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

Complacency just complicates matters of trust and truth and may cast doubt upon a public servant's
true intentions. Never by you, Officer Cook, a strong heart and a bold soul providing a glimpse into your heroic spirit of humility that took your trails of justice on behalf of Dade County far down the paths of precision, proficiency and perseverance. We salute your calming voice of reason and passions that were your chosen profession. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

A jubilant young man spreading hope, faith, pride and goodwill throughout the world, such a stinging loss to your family, department and heroic colleagues, Officer Cook. A gallant man missed beyond words andsuch a dedicated servant reaching out to all Dade County residents with your smile, loyalty and sense of fairness along with unassuming integrity and dignity that devoted its wares of trust and truth to fight those tough battles. Our serenity and security all came about through your unselfish and tireless sacrifice which has allowed mankind to move forward with your soul, heart and spirit looking down from heaven's safest of perches. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Tenacity translated means attack evil, violence and adversity all out never bending nor breaking from any of your assigned duties and onuses which called for acumen and calculated dignity, integrity and characterso transparent and wise. You were exactly what Dade County needed, Officer Cook, in times of strife and turmoil and were the cog of courage and creativity that has built a heroic legacy founded in essential foundamentals and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Spoke with Officer Keith DiGenova yesterday, Officer Cook and he seems to be in good spirits though I know he misses you very much. You were the savior and true warrior that Dade County and its folks gravitated to. A gentleman with a charismatic heart, a courageous soul and a spirit so dignified and humbly heroic. No one will forget your passion to serve and to protect and neither will they overlook your reverent character and trust placed upon your humane shoulders so proud and excellent. You worked with so many loyala and esteemed comrades who were grateful to be around such a wonderful and composed public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hopefully Christmas time we'll meet it would be a humble pleasure.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 31, 2022

Your heroic heart and soul lit up our world and provided happiness that your family, Officer Cook adored and loved. Now though they must carry on with your legacy of honor, humbleness and the dignity that enhanced Dade County where you lived and worked. Our struggles must be overcome and with your spirit of integrity hovering overhead they'll be more equipped to march forward with their "Uncle Bo" always in their minds and hearts seeing that you were a most pleasant and blessed man of God. Faithfulness following your eternal trails where truth and trust fit perfectly within the gates of bravery, virtue and boldness. A gentleman truly blessed with character, reverence and the understanding essential to get the jobs completed properly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Lighting fireworks and making picnics today are great so long as we don't forget you, Officer Cook and many other heroines and heroes who have given their lives of humbleness combined with honorable and blessed hearts and souls. Your spirit encircles around us and your beloved family at all times. Integrity that was purposeful. Dignity that was designated as a lifeline to peace and practicality. Intuitive and well rounded in character, reverence and the vigilance of a dutiful servant. God has His flock shielded at all times as they walk their sacred and solemn beats above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A cornerstone and foundation based upon truth and trust that will never lose their definition. You embodied enrichment, enhancement and embraced society with a big old smile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

