Maurice “MO” Samual Joseph passed away peacefully on 10/9/24. A public servant of over 40 years, he proudly served as a Norfolk Police Officer and Master Canine Trainer for 26 years and as a Canine Trainer and Program Manage with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group for 14 years. Mo was a fierce patriot, mentor and leader involved with law enforcement at the local, state and national levels. As an original founding member of the non- profit Virginia Police Work Dog Association, Mo helped train and equip canine teams around the state of Virginia. After the attacks on 9/11, he and 37 colleagues from the Norfolk Police Department searched the rubble of the twin towers in New York City. Prolonged exposure to the rubble of the buildings and surrounding areas resulted in several health conditions that ultimately cut short his purposeful life. In liew of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation. T2T honors fellow Americans who, like Mo, were called to serve on 9/11 and beyond. Their programs empower veterans and first responders who are severely injured or struggling, support families of the fallen, and educate new generations so that we never forget. Donations in Mo’s honor can be made at http://dogwood.t2t.org/IMOMauriceJoseph
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