Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

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

June 29, 2020

Rest in peace Detective Sergeant Hochstetler.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2019

You are remembered today and always for your courageous service my brother. May the Lord bless your family, and may you forever rest in peace.

Sgt. Barton
Garden City PD

November 7, 2016

Phil, it's hard to believe that it has been 20 years. May your sacrifice never be forgotten.

Officer David Zollinger
Goshen PD (Indiana)

June 29, 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

So hard to believe it's been 20 years now. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Your sons have grown into men that you would be proud of. You're not forgotten.
RIP Phil.

Diana Roberts, Senior Dispatcher
Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Memphis, TN

June 29, 2014

I still think of you often. I have a memento that I carry on my golf bag. I really enjoyed the times that we were able to play golf together and loved working with you.

Retired
Elkhart, Indiana County Prosecutor's Office

June 28, 2013

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Hochstetler. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 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 18th anniversary year of your death. 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

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

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

December 12, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th anniversary year of your death. 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

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

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

December 12, 2012

Back in 2005, I was awarded the first scholarship in your honor through the foundation. With it, I was able to pursue a college education and give something back to the community by entering the law enforcement field. Seven years later, I am doing just that.

I wanted you and your family to know that we all appreciate the sacrifice you made just trying to keep the City of Warsaw a safe place. I remember watching the news as a seven year old kid when your loss occurred. I promise to not waste what was given to me. Thank you, sir.

Korey Flinn
Anderson University Police Department

September 18, 2012

you were a good friend in high school, a great example of a fine police officer that a person can be, good memories of you live on in all of us that knew you.

captain william j kennedy
utpd

August 10, 2011

I can't believe it's been 16 years. You were a great police officer, dope cop and friend. You will never, ever be forgotten.

Lori Strausborger
Elkhart PD Elkhart, IN

June 29, 2010

YOUR SACRIFICE IS NOT FORGOTTEN. TONIGHT, "A" SHIFT WILL DEDICATE OUR TOUR TO YOU. R.I.P. BROTHER, WE HAVE THE WATCH.

SGT. J.L. SLAUGHTER
RADFORD CITY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

June 29, 2009

Today is the 14 year anniversary of the day you got
your wings and entered into the gates of heaven. Bringing
with you 2 innocent babies who must have needed your help
to find there way. Your own sons must be near grown now.
May they continue to have fond memories and tremendous
pride in you.
Rest in Peace

Mother of a Police Officer

June 30, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 23, 2007

I worked for the Kosciusko County Probation Department in 1992-1994. I remember earlier during the day of Sergeant Hochstetler's death running across him while I gathering records in the jail, and we greeted each other. During that night, while working an evening job driving around town, many squad cars from other community police departments sped into Warsaw, but it wasn't until the next morning I found out that Phil Hochstetler had lost his life.

I live in a totally different part of the country now, and it's been 13 years, but I still remember the incident well. I honor Phil for his ultimate sacrifice while conducting his duties as a police officer.

Marc Servos

July 8, 2007

Detective Sergeant Hochstetler,

Rest in Peace Brother

Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

December 26, 2005

Sergeant Hochstetler,
It has been 11 years since your passing....rest in peace brother in brown......

June 29, 2005

Det. Hochstetler, It's hard to beleive that it's been 11 years now since you made the ultimate sacrafice for this department and community. I didn't know you personally but I'm proud to be able to work here at this department with some of the other officers that were here with you. Rest in peace now sir, we will continue to take it from here.

Ofc. Darcy Meade
Kosciusko County Sheriff Dept.

June 29, 2005

Though I was just a teen at the time this will always be a memorable event in Warsaw History. Officer Hochstetler, you will be forever in our hearts and memories and a hero to our town.

Ranielle Harris

December 14, 2004

Brother Phil, the words from brother Steve Toliver of Oklahoma,in 1994 "Your last call was from God Himself; please pickup two lost children and bring them home" will never be forgotten, nor will you.
Rest in peace my brother.
01 September 2004

Det/Lt. Steve Knispel
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2004

Brother Phil, the words from brother Steve Toliver of Oklahoma,in 1994 "Your last call was from God Himself; please pickup two lost children and bring them home" will never be forgotten, nor will you.
Rest in peace my brother.
01 September 2004

Det/Lt. Steve Knispel
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2004

It's hard to believe that 10 years has passed since that horrible day.

June 29, 2004

Rest easy, Brother; you are not forgotten. Bless you for your service and your sacrifice.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

June 29, 2004