F1RST DUE

Funeral and Visitation details below for our fallen brothers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Funeral and Visitation Arrangements Announced for Christian County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope
Christian County, MO — The Christian County Sheriff’s Office announces the funeral and visitation arrangements for Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope. The Sheriff’s Office, alongside our community, continues to mourn the loss of these dedicated public servants who served Christian County with honor, courage, and commitment.
Public visitation for Deputies Ramirez and Hislope will be held on Friday, February 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at James River Church, located in Ozark, Missouri. Community members, law enforcement partners, and all who wish to pay their respects are encouraged to attend.
Funeral services for both Deputies Ramirez and Hislope will take place on Saturday, February 28, at 1:00 p.m. at James River Church in Ozark, Missouri. The service will honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of both deputies.
Honors for both Deputies will be rendered on site immediately following the funeral service. A law enforcement procession will follow to Greenlawn Funeral Home in Ozark, Missouri. There will be no graveside service.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support shown to the Ramirez and Hislope families, our deputies, and the entire Sheriff’s Office during this difficult time. We ask the community to continue keeping the families, friends, and colleagues of Deputies Ramirez and Hislope in their thoughts and prayers.
Questions regarding services may be directed to the Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team, 816-509-0256, who is assisting our agency.
Address for James River Church: 6100 N. 19th St. Ozark Missouri

A message from Christian County Sheriff, Brad Cole.

Deputy Gabriel Ramirez, EOW 02/23/26
Deputy Michael Hislope, EOW 02/24/26

Additionally a third Christian County Deputy and a Webster County Deputy were injured with non-life-threatening injuries according to local news sources.

There are no words.