Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

The fruits of your labors, Officer Cook, yielded heroic humility and honor reserved for a most determined servant of God. Your life and career was held in high regard for ushering in a newer tomorrow because of your sacrifice over forty-one years ago. Dade County observed a man with a sterling reputation for integrity and dignified character defending our lots where our missions were undertaken with heaven's name and your well verse vigilance and virtue stamped upon them. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2020

One small humble step forward has a chance to yield success. One never knows if you don't endeavor. Well, you, Officer Cook, were more about progressive passion and a piercing perseverance in and around your community of Dade County where everything from honesty, integrity and respectful dignity were counted on to aid and to preserve the status quo of life so valuable. Never forgotten and forever dedicated and devoted to your professional responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2020

Your leadership skills, honored and most heroic, Officer Cook, should be commended. Dade County thrived under your unselfish courage and convictions to make peace and liberty a staple to last forever. Dignity and integrity working hand in hand with a warrior of character, a charming smile and a clear vision for a wiser and safer future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2020

A serene soul, a steady hand, a truthful mouth, the expressions of endeavor and honesty squaring off against the likes of enormous adversity which you handled excellently well on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. The butterflies, the birds and bees fly just as your dignified soul of distinction for having character, reverence and integrity supporting your composed mannerisms of ideals and scruples so uniquely humble and most notably heroic. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The building blocks and concrete began the long process of rebuilding,recreating and restructuring stability, hope and harmony for humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Doctors examine and take certain measurements of vital organs. You begin to measure a man's young heart of pride, honorable humility and humanely placed heroic actions. All of yours, Officer Cook, were important, vigilant and full of virtue. The cream of character, commitment and conviction really shown forth. Dade County was patrolled by the awe inspiring wisdom, thoughtful dedication of a sincerely noble servant. If truth, trust and tenacity could revisit us and revive your beautiful soul, Officer Cook, your family, friends and colleagues would absolutely be delighted. The heavens and skies above sing your praises as God has placed His hands of compassion upon your spirit cradling you for comfort and eternal safekeeping while blessing and rewarding His trusted esteem in your abilities to defend and provide safe harbors, havens and peaceful shelters for mankind. Always admired, respected, saluted and so poignantly honored as forevermore a hero whose legacy remains the beacon of hope and goodwill for the pride of Dade County. Your home community Officer Cook won't desert nor let you down ever again! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Dignity, integrity and character are the finished by-products of a man's humble, humane and heroic honor. It delegated and was dedicated to serving the will of Dade County's own. Such absolute resolve, Officer Cook, placed in harm's way to safely provide the ample sincerity to a safer world. Humanity is beset with all sorts of calamity and consternation these days. A little prayer of thanks for your grateful heart, soul and life of delivering the proof as to why good public servants, angels all of them are essential. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven welcomed you forty-one years ago too long ago but never forgotten. A principle, a passion and a purpose fulfilled by fruitful anticipation. Determination, devotion and decency all remain treasured and sacred.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

America stands ready and on guard to rightfully,faithfully and truthfully defend its principles, honor and character which cannot allowed to be destroyed, uprooted or shot off the face of this planet by violence, terror, torment and unspeakable corruption and violence perpetrated by unmoral, vile and callous human beings. You stood toe to toe, face to face and wherever your heroic and dignified heart belonged to shield all Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero with an impeccable legacy of intelligence,ingenuity and the intuition that saw your journeys, missions and goodwill through to a semblance of stabilizing harmony for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

One heart, one mind and one soul all collaborating to bring a concise and proud destiny to a world waking up not knowing their fate. The clock moves on as time does not stand still for even a moment. Dade County, Officer Cook, was greeted daily by your smiling demeanor and obvious devotion to its calls of onus shared by all who protect. Heroism is dignity, character and integrity waking up to smell the crisp air each day. You sacrificed and God has you asleep soundly as your spirit guards those pearliest of valiant gates of resolve, trust and fairness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Two birds chirping into the nighttime air. So refreshing and so refined. But, a man of honesty, truth and integrity with dignity was indeed loyal and trustworthy as you placed your passions into preserving the quality of Dade County. Its esteem and affections were your primary goal. Such an inspiration for all future officers and of course your adored family, Officer Cook, who remembers and salutes your wisdom,vision and humble maturity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

