Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Its never easy seeing another officer loose their life but we can rest assured that the angels were there to take him to heaven. RIp you've done your job well, sorry for the loss.

Andy Morris
Former Norfolk Police, Virginia

February 17, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

February 17, 2011

We are truly in mourning losing Derek. He worked with my husband USDM John Hare and I often ate lunch with all the "boys" in the bat cave (as I called it). He was like a Court "son". His smile was infectious and he was smiling most of the time. He was so full of life and so zealous to be a great DUSM. He was always the first to volunteer for any mission, no matter how small or dangerous. The guys could always count on Derek to have their backs. God Bless you Hotsinpiller family. We love you.

Melody Hare
US District Court

February 17, 2011

Deputy Hotsinpiller,

There are no words to thank you for your service or that will give comfort your family or co-workers. Just know sir, that they will never walk nor stand alone, we'll all be there with them standing silently beside them. May God bless you sir and hold your family in his loving arms. You'll never be forgotten and always remembered for the Hero you are.

With deepest respect,
Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand

February 17, 2011

God has called another hero home.. My prayers are with the family, friends and department of Deputy Hotsinpiller. May God be with you and guide you all through these troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

February 17, 2011

Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

February 17, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 17, 2011

Rest in Peace my brother you will always be in our hearts and minds. We pray for your family and friends. May you walk with the angels and keep watch over those left to continue the fight.

PFC Molly Linthicum
Morgantown Police Dept

February 17, 2011

God bless the family of Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller and to all the brave members of the Marshals Service for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are wth you all.

Trooper I
New Jersey State Police

February 17, 2011

What a tragic loss. I am so sorry, from someone who loves cops. Thank you Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller for your sacrifice that you made each and every day to protect and serve. I live my dream of being an officer through you and all law enforcement officers out there. Thank you so much.
To your family and those that worked with you, you all are in my prayers. Rest in peace my friend.

Kristy WV
someone who loves & respects law officers

February 17, 2011

My heart weeps over this sad, sad news. Such a tragic, unnecessary loss. My deepest sympathies to Mr. Hotsinpiller's family and friends.

Julie Workman

February 17, 2011

RIP brother
3481

DUSM Will Iverson
USMS

February 17, 2011

God speed brother, we'll take it from here. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Gary Renick, Special Agent
DHS/HSI

February 17, 2011

Thank you brother Hotsinpiller for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice. Your brothers and family in the law enforcement community will never forget your sacrifice. I will pray for you and you're family. God bless you and you're family.

Detective Jim R.
Boston PD, Boston Mass.

February 17, 2011

God's peace and speed Deputy Hotsinpiller. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

February 17, 2011

Dep Marshall Hotsinpiller, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

February 17, 2011

Rest in peace brother.

WFO FAM

February 17, 2011

We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. - George Orwell
Thank you Derek for standing and giving the ultimate sacrifice to keep that wall strong.

Officer Smith
Birmingham Police

February 17, 2011

The prayers of our family go out to the family of this fine LEO taken from us all. We hold you in our thoughts and please know that your loved one will not be forgotten by us. We join, in sadness, with his department, his fellow LEOs and the community he served.
Pamela West
former 911 Police Communications Dispatcher
Charleston, WV.

Former 911 Police Dispatcher, Pam West
Charleston Police Dept., Charleston, WV

February 17, 2011

Rest easy my young brother. Thanks for making my home state a sefer place for those you left behind. Watch over us as we take it from here. May God bless your family and loved ones.

Sergeant
FEMA,Mount Weather Police Department

February 17, 2011

my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, it is such a tragedy to loose someone so young over something so foolish, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the law enforcement officers, please be safe and thank you for what you do and for keeping us safe

karen miller
wvvcitizen

February 17, 2011

so grateful that the last time i saw you, i was able to tell you how proud of you i was && how much i respected you....you said my brother was a hero && i told you that you && your brother were too.......now the world will know....may you RIP..you will be missed, derek....xo

brandy bell
friend

February 16, 2011

God speed brother!

Rob England

February 16, 2011

Derek,

I fondly remember the kidding you took about living with your mother after graduating the Academy. You just smiled and laughed along with us. That big grin never leaving your face.

Its seems it was just yesterday you were asking if I had one of the old UFAP task force patches for your collection. I found one and I will place it with you so you will always have us at your side. I remember the time we spent at the college telling the young students about how great this agency is and what an outstanding career path we had to look forward too. You were so excited to share your stories with them and now your gone.

You will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I cant say enough to take away the pain we are all feeling, to stem the sadness your family is enduring.

Go to your rightful place in heaven and watch over us so that we may carry on our duties, always with you in our hearts.

To the Hotsinpiller family, i can only say im sorry and that Derek will be missed terribly. Derek was far to you young and full of life to be taken away from us.

Rest easy brother, we have the watch.

DUSM N/WV
USMS

February 16, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow marshals of Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller.

While no one who wears a badge wants to be put into such a situation, you put yourself into the line of fire to protect those whom you might not have even known despite the danger. While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Police Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge (KS) Police Department

February 16, 2011