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

Sunny, cloudy, rainy or snowy heroes are expected to handle their long, perilous and arduous professional assignments and maintain a calming effect in order for peace, stability and prosperity to reach out and take shape. Here in Dade County, Officer Cook, you brokered and forged relationships because of the young man and first class gentleman of honor,integrity and dignity. So much blended well and for performing in an outstanding manner, resolute and virtuous may Our Lord shine His grace upon your soul and spirit. Your esteemed and loyal heart of devotion and faith never wavered, never wandered astray and were unselfishly dedicated to producing the outcomes needed and essential for serenity and safety to become a blessed resource. Forever an angel diligent, vigilant and always kind and caring. The compassion, morals, character,commitments and convictions forever saluted as badge#1664 was reverence, trustworthiness and truth packing a powerful wallop. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Ingenuity,intuition and intelligence directed your compasses of passion.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 11, 2024

Rhetoric cannot ever solve anything simply becauseheroic actions will forever ring true and virtuous as yours, Officer Cook, were always spot on when defending and protecting Dade County's peace and freedoms. A hero with honesty, integrity and humbly blessed dignity can never be forgotten only saluted and solemnly paid homage for a sacrifice that remains esteemed,loyal and most legendary. When character, commitment and conviction are intuition, diligence and wisdom doubly combined the outcomes can only result in a positive outcome and your bravery and sacred actions that day and every watch, Officer Cook, surely meant a most efficient difference in our pursuits and way of life. An angel forever soaring above watching over your family, comrades and the entire world as badge#1664 was about unselfish care, compassion and unwavering balance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 10, 2024

To rise above evil, violence seems to inhibit mankind's abilities to journey where our life travels may transport us. Your earthly missions, Officer Cook, were sacred, supremely honorable and dignified by God's divine virtue, vision and wisdom. A young man built on character, charm and having a justified commitment of both truth and trust seeing peace and stability enter the homes and streets of your beloved Dade County community where your heroic name and legacy stand as proud as the day your mother and father brought you and your big sister, Nancy into this world. Sad, tragic andjust an outrage that your life and career of noble blessings was ended on May 16, 1979 a day no one will ever forget and we sincerely and humanely salute your loyalty, esteem and accomplishment treasuring you forever as an angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 9, 2024

Professionalism is the true and trustworthy personification of a man or woman's dignity, honesty, integrity and character that all most commit in ridding our world of evil, violence and hatred. You surely did that on behalf of Dade County, Officer Cook, solemnly and squarely facing violence and making the supreme sacrifice for our very serenity, security and safety to be saluted and never forgotten. Virtue, vision, versatility that was priceless precision just as faithfulness and effort all were truly angelic, humbly blessed and loyal forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sanctity and unselfishness can only perform when one's intuition and intelligence are always above par and reproach.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 8, 2024

Your badge and uniform do the dangerous and sometimes dirty work getting crime and violence off the streets. Here in Dade County where your heroic legacy, Officer Cook, has spread far and wide you are saluted and humbly remembered for being a gregarious gentleman who gave and exposed your heart and soul in everything written in the solemn words of honor, integrity and dignity. So much class, decency, character and commitment out forth in an honest and truly blessed manner. Always loyal, esteemed and trustworthy #1664 your badge number stood for pride, wisdom, virtue and sacred missions of faith, devotion and dedication poured together to create a peaceful and more serener environment for mankind girded in your due diligence and vigilance so vital to your successes during your all too short life and public service career where now the paths and trails have been paved for others. May they be blessed with health, peace and safe watches day in and out with unselfish hearts and unwavering souls as you, Officer Cook, acquitted yourself with. Rest in peace my neighbor, angel, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 7, 2024

You embodied the spirit, heart and soul of mankind, Officer Cook, simply by being a hero for all Dade County. Your family, friends and colleagues live in peace, serenity and stability because of your humble sacrifice, a reminder of wisdom, virtue and sacred vision being put forth carrying your professional life and career down the trails and paths of righeousness, resiliency, effort and meaning. This can only happen when you are honest, dignified a true man and trusted servant of character,charm, charsima and commitment fortifying what we all know about such a terrific gentleman of gallantry and conviction. Now your heavenly angelic name and legacy is further perpetuated and accentuated by your loving family. Such a tragic loss yet we pray healing and goodwill come shining through the clouds where doubtmay lie. Unwavering, unrelenting and always unselfish, loyal, patient and decent such dedication makes badge#1664 about the respect that you certainly earned for a job only a heroic angel could accomplish. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend,angel and hero. Noble and kind, concerned and fearless in carrying out your daily responsibilities of versatility and ability.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 6, 2024

