Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Intoxicating is what evil is. Never to be tolerated your tenacity, Officer Cook, helped to dispel the caliber of this monster that was ruining your community of Dade County. With a gentle heart and soul, with a kind word and dignity to be hailed as a hero forever we won't fforget a manof intuition and class, integrity and character that continues to be paid homage for running right into danger to bring peace to us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 25, 2020
No time to waste when violence is killing the integrity of mankind. Society cannot just sit back and wait for intolerable attacks mounted by those who are inclined to destroy the fabric of dignity. Your heroic honor, Officer Cook,persevered in Dade County andmade all folks take note of your unassuming and unselfish concentration on eliminating such an adversary. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 25, 2020
Serious and serene, you were a secure young and heroic man, Officer Cook, who protected the inner and outer boundaries of Dade County with all your might and character. God has your humble and most beloved dignity channeled forever in those gates of gladness and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 25, 2020
Policing a community is a plural effort. Your humble appeal and virtual acumen, Officer Cook, were all honor and heroism in that Dade County was most watched over by your dignified heart and soul of integrity. The very cherished character and loyal commitments to end this ugly evil one that took you fromyour loved ones and peers of esteem and valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 25, 2020
A dent and a ding are far better than worse damage that evil inflicts. But for that matter any undue harm to citizens must be avoided and that is why your role, Officer Cook, in Dade County validated your heroic honor, humbleness and the style by which your ethical dignity and respected integrity carried your faithful journeys. They justified the truth and trust the people had for a man of heart and soul. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 24, 2020
The hopes and dreams were realized. The reality of your heroic and honorable loss, Officer Cook, is forever been fondly felt here in Dade County where you observed and protected its people. Reliable dignity, integrity that was widely respected within your ranks where character and commitment are as important as humility and virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 24, 2020
Peril is no time to fool around and play. All business and totally professional, Officer Cook. A genuine effort poured into your labors of inspiration and ingenuity. Honesty and dignity are blessed and rewarded as is your humble commitment and staunch character. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 24, 2020
Badge#1664 looked for no pity, you, Officer Cook,searched through and through here in Dade County to present a semblance of safety while keeping dignified and honest in all your fruitful endeavors on behalf of society. Integrity and your unending values and mettle all the instruments of your heroism to be proudly recognized forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 24, 2020
Experience has proven to be the greatest resource any public servant can possess. Dade County had your undying and unwavering resources of faith,hope,trust and goodwill spread far and wide, Officer Cook. A hero of dignity and admiration to be fully saluted for honesty and integrity that led character right to where peril looked to usurp serenity. Forever remembered for gallantry and a resilient fighting resolve like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 24, 2020
To see justice carried out humbly, honorably and heroically says it all for a man built on bravery and all the devotion and decency that dignity,character and integrity strive to follow each other in. Dade County was where your travels, Officer Cook, took your heart and very sacred soul. To protect our visions and wisdom yours my neighbor,friend and hero had to be righteously laid down inan unselfish and unrelenting manner. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 24, 2020
Grace and goodwill were best spread out here in Dade County by your all out unselfish honor and respect for life, Officer Cook. A humanely heroic legend of a trusted gentleman whose scopes of justice were as big as your kind and considerate heart. Dignity and integrity navigated the venues with character and decency all following down those trails of truth and ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 23, 2020
We read and react as best we can. Police have those extra special senses to act and when honor, dignity and integrity are all accounted for then peace and stability may come forward. Dade County was well served by you, OfficerCook, their hero,your family's warrior in arms and aman with an engaging sense of charm and commitment to values,ideals and morals. We remember your smile and warm sense of enrichment that has been going forward inthose blue skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 23, 2020
I 'll pray your loved ones are safe and peaceful during these very trying times. Society was preserved by your unassuming and unselfish humbleness, honesty and reverence for dignity and integrity, Officer Cook. Where no ordinary person would venture your vigilance and virtue were out on the streets serving a God given purpose and never was humility lost inyour heroic actions ever! Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 23, 2020
An act of kindness and a prayer ot two may help the woes of our world today. Your faith and devoutness, Officer Cook, helped to shield Dade County from crime and because of one man acting selfish and diabolical your young life and career of enhancement and hope was ended. A hero lost too soon. Integrity and respect taken to guard those pearly gates of valor where perfection is never missing. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 23, 2020
