Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all the thoughts and comments. Losing my husband is the hardest thing I have had to deal with. I feel completely dead inside right now. My worst nightmare has come true and telling my daughters was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. Emma didn't understand much of anything I was saying, so I sat Madison beside me and hugged her for as long as I could. I handed her a picture of her Daddy and told her I had to talk to her about something important. I told her that her Daddy had been in a car accident on the way to help out his partners and that he had a bo bo on his head. The doctors put a band aid on to try and fix it but they were unable to make him feel better. I said that Daddy would not be coming home but he will always be in her heart and that if she ever wanted to talk to him, he will be there for the rest of her life. I then told her to remember her Curious George show where the monkey goes out and counts all the stars in the sky and I told her that whenever she wants to talk to her Daddy we could go outside and look up at his star. I am not really sure how much she understood- how can she? I can’t even understand. I don't know how I will live without him but if there is one thing that Brad has left me it is his strength to help me raise our daughters.

The nurses told me today that the last thing to go is your sense of hearing, as I was saying goodbye to him I told him today that if our girls grow up to be half as strong as he is I will feel that I have accomplished my role as a mom. During the time of me saying goodbye to him, I had a lot of emotions; I begged him to come back to me, I begged him not to leave me and I yelled at him for taking away our future together. Bradley was my whole world and in a matter of seconds my life was turned upside down.

These past two days have been the worst days of my whole entire life. I know these memories will fade but every time I close my eyes I see him and all I see is him lying in bed dying, I know eventually those images will fade and I will close my eyes and think of the good times.

I don't know what I would do without my family, friends and the Richmond Police Department. They are my rock and the things that will help me get through this. I can't thank them enough for all they have done, I am more than gracious to all of them. I also want to thank my Brother and Courtney for taking care of my daughters so that I can grieve for the next couple days.

The funeral arrangements are being planned and I will try to inform everyone about the day, time and location.

My heart breaks with Brad's family as well. Not only have I lost my husband but they have lost their son and brother.

Brad was an honorable man and he died doing what he loved. As much as that doesn’t make any sense to me now because I lost him, I one day will understand. He saved lives every day in his job and I have decided to donate his organs so that he can continue to save lives. I have one last chance to say goodbye before they operate which will be late Monday or Early Tuesday. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with me and my daughters for the next couple of days.

Brad’s canine partner Rico survived the crash with just a small scratch on his nose. Instead of giving him to another handler, the Richmond Police Department has been kind enough to let me keep him. Even after the crash Rico tried to protect his Daddy and was with him during his last moments of life. That is why I am so grateful that I will get to keep him- this way I will always have a part of Brad and his work, which he loved so much.

Thanks again for all of your love and support. I am going to need everyone’s help to get through this.

I miss you Bradley.......more than you could ever imagine.
Rest in peace baby!!!!!!

Anonymous

October 8, 2008

REST IN PEACE, AND GOD BLESS....YOU ARE A HERO AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN....MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND AGENCY.......YOUR SIS IN BLUE.....

PFC/DIST.IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND

October 8, 2008

You are beautiful. Your smile could melt the hardest heart.

God surely must have needed to brighten His world to take someone as young and as needed here as you.


Heavenly Father, somehow, someway, comfort Brad's family and loved ones. When they see him again, it will be for forever, no more sad goodbyes, broken souls or tears, just joy and sweet peace to mend their hearts.


Rachal

Rachal

October 8, 2008

Dispatchers handle emergency calls everyday but the one call a dispatcher never wants to get is "Officer Down"
The one that makes our blood run cold from fear, it is one of our own out there in a situation that all we can do is Pray. Officer Moody you are now assigned to another division, you duty now is to Protect and Serve you family, friends and Officers everywhere, watch over them with the same loving deication you served your community with.
Rest in Peace Sir you deserve it!

Officer Bradley Moody paid the untimate price for his service he will forever remain in the Memories and Prays of the Law Enforcement Family. My deepest condolences to his family, in their tragic loss.

