Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Adults are supposed to be mature and aware of their character and honesty, as integrity and dignity flow through. Your heart and mind, Officer Cook, captivated and cultivated while motivating other fine officers through the walls of peril. Dade County was your home and community as your family and peers of perseverance salute heroism at its finest hour. Those cornerstones are built and now it is the onus of other brave souls to seize the opportunity and clutch on to evil and eliminate its terrible odor from our air. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 9, 2020
Fool's gold is only a temporary dream. The mind can surely play tricks if one is just doing that dreaming. A really honest and decent man as you were, Officer Cook, pursued his dreams and sought tomake serenity for Dade County and mankind a realization forevermore. Hope and resolve lie inside those boards of bravery and boldness where upon character and commitment to excellence can freely roam. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 9, 2020
The lions wait in their lairs to pounce upon their prey. Police must go immediately to a scene to restore law and order. Your heroic honesty, integrity and characters of dignity on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, will always be so duly honored and never allowed to just float away. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 9, 2020
Whenever problems cropped up you were there, Officer Cook, to handle them for the people of Dade County. More power to a wise man with a heroic heart of steel and serious morals. Integrity and dignity should amplify themselves while one is patrolling for secure passageways. Never better. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 9, 2020
Taking dictation requires all the skills of good listening. Articulating your honesty and sincerity, Officer Cook, was what made you a valued servant for Dade County. Fondly saluted for heroism and integral character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 9, 2020
Where you sought peace, Officer Cook ,a real man and a truly genuine hero Dade County will stand tall and proud of your honor and dignity. Trails paved by integrity and respectful character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 9, 2020
If the book is left too long on the shelf it certainly will gather dust and who knows what else? That bottom of the barrel might be empty, your tanks were filled with honor, humbleness and the affection for your passions in life and during your accomplished career, Officer Cook. Walking and riding through a community, Dade County to pursue and protect the good folks from unnerving violence. You can bank on it your very endearing soul, intelligent and intuitive won't be forgotten. Someone should have told Mr. Pearsall how disgraceful character and deceit can land one in deep water with a police community where your good name my neighbor, friend and hero still reverberates around humanity. Rest in peace. Never emptiness although that is what a gaping hole will do to a beloved family who lost their beloved "Uncle Bo," forever their hero!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
Women of humane and humbly honorable talent are to be revered. Men of superb character and decency are like a dime a dozen. If you display commitment, humility and serenely serious heroism chances are you'll be able to carry on with your most rigid onuses. Honor and integrity for twenty-five years, six of which you spent policing Dade County, Officer Cook, ridding it of evil and terror while possessing a sympathetic soul and heart of consideration. The skies above are filled with warmth and comfort dispatched by Our Maker's angels of bravery who faced danger and never once batted an eye. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
Attired with acumen, awareness and the astute character and make up to defend those whom you served loyally and faithfully while watching over Dade County. No small bag of chips and surely no easy stroll in the park, Officer Cook. With sound advice and honesty and integrity that supported by humble heroic acts of valor and a plethora of perseverance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
Constellations are those stars too numerous yet their lights shine brightly upon our earth. Your diligence to duty, Officer Cook, still brightens our world and over the communities where your various family members reside. It is a signal of your constitution of mettle and courage dispersed among your honesty and integrity while you manned your patrols over Dade County and its people. Our trust and safe passages were allowed because of your unending concern and vision to rectify and relieve your community of all this turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
May God reward those esteemed who laid down their lives for serenity and serener trails to move forward. Officer Cook, Dade County was ultimately preserved by your honor, noble dignity and strength of integrity and character. A hero transported to a higher height of heroism and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
Salvation and serenity were indeed delivered by your undying courage, Officer Cook and it is with that fact that your reverent and most mindful soul will be thoroughly remembered. Dade County absorbed some tough times, the bumps and bruises still there as is the torment over your tragic loss one to be mourned and solemnly honored. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
Bees sting. But violence and mayhem are far worse. The antidote to cure this affliction is to assign excellent and dedicated servants to protect your neighborhoods. Your praised name, Officer Cook, exerted its wherewithal in Dade County to deliver means of serenity and support to all. A hero with a blessed heart and soul to match. Treasured and trustworthy forevermore an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
You lived a great life , Officer Cook and because of your unassuming, unselfish sacrifice it has made Dade County and mankind be prepared to face the future even still with all the calamity that interferes with society's progressions. Your consummate commitment to excellence, morals and dignity beyond reproach all stood for integrity and the resourcefulness that won't be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
The missions and their journeys you undertook on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, have been blessed with the love and richness of one honored and esteemed hero of justice, truth and trusted character. It speaks volumes when a man's dignity and integrity rise like the cream to the surface. God's heavenly angels busy with their patrols of the very pristine gates of gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
The sum of all character, dignity and integrity is humble and heroically humane honor bestowed upon the heart and soul of a brave young man. You were a hero to so many, Officer Cook, your beloved parents, your adored Karen, your cherished sister, Nancy, just esteemed and loyal forevermore. The cornerstones and their very foundations have been built for goodwill, hope and faithfulness to flow forward. Never forgotten and saluted for wisdom and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 8, 2020
