Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
One day a most petulant world will become more at rest from all this wickedness. Terror, turmoil and torment deliver a beating that not always heals with time. Moments, seconds and minutes all count, you made the most of them, Officer Cook, heroically displaying the wares of honor, integrity and dignity that stood toe to toe with foe whose voracious appetite to commit crime was overwhelming. You voice, calmness and reasoning all were because of your tireless and unselfish heart and soul that are now part of heaven's base of angels all soaring higher. Stellar character, stoic commitment and sterling convictions all truth and trustworthy provide the essential basis for your life and career with reverence, gratitude and endearment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 21, 2022
Security and serenity need constant elevation. For only mankind, society and humanity rely upon the most honorable resources of dedicated heroes and heroines. Dade County was embraced by your loving esteem, cherished passions and smile yet serious demeanor, Officer Cook, that was sincere, beloved and virtuous. For if integrity, character and dignity falter then violence and its associated evil would have free space to dash the hopes, dreams and aspirations of our very world. You created and distributed everything meaningful in peace, stability and accountability despite being under terrible adversity that afternoon of May 16,1979 when your family, department and the entire police world lost a gallant and well versed gentleman of boldness, wisdom and enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 21, 2022
Poise and fearlessness were some of your many heroic attributes, Officer Cook, more importantly Dade County will never forget your unassuming and unselfish work ethics that protected them for evil. Our very stability and harmony all coming together because of humble dignity, integrity and character. You built a foundation of faithfulness, hope and goodwill to shine on forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtue, wisdom and loyalty directed mankind to provide the essential basis for sanctity and liberty to pour forth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2022
An apple is a shiny fruit. A polished public servant is humble human being. your honor, service and dignity, Officer Cook, put serenity and security forth here in Dade County to be heroically saluted for it captured your unwavering character, commitment and your faithful convictions of everything in the words of truth and trust. Wisdom, vision and maturity were the bonds of your energy and unselfish fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2022
Valor and virtue are honor's codes of reverence, dignity and integrity all which were in your heroic heart and soul, Officer Cook and Dade County will not forget. You were the apple of your parents' eyes, sister and beloved Karen. Forty-three years is a long time and your sacrifice that delivered peace and quiet won't be overlooked as we salute your spirit and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2022
The world could certainly use more politeness and courtesy. Your manners and decency, Officer Cook, knocked on many doors brokering our very serenity and humility here in Dade County. Integrity clear as day. Dignity and respect always esteemed, loyal and quite cherished. We salute your bravery, dedication and virtue all from your tireless fortitude. Your family misses you very much and your beloved parents along with yourself are forever cradled in God's loving arms of compassion, truth and perfection as angels now. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2022
Your easy disposition, Officer Cook, was all humility, heart and heroic. Exactly what Dade County needed yet you were consummate, fair and firm in all your essential duties. Danger and peril make for a tough time and your life and career were dignified and filled with integrity that was character, commitment and conviction. The cornerstones of courage, care and concern were enhancing and mot uplifting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2022
Poise and fearlessness were some of your many heroic attributes, Officer Cook, more importantly Dade County will never forget your unassuming and unselfish work ethics that protected them for evil. Our very stability and harmony all coming together because of humble dignity, integrity and character. You built a foundation of faithfulness, hope and goodwill to shine on forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Virtue, wisdom and loyalty directed mankind to provide the essential basis for sanctity and liberty to pour forth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 19, 2022
You can offer a hero's welcome to another officer from your department. Detective Cesar Echaverry passed from a gunshot wound he received while protecting Dade County from a robber. Just twenty-nine and also a young man filled with poise, passion and honesty just as you were filled with. Dignity, integrity and your crusading character uplifted mankind and surely enriched our lives as your values, morals and mettle still keep your family moving forward with your legacy bonded in hope, truth and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, your faith and heroism are always greeted by God and His heroic angels, a flock of ferocity so heart warming and invigorating.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2022
One small step for mankind when astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin landed and walked on the moon. Big and humbly honored steps you took, Officer Cook, to heroically rid Dade County of torment and problems. A man so relied upon because of your stoic nature, virtue, wisdom and dignity answered that last call where integrity and character accentuated fairness, firmness and dogged determination. As I was driving near Liberty City on my way to Naples I drove by NW 17th Ave did not turn left as I have been by the street sign marked with your name Officer William C. Cook Street a few times in the past. You were surely consummate in every detail, nuance and every way of admiration and sincere gratitude. Life is surely not a game and when off duty one can laugh and enjoy the times off. You, Officer Cook, administered truth and trustworthiness to be saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2022
