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 calendar makers cannot turn back time. Time moves on as families who lose loved ones try to cope with the grief and pain as the gaping holes are slowly we hope lessened a bit. Your loss, Officer Cook, was a tremendous loss to humanity, society and to mankind as a whole. You championed goodwill among all people, your roles and proper conduct offered you the chance to rescue folks in peril and to make a statement of what true heroism is all about. Peace, liberty, justice and the bonds that boldness shares with honesty, bravery and integrity can not be overstated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2018

Mr. and Mrs. Cook, you can take a great deal of pride in your heroic and honorable son, Officer William C. Cook. Your Billy spearheaded good character, excellent dignity and the intense integrity that allows a faithful, loyal and treasured public servant to boldly do his duties of desire and devotion leading to tranquility and harmony among all mankind. Dade County back in the 70s was a rough spot at times to be residing in, but with your ferocity and fruitful missions, Officer Cook, you made unity and caring matter most. Now all these years after your heroic sacrifice, endearment and the enhancement of all can be deemed fulfilled. God saw your journeys as concluded and ushered your soul of safety back home to patrol His exquisitely paved and golden streets where no harm will ever come your way again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace Mr. Cook along with your most beloved and darling son who served with sincerity and more than a pinch of prudent resolve.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2018

Daytime, afternoon time or night time when crime and evil are walking those streets the faithful, brave and honest men and women are out in tandem serving and protecting our rights and dignities. Your humane and heroic integrity, Officer Cook, allowed you the chance to save your comrades and the people who still fondly remember your stellar commitment and the kind of character needed to cross the paths of where good perseverance and resolve stay locked in. We can never forget your might, determination and the motivation which offered you the noble chance to lead other officers through danger and turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's house of courage and valor has the finest honor roll of men and women so special and scintillating. Dade County was in the finest of hands when you patrolled, Officer Cook, a gentleman and one graceful Godsend.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2018

Live and let live. One who lives by the sword as it is said dies by the sword. A humble and honorable man such as yourself, Officer Cook, lived their life by ethics, morals, values and principles all the humane results of one terrific upbringing. The trails of integrity and dignity never sidetracked your pursuits of happiness while navigating around the various venues of Dade County seeking peace and contentment for its people. Liberty City in Miami can be known as a hotbed for crime and disputes, all you did on May 16, 1979, was to try and quash violence from a sadly troubled young man a bit younger than you, Officer Cook. If only he had the vision, commitment and wisdom we may be speaking with one another today. Our Creator had much more grander plans for your existence as a heroic angel in the heavens above where your cherished and shining soul of serenity may forever watch over our continuations of concern and kindness as exemplified by your fine character. The foundations and their cornerstones of enhancement live on in your family's genes of greatness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had everything to live for now, Karen and your nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Take care Mrs. Cook and God bless you.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2018

Giving from the heart requires that uniqueness of understanding and devotion to honor and bravery, the roots to pursuing peace and unity for all. You gave that dimension of dignity, courage and integrity, Officer Cook, for Dade County's noble causes. Stopping disaster and mayhem takes a special individual, you were that hero whose strength of character, desire and decency was a cut above the rest. All the awareness, conviction and commitment to be honored and fondly remembered for a lifetime of achievement and its duly unwavering humility put forth on humanity's behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gallant and civil, responsible and all present and accounted for. This fight was fought face to face no backing down or running away.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2018

The gold star of security, serenity and safety was pinned on your badge, Officer Cook, when you were about to embark on a career of courage, commitment to both pride and excellence and the chance to make Dade County and its residents relevant one more. Courage and character all from your caring and considerate heart. One that gave and brought responses to resolve and resourcefulness to a community looking for that one edge. Fighting evil is no small task, it takes the efforts of an entire force of devoted and courteous men and women combining their skills, honesties and dignities. You were simply and humbly a much beloved warrior whose life and career has created a discussion for the ages. Gallantry and grace were as superb as your esteemed humility and humanely heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The enhancement lives on in the happiness of your family and its pursuits of success. If only God allowed you to live and to see the shining examples you beloved have put forth. Your spirit sees and hears from Our Lord's proverbial kingdom of eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, I'll not forget your intuition, intelligence and ingenuity. It's obviously rubbed off on family, comrades and your close personal friends.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

