Harrison Moseby was born on July 9, 1997, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Owasso Public Schools from elementary to high school and graduated in 2016. Quickly after graduation, Harrison went on to earn an associate degree in business from Tulsa Community College.
In 2019, Harrison became a third-generation Tulsa firefighter, graduating first in his fire academy class. Harrison loved everything about being a firefighter. He loved serving the people of the Tulsa community. He loved the bond between the guys on the job. He loved the adrenaline rush of getting a first in-house fire, but what Harrison loved most was playing ping pong at the station. Harrison never took being a firefighter lightly. It was a hard job for him, but it was rewarding because he had the chance to serve others.
Not long into his firefighter career, on March 4, 2022, he was diagnosed with epitheloid sarcoma. His cancer diagnosis eventually led to a forequarter arm amputation. For most people, the thought of losing an arm would be devastating, but it gave him the will to keep fighting. Harrison was never discouraged when there was a setback. He was empowered because he knew that each obstacle and closed door was another opportunity for God to use him. He was ambitious. Harrison knew that God was going to provide a way if it was supposed to happen. Harrison’s calling was not only to be a Tulsa firefighter but to bring others to Christ.
He served The Lord and honored God with his fight. Harrison knew, as a Christ follower, that his purpose on Earth is to run the race given to him. Harrison gave everything he had to make his life worth something, and he did that by serving The Lord. He had God by his side, which gave him the power to keep fighting each day. He fixed his eyes on what’s above, because he put his hope in Jesus. The joy of The Lord was his strength. Harrison’s call into ministry awarded him an honorary degree from Midwestern Seminary in December 2023.
Harrison left behind his wife of three years, Mallory Moseby, and two daughters, Kollyns and Gracelee Moseby. Harrison had a special calling to be a light to others around him. Harrison set a great example of how we should all live our lives and be a light in this world. The only thing that he wanted people to remember about him is that he loved The Lord.
But those who hope in The Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
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