Rest and relaxation for those who acquitted themselves as role models. You were just that and will forevermore be that source of light, hope and goodwill so faithful and so honest. A man who was the beacon of pleasure and joy you brought to your family and beloved Karen. Integrity and dignity for eternity perpetuate you sacred name, Officer Cook. A true warrior and a first class gentleman founded in the principles of perseverance and reverence toward your fellow officer and citizen. Dade county will live by your heroism and exemplary life and career authentically cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A tunnel of tenacity, a treasure chest of warm and emotional memories of a thoughtful and resourceful human being.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2022
Every action your family solemnly demonstrates is for you, Officer Cook, "Uncle Bo" remains entrenched within their hearts and minds. Their hero who was blessed with acumen and awareness seeing the big picture of what needed to be completed in order for Dade County's own to prosper, thrive and to be able to leave safely. Badge#1664 was genuine honor, solid character and commitment to being dignified and a man devoutly dedicated to his chosen profession. The branches and roots of integrity, diligence and vigilance were planted tirelessly long before you were conceived. The loyalty and esteem all coming from a wonderful upbringing and an environment where accountability and versatility all met together with your virtue and maturity beyond your years of accepting such a perilous position you took to heart to restore, reclaim and to revive us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2022
Your spirit remains perpetual in God's greenest of gardens, Officer Cook, Forever a real horrible day and a loss not only to your esteemed and most adored family, your department and the entire police world and humanity lost a truly humble, blessed and trusted soul with a big heart to match. Serenity, sanctity and sincerity all marked your paths of righteousness where dignity, character and integrity followed throughout your life of virtue, wisdom and responsibility. The angels above can surely soar, fly and keep walking their beats of distinction for defining the words of ingenuity and intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2022
Valor accentuated. Vision clear as day. Honor, dignity and integrity always heroic, loyal and forever cherished. Dade County was where you started your career, Officer Cook and where tragically one man on rampage took your life. Such a special heart, soul and spirit of blessed humbleness that galvanized your family, those who worked with you and the folks whom you protected with your paths and trails of sacred trust and truth to be boldly saluted. An angel of wisdom and virtue floating high above his family as they carry your sincerely scrupulous legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 18, 2022
Officer Cook, many have served and protected faithfully, thoughtfully and with every assurance of resourcefulness in their hearts, souls and spirits of virtue and vision. Your valiant life and career is forever etched in stone and marked accordingly for the general public to read. Dade County's citizens had your full measure of attention to details never to be off course nor sidetracked. when hope and goodwill blend in with honesty, dignity and integrity they serve to uplift, enrich and enhance one's humble being. You were a hero whose consummate drive and desire made you a top flight officer who will be remembered, adored and revered for unselfish work habits and tireless passion as your compasses only went forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 17, 2022
No one had to clue you in, Officer Cook on what it required to be stellar, stoic and sterling in all your outstanding efforts put forward on behalf of Dade County and its people. The purposes of your position and its missions of faith, hope and goodwill were to abate evil, display honesty, integrity and reverence all came from your undying heart, soul and a spirit of humility and loyalty demonstrated at all times and costs. The ultimate sacrifice you undertook spoke volumes of your sacred oath to back up your fellow officers while engaged in handling a job filled with peril and danger. Law enforcing has its rewards as well and you my neighbor, friend and hero should have been granted the opportunity to retire humbly and gracefully as did your colleagues. We salute you, your courage and excellent character and upstanding commitments. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 17, 2022
The world has certainly gotten scarier since you departed it over forty-three years ago, Officer Cook, because of one man's insanity. You were civil and your earthly journeys confirmed what we already knew, sanctity, honesty and heart triumph over violence and evil. Dade County received you with open arms forty-nine years ago when you began your patrols of virtue and valor, awareness and candor. Such a handsome and charming young man who brought his family peace and happiness as well as the community where you grew up and learned all the insights and humble lessons that life brings forth. Our stability and serenity have humanely been attributed to your tenacity, trust and truthful character the kind that cares and is sincere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 17, 2022
You were such a young man, Officer Cook and yet you were well versed in the basics of law enforcement, being a man of class, desire and all heart, such a devoted Dade County hero who never lost sight of your professional goals which were your aspirations of integrity, reverence and dignity's letters of commitment, character and the truest words of elegance and effort always put forth. Forevermore are you treasured, loyal to your comrades and enriched by tireless and unselfish care,consideration and determination all dogged and distinct. They left a deep impression within the hearts and minds of society. A real steady servant, first class all the way who never backed down nor buckled under pressure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A warrior whose family never more prouder of you and always holding the torch of your trails and paths firmly in their hearts and hands,
