Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
If shame and disgrace are allowed to cloud the agendas of any public servant heaven forbid, our nation and society will really feel the worst for honor, integrity and dignity without interruption must be the ideals and morals by which these brave folks serve and protect our rights and their freedoms. Officer Cook, you delivered compassion, passion and the personal reassurance that Dade County's folks would be just fine. No matter the circumstance, your coolness and calming influence was always present and accounted for. So too was your unwavering and unselfish service to your comrades, those battles brought you together and when the time came to say goodbye at your Inspector's Funeral not one dry eye was seen, for your beautiful soul hovered above as did that police helicopter. Humane, caring and a driven desire like no other was felt that day at Saint Mary's Cathedral. Its proper name was the Cathedral of the Blessed St. Mary. I believe. Sorry I was not there, you'll forever along with your family be in my heart, thoughts and solemn prayers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2017
The citizens of any community place their lives, hopes and dreams in the delicate hands of those humbly brave souls whose service, loyalty and honesty take them on their assigned duties. In Dade County where you patrolled its venues, Officer Cook, you can be sure of many things to name a few, your integrity, intuition and dignity will never be far from our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Because of your due and mindful diligence, peace and its unity will forever surround those who strive to commit their lives to the same pursuits of happiness as you so faithfully did, Officer Cook and then again the legacy of your heroic character will forevermore shine so brightly. Always cherished, treasured and admired for bravery and that special humble courage from your heart, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Humble and beloved. Adored and very much missed. Keep looking down from God's tranquil trails of where those humane and decent angelic heroes and heroines now patrol. Our safety and serenity lie in the balance. Believe and it will happen. It's resourcefulness and reliable resolve that carry its weight most steadily.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2017
The sounds and sights are still there where you served and protected us over forty-four years ago in Dade County, Officer Cook. Names and places are very different, even the landscape where some of your fiercest battles took place and yet one cannot forget thinking of you. When brave and honorable servants lead others through danger and peril, you just stop, ponder and humbly marvel at their feats of fervor and ferocity. The humane young man doing a job, performing a profession you dreamed of becoming. It took a lot of work, learning, practice and training and when they are applied as one, success seems reachable. Integrity and dignity must first surface while one patrols any given community because of the stakes involved. Your valor and bravery, Officer Cook, your commitment and conviction, your passion and compassion to make peace a reality for all Dade County and its residents won't go overlooked nor will your heroic actions be forgotten. Only cherished, respected and admired as will the solemn salutes of nobility by your colleagues who served with you. You were that bright and shining legend of a man, Officer Cook. Your character is part of your legacy that will remain so honored by all who ever knew you and revered your devoutness and dedication to all professional calls of duty. You embraced life and loved your career, one with much more left to fulfill, God takes our destinies to a higher and more sacred place where you now are resting in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The stars and your beloved soul, Officer Cook, may they continue illuminating our society and community even in the darkest hours. Humility and resolve communicate well when the actions of a humble and righteous man permeate as well as they did when you served. What a warrior!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2017
You served Dade County with verve and passion, Officer Cook, placing your heroic life in the palms of Our Creator. As a devout and humble man of faith, hope and justice, protecting us with unwavering and unselfish honor, dignity and integrity, this was the only way we could be safe, sound and secure with the much needed peace and unity surrounding our every movement. You were so loyal and beloved, Officer Cook, you fought for and championed our rights with tenacity and vigor that is expected from the quality of character, courage and commitment all public servants must wear on their uniforms and you'll never be forgotten. Humanity can continue its perseverance because of your sacrifice that has left enhancement here in Dade County a staple of vitality for all to partake of. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2017
I meant to say, Officer Cook, that dignity and integrity must follow an officer down the same trails of tenacity and then and only then can they be nestled with perseverance and resolve. It's astounding what good morals and character will do for an individual who already has quite a lot to contend with. The mindset and boldness must be razor sharp. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your comrades and family have honored your beloved memory as our hero and savior. Dade County's folks can live more enhanced lives on behalf of your exemplary service to them.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2017
