Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Police work does not make the pillow any softer to place your head on it to sleep through the night. After all even when off duty watching a community is a 24-7 occupation with everything from nothing major to peril looking to make a major dent in the stability and tranquility of a region. Badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, was heroic and honorable, it contained all the factors of ferocity and sound reasoning. You were a seasoned veteran who undertook the additional roles as a leader and as a dedicated motivator of heart and class. The grinds are tough, never easy and the degrees of difficulty range in various positions. You made that impression that has left behind a grand and distinct expression. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was your territory and your reliable tenacity saw to it that your journeys would be most fruitful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Heads in the sand won't solve or resolve. But, with some humane honor, reverent dignity and uncompromising integrity the tasks, chores and dangerous assignments can be completed, fulfilled and satisfied in order for life and trails to go without impediments. Your main mission on behalf of mankind, Officer Cook, was to secure Dade County as per your sacred affirmation and to utilize your tireless heart and unwavering unselfishness to achieve more than demanded. You laid down trust, truth and principles in order for danger to be lessened and for the general population to thrive and to persevere. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Be open but don't divest your humility, heart and character. Integrity dignity and honor must be invested into the welfare and their safety. You made great strides protecting Dade County, Officer Cook and your determination and steadfast desires helped to enhance, enrich and uplift a community seeking peace and vision. Wisdom and virtue now being watched over in heaven as God blesses and rewards your treasured heroic name. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Sunrise, sunset, honesty, dignity and integrity always blooming. You blossomed into one fine human being and public servant, Officer Cook, so resourceful, so strong and energetic, your earthly journeys were deemed as complete as God took your heart, soul and spirit of courage up to heaven where character, commitment, truth and trust meet up with your convictions. You were consummate, disciplined and full of unselfish mettle, scruples and the all humble values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 19, 2021
Proper diction is always necessary even when fighting crime. A calming approach will surely gain steam whenever honor, dignity and integrity try their roles to solve and to restore the essence of law and order. You made a sacred oath, Officer Cook, to preserve, to protect and to provide more than a lion's share of serenity and justice for Dade County. Losing you was a big sorrow for your family, comrades and close personal friends though they remember the proud yet humbly heroic young man with much God given talent to carry you farther down those roads of resolve and streets of heart and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your true character spoke volumes of your unselfish virtue and vintage tireless energy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
One false move and trouble may come calling. Evil,terror and wickedness leave no time to act at times. Their calling cards come with callousness and heinousness addressed to the majority of citizens looking for some positive hope and reinforcement. You gave your life, Officer Cook, always a hero, only a first class gentleman who broadened the landscapes of his community here in Dade County where dignity, decency and desire may reign forevermore. Resolve, resiliency and pure endeavor from your heart, soul and spirit of cooperation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
That stake of security and that awareness coupled with acumen, virtue and wisdom provided you the valuable resources with which to maintain our securities, Officer Cook. You led by example and fought with a practical purpose, a plan in mind to better build bridges and cornerstones to a safer future and one better served if you were present today to witness these advances. God needed you, He needed your versatility and unwavering integrity, ingenuity and dignity glorifying his kingdom of heroes and heroines. It's a location kept peaceful and perfect through the tools of good women and men all freedom fighters. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Drive down those streets and roads where your memories are duly, fondly and most solemnly honored today, Officer Cook. You were the hero of your loved ones, friends and colleagues alike who kept his cool and sanctity during terrible times. A gentleman so well groomed and refined in restoring the composition and frames of dignity and integrity that continue being paid respect and admiration. The gratitude of mankind for your tireless ambitions and energy from your cherished heart and soul. A place in God's divine palace for a man of mettle and fortitude. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County won't forget and hopefully those watching over us patrolling our serenity won't drop that baton of bravery and boldness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Truth and truth are the validations of one's life, career and ideals. Values, conduct and morals that can make or break any given situation. You were that leaf of peace, Officer Cook. That springboard of hope and resourcefulness that Dade County leaned on when times got tough. Integrity, dignity and character all humbly facing danger head on never backing down from a challenge. Your blessed name and virtue have and will for eternity be the driving force behind your family's missions undertaken to further accentuate your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Evil invades. Humility enriches society's chances at experiencing freedom, liberty and any expression and articles of honor, dignity and integrity. Your resolve and humbleness, Officer Cook, heroically blanketed Dade County and its folks forever in character and reverence. Show something that can be counted upon when the going gets tough then you garner the greatest of esteem and admiration seeing you were fiercely loyal to your comrades in arms. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Violence leaves so many faces and hearts with a worried expression, a panic of sorts. You were consummate, cool and calm under pressure, Officer Cook. a resource so endearing to Dade County residents and for a man of hope, goodwill and faith, honesty, integrity and dignity were certainly better than reluctance and hesitation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 18, 2021
Fall is about to arrive soon and with it would have been your sixty-eighth birthday, Officer Cook. A man full of compassion, so charming with that big old smile on your handsome face. Dade County had its answer to its problems and you solved most of the lingering questions. It is faith, honor,dignity and all the resources of integrity, respect and wisdom that share vision's light as your soul and spirit along with your valiant heart that light up our skies. Heaven has a wonderful and beautiful young man soaring higher as you walk your proverbial beat without anymore harm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2021
Crime can leave one dizzy and knock them for a loop. You solemnly protected and policed your beloved Dade County community, Officer Cook, with the trust and true faithfulness that everyone came to expect as nothing can be taken for granted nowadays. You were consummate, serene yet serious when action called. A gentleman who held his decency, desire and devotion right next to dedication,determination and a grip on his yearning to become the best. Society and history will and had taken note of your ethics, virtues and principles all now locked for safekeeping in God's clear blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity, ingenuity and intuition are all partners in this never ending war over terror and torment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2021
