Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Society suffers afflictions of body and soul all from very unneeded evil. Your good nature, smile and thoughtfulness helped to shed some light on this very urgent matter at hand. Dade County required every drop of dignity, compassion and honest integrity that was contained within your heart, Officer Cook. Humility and heroism giving safety and serenity a new meaning. For waking up to going to bed your family, the citizens and a life that had happiness until your last breath all defined a very brave gentleman full of efficient movement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 28, 2020
So revered, so simply humble and more importantly forever your family's hero, Dade County's and the entire police world, Officer Cook. The supreme sacrifice made so safe travels, harmony and liberty could co-exist as one. Always fine character, respect and humility from your stoic heart and special soul of virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of dignity, integrity and intelligence. God's home is your castle where your angelic courage walks that perfect beat guarding His sacred plains.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 28, 2020
For a quarter of your life, Officer Cook, you worked and toiled on the streets and corners of Dade County looking for tranquility and unity. Somewhere evil violated your rights and ruined your family's hopes, dreams and just inflicted grief upon them. Wounds are sometimes tough to close and yet with unselfish honor,integrity and dignity your passions and purposes shined brighter than ever. Never forgotten and honored for esteem, effort and every ounce of energy expended for the causes of justice and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 27, 2020
Handsome, humble and heroically honorable. All the basic tenets that good servants must possess. Dignity,integrity and character never can escape from values and mettle. Dade County depended upon you, Officer Cook, to pull the people out of travesty and troubled times. Your angelic soul and spirit are heaven's gifts for a life of piety and dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 27, 2020
Almost a whole shift of peace and five minutes before ending your day violence erupts like a volcano. Officer Cook,you were such a sweet soul, a cherished man of principle, devout and faithful, what a tragic day of events that took a great leader, truthful and trustworthy beyond a doubt whose soul deserves all the sacred salutes for freeing us from the clutches of someone gone haywire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 27, 2020
A yearning like no other, a man filled with joy, happiness and a passion to serve and loyally protect Dade County. Your life and career, Officer Cook, were the appendages of acumen, wisdom and always clear vision not to be forgotten. Gone too early with more left behind to accomplish. You found success not just as a niche but a fact of ferocity that roamed the streets to eliminate evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 27, 2020
Heavy hearts were abounding when you gave your life, Officer Cook, for Dade County to remain safe and sound. A never ending war over violence still permeates around a community that keeps paying homage to a wonderful hero of hope and trust, dignity and integrity centralized upon character and reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 27, 2020
The consensus is that you were a wonderful man, Officer Cook, so honest, braver and dignified, Dade County will never forget you. So young and virtuous, integrity and excellent character and sanctity were a stable of your life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 27, 2020
One soul,one life lost in the battle to tame terror is plain wanton, heinous and callousness wrecking havoc upon our humanity. But, your cherished good name, Officer Cook, stands proudly and tall just as your honesty, integrity and respectful character and heroic disposition to create newer bonds of security and safety for Dade County's citizens. An angel so gentle and concerned for his fellowman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 26, 2020
A good soul with an ever embracing heart, Officer Cook. You meant the world to your beloved family, humbly honored comrades and dignified friends. Taken way too soon by evil your esteem, loyalty and resiliency won't be forgotten. Such a sacred man of devoutness whose talents and skills matched perfectly for the tasks, roles and onuses ahead. Cornerstones set down for a broader future. Terrible you are not here to view everything you achieved, yet your truthful and most trusted spirit in heaven sees the picture. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 26, 2020
The wheel goes around and around. It stopped in Dade County where your courtesies, manners and politeness along with a bright smile meant something to the folks. All business and total integrity, dignity and honored poured into your labors of love and resolution. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 26, 2020
A happy and charming soul who provided gracious leadership. sound motivation and excellent determination to all Dade County. You gave every ounce of honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, to your community where heroic conviction will never go overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 26, 2020
One man of calculated courage, one gentleman of honor, dignity and integrity who followed every edict of Our Lord to transport peace and morals throughout Dade County. Never forgotten and for heroism, Officer Cook, may your character, commitment and professional journeys be rewarded and blessed for now you are forever an angel of humility and sacred passions to become the very finest public servant that your community has kept on saluting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 26, 2020
