Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Round and square, resolve and resiliency must be of all shapes and sizes. Dade County had your eloquence, Officer Cook, to personally see to it that torment would stay away. The unassuming integrity, character and dignity decently trying its utmost to fend off trouble in order for security, safety and unity to obtain their goals of your gallantry, humility and sacred paths. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
Your colleagues that fateful day, Officer Cook, were saved because of your honesty, dignity and superb integrity. Intense and focused on driving violence and terror away from Dade County's folks. If wisdom, vision and clarity surely make any dent inevil, your special soul of virtue and vigilance made that distinct impression and now the skies above have a beautiful human being walking those perfect patrols. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
A sword is sharp and so is the bitterness and violence of evil. Its pangs spew venom all around. One man, one lonely depressed and very troubled young man laying his rants and revenge against duly powered law professionals. And what did he gain or accomplish? Not one positive. He took your humble and heroic life, Officer Cook, an honored man and one whose dignity and integrity sprouted forth a new beginning. Dade County and humanity were nobly and ably served by your unselfish character and loyal commitment. You can be certain that badge#1664 won't ever be forgotten. Heaven rewards while God blesses your immortally energetic soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 16, 2019
A crater of woe was created upon your untimely death, Officer Cook. And let there be no doubt the pain, sorrow, grief and anguish your loving family has suffered with all these decades later is a lesson for all humanity. Appreciate the joy and happiness you and Karen had to cherish everyday. Whenever that day comes calling all women and men, honorable, loyal and reliable face their destinies that Our Maker has placed before us. Dade County was and forever served by your life and humanely heroic career. It's peace of mind, stability and character was truly enhanced by your heart, soul and ferocious energy from within. Sacred trails were carved out by your unwavering, unrelenting and unselfish actions of sacrifice which has left society's goodwill and steadfast determination the right to carry on which your missions and legacy of which your family members take to heart while pursuing their lives of joy all while you look after them from heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. After your dad's passing, Officer Cook, you were there to tend and care for your mother who too shall rest in peace. her darling, brave and beloved "Billy." A real mensch meaning in Jewish a man among men and women so deeply beloved among his colleagues and community.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
Justice and its trust must not be abandoned. So too truth must not be placed on a shelf and forgotten. The citizens have come to expect their public servants to be righteous and venerable. Your virtues and character, Officer Cook, have been and always revered among Dade County where your heroic dignity, humble integrity and respect for honor has been diligently saluted and etched upon walls of honor to memorialize humility, insight and the resolve to complete all your faithful tasks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
With the touch of your gentle and cerebral soul, Officer Cook, you were able to deliver tranquil moments to Dade County and mankind in general. A human being worth his salt and surely worth his value as a dignified man of composure and humility. heaven has your commitment to pride and excellence locked up for eternal safekeeping. The cherished and respected warrior and savior of our society respected and resourceful. Unassuming wit and a smile to light up any rooms. Your special and sweet soul, Officer Cook, continues glowing in God's perfect of palaces. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
Having fortitude is the best attitude in serving your community. It is where honesty, integrity and dependability can make all the differences in things going smoothly or not. Dade County wa sunder your watchful eyes and ears, Officer Cook, peaceful and serene and even though May 16, 1979, was a horrible day for your family and department, you'll always be a hero of class,decency and devotion to commitment,character and the designs of integrity and thoughtful dignity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
Heaven rewards virtue and vigilance. It's God's perfect calling to His flock of instrumentally brave and dignified public servants. You were a mainstay here in Dade County, Officer Cook, who saw to it that evil was dispatched quickly and most efficiently. No doubt or reservations of your unwavering integrity, wisdom and clear visions of our harmony and liberty. Your earthly and heroic soul of humbleness and boldness has been always blessed for its most unselfish character and sacrifice. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
The crusades of courage and character meant the difference in Dade County's future and its abundance of safety. Your whole life and career, Officer Cook, was dedicated to fairness, ferocity and an obligation to remain solemn and honorable. Trust and truth on the same wave length as dignity and integrity all respected and reverently humble and heroic. Never forgotten and always treasured for esteemed loyalty and everlasting faithfulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 15, 2019
A portrait to study and to learn from. To absorb information and to glean important matters on honesty, integrity and refined and devout character. Your life and commitment to Dade County, Officer Cook, shall be respected, treasured and most of all humbly, heroically etched within our minds and hearts for service, passion and compassion all mapped by the conduits of character never vanity, conceit or dishonor. A badge and uniform worn without tarnish only the perfect eyes of heaven watching over your sweet face. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 14, 2019
Crystal clear wisdom, vision never blurry and surely never a lack of insight and integrity. Honor and dignity strolling together now and for eternity in heaven. It' s where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook. A hero forever to be fondly shared and distinguished for duty above the calls of onus. Dade County and its people have their unending and unwavering security blankets over them because of humble men and women now angels soaring in heaven. Gentle souls of nature being lead by Our Master Himself. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 14, 2019
The concourse of courage, character, charm and all out commitment never closed, narrowed or became clouded by doubt. Always the very excellence f effort and ingenuity spearheaded your journeys in and around the Dade County community where your heroic soul keeps being revered. Honor and integrity alone without humble dignity can't handle the rigors themselves unless supported by virtual vigilance and deliberate diligence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 14, 2019