A note is nice, but a rembrance and a salute mean more. To start by stabilizing your area in harmony and in freedom is a huge job onto itself. The demands and expectations are bigger than ever and you, Officer Cook, were just that kind of engaging man to carry out the duties, roles and tasks associated with policing an area. Because of the nature of your personality Dade County was at least assured of receiving excellence and pride in all that you did. Integrity, honesty and dignity carry the fruits of ferocity forward where tenacity always followed you down those trails of justice where trustworthiness and true convictions forever elevated our routes to resolve, virtue and peace. No one will ever overlook your passions and calming demeanor. They are parked in eternity where perfection marches quietly upon the gates of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Determination, dedication and devotion must support the pillows of honor, dignity and integrity for if the fires of evil breech our very shelters and homes, then peace, liberty and stability begin to shake. You stopped that before it could happen, Officer Cook and gave your solemn life of courage and a career carved by character and commitment all patrolling the many large venues here in Dade County where your name inspires and remains blessed in perpetuting a legacy of humility and heart of a hero who will forevermore be treasured for what you did and represented. Our lives and yours too mattered and the fact that your family lost you well before your prime this is a living testimony of what principles and scruples mean to one who makes a distinct impression upon his human being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Aspiration is chasing a dream, a goal some kind of accomplishment that will in the end benefit civilization. Well, certainly Dade County was humbly, honorably and heroically protected and preserved by your loyal and esteemed character, Officer Cook. No man or woman wore their uniform and badge more proudly than you. Clear and concise, a man of dignity whose ingenuity, intuition and integrity were all are on higher level as was your unassuming maturity. Values,morals and ideals that are some how missing more today because of your absense. Heaven has your sincere smile, heart and soul of virtue patrolling the gates of boldness and gallantry. You watch 24-7 over your family, friends and colleagues of the past and present whoshared a laugh, a meal something with a warrior who never backed down from the challenges and tests that adversity places on mankind's shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 was the vehicle of responsibility, accountability and never ending versatility. Officer Cook, you are the hero that was relied upon when times got tough.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Honesty is a trait learned and practiced, preached long before you start your chosen profession. In the Cook household dignity, integrity and politeness was the centerpiece of your table. I can see why you were so humble and heroic, just look at how your beloved parents raised both you and Nancy, Officer Cook. Refined, decent and devoted human beings. Individuals who were consummate and unwavering in their devoutness and faith and this served you well during your life and career watching over the citizens of Dade County. When one gives tireless and unselfish endeavor the results are usually positive. You performed in an outstanding manner uplifted and embracing mankind's hearts and souls never to be forgotten. We salute your convictions, commitments and wholesome character all trusted and truthful that inspired and brought stability and values to your community where serenity and safe havens were built by your undying conscious. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

Today is Memorial Day a solemn day to honor our nations war heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our peace, health and prosperity. So when those of us fire up our grills we should recall brave and honorable women and men of law enforcement communities who too made the ultimate sacrifice as you did so humbly and loyally on behalf of all Dade County residents, Officer Cook. Integrity, dignity and respected character that has been saluted for its esteem, effort and unselfish courage in the face of danger. What you began nearly fifity years ago remains legendary and for being there and by being a most trusted and truthful servant who was devout, faithful and greatly admired may Our Lord bless and keep your unwavering heart, soul and spirit next to Him forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2022

The march toward mayhem still goes onward and when it will forever be abated remains to be seen. What Dade County back in your day, Officer Cook, witnessed was true and first class allegiance to assist your fellow officers and those citizens who were embroiled in a nasty domestic dispute that took away a God fearing soul of a humble gentleman. Golly, if we had all the answers as to why integrity, dignity and character so top notch were stomped on and disrespected well we don't have them. Authority is power but knowing when to act and when to back off are two different elements. Society needs essential tranquility to function justly. The truth and trust spoke volumes as did wisdom and versatility all virtue never to be forgotten. You are to be heroically saluted my neighbor, friend and hero for tireless effort and unselfish accountability. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Appreciation is one being grateful for another human being. Well a superb and supremely honest and a most heroic young man patrolled our venues with his vehicles of versatility, vision and valor all looking straight ahead. Never any hesitation just humility and character from your heart and soul of loyal commitment to excelling, Officer Cook, in the chosen fields of endeavor. Dade County has dearly and fondly kept your life and career always churning forward even as you look down from heaven's perfect perches where God has you cradled for eternal safekeeping. Violence took a wonderful and a beautiful young man from family, friends and the entire police nation but, you'll always remain in their hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Now that you are forevermore a Dade County hero and legend, Officer Cook, your resolve and virtue will always be shared and upholded by those who have succeeded you never forsaking honor, dignity and integrity tested daily by what was on the pavements of a community you held near your heart. Unwavering, undying and unyielding, you took care of our lives providing a system of peace and stability for all to live and to care for one another. We remember your vigilance, devotion and professional wisdom, maturity and vision all clinging to virtue's onuses you gaveback to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Utilize understanding as it is a great resource that can never lose its powerful punch. The impact you sadly left behind, Officer Cook, has been forever remembered for everything seeped in honor, integrity and the dignity of a man whose compassion, passion and heart were all valiant. Never a worry and never any disrespect. For your mouth came the truth and from your eyes, ears and brain came care and thoughtfulness that Dade County would never suffer anymore terrible times. Just always that what if things were different that day. Officer Dignova like yourself is a hero and a great man of faith too. He had to bare the brunt of that evil man and how how his life changed even as his good friend was taken heinously by a deranged coward. You, Officer Cook, had character, heart and commitment that only an intuitive public servant would possess while maintaining law and order on those dangerous streets. You left behind a loving family who steers your aspirations and hopeful inspirations forward until you all reunite in heaven where your angelic spirit flies high every moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Pride can't hide, humility, heart and honesty displaying their professional acumen day after day to fix and uplift the spirits of all Dade County citizens who trusted the truthfulness and resourcefulness of a man with a serious work ethic and a passion to deliver upon your sacred affirmation, Officer Cook. You'll never be overlooked as always you were consummate, loyal and brave as only a gentleman with a calming voice of virtue and sense of direction. Forty-three years later your heroic legend stands firmly planted in perseverance, diligence and the relevancy of what resolve and hope do to inspire goodwill and enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

