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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

Those who live off rations are thankful. We must hope and pray for health,peace and the goodwill that uplifts and unites mankind. Society ails at times and good men and women all focused and honored bestow themselves to provide and to champion harmony. Never a delicate issue. Certainly, not an easy thing to restore. But, you tried your utmost not just on May 16, 1979, everyday, Officer Cook, was spent contemplating and comprehending the scope of your convictions. Courage yields character if integrity, vision and wisdom climb out of their shelters. A sacrifice so heroic, humble and humane, you won't be forgotten, Officer Cook. The stars have your shining legacy illuminating the skies each night. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2019

A leader must be honest, loyal and determined to bravely carry his or her own weight along with furthering the pursuits of others in their command. You did an outstanding job, Officer Cook, with commanding others and for having the diligence and principles of integrity and dignity which were utilized to combat evil, all you can say is what a hero, a genuine man of stellar and sterling character and the hopeful sounds of stability that continue this day to permeate around Dade County and its people. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2019

A wonderful life and career humbly, honorably and heroically performed. Never any shadow of doubt, Officer Cook, that you would turn out all right. Every ounce of reverence , respect and dignity poured into your labors of love from a very devoted and loyal comrade. Dade County was supervised by your most watchful eyes and engaging personna. It was just terrible that wanton violence from one man took a beautiful soul away from serenity and peace. God greenest of pastures is where you rest in peace in character, commitment and pride my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2019

The brisk binding of boldness, bravery, honor and heroic respect begins at childhood. Dade County back in 1973 when you started out working for Metro-Dade Police, Officer Cook, was the new dawning of a civilization full of hopes, ambitions and dreams, inspirations to last for life. Except no one including your family and collective professional peers ever expected your career and life to end the way violence just ripped the hearts out of your family. One monster of an evil tyrant plotting and planning his awful strikes against a man of humble and notable humbleness. A good and blessed name, Officer Cook, taken from his wife and family so young with those scales of trust and truth now headed back to heaven for eternity and perfect sleep. No harm or hurt. What a great gentleman of conviction, character and commitments to excellence above and beyond the calls of duty and responsibility. Pride peaking in among your badge and uniform of outstanding performance to be surely remembered, celebrated and honored among other heroines and now all angels of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2019

When a brave hero's investments and contributions of hope, faith, honor, respect, dignity and integrity are sadly interrupted and ended by this mean and rotten evil, sure we can cry as I'm sure your loved ones and colleagues all did for your soul , Officer Cook. A legendary Dade County hero of humanity, humility and the heart to face peril and danger while working feverishly to stamp out violence while forever gracing our community with an outpouring of courage and favor, God really has been watching over you all these decades later and blessing your unwavering and unselfish accomplishments to befit mankind. You'll be forever saluted for salvation and security, the nutshell of our peaceful voyages. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2019

Godliness comes from the execution of faith and effort. Its goodwill reaches far and wide as does one's own humble and decent honesty, integrity and dignity. Your unassuming character and commitments to pride and resolve, Officer Cook, lifted the spirits of Dade County and its residents. Your heroic actions everyday have been given a firm and noble salute for we know that the righteous are blessed and rewarded based upon your undying boldness and belief in a system of serenity and safe harbors for society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2019

With a glimmer of hope and with gallantry so galvanizing, your dreams and goals, Officer Cook, were fulfilled in that you protected and served Dade County with all your inner heroic might. An honorable man of dedication and sincere dignity, integrity and character flowing constantly during your patrols where evil must be stopped dead in its tracks. God's blue skies open up to sadly welcome more heroes and heroines, all angels of humility serving for the same common purpose, peace and freedom from wickedness . Never forgotten and so duly paid homage to. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2019

