Eastland County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, July 21, 2023
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
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E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office
July 25, 2023
May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Deputy Bosecker.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
July 25, 2023
Thank you for your service Deputy Bosecker. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Eastland County Sheriff's Office.
Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department
July 25, 2023
RIP Deputy Sheriff Bosecker. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Eastland County, Wise County, Comanche, Cisco and the state of Texas.
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
July 25, 2023
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
July 25, 2023
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BOSECKER, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BOSECKER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
D J Herbert Retired Officer
Toronto Police Service
July 25, 2023
Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker, I may have not known you personally but with your history I can tell you were a committed person that loved his job forever will be miss by those that were always close to you. Thank you for your 2 years of service with the Eastland County Sheriff's Office, in Texas and your additional 19 years in Law Enforcement including your service with the Wise County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Comanche Police Department, and for your part-time service as a Marine Enforcement Officer for the Cisco Police Department. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices.
Agent Olegario Echevarria
Puerto Rico Police Department
July 24, 2023
Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker! Thank you for your 2 years of service with the Eastland County Sheriff's Office, in Texas and your additional 19 years in Law Enforcement including your service with the Wise County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Comanche Police Department, and for your part-time service as a Marine Enforcement Officer for the Cisco Police Department. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family and your friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
July 24, 2023
I had the privilege to work with David years ago. He had a quick wit and could always make you laugh. He was a great person and officer. I’ll always have fond memories of him. The LE community lost a good one.
Retired Agent, B. Carpenter
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
July 24, 2023
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
July 24, 2023
Godspeed My Brother-Rest in Eternal Peace
Retired Sgt. D.R. Harvey #628
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
July 24, 2023
To an amazing Deputy and Friend!! You are missed by all of us.
Chief Deputy Jon Simcik
Eastland County Sheriff's Office
July 24, 2023
For Others We Will Sacrifice. UNTIL VALHALLA BROTHER
SSG. C. CLEMONS
KDOC EDCF
July 24, 2023
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
July 24, 2023
Our prayers are with those who had the privilege of knowing Deputy Bosecker. Thank you for the years of dedication and bravery.
ASAC Matthew Gomm
DEA
July 24, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
D.A. Investigator
Deaf Smith County District Attorney’s Office
July 24, 2023
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
July 24, 2023
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Eastland County Sheriff's Office, Texas.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
July 24, 2023
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
July 24, 2023
Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!
Pedro Rodriguez; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 24, 2023
God bless his family fellow officers family and friends , Rest in peace with God my Brother,
Captain James Clark
Jones County sheriff’s office
July 24, 2023
God Bless you and your family
Deb Holmes
Chicago PD (retired)
July 24, 2023
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
July 24, 2023
Rest in peace Brother.
Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
July 24, 2023
Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker, I am so very sorry to read of your murder at the hands of this criminal. You have truly led a life of service to your state and to all of us. We have all lost a good man here. May God Bless you and your family. Rest In Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Hudson, FL
July 24, 2023
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