Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Staying cool calm and collected during stressful moments are always going to be a police officer's mantra. Dade County had and has seen its share of tough and difficult times. You, Officer Cook, maintained that sense of wisdom and reason, vision along with strength of character,honesty and the scruples that integrity and dignity deliver. A loyal leader and fellow comrade who heroically did his best to stop a situation from becoming even more treacherous.Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 8, 2020
A life is the most precious thing there is on Earth. Breathing and functioning are the most essential parts. Planning and preparing to go out on patrol to basically maintain a staple of unity, liberty and calmness are why we have police. Your unassuming and unselfish efforts here in Dade County, Officer Cook, affixed a sense of order, a sense of honor and respect, a belief in dignity seeing you came from an environment of this from your loving parents may they rest in peace along with yourself my neighbor, friend and hero. A hero of truth and trust who will always be highly regarded.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 8, 2020
The universe all these centuries has been bombarded with evil, violence and turmoil. Yet through it all great and humbly honest public servants have come along to represent tranquility and tenacity in all their heroic actions. Yours, Officer Cook, were of the soundest mind and being as they lead Dade County through some tense times. Your integrity, character and commitment to dignity and ethics will be heroically saluted. A valiant gentleman with a warm heart now being sheltered forever in God's home of peaceful and pristine angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 8, 2020
A most, humble, devout and faithfully heroic young man, Officer Cook, your drive and desire to succeed in serving and in protecting Dade County won't ever be forgotten. Dignity and integrity with your humane and honest character will forever standout among your principles, morals and the very foundations you constructed for a more serene and stable future here in the community where you grew up and have always been resourcefully respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 8, 2020
The tides of terror, turmoil and torment must shift away from those communities, all venues that desire peace of mind and a refreshing serenity that permits safe passages for every citizen. You gave Dade County that heroic chance, Officer Cook, through your honorable actions that fateful day of May 16, 1979 and everyday with a pleasant smile and engaging demeanor. Integrity and grit make the models of dignity and gallantry more amenable to one another. A source of light and missions filled with hope and civility, God does not forget His brave angels whose esteem and loyalty meant all the difference. The impressions are long lasting and mankind won't overlook your courtesies and professional standing, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
A web of mystery greets faithful and most honorable women and men. And when that occurs one must act with caution and consideration. All Dade County was served supremely and heroically by you, Officer Cook. You were a man of intuition, intelligence and ingenuity. Forever a hero who mastered his tasks, responsibilities and plethora of common sense. Today, your family, friends and professional comrades offer salutes of homage to a man of resolve and resiliency. The resourcefulness always served you, Officer Cook and for that matter the uniform and badge you donned with desire, distinction and sheer steadfast determination and sacred dedication. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
Police don't always get a lot of time to size up a circumstance or situation. They must act prudently, honestly and with a sense of dignity when the dangers to the public they serve and protect escalate. You served the people of Dade County, Officer Cook , with undivided heroism, character, commitment to proper conduct. All journeys and missions you undertook were heaven sent and it will always be terribly tragic that the very cornerstones you laid down don't have you here physically anymore to personally supervise. Our Creator's watchful eyes and ears have taken over as you patrol those gates of gallantry and happiness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Values and vigilance triumphs evil and enigmatic terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A soul at peace must never be disturbed nor desecrated. Never. You are your family's supreme warrior, Officer Cook, who gave every ounce of energy and sweat to preserve mankind from unmitigated violence.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
Diligent and full of energy, your good nature and faithful goodwill are forever in the hearts and minds of your loved ones, Officer Cook. A man whose heroism is forever legendary here in Dade County an done who honored his parents and humanity, you my neighbor, friend and hero of charisma, charm and character won't be overlooked. The battles continue sadly on, your humane and humble soul of ethics and effort remains near God's laps where His fierceless flock of unselfish, unwavering and undying spirits are there to watch over their families and colleagues. Nothing fair regarding one's life being snuffed out by a disgruntled and despicable human being. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
Terror does more than just bump against mankind. It unleases more aggregate harm than good. You saw to it, Officer Cook , that Dade County was protected and served by a praiseworthy gentleman of honor, integrity and dignity. All the humility and character that God placed within your heart and soul to cement goodwill and forevermore harmony within our region. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
Gallantry is honesty's champion gladiator. Your career and life , Officer Cook, was ruined by a most evil and heinous man. Dade County has survived all these decades later and still remembers your thoughtfulness, trust and honest heroism my neighbor, friend and hero. God's plains are blessed by your angelic acumen and most unselfish resolve to see civility and principles as completed. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
Your heart and soul, Officer Cook, were the constant reminders of efficiency and loyal effort put forth on behalf of Dade County's folks. Always prepared, honest and dignified, your integrity and most humbly heroic character will forever be saluted. The brave and bold, you were a very respected comrade who gave his life for tranquility to march forward. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
Mishaps can God forbid have major consequences and must be avoided at all costs. Your stoic and honorably heroic life, Officer Cook, will not be forgotten. You were a true and trusted Dade County public servant who provided your community with humility, sanctity and the civility that comes from being morally disciplined no matter while patrolling for our peace and stability. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 7, 2020
