Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The ringing of resolve and of hope shall bring the end to evil. Its wickedness shall never again blanket our world. Its ruination is ghastly and it disturbs that delicate balance between what we deem as proper and what is looked at as right. Those faithful and devoted public servants who have served and protected us as you did for a quarter of your life, Officer Cook, shall be commended and saluted, honored for bravery and dignity, the intellect to battle with all your might and wisdom, the integrity to enhance, the character to climb higher in the face of adversity until the end. Dade County and its citizens have you to thank for their peace and liberty to move about wherever they choose to go. It's about using logic and reason while staying within the morals of what we expect from police officers, so brave and yet where humility to all humanity takes its appropriate seat. God's heavens are filled many heroes and heroines full of wisdom and vision. Those serving us now can't go wrong with those who have sacrificed watching over them. Keep checking in on us, Officer Cook, your soul and that bright smile shining down upon us for eternity. Hope and optimism are there. We just have to maintain a semblance of order if we are to strike the proper connections. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2017
Fruition helps to deliver redemption. It brings with it all the good tidings that we can hope and pray for. For those women and men who serve a noble cause, that being to battle and fight off the wicked forces of evil, you did your job, Officer Cook, very well. All of your entire humility, decency and dignity combined with your outstanding integrity and character made Dade County and its residents stronger and more prosperous. Its peace and unity that have become a part of your heroic legacy. That was to have a conviction and make the commitments to loyalty and faithfulness in devoting full attention to your professional duties. Comrades, family and friends can fondly look back decades ago and realize all that you meant to our society. A blessed man and a truly fine gentleman, a young man full of aspirations who became one of the fine public servants and whose service and civility helped to maintain calm and sanctity during stressful times. Always cherished and admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you taught other colleagues the ropes, tough at times to climb, but with your motivation, dedication and firm leadership, wisdom, vision and knowledge were and still are attainable for all to share. Enhancements, their cornerstones and foundations are firmly and justly in place, your spirit, firmly entrenched in our hearts and thoughts. Keep helping our Creator watch over those angelic angels of valor who too sacrificed for our nation to be greater and to humbly and humanely stand tall through it all, violence and its terror and in peace and solidarity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2017
Benevolence can be a blessing as those brave souls who serve and defend us face the greatest of impediments in their battle over violence. Nothing truer can be said than you were a Godsend, a hero and a very personable, honorable and humble man. The kind of character and class that exudes leadership, wisdom and the knowledge that Dade County and its folks were made safer by your professional prowess and virtues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Assumptions, prepositions and hyperbole are just that . Facts and fiction differentiate themselves by the acts of brave souls like you, Officer Cook. A life well lived and a career reinforced by resolve and faithfulness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 6, 2017
Profound and sorrowful. The power and meaning that words and the humbly heroic actions that follow us all the days of our lives. They accompany us through the wings of our wonderfully esteemed angels of valor of which you were one of the many, Officer Cook. Police must be forceful and yet maintain that delicate semblance of balance when to be aggressive and when to lay low, calming those who need calming and gentle persuasion down. You were a sure and confident, loyal public servant, Officer Cook. It was a life and career perpetuated by honor, dignity and integrity that saw you to your destiny. Those humble and humane accomplishments are forever what your family, friends and comrades will solemnly remember you for. You stood for class, discipline and leadership of other officers whose lives mattered as does those whom you served and protected. Those enhancements are the keys to the cornerstones that will remain planted and etched in our minds. You are always cherished and in our hearts and minds for a professional well constructed and excellently carried out. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Every step and breath you took, Officer Cook, represented one giant footprint on Dade County and its residents' quest for peace and prosperity to replenish itself. Your trails was for the serenity of mankind. Your humility and noble actions speak gently of all heroes and heroines. Your loss was tragic and yet somehow we must carry on with this war over wickedness. It must conclude mercifully and with no more bloodshed. Hate, bigotry, prejudice and anti-semitism has got to cease. Your role, Officer Cook, helped to sequester this major obstacle. God's universe is powerful and so are those who rest gallantly in His wings of mercy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 6, 2017
A patriot serves mankind and brings compassion to their service. A humane and heroic public servant serves and protects us with the finest and most prudent degree of diligence and proficiency. You had a penchant for figuring out solutions to difficult issues, Officer Cook and you masterfully mustered up the valor and desire to see your missions through. A faithful servant one of pronounced dignity and integrity whose motivation to lead others through danger was humbly legendary and whose demeanor was your humility, your concern and caring was as focused as was your stellar character and convictions never to be forgotten. Respected and admired forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's honor roll of angelic heroes and heroines speaks of pious individuals who have walked vigilantly in those pathways of tenacity while fighting off the stiff breezes of evil. You fought for us, Officer Cook and Dade County residents have spoken. Your messages ring eternal. Humanity is indebted to you, Officer Cook, for your service and patrol of our freedoms and peace all brought about through your sacrifice, unwavering and unselfish. Walking that beat in heaven where God steers those bravest through fruition and fulfillment, keep watching over us, Officer Cook, a warrior and savior. You are missed very much. We will keep praying on your behalf Mrs. Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 6, 2017
