Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I love you now and forever!

Norberta Moreno-Anderson
Daughter

July 17, 2015

there was an officers funeral here not too long ago. I thought I should go and pay my respects. To all those that came to pay their respect to you. I couldn't go. I couldn't do it. It's too close to home. I miss you everyday. 40 years of heartbreak isn't fair to any of.

Dina
daughter

July 13, 2015

A Note to My Father - My Hero

Today, my friend Officer Sonny Kim of Cincinnati, our brother in arms was laid to rest. Thousands lined the streets of our city. Hundreds of fellow officers - brothers in arms - were present to bid farewell to this hero who was taken from this life.

I could not find the strength within myself to attend his services. It felt "too close to home" - I see the look in the eyes of his family. I know that look - I have felt their pain - I have lived their sorrow.

As the procession traveled - hundreds of police cars, motorcycles and civilians, my mind traveled back. The emotion, the pain, the confusion and the all consuming sadness hit me with full strength.

Dad - Inspector Edward L. Moreno - how I wish that his family did not have to share in this never ending cycle of pain. They, like me, will relive the pain each and every time an officer is killed in the line of duty, just as strongly as when this sorrow was brought into their lives for the first time.

It saddens me to know that his boys will face all of life's challenges without the guidance of this kind, strong and faithful man. Sonny Kim was a true MAN - he was a man of honor, a man of character, a man who by all rights should NOT have been taken.

So many of the details surrounding his death mirrored the events that eventually took you from us Dad. My heart breaks for his family. It is my prayer and my hope that his wife has the strength of character that Mom has...that she will find hope and solace in the love that she shared with this man.

So many officers lost, so many lives forever altered. So much needless pain.

Dad - please welcome Officer Sonny Kim into the gates of Heaven. May he forever rest in the knowledge that he was a fine man and a hero, just like you Dad.

My love is forever with you. My heart forever broken, my faith forever lasting.

Margaret Moreno-Coplen
Proud Daughter of a fallen officer

June 26, 2015

Happy Fathers Day Daddy.

Dina

June 22, 2015

I love you daddy...i miss you. You have been in my thoughts a lot the past few days. I think of you always..but some days i think are harder. I had a dream a couple of nights ago. In my dream, we were sitting on the boat fishing together and talking. Funny. You looked exactly like i remember you...i was older than you...but you were still my daddy and i was still your little girl. I love you daddy...i will always love you.

Margaret Moreno-Coplen
proud daughter of a fallen hero

May 25, 2015

today was an ordinary day for everyone else. Not for me, not for any of us. Today marked another year that we have had to go on with out you. Sometimes I think my heart can't break anymore, and then days like today happen. And it feels like I am losing you again. I miss you. I hope that you are proud of me. I know that I am not as ambitious as the others, but I am happy. I hope that this is all that you wanted for us. To be happy. I miss you so very much. I wish you could be here to help guide my boys, to love and hold my grandkids. To know that they know of you and that they too love and miss you.

Dina
daughter

March 8, 2015

Happy Birthday Daddy. I love you and miss you so much. I remembered today that you used to call me "Chatterbox". Made me smile. I hope that you and Jelly Bean have time to play Thumb wars. I remember playing that with you. I love you and miss you. I wish that I had more memories.

Dina aka Chatterbox :)
daughter

February 3, 2015

Happy birthday Daddy! I love you so much. Please watch over Mom.

Norberta Moreno-Anderson
Daughter

February 3, 2015

Happy Birthday Daddy. Heaven must a been very festive today. Hope you got your happy cake. Miss you Daddy, wish you could have been here with all of us. Love you bunches and bunches.

Cammy Moreno Flores
Daughter

February 3, 2015

Hi Grampa Eddie! It is me, kameron. I herd that two police men wer killed at new yerk today. It make me sad becus I no there family will miss them like me and my nana and mima miss you. Will you plese walcom them to heven wen they get there? I hope one day I can be a police man just like you! Oh and Grampa Eddie, I hope you like my dog ella. She wants to be a police dog wen she grows up. Will you hope for everybuddy to stop being hatefol in this world. Everybuddy is family to God and it make me sad to no people are so meen to echother. I would have liked to meet you Grampa Eddie!

