Officer Down Memorial Page

It's been 15 years David...You will always be remembered...my son was born 3 years later on this date (exact same time you left us)...I tell him he has a very special guardian Angel....

Marc Love
Cousin
February 15, 2012

David,

Remembering you on the 14th anniversary of your untimely passing. Rest in Peace Brother. You will never be forgotten.

Your brothers and sisters in blue,

Garland Police Department

Anonymous
February 15, 2011

David, I think of you often, especially now that my own son
is a police officer. I worked with Sheila, so I heard about you all the time. I remember the day you came into the office carrying Zack and beaming with joy. Little did we know you would have only a short time with your son. You
visited our church when your Mom and Dad came to Texas for a visit--good people. I know Sheila and the kids miss you every day and always will. We know you are not gone, just
away and we will see you again one day in Heaven. You are
not forgotten. Thank you for your service to others.

Sandra Ison
Friend
January 26, 2011

Mad Dog, thx for bringing me to her...I promise to take care of her forever.

Anonymous
February 21, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired
February 15, 2010

I started a new job off of Centerville in Garland recently. I went to the nearby bank for business and saw your memorial. I paused to read it and made a note to look for your name to find more information. How ironic that February 15th is my birthday and I find you here and see that the SOB who did this has been executed.

Officer Moore - Rest in Peace - God Bless your family

Thank you and your Brothers for their service and protection.

Just a citizen in Garland

Kathy
citizen
January 19, 2010

All those years ago; we all stood in the pouring rain, rain streaking down our faces, the cold air, hundred's of police officers standing side by side, at Present Arms....its as if it was yesterday.

The individual responsible for taking you away from your family is taking the long dirt nap and drawing dust and worms. Justice has been served; cold and hard. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

We will hold the TBL for a bit longer and then we will join you as you hold heaven's gates secure. Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy P. Sloan
Brown County Sheriff's Office, Texas
January 16, 2010

JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP in peace officer David Moore.

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood CA. P.D.
January 14, 2010

Well my friend, it has been done. Thirteen years late but your killer has been executed! He can never hurt anyone again. You can now rest in peace...

Blake
Friend
January 8, 2010

Rest in Peace brother. that POS that executed you has been removed from this earth and sent to hell. And even hell is too nice of a place for him. You will never be forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
January 8, 2010

May God continue to bless and comfort the Moore family. Officer Moore will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero. I salute you, Sir!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD
January 7, 2010

HUNTSVILLE, Texas – A man convicted of gunning down a Texas police officer during an attempted bank robbery was put to death Thursday evening in the first execution of the year in the nation's busiest death penalty state.

Kenneth Mosley, 51, was condemned for the February 1997 slaying of David Moore in Dallas.

Mark Drennen
Former Corrections Officer
January 7, 2010

Rest in Peace. Today was a long time coming.

John Pittmon
TX DPS
January 7, 2010

RIP David. I miss you.

Julie

Anonymous
January 6, 2010

Today justice will be served; the animal that did this will be executed. Rest in peace Officer Moore...

Scott
September 24, 2009

You have been on my mind. Just wanted you to know.

Sam
July 24, 2009

RIP IN PEACE BROTHER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

MARCO ROBLES
MCKINNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 16, 2009

I just wanted to wish Officer Moore's family the best. I became aware of his killer's extension on policelink. Officer Moore was executed, yet his executioner is allowed a stay for appeals. I'm currently a LEO, and it makes me sick to my stomach. Our judicial system is a joke and I'm so tired of it. Thank you for your service, dedication, and for the family that stood behind you Officer Moore, may you rest in peace.

Sgt J Johnson

Sgt Jason Johnson
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
July 16, 2009

I don't know why I was thinking so much about you tonight but for some reason I had to look you up again, David. Wish you were around to shoot the breeze just like we did back at Madison. It's hard to believe it's been 12 years since the end of your watch. Miss you, buddy.

Deputy Bryant Orem
Hamilton County Indiana Sheriff/High School buddy
March 3, 2009

To Officer Michael David Moore, his wife, children and other loved ones, and his fellow officers with the Garland Police Department:

On this the 12th anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Mike. I am so humbled by your valor and service. My son Larry was your brother in green as well as in blue. Semper Fi and I salute your military service also.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Mike gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 15, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 15, 2009

Mikey, it has been 11 years since you were taken from us. I think of you and Sheila all the time. I still watch my wedding tape from 1990 just to be able to see you again. I sometimes feel responsible for talking you in to being a cop, but I know after working with you it was what you were meant to do. I still keep an eye on your killer and wait for the judgement day to come. Even though you are 10-7 now, I will see you again some day. You were my best friend, and I miss you very much.

Blake Eden
Friend
July 21, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VVANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 10, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 7, 2008

I've visited this page numerous times in the past and I always end up deleting my post, I really don't know why, maybe because I still struggle sometimes with what happened in 1997. It is great to see that so many people loved David. David was my brother-in-law and from the time I was just a small child, I've always respected him...he had such a significant impact on my life. I became a Marine in 1995 and then after his death, a cop in 2000. To this day I still praise Garland PD for the quality officers they produce. I will never forget the support they offered my family during those tough times and still provide today....God Bless David and his family at Garland PD.

Ofc M.D. Leigeber
Tyler PD
December 19, 2007

GOD bless you & your family -

Officer B.Werner
Frisco Police Department
September 26, 2007