Trustful and trustworthy, all dignified men and women of the law enforcement profession must somehow drive home this point while maintaining integrity. Dade County as does all communities needs its finest and bravest officers performing at a high level of efficiency. You took your abilities, Officer Cook and made sure peace and unity would soon follow you down those paths of righteousness and virtual proficiency. All it takes unfortunately is for one man or woman to slip up slightly and where lives hang in the balance things can surely go south in a hurry. Your character and courage was never more present than on May 16, 1979 and all other times. You acted skillfully and in an unwavering manner to save your colleagues and the people of a community where you lived and have been humbly honored. Determination and dedication both call for a unique passion and an individual who knew his role and embraced whatever came into your paths of perseverance. You were an excellent officer, our humble hero and a blessed Godsend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 6, 2017
Poised and discreet. All officers must keep in mind the needs of the general public. You kept your wits and calmness about you, Officer Cook. It was all class and decency that drove your life and police career with Our Creator being your humble navigator. When you properly harness integrity and honesty than the dignity is more properly magnified. All people's virtues are different and we must seek the proper channels as we travel down those roads of tenacity. Quiet and togetherness take great attention to effort, you made that commitment happen. Enhancement has limits. The right balance must be struck for success to occur. A man of character and conviction working with his peers to ward off violence. You did your part, Officer Cook. It is up to those who serve now to own up to those onuses all public servants take an affirmation to try and keep things moving along smoothly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 5, 2017
Deliberative and decisive, all anyone can ask is for that officer to maintain dignity and integrity while being devoted and honest in their pursuits of wickedness, Dade County requires a certain hands on individual of humility and kindness. And you were just that public servant, Officer Cook.Always polite. Always a gentleman. Always the persevering professional, unwavering and unselfish in completing those difficult and dangerous tasks at hand. Peace and unity come sometimes at a cost. You gave your cherished life, Officer Cook, your character and its courage revealed to us, your nobility and heroism. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 5, 2017
The who what and why don't lie. They retell and remember the lives of our faithful and dignified public servants. You gave your life, Officer Cook, in the name of justice and peace. This humble reminder of how precious life can be. You made each moment count. Courage. Humility. Class and devotion. You were a cherished gentleman whose professionalism was the epitome of effort and energetic proportions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2017
How wonderful things would be if you were with us today, Officer Cook. Principles and perseverance carried your life and career to achievement in getting the peace and safety moving one way, forward. Dade County cherishes its heroes and heroines of destiny and your fruition, Officer Cook, provided the greatest resolve and resource we could ever imagine. You were contrite and personal man of character and courage all made by your terrific upbringing. The foundations your humane and well founded actions brought on May 16, 1979, won't be forgotten. Saluted and treasured forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2017
Wholehearted and thorough. You were that and more, Officer cook, the humble and legendary example of what heroism and dignity are all about. When police officers who are expected to be honest and have a large measure of integrity serve us, the thing we as citizens can do is be grateful and assist them whenever necessary. Peace and unity require our greatest attention and details are important. Your character and courage are what we will cherish and of course it goes without saying we all miss you. You were humanity's hero and your passion was without any reservations very proficient. You gave more than anyone could ever begin to ponder. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman and a public servant who professionalism spoke as loudly as your morals. Something we can ascribe to be. You are our inspiration.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2017
Futility is the fork in the road to fruition. Fulfillment is accomplished when honesty, integrity, dignity and its humility to mankind are accentuated. I wonder, Officer Cook, if you were here today with your family and close colleagues that went out on patrol with you to battle those terrible forces of evil. You were humane, brave and most of all devoted and faithful, loyal to everyone. Never a bad word. Never any doubt nor hesitation. Always resolve. Manners and professional courtesies. Your character, courage and commitment, Officer Cook, was exactly what delivered peace and serenity to all Dade County and its fine folks. Tolerance and tenacity highlighted your heroic life and career, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2017
Assertive and yet unafraid, your career and life, Officer Cook, was the humble and humane example of integrity, honor and dignity. It's difficult to function as a police officer unless you have certain character and decency to maintain decorum and morals while out patrolling the streets. Surely, Dade County and its residents have been able to live more freely and peacefully by virtue of your unselfish devotion and unwavering comprehension of what needed to be completed in order for enhancement to enrich our society. You continue to be honored, Officer Cook, for the sake of society. You won't ever be forgotten, you were your family's hero, savior and a blessed Godsend.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2017
