Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
We hail heroism and honor as much as we should hail brave folks putting themselves in harm's way to redirect evil and whatever its futility tries to leave upon society. You just tried and performed your jobs and onuses, Officer Cook, just as everyone else did on behalf of Dade County. You were a civil minded individual looking for no rewards, just a little peace and hopeful goodwill in Dade County. Five minutes before you would end your shift a call came in of an officer down and there you and your last partner, Reserve Officer Scott Lincoln went in dignity and integral character to try and square a situation of a wayward man shooting up Liberty city because of his depression and diabolical mood swings. You paid the ultimate price for our security and will be saluted for gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2020
The vast majority of folks are decent and polite. No matter the circumstance every woman, man and whoever dares to risk their life must exercise good judgment, be loyal and trustworthy and possess a level of honesty that meets or exceeds expectations. Your mannerisms, Officer Cook, fit the standards of your department and for having that keen awareness may God in His mercy and compassion bless and protect your undivided dignity and integrity forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and kindness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2020
A stick that strikes makes an impression. A sturdy public servant who girded himself with truth and honor made his peers, parents and an entire community of Dade County proud. You protected and preserved the quality of life, Officer Cook, so as to be fondly remembered as a man of the fine and outstanding character that is called upon during intense moments. Never forgotten for having a humbly heroic feature burning within your heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 4, 2020
Interfaith should bring out the very heart and soul of America. During those very racially solemn moments it's essential to figure out how to co-exist with one another. You did an exceptional job, Officer Cook, supporting and striving to make peace a reality here in Dade County. Where dignity,trust and integrity belong with honor. Your humbly heroic measures spared a more greater loss of life. A sacrifice so humane and sacred God if only why? Why did our Master of mercy take you at such a tender young age? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
Be fair, be true and trusting, above all be frank, it will settle any differences that could cloud the issues of honesty, integrity and dignity. When you patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook and for that simple matter you lived your life under certain routine values, morals and ideals that made your humble success more virtual. Durable and venerable, your heroic legacy, Officer Cook, stands as a rod of resolve, let us hope the lightning keeps things illuminated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Firm and equitable, never a more prideful gentleman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
With a skillful cunning and intellect, everyone knew Dade County and its people would surely be in outstanding hands. God's gifts to our country and nation all honorable souls of resourcefulness and the greatest of resiliency fighting tooth and nail for serenity and the tranquility all venues and regions clamor for. Very well done, Officer Cook, faithful and devout, trusted and dignified, loyal and likable. Never one to run from danger, you put our lives as your foremost priority. May you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character and humility. The gardens of heaven are moistened by the raindrops from heaven a sure signal you are observing those who have succeeded you, Officer Cook.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
Don't be bamboozled by violence, take a stance and endeavor to battle through the mayhem and assorted chaos. You certainly did that quite well, Officer Cook, honorable and highly venerable. A legend among Dade County residents, your friends and peers both present and of the past who have not forgotten your courage and vitality all from your mighty humble and heroic heart. Dignity and integrity are the programs to one's passion and for being compassionate and instilling a calming peace of mind here in your community that has always been revered, respected and greatly admired for giving outstanding service, Officer Cook, may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
Animals roam the prairie looking to prey upon those creatures that will satisfy their hunger. Evildoers prey upon communities where those vulnerable citizens depend upon the honorable pride of excellent men and women staying on key at their forts of ferocity. The life and heroic career you capably led, Officer Cook, was your true and trusted virtues protecting all Dade County and society in general.Our Master has your upstanding character, outstanding commitments to justice, hope and security sheltered with Him watching over your soul of faithfulness. With uplifting and spirited convictions to quality of ethics, so may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
Bravery relies on the heart and soul of honor and respect for humbleness. If humility is not shielded humanely then all the respect can go out like one small flame of hope. The candle flickers and extinguishes with darkness and despair right around the bend. It never ever did when you patrolled your blessed and treasured neighborhood of Dade County, Officer Cook. now and for generations to come your name of heroism will be enshrined in our hearts and minds for dignity,integrity and character all battled beyond their strengths and endurance of effort and hopeful faith. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
The demons of disaster look to trump the aces of honesty and its acumen. The awareness and respect from you, Officer Cook, were always consummately present in and around Dade County protecting and inquiring of the public's welfare. Only the eyes and ears of one talented and tenacious crime fighter uplifting the spirits of all mankind with gentle wings of humility and clarity. God has accentuated your beloved character and commitment to the skies above to walk your eternal beat. Proverbial and perfect in all His ways without ever a morsel of harm. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
