Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
With Chanukah, Christmas and New Years soon upon us now is a wonderful time to reflect, reminisce and to look back upon your sacred and thoughtful young life of compassion and honor, Officer Cook. As I'm sure your family when they gather will remember your dignity and integrity all integrated within your sterling character, loyal and diligent commitments to Dade County which made them better protected by an adored and greatly admired hero of humbleness and values. Esteemed, loyal and surely an angel of valor whose soul soars higher on those wings of perfection that you were fitted with when God took your soul back to heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 7, 2019
The contents of courage are sealed by honor, humility and reverent heroism. Your faith, goodwill and hope, Officer Cook, brought a newer balance to the relevant peace and stability of Dade County's citizens. Great character, impactful wisdom and all designed by devotion and dedication to be respectfully saluted and admired forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 7, 2019
A life led by trustworthiness surely compounds decency and desire. All heart and all honor guiding yourself, Officer Cook, through Dade County's corners and venues. our safety and serenity were tied neatly to your ethics and observance of commitment to character and conviction that were of a totally humble nature. You were respected among the rank and file, revered by everyone, family and whomever you came across. A genuine rock of resiliency and resolution who battled with a most beloved soul of saving grace. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The fruited plains of heaven's perfection have angels conceived in honesty and resourcefulness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 6, 2019
Compassion stokes the coals of bravery and honor. The more humbler one is the more likely achievement becomes. Police work can be tiring, challenging and arduous, you just stayed those courses and streets in Dade County, Officer Cook, providing superlative protection. Integrity and dignity that kept the gates of violence from flying open. Each day, every year your very virtual soul of vigilance is fondly pronounced out loud inorder for your beloved family, loyal colleagues and devoted friends can recognize true humility and heroic effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 6, 2019
To screen out trouble and to focus on ferocity was surely your heroic path and a life of excellent service provided to Dade County, Officer Cook. Yes, badge#1664 stood for truth and trust all through dignity and integrity of your fine and upstanding character, courage and concern. The salutes keep coming in for a devoted and most humbly esteemed gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 6, 2019
Too bad violence cannot be determined by a crystal ball then good women and men could just go and conquer callousness. That's obviously not reality. Realism is honesty, respect for integrity, keeping as levelheaded during tense moments which you did well to rescue Dade County, Officer Cook, from the brink of one diabolical man's evil. A great man an even more humane humble hero never overlooked or forgotten. The skies above keep their radiance because of your unselfish and undying soul of consideration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 6, 2019
Desires, dreams and aspirations all have a locale in this society. Those who properly take heed and are dignified, honest and have integrity will somehow be successful. You battled everything, Officer Cook, securing rest and joy for its folks. Never forgotten for stellar character and commitment to pride and mettle, your life will forever be solemnly paid tributes for heroism and unwavering resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 6, 2019
The world today seems like one big rat race. We all run around never always knowing what our plans are. Your career and life, Officer Cook, were honorably, heroically and humbly well thought out. You perceived what Dade County and its people needed and saw to it that our frameworks of serenity and peace were properly insulated. All the humane character and now in heaven your soul can watch over your loved ones as they travel down those same trails of happiness as you once did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 6, 2019
Energy and effort are the embodiment of honor and respect. Nothing but true faith and goodwill you showed Dade County and our country, Officer Cook. All hero,warrior and man of courage and character doing his due diligence to preserve and proudly wear a uniform of humane and loving esteem. Always missed and for eternity so honored for sacrificing your immortal soul of righteousness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 5, 2019
Valor cannot victimize its holder of humility. When honesty,integrity and dignity are messed with violence then becomes tougher to eliminate. Dade County and its folks were respected and preserved by your gentle soul and humbly heroic heart, Officer Cook. Nothing but resolve, resiliency and resourcefulness flowed from your veins. Desire and devotion were patrolling on Our Lord's wings observing your community as you delivered us the safe harbors and serenest of times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 5, 2019
As long as you wear your uniform impeccably and with integrity, dignity and honor will follow along. Your trails you paved here in Dade County, Officer Cook, meant the citizens would be safe from danger. A hero of trust and truth, total character that shall be honored for its meaning. Ideals and values built foundations that remain forever standing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 5, 2019
The lines of duty where one serves are constructed from the very fabrics of ferocity and honesty. You cannot begin to protect and serve the public without an ounce of reason and wisdom. Surely, your life and career watching over Dade County, Officer Cook, was full of humbleness, heroic endeavor to be etched in your family's hearts forever. You kept violence away and did your best to stop a severely evil man.Your colleagues,family and friends, Officer Cook, salute your capacity for courage and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 5, 2019
Humility, reverence and dignity are integrity and honor's flag bearers. To carry that humble and heroic torch of tenacity on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, says a lot about you. Character and compassion are forever wrapped around God's poles of perfection and resolve. Terror had better watch out. Saluted and solemnly paid respects for resurrecting goodwill and hope among mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 5, 2019
