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

Instinctual traits must never be extinct. Energy and courage summoned from your loyal and esteemed heart of heroism, Officer Cook. A real noble and civil minded protector of Dade County, it's mankind's loss along with your family's. The hopes, aspirations and dreams were all realized and now what keeps its recognition is that of integrity and reverence for dignity's character and truthful trust. A beacon of light that shines brightly from the castles above. Keep walking that proverbially perfect beat, Officer Cook where your soul and the many other angels watch over your families and our pursuits in life and endearment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Lack of ingenuity may be a sign of lack of intelligence. Which in turn may result in an absence of dignity and honorable character. But, your life and heroic career, Officer Cook, a Dade County were formulated on the very foundations and cornerstones of attention to detail, devotion to your peers and your beloved family. Loyalty and diligence defines a vigilant and a most humble man blessed with acumen and honored by humanity for having fortitude and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

What is relevant to society is resourcefulness, resiliency and never a residue of disrespect and dishonor. There are enough diseases plaguing our land and hope, faith and goodwill must continue forward. Dade County was an area that needed the foundations, the tenets of your undying tenacity, Officer Cook and your heroic trails that other men and women may follow suit in. The reasons for peace and unity clearly warrant bold actions which you and your partner undertook on your last day here. A trustworthy man taken way too soon complete God's eternal missions where perfection and praise warm the lights of your spirited soul od impression, dignity and integral character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

The good Lord watched over you, Officer Cook, for your birth until your untimely death. A loss that has still shaken your family, department and many friends. Humility towards humanity which felt the loss. Respect and honor taken so shamelessly and selfishly by one rotten man acting alone. How can integrity, character and decency be gone in an instant? You were a profoundly trusted officer blessed with so much promise. Our tranquility and stability were your six earthly years of enriched dedication to make resolve and endeavor count most. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

To coax someone into giving up is not easy. It's left up to wisdom, maturity and vision to handle that task. For most public servants staying the courses of honesty, integrity and dignity are fairly basic. The routines though can change daily and a man of thoughtfulness and faith such as the traits you had, Officer Cook, helped to support your fine character , trust among Dade County citizens and the truth that was morally spoken. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Violence can't ever dim those very lights of honor, hope and enhancement. The priorities are too great to permit such a disruption in mankind's dreams and purposes. Life mattered in Dade County and for your unassuming and unselfish heroism, Officer Cook, may your heart and soul of fine upstanding character and loyal commitment to protect be fondly and warmly embraced for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2020

Hills are high. Mountains have peaks. For every action there must be humane and honest actions from all devoted and faithful public servants who give their all to rid humanity of wickedness. You certainly gave Dade County full dedication,staunch determination and stellar character, Officer Cook and forever you'll be solemnly saluted and richly paid homage to for fortifying peace and stability within the community where your happiest of moments occurred. You grew up here and got married to a wonderful and beautiful woman in Karen. And the handsome and well groomed man of gallantry has been extremely missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

If you think every circumstance is futile you are bound to fail. And failure is never going to become a valid reason for not endeavoring and coming out on top. Character, respect and efficiency make tougher men and women so that their battles over evil will at least succeed even modestly. Dade County and its folks had in their midst a man of knowledge, wisdom all laid on the line to preserve the quality of life. Six years of your good graces, Officer Cook, created a solemn hero for life. God's fruited plains have the heroes and heroines, the sacred flock of feverish ferocity angels walking their heavenly beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

The ink on the paper has long since dried up. Your integrity, dignity and respectful honesty, Officer Cook, are the three basic cornerstones and foundations of a most sincerely meaningful career and life. A life so proper and reserved as you pursued the corridors of all Dade County searching for hope, goodwill and a little resolve. You can be certain your soul floats gently above watching over your beloved family who carries your good and blessed name in their hearts and souls. A legend of tireless energy bound together with tenacity and the traction of ferocity following serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

The pearly gates of heaven are filled with most humbly distinctive souls of esteem and loyalty. With such remarkable honesty, dignity and integrity was Dade County freely served and restored by you, Officer Cook. A duly noted and respected gentleman who augmented courtesy and consideration with courage and humility right from your inspiring heart. A soul now free to roam within the boundaries of heaven's perfection skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Your honored life and career of civility and sanctity, Officer Cook, will surely be paid forward heroically. You rescued the residents and your esteemed fellow officers from one man's torment and terror giving your character, respect and integrity backto Our Creator to watch over your gallant soul of resilience. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Prepare and delegate. Diligence has vigilance as a pal. Honesty had heroism as its friends as well as rightful leadership and dedicationto all responsibilities. In all,Officer Cook,Dade County was your community where you remain so endearing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

An intelligent man gifted with grace and valor, guarded by good virtue and character. A morally upstanding officer who served Dade County with eloquent distinction. Officer Cook, you'll always be remembered for adherring to integrity and respect. Dignity forever encircling us in heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

May is here and with it comes sadness.Your life, Officer Cook, was violently ended forty-one years ago. Dade County was provided a source of reason,a purpose of life and all honor,dignity and convictions in integrity and respectfulcharacter. A hero saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Gladness makes happiness more serene. A humble and honest man defending Dade County,you were a superb man, Officer Cook,a hero witha fountainof integrity and dignity serving the people not to be forgotten. Rest inpeace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Sad that your life, Officer Cook, was all too short but much was accomplished for Dade County. And all done honorably,heroically and with dignity humbling integrity. Peace and serenity, devotionand a blessed soul. Rest inpeace my neighbor,friend and hero of character and respect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2020

