Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother

De Dan Staple
NYPD/Brotherhood for The Fallen

November 30, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Michael Moran and the extended law enforcement family of the Cortez Police Department, Colorado.



End of Watch Wednesday, November 29, 2023.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 30, 2023

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

November 30, 2023

Sergeant Michael Moran, I am so deeply sorry that these criminal cowards took your valuable life. Your daughters are now left without a father this Christmas and every one in their future. Your murder is just heartbreaking, May God grant you a seat beside Him where you can rest. I thank you for your brave service to all of us, both in our military and to your state. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

November 30, 2023

Thank you sir for your service to this country and to the ones you helped protect and serve after coming home from the Marines. God bless the family and friends affected by this act of violence.

CO/ Sgt.B. Ashby, AL Dept. of Corrections

November 30, 2023

Rest in Peace brother. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Your service will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Brian Gardner (former)
Prince William County Police Department

November 30, 2023

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

November 30, 2023

Sergeant Moran you have not only served the citizens of Cortez, CO with great honor, but you have also served the citizens of our country with great honor, as well, by serving in the United States Marine Corps. We appreciate all that you have done for your community as well as for the United States. Semper Fi, Sergeant Moran.

Patrick E LIbby
U. S. Marine Corps

November 30, 2023

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Pedro Rodriguez; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

November 30, 2023

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

November 30, 2023

Several years ago a friend of ours died this same way in December, he was officer Chris Brewster. I am praying for the family, friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Michael Moran. Paula Dunn RN

Paula Dunn, RN

November 30, 2023

SEMPER FI MARINE

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

November 30, 2023

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

November 30, 2023

Rest in Peace, Officer. Prayers for your loved ones.

RET. P.O. Jay Murphy
NYPD

November 30, 2023

Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service, may GOD watch over your family and may you guard the heavens with all our beloved Marines and LE who preceded you. You are missed…………

State Traffic Officer 7185
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

November 30, 2023

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

November 30, 2023

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Sergeant Michael Moran 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 Sergeant Michael Moran.

Gail. M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

November 30, 2023

Sergeant Moran,

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I wish to thank you for your service to our country as a Marine, and to the people of Cortez, Colorado as a police officer. I will pray for your daughters, as well as the rest of your family, friends and colleagues.

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

November 30, 2023

Prayers for your family. Another hero taken before his time.

Senior Sergeant Scott Ide (RTD)
NSW Police Force

November 30, 2023

Rest in Peace Sergeant Moran. Thank You For Your Service. My Condolences to his Family, Friends and Colleagues.

Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR

November 30, 2023

Godspeed my Brother, Rest in Peace

Sgt. Don Harvey Ret.
Maricopa is County Sheriff's Office- Az

November 30, 2023

Such a tragic senseless murder of a devoted public servant. RIP Brethren.

Paul Cappitelli, Sheriff’s Capt. (Ret.)
San Bernardino County SD

November 30, 2023

Sergeant Moran,
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your brave service in our military and with the Cortez Police Department. Rest Easy….we’ll take it from here.

Rashelle Anderson Civilian
Wisconsin

November 30, 2023

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him. " Rest well Warrior.

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Department, Chaplain

November 29, 2023

SGT. MORAN AND HIS LOVED ONES HAVE MY MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND HEARTFELT PRAYERS. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

November 29, 2023