Brookhaven Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, September 29, 2018
Reflections for Corporal Walter Zachery Moak
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Corporal Zach Moak. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
DeKalb, IL Police Department
DeKalb, Illinois Police Department
October 2, 2018
RIP Corporal Moak, Thank you for your service. My Prayers to your Family both Blood and Blue.
Deputy Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
October 2, 2018
Thank you for your service Sir, GOD BLESS.
Mrs.Connie Singleton
Concern Citizen of South Carolina
October 2, 2018
Rest in peace brother.
Detective Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx
October 2, 2018
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
Lieutenant E.Kemmer
Nevada Department of Public Safety
October 2, 2018
On behalf of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences. R.I.P. Corporal Moak, may God bless you and keep you. May God comfort your family and friends and all our brothers and sisters with the Brookhaven Police Department. May God wrap you in his loving arms and grant your family and friends strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers my brother and please know that you and your service will never be forgotten. " Fidelis Ad Mortem " my brother, we have the watch from here.
Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.
October 2, 2018
So saddened to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
October 1, 2018
May God be with the family and friends of Corporal Moak and Brookhaven PD. My condolences and prayers go out to all. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice Cpl. Zach Moak RIH sir..
Lieutenant Cedric Smith
Mississippi Department of Corrections-Institutions
October 1, 2018
Moak family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Corporal Moak thank you for your Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio
October 1, 2018
RIP Brother prayers to family and department
Senior Federal Officer Anthony McCormick
DOJ
October 1, 2018
The men & women of the Abilene Police Department, extend their condolences to the family, coworkers, and friends of Corporal Zach Moak. We are saddened by your loss and pray for peace and comfort to cover you in this difficult time. We are grateful for the service rendered by Corporal Moak.
Beth Reeves, Chaplain
Abilene Police Department
October 1, 2018
Prayers for the loved ones of these two heroes. Rest In Peace brothers.
Sergeant John Hudson (Ret)
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
October 1, 2018
My deepest condolences to the families of these two Officers and to thier Police Family in Brookhaven. May these fallen officers rest in peace and have God watch over thier families.
Retired Sergeant Nick Stasinopoulos
Chicago Police Department
October 1, 2018
May you rest in peace brother and may God give you and your family peace and comfort during this time
Corrections officer Richard Avery
Ontario County Sheriff's office
October 1, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
October 1, 2018
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles
October 1, 2018
Rest in peace Brother.
Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
October 1, 2018
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
October 1, 2018
Corporal Moak, you and your partner Patrolman White were performing your duties that you both knew put your lives in peril day after day. Despite that, you responded to the call of duty and you both died when your lives were just beginning. You died close to the age of our Lord Jesus Christ when He himself lost his life. Your selfless sacrifice will not go unnoticed by our Lord who sees all, and He will reward both of you abundantly - an eternity lived with Him in heaven, where there is no more pain, only endless joy. May you and your loved ones be immersed in our Lord's Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servants.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
October 1, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue.
“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Sons of God.”
Matthew 5:9
Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
October 1, 2018
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.
James Waggle
Civilian
September 30, 2018
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Patrolman James White and Corporal Zack Moak. Please know we are eternally grateful for their service and their ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Patrolman White and Corporal Moak, POINT 27 sent the Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Brookhaven Police Chief for James and Zack’s partners and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for both officer’s family.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27
Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
Jerry M. Rhodes
Dallas Police Department (retired)
September 30, 2018
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Corporal Moak and the Brookhaven Police Department during this time. Thank you, Corporal Moak, for your service
Administration
National Police Wives Association
September 30, 2018
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 30, 2018
Two fine Officers whose lives were taken by meaningless nobodies and for no good reason. Tragic and infuriating is putting it mildly.
God Bless both Corporal Moak and Patrolman White. Thank you both for your brave and selfless service and may you both rest in the merciful arms of God for all eternity in peace.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
September 30, 2018
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