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

You hustle and bust your tail to promote and create a peaceful community. It's near and dear where tenacity and bravery combines their emotions to deliver a feeling of safety and security to the people of Dade County where you strived and served for six years of loyal and diligent care and compassion. If integrity and character, Officer Cook, could bring you back here to your family I'm quite sure they would be relieved and most joyful. Yet more than a tinge of sadness, sorrow and anguish lives within their homes as they have remembered everything noble and classy regarding their "Uncle Bo" and as their great-uncle. A man on a mission to restore hopeful vitality to an area that holds your soul high and dear. Humanity looks to those angels up above for advice, needless to say your wisdom, vision and maturity mattered most during times of violence and tension. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Saluted and worldly respected!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2019

Justice is served by saving one life. Truth and trust are maintained if honesty and integrity are stamped to dignity's broadest of shoulders. Responsibilities are difficult to carry out at times, but, when the going gets tough, the tough and steady proceed forward as planned. So Dade County and their folks were ultimately protected by yourself, Officer Cook and a whole convoy of other talented and humble public servants. From point A to point Z. From violence and evil to stability, unity and harmony for all. Mankind deserves a better lease on life, ahero and humanely decent individual did an outstanding job with his roles of carrying out tasks, chores and all assignments. Heaven has your special and treasured soul, Officer Cook, as your family misses you, but, pursues their agendas with all the might and heart as you so faithfully undertook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2019

You flourish with ferocity and drop quickly by being dishonorable and showing no respect. Thankfully, Officer Cook, your level of functioning was always top notch. The class of character, the deliberate dignity and the sense and concern of one having integrity. It all made sense when the hero in you saved Dade County from an unfortunately evil man. Our serenity and safe harbors were because of your unending consideration, civility and reverence for being a cherished soul. Our Lord's lair of flair and bravery never will lack in watching over those who have succeeded our heroines and heroes, angels of valor with gallantry taped to their uniforms and badges of boldness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2019

Vests do save lives, though whatever needs to be added to that protective wear to save more must no matter the price. Life is too valuable to be mourned and in particular a most noble and honest man of ingenuity and integrity that you had, Officer Cook. You had Dade County's friendship and support every step of your tour. All dignity. All truth and tenacity. All the scruples that made you a cherished and revered hero. The eyes of heaven shine on thee, your humble soul rests in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

If you so desire any semblance of serenity than you had better be honorable and humble in all your doings. Never that problem when you policed all Dade County , Officer Cook. with all your fortitude and unselfish character did you see those missions through. Twenty-five years to show mankind your heroism, humane resolve and the ethics and ideals of why so many become law enforcement personnel. Always truly honored and saluted for trust and fairness never to be overlooked. A faithful legacy that will stay shiny and bright all through the day and night. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

Conviction lends its credence to courage and goodwill, peace and kindness for all mankind. Your heroic life, Officer Cook, helped to stir that pot where violence and evil subjected the people of Dade County to an almost worser fate. You gave your character, dignity and esteem so we could live on fortifying your legacy of everything that is great about humanity. Chaos brings some semblance of hope and renewal and yet your young life, Officer Cook , meant everything to your loved ones who now carry that torch of tenacity with them symbolizing your journeys on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

Mass mayhem and a cadre of volatile violence made Dade County and its citizens a little more afraid, but, with your honor, humbleness and integrity, Officer Cook, circumstances and situations were returned to normal. You take a man's character and unique sense of passion and weave them as one and you'll arrive at some point of perseverance and endearment. A hero lives on forevermore as does your immortal soul soaring higher in God's pristine palaces of perfection. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

Heroes produce welcome relief in times of crises. Their valiant actions go above and beyond the scopes of just honor, integrity and dignity. Dade County and its people were enriched by your undying and unwavering efforts, Officer Cook, meant to stop a very wayward man from hurting others including you and your colleagues, though he took your life as a hero and savior we mourn your loss, Officer Cook and pay steadfast homage to your determination, dedication and sincerest desire to make our community safer and more respectable. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

Cowardly and heinous actions of people leave us shell shocked and all anybody can do is pray. Pray for some sense of salvation and hope. You were Dade County's faithful servant, Officer Cook, full of honor, dignity , integrity and wholesome character and staunch commitment to pride, morals and a host of heroism. Built in your blood and heart was the concern and politeness that reverence and respect stand for. Never forgotten and duly saluted for service and professional elements of endeavor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

