Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

The greatest courage is found within a person's heart. Within your spirit Officer Cook, lies honor and dignity to match your character, integrity and the commitment you made to guard the fortresses of Dade County and its residents. A public servant clever, brave and resourceful whose humility stood out in this war over evil. Saluted and recognized for resolve and heroism, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Six years of loyalty, twenty-five years of unwavering determination. Humanity has its tranquility at your gentle hands and feet, Officer Cook. Morals, values and ideals lead the pious down the paths of tenacity like no other.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2018

Heroes sacrifice for the good of society. Hailed as humane and civil people all for the mold of courage and resolve, honor, integrity and the wisdom that dignity and character take to the various venues to ward off evil. Your days and years, Officer Cook, were spent policing and protecting the peace and servitude of all Dade County and its folks. Nothing but great consistency and the model of morals and values we all hold so dear. Your family, colleagues and friends hold you and continue to treasure your heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2018

God sure has His most greatest of heroes and heroines bottled up for eternal safekeeping in heaven. Your humbleness, Officer Cook, was only a tip of the iceberg. Honesty, dignity and integrity all the right stuff along with class and character to fight those winds of wickedness. In Dade County you restored peace and helped to foster humility among humanity. A gentleman and a gallant public servant, blessed with heroics, reverence and respect for your professional position. Only serenity and peaceful travels can we look forward to because of your unwavering and unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2018

Evil needs our greatest effort. Nothing short of success is expected in order to restore the unity and quiet to a given locale. In Dade County wisdom and vision were a code for courage and integrity. Your honor and dignity, Officer Cook, was deliberate and most essential to containing peril. A hero and a heck of a public servant, saving life and property while humbly composing yourself with humility, sanctity and the nobility to be a brave warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2018

You were a people person, Officer Cook, but much more a well regarded and reserved hero of Dade County who served its folks with esteem and excellence. Bravery, honor and dignity keep their heroes and heroines at the top of God's courageous charts of ferocity and fearlessness.Your approaches to handling terror was well respected and as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, let it be known that humility had the character of a gentleman with foresight and the wisdom to accomplish. Our unity and peace came about through dangerous encounters with wickedness. A wonderfully kind and compassionate public servant who went about his daily affairs, calming and collecting his thoughts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2018

Skipping out when evil is present won't alleviate the problem. It will only exasperate the situations whether in Dade County or wherever. Your caring and concern, Officer Cook, coupled greatly with your honor, humble as it was, the dignity that was your domain and the intellect of integrity that takes on a humane and humble spirit. Humanity was well guarded when you took up residence and reveled in goodwill on civility's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2018

The honor roll of Our Lord's angelic heroes and heroines seems to keep increasing when in fact evil must be lessened. You took your cues of courage and combined them with integrity, dignity and honesty, Officer Cook. One of the many who made their commitments meaningful. Only your faithfulness and extreme regard kept that day from being worse. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2018

Grace and gallantry are humbly reserved for men and women who put out effort and efficiency in hitting those streets where terror and evil lies. Officer Cook, Dade County witnessed your great morals and idealistic integrity racing to calls where life and limb hung in the balance. You are a hero with loyalty given back to your peers who have fondly remembered your dignified feats. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humane and full of humility taken now to the big police department in the sky.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2018

Affirmations are only meaningful if followed up by bravery, acumen and the honesty that one pursues evil. For your career and whole life, Officer Cook, diligence and dignity carried you ttrails of tenacity and resolve. Dade County was most served and protected when you crossed paths with its citizens. Your character, commitment to excellence and resolution won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A life of happiness and fulfillment that had more journeys of fruition to offer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2018

Daydreaming does not cut the mustard. Determination and motivation give our very esteemed and talented men and women at least a fighting chance to produce good results where peace and unity resides for one and all. And here in Dade County your endeavors, Officer Cook, brought newer hope and everlasting unity for those desiring happiness. Your journeys of character and class were delivered each day by Our Lord's hands and for evil taking your young life, that courage and valor now resides on top of God's perfect mountains where you can safely watch over His streets here and nothing will ever harm you again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2018

