Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
That thin blue line in God's peaceful of shelters seems to very sadly become larger each day. Heroes who give their lives of honesty,integrity and dignity being taken away from their loved ones all too soon. You battled long and hard on Dade County's behalf, Officer Cook, most heroic and resourceful. Never a more humble and greatly loyal men of wisdom who exhibited sterling character during tense times. To be so honored and saluted for bravery and the acumen of trust and boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
On God's perfectly straight ladder does your humble and honored soul ascend to the heavens above, Officer Cook. A Dade County hero of pride and excellence who served its people with exemplary endeavor and the devoted dignity that helps to maintain justice. Tranquility and integrity are the partners that help to stop and yet promote those visions of peace. Saluted for heroism and morals that do matter in today's society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
When horror and heinousness turn up their heat then it's honor, heroism and humility that look to cool things down. Dade County had your voice, Officer Cook, along with your unassuming character and of course sacred dignity and integrity all vital to securing peace and liberty for all mankind. A gallant man so young and yet very fierce and loyal. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
A soul in control running to defend us against danger while others would not. Sure says a lot about you, Officer Cook, heroic and honored. A memory of a wonderful life though curtailed by callousness, you certainly saved the day. Integrity, ingenuity and the character of dignity striving to seize violence and eliminate our worst of fears. A fearless man pursuing his dreams which are now our humble inspirations of humility and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The days are still short,the hours just seem to fly by and yet your spiritual soul flies high because of Our Creator's perfect directions. Never forgotten. A badge of pride wore with distinction and destiny. Dade County is certainly ever so grateful.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2019
Just seeing your smile, Officer Cook, if only I could reach out and hug you. A savior, warrior and welcome servant whose honorable heroism saved Dade County that awful day. A loss to your family, humanity and mankind in general that feels like being wacked in the stomach. Dignity and relevance searching those corners where integrity should have been a relief. No doubt the heavens a filled with rays of light from your unselfish and undying soul of serenity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2019
Dreams come in all sizes. Big and small. Just like honor and dignity, integrity and character, they too have to be recharged and energized on a daily basis. Yours, Officer Cook, were dedicated to Dade County's folks where our safety and havens of humility were sheltered by your loved embraces. Today, more than forty years later, respect and heroism are forever being saluted and honored for brokering relationships and bridges of boldness, your spoken words of truth and trust penetrating our minds. Our Lord has His devoted flock of golden angels working together for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2019
When clarity is clouded, vision and wisdom become blurred. Thankfully, humility, honesty and your profound hopes and aspirations, Officer Cook, never were blocked from your job of service on behalf of Dade County. An evil man took your life and you did all you could that day and everyday to steer goodwill, freedom into our hearts. They are sadder because of your absence which only makes our bodies grow fonder of the work you provided. Good character and staunch commitment to pride and excellence now watching over your loved ones and comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2019
Being a man of God, faith and devotion, Officer Cook, were some of your most important traits of honor and character. Dade County was protected and given a state of serenity by your heroism and dignity which always makes integrity more humble. Everything your family does and accomplishes is attributed to your legacy and the very cornerstones you first constructed in your community where your soul and spirit remain cherished and and esteemed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2019
Vision may never be indivisible. For valor is valid so long as virtue and humility are affixed to honor. Your reverence and respect for mankind was why, Officer Cook, Dade County and its residents was served and saved from peril.A loving man, a gentleman of resolve patrolling his community with humane and heroic character. Everything we see and hear, touch and breathe all are because of your unwavering and steady efforts to battle adversity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2019
Termites frustrate us as they get into our walls. Terror, torment and turmoil foul up the best laid plans of normalcy. Thank heaven for a warrior and welcome relief for all Dade County, Officer Cook. A stellar and sterling man of resolve, effort and efficiency as they all delivered tranquility and happiness to those seeking taciturn moments. Your honesty, character and commitments to justice through the pipelines of perseverance, dignity and integrity will be fondly saluted and humbly etched into those walls of heroism. Now you are an angel, Officer Cook, with perfectly fitted wings to walk that proverbial beat and to soar as a respected and treasured gentleman. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Nothing can undermine, derail or undo the peace process where its progress and security must travel straight ahead. You were a brave man, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero whose life brought us closer to harmony. Honesty and intuition have their definitions as does excellent character and the pride by which you wore your crisp and virtuous uniform of courage. The sun comes up and sets at its appointed times and your spirit always lights up our universe. It was the antidote for acumen and awareness. Trust and truth together forever in heaven probing those sacred gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
