Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The truth shall set you free. But, trust and honesty are truth's guardian never to be forsaken. Dade County had one of the finest and best of public servants patrolling its community in you, Officer Cook. A man built with the fibers of heroism, humbleness and dignity that faced adversity head on. A strong heart and a very reverent soul, your integrity and character will always be cherished and admired. Our tranquility and sacred missions continue because of your unyielding fortitude. You took responsibility, wisdom and virtue quite seriously and now are one of Our Lord's angels rewarded for coming to aid the citizens and your esteemed colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 10, 2022
When you humbly, honorably and heroically served Dade County, Officer Cook, they received every bit of effort, every ounce of dignity and every inch of integrity from your unselfish and unwavering heart and soul. Good vigilance and due diligence stretches the recesses of your mind and your thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and faithfulness was forever spread throughout your community where your virtue, wisdom and vision have been rewarded, blessed and saluted from their never relenting endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, truth and trust are sealed within those vaults of sacred missions all in goodwill, hope and humanity's name.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2022
No two public servants are alike yet you all have plenty in common. Never can debate your honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, all vital cogs in nurturing and in maintaining the forward movement of happiness which you helped Dade County to achieve. A gentleman blessed and rewarded for heroic effort and undying heart and soul. Real virtue and real versatility always loyal and accountable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had a clue and had the transparency to compliment trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect is the one element whose sources are unlimited. You were blessed with this, Officer Cook, forevermore your community is deeply indebted to you.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2022
Chaos and bedlam must not be allowed to spread their sheets of terror throughout neighborhoods. Common sense and pride must prevail if our land and society is to realize and live to witness true prosperity. You helped to bridge those gaps creating faithfulness, hope and the assurances of goodwill forever being the critical factor in our lives, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 lives on in spirit in your family's everyday lives and pursuits of peace and happiness. Your family and the folks of Dade County saw a blessed life with integrity, dignity and honesty humbly touching the wings of virtue and vibrant foundations set down for our very tomorrows. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2022
You fulfilled your missions, Officer Cook and as heroes you gave every last ounce of strength from your heart and soul, your spirit keeps illuminating the skies above with your vision, wisdom and the maturity that Dade County so very much relied upon. It takes smarts and it certainly takes acumen, stamina and honor to properly carry out journeys so very essential to our peace, prosperity and productivity. Again, your character, dignity and trustworthiness was always very much appreciated. Your comrades now have your watch and must keep things together with their own virtue and versatility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2022
The victories are eventually coming. But, for the moment and the present we need the strong hearts and articulate minds to patrol the streets and roads securing safe havens and a stabilizing force for mankind too use for the good of our land. Comprehending violence is not a given and surely not simple. It's perplexing and more difficult than you think. Officer Cook, you were born and raised with class and decency so where did things go frightfully wrong forty-two years ago? Your life and career esteemed, loyal and blessed by every fabric and border of boldness, bravery and integrity was a promise you undertook with gratitude and the free will of dignity to enhance our world. Heroes such as yourself now continue in heaven patrolling and watching Our Lord's gates of prosperity. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2022
Dade County persevered because of your unselfish actions, Officer Cook, Our Creator bestowed everything sacred, civil and honorable within your heart and soul, all virtue, valid and most humbly tenacious. Our peace and freedoms were built and supported by your pillars of faith, blessing and humility such is a man or woman born with desire and class that is able to accentuate the purposes of which we are created. We salute your intellect, intuition and the ingenuity that integrity and dignity sprout forth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2022
Evil is not silent for a man's honesty, humility and heart are those beloved instruments utilized to overcome wickedness and adversity. Dade County was your humble venue, Officer Cook, where you lived and worked diligently for our very stability and serenity. A life and a career of commitment, character and reverence now for eternity as a hero and as angel of bravery, virtue and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The sounds of laughter and a smile on your handsome face all missed terribly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 9, 2022
