Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Its been 12 years today since i heard the news that would forever change the way i see the world. The pain never fades. I miss you.

jodi

July 22, 2012

Rest in peace, Deputy Hill. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Harris County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

July 22, 2012

DEPUTY OSCAR HILL WAS A FELLOW BROTHER DEPUTY AND FRIEND, WE WORKED TOGETHER AT THE HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN I.P.C.. WE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES BACK IN THE DAY AND HAD A GREAT CREW OF DEPUTIES WE WORKED WITH INCLUDING DEPUTY BARRY HILL (R.I.P). I WAS A ROOKIE IN MY F.T.O TRAINING OUT ON THE STREETS IN DISTRICT 1 THE NIGHT THAT OSCARS SHOOTING TOOK PLACE, I CAN STILL REMEMBER WHEN THAT CALL DROPPED AND WE RESPONDED TO IT. SEEMS JUST LIKE YESTERDAY AND IT HAS BEEN ALMOST BEEN 12 YEARS. WHEN WE ARRIVED ON SCENE AND OBSERVED YOUR VEHICLE, I KNEW IT WAS YOU BROTHER. FOR THEIR WAS A PLACE YOU LIKED TO FREQUENT IN THAT AREA BACK IN THE DAY. EVEN THOUGH THE SHOOTING STARTED AND OCCURRED IN HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT 2, THE SECOND SCENE WAS THE INTERSECTION AT THE LIGHT ,IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON, I WAS THE ONE THAT TOOK THE INITIAL REPORT AND THE CITY WORKED THEIR END. YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND AND DEPUTY. I STILL OFTEN WEAR YOUR WRIST BAND, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR MEMORY LIVES OWN, REST IN PEACE BROTHER AND WILL PARTY ON THE OTHER SIDE ONE DAY.

DEPUTY A.R. CELIS JR.
HARRIS COUNTY

April 12, 2012

I never met you, but I held your hand until help arrived. I think about you every day and wish I could have done more.

Kelly Hart
Witness

January 24, 2012

Rest in peace, Deputy Hill. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

July 22, 2011

Hello,

I just found a YOUTUBE video that shows Oscar dancing around on ship. If you cut and paste and search:

1st LAR Charlie Co 15th MEU 1994 part 4

You will see footage, there are 8 videos in all. There is footage of Oscar and his fellow Marines during his 1994 Deployment!! You will see the people he served with, ship he lived on and visiting other countries!!

Its pretty cool "Check it out"

Officer Reynolds

Officer Reynolds
Former Marine/Current Reserve

June 3, 2011

Someday we shall walk in heaven together..... Just not yet, I got something else in life to do first... Love you

Anonymous

December 21, 2010

Hey Babe, You keep popping in my head lately. I miss you and wish more than anything I could just find you on the other end of the phone. I need some man advice.....and you aren't here to tell me I pick stupid guys. Or to tell him if ge screws up your gonna steal me back. I want u back in our lives. Someday we can sit down in heaven and talk about how great my legs are again. Lol. Love you forever Oscar. Mauh Zada

Zada

June 29, 2010

I can't forget you coming over to my house dressed in camo ready for war games. Can't forget the tears we shed over family and girlfriends. You were someone that I could lean on in hard times and I MISS YOU!

Chris Wood
friend

June 4, 2010

Oscar and I had mutual friends, and talked on the phone often. He was such a kind hearted guy, he took this girl to prom because her date had ditched her a week before prom. I still have that picture, and the fond memories of how this young guy turned into such a great man... RIP Oscar, you will be greatly missed.....