Goofing off is not gallantry. Its gall if one does that on the taxpayer's expense. You never did that, Officer Cook and I'm certain you would have scolded any comrade that displayed that terrible lapse in judgment. Dade County as any venue cannot ever afford to have slackers in its department while serious issues and circumstances called for more drastic measures. You gave your heart and soul unselfishly so that we could thrive and enjoy our pursuits and their purposes in life. a real savior, truth and trustworthiness attached to your wisdom and acumen. Documented, dignified and full of reassuring humility and integrity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2021
You beautified the very space you walked, Officer Cook. Just by being humble, authentic and honorable. Having class, dignity and integrity only strengthened your name as Our Maker has perpetually watched over your heroic heart, soul and spirit of courage, charm and charisma. The careful planning, the thoughtful preparations all leading to a career so full of joy, pride and promise. Then one hot day six years into your tour of tenacity over Dade County, some heinously confused and wicked man took your life from your family, friends and esteemed colleagues. Never forgotten and always saluted for trusted and truthful character, commitment to excellence and outstanding convictions that have benefited society. A blessed man with a treasured and heroic name. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2021
Morale is essential to all responsibilities carried out by honorable and humbly dignified public servants. Your journeys, Officer Cook, were your unassuming and tireless pledges of perseverance undertaken to bestow harmony and liberty for all Dade County citizens. You were so young yet so brave and determined to end this unsightly evil and May 16, 1979 demonstrated these fine points of versatility, vision and virtue that are all angelic and forever your solemn gifts to your family, peers and this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2021
Savvy and moxie are the ingredients, but you still must have honesty, integrity dignity and character to be somewhat successful in your earthly missions of serenity and unity where violence sprouts its ugly head. You preserved and protected Dade County and its folks real well, Officer Cook and because of your cherished heart and soul, virtue so sacred and loyal may God keep your spirit in His arms of loving compassion for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 17, 2021
Humanity can't wallow in pity for honor, dignity and integrity can never succeed whenever evil is plying its ruthlessness on the streets where tranquility and hearts can beat as one. Your soul and spirit, Officer Cook, provided Dade County more than a passing glimpse of a truly gallant and most devoutly faithful man of genuine character, consideration and the reverence that your position of professionalism calls for every moment. The roads, corners and streets all secured by your undying and unselfish actions of heroism and nobility. A sacred mission ended too soon yet deemed as accomplished and now as a brave angel may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2021
Gratitude is an attitude just as fortitude is tenacity applied to any given circumstance. You gave your heart and heroic soul for your community of Dade County to live peaceful lives, Officer Cook and nothing will diminish the respect and humbleness you maintained wearing your badge of integrity cloaked in ingenuity and intuition. We are a little less safer because of your absence, yet, you laid down your life so that foundations and cornerstones would stand the tests and the challenges of time which never stands pat. A great human being gone way too early and always solemnly, fondly and humanely saluted and remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2021
Obviously yelling and shouting is no way for any police officer to act. You must first try yourself to stay as calm and as collected as possible. Soliciting disrespect and disgrace would only cause a further upheaval of justice and the truth and trust demanded and expected from all duly affirmed men and women. That sacred oath must meaning something and to Dade County folks yours, Officer Cook, meant honesty, dignity and integrity would humbly walk those humble and heroic trails of distinction, loyalty and unity with you and your humane heart, spirit and soul all now forever resting in peace along with you my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel who graced society for twenty-five years of humility, versatility and the wisdom of a virtuous young man. A gentleman whose legacy is elevated by his family's lives every second.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2021
Informed citizens tend to be smarter and more astute. When wickedness jeopardizes the public truth and trust, then its safety, serenity and security must be in the loyal and honest hands of brave, valiant and versatile men and women as you were, Officer Cook, representing all Dade County and humanity as everything dignified and resourceful. Your outstanding character, a heart and soul of heroic proportions stood out during times of adversity. Because of your unselfish and tireless integrity mankind could walk and live freer lives. Discipline, commitment and conviction raise those bars of boldness and forever will you remain esteemed, treasured and greatly admired for performing your solemn and sacred duties to support the backbones of society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2021
Effort that enhanced the world. Dade County has missed you very much, Officer Cook and so has your family. A man who embraced everyone in his professional feats of humility and heart, when dignity, integrity and trusted character are taken in a wanton manner all we can do is pray. Hopefully those who have taken over your watch display the same virtue, valor and accountability as you so sacredly did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 16, 2021
The cream of courage rises to honesty's top just as your humility enhanced your dignity, Officer Cook. Dade County was courageously enriched by a young man filled and fueled with passions of perseverance never to be forgotten. The flags of freedom were lifted to newer levels when you reached out to its citizens. Dignity, integrity and reverence all bonded by your affirmation of acumen, awareness and the ability to stay astute and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2021
One has got to be fit in body and mind, not fit to be tied when terror looks to seize its opportunity to rule the roost. Dade County had a superior man protecting its areas when you patrolled, Officer Cook. Always a special individual with a serious demeanor doubled up with dignity, integrity and honesty so humane and heroic. One look upward and your loved ones can see your very virtuous spirit and soul lighting up heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment and class have forevermore raised your legacy to humbler heights.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2021
The lectures were given, the speeches constantly drummed into your minds until they penetrated your heart and mind. Keeping the traffic moving and the safe trails flowing always involves intuition,ingenuity and the intellect of a most faithful and resourceful young man. It was your mantra, Officer Cook and was supported by your unwavering journeys of courage, care and consideration coupled with honor, dignity and integrity staring evil right in the eye. Yours were sharp as an eagle and your vision so clear along with wisdom so plentiful as this enabled you to motivate and to lead other fellow officers through peril. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 15, 2021