Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Wow.....you must have been some man and police officer! I'm sorry I didn't know you. I hope you don't mind a "firefighter" leaving a reflection. My brother is in law enforcement and we both went to NAU. I knew Sheriff Joe Richards thru his daughter. Jeff, God has a special place for police officers and I KNOW you are watching over us in public safety. Thanks for your ultimate sacrifice. God needed you more, but we will still miss you.

Mark

Battalion Chief Mark Nyhart
Mesa Fire Department

August 17, 2005

Hi Jeff,
I've been thinking about you alot lately, especially on your 5 year anniversary of your death. I miss you and wish for just a minute I could see you and talk to you. I know you rest and watch over us. I sit here and look at your picture and that smile so warm and true just brings tears to my eyes and I can't believe your not here anymore. I reflect on those days we worked together and the fun and laughs we shared in the time I knew you.I will treasure those memories and you forever...... I will see you again my friend

June 22, 2005

Jeffrey, Well its been 5 years today that you gave your life in the line of duty. I miss you and that smile you gave me on a daily basis. I know your safe now and watch from above. Life as you know has gone on but your memory still lives in all of us daily. Rest my friend.

Anonymous
Retired Flagstaff PD

June 21, 2005

Jeff, I knew your Dad well but only remember you as a little boy. When you have a slow day up there in Heaven please look up Deputy John Jamison (EOW 6 Sept 1982 ) I suspect that you already have done so and are both keeping us safe. Rest in Peace Jeff, Rest in Peace.

DET.LT.TOM BRAWLEY. RETIRED
COCONINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

April 24, 2005

Hey Jeff, I'm now out of the academy and off training. I have your old beat and think of you all the time when I'm in the neighborhood you gave your life. In fact I'm working graves like you were that day. I think of you when I pull a car over at 0300 hours and think it's a "routine traffic stop" and am a much safer officer because of it. Last month a car chase ended blocks away from were you were shot. Four officers fired at the suspect stopping the threat but none of the good guys were hurt. Thanks for your help....

Officer
Flagstaff Police Dept.

August 20, 2004

Jeffrey!!
God I miss you. I remember the days on patrol with you. Thanks for all the code 7's you bought. You were such a great guy and to this day years later you are still thought of and missed always. I will come see you on the mountain, watch for a flower and I'll be waiting for gentle breeze to cross my face so I know you were there. Thinking of you always my friend.

Anonymous

August 4, 2004

Jeff,
It has been over four years since you left. Not a day has gone by that I don't think of the sacrafice you made. I still visit Flagstaff and I say hello to you when I visit. I haven't been to the San Francisco Peaks since you left, but when I do I'll say hello, and listen to the wind for you to say "Hi" back. Your memory will live on for eternity and one day we'll say hi again. May God bless your children and that they live a wonderful life, knowing there father was and still is a wonderful person.

Kevin Jacobson
Mesa PD

July 7, 2004

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.

Tonight, June 21, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Jeff Adam Moritz who died in the line of duty on this date four years ago.

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

Officer Moritz’ sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

June 22, 2004

Jeff, it's been a long time since we've last talked..but you have never been out of my thoughts...I know that you have been there at least a few times already for me and I thank you for keeping me safe out there...I can still see your goofy smile and hear you laugh...I miss you BRO...By the way, chewing is bad for you...I'm going to Flag this weekend to visit my Parents and I'll stop by to see you and say HI!...You met my kids the last time I was up there and I'll bring them by again...I could write to you on this all day long BRO but I'd better get and let someone else talk to you....I wish the very best for your family...We'll talk again soon...You will always be with me...I MISS YOU JEFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Larmo

OFC. PRADO, Larry
PHOENIX. P. D.

May 4, 2004

I've been reading through the numerous reflections left on your site, Ofcr Moritz, and I am both heartened and amazed at the impact you had on others' lives. I never knew you, but reading all this, I wish I had. May God bless you and your family.

Anonymous

October 17, 2003

I am only a few weeks from graduation and being on patrol where you gave your life. I always stop and think about you when I pass your memorial at the station. I never met you but I know you watch over the officers of Flagstaff and will watch over me soon. I hope I will have the same courage and fortitude you had while protecting our city. God rest your soul Officer Moritz.

Police Officer Recruit
Flagstaff PD

October 4, 2003

Jeff,
The trial was held and the suspect convicted of Murder. What a glorious day to see justice served! Rest in peace brother, while your patol the gates of heaven.
09-03-03

Belia Fessenden, Ret. Pinal County S.O.