Sheree' Johnson Satcher
Friend

February 15, 2010

I am beside myself. Me and Oscar shared a lot of good and bad and times together. Times that I could never forget. Oscar and I served together for about 3-1/2 years in Charlie Co., 1st LAR Battalion. We were Scouts in an LAV platoon, roomates in our barracks after float, roomates in a shack of a place in Huntington Beach while we were moonlighting as Bouncers at Kokomos night club. I always said to myself that of all the people I knew from the Marines Oscar would be the one that I would drop everything for if he needed help because he was so genuine. He touched so many people in good ways with his larger than life attitude and a laugh that would always make me chuckle. He was a true goofball that just made any situation better. If I was overexcited and stressed he was calm and cool, If I was down he was happy and laughable. He knew how to make me feel better. One thing I remember about Oscar that always makes me laugh is when we were doing our workup for our overseas deployment (float) we had a platoon commander that seemed to enjoy taking the platoon on P.T. runs that people like me and Oscar had no chance of keeping up with. Me and Oscar werent built for running but put a pack on our backs and that platoon commander would have cried with the amount of weight we could carry. We were in good shape but just werent as fast as that guy. Oscar would yell from the back of the pack "Why do I need to run when I can just stand up and fight!! I joined the marines cause I wanted to kick some butt". Oscar spoke his mind and stood tall. He was the Marine in the platoon that I could guarantee would not leave a man behind. It made me feel good to have a guy like him on my side. The list of stories I could tell about Oscar goes on and on. He was just one of those guys that left a permanent impression on anyone who came in contact with him. There was no doubt in my mind that Oscar would serve in Law enforcement. I can remember Oscar wore a memorial bracelet for Constable Darrell Edward Lunsford Sr. who was also killed in the line of duty. It was in his blood to serve and he will always be a true Hero. RIP Oscar!! OOOORah!!

Todd Burger
Friend/USMC/

September 3, 2009

Today is August 26, 2009, I just heard about Oscar's passing from my son Mike who just found out today. I remember Oscar very well but only met him a few times. Oscar and my son started Boot Camp together in the United States Marine Corps and finished together four years later. Oscar Hill was a name I heard alot from my son along with Otto, Reeves and Kane. I remember Oscar visiting our home in Arizona, he was so polite and sweet!!! A big boy!!! Mike use to refer to him as the "Good Ole Boy from Texas"!!! Oscar pursued his dream of Law Enforcement and Mike pursued his dream of becoming a Firefighter. They both achievied their goals!!! I feel very blessed to have met Oscar. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Wether you knew Oscar his whole life or just met him a few times because he was your sons Marine Corps buddie, he made a lasting impression. Oscar Hill made a difference!!!! God Bless.

Jeannie Bradfield
USMC MOM

August 26, 2009

I'm sitting in front of my computer with tears falling down my face. I will never forget Oscar Hill IV. On August 3, 1992 I met Oscar at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. He was by far the biggest in our platoon if not our company. Oscar was motivated, our first night at boot camp the DI stopped oscar from doing sit ups in his rack after taps. Oscar was intense and everything he did was intense. After graduating from platoon 3058 Kilo Co. we stayed together through Marine Combat Training, School of Infantry and on to 1st LAR Charlie Co. were we became LAV scouts together. Oscar was my SAW gunner, he was a beast with a never say die attitude and commitment to be the best. On the outside Oscar was this huge lovable, sometimes gullible larger than life character. On the inside Oscar was an intelligent caring and loyal brother. I tell stories about Oscar folding a heavy bag in half with one kick and go right into telling a story about catching him dancing in front of the mirror to tainted love. Once while on patrol on our scout team came across an angry rattle snake, making every attempt to avoid being bitten we side stepped the snake by at least ten feet. Oscar was behind me and before I could turn around he had the snake dead around his neck with his big Texas grin. I have more stories about Oscar Hill IV than anyone I ever served with in the Marine Corps and that should let you know the impression he had on me. I have photos of oscar while in the Marine corps on Facebook under the 1st LAR group and if anyone has questions feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I will miss Oscar Hill, Semper Fi! God speed Oscar!

Firefighter Michael O'Neill
Brother/Friend USMC/Glendale Fire Dept.

