Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Tenacity can tame. It cannot always silence violence and terror. A well trained and a well prepared man of class, desire and decency such as yourself, Officer Cook, started that ball rolling toward more serene times here in Dade County. A gentleman of honesty, integrity and a respect for mankind whose humility and character reached out to the masses. Never forgotten for creating trust and truth that delivered a semblance of safe havens and tranquil lives for humanity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2020
You were that fragrance of ferocity, Officer Cook, that was needed to subdue evil. The unwanted noises of calamity that were silenced by your character and courage to duty and its onuses. For being dignified, honest and having integrity to battle this unsightly and unending torment of chaos may you humble and heroic soul be blessed by Our Creator. Bridges built and goodwill dispersed forevermore. Dade County's hopes, dreams and aspirations rode along with your gentle wings of encouragement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2020
One day the daylight will shine brighter because of your honored heroism, Officer Cook. It sure was welcomed relief for all Dade County folks who have not forgotten you. A man on a mission of allegiance and faith pursuing the crime that still lurks on these streets that you diligently patrolled. God has your character and integrity encircling your beloved family and esteemed and brave colleagues forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 13, 2020
A pit of snakes, cobras and vipers awaited your presence everyday and unfortunately on May 16, 1979, a deadly domestic situation cost you and your beloved family, Officer Cook. Your life was snatched and taken by needless and heinous evil pure and simple. The part of you having vigilance and virtue, common sense and respect while keeping Dade County safe and secure by dignity and the character of integrity. Always a hero. Forevermore a trusted and truthful warrior who fought until the end for resolve and efficiency to set its wings down here. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
Kindness and politeness do accentuate peace if done the proper way. Your charm and smile, Officer Cook, will be sincerely remembered for heroism and honesty above the calls of responsibility. Onus was taken seriously and so was your humble integrity and characters of dignity. Evil and terror don't act friendly and must be dealt with quickly before things escalate out of hand. Dade County's residents were given top notch service by yourself as badge#1664 was all heart and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gregarious young man whose gallantry and truthful boldness glide around in heaven guarding those pearly gates of distinction.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
Officer Cook, you were a compassionate, considerate and one courageous gentleman. Literally with a soul and spirit second to none and so humbly honest. Dignified and decent, respectful and resourceful, your movements in and around Dade County enriched and uplifted its citizens' spirits. Our joy, security and happiness were the very same things you loyally gave your life for. Just an abundant amount of sadness for your family whose tried to carry on with your heroic legacy now that the matriarch of your family, your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook has passed on. March 7, 2019 will be a year. How time flies when you don't want it to. You'll be your folks darling and most brave son remembered for giving and channeling humility back to those sometimes dangerous streets you watched over many decades ago. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
From what I read that May 16, 1979 day in Dade County when you sacrificed your heart and soul for Dade County was hot and clear skies. Homage was paid to you three days later at your Inspector's funeral where you honor and life, dignity and integrity were eulogized humbly. You are a hero to so many, your family and department to name a few. The courage and selfless style of your police work will forever be recalled humanely. Society was granted a new lease on life because of your exhaustive endeavors to seal security and safe havens inside of your community where you will continue to be revered and greatly admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
One who touched this earth with humility and always exhibited honesty and due diligence in all his efforts shall be praised. yes, Officer Cook, for serving and protecting Dade County and its people Our Lord has your humble and most heroic heart and soul of harmony sheltered in heaven along with your most unassuming character and commitments to morals and the fibers of ferocity. A very special human being full of passion and tenderness toward your fellow neighbor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
The skies above are heroically and honorably adorned with many heroes and heroines whose resolve and dignity only humanely fortified their intense desires to be respectful and contain much revered integrity. You possessed many quality attributes, Officer Cook, to maintain peace and orderly pursuits for all Dade County folks. Your sanctity and serenity graced this world for twenty-five short years terribly ended by one rotten man's rampant violence. Always treasured and saluted mightily. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 12, 2020
Your whole family was cheated by your loss, your wonderful mother, Mrs.Julia Cook, your adored big sister, Nancy, your beloved wife, Karen and to your extended family, professional comrades everyone. Robbed by sinister evil from one man lacking any ethics and morals. You had the whole scroll of vision, vigilance and virtue shielding your dignity, integrity and honorable character that drove your pursuits of joy and peace for Dade County. God has your acumen and gallantry all encircling us with your wings crisp and perfect delivering the soaring power for your soul and spirit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroism forevermore and you'll continue to be very much missed! Everyone wished you could have seen these changes brought about through your enhancement, endearment and enrichment. Unwavering, undying and unselfish.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
You grow up with your parents providing the safest of routes by which to turn to. They steer you in trails of only righteousness and honesty. One of many characteristics you maintained solidly and consummately during your life of dignity and relevance, Officer Cook. A firm commitment to navigate all Dade County one way that being upward in morals, safe havens and the resolve to overcome sheer violence when it strikes. No one knew May 16,1979, would be your last day on this earth smiling and yet being loyal and trustworthy during minutes of chaos when a domestic situation escalated and got out of hand here in your community of Dade County where your heroic actions have been always will be humbly honored and saluted as a valiant servant who went above and beyond those responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
God's glory, mercy and compassion provide us with much to be thankful and blessed for. His hands guided yours, Officer Cook, in and around the Dade County community where you served and were loyal and true to your solemn bonds. With a sure level of esteem and trust did you go out and seize the opportunity to eliminate evil from our midst. It's a pest and by your unselfish character and wise convictions did transparency come through the doors. You won't be overlooked and neither will the heroism so humble and cherished, now with Our Master of mercy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