Better to be a little bruised than battered by a bully such as violence. Dade County, Officer Cook, was your treasured and heroic venue of virtue protected by an endearing supply of compassionate honor, undying dignity and always present integrity. Such uplifting character that colleagues have long since remembered and poignantly saluted for awareness and righteousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

The damage left behind from wickedness is to awful for some to bare. Your tasks, Officer Cook, were to stifle its advances and replace it with enriched serenity for a community such as Dade County looking for life and refreshing enjoyment. The shame of your death, sacrificing your soul and heart of respect and efficiency only brings out the good nature of a well lived life and productive career balanced between integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

Immersed in energy and conceived in liberty, a mighty valiant young man going out to actively seek our harmony here in Dade County. You were a force, Officer Cook, meaning an intellectual gentleman constructed from a patterns of perseverance, proficiency and perfect character. Alway swell mannered, courteous and most humbly polite with that engaging smile on your face of warmth and radiance. Honesty, dignity and integrity all patrol as noble angels in Our Master's houses of wisdom and mercy for all mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

Solace and comfort are so endearing as they are the go betweens a man's honesty and his reverence. For integrity, dignity and respectful character, Officer Cook, you'll always be held in the highest of regards as a Dade County legend. A hero whose humility conducted its affairs as all who don a badge must. Serenity along with safe havens for all citizens looking for some cherished stability and freedom to pursue whatever joy and pleasure they want to. It will forever be sad and painful that your life and career had to end because of one man's lack of scruples for authority and the residents living around him. Saluted and fondly remembered for esteem, loyalty and bravery above and beyond. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

Lodged somewhere between faith and goodwill lies hope's humane inspirations. The enriched and enchanted all have that enhanced honor, dignity strong enough to carry out its missions to battle evil. You were built, Officer Cook, with a moral fabric, with unselfish tenacity that Dade County saw as heroic. Never more classy and proud to perform a professional job of civil and sacred onus. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Integrity stokes the passions of character, your commitment to excellence was pursued every moment never letting your foot off the accelerator.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

Never sequester good morals they are the fibers and fabrics of one's own humbly composed and honest life of public service. Yours, Officer Cook, was most heroic and instrumentally dignified and blessed with acumen and integrity to withstand the rigors that are associated with fighting mayhem and bedlam. For having the wisdom and nobility may God grant peace and blessing to your revered soul of truth and trusted resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2020

The knife cutting through the hot butter, when will the penetrations of an enemy so pesky be stopped? Officer Cook, you brought happiness and love to your family as well as a treasured honor, dignity and integrity to your respected and most distinguished character. Dade County has never forgotten your heroism nor your herculean resolve. They have built solid foundations of which goodwill, hope and trust all truthfully live on in your family's hearts. The gates of gallantry were sacred and protected here by a very loyal warrior, they are now eternally watched over by your intrinsic soul of peace and the ableness to achieve what we so simply desire. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2020

I have returned. For every word I speak to You I hear your word in return; I feel Your love within my heart whenfor Your Love I yearn. If I should seek to walk with You, You will be at my side; My hand alone can shut Your door or swing it wide open. I strayed so far from You my God, I am bereft, alone; but now I stand in penitence before Your mercy's throne. My hand is ready to grasp Yours and I will hold it fast. Oh lift up me from loneliness, I have returned at last. A most sterling statement regarding your life, Officer Cook, blessed with so much honor, faith and dignity to invigorate your heroic and humble integrity. It was revered and praised as you preserved the quality of lives here in Dade County. And now you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in Our Master's bed of boldness and bravery. Always in and around those corridors where courtesy navigated not where deceit looked to destruct. Always with a smiling face and a glowing heart of affection for family and all mankind. Your days were served with fight and might not fear and anger. Never one to disappear for you stayed and sacrificed your heart to start the reasons why peace,unity and liberty are the very essentials, the essence of living fruitfully. Grace and gallantry never pass for they are called upon to serve a more sacred mission. Good cheer and goodwill even with your absence, Officer Cook, they are still here and brighter than before as your family carried you in their hearts, your legend polished as your shoes and shining as your badge was. You deserved to live but how can anyone question God's solemn will? Yes, again one day the unification will be final and your family next to you and your parents may they too rest in peace. The letter your mother wrote to me penned wit her devout and resilient hands special and dear. A testament of your life so dear. Wisdom, vision and maturity so crisp and concise. Precise and prudent, the citizens have not forgotten you. Heroism never leaves this world, it just transfers to a more perfect world filled with heroic angels near and dear.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2020

Children can play safely in sandlots and in sandboxes because of your serene and mature nature. Being serious yet humble and esteemed, a great man, a humane endearing hero to all who knew you either while guarding Dade County or shopping in a store or grocery market. You had a confidence, yet a compassion to completely dignify your life and public service career. Your colleagues all brave and venerable as your virtue was, Officer Cook, have remembered and embraced your memory and ultimate sacrifice, a token of respect never more due a man of durability, desire and decency, its vital humility always with your heart and soul. Forever does your spirit circle the skies above day and night watching over your beloved family, cherished comrades and dearly admired friends. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With a prayer and salvation violence will be obliterated one day real soon!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2020

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