Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
The bends are winding, the roads paved by whatever looks to deter good nature and faithfulness demonstrated by mankind. Whatever the problem called for your character,respect and ingenuity, Officer Cook, authored heroic and decent solutions to close those holes left by disrespect and dishonorable integrity. Yours was excellent and virtuous and its memories shall be duly saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County has not overlooked your solemn and righteous life and duly thoughtful career of scruples and wisdom.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 17, 2020
Peace on earth is a very refreshing heaven scent. Yourcharacter, honesty and sincere dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, worked its heroic wonders in and around Dade County so well that our harmony and liberty are still around despite the threats of violence still looming. You certainly won't be forgotten for sustaining and maintaining the hope, prosperity and goodwill that God sheds upon His universe. Badge#1664 was about diligence,, reverence and remains notably cherished, sacred and proud. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 17, 2020
Morale must be high if the missions of tranquility are to be carried off. The rationale is to be honest and most resourceful while trying to stay as diligent and as dignified as possible. Your earthly journeys, Officer Cook,were directed with integrity and the ingenuity of heroism always for the sake of heaven and for Dade County and its people. You arranged goodwill,wisdom and vision that gathered the peace and urgent hope of all cherished individuals. You'll surely and certainly never be overlooked nor forgotten as you remain a soul of tenacity. The leadership and direction were not lacking and for dedication may Our King lead your eternal trips with His compassion and mercy as you displayed towards humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Violence, evil and torment must not torture nor maim our best interests moving forward. Lives matter and progress must not be impeded.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
No more delay. Stop this violence that threatens to permanently make society a weak link on the chain. Nothing easy no promises. But. your undying actions that day, Officer Cook, was what heroism is about. Dade County received a fair share of your undivided attention to detail all because of your humble honor, composed character and commitments to both integrity and dignity which act as agents for acumen, awareness and accelerating goodwill, faithful pursuits and hopeful missions of humility. So precious, so priceless and yet above all sacred. Sanctity is the first on those bands of boldness, bravery and civility. You must be sane and civil to approach ingenuity, intelligence and the articulation of competent intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
Actors have a dramatic flair for the moment.Police put their sacred truth and trust in their honest ferocity and treasured resolve. You were so respected and admired, Officer Cook, heroically fair and down to earth, the salt of the earth whose career and life of heart and soul protected and faithfully watched over Dade County's own people.Decades from now your honor and integrity stand as humble and as humane as your versatility,valor and unwavering virtue. Certainly, a legend to be etched, saluted and forever paid homage for a blessed and a most cherished good name. Heaven has your sweet and spirited soul of distinction encircling your family always and colleagues of loyalty and effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
Police have to have at times a soft skin yet a hard heart. To be able to deal with all sorts of different and challenging complex situations and their difficult circumstances. You carried your dignity, integrity and honesty, Officer Cook, all with strength and humbly heroic virtue. To be attuned wit wisdom,vision and clarity providing Dade County with its peaceful journeys and sacred moments. Evil and terror can gobble up gallantry and grit in the bat of an eye, your life and career, Officer Cook, was modulated enough to see through the emotions. You were such a caring young man, a gentleman so gifted and articulate. When you and your uniform spoke the message was heeded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Hasty decisions can have heinous affects. No one will ever second guess your decision to go to that scene where your assistance was meaningful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
Due your part, be honest, sensible and just dignified. The world today as it stands has become somewhat diluted by a dirge of evil, violence more than random. Your humble and heroic role, Officer Cook, was to plant the seeds of safe havens and security for all Dade County residents. You did an outstanding job in commitment to ethics,character and respect for integrity so vital to your earthly passions and their true and trustworthy ventures. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. We are supposed to salute the flag and to treat mankind for its sacred purposes in life.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
Thank God for my lovely wife, Holly, everything I owe her for. For teaching me how to use a computer so I can leave these reflections of heroic esteem and honor. I am able to solemnly dedicate to a most highly respected man of character, commitment to faith and loyalty when sacrifice counts more than one can ponder. Dade County was proud of you as was your family. You watched over your mom,Mrs. Julia Cook, may she rest in peace after your dad died, Charles passed may he too rest in peace. The inner circle of youthful hope,engagement and enriching goodwill have blessed us those who carry your legacy of justice,truth and trust forward for generations to come. A baton sometimes weighted by emotion the feelings of hurt over your loss,Officer Cook. You were my neighbor, friend and hero. It will always be about your career and life incorporated by intelligence,ingenuity and intuition. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
Everywhere we travel just remember badge #1664 stood there and watched over you and Dade County with compassion,his passions and labors of love and with a hero's heart and soul. Your sense of fairness and trust, Officer Cook, was all truth, all integrity and had within them the characters of dignity. Our Lord has watched over your soul with His own special humbleness the very same you poured your heart into. Serenity and unity were displayed because of your unselfish actions to protect and with uncompromising virtues the tasks at hand were done properly. Too bad you could not see your fruitful labors today you would be amazed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Today is summer a time for happiness, health and peace for our world. From those sacred perches above you can observe your beloved family and comrades enjoying their fruits of love. Just tragic you could not be here for the changes occuring. God obviously had other plans for your prudence and perseverance.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
