Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Sergeant Moreno... May God hold you in his arms for eternity as he watches over your family and friends and sees them through this terrible most tragic time in their lives!!! God Bless you all!!!

Retired Lieutenant
City of Middletown NY Police Department

December 14, 2018

AVENUE OF THE FALLEN…

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms,
badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home…

This inspiring poem was written by Jim Weaver, a retired LAPD Officer and former Idaho Sheriff. It is submitted with his full support and approval. We feel ceremonies such as this actually occur in the Heavenly Realm. We can all gain a glimpse at… ImagineHeaven.net …with the faith building book by Pastor John Burke, and his NDE interviews with credible individuals granted such Near Death Experiences. Both my Pastor and Family Doctors feel many such instances are fully valid. Indeed, “Do nor fear…for it is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:32). May the Family, Friends and Department be comforted as Magnificent Reunions truly await all Christians!

Joe Lanier
A former Asst. Chief with the Jasper Texas PD

December 14, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.-Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

December 14, 2018

Final Salute Sergeant Moreno. Thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

December 14, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 14, 2018

RIP brother!!!

Officer Cleveland Hunter # 3299
Veterans Affairs Police Department las Vgeas

December 14, 2018

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 14, 2018

Sergeant Moreno, my heart is crying not only because of your death but because of the other victims, especially the poor infant. May our Lord immerse you and them and your family in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 14, 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 Sergeant Moreno.
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

December 14, 2018

My most deepest and heartfelt condolences to ALL who lost their LOVE ONES' in this unthinkable accident. I wish all of my brothers and sisters in our LEO family would always remember everyday that we need to come back home from work in the very same condition we left our home to go to work. Also, I want to convey to ALL my brothers and sisters something I was told at the New York State Police Academy, and that is when responding to 95% of all Calls for Service "Slower is Faster". God please bless all the family members who have lost a love one in this awful accident. God please bless and give peace to Mrs. Moreno and her two daughters and son forever. May Matthew's soul forever rest in peace in Heaven. We thank Matthew for his devotional service to his community.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb, Retired
New York State Police - Troop D

December 14, 2018

Rest in peace Sgt Moreno, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers to the family of the innocent civilians killed by a suspect who the police were trying to get to.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

December 14, 2018

Thank you for your service sir, GOD BLESS.

Mrs. C. Singleton
Concern Citizen Of South Carolina

December 14, 2018

Rest in peace brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

LT. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

December 14, 2018

RIP OFFICER MORENO

MSGT BRIAN DAIGLE (RETIRED)
Louisiana DOC

December 14, 2018

R.I.P Sergeant Matthew Moreno

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX CIVILIAN
citizen

December 14, 2018

So sorry, Sergeant Matthew Moreno; and for the families here involved as well. Thank you for your service and putting yourself on the line to make that call. God's blessings and prayers to your family. Thank you.

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

December 14, 2018

So sad!
May everyone involved rest in peace.

Thank you for your service Sergeant Matthew Moreno.
Prayers for every family member and friend.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

December 14, 2018

Our condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers. Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE.
Our prayers go out to the officers and the other families.

D.A. Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas

December 14, 2018

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

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

December 14, 2018

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

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 14, 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

December 14, 2018

Rest in Peace Sergeant Moreno. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

December 14, 2018

Praying that the God of peace would minister to the family of Sergeant Moreno.

Chaplain Bill Upton
Tooele City PD

December 14, 2018

RIP, Sgt Moreno. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

December 14, 2018

Rest in peace Brother Matthew, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

December 14, 2018