August 26, 2009

Someone asked me today how long it take's to get from Houston to Dallas... All I could do is laugh anyone reading this , the answer is 2 1/2 hours atleast to Ennis...

Stephen Williams
Friend

January 29, 2009

wow. I am just now hearing of your passing almost 9 years later and the only thing that I could think of is why it took so long to hear such tragic news...I truly am speechless. you're friendship was cherished in high school and you are very much missed!

mary

Mary Clark
FRIEND

January 18, 2009

Oscar worked in IPC and we would often joke around about being related when I brought in arrestees. Oscar was a big strong guy and what I always pictured as a typical Marine specimen but he was always smiling and happy. I was shocked when I heard Oscar had been injured but I thought sure he would pull through on shear strength. It was a very sad day when I found he had lost the battle. We lost Barry Hill later that year and having lost two Hill boys in the same year made me consider my mortality and subsequently played into my decision to retire at my first opportunity in 2003. Oscar had told me shortly before his death that he was considering going back into the Marines, but obviously God had another duty assignment for him. Rest in Peace brother and Semper Fi.

Detective John R. Hill (Retired)

December 2, 2008

Hello Oscar,

I started looking up my old Marine Corps friends. You came to mind after being room mates at 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Charlie Company. I am in complete disbelief to see what I found. I remember your plan to return home to Texas to fight crime. I bet you were a great Officer for your very short time. You were a great guy and too much fun. I used to taxi you to Huntington Beach so you could visit your girl friend. The night club to hang out while you would work some nights. I'm still amazed to find your no longer around. You will be remembered and in my prayers. I wish I looked you up earlier than some years later to find such bad news. God Bless You! [email protected]

Scott Reynolds
USMC

September 28, 2008

I miss you so very much and still think about you everyday.
Brooke Mininni

Brooke Mininni

June 12, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 7, 2008

Hey brother.. I miss you..

Dave Angstadt

January 29, 2008

Oscar, I never knew you, but I've heard about you for years. You were one of my brother's best friends in the Marines. It's been so long, but I wanted you to know that my nephew is now almost three months old! Your memory lives on in Oscar James Thorpe. Hoo rah.

Tracy

November 4, 2007

7 years, its been a very different life without you, I think your passing changed us all. I dont think I have let a day pass without a thought of you or a laugh or a tear. I really dunno what to say other than thank you for almost 20 years of friendship and those who never really got to know you will never know what true friendship is. How many people would pawn everything they own, drive 24 hours straight from California to Texas, just so he can be the bestman in your wedding.
"Life is a party you gotta enjoy it while your here, ya never know when the merry go round may stop" Oscar Hill IV, your ride was cut way to short. As Philly says "I think what I miss the most is his laugh and hearing his voice" I think we all do. Who would have thought or known that you would have had such the affect you did on so many lives.

Stephen Williams

October 18, 2007

It's been 7 years buddy and I think of you often. Working that side job with you at Sam's Boat and just laughing at how funny you were. I remember it like it was yesterday. I left HPD a short time later to return to PA but your still very close to my heart. God Bless You Oscar

OFC David Pine
Penn Hills, PA /old friend and co-worker

September 6, 2007

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must have always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint."
"I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been violent because the streets are awfully tough."
"But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime when bills got just too steep."
"And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears."
"If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't... I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod, as the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now policeman. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's street. You've done your time in hell."

--author unknown--

April 11, 2007

It has been over 6 years since your end of watch and I know that there are many broken hearts left behind that think of you every day. You will never be forgotten by them nor will the Blue Family ever let you be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die. I am retired from law enforcement now, but with retirement came the loss of my youngest son, a police officer who followed in my footsteps, was killed in the line of duty. People ask me, why become a police officer as you won't get rich with what they pay you and for what they expect you to do for it. My answer is always, it comes from the heart and I know Oscar had the heart. He is a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 22, 2006