Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
Punishment is what one receives for committing crime. Reward is for those humbly, honorably and brave heroic soul of distinction who demonstrate integrity and dignity in the field of trust and truth. Your special soul of leadership and determination, Officer Cook, rest soundly in heaven my neighbor, friend and hero. You always carried yourself proudly and with a renewed sense of purpose and persistence. The good they go before their time is over and for giving Dade County and its folks a newer lease on life and peace trying to stop an evil man may you be blessed and especially cherished by your wonderful family, Officer Cook, comrades and many, many friends and personal acquaintances. With God's eyes watching over most esteemed and valiant angels, rest in peace once again.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
From humility to humbleness, from a solid family life to a life full of dignity and integrity, it was the makings of our stability in Dade County where your exploits have long since been remembered for the exhibitions of effort and energy. Violence needs an entire department of honesty and intelligence circling those wagons of vile wickedness. Always the very best of heroic effort, Officer Cook and never alack of fundamentals and the values of morals and courtesies. Your loving family honors your reverence and righteousness that instilled hope and aspiration in all they achieve and in those colleagues whom you worked with. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
Timing is everything and even when things are in sync, chaos can destroy any hopes of desirable outcomes. Good vision and great wisdom , Officer Cook, it all allowed you to search for tranquility and serenity here in Dade County. Your missions, journeys and devotions were surely for heaven's sake and for giving up your honesty, integrity and dignity may your immortally heroic soul of character be blessed. The rewards for humility and resolve are found in God's sacred dens of desire and faithfulness. You'll be saluted and so solemnly honored forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
Time never stands pat. Its perseverance and preservation continues its trails wherever we pursue our happiness and peace. Your harmony and goodwill, Officer Cook, accentuated faith and loyalty among your peers of truth and trust. Dade County and its citizens were under the excellent eyes and ears of a beloved hero. A gentleman dedicated to the finer principles that morals and character bring to the position one with peril and danger lurking every corner. Humility and humanity help to sustain enhancement and your career and life, although cut way too short by wanton violence , Officer Cook, are certainly going to be honored and remembered for fantastic ferocity and tenacious grit. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
Terror is not trivial. Torment is not a tease. Turmoil is unrelenting evil just scurrying from point to point and from place to place leave its nasty marks of ruination. You patrolled every corner where you were assigned to be, Officer Cook and gave your life of honor, integrity and the respect from wisdom,vision and their dignity. It takes many fine and bravely humble individuals to enrich and enlighten our society a bit less safe because of your absence though heaven gained a very loyal angel to walk that beat. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
Attitude is one trait, but, lacking the character of fortitude is surely one way not to properly serve and protect. The public demands swift action and your heroic actions, Officer Cook, on May 16, 1979, were honest and sincere with all the humble and humane integrity and dignity out in front on Dade County roads and streets superbly providing enhancement and its due diligence. Never can you be forgotten for resolve and humility oozing from your treasured soul of stability and harmony. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
Violence never seems to make normalcy a reality. So in order for peace and serenity to occur every public servant capable and able must be honorable and have a presence of dignity and integrity within their hearts and souls of trust and truth. For your whole life and six year career, Officer Cook, Dade County and its people were in fine and upstanding hands. Open and resourceful. Resolute and resilient. A man whose heroism and effort were all a stellar part of your legendary character and commitment. Humanity shares its grief over your loss, one that your family shoulders forever as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2019
The donning of dignity, decency and desire are the preludes to what constitutes proper decorum, honor and integrity. Any lack of these traits and fighting terror and torment becomes much harder. The eyes see. The ears hear. The lips spoke respect and humility.These stables helped to promote safety, security and serenity all within the boundaries and venues of Dade County where its people were sure glad Badge #1664, yours, Officer Cook, was vitally aware and wise beyond your youthfulness. A sunrise and a sunset full of happiness impeded by the advances of one man's convoluted evil. You are never forgotten and heroically saluted for summoning the muster to handle humbleness and mettle as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You never turned a deaf ear, Officer Cook, always compassionate and able to give sound advice. The heavens are loaded with much sound advice and bravery to humanely wear those angel wings.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2019
Courage is humbly honored by those whose principles and values are aligned with one another. Only lack of pride and honor can surely slow down the progress of any duly authorized public servant. Your march forward, Officer Cook, on behalf of all mankind and here in Dade County was certainly brave and caring. It all centered upon by properly calculating when pursuing evil which was your youthful aspiration. never more character, resolve and humility coming to the aid of humanity than what coursed in your blood. A solid family structure will build those fundamental cornerstones which are your lasting legacy of heroic and sacred work passionately for enhancement of your community too. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. the date book is marked exclusively to remember one trusted, truthful and richly reserved human being.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2019
