Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Just stopped by to say hi Jeffey.

Craig Stoneberger
Flagstaff, Arizona

November 8, 2009

My friend, another June 21st is upon us, and it still does not get any easier. I miss you as much today as I did the day you left us. May you rest in peace Moose, and know you are loved by many!!!

Anonymous

June 21, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th 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 line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

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

I can see by the reflections left that you are loved and missed by many. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

June 21, 2009

It's been 9 years, and I am finaly able to write...tonight will be our watch...the same one that took your life...I still see you walking around the station with your sunshine guy on your shoulder...as I get ready for work tonight on the graveyard shift..I will be especially thankful for your ultimate sacrifice. In your death and your birth, you have become a symbol of all we hold to be true and good. Rest well my collegue and know you will always be in our briefings, our calls, and our hearts!

Flagstaff PD
sister in arms

June 20, 2009

I don't know where to begin. You're missed each and every day and as June 21 approaches it is still difficult to come to terms with it all. I miss your crazy antics and infectious smile. You're brothers today paid a nice tribute to you. I am very proud!
Know that you are loved my friend!

Val
Flagstaff PD

June 20, 2009

Jeff,

Although you were gone when I came
I can't help but know your name
I see your face in the hall
your picture watches and stands tall
Your legacy will always live on
where you've been and what you've done
Another year has come and gone
you'll never be forgotten in our home
To your memory there is no end
we've never met but I'll still call you FRIEND!

Rest In Peace Brother

Ofc. Gary Beeson
Flagstaff Police Department

June 20, 2009

i miss you man we where great freinds

joe
freind

May 18, 2009

i miss you today. think of of you often.. Thank you for making me a better person and helping me to be the best i cou;d be. and by the way, year later, you were alway my man. Yes, you loved your family and your life.

your friend always
frien

February 15, 2009

This happened over 8 years ago and I somehow missed it. It overwhelms me
that sooo many people deeply miss you today that worked with you in all different kinds of situations and knew you best. Officer Moritz served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Officer Moritz. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

November 10, 2008

Here I sit tonight my friend after we have lost another HERO in Arizona and know you along with those that have walked the path from AZ to heaven will await him with open arms.

Anonymous

October 14, 2008

officer jeff moritz i searched your name after reading about your murder in my criminal justice book about insanity in criminal justice and when i hear about a leo getting killed in the line of duty i always check it out.

rest in peace officer moritz

Justin
Law Enforcement Student

September 19, 2008

Hi Jeff,

I meant to talk to you on the 20th, but I didn't make it. Wow, 8 years. Where has the time gone. I think of you often and I miss you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I have been retired from Flag PD for sometime now, but I can still see that smile. You are one special man and I am so sorry that your gone. I know your boys will be very proud to here their Daddy paid the ultimate price. Thanks for being a part of my life.

Friend

June 26, 2008

JEFF- ITS BEEN 8 YEARS AND ITS STILL HARD TO THINK ABOUT THAT DAY....WE MISS YOU AND SHALL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY

friend
flag pd

June 21, 2008

8 years you've been gone and it doesn't get any easier. Today at the memorial, I didn't see a dry eye in the house. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you my friend and I know for a fact that I am not alone. We miss you.

688
Flagstaff Police Department

June 21, 2008

Eight-years ago today you made the ultimate sacrifice. In your honor those who knew and loved you along with those who never met you but know the man you were shall have the yearly "Moose call" You have never faded in our memories or stories. God speed my friend.

June 21, 2008

It has been almost 8 years since you have been gone. We will never forget the sacrafices you made for your department. Each day that a officer dies " In The Line Of Duty" it rains. We try to protect our community as well as the people that live there. Each day we go on duty we take the risk of not being able to come home to our loved one's. You are the first officer in Flagstaff PD to be killed in the line of duty. You are one brave warrior and I think about all the officers in this state the die in the line of duty.

I've been an officer for more than a decade and I'm still afraid of not being able to come home to my loved one's. The last officers that died in my department had 2-4 years of experience. One Officer Cortez PPD 8232 was a 2 year veteran with a wife and two kids. He was gunned down july 27, 2007 the night i was on duty. Another officer Nick Erfle PPD 6994 was gunned down by an illegal immigrant september 18, 2007.

You are not alone you are with the rest of the officers who have died in the line of duty. May you all rest in peace.

10-7 Good Night Sir You Will Always Be Deeply Missed

Sgt Lynn Butcher
Phoenix Police Department

June 2, 2008

Today i went by your rock to say good bye. I have already spoken with different people who shall take care of you on your birthday and on 6-21 of every year with those certain things you like. God speed my friend, and i shall be back to visit.

May 14, 2008

Jeff, I think of you always. I am teaching in Germany now and will never forget when you were in my 5th Grade at Sechrist School. Those were magic years for all of us and you helped teach me how to be a teacher. You are a light of happy memories and a great role model for all young men. Thank you for all of the visits you made to your "old" teacher after you left Sechrist! You always made me feel like the job I did mattered. You grew up to be an amazing man, doing an important job in the city we love. Thank you for blessing me and all of us with your presence! I miss you! Mrs. Caldwell

Amy Caldwell
Teacher

March 12, 2008

Jeff,

I came onto this department several months after your death. Although I never knew you, I can't help but feel your power and spirit everyday I go to work. I can only hope to have the friendships you have or be the officer you were...I know that God is watching over your family so you need not worry. I think of Stacy and your boys all of the time. Even though you may not be here in body, your sons will know your spirit as you will lay claim to them and they will always be yours and nothing will ever change that. Rest in Peace and God Bless.

Officer
Flagstaff Police Dept.

January 30, 2008

Jeff, I appreciate what you have done for the city of Flagstaff, and the department which you served. I am now older and often reflect what happened that night, from what I understand from my dad (retired F.P.D.), the community and your fellow officers you are truly a great man. I am currently trying to become an officer here as well,I hope that I am half the cop that you were; as well as half the smile...I send out my prayers to your widow and your kids, as well as the rest of your family. I know God's hand is on your family now, as well as forever. Future Officer F.P.D.

January 17, 2008

Your birthday was on the 23rd just a little note telling you i did not forget. Rest in Peace my friend!

December 24, 2007

Hello friend i went by your rock the other day to say hello, and found myself in tears. Even today i miss you as i missed you the day you left us. Know your memory has not left any of us who knew you, nor has your legend faded.

December 15, 2007

JEFF- JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU TONIGHT..I SEE YOUR SMILING FACE EVERYDAY ON THE WALL.YOU SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTON MY FRIEND AND WE SHALL ALL MEET AGAIN. GOD BLESS YOU...

FRIEND

November 27, 2007

As we honor another fallen officer today.....the day you died floods my mind! RIP man, your truly missed....but never, never far from our minds!

August 3, 2007