Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Deputy Hotsinpiller, his fellow deputies , and most especially to Derek:

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 Derek 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. To Derek's family , you are in my heart's embrace today. I share your mother's anquish in losing a beloved child which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow. As we are fast approaching both their first Christmas without you and your eow anniversary date, they are in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Derek gave to his community and the citizens of our counry, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 16 , 2011

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

December 23, 2011

Deputy United States Marshal Hotsinpiller,

I just wanted to say that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, giving your life, to try and protect this country from the evil that possesses it. I do not know you but your are the same age as me. I know that your job took alot out of you, but you still continued to do what many would never contemplate doing. Again thank you and rest in peace.

Deputy T.L. Frye
Henry County Sheriff's Office

October 10, 2011

According to Dave Grossman, DUSM Hotsinpiller is a sheepdog...
"If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen, a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath, a wolf. But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens? What do you have then? A sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero's path."

I thank DUSM Hotsinpiller for his bravery and sacrifice. Being in L.E. and having a family member who is a DUSM, I truly appreciate his service.

S/A

August 22, 2011

I'm not a Officer, or member of any service. I just wanted to say Thank You for your sacrifice! And to all you brave men and women protecting our country here and abroad.

THANK YOU and God Bless You All!

John Slane
none

August 2, 2011

Rest in peace Derek. I am sure that John joined you in heaven and you boys are looking out for your families and me and Megan...we miss you so very much.

Pam Robtoy
Fiance' of USDM John Perry EOW 3/8/11

July 6, 2011

While we celebrate Independence Day, we should also take a moment to celebrate the lives of those who have gone on before us... the lives that were lost while fighting to keep this country free. Your sacrifice was not in vain, your memory will not fade, your bravery will not soon be forgotten.

Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Wright
Granville Police Department

July 4, 2011

RIP Brother. You are not forgetten.............

Detective Tony Turner
Dept Of Veterans Affairs

June 29, 2011

Hey Bro,

I seen your memoriam on the TV Show "Justified" and I just had to see who the hero was. You and I were born in the same year and it is crazy to see that your life was taken from you at such an young age. I can see from all the reflections that you have recieved that you were a good young man and gave it all for your job. I thank you for your hard work and dedication. God Bless your family and the US Marshall Service. I was nice to see TV acknowledge your service and dedication.

Billy G.
Civilian

June 21, 2011

Hot-P, we miss you......
We love you....
We will never forget you......
It was an honor to know you.....

BDUSM - 003

Deputy U.S. Marshal
U.S. Marshals Service

May 29, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. We've got it from here.

OFC. S Hickman
Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, DC

May 26, 2011

Hey Bro,

I visited you today. I was over for a meeting and stopped by on my way home. I sure do miss you. CKB isn't the same without your big cheesy smile!

Rest easy brother

DUSM
USMS N/WV

May 19, 2011

Rest in peace brother.

DUSM
USMS

May 13, 2011

When I saw the memoriam, I was so shocked. A fine promising young man near my age just called home by Heavenly Lord.

I feel so sorry for your family & friends, for what they have lost are so huge, can't even put into words.

Thank you, Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller. For your courage, your sacrifices to make this world a better place.

For the first time I prayed, I prayed for your brave soul, prayed for your family. Feeling sad that you were taken from us so quickly.

At last, rest in peace,honorable Marshal. Rest in peace.

Aaron
civilian

April 12, 2011

I saw a memoriam message after the TV Show "Justified" and had to see who this hero was. Always a hero, always remembered.

anonymous

April 12, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Anonymous

April 9, 2011

I just wanted to say I am very sorry for your lose! We are losing a lot of great young people with this war & war against drugs.

Anonymous

April 8, 2011

Our family is your family. Sleep in peace.

Don Pandanell and Family

April 7, 2011

You will not be forgotten, Brother.

NLC, Special Agent
DHS/ICE/HSI

March 14, 2011

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Derek.

Pfc. Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Maryland Police Department

March 14, 2011

DUSM Hotsinpiller,

May God bless you and your family. Rest easy now.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Felix Serrano
U.S. Marshals Service/D/NV Las Vegas

March 13, 2011

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Hotsinpiller. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Derek, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Derek's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Derek's life was about so much more than the way he died. Derek will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Hosinpiller, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been eight years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

March 11, 2011

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller and the US Marshal during this time. Thank you, Officer Hotsinpiller, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

March 11, 2011

Thank you for your courage and sacrifice in service to this great nation. It is true heroes like you who are the only ones who keep this nation safe. God bless and strengthen your family, friends and fellow marshals throughout the District of West Virginia.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Schroeder
U.S. Marshals Service - New Jersey

March 11, 2011

I normally do not read comments on news articles regarding law enforcement because they tend to incite me... The day Derek gave his life doing what he loved, I decided to read some of those comments. The very first (and only) comment I read said "When will law enforcement realize kevlar vests don't make you invincible?" I was immediately incensed, just so angry! After a sleepless night, I realized there was some truth to this person's statment. Derek's vest didn't make him invicible that day.

What made Derek invincible that day was his spirit...his courage...his strength of character...his devotion to duty...the love he shared with his family, his friends and fellow DUSMS. THAT'S what made Derek invincible that day.

He is invincible still.

Forever in our hearts.

Fellow DUSM
N/WV

March 11, 2011

Rest in peace brother...

DUSM R. Watson
USMS E/MI

March 5, 2011