End of Watch July 1, 1995
Officer Moen was a long-time member of the Minneapolis Police Department having served for 25 years. He was known as a valiant man who was always keen to help other officers.
In 1994, Officer Moen received the Medal of Honor for his courageous conduct in a shootout.
On July 1, 1995, Officer Moen suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after he subdued a suspect in a domestic disturbance. Officer Moen collapsed when he attempted to stop one of the men from attacking another officer.
On the day of Officer Moen’s funeral, hundreds of police officers marched down Minnehaha Avenue South to the McDivitt Hauge Funeral Home to honor his memory. His partner, Officer Kim Muellner, spoke of his generosity and giving nature in her eulogy.
Officer Moen was survived by his wife, Tammy, his son, Robert, and his mother, Gladys.