Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jeff was a joy to work with. Every time he came to the ER to deal with a case he always treated the ER staff and his ward with respect, humor and humanity. You could see that he really wanted to make the world a better place by the way he treated the folks he had to detain. He counseled them from the heart to make better choices and take a different path. He told them they had the power to change their lives. If only more officers could be like him. The man was a credit to his badge. The day he came in, it shredded us. Our little community went big city in that moment and we collectively lost our innocence. All these years later it still hurts but I remember the man with the soft touch and the kind eye who above all wanted to serve his community. Serve you did Jeff. Walk in beauty.

Wendy Buck-Benge RN
FMC ER 98-05

July 3, 2014

Its been a long time and I still can see that smile. Keep smiling on us brother!! Miss you

Paul Wanek

March 26, 2014

I grew up and played soccer with him. I looked up to him and considered him a friend. I was honored to be his friend. He treated everyone with respect and his smile was unforgetable. He is still greatly missed and since I have been an Police Officer his loss hits closer to home.

Jeff now has overwatch over all of us that are continuing the fight.

Officer Jason Nicolls
Williams Police Dept.
'Heavenly Father, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and th

December 24, 2013

I hope that guy that was then a 17 year old punk is enjoying his lifetime term and suffers. RIP Moritz

Security

December 6, 2013

I was looking around here admiring all of our brave Officers who were unfortunately killed in the line of duty, and I came across this page. You will definetly be missed Jeff by all who knew you and your son is doing very well in his AFJROTC in his school. He is very involved and is a great leader, and I am very proud to be in his unit. He joined late and still went way further in the ranks than people who have been there for years.

Anonymous
Friend of his son

September 14, 2013

To all of you who have kept Jeff, his sons, and I in your thoughts and prayers.... I thank you!!!

Holden our oldest son, 15, is active in JROTC and just soloed his first flight. He has aspirations of becoming a pilot and joining the Air Force. I am so proud of him!

Gavin, who is now 12, is coming into his own and discovering all that life has to offer. Even though he never knew his father here on Earth, he is exactly like Jeff. He walks, talks, and gestures just like him. His interests also follow that of Jeff's, especially hunting :-) He has told anyone who asks, since he was 7, that he wants to be a police officer. I know that he will pursue that career and make a positive impact on the community where he serves. He is my mini Moose... I am truly blessed.

Stacie Moritz
Widow

August 18, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

June 21, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 21, 2012

My prayers go out to your family and small childern. Watch over them from above and they will get through life. RIP Sir, you served well.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

June 21, 2012

Your death left us with pain and daydreams of a life lived without your loss. Now that your father has passed, we long for an afterlife that has the two of you smiling together again - sharing stories of your sons. We miss you and love you.

Anonymous

December 20, 2011

As an assignment I must determine in my own opinion rather or not the person who shot and killed Mr. Moritz was truly insane and if he deserves the right to leave prison for a mental hospital. I of course was not capable of reading the entire case only briefs to bare what took place. In my opinion when Clark fled the scene he instantly and at that point knew with out a doubt he had done something WRONG. Therefore, he knew at the time he had knowingly committed a crime and deserves to stay in prison, in my own opinion for my assignment.

Mrs. Moritz, I am a spouse of a Soldier so I can certainly understand what you might have gone trough on a daily bases. My husband has been deployed three times in our seven year marriage. Everyday I woke up without him, I wondered rather or not I would get a knock on the door by the team in the black government car. That concern lasted an entire year while he was gone. I commend you and your family for supporting what your husband felt he wanted to do in his heart, protect and serve. God bless you all!

Diana Lovett
Pre Psychologist

August 31, 2011

Thinking of you on this 11 year anniversary since you were taken from us. It is wonderful to see your sons growing up to be fine young men that you would be so proud of. Stacey is a wonderful Mother to the boys. It seems so strange to write these things on this web site but in some manner it helps many of us to articulate how much we cared for you and miss you so much. Until we meet again. JD

Jon Delany
Family

June 20, 2011

THINK OF YOU OFTEN JEFF AS I WALK BY YOUR PHOTO EVERY MORNING. SOMEDAY WE SHALL ALL MEET AGAIN. MIKEY & HOLLYWOOD WILL BE KEEPING YOU COMPANY. AS THE LORD SAYS- I AM THE RESERECTION AND THE LIFE ,HE WHO BELIEVES IN ME SHALL NEVER DIE.....