One thing not allowed from brave and honest heroes and heroines is insecurity not while providing those havens and shelters of stability, harmony and unity. A peaceful man, a gallant gentleman helping to spread the wealth of dignity and integrity from within his own heart, mind and soul of appreciation. Yours, Officer Cook, was committed to righteousness and the proper balance of boldness and beyond. Never forgotten and saluted with gentle kindness and affection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was abundantly blessed by your wisdom and vision all from your superior maturity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
To climb to the top of the mountain a little humility and honesty will help make those steps a bit easier. No one just starts out that tall as respect and goodwill must be earned by every servant protecting their areas of concern. Dade County is no different in that it is a large region, a zone where peril can strike at any given moment. Your assurance and dignified name, Officer Cook, blessed and nobly heroic did its part and now character and responsibility are tasked to those who remember your humane legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
Perseverance and reverence can surely assist in fighting off the instability of evil. A task so tall and wide, it does require the most essential of men and women totally devoted to honesty and whatever else in dignity and integrity is needed. Dade County had your acumen and character day and night whenever you hit those sometimes lonely pavements. A man dedicated to good behavior and a wide range of resolve, Officer Cook, you'll always be held in high esteem for heroic bravery above and beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
Do not cry for me for my soul of humanity and honored heroism is watching over you in the heavens above. Your whole life and public service career, Officer Cook, were founded on the very principles of dignity,integrity and always a smile on your face. Dade County and its folks cherished your candor and charming charisma while respecting those whom you loyally served. Saluted and so honored for sanctity and noble actions of thought and care. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 3, 2020
If a pen is mightier than a sword, then honor, humility and respect are all heroes of dignity, character and integrity's most loyalest of commitments. Dade County was served fairly and squarely by a most trusted and truthful warrior in residence. A man with persona and a big old smile, yet serious when dire measures were called into usage. You were a grand man, Officer Cook, so special and uniquely caring for humanity. Mature and humble just skimmed the surface of your enriching and enhancing endeavors that befitted mankind's purposes in life. Those missions and journeys you solemnly carried out are being gallantly perpetuated by those men and women with wings of steel and morals not to be questioned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Keep watching as your family members all beloved articulate through life carrying goodwill and hope through the roads along with your heroic legacy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2020
It's a bird, it's a plane, it was and always will be the man, the gentleman, the humble, honorable and heroic young man wearing badge#1664 and a pressed and a notable uniform worn to preserve life and property in Dade County. Your virtue and vigilance, Officer Cook, outlined and highlighted two important areas: dignity and integrity the characters of sincerity and reverence both sorely missing today and forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2020
A coward is ghastly. A gallant man or woman is revered and so humbly heroic in honesty, integrity and the respect for dignity's character. The man who took your young life, Officer Cook, while you were in the process of serving Dade County and its citizens was heinous and reprehensible. But, loyalty and esteem were the very essence of your life and chosen profession, Officer Cook and you'll never be forgotten for aiding and in rescuing the citizens and of course comrades serving with you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2020
No need to remind a man of staunch character, stellar being and a considerate heart of honor and heroic dignity. All commitment, Officer Cook and all integrity from your treasured being keeping streets in Dade County safe and unified. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2020
Bootlegging is illegal. But bravery and boldness are unending. At least honesty, integrity and dignity shall flow like a river. The people trusted you, Officer Cook, to protect Dade County and by having endorsed character so may your blessed name and most humanely revered spirit be rewarded for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. Wickedness should no raise its ugly wands to deter good people from doing their jobs.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2020
Trains run over trestles. Tenacity runs on those terrains where only honor, integrity and character navigate to negate evil. Your pursuits in life and during your consummate career, Officer Cook, on behalf of Dade County should not have ended prematurely because of violence that you acted heroically to upend. The heart and soul the very fibers of your humane and unselfishly resourceful life has forever served as a lesson for others who follow in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2020
Movement can produce positive change. Dade County as are all cities experiencing major changes daily and heroes, honest and dignified as yourself, Officer Cook, provided that stimulus for serenity and safe travels. Never more cherished and humbly loyal to your family, colleagues and friends, rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2020
The kaleidescope of everything from honesty to heroism touched Dade County touched all mankind who were so oultimately served by you, Officer Cook,a wonderful and caring human being of vision and wisdom. Rest inpeace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2020
Character and charisma along with humble and heroic honesty only furtherthose scopes of stability. Yours, Officer Cook, forever touched the wings of Dade County. For your unselfish efforts may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend asnd hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2020
That magnet of mettle and morals, Officer Cook, always walked along with dignity,integrity and valor bestowed uponyour very heroic heart. Dade County will never forget humbleness and charm with a broad smile. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2020
Torture is brutal. Terror and violence tantalize and look to usurp peace and decency fromour midst. You looked to trap turmoil and cart it away from Dade County where its people respected everything about you their honored hero of integrity and dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2020