Positive and upbeat, always a smile and bright disposition. It is no wonder the citizens of Dade County were in terrific hands. The heart and soul of humility and serenity combining forces as you always gave your best endeavor to bring peace and relief to all people, Officer Cook. No wonder when fighting men and women utilize their character in a convincing manner the jobs always seem to go right. Tragically, on May 16, 1979, you were there to serve and to save lives of your comrades and those civilians who were embroiled in a bitter domestic dispute. One gentleman taken too soon and yet remembered for his fighting spirit. The other young man troubled and depressed. Seems like we all suffer from adversity, it is those righteous and humane enough who stand up and are counted on for acumen, boldness and the ferocity to wage this war. Your journeys, Officer Cook, were indeed blessed by fruition. Never overlooked and bravely saluted for wisdom, maturity and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

Young and bold with a story to be told. Brave and sure looking to secure. You were a key public servant, Officer Cook, in this valued battle over brazen and for sure violence that upsets the infrastructure of liberty and its unifying mannerisms. Dade County for certain received the finest service and humble honor that you always had, Officer Cook, as you were a hero of humility who dug deep down for positive resolve. So faithful and loyal to your colleagues they can never forget your attributes of courage and conviction, the commitments and trusts relied upon to protect and preserve the value of life. One man, a young man giving his life, a sacrifice made on behalf of humanity which is greatly indebted to you, Officer Cook, the shining example of class, decency and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

It's prudent for one to be persevering in all their actions. At least by accomplishing this, peace and freedom have a chance to exist as one. You fought hard in Dade County for us, Officer Cook, placing dignity, desire and honesty on the table everyday. No matter the time or circumstance you were cherished and present to prevent more catastrophe. You were a gem of a gallant man and a gentleman who thirst for the truth and tenacity reigned supreme. Heroes and heroines cast aside their personal agendas to maintain law and order for entire regions, your integrity and character were crucial in these operations. Always giving a clutch and sincere effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 3, 2018

For the dynamic, their dignity shines through. For those so diabolical and determined to commit evil, their dishonesty blinds us preventing us from living in a peaceful and civil way. You lived with your parents and sister, Nancy, in a quiet and calming manner. The Cook Family lived their lives full of faith and resolve, dignity and loyalty the way Our Creator wants us to. Dade County was your passion and your role that challenged your inner being my neighbor, friend and hero. You were one not to complain rather one to help and obtain the safety and serenity so desired for a quality of life so humane. Character and morals can take any public servant a long way down those roads of proficiency and meaningful moments. All your trails, Officer Cook, you now have paved them for other brave and firm souls of valor and we will never overlook your commanding approach nor passionate wisdom, maturity and vision. Rest in peace. You treated your beloved wife, Karen, as a queen and were the consummate couple of genuinely nice folks. You are missed tremendously. Society was blessed to have your presense for twenty-five years of fruition and unwavering and unselfish fearlessness and diligence to the calls of professional duty. All in a day's work did you measure up to standards, ideals and values so essential to defeating this smothering enemy, violence.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Equity demands equality in all that you do. To achieve some measure of success the honor, dignity and integrity for sure must be present. You cannot begin to wage war against wickedness unless you plan and prepare all the details that will be needed to approach such a pesky problem. Dade County like any other bigtime area needs the values, character and morals from its many heroes and heroines of bravery and humility. They had that in you, Officer Cook, a humbly confident young man on a mission of service and preservation that allowed peace and unity to take its proper place in our world. That world would be better served if God allowed you the opportunity to live and to witness your devotion and motivation. You led other men and women all beacuse of your training and accomplishments, the many that are and forever part of your heroic legacy throughout our nation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were calm, fair and yet firm when it came to doing your job and its roles correctly. May 16, 1979 was a tragic day for your department and family, Officer Cook, your memory is faithfully distributed within the walls of justice and the hearts and minds of all who cared. You did so should we all. Your passions, Officer Cook, led you to become a duly loyal and trustworthy public servant. Badge#1664 won't be forgotten as it was worn along with your uniform in a proper and pristine fashion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Using finesse and ferocity together can only accelerate peace and goodwill against the forces of violence, terror and its associated evil. All we the citizens can ask is for a quality effort put forth. Something you ascribed to each day of your life and career, Officer cook. It brought about change and for all your honesty, integrity and humble dignity it's a tragedy you could not be here to witness these changes through your heroic actions. You were a compassionate and a very personable young man, an excellent officer and a sure resource by which to bounce ideas off of. When character, commitment and conviction through wisdom and vision meet at the same crossroads, the results can onl ywe hope be for a positive. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The lights of heaven shine brightly because, Officer Cook, you have welcomed so many heroic angelic angels to God's ranks of His glorious honor roll of perseverance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

