Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Patrolling those clear blue skies just keep watching over your family, peers of trust and truth and of course, Officer Cook, your dearest of friends. For having served Dade County with innovation and distinction may Our Lord bless your sacred dignity and integrity, your cornerstones of a life and career filled with pleasant memories. A short life violently cut down while defending us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2019
Respect is earned. valor is cherished. Honesty is humility. All are blessed and were implanted in your heart and soul, Officer Cook. A hero through and through here in Dade County. A life given so that our security could continue marching on. That's the sadness of life and for having integrity, character and sanctity may all your heavenly journeys be rewarded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2019
Courage can take a servant far beyond expectations. Excellence in honor, decent dignity and the ingenuity of integrity surely can only blossom when violence looks to wreak havoc upon any community. Dade County was your place, Officer Cook and never more determination, dedication and devotion to all your heroic tasks. Responsibility is a marker tough for some to reach, you performed as all men ans women should and will be blessed, saluted solemnly and rewarded for resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2019
The whole book must be read to know the entire story. If one reads the book "Forgotten Heroes," your life and career, Officer Cook, will highlight your honesty, character, dignity and integrity defending Dade County from evil while preserving our wisdom and safety. Heroism and humbleness are those building blocks to a serener future and certainly one brightened if you were here with Karen and the rest of your esteemed and beloved family members. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2019
The devoted plan and prepare properly for their careers where honesty, respect and dignity mean all the difference in a safer and serenely prosperous society. Your good instincts and integrity, Officer Cook, shielded Dade County from major harm. Humanity remembers those public servants whose character and heroism made that distinct impression. Forever saluted for valor and resolve now stored away in that perfect of venues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 7, 2019
Dates are important in helping to remember events. For your family and colleagues, they need no reminder, Officer Cook. May 16, 1979 is permanently etched in their hearts as they have missed you so much! A hero here in Dade County with a humbly honored legacy of character and achievement. Always excellent integrity and dignity, so loyal and resourceful. God took your sweet and wonderful soul back to heaven where you now rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with other brave and truthful men and women.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2019
The march is on. Time never steps back for a timeout not when terror patrols the various venues around our world. You navigated around Dade County, Officer Cook, as well as anyone. A man possessed with great sight, unwavering wisdom and the intellect of dignity, integrity and honesty as trusted as there is. Our peace and serenity all because of your undying commitments to pride and convictions to humility which have stapled happiness within our castles where your courage and vigor belonged. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2019
Time is of the essence when evil lurks. The streets and corners must be properly secured and you did just that, Officer Cook, here in Dade County. You cannot ever be forgotten as a hero, a man with humility, charm and honor upon his trusted soul. Harmony and freedom sometimes come at a dear cost and your sacrifice on behalf of mankind's goodwill and devotion shall be sincerely honored. Cherished, loyal and most faithful. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2019
Carrying the torch of a hero is pretty demanding. After all you will be demonstrating their humble honor, dignity and the tenacity of integrity. True greatness is measured by how one lives their life and performs their tasks and responsibilities patrolling those streets where peril and danger lurk. You were outstanding, Officer Cook, charming and graceful while doing an excellent job of liberating all mankind and the Dade County community from turbulence. You are forever saluted for energy, resolve and the heroism that society clamors for. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2019
Certain professions are tailor made for some others must find that peace and stability elsewhere. Dade County had and has many heroes and heroines. You were among those, Officer Cook, gifted, humble and gallant and they all went into your entire body of work. Honesty, integrity and dignity can only be acquired through truth and trust. Serenity and unity stationed where they can have that secure affect. Always remembered and saluted for loyalty, esteem and unselfish character. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2019
Bricks are laid to begin a foundation. Courage is that cornerstone of effort and honor you so faithfully displayed on behalf of all Dade County, Officer Cook. A hero with the highest regard for his fellowman and humanity in general, you surely won't be forgotten for having the wisdom and integrity tha tar ethe central characters of dignity and commitment. Violence, evil and wickedness all need public servants who are willing to dig deeper to locate solutions and resolutions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 6, 2019
heinous actions of evil just choke the living life right out of mankind's lungs. It spells trouble and a one way ticket to a place far away. Heroes and heroines who give up their lives are greeted with open arms of God's unwavering perfection and compassion. Seeing that you were loyal and trustworthy, Officer Cook,it goes to reason that Dade County duly salutes your intuitions and integrity. Their commitments and character brought hope to your community and enriched the atmosphere. Never forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2019
With a rainbow of resourcefulness, resolve and some humble resiliency did you, Officer Cook, close in on evil and undo its fiery advances. The citizens of Dade County was well cared for during your watch and have always remembered your life and career of magnanimous deeds. The trust so sacred. The truth so refined and perfect. Honesty, respect and reverence for integrity and those characters of dignity and vigilance all stapled as one. Today, Officer Cook, after more than four plus decades after sacrificing your life and soul you remain a hero whose legacy stands humbly as tall as those very foundations you helped to maintain. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2019