As I leave these reflections for your sacred and honorable actions, Officer Cook, I am reminded of the life and character of my neighbor, friend and hero that you were. You exposed yourself to danger and its wickedness daily and no matter the time or place, you could always be counted on for reliable service and resolve to all Dade County and its people. These are the same citizens who help pay an officer for their perseverance, resolve and integrity which cannot be meshed as one unless dignity and honesty are not following down the very same trails of tenacity. You were a stellar gentleman, brave and valiant, courageous and congenial and now years, decades later after you sacrificed on behalf of peace and togetherness to come as one, you will remain in our hearts and prayers and so will your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook and your entire loving family and those brave colleagues who served with you. It's important that you make it home to your loved ones in peace, safe and sound. Your humility and humane actions to head off a violent and nasty domestic dispute won't be forgotten. You meant the world to us, Officer Cook. You were a master communicator and hopefully what transpired in 1979 on May 16th will serve as other officer's reminders to do your job right and to make sure morals and politeness accompanies you on your every patrol. Rest in peace. Cornerstones and their foundations rest in your boldness, Officer Cook and now in God's heavenly havens they rest within those sacred walls where your honesty and wisdom resides among the other heroes and heroines who gave their lives for justice to live on. determination, dedication and the self-motivation were all are part of your life and career done with class and achievement.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2017
Having class and the decency and driven desire to succeed, you will always be so respected and saluted, Officer Cook, for your humble esteem and preservation of Dade County's citizens. The proud and humane do their jobs, face the dangers and perils of their challenges head on and without the hint of doubt or reservation. Just honesty and integrity that dignified all your days and life of service to the goodwill of all people. Your heroic legacy today brings to mind the crystal clear character, class and candor by which all officers must function while performing their assignments. You were noble and never wavering keeping law and order squarely where it belonged, on the streets while helping to stop evil and keeping it off our roads. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The saying say a little and do much should be the motto for all who work under this umbrella of understanding and vision.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2017
It is fitting to pay homage to a loyal and faithful servant of God who devoted his life and career to principles and their fabric of morals. For they speak as humbly as did your honor, bravery and delegated dignity and integrity which in turn helped to spread peace, unity and goodwill among the residents in Dade County. You were a righteous and cherished gentleman, Officer Cook, whose professionalism and hope help to spur on the optimism of all. Mankind will forever be grateful for your expertise and efficiency. The effort and care was always there. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2017
Sanctity and sacrifice are along the same lines as integrity, honesty and dignity. Futility cannot be finality in any public servant's measures of protection. The public demands action and effort. Loyalty and faithfulness must reside in every uniform and badge worn by all who persevere. You stayed solid, Officer Cook, in your hope and faith that Dade County and its residents would be fine. You stayed calm. collected and spoke with reverence, knowledge and the keen wisdom to see things through. Violence and disputes are all a dangerous part of any officer's daily tasks and must be dealt with professionally and prudently.As a man of ideals, morals and character, you can rest assure you will never be forgotten for your esteemed bravery and sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your legacy upholds what we already know, you were a true hero and a fighting warrior.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2017
Everyday we wake up we are thankful. Thankful for humble heroes and heroines like yourself, Officer Cook, who served and protected. Our peace and security were provided by your respect and honesty, dignity and integrity to all Dade County. You were a humane and fierce warrior who dignified his position with character, class and devotion. Your desire and motivation to help conquer evil has and will forever leave us most fortunate. Comrades and and your family will remember your smile and engaging personality that fit the essence of your life and a career where fruition can never be final unless violence is forever wiped away. We won't forget your valor nor humility. This was mankind's best friend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2017
Police officers sink their teeth and very lives into the security of a community. Dade County was well protected and serviced when you made your tours, Officer Cook. To dream, to dare and to actually accomplish is another thing. When the honor and dignity of a venue is at stake public servants must sacrifice whatever will be a benefit for its citizens.You remain cherished and treasured, Officer Cook, for your prompt and unwavering perseverance. The admiration and respect you had for your position, the humane courage to see your missions through. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and class, decency and desire do more for peace and unity than one could imagine. God has His many heroes and heroines all angels of humility and bravery where He constantly watches over them. Integrity that instills life long enhancement.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2017
The lips of the wise do not tell lies. For it in their righteous character and morals that the truth speaks volumes. Within their courageous wings of dedication lies the dignity and integrity firmly resting within its bed of honor. Your courage and commitment to Dade County and its residents, Officer Cook, helped to establish peace and unity that would forever stay enhanced by other comrades who now take up this war on crime. For your missions to continue we all must stay strong and devote our destinies to reaching their completion. Fruition can only occur when evil is eliminated and strife strides off into the sunset. You'll be cherished and respected for being that consummate and humbly professional public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 9, 2017
