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

Tenacity's trends must never be tamed. being unselfish, undying and unwavering can conquer anything so long as one's honor and humility are on par with their character, dignity and integrity. Yours, Officer Cook, was heroic forevermore. You patrolled the corners, streets, roads and avenues of Dade County delivering the assurances of stability and serenity. Responsibility and leadership are interwoven as one and your determination, dedication and devotion were always instrumental to your humble endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Commitment to rituals, virtue never more apparent. The skies above have your soul of expression, Officer Cook, to be honorably saluted for bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 25, 2019

In most businesses the shops stay open for a certain time. Because of protecting and serving mankind policing neighborhoods is a round the clock operation that must be adhered to strictly by the book of rules and regulations. It's a seemingly never ending battle, a journey you made, Officer Cook, to better preserve the integrity of Dade County's landscape where its people expected and received experienced and quality service daily. The hopes you shared are forever the inspirations your spirit left behind for your adoring family to pursue as they carry on with your most humane and uniquely humble legacy. Your peers and friends along with your family salute and admire your unrelenting excellent character the one that established and brokered relationships humanity won't ever forget. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 25, 2019

God's perfection is magnified by the thousands as it shields from anymore harm all of His flock of guardian angels. Your ferocity and fire, Officer Cook, were your passions to serve and unify all Dade County, its citizens that knew you have saluted, respected and humbly admired your heroically honorable actions. For devotion and dedication, may your humane soul of dignity and integrity be amply blessed and rewarded for its resolve, all the battles your waged with your esteemed comrades. They surely won't be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 25, 2019

The words of truth we speak, the acts of heroism we take, they all assisted Dade County and their residents live more tranquil lives. Your trust and tenacity, Officer Cook, honored mankind with its stoic reverence. The faithfulness of your integrity and dignity displayed its truest of character that fateful day and everyday when evil stirred its pot of trouble up. You'll always be saluted and most humbly saluted for valor and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 25, 2019

Your department, Officer Cook, was certainly glad to have your humbleness and honor aboard. For your spirit and heart heroically worked as one, it rescued Dade County from such problems that violence caused. You will be forever remembered for decent character, sterling commitment and convictions of resolve and perseverance like no other. The world is less safe because of your absence. Heaven has sadly been your eternal home for over forty years as God has been protecting your soul of humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 25, 2019

Giving praise is worth all the humility in the world whenever a hero does their job. Your role, Officer Cook, was to secure and aid Dade County from harm. Violence took a sacred soul of a man whose honesty, dignity and integrity was as stellar as your character. Heroic, bold and resolute. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Loyalty, faithful and goodwill sometimes go under the radar when one makes that ultimate sacrifice. Badge#1664 will be so honored and humbly saluted forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 24, 2019

The body comprised of a heart, a soul and a brain. It's honor, integrity and dignity that represent the clarity of vision and wisdom. You sure were mature beyond the crowd and your years, Officer Cook and so heroically humble to lead Dade County and its citizens with your colleagues' help. Evil and wickedness should never have led to your untimely line of duty death and though your character and commitment to pride and outstanding leadership skills won't be misplaced nor overlooked, just keep looking down upon your family and peers of truth and trust who continue fighting the battles against terror's beastly image. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

Whoever creeps around thinking they are escaping justice are all wrong. One day they will be captured, tried and convicted. Fairness and firmness will be sincerely felt by mankind. Your honest humility and unassuming good nature, Officer Cook, preserved Dade County and its people starting more than forty years ago. Dignity driving integrity, wisdom and vision navigating all avenues and roads side by side one another. The best of the best. The tests were taken and passed by a superior and adored public servant, Officer Cook. Too bad at age twenty-five and after six years of resourceful employment did heinousness rip the hearts from your family. A loving brother, husband and uncle, a great and grand uncle gone from ever seeing those three great-nieces and great-nephew. If you ever read these posts Gina, Trevor and family I do hope you are all well and enjoying a holiday season to remember. Sorry to have read of your grandmother's passing. A grand lady, Mrs. Cook, kind, loving, adored and quite devout to The Lord. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Let your mother Nancy know that I wrote her a letter a while back and hope she and Cecil are well. Sincerely, Rabbi Davis her North Miami Beach, Florida neighbor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

Say what you mean and keep your word of truth and trust protecting mankind from mayhem. A bond of bravery, heroics, Officer Cook, you forged by being courteous and considerate toward society. One whose very violence took your life from under you and your cherished family not to be forgotten. Dade County and its folks live on by sharing, respecting and imparting your humane legacy of growth and character to all other finely talented men and women. The skies above, God's celestial palaces shine with brightness and brilliance from all His devoted and faithful angels . Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

Sleeping late is nice on one's off day. When duty calls you must respond with clarity and vision. Your wisdom and dignity, Officer Cook, honored mankind and humanity as it was Dade County's elixir to excellence and perseverance. The sun will come up tomorrow and it's very sad you cannot enjoy those with Karen all because of one's man's evil plots against police officers. Definitely, a soul lost too soon, but a hero of humility to guide us through the darkest of times from the skies above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

Issues should not cloud a person's fierce dedication and most humble and steadfast determination to make right. Dade County was carried on your broadest of shoulders, Officer Cook, a smile and genuine character that has uplifted your honor and integrity. To stand your ground never giving in to violence says a lot. Now some forty plus years later may your sweet soul of serenity rest in heroic peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

