Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Never sullied only seasoned with purpose, passion, cause and reason. That's why we need loyal, honest and devoted women and men unafraid to tackle the big issues, the perilous of dilemmas. Dade County its man, thoughtful and virtuous in you, Officer Cook. A humble man, a more heroic face of humanity who is quite missed by his family, comrades and close knit circle of friends. Versatility, onus and accountability that never once batted an eye when violence looked to unhinge the doors of tranquility from those castles of humbleness that you preserved and watched over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The people demand and expect quality and excellence with badge#1664 they received everything and more. Just sad that your young life ended so early with more left on the horizon to complete.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2021
A pair of shoes to walk or run after problems coupled with truthful lips and clear vision yielded the results that shine like diamonds above. The light of your unassuming soul and heart, Officer Cook. founded a newer tomorrow. Though today is still here and that is where you should be now living a peaceful, healthy and humanely humble retirement with your beloved Karen. A Dade County hero whose wealth of dignity, integrity and reverence never waned. Sanctity and civility well placed and well meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2021
Compassion yields caring and concern, with your devout consideration all Dade County was fairly well protected from evil, Officer Cook. Heroism and honesty are forever seen in those equations of endeavor, dignity and integrity that saved life and raised the bar of spirit and hope during your brief six years working solidly as a trustworthy public servant. Conviction, character and commitment are what enriches our world and now in heaven uplifts your soul and heart of valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2021
One round at a time. Resolve, resourcefulness and resiliency all handled by a beloved warrior. Your family not only adores and loves you, Officer Cook, they have accentuated your pathways and trails of justice, truth and trust because in your unselfish and tireless heart and soul you accomplished noble acts of kindness, fairness and loyalty given humbly back to Dade County. Badge#1664 was all meaning, all wisdom, all discipline, devotion and dedication so determined to find that goodwill, hope and slice of safety for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2021
The price one loyal and esteemed gentleman paid for our very security can never be repaid. You measured up in heart, soul and humble honesty, Officer Cook, creating that lasting bond of dignity, integrity and wisdom that fought so hard for truth, stability and trust. Dade County's folks have never overlooked nor forgotten your vision, valor and versatility. It permeated the streets and roads where your blessed and heroic name remains legendary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2021
Tenacity can assist in the turnaround of a community but it has to be a total team effort. Dade County relied upon your professional tools of honor, integrity and basic dignity, Officer Cook, to efficiently carry out these tasks all tough and dangerous. You will be remembered for your stoic and stellar character, sterling commitments to both excellence and the pride you took in donning a crisp uniform and a polished badge of humility, heart and virtue. Those men and women who have succeeded you have indeed big shoes to fill but steady and accurate is what gets the jobs completed more often than not. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2021
You were always perceived as a truly nice young man, a gentleman entrusted with serving and striving to protect and to preserve the faith, hope and good nature of all Dade County. The messages, Officer Cook, were crystal clear and the sources of your honor, dignity and integrity were from a most humane and resourceful heart and soul now being watched by Our Master. Carrying sway was your heroic actions not just on May 16, 1979, it has always been about your resiliency and endeavor that leaves that lasting impression on your unassuming legacy. Stamped, signed and sealed forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
A coward conceals themselves so that no one will recognize them. They saw your handsome face, a beautiful smile beaming from ear to ear. More than a grin, it was honesty, dignity, integrity and a beloved family member, a solemn comrade being paid homage for restoring law and order to the Dade County community where right makes right. Discipline and duty go hand in hand with responsibility and accountability. Such versatile feats of a truly warm and engaging young man building the gates to a sounder and more serenely tranquil tomorrow. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
To aid and assist, to care and to demonstrate class, concern and consideration, all heart and all bravery, honest to goodness real satisfaction given to Dade. County's folks, Officer Cook. Forty-two plus years later your dedication, devotion and dignity have all been both solemnly and fondly remembered, saluted and etched upon those walls that have dignity, humility and integrity never more pronounced. Tragically, you were taken before your prime and you left behind a legacy filled with humane admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
The hills of honor, heroism and humanity are where your sacred life, career and sacrifice all rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. Mountains of morals, mettle and the real definition of a gentleman true, faithful and trusted to carry forth missions of goodwill and hope bestowing peace and prosperity back into Dade County's fountains where your tenacity mattered. Those foundations and cornerstones were really constructed with the proper degrees of virtue, versatility and the articles of emancipation hovering overhead. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
The class always is esteemed and loyalty, reverence and humility of heart and soul rise to the very top. The ladder was set, the stakes high and you performed as you always did, Officer Cook, with a heroic passion and a very dignified spirit that had integrity and character charging right toward evil. Dade County won't forget you and we salute virtue, balance and the safety implanted within our very humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
The fallen are fearless. Their ferocity rose above the calls of honesty, heart and heroism.