Former Dispatcher

October 8, 2008

Officer Bradley Moody may you rest in peace. To officers Moody's family and co-workers I am sorry to hear about the untimely death of your loved one. He will always be with us.

dfc christina
va

October 8, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Bradley Moody, and the Richmond P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Moody, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 8, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

October 8, 2008

Officer Moody,

May you rest in peace, you will not be forgotten.

Sergeant M. Fontaine
California Department Of Corrections

October 8, 2008

And to esteem them very highly in love because of their WORK. Be at peace among yourselves. And we exort you, brothers: warn those who are lazy, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone. See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in evrything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Moody,
We all Love you so very much. Go before us and know that Susan and the girls will be well taken care of by your Family and your Brothers and Sisters at THE Richmond Police Department. Your daughters will know what a great Police Officer, Husband, Son, Friend, and Father you are.

Your Brother,
Nathan

Nathan Lonso
THE Richmond Police Department

October 8, 2008

Brad...I will miss our talks, your endless sense of humor and pranks, our "soda" breaks, your smile, and above all, having you as a friend and a cover car that I knew would always be there for me. You are a true HERO and I MISS YOU BROTHER...Godspeed

OFC D. WELLHAUSEN
RICHMOND PD

October 8, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, thank you for your service

To the Family of Officer Moody
Your complete family are in my families prayers during this dark time. My family is just starting to make it thru a lost of our own with the death of my future son in-law Josh Norris in 07. Grant was taken to early and should of had more time with you guys. I know words at this time will never stop the hurt, but know your Husband and Dad is not far from you, he is the whisper in the wind, that feeling of being hugged when no one is there, he will always be at your side watching over ever accomplishment and catching ever tear that you guys shed. What has helped my family and may help yours, remember your love ones laugh, his smile and all those things that are unique to him, since they are truly what made him. God bless you and may he give you strength.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

October 8, 2008

Rest in peace. The law enforcement family lost another HERO. God bless.

F.T.O. Marino-Vitani
Brevard Co. Sheriff's Office, Fl.

October 8, 2008

God bless you and your family. Your legacy will carry on. Your dedication to community continues, even on your passing, from your organ donations. You will never be forgotten as a true hero! Rest in peace, sir!

DB, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Moody. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Officer Moody know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Moody Thank You Sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

October 8, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Moody. You have served your time in hell, walk a beat on the peaceful streets of heaven.

Bennett
Criminal Justice Major, Sonoma State Univ.

October 8, 2008

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU INTO THE PARADISE OF HEAVEN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI E/O/W 04/23/06

Anonymous

October 8, 2008

Officer Moody,

Your time came too soon. By the sacrific of your own life you have saved others. No truer hero, you will continue to live through them. May God bless and give comfort to all of those you leave behind.

Anonymous

October 7, 2008

May God be with you, your family, co-workers and friends as he welcomes you home. Thank you so much for your service.

Deputy Probation Officer
Merced County Probation

October 7, 2008

Thank you for your service, it is truly appreciated. Rest now, brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Special Agent Edward Ward
Washington State Gambling Commission

October 7, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Bradley Moody as well as to the Richmond Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Moody, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 7, 2008

What can one say when an event such as this hits so close to home.

Blue skies and fair seas forever brother.

Officer Sid Hubbs
El Cerrito Police Department

October 7, 2008

I honor Officer Moody for the 7 years he served and for all the good he did during that time and throughout his life.
I must also say thanks to his family for donating his organs. My aunt and my father were recipients of donated organs. Had it not been for an organ donor, I might not have known my father. We were in the hospital together, me to be born and him to receive a donated kidney. I say all that to say I know the value of organ donation. Your loved one lives on through all those who will receive or have received his organs.
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. You will always miss him. You will always cry. But with time, may your tears be fewer and may you be able to smile and laugh because of your memories and because of the joy of the time you had together.

Daddy's Girl
Madison County AL

October 7, 2008

My heart breaks as we once more mourn the loss of a fine officer,father,husband,brother,son,friend and co worker.RIP and look over your cherished ones from God's arms until you are all reunited once more.

Anonymous

October 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

October 7, 2008

Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

October 7, 2008