The doors revolve in and out and with them goes decency and respect. Right there in Dade County, Officer Cook, was your humanely esteemed heroism and it was centered squarely on those residents whose very lives depended upon you. For strength and balance, for vision and wisdom, your service will ultimately be rewarded by Our Savior Himself as your immortal soul continues climbing higher every second. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Crime and evil are those launching pads of seemingly never relenting evil that a good man, brave and honorable, yourself, Officer Cook,worked feverishly to eliminate. A legend of dignity and resolve to support the beams of boldness and integrity while serving as a treasured angel in Dade County. Cornerstones and foundations must take their roots somewhere and your ethical life and career is that backbone of humility and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Those meters of mettle and morals cannot ever go bone dry. They must be replenished on a constant basis with dignity, integrity and the reverence for honesty. You had all the good character and excellent performances patrolling Dade County roads, Officer Cook. carefully and loyally forming a life time bond among all people who have remembered a wonderful and most humbly heroic young man. Our serenity and harmony all by your trust and measured tones of fairness and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Fortitude tests the skills of the fearless and brave souls of law enforcement. Nothing worse than trouble and the terrible offerings of violence and unrelenting wickedness. Your pursuits of our peace of mind here in Dade County, Officer Cook, have been and always will be solemnly saluted for conclusive character, a vision of integrity and most cherished dignity. The skies above are replete with golden angels who were unending in keeping their communities safe from harm as you did, Officer Cook, commendable and valiant. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Ingenuity is that jigsaw puzzle that bounces its threads of tenacity off of honor and respect. You have to witness the big picture, size up the situation and evaluate before proceeding with due caution and careful consideration. Our harmony and stability were all drafted by your durability, reliability and accountability all governed by unselfish dignity and integrity, Officer Cook, that shielded Dade County and its folks from evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 1, 2019
Every nail must be hammered in. Every screw must be securely fastened. Every nuance of mayhem and chaos must be appropriately handled by all deserving and honorable men and women of heroic distinction. How the task is done so long as trust and truth are applied evenly. Well, Dade County and their residents were given extra treatment by yourself, Officer Cook, the gifted, talented and gentle touches of an angel now forever soaring high above watching over your family, members and comrades who assisted you in your everyday endeavors fighting misery and grief. A man with consummate character, the quality of commitment whose journeys far and wide enabled God's spreads of serenity to cover them while they pursued peace. Always cherished,respected, revered and saluted humbly for being there. You'll be forever in our hearts and thoughts, prayers too during this holiday season, one in which your smile and total persona is greatly missed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Nobility never sounds a sour note. For this much is sure, civility, sanctity and humility run side by side honesty, dignity and integrity. Your whole life and public service career, Officer Cook, was predicated and founded upon the principles of pristine understanding of the problems you faced protecting Dade County from adversaries large enough to channel fear into the region. Our hopes, joys and safeties all went through your uniform and badge of bravery, boldness and the strength that faith and goodwill would follow along those tracks and trails where tenacity may not be abandoned. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
The chase to character and cornerstones only begins today. It is not a race, just a fresh beginning. Newer hope and aspirations were solidly dispersed among the citizens of Dade County by your undying honor and dignity. Integrity and ingenuity to humanely think things through even during violent times. Never forgotten and respected by all mankind for humility and the sanctity the streets you patrolled, Officer Cook, deserved. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Impending diabolical actions drive delirium to a higher level. The crazies of the world who commit these most revolting acts of callousness just set trust and truth back when justice must be first fairly and firmly placed down. Dade County had your clarity and clear mind, officer Cook, see them through torment and turmoil. A humble gentleman of genuine gratitude and faithfulness whose integrity and character still today are gallantly remembered for respect and renewal of hope and inspirational reverence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
A fool does not look at the gifts of life. A wise person looks at the half empty bottle and challenges themselves to do something positive. Dade County needed a leader, motivator and a man of heroism ,honor and principles. Six years of dedicated service brought truth and trust closer to reason and common sense. Your life, Officer Cook, truly epitomized dignity and vision packaged with integrity and some semblance of serenity. Keep watching over your peers and family who pursue lives of justice and joy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Bravery never brags. Valor is your vision. Wisdom is that window of knowledge and prosperity. Your missions of goodwill, Officer Cook, delivered sound results for Dade County's folks. Everything in measured tones, mettle, morals and discipline. Honesty, integrity and dignity that stoked those flames of ferocity. Your life and career should not have been ended by senseless violence perpetrated by one man acting with regard for decency and humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Sixty-six years young today, Officer Cook, an honored Dade County hero and peacemaker. You shall be saluted for effort and humility. Dignity and integrity undying and always cherished. With loyalty and faith evil was placed where it rightfully belonged when you patrolled your community. Steadfast and earnest, Our God has a special spot for your adoring soul of commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I's say your smile, maturity and youth would have opened those doors to newer opportunities post retirement.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Courage humbly concealed. Honor and dignity donning their uniforms of unwavering integrity and character coming from your badge of humility. It meant everything to Dade County, Officer Cook, that you served with distinction and care. The kindness and serenity we experienced may your soul be blessed in heaven forever. A hero of resolve and unselfishness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 30, 2019
Fruits are ripe and just good to eat. Sometimes the aroma is just too good to pass up. A man of praise and charm should be so revered. You were and continue this day t o be duly honored and paid homage to for heroic work, Officer Cook. Dade County's own thank you for aiding and assisting them through tough times. Danger is always to be given a careful and most watchful eye as your humbleness always set the tones of your unending and relentless tenacity. May Our Lord keep your refined character and transparency where it can be touched by other heroes and heroines who stood on that sacred ground here in this world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2019