Mild mannered and modest, you allowed your talents to speak humbly and humanely, Officer Cook. Dade County and its people were bestowed with peace and a calming influence as long as you were out protecting and serving. It's integrity, honesty and dignity out daily grinding on. Your character, positive zeal should rub off on other brave servants who devote themselves to ridding us of wickedness. Saluted and treasured for nobly and with intellect and keen vision persevering through adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, Dade County relied upon your missions of effort and efficiency to pull them out of the doldrums.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2017
Easygoing, enthusiastic and tactful, you used your entire resources, Officer Cook, to help fend off evil. Sheer will-power carries any devoted and duly qualified public servant. Dade County experienced terrible times when you patrolled those streets, racial unrest and its tension, so having a gentleman of character and sage wisdom surely assisted in bringing the peace and harmony back to its citizens. Never forgotten and always remembered solemnly for a job well done. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your agility and acuity along with your morals and humane character shall be those cornerstones of your heroic life that will be honored and saluted. God rewards those who are faithful and you were, Officer Cook. His garden of heroic angels of valor seeks and helps those here who bravely protect us. All your missions were quite insightful and meaningful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2017
Pugnacious and unrelenting, you were unwavering and undaunted to the challenges of keeping peace and prosperity tied together. When resiliency and efficiency march to the same beat, proficiency cannot be far behind. You maintained our serenity and safety, Officer Cook and because of your humble and unselfish integrity, honesty and dignity those whom you served were better protected. Always cherished and respected for humility, character and grace under fire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your commitment and aspirations live on in your wonderful family, esteemed comrades and those friends who cared and treasured your kind heart. One of courage and gallantry.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2017
If you want excitement and have honesty and humility within you then police work may be in your blood. The preparations and plans are immense, no doubt about it. You poured your life and career into your entire body of work, Officer Cook, your integrity when combined with your inner spirit provided Dade County with its proudest moments. Officers must show concern and yet they must act compassionately with everyone they protect and serve. The balance of life, the barometers of peace and its prosperity hold their own weight when meshed together. No doubts regarding your outstanding character and the demeanor needed to resolve and to turn evil into harmony. Never easy to achieve. Actions and heroism speak louder than ever now in heaven my neighbor, friend and hero. Rest in peace. Your gallantry and grit were just some of your excellent attributes which made you a better individual and an officer to be surely saluted for bravery beyond the call of duty.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2017
Guide and shielded by God's love and His wings, all of our most heroically brave men and women serve and protect by standards set forth by their departments. Rules are meant for everyone, nobody is exempt from obeying them. Police patrol areas making sure that peace and quiet resides among each person. In Dade County officers protect and preserve, you defended us, Officer Cook, a gentleman of care and concern, character and valor, class and decency, integrity with dignity, a mutual admiration and respect for all. Missions in life are surrounded by the foundations and cornerstones you laid down for other brave souls to follow in. A life is priceless. Your hopes and dreams, Officer Cook, rested in your motivations and desires to do good, to remove evil making way for more tranquil moments. Fruition is not finality, it is only the genesis of greatness to be perpetuated by other comrades with the similar convictions, commitment and character that enabled you to live and perform justly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Results are better than insults. You were a faithful and loyal servant, Officer Cook, God rewards those carry out His word and your department forever honors and salutes your sage wisdom, vision and ability to have led others through those perils that were out there. A total effort was delivered everyday. Your family was humbly proud of you, their loved one and warrior.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2017
If one follows proper morals then seemingly it should stand to reason that dignity, honesty and integrity are following right behind them. For your whole life and career, Officer Cook, Dade County and its citizens observed a man of character, courage from the heart and wise and humble leadership. With that being said, how could things have gone wrong that sad day of May 16, 1979? But, we remember you always and cherish, respect and salute your undaunted heroism, unwavering convictions in battling evil and your unselfish sacrifice that has brought peace and liberty to our front doors. Forever. You were the total epitome of what we expect from a devoted public servant and the class and decency always afforded to everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It takes much preparation and thoughtful planing to actually make accomplishment a part of one's daily routines, we understand police work is not easy nor for everyone. It takes a very special and uniquely humane individual to conquers any fears they have and to display physical and mental proficiency while being efficient at what they are endeavoring to do. You had all the right tools, Officer Cook, God needed you for a special mission where destiny came calling. Regards to your family at this time of year and I'll keep praying for you Mrs. Cook. God bless you your husband and heroic son, "Billy," Officer William C. Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2017
