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

A penchant for doing good can only bring more blessings upon mankind. Your life and storied career, Officer Cook, answered any doubts about your feats of ferocity and character of tenacity. The people of Dade County have mourned your loss and saluted heroism and resolve that is legendary and not to be forgotten. Bridges of trust and truth were completed by your mature and caring nature and now in heaven it's being duly praised by all the angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2019

Now at Our Lord's both sides can you, Officer Cook, honorably, heroically and loyally watch over your fellow comrades who too gave the greatest sacrifice on mankind's behalf. Dade County has your spirit in their hearts and minds for your faithful dignity, integrity and most humbly resourceful character and conviction. Evil and terror tragically pack a dynamite one two punch that must be succinctly put out of commission. Always fondly and solemnly remembered for undying and unselfish endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2019

The direction of your dedication, Officer Cook, was from your pure and gentle soul of honor and bravery. Never any hesitation regarding character, commitment to excellence and the necessary integrity and dignity used to implant hope and goodwill in Dade County where you remain a legend of loyalty and trust. Truth is bottled up where no harm can ever affect your soul again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2019

Scissors cut paper. Serious violence must be eliminated one and for all from humanity. God's plans must not be disturbed nor interrupted by unsightly evil which you, Officer Cook, heroically succeeded in fighting off its affects. Diligence and dignity pay forward those dividends when your heart and soul blessed this world and created pride and humbleness for your loved ones to forever admire and etch in their hearts. The journeys, missions and crusades carry on from up above, Officer Cook, your unwavering and now angelic proficiency can work its God given miracles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2019

Able, capable and most responsible were some of the many traits, Officer Cook, that applied to a hero of Dade County and its folks. Gifted and loyal to whatever you were tasked with accomplishing. All heart and soul , all character and honesty that supported the pillars of perseverance and integrity's dignity. The very own brand of mettle and principles that helped to shape our lives and pursuits of humility and joy. It's just so tragic that you could not retire on your own terms after trying gallantly to stop such an individual that day from his rounds of ruination and your battling resolve will be forever treasured and greatly admired by society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2019

The lives so dear are those we hold in our hearts forever near. Heaven is that honored and perfect where angels of valor displayed heroic integrity and dignity while fighting off adversity as you did, Officer Cook, humbly and humanely on behalf of all Dade County. Those shelves of serenity and character are now being forever blessed, rewarded and praised as is your revered and respected name and immortal soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2019

Even the most serious of consequences and chaos requires some level of scrutiny. Watching and doing absolutely nothing accomplishes zilch. Fortunately, your life and career serving Dade County meant all honor, dignity and integrity as your family and your beloved Karen prayed for your safe returns home. For most of six loyal and dignified years that occured. May 16, 1979 was a day the entire police world and your family, Officer Cook forever dreaded. A loss of one man of vision, clarity and wisdom, whose charm and smile could lit up anyplace. Grief and sorrow shall be somehow overcome by tranquility and the hopeful goodwill that mankind can recover and return to its ways of fruition. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

Whether from the anterior or posterior, crime must be handled ably and bravery by all who commit their decency and honor to fight for a unified purpose, mission and cause. The justifications of which are integrity, dignity and character shall not be set aside while violence is disturbing the civilization of society. The means by which you were heroic and always with full endeavor, Officer Cook, seeing Dade County and its people through the most difficult of circumstances. Your legacy of humbleness represents the security and safe pursuits of all mankind. Saluted and solemnly honored for resourcefulness, reverence, respect and resiliency no matter the time or place. Rest in peace my neighbor , friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

Failure is not acceptable. Responsibility is being accountable. Ferocity isd fearless desire one undertakes when they begin their career. your life and career, Officer Cook, was the promise to live heroically and honorably, demonstrate diligence and dignity every moment and possess unwavering integrity along with solid character which is most cherished and revered today and forever for service to Dade County and its humane people. Heroism is not just given its earned and practiced on a daily basis and those who sacrifice, humanity will be deeply indebted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

Your determination to exist and to fruitfully commit to missions of honesty and relevance, Officer Cook, made Dade County and its folks more prosperous. More serene and stronger to be able to deal with adversity. Forty-one years will be here in a couple months, it is still hard to imagine your character and resolve greatly absent from your family's occasions. From the skies above does your heroism and grit observe everything going on, never a missed step, never a missed beat. Cornerstones left to enrich society from a dedicated public servant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

God takes His heavenly flock of honor and integrity and utilizes their heroic dignity for every important eternal task that can be fulfilled. It's where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero,Officer Cook, for enhancing Dade County with quiet times after that terrible day of your loss to mankind, your family and department. Courage and charismatic never a brighter smile from a cherished and loyal leader of other men and women.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

Devotion can only give honor that humble uplifting. It's still up to integrity and character to carry one's own dignity through peril and torment. You acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, excellently while watching over those residing in and around Dade County. A man of principle, morals and the very virtue that encompassed you rlife and soul of humility. Serenity and unity all derived from your blessed and sacred heart of care and compassion. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

Society finds a way to rebound after being scorched by serious evil. Its citizens know you must keep on battling with honor,dignity and the respect for integrity and pride. Dade County had many heroes and heroines fighting for our peace and preservation and you, Officer Cook, Badge#1664 were one of them. A good man blessed with ability and the civility that makes sanctity on the streets a wonderful tool for turning the page. God has your unassuming and unselfish convictions sealed for eternity. You are never forgotten! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

From the day of birth until one's passing honor and its constitutions of dignity and integrity must rise each day to a higher sphere. Yours, Officer Cook, protected Dade County and its residents from such tension and terror. You were a humble and humane gentleman whose heroism helped to create those bonds of goodwill, faithfulness and resolve. It's found in such public servants who go above and beyond their responsibilities and duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

