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

The Dade County community has changed so much since you left this Earth sadly, Officer Cook. you continue to be very deeply missed by family, peers and extended friends. Though, honor, respect, dignity and integrity always to be paid honor for saving and serving the public trust. One never can go wrong when commitment, faith and goodwill are tied entirely to a man's solid character. Yours, Officer Cook, will heroically be remembered for its marvelous reliability. Our safe journeys are because of your unwavering and undying passion to right an area filled with tensions. On May 16, 1979, truth and humility came front and center. Great wisdom, vigilant vision and a battler's resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2019

I don't think in police work there is an ebb and flow. Things occur, crises happen, callousness runs rampant. All in a day 's work and for Dade County this was your life and career of morals and honesty. Officer Cook. Bringing dignity and integrity to the top where your heroic character and commitment elevated the heights of humanity. A very humble and humane young man enhancing and endeavoring all by having certain principles which are being constantly saluted as your cherished soul hovers day and night above us and your beloved family. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2019

Continuing with your agenda, Officer Cook, takes some effort and certainly a whole plethora of honesty and perseverance. Dade County and those citizens have kept on paying it forward honoring your symbols of valor and vigilance. Those streets were tough and rugged and that is where uniquely humble and humane individuals begin those drives of desire and class. All designed to pave the way for peace and security. God never lets His flock falter nor stumble. And yet we remember you, Officer Cook, through tragedy and peril you were your family's hero and warrior! Advice is meant to be heeded. You gave plenty of character and meticulous knowledge to all others. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

Clocks tick. Time moves fast. Excellent servants know when to get a moving to stop evil. Never a wasted motion or breath, Officer Cook. All your experience and effort tapped into your resources of honor, dignity and integrity to head off violence. Dade County's residents were blessed indeed with a special gift , a versatile and virtuous young man full of compassion and courtesy. Character and charm, yes, resolve and unselfish foundations laid down humbly and heroically. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Eternity never stands still. God waits for those who gallantly cross those thresholds to finally meet Him.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

Tears are still being shed for you, Officer Cook. God's loving embrace has gently touched your cheeks the ones with that perfect smile. For loyally protecting Dade County may your honesty, respect and integrity rest in peace with you my neighbor, friend and hero. The word we live in needs more commitment to character and morals. With your unending heroic actions our stability and harmony can be realized. Understanding you should have been allowed to see things through and to enjoy the fruits of retirement. Sadness, anger, grief and sorrow won't return you to your beloved Karen, though she knows you life and career were about taking on difficult tasks to get us through. Sacrifices make the survivors reach down to further their loved ones' legacies. Hope, faith and goodwill never die and never run on empty tanks either.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

Where callousness threatens to erode society, courage and honor must be functioning as one unit. Unity, liberty and their safe passageways demand all the resourcefulness of character and dignity. And never more integrity, Officer Cook, morally and correctly placed by Dade County's side. It's been surely missed all these decades later, but your treasured heroism and humbleness remains saluted and etched in your family and comrades. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

The heavens have many distantly different uniforms of heroes and heroines who gave their lives for their communities to be safer. Your community, Officer Cook, Dade County had stellar and sterling resolve, honesty and integrity that constituted your undying care and concern for your fellowman. Forty plus years alter your intelligence, ingenuity and the fortitude of your intuitions have been solemnly honored and forever sealed within walls of humility and heroism. Badge#1664 gave so much to aid and rescue others from terrible violence and so how can we be thankful for prosperity and some semblance of peace? Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

Proverbially speaking you were a great and humbly heroic man, Officer Cook. Honest and decent, dignified and humanely wise beyond your years. Dade County and its citizens have never forgotten you and your integrity, the character that made your commitment rise to the top. Forever have we known our stability, peace and freedom because of your unselfish and unwavering conviction to fight off evil. You'll be forever saluted for bravery and boldness. Like an artist, the pictures on the streets needed a little sprucing up. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

Officers never stand on a soapbox. It's their respect and admiration for heroic honesty,bravery and the class of decency and dignity which they place their integrity into. Your levelof maturity and concentration, Officer Cook, allowed you resachdeeper into serving Dade County. A man,a gentleman and an even more responsible hero whos every treasured soul remains duly honored for its esteem and ideals. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

Prayer and peace make the world function a bit more humanely. With heroes such as yourself, Officer Cook, Dade County's folks were well supplied with eveything from integrity, character and charm. Violence needs dignified servants standing toe to toe to defend our unity and liberties which are a source of life and vitality. Your virtues and vigilance has been faithfully remembered and tied directly to your legacy never to be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

Learning and loving, your life and career, Officer Cook, was honorably spent enriching, endearing and enhancing the overall landscapes of Dade County. A hero full of humbleness whose goal was to make safety and tranquility a way of life as per your sacred bond to protect. A grateful community respects and pays homage to dignity and
the very nature of your virtuous integrity that endeavored to keep violence at a distance. Never more resourceful and always concerned for the welfare of your family and neighborhood where you resided. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

Boldness can at least take away that sting of grief and sorrow if only for a moment. Time moves forward but you will alway sbe highly thought of and solemnly honored, Officer Cook, for your servcie and preservation on behalf of all Dade County. Humanity has been kept relatively safe though a little less since your sacrifice to enhance the harmony and very foundations that you assisted in starting. Only dignity and integrity along with heroism reside by your special soul. Our Maker certainl yhas the fruits of labors and the cream of commitment sheltered forevermore in His humble abode. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

Life is so precious nothing canbe taken for granted. The flower grows, its withers as the grass begins to lose its color. You knew Dade County, Officer Cook, like the palms of your gentle hands. Exactly, a s aman of wisdom, honesty and reverence who battled violence with all your heart and heroic integrity. Dignity and character help our most loyal and esteemed officer shang in during perilous moments. Never forgotten and always revered for resolve and resiliency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

