Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025
Reflections for Detective William Osborn
Thank you sir for you acts of valor and courage to this department and may your name forever live on.
Class 485
DST SALAS FERNANDO
LASD
July 22, 2025
With great sadness in our hearts we feel this pain for your loss. It is unimaginable how this tragedy came to be and it is a day that will be unforgettable for everyone. Your bravery, courage and dedication shines through all the accomplishments of your 33 years of service. Thank you for your service Detective Osborne and for continuously making the community safe. Sending lots of love and support to your wife and children through this very difficult time. My deepest condolences.
DST LUS VALLE
LASD
July 22, 2025
Thank you for always putting others first. Your hard work and dedication to your career is appreciated. You will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace.
Recruit Olvera, Joshua
LASD Class 485
July 22, 2025
Sir I hope you are resting in internal peace. May the many people affected by your passing find peace and strength knowing you are resting and looking over them. Thank you for the many many years you dedicated to the sheriffs department. My dad personally knew you and he told me great things and how you were such a hard worker and overall an amazing human being and the definition of what a Deputy sheriff should be. You will never be forgotten sir and your legacy will live on forever RIP sir.
Recruit Castro,B class #485 LASD
Brianna Castro
July 22, 2025
In memory of Detective Osborn. He meant a lot to a lot of people, as a leader, partner, husband, and father. His impact was felt by everyone who knew him or had the honor to work beside him. He gave his life in the line of duty alongside his partners at SEB. We stand with his wife, kids, and SEB family. His sacrifice and legacy will always be remembered.
DST Williams
LASD
July 22, 2025
Detective Osborn you are our hero, we thank you for your sacrifice and hard work all these years keeping Los Angeles safe.
Recruit Angel Arroyo
LASD #485
July 21, 2025
MY SINCERE PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DET. OSBORN AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.
INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.
July 21, 2025
Rest In Peace Sir. Your hard work and dedication to the Department will never be forgotten. May God Bless you and your family.
DST CARRILLO
LASD CLASS 485
July 21, 2025
Thank you sir for your decades of service to the community. Showing us all what hard work and dedication looks like. Your legacy and achievements will live on for generations to come.
Ryan Ruffino
BPD, LASD CLASS#485
July 21, 2025
Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Det. Osborn
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
July 21, 2025
Thank you for your service Detective William Osborn !!!!!
Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept
July 21, 2025
Detective Osborn thank you for all your decades of dedicated service to our community and our department will continue to inspire many generations to come. Rest in paradise and watch over everyone in the department.
DST RECRUIT Rony Paredes
LASD DST CLASS 485
July 21, 2025
Thank you, Detective Osborn, for everything you did for the people of Los Angeles County. I wish you eternal peace and comfort. Rest easy sir.
Explorer Alex K.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
July 21, 2025
RIP Detective Osborn. Thank you for your service. May God bless your family and friends during this difficult time.
Trooper Joe Dellwo (Retired)
Minnesota State Patrol
July 21, 2025
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Detective Osborn. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
July 21, 2025
May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
July 21, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
July 21, 2025
PROTECTOR'S PRAYER
Lord, you have already won the battles I will face today.
I rest in your sovereignty knowing that you have appointed me for this duty.
The power that created everything lives in me through your holy spirit, let me fear knowing.
Give me the courage of David, strength of Samson and the grace of your son, Jesus.
While I am away protect my family, let me return unharmed. Prepare their hearts should today be the day I meet you face to face.
Let me serve the people of this blessed country and community with a servant's heart, being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
Lord, you have given me great responsibility, help me to protect the vulnerable and innocent.
When the moment calls, allow me to show compassion and humility to those that cross my path.
When faced with evil, let my actions be definitive, impartial, and above reproach.
Protect my brother to my left and my sister to my right as we respond fearlessly, without hesitation to the unknown.
FOR HIS GLORY
Author, Nick Menster, USSS
David P Strawn, Firefighter (retired)
Dayton Ohio Fire Department
July 21, 2025
Det. Osborn is much more than a Hero. Im hurt because of this tragedy. Im Grateful for his call to stand between us and danger. Lord surround His Wife, Children, Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends with your care in the days to come. Leaves us all empty. This Blue Line is very Thin. God Bless You All!!!
Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver
July 21, 2025
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
July 21, 2025
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
July 21, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Detective William Osborn and the extended law enforcement family of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California.
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 21, 2025
Thank you for your service and sacrifice
Sergeant Alexander Hernandez
Miccosukee Police Department
July 21, 2025
Bill Osborn was my cousin. I'm sorry to hear what happened and sorry to the families of Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus as well for their loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this tragedy.
Wayne Osborn
Cousin of Bill Osborn
July 21, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service
July 21, 2025