Anonymous

November 10, 2010

Hey You, I have been thinking of you often lately, you just keeping popping into my thoughts. So many fond memories, so many good times. I often wonder what it would be like today, if you were still with us. I guess God had another plan that we will never understand. I still have so many questions. I am sure you would be happy with knowing that you made a difference in many peoples lives, one of the many things that make me smile. I truly can't believe it has been 10 years. Rest in Peace, my friend. Know that you are still making a difference in peoples lives, especially mine!

Anonymous

September 23, 2010

Jeff,

Ten years, wow seems like just yesterday you left us. Join up with Mikey, and Hollywood and watch over all the guys as they work to protect us. I miss you so much and think of you often. Memories are the best thing, they can't be taken away like you were. Rest my friend

Anonymous

August 4, 2010

Its been ten years and not a day goes by that I will ever forget that day. God Speed my friend and you will always be remembered.

Detective K. Jacobson
Mesa PD

June 21, 2010

Jeff....it has been ten years now that you have been gone. How much you are missed...your memory is alive and strong in my heart....you will never be forgotten.

Amy Caldwell
Teacher

June 21, 2010

Jeff- It is still hard to believe that you are gone. John and I used to say that it seemed like you were on vacation and that the next time we went to Flagstaff we would see you. We talk about you often. I have many great memories of fun and good times with you when I was your RA in Sechrist Hall at NAU, and the many wonderful family holidays we had together. Whenever your Mom, Dad, John, Eric, Natasha and I are all in Telluride skiing I always wish that you were with us. You were a great man and I miss you.

Jon Delany
Family

June 14, 2010

JEFF -MISS YOUR SMILING FACE MY FRIEND.. MIKEY HAS COME TO JOIN YOU ALSO. HEAVEN IS WELL COVERED WITH YOU TWO AND HOLLYWOOD.

Anonymous

May 7, 2010

JEFF WE SHALL NEVER FORGET YOU. MIKEY HAS GONE TO JOIN YOU TOO...GOD TOOK THE GOOD ONES HOME EARLY.

Anonymous

May 7, 2010

GOD BLESS YOU JEFF...YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN

Anonymous

April 14, 2010

Hello friend, just a little note to say hello. I miss you today just as I missed you the day you left us. God Speed old friend, and know I am thinking about you and never forget who you were or the path you led me down!!!

Anonymous

February 15, 2010

We miss you.

Anonymous

January 13, 2010

Officer Moritz,

I never knew you but I remember hearing of your death on the news. I pass through Flagstaff a few times a year to go hunting and I always think of you. God speed, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Joseph Dan Adams EOW 8-4-01

Sgt. Ferrell
Lehi Police Ut.

December 26, 2009

Jeff I was very, very sad when I learned of your death, soon after it happened. I explained it to my young sons, and for months afterward, if I ever seemed sad to them they would ask "is daddy sad because his friend police died?" Which actually made me smile and remember how AMAZINGLY lucky I am that I get to see the grow up, and man Jeff, you don't get to see that for your kids. Damn Jeff, I'm really sorry man. I love being a dad, and because I knew your dad and brother John (who are both just great guys), I'm sure you would have loved seeing your children grow and would have been a great example to them.

I remember that time in the hot tub at night at the Athletic club when you, me, and Marti (wasn't that her name?) were talking about what teenage boys and girls ALWAYS seem to be talking about. I asked Marti to duck her head under the water so I could tell you something private without her hearing. She agreed and ducked her head under. You started laughing and told me, regarding her, that... well, I remember what you said. And how you were laughing when you said it. That's a great memory.

Your children would have LOVED getting to know you better. Thank you for the memories, Jeff. I'm very sorry that happened to you.

Joseph

Dr. Joseph D. Diaz
School friend

December 22, 2009