Positive thinking creates this hopeful experience in dealing with adversity. If during tense moments one can focus on the goodwill of those whom they serve things can be different. Dade County was then and surely now, Officer Cook, decades after you sacrificed your soul and heart for some semblance of security, safety and serenity. The honest hero, humble and loyal gave all his character for integrity to shine through while dealing with a man on an evil pathway to destruction. Your life and career destinies have been taken to a more perfect shelter where angels soar in wings that are most fitting. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
A noble young man who profoundly affected society with his heart and the efforts of as a stellar man of God. That you certainly were, Officer Cook, honest and dignified, a gentleman of integrity and the highest standards of character and commitment to excellence to be forever locate d in your family's minds and hearts. Dade County and its citizens had your resourceful nature spreading goodwill and trust among its venues. A hero to be solemnly etched within all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
Terror and torment are downright terrible. Police cannot be terrified by this otherwise how can they perform their sacred duties of honor and heroism? You worked very well, Officer Cook, protecting and securing Dade County in peace and respect. Since you respected humanity, had dignity and integrity by your side at all times. You'll be forever remembered and mightily saluted for humility and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2020
Your beautiful life and heart were ripped violently from you, Officer Cook. Dade County and its residents have not forgotten your heroic dignity, integrity and sense of fairness and boldness. We honor, remember and salute your bravery and never ending bands of commitment to courtesies and a renewal of hope and faithful goodwill that was your humble loyalty toward society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a basket of cheerfulness, so unique and equipped with unyielding virtue to be celebrated and spoken about forevermore.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
The ceiling must not drop. Violence though can bring anything down and because of your most humbly honored and heroic endeavors could you display a sense of peace and stability here in Dade County. Character that was conclusive and those journeys and missions you undertook on our behalf must not go without being paid respect and homage. You were an esteemed young man taken way too soon. You are always on my mind,Officer Cook. You gave your heart and bared your bright soul to ward off torment and turmoil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
You can redirect and redistribute, it's what comes next that matters the most. Your sincere and serenest of talents, Officer Cook, were flawless and undaunted. You sealed in goodwill and a healthy respect that all people must display among each other. It was your unending integrity and staunch character that was measured and consummate in how your defended our harmony. heroic, noble and very visionary. Wisdom and resiliency taken to a higher degree of truth and trust. God's is strong and perfect. Your soul , Officer Cook, has assisted in steering evil away from us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
Ingenuity, intuition and intelligence are those hubs of honesty, humility and humble heroism. For all your career and life protecting Dade County, Officer Cook, you were one mighty and diligent warrior who trails have laid the groundwork for other decent an dignified men and women to follow in. Badge#1664 was meticulous and never gave in to evil. A soul of a gentleman whose integrity and respect have paved that path for those entering the profession. One that demands and expects timeliness, honesty and resolve despite perils and other obstacles that can impede the process. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
Luck is one thing. Skill and talent can take one's honorable and humble life of esteem further down those trails of ferocity faster than you could ever imagine. Your spirit of virtue and vigilance, Officer Cook, was that distinct difference maker in helping keep your community of Dade County more secure. Its people have been forever grateful for your life and the sacrifice of sacred levels that have kept humility flowing in today. You continue to be very much missed but will not be overlooked for conduct and courtesy above and beyond the calls of duty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
Undeterred and always full of energy, your goodwill and loyal endeavors, Officer Cook, helped to shield the citizens of Dade County from further damage. You gave your life and career so others may carry on with your heroic legacy of integrity, respect and character. In your home, Officer Cook, dignity and good manners were a constant way of life. One cannot be responsible if they lack scruples and values. The heavens have kept your soul safe from harm as you wear your angels' wings humbly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
You were a Godsend whose life and career were a blessing. Those principles of faith and perseverance were your undying and unselfish goodwill, Officer Cook, that gave Dade County the opportunity to live freer and more productive lives. Dignity of character and the truth of integrity lead your pursuits in all your accomplished. For an all too short life of twenty-five years, Officer Cook, sadly undermined by vindictive violence by one evil man you brought peace and unity to all humanity which had appreciated your heroics and safe havens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
This unrelenting and unforgiving trail of terror must be stopped at once. You gave your best efforts, Officer Cook, exerting your positive influence over such an enemy. Dade County saw a man whose loyalty and heroism have been remembered and so poignantly honored for having the grit and savvy flowing from your heart and being. Integrity and dignity shall never be tarnished nor disrespected. You wore your uniform proudly and most humanely. Our Maker rewards good character and stellar truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
With a sound body and a very charitable soul, Officer Cook, did you go out everyday and endeavor to keep the tranquility in Dade County. Wickedness calls for the strictest of measures and because of your character, commitment and convictions to both dignity and integrity were you heroically able to stand toe to toe and try your utmost to alleviate this monster of an adversary. Forever saluted for gallantry and the resolve that all public servants must possess and balance out during their careers. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020
A mind full of wisdom and a heart of honesty and heroism, they all contributed to your successes and humble accomplishments on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. The dignity and the sense of integrity working as one with your unwavering character to quash evil and violence. You won't be forgotten for your humane sense of vision which in turn delivered the affects of serenity and safe journeys for mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 10, 2020