Outrage and shock whenever a duly honest servant is cut down doing their job. You thankfully, Officer Cook, provided Dade County superior service as yo uwere a hero full of humane dignity and integrity that tried to intercept evil. Never more respected, cherished and a man of character whose convictions were spot on. Every circumstance dictates a pattern of perseverance and your trails brought humility and serenity to a comunity relying uponyour instincts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

The toxicity of terror, turmoil and torment is that torrential downpour of unnerving evil that shakes our world. Society and mankind being one of the same feed off some balance and semblance of tranquility and make no mistake serenity and its security. for our safest of journeys as you watched over Dade County like a hawk, Officer Cook. Where not all men and women travel you were fearless and yet fierce in your unselfish effort to broaden the goodwill of our humanity. But, you were humble and honorable while carrying out your sacred duties where diligence and dignity found their roots in integrity. Everything bad needs curbing and you were one never to usurp nor circumvent rules, standards and regulations. Etched and forever solemnly saluted for valor and wisdom. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2019

Seeing that minds are a terrible thing to waste so too is honor and reverence if respect for integrity, character and dignity are clearly absent. Each night , day and afternoon you took to the pavement here in Dade County, Officer Cook, with grit and gumption surrounding your heroism and most humble feats. The heart of a lion that transformed a community into serenity and stability while addressing a man stubborn and callous enough to take your life and career away from you, your family and comrades. Badge#1664 receives its just rewards from Our Maker and Master of this whole world while He shelters your immortal soul from further harm. You'll continue to be saluted Officer Cook, for the experience of serving and preserving the quality of our very lives. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2019

I just see your smiling face, Officer Cook, behind Old Glory and I know you were a happy camper. A jovial man who treasured his family, your beloved Karen and everybody who came across your street or touched your soul heroic and honored in every way, shape or form. Dade County was your trust and truth, your pride that will always have a humble affection and reverence for your scruples and ethics. God has blessed your acumen and character which carried your life of noble deeds and kindness extended to all humanity. Too bad you could not be here to share in family occasions. Heaven though is that perfect and pristine lookout point where your valiant soul patrols. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2019

Violence just roasts a community with never ending evil. All public servants have to stay sharp and aware. Honesty, respect and integrity must be stitched into their uniforms as nothing can be amiss. Dade County and its citizens were well protected by you, Officer Cook and your most heroic heart. One with character.charm and charisma, not only those factors, but, commitment to excellence and responsibility to support your brothers and sisters during perilous moments. Never more saluted and honored for loyalty and faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2019

One nail not banged in, one screw not fastened and generally you'll have a problem somewhere. If peace and calm does not get restored quickly the streets will have mayhem, bedlam and more chaos than you'll ever know. With your quick reactions and thinking that fateful day, Officer Cook, you rescued the people and your colleagues from much worse a fate. Instead your honesty, humility and reliance upon dignity and integrity was sacrificed for Dade County. Your humane and heroic spirit and soul kept aflame by Our Creator while you serve and walk that proverbial beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2019

You get straight A's, Officer Cook, for having the courage, composure, care, consideration and compassion for trying to thwart evil in Dade County. The heroism and versatility of your humble gallantry, devotion to dignity and efforts of integrity never wavered in fact they are being carried out by your peers and loved ones who have taken your legacy and character with them during their missions and happiness of which you should have been part of. Never forgotten and always respected and very cherished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2019

Resolve relieves the tensions a bit. But, it does not completely derail evil and its wickedness. That and more must be dealt with by the many loyal and devoted men and women of the various law enforcement communities. Your memory in Dade County, Officer Cook, is kept alive and well within your family and esteemed comrades. Forty plus years ago, honor distributed, dignity delegated and integrity made incorporated on those dangerous roads and pavements where character and vindication lied. Our Lord has humility and valor tucked away for eternal safekeeping for the serenity, security and safety you brought to your hometown, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2019

What thumps upon us is terror, torment and turmoil. Violence introducing its evil to mankind. You announced yourself, Officer Cook and in the end honorably discharged all your faithful duties. All those missions of mercy and hope, faith and resolve brought out in a matter of professional character and precision on behalf of Dade County like no other. Humility and integrity to be paid homage as your dignity and resourcefulness carried its greatest weight over your career and solemn life of nobility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heroes acquit themselves. The heinous pamper themselves with perversion of trust, truth and justice for humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2019

Delusion is not simply an illusion. And violence is surely not a mirage. What is humane, heroic and humble? One who gets it and goes far and beyond the reaches and scopes to lash together some honesty, integrity and the kind of dignity to put out those flames of evil. You did this, Officer Cook, very well for six dedicated and sage years of attempting to quell torment. Our peace and framework of of freedom all live on because of your caring and compassionate heart of sacrifice. Dade County's residents were taken care and now in heaven, Officer Cook, perfection res with your treasured soul. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2019

Hastiness can lead to hardship down those trails of terror. Public servants must act within reason and most accordingly to stifle serious trouble before it hits the pavements. You patrolled wit gallantry, Officer Cook and embraced humanity with all the serene honor and loyalty due your position. It was in Dade County where your peers have solemnly and fondly remembered your life and heroic career of commitment to character and the eyes and ears of respect and resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2019

Diligence and vigilance are the very virtues for which our society thrives upon. Vim, vigor and vitality are the deliberate tools of reverence and the respect you garnered, Officer Cook, for heroically stopping evil here in Dade County. It takes plenty of goodwill , hope, faith and the trust of mankind to exact serenity and secure pathways which you delivered for all. Certainly, humble and well versed on principles of good conduct, manners and politeness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of character, decency and class to persevere beyond those succinct calls of duty and reliability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2019

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