Art is recreational. But, resolve and decency are forever intertwined with dignity, integrity and honor. Exactly, Officer Cook, what you meant to your family, comrades and a plethora of close knit friends. Your heroism and character along with your charm and charisma bounced around all Dade County protecting everything from evil and other abominations. You can be certain, your wisdom, vision and sage advice have been missed terribly as humanity salutes and reverently honors your determined inspirations. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2019
Chewing tobacco is harmful to your health, yet swallowing your modesty and pride is what makes a brave colleague more respected and revered for maintaining honor and dignity supercedes all else during one's battles over violence. Dade County was properly managed by your heroic legacy of integrity and the effective character that must be employed while on patrol. Pathways and trails may get a little narrow, but with a little motivation things go along somewhat smoother. Nothing easy about police work and your days and years representing the citizens, Officer Cook, have been warmly remembered as your immortal soul serves Our Lord watching over His gates of gallantry and sheer resolve from His heroes and heroines. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2019
Beware of the brazen, beware of Our Creator's eyes always open watching over His brave and bold servants who dash into the very face of danger to preserve life. Your goodness and honorable goodwill, Officer Cook, was that piece that followed your unselfish integrity and dignity though Dade County to accelerate and accentuate peace of mind and safe havens for all residents. Your stoic and relevantly heroic character won't be forgotten for this much is clear, your life and public service career were bolstered by excellence in morals and superiority in commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2019
A life so beloved and so well respected, what a sad tragedy it came to an ignominious ending at the hands of an evil madman while you were protecting life and property honorably in Dade County, Officer Cook. A sage man or woman cherishes their opportunities to make a heroic and humble impression upon mankind. No doubt your leadership, dignity and integrity have been fondly and solemnly saluted for resolve and persistence like never before. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dedicated, devoted and quite diligent to all your responsibilities, heaven has an angel indeed soaring with sacred wings for eternity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 8, 2019
Roll the dice and behold, well no need to roll anything when you were patrolling the landscape of Dade County, Officer Cook. Your picturesque resilience, honesty so clear and pristine, your loyal dignity and your wonderfully humble and heroic integrity set the tones for your watches over us. it makes us think if only God had allowed you more time, longer life and the chance to retire on your own terms. You'll be fondly remembered for steering us through adversity during the chaotic moments. History won't repeat itself as your legacy, Officer Cook, was and always is about character, conviction and unshakeable commitment to both class, decency and the excellence of your career and life goals and their inspiring achievements. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A warrior and a savior of the highest regard for humanity and the heart and vital soul of humility. A beloved friend to all who has befriended heaven's loving embraces.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2019
The road veers off in so many directions and when that occurs better be humble, loyal and elite among your peers of dignity and integrity. Your thoughtfulness and faithfulness, Officer Cook, assisted your hunts for humane resolve and tender loving serenity within the various venues of Dade County. So much has changed since that fateful day when Dade County lost you by then had to bid you one final goodbye. Goodwill and devotion nestled among the leaves of acumen and awareness lending credence to all your passions and fruitful journeys. One long and final trip back home to be with your father and since march 7th of this year your beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Cook has joined you her beloved and darling brave son. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Nothing wavered as it was total trust,truth and teamwork by a valued soul.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2019
A melting pot of morals, mettle and most meaningful work surely should not have ended, Officer Cook, by the hands of a vile and despicable individual. Dade County pinned its hopes, dreams and aspirations upon your very caring heart and most treasured soul of integrity, dignity and ingenuity. Your family has always remembered you and and as they continue honoring your most humble legacy let this serve as a lesson for all future women and men who dedicate themselves and character to the battles, wars and brawls that lie ahead. Peril and danger strikes fear and yet, Officer Cook, you were fearless and looked evil right in the face. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2019
The street cleaners clean off the streets where trash and whatever needs to be sweeped up. Your assignments were never routine, Officer Cook and involved your entire being and immortal soul to honorably discharge your faithful onuses. All dignified and with the integrity of a vitally important man of character and loyal commitment to Dade County. The sentiments keep coming in and because of your open minded heroism and resilience may your spirit rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gentleman most blessed by excellence in acumen, wisdom and vision, God has you sheltered for eternal safekeeping.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2019
