Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, June 2, 1965
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Oneal Moore
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Oneal was a true gentleman. I investigated a civil rights
matter with him sometime in Spring, 1965. Reportedly a Molotov cocktail had been thrown at a hostel being used by one of the many civil rights groups present in the area during this very stressful period. I found him to be a very
professional and courteous officer. Being the first black
deputy sheriff had to be difficult for him especially knowing that he knew the Klan was after him. I was very saddened to hear of his death. He was a wonderful man. I think of him often when remembering those days.
Special Agent Alan J. Ouimet
F.B.I.
September 1, 2008
i am writing this reflection becaused i might be some related to officer moore.i found out abouth him through a fellow guardman.who went to school in new orleans with his dauther.i live in tangipaoha parish.
sgt.michael a moore
louisiana army national guard
June 1, 2008
On behalf of the Moore family, I would like to give thanks to all of the prayers that were and still are being sent out for us and my grandfather. I ran upon this site so randomly but I'm glad i did. Just to know that people we dont even know are still looking out for us is the greatest feeling!
God bless you all!
Rest in Peace Grandfather....
Never got the chance to know you, but I've always known of you... And I love you!
Duncan Tre'Vaughn Moore
Grandson Duncan Tre'Vaughn Moore
Grandson
April 23, 2008
Yesterday, I was talking with a couple of young men who were raised in the town where you were killed. They're students of mine now and in the course of the conversation, they mentioned you and your partner and the incident that cost you your life. Even though I'm new to Louisiana and these young men were born long after you were already gone, they still call your name. You are not forgotten.
Rest in peace.
Rebecca Hensley
College Instructor
September 7, 2007
You were gone before I was born, but I've cryed with your family at your memorial services. I've met your partner, Creed Rogers, who was seriously injured in your attack. I've worn the same uniform as you. I think of you often and I am angry and ashamed of the cowards who perpetrated this incident. I pray that justice will be served on your behalf, someday, and your family can enjoy some sense of satisfaction.
God bless your family.
Rest in peace, Sir.
B Sharp
Former WPSO/ WP-48
July 11, 2007
Rest, brother.
It is a shame that ignorance weighed so heavily in your death. Your family, and your family in blue are honored by your very existence.
Thank you.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
February 6, 2007
Rest easy brother, the example you set will live forever.
Capt. Bill McClain (ret.)
Wake Co. Sheriff's Office
January 16, 2007
You are a true hero and will forever be remebered!
Delaware State Police
August 20, 2006
I honor you for your service in our country's most turbulant of times. You will forever remain a hero in the minds and the hearts of people everywhere. Thank you Deputy Sheriff O'Neal Moore.
July 17, 2006
A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE,,,
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.
-AUTHOR UNKNOWN
BROTHER, THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN TO LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR ANOTHER...MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department
March 13, 2006
You were and are a Hero, your valor in those troubled times was exceeded only by your desire to help others and make a difference.
The coward who ended your life will be punished and you must know that the example you set for those of us who followed was unequalled.
Rest easy valiant warrior, the monster called racism did not win.
Retired Police Officer
June 17, 2005
The only color I see Brother, is the color of our uniform. God Bless and rest in peace.
brian burton ptl. officer
fort wayne in
May 8, 2004
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