Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Man. I can’t believe it has been this long Willis. You popped in my mind today. I remember working with you, responding, the late nights after midnight long conversations we had when we lived across from each other at Hillside Village. Also after you became a Trooper sneaking and parking beside me and hitting that siren and me jumping almost hitting my head on the roof of the car. Then out came that big smile and laughing so long and hard. Man I really miss you. I’m almost 63 in a few months and will see you again one day. Tell Gary and Dawn hello. See you brother.

Joey Newberry
Your friend and former colleague

July 25, 2024

Willis is still in our hearts today. He was my teacher and our beloved friend. A true Christian Man.

Michelle Johnson
Hemsi

October 3, 2023

Can't believe it has been 26 years. To say he was a good man doesn't seem enough, but anything more would cheapen his impact on those who knew him.

John Stringer Chief of Police Baytown Tx
Friend

February 26, 2022

Trooper Moore,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Alabama. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 26, 2021

Gone but not forgotten class mate.

Lt Lawrence Goff (Ret)
AL DPS

February 25, 2020

You came to mind today, like nearly every day. Time has passed but the loneliness of your passing has not. You were the very best friend I could ever imagine, and I adored you. My girl is grown now.... about to be a mom of her own !! She still talks openly of her wonderful memories of Uncle Will - and there are lots !! You would be so proud !!!! I MISS YOU....that smile, that heart.... They don't come any better than you. I love you.....

Pam I
friend & former medic

August 22, 2014

I was just thinking about the months we spent in Selma and wishing you were still here. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper S.
Alabama D.P.S. / Class 94

April 19, 2013

Willis, what can i say that hasn't been said, you were my friend and i will always remember you and i enjoyed working with you and being associated with you...you always had a friendly smile and was a good person.....i knew how proud you were when you became a trooper, you told me one day, you had almost waxed the paint off your patrol car.....im still proud of you.

Ted Stinespring
MCSD reserve

February 26, 2013

Trooper Von Moore,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Alabama. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 26, 2013

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

October 31, 2012

Prior to serving with the Alabama State Troopers, Willis was a paramedic for several years in Huntsville, Alabama. That's where I knew him as a partner, and more importantly to me, as a friend. He was always a professional on duty and a great guy to know off duty. He saved many lives and he brought many smiles to those who had the good fortune to meet him.

Duane Rice

February 27, 2012

Thanks for your 1 year of services, Willis.

David

February 27, 2012

State Trooper Willis Von Moore, brother I so enjoyed working with you. I have worked with many of your co-workers, that like you, have paid the ultimate sacrifice for doing a job that needed to be done. I'll never forget you, nor your family and often times I find myself visiting your gravesite, as I have many of my co-workers, my family. You were a true friend to the entire community. Your having worked too with EMS allowed such an outpouring of frienfdship within every department in the County, City and State. We will see each other again someday.

Ret. P.C.O. 2 John W. Greenhaw
Alabama State Troopers (DPS) 1973-2005

December 31, 2011

I am not a member of the Law Enforcement community nor did I have the pleasure of knowing Trooper Moore but I too pass Trooper Moore's graveside everyday to and from work. I wanted to find out just who this person was who had a Trooper flag still flying in his honor. I would like to express my sincere and deepest sympathy to his family and may he Rest in Peace.

R Riley

October 21, 2011

I still miss you today as much as ever. You will always go with me . I will see you again someday. Thanks for being the best of friends.

Greg Johnson
Friend

August 29, 2011

Remembering you today brother. Thanks. For Everything.

Ric

ALS-35
AEMS

February 26, 2011

I travel the stretch of road where he gave his life daily. I think of him often. I pass by Trooper Moore's grave often on my way to and from work. An Alabama State Trooper flag still proudly honors him. Recently I had to explain to my seven year old why a State Trooper flag was flying over his grave. When I was done with the explanation and trying to assure her that I would come home safely each day, she said, "Daddy, did you know him?" I was sad, but fortunate enough to be able to say, "Yes, baby I did". I first met Willis when he was a medic. All men should be made with the grace and class that he displayed. I started my own career a few years after his death. The loss seems all more the personal as a brother officer.

Lt. J. Stringer
Madison PD

July 29, 2010

Rest in Peace Trooper.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

July 3, 2010

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

February 25, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 26, 2009

ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY COMES AND GOES. YOU ARE STILL ON OUR MINDS AND IN OUR HEARTS.

HUTCH
HPD

February 26, 2009

WILLIS VON MOORE. A HERO IN EVERY SINCE OF THE WORD. I WAS SO PROUD OF YOU AND WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU. I THINK OF YOU EVERYTIME I PASS THAT BRIDGE AND EVERYTIME I SEE A TROOPER ON THE ROAD. IF HEAVEN COULD BECOME A KINDER PLACE IT HAPPENED ON FEBRUARY 26, 1996. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Harold Hutchison Police Officer (Retired
Huntsville Police Dept

February 12, 2009

We are sorry for your Loss. My family has also experienced the loss of a loved one in the line of Duty. This was sent to us, We found this helpful. Hope this helps your family as well.


My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous

December 17, 2008

Willis,
We drive by your grave site often and I find myself thinking of you often. I have a 5 yr old child that I speak of you often to. I have told him about your strength and integrity...your desire and passion for life and community service. I have often told him and others that, while we all grieved your death, it was the people that never had the opportunity to know the wonderful man that you were that I feel most sorry for. As we have a new influx of new medics and cops....us "old timers" have had the privilege of telling them about you as they see the signs dedicating things to you all over our city. I hope you have found wonderful rest and peace. We all miss you.
Kim Perry

Kim Perry NREMT-P
FRiend

September 24, 2008

God speed Willis. We won't forget you.

Sergeant Lawrence Goff
AL DPS, Class 94A Classmate

June 6, 2008