Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 10, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Ossman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 1st anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 10, 2018

I hope that everyone will find comfort in the scripture Acts 24:15-"And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous andAnd I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection+ of both the righteous and the unrighteous the unrighteous." Until we see our loved ones again in Paradise on Earth, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 23, 2018

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Joseph was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. Joseph's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Joseph gave to his community and the citizens of Florida and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 10, 2017.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 22, 2018

Riding bicycles 270+ miles in your honor April 9th-13th, 2018. Rest in Peace. You will never be forgotten!

FLTDF Volunteer Staff
Florida Tour De Force

March 27, 2018

So sorry to hear of the loss of this fine officer. May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

November 26, 2017

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

October 22, 2017

Thank you, Officer Ossman, for your service to the citizens of the State of Florida. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of the Florida Dept. of Corrections during this very difficult time. Thank you for your sacrifice and Rest in Peace Sir.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R. Otero
DHS/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

October 15, 2017

Thank you, Officer Ossman, for your service to the citizens of the State of Florida. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of the Florida Dept. of Corrections during this very difficult time. Thank you for your sacrifice and Rest in Peace Sir.

K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept. of VA, Office of Inspector General, CID

October 10, 2017

RIP.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

October 5, 2017

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Retired
Cincinnati P.D.

October 4, 2017

Rest in peace sir thank you for your services you will be missed but not forgotten

Sergeant James Hallgrimson
Arrow Security Inc.

October 4, 2017

Rest in peace sir thank you for your services you'll be missed but not forgotten

Sergeant James Hallgrimson
Arrow security Inc

September 27, 2017

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over six years. I pray that Joseph's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

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

September 23, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of YHWH". Mattityahu 5:9

Rest In Peace, my brother. Thank you for your service. May GOD comfort your family and friends.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

September 23, 2017

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Sergeant Ossman and your Florida Department of Corrections Family. May You Rest in Peace. Thank You for your Dedication and Service.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

September 22, 2017

To the family of Sergeant Joseph Ossman, friends, Secretary of Corrections Julie Jones and the Florida Department of Corrections.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. batson
Cherry / O'Berry Ploice Department, NC

September 21, 2017

Sergeant Ossman, words fail me at this time, and nothing I could ever possibly say is even remotely close to what I was feeling when I heard the news of your tragic death. My thoughts are with your family, friends, our agency, and all of those mourning for you. Thank you so, so much for your service not only to the people of the State of Florida but, truly, to the entire country. You are a hero and will forever be remembered as one. Thank you for your 21 years of service.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

September 21, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.

September 20, 2017

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother and Sister in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
US Army Military Police

September 20, 2017

My family and I would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Joseph Ossman during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant Ossman.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

September 19, 2017

R.I.P. BROTHER Ossman!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 18, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one who’s blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 18, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifices. My condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Joseph Ossman. May he rest in peace

Recruit Estevan Ruvalcaba
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

September 18, 2017