Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Last week on July 4th I visited your grave Officer Cook and someone left some beautiful purple flowers.Back in 1079, I was watching WCKT Channel 7, now WSVN and Steve Dawson was covering your visitation at the old Bennett and Ulm Chapel in North Miami, Florida and there were two officers at each end of your casket. This was very sad, but I.m glad I met your nephew Justin and would look forward to meeting your niece Mrs. Gina Wilkerson, your sister Nancy and hopefully your mother Mrs. Julia Cook. Karen your wife should not be forgotten and should be remembered. Rest in peace Officer Cook, I'll never forget your bravery and sacrifice to make Dade County and its citizens safer.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 11, 2011
I meant to say thirty-two years ago. I guess ago could stand for a great officer. Today being July 4th, i can only imagine what a great person, friend, son, brother, uncle and officer you were Officer Cook. Rest in peace my friend and neighbor.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 4, 2011
Our attitude should be our gratitude and we should be grateful of the sacrifice Officer Cook made thirty-two years on behalf of Dade County citizens. I will never forget your sacrifice and will always remember the beautiful and sentimental letter I received from your mother Mrs. Julia Cook. Rest in peace Officer Cook, everytime I view The Officer Down memorial Page and see your wonderful smile, I am very sorry I never got the chance to be friends with my neighbors, you and your family. I do hope i can get a chance to meet your mother.She is 95 years old and God should continue to bless her with good health and spiritual prosperity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 2, 2011
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you: and be gracious to you: The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26. Rest in peace Officer Cook and I will keep your mom Mrs. Cook in my thoughts always.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2011
Remembering Officer William C. Cook....
Our hearts are all heavy, we feel a great loss. For a brave man who died fighting, for an even greater cause. The choppers flew in honor overhead, for a fallen hero, a fallen friend. As taps played in the distance, silent tears fell all around. For a fallen warrior being laid in the ground. He gave his life fighting, so that others may live. He knew how to give. We mourn this fallen officer, we mourn this gentle man. But there's solace in knowing, he's at the Father's right hand. So the rifles fire in honor, of an officer laid to rest. God bless him and hold him close Lord. You've taken one of Metro Dade PDs best.rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 25, 2011
The second saying of my previous reflection was if I am not for myself who is for me? This saying is most definitely applicable to Officer Cook.in that he put the needs of Dade County citizens before his needs in making the ultimate sacrifice which I personally will never forget. Rest in peace Officer Cook as was stated by your colleagues you were excellent in domestic disputes and I am sure a very calming influence to all.Of course Mrs. Cook I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts always.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2011
To The Cook Family:
There are two sayings that epitomize the life of your son, brother, uncle and my neighbor and friend. The world stands on three things: Studying,, Service to God and performing kind deeds. I would value Officer Cook's life that he lived as a true hero on all of the above. It was said that Officer Cook was resourceful in all that he did Rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 13, 2011
Do not seek greatness for yourself,and do not crave honor, let your performance exceed your learning. From Ethics of Our Fathers Chapter 6. Rest in peace Officer Cook, we should all strive to follow your example on how to lead our lives.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 4, 2011
To The Cook Family:
I had left a reflection thinking that Officer Cook's reflections were erased, but the Officer Down Memorial Page changed its background. Now you can view all of the reflections left. Rest in peace Officer Cook. When I start to listen to the radio while driving some of the songs remind me of you and I start to cry. As a grown man I still well up and just cannot get over what happened thirty-two years to you. Just wish I could have been there that day to hold your hand, comfort you or save your live in North Shore Hospital's emergency room. You were the friend and neighbor unfortunately I never got a chance to meet.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2011
Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom. Officer Cook, you were a valued member of the Metro-Dade Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Cook and I will always keep your mom Mrs. Julia Cook in my thoughts and prayers.As Captain Geoff Jacobs reflected your wisdom far outnumbered your years.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2011
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal. Rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2011
I visited your grave yesterday and the grave site looks more distinguishable with the American flag and the Officer Down flag in black and light blue. The department is placing these on all graves of fallen police officers. Rest in peace Officer Cook and l will say prayers for your family. I read something I wrote for you and cried and I am glad and grateful I was able to get the cemetery to replace the emblem back on your grave. I want to call Mrs. Wilkerson your niece, and hopefully I can meet her.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2011
Officer Cook,
You and my father worked together in Central. He was one of the units that was originally dispatched to the call. His squad got it just as they were sitting down to roll call. Unfortunately by the time he arrived on scene, you had already been killed and the other officers wounded. He still to this day has difficulty speaking about it. He misses you and wishes things could of gone differently on that day. Best regards to your family, may they be at peace. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.