A man of means whose devotion, dedication and faithful heroics all led to peace and stability for Dade County and whose legacy will forever be solemnly remembered and humbly saluted. Yes, you were certainly a very blessed gentleman, Officer Cook, whose grity, gallantry and gumption uplifted and further enhanced your character,honesty, integrity and dignity all unwavering and all unselfish in your daily pursuits of violence and evil standing in our lives where serenity is calling. The truth and trust remain forever implanted within your family's hearts, souls and minds as they their lives forward with your loyal, esteemed and precious memories always with them. With the vehicles of sacred virtue, humility and wisdom may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. An angel so beloved and adored whose life and career endly all too soon because of one rotten and disrespectful person. Badge#1664 was about diligence, vigilance and staying the courses of proper conduct professionally.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 5, 2024

Boxed in by terror and just horrible evil you battled and fought hard for Dade County, your fellow officers and of course the fine people whom you loyally, gladly and heroically protected and watched over. Such a strong heart and a most resourcefully vibrant soul of unselfish and unwavering courage patrolling with dignity, character and all the trust and truth in integrity, ingenuity and intuition so sacredly brought to your life and career missions of goodwill, faith and devoutness, Officer Cook. A man among the crowd and a gentleman who toiled down the roads of resolve, the corners of virtue and the streets where your wisdom, values and scruples always created the environment of serenity and safety for mankind. Diligence, vigilance are only handled if one is patient and unrelenting of which you were wearing badge#1664 a sign of genuine respect and efficiency given every precise moment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. Our Master continues guiding the paths,inspirations and ideals of your adored and beloved family as they live lives of compassion, concern and purpose.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 4, 2024

We the ordinary citizen can view the reflections of yourlife and professional career of public service, Officer Cook. We obviously can see the humbleness, devotion and dignity of a real man, a classy gentleman gallant and full of unselfish integrity and character that preserved and protected the landscapes of your esteemed and beloved community of Dade County. God directed your dangerous pursuits, your dreams, goals and unwavering and diligent aspirations which forever serve as heroic inspirations as your adored family carries your legacy of substance and sanctity close to their hearts, minds and souls. You'll always be treasured and saluted for the crowns of class,virtue, vision and wisdom. Sure instrumental versatility and stability brought to us, our freedoms and liberties coming to fruition. For being truthful, loyal and trustworthy my neighbor, angel, friend and hero may you rest in peace. Character, commitment and conviction spot on as were your principles, compassion and politeness so blessed and humanely fundamental. A significant contributor forever implanted in the history of Dade County. You were so dearly loved by your family, respected by your peers and always such a handsome smile terribly missed everyday. Forty-five years since badge#1664 patrolled the areas where your awareness, acumen and astuteness played an important role in our safety and security.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2024

Truth and trust can never turn rusty for if they heaven forbid did our countries and communities would be in dire straits and surely troubled wrecked by violence and evil. Officer Cook, your humbly blessed life and heroic career of sanctity, nobility and objectivity are chartered the courses and trails of peace, stability and purpose for mankind to achieve and to succeed in their dreams, goals and aspirations. Information is a most powerful tool and when utilized with honor,integrity and dignity makes things safer and lesse perilous. A true warrior of character, concern, commitment and conviction all the result of morals, scruples and values so humble and yet so loyally cherished forevermore. Always a gentleman of first class decency, determination and faithfully resourceful dedication that our lives more appreciated as you will always be as your family's heroic angel. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Accomplishment can only process itself by one staying true to themselves and by diverting havoc and chaos away from the masses. God will forever bless and watch over your soul and spirit until your loved ones reunite with you and may your beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook rest in peace. Truly dignified and blessed individuals.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2024

Face to face is how you might be able to resolve a dilemma before it grows more severe. Domestic violence just as any serious crime can never be tolerated within society's normal daily routines. You took your responsibilities very seriously, Officer Cook and forever will be saluted and hailed as a Dade County hero. An angel of humility, heart and soul who reached out and protected our peace and stability while giving meaningful service of integrity, dignity, character and honesty. Your family, department and friends have never forgotten your legacy, name and virtues which accompanied your sacred patrols and perseverance which was unyielding and unrelenting just as your persistant diligence and vigilance in both dedicated commitments and convictions. The trust and truth always was centered around loyalty, esteem and the compassion you demonstrated back to mankind. A blessing for all to witness. You'll be forever missed but you remain always in the hearts andminds of your loved ones as they carry the torches of goodwill, faith and resourcefulness in their daily lives,paths and trails of perseverance and fruitful purpose. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A gracious and accentuated public servant who gave his life for ours to continue onward. Badge#1664 was about reverence, effort, respect and resiliency.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2024

Stay truthful and trustworthy and those humble trails and paths will soon be realized. Dade County never forgets its heroes and heroines who have given their lives and careers over to Our Master in heaven. You were a man of devoutness, dedication, goodwill and honesty, Officer Cook. Dignity and integrity drove virtue, vision and versatility where visibility and reliability belonged. A most valued servant whose unselfish, unwavering and diligent character supported the tenets of tenacity and vigilance. Forever saluted as a heroic angel and may you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 1, 2024