A healthy young man should not have died so young though your sacrifice, Officer Cook, will forever be noted and solemnly saluted for its impression left upon the souls and hearts of both mankind and Dade County. Heroism and honor belong in the same sentence as does integrity and dignity for without character, commitment and conviction, trust, truth and wisdom might perish. Perish that thought heaven forbid. You upheld your badge my neighbor, friend and hero endearing, enriching and enhancing the fortunes of humanity. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 8, 2022
A will to survive and a passion to preserve, Dade County, Officer Cook, was your noble ground where your gallantry was geared to defend us. Integrity, dignity and honesty were those humble building blocks utilized to accentuate peace, unity and an unwavering demand for true justice despite terror and turmoil laying its ugliest of roots and branches down for properly trained professionals to clean and to clear up afterward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 8, 2022
What the citizens demand is what they expect from their tireless and esteemed public servants. Dade County received its share of hope, faithfulness and goodwill all extracted from your heart and soul, Officer Cook. Never one to let an opportunity fall through your lap. Learning and yearning to bestow the needed peace and stability down on the pavements where your integrity and dignity mattered the most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has character, smiles and heroism gracing its perfect streams of peacefulness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 8, 2022
Correct, concise and concerned all of your duties, Officer Cook, were precise, honorable and always so trustworthy, truthful and filled with integrity. Whenever violence unleashes its gutless evil a man o graceful and thoughtful was there to serve, protect and staunchly defend our liberties and rights. A soul that is all angelic and forever remembered, saluted and paid homage for humanity has certainly missed your tireless and humbly speaking unselfish presence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 8, 2022
Dark skies are not always a pretender of things to come. With your heroic and honorable soul lighting up the skies above, Officer Cook, all of the dignified angels of integrity, humility, heart and character will be able to encircle their loved ones at all moments. Dade County will not overlook your badge and uniform of valor, vigilance and virtue my neighbor, friend and hero for inscribed upon it was reliability and responsibility stamping your legacy forevermore. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 8, 2022
Devoted and always so heroic, loyal and honest. Dade County and its people won't ever forget you, Officer Cook. Such a proud and inspirational public servant whose dignity, fortitude and integrity was well respected among your peers. Truth, trust and wisdom must be applied if serenity, safe havens and foundations are going to stand the challenges of time. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 8, 2022
Usually every Friday, Officer Cook, I travel to Naples, Florida for business and when I return our holy Jewish Sabbath draws near allowing us to recharge our spiritual batteries for twenty-five hours. Police do rest and take their allotted time off as you did periodically. You were so heroic, noble and duly diligent in the duties that involve saving lives. Integrity, dignity and the humbleness of your honesty keeps being rewarded and angelically treasured above. Though your loved ones miss you very much they keep your legacy alive in their hearts. "Uncle Bo" is never far from them. Dade County salutes your guidance and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2022
I know lots of people who think life is a game. Pity on them it's not a joke and it can be downright cruel at times. The years all six of them, Officer Cook, were well worth it as you toiled on behalf of Dade County where its people had your undivided attention to all facts, matters and details of honesty, integrity and dignity all blessed now and for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character fit the badge and uniform of your convictions and commitments to pride and excellence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2022
Traffic keeps running along. Torment, turmoil and tragedy also run with each other. You were consummate, comported and composed at all times, Officer Cook, you were the genuine man of faith, hope and goodwill that the folks of Dade County relied upon. You have to possess more than honesty, vigilance, dignity and integrity to support your fruitful navigations. Our skies above have a hero, an angel with heart, soul and a spirit of virtue, vision and wisdom testifying to your sacred feats of resourcefulness and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2022
Courage outstanding, virtue dignified and full of humane and heroic integrity. Dade County during your watch, Officer Cook, was protected and served by a man whose passions and honor ran along the very same tracks, trails and paths as your tireless and unselfish trust and truth. The journeys you made were sadly ended by one man's fits of more than frustration. His evil took your heart and soul, its humility right from under the presence of your family, comrades and many friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2022
