Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Pilot Thomas A. Moher

Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii

End of Watch Wednesday, March 16, 1977

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Reflections for Pilot Thomas A. Moher

Hi Dad,
It's your son William. I just wanted to say I miss you!
I know I wasn't a ideal person and you weren't around to guide me, but I am stable now.

William Moher
Son

March 22, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 16, 2021

I looked you up during my visit to UT‘s library. You were one hell of a human being. A true leader of men in your life.
Gone but never forgotten,
Semper Fi

Sgt Donahue
Army

August 30, 2020

Rest in peace Pilot Moher.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 6, 2020

Rest in peace. Love you forever love your sister Margaret

Margaret Simon
Sister

March 19, 2018

Happy St. Patrick's Day , daddy

I miss you,
Love your daughter,
Treasa

SSGT. Treasa Moher
Your daughter

March 17, 2016

Tom and Kathy Moher were two of my closest friends in Udorn Thailand. I worked for Air America as a teacher. He and Kathy were some of the most hospitable people I have ever met. They had open house at their home every night. You never needed an invitation! He had a razor sharp wit and loved to laugh. They served ginseng laced whiskey and lots of fondue.

I still think about the Mohers fondly and often.

Rest in Peace, Tom. We love you.

Jay Allen

Jay D. Allen
Air America

October 21, 2015

Daddy, your brother found me through my messages here on this page. It was a great Christmas gift. I am glad your brour James found me. Want to say I wish you were here. I miss you

Your daughter Treasa

January 2, 2014

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY , DADDY . I MISS YOU .

Treasa Moher
Daughter

March 18, 2013

Tommy was my cousin...we grew up and lived together when our fathers, brothers, were in WW2.
He was a good man. He had a difficult life.

Betty Moher Tamas
cousin

January 30, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 28, 2013

Another FATHER'S DAY year went by with daughters celbrating that special day . I wish i could too . You are in my thoughts and heart . Happy Father's Day .I miss you , daddy

Treasa
daughter

June 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, Pilot Moher. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 7, 2012

Another came and went by , you are not forgotten . I miss you .

Ssgt. Treasa M. Moher , USARMY
daughter

March 23, 2012

Daddy , I MISS YOU . . . love you , Treasa

SSGT. Treasa M. Moher
daughter

December 7, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 16, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother! I have 3 girls and I can't imagine not being around to see them grow up. I'm sure your daughter is very proud of you. I hope she had/has a good life

patrolman
St. Louis City Police

August 14, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was also your brother in green as a Marine. Semper Fi.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 16, 2009

Tom was my older brother. He was one of five in my family. He was a great student in school. He loved to run track and has many medals of excellence. When he went into the US Marines, my family was so proud of him. He flew helicopters for Air America during the Vietnam War and then flew for the Police Department. He will be missed and loved forever.

Margaret Moher Simon
6/12/2007

Margaret Moher Simon
sister

May 16, 2008

It's been 31 years ago since I last seen your face as you left to work that one morning. Yes, I was young then , and only remembered you for a short time , but you are in my heart and thoughts all the time.
I wish you were here to see me grow to a wonderful woman. You would have been very proud of me.You have raised me well.
Miss you very much DADDY.

Love you always ,
your only daughter,

Treasa M. Moher

Treasa M. Moher
Daughter

March 17, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 16, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 29, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha e Pilot Thomas A. Moher,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page, gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family; one `Ohana. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Pilot Thomas A. Moher, God Bless you. You are a hero. You are`Ohana. Hawai`i embraces you as one of their own. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I HONOR you today for you HAVE NOT been forgotten.

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

January 25, 2007

No officer should go without memory, rest in peace and watch over the rest of us.

Tribal Ranger Jason Byrum

July 26, 2005

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