Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 20, 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

November 12, 2007

God speed trooper....

August 8, 2007

Thank you for your service.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI

July 22, 2007

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

April 11, 2007

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

February 26, 2007

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

November 15, 2006

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

Officer 11169

September 7, 2006

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

July 7, 2006

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

February 18, 2006

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

September 1, 2005

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

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 12, 2005

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

June 29, 2004

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)

April 6, 2004

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