Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Kyle Wayne Dinkheller

Laurens County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, January 12, 1998

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Reflections for Deputy Kyle Wayne Dinkheller

I'm sure you're smiling down on your family from heaven. You will be able to meet your son eventually and you will be reunited with all of your family. My prayers for peace and comfort to your family, Sir. God bless you.

Joel D.
LEO Supporter from Alaska

January 14, 2015

Your killer has finally been dealt with. You can rest easy now brother.

Explorer Dylan Day
La Porte Police Department Indiana

January 14, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Dinkheller. Your bravery and service will never be forgotten. I will keep your family in my prayers. Godspeed dear sir.

Meagan

January 14, 2015

The horror of such a senseless death never goes away. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you as another "anniversary" passes.

Arlene O'Rourke
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January 14, 2015

I have no doubt that through your sacrifice you have saved brother and sister officer's lives. I hope that you and your family finally have some small measure of peace.

Rest easy Kyle. We carry your sword.

SA Ben Lavine
CSX Police

January 14, 2015

My dear deputy. This video affected me greatly. I have friends that are officers and I pray for them everyday as I also do for your family. May you rest in peace and watch over not only our great officers out there, but also everyone that tries to maintain order and peace. You are with Our Lord and will never be forgotten. In Jesus' name. From a certified permit carrying 1911 '45 Ruger Defender holding citizen that will never forget you

Anonymous
anonymous

January 14, 2015

Justice has been done.

Rest in peace

Justin C.

January 13, 2015

As I watched this dash cam, I could only think to myself "this Officer did not want to take a life". I will pray for his family tonight, especially his now teenage child, who only knows his Daddy from pictures and this video. I'm disgusted your murderer was able to live 15 years, albeit in prison. God Bless you Deputy Kyle Dinkheller. I am a Christian. A Christian who believes in the death penalty for cop killers.

May your murderer rot in hell.

Rest Peacefully now Sir

Dispatcher

January 13, 2015

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for Eye, and Tooth for Tooth" - Matthew 5:38.

Rest in Peace now, my brother. You are never forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Gray
Penobscot County Sheriff's Office

January 13, 2015

Kyle, although I never personally knew you I have heard so many great things about you. The dash cam video is truly your way of STILL PROTECTING AND SERVING. The execution of the scum that took you from your family and friends has finally come to pass. Hopefully this will bring them some peace. May you REST IN PEACE!!!! You will always be our hero and you will never be forgotten. To the family....continue to stay strong and be blessed!

K.Green
Laurens County citizen

January 13, 2015

I saw this video years ago going through the sheriff's academy and every time I made a traffic stop, the images came back and made me more vigilant. His death probably saved many lives. Rest easy, Kyle, and thank you.

Larry in NM
Former LEO

January 13, 2015

I watched this video and cried. Tears for you and for your family and fellow police officers. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Rest in peace :( you are missed

monica
civilian

January 13, 2015

RIP Brother

Officer
Houston, Texas

January 13, 2015

You can rest easy now that justice is finally served. We have your watch, Brother. Know that the lessons you left for us have stayed with us all and will continue to keep us ever mindful, ever watchful. May you continue to watch our six as you did on Earth.

K. K. Stern
Alexandria (VA) Police Department

January 13, 2015

In 10 minutes your murderer will accept his dying fate. Though this won't bring you back, this incident has saved thousands of officers lives and is taught at Police Academy's across the nation. Rest in Peace, brother.

Ofc Schrader
Saint Albans, Vermont Police Department

January 13, 2015

Officer Dinkheller, In about 35 minutes of me writing this, your murderer will be executed. I am only sorry that it took 17 years for justice to be served. May you and your family now find peace. You died a hero, and I thank you and all of your family and friends for the sacrifice,

R Carroll
Thankful Citizen

January 13, 2015

Thinking about you today. Hopefully a small part of your families pain will be put to rest tomorrow. The events of that day never get easier to watch.

Sgt. James Herndon
Cobb County Sheriff's Office

January 12, 2015

Hopefully, tomorrow, your family can begin to heal from your senseless murder. You will never be forgotten. God Bless.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

January 12, 2015

I, too, am speechless and in tears after watching this video. I pray for this officer and his family. I pray for all of the officers and police force. You risk your lives everyday and are not shown the respect you deserve. Officer Dinkheller, I will not forget your service to the people of Georgia.

Carolyn H. Rader
citizen

January 11, 2015

Though words cannot truly express the tragedy of that violent encounter, it should be noted that your selfless service and sacrifice was displayed thousands of times in academies and has saved lives, my friend. It is my hope that next week brings some healing to your family.

With great sadness and respect,

Special Agent
Inspector General

January 8, 2015

RIP Kyle, you paid the ultimate price for protecting the public.

May you receive justice on Jan.13th!

Mike Wiesner
Educator

January 7, 2015

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 3, 2015

The video was very disturbing and i felt n still feel physically sick....but your Brannan is set to be executed on Jan 15, 2015...may you rest peacefully you were much to young...

Sam

January 3, 2015

Soon buddy, very soon. 13 Jan 2015 at 1900 hours you'll finally get justice.

Sheep Dog

January 3, 2015

Hey Kyle good news they have set an execution date for that sob who took your life. It is set for January 13@ 7 pm let's hope there's no hang ups.If that sob shows up knocking on heavens door you kick his ass to hell where he belongs!!!

Bernard Pitts
brother in blue

January 2, 2015

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