Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Kaltenberger. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 24, 2012

Det. Sgt. Kaltenberger - Three weeks ago, on a very rainy Friday, I stood in the State Assembly chambers when your name was one of almost 250 read off during a motion regarding next month's Police Memorial Week. You are not forgotten.

Thank you for you service to the people of Colorado Springs and the state of Colorado. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)
May 7, 2010

You served honorably and proudly, thank you.

1756
CSPD
May 15, 2009

"If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end"

Erin
October 17, 2008

Remembering you today and always.

May 16, 2008

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts. - Cicero

Detective Sgt Kaltenberger, you served this city as a brave man and we thank you for your service and dedication to making it safer.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer
June 26, 2007

Detective Sergeant Kaltenberger, you will forgotten. R.I.P.

Deputy
EPSO
December 16, 2006

Many thanks for your dedication to the City of Colorado Springs.

Citizen of the Springs
December 8, 2006

God bless you

November 18, 2006

Thank you for your many years of service and for your sacrifice, Sergeant.

A Citizen
May 9, 2006

George served in the first world war and was instrumental in capturing the Danny Daniels Gang (a well known band of safe burners). Kaltenberger, armed with a Thompson submachine gun, loaded with a drum of 100 cartridges, forced the surrender of the barricaded gang from a store in downtown Colorado Springs. He later becomes a valued member of the department's detective squad.

Ironically, his death illustrates the inherent everyday dangers associated with a life in law enforcement.

Officer Joe Bonomo
Colorado Springs Police Department

To the family of my fallen comrade,

My name is Christopher M. Hess and I am the son of a 24-year veteran of the Easton, Pennsylvania Police Department. It is with great sadness and grief that I learn of the death of your love one. Whenever a brother or sister falls in the line of duty, it always has a profound and lasting effect on me.

Although my father was and “inside” officer for his last 14 years of service, I often feared for not only his safety, but also for the men and women who serve along side of him. Being a police officer in this day and age is the most difficult job out there. Your loved one has paid the ultimate price protecting the citizens of your community as well as the entire country from those who have now regard for humanity. Please know that there are many other people who are sharing in your pain and grief at this very moment, for when one of our own pays the ultimate price, a little bit of us passes with them. Your loved one is a hero who will never be forgotten. I realize that the pain and grief may seem too great to handle, but feel comforted by knowing that is an extended family out here who support you and are praying for your comfort, safety, and well being. Your family will always be in my family’s mind and prayers. We wish you peace in handling the rough times ahead. May God grant you a speedy closure.

Respectfully yours,

The Hess family in Easton, Pennsylvania

Chris Hess
NAPO