Brookhaven Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, September 29, 2018
Reflections for Corporal Walter Zachery Moak
Rest In Peace always and know that your service and sacrifice are always remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Officer Moak
Sgt. Ryan Brasher
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
September 25, 2020
Rest in peace Corporal Moak.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 18, 2020
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Zack was killed in the line of duty as he attempted to aid James, his friend and fellow officer. He was so brave and so selfless.
To the Moak family, fellow officers, and all who call Zack beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support. I hope that as the first anniversary of your loved one's untimely death approaches, that you continue to receive that same kind of support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Corporal Moak gave to his community and the citizens of Mississippi and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 29, 2018.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
September 7, 2019
Cpl Moak, I met your Family today at the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. They spoke very highly of you and your bravery, especially on that fateful day your watch had ended. I gave your mother a hug and said a prayer. And though you aren’t with us anymore, you will live on forever as a hero. Thank you for everything you have done and your sacrifice. Rest easy brother. We’ll take the watch from here. Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For A Friend. ~John 15:13.
Trooper Jeffrey Murray
Massachusetts State Police
May 17, 2019
A mile of my run today was in remembrance and dedicated to you sir. Rest easy brother.
Lance Corporal Thomas Graham
South Carolina Highway Patrol
April 24, 2019
Zach Moak and James White were two great Officers. They was great friends and my husband Lt Norris's partners. 4 great Officers went on the Shots fired call and only 2 came home. Jame and Zach was always ready for what ever call they were sent on. 9-29-2018 will be on our hearts the rest of our lives. James had a Purple heart from his service time , he never had a chance that night. He left behind 2 young sons. Zach Moak was working hard to pull James out of fire but attached and made a last call, "I'm going down ".
Kathy (Cadillac) Norris
February 2, 2019
Zach was, and forever will be, a hero to me because he “Stood His Ground” trying to pull my son, James, out of the line of fire therefore sacrificing his own life! Prayers for his family and all officers!
Darrell White
November 23, 2018
Thank you for your service. My sincere condolences to your family and your Department. Your name and memory are Sacred and Revered. Rest in peace Brother!
Deputy Ricky Sanchez
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office (Retired)
November 20, 2018
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
November 2, 2018
Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.........
Detective Sergeant Edward Carlile
Northfield Village Police Dept (OH)
October 24, 2018
God Speed brother and may our Heavenly Father bless your family through this senseless loss
Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department
October 20, 2018
Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:
“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”
I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.
Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.
I have lifted your family to God every morning for over seven years. I pray that Zach's life and death will bring glory to God.
Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.
Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.
Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011
October 17, 2018
On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Corporal Moak.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten.
Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association
October 7, 2018
Rest In Peace CPL Moak. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Patrolman First Class Brandon Chaille
Eupora Police Department
October 6, 2018
May God watch over the family and fellow officers these heroes worked with. We can only imagine their pain. But we can sympathize with them and we must support them. This is what the Patriots and Heroes looks like folks. Running to the danger when all others run away from it. Selfless and fearless to the end. They now work heavens Beat. And are in God's hands forever. Ever watching down on us all.
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.
October 5, 2018
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Corporal Moak. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Brookhaven Police Department.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
October 4, 2018
Rest in Peace Corporal Moak and thank you for your service.
Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried - Whit
White Plains Police Department
October 4, 2018
Thank you for your dedicated service Police Officer Corporal Zach Moak. My condolences go out to your family, friends and the Brookhaven Police Department. May you rest in eternal peace.
PSO A. Marwaha
Campus Public Safety
October 4, 2018
God speed.....
Police Officer Suzy Regan (retired)
LAPD-Modesto PD
October 4, 2018
Thank you and all law enforcement officers worldwide. REAL Superheros. Bless you All
Jamie Quinn
English citizen
October 3, 2018
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI
October 3, 2018
May you rest in peace, and I pray God's blessings on your family, co-workers and friends. Thank you for your service.
Valerie C. Palmer
Sister of Cpl. Keith Crenshaw -Eupora MS P.D. EOW 10/23/13
October 3, 2018
My condolences to Corporal Zach Moak family, and to his brothers and sisters with the Brookhaven Police Department. May his soul rest in Heaven.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police
October 3, 2018
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Corporal, Zach Moak, in the line of duty. It always a huge loss when a fellow Corporal makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
October 3, 2018
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