The roads to resolve and resourcefulness are long, narrow and winding at times. But, certainly you never strayed off those beaten paths, Officer Cook, in your sincerest of endeavors to maintain the channels of peace and unity. Hopeful harmony and prosperity for all citizens of Dade County. Your golden heart and wonderful soul were fixed on promotion of stability and a central core of courage kept during heated and sometimes wanton moments of violence which you bravely faced straight on. Character and heroism encircling your family, friends and professional comrades forever as the sun rises and sets each day. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2019

Tenacity takes trips around communities like no other. Your faithful missions, journeys and excursions in and around Dade County, Officer Cook, were founded on the premises of goodwill, iron clad integrity, desirable dignity and humane, heroic and loyal honesty. Never a more richer man in character, commitment and convictions to morals, scruples and enhancements. Those humble cornerstones, foundations all were laid down by a noble man of perception, perseverance, a gentleman whose sincerity, concern and care will be solemnly saluted for valor and vision. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2019

Senseless violence is that sticky wicket. One duly wonderful and humble man was there to serve and protect his community of Dade County where your intense and unwavering honesty, integrity and dignity made all the difference. A distinction of desire where your destinies, Officer Cook, brought you closer to all mankind. Society and humanity all share in those burdens where one's humane and unending heroism shall be fruitfully remembered. Your humble and esteemed character remains cherished and simply put honored for eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2019

Your sense of engagement and smiling face, Officer Cook , delivered a wonderful relief to all Dade County. Your loyalty to your colleagues, your unending dignity and all out integrity has been paid homage all these decades later. A great man, a warm and concerned human being focused on ferocity to combat callousness and wanton terror. We salute your bravery and relevance, Officer Cook, security and safe trails were given to those who yearned for them. Rest in peace my neighbor,
friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2019

Integrity is ingenuity humbly stated. Dignity is devotion, desire and decency. Honor is heroism and resolve all displayed together when one brave public servant fights for your rights and liberties. Your due diligence, Officer Cook, just skimmed the surface as I am sure there was much more left to accomplish. Dade County was duly maintained and its venues, roads and streets were carefully brought to a higher level of stability and the unity which is the peaceful movements of all citizens. Never more humility and the undying and unselfish character to be able to deal with any kind of circumstance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2019

Advice is offered in the fervent hopes of settling a dilemma. Evil comes and one who is strong of heart and morally proficient can stand up to its ugly advances. Dade County where you patrolled, Officer Cook, was kept serene and safe because of your undivided attention to detail, acumen and the relentless integrity and dignity. Character to be honored and heroically saluted forevermore. Conviction and transparency always as well as your firmness, fairness and the trustworthy truth. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Gone too soon. Forever wonderful memories your family has of you, Officer Cook. Always and greatly missed but not forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2019

Violence sends the masses scurrying for places of shelter. Your humane and decent morals, Officer Cook, gave Dade County and its folks that new lease on life. A duly honorable career of courage and consideration all from humanity's loving and esteemed hero of admiration. Integrity and dignity shine brightly in those perfect gates of heaven where nothing will ever harm your immortal soul of serenity again. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2019

With a penchant for perseverance and resolve, your humbly honored and heroic life, Officer Cook, provided peace and healthy prosperity for all Dade County. A life full of character, charm and yet the dignity and integrity which commitments represent. You'll be saluted for bravery, boldness and the civility that sanctity delivers. You brought goodwill, faith and everlasting trust to your department and beloved family. A legend to be etched and so duly celebrated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2019

No gimmick. Heroism and honor to be saluted and respected at its highest stage. Securing Dade County and its people, Officer Cook,brought you closer to the masses where they won't ever witness another man or woman with as much fortitude, fabrics of integrity and devotions of dignity and their character. A man who crusaded for justice, truth and fairness gone far too soon. But, solemnly admired, revered and respected for unwavering constitution to build enhancements to serve as those forever cornerstones of humanity. Teancity and resolve do take time, sometimes time runs out when violence is just too close to stop. You offered your most uplifting moments to a community that holds you, Officer Cook, in such high regard. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

