Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Deputy Dinkheller,

We watched the video of the murder of this wonderful Deputy tonight in my Criminal Justice class. What struck me the most was Deputy Dinkheller's wanting to give the murderer the benefit of the doubt all the way up to the shooting. I am so sorry that such a young soul was taken in such a manner.

The video touched me in a way I never felt. It gave me the utmost respect for Police Officers and the type of danger they face every day. It made me feel sad (and actually cry) for Deputy Dinkheller and his family.

Please know that your story affected me greatly. I wish you family the very best. RIP Kyle.

A CJ Student
College

February 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers always with his family. I only recently viewed the video through In the Line of Duty for a CJ Class. It was horrific and tragic. God Bless all of our public servants who put their lives on the line everyday.

Harvey Groennert
Dept. Chair Criminal Justice/ITT Tech Inst.

January 26, 2010

always in are prayers

State Trooper
Georgia State patrol

January 25, 2010

Rest in Peace. You did not die in vain.

Patrolman Brad Reider
Jackson Twp PD (NJ)

January 20, 2010

At the end of the day, we all bleed blue. Ones character and courage is what brought us to this special carrier. God has a plan for everyone, and you were chosen for one of the most difficult task. We all have another guardian angel looking down on us. Tears roll down my eyes as I type, cannot help it. We will never understand why only the good ones go.. Prayers for your wife, son and daughter. may god help you guys find comfort and peace.

Officer J. Gonzalez

January 14, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 13, 2010

Kyle, I'll never foget the first time I saw your video that I watched in the academy three years ago. It changed me alot and reminds us of what can happen out there. I think about you all the time. My heart goes out to your wife and your family. Kyle I'll never forget you brother.

Chad Zauner patrolman
Waycross Police Dept, GA

November 29, 2009

Dep. Dinkheller,
I can't even put into words what I feel everytime I watch your video, sadness and anger. Knowing you put the uniform on that day not knowing what your fate would be later during your tour. We can only hope god will make that scumbag suffer when he reaches his doorstep. Your death was not in vein, and my prayers are with your family. You are not forgotten my brother. Watch over us.

Patrolman J. Indano
South Plainfield PD NJ

October 30, 2009

Deputy Dinkheller, I am approaching the end of my law enforcement career, and by the grace of God I am still with my family. I still wear my duty gear everyday, but long gone are the days of running radar on the Interstate, responding to domestics and wrestling drunks. I've had my share of feats that most civilians would call brave and heroic. You and I know that is part of the job. I have trained both directly and indirectly hundreds of officers in my career, but you, my friend, have trained thousands. Me a hero? No, you are the hero. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

October 19, 2009

To Kyle, His Widow, & kids:

I wanted you and your family to know, not only did you not die in vein, but just how much, you have taught us, and continue to teach us to be vigilant every single day of our careers. Your incident is played in officer safety seminars throughout the nation. The saddest part Kyle, is how much I know you would want to be with your wife and kids right now. I can't help but think of your tragedy since my son was also born early September '98 and he just turned 11. I sure hope Heaven is worth being away from the family. Kyle, 11 years later we still feel the pain, and I am sure every recruit that watches your video will never look at the job the same again. Thank you so much for keeping us ever so vigilant, and may God bless you, your wife, and kids, and may the Lord reunite you with your family one day, for all eternity. Thank You

Deputy Sheriff Doug Cruz
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

September 23, 2009

Gone but not forgotten, my brother. I watch the video of your murder from time to time to help keep me focused, and each time, it brings me to tears. God bless, for you died far too young.

Craig

May 24, 2009

Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

January 21, 2009

Kyle,

I am currently attending police academy. While we were on Traffic Stops and approaches your video was shown to my class. What I felt that day is unexplainable. Your video changed my perspective and reminded me of why I want to be a Police Officer. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You showed bravery, and the most important point our instructor kept stating, "Never give up". I watch your video every once in a while. I still have that same feeling. Sadness, anger are only two emotions that I can really explain feeling when I see your video. I hope you are looking down on your family and looking after them. For you are an angel, you were an angel on earth as well. Police Officers are special people. I thank you for your sacrifice, I thank you for having the courage to protect those that need protected. I know you look after all police officers and see they are protected. I hope you will do the same for me some day. You will be in my mind, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I also know every traffic stop I do in my career I will have you in mind. I just want to say again...Thank You

Rest In Peace Deputy Dinkheller

Kyle

Kyle

November 14, 2008

Kyle,

I watched your video in class today it was both sad and inspirational at the same time. Protecting people from those like the man who took your life is why I am going to become a police officer. The dash cam video only re-enforced it even more...

Ben
CJ Student/United States Marine

November 3, 2008

RIP.You will never be forgotten by the ones who love you and knew you.

Anonymous

October 12, 2008

Watched the video in training today...Rest in Peace Brother your death was not in vein.

Patrolman
New Athens P.D. IL.

October 8, 2008

Saw the video in a training class last week. Still at a loss for words. Rest in Peace brother.

Deputy Sheriff Jerry Hunter
Pettis County Sheriff's Office (sedalia, Mo)

October 4, 2008

Continued thanks for your sacrifice.

Patrolman Brad L. Reider #185
Jackson Twp Police Dept (NJ)

September 25, 2008

To the Family, friends and collegues of Deputy Kyle Wayne Dinkheller. I forward me and my families deepest sympathies to you even after 11 years of this incident.
Deputy Dinkheller is a TRUE WARRIOR for he after being shot and out gunned returned fire and hit the Convict under fire. I wish to only be half the man you were.

LCB
citizen

August 25, 2008

We watched the video today in the academy, god bless you.

Patrolman Waleed Murtaza
Marion Police Department

August 22, 2008

Thank you, blue angel. Rest well.

June 28, 2008

Deputy, Thank you so much for your service. God bless you and your family.

Nick

Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Nicholas Tutino
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

May 20, 2008

I also saw deputy Dinkheller's video in the police academy. I was saddened by how cold hearted the murder was of this officer. My prayers go out to his family, and may his memory live on in the lives of all of us who working the streets of America each day.

Public Safety Officer
Sikeston Department Of Public Safety

May 16, 2008

I saw your video while in the police academy as well as before I started the academy.
It makes me sick that someone could take the life of a police officer with such ease.

May God be with you and God bless your family.

NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

Patrolman-Texas

May 11, 2008

Deputy Dinkheller,
I am n my second tour of duty in Iraq and ust saw your video on youtube and it made me so angry!!! The world is definitely a lesser place without you, I am wanting to become a Law Enforcement Officer once I get out of the Army soon and I can only wish to be even half the Officer you were. God Bless You, Kyle.

My sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Dinkheller!!!

Air Assault!!!!!

SPC Cody Long
US Army, 101st Airborne Division.

May 1, 2008