Nothing can overshadow outstanding performance and consistent effort. Always one -hundred percent top notch service to the citizens of Dade County, Officer Cook, a man loyal and faithful to the calls of duty. Responsibility and honesty match up to the likes of good integrity and dignity. You captured the hearts of your family, friends and professional peers with unwavering and undeniable courage. Enhancement has stayed here as your wonderful soul of security, Officer Cook, uplifts our spirits as we continue your legacy and our pursuits of good health, peace and happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2018

Warriors battle. Saviors save. Protectors persevere. Whatever the pathways and trails required they look violence face to face taking peril and trying to relieve it from our society. You did that just as the most proficient public servant there was. The people of Dade County have to be thankful for your salvation and safe passages while securing decency and destiny for all mankind. Officer Cook, your values, character and vision have to be compared to the caliber of your honesty and integrity, your dignity as is all warriors placed in jeopardy daily. You won't be forgotten. Only saluted for desire and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2018

Where there is prayer there is hope. The emotions of bravery and honesty carry those humble and loyal to their destinations of desire and devotion. You dedicated your life and career, Officer Cook, to service and serenity here in Dade County and never more an outstanding job of shielding us from harm. A humane gentleman whose crusades of courage and resolve were complete and God took you for a long ride back to join your fellow angelic heroes and heroines who fortitude rested on their dignity and staunch integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 7, 2018

Humble women and men start from th ebottom to the top. You worked your way up, Officer Cook, to become a leader of other fine and brave souls. Dade County and its citizens were truly lucky and happy top have your exploits expending the energy and endeavor in getting evil off ther streets. A happy man full of charm and decency championing our causes of peace and civility. Nothing more nobler or heroic. Your fine character, dignity and integrity rest in God's kingdom of compassion and kindness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2018

Rescuing us from from terror, you showed our country and your peers what heroes are about, Officer Cook. You gave Dade County and its ciiizens the right to achieve fruition in their pursuits of happiness as all lives matter. If dignity, peace and liberty are to be championed, tension, unrest and evil must be challenged and never allowed to pass through those doors of desire and devotion. Character, commitment and morals can grab each other as they now help you up in God's greenest of pastures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humanity salutes your humility and civility disbursed back to mankind.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2018

Boy, when you team class, honor and courage, the results should seemingly be for a positive. Unfortunately, violence makes other appointments that change many lives. Heroes and heroines give everything for their communities where peace and unity combine with safety and security. You gave Dade County all the protection and preservation they ever needed, Officer Cook, too bad that troubled and evil young man decided to commit heinousness against the establishment and those residents under your eyes of endearment. You at least were devoted and truly demonstrated you rundying and unselfish humility nobly distributed back to humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2018

The heart is the one organ along with a brain and lungs that need to function properly for life to be sustained. And until that awful day, Officer Cook, you were full of breath and the commitment that takes honor, dignity and ingenuity down those trails of truth and tenacity. For sure, Dade County folks lived happier lives when you served and helped them to succeed. The inner spirit of your humility and civility all made things more safe. We cannot see you physically, Officer Cook, the wind from your wings wistfully pushed us to fulfill. As long as we carry on with your heroic legacy you'll always be with us. God gives His mighty angelic honor roll the eternal courage to patrol those sacred roads where resolve and faith look to slot themselves in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2018

Boldness is the living affirmation of what valor and courage exemplify. To be classified as a hero or heroine, it takes its genesis in one's home atmosphere where the lessons are taught and learned and practiced by the children. You grew up in North Miami Beach, Florida, Officer Cook, an area still besieged by violence and robbery. Police already have their hands full of trouble and dealing with the bedlam and kayos. Evil, wickedness and terror take turn ruining our peace and quiet. It was born in fine men and women, all honest, dignified and casrriers of conviction and wisdom who chased down bad in Dade County. Our unity and freedom was your doing, Officer Cook, a humble, proud and true savior whose pursuits led to goodwill for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character creates an environment worth experiencing. You took the time, patience and effort, Officer Cook, a little practice goes a long way in making or breaaking one's career.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2018

