Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Horlocker,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delaware County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 3, 2024

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Rea Christian Horlocker of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 86 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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

July 3, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Rea Christian Horlocker of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 78 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 3, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Rea Christian Horlocker of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 3, 2022

My Grandfather was born 10 days after this death and was named Rea in honor of Dep. Horlocker. I know they were related, I believe Dep. Horlocker was his uncle. My Grandfather later honorably served our country in WWII.

Thank you both for your service and sacrifices.

Jared
DEA (& descendant of deceased)

October 23, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your memory or your sacrifice. Rest In Peace always.

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

July 3, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Rea Christian Horlocker of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

July 3, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Inspector Deputy Sheriff Rea Christian Horlocker of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 3, 2018

Deputy Sheriff Horlocker,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delaware Country.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 3, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

Deputy Sheriff Horlocker,
Sir, even though it's been 89 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delaware County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 30, 2013

Thank you for the service and protection you provided. You have not been forgotten my brother

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

February 12, 2013

Deputy Horlocker I was totally surprised when I came across someone that has been killed in the line of duty at the agency I currently work for. I have been here for almost 11 years and have never knew or even heard of this tragic incident before yesterday. The roads and everything is so different from then of 1924 and took me a while to figure out where this had taken place inside of Delaware County, but I do think i have it closely pinned down. I am going to continue to research this incident. I am glad to work for the same agency as you once did. It is an honor for me to be writing to you. Rest in Peace my Brother I will assure you that you will not be forgotten.

Deputy J. Brian Mox
Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

February 5, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 24, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 24, 2013