Showers and rain are better than mighty gusts of a storm's power. The authentic humility and honesty you possessed and maintained during your life and career, Officer Cook, shielded the citizens of Dade County from more inherent evil that day. A great man whose legend of heroism and character have been stoically remembered. Security and serenity brought together by one's man's gallant resiliency and resourceful resolve. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

Safe havens are in heaven's abode where the brave, humble and heroically honest walk those proverbial beats of boldness, dignity and integrity. Your thoughtfulness and courtesy, Officer Cook, created that forever enhancement for those living in Dade County. They were protected by a God fearing and reverent young man whose gifts to this society have been solemnly saluted, remembered and treasured by your family and esteemed brothers and sisters from law enforcement. Character that was pristine. Vision and wisdom way more mature than the rest of the crowd. Police work cultivated your horizons that are now being received with all of Our Creator's blessings. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 2, 2019

Courtesy. Honesty. Safety. The mottos of all devoted and dignified brave public servants who risk life to serve and preserve the integrity of their communities. Your area of Dade County, Officer Cook, was most notable because of your undying and unrelenting care, concern and consideration. Never a negative word, never resentment, nothing tarnished your badge an d uniform of character and all class. Integrity well earned. Ingenuity well spent. Intuition well endowed. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Paddling down those quiet streams where peace and harmony run with each other.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2019

Tragedy leaves no smiles, only the scorn and serious sadness that anguish and grief leave behind for families to mourn. Your loved ones, Officer Cook, have kept a brave heart in remembering all your worthy, noble and most humbly righteous deeds. Dade County folks those still alive have duly respected and honored your caring heart and character of your soul defending our very ideals, scruples and values. All the best endeavor poured into your labors of love and esteem. A scoundrel of an individual taking your young life and nearly those of the citizens you served and your colleagues who too protected with a special passion as you had. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Those drums you're beating in heaven are getting louder and more pronounced. It's signalling the soon to be arrival of redemption.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2019

Fate holds no date as your life and career defending Dade County were mapped out way in advance. Childhood held those special keys of courage and humility for a special man, yourself, Officer Cook, a heroic gentleman whose morals and values were always entrenched in stone. Rock solid integrity, class and dignity only followed your trails of happiness,health and the labors of prosperity. A cherished, gifted and well bred man who deserved a better fate. God only knows those answers to our never ending bevy of questions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero of candor, charm and charisma. It takes one to know one and you were a very enriching and engaging young man with more left to accomplish.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2019

Never divorce your onuses when life and property are in the line of evil. Devote yourself as you solemnly did, Officer Cook, to resolving conflict on behalf of Dade County. Shirking and dodging is frankly no dignity and integrity to attest to your splendid character, commitment to morals, mettle and pride and certainly no way to display conviction to the causes of truth , trust and justice being properly served. It was and the sadness of your life ending as it did serves as a heroic reminder. Humanity surely won't overlook your feats of calm and cool during terse and tense moments. The heavens where your soul rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero are filled with an assembly of angelic heroism , pride and efficiency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2019

Those dark clouds are rolling in in advance of this hurricane. The lights of heaven where your soul surrounds many other diligent and honorable men and women will never be extinguished. They are here, Officer Cook, to light up our universe which was made supremer by your heroic dignity and humanely wise integrity. The character that battled adversity day in and day out never forgotten. A lesson in reverence, reason and respect, all because of your unwavering and very unselfish tenacity. Fish swim. Police officers face danger with their entire being, heart, head and soul. We salute as does your family, Officer Cook, such fierce dedication, determination and composure. Enhancement lives on by how your peers, friends and family handle their daily pursuits of peace, happiness and decency. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2019

Snippets of serenity, tenets of tenacity, fruits of ferocity, humble, heroic and honest dignity and integrity all went right onto those streets of Dade County where you preserved. persevered and patrolled, Officer Cook, searching for crime and and trying your utmost to stop its terrible advances. Always loyal, devout and most faithful some forty plus years later after sacrificing your life and career of character and boldness, may your very special immortal soul of stability, wisdom and vision be blessed and rewarded by Our Maker most abundantly. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2019

Young lives of dignified men and women who serve and preserve all cut way too short by this never ending stream of real violence with evil so rotten to the core. At least the borders and boundaries of all Dade County were significantly sealed and secured by your humble, honored and graceful esteem, Officer Cook. Badge#1664 was all heart, integrity and character of a considerate and loyal man. The residents really appreciated your kindness, heroism and thoughtfulness, Officer Cook. A real mensch, a real man of wisdom, ability and the humility to calm down those whose emotions ran high. Heaven is like that library in the sky perfectly quiet and where only the humblest of blessed angels of valor patrol and watch over us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A mensch by the way is the Jewish expression for a person, a human being with all class, decency and purely driven desire to succeed mightily.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2019