September 12, 2003

TO Officer Jeff Moritz's Wife:
I had the pleasure of meeting you when one of our own went down in a tragic and violent situation. Your visit to Officer Lopez's widow tells me that you are a very couragous person. The words of comfort you gave were worth more than anything that can be expressed. You are the pillar of hope for the family and friends. Your actions will help us to continue, when the pain is too hard to bear.
May God bless you and your family. And I know that Jeff is in HEaven, looking over us as we continue to do the work that he so loved. May Jeff and all of our brothers and sisters who have lost their life in the line of duty, REST in PEACE

Deputy Belia Fessenden
Pinal County S.0.

Your newborn baby is BEAUTIFUL. Even though you can't be on earth for him, I'm positive he will know what a great person his daddy was.

You are not forgotten, nor will you ever be. You are always in my thoughts, as are your wife and two babies. Please watch over them and keep them safe, as well as all of Arizona's officers, especially the ones really in need of you right now.

Anonymous

Today the nation buried a hero

good-bye my friend

God's Speed

Anonymous

Our prayers and thoughts are with the colleagues and family of Ofcr. Moritz.   

P/O Kurt Nagl
Baltimore City Police

Today 6/26/00 was the day that dispatch gave the final call for Officer Jeff Moritz.

Jeff was one of the most professional,and caring people I have ever met.  Day in and day out Jeff showed the world what a professional is.  He gave every thing 110%.

To the family: I deeply regreat your loss and to Holden (Jeff's son): I hope one day you will be able to grasp how wonderful of a father you had, and I'm very sorry Jeff won't get to know you.

There is no greater love than a man lay down his life for his friends.

The city of Flagstaff and the Law Enforcement Community has lost a great officer,and a true friend.

.................Jeff you will not be forgot............

J. Collins
COCONINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

I work in the Coconino County Jail.  I did not work directly with Jeff, but I did see him quite often when he brought in people he was booking into our jail.  Officer Moritz always stood out as a very professional guy.  He always had a smile on his face.  He was very dedicated to his job, and I have nothing but respect for Jeff.  I remember he would always shake the hand of the person he was booking in before he would leave the jail, and when he was walking out he would wish them good luck.  I always thought that was very special, and it was coming from someone who really cared about people.  He wore his badge well, and I will miss his smiling face.

Joe Cordsen
Coconino County Sheriff's Office

On behalf of the Mesa Police Department and Traffic Section, we express our deepest sympathy to the family, fellow officers, and friends of Jeff.  You are all in our prayers.

D.L. Dolenar #10495
Mesa Police Department, AZ

Although we did not know each other, I wanted you to know that we share in your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Family. The black band worn over my badge symbolizes my fallen Brother. May he rest in peace.

Ofc. Chris Lee
Marana Police Department

Our sincere heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Ofc. Jeff Moritz.On behalf of a grateful Nation,our deepest Thank-you for your thoughtful dedication and ultimate sacrafice in defending our Country and your community.We realize that these shocking circumstances deeply hurt.Our prayer is that you come to know the 'why' of all of this.

"For God so loved the world that He gave his uniquely born Son,that whosoever believes in Him,shall not perish,but have eternal life" John 3;16

Ofc John D. Sainz,Chaplain
Tucson Police Department

Words cannot express the grief I felt when I heard of your death, and was only compounded by learning your wife is expecting another child. Your family and co-workers are in my prayers. May they find comfort through God in this time of sorrow.

Blessed be the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Rest well in the loving arms of God, my brave brother!

DEA Agent

I've thought about you for a week now, but when I found out yesterday that your wife is expecting a child and she found out the day after you gave your life in the line of duty, words cannot express how I feel now. The outpouring in your community shows what a presence you were. I'm proud to be on the same side as you. I look at my two year old son and cannot imagine not coming home to see him.

Tonight when I go out on one of those so called "routine calls" I hope your standing right next to me. I never knew you, yet I will never forget you. God bless your wife, son and unborn child. May they find the strength to live well.

J. Schechterle
Phoenix P.D.

It was our joke...

- I'd give you a hard time when you brought someone in 15 minutes after you hit the road- EVERY MORNING FOR A WEEK.

- You would never tell me your first name.
So I gave you a fitting nick-name... "Smilin' J"

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Some guys come in for the fourth or fifth time on their shift. They're tired. I'm tired. But not Smilin J. No matter how often he came in, he always had a 1000-watt grin for everyone. Co-workers, friends, or someone he had just arrested... His smile didn't descriminate- and it was contagious. Yet he was the most professional man I've ever met. Flagstaff has lost a great man.
Friend, you are missed.

-Anonymous
Coconino County Detention Facility

I drive through Flagstaff a couple of times a year and I think about you and the sacrifice that you made. A year later we lost one of our own and I found out first hand the heartache and pain that is caused by the death of a brother. You are not forgotton. Nor are the thousands of others that have paid the ultimate price. God speed..

Det. S. Ferrell
Lehi Police Dept. Ut.