Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025
Reflections for Detective William Osborn
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 4, 2025
Rest Easy Brother
Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM. (Prior LASD LKD)
August 10, 2025
Rest in peace brother.
Reserve Officer Steve Du
Retired
August 9, 2025
Rest easy brother.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
August 7, 2025
On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we offer our heartfelt condolences. Detective Osborn's courage and dedication to duty will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and community as they navigate this profound loss.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
August 6, 2025
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detective William Osborn. Please know we are eternally grateful for William’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Detective William Osborn, Point 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in Los Angeles, California for William’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detective William Osborn’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for William.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
linrhodes@yahoo.com
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
August 6, 2025
There are no words adequate to express my sorry at your passing nor for comfort for your department, family and friends.
Rest in peace, Detective Osborn, we have the watch. Thank you for your service.
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
May the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 (NKJV)
Officer David Adams, (Retired)
NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement
August 1, 2025
"Off duty" much too soon!
Retired Deputy Sheriff, Bennie L. Thomas
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
August 1, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
July 29, 2025
Lord God, I come before You today grieved in heart over the senseless deaths of America's Peace Officers, in the Line-of-Duty, whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that America's Peace Officers have a sacred task to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. Please grant Comfort, Hope, and Encouragement to their families, who are left behind to pickup the shattered pieces of their lives. Please make them whole again.
For all those of us who are left behind, our hearts are heavy with grief, and the weight of loss leaves us feeling so vulnerable and alone. There are moments when the sadness feels overwhelming, and we don't know what to do or how to move forward. But I do know that You, O Lord, see our pain and You are close to us in our sorrow.
Hold us in Your loving arms, O Lord, and comfort us in Your Presence. Let us feel Your Peace in the midst of our heartache and the quiet assurance that we are not walking this path alone. Father God, wipe away our tears and remind us of the HOPE we have in You. You, O Lord, are our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in trouble.
Teach us, Heavenly Father, how to carry this loss of another American Peace Officer, in the Line-of-Duty, without losing HOPE. Help us to release our pain into Your most capable and loving hands, trusting that You are working even in the hardest moments. When the grief feels too much to bear, fill us with the courage to face each day and the faith to keep moving forward.
Thank You for Your unfailing love and for being the God who sees us, holds us, and walks with us. We place our sorrows into Your godly hands and rest in the HOPE that You will bring beauty from ashes. In Jesus' Name, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.
Promises from God's Word:
[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4);
[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God's children." (Matthew 5:9);
[Jesus Proclaimed:] "The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends." (John 15:13), and;
[Jesus Promised:] "Then he said, "Jesus remember me when you enter your kingdom." Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:42-43)
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
Ordained Independent CGOM Clergy No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 29, 2025
We will never forget
Lieutenant (Retired) Timothy Long LBPD C
Long Beach PD CA
July 29, 2025
A Prayer for a Suffering Family, Friends, and Comrades of a Fallen American Peace Officer:
Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of an American Peace Officer family member, help us to provide encouragement, support, and hope. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, please hear my prayer. In the mighty and holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.
[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 CSB)
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 28, 2025
We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective William Osborn. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
T. Gerchman, Statewide 911 Coordinator
Nevada Office of Emergency Management
July 28, 2025
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
July 27, 2025
Rest Easy Brother
Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM. (Prior LASD LKD)
July 27, 2025
Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for your service. My prayers are for his Blood and Blue Family..
Paris Lee-Davis
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
July 25, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
July 25, 2025
Sir, your dedication and service will never be forgotten. Prayers for you and your family.
DST Riguerra J.
Class 485 LASD
July 24, 2025
My deepest condolences to Osborn family. May William's soul rest in peace.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
July 24, 2025
Bill, we are truly devastated, and our hearts are with you, your family, and the other hero deputies and their families. You lived a remarkable life and the world lost an incredible person. You will be deeply missed. Sending much love your way!
Trovato's, Schermerhorn's, Lun
July 23, 2025
Rest in Peace Brother.
Capt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
July 23, 2025
Rest easy, Sir, Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Afshari
485
July 22, 2025
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD (Retired)
July 22, 2025
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
July 22, 2025
May God and St. Michael watch over you, Detective Lemus, Detective Kelley-Eklund in Heaven, Detective Osborn.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
July 22, 2025