It's amazing what a heart and mind can accomplish. All with the right timing,the proper preparation. Enthusiasm and train of thought can get down to the important chores at hand. You got down to the basics, Officer Cook, in securing Dade County and its folks. No small order, just a humble and humane success building from one block of honor to another block of both dignity and integrity. Certainly the love,admiration and respect due a hero of justice and trusted truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Before we all jump on the bandwagon, we had better make certain our purposes, causes and object reasons are clear and well defined. Peace, harmony and tranquility must remain a staple of stability. You set the tone and the bar quite high for all who now serve, Officer Cook, to continue your utmost with the packages so proud and full of dignified expectations. Dade County was not just handed something, they were given a blueprint by Our Creator and your revered, blessed and cherished name provided the ample reasons as to why you chose the law and order profession. Policing the streets for unity is already an arduous task, but with your deserving pride, a basket of boldness and bravery such outstanding morals and mettle the jobs were done. Just too bad your life of service ended too soon, way too early with so much left undone that your comrades and family is charged with the responsibility to carry forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Mankind cannot allow violence to continue its dates with debilitation. It must be uprooted in order to uplift a downtrodden world. Your happiness and peace of mind, Officer Cook, surely made for better days here in Dade County. Since you were the consummate gentleman and hero of enhancement, enrichment and engagement their was no telling what more you could accomplish if your honor, integrity and dignity was not robbed from your virtuous heart and very loyal and noble soul of valor. You made a humble statement taking a solemn affirmation and strove for excellence and pride in all your endeavors, faithful and most resourceful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

The total perspective of your consideration, dedication and class, Officer Cook, has forever been treasured and greatly appreciated. No resident in Dade County is where they are today if not for your humane and honorable service providing the basis of your wisdom and integrity. Character and dignity that were all truth and all trusted. Humanity indeed misses your smile and sincerity now at a vital time when adversity may strike. Other brave men and women have taken their sacred oaths to protect and that is most meaningful. The power of hopeful perception. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Goodwill, faith and devotion do evolve. The times are certainly different but what continues perplexing our world must be abated and forever stopped right in its tracks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Evil and terror are those darts of danger that when they land their power can sadly uproot violence upon a venue. Dade County was further along when you patrolled its areas, Officer Cook. A man of stability and ability, whose capability was your durability and unwavering versatility. Integrity and character because of humble dignity led your ferocity along those paths of mettle and scruples to be fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

Public servants may not be lazy. That characteristic keeps honesty, humility and the goodness of both integrity and dignity from rising to the top. All Dade County residents can thank their bottom dollar for you, Officer Cook, forevermore a hero so respected and well admired among your departmental colleagues who too tried to keep peace and liberty moving freely about the community. You gave your life so ours my move onward. Your loving family members solemnly carry forward your heroic legacy with grit and gumption reaching out for some solace and comfort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

All precision, all persevering and all unselfish and tireless honesty,integrity and dignity leading your life and career serving Dade County, Officer Cook. The antidote to shaving violence from our society is by having many superior heroes with their hearts and souls seizing opportunity to take charge. Heroism is a word not to be thrown around loosely. It's rather humility, sanctity and civility tied together as their tenacity reaches the general population. No one will forget you, Officer Cook, because values and respect belong in the very same sentences as respect, resiliency and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

With a beating heart and a soul so gentle beaming light down from heaven upon your family, Officer Cook, their hero and honored protector of Dade County and its citizens. A dignity so truthful, integrity so trustworthy, character so clearly versatile and forever cherished. So loyal to his fellow officers, the days now are getting shorter, the memories continue as we wonder just why did Our Maker need your virtual soul that day? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2020