A train races down the tracks and so must police officers race to a scene where trouble is brewing. Your boldness and concern, Officer Cook, characterized your life and professional acumen of the highest honor, the most stellar dignity and integrity which placed your humble heroism on another level. Nothing can be said, Officer Cook, to bring you back, you keep watching over us in heaven with your cherished soul of serenity and safety which you served and protected the citizens of Dade County with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A righteous person who keeeps decent and wears humility ought to rightfully be saluted for their humanitarian feats of bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2018

When emotions are bottled up inside of us there's no telling what might happen. When tensions from violence and evil run high it's time to secure those hatches. You protected the corridors and venues here in Dade County real well, Officer Cook, everyone's friend and humble hero. A legacy of decency and dignity, integrity and honor from a very humanely brave soul of serenity. You gave your life so our unity and aspirations could channel themselves forward. Still sad and difficult to imagine that almost thirty-nine years ago your family and peers were reeling from a most treasured gentleman's demise because of violence by one man alone. All it takes is one keg of dynamite to explode and its curtains for those who care. The swiftness, boldness and commitment of badge#1664 cared as you raced to that scene in Liberty City with your partner that day, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln. You did all you could with flawless ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2018

Grace and gallantry feed off each other just as much as dignity, integrity and honesty do. Good work done by our heroes and heroines should never be forgotten or stored on a shelf. They have and continue to do so by God's hands of wonder and amazement. Here in Dade County we all had the unique and humble pleasure of your appearance, Officer Cook, giving us the security and safety we all love. A man of effort and good character, fine morals shall never be put away. Saluted and blessed for heroism and courage like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Concerns were dealt with and so were those whom you cared for and continue to cherish your memory.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2018

A dirty uniform usually indicates effort. Police work means real action, real hard hitting skill and labor. Never a dull moment and for yourself, Officer Cook, caring about Dade County's people was your obsession. Your esteem and bravery will not be overlooked. Subduing those whom you taken into custody at times alone requires super human skills. Talking and conversing can usually lead to a successful resolution of any problem. For all your talent and honor, Officer Cook, dignity and integrity shadowed your every mission of faith and hope. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2018

Courtesy and kindness never leave a fallen angel. They are just taken to a higher spiritual plane. Your whole life and police career, Officer Cook, were filled with ferocity and tenacity, loyalty and accountability. Never neglecting your responsibilities, you had Dade County and its resident's backs. The drive and journeys of peace and drive always kept you occupied. Dealing with the forces of foul play demands character, commitment and the proper resources. Resolve and faith may take you down those trails, it is up to your wisdom, vision and intuition to help handle the rest. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2018

Desire and devotion are the measuring sticks by which dedication and determination can carry any public servant. Your work ethic, Officer Cook, helped to cast aside callous and heinous behavior of those wanting to commit crime. Dade County and its citizens felt that loving embrace from your wings of encouragement. No questions regarding your outstanding heroism and the valor where honesty, integrity and dignity met at those crossroads. Today, peace and serenity surrounds a community who salutes your professional demeanor and the fruitions of good character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Violence and its evil were swiftly dealt with during your watch, Officer Cook, efficiently and with humility.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2018

There is no devil's advocate when it comes to justice with bravery and dignity having served their missions. A special young man on a journeys of desire, integrity and the honesty to fight with all his might for freedom to fall upon those who seek the shelters of serenity. You were humbly astute and marvelous at your job, Officer Cook, handling all your assignments with acumen and values, morals and principles. You took a stand and believed in ideals and were an intellectual wonder. Your spirit shines brightly each moment it circles over us, Officer Cook, never forgotten for courage and humility. Heaven's version of humanity opened its arms to greet another humble hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Endearment and engagement rule the world the way enhancement remains the battlegrounds of those foundations and cornerstones you started for future men and women of resolve and bravery to emulate.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2018

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