Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
You will always and forevermore be within the hearts and souls of your loving family, Officer Cook. A man whose brought pride, joy and respectful decency and honesty to your community here in Dade County. Valor,virtue and wisdom were some of your windows of bravery, truth and trust and they never left your side ever. So giving and mindful, your spirit of heroism will fly high every second you watch over us from heaven. Eternity is where your effort, efficiency and energy now rest in rest my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 22, 2021
April and May are difficult and sad months for me and my family. My parents and other family members have passed but we remember them as well as yourself as I've always solemnly honored your life and service all humble, honored and heroic that you gave to Dade County residents. A gentleman with a golden and caring heart of character, commitment and all the dignity and integrity to restore order and insert your directional trust toward where serenity may assist in our very lives and their purposes. Never forgotten and forever saluted for valor and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were the consummate hero and warrior of your beloved family.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 22, 2021
Those planes flying high, Officer Cook, represent your heroic heart and soul, so honorable, humane and sacred as they endeared themselves in protecting the citizens of Dade County. Never more dignity, character and integrity than you put forth in your earnest missions of goodwill, trust and truth all respected and a man of versatility, virtue and vision so wise and mature beyond your youthful years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 22, 2021
If you are culpable own up to your actions and take your punishment like a real person should. Your courage and convictions, Officer Cook, were all from your heart and soul of honesty and heroism. They protected and preserved the lives of all Dade County folks until you were suddenly taken by an evil man. Your job and professional demeanor all matched well with your outstanding character and humane commitments to rid our venues of violence and replace it with good old fashion safety, serenity and security by virtue of your vision, vigilance and terrific versatility, maturity and wisdom beyond the crowd. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2021
We pray for health, peace and hope. The goodwill and good cheer you spread far and wide throughout Dade County, Officer Cook. Always a hero of integrity, ingenuity and the articles of dignity which raced to battle whatever circumstances dictated your sincerest of endeavors. Never will your heroic legacy and treasured name be out of sight or from our hearts as your loved ones have missed you very dearly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2021
Birds soar as do heroic angels who gave the ultimate sacrifice to benefit mankind beyond its wildest expectations. You surely and certainly gave Dade County reason, fulfillment and total enhancement, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was honest and had complete humane and sacred integrity, dignity and character that went up against evil and violence. Such a crying shame that ended your life and career founded upon the morals, values and codes of conduct preached in your home daily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2021
Maturity matters. Discipline and morals matter. Every utensil of wisdom, vision and virtue matters so much so that you were accountable and able to protect and look over Dade County, Officer Cook, with all your credence and courage from your unselfish soul and now your blessed and respected spirit may fly higher every second above us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2021
So diligent and so determined to stop adversity, your missions and their earthly journeys, Officer Cook, took on a dimension of themselves. So robust and honest, with dignity and integrity all every stop you'll be revered for heroism and humility all from your mighty heart the one and only that delivered our sources of life, serenity and their purposes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2021
A stoic man with a stellar and sterling heart and soul that was greatly appreciated, admired and so humbly honored. Your feats of bravery, Officer Cook, created that distinct impression for Dade County not to overlook nor forget. Your family's hero and pride and joy. So much has happened and yet your wisdom, virtue and vision all remain dignified and the integrity that dedicated itself to preserving life and property. Heaven has an angel of valor and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2021
The parades through paradise include the most solemn of police heroes and heroines. Perfection, humility and honor reign throughout the skies above. Your humble and cherished life and career serving Dade County won't be forgotten, Officer Cook. Dignity that enhanced. Integrity and character that enriched and respect that was properly assembled throughout a community that salutes your truthfulness, faithfulness and trustworthiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 21, 2021
A genuine legend with a permeating heart, soul and spirit all inspiring and all loyal to the responsibilities that public service entails. You made a promise to defend and secure Dade County, Officer Cook and your actions, words and wisdom were naturally first class. Integrity, honesty and dignity can stay on the roads fighting those battles that never seem to relent. You can look down from the skies above and permit your virtue and vision to guide those succeeding you. Badge#1664 was well admired, revered and complete upscale in all its missions, goodwill and journeys while you served with humbleness and tenacity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 20, 2021
Morals, mettle and meaning matching their humility and heroic wisdom with the unrespectful likes of terror, turmoil and torment. Evil and violence are like a wild brother and sister with no directional compass to guide them away from mankind. But, you tried to do exactly that, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County citizens. Your vision, ingenuity and character made your enhanced honesty, dignity and integrity continue to brighten our skies above. No doubt your heavenly rewards and blessings are lavished upon your purposeful spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 20, 2021
Meant to say the clocks keep ticking and a man of courage patrolling the streets of Dade County going after vile and venomous individuals who seem to have a knack for pestering the perseverance and serenity out of society. Your family, department and friends, Officer Cook, have never forgotten your unwavering perseverance and dogged nature to upright humanity's callings. Honor, dignity and integrity all chasing after peace and happiness all the while loyalty and bravery were consummately demonstrated. An angel heroic and capable of performing his roles to the letter. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 20, 2021
