Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Monday, September 7, 2020
Reflections for Detective Jose Cruz Mora
Rest in peace
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.
September 12, 2020
Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
September 12, 2020
Rest in peace Detective Mora!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
September 12, 2020
R.I.P Detective Jose Mora
Brian Molyneaux
Citizen
September 12, 2020
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Detective Jose Mora during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace
Detective Jose Mora.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
September 12, 2020
Detective Mora, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
September 12, 2020
I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Detective Jose Mora. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord delver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California,
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
September 12, 2020
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
September 12, 2020
Rest in peace Detective Jose Mora. You are a true hero.
Jamie D Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Retired
September 12, 2020
Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God. [Matthew 5:9];
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4], and;
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]
Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Ecumenical Clergy/Chaplain
The Steven R. Closs Intercessory Prayer Ministries
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
September 11, 2020
Mora family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Det. Mora thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Ofc.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
September 11, 2020
Detective Mora,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
September 11, 2020
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
September 11, 2020
Rest in Peace
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
September 11, 2020
Our deepest condolences. It was a pleasure working with you.
OCPD Homicide Unit
Oklahoma City Police Department
September 11, 2020
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
September 11, 2020
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your family and your Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
September 11, 2020
Blessings and peace to you on your way home
Mrs Karlene Dunn
Civilian
September 11, 2020
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
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
September 11, 2020
Requiescat in Pacem
Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
September 11, 2020
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 11, 2020
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
September 11, 2020
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
September 11, 2020
Thank you for your service, Detective Jose Mora,
We are sorry to lose you so soon. May God watch over and protect and comfort your family. And, may HE reward you in His Kingdom.
Thank you for your service, God Bless.
Kim
KIM D DURHAM
September 11, 2020
Rest in Peace Detective Mora. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
September 11, 2020
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