Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
As resolute and as devout a person as you were, Officer Cook, you gave your Lord, your family and colleagues everything right down to your last ounce of energy and from your heart to serve the people of Dade County. Excellent temperment. Excellent character. Grand faithfulness. The honest truth and respected trust that fortified Dade County. Humility tends to humble a grand servant whose piety has been heroically honored and solemnly saluted. The gates of God blue skies stay opened to allow His flock of angels to patrol those golden pavements. Nothing will harm you again, Officer Cook, a warrior who brought everlasting persistence to his job securing and seizing torment beforeit worsened. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your criterion was to conquer. Courage and compassion afforded you that virtual opportunity now being rewarded and blessed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Being great does not excuse one from being good. Having honor, integrity and dignity does not mean run and hide when evil strikes. On the contrary, commitment, character and convictional respect means going above and beyond as you performed each moment on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. Your mindset was to have stoic heroism and humbly loyal and trusted esteem. All not forgotten as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Habit is a kind of first aid until contemplation arrives. The train cannot leave the station nor can the plane takeoff without honor, respect and integrity ascending with you, Officer Cook. Dade County was primarily protected by your excellence in trust and truth which carried your humanely humble character. A man takes to the seas looking to restore, replace and to calm those who needed heroic pacifying. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Good cheer and grace will follow your soul in heaven forevermore, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 will never be more respected and dignified.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Some who have know they have a bad argument purposely make it worse, hoping to elicit and emotional answer rather than a reasonable response, understanding they can dispose of the first but not the second. First, second and third, be positive, maintain steadfast honesty, composed dignity and authentic integrity. Never be artificial and never display a false face. Hope, goodwill and decency will rise to the top just as yoiu did for Dade County, Officer Cook. Only assuring and tireless. These are the foundations to a very safer future. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Always resilient and resourceful in times of crisis.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Sometimes an approach will suffice where a method is lacking. Reverence, vigilance and virtue must be present as much as honor, dignity and integrity to battle evil's horrible affects. You sealed in some tranquility and harmony among the loyal folks in Dade County, Officer Cook. Mankind will surely take note of your courage and truthful convictions all geared to benefit humanity's purposes in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Ambiguity is not about having your cake and eating it too. Though being wishy washy can certainly affect your roles and performances on the roads. When something detrimental to society occurs a rapid response is surely wiser than a slower approach. Your decision making, Officer Cook, was always top flight and top notch. A diligent man devoted to Dade County and whose integrity, honesty and digntiy shall remain sterling, stellar andmost heroically stoic. You can't gowrong when morals,mettle and resolve all take shape. A man determined to provide a sense of realism for his area. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Advice solicited shouldbe heeded seriously. Officers give and take from ideas and ideals that dictate the ferocity and directions their lives and careers take. A turn here or there can counteract wickedness at anytime. Your appeal and mannerisms, Officer Cook, complimented Dade County right down to your badge and pristine uniform. Safe harbors and secure homes so that our journeys and missions on behalf ofmankind and civility could be wisely and prudently carried out without any doubt or hint of harm befalling us. Keep watching over your beloved family and peers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Fresh air can deceive mankind into thinking they are free of problems. Tropuble, terror and turmoil don't glance at weather maps. For their violence can be perpetrated no matter the conditions. It's no wonder why all public servants must be well trained, well prepared and well conditioned to manage and handle the rigors and duress of the job. One smile cannot solve evil. But, a hint of truth and trust along with honorable heroism can be shared to shake off the affects of violence. Dade County was where integrity, character and dignity, Officer Cook, shared common sense and courtesies. A great man gone before his time yet etched and saluted for boldness, bravery and gumption from your angelic heart and soul of esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Hear my son the path of the just. God's celestial gates of heaven await the many righteous angels who toiled and demonstrated just what humbleness will employ in a life and career carried by ingenuity, intuition and intelligence. A knowing heart and your compassionate soul, Officer Cook, displayed heroism, hope and honor. Dade County and its residents had a lion's share of your undivided competency, congeniality and amazing courage. Saluted and all virtual. Humanity really misses your presence and total loyalty to your tasks, tough and perilous at times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
It's a shame the good Lord did not allow you, Officer Cook, to carry your badge of honor until you retired. Yet, integrity, character and stellar dignity will never be overlooked as you faithfully assumed and performed your daily missions in life with youthful zest and unselfish virtue. Heaven is a sweeter venue where angels of valor soar over their families and colleagues making certain those who have taken your watch take care of your community the way truth. trust and sanctity strolled evenly throughout society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Assemble some common sense and humble decency, then you will locate honesty and respect for the reverence of integrity and dignity. You possessed the attributes of wisdom, vision and decorum, Officer Cook, which in turn lead your pursuits of security and serenity for all Dade County. A gentleman firmly grounded in seeing justice transported on the wings of truth and trust. So much youth and always a loyal comrade to your brothers and sisters of the law enforcement community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Violence is not just evil it's ghastly and can decimate a community. Your goodwill and hope, Officer Cook, spared Dade County much worse harm than we'll ever comprehend. The humility and honor always forthright and from your heart and soul of dignity and integrity. Trust and truth can dream, but, they had better display excellence in character and in respect. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 12, 2020
