In Loving Memory of Kevin Stroner and Moriah Cardona
The city of Atlanta is grieving the profound and unexpected loss of two lives following a tragic discovery inside a Virginia-Highland home near Piedmont Park. Kevin Stroner, 56, an officer with the Atlanta Police Department, and Moriah Cardona, 44, were found deceased during a welfare check on Cooledge Avenue—an event that has left family members, friends, colleagues, and the wider community searching for solace amid sorrow.
Officer Kevin Stroner dedicated years of his life to public service. As a member of the Atlanta Police Department, he was part of a profession built on responsibility, sacrifice, and a commitment to protecting others. Behind the badge was a human being—someone with relationships, memories, and a life shaped by purpose. His passing has deeply affected fellow officers, many of whom are now leaning on one another for support as APD employee services remain on scene to help grieving colleagues cope with this loss.
Moriah Cardona is remembered as a woman whose life, though cut short, held meaning and impact for those who knew her. She was a daughter, a friend, and a presence in the lives of people who now must face an absence that feels sudden and overwhelming. While details surrounding her relationship with Officer Stroner have not been made public, what remains certain is that her life mattered and that her loss is keenly felt.
Officers were dispatched to the home around 4 p.m. to conduct a welfare check, where they discovered both individuals inside. Authorities have stated that no one else was present and that the incident is believed to be isolated, with no suspects being sought at this time. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office will continue the investigation to determine the cause of death.
In moments like these, the focus turns from unanswered questions to remembrance. It is a time to honor lives lived, to acknowledge the pain of those left behind, and to extend compassion to all who are grieving. Tragedy does not discriminate, and its impact ripples outward—through families, workplaces, and entire communities.
May Kevin Stroner be remembered for his service and dedication, and may Moriah Cardona be remembered for the life she lived and the connections she shared. As Atlanta mourns, may their memories be held with care, dignity, and respect.
May they both rest in peace.