Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today is the 43rd anniversary of the loss and EOW of my brother Brantley.
Will always remember you

Newell Brother

February 24, 2022

Your still thought of regularly and missed greatly after all these years. You'd be proud to know your son has since retired from UAPD after serving GPD for 20 years. Your grandson has now taken his place within Gordo Police Department.

Brianna Smothers
Your Granddaughter

October 28, 2021

Rest in peace Patrolman Moss.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2019

Thanks for your 8 years of services, Newbern.

David

February 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 24, 2012

You are not forgotten today sir.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 24, 2011

You are not forgotten. Thank you for service. My thoughts
are with your family on this day because they have been without you all these years. I know you are in a better place because you gave your life to save others.

Anonymous

February 24, 2010

ON THIS THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS EOW, WE PAUSE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THIS BRAVE MAN. MAY GOD WATCH OVER HIS SON AND COMFORT HIS FAMILY. OFFICER MOSS, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

INV HAROLD HUTCHISON (RETIRED)
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT

February 24, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 12, 2007

On the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor the memory of Officer Moss and to acknowledge his ultimate sacrifice.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his surviving family members. May he never be forgotten

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

February 23, 2007

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Moss. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2006

While doing some research for the ODMP I came across your memorial and made contact with the Gordo PD. I'm certain you are very proud of your son for continuing on. It has been more than a quarter of a century since that day when you sacrified your life to save others. Thanks to the ODMP, officers like yourself will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and thank you for your service and dedication. Watch over your son Wayne, Chief Hall, and all the brave men and women on the thin blue line. God bless!

Joanie

June 30, 2006

Thank you for serving and protecting our community during your watch.Your son continues the work you started as he proudly patrols the streets of Gordo.

Chief Todd Hall
Gordo PD

June 29, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

May 22, 2005

Patrolman Moss,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gordo.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 24, 2005