Your life and career, Officer Cook, was very humble, humane and honorably heroic as it left a mark of distinction to be solemnly etched within the Dade County area where you watched over us. Peace and stability, serenity and the assurances of prosperity came through your unselfish, undying and most unwavering actions to thwart a wayward and very heinous individual. We can utter without a doubt that your desire, dignity and integrity left honesty right there on those sacred streets where you gave your soul on May 16, 1979. Your community salutes your reverence and morals all of a very humble nature as you pursued happiness while patrolling and chasing after terror. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2019
The authority of any police official must not be sullied, soiled and tarnished by a dishonest and evil human being. Violence already interrupts those pathways of dignity and integrity, making resolve and perseverance tougher to obtain. You achieved your humility and heroism, Officer Cook, by virtue of being able to safely protect and secure in harmony and unity all Dade County and its people. A man that was beloved, respected and adored by mankind, his family and vast array of professional colleagues, you can be certain your legacy will shine here and in the glow of the stars in heaven's blessed castles where your character and goodwill are now and forever going to be pristine and noble. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 7, 2019
Combating torment and turmoil takes every ounce of preoccupation and attention to details of honesty, dignity and the awareness of integrity within one's heart of character and stellar commitment. Excellence and pride deliver the appealing hope, faithfulness and needed goodwill society wants to jolt it back to normal. Dade County had your vital vigilance and vigor, Officer Cook, warming those stoves of bravery and the abundance of conviction directing your patrols to conquer and maintain a semblance of humility and sanity where all venues, corners and roads start and end. Your heroism and ideals, Officer Cook, will stay loyal and continue to be enhanced by those gallant men and women who have succeeded you. Mighty servants have arisen and tragically fallen while performing their official duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 6, 2019
Repugnant are those who ravage society and our communities with their evil and violent outbursts. Such terror obviously has no place within the structures and foundations of humility and honor. It's decent and loyal men and women all heroic who may have to sacrifice their souls for the further existence of our peaceful parades of perseverance to go forward. Your beloved journeys here in Dade County, Officer Cook, surely were serenaded by dedication, hope and the character that dignity and integrity attempt to phase in. With your earthly navigations sadly deemed as finished, Our Creator has uplifted your immortally undying soul to His loftiest of homes where angels perfectly dressed in regal and splendor patrol those pearly gates of sincerity and tranquility. No more pain, hurt, suffering or misery shall seize your body and more giving and caring heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A shining uniform and Badge#1664 went right through to those grand galaxies above.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 6, 2019
Never be a coniever nor a conspirator, just be yourself, humble, heroic and honest and efficient in all your professional assignments, tasks and associated chores where the chairs of valor and courage support one another during heated and tense moments. Your sense of direction, awareness and acumen, Officer Cook, held up those ledgers of faith and devotion. A pillow of your community who forever is respected and treasured for keeping in rhythm with relevance and one whose character surely was nothing but brave and classy. A wise person learns from his or her miscues and accentuates everything great in society included when to stay humble and confident. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 6, 2019
Brooks, lakes, streams and rivers surround us furnishing our beings with water. Plain H2O. Plain and clear, Officer Cook, God surrounded your soul with a credenza of courage and decency, honesty and the breathes of boldness, bravery and integrity. It's where dignity and transparency cannot ever get lost in translation for if heaven forbid that happens our peace and stability would probably be in ruins. Your fine and upstanding character was the basis for hope and enhancement and now your toughest eternal task is to walk that proverbial beat and guard those gates of heroic humility. Those who made that ultimate sacrifice will surely be blessed,cherished, respected and rewarded for their peaceful sanctity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County's citizens were certainly in excellent hands of supervision and preservation.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 6, 2019
Simplicity is the sincerest form of success and because of your honest humility, Officer Cook, were you able and ready to defend those living in and around Dade County. Peace and charm came as a conclusion of your unselfish courage and dignity posted firmly to your character and integrity which in turn assist any public servant in their pursuits of violence while channeling goodwill and resolve into the thoroughfares of ferocity. You were a happy man, a gallant and heroic gentleman whose efforts won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 6, 2019
Tardiness cannot be tolerated and tenacity is what makes honesty, integrity and dignity more fortified. Fair and humble, heroism so unwavering, your deeds and career battling evil in Dade County, Officer Cook, have been solemnly saluted and honored for their intrinsic values. Mettle and morals wander those streets in the name of faith and goodwill. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 6, 2019