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

Adored and accountable. Loved and reverent. Admired and brave. Focused and tenacious. Dade County must see this in all its officers never lacking in conviction, character and engaging commitment to both the needs of excellence and pride doing their yeoman best to stave off terror and wickedness. The truth about you, Officer Cook, remains a vital package of your inspiring legacy toall who share, who care and hope for a brighter future one that would have been more special and humble if you were allowed to live on. Your sacrifice took on a more intellectual meaning in that its light still forever shines down upon us and your family never to be extinguished as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven is that pristine location where angels fly, soar and roam from point to point without interruption nor harm coming their way again. Nothing worse than the untimely death from a violent man you were attempting to subdue. Just terribly sad!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Every knook and cranny must be uncovered to search for tranquility. Your thoughtfulness and wisdom, Officer Cook, were never passe only persevering and proficient. To let the people of Dade County know you had their lives firmly hoisted on your back and broad shoulders of serenity and faithfulness. Fairness and truth all belongwhere character, respect, admiration and loyalty belong. Dignity and justice with integrity and humility right by your unassuming heart of compassion. A hero of class and desire, decency and devotion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Callousness completely turns over goodness and goodwill that must be fixed before all heck breaks loose. Dade County was wisely watched over by you, Officer Cook and a host of other fine women and men all honorable and all heroic. Never a doubt regarding your best effots to channel peace through its airwaves and always the most loyalest of intentions. A spirit of dignity and efficient integrity freely creating those trails to fruition only to be saluted for bravery and boldness beyond the calls of onus. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Hunches are just that. Heroism and honor demonstrate a uniquely virtual character about its servants. Police are tasked with just about everything and anything that is connected to public safety and their protection. Officer Cook, your aspiring and honor are now all the inspirations your family and comrades need to properly attend to your legacy. All the important and pertinent integrity, ingenuity and dignity shall be treasured and remain a part of Dade County's rich history. We must not forget what your gave in terms of humility, strength of heart and always the trustworthiness and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

The time keps ticking. Mankind cannot stand still allowing violence to permeate its boundaries of resourcefulness and joy. All any public servant can do is his or her own job focusing on the essential challenges and roles at hand. Honesty and trust must be welded into dignity and integrity in order for character to flow freely while one is watching those sometimes perilous roads. You took care of Dade County quite well, Officer Cook, so heroic and honest, serenity and liberty were free to do their jobs in offering us a chance to live wisely and humbly. Badge#1664 will never be more respected and sacred for its awe inspirng dediciation to responsibility and a humanity that clearly sees the large picture. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

Fear of failure must be overcome otherwise your career maybe over before it begins. Fear is sometimes a healthy trait, but in police work it can be as much an enemy as the very evil one faces daily. You were complete and a very consummate young man, Officer Cook, girded in might to handle whatever was assigned to you. And for this Dade County an dits citizens have thanked you for your undying, unwavering and very unselfish service all strong in honor, humble in heroism and resolve, detailed in dignity and integrity, robed in valor and loyalty never to be forgotten. The passions and sanctity have been released to soar in heaven while patrolling God's perfect havens of peaceful slumber. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 26, 2020

To live and to learn is to be near mother nature. To practice and to preach is to yearn to improve upon your very life. Its heart, soul and brain working faster and harder to produce results. You gave everything for Dade County to further vitalize your most honorable and dignified life of heroism and integrity, Officer Cook, never to wane nor be placed on a shelf and forgotten. Where your humility and character forevermore rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero those green pastures are sure that an dmore so with angels of valor patrolling those pearly gates of gallantry, boldness and morals. A sacrifice made in order for those foundations of fruition and cornerstones of fiery courage to be recalled with reverence. A great young man taken way too soon. Rest in peace along with your devoted and faithfully beloved parents.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

To live and to learn is to be mother nature. To practice and to preach is to yearn to improve upon your very life. Its heart, soul and brain working faster and harder to produce results. You gave everything for Dade County to further vitalize your most honorable and dignified life of heroism and integrity, Officer Cook, never to wane nor be placed on a shelf and forgotten. Where your humility and character forevermore rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero those green pastures are sure that an dmore so with angels of valor patrolling those pearly gates of gallantry, boldness and morals. A sacrifice made in order for those foundations of fruition and cornerstones of fiery courage to be recalled with reverence. A great young man taken way too soon. Rest in peace along with your devoted and faithfully beloved parents.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

With a sense of profound excellence and dedication second to none could you truthfully and in a trustworthy manner go ahead with your prolific patrols of all Dade County, Officer Cook. Devotion and dignity were more than just token notions just as integrity and honesty were some of your loyal and humble partners in all your professional successes. But, yet, never more solemnly and fondly remembered. You made your parents, sister and of course your beloved wife, Karen all very prideful yet she of course misses you and for thirty years tried to continue with your heroic legacy constantly by her very side. Mankind blossomed under your guidance. Society found that strip of serenity to make its days more purposeful. Humanity geared its mettle to your persevering nature. Always treasured and adored by family, friends and colleagues who respected your maturity, wisdom and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

Deceitful is dishonesty nothing worse for any public servant whose respect and integrity are squarely placed in danger everyday to protect the public at large. Your years and life, Officer Cook, were humbly and heroically utilized for a sacred and most noble purpose. A passion and aspiration you had since your youth. Nothing stood in front to block nor deter your humility and journeys to distribute peace and prosperity within the heart and landscape of Dade County. And nothing will harm you again as your spirit is safely tucked away in heaven where your eternal watch is 24-7. You continue to be sadly missed by your beloved family and truly loyal comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hope surely springs eternal.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

