Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Merry Christmas Josh. Always in my thoughts and miss ya buddy.

Brandy
P27

December 24, 2007

Hey Josh, I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and let ya know I think about you often.

Heather
None

December 24, 2007

I thought of you yesterday, I'll think of you tomorrow, and I thought of you today when I read this piece; I give you this one thought to keep; I am with you still-I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow-I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain-I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift, uplifting of quiet birds in circled flight; I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone-I am with you still-in each new dawn. It's not getting any easier; all my love MoM

December 22, 2007

It's hard watching the people who cared so much about you hurting so much. This time of year, it gets so much harder on them. You may not have realized while you were here how many people loved you, there are so many. I hope that you have a Merry Christmas.

December 17, 2007

Josh,

Spent most of the day thinking about you, Dale, Dave and Brian and your families. We miss you guys. I am very thankful for the good times I had with you.

Robbie
OSHP

November 22, 2007

HEY JOSH I JUST WANTED TO SAY HAPPY THANKSGIVING YOU ARE SURELY MISSED BY EVERYONE

REGINA RUSSELL
REGINA RUSSELL

November 22, 2007

we still miss you everyday

November 8, 2007

God be with your family and friends. Help them to get through each day. May they smile each time they think of you. You are sorely missed by everyone. We are better for knowing you.

trooper
OSHP

September 28, 2007

Trooper Risner,

No matter how much time passes, you will never be forgotten. No one in the public service community will forget your sacrifice. You will always be in our hearts. God bless you and your family. Please continue to watch over us. You are missed by so many...

Firefighter/EMT

September 28, 2007

The first anniversary has arrived. For some of your loved ones this past year has seemed like an eternity since that last heard your your voice or saw your smile. They will never let your memory die as you are a hero. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You have not beenn forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 28, 2007

On this the first anniversary of your death, we pause to remember you and your families and the pain that they are still going through with the loss of you

Rest in peace Trooper
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

September 28, 2007

It's funny how much a year can change your life. When I woke up that day, you were already gone. That was the farthest thing from my mine that day. You are missed so much. I'd do anything to bring you back.

September 27, 2007

Hi guys,

I can't believe it's been a year, it's still so real it seems like yesterday. CR 35 is being dedicated to you both this Friday. Connie made sure that happened. I have a conference to attend in Dayton so I can't be at the dedication, but my heart will be here. That day will be difficult for all of us, even though we know you're in a better place. You are still deeply loved and sorely missed.

Secretary Jen
OSHP

September 24, 2007

hey josh. still thinking about you. can't believe its been almost a year. watch over jake on friday, he is already dreading that day. he misses you and talks about you everyday. you really meant alot to him.

September 22, 2007

Josh,
I was at the beach with my girls... We celebrated your life and drank many toast to you, I thought you would like that.
I took a small part of you with me on this journey... I know you already know, but we had a drink at Jolly Rogers, and you did very fast power walks on the beach. I know you were there with me watching the falling stars the one night... It was awesome ,but you already knew that. Keep faithful to the dreams we share. Dad and I miss you so much. Stacy and I saw alot of butterflies this trip, I know it was you. Belated Happy Birthday Wooly. We just want you to know how much we love you, and miss you. This week will be so tough on Dad. Please give him a sign all his own, that you are okay? Give my parents a big hug and Adam, and Uncle Chuck. I know that Ruth and Pat Risner are already spoiling you so much... which you so richly deserve.
It goes without saying how much I love you...

Mama Rita aka headlights

September 21, 2007

I attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol's memorial service for the first time this past May and was moved by the dedication the Patrol has for remembering it's fallen officers. I was also greatly moved by the number of family members who come back year after year to honor their loved ones...some who have died over 50 years ago.

My boyfriend is a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. I have always been proud of his job and his affiliation with the Patrol, but am even more so after attending the service. People always use the "words" "you will never be forgotten. The family of OSHP live by those words.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County

September 21, 2007

I thought of you yesterday, and listened to the Immigrant song by Zeppelin and cooked some steaks and a couple of cold ones. You were missed.

Dan
Friend

September 16, 2007

Happy Birthday,Josh.The weather today was perfect.Cory and I took the kids to the caves and then we went to the cemetary so they could leave a card and some other stuff they picked out for you.Last night we all went to the festival in town.Even Dad came up and spent the night.I thought it would be good for him to see Peyton,Paige,and Lauren laughing and having a good time together,but it seemed to make him more bummed out then he already is.The kids seem to be o.k. though.Peyton has a good time throwing the football with Cory and Paige and Lauren are so cute together.I haven't heard too much from Jason.We play phone tag more than we talk.Other then the normal BS things have been pretty uneventful.Thanks for the "nudges" you give me.I see them for what they are.Cory just told me about the dream he had almost a year ago.It made me sad,happy,and jealous all at the same time.Why does everyone else get good dreams and I get weird dreams like the one where you move to Colorado because the land is cheap?I guess I'll take what I can get.Anyway,last year on your birthday,Dad called me to tell me to call you and wish you a happy birthday but as you know I didn't.I wish so much that I could take that back.I hate that I let stubborness and my attitude get in the way of saying something so simple.That was the last chance that I had to talk to you and I let it go.I definetly learned from my mistake.I've said "I'm sorry" a million times in my thoughts,but maybe putting in writing will help me let go of the guilt I have over that.I miss you every day.Keep visiting me in my dreams,even if you are doing something weird.Bye for now.

September 16, 2007

Happy 30th Josh!! We miss you everyday. Wish we could celebrate with you. By the way, I haven't killed my plant yet. Have a great birthday!! Love you!!

KELLY

September 15, 2007

Everyone here at Post 27 is wishing you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Big Guy!!! Love ya Josh.

Post 27

September 15, 2007

Happy Birthday, Josh! Miss you!

September 14, 2007

Josh,
Just wanting to send you a big Happy Birthday in heaven. I know it's a couple days early but I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and missing you everyday.

Brandy
P27

September 12, 2007

missing you for the buckeyes games....i miss you for everything. i can not believe it is almost a year

tpr.pacman
oshp

September 8, 2007

I had the privilege of working with Josh for a short time. As we approach the anniversary of his and Dale's loss, let us remember what is really important, our family & friends. Keep the Risners and the Holcombs in your prayers. Let them feel our love & support. These families have given us the greatest gift of their loved ones, for which we are forever grateful. Let there be peace in our hearts over the past year's events. Live each day in honor of our fallen friends and look forward to the day when we will see them again. We miss you guys.

trooper
OSHP

September 5, 2007

My old friend, I recall

The times we had hanging on my wall

I wouldn't trade them for gold

Cause they laugh and they cry me

They somehow sanctify me

They're woven in the stories I have told

And tell again


My old friend, I apologize

For the years that have passed since the
Last time you and I

Dusted off those memories

But the runnin' and the races

The people and the places

There was always somewhere else I had to be

And time gets thin my old friend


Don't know why, don't know why

Don't know why, don't know why


My old friend this song's for you

Cause a few simple verses was

The least that I could do

To tell the world that you were here

Cause the love and the laughter

Will live on long after
All of the sadness and the tears

We'll meet again my old friend .....Tim McGraw

Dan
Friend

August 20, 2007