We as a society tolerate a lot. Terror, torment and turmoil are not be be allowed in this war and battle over evil. You displayed great energy and stamina, Officer Cook, extinguishing many fires of fierce violence in and around Dade County and because of your honor and heroism will you be greeted by Our Creator and solemnly saluted for your undivided attention to diligence. All the serenity, harmony and liberty from badge#1664 worn by a true and loyal public servant. Gone too soon. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Revered, respected and treasured by all your family, friends and many humble, humane and esteemed cohorts.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2019
When you have learned enough you really have not. It really takes years and years to hone your craft. Yet honesty, integrity and dignity have to be present at all times during one's service. They were for you, Officer Cook. In and around Dade County where your heroic feats are always being felt. Humanity prays. Evil it preys. Humbleness and character are heaven's gifts and scents of your cherished world and life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. What dictates dedication and determination are steadfast devotion to mankind's goodwill, its faith and hopes.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2019
Blessed with vision and rewarded for resolve, your heroism, Officer Cook, is for eternity as God's palaces are filled with your unselfish honesty, integrity and character that was total commitment to principles and ideals. Dade County's security and safe havens have been placed down by your reverence and most humble influence. Society and mankind can always cherish your smile and unassuming flawless ethics to duty and responsibility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2019
Dark doesn't always mean doom. But, the rays of hope and faithful goodwill are beaming off of your heroic and honored soul of distinction, Officer Cook. It saved Dade County from much worse harm that fateful day and everyday . A treasured young man whose bands of bravery and integrity made up your DNA. Devotion, never ending character and acumen to be saluted forever. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 5, 2019
The parameters and perimeters are set. Good values,ideals and morals must focus their lens upon your honor, respect and dignity that only makes integrity more sturdier. For preserving Dade County, Officer Cook,may God bless you and keep your soul sheltered in His wings of compassion forever. Always heroic, deeply devout and faithful until your last ounce of breath. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2019
Medicine can usually remove an ache or pain. For having your life taken senselessly, Officer Cook, no aid will remove the anguish and grief, pain so intense though your family pursues your agendas of honesty, integrity and dignity you gracefully bestowed upon all Dade County. The foundations you laid are forever and nothing can knock them down nor apart. Heroism and humility walking that peaceful and proverbial beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2019
God's pool of perseverance, proficiency and perfection never runs dry. Angels of valor manning those pearly gates of bravery to keep watch forever. A strong and mighty young man, you served your time, Officer Cook, giving Dade County and its folks six years of dogged and determined acumen, awareness and most relevant honor, humility and sure peaceful moments. We pray for you and your family that continues carrying forward your heroic legacy. Esteemed and certainly bold. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2019
Attack and keep attacking that seems to be the way to confuse, confront and confound callousness. You never ran, Officer Cook, as you put your whole heart and soul into your labors of love. Dade County and its people were protected solely by you and your peers in order to relish their happiness while honesty,integrity and dignity were lined up next to your heroically humble character and loyal commitment. The constellations sparkle as does your immortal soul of legendary proportions. Forever solemnly and fondly respected for virtues and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2019
Inroads and advances must be established in order to clip those branches of cowards who commit wicked actions against the goodwill, faith and trust of society. Dade County had boundaries and your job and onuses, Officer Cook, were to see to it that serenity, safety and security never left their rightful spots. God did all he could for you instilling integrity, character and honorable dignity in all your missions. They were humanely humble and heroic to be cherished and revered for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2019
One born with honor and bravery, it is only fitting when you give your life and career for peace in your community that respect and dignity is shuttled to a higher level where integrity and character are both blessed and rewarded. Dade County saw your humility and resolve, Officer Cook, everyday and no matter it was sad that your life ended because of this one beastly individual. Humanity salutes your unwavering and unselfish effort. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 4, 2019
Glue keeps things together. It was stated that you my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, were exactly that during times of tragedy in your family. You were "Uncle Bo" to most family members and as your mother wrote to me her darling and belovedly brave "Billy." Dade County shall treasure your clear cut respect, resolve and undying resourcefulness forever. Our Lord has honor, integrity, character and definite humane dignity locked away for safekeeping where it will be unharmed and surely remain virtuous. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Fountains of youth certainly missed and foundations of ferocity gently touching God's everlasting mercy. That cherished letter, Officer Cook, will always stay in my family. It's never out of my sight!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2019
Energy expended is effort raised to a higher level of surveillance. Seeing your fellow officers and residents of Dade County through until your journeys were deemed as finished. Destiny came calling for your heroic and humane honor, dignity and a plethora of integrity all humble and forever to be etched in our thoughts and your family's hearts especially. That day , Officer Cook, you became an angel whose wings were perfectly fitted for a task so crystal clear. Thank God your maturity and wit were there to deliver that hopeful balance of trust and justice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 3, 2019