Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
If you would be happy all your life, plant a garden. I'd like to dedicate a plaque at Sabal palm Elementary God willing and plant a small plant because you enjoyed the great outdoors Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is time for someone to give back to the community you loved and gave your very life in order to make it safer.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
The wise don't expect to find life worth living; they make it that way. Officer Cook, you made life worth living, it's tragic the way your life ended. But, that doesn't mean your passing was in vain. God forbid, your sacrifice my neighbor, friend and hero, maybe and probably is a lesson in resourcefulness that is being shared by every department in the United States and in Canada for all their officers to witness and learn from. Rest in peace. You had so much more to live for. God and your father were calling for you.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine. But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker-travelers can't see a thing; they fall flat on their faces. You lived a truly righteous and devout life, Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero. Now we need to stay on the proper side of the road that leads to good things the world has to offer.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
Wise is he who can take the little moment as it comes and make it brighter ere 'tis gone. You brightened up all of our lives, Officer Cook, now we have to do something to honor you and the sacrifice you made on our behalf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
false weights and unequal measures- the Lord detests double standards of every kind. Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. Your sister, Nancy and you, Officer Cook, were raised with the highest set of morals and that is why you were both successful in all your endeavors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
Teachers point to the door, but you must enter by yourself. You always were respectful of your elders, Officer Cook, and respected those officers who were your superiors. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
Act quickly, think slowly. Sometimes there are incidents or situations that require thinking quickly. On May 16, 1979, Officer Cook, you and your fellow officers did not have the luxury of wasting a precious moment with the problem that confounded you. You and your fellow officers reacted as professionally as you could and in a blink of an eye, you were tragically taken from us. This serves us a wake up call that all officers need to pay attention to their surroundings. But, I guarantee you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
The resources which are given to us can never be taken and when God called you, Officer Cook, He is forever watching over you, what beauty was in your heart and soul that you gave to others and that which was given to you. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
Those who are steadily learning how to love are enabled to do this because the very love of God Himself, has been put into our hearts. You surely loved your family and those who worked beside you, Officer Cook, loved you and to this day their hearts are still saddened by your passing. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. I hope all of your family had and will continue to have a most blessed New Year.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 2, 2013
I meant to say in the last reflection he brought joy,meaning your late husband, Officer William Cook, brought joy to you. I also meant to say the community you lived in. Rest in peace Officer Cook, my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Karen, you certainly did this all the days and years you were married to my neighbor, friend and hero, Officer William C. Cook. Her brought joy and pleasure to you. Your careers caring for people making them healthier and safer were of paramount importance to you both. You each utilized your skills and talents to make the community you live din a better place to grow and prosper. Officer Cook, you will forever be thought of in the highest circles for your courage and admiration. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. He treated you as a queen and I'm sure he was always there for you as you were for him.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. This is what made you so eclectic, Officer Cook, you had other hobbies and joys away from work along with spending those quiet and special moments with Karen. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
Find a good spouse, you find a good life- and even more; the favor of God! You and Karen were definitely a match made in heaven. You both complimented each other so well. Your tragic death left not only your wife and family without a soul mate and loving gentleman, but the world without a gem. You so personified a truly wonderful and caring and giving person. Rest in peace, my neighbor, friend and hero. A son, brother and uncle who can never be replaced. Your truly missed by all and I've always said, I'll miss the fact of never meeting or having you as a friend, but because your mother, Mrs. Julia Cook, considered me her neighbor and friend, so too are you and your father, Charles and your sister Nancy my friends and neighbors too.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
In giving advice, seek to help, not please, your friend. My neighbor, friend and hero, Officer Cook, the advice you sought out and gave back to others will forever be enshrined in the innermost thoughts of those who followed after your service. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. All the conversations you shared with fellow officers were worth a month's study of books. being book educated is not only enough to makeup for a lack of street smarts. You had plenty of knowledge and you knew how to properly apply this to your daily patrol of your community. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
The very first steps we take come from God; otherwise how would we know where we are going? You knew you destiny was to become a police officer and you fulfilled your role in society beautifully. Now you can look down on us and witness if we are fulfilling our roles in society with honor, humility and dignity as you so accomplished. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. For anyone to become a law enforcement officer, this in itself are large enough steps to undertake. you can be apprehensive but not totally afraid otherwise perhaps this is not one's calling. All of your decisions were always based on sound logic after consulting with your wife and family.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. God certainly guided you, Officer Cook, and after twenty-five well lived and hard working years decided to call you home to be among His treasured angels with your father, Charles. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero with your father.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
You and Karen, Officer Cook lived your lives according to God and in doing so you can find rest and the peace of God which passes all understanding which filled your beloved heart and life. God rest your soul, my neighbor, friend and hero. Peace and tranquility will abide with you and your father, Charles forever.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
Concrete reasons for loving another human being not only need to be expressed to that person, but will also help the person who is doing the verbalizing. Dwelling in one's mind on logical reasons for love does not diminish the feelings of love, but increases them. You were well regarded and loved by everyone and your commitment to bravery and decency will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. As a faithful friend you were an image of what God expects when he gives life to us.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2012
A man of character is a man of wealth and a gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without adversity. A good friend as you my neighbor, friend and hero will sharpen your character, draw your soul into the light, and challenge your heart to love in a greater way. Perfect statement aptly summing up your successes, Officer Cook. Rest in peace. Your were a diamond of a police officer.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage os also what it takes to sit down and listen. Something Officer Cook, you excelled at. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
A conflict cannot be entered with the idea that one must "win," There is no winning or losing in a good conflict, but a breaking through to better understanding of each other. Since your sacrifice, Officer Cook, I do hope communities are able to meet the immense challenges of restoring peace as you were in their communities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Communication is the meeting of meaning. When your meaning meets my meaning across the bridge of words, tones, acts, and deeds, when understanding occurs, then we know that we have communicated. You were a master communicator Officer Cook, it really was sad that day that physical actions had to overshadow calming words to produce a negative response to a situation that did not need to escalate further. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
Prayer is a long term investment, one that will increase your sense of security because God is your protector. keep at it every day, for prayer is the key of the day and the bolt of the evening. God is waiting to hear from you. God is waiting to hear from us and are we praying that good things should happen now that you are watching us from heaven. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
May the God of love and peace set your heart at rest and speed you on your journey. may he meanwhile shelter you from disturbance by others in the place of complete plenitude where you will repose forever in the vision of peace, in the security of trust and in the restful enjoyment of His riches. I believe Officer Cook, for what you meant personally and professionally to Dade County citizens you should rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero and enjoy being together with your dad, Charles, forever under God's wings for eternity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012
The cheerful of heart has a continual feast, better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. We still have trouble with the fact that you are not here any more to help us in our times of misery and distress. We can hope one day there will be a feast made for a king in heaven with you and your father, Charles for us to partake in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2012