Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Josh,
Dad is back to work. I will be back on full-duty hopefully on the 6th. We love you buddy so much, and miss your smile. The kids miss you so much. Jason was here, last week. Jodie, and Jason miss you and love you so much. I know that you feel our love, and we feel yours too. Please
pray and look out for our family. Bridget was out of town and Jason was unable to see the kids, he wants to visit the kids this summer. Bridget was in California, at the races. Aunt Linda, and Aunt Patty were at the house the other night. Uncle Tom was here too. The next day Uncle Bob came, we all love you so much. Please pray for Peyton and Paige.

March 3, 2007

14 days until the Party Josh and Dale... It's March 16th

March 1, 2007

5 months today...still miss you.

February 28, 2007

Josh
Its been 5 months today.I miss you so much you have always and will always have a place in my heart. There's not a day go by that i don't think you.

Love always,
Me

February 27, 2007

GOOD NEWS TRAVELS FAST!I heard there is going to be a big party on March 16th.I guess all the people that miss you were not the only ones having nightmares.I may stop by the CDL building and the post to join the party.You and your family are always in my thoughts. I know you are having a great time in heaven!

Kelly

February 26, 2007

Good News came today Josh... There is going to be a Party March 16th.. I think it is going to be a big one too. You and Dale deserve this one.....

February 26, 2007

Dear Josh,

We are missing you so badly everyday. I would love to know what heaven is like, for you. I know you and your brother Adam, are watching out for each other. Continue to look out for all of us. Believe it or not Moey is getting fatter by the day. I also have learned some new jokes! I know how you lived for my jokes, and my impeccable comedic timing!

Love,
Fluff

February 20, 2007

Still missing you everyday. Our lives are never going to be the same without you.

February 16, 2007

josh. it has been a cold day. and i have missed you much, very much.........

pacman
p-27

February 15, 2007

Happy Valentine's Day,Josh.We love you!!!!!!!!

February 14, 2007

Josh,
Thank you for your service to the State of Ohio. You will not be forgotten. Many, many people do not realize the responsibilities that being an officer(trooper)require. Only at the time of the ultimate sacrifice does a regular citizen reflect back and say, wow these men and women are special people. Everything you troopers do are just another day on the job. However, you save countless lives each and every day and never ask for acknowledgement or a reward for what you have done. So now, even though we've never met, I acknowledge what you have done for the citizens of Ohio. I want to thank you over and over again for the many lives you have saved.(without even knowing it) So as I sign off, I would like to thank you one more time as your now looking down on all of us. I would also like to give credit where credit is due to your fellow road troopers and dispatchers. Please keep a careful watch over them.
To Josh's family,
Thank you for sharing him with our state, cities, counties etc. He will always be a hero in many, many eyes. Not only to those that knew him personally, but to those he has touched through his career and his ultimate sacrifice. We are praying that the pain of his loss subsides for all of you, and the many happy memories and proud moments you have will keep the pain at bay on most days.

Thanks again and God Bless you and your family!
KR
citizen

February 10, 2007

hey josh. we had a party for jake tuesday. he is transferring posts and he got engaged. wish you could have been there. you would be proud of him. we miss you.

OSP

February 3, 2007

It's been over 4 months and still is like living a nightmare over each day. Still miss you.

February 2, 2007

...forever in our hearts!!! NEVER forgotten!!!

Brandy
P27

February 2, 2007

Josh,
I hope you are still watching over your Dad and kids they need you every day.I know you will keep them going .It snowed today and it is very cold.
We all miss you..

January 26, 2007

we miss you very much Josh
we will never forget you ever

January 26, 2007

WE STILL MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY... :(

PATROLMAN

January 21, 2007

Seeing the news this week has been like reliving the nightmare again. There are so many questions with no answers. I'm not sure I'll ever understand why you were taken away.

January 12, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

--"God's finger touched him, and he slept."--Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Aloha Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here. That "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is an hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find comfort as we give comfort to the families who have lost a loved one.

As we say in Hawaii, “We are`Ohana.” We are family. God Bless this fallen hero. May we embrace him as one of our own family member; our `Ohana. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace.

Trooper Joshua Patrick Risner, I wish you, your loved ones, your fellow officers, and friends, peace and love beyond all understanding.

--- May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. ---

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale (Private Citizen)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

January 9, 2007

Josh,
I have no doubts Woody and you will see us through tonight.

January 8, 2007

Everyday, we troopers dawn our gray shirt and buckle the duty belt, we place that stetson on our head and leave our families for our shift. We never know what the day will bring or who we will meet. Never take this job for granted or let it get routine.Live each day for your family and let them know you love them. Each day you wake, cherish it and plan for another. We are warriors of peace.We secure the homeland, we protect those who can can not protect themselves. We help the helpless, we protect the inocent. Josh, we will never forget you. God bless you and your family.

A troop from up north
OSP

January 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

January 7, 2007

Josh,

As we begin 2007 we search for renewed hope...we look forward to what is ahead for us, and yet we continue to look back as well, to all of our cherished memories of you. Though we all miss you so very much, this year has taught us to be thankful for the blessings in our lives...everyday. Thank you for being with each of us as we struggled through the last 3 months, watching and protecting us, and even continuing to make us laugh when we needed it most. I hope that 2007 will bring us all closer to a place of peace, comfort, and joy---through all of those wonderful memories...
Thinking of you always..

Brandy
Post 27

January 7, 2007

Josh, it is another year and i have talked to your dad. you will love his shirt. miss you

pacman
p-27

January 2, 2007

Josh, The morning of the accident, I went over to a friends house. The second I walked in I knew something was wrong by the look on her face.She asked if I heard the news.I looked at her puzzled and asked her why.She said that their were two troopers killed in Gallipolis that morning,but that the media hadn't released any names yet.I felt sick and for some strange reason I knew it was you.I got in my car that second and started the half hour drive to gallia.I thought to myself,as soon as I pull into the CDL lot I will know if you were one of the troopers that was killed because Johns car wont be there.I pulled up and of course your dad was no where to be seen.i started giving hope to myself, thinking well maybe john is sick or on vacation.I walked in the side door and there stood Scott and Lt. Troy.All I could get out of my mouth was WHO WAS IT.Scott looked at Troy then looked away ,not wanting to tell me the bad news.Troy started to speak and all he got out was Josh.I covered my face and began to cry.Troy had to guide me over to your dads chair and sit me down.After I calmed down a little,he told me that Dale was in the car with you.Even though I went to school with you and Bridget, I never really got to know you until I started working at the cleaners.I was telling some friends the other day about how you would always come in to drop off your uniform right after I had turned off all of the equipment.i would always have to restart everything just to clean your uniform.I would always tease you about being a pain in the butt.Just so you know their wasn't many people that I did that for. I seen Bridget at the school after the kids Christmas program.She was trying to keep a brave face,but I know all she was thinking about was how she wished you were with her.There was a moment at your funeral when I looked down front and caught a glimpse of Jason rocking Peyton while he was crying.That image will stay with me forever.I want you to look after your dad.The last time that I seen him,he wasn't doing well.He had this look in his eyes of complete anguish.I hope he makes it through this.I know that all he wants is his wooly back.

Kelly

January 2, 2007