Maurice Long Non-Profit Organization

After the death of our 12 year old son, Maurice Lamont Long, we established the Maurice Long Memorial, Inc. We're a 501-C-3, non-profit organization based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky committed to improving the lives of Hopkinsville and Oak- Grove residents. We do this by helping individuals, families, and organizations meet their goals of supporting our community.

We're dedicated to assisting underprivileged children and families. 100% of your donation go towards helping kids and we have no overhead cost. All 5 board members volunteer their time and expertise to help improve the lives of families in the Hopkinsville and Oakgrove communities, while preserving the memory of 12 year old Son Maurice Lamont Long who died on 19 October 2005.

When I grow up I want to be rich so that I can help the poor move on up.

By Maurice Long

How others saw Maurice

"Maurice is a true friend who could make anyone smile. Everyone loved to be around him and he was so funny and we will miss him. It hurts not having him around".

Kayla Heidelberg Middle School (Germany)

"I wish I knew what to say at times like this. I have sat Scoty down and explained to him about Maurice. He is still in shock and not sure how to understand everything. Please know that your family is in our prayers".

McCoy Family, (Fort Campbell, KY)

"When I heard what happened I just started to cry. I really like him and still do. Can you please send me some pictures of him. I'll sleep with his picture under my bed. I will miss him. Love you all.

Jenai, (Connecticut)

" My heart is deeply sadden by the loss of Maurice. Hew as wonderful young man, with a beautiful smile, whom I enjoyed getting to know as a person and student. I remember the last day of school when he you guys were leaving for Germany, he turned and flashed me one more big smile. I will always cherish that smile".

Debbie Newman 6th grade Reading Teacher Mahaffey Middle School, (Fort Campbell, KY)

"Chief, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Maurice all that well, but I do remember him coming into the office a few times and I remember you talking about him a lot. From the way you spoke of him, I could tell that you loved him and was very proud of him. A lot of fathers hide their feelings, but you had always made it known that your family came first. I admire you for that and I hope that someday I can be that kind of father that you are to your children. I am sure your son knew how much he was loved".

Jason Sayre Akron, Ohio

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Long. I am truly sorry about what happen to Maurice. I was shocked to hear what happen. We were friends and use to ride bikes all around Fort Campbell. He was a fun person to be around. He was not like other kids I knew, all they wanted to do was get in trouble. I would walk over to his house and play basketball. That is all I have to say, see you later and God Bless".

Maurice Friend Darius Childs Fort Campbell, KY

"Alex and Tomas are very sad because was like a brother. We will miss him. Pleas let us know when the funeral in Kentucky will be, we will be there".

Alex and Tomas ST. Louis

"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Long, I just wanted to let you know that everything will be alright. You are always in my parents hearts and you always are always in my heart. I'm always thinking about Maurice. Maurice was my best friend. Almost everyday Maurice and I played and on other days we would go to my house and watch Army movies and play conflict desert storm on the PS2 at Dexter's house. Maurice and I had fun together and playing tricks on James. Maurice will always be in my mind and my heart. May God bless you, keep you and give you strength in your time of sorrow".

Kevin Walker Fort Knox Kentucky