Wilson’s Story
Horace Wilson Moore, IV – known as Wilson – was a bright, social, and adventurous young man who loved the outdoors, tinkering with projects, and spending time with his friends and family. He had a knack for bargaining, once trading tires for a boat, only to discover a hole when the boat flooded on the water!
Wilson was born on his due date – February 19, 2005. He graduated from Heritage High School and took a job as a surveyor. He had a fun-loving spirit and was a dedicated worker. His competitive streak and collaborative nature made him a natural leader, and his kindness touched everyone he met.
Wilson died from what family suspect was fentanyl poisoning. While Wilson chose to take a pill that the family believed he thought was a Percocet, he did not choose to die. A good friend who was with him that night also passed away.
His passing devastated his family, friends, and community, but his mother, Betsy, decided to turn her grief into action. She thought about how dropping a pebble into water has a ripple effect far away from where it started. Life is like that – one word, gesture, or action can affect everyone around you.
Betsy wanted the cataclysmic wave of grief after Wilson’s death to be a force for positive change. She now speaks out about the dangers of fentanyl, keeping Wilson’s memory alive and fighting to prevent others from experiencing the same heartbreak.
