Officer Down Memorial Page

I am not 80 m years old and remember back to 1949 when Harry Vosper was shot and killed at a home on Capitol Hill. As I recall he was shot through a door. Harry was off duty, but decided to go and help. At the time of his death, he and Don Sprinkle were the two top detectives in Seatt.e Harry was so sharp about the Seattle area that if you gave him an address he could tell you the color of the house. As a youth, I only saw Harry a few times. We called him Uncle Harry, but he was actually my cousin.

My wife Judy and I live in Tucson, AZ now. All my prior years were spent in the Seattle area. I was living just north of Green Lake until age 27.

John Vosper
Detective Vosper's cousin
April 27, 2012

John Vosper
Cousin
April 28, 2012

My great Uncle Harry was and will always be the hero of our family. My father who died last year loved and admired you and instilled in us the deepest respect for your courage and goodness. I have your 32 cal. Colt that you carried that day tucked away in my safe and shared it with my 10 year old daughter just the other day. Now you are her true hero and I promise that your story and memory will never be forgoten. Although I was born six years after you gave your life your story has been a beacon all of my 54 years. Thank you for all that you have meant to our family.

Your grand nephew,
Michael Baughn

Michael Baughn (civilian)
Detective Vosper's nephew
May 16, 2010

This Memorial day I want to thank you for the bravery and selflessness you showed that day. You were a true warrior and will not be forgotten !

Deputy Brian Petree
Hendricks County Sheriffs Dept.
May 26, 2009

Detective Vosper, you truly exemplify the words of Jesus in John 15:13: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." I honor you for your life and your service. How you died is the highest expression of the kind of man you were. We will not forget.

May 14, 2008

DETECTIVE VOSPER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
September 8, 2007

The radio program Dragnet dedicated their 9-1-1949 show to Detective Vosper.

John Schroeder
December 23, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Harry, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
September 17, 2003