To say the phrase we've got your watch now, hopefully that sentiment is more than just a saying. Its authenticity should ring like a bell and for your integrity, honor and dignity, Officer Cook, the people of Dade County were in the most blessed of hands when you patrolled those dangerous roads. Courage, conviction, wisdom and intuition as humane as your performance saving and resolving dilemmas. Always treasured and most respected as a public servant of faith and loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Th e police and public working in unison make for better relationships when endeavoring to conquer corruption and evil. It's the soundest way of sending a firm and yet strong message that violence won't be tolerated. Your tenacity and ferocity here in Dade County, Officer Cook, offered its folks the best of both boldness and bravery that when combined with your humble and outstanding character, honesty and commitment made all the sense in providing peace and harmony to one and all. We will never forget your heroic life and career where justice stood tall and your humility rose above it all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2018

Polished. Poised. Professional. All police officers are expected to keep their neatness and never ending honesty, dignity and integrity about themselves. It is the shining shoes, polished badge and the demeanor that signals to the citizens that things will be okay. Here in Dade County and its vast regions where you patrolled, Officer Cook, the landscape was one of evil that fateful day when you gave your young life for our missions and their destinies to flourish. You were that humble man of morals and character whose commitment to excellence and pride was your bond and its affirmation helped to land peace and some relief. You'll be fondly remembered as a hero whose legacy of humility and of compassion will always be respected and revered forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You gave hope, faith and goodwill its best chance by challenging your valiant inner spirit in this seemingly never ending war over adversity. All it takes is one person to get out of line and then kayos and who knows what might happen. Humanity records those righteous and decent acts of its most brave and talented of public servants.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

The headlights and taillights of tolerance may never be dimmed. For they must shine forever over our beloved and humble women and men who risked their lives for our safety and protection. Dade County and its citizens counted on your compassion, Officer Cook, as well as your honesty and integrity central to calming and saving those in danger. May 16, 1979, is dedicated and devoted to your spirit of action and its heroism which shall never be put aside. One may not cast one's devotion, leadership and dignity to a place where violence hides. You sought the truth and the facts, Officer Cook, in a level headed manner and with precision of vision and the maturity that comes with knowledge and understanding. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones and foundations are the slabs of concrete firmly planted in place, so secure as was your trustworthiness and tenacity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

Pouting is not tolerated, instead pounding the pavement blending boldness and bravery together which brings out the state of honesty and dignity from our most beloved and esteemed of heroes and heroines. Perseverance, being prudent and preservation were among your many characteristics, Officer Cook, during your watch serving Dade County and its folks. Their tranquil environment was all because of your unselfish sacrifice and the spirit of your loyal and humbly gentle soul of security. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Light does shine upon those humane and virtual servants of both diligence and its enhanced vigilance.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

The current state of affairs requires the utmost caution and honor where bravery and its dignity and integrity mesh together to form a dynamic partnership when fighting wickedness. You were a very valiant public servant, Officer Cook, whose talents and tenacity provided that shield of security for Dade County residents. You reinforced good work habits and the energy that solid character, effort and efficiency bring to the streets where danger and terror still reside. Never forgotten and always saluted for humility, civility and the responsibility to resolve conflicts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

