Deputy Sheriff Oneal Moore Washington Parish Sheriff's Office Louisiana Wednesday, June 2, 1965  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I just wanted to let your family and friends know that there are many out there who know the pain that you feel today. My brother Roger was killed 4 years ago today June 2nd. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many folks who care. I pray that God will bless you with many precious happy memories to help fill your heart "especially today".

Judy Coleman
Sister of Roger Lynch
2009-06-03

I am honored & proud today! My son gave me this website a year or so ago, and i keep it near my computer. It's hard sometimes to "go" down those avenues of the unfinished, so it took a long time. I read all the wonderful words of compassion & encouragement, and was made happy. Thanks dad, for setting an example for me and my children. Thanks for being the person you were, and in your absence encouraging me to push forward, & move on. I will always love who you were. You were a "Father" & a "Husband". You were a "Chrisian", and a soldier in the army. You died a "Hero", and a left your name marked in the books of history. Your good deeds will forever live with your family, neighborhood, community, & your country. The "Officer Down" memorial page has made it possibel for others to share their sympathy & compassion for you and our family. Thanks Friends! God bless & protect all the officers. Keep them safe and keep their family at peace and free from worry.

Sincerely,
Tresslar La'Nita Moore Lewis

Tresslar Moore Lewis
Daughter
2009-01-14

RIP

Anonymous

2008-09-08

Oneal was a true gentleman. I investigated a civil rights
matter with him sometime in Spring, 1965. Reportedly a Molotov cocktail had been thrown at a hostel being used by one of the many civil rights groups present in the area during this very stressful period. I found him to be a very
professional and courteous officer. Being the first black
deputy sheriff had to be difficult for him especially knowing that he knew the Klan was after him. I was very saddened to hear of his death. He was a wonderful man. I think of him often when remembering those days.

Special Agent Alan J. Ouimet
F.B.I.
2008-09-01

i am writing this reflection becaused i might be some related to officer moore.i found out abouth him through a fellow guardman.who went to school in new orleans with his dauther.i live in tangipaoha parish.

sgt.michael a moore
louisiana army national guard
2008-06-01

On behalf of the Moore family, I would like to give thanks to all of the prayers that were and still are being sent out for us and my grandfather. I ran upon this site so randomly but I'm glad i did. Just to know that people we dont even know are still looking out for us is the greatest feeling!

God bless you all!

Rest in Peace Grandfather....
Never got the chance to know you, but I've always known of you... And I love you!

Duncan Tre'Vaughn Moore

Grandson Duncan Tre'Vaughn Moore
Grandson
2008-04-23

Yesterday, I was talking with a couple of young men who were raised in the town where you were killed. They're students of mine now and in the course of the conversation, they mentioned you and your partner and the incident that cost you your life. Even though I'm new to Louisiana and these young men were born long after you were already gone, they still call your name. You are not forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Rebecca Hensley
College Instructor
2007-09-07

You were gone before I was born, but I've cryed with your family at your memorial services. I've met your partner, Creed Rogers, who was seriously injured in your attack. I've worn the same uniform as you. I think of you often and I am angry and ashamed of the cowards who perpetrated this incident. I pray that justice will be served on your behalf, someday, and your family can enjoy some sense of satisfaction.
God bless your family.
Rest in peace, Sir.

B Sharp
Former WPSO/ WP-48
2007-07-11

Rest, brother.

It is a shame that ignorance weighed so heavily in your death. Your family, and your family in blue are honored by your very existence.

Thank you.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
2007-02-06

Rest easy brother, the example you set will live forever.

Capt. Bill McClain (ret.)
Wake Co. Sheriff's Office
2007-01-16

You are a true hero and will forever be remebered!

Delaware State Police
2006-08-20

I honor you for your service in our country's most turbulant of times. You will forever remain a hero in the minds and the hearts of people everywhere. Thank you Deputy Sheriff O'Neal Moore.

2006-07-17

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE,,,
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

BROTHER, THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN TO LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR ANOTHER...MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department
2006-03-13

You were and are a Hero, your valor in those troubled times was exceeded only by your desire to help others and make a difference.
The coward who ended your life will be punished and you must know that the example you set for those of us who followed was unequalled.
Rest easy valiant warrior, the monster called racism did not win.

Retired Police Officer

2005-06-17

The only color I see Brother, is the color of our uniform. God Bless and rest in peace.

brian burton ptl. officer
fort wayne in
2004-05-08