All public servants must strive to be a model of consistency. It must be in private and in public. The roles of honesty, integrity and dignity must be humbly and humanely true to form. No false images. Your cherished spirit, Officer Cook, helped to uplift the mood of Dade County each and everyday. A life so heroic and yet one lost by sudden evil that cannot be fully understood. We remember you and your valiant endeavors, your navigations to seek truth and trust while offering peace, tranquility and a full labor of love. Just let the Lord allow your soul to float gracefully asmuch as your humility. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

Guts and gallantry belong with each other. Just as honesty, dignity and integrity. The driving forces that all accentuate an officer's life and career. While patrolling Dade County, Officer Cook, you came along many people and always I'm sure with abig smile and friendly greeting. Just as important to responsibility are the tenets of character, faith and goodwill as they steered your life and journeys all directed by none other than Our Master who has your humble and heroically immortal soul of pride safely shielded from harm. Violence should not have taken you with much more promise and missions now up to ther brave menand women to achieve. Your family marches on with their happiness as they remember their "Uncle Bo." Rest inpeace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

One must read the directions before proceeding full steam ahead. Caution and care must be applied to any situation deemed dangerous wher eperiland fate may run together. Down those roads in Dade County you came, Officer Cook, to assist your fellow peers of justice and truth. All the support and trust one dignifed hero could have and you certainly displayed integrity and honor that was genuinely humble and loyal to your comrades. Sad, though a man lacking character, scruples and morals just wanted to disrespect the established efforts you made, Officer Cook, in bringing peace and liberty to your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. God knows the results and your wings of boldness are as perfect as they get.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

Character constructs those tents of courage and class. The caliber of one's own pursuits of safety and security ar ehow one is fondly remembered. Well, you are surely remembered, Officer Cook, forevermore as a Dade County hero of resolve, discipline and the excelleration of excellence in honor, integrity and dignity. You brought pride to your parents, sisiter and to Karen. They've not forgotten you and you have been solemnly honored for diligence beyond your calls of duty. The unique and special passion you took to work everyday was always respected and positively admired. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

The long end is full of character and commitments to pride and excellence. The short end is equally important based upon one's virtues of dignity,honesty and integrity. Dade County was well cared for by your inspiring wisdom and visions of our future, Officer Cook, atreasured hero and a most widely respected authority full of desire and acumen. Never forgotten and always etched in your family's heart. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

Trust never wavers when truth and honor dignify their integrity to one another. Your career and life, Officer Cook, kept those fences of ferocity attached to each other so that peace and stability could utilize its vitality in Dade County. It's safe to say your heroic character and wisdom shall be supremely saluted for bravery and the boldness by which public servants must act in times of crises. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

Dignity and devotion consolidate their best endeavors when combined with integrity and honesty. Dade County was served by a man of humbleness and valor. Your blessed soul, Officer Cook, is being constantly rewarded for your unassuming efforts. Never more character, conviction and morally righteous commitments to safety, truth and trust. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2019

Terror sours a society that reveres relative peace and security. You gave your life, Officer cook, for the sake and name of Our Lord in heaven. Dade County was served by the honor and intelligence of badge#1664, yours, Officer Cook, a man with a passion and a plan to better equip mankind with the enhancements necessary to further the progress of all folks desiring the greatness that God has in store for our joys and happiness. your unassuming and stellar character and commitment have stood those tests of time all these decades later. You are a hero forever to be admired, respected and valiantly saluted for strength of heart and soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2019

Violence is so pathetic it just leaves one with their jaws dropped. It comes sometimes from a surprising venue and even the most well prepared and trained is not always able to get a handle on its winds of wickedness. Thankfully, your depth of knowledge and bravery, Officer Cook, allowed your heart of honor and heroism to get its fiery arms around its ugliness. Integrity, dignity and character were always well respected and continue to be honored for giving Dade County full support. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2019

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