Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of the Maryville Police Department. Rest in Peace Sir.

K. Shipp, Special Agent
VA OIG-Criminal Investigations Division

August 26, 2016

A Prayer for Police Officer Kenny Moats:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Kenny Moats, of the Maryville, Tennessee Police Department, was taken from us suddenly and violently in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Kenny Moats, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

August 26, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Moats and the Maryville Police Department. May God be with all Law Enforcement through these times of loss and pain. RIP Brother.

Deputy Fred Parker
Putnam County Sheriff's Dept., TN.

August 26, 2016

My heart breaks for the Moats family as well as the MPD family. May God grant all of you His mercy and comfort during these unbearable days. And may His peace be yours in the weeks and months ahead.

Senior Chaplain Mark Campbell
Morristown TN Police Department

August 26, 2016

The acts of cowards that take the lives of hero's shall not prevail. Prayers for Officer Moat's family during this time in their lives. I pray his young children will know he died a hero, but more importantly they know how he lived. His dedication, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

August 26, 2016

Rest in Peace, Brother-in-Blue. we have the watch.

Douglas Collins Det-Ret'd
Dallas Police Dept

August 26, 2016

May you rest in peace. Your service is recognized and appreciate so much.

Retired Chief of Police Johnny Mccurry
West Point Ga PD

August 26, 2016

Nothing Gold Can Stay
by Robert Frost

Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

Thank you for your sacrifice Officer Moats... Rest in Peace

Bethany Cate Snodgrass
Sister/Survivor of an officer, Knoxville, TN

August 26, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108 pct

August 26, 2016

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

August 26, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Moats as well as his brothers and sisters with the Maryville Police Department. So sad to see yet another hero taken from us. RIP brother.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

August 26, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPT

August 26, 2016

Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Departmen

August 26, 2016

Brother Moats, you have served your community well, and you have the gratitude of your brethren. It always saddens me, to hear of another brother who has fallen in the Line of Duty, but we all know the risk and possible sacrifice when we swear to the Oath. Brother Moats May God keep you close, and may God be with your family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Brother Moats. We Have The Watch.

Det. K.E.Robinzine
Berwyn, Il. Police Dept

August 26, 2016

Heaven gained another great Police Officer, Husband , and Father yesterday from East Tennessee. As your EOW ended yesterday we will keep your wife and children in our thoughts and prayers. The days, weeks, and months ahead for your family will be long and we will keep them in our prayers as we have walked that long road years ago. RIP brother as your job here is done. Thank you for your service and for being so brave to protect your community. You will never be forgotten.

Joni Scott-Goddard
Wife of Deputy Jason Scott Loudon County Sheriffs Dept. EOW 3-12-2004

August 26, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE,REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 26, 2016

There are no words to describe how much it hurts when one of our brothers lays down his life. We honor you, Officer Moats, and pledge to carry on where you left off. Rest in peace, my dear brother...

sergeant Linda Powell
California Highway Patrol

August 26, 2016

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the MPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, ret
Jackson, NJ PD

August 26, 2016

God, filled with mercy, dwelling in the heavens' heights,
bring proper rest beneath the wings of your Lord,
amid the ranks of the holy and the pure,
illuminating like the brilliance of the skies the soul of Kenny Moats who went to his eternal place of rest.
May You who are the source of mercy shelter him beneath Your wings eternally,
and bind his soul among the living, that he may rest in peace. And let us say: Amen.

Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA

August 26, 2016

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Kenny Moats during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May the moments they shared bring back precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and dedication to the community. May you rest in peace, Officer Moats.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 26, 2016

Sadden to hear of the loss of this fine young officer. Defending the helpless he gave the ultimate sacrifice for them. God Bless this mans family and fellow officers.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

August 26, 2016

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

August 26, 2016

Rest in peace. May your legacy live on in the lives of your family, your community and your department. May we never forget your ultimate sacrifice.

Criminal Investigations Glen Conley
Dodge County Sheriffs Office

August 26, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Moats. I ask Our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Maryville Police Department. Thank you for your service. God's speed brother.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Department

August 26, 2016

RIP Brother. Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (ret)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.

August 26, 2016