The clock keeping ticking and time never stands pat. All these decades later, Officer Cook, your memory and life have been forever solemnly honored and humanely saluted for everything perfect with tireless effort and energy expended from your heart and soul of honor, integrity and dignity which faced evil toe to toe. Dade County has kept its eyes and ears toward the heavens above where your sweet face and kindness rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero under God's own watchful eyes. Angels always accounted for as they patrol the streets above. The Thin Blue Line never falters it's kept perfectly upright forevermore. Character, conviction and truth always eternally protected.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 20, 2021
Never far and never overlooked. A comrade who could be counted on to serve, save and humbly speak with his fellowman. Dade County looks much differently than during your time, Officer Cook. Yet, your devotion, determination and dogged dedication was exactly what your beloved community needed and you provided the many essentials of heart, soul and character. Excellence and pride coming from a uniform of integrity, dignity and respectful humility. Your spirit is free my neighbor, friend and hero to soar as a heroic angel watching over your family, colleagues of the past and a boatload of many friends. Rest in peace. Sanctity, civility and nobility accounted for a life and a career of resourcefulness and righteousness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 20, 2021
A bright star with a future of success still shining down that winding road. Your career and life, Officer Cook, though cut way too short because of violence perpetrated against you and your esteemed comrades will be forever heroically remembered for consummate service afforded to Dade County. Its residents have not forgotten you at least we hope those still around today. You were the epitome of class, decency, honesty, dignity and integrity all unselfish and all incomposing. Such outstanding work and values to be sincerely cherished and admired for generations to come. A humble heart, a pleasant smile, the right tone of voice and a soul so brave and wise. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 20, 2021
The scope of the circumstances dictates what needs to be done to reach a successful ending. Dade County suffered a great loss as did your family and comrades, Officer Cook. A gentleman of great resources and the resolve that tried its hands at stopping conflicts. You won't be forgotten for honor, dignity and integrity all being navigated right into the very face of adversity. Your fortitude and character all commitments to excellence and pride and your trustworthy convictions have forever remained cherished and admired by mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 19, 2021
It takes guts, grit and gumption to fortify gallantry plain and simple. Your pure heart and noble soul, Officer Cook, heroically saved Dade County each moment of your watch and for having the tools of tenacity, integrity and dignity may God bless you my neighbor, friend and hero. Trust, truth and morals are the very virtues of all who carry a badge of sanctity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 19, 2021
It takes guts, grit and gumption to fortify gallantry plain and simple. Your pure heart and noble soul, Officer Cook, heroically saved Dade County each moment of your watch and for having the tools of tenacity, integrity and dignity may God bless you my neighbor, friend and hero. Trust, truth and morals are the very virtues of all who carry a badge of sanctity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 19, 2021
Karen your beloved wife was a great woman and no doubt a great asset in your professional pursuits of truth and justice for all people of Dade County. Your honest and dignified life and career, Officer Cook,centered upon the very fibers of ferocity and the fabrics of integrity, respect and character. They were sacred and never once wavered. You'll be saluted for bravery and the very essence of maturity, wisdom and vision so crystal clear. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I am sure your memory humble and treasured is in her heart and mind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 19, 2021
When you cross that street you have to look out. No matter all public servants must have within their uniforms of humility, honesty, dignity and integrity all of which you had, Officer Cook and the reality of what it took to make it a a loyal and esteemed man of God, faithful, loyal and most dependable to the extent that Dade County entrusted your heart and soul with its harmony, unity and in constructing those bridges and platforms of virtue with which all who carry your legacy must precede down. Restin peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 19, 2021
We know when bedlam and chaos broke out you were there in Dade County, Officer cook, to make a distinct and impressionable difference. The citizens have not forgotten a man of class, honesty and pure dedication to all your earthly onuses. So sincere, loyal and esteemed, your character and integrity shines through those dark clouds permeating light forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 19, 2021
The interior of your heart and exterior of your soul, Officer Cook, fit the scenarios perfectly. Preserving, protecting and persevering all while proudly enhancing the values,ideals and principles of tranquility here in Dade County. No mistaking a man of vision and intellect with anything else. It's just a tragedy journeys and missions of goodwill and resourcefulness had to end with more left to succeed in. Heaven is the venue where your endeavors and virtue rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A man of commitment, truth and trust, all class and top flight intelligence. One man his ghastly actions stopped a life of happiness, health and prosperity from continuing.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 18, 2021
An officer wears many hats. Honor and bravery are just two traits of what every man and woman who serves the public is expected to have. For calm and composure, Officer Cook, Dade County received a lion's share of dignity, experience and integrity back to where its belongs. Your days and years patrolling the roads will be sacredly honored. Such a strong man with a more versatile heart and humbly virtual soul never backing down and always attacking the roots of evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 18, 2021
You crossed that bridge of boldness many times over, Officer Cook and for steering the wheels of decency, desire and devotion may God allow His compassion to shine down upon your family. You were their adored and beloved hero and man of honesty, integrity and dignity being put through those ringers of respect and character daily to emancipate Dade County citizens from adversity. You are to be saluted and remembered for your heroic deeds and humane career one filled with accomplishments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 18, 2021