Your dignity, character and integrity, Officer Cook, both served and protected Dade County and its citizens who are forever grateful. When wisdom, vision and maturity come between evil to shield those affected we must be ever mindful. You'll not be forgotten for having commitment, conviction and trust binded as one by truth. Society has surely missed you, your smile and happiness you shared with your family as they carry on your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
One day at a time and one shift carried out safely and soundly. You were counted on, Officer Cook, to restore and to calm the fears of Dade County's people. Integrity validated your unassuming honesty, dignity and reverence for a position of trust,virtue and truth. It speaks volumes and each time your put on your badge and uniform, tireless energy, a heart of unselfishness all gave their humanely timed performances, outstanding and most uplifting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has an angel of ferocity and tenacity which tried their hands at taming terror and wickedness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2021
An absence of heart, soul and humility might leave lives on that clothesline, hung out where danger would destroy the absolute tranquility of a community. Dade County pinned its hopes, dreams and aspirations upon your very onuses to accomplish your jobs correctly and with a positive outcome, Officer Cook. You were consummate and a solid citizen, a human being with inner feelings of serenity and humbleness. Badge#1664 deserved a much better fate. As a devout man you put your trust and truth in those baskets of bravery and boldness not to be forgotten. We salute your life, career and vehicles of versatility and the very due diligence that can conquer anxiety and fear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2021
Sanity,civility and courtesy must all stay attached to the vests of vision, valor and virtue. For if their honesty is interrupted the very tranquility of any community would be endangered. You chose a profession that has its perils, Officer Cook and yet dignity, character and integrity would build those very future foundations by which mankind could be indebted to your service and esteemed loyalty. Always blessed and so very humbly and humanely treasured. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2021
Side by side and face to face, you fought for all you believed in, Officer Cook and for the principles so valuable to your paths and trails of truth. Virtue must start somewhere and having honesty and dignity its mettle,morals and meaning becomes crystal clear. Your community and folks here in Dade County have never overlooked a gentleman who gave his life for peace and respect to flow freely through the pipelines of scruples and other essential character traits. Your family and society are a little less safer, though you continue watching from the skies above. Accountability and responsibility were your best of friends and they never gave more than we could ever comprehend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2021
Now an angel forever your life, career and humbly honored heroism, Officer Cook, shall be saluted for its yearning and dedication to perseverance and for having its acumen, wisdom and vision close to those vests of virtue, valor and the due vigilance that enhanced, enriched and uplifted the harmony and safety of all Dade County residents. A man whose sacred missions invoked intuition, integrity and the ingenuity that gently touched the hearts and souls of humanity. Your family, society and your peers have all missed your wonderful smile and spirit of adventure. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2021
A kid likes to climb trees and be adventurous. Police search for peace while attempting to shake the branches of evil. Your goals and missions, Officer Cook, were to heroically and honorably patrol the Dade County streets in pursuit of harmony and liberty for mankind. Your journeys were sadly ended by a treacherous man who nearly killed your colleagues and the citizens involved in that awfully destructive domestic dispute. They'll never forget you nor will your dignity, heart and integrity have been given in vain. Now angel forevermore in eternity soaring higher every moment. Character and commitment truthful, trusted and totally blessed, revered and bestowed humble homage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2021
The clock strikes. The bravery and boldness has already set its wheels in motion. They kept churning when you protected all Dade County, Officer Cook. You followed directions, learned your assignments and kept a steady source of character,dignity and integrity flowing forward. For being a hero you have been so honored as homage is paid to your soul of mettle and a heart of principles,values, class and ideals all taking their cues from truth and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2021
You were destined to save the residents and your comrades that fateful day, Officer Cook. You were not going back to end your shift until you knew harmony and peace would be accomplished. But, It was tragic that man also young and he had a family would not give up and let you and your brothers get him some much needed assistance. The ailments of this society and evil only perpetuates such outrageousness. For maintaining a calmness, for possessing honesty, dignity and the humility of a heart of integrity, may Our Maker continue to bless and reward your angelic soul for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2021
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A good man kept serenity, stability and responsibility all going forward. Unfortunately evil does not take kindly to marching orders and leaving a location where it's never desired. Dade County was provided with quality service by yourself, Officer Cook, their hero and of course, your family's. Integrity, wisdom, dignity and vision all were highly regarded and your life, career and happiness should not have been stopped by a wicked man. Heaven has itself a humbly loyal angel, esteemed and brave who will be saluted for heroism above and beyond. Virtue steers, versatility acknowledges. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2021
God's shadow glances every second at His glorious flock of heroes and heroines. Their hearts and souls of honor, dignity, integrity and humbleness shine brightly. Dade County was perceived in liberty and in freedom of expression, you implanted faithfulness, resourcefulness and an inner strength of serenity within its borders, Officer Cook. Such a well rounded, well admired and well revered man of devotion and desire, sheer determination and dedication carried your life and trails of true resilience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character, class and having considerate manners are most important in having any semblance of success.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2021
Dade County just as any place can never get over the sudden loss of an excellent public servant. For when they sacrifice their hearts and souls, their courage, honor and humility are suddenly uplifted to a newer height. Heaven is where dignity, respect and integrity in character, commitment and conviction rest in peace with your spirit, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. Gallantry greeted those pearly gates that your angelic soul now forever watches over. Our tranquility and lives were protected and preserved by your passionate smile and engaging personality never to be forgotten. Your family, Officer Cook, experienced your father's passing and you were the glue that kept your family together where stability is really that virtue of love and esteem.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2021
A ray of hope is surely preferred than volleys of violence. The quietness of a neighborhood is what the citizens want and desire. You delivered on your promises, Officer Cook, to try and create the right atmosphere for Dade County to thrive in. Peace and happiness brought about by honesty, integrity and dignity in a uniform and a badge that represented everything in virtue, valor and vision. A young man taken away so young with more earthly missions of hope, goodwill and faith down those heroically trusted and true paths of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2021
Consummate and honest, the things all excellent servants must have. Dade County had Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, heroically patrolling its streets and now as an angel you walk that heavenly beat accentuated by valor, dignity and virtue leading integrity, smartness and acumen on its trails of justice, trust and truth all applied as one with morals and mettle would. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 5, 2021