Clad with character, galvanized with valor,girded with honesty and humility, your life and career, Officer Cook, was a life of noble heroism and intense integrity. Nothing better than all dignity and all heart. It took that and more to fence in peace and goodwill for all Dade County. Your soul will be properly remembered, honored and forever respected for rescuing and resourceful enhancement. A great man, a wonderful human being taken way before his time of fruition was up. Though Our Creator deems when our destinies have been duly concluded. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 14, 2019
A child smiling reflects a happy childhood. Never want to see a frown and only heroic ferocity from a gifted and loya warrior. Dade County had your persona, Officer Cook, to protect and persevere all through turbulent times. A gentleman so refined and so dignified, humility and your humble integrity are now being piously utilized up above to forever watch over us and our sacred serenity. Your foundations of strength are your family's legacy and yours forever cherished and revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 14, 2019
Farewell to one's physical being. Your spirit and fighting soul of courage and heroic honor, Officer Cook, are forever being kept glowing in God's humble gates of gallantry where women and men as faithful, loyal and esteemed reside among each other with gentle wings of humility carrying them from place to place. Dade County was your zone where you tried to zero in on violence and evil and make no mistake dignity, integrity and character were all superb and humbly supreme. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 14, 2019
Today is my wedding anniversary and as I observe this day, Officer Cook, while driving to Naples on a spiritual mission I'll remember your journeys of passion and humbleness that protected the public in Dade County. The glorious eyes of Our Lord look down upon us with your special soul soaring high every second. A great man taken from his loved ones way too soon with more left for them to accomplish dedicating themselves to honoring your legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 13, 2019
Whenever I visit your grave, Officer Cook, I try and take the weeds off. An honored hero who rests in God's sacred den of dignity and integrity and who battled with assurances evil and violence to keep Dade County's folks safe from harm and chaos. Always loyal, faithful and treasured. Respected and admired for enriching mankind with deep down humility and appreciation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 13, 2019
To humbly and heroically climb those mountains of honor, you'll have to make it through those shorter heights first of integrity and then dignity. It's character and commitment be resolute as you always were on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook. A smile and the very sacred trust of all mankind as you served your career of morals and mettle. Great heroes have preparation and a resource of talents to overcome adversity. Sad, Officer Cook, you could not witness these changes, as an angel of heaven God keeps you abreast of the happenings here. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 13, 2019
Invoking intuition, ingenuity and integrity, your dignity and character, Officer Cook, has been solemnly and humbly honored for saving the lives of Dade County citizens. From impending peril and danger you created those bridges of bravery, boldness and goodwill through your unwavering commitments to excelling and by being proficient in all your resourceful endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 13, 2019
Villains are vile and disrespectful people. Their souls will ultimately receive their just punishments from God. Most people trust God and he will never allow you to falter. So why does it happen all too often that good men and women fighting the same causes die trying to calm or settle a dispute or disagreement? You fought, Officer Cook, mightily for Dade County folks, all your energy, willpower exerted along with unselfish dignity and integrity to shore up security and safe passages for those desiring harmony and joy in their lives. Never forgotten and always the humbly adored hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 12, 2019
Vent if you must. Virtue will always assist those whose vigilance is top notch. Diligence and reliability allowed you, Officer Cook, to seek out the truth and since you were a most trusted officer, gallant and dignified, the residents of Dade County were well provided for. Your caring nature was the humble gift from Our Creator who brought you here to serve your compassionate missions of integrity and honor. The faithful, loyal and cherished souls who paid the ultimate price for serenity and freedom never being overlooked and surely not forgotten for their coveted heroic actions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 12, 2019
Decisions, decisions, decisions. We are have to face reality at some point in time. Tough love must be doled out in the very face of adversity. Advance mayhem must not be permitted to march forward. You maintained your profile here in Dade County, Officer Cook, using honesty, integrity and dignity as tools to battle the affects of violence. You have been and always will be saluted and humbly paid homage to for straight forward humility and heroism that makes one's legacy more enhancing. Badge#1664 and the wearer of it will forever be admired and spoken in high esteem. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 12, 2019
Regret can be a useless tool when resolve and resourcefulness can better serve the prosperity of humanity. It's mankind's sources of locating those humble, honored and esteemed personnel who serve through danger, strife and peril. Patrolling Dade County as it is with all regions can be a difficult experience and yet, Officer Cook, not just on May 16, 1979, but everyday of your career was dedicated and designed with the clearest of intentions to defeat disaster. For having humble character, staunch commitment to excellence and respect from all, may God bless your soul of humility and may he reward your bravest of attempts to thwart evil. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 12, 2019
Integrate morals and discipline and dignity into your endeavors of honesty, the wars and battles over violence will seem a little less stressful. Although, violence and terror must be tamed by the most tenacious of women and men. Dignity and character are the traits of any loyal and faithful public servant and must be utilized aptly. You placed your life in harm's way, Officer Cook, to protect and serve the wisdom and vision of Dade County and may your humble and blessed heroic name be forever revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 12, 2019
Never deflecting anything, your sincerity , Officer Cook, created the peaceful environment that Dade County and its residents needed to sustain themselves. A terrible day that turned your life into a living memory of heroism, wisdom from honor, dignity and integrity. Resolve and character reward one's humble and serenely gentle soul of eloquence. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 12, 2019