Warriors go to wars, battling every adversity assigned to them. May 16,1979 though not dispatched was a day of fate and tragedy yet, Officer Cook, for answering that domestic call in Liberty City called Gladesview your heart and soul knew only one direction straight into evil, a man filled with venom and hate in his eyes and you dignified your professional position with honor, character and integrity to endeavor to get this man to surrender before more bloodshed fell upon the sacred streets where your legacy, heroism and upstanding name will forever be known, saluted and paid homage for the price of our liberties and stability came about through an angel whose heart and soul accomplished, were both unselfish and unwavering never giving in. Always special, loyal and forever esteemed by virtue of your diligent commitment and truthful manner of trustworthiness paving those trails and paths for the heroes who have succeeded you. A grand gentleman of humility and a spirit now blessed abundantly by God as He watches over you, your family and colleagues of the past and present. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It is destiny found in devoutness, faith, resolve and the wisdom imparted and implanted within your being. A young man gallant and humbly blessed with talents and tenacity. Ferocity feeding off the succinct and genuine intuition, ingenuity and intelligence which brought clarity to one who was both compassionate and passionate. The peril and stress of a position you accepted willingly without remorse or regret. Never forgotten and forever adored!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2024

Mankind thinks and God laughs. No laughing matter when cherished, honorable, decent, dependable and most highly desirable and dedicated heroes and heroines sacrifice their lives and careers for our safety, serenity and total security as you did, Officer Cook, forty-five years ago for the residents of Dade County to live happier, healthier and steadfastly proud, humbly blessed and prosperous. You are saluted and solemnly honored and remembered everyday for dignity, character and integrity. True wordsofvirtue, sanctity and trust never to be glossed over nor taken for granted. The legacy of loyalty, vision and wisdom has been passed to others who carry with them the torches of tenacity as the years go seemingly flying by as has 2024. Now and forever an angel hovering above in heaven watching over your loved ones esteemed, precious and special as was and forever is your heart and soul that protected with unwavering and unselfish diligence, vigilance and the scruples of morals and highly refined commitment and conviction. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 31, 2024

A heart beats. A soul floats as does the spirit of a beloved hero. Not just a figure, but a gentleman, A young man as you were, Officer Cook, who served Dade County with the virtue and honor that is demanded from all who wear a uniform and badge of sanctity. Our freedom and stability all because of your sacrifice of dignity, character and integrity truthful and trustworthy to be saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2024

To navigate, investigate and most of all to dedicate your resourced of talent takes an entire effort put forth. Surely, Officer Cook, your journeys and missions on behalf of Dade County were supremely outstanding and humbly heroic. Such a dear man of devote faith, diligent dignity and the intelligence of having integrity and character supporting your life and career meant the world. They along with your beloved family misses you very dearly and continues your missions and legacy established by commitments of both true trust and virtue sacredly placed where serenity, safety and security rightfully belong. We salute you and will never forget your unselfish and unwavering heart and soul of compassion, concern and loyalty. Forever blessed as an angel watching over everyone. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Acumen and accentuation stamped your perpetual motions of endeavor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2024

A most heroic and blessed family in the Cook name. A household of warmth, friendliness and the humility of character, hearts and souls that engaged the tunnels and corners of mankind. Where you were so loyal, cherished, esteemed and dependable, Officer Cook, Dade County will certainly never forget a man of precise endeavor, honesty, integrity and dignity that scoured and patrolled for peace, stability and a sense of balance like no other. A gentleman who enhanced, enriched and uplifted humanity from its doldrums and will always be saluted fortifying society with a handsome smile and talent so abundantly diligent. An angel of morals, values, trust and truth walkingside by side down the paths and trails of unselfish and unwavering vigilance and ingenuity. Badge#1664 is above in heaven watching over your family and us. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. A treasured man of faithfulness, resourcefulness and goodness that flowed within your veins and arteries of wisdom,vision and versatile so sacredly spread throughout your earthly journeys and missions that sadly concluded all too soon. You were the best at your chosen profession despite all the dangers out there!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 28, 2024

One ounce of passion. One moment of endeavor. One day of danger. Everything is multiplied and magnified by the thousands. Always though a loyal and cherished young man, heroic, humble and blessed and fortified in acumen, awareness all accentuated as dignity, honesty and integrity walked those trails and paths of perseverance and unwavering and unselfish truth and trust. Officer Cook, the total attention of Dade Countyand its citizens was thrust upon your humble shoulders of serenity, safety and security and the legacy youleft behind is only capsulated and enriched every second your wings of angelic heroism touch the heavens above. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2024