Gallantry doesn't just glide in. Bravery and honesty are formed from a healthy upbringing. Nurtured and never without politeness, your life and career in Dade County, Officer Cook, was the basis for some of your toughest battles fighting off relentless disturbances. Domestics are always difficult and because of your heroism and integrity, the dignity of your character lives on in your loved ones. How they live and carry on with their daily affairs is that shining example not be be overlooked. Solemnly saluted for being that go to public servant in times of crisis and strife. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

A mind and body that functioned so well that Dade County was provided maximum security forevermore. All the humble and heroic resources of resolve, resilience and honor coupled with tenacity and dignity, it created the perfect bond of boldness, bravery and goodwill. Officer Cook, you were and always will be your family's breath of giving, their legendary leader who motivated others through danger and terror never to be forgotten. Character and commitment to excelling that have enlightened God's shelters of angels.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

That proverbial golden carpet has been rolled out in heaven to await God's receiving your soul. A heart and mind that was as a tack and with humble honesty, humility and integrity surely God allowed success to flow in your veins, Officer Cook. Dade County and its citizens have remembered your heroism and humane marches toward evil never shying away. The world and your family misses you very much but has continued carrying the torch of hope and goodwill you modeled your life after. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2019

Space is grand for exploring. The communities are there for taking terror and violence off the streets. Dade County was your community, Officer Cook and your compassion, care and concern never departed from your humble and heroic badge and uniform. A hero and savior whose legacy remains honored saluted and gallantly remembered. Character and conviction that always was esteemed, treasured and loyal to the tee. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2019

Vigilance demands devotion and direction. The dedication and drive to succeed allowed you, Officer Cook, the ample opportunity to secure peaceful pathways for its residents. We believe your heroic and humane soul floats high above in Our Master's most perfect of venues. It's found in those brave men and women who maintain honesty, integrity and dignity during perilous times that helps get us through our days of delight. You'll be etched forever in your family and comrades' hearts, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2019

You were instrumental, Officer Cook, in pursuing peace and honor here in Dade County. Integrity and dignity were your instruments to utilize when you confronted harmony and tranquil times for all mankind. Humanity salutes your heroic actions and a life of piety that humbleness employs. Foundations were a safer future were formed by your undying and unselfish ferocity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2019

People of adventure share their lives of honor and resolve by sharing their dignity, integrity and class of character. You enjoyed the outdoors very much , Officer Cook, away from your job and it was a shame you could not belong to the crime scene section taking pictures of crimes while still engaged in your central duties. Mankind and heroism go together as you'll be solemnly remembered for making that distinct impression upon our world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero who served Dade County admirably and most efficiently.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2019

Never forgotten for heroic acts of faith, diligence and dignity. The man with a humble honor and respect who has been saluted for aiding Dade County in times of crisis. Your life and career, Officer Cook, was surely taken too soon as you had more left to achieve. Integrity and character that shared the lanes of yearning and righteousness. Safe harbors for everyone as God has your sweet soul and smile to cherish forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 22, 2019

The brutality of violence is evil's spitting venom. One quick strike and heaven help us. God surely for twenty-five years did send a most qualified and dignified public servant to seize the throats of terror before all else went crazy. Yes, Officer Cook, your heroically humble actions rescued, preserved and served to instill an inspiration of respect and trust among us. The feelings of your loss an dhow you brokered safety and security within Dade County speaks volumes of your virtues and versatility. A vision of tomorrow and wisdom from deep in your heart and immortal soul. Certainly, you will remain admired as we salute ferocity and your sense of acumen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2019

Nothing should hinder heroism , humility and their roles of honesty. For dignity and integrity all the commitment to character and resolve can never be better. You made Dade County and its folks proud, Officer Cook. North Miami Beach's man of journeys and missions faithfully undertaken with humane motivation, determination and adhering to dedication in carrying out your principle duties fairly and with unending and unrelenting trust and truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. In Our Lord's home of angels, Officer Cook, can your passionate spirit sleep very quietly without disturbance and pain.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2019

Grief overcomes the most humble. It also helps to free the emotions that forever linger on loved ones who lose a valued soulmate or member of their family. Your life, Officer Cook, gone too soon and way too short was the living and breathing example of trust and truth partnering with capable dignity, intuitive integrity and heroic honor that restored goodwill , faith and determination to all who pursued peace and liberty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The Tidwell's and Wilkerson's should all enjoy a happy Thanksgiving while remembering your sweet disposition, Officer Cook. The turkey tastes great it would be enjoyed more if you were present to make them all laugh at one of your jokes and see your beautiful smile now shining face in heaven.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2019

No chinks in the armor although your family and department wished those side panels were there that terrible day to protect you and your beloved soul, Officer Cook. Dade County was your place of occupation and for outstanding commitment and noble honesty may your soul and spirit of integrity and dignity be blessed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones of courage, tenacity that turned over terror and resolve that invested itself in our trails of serenity and humbleness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2019

A shield of honor, a word of humility, a compassion with a gentle and humble heart. You, Officer Cook, personified faith, devotion and resourcefulness given to all Dade County residents. The tough yet fair and loyal public servant whose crusades were humane in character and amazing conviction. saluted and so honored for heroic work and scruples that make a career that much more meaningful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2019

Nothing cheap or petty regarding a person's dignity and integrity. All your life, Officer Cook, you endeavored to bring peace and goodwill into Dade County's homes. Judging by your upbringing heroism, humility and honor were surely a mainstay of the Cook Clan. Always faithful, loyal and dependable and forever dearly beloved and missed terribly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Character and commitment to excellence never left your badge and uniform known worn forever to walk that proverbial beat so serene, humble and perfect.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 21, 2019

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