The good Lord gives and the good Lord takes. Your family, friends and many comrades from the law profession all were extremely grateful to have known you, Officer Cook. Serious yet engaging always with that big smile. I never used the word grin, but that was your proudest moment when your chest of courage and conviction had that badge pinned on it. The fight in you, the character, the integrity and dignity never impeded your battles to see violence eradicated and for peace and unity to remain a mainstay of the residents of Dade County. For this bravery and humbleness towards humanity with inspirational leadership, vision and the fruition to see your missions and destinies through, you will be fondly cherished and saluted for gallantry above and beyond the calls of duty. A public servant trusted and known for unlimited and unwavering tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A heart of amazing resolve and resourcefulness. God's tent of ferocity is filled with many humane and honorable angels of valor and heroism. Your passions became realities and our lives, dreams and aspirations rest eternally where God holds you humbly for safekeeping. You are our inspiration, Officer Cook. We shall not fail. Your beloved soul is directing our every movement.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2017
Police connect the dots of dignity with the i in integrity and follow that up with an h for honesty. Nothing is perfect and neither is anything guaranteed. But safety and security are the issues that all law professionals are tasked with and tested in their skills and humble confidence. Dade County was offered solid service and policing by yourself, Officer Cook, a savior of consideration, determination and the very stellar character to achieve where others might not. Your family, friends and colleagues have remembered and so fondly honored your heroism, it is where foundations are fruitful and where cornerstones are etched for all time sake. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Convictions and their crusades will continue carrying on by virtue of your unwavering sacrifice, Officer Cook. You performed in an honorable and unselfish manner. Never forgotten. Always treasured and admired.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2017
Desire and dedication shall reign victorious in the battles of violence. The epitome of evil still spreads its wicked wings of worry. But when you protected and served us, Officer Cook, things were mighty fine. Your dignity, honor and humbleness still floats each and everyday above us. Your courage, decency and integrity have been instilled in those brave warriors who like you look to take a bite out of crime. Dade County and its citizens can feel the warmth of peace and unity spread over them like a cotton blanket. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, class and commitment like no other public servant. Keep watching over our fulfillments, those same dreams and aspirations you pursued vigorously, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2017
Peace's symbol is freedom and liberty for everyone. Violence and evil stands for derogatory and conduct detrimental to our society's standards of civility. You stood up for us, Officer Cook, the bad people looked honesty, integrity and dignity straight in the eye, while your humility and decency stayed focused on serving and protecting our welfare. Dade Count enjoys its sanctity all because of your influence and calmness in dealing with issues and their problems. You looked for solution, Officer Cook, where character, conviction and commitment could partner together. They are a formidable trio in the war over wickedness. You were the best and a humbly proud hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The daily grinds of a demanding position required the uniquely special attention of a gentleman whose ingenuity and leadership were meant for the role. You will be saluted and so honored, Officer Cook, gallantry and grit so determined and so faithful to the causes.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2017
When one is ill we pray to Our Creator for a speedy recovery. When any law enforcement officer sacrifices their life and career for the calls of duty we also pray. We pray for solace and comfort for their loves ones who must carry on with their goals and aspirations. All performed under the umbrella of understanding, honor and integrity. Dade County prays for you, Officer Cook, you were a disciple of discipline and principle whose outstanding work ethic brought unity and peace to a community looking for sheer resolve and relief. Your character and charisma were essential in solving disputes and in fighting crime and its ugly elements. You were your family's hero and warrior. And a devoted and faithful servant of proficiency whose professionalism won't be forgotten. Saluted for bravery, one cornerstone and enhancing foundation of a gentleman and intellectual of wisdom and vision. You saw and conquered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You fought an unwavering and unselfish battle standing toe to toe with those forces looking to destroy us. This won't happen. Your soul will not permit this to occur.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2017
Men and women of noble distinction and character humbly are honored and saluted for having the class, consideration and unfathomable dignity and integrity needed to pursue violence and to make peace and freedom an important component of our world. Dade County has its heroes and heroines, you were one of them, Officer Cook. A man of devotion and faith whose primary job was to secure and preserve. You achieved more than we, the people could have ever imagined. Respect and affirmation were the portions of your life and professional career that have been fondly remembered. Always a friend to all. Always personable and engaging. Principles and morals allowed you, Officer Cook, to leave an indelible imprint in our world today and forevermore. Character and commitment meet up to deliver the resolve and resolution that all people wish to live their lives by. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 31, 2017

