Town of Oyster Bay to Host Dedication Ceremony For Detective Brian Moore

NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NY - The Town of Oyster Bay announced they will be hosting a dedication ceremony this month in honor of New York City Police Detective Brian Moore, of Massapequa, who died in the line of duty on May 4, 2015.

The ceremony, which will include a statue unveiling and building dedication, will be held in his memory at Plainedge Park on 313 N Idaho Avenue on Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m.

“Detective Moore grew up in North Massapequa and proudly called the Plainedge community his home,” Town Supervisor John Venditto said. “The Town of Oyster Bay stands united with the Plainedge community, the Plainedge School District, New York City and the family, friends and neighbors of Brian in remembering this remarkable young man.”

The son of NYPD Police Officer, Brian served with distinction during his career as an officer with the New York City Police Department and made over 150 arrests.

On May 2, Moore was shot while on duty in Queens Village, he died two days later from his injuries. He was 25 years old.

Over 30,000 police officers from around the country came to Plainedge to attend services and pay their respects to the fallen officer.

Demetrius Blackwell, 35, of Queens Village, was formally charged with Moore's murder as well as the attempted murder of Officer Erik Jansen. He plead not guilty.

“To those who had the pleasure to know Brian, it was no surprise that he was able to leave such an indelible mark, both socially and professionally,” Venditto said. “He had a unique ability to connect with people and felt a tremendous sense of duty as a police officer to stand up for those in need.”

At the event this month, the Plainedge School District's athletic center will be named in Moore's honor.

“Brian will always be one of Plainedge’s own and we can think of nothing more fitting than to have the district’s athletic center forever bear his name,” Plainedge School District Superintendent Edward A. Salina Jr. said. “He played ball and attended school on the very grounds where this building is situated.The entire Plainedge community has been personally touched by Detective Moore and what he represented. This building will stand as a permanent testament to his legacy of dedicated service.”

Parking around Plainedge Park will be limited on the day of the ceremony, so shuttle buses will be continuously operated to and from Plainedge High School on 241 Wyngate Drive in North Massapequa starting at 11 a.m.

All attendees are welcome to park at the high school and take the convenient shuttle to Plainedge Park.

“This memorial statue and building dedication, in the community where he grew up and lived, will stand as a permanent tribute to a young man who touched the lives of many,” Venditto said. “It will also serve to honor the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending this nation and protecting its citizenry.”

According to Venditto, the ceremony will be community’s way of showing how much was cared about Moore.

“Brian will forever be a true American hero,” he said.

Last week, hundreds gathered in Queens today at the location where Moore was shot one year ago while he protected the community he served.

Also last Thursday, at the 2016 Police Memorial Day Ceremony inside NYPD Headquarters, Moore was among the 19 members of the Department whose deaths were recognized as line of duty.

Mayor Bill de Blasio, Police Commissioner William J. Bratton, members of the NYPD, as well as family and friends honor the fallen officers in a ceremony in the NYPD Hall of Heroes.

During the ceremony, the names were unveiled on the memorial wall to be displayed at the entrance of 1 Police Plaza.