Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brave, young, dedicated, HERO. Protecting citizens in his jurisdiction. In serving warrants, an Armored Personnel Carrier should accompany the Warrant Team. If the door is not answered, the team backs off, and the house is opened-up with the Armored Vehicle. Enough of this unecessary loss of life. Armored Ambulance should be in position also, to intervene between the gunman and the Officer Down, if possible. A used Armored Coin truck would serve well, to pick up the victim and transport a few blocks to a waiting ALS Ambulance. Used Armored "Car" Money trucks are available. Deepest thanks to Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller, and his family.

Joseph G. Russo, US Army Nat. Guard, Ret
Security Officer

February 26, 2011

Derek, you made the ultimate sacrifice brother. RIP, I will never forget you. God speed...

DUSM 4157
US Marshals Service

February 24, 2011

Rest in peace, and may God bless your family, your girlfriend, and your fellow deputies. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

February 24, 2011

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller-your loved one entered into a very dangerous situation because he accepted his duty to do so. His bravery and his memory will be forever honored in our profession. My sincere sympathies to you all at this time of great loss and pain.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

February 24, 2011

Every day you will be carried with me. You are what we all stand for. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Although we have never met....you have already made me a better Deputy.

DUSM Lyles

February 23, 2011

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell. Derek was one of those men.
I read this quote on the wall of the D/NJ USMS-Newark office when I was young and knew it was an attribute all deputies possessed. Although I never met him, I know that Derek Hotsinpiller also possessed the above fortitude and more that it takes to be an American Law Enforcement Officer.
Derek, you are truly an American hero and you will be sorely missed by not only those that love you but by all the Marshals Service.

DUSM 4276
USMS

February 23, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Scott Kalna
US Forest Service

February 23, 2011

I never had the good fortune to have met you personally. However, my wife is a police officer, and I am a firefighter/medic, so I am very familiar with many in the law enforecement community. I have complete respect and admiration for the risks that are taken by LEO's to protect the rest of us.

My wife attended the same academy in Glynnco, GA just two years prior to you. She knows the joy that you felt as you started on your desired career, and continued your family tradition. Our hearts are heavy after you gave the ultimate sacrifice, giving all for us. Our prayers have and will continue to go up for your family, friends, girlfriend, and fellow officers in blue, for many days to come.

Rest in peace and enjoy your time with GOD and the angels.

FF/medic Barry Bledsoe
Marion County

February 23, 2011

Rest in Peace.
See you on the high ground.

DUSM 1294
South Florida Regional Task Force

February 23, 2011

Remembering Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller and his family today.Thank You Derek for your service to this greatful State and Nation. RIP!!

Sheriff Robert H.Beltner
Taylor Co.Sheriffs Dept.Grafton,WV.

February 22, 2011

You were taken from us on the same date as my husband, although 42 years apart. I feel a special connection to any law enforcement officer who was killed on 2/16. I know your dad and my husband were among many who welcomed you to your place with God. You will never be forgotten, Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller. You were loved and respected as a man, a son, a brother, a boyfriend and a member of law enforcement, who made us all proud. You will be taken care of in heaven and your family will be taken care of here on earth. They will never walk alone.

Margo
W/MD/EOW 2/16/69

Margo Carpenter - Survivor
Prince George's County P.D. Maryland

February 22, 2011

Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller, you are a true hero in every definition of the word. As many from our agency attended your funeral to honor you, we were amazed at the strength of your family, friends, your long-time girlfriend, your fellow US Marshals and the Bridgeport Police Dept. There was not one person among us without a tearful eye and not one person who will ever forget your selfless sacrifice and dedication to duty. You and your fellow US Marshals are an outstanding, honorable group of men and women. We salute, honor and appreciate your dedication and sacrifice each and every day. Our hearts are aching for you, your mother, brother, girlfriend, friends and fellow US Marshals.

It was Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller’s duty to serve and it is our duty to always remember him, his family and his sacrifice. For those who pledge to uphold it, freedom and safety requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI

February 22, 2011

Derek. This family cannot thank you enough for your sacrifice. You sacrificed you all so we may sleep safely in our beds at night.

My own son was KIA 09 Mar 2010 and we know the sorrow and pride your family feels at this time. God bless your family and thank God for you.
J.R. Dunigan
Gold Star Dad
Minister West Side church of Christ.

J.R. Dunigan
U.S.N. Ret.

February 22, 2011

I've known Dereck since he was born , he was a great kid and even greater young man. A young man who knew what he wanted and worked hard to get it.
He will be missed by all of us who knew and liked him.
he follwed his Dad's footsteps , as he looked up to him.
Be at peace and may God bless and keep you in his arms.

Ruth Clayton
Family Friend

February 22, 2011

You have always been my hero. Now, you are all of America's hero. I love you, always and forever. Until we meet again...

Megan Kinkelaar
Soul Mate

February 22, 2011

RIP Brother. We've got the watch.

Anonymous

February 22, 2011

Rest in peace brother, you made the ultimate sacrifice. Our prayers are with you and your family. We have the watch from here...

Special Agent
ATF - Washington Field Division

February 22, 2011

Thank you, Deputy Hotsinpiller, for your dedication, service and sacrifice. May the Good Lord hold your family close as they pass through these dark days. We lost our son to similar circumstances at your age. We have property near Center Point in Doddridge County that our son loved to hunt. Your death occured, not far away, and brings back a flood of memories, good and bad. Bless all your coworkers, friends and families.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom-Stepdad Offc. Christopher Nicholson EOW: 12-19-07

February 22, 2011

From every fugitive investigator at the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, you, your family, and the N/WV are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

Supervisory Inspector
USMS-IOD/Atlanta, Georgia

February 22, 2011

I never met DUSM Dereck Hotsinpiller, but I now know he was a brother in two ways to me. He was a Deputy Marshal and a fellow rugby player. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

James Burke
USMS

February 22, 2011

You fought the good fight, rest in peace Brother. May God show his mercy and grace on your family, friends, and coworkers.

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police

February 22, 2011

Rest in Peace Derek. My condolences to Derek's family, friends and co workers. May God's comfort encompass you as mourn your loss.

Deputy Brad Gill
USMS N/CA Eureka

February 22, 2011

As a small family, we all feel the pain left by your passing. May you rest in eternal peace and may your family find comfort knowing that your spirit will be with all of us. Please watch over us as we take it from here.

DUSM Victor Gribben
USMS - Nashville

February 22, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to the Officer's family and to the extended police family of the United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service

Sgt
Chicago Police

February 22, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother your sacrifice will never be forgotten. My Prayers go out to your family.

DUSM 4774
USMS

February 22, 2011