God's melodies are meritorious and everything coming down from His palaces of perfection is just humbly that. You were a hero, Officer Cook, so much depended upon your split second decisions and honesty. Integrity and dignity that protected and served Dade County with esteem, loyalty and faithful resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 26, 2020
The word '"shalom" in Hebrew is a word meaning peace. Your searches contained peace and your happiness and even the danger you stood in front of was of a resourcefulness nature. Goodwill and reverence, Officer Cook, channeling bravery and dignity into the tunnels of honesty and integrity. The vices for resolve and efficiency so essential to your outstanding life and duly noted career. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Dade County will never forget you. Badge#1664, truth and trust exhibited daily.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2020
Composure and courage are some of the central ingredients to success and endeavor. No woman or man can leave home without them, The morning of May 16, 1979, your last day, Officer Cook, just so sad and awful you gave your beloved Karen a gentle embrace and said goodbye not knowing that would be whatever last words you spoke to her. Honor, respect, integrity, dignity and purpose conveyed a virtue to Dade County's folks never to be lost nor overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2020
A deer is swift yet gentle. Your personality was calm and appeasing. Your honesty and heroics were humble and humanely passionate, Officer Cook. A Dade County legend forever etched and fondly recognized for gracing us with feats of tenacity while chasing after terror. The years seem to pile up and yet the character of a restorative soul and heart lives on. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2020
The world revolves no matter what is transpiring. All feats of ferocity and faith carry with them a special virtue and added dual responsibilities. You were centered and focused upon the everyday tests, tasks and roles, Officer Cook, upon how Dade County could be kept more peaceful and safe. Diligence and vigilance never abandoned your side as integrity,dignity and honor kept humanity from more hurt. Your family and colleagues suffered tragedy over your loss. Sanctity, civility and nobility took a temporary hit but never gave into violence. Never forgotten and saluted for trust and fairness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2020
Public servants must be ethically proper while aggressively pursuing evil. You never turned your back on Dade County ever, Officer Cook. With such boldness and bravery, your heroism stands as those symbols of honesty,integrity and dignity while shielding us from peril. Only unity, goodwill and humbleness shall follow your righteous soul as it rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Respect is mankind's bond for a safer tomorrow just wished you could have been spared to witness the sun coming up.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2020
Only the kindest, gentlest and warmest of words remembering a hero for the people of Dade County. The esteem and resolve, the respect for mankind, its dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, were thoroughly satisfied by your unwavering, tireless and unselfish actions not just on may 16, 1979, everyday and every moment of your life and career so sacred and compassionate. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, commitment and faithful trust, truth and convictions to wisdom, vision and maturity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 25, 2020
A touch of class and decency goes a long distance. All heart and mind while administering to the community of Dade County were you grew up and became a model officer, Officer Cook, leading others with honesty,integrity and total dignity which in turn can assist in keeping security and unity forever tied to one another. You are to be commended and forevermore a hero whose gentleness was undying and tireless. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2020
You never sought the dramatic, Officer Cook and neither did you look for rewards. Our Lord took your hands,feet and heart with Him everyday you watched over Dade County and steered your earthly missions toward true justice and the trust of humanity. So much depends upon skill and a bit of luck, yet responsible men and women earn their stripes not only by being focused and valiant, but by being loyal and hopeful carrying dignity, respect and integrity to newer levels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2020
Always discreet and always friendly, a sacred passion that lead you to become a police officer, Officer Cook, never escaped from your heart. A smile and yet serious demeanor helped to combat the evil affects of violence that plagued Dade County and threatened its safety and secure movement. Always a heroic angel and a man of trust and truth, a young man born from class and humbleness always exhibiting humility and fine character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2020
You took charge and maintained a serene vigilance over Dade County, Officer Cook. Its landscapes were fairly protected and firmly kept up as you possessed a calming voice and all the honesty, assurance and causes and purposes of dignity and integrity. You are very much missed by all and Our Creator's skies are always lit up by your unselfish heart and soul. One with conviction, charm and candor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2020
A simple patch on a tire may allow the life of the tire to carry onward. Fixing a part of the anatomy hurt by a bullet is a tougher job for a doctor. I wished they could have saved your life at North Shore hospital that tragic day, Officer Cook and so did your beloved family and esteemed colleagues. Dade County and its people lost more than a fine gentleman and young man. All the humble honor,blessed humility and dignified integrity coupled with fortitude of character and stellar commitment always saluted for its courage and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 24, 2020