Seeing that you cannot replace a life lost, the addition figures to get a little iffy. Death takes as Our Creator gives and takes. Your loss, Officer Cook, is always going to be insurmountable and the thanks and praise for your appearance patrolling Dade County will stand as that honorable measuring stick of dignity,integrity and a genuine respect for humility. Society breeds off a man's heroism and his loyalty to his work and peers. They won't forget you and have not all these decades later. A sacrifice with sanctity that nobly acted for the common good. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's always difficult to replace a good man full of good vibes, virtues and energy from your trusted heart.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
Resolve can slow those broilers where intense violence seems to inflict its most vulnerable. Dade County was glad and surely validated by your heroic fortitude, Officer Cook. A man wearing a crisp uniform serving the goodwill and honest trust of an entire community. The faithful continue to pay homage to your memory and no doubt your integrity and dignity are keeping up with your heavenly journeys while you walk you proverbial beat. You were a good man my neighbor,friend and hero. Why did evil usurp your life and career when there were still endeavors to be undertaken to provide benefit to mankind? Rest in peace. All character, heart and humility soundly doing their rounds above.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
The pain and grief your family experienced when you were taken, Officer Cook, is always there. It's found somewhere in the healing process that hope and faith can close those gaping wounds of wickedness that caused your loss to society. Dade County was reverently blessed to have a quality individual serving them. No doubt our tranquility and stability were founded upon your principles of outstanding character and an optimistic record of resolve. You'll always be heroically respected for aiding and rescuing the civilians and your colleagues who were in extreme danger that day until you and Reserve Officer Lincoln responded to that ugly domestic scene. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
No matter what time the clock strikes all public servants must be duly and honorably ready to pounce upon those who prey upon humanity's goodwill, hope and faith. You were genuinely concerned for Dade County's welfare, Officer Cook and the notion of being present to assist your comrades that day has heroically been felt. The respect and admiration for a man dignified,loyal and with integrity won't be forgotten. The structures you built up their sanctity and serenity remain affixed within the hearts of all mankind. The truth and trust were taken so callously and senselessly and surely God will reward your soul and your instincts of intuition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
There are no promises or magical potions that will bring evil and terror to its knees. People who are law abiding citizens obviously should not be subjected to extreme brutality by supposed honest men and women of the various law enforcement communities. Yet time and again it happens. You performed your duties, Officer Cook,solely and strictly by the books authoring the highest of professional standards of honor,decency and dignity. It spelled true heroic character and heroism to be diligently and humanely saluted for valor and always thoughtfulness. Faithfulness and dedication at devotion's eyes of wisdom and seeing the truth. Ruthlessness ruins the image of society which indeed misses you, Officer Cook as Dade County appreciated your charm, charisma and captivating smile now in eternity where you walk a pristine beat watching those humble gates of gallant angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Leadership demands accounting. Accountability expects reliability to install, implant and infuse a lasting harmony and freedom for all mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
A public servant's mind must have the capacity of everything from honesty to zeal. Nothing missing or lacking for the slightest moment. Twenty-five years are brief and when your family, comrades and friends all sit down to remember and to reminisce they 'll never forget the heroic heart and gallant spirit, Officer Cook, that brought you and your family to live and to serve those causes of peace. You took pride in your work habits and brought excellence in everything Godliness,trustworthiness and truthful humility sacred as it is really became. You had so much more left to achieve, Our Master saw your passions and journeys as concluded. Though violence should not have taken the soul of a Godsend blessed with acumen, vision and uncanny ability. Respect that delivered the goodwill to humanity which forever misses you, Officer Cook and is deeply indebted to your practical approaches in life and during your undying career. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May you be saluted with patience and proudness, the versed vigilance that saw diligence through those perilous times. Time never stops even if the seconds are fleeting. Your loved ones carry hope and happiness as your smile indicated.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Badge #1664 has been assigned its angel's wings perfectly fitted for your eternal missions of humble honor and heroic strength of heart and character. A soul of sanctity,civility and nobility are capably churning out loyal and professionally outstanding service for six years here in Dade County. It's where the citizens were kindly and gracefully treated with respect and esteemed admiration from you, Officer Cook. Now and forever a legend of a man, a gentleman , friendly and sincerely thoughtful. Where truth and trust met on those sometimes dangerous roads your enormous heart of endeavor and efficiency never lacking the will power delivered serenity and its enhancing riches of relief and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God's shines His grace and compassion upon your family who now carries the responsibility of perpetuating your blessed and reverent name for heaven's sake and for peace becoming a finality and no more strife, wars or baseless bloodshed. Your smile and vitality brought forth a new day and that moment has arrived. America must meet its challenges as you so courageously did, Officer Cook. A real warrior! Dignity and integrity rest together with your being and has been and will continuously be rewarded for heroism and resolve beyond the calls of duty.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Police cannot ever be gullible nor vulnerable. It must be sterling versatility and virtuous honesty that carries that lives of dignity,integrity and respectful character. No animation, they must believe in their abilities and capabilities while in the streets battling violence and fighting with all their hearts these abominable times. The world seems to have turned upside down. It has not as the axis turns. Your spirit and kindness, Officer Cook, was surely true and to the point of values and mettle. The ferocity of faith and devotion, the ideals and ideas so sacred and steeped in humility so genuinely adored. Dade County won't ever overlook your life and its memory. One that glows and shines brightly in God's celestial planets above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
