[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[House]
[Pages 7041-7042]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF COEUR D'ALENE POLICE SERGEANT GREG 
                                 MOORE

  (Mr. LABRADOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LABRADOR. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor today on Peace 
Officers Memorial Day to acknowledge and honor the life and service of 
Coeur d'Alene Police Sergeant Greg Moore. Sergeant Moore was shot and 
killed in the line of duty on May 5, 2015.
  Sergeant Moore's 12-year-old son Dylon wrote these words to honor his 
father:

       My dad was the best. He would tell me anything and was 
     always there for me. All the times I was sad or lonely, he 
     would be right by my side to comfort me.
       Dad would also reassure me that he was okay going to work 
     by telling me he was Batman because he worked at night, had 
     lots of gadgets, was skilled and charming.
       Also, wherever we went, he would know someone that was 
     there. I would always wonder how and why he knew those 
     people.
       Dad's favorite place to eat was Qdoba. It ended up being my 
     favorite place as well.
       He was a Boston fan, and he has gone to a couple of games, 
     but I know he would have liked to see more.
       Every day, though, almost like tradition, we would wrestle 
     on the ground and try to beat each other. I've only won once, 
     but I have learned so many things from him.
       I love him so much because he was a good dad, always 
     helping people, and I want everyone to know that he is the 
     best.

  He was the best.
  Sergeant Moore, rest in peace.
  Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor to day on Peace Officers Memorial 
Day to acknowledge and honor the life and service of Coeur d'Alene 
Police Sergeant Greg Moore. Sergeant Moore was shot and killed in the 
line of duty May 5, 2015.
  Gregory King Moore was born in Walla Walla, Washington; he attended 
Walla Walla High School and Walla Walla Community College before moving 
to Idaho to attend the University of Idaho. After graduating from the 
University of Idaho he joined the Asotin County Sheriff's Department 
before transferring to the Coeur d'Alene Police Department.
  During his tenure at the Coeur d'Alene Police Department he served as 
a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, and School Resource Officer.
  I did not have the pleasure of knowing Sergeant Moore personally. But 
the outpouring of support from his community tells me much about his 
character and service. More than 4,000 people attended his funeral, 
including officers from across Idaho, as well as Washington, Montana 
and Canada. This outpouring of support warmed my heart and reminded me 
of the goodness of the people of Idaho. I hope this public support was 
comforting to Sergeant Moore's family.
  Sergeant Moore's 12-year-old son Dylon wrote these words to honor his 
father.
  ``My dad was the best. He would tell me anything, and was always 
there for me. All the times I was sad or lonely, he would be right by 
my side to comfort me. Dad would also reassure me that he was OK going 
to work by telling me he was Batman, because he worked at night, had 
lots of gadgets, was skilled and charming. Also, wherever we went, he 
would know someone that was there. I would always wonder how and why he 
knew those people. Dad's favorite place to eat was Qdoba. It ended up 
being my favorite place as well. He was a Boston fan and he has gone to 
a couple of games, but I know he would have liked to see more. Every 
day, though, almost like tradition, we would wrestle on the ground, and 
try to beat each other. I've only won once, but I have learned so many 
things

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from him. I love him so much because he was a good dad, always helping 
people. And I want everyone to know that he is the best.''
  Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White said ``Greg was part of a proud 
profession, and an even prouder police department. Greg did things 
right. He was a leader, he was a supervisor, and he was not satisfied 
sitting at a desk. In the end, and the reason we're here today, is that 
he personified the oath that we take when we raise our right hand and 
we're sworn in. Greg was killed protecting the life and property and 
way of life of the citizens of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He will never be 
forgotten.''
  Throughout Idaho hundreds of vehicles are now displaying a decal that 
reads K27 in honor of Sergeant Moore's call number. I would like to add 
my voice to those that honored Sergeant Moore by closing with phrase 
that had passed over the lips of those thousands who have honored 
Sergeant Moore over the past week.
  K27 rest in peace.

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