Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Agent Moberly,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of state of Louisiana. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 23, 2020

I never got to meet my grandfather but I know he was a good man, I don't have a doubt in my mind that he was.

Matthew D. Moberly
Grandson of Gerald Wayne Moberly

October 3, 2019

We discussed your tragic death today in training, but your service, sacrifice, and brave dedication will never be forgotten.

Officer Russell Haynes
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections

January 23, 2019

James Bailey--Although it has been almost 25 years ago since I received a call from Director Morris Easley stating that we had an officer down and I was to go and conduct and investigation. I was and hour away and arrived at the scene to find that our officer had been pronounced dead at the hospital. It has been almost 25 years but I can still remember each detail of arriving at the house where it all occurred. Although I now have a hard time with my memory because of aging I can vividly remember each moment of my arrival and the feeling when I found out the we had a companion shot and killed. It is devastating even today. The memory that I still have is that I was told that he was home and holding his new granddaughter when he had to sit her down and go take care of some serious business. Being a good officer he died and today I wonder at the feeling that his granddaughter feels. So sad.

James Bailey retired Dist Manager, ALD
La. Dept of Corrections, Probation & Parole

February 8, 2018

The Louisiana Probation and Parole Academy Class # 38 honors your memory and service. You have forged our paths before us, and we will continue to serve in your honor. Thank you for lighting our way.

Cadets Louisiana Probation and Parole Ac
Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole

August 22, 2017

When a police officer is killed, it is not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Academy Class 36
Louisiana Probation and Parole

October 31, 2016

You will never be forgotten.

Agent Allison Stein
JPD Probation and Parole

August 30, 2016

Cadet Class #34 with the Louisiana Probation & Parole would like to dedicate our academy in your memory. You will not be forgotten.

Louisiana Probation & Parole
Academy Class #34

Class #34 Academy

January 18, 2016

I was a rookie P.O. at the time Agent Mobley's murder. My heart still aches for my fallen brother.

Benito Lopez- P&P Officer Retired
La.Dept. of Corrections

January 9, 2016

In remembrance of Agent Gerald Wayne Moberly:
You, an officer and a gentlemen, embodied the heart of a dedicated public servant during your 6 years of service. Your memory lives on in the hearts of Probation and Parole class of
#33 as we pray for your loved ones and that you are at peace.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8)

PPO I Anthony Esposito
Probation and Parole Covington District

September 27, 2014

Thank you for your service. I will never forget you or your sacrifice.

Nick Bursavich P.P.O.#1
P&P, BRD

February 28, 2014

LA Probation and Parole Academy Class 31 remembers the sacrifice you made. You may be gone but your memory will live on in 28 new agents you are helping to train and teach about sacrifice. You will always be remembered.

Academy Class 31
LA Probation and Parole

October 6, 2013

I learned about Officer Moberly’s tragic story in a training conference for Probation Parole Officers in West Virginia. May God Bless you and your family.

Thank you for your service

Aaron Linn Probation Parole Officer III
West Virginia Division of Corrections Parole Services

September 16, 2012

You are remembered today by a mother of a fallen officer. My son, Larry Lasater died when shot on April 23, 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers while serving with the Pittsburg, California Police Department.

Gerald, your sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest in Peace. Your memory is honored and revered 20 years after your death and will continue to be.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Gerald gave to his community and the citizens of Lousiana, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 23, 1990.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 23, 2010

Thank you for your service,Officer Moberly.

CC3 James Stalcup
Tennessee Department of Correction

March 8, 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

February 2, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

VanDen Berghe
NH

October 19, 2007

DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER, OR THE SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHTM,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL, SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY.
AS WE GO THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

It is said that EVIL flourishes when good men do nothing.

To the family of this brave Officer who gave all so that others might live, I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your continued sacrifice.

To those of us who were left behind who still wear the badge, the mission continues... tomorrow is another Tour Of Duty... May God comfort you with the knowledge that you DO make a differance.

Box Elder County Sheriffs Office Utah

Deputy Troy S. Pilivi Alpha Squad Leader
Box Elder Metro S.W.A.T.

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

October 23, 2004

I did not know Jerry personaly. I do however know the other officer that was shot during the incident. He is now my Lt. in investigations. He had been on patrol for about six months before this happened.If there was ever an excuse to leave law enforcement I believe he had it after going through a tragedy like this at such an early point in his career.He showed his dedication by continuing his career even after all that. Not long ago a parole officer, my lieutenant, and myself did a parole search on a residence.One of the subjects had a gun and had every intention of using it. we luckily got out of the situation without much of an incident. I had to sit long and hard and think about whether this is really what i need to be doing. I know it is. Officers like Jerry and My Lt. are the ones who know and have known the sacrifices and for this we thank you. Rest in Peace Jerry.

Det. Jayson Baldwin
Mansfield Police Dept.

August 16, 2004