No man or woman of respect, honor and character just lays down without the fight of their lives to defend our unity and liberties. You never caved in nor ran away when wickedness was unleashing its fire and fury. Dade County and its folks, Officer Cook, were passionately served by a hero of esteem and enrichment. All unwavering and always tireless and unselfish integrity, dignity and the respect of a community that keeps saluting your smartness and ingenuity of hope and vision. We don't forget a man who gave us many memories in particular his family, beloved, adored and wonderfully special. Just as you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, commitment that continues to be revered and everlasting. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
If any olive branch is a peace offering then in today's times I wonder what might stop all this nastiness that cripples our honorable hopes,dreams and aspirations? Your breath of fresh air, Officer Cook was vitally important to the challenges that awaited Dade County's folks as they strived for peace and happiness. Your ultimate sacrifice of dignity and integrity started the flames of hope and goodwill burning forevermore. You were too young and healthy to be taken suddenly while performing your most humbly essential duties. So we salute your excellence and wisdom to be visually shared by our future generations. Gallantry, boldness and endeavor can meet their tests against adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Vim, vigor and vitality are never given in vain unless honest vigilance is not maintained. Over and over your versatility and virtue, Officer Cook, served their practical purposes in life and during your all too short yet very meaningful watch over Dade County and its people. Speeches and protects will not return you to your loved ones, what it can hasten is the spirit of your adored soul of charm and character flying higher each moment. For the heavens awaited the return of your righteous heart, all endearing, enhancing and humanely heroic. Integrity and dignity are just a sample of man's truth and trust. Badge#1664 was respect, resolve and the faithful hope and goodwill that is so terribly holy to mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God has your angelic smile and charming loyalty wrapped in His arms for safekeeping.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
You went to excruciating lengths, Officer Cook, to summon the stability that serenity and safety can render to each individual. Dade County was preserved, protected and greatly valued by your charm and vision. The honesty that represents integrity and dignity as they battle this sheer and bedeviling evil your community has endured. You continue to be respected and heroically revered by all mankind, family,friends and comrades all gallant and bold beyond sanctity and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing worse than a cowardly person taking a loyal public servant's life from them and away from your beloved relatives.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
If police are like deer in highlights, heaven help our land. They hustle and scramble around enough to protect and provide a realistic sense of stability and serenity which is what you did, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County's residents. You esteem and cooperative honesty,dignity and the character of integrity helped to holdback callousness.You can be certain your family holds your spirit right close to their own hearts as they support and carry on your heroic legacy. So true and so very clear. Wisdom and vision are every man and woman's focal points during their lives and careers of service and sacred purposes. Missions all of goodwill and a steady stream of hope. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
Ignorance can be mighty infuriating at times. At least integrity and ingenuity can engage one another quite well. Your honest dignity, respectful conduct and professional attitude made that distinct difference for all Dade County and mankind to survive the perils of life much better, Officer Cook. You were able to take instruction and direction and channel its determination, dedication and precise motivation to all your colleagues of courage. With energy and heart did you fight and defend our rights until the end never giving evil the opportunity to louse up your unwavering and unselfish resolve. Our Creator has your angelic character and truth safely sheltered in His quarters of tenacity and sanctity above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 15, 2020
You were a heroic son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, public servant and friend until your last ounce of energy. So much honor,dignity and integrity poured into the mixes of ferocity and humble tenacity. Nothing tepid about your pride and excellence, Officer Cook, that far exceeded your onuses. You came to a scene you went to many other times and were fair, firm and truthfully trusted among your peers of unselfish commitment. Dade County has marked many different happenings since you gave your life my neighbor, friend and hero. It was a crying shame and terrible tragedy you could not live to see the fruits of your humane journeys. Rest in peace. You sacrificed so others could continue your legacy going forward.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020
All the balloons released are flying high just as your mortal soul, Officer Cook,all heroic and all humble honesty. With a smile on your face and a sense of accomplishment did you out maneuver the menaces of humanity. Evil and wickedness need no embellishment. Dade County relied upon character and intelligence to pull us out of those holes of heinousness. The doors are open, you made your career and our lives matter and you cannot be overlooked for resolving and inspiring. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Respectful character is the consideration and caring you gave back to us, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 14, 2020