Son of retired Metro-Dade Police Officer.
Anonymous
May 16, 2011
God did not promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way. Rest in peace Officer Cook, you made all of us proud to remember your heroic efforts to make the world a safer place.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2011
To The Cook Family:
I attended last Thursday nights police memorial. If you were there I.m sorry I missed you. Hope you are doing well Mrs. Cook. I took a picture of your son, brother and uncle,s brick. I look at it and Officer Cook,s picture on my phone. Once again, I am happy the emblem was placed on his grave. Rest in peace Officer Cook, I miss you and wish I could have met you. You were as brave a hero as they come. Honor every resting officer, and how you lived your life is how you will forever be remembered.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 9, 2011
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2011
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2011
The Lord is righteous in all His ways and grateful in all His works. Rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2011
I meant to say this is how much I have thought of you Officer Cook, these last thirty-two years.Today is thirty-one years since my dad passed away. I wish even more that I can have both of you back to lean on for support. Officer Cook, you and my dad Owen who was a policeman in New York City should rest in peace. The wicked run to do evil, and the righteous pursue good as both of you displayed during your lives.I hope you can forgive me for not keeping in touch with you mom Julia these last thirty-two years. My mom Bernice she should rest in peace, would have loved being a friend to your mom and inviting her for a Friday night Sabbath dinner each week at our home.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 26, 2011
Your heroic sacrifice will never be forgotten Officer Cook and I look forward to meeting your family members at the police memorial in two weeks. Rest in peace Officer Cook, the emblem is now back on your gravestone, returning your honor and dignity you so deserve.This how much I have thought of you these last thirty two years. Wonderful, courteous and considerate all describe you so perfectly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 23, 2011
I meant to say I miss you Officer Cook as much as my dad. Rest in peace my neighbor and friend. Keep watching over us.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 21, 2011
Officer Cook you are probably having great conversations in heaven with my dad who was a police officer as you were. Yesterday my dad Owen would have celebrated his 105th birthday. He and you are helping patrol god's heavenly Gates along with those officers who have passed before you. I miss you as much as my da. Rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 19, 2011
The Lord heals the broken-hearted, and binds up their wounds. Almighty God exulted and full of compassion, grant perfect peace in your sheltering Presence, among the holy and pure, to the soul of Officer William Coleman Cook, who has gone to his eternal home. Master of mercy we look to you. Remember all the worthy and righteous deeds that Officer William Cook performed in the land of the living. May his soul be bound up in the bond of the life.The Lord is his portion,And may you rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 16, 2011
It is friday afternoon and I am sitting here at a place where I lead a Sabbath service and decided to leave a reflection.Watch over us Officer Cook as your colleagues battle the evils of society here on earth. Your beautiful soul should ascend to the gates of heaven. Rest in peace Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 15, 2011
A righteous man though he passes before his time, shall be at rest, for an honored old man does not depend upon length of time, nor is one measured by the number of one's years. For understanding is gray hair for man and a boundless life is old age. being perfected in a little while he fulfilled long years, for his soul pleased the L-rd. Wisdom of Solomon Rest in peace Officer Cook, as you were way mature and wiser than your years.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 13, 2011