Moore organized a neighborhood clean-up with all the children on the block. Saturday morning the children and their parents met at his house, he handed out plastic bags, and they combed the streets and front lawns for garbage. From left to right, Courtney Hartin, Tyler Brantley, Kayla Knight, Justin Cook, Ondrea Stenz, Briannna Brantley, Bill Moore, and Kaleb Hartin. "It is important to teach children to look out after their neighborhood," Moore said.William Moore, 82, Madisonville, Ky., lost his wife in a fatal car accident four years ago. After her death he has dedicated himself to helping others as a tutor at a number of elementary schools, and a driver at the Hopkins County Regional Senior Citizens Center. Eugene Ford, 93, is on Moore's lunch delivery route. Each time Moore delivers food he spends some time with Ford. "I look at the job as a way to keep an eye on peoplpe," Moore said, "It goes beyond food. In a way because I was a paramedic I just naturally do that. Moore watches the news early Sundday morning as a part of his weekly routine. Moore reacts to a report on the news that he felt discriminated against homosexuals. "If we were all more Christ-like the world would be a better place," Moore said, "It is hard hard to follow in his footsteps." Moore used to volunteer at Catholic schools with his wife.Moore attends the Lutheran Church of Christ every Sunday. "If we were all more Christ-like the world would be a better place," Moore said, "It is hard hard to follow in his footsteps." Moore used to volunteer at Catholic schools with his wife.Moore attends the Lutheran Church of Christ every Sunday. "If we were all more Christ-like the world would be a better place," Moore said, "It is hard hard to follow in his footsteps." Moore used to volunteer at Catholic schools with his wife.Moore has decided to remain permanently in Madisonville with his three cats, a dog, and a parakeet. "I am at home," Moore said, "I am living a good life. I am at peace with myself." Bill Moore is a long way from Fort Worth, Texas where he shared 45 years of life with his deceased wife, Eileen. "There are a few songs that I get choked up and even cry when I hear," Moore said, "There is no woman like her and there never will be." Moore lives with three cats, a dog, and a parakeet. William Moore, 82, Madisonville, Ky., lost his wife in a fatal car accident four years ago. After her death he has dedicated himself to helping others as a mentor for Big Brothers, a tutor at a number of elementary schools, and a driver at the Senior Citizens Center of Hopkins County. Moore, 82, Madisonville, Ky., lives with two cats, a dog, and a parakeet. "Everything I do keeps me busy and happy," Moore.Moore's work with children was instrumental in helping him through the grieving process after his wife passed away. "The school children, they saved my life after my wife died," Moore said, "They kept me from depression. They kept me busy. They raadiate energy and love." Moore currently volunteers at the Grapevine Elementary School with second graders.Moore and the students at the Grapevine Elementary School share affectionate moments every chance they get.
