Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Anthony J. Hosey

Illinois State University Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, April 25, 2005

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Reflections for Detective Anthony J. Hosey

Dear Dad,

Growing and learning through life’s challenges and successes become chapters of the legacy you’ve laid before us. Each year we turn to each other in remembrance of your unread chapters. Your children all demonstrating characteristics of which you would be proud today. Thank you for passing on the baton in such an instrumental way. I pray you & Alex Kulpa are enjoying each other. You all are sincerely missed

Sending love Always towards heaven,
Veronica

Veronica Hosey, Daughter
Family

April 26, 2021

Still as if yesterday.. you're so missed and loved. Many people come to our lives and can never be replaced nor the memories. God bless.

Fr

October 8, 2020

Rest in peace.

J.R.

April 25, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

April 25, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

April 25, 2020

RIP from Florida State FOP

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge

April 25, 2020

Arlene.

I have a daughter who was also Tonys daughter. She only seen him 3 times...once as a newborn, once in junior high and then at his funeral.

I am sure my daughter would love to know you! My name is Alice Ragsdale Royse my cell is 708-289-7851... Call or text me anytime. I really hope you see this message.

Much Love.
Alice

Alice Royse
Mother of one of his daughters

February 1, 2019

Dearest Tony you live on in so many ways. Little did you realize your legacy , may your children find each other and embrace in there family values and grow knowing they are never alone or not loved. Social media is available for them to unite FB find each other and embrace. God Bless to all

Fam
Family

May 29, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 25, 2018

My heart hurts from disbelief! This is my first time looking you up. I have tried to picture your face but could because I never seen you. I use to have dreams of you coming to save me. I looked for you in stores. Hoping you was sitting in the back row of my graduation. Or even bring me lunch to school. Its sad that ill never hear your voice or touch you. I didn't get a change to say my hi or bye. You didn't have that talk about boys with me. But not the least I wanted to say you left me twice now!! I am so mad that you not here! Because I always wanted to say ask you. Dad why you never loved me? Why no one knows about me? What did I do? I wanted you to look me in my eyes and explain yourself!! Now I will never be able to get that closure! But I still love you and always will! Hey I am married with three kids. I just hoped you could have been apart of my best moments of my life!!


Love forever your long last daughter! Arlene

Arlene
Long lost daughter

February 20, 2018

I thought of you today as I riding down I55 through Bloomington I decided to google your name, wondering what you were up to these days. I was not prepared to read what I saw! I remember when we first met while working for Dept of Corrections. You didn't stay in Corrections long, and quickly moved on to the policing field. I remember always teasing you about your job assignments being so secretive lol. You were that listening ear, and such a great friend! Even though we lost touch with each other early 2000 I'm struggling right now believing that you are gone! My heart is heavy and my heart goes out to the Hosey family. I pray for continued strength for each of you.



Marlo

Warden
Dept. of Corrections

July 29, 2017

It's over 16 years n still the dreams come... God bless

Juanita SENDEJAS
Tloyl

May 24, 2017

This month is always sad

Ffl
Forever

April 26, 2017

Detective Hosey's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-06-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

February 6, 2017

Never ever forgotten!!!

Friends

November 4, 2016

I have read and responded to many ODMP Pages over the years and I am always touched and moved when family and friends leave reflections. Detective Hosey, I've never seen more than those left for you. You apparently touched so many people and left your mark on so many lives. When it's my time, I wonder if I will have even 1/2 the impact you've had.

On this now, 11th anniversary, God Bless and may all those who knew and loved you be comforted that, you are in a far better place than you were before and that there is a chance to see you once again years from now.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 25, 2016

Didn't know this guy... and this may have been 11 years ago but my prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this man. This is coming from a current RedBird.

N/a Nate Long
N/a

April 22, 2016

They say time heals all wounds...but it feels like yesterday...missing you 4evr

Friend
Friends4lifenbeyound

February 29, 2016

My birthday this month wasn't the same and never will be!!!! Love you OTEE

Mcs
Friends

August 5, 2015

Hey Tony - Thinking of you as they lay to rest a fallen brother in Cincinnati this week. Can't believe how long it's been since I've seen your smile.

Former Dispatcher
NPD

June 22, 2015

Never forgotten missed more than words can say

Mcsrn
Ltf

April 27, 2015

Thinking about that murder for hire case and how you looked dressed up like a bad guy. The rides, bike shows. Steaks and always striving for that trooper spot. Man......Fun. Been a long time....

Good Friend
NPD

September 1, 2014

In 2005 the world changed. forever... Prayers RIP

Lenna Ortiz
Friends

April 26, 2014

Eight years ago. jusy like it was yesterday we talked and laughed about the past events in our lives , how I miss those days dearly,,God Bless

M. Ruiz
Friends

April 14, 2013

Anthony your in my thoughts and prayers every day. God Bless

Mareta Ortiz
Friends

November 29, 2012

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