State Trooper Willis Von Moore Alabama Department of Public Safety Alabama Monday, February 26, 1996  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-02-26

ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY COMES AND GOES. YOU ARE STILL ON OUR MINDS AND IN OUR HEARTS.

HUTCH
HPD
2009-02-26

WILLIS VON MOORE. A HERO IN EVERY SINCE OF THE WORD. I WAS SO PROUD OF YOU AND WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU. I THINK OF YOU EVERYTIME I PASS THAT BRIDGE AND EVERYTIME I SEE A TROOPER ON THE ROAD. IF HEAVEN COULD BECOME A KINDER PLACE IT HAPPENED ON FEBRUARY 26, 1996. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Harold Hutchison Police Officer (Retired
Huntsville Police Dept
2009-02-12

We are sorry for your Loss. My family has also experienced the loss of a loved one in the line of Duty. This was sent to us, We found this helpful. Hope this helps your family as well.


My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous

2008-12-17

Willis,
We drive by your grave site often and I find myself thinking of you often. I have a 5 yr old child that I speak of you often to. I have told him about your strength and integrity...your desire and passion for life and community service. I have often told him and others that, while we all grieved your death, it was the people that never had the opportunity to know the wonderful man that you were that I feel most sorry for. As we have a new influx of new medics and cops....us "old timers" have had the privilege of telling them about you as they see the signs dedicating things to you all over our city. I hope you have found wonderful rest and peace. We all miss you.
Kim Perry

Kim Perry NREMT-P
FRiend
2008-09-24

God speed Willis. We won't forget you.

Sergeant Lawrence Goff
AL DPS, Class 94A Classmate
2008-06-06

Hey friend, I got to see your name inscribed on the national memorial last week, and was again moved by a ton of memories. No one could ever represent the Law enforcement profession better, or be a truer friend. I will be showing my car again this weekend and for the first time out of state. Your hat will proudly be displayed as always, in your memory. Thanks for being my friend and always know that your memory stands strong, and you are truly missed.

Officer J. Burch
Huntsville P.D.
2008-05-20

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-20

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-12

God speed trooper....

2007-08-08

Thank you for your service.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI
2007-07-22

Willis, you are still on my mind..........and I know a lot of other peoples. You were truly a great example of a person to strive to be like. I wish I had spent more time with you. It is a loss to the world to this day still, your light was so strong..............V

VB

2007-04-11

On the anniversary of his death, we pause to remember and honor Trooper Moore and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice he paid.

May God comfort and keep his surviving family members.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL
2007-02-26

It's hard to believe it's been over ten years since you left us so prematurely. I still remember the radio traffic and phone call like it was yesterday. I will forever remember the times when we were young emt's striving to jump each other's calls while riding the city in our responder vehicles. Or the shock on your face when you ran your first emergency birth. You were a class act whether you were riding in a UR vehicle, ambulance, or patrol car. You are still missed.

Ed Hagen
Former HEMSI UR/Friend
2006-11-15

Rest in Peace, Trooper Von Moore. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2006-09-07

Willis, its been over 10 yrs since your tour of duty, and you are still not forgotten, and I doubt if you ever will be. I can still remember the day when we received the call that you have been involved in a serious accident. I along with others that were concerned rushed to the hospital. We later left with hope that you would be fine, but to no avail. God needed you most!! Brother, I will always remember your pride for your uniform, and the way you wore it and represented the department with a great deal of intregity and respect! Thanks for being my friend, and my fellow officer!! God bless your family always!!

Sgt. Terry Raybon
Alabama Dept. of Correction
2006-07-07

Your 10th year anniversary is coming
up in less than a week. Know that
time has not diminished your
sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2006-02-18

Will,

It's been almost ten years since you left us and it seems only like yesterday. There is only one word that could describe you and that is CLASS.. Buddy, you were THE MAN and I truly looked up to you.

You were truly loved by all who knew you and it truly showed the day of your funeral. I have never seen so many people and the procession was unbelievable.

Even though I am now out of emergency services I still carry memories of my friends that were truly friends.

I miss you bud and just know that you are looking down and smiling at how your friends are honoring you even today!

Stay safe Moore!!

Kevin Holder
Former EMT/Dispatcher with HEMSI - Huntsville AL
2005-09-01

God bless you and keep you always. You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2005-01-12

Sad way to go. Thanks for your
service and supreme sacrifice.
God be with all those who still miss
you to this day.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

2004-06-29

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
2004-04-06

My brother often speaks of how much class you had. I am sorry I never got to meet you.

Kevin Kelly

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Today, February 26, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Trooper Willis Von Moore who died on this date years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Trooper Von Moore's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC