Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio, and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 28, 2024

We never met, but I remember when you died. I hated those that falsely accused you and I rejoiced when they were put to shame. Yours is one I think of and visit often. I feel like I've gotten to know you better through these reflections.

RDG
TXCOP

August 19, 2024

It's been over seventeen years and it's still fresh.
You are missed.

Tpr. B.D. Pack (retired)

Ohio State Highway Patrol

October 5, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 28, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 28, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sergeant Dale Rodney Holcomb of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 55 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 28, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 52 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 28, 2020

RIP my friend.

Trooper (ret) Bryan Pack
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 28, 2020

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 28, 2020

Thinking of you. On this day especially. Hoping you and Grandma Maxwell are enjoying eachothers company. Both of you are always in my prayers. Peace and serenity,

Love, Aunt Joyce
Aunt on mother's side

September 28, 2019

You are missed.

Trooper (ret) Bryan Pack
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 28, 2019

Miss you Buddy. Hard to believe it's been 12 years...luv ya.

Trooper (retired) Bryan Pack
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 28, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 50 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 28, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 50 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

End of Watch: Thursday, September 28, 2006

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 28, 2017

Josh, I'm sorry I missed your birthday, nephew. Kinda had a hurricane named Irma visit me. Nerve of her, wasn't invited !! Now that power is back on, I am wishing you a happy birthday and hope you are enjoying that angel food cake your Mom said you should enjoy. Miss you, love you

Joyce
Aunt to Josh, sister to his mom

September 18, 2017

Josh; Happy birthday you old soul! Have some angel food cake and just pretend its your favorite 3 tiered German chocolate cake. More than ever you are in my thoughts and prayers on this special day. The Big 40! Luv, Mom

LDR
Mom

September 14, 2017

Josh, Its been a while, and touche to comments made by evil. Fall is early this year, and your favorite tree is always the first to start turning. Your'e in my prayers as usual. Thanks for SIGN. Luv.

LDR
Mom

September 8, 2017

Just thinking of you.

Tpr.Pacman
retired OSHP

January 26, 2017

Another year without you! Thanks to your brothers at the post for looking after Paige and I this morning! Hopefully one day certain people can grow up and get along! We love and miss you. Fly high!

Bridget
Wife

September 28, 2016

Happy, heavenly, birthday! You'd be eating your favorite cake, German chocolate. Guess you'll have to settle for angel food. Will have mass at church for you. Love as always, Mom

n/a
Mother

September 13, 2016

Watch over our family.... We love and miss you !

Wife
Wife

September 1, 2016

Hey Josh; You know I'm always thinking of you. Guess you heard the little episode in the cemetery! Sure you were laughing like crazy which is what I thought I was for sure. See you in my dreams. Love Mom

Linda Risner
mother

June 22, 2016

Thinking of all the good stories.

Tpr. Pacman
retired oshp

January 8, 2016

It's raining just like that.

Tpr. Paman
retired oshp

December 1, 2015

Hey Josh; just a few lines to let you know a day doesn't go by that I don't think about you, what could of been, should of been, or how could all of this been. But you already know all of this I'm sure. Keep all the little signs and tricks coming. Sometimes I almost here You laughing about them. Love ya.

LDR
Mother

November 7, 2015