CeCe Moore Presidential Medal of Freedom nomination

Presidential Medal of Freedom Nomination

Presidential Medal of Freedom Nomination.

We are officially nominating “CeCe Moore” for the “Presidential Medal of Freedom” and seek your help and support to move this forward! We cannot think of anyone more deserving of our nation’s highest award. Even though the President of the United States has the sole authority to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the public can submit nominations, and the President ultimately decides who receives the honor, based on their own initiative or recommendations from various sources. – We intend to be one of the sources for this initiative.

Here is our nomination letter (below) and you can help this effort by sending a brief message of support through the White House on-line contact form here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ – Thank you!

Office of the President of the United States

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, D.C. 20500

Re: Nomination of CeCe Moore for the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dear Mr. President,

It is with great admiration and a profound respect for both science and justice that I nominate CeCe Moore, pioneering genetic genealogist, for the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the highest civilian honor in the United States. –

CeCe Moore has revolutionized the field of forensic science and criminal investigation through her innovative work in genetic genealogy. As Chief Genetic Genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs, Ms. Moore has been instrumental in identifying suspects and victims in hundreds of violent crime and cold cases, many of which had remained unsolved for decades. Her groundbreaking approach—merging DNA analysis with traditional genealogical research—has not only brought resolution to grieving families but has also advanced public safety in unprecedented ways.

What sets Ms. Moore apart is not only her scientific acumen but her unwavering ethical commitment. She has been a consistent advocate for responsible use of genetic data, ensuring privacy and transparency remain central to the application of this powerful technology. Her efforts have led to the development of best practices that now guide the industry, helping to build public trust and safeguarding individual rights. –

Specifically, CeCe Moore was extremely instrumental in solving the brutal murder of my sister (Nancy Anderson) who was murdered in Hawaii in 1972. Her murder was one of the oldest cold cases in our nation (over half a century) and it never would have been resolved without the dedication and determination of CeCe Moore. My sister Nancy came from a family of ten children and all of Nancy’s siblings are still alive, fifty years later, to see justice served thanks to CeCe. –

Beyond the lab, Ms. Moore has dedicated herself to public education through media, lectures, and television programming. Her work on the show The Genetic Detective has illuminated the power of science to serve truth and justice, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in genetics, law enforcement, and public service. CeCe Moore’s contributions exemplify the spirit of the Presidential Medal of Freedom: service to others, innovation in science, and the strengthening of the nation’s moral fabric. She has changed lives, solved mysteries once thought unsolvable (such as my sister’s), and brought light to the darkest corners of unresolved trauma for the greater good of the American people.

For her extraordinary impact on American society—where the pursuit of justice meets the promise of science – I respectfully urge you to recognize CeCe Moore with this distinguished honor. –

Sincerely,

Jack Anderson (Andy) and the entire Anderson Family

(Read more below)

Dear MSgt (retired) Anderson,

Thank you for contacting the White House. Your medal nomination (CeCe Moore) has been received and directed to the appropriate office for review.
We appreciate recommendations of those who are making a difference in our country. President Trump is always inspired by Americans whose contributions strengthen our communities and help make our Nation great.

Sincerely,

The Office of Presidential Correspondence (Oct 17th 2025)

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Presidential Medal of Freedom Nomination / About CeCe Moore:

CeCe Moore, Chief Genetic Genealogist at Parabon, is the leading authority on investigative genetic genealogy (IGG), successfully collaborating with hundreds of law enforcement agencies across North America. Her small team boasts the unparalleled track record of 250 successful identifications of violent criminals and unidentified decedents, averaging one solved case per week. CeCe’s cutting edge work has led to the first conviction, the first conviction through jury verdict, and the first exoneration in cases where the suspect was identified through investigative genetic genealogy. These groundbreaking successes have been featured on hundreds of television news shows and thousands of articles throughout the world, promoting public awareness and support of IGG techniques. Since 2010, CeCe has taken a leadership role in creating educational resources for the genetic genealogy community and is the founder of the Institute for Genetic Genealogy as well as the DNA Detectives, which hosts the largest genetic genealogy forum in the world. She has been a core production member of the PBS Television documentary series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., working closely with Dr. Gates as the series’ DNA expert, continually since 2013. CeCe is a Non-Resident Fellow of the Du Bois Research Institute at Harvard’s Hutchins Center and the CEO of DNA Justice.

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Why this Presidential Medal of Freedom Nomination initiative is important to the Anderson Family, Squadron Posters, and the entire nation:

The Brittle Riddle (Murder mystery book) is the true story of how a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and his family (the Andersons) pushed for over a half century to solve one of the oldest and most difficult murders in America. It’s also a story of a world-renowned DNA expert (CeCe Moore) who never gave up in finding the killer by developing a new groundbreaking investigative genetic genealogy method used for the first time to solve a cold case murder.

At Squadron Posters, not only do we honor all who serve our great nation and the free world, we also proudly supports DNA Justice™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping law enforcement agencies solve their most difficult cases while providing answers to families of victims (including veterans). The DNA Justice database is built for volunteers to upload their DNA results exclusively for law enforcement comparison against profiles of perpetrators and unidentified human remains for identification purposes. It is a purpose built database specifically for Investigative Genetic Genealogy free from corporate scrutiny and censorship unlike ansestorial or medical databases.

– Donate your DNA and help solve violent crimes and identify missing persons, see more here: https://www.dnajustice.org/support