Maurice Phillip Heisig was born on August 16, 1966 at Poly Clinic in New York City , NY. His father and mother immigrated to Canada; his father from Germany and his mother from the Philippines. Mo’s birth in NY, gave him dual citizenship in both Canada and The United States.

Mo attended St. Michael’s High School in Toronto, Canada and Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY where he was a member of R.O.T.C. and received a degree in Biology. He married the amazing Karen Jo Crosby (“Special K“) on July 15, 1989. He has two incredible children: Max Phillip Heisig (“Max-a-Million”) born 11-17-98 and Gabrielle (Gabby) Marie Heisig, born 4-10-01. In lieu of flowers click here to read about Max and Gabby's Education Fund.

Mo was commissioned in year-group 1989 as a US Army Infantry officer. He attended Airborne School, Jump Master School, Ranger School and Air Assault School, as well as many others.

Mo participated in the following combat operations: Operation Just Cause (Panama) and Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (Kuwait & Iraq).

Mo was one of the few who made a combat jump into Operation Just Cause in Panama. Airborne! He obtained the rank of Major and then 2 years ago he resigned his commission to have the opportunity to go into Special Forces, which was something he’d dreamed and planned to do since high school.

He completed the Special Forces (DE OPPRESSO LIBER) Selection Course and began Special Forces (Q Course) training for 18D (Special Operations Medic).

He took a leave of absence due to his father’s health. His father passed away in November 2004.
During that leave, he re-joined his civilian career as a pharmaceutical rep. with CV Therapeutics. His entrepreneurial spirit was put to use with the Quixtar Corporation and XS where he and Karen owned a successful marketing business, leading many others to success and financial freedom.

Mo, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 23, 2006. He is missed greatly by all who knew him and even those who only knew of him, for his vivacious, positive attitude spread like wildfire all around him.

We Love You Mo!
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