Sergeant Edward G. Moore Ohio State Highway Patrol Ohio Friday, July 23, 1976  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

You are never forgotten by those who still love you.

Anonymous

2008-12-30

Sgt. Moore

Today when I went to the ODMP site, you were the fallen hero. I was touched by those that have remembered you and even more so those that followed in your footsteps in service. Your are not forgotten. Maintiens Le Droit.

Rest easy Troop.

Sergeant
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
2008-09-10

This past year i have done a lot of thinking about you and a lot of research. Every now and then i go to dads work and just think how serious the job can be. He tells me all these stories, some scarier than others and i just know that my future will be with the patrol.

love your grandson.
Johnny Moore

Johnny Moore
Grandson
2008-03-17

"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
2008-01-08

I attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol's memorial service for the first time this past May and was moved by the dedication the Patrol has for remembering it's fallen officers. I was also greatly moved by the number of family members who come back year after year to honor their loved ones...some who have died over 50 years ago.

My boyfriend is a trooper and pilot with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. I have always been proud of his job and his affiliation with the Patrol, but am even more so after attending the service. People always use the "words" "you will never be forgotten. The family of OSHP live by those words.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County
2007-09-21

Dear Sgt. Moore, I was on duty at Findlay DHQ at the time of your crash. I never meet you in person, we only talked over the radio. You were a true professional in every since. I will never forget the sadness and grief that we all felt at my post. Over thirty years have passed I still remember those feelings, the grief and concern we all had for you and your family.

Michael D. Hall, former Comm Tech I
former OSHP Employee
2007-02-21

This is a memorial for my father.

Today is New Years Eve, your birthday. It has been 30 years since you have passed. As you had said, :The whole world is celebrating your birthday today." You would be so proud of all of your children. Your sons are both in law enforcement, which I always figured they would be. You passed doing what you loved best. Being a trooper and flying your plane. Happy birthday daddy.

Your daughter,
Linda

Linda Moore
daughter
2006-12-31

Sir I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you.

Heather
Ohio State Highway Patrol
2006-12-22

Grandpa i have never met you, but I hear a lot of good things about you from my dad. you have been sadly missed and always will. Love you

Johnny Moore
grandson
2006-10-26

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Ohio Highway Patrol. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Sergeant Moore deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Sergeant Moore is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina
2006-06-12

Dad, you are and will be always sadly missed. Although you died when I was young, I have learned so much about you since I followed in your footsteps. Thanks for looking over me and keeping me safe while I work the roads. I love and miss you!

Sergeant John Moore
OSHP
2005-12-31

Sarge, although I didnt know you, I know your son. You see, he is responsible for getting me a job within the OSHP. You would be very proud of him. He was my sergeant for a short period.

I just wanted to say thank you for your service.

Heather
OSHP
2005-07-14

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2005-07-12

26 years later, you are still remembered. Rest easy, Troop, as we will continue for you.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)