Curious by nature and concerned and caring by profession, your exploits and journeys, Officer Cook, were humbly paved by the pathways of honesty, integrity and dignity. It's not a secret why you were successful in helping to restore peace and calm to Dade County and its people. Heroic angels of character and commitment realize their convictions mean something. They are etched not just on walls, but in the very humble hearts and minds of your darling family members, friends and those esteemed comrades who served and fought those difficult battles over evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cherished and admired for heroically bold actions where morals reside at the head of the class of decency and desire.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 1, 2018

The children of Our Creator pursue happiness, good health and prosperity by virtue of our most esteemed and honorable law enforcement professional who faithfully give of themselves. Those streets of Dade County during your time, Officer Cook, were paved with peril and only because of your unwavering bravery and integrity were we sheltered from the terror of evil. You made peace and unity a transparent means of your tenacity, fearless and yet forceful when it was time to dig deep down to resolve conflict. You were a very beloved and respected hero of humility, Officer Cook, whose time on this earth was only for the nobility for which we strive to carry on with your humble legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

Gallantry glows as brightly as does humility. Only honor, integrity and dignity help mold and make or break any public servant's career where those battles of wickedness still sadly exist. You kept Dade County and its residents pretty calm and collected during your watch all made possible by vision, wisdom and the intellect to see justice fairly and firmly brought together as one. If character and commitment could bring you back with your wife, Karen, your mother, Julia and your sister, Nancy everybody would stand and take notice. They do honor your heroic memory by fondly saluting your courage and ingenuity you gave back to mankind. Never forgotten and always cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Foundations and cornerstones stand firmly because of the values and standards by which all heroines and heroes brave and humane lead their lives. Their missions and journeys represent fulfillment and now God has brought you home where you and your dad, Charles, may he too rest in peace. Officer Cook, may you and your dad rest soundly cradled in God's giant arms of awareness, faith and the grace by which your destinies were fundamentally constructed.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

Peace requires a stern constitution which no interference from outside adversaries. Dade County was during your time, Officer Cook, a venue of many hopes and dreams. Your desires and dignity shall never be forgotten. Salvaging goodwill among all concerned parties needs a total team effort framed by the supervision of sanctity, sanity and the watchful eyes and ears of integrity, honesty and dignity. You can be sure, Officer Cook, that we won't forget your kindness and unwavering acts of faith and serenity. They all had a chilling and a most unifying affect where violence is concerned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's grace keeps the light of your gallantry from ever going out.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

The ladders leading to God's enchanted kingdom never bend, all they do is help to carry the many heroes and heroines back to their eternal home where God's safekeeping keeps them from further harm. Dade County was your source, Officer Cook, where resolve and commitment went hand in hand along with your desire and dedication. A career and a life carved out by fruitful convictions of wisdom, vision and the enhancements that until this day rest soundly within those folks whom you protected. Integrity and dignity make terrific partners in this lifetime of battling evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your family bless their hearts treasured the humane and unselfish ferocity, Officer Cook, by which you maintained peace and serenity for our society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

Public servants hold their own by humbly and loyally displaying the common sense and myriad of morals and dignity needed to fight mayhem. Judging by your character and convictions, Officer Cook, you were an officer, gentleman and most importantly a Dade County hero who gave his life for tranquility and peace to take shape amid the kayos and calamities. You will be fondly remembered and saluted for valor and civility which should be any officer's concern when serving and protecting the public trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Up in heaven that light from the many souls of serenity shines brightest at all times. Devotion, grit and gumption helped to carry your trails of perseverance for six years of very commendable effort.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 31, 2018

The number sixty-four if added as four and six equals ten. That how devout and faithful a servant you were, Officer Cook, keeping the ten commandments and issuing excellent and honest service to all the areas of Dade County. The humble hero whose watch and legacy set up the paths of righteousness and relief from evil while preserving the sanctity of our lives. Hope, mercy and goodwill were the batons of boldness you passed on down to other heroes and heroines. Their blessing and commitment speaks as well as your commitment to security and civility. You take onus and go from there in responsibility and that never ending word, character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You kept your batteries of high standards well charged at all times never taking your foot off the pedal. Hopefully others will do the same.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 30, 2018

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