One lesson learned could be a life saved. One seed planted in the ground sprouts numerous leaves. You planted safety, security and serene virtue within Dade County, Officer Cook, all enhancing, enriching and uplifting the spirits of all who live on here or wherever. Your career and heroic life surely had meaning and a blessed heart and soul that functioned faithfully and with energy, effort and efficiency at all moments. Danger, peril should never take an angel from their loved ones. Though, you'll always be revered, remembered, respected and saluted for having wisdom, character, integrity and the dignity to battle above and beyond your duties of devotion, dedication and determination. The trails and paths of trust and truth were carved by your unwavering and unselfish journeys of goodwill, morals and scruples that one is taught by their beloved folks. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Heaven has you and your wings patrolling us, your family has wonderful memories of a life well served and humanely achieved as your heroic legacy continues growing tall and proud.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 26, 2024

The huge hole left with your violent death doing your job as a police officer, Officer Cook, serves as that vivid reminder of why you must appeciate each day. Life is full of ups and downs and yours was heroism, honor and character all brought to the surface as Dade County was well protected by a devout and loyal servant of God. A man, a gentleman with kindness, heart and humility surrounding your blessed and unselfish soul of commitment, conviction and true allegiance to duty, virtue and trustworthiness. Your adoring family has missed you very much and one day will reunite with you as you rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero in heaven where you patrol without harm anymore. Intuitive, intelligent and ingenuity supporting your poles of perseverance, proficiency and dilIgence. So cherished and so grateful for fortifying our golden earth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2024

Sensativity, serenity and sophistication all come through the networks and channels of a hero's care, concern and deep compassion and so your unwavering and unselfish heart and soul, Officer Cook, shined very brightly as you conducted your daily business patrolling Dade County enlightening, enhancing and enriching mankind and society with renewed hope, goodwill and prosperity as all we sought was for peace and stability to lead us through our daily trails, paths, purposes and adventures. Your friendship and guiding experience, integrity and honorable dignity all saw to those dangerous caves where your courage, truth and trust were and always will remain blessed, esteemed and loyal. The angelic wings keep you soaring every moment in eternity where you rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. The loss of your gentle soul left your family with a huge hoe which we can pray for you and hope an uplifting comes speedily and soon in all our lives.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2024

The eyes of the world are on those who fortify and protect our sacred lands and communities where purpose and relevance shall walk without strife. Evil, violence and heinousness shall be aborted and abolished forevermore. You performed your duties of humility and heroism with purpose, passion and compassion, Officer Cook, canvessing the streets and corners of your beloved Dade County. A man with bold, trust and truth supporting your heart and soul of faith, devotion, dignity and resourcefulness. A professional through and true whose character, integrity, commitment and conviction stand for perseverance, profiency and unselfish dedication, determination and virtue for carrying out your earthly missions and pligrimages of persistence, vigilance and diligence all humbly blessed by Our Master and now your spirit is being watched over by Our Lord as your family continues your legacy of adventure of which youi should still be here to enjoy and to be healthy. We pray for them as your esteemed and loyal soul rests in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 24, 2024

A gratefully gallant and honored hero, your life and career were just starting, Officer Cook, though you served for six years of consentrated effort, integrity and dignity all coupled with class, desire, decency and blessed dedication. A violent man took you away from your family, colleagues and friends who have never forgotten you, your handsome face and hearty smile. Character, commitment and convictions all true and trusted while you defended our stability and serenity here in Dade County. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and heroic angel. Virtue, vision, sanctity and your patrols will shine forever. A treasured man of loyalty and esteem who has been greatly missed by the entire world.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2024

The landscapes of love and adoration surely blossomed when you were with your family, Officer Cook. And decades after you made the supreme and ultimate sacrifice to protect Dade County and its people you are forever enshrined in their hearts and minds as your family carries the torch of a legend born with class, raised with honesty and driven decency. You will never be forgotten and neither will unselfish and unwavering dignity, integrity and character all truly trustworthy be swept under the carpets. Callousness, disrespect and heinous violence took a beautiful soul away from this world, yours was cherished and will forever be, it was loyal and esteemed. The tracks, trails and paths you paved are now the commitment and dedicated convictions of other noble men and women. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, angel and hero. A precious and sweet soul of labors of love.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2024

If efficiency could solve crimes and broker peace then where would honesty, dignity and integrity fit in? Well they all accomplished their roles quite well, Officer Cook, as you preserved the landscape in and around Dade County. You perserved and acted as well as any professional seizing the opportunities to make peace and liberty a longer lasting by-product of each other. Destinies and journeys undertaken for mankind's health, safety and well being with the best of loyal intentions by a cherished and esteemed gentleman of determination, truth and trust. May God's shing grace shine down upon your angelic spirit, heart and soul where character, commitment and conviction went. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2024

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