The proverbial things in life we just ponder. It's sometimes the simplest of hopes, dreams and goodwill that we must be in tune with. Well, you comprehended your challenges that lied ahead of you, Officer Cook and in making Dade County's residents safer we shall solemnly salute your ultimate sacrifice of your heart of honor and your giant spirit of connecting to mankind. Peace and unity take effort and loyalty to carryout. Terror should not have removed a beautiful soul from among your family and among us. You had more unfinished business and a joyful life with Karen to live and to cherish each other. To dream the impossible dream to fight with unbearable sorrow, your soul has certainly reached the stars that we look at each evening. You are there, Officer Cook, your family's hero, your department's source of recognition and a most reliably gifted man of principle, scruples and values. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2020
Gone too soon stolen away from your family, colleagues and close personal friends by violence and just rotten evil. Your soul, Officer Cook, perpetuates its proficiency, perseverance and unselfish professionalism from heaven now. Eternity is the perfect venue where you patrol Our master's greenest of pastures and pearliest of gates. Your life and chosen career made your heroism and honesty stand together tightly wrapped around your inspiring dignity and righteous integrity. When a man of character, a true gentleman of trustworthiness gives his total tenacity he shall be poignantly honored and saluted for his wise and visionary clarity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Badge#1664 will never be disrespected nor even tarnished for what you represented in sanctity and civility, Officer Cook. Your supreme sacrifice was dedication, devotion and faithfulness 24-7!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2020
Wickedness can sure be sneaky quick and lighting fast. That's why have honest and loyal women and men sign on the dotted line to defend our liberties where rationale does not always rule society. You made Dade County a safer community, Officer Cook, by virtue of your unwavering commitments to integrity, character and reverence for morals and dignity. Today, though a little less safe, your legacy of heroic actions spared your area an awful amount of continued turbulence at one dangerous man's hands and mind. Never forgotten and truly humble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2020
The hears our prayers and supplications. Serious bedlam requires the concerted effort put forth by all whose are brave and honorable. Your endeavors, Officer Cook, helped to extricate Dade County and its people from very troubled moments that day. A day that lives on in your family's
hearts and minds. Their loved one ahero of resolve and integrity who engaged mankind with a wonderful personality and the noblest of dignity. The skies above are where you'll forever rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero as one truly angel of bravery.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2020
A monsoon of mayhem ensues a man of humble and honored heroic actions steps in and tries his utmost to extinguish those ferocious flames of violence. Your days and years working as a public servant in Dade County were well spent, Officer Cook. We praise the Lord heroes such as you were and will forever be understood your roles and tasks at hand. Security and serenity meant everything to the public and your character and swift reactions that day saved your comrades and the citizens whom you took an affirmation to serve. Trust and truth wrapped humbly in God's arms for safekeeping. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2020
You were surely the disciple of discipline and dignity, Officer Cook. It has left a remarkably humble legacy regarding your honorable and stellar career protecting Dade County. It's the character, commitment to excellence and the right convictions that steered your compass of compassion and heroic courage. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 6, 2020
Gone but never forgotten. Your career and life, Officer Cook, was navigated by honorable principles, class of character and dignity whose integrity shined those rays of hope and esteem upon us. The sidewalks of Dade County were paved by your unwavering and unselfish perseverance and humble compassion towards mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2020
Liberty cuddles its gentle winds against the wings of humility, heroism and honesty. No doubts, Officer Cook, you performed your duties on behalf of Dade County with class and decency, clarity and courage faithfully forevermore to be etched into our hearts and souls. You handled responsibility with a steady stream of certainty and convictions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2020
Precise vision and virtues make vigilance more validated. Dade County had you, Officer Cook as its honored hero of esteem and trust , a very truthful young man and a valiant gentleman whose wings touched society with your loving smile now sent to heaven because of one evil man. Character and transparency touch each other as angels who soar to higher eternal missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2020
Those who celebrate Valentine's Day know the heart is where sincerity and honor lay. You caring and charitable heart and soul, Officer Cook, manifested themselves very excellently while you patrolled your community of Dade County to fight off this unseemingly heinous violence. Heroic and humble all remembered by your family and brothers and sisters from law enforcement. They pay homage to your gallant efforts to unseed a rather diverse foe of nature and humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2020
The uniform and badge your wore, Officer Cook, represented the resolve, resiliency and reverence for a man among men and women whose maturity and morals went together with your honesty, integrity and dignity of commitment to shade the like sof evil away from Dade County residents. You took leadership,motivation and determination to a newer and more heroic next level. A bright young man taken too soon with more left to shine from the horizons. It's humility and honor that are so refreshing and refining to mankind. You created those bonds of boldness and bravery as any humble hero must. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2020
Your most honorable, heroic and sincerest convictions, Officer Cook, convinced your family, professional peers and loyal friends that Dade County and its people were in the most dignified hands of integrity. Plain and a simple as your outstanding character which has laid the cornerstones to a brighter tomorrow. Today is still upon us and is a gift. Tomorrow and the future we must wait to see. Your soul of humility streams its rays of hope and goodwill upon your blessed loved forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Honored service saluted for the ages.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 5, 2020
Evil interrupts everything. A life of purpose, honor and respect all wantonly taken from you, Officer Cook. Dade County was privileged to have your personality and heroism shielding us from bad. Nothing will tarnish your uniform and badge worn with class and decency. God knows the rest of the story as you sacrificed your heart and soul to rescue those in distress from an evil individual. Resolve and resiliency rest in peace alongside of you my neighbor friend and hero. Heroes and heroines of integrity and dignity shall have their sincerest of characters honored for noble actions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2020