Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is why police need to be able to use deadly force when anyone acts the way this man was acting prior to getting his rifle out. There were two men in that truck, making it a lot more difficult for the officer. I'm not in law enforcement and don't know anyone who is, yet i understand that this officer needed to be allowed to shoot this man BEFORE the man got the gun out. I just wonder how the knee jerk anti-cop types cannot see what's obvious to me. Thank you to all the law enforcement who deal with these kinds of situations and risk your lives to maintain some order and safety for the rest of us. Thank you, Deputy Dinkheller. You were one brave man.

Lori
none

January 13, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

January 13, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 14th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Laslater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all of those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 12, 2012

May the gods bless this brave young man. He gave his life too soon. See you in Valhalla brother!

SSG Schacht
U.S. Army

January 5, 2012

ive seen this video several times... my prayers are with you and your family..you are a hero, and being on the streets myself , i am reminded of what can happen. RIP you are not forgotten..

Police Officer
Los Angeles

December 30, 2011

I have just seen the video. Something cold touched me in inside when I realised that those screams, were that of you dying. 22 with a young family... killed for nothing at all. I believe in justice and redemption... but I do think it was right your killer was sentenced to death with such expediency. God Bless you and yours.

Jonathan Davidson
Civ. None.

December 19, 2011

Today in at a training event a room full of law enforcement viewed the tape of that traffic stop. I had seen it once before 3 years previous while training in my academy. I never wanted to see it again. I had to keep my hands clenched to view it. We watch it so some little kernel of goodness can come from your death. We watch it to better be prepared for the tasks we perform. May your family take comfort and may your soul rest in peace knowing even in death you will be helping officers and deputies all over the world.

officer

December 7, 2011

Mr. Dinkheller,

I never met or knew you, and it almost seems pathetic to think all I can do in your memory is post on this website. Still, I read an engraving on a building at school the other day, and I thought of you.

It read "We Will Keep Faith With You Who Lie Asleep"

I'm so sorry for what happened to you and your family, I know you are watching over them today.

Matthew
Non affiliated

December 4, 2011

Deputy Dinkheller,

This evening, I have been brought to a state of sorrow, and constant thought about the events of that horrible day.

From a 19 year old in Ontario, Canada, in university with the sole intention of becoming a police officer, you will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Ryan F
Civilian

November 19, 2011

Deputy Dinkheller,

As just having seen the video of that horrific day, I must say that I'm moved to tears.

I'm glad there are troopers out on the road to save us from the general madness that has gripped so much of humanity today.

I hope to meet you in the next life.

Bob S
Civilian
Phoenix, AZ

Bob S
Regular Yahoo

November 8, 2011

Deputy Dinkheller,

I truly believe that there isn’t a single sworn law enforcement officer in the USA who would not run through the gates of Hell itself in order to back you up that terrible day.

You will have my respect for all of my days.

Be at peace Brother; We have the watch.

Officer J. Craven
Silver Spring Township Police Department, PA

October 29, 2011

I was exposed to your courageous moment today for the first time in my Criminal Justice class and I can not begin to Thank You enough and praise you for your courage. You continue to teach new officers about the evil that lurks. May you rest in peace Deputy Dinkheller you will never be forgotten.

Jausel
Justice Student

October 6, 2011

I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT WATCHING YOUR VIDEO WHILE IN THE ACADEMY WAS ONE OF THE MOST HORRIFIC LESSONS I LEARNED, AND KNOWING THAT YOU PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE FOR SOMETHING THAT YOU LOVE AND THAT KIND OF LOVE IS WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO YOUR END AND THE COURAGE THAT YOU SHOWED, ONLY MAKE ME WANT TO BE THE BEST THAT I COULD BE IN THE FIELD AND ON THE ROAD AND HAVE THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH YOU HAD. YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER A FORGOTTEN FELLOW OFFICER. R.I.P KYLE DENKHELLER.

PATROLMAN MARK COLEMAN
QUITMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 27, 2011

I want to say thank you for what you did and for what you continue to do, you educate people every day how dangerous people can be. You will NEVER be forgotten for your ultimate sacrifice RIP and God Bless.

Sr. Corr. Ofc. J. MacFarland
Va. Dept. of Corr.

September 25, 2011

Every once in a while, I come on here and see you have not been forgotten by the world. It disgusts me that Brannan would continue about filing appeals and over staying his welcome. He is no veteran to me, he lost that respect of me the day he killed you. Shot you in your back, legs just to immobilize you.. But it's been what over 14 years since then and I pray for you and your family. You were 22 and had the maturity that he should of had at his age, gave him so many chances but he did not give you a chance.. Rest in peace Deputy Dinkheller.

HM3 Richardson
US Navy/MEF

September 8, 2011

RIP. God bless you and your family. I am a few months from finishing a criminal justice degree. If I make it onto the streets I pray that I will have the courage that you did.

Tim

September 1, 2011

Allways Remembered

Lt Marko Martin
St Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

August 30, 2011

R.I.P Brother, you have saved the lives of many new officer's in the academy around the nation. May God bless you.

Steve Michaels
Deputy Cuyahoga County Sheriff

August 27, 2011

R.I.P.

Pensioner MVD Russia

August 27, 2011

My heart goes out to Kyle's wife, children, and family when I saw this video. I cannot believe how many psychos there really are in this world. I plan to be a Summary Court Judge when I finish college. I was so overwhelmed when I saw this video at school. I have so much admiration for you for trying to do your job. May God Bless your soul for trying to get this sick bastard off of our roads. RIP and know that you did your job and did it well.

Cynthia Nix
Criminal Justice student at TCTC

August 5, 2011

I remember this horryfying event like it was yesterday.

I see many young officer's on this job that have very similiar kind personalities like Kyle. I have never met Kyle but he is in my memory forever.

Officer's like Kyle risk their lives very often give the evil assailant more warnings then deserved in hope to not take a life - when the assailant is purposely trying to end the officer's life.

My heart felt sadness over this ordeal goes out to Kyle, his family and loved ones , his fellow officer's and all young officer's abroad - be on your guard at all times.

Robert J. Licop - Police Constable
Toronto Police Service

July 28, 2011

Dear Deputy Dinkhellers children:

We're approaching the 14½ yr mark of your dads death in 3 days. You're father was a true hero and always will. RIP brother, watch over us.

Spc Parker
US Army Military Police

July 9, 2011

Kyle-
Nothing can describe how this video makes me feel. I have had the life long dream of wanting to be a police officer no matter the agency. When an incident like this arises it only encourages me more to fight for my goal to step up and try to help take these crazed idiots away from the general public.
Thank You for your years of service and RIP
Jonathan

Officer Jonathan Rahe
Marshall County Sheriffs Office

July 2, 2011

To Deputy Dinkheller

I watched the video. I can hardly believe that really happened and I think even you didn't imagine such a thing at that time.
I am just a person who has never met you, but my heart aches for your and your family's sufferings.

Respect for your courage and rest in peace.

T.N.
Osaka, Japan

June 29, 2011

Speechless.
RIP

Eric

June 19, 2011