Perseverance has a way of humbling one's pride. You , Officer Cook, were a proud and heroically honest man who fought for the serenity of all Dade County. All the character, commitments to integrity and dignity led your resolve through an area that was pained by violence from one man acting callously and without thinking straight. Saluted and solemnly remembered for steering loyalty and faith into a promising career and derly enriched life cut way too short. Your legacy lives on in your family forever! Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2019

That tennis game would be most indeed welcomed, Officer Cook. I truly and dearly wished I could have known you. Receiving that warm and sentimental letter from your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, may she rest in peace next to your father Mr. Charles Cook. That was kind of like knowing you and I could tell by her letter you were a warm and most darling heroic son. Dade County was truly blessed with dignity, integrity and honesty that Our Lord bestows now forever eternal upon your soul of nobleness and distinction in performing in an outstanding way to save Dade County from adverse and heinous actions of one cruel and evil human being who robbed you of your life, humility and freedoms which you sought too. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. March 7th is coming up and a date your family and I won't forget, your mom's one year anniversary of her passing at the humble and tender age of one hundred and three. Truly faithful and awe inspiring!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

Tradition and tenacity must not be traded for terror and tyranny. Torment and turmoil already threaten to undermine the goodness of modern society. A man and a heroic gentleman above all else, your missions and journeys within the community of Dade County, Officer Cook, were heaven sent. Integrity and respect, dignity and reverence ruled the day when you protected and watched over your family, comrades and friends. Plenty of moist eyes when Dade County and the entire police world paid their respects to you and your beloved family that Saturday of May 19, 1979 at the Cathedral of St. Mary's in Miami. At your Inspector's Funeral, Officer Cook, you were eulogized as a humble hero of resolve and the greatest degrees of commitment to pride, character and a solid commitment to morals and courtesies. Always saluted for bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Enhancement, endearment and enlightenment are precisely what humanity and humility are all about.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

Creation is meant to broaden the very bonds of humanity. To reach out and to genuinely touch the souls of others says volumes upon one's undying and unselfish character. It says, Officer Cook, that you were a most versatile and virtuous man. An individual who worried about others and looked to reshape the safe havens for one and all here in Dade County. Its people relied upon your excellent instincts of intuition and integrity it always travels where dignity and character reside. Humility and heroism forever bonded in God's sacred and golden wings of bravery and esteem. A very cherished man gone from his family and peers way too soon but solemnly saluted and duly remembered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

Inspirations are motivations to make us more safer and secure. America needs to run like a perfectly oiled machine where the trust and truth is firmly and fairly implanted in those spokes of justice. You provided the impetus, Officer Cook, the genesis of your gallantry and most positively accentuated honor and integrity. Dignity stands on those posts of perseverance where character and your heroism shall remain forever stamped within the communities of Dade County where you served with passion, humility and a purposeful onus. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

The charters of boldness and bravery are follows: maintain peace on the streets while having dignity and integrity within your shield of serenity. Dade County was under your humble eyes of efficiency and the entire body of energy, Officer Cook, that was from your kind and genuinely warm heart. Never forget a servant whose devotion to family, friends and his colleagues exceeded what is always expected of loyal and respected public professionals. Etched in your legacy, Officer Cook is your will and aspirations that we all share and fondly remember. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

Taking dictation is not routine and surely never easy. Taking documentation requires all the skillsets of courage and valor which encompass the endeavor and honesty that all honest men and women possess. Your command of Dade County, Officer Cook, was that scope of justice and truth, trust and reverent character and the excellence in your commitments to upright areas where tensions and unrest seemed to be boiling over. passionate and yet the man of humbleness and heroism all watching over us and your family from God's domains. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

Monkeys leap from tree to tree. Police move around as they are dispatched to each and every unique circumstance. You were an instrumental leader of others, Officer Cook, devoted, determined and most dignified. Your attributes of awareness and acumen followed your desires to be loyal and trustworthy throughout your honorable career of integrity and character. The days of Dade County are never endless and they contain certainly much different scenes than long ago. With safety comes security and with resolve comes hopeful resolution. A gentleman and a hero forever to be treasured and cherished for respecting virtue and the vigilance for which mankind demands. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

Life places its emphasis upon the understanding of purpose, effort and honesty. The crowned jewels of courage and respect are gems hidden within those pearls of dignity and integrity. Your humble and priceless heroic life, Officer Cook, was the concern and consideration of preserving sanctity and the humility of all Dade County. Today as we get ready to usher in the new year of 2020 may it be the will of Our Creator to protect and keep under His divinely pristine wings of compassion and mercy your adoring and most beloved soul of serenity forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

Every perspective is of its own value. But, everyone knows diligence and vigilance pay out bigger dividends later on down those trails where your humility and honor, Officer Cook, spread out far and wide throughout Dade County. It was a place you called home and where your humble character set out to apprehend evildoers. Our safety, security and serenity all the result of a man faithful and true to his name and devoted soul. Never forgotten and for surely etched in rich tradition, your memory, Officer Cook, heroic and trusted lives on in your family. They now humbly carry your torch wherever they travel. Their lives revolving around your inspirational soul of sanctity and civility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2019

Integrity must never ever be interrupted by evil, violence whatever wickedness is presently inflicting our world. Nothing but a loyal soldier, a trustworthy public servant serving and sacrificing for the goodwill ,faith and hope of Dade County and its citizens. Always positive energy channeled succinctly, Officer Cook, forever your family, friends and colleagues' hero. The shining angel whose honor and effort have lit up those dark blue skies. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. With convincing character and humble work habits it is plan to see why you've been saluted and respected all these decades later and will for eternity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2019

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