Violence leaves a community shell shocked and in fear. Your earthly mission, Officer Cook, was to put an end to this terror that happened in Dade County. And though you did not have to answer that call your response and honor was placed on the line to shield the residents from more harm. Dignity, integrity and respectful character all loyal and for heaven's blessed name and your reward for being sterling, stellar and stoically heroic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel who earned his stripes and by having virtue keeps your legacy alive within your family's hearts, souls and thoughts.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2022
Dedication, determination and devotion will hopefully advance the paths and trails of serenity. While you were here, Officer Cook, everything within your heroic heart and soul was done and accomplished to maintain the steadfast dignity, integrity and honor of Dade County. Now as a humble angel soaring over us and your beloved family members may Our Master shelter your spirit of virtue, vision and wisdom forevermore in His eternal nest of heroes and heroines a flock of tenacity so special, diligent and versatile. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 7, 2022
You wrap yourself around the problems, situations and circumstances that confound, confuse and confront society, mankind and humanity. Dade County had its moments and more importantly they had you for six years of devoted and honored service, loyal, esteemed and quite cherished. A hero of a man whose heart and soul gently touched your family, comrades and the entire world. Character first class, commitment top notch and conviction of the highest standards. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2022
A young man does his noblest of jobs placing his life, heart, soul and trust in Our Lord's palms. You performed a thankless job, Officer Cook, with the dexterity, versatility and sanctity that has made us open our very eyes. To stand and to take note of your virtues, upstanding character, honor humble and admired, dignity that was dedicated to the citizens of Dade County and integrity that never dropped that proverbial baton of bravery, boldness and wisdom. How on earth can we fix all the problems of mother nature without something sinister brewing? You were our very hope and goodwill that has been rewarded, blessed and most treasured all these many decades later since your sacrifice. Scripture tells us how to live life and to treat every human being as you would want them to afford you. Respect, virtue and humility from your stoic heart and soul, your spirit surely enlightens us and heaven remains forevermore illuminated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The "Golden Rule" is suppose to support our ventures, missions and earthly journeys, the same ones you so charmingly made.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2022
Your neighbors, friends and peers all looked up to you, Officer Cook for sage and heroic words of wisdom because the word of God is never clouded by doubt nor deceit. Your bond was real and most trustworthy and true as they protected and preserved the character, dignity and integrity of your very proud community of Dade County. Where tranquility is supposed to blanket its population your galvanizing nature saw to those rounds of resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness. Never any mystery, it's humble history to read all about your esteemed and loyal life and career where morals, scruples, principles and values were straight from your serene heart and soul. Unselfish, unrelenting and most of all essential to the purposes of living a relatively normal life. The surroundings fit the scope of your commitment and professional acumen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2022
The scoop on crime is morsels and spoonfuls of violence is more than a bit perturbing. Society thrives on the exhibition of silence, peace and stability. The sensations of being mean spirited only exacerbates the will of mankind to promote wickedness. Your hope, faith and due diligence, Officer Cook, helped to foster better relationships and of course served as that bridge to our very futures. Yours was impeded tragically by terror and Dade County, your family and department all suffered such a horrific loss. A man gone too early. Honor, dignity and integrity all usurped by intuitions that were less than the truth and trust that patrols with every human being who answers the calls and serves with a golden heart and soul of character that never leaves them. An angel's soul and spirit now soaring higher each second. Keep watching over your family my neighbor, friend and hero as you rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2022
That crime scene squad was what you wanted to join to leave the streets where peril lurked and because of your photographic abilities, Officer Cook, your value, virtue and versatility would have been best served there. Yet, you stayed on your patrols, kept your decency, devotion and dogged determination right next to integrity, dignity and reverent character, trustworthy commitment and true convictions that created a sense of hope and goodwill for all Dade County and humanity. They and your loved ones have missed you more than you can believe. But, angels of heroism secure God's sturdiest of gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Danger and evil did not make you flinch as you hung in there against a very mean and nasty human being without heart and gutless to say the least.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 6, 2022