Despite the evidence of what evil leaves behind, what can't be left out of serving is good old fashioned common sense and honesty, Open, frank and blount. Your sincerity, Officer Cook, your smarts and awareness were all a vital part of your professional resume. Dignity and integrity are those packages of character that every single man and woman must take to the streets when securing life and property as well as courtesy and politeness. Even during stressful times clarity and vision must not escape one's own humble heroics. A life cut too short by violence, Officer Cook. A savior and friend of all humanity whose soul now graces God's perfect heavenly fortress. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2019

A flock of heroic and honored angels continues its heavenly watch over those who try and stem the tide of violence in our society. Your memory, Officer Cook, is being kept alive by your family members who keep the legacy of their "Uncle Bo" forever alive in their hearts and minds. You cannot allow a good soul of a gentleman's dignity and integrity slip through those walls of Dade County that you loyally served with all your passion. With all character, conviction and with all humble and humane commitment to excellence, pride and distinction. A devoutly prudent and wise man who saw a niche in his community, was widely respected and sacrificed for a cause and that purpose was to eradicate evil with undivided dedication, determination and resourcefulness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2019

A tourniquet helps stop bleeding. Too bad that you cannot put those around where terror strikes and eliminate the massive damage inflicted by such wickedness. All you can do is your job and at least if you respect mankind and are honest in your daily professional affairs you'll have a better chance of surviving and succeeding in you resolve and outcomes. Dade County had many wonderfully skillful and brave officers including yourself, Officer Cook, back in the day. A young man who served and protected with all capabilities of integrity and genuine dignity. Never running from evil, you fought with every ounce of energy from your heroic heart and humble soul of commitment to character and values never to be taken for granted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2019

The havoc that is wreaked by violence is so at times insurmountable and yet with humble and honest women and men serving the jobs can be accomplished at at least controlling its movements at certain moments. Your loyal and faithful journeys here in Dade County, Officer Cook, were supervised by Our Creator who watched over your heart and soul as it chased after evil while pursuing your dreams and goals. You constantly wore your uniform proudly and with a dignified humility on your badge. One of valor and vigilance keeping our serenity and security exactly where it would have the greatest affect. Our Maker has your sweet disposition and character concealed for eternal safekeeping where you can walk that proverbial beat without any further harm. Humanity was rescued from the clutches of an evil and vile individual. Integrity and assurance is forever soaring with God's compassionate angels. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2019

The winds of wickedness howl with heinousness coming from their jaws of nothing but violence and unending evil. Your assignments, Officer Cook, were to construct a safe haven and peacefulness throughout Dade County. Difficult and definitely a large task. But, with honesty, humility and dignity came integrity and character sprouting forth giving those citizens a new lease on life. Today and over these last forty plus years since your unselfish sacrifice, Officer Cook, your bravery and boldness, heroism and resolve have been paid homage and rightfully saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2019

Nothing fictional, no fallacies and surely no fantasy. Phonies don't belong in a very serious profession where danger and peril must be faced at any unexpected moment. You were the real deal, officer Cook, authentic and properly able to leader and motivate other brave and honest soldiers looking to follow in your humble and dignified footsteps. A morally intelligent man with integrity and composed character at every time. You are to be commended and paid homage, Officer Cook, for seeing Dade County's residents robed in peace and in the proper frame of mind. You started small and worked your way up to become a very excellent officer. If God allowed you to live perhaps a leadership position, although you looked to the crime scene technician job as your stepping block. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never loud or demonstrative and always keeping an eye out for our considerations and care. An angel in heaven forever a hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2019

Speed and honor are of the essence when the interests of the public safety are hanging in the balance. Bravery and boldness must somehow equate to dignity and integrity while stoic and heroic character are being channeled into one's hopeful and humane endeavors. All you did, Officer Cook, was a superb job policing Dade County and keeping the citizens safe and squarely secured. A man focuses his energies and passions into giving their best effort, principles and scruples never wavered. All heart and soul poured into loyalty, resourcefulness and the esteem the public had for your pride and respect of mankind. Humanity honors you. Society salutes you. Sanctity and civility marked your nobly perspective hunts for calm and cool during those heated and tension filled moments. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gracing your family and forever gallantly serving your Creator watching over His pearly gates.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 30, 2019

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