It has been documented that your dignity,devotion and determination, spared all Dade County far worse evil thanthat tragic day you gave your life for humanity, Officer Cook. Honesty and integrity along with solid character and truth are the exact elements to try and destroy violence fromour midst. A hero to be saluted for his resolve and unselfish actions to protect the citizens and his fellow comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 23, 2020
With a strong heart and capable mind, Officer Cook, did you go out and patrol Dade County. An honored manof humility and dignified heroism whose integrity touched the hearts of all mnkind. For having character and loyal commitment your soul will be solemnly and fondly remembered and blessed by Our Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 23, 2020
Never a roll of the dice when dealing with disaster and evil. It was your alertness and attitude , Officer Cook, that bravely and heroically saved Dade County from much worse that sad day. Integrity,dignity and respect for character and honor are always displayed righteously when violence tries its hand at constructing more terror. The bold and loyal are those women and men esteemed and offered homage for their noble actions. Society and humanity all miss you as does your family, Officer Cook. A true legend and friend to all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The corrupt get punished the pious get praised. Newer cornerstones are raised and are reflective of your good work of the past.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 22, 2020
Those individuals afraid and vulnerable look for those mern and women of promise and valiant virtue to be most vigilant. When the going gets tough it is the gritty and honorable who get started on attacking this awful evil. Never compromise, Officer Cook,just clear and unconfusing courage and dignity accentuated right where your ingenuity and integrity belonged. The hearts of Dade County were giventheir freedoms and unity by your humble heroism and all the right morals and conduct to see your goodwill and journeys until Our Master called you back to heaven to watch over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 22, 2020
Your bloodlines, Officer Cook, were so honest and humble, it was what created a sense of being and loyalty to be shared and still felt this day regarding your supreme sacrifice and superbwork habits within Dade County. Its people got dignity, character and trust blended humanely and heroically into your personality. To be enhanced, enriched and to live on in your adored family members who carry your torch of truth and resolve close to their souls and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Pride and professionalism to be rewarded by Our Lord.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 22, 2020
Grass and flowers grow but they eventually wither and fade. What never gave way was your unselfish and unassuming honesty, dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, all with vital roles in this important onus to serve Dade County. A manand a hero whose legend of heroism would never be put away and shelved. Justice needs incorporation of truth and trust and received it from a man with heart and a love for mankind. Respect and resolve as onl ytenacity and ferocity understand. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 22, 2020
Convincing and most trustworthy, Dade County shared your skills, talents and gifts from Our Creator, Officer Cook, to make Dade County a more stable and vital community than it was before. Heroes and heroines of the past all with a complete background of bravery, boldness and humility to see thei rmissions as completed. Your life of civility,sanctity and fortitude will be remembered prominently and never forgotten. Integrity and honor that put character and commitment ahead of all else. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 22, 2020
Bookstores are for browsing. You did not just peruse around Dade County, Officer Cook. You ran right into peril patrolling and protecting life and property. Never more honest, always dignified and forever with enthusiastic character and integrity. A hero to be loyally and humanely saluted for valor. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 22, 2020
Scaling those skyscrapers of safety, serenity and security all take a heart of a lion for both a brave woman or man. You were a very good officer, Officer Cook, adored by your family and humanely, honorably and heroically admired by your professional colleagues who worked as either a partner or as a friend. Dade County has missed your smile and appeal very much as has your family missed you at all their happiest of occasions. But they know your soul and spirit of integrity, character and dignity is very much tucked in as your walk your eternal beat above. All intelligence, vision and the clarity of resolve and effort into your unassuming and unwavering journeys of goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 21, 2020
Those kites of kindness and compassion sure fly higher now than ever before. Thanks to your wisdom and ingenuity, Officer Cook, Dade County and its folks were soundly watched over by a man of convictions who faithfully executed all his duties of responsibility and reliability. Dignity and integrity all digging deeper for solutions and resolutions. The regret of your life, Officer Cook, somehow being over at age twenty-five is still sinking in even after all these decades later. Your family continues your legendary humility as they travel through their lives accomplishing on your behalf. Their humble and cherished "Uncle Bo" sleeping soundly with the angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 21, 2020
Conflict and tension only cause that barometer of violence to rise even higher. Your calmness and boldness, Officer Cook, heroically and honorably validated your legacy here in Dade County among its residents forever eternal. Heaven sees the scopes and undying dignity and integrity with those who ever served and protected their communities. Your loyal and most humbly faithful service is commitment to excellence always saluted and diligently remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 21, 2020