Honoring the Life of Corporal Mohamed Said
Join us in preserving Officer Saeed's legacy through service.
Honoring the Life of Corporal Mohamed Said
Join us in preserving Officer Saeed's legacy through service.
Honoring Officer Said
ABOUT Mohamed Said
Corporal Mohamed "Moe" Said
Mohamed Said, known to many as Moe, was born in 1998 in the mountain heights of Benny Qais, Juban, in Yemen’s Al-Daleh Governorate. From a young age, Moe’s life was shaped by the resilience and perseverance of his family. Like many immigrants in search of safety, opportunity, and a better future, Moe and his family left their homeland and immigrated to the United States. They eventually settled in the City of Melvindale, Michigan, where Moe grew up, went to school, and built his life. As an immigrant, Moe experienced firsthand the struggles of adapting to a new culture while honoring his roots. Despite challenges, he was determined to succeed and to give back. From early on, he displayed a deep desire to serve his community, consistently working hard to help others in any way he could. Following his graduation from the police academy, Moe fulfilled his lifelong dream of public service by joining the Melvindale Police Department. Through dedication and commitment, he rose to the rank of Corporal within just 14 months of service. His career, though tragically short, reflected his devotion to duty and his selfless spirit. On that fateful day, near the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Dix Road, Corporal Said was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect at 11:38 a.m. Officers had been dispatched to a call at a nearby carwash. When Corporal Said arrived, he bravely pursued one of the subjects, who opened fire and fatally wounded him. The suspect—recently paroled—fled on a stolen bicycle but was captured the next day after an intensive manhunt involving local, county, and federal agencies. In a powerful symbol of justice, the very handcuffs Corporal Said once carried were used to secure the man charged with his murder, as well as weapons and drug offenses. Corporal Mohamed Said was only 26 years old. He served the Melvindale Police Department with honor for 1 year and 2 months, proudly wearing Badge #10. He is survived by his parents and younger siblings, who carry forward his memory and the values he lived by. Moe’s journey—from the highlands of Yemen to the streets of Melvindale—stands as a testament to the immigrant struggle, resilience, and the pursuit of the American dream. His life reminds us of the sacrifices made by those who come to this country not only to build a better life for themselves, but also to serve and protect the communities they adopt as their own.
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