Acceptance and accommodation are an essential place of police work. Your accomplishments, Officer Cook, have been written forever in the police books of heroism and honor. Your dignity and integrity helped to avert a worse problem that tragic day when unselfish and undying loyalty was shuttled to heaven to serve a more sacred and humane calling. Never forgotten and paid homage for reverence and perseverance to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

Grasshoppers hop all around just as police move from point and place during an entire day. To patrol around Dade County, Officer Cook, your flexibility and adaptability had to be above board. It all was connected with morals, mettle and plenty of meaningful integrity, honesty and dignity. A hero not only so poignant and relevant to mankind in truth and trust, a first class gentleman and super human being serving His Creator, all faithful and totally devout and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

What you witness you at least have chance to slow down its advances or eliminate. Dade County was your honorable venue where integrity and ingenuity would team with dignity and mettle. Saluted and remembered for stoic character and loyal esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

Newcomers were treated as any officer would be treated. You worked among many good men and women, Officer Cook and Dade County was always as usual served well. Integrity. Honesty. Dignity. Character sitting at the top. The residents were grateful for you and your quality of showmanship all guided by principles and scruples always saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

Justice for all means exactly what it says. No matter yourbackground, race, creed whatever every person in this world is entitled to be treatly with honor, humility and respect. Including from public servants where integrity and dignity mean everything to security and harmony. Dade County was heroically served by your esteem and gallantry, Officer Cook and make no mistake your patrols were timely and most resourceful. All resolve, all endeavor and a sacrifice that won't be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

Safe harbors, safe shelters and safe passages for mankind, humanity and society as a whole were you consummate life and honorably heroic career, Officer Cook. A man of gold and valor never shirks his duties nor runs from responsiblity. Dade County was served with dignity and the excellence in accentuating integrity and respectful character that is forever absent yet present in the hearts and minds of your family and colleagues as they continue missions of security and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2020

Crucial and critical are those very tough decisions made in the heat of the battle. Fairness and firmness go hand in hand with truth, trust and humanely heroic honor always displayed and demonstrated by you, Officer Cook. Dade County faced its adversity with your unending stoic demeanor, dignity and integrity implanted within its community that until today still pays your heart and soul endearing homage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Insightful, enlightening and enriching, it's what Our Lord's angels of valor mean to society.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

I truly hope all your comrades who toiled honorably beside of you, Officer Cook, are doing reasonably well. Officer Keith DiGenova, who worked as your occasional partner still suffers from the affects of his injuries over forty-one years ago and is always in our prayers. Officer Robert Edgerton and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln, we hope are doing well in their retirements. Perhaps Officer Lincoln might still be patrolling Dade County where you gave your life my neighbor, friend and hero. The elements of effort, energy and efficiency all displayed besides your unassuming acumen and its integrity. Forever saluted as well your honesty and characters of dignity, truth and trust. Rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

If you are humble and honest, respect and admiration will follow your life and career of dignity and integrity. Dade County witnessed greatness every moment in badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, its hero and of course your loved ones too. So much has been said and written regarding your heroism and esteemed sincerity. Of course humanity wanted you to live on so they could feel your gentle presence and warm smile to adore. Our Master has your heart, spirit and soul sheltered for safekeeping as you now patrol those golden roads paved by your angelic virtue and passionate diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

You were a well oiled and well respected man of means, Officer Cook. Mettle.Pure honor and genuine love for his family, community and department peers who served with you. Their hero who gave his life for Dade County to live in serenity. Dignity, character and integrity reside supremely in heaven where all angels soar higher. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

You can never be without a thought or notice of a man's heart, honored courage and his unwavering and undying humility. It fit the picture of yourself, Officer Cook, forever a hero of trust and tenacity given back to Dade County's folks. One gentleman of humble dignity, composed integrity and never relenting resilience to be remembered by your family and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

Terror and torment are those lighting rods of destruction and ruin. But, your peaceful journeys in and around Dade County, Officer Cook, were heroically defined as what all brave and decent servants are all about. You were created to be a force and certainly with a trail of ferocity following your insightful integrity and desired dignity while on patrol everyone from your supervisors to comrades understood onus and achievement were going to be completed properly. Saluted for unselfish boldness and for building cornerstones of intuition and ingenuity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

You plug in the cord something should light up. If a worthy servant has the gears turned up then their honesty, integrity and dignity should define everything proper and morally outstanding. Your years of life and in serving Dade County, Officer Cook, were marked by a semblance of harmony, a sense of serenity and a hero of hope and truthful devotion always cherished and revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

Your composure and command, Officer Cook, is surely to be commended. Its courage and gusto helped to stop a wayward and evil man from destroying the civility and sacred missions of all Dade County. You are certain to be remembered and revered for honesty, integrity and dedicated integrity and commitment. Treasured and most tenacious. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

Those cruel and crude commit callous acts of torment which hurt the quietness that mankind looks forward to. You gave so much pride and humane excellence to residents of Dade County, Officer Cook, so brave and gallant, honored and dignified while composing his integrity in your trustworthy character. Never forgotten and fondly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 24, 2020

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