The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - June 30, 2010
Inglis Loses A Friend
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Michael David Moyse, 54, of Inglis passed on suddenly Friday June 25, 2010.
From Yankeetown Town Hall
Mike was born December 31, 1955 in Tampa Florida to Geri
and John Moyse.
Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
from 1974-1995, as a Communications Systems Superinten-
Kudos - The Yankeetown Planning Staff got a big compliment Wednesday when
dent and honorably retired with the rank of Senior Master Ser-
they received the “Planning Excellence Award 2010” given by the Department of Commu-
geant. He received numerous awards, medals and citations in
nity Affairs for “Citizen Planning Initiative”. The DCA recognized us for the tremendous
his career from around the world. Mike was personally selected
effort that town citizens (volunteers) put into the Comprehensive Plan amendment. The
by General John W. Vessey, Jr., Special Presidential Emissary
award was presented at the awards luncheon in Orlando on the last day of the Department’s
for POW/MIA Affairs, to join his official delegation to Hanoi,
Growth Management Implementation Workshop. P& Z Chairman, Larry Cohan accepted
where Mike maintained vital communications links with Wash-
the award as approximately 400 community planners, officials and DCA officials looked on
ington, D.C.. Upon his return, he was personally requested to
and then applauded. His acceptance speech covered some of the struggle that the town has
provide secure communications for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Sec-
experienced to complete the overhaul and updating of the town’s comprehensive plan but so
retary of Defense. While assigned to AFELM REDCOM/JCSE, MacDill Air Force Base, in
much has happened along the way that it seemed impossible to adequately explain the feat
Tampa, FL, Mike was a member of his squadron’s airborne paratrooper team. He was also
the P&Z has accomplished in a short speech. However Mr. Cohan did a great job and even
stationed at the Pentagon, in Washington, D.C., AFELM, Joint Communications Unit at Ft
put the crowd in stitches with some unexpected lighter humorous comments. Mr. Cohan, Ed
Bragg, NC, and Soto Cano AB in Honduras.
Candela, Ralf Brookes and many others have worked hard for years. It was time to take a
After 21 years of dedicated service to his country Mike gave the rest of his life in
bow.
service to family and friends. As owner of the Mousetrap Saloon in Inglis, Mike enjoyed his
An Ice Cream for Your Thoughts - County Commissioner, Marsha Drew sponsored
bike and biker friends and prided himself in his long hair with an easy going friendly man-
a sort of kid’s version of a town hall meeting last Saturday in hopes of gaining ideas for what
ner. Mike sold his interest in the bar, never gave up the love of bikes but cut his long locks
type of improvements the kids in our community would like see in our Children’s Park. As
and went back to that neat military style haircut. Mike had a smile for everyone, always a
County Commissioner, Ms. Drew has a certain amount of county funds that are designated
kind word and was loved by everyone.
for her district to be spent for recreational equipment. Kids were invited to come to the park
His military service was always in his heart and as a VFW Life Member on June 20th Mike
and give her their thoughts on what they would like and in return she treated them to an
assumed the role of Commander of the Inglis Gilley, Long, Osteen VFW Post 8698. Mike
ice cream. The event was co-sponsored by Parks and Recreation Liaison, Councilman Jack
was also the newest member of the Inglis AMVETS Post 447.
Schofield and members of the Recreation Committee. Ms. Drew said after the event that
Mike’s dedication to the Citrus Sertoma Club inspired those he worked with in the
she got a lot of good ideas. If you were unable to attend, but would like to give some input
Sertoma who’s major focus is hearing impaired. The club supports the Sertoma’s Hearing
concerning Children’s Park you can contact Ms Drew at 447-5285.
Clinic in Lecanto. According to member Bob Bennett, Mike was the cornerstone of fund-
Oil Spill Damage Claims - A presentation was given in Cedar Key on placing
raising and a strong part of the effort Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Service (CHIPS).
claims for oil spill damage, by State of Florida’s Office of Financial Services. I will write
Mike loved biking with friends as well as fishing. This past year he started fishing
more on this later, but I will say that the key to a successful claim appears to good docu-
on Dave Runkle’s grouper boat where he got to pull in a lifetime catch of big ones. Mike
mentation. Keep good records. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of
was a friend maker and bopped around town popping in to say hi and moving on to keep up
Yankeetown
with his long list of friends he made.
Mike was proceeded in death by his father John. He is survived by his mother
Geri Cole, whom he adored along with his daughter Chrissy Foy (Cory) and son Alex
Mousy(Marisol) and 6 grandchildren. Siblings: Randy Moyse Ark, Dan Cole Spring Hill,
Joanie Parks Tx. Mike loved his family and loved to share his blessings.
Services for Mike will be Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel,
14360 Spring Hill Dr Spring Hill FL. (There are 2 Turner Funeral Homes in Spring Hill).
Visitation will be from 2-4 PM with service following at 4 PM. Return to Inglis VFW Post
8698 520 Hwy 40 E Inglis at 6:30 PM for a Memorial Service, Color Guard, 21 Gun Salute
and Taps. A pot luck dinner will follow. Donations in memory of Mike can be made to Cit-
rus Sertoma P O Box 1718 Crystal River FL 34423 or Inglis VFW 8698 P O Box 241 Inglis
FL 34449.
There is a great military saying “All gave some, Some gave all” and with Mike “He
always gave.” You were blessed if you knew him.
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