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 17, 2022
Rebounding from adversity humbles a surely honorable person. Dade County was fortunate to have in their midst a well respected, able bodied and capable gentleman to handle the daily affairs of policing its streets and many venues. Because of your unassuming dignity, integrity and bravery, such outstanding character that only accentuated and was the loyal personification of your heart and soul, Officer Cook, all heroically capturing your family's pride and the class by which you performed, all your comrades
have never overlooked your heroism and humility which society shares with all who wear a badge of virtue, maturity and wisdom who protect our harmony. Now as an angel you are with Our Master to patrol His heavenly pavements above with so many other heroes and heroines who sacrificed for the good of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 17, 2022
Surrounded by a sea of love and affection from your family, friends and professional peers, Officer Cook, the world that day suffered a terrible loss for which mankind was stunned as was your family and Dade County, the community you served with esteem, integrity, honor and a heroic heart of passion, dignity and character. Such a man deserves to be saluted and poignantly honored for dealing with sheer adversity, violence from an ungodly man. You forever be remembered for virtue, courage and the perfect balance of morals, values and ideals which were the building blocks to your stable and humbly blessed life and career accepted willingly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So dearly adored and greatly admired, you are always going to be missed so much as your family carries forward your legacy of yearning and accountability.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 17, 2022
A man whose heroic actions remain perpetual. Your adoring family, Officer Cook, carries you wherever they go taking your legacy sealed in honor, heart and soul forever as the torch of your trails of justice, truth and trust. Dade County folks were served by a loyal and esteemed gentleman of dignity, integrity and everything bestowed in excellent character and truly fortuitous ingenuity. You were the glue that held your family together during crises and when your dad passed away as your mother and dad may they rest in peace along with you my neighbors, friends and hero raised two wonderful children with manners, politeness, decency and class that embraced, enhanced and enriched the pavements and streets of society where you implanted tranquility, stability and freedom of movement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 16, 2022
Your reputation and accentuation of everything outstanding in your life, career and marriage, Officer Cook was the personification of a true warrior and it was just a real horror that you were taken so young. Pride and persistence that pacified an angry person, honor and integrity that represented the environment by which you lived with dignity and a heart filled with humility. Such blessings don't always occur with everyone and yet you protected and provided undying assurance that your community of Dade County would be safe from crime as a lonely man callous and wanton committed such evil against you and your esteemed and loyal colleagues. To you, Officer Cook, we salute dedication, virtue and accountability all hitching their humbleness to your badge of valor and uniform of unquestionable resourcefulness. You think and smile from high atop God's saintly venues of perfection where angels of heroism soar freely looking over their beloved families. Those foundations of earthly journeys remain cherished and most meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. To both the Tidwell and Wilkerson Families and to Mr. Hyatt and Mr. Miller whom I had the humble pleasure of greeting, your "Uncle Bo" lives on in eternity for his consummate and most reliably positive work ethics. #Never Forgotten!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 16, 2022
The domes of devotion, dignity, determination and dedication were constantly kept lit by your unassuming resources of steadfast honor, heart, humbleness and the blessings of your treasured heroism which today still keeps traveling high above in Our Lord's heaven's of mercy, compassion and the rewards you'll forever reap, Officer Cook, by virtue of your endeavor, efficiency and unwavering sense of balance, trust and truth you worn that can never be tarnished. The reverence and homage paid to your memory and spirit will remain saluted for their energy, character and bravest of commitments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 16, 2022
The top of the hill in honor, heart and heroism to be loyally cherished forever. You kept the spirits of Dade County safer all by your unselfish and tireless not only on May 16,1979, Officer Cook, everyday of your six short years of brave, bold and virtual service. It's dignity, character and integrity that lead your feats and paths of trust and truth to be saluted proudly. Mettle and morals running the trails along with principles and humane proficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 16, 2022
The mountains and hills are tough enough to climb but Our Maker endowed your heart and soul, Officer Cook, with powerfully humble talents and gifts not always visible to humanity. A man of humility blessed and rewarded for heroic honor, achievement and dignified loyalty and ingenuity also not always viewed by the public. Dade County thrived because of your unassuming commitments to excellence, pride and ferocity applied at each corner. A man who took onus seriously and never let upon the pedal. The fountains of tenacity flowed from your juices, a man who cared, was sincere and definitely engaged in his duly affirmed profession where haste may result in harm or worse to the public at large whom you served with sense and virtue so wise beyond your years of experience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 15, 2022