The BAU is down an agent.
Wednesdays episode represented his final appearance.
The drama addressed his departure by having his character leave the bureau to focus on his family.
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Even sadder that our friend Shemar Moore isnt on set anymore.
It was definitely a surprise that he wanted To leap, as Shemar said, to try new things.
For those reasons, we have nothing but love and respect for him and his choice.
But it doesnt mean we cant also be really, really sad.
After they stop to mourn the loss of what was, they adapt.
Moore said goodbye to fans in avideo posted to CBS.comlate Wednesday.
This is not goodbye; this is goodbye to this part of a dream, this chapter.
Im not going anywhere.
You guys havent gone anywhere.
Without you, my dream is not possible.
… With whatever success I may have, it means nothing unless I inspire others.
So whoever you are, Im just like you.
He continued, Ive had a ball.
There is not a 20-year career without Malcolm Winters,Moore told PEOPLEat the time.
This is my second family.
I dont take any of it for granted.
Ive been wanting to do this since I left.