All men and women who serve their communities have honor, pride and heroism within their hearts and souls, it's how they go about their professional responsibilities where decorum, dignity and integrity are expected of them. You received your daily missions and went about them, Officer Cook, as only you could do. Dade County was given class, decency and faithfulness twenty-four seven as only a gentleman of virtue and sacred journeys could do. The world, your family and colleagues of the past are poorer because of your absense all these decades later. Though we should keep in mind your unselfish dedication and tireless efforts to spearhead serenity and freedom within your neighorhood and humanity's wings that welcomed your spirit and angelic humbleness to heaven abit all too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2022

Serenity sees security strolling side by side as sure as your soul, heart and spirit roam in God's perfect kingdom of virtue and integrity. Dignity and respect, Officer Cook, so crystal clear they'll never be overlooked. The streets of Dade County were secure by a man of mettle and morals, values to be shared by all who knew and admired you my neighbor, friend and hero of character, trust and truth. Commitment, convictions are versatile and all quite sincere. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 28, 2022

You occupied yourself, Officer Cook, with all pertinent matters relating to protecting the citizens of Dade County with heroic honor and devoted diligence and dignity. Integrity and character that forever will be saluted and cherished beyond just having a golden heart of consideration and a soul of virtue that was dedicated to preserving the principles that were and still are essential to peace and stability abounding. You are an angel that soars higher every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You built foundations that continue to exist and won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 28, 2022

Heaven awaits heroes who give their hearts, souls and spirits of honor, integrity and dignity all applied evenly for a very valid reason. And that is for harmony and unity to take their rightful spots here in this world. Trust and truth belong with character, commitment and conviction and you maintained these wellsprings of life duringyour career which enlivened the hopes of all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2022

Sincerity is humanity's gift of humbleness that must be possessed by all who walk the pavements of supposed peace, health and prosperity. You undertook a tough task fllled with danger yet honorably blessed by Our Lord, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was reverence, endearment and the engagement of dedicated public servant of which you were on behalf of Dade County. Diligence, being patient and virtue reward those whose earthly journeys meant something. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2022

That smile and congenial disposition are sorely missed, Officer Cook, yet heroically they encircle us 24-7 as your family carries the baton of your legacy sealed and signed with every pertinent article of honesty, dignity and integrity all facing adversity full throttle. Dade County will never forget you nor your family all filled with warmth and admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2022

The edges of effort and effiiency were sharpened by your virtue, vision and wisdom, Officer Cook, all heroic and all honesty. So precise and your humanely loyal to your department, the foundations and cornerstones were built by your esteem and highly intuitive character so trusted and true to form every watch. Dignity, integrity and a heart of humility all protecting Dade County with all your might and principles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2022

Serneity, security, safety are directions all society wants to see. But, sometimes violence usurps the goodwill, hope and faithfulness of what humanity craves. Dade County was where your periscope of perseverance, precision and heroism, Officer Cook, took shape. The citizens are all here and still recall the young man of integrity, dignity and honor. We salute character, commitment to excellence and mindful convictions of trust and truth. An angel who walks his beat in eternity with Our Master's shining grace shadowing your every move. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2022

Bravery bonds boldness, virtue and wisdom. Your vision, honesty and accountability, Officer Cook heroically served Dade County with heroic and loyal integrity, character and dignity that gave the ulrimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 27, 2022

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