The view of those exquisite peaks must be treasured and so perfect, Officer Cook. Your beautiful soul and strong heart combined to deliver esteem and effort, all unselfish, all unwavering to your community where things began. Dade County and your legacy of heroism reflect honesty, integrity and dignity all smart, all accounted for. Tireless, yet priceless. With a badge of versatility and a uniform of dependability you quite clearly were motivated and able to command and to humbly direct the compasses of other comrades never to be forgotten, only saluted fondly, warmly for enriching and reaching out to humanity. Those burdens fall squarely on your successor's shoulders. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

In God we trust, but heaven is not to touch nor is it to take for granted. Eternity is the completion of one's own physical life on Earth as we know it. The soul climbs that humbly honored ladder prouder than ever to soar as you now protect the golden streets, Officer Cook, with as much humility as you solemnly demonstrated while working as a duly united public servant for Dade County and its residents. So much character, so much conviction, so much trust,truth and purpose accentuated your trails of justice. Six years of dedication looking to create a bonding impression. The opinion is you did that and precisely more significantly you cared and took pride in your professional acumen and awareness not to be shelved nor naturally overlooked. It's not. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

A hero whose word was sacred and one who never missed a beat of courtesy, politeness and goodwill he gave to all society,mankind and humanity. Everything, Officer Cook, is surely missed today and for that note every second you're not here with your family. In spirit you are, it's just that they wanted to see your smile more up close. For the relative short time they knew you and only your nephew, Josh Hyatt knew you more, honor, dignity and integrity walked the pavements of Dade County in total humility, such loyalty and esteem are certainly held in cherished regard. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

A most devout hero who lived and practiced his life of honesty, respect and integrity everyday waking second. Not your folks, not your superiors and surely not your colleagues ever had to worry about you, Officer Cook. They all appreciated a heaven sent angel of bravery. They witnessed more than a smile each day. Such care and loyalty is surely essential to waging war on adversity. The advantages must be within the shields of those souls of heart, character and commitment. Never forget a man who word was his lifelong bond! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

Your angelic pilgrimages, Officer Cook, are so pristine, so pious and so honored for their heroism you piloted during your outstanding career a bit cut terribly short because of wanton evil by one man acting alone. Your days and months, years and weeks patrolling Dade County proved that prosperity and perseverance can occur with the correct integrity and dignity keeping pace as they allowed you to concentrate upon your responsibilities to serve and to protect. Serenity is a staple of success humanely achieved by unwavering and tireless heart of energy, endeavor and efficiency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

One capsule of honorable courage, heroic dignity and trusted integrity certainly can navigate a long way toward deciding if peace is meant for any community rather than continued rancor, chaos and mayhem. You steadied the ships of righteousness, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County's people. A superb life and a superior career headed for more humbly humane promise if not for one rotten one was despicable, disgraceful and most disrespectful toward mankind and the authority that police must properly wield if wickedness is to be done away with. You were a consummate gentleman of tranquility and one who noble actions fortified his community built upon reverence,resolve and excellent character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

A safer and sounder day is the absolute best result from all who labor,toil and sweat for the honor, integrity and dignity of their communities. It's about giving your all out best endeavors and capable character and uniquely loyal commitments to pride, mettle and excellence each and everyday of your life and career, something you were humble regarding, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero and legend whose truthful ethics and trusted intensity was about versatility and due vigilance. Nothing overlooked and the pages are still being read and discussed among those who have known you and remembered a true and devout warrior. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Anything for your friends and neighborhood was always a yes "I'll do it."

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

The fruits of the righteous are so sweet and delicious. A true man who gave his all to make an imprint on his community never to be forgotten. Dade County has surely never forgotten your efforts, Officer Cook neither have your colleagues during your time. The baton of bravery has since been passed on to others and hopefully their perseverance, honesty and dignified integrity are as plentiful as yours was doing its yeoman job. A professional who made His Master, his superiors,family, wife and all most humbly proud only the sadness still lingers all these decades later as you've been faithfully and solemnly remembered for attention and vision to all essential details. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2020

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