Francis Moran

Rest well my friend. You were a visionary, with untold accomplishments and a forever friend.

Mary K, Kelly and Del, and family, I am heartbroken for the loss of Admiral Moran. I cannot tell you how much he believed in me and how it much it accelerated my career path. A man of few words, never ever, told me he was trusting me, but am devastated. Please accept my condolences and hugs. I´ve not received Christmas cards and I realize why. My best, Susan

I met Billy in Honolulu in 1973, and admired his quick wit and attention to detail. I worked down the hall from him in Rockville and frequently visited his office to complain about frequent moves and family relocations, but he always had words of encouragement and sage advice. I shall always cherish his memory and I will never forget the kindness that he demonstrated for me. Fred Jeffries.

So sorry to hear about billy wish I was there so many good memories and crazy ones used to ride those goofballs to southern ever Monday morning and they would sleep the whole way when I had a flat I woke them up to fix it they said you can fix it we asleep after that little conversation they all got and fixed it ha love those good times wish we could get together

Billy will be sorely missed. In simple words, he was a good man. I will always be grateful for his guiding newly minted Deputy Administrators through the bramble bush of NOAA. He did so with competence, good humor and, most of all, integrity. But most of alll he was a good friend. Have calm seas oh admiral of the universe. Until we meet again. In friendship, Curtis

With love , prayers and sympathy to Mary Kay and all the family. May Billy Rest In Peace.

RADM Moran enabled my career in multiple ways and many times, though he deflected my gratitude with humility. I appreciated his leadership and personality, and his expressions of confidence. An example of the man was my first meeting. The NOAA Fish Fry is now a widely attended near commercial event. At the time it was a dozen organizers with portable grills, fish, and beer from a local restaurant. I volunteered to cook fish in a line of other aloha shirts. I introduced myself to the next...

Admiral Moran was the Director of the NOAA Corps when I was commissioned in late 1987. I only knew him at that time through his directives to improve officer standards. Although only an ensign and new to the uniformed service, I respected his vision. I later volunteered for a unique program he implemented with NOAA´s Office of Enforcement where NOAA Corps officers were assigned to enforcement for a land assignment. The program did not continue after the initial assignments, but it was...