The venues of esteem and endeavor are paved by heroes and heroines brave and battle tested. You were ready for the exposure and the challenge of defending Dade County and its people. Dignity ran up those flagpoles of honor and integrity where now your true and truthful character has been paid homage and saluted for grit, gumption and a certain passion you had for policing the streets. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
Those who honor humanity, Our Creator blesses their souls. Not many are willing to risk their lives for harmony and to those who dignify mankind with integrity, respect and character so may their humane heroism be noted. Yours, Officer Cook, certainly and surely will be. It uplifted the hearts and spirits of all Dade County residents to a higher level of comfort. It's just always going to be most sad the pain, hurt and anguish your family suffered upon hearing the news of your loss. Acumen, wisdom and accomplishment in twenty-five years of service with a smile and professionalism that punctuated your most pronounced journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. No man or woman of character and faith shall be relegated to the sidelines. Heaven is that picturesque venue, Officer Cook, where your soul will indeed shine on.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
A tear shed is honor, heroism and humility laid down for a scared purpose. The causes of justice are numerous but all women and men must carry on with integrity, character and dignity that the citizens respect. If you cannot compose yourself properly then police work is not for you. What you were destined and cutout to perform, Officer Cook, was being a highly intelligent public servant who could feed his ferocity right into the heart of all Dade County of which mankind greatly admired you for. Service done smartly and properly the first time, being able to direct, motivate and lead others says your desire and dedication were your strengths of which their were humbly many. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
Young and bold with a beautiful soul of serenity and warmth. Lovingkindness and most peaceful where you, Officer Cook, may neighbor,friend and hero now and forever rest in peace. You sheltered many from evil, vigilantly preserved the value of life, were a decent and honored hero who more than satisfied the pangs of Dade County's folks who were given top notch first class service and quality of happiness and safe trails for all concerned. May 16, 1979 and forevermore generations will come to read and know the legacy of a proud man with a solemnly humble upbringing. Outstanding performances in the line of duty and a gentleman whose supreme sacrifice has upheld your family's faith , hope and esteemed goodwill you gave back to humanity. Now certainly the lights of your bright soul, Officer Cook, will illuminate us henceforth and forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
Touch and control, the levers to pull and to push are our greatest of pals. You were a gallant man, Officer Cook, a great comrade to all, a springboard of information to whomever passed your direction. Dade County was where you furthered your endless resolve to combat violence and by being of course decent and honorable,courteous and dignified. Integrity of character, respect for elders and everything true in a man's thought and aspirations, it happened to a wonderful man with an engaging heart, a soul of humility and wit, a sacred spirit now forever floating high observing our coming and going just as your family pursues their dreams, goals and aspirations. You are their inspiration who God saw as an angel so he took you back to heaven where you could reunite with your beloved father, may he too rest in peace and on March 7th of last year He brought your beloved mother may she too rest in peace back to her eternal shelter both of them so loyal, honored and humbly faithful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
The welfare of society is paramount above all else. Those parameters have been constructed and now must be pristinely preserved as they were by a most admired, adored and beloved hero to his family and department. Dade County was where you supremely placed your life and career, Officer Cook, to honor, dignify and to spruce up with integrity all of God's living creatures. Man does not live by bread alone, he must make excellent usage of the resources given to him. Sacred and hallowed be your blessed name, Officer Cook, a man of ethics, a gentleman whose gallantry and charm have further built those soundest of bonds, bridges to a more exciting future, one to be cherished as you so passionately did all your days, months and years of perpetuating the freedom of will and expression, forming an indelible impression upon your beloved family. They were devoutly religious and so were you as you attended your church and performed your confessions and whatever needed doing. Indeed a well lived and praised life of service and truly trusted and humane convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
The inmates are not running the asylum and the streets are not going to be interrupted with a flow of foul air. Nothing was going to usurp your best of efforts, Officer Cook, while you were in the commission of your honorable and loyal duties to mankind. Dade County experienced tension and unrest, it was your obligation to end this unbalance which put a crimp upon the goodwill, hope and faith of all. Humility, sanctity and serenity still work their charms to undo the evil affects of those inclined to commit wickedness. Humanity surely misses you, your family, friends and department brothers and sisters all do. Heaven is venue reserved for those vehicles of faith and resourcefulness that helped you achieve a means to a successful ending. The completion should have resulted in a happy retirement for you and Karen. She won't forget you , I'm certain she has not even though she remarried some thirty years after your untimely loss to society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Happy holidays Karen if you read these reflections.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
Clear winds shall blow. The nastiness of violence shall one day be castoff and never seen again. Unfortunately, your family has missed you, Officer Cook, beyond what words can convey. Yet somehow they continue in your heroic paths as your humble and highly polished legacy of honor and dignity brought integrity and character into all your personal and professional efforts on Dade County's behalf. Remembered and treasured for great ethics, values and the wisdom from having superb ideals, badge#1664 won't be forgotten ever! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020
In a perfectly fair world, peace and decency would be the rule of thumb. But nowadays that's not exactly happening because police are needed to patrol communities, venues,parks, regions, corners and streets where unadulterated evil still lies in wait to seize someone. Dade County was always well served and protected by you, Officer Cook, honest and dignified, so unwavering, unselfish and relentless with your humility and fighting resolve. Efficient, resilient and proficient are all remembered solemnly for battling for our happiness,health and tranquility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2020