Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So young and so much life ahead. What a shame.

Chief Deputy William Smith
Warren Co., KY Sheriff's Office

February 17, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in your time of loss and grief. May Derek rest in the hands of our Lord and Savior. His watch here on earth is done.

Ssgt. Floyd M. Conaway Jr.
USAF Retired

February 17, 2016

Although it has been 5 years, you and your sacrifice will always be remembered. We here in West Virginia will never forget. Prayers for your family and friends, on such a sad and difficult day.

annebeth

February 16, 2016

5 years have gone by but you are not forgotten. RIP Marshal. From a fellow West Virginian.

MA2 Austin Smith
US Naval Security forces. (Military police)

February 16, 2016

I was there that day and the days after making sure your sacrifice was not in vain. I hope we made you proud - it is the very least we could do.

You are not forgotten brother. We will never forget.

FBI SA
Clarksburg, WV

January 9, 2015

Recently viewed a past television episode of "Justified" that honored the memory of DUSM Derek Hotsinpiller, I will never know the risk level endured or the courage it took to perform the job he did daily. I give my condolences to his loved ones and fellow DUSM, rest in peace and much respect to DUSM #4595.

Eric P. Ingram
U.S. Citizen MD

December 11, 2014

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you or carry you with me. Till we met again brother, I will keep the watch.

DUSM Dustin Hotsinpiller

"In Valor there is Hope"
DUSM Derek W. Hotsinpiller EOW 16 Feb 2011

October 28, 2014

I read all of the reflections. You must have been a very special individual. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. I pray for your family, especially your mother. I can't fathom losing a child.

citizen
Tampa, FL

August 26, 2014

On 2_16_2011 was the birth of our granddaughter and a blessed day. I am writing this to let you know that some good did come from that day, may god bless and comfort you,

inv, a, d, myers
santee police dept, santee, s, c,

August 18, 2014

I think of you today, while also thinking of Meredith Legg who has just lost her battle with cancer. Two young souls taken from us far too soon. May you be reunited at Heaven's gates, laughing at the old days and maybe even playing a little 1 on 1. RIP DUSM.

FBI CJIS-Law Enforcement Support Section
High School/College Friend

February 26, 2014

Thinking of you and your family today, brother. It was an honor to know you, and to witness your desire to serve your fellow man. It is hard to believe it has been three years since we last served a warrant together. The time has flown by, but your memory remains alive and well in my mind. Rest easy brother. Till we meet again...

Former PD Sgt
WV Police Dept

February 16, 2014

Dear Mrs. Pamela Hotsinpiller, I'm very sorry for your loss and was touched by your remembrance posted for 2013 Thanksgiving. As the father of two young children, I can only imagine the pain Derek's loss brought. God bless him, and your family.

Demian McLean
Citizen Who Benefits From Efforts of People Like Derek

December 25, 2013

Derek,

Thanksgiving was good, your seat and your Dad's remain empty. Dustin hung his mounted deer on the wall next to yours.

You remain in our hearts. Till we embrace again in Heaven, I still love you "around the world and back again!"

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

November 30, 2013

The "Brother's Keeper" episode of "Justified" (FX) was dedicated to the memory of D.M. Derek Hotsinpiller.

David R. Tribble
civilian

May 31, 2013

I can't believe it has already been 2 years. I think of you and pray for your family often. You've given us assurance that there is a place better than this, where bad guys never win and heroes live forever. The bravery, courage, and sacrifice that not only you have given, but also your family, will never be forgotten. RIP Derek.

FBI CJIS-Law Enforcement Support Section
High School/College Friend

February 19, 2013

Didn't have the privaledge to meet you. But you are forever a brother to us, forever remembered. May your family and friends cherish the memories. I will never forget that day, your bravery and your ultimate sacrifice. Our entire agency mourns for our brother in addition to thousands of LEOs in the country. Thank you for your service, you are not forgotten. Your memory lives and will live on. Rest in Peace brother.

DUSM
C/IL

February 14, 2013

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and those lives you've touched everyday.

Second Lieutenant
United States Army

January 3, 2013

Thank You for fighting the good fight. May God bless your family with peace.

TROOPER
COLORADO STATE PATROL

December 31, 2012

God Speed Brother Hotsinpiller! You and your family are in my thoughts today.

Special Agent Mark Ludwick
Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation

December 31, 2012

I was watching an episode of the TV series "Justified" which was dedicated to the memory of Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller. The TV show depicts the daily dangers the US Marshal service experience. Even though I am in Australia, I wanted to express my admiration for the courage and dedication of the members of the Marshal service and express my condolences to Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller's family. Vale Derek Hotsinpiller

Terry Foley
Admirer

December 23, 2012

Somewhere among these numerous pages of heroes, I came across your name and wanted to stop at your page and leave a reflection. Wrap your wings around all of your loved ones and protect them from harm and help them with their grief for I know their pain. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

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

October 18, 2012

May he rest in peace, and may God be with his family.

Jay Heathman
Rg Fusiliers Rtd.

September 13, 2012

I read in the USMS Monitor that you sang a John Denver song while on long runs at the Academy. Candidly, I had never heard the song but, I familiarized myself with it after reading the article.
I recently took part in a mud run called the Tough Mudder in Colorado. It's an 11+ mile race with about 25 different obstacles. While on one of the trails jogging along I heard someone I never met start singing that song. I, of course, thought of you. As we jogged along I told her your story and how much you inspire me. I thanked her for reminding me of your service and sacrifice and I hope she found a little inspiration in you to finish the race as well. Thanks again for everything, you are still not forgotten.

DUSM 4276
USMS

June 19, 2012

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends as they face each day without you. Continue to keep close watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. I know how your Mom feels every day for I walk in her shoes. I'd like to leave the following for her to let her know she is not alone:

"The sense of loss does not diminish with time. In truth, the expression 'time heals all wounds' is a myth. For parents, the loss of a child is permanent and mental scar tissue really does not grow over the grim memory. Rather, all tears are expended and a dull ache remains."
by Rose Kennedy

bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 13, 2012

The Federal Center in Clarksburg WV was renamed the Derek W. Hotsinpiller Federal Center on Friday 06/08/12, with a ceremony held in his honor. The ceremony was attended by friends, family, colleagues and stretched more than half a city block. Dereks' brother Dustin, an officer with the Bridgeport PD said he and his family had feelings of guilt when told of the efforts to rename the federal center in his brother's honor as though too much was coming too quickly. But he expressed appreciation at the level of community support that has been shown since his brother's death and vowed that after Friday’s ceremony, they no longer want to commemorate Derek's death, but rather to celebrate his life and service to the community.

annebeth
Charleston, WV

June 10, 2012