Our planet continues revolving and evolving each second. Just too precious to fritter away with waste and what not. A sacred obligation taken seriously while you were out preserving humanity's honor, dignity and integrity here in Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero humbled by his words, yet remembered for his character, effort and commitment to virtue, and versatility. Now I know why your family and Karen all loved and adored you as much as you were greatly respected and admired for outstanding professionalism. Saluted and etched into everyone's hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Take a stroll down memory lane in Dade County and you'll found the esteemed and treasured heroines and heroes of law enforcement. Those who did not just plunge into their roles, they dove straight into mountains needed to be lifted off the shoulders of citizens in Dade County. The plethora of problems were just a start for your career and life of vigilance, vim and virtue, Officer Cook. Certainly, a panoramic viewofyour concerned efforts steeped deep in honesty, enriched with integrity and further enhanced by dignity the cores of your character. No one has ever forgotten your appealling smile andmost benevolent heart of heroism. The days are getting a little shorter as we start the conclusion of summer time swelter. They are and have been long and probably still sorrowful for your family which carries your legacy as precious as life is. A terrible loss for them and your department. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
We pitch our tents and carry our pride and honor with humility and heroism. Humble and esteemed would by the preferred way to handle your official business protecting and serving the public cause and purpose. First, you must have a passion burning beneath your stomach and heart. Integrity, honesty and dignity must be utilized at every moment, not randomly or seldom. A trusted and truthfully loyal public servant as you were knew his roles and expectations. Every box of your bravery and boldness securing and sheltering Dade County in peace could be checked off. Our Master can surely watch over your spirit, Officer Cook, securing His eternal love and cherished respect upon it. Rest in peace my neighbor, frien and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Under the banner of respectability did you ply your professional onuses on behalf of Dade County's folks, Officer Cook. A gentleman and a solemn peacemaker, one who soul of honor and decency was wiser and mature beyond his years. Experience is a teaching factor that cannot be ignored nor delegated to those women and men who lack the basic integrity, character and heroic dignity to face the serious issues that confront and confuse mankind. A dear young man missed by his loving family and esteemed comrades of sacred humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Divorcing oneself from worldly business spells harmony for the mind and rest of our being. Thank God, your mind and heart worked soundly, Officer Cook, to fulfill your humanely humble and earthly missions toward Dade County. A hero who communciated the truth and walked this planet with a renewed sense of virtue and dignity. Integrity is a vehicle that travels down those avenues where only pristine character journeys. Certainly, your heart and soul my neighbor, friend and hero occupies a special reserved spot above for giving your all to quash violence. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
The soul of a person created by God is compared to a slate ready to be written on. No agendas, just an album of acumen, awareness and the uncanny astuteness of a man devoted to his dossier of dignity, desire and pure determination to defend his community of Dade County. No finer a prince than yourself, Officer Cook, one honored hero who paid the price for our freedoms and liberties. Never should have happened and today forty plus years later your outstanding character, stellar commitment and sterling humbleness has been sacredly revered and stoically remembered and saluted for unselfish and tireless endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Save your best for when the worst is about to strike. When peril endangers humanity it's when our most trusted and honorable stand humbly tall to fulfill their earthiest of heroic missions. Yours, Officer Cook, was to serve Dade County never allowing crime to deter our purposes of life and achievement. Integrity, dignity and humility showcased their respect for your life and reasons why you were consummately placed here. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Open those heavenly gates wide for that train to motor up to God's quietest of quarters. Those men and women, all heart, soul and heroic, who endeared and enhanced mankind with their special efforts molded in the wings of integrity and dignity. You surely had the right stuff, Officer Cook, to prosper and never let your family and peers down. Oh the voices do sing the praises of your breath of life and vitality of your career which preserved Dade County's life. Your solemn service was concluded sadly too soon with more left to accomplish. You did succeed mightily and for doing do serenity and security are our very blessings and tenets ofpeace and joy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Money cannot always buy happiness. Good health and goodwill can surely bring to mankind what it needs. You provided Dade County great resources of relief and resolve. Officer Cook. Always so genuinely happy with a bright smile and a serious demeanor geared toward guarding us from something sinister. Your heart and soul of both honor and humbleness were the two birds that chirped together as a bell that rings solemnly. It was a sad and yet poignant day when your family, peers and the entire police nation paid their farewells to a gentleman whose legendary status built newer foundations and cornerstones for a safer future one that would have made family gatherings happier if you were present. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God in His mercy and compassion blesses His pious flock of angels.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
Heaven awaits the heroes and heroines who make the utlimate sacrifice to benefit mankind. Your undying wisdom, vision and virtue, Officer Cook, indeed offered Dade County at least a fighting opportunity of resolve and a clue of unity. When turbolence strikes those persons trained and prepared have a better chance of defending their communities. Respect and reverence always go hand in hand to counter the clutches of violence and its terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
To forgive is divine. To save lives is also divine and for those whose actions represent the ideals of society they are blessed and rewarded for the scope of their honor, desire and dignity and humanely dedicated integrity which were central in your daily tasks, Officer Cook, fortifying Dade County with a solid foundation of peace and liberty for all to exist and to thrive. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
To repeat politeness and common sense and courtesy ever single day maybe a challenge to some. But, to you, Officer Cook, the Golden Rule was one responsibility you took to heart. Catering to each and every individual, your integrity, ingenuity and dignity helped to put evil mindedness in its rightful location. Dade County will never forget you and your undying and unending heroism as Our Lord has your soul and virtuous spirit tucked away for eternal safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020
A morsel of confidence is better than lack of respect and honesty. Total class. Total decency and total dignity and integrity. With such excellent character and commitment your efforts on behalf of Dade County's people, Officer Cook, were made more promising. All the admiration towards a man whose journeys were rudely and wickedly undone by a man's callous acts of revenge. Heaven has an angel adored by his loved ones and his comrades who took face danger each day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 11, 2020