I don't think one can be cruel yet kind in the same breath. Always better to be polite and courteous to others, that is the golden rule toward mankind. An expert on humility, honesty and integrity, you persevered more than we could ever expect, Officer Cook. Dignity and fair play drove your pathways in life and during your police career. Seeing what you had to accomplish and yet this all had to be handled promptly and correctly, it is no wonder most would be hard pressed to achieve any level of success. You must be physically able and possess the character and courage to have a certain mental stamina that is channeled into making peace and freedom a relative part of the landscape. You'll always be saluted for honesty and bravery above and beyond what was demanded of you. No one will forget your heart and engaging personality of wisdom and vision, the intelligence and maturity beyond your years. You were a hero and a Godsend to all. Warriors and saviors never give in or up in the battle over wickedness. They maintain a delicate balance between firmness and fairness in order for justice to be properly handed down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 8, 2017
Sight and sound are very important to our basic tenets in life. For police officers and the general public they are the essential faculties in determining if unity and serenity can take their rightful spots. Here in Dade County, Officer Cook, you patrolled, protected and preserved its people with not only your bright smile, but with a demeanor of dignity and integrity. Those who are honorable and humane reap their rewards from God above. No one can really put into thought only humble words what your unwavering commitment to pride and excellence meant to society as now your family and colleagues carry on your mission that was bounded and guided with loving hands. A cherished man and a servant full of humility to all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers for peace not violence to permeate in our land.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 8, 2017
Pain and grief are the two things in life many of us experience at some point. Your family, Officer Cook, experienced this as do many families of beloved and humble heroes. Here in Dade County you saved and served the residents with all your heart and the energy needed to extricate evil. The very thing our society does not need to be a part of. Courageous and caring, loyal and honorable, integrity and dignity never departed from your badge or uniform. One man's legacy of unwavering and unselfish esteem never to be forgotten. We can live in peace and enhancement by virtue of your morals and values, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pain and anguish are still there, though, I know your family continues your foundation of hope and goodwill for mankind. Your gave the most humble and humane thing and that is life. The air we take in. Our lips for telling the truth. Our feet to walk or run, running to pursue happiness and joy.Our Creator enabled you to carry out righteous deeds for twenty-five years and now He is helping you walk that beat in His eternal home where the streets are filled with the many angelic heroes and heroines. The souls of decency and devotion, faith and resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2017
Having colossal courage and the humble honor that was bestowed upon you, Officer Cook, God sensed your real mission in life was to serve and to protect. Dade County citizens and they could not have been happier. The enhancement of life and property was drawn from your wonderful and keen vision and wisdom which when accompanied by your humble integrity and stellar dignity only made peace and its unity that much more attainable. The quality of morals and character that in the clutch saved and inspired other comrades to do the same. Your legacy, Officer Cook, is a Godsend and a humble gift to all mankind to be revered forever. All we have to do is to keep the faith, the devotion and the optimism at a consistent level. Not easy, but with effort and energy it can happen. Fruition and resourcefulness can occur as one unit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Life and a career are too short to squander opportunity when it knocks at the door. God's doors are always open for our spiritual supplications. He hears. He sees. We pray and concentrate on the matters that are of the utmost priority. Health, family and peace among all mankind with respect and sensitivity. Mutual admiration. Honor and respect for all professional law enforcement. That is how this war over violence will and shall be overcome.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2017
There must be that delicate balance between peace and unity. And so too between an officer's dignity and integrity. Your honesty, humbleness and bravery, Officer Cook, meant all the difference in the lives of Dade County and its residents. truly a heroic and special life of character, commitment and concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes and heroines teach us lessons beyond the heavens above as they still try to impart wisdom, knowledge and ingenuity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2017
A smile can enrich so many lives. It sure did for the benefit of Dade County and its citizens. Your demeanor and dignity, Officer Cook, afforded those less fortunate to at least have a chance at a much brighter future. Certainly, honesty and integrity are at the ends of every officer's patrols and service. They are meant to be tied together at least resolve and fruition have a chance to enhance those seeking shelter and salvation. A man of faith, Officer Cook, that devotion and extra special bravery, humility were brought to your position each day reaffirming what we already knew, you were cherished and much beloved by your family, comrades and friends in and out of your department. legacies are not just about heroism and character, they are the labors of love and admiration performed daily. You were a man of rituals and rich in reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2017
