Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a child, I attended Holy Rosary School in Minneapolis with Officers Fossum’s son, and they had lived across 28th street, from where I resided. The killing of Officer Fossum, had a great affect upon me, as a child and even today.

Civilian
2nd grade friend of Officer Fossum’s son

November 7, 2024

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

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

August 17, 2020

First time I researched this tragic event. Seeing Officer Fossum’s photo was astounding. I was a police officer and worked with the son, John Fossum. John was an amazing officer, and his father was proud as he saw his son from heaven. Robert and John have such an incredible similarity in their appearance., crazy

Roger Clausnitzer
Madison Wi, Bloomington, Burnsville Mn PD’s

August 1, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Fossum.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2020

I went to school at Holy Rosary with Officer Fossum son. The Fossums were in the process of moving to the suburbs when this horrible event occurred. We met some days later and spoke about his father while on the swing. This wanton evil actions should never have occurred .

Mister
friend

April 27, 2016

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 56th 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 24, 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 56th 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 24, 2013

Patrolman Fossum,
On today, the 51st anniversary of your death of your death, I would just like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Minneapolis. And to your families and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 17, 2008

May you and your loved ones be ever blessed.

March 2, 2007

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

October 20, 2004

05/11/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Fossum.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 12, 2004

Thank you for your sacrifice. Although time passes, the memory of your bravery will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

February 13, 2004

Rest easy blue angel.

Anonymous

October 25, 2003