Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY MARSHAL JOSIE WELLS

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Marshal Josie Wells:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some two hundred and seventy-one deputy marshals have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of the United States of America. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Deputy Marshal Josie Wells, of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force; who was shot and killed in the line-of-duty on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, as he and other members of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a double-murder suspect at the Elm Grove Motel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Deputy Marshal Josie Wells. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Deputy Marshal Josie Wells and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of the United States of America, help them to faithfully equip their law enforcement officers with the best tools to protect their country. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of the United States of America to remember to pay their law enforcement officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of the United States of America to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their country.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Marshal Josie Wells go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths.

Now, Deputy Marshall Josie Wells, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

In His Service,

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police of the Nashua NH (USA) Police Department
Police Chaplain of the Merrimack NH (USA) Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department

March 11, 2015

Rest in peace Brother Josie, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

March 11, 2015

Rest in Peace Deputy Marshal Wells. I ask our Heavenly Father to watch over and comfort your family, friends and the US Marshal Service during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and dedication to public safety.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Dept.

March 11, 2015

Rest in eternal peace, Deputy Marshal Wells, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

March 11, 2015

Thank you Josie for being a shining light in a world of darkness. My deepest condolences to your family,loved ones and co-workers

Shawn Barone
Father of a US marshall

March 11, 2015

Rest in Peace Deputy US Marshal Joise Wells. Thank you for your dedicated service apprehending wanted criminals.

Corporal Daniel Wood #600
Harford County Sherifff's Office, Warrant/Fugitive Apprehension Unit

March 11, 2015

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Deputy Marshal Wells for your service and dedication to your community and country.

SGT David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, KS

March 11, 2015

Rest in peace Brother.

Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

March 11, 2015

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jerome County, Idaho Retired
Jerome County Sheriff's Office

March 11, 2015

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie Police Department, WY

March 11, 2015

Deputy Marshal Josie Wells, may your sacrifice never be forgotten. Rest easy Sir.

Inv. G.K. Fleming
GPD

March 11, 2015

I AM SO SORRY FOR ANOTHER DEATH TO ONE OF MY BROTHER LEO'S. THIS IS JUST GETTING WAY OUT OF HAND IN THIS COUNTRY. OF COURSE, WHEN A COP IS KILLED/MURDERED, YOU DON'T SEE A BIG NEWS ARTICLE ON TV OR A NEWS PAPER. ONLY NEGATIVE NEWS IS PRINTED ABOUT COPS.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!! STAND UP FOR YOUR POLICE OFFICERS LIKE MARSHAL WELLS.
GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY----PERSONAL & LAW ENFORCEMENT.

S/A NICHOLAS M CIANCI (RETIRED)
RETIRED LEO--BROTHER

March 11, 2015

The law enforcement community is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Deputy Marshal Josie Wells. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go to the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Wells. We thank him for his service, may his soul rest in peace.

Zone Five Academy Session 58
New York State Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement

March 11, 2015

Rest in Peace my Brother.....Our prayers are with you and your family.....

SERFTF
USMS

March 11, 2015

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise... Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

March 11, 2015

Josie,

You were greeted with open arms by all those others who went before you. "Protecting and Serving" is a calling. You will reap your rewards.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over four years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

March 11, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 11, 2015

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 11, 2015

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

March 11, 2015

Rest In Peace Deputy Marshal Wells. Our prayers are with your family and friends. God Bless.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division of Corrections

March 11, 2015

Rest in Peace Deputy Marshal Josie Wells. Thank you for your service. May God watch over your family, friends and fellow Marshals.

Susan Ball
Judicial Process Server, Brevard County Sheriff's Office

March 11, 2015

Rest in peace Marshal Wells!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 11, 2015

God speed brother! We will take your watch from here! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and all my brothers and sisters of Jackson.

Special Agent Greg Knox
US Forest Service

March 11, 2015

R.I.P. Brother.

Inv. Bowman
Dare Co. Sheriff's Office, NC

March 11, 2015

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

March 11, 2015