Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Find a good spouse, you find a good life- and even more; the favor of God! You and Karen were definitely a match made in heaven. You both complimented each other so well. Your tragic death left not only your wife and family without a soul mate and loving gentleman, but the world without a gem. You so personified a truly wonderful and caring and giving person. Rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero. A son, brother and uncle who can never be replaced. Your truly missed by all and I've always said, I'll miss the fact of never meeting or having you as a friend, but because your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, considered me her neighbor and friend, so too are you and your father, Charles and your sister Nancy my friends and neighbors too.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
In giving advice, seek to help, not please, your friend. My neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, the advice you sought out and gave back to others will forever be enshrined in the innermost thoughts of those who followed after your service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All the conversations you shared with fellow officers were worth a month's study of books. being book educated is not only enough to makeup for a lack of street smarts. You had plenty of knowledge and you knew how to properly apply this to your daily patrol of your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
The very first steps we take come from God; otherwise how would we know where we are going? You knew you destiny was to become a police officer and you fulfilled your role in society beautifully. Now you can look down on us and witness if we are fulfilling our roles in society with honor, humility and dignity as you so accomplished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For anyone to become a law enforcement officer, this in itself are large enough steps to undertake. you can be apprehensive but not totally afraid otherwise perhaps this is not one's calling. All of your decisions were always based on sound logic after consulting with your wife and family.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. God certainly guided you, Officer Cook, and after twenty-five well lived and hard working years decided to call you home to be among His treasured angels with your father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with your father.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
You and Karen, Officer Cook lived your lives according to God and in doing so you can find rest and the peace of God which passes all understanding which filled your beloved heart and life. God rest your soul, my neighbor, friend and hero. Peace and tranquility will abide with you and your father, Charles forever.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
Concrete reasons for loving another human being not only need to be expressed to that person, but will also help the person who is doing the verbalizing. Dwelling in one's mind on logical reasons for love does not diminish the feelings of love, but increases them. You were well regarded and loved by everyone and your commitment to bravery and decency will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As a faithful friend you were an image of what God expects when he gives life to us.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
A man of character is a man of wealth and a gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without adversity. A good friend as you my neighbor, friend and hero will sharpen your character, draw your soul into the light, and challenge your heart to love in a greater way. Perfect statement aptly summing up your successes, Officer Cook. Rest in peace. Your were a diamond of a police officer.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage os also what it takes to sit down and listen. Something Officer Cook, you excelled at. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
A conflict cannot be entered with the idea that one must "win," There is no winning or losing in a good conflict, but a breaking through to better understanding of each other. Since your sacrifice, Officer Cook, I do hope communities are able to meet the immense challenges of restoring peace as you were in their communities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Communication is the meeting of meaning. When your meaning meets my meaning across the bridge of words, tones, acts, and deeds, when understanding occurs, then we know that we have communicated. You were a master communicator Officer Cook, it really was sad that day that physical actions had to overshadow calming words to produce a negative response to a situation that did not need to escalate further. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Prayer is a long term investment, one that will increase your sense of security because God is your protector. keep at it every day, for prayer is the key of the day and the bolt of the evening. God is waiting to hear from you. God is waiting to hear from us and are we praying that good things should happen now that you are watching us from heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
May the God of love and peace set your heart at rest and speed you on your journey. may he meanwhile shelter you from disturbance by others in the place of complete plenitude where you will repose forever in the vision of peace, in the security of trust and in the restful enjoyment of His riches. I believe Officer Cook, for what you meant personally and professionally to Dade County citizens you should rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and enjoy being together with your dad, Charles, forever under God's wings for eternity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
The cheerful of heart has a continual feast, better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. We still have trouble with the fact that you are not here any more to help us in our times of misery and distress. We can hope one day there will be a feast made for a king in heaven with you and your father, Charles for us to partake in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
In the morning let our hearts gaze upon God's love and the love He has allowed us to share, and the beauty of that vision, let us go forth to meet the day. You looked each day Officer Cook, ready to tackle the demands that your profession brought forth. Each moment we remember your life and the sacrifices you made to make us more comfortable in our surroundings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, as we look to the skies above where your soul illuminates this world. Hard to imagine one hundred and forty-four months of the new decade has come and gone.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
The hand that gives, gathers. You were a giving individual along with your beloved wife, Karen, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero along with your beloved father, Charles as God has gathered you among your colleagues who bravely made the ultimate sacrifice that you too made.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Pay attention to my words; listen closely to what I say. Don't ever forget my words; keep them always in your mind. They are the key to life for those who find them; they bring health to the whole body. be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life. Every moment officer Cook, you were concise and careful in all your mannerisms. It's tragic that even when your careful, something tragic can still occur. But, you gave solid and maximum effort and can never be faulted for coming to the aid of your fellow officers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Personal perfection is impossible, but it is possible to aim for genuineness, honesty, consistency and moral purity, and to frankly acknowledge it when we fail. You commanded respect, Officer Cook, and you were not afraid because you knew the Lord would always be at your side. It's a shame evil took away from us all these wonderful traits upon which your beloved parents raised you and your sister, Nancy with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All of these traits have now been passed down to your two nephews and niece and to your two great-nieces and great-nephew. You would be very proud of their achievements.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
By learning you will teach; by teaching you will learn. Officer Cook, exactly the lesson you delivered to us before your sacrifice on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All that you learned and taught is like your very soul it still shines brightly today and everyday.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
God made you Officer Cook, so you could share in His creation, could love and laugh and know Him. Everybody who loved you, knew you, worked with you misses everything about you. Your twenty-five years of existence were filled with only positives and accentuated with God's glory. The gratitude is the heart's memory and so it shall be that of the community you endeavored to make safer and more prosperous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
Look up at all the stars in the night sky and hear your Father saying. I carefully set each one in its place. Know that I love you more than these. Sit by the lake's edge, listening to the water lapping the shore and hear your Father gently calling you to that place near His heart. You and your beloved father, Charles, Officer Cook, are now eternally near God's heart for safekeeping. Your special souls are what is guiding your family in the right direction assisting with all of their daily decisions. You and your dad, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero are among God's brightest stars in the sky. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
When God was on earth, it wasn't an accident that He came as a blue-collar worker, nor that His parables would deal with things like sowing seed, vineyard laborers, harvesters, house building, and swine tending. In Him there is no hierarchy of importance vocationally, there's only the wise use of the talents He dispenses. When you were born officer Cook, you sure took advantage of all your God-given talents and performed as truly as one of God's chosen people. A police officer's officer and you made sure that you accomplished your task on earth with honor and respect for all those that you served and defended. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men. You served every citizen regardless of who they were , Officer Cook, rich or poor, and regardless of their color or background and you did it up until your last day with grace, integrity and the dignity which all officers could share and learn from. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
Wisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it. You imparted your wisdom, Officer Cook upon others with skill and passion. That's the important lesson that shall always remain with those who came after your watch ended and for all officers to impart to future recruits. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself. Officer Cook, you only knew one way and that was always with one hundred percent zeal and every last ounce of your being. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 29, 2012
A friend is somebody who loves us with understanding, as well as emotion. When your family, friends and colleagues paid you an emotional good bye, it was only fitting the love and respect you not only commanded, but gave back as well. Rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 27, 2012