An officer with humble honor and tempo can accomplish a lot. But besides versatility, one's virtues and dignity must be on par with their integrity and character. Yours, Officer Cook,was most humane and heroic, so loyal and distinguished. An angel forever in heaven no doubt your memory and its legendary principles and values will never be more cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County was served with class and respect.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 5, 2019
A badge is not worn to boast. A uniform is not donned for disservice and dishonor. It was your steady work, Officer Cook, that Dade County recognizes and reveres. Trustworthy , tenacious and trained in the principles and fundamentals of good work that is what helped to tame torment and turmoil. It is there but not always simple to grasp or to obtain. You tried everyday and gave your humane and humble soul for enrichment and enhancement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 4, 2019
With concise conviction, clear as a day commitment and clarity of character did you do your job the proper way, Officer Cook. Dade County's legend of honor, integrity and the blankets of boldness and bravery spread so far and wide. Safe havens, secure shelters and heroism so passionate, a very compassionate young man who was guided by Our Master's loving embraces. Humility and humbleness protected from harm now and forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 4, 2019
Cold and gutless are those who commit wanton mayhem, create chaos and deny us our rights to live peacefully. You lived in Dade County with your beloved Karen, Officer Cook, her hero and husband. Life just does not seem fair, as you were taken far too early with so much left on that plate of perseverance. Dignity and integrity are tall responsibilities and you acquitted yourself, Officer Cook, as a man of character and humility should. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 4, 2019
Eat from the humble loaf of bread and drink from the cups of knowledge and wisdom. It will make that distinct impression society looks forward to in this war over wickedness. Dade County was your station of honor, respect and dignity, Officer Cook,its hero and warrior of vim and vitality. For being vigorous in transplanting tranquility may the hero in you r heart and soul be so honored. Fondly saluted and etched forever in your family's hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 4, 2019
Precision and professional are all part of the plans to eradicate violence. One day from the skies above, Officer Cook, your heroic and honored soul will guide God's hands along to bring terror to a halt. Great men and women have wisdom and vision mapped out as a part of their destinies. Your missions to free Dade County and its folks from the clutches of callousness shall not be forgotten only saluted for impactful integrity and diligence in where dignity ought to travel to deliver unifying resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 4, 2019
Courage, humility and honesty may never be contradictory. Vigilance may not vascolate either. With your calming composure, Officer Cook, you were able to surround Dade County and its residents with serenetimes and the unity that freedom and liberty can roam undeterred. Always very much missed this time of year and forever, it was your outstanding character and solemnly humble achievements that made fruition just that. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 4, 2019
A tad of tenacity, a gentle touch of truth and trust, a humble dish of dignity make an intelligent amount of integrity all the worthwhile. Especially when trying to destroy the destruction that comes from unwavering terror and unrelenting bedlam. Your crusades in and around Dade County's communities, Officer Cook, helped to stave off surely more severe trouble. You brought peace and prosperity to a newer level because you were concerned and cared about respect and vision. That's the sad thing you cannot be here to personally see your labors of loyalty finished as god deemed your journeys as done and directed your inspirational soul of safety home to a more prefect world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Eradication must somehow not slip through those cracks rather evil must be emptied from our society sooner than later.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
There is no bow or ribbon put on violence only a siamese knot to choke off its nasty affects as it gets hauled away. You just out your best feet forward, Officer Cook, endeavoring to silence the seriousness of one's man's proclivity to commit such an evil thing against police and the folks of Dade County. All your heroic character, honor and respect went into integrity and dignity that enhanced your already humble and humane resolve and mettle. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
The passing of the torch is eternity's message that your soul will forever soar higher, Officer Cook. You ascended the plains of perseverance and pristine professionalism working to make the channels clearer than ever in Dade County. A hero is never overlooked nor forgotten and your sweet personality was one of incorporating integrity,ingenuity and the intuitions of exacting dignity. Terror runs afoul and tenacity runs its honest paths forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
Courage is that staple to stability. Everlasting freedom and unity for humanity. They were brought together by your unselfish wisdom and dignity on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. Buildings truly constructed for a newer tomorrow that you should have been permitted to witness. What those who were there that awful day saw chaos crush the heart from your comrades and more importantly your family left to treasure your memory. So young, dynamic and devoted. Six years of fruition and most faithful trips securing safe passageways. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
Walk with pride, welcome honor. Talk with truth act with trust. Violence makes society and mankind topsy. You gave your career and life, Officer Cook, for the most noblest of causes. Dade County and its citizens wanted superior service and received excellent and quality care from a most determined and dedicated public servant. Who knows when commitment, conviction and character are going to be undermined. One selfish and evil man took you my neighbor, friend and hero leaving your family to mourn and yet for them and your peers to solemnly remember with respect your decency and humility. May all officers here and wherever they protect walk that line of proficiency. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019