Kameron
Great grandson (8 years old)

December 20, 2014

Hi Daddy,
I can't believe that another year is coming to an end! Christmas season is in the air. Here is your song Daddy:

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
I love you and miss you everyday!
Bertita

Norberta Moreno Anderson
Daughter

December 13, 2014

Hi Daddy,
Well tis the season.

I love you and miss you everyday!

Norberta Moreno Anderson
Daughter

December 8, 2014

Daddy - I wanted to share with you that next week is a really big week for me. I get to travel to China for work. I am a bit nervous - but it makes it harder to know that Mima is having a hard time right now. Please watch over her...keep her safe in your loving heart. I love that woman - I just want to make her proud. Dad - you gave us a wonderful mother - the strongest role model that we could hope for...help her be strong now...remind her that she is extremely valued by all of us. I love you Daddy - watch over me in my travels.

Margaret Moreno-Coplen
Proud Daughter of Officer Edward L. Moreno

November 13, 2014

I love you so much! It's been almost 40 years since you passed away. I am never comforted that you are not here with us. This day hurts as much as it did the day Mom got the call from James at the hospital in Ft. bayard. You are forever on my mind, in my heart and in my thoughts. I love you Daddy!

Norberta Moreno-Anderson
Daughter

July 13, 2014

Daddy, I love you and miss you every day.

Norberta Moreno-Anderson
Daughter

June 22, 2014

Happy Father's Day Daddy. I miss you.

Loving you always,

Margie Moreno-Coplen
Proud Daughter

June 15, 2014

Daddy, I am missing you so much. Some days are so much harder than others. It has not gotten easier like everyone says. I think it only gets harder the older we get. I love you with all my heart. I miss you so much. Keep an eye on all of us.
Love you bunches, your calabaza. Cammy

Cammy
Daughter

March 27, 2014

I love you Dad.

Margaret Moreno-Coplen
Proud Daughter

March 8, 2014

Daddy,
As every year passes, you would think that the feelings we experienced on this day would get easier. But...it doesn't. The tragedy that happened to you and to our family seems like it just happened. Every year I become depressed and my heart hurts when this day comes around. I love you Daddy and I miss you everyday. How I wish you were still here with us. Keep watching over mom and the rest of us. I love you!
Bertita

Norberta Moreno-Anderson
Daughter

March 7, 2014

Happy birthday Daddy! I miss you and love you so very much! I'm sorry I'm late.
Love,
Bertita

Norberta Moreno-Anderson
Daughter

February 5, 2014

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Grandpa Eddie
Happy Birthday to you!!
May you have a wonderful birthday in the most beautiful heavens with so many that you love. We will celebrate here with you as well!! Sending birthday hugs and kisses!! <3 xo <3 xo <3

Blanca Holguin
grand daughter

February 3, 2014

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Grandpa Eddie
Happy Birthday to you!!
May you have a wonderful birthday in the most beautiful heavens with so many that you love. We will celebrate here with you as well!! Sending birthday hugs and kisses!! <3 xo <3 xo <3

Blanca Holguin
grand daughter

February 2, 2014

Merry Christmas Daddy! Another year has come and gone and I miss you everyday! I love you!
Bertita

Norberta Moreno-Andeson
Daughter

December 24, 2013

I hear your song, I hear your voice. Year after year I wait to hear Oh Holy Night on the radio, and I hear your voice. I hear your voice singing this beautiful song. I hear your voice singing to me, to all of us. I miss you so much, and I wait every year to hear your song, so that I can hear your voice.

Dina
daughter

December 14, 2013

Hi Daddy,
I can't believe that another year is coming to an end! Christmas season is in the air. Here is your song Daddy:

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

This Christmas your sister Ruby will be with you! I love you and miss you Daddy!
Love,
Bertita

Norberta Moreno-Anderson
Daughter

December 12, 2013