Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dave was a great man!

Barbara Robertson LPN
Co-worker / friend

September 11, 2023

Peace and blessings to you and your family on your journey home

Mrs Karlene Dunn
Civilian

September 11, 2020

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 11, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Tinsley.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when David died in the line of duty.

To the Tinsley family, fellow officers, and all who call David beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support. I hope that as the first anniversary of your loved one's untimely death approaches, I hope you continue to receive that same kind of support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Tinsley gave to his community and the citizens of Indiana and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 11, 2018.

Phyllis Lasater Loya

September 5, 2019

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

NJ TROOPER(RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

October 17, 2018

Rest in Peace Officer Tinsley, Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers to your Family, both Blood and Blue.

Deputy Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office

October 9, 2018

Thank you for your service, my prayers are with your family, co-workers, and friends. Rest in peace.

Sergeant Howard Giddings (Ret.)
Virginia Port Authority PD

October 1, 2018

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“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 know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

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.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over seven years. I pray that David's life and death will bring glory to God.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

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

September 28, 2018

Rest in peace Brother...My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the FWPD during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

September 21, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Police Officer David Tinsley who tragically died in the line of duty as well as the officers who continue to put themselves in harm's way.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

September 20, 2018

He gave everything for his community, even his heart, RIP

B. Scheel
Police Supporter

September 19, 2018

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

September 17, 2018

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve

Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI

September 17, 2018

Prayers being sent up for your families, at home and at work. RIP brother. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Dept-Illinois

September 17, 2018

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

September 16, 2018

Thank you for your service. RIP. deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

Marie C
NJ citizen

September 16, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

September 16, 2018

I am sorry to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Police Officer David A. Tinsley. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home to patrol the golden streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and peers.

T W Martinez, Retired and FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

September 16, 2018

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

Officer Jim Weaver (#11452),
Los Angeles Police Department retired

September 15, 2018

May God watch over the family and fellow officers these heroes worked with. We can only imagine their pain. But we can sympathize with them and we must support them. This is what the Patriots and Heroes looks like folks. Running to the danger when all others run away from it. Selfless and fearless to the end. They now work heavens Beat. And are in God's hands forever. Ever watching down on us all.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

September 15, 2018

Thank you for your service to the community, Officer David A. Tinsley.
May God have mercy on your soul and may you rest in peace.

Terry Murphy
St. Paul MN Police Department - Class of '70

September 15, 2018

Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for both his family and his blue family.

Paul Stein
Metro Nashville Police Dept

September 15, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Tinsley, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 15, 2018

God bless you Officer David Tinsley for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Fort Wayne Police Department. Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

September 15, 2018