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Hey all, I came across an interesting angle in the Constable Elisha B. Moore case that I wanted to discuss. The involvement of the owner of the saw logs is something that has been on my mind. From what I've read, he tried to retrieve the logs on his own before involving Constable Moore. I can't help but wonder about the dynamics here. What exactly happened initially that made him feel the need to seek law enforcement's help after an unsuccessful attempt? Was there some kind of confrontation that escalating tensions?
It just makes me think about the risks that Moore took, what he might have been told, and how he likely didn't anticipate the extreme danger he'd face that day. I know the community has continued to honor him and support his family, but I still feel there's an important lesson in assessing risks with these civil duties. Sending thoughts to Moore's loved ones who had to endure such a sudden and violent loss.
Did anybody else read about Moore's supposed premonitions? I came across a local newspaper article from back in the day. It mentioned that Constable Elisha B. Moore had expressed some kind of unease about this assignment, almost like he knew something terrible might happen. I find it so haunting to think about him having an intuitive sense of danger before meeting such a tragic fate. It's easy to imagine him trying to brush off these feelings to fulfill his duty, underscoring the heavy risks our law enforcement officers take every day, even when their gut tells them something’s off. Has anyone else heard about this, or was this just a narrative spun by the locals after the event? It's so important we keep these stories alive, not just for history's sake, but to honor Constable Moore and his family's loss and sacrifice.