The seeds of success have been firmly planted in all those who ever lived to serve the public. some way somehow their deeds must be honored. Their respect and admiration for their important duties shall never be far from our minds. Dade County is richer and better, Officer cook, because of your understanding on what it takes to have dignity, integrity and honesty in all your actions. Those peaceful moments, those unified today can do so because of your undying sacrifice. Your devotion, your knowledge and its culmination of being able to lead other fellow officers through danger, we simply cannot say enough. You did have plenty of courage, conviction and that word character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2017
Pain and grief are the two things in life many of us experience at some point. Your family, Officer Cook, experienced this as do many families of beloved and humble heroes. Here in Dade County you saved and served the residents with all your heart and the energy needed to extricate evil. The very thing our society does not need to be a part of. Courageous and caring, loyal and honorable, integrity and dignity never departed from your badge or uniform. One man's legacy of unwavering and unselfish esteem never to be forgotten. We can live in peace and enhancement by virtue of your morals and values, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The pain and anguish are still there, though, I know your family continues your foundation of hope and goodwill for mankind. Your gave the most humble and humane thing and that is life. The air we take in. Our lips for telling the truth. Our feet to walk or run, running to pursue happiness and joy.Our Creator enabled you to carry out righteous deeds for twenty-five years and now He is helping you walk that beat in His eternal home where the streets are filled with the many angelic heroes and heroines. The souls of decency and devotion, faith and resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2017
The security of a community is supposed to be present at all times. No matter the time or day, peace and unity are what the residents live for. Their prosperity must be upheld. You worked and strove for greatness, Officer Cook. Your dignity and integrity were never challenged nor was your authority. A man of courage and character making a difference where it was needed the most. Cherished and brave. Bold and revered. respected and beloved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2017
Uniquely special, those who bravely go out and save lives while trying to conquer violence deserve our salutes of heroism for jobs well done. You were a humane and devoted public servant, Officer Cook, so class and honesty drove your passions which in turn were fueled by integrity and dignity. Dade County and its venues were met by your desire and determination to achieve unity and peace enabling those folks to live solid and productive lives. Their happiness and your happiness were a byproduct of each other. You won't be forgotten for your professionalism and the hope and optimism you brought to your position that demands excellence and the character to reflect your resolve and convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Officer Cook, you were one humble man and a firm believer in having morals, humility and the presence of mind to act accordingly. Always the people you served and protected came first and foremost.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2017
Years of frustration and unrest, peace and the belief that it can last can be accomplished if our devoted officers plan, prepare and ascribe to morals and the code of honor, dignity and integrity. Dade County and its people relied heavily on your astuteness, Officer Cook and all the above. You were a wonderful man, a beloved son, brother, husband uncle and great-uncle who is loved and missed terribly. Though your pursuits in life carried you to newer heights, your career of character and heroism should stand as the cornerstone of courage and the very foundation of ferocity. You were fearless and relentless in securing peace and its pride among all people. Cherished and faithful, loyal and humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2017
Humanity records the humble feats of its most valiant and honorable public servants. These are the chosen and the very select few who pursue their dreams of happiness while searching for answers on how to secure the peace and liberty of a community. Dade County was the recipient of your unselfish and unwavering commitment, courage and character. To dream that never will come true, yours did, Officer Cook, all born from the desire to remain honest, dignified and to carry your integrity as you carried you badge and the pristine manner in which you donned your uniform of professional pride and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your heroism and its legacy walked in perfect unison as you now walk that sacred beat in God's perfect shelter of sanctity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2017
Nothing in life is routine, mundane or just plain simple. The truth is violence, evil and wickedness scorches the serenity of those who desire to live and lead peaceful and taciturn lives. You desired freedom and peace, Officer Cook, you went hunting and taking breath taking pictures of God's land. The very same Creator who instilled the valuable lessons of faith and honor, decency and integrity while you were growing up in North Miami Beach, Florida. A community you celebrated milestones in your life and during a marvelous career that was cut way too short due to the very heinous actions of a cowardly and brazen young man bent on ruination. The very thing you took an affirmation to serve and protect us and all Dade County citizens looking for a measure of hope, prayer and the goodwill of all mankind. Today, your ideals and morals are being saluted as is the courage you had, Officer Cook, to diligently and most feverishly head off things before they got out of hand. A life and legacy of heroism at its most humane and humble capacity that persevered and in doing so allowed us to continue with our day designs for a better place to prosper and to reach our destinies. God has you in His palms for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2017