friends surely can fondly remember your engaging personality and stoic character that made your commitment all in heaven's blessed name. Your sweet soul of grace, Officer Cook should rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2018

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