Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

We were shown your video today in training, and i cant even begin to explain how it made me feel..Its been in my head all day, and i know it will be in my head forever, and it will effect every car stop that I, and every other fellow officer sitting in that class with me today, will ever encounter ..My heart goes out to you Kyle, and to your family. You really are a true hero!! Keep us all safe out there!!

God Bless to you and your family!!

BTO Tiffany Almonte
MTA B&T

April 16, 2008

May god bless the family of Dinkheller. I will be praying for your family.

Patrolman Jose Rodriguez
Rolla Police Department

April 15, 2008

Deputy Dinkheller,

I just wanted to say thank you for your service and sacrifice. I viewed your video as a recruit at the academy last year. Not a day goes by I don't think about it. I never knew you, but I know just from seeing your video, the world is a lesser place without you. I believe that the lessons learned from your video could one day help save my life, and for that im forever greatful to you sir. Enjoy your beat in heaven brother, you've more then earned it.

Patrolman Travis Oneal
Argos Police Dept.

April 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Hoffman
Federal

March 29, 2008

Kyle,

From one sworn to protect and serve to another- THANK you for your service. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you and all your fellow officers!

FIREFIGHTER
KINGSTON FIRE, TN

March 13, 2008

Kyle:
I saw the video of what happened to you and it made me very upset and enraged me to see how cruel people can be. You treated the individual in this video with the utmost respect and gave him every chance to lessen his situation. I am one of those out there who still believe in the police and am grateful for the service they provide to us. I wanted to thank you for your service to the citizens of your county. RIP.

Rocco Thibodeau

March 6, 2008

GOD BLESS KYLE AND HIS FAMILY

PATROL/ JOE VILLALOBOS
LAXPD

March 5, 2008

Dear Brother in Blue, although I serve on the green side I must say I was shocked by what I saw on the video. You gave that man so many chances to take it easy. You treated him with utmost respect, and he took your life. I pray for you with all my heart and I can't hold back my tears. I know many cops who always react to everything with too much aggression, causing as many problems as they solve. But you were a kind soul, a HERO in Blue who protects us at home, away from wars. I pray for your soul and I'm sorry that another veteran killed you. War creates scars that are deep inside for many folks, and sometimes they never heal. I'm sorry you died so young Deputy. I dedicate my 11 years in the Corps and two combat tours to You and Your family. God Bless You and ALL POLICE OFFICERS who do their daily duties with honor and integrity.

Semper Fidelis!

Iraq Combat Vet
USMC

March 4, 2008

I watched your video today. I then sent it out to my other officers to view. Although we dont know you, I/we can never forget you. I hope you can still look down on your family and that they are safe. If you can, leave a patrol route in heaven for me. Take care.
Officer S. Lopez

Officer S. Lopez
Grover Beach Police Dept./California

March 2, 2008

RIP Brother in Blue

J. Youngmark
CFPD Reserve

February 29, 2008

Kyle,
I miss you so much, I talk about you all the time and look at old family pictures and videos. Grandma and I always talk to law enforcement officers and they have heard of you or seen the video. They tell us how much your video has helped them. I'm so thankful that I got to talk to you the day before you died and I always remember telling you how much I love you and how proud I was of you. You said I love you too Auntie Ella and those were your last words to me. I know and feel that you are happy but we all miss you so much and love you so much and are so proud of you for all you accomplished. I just wish we would have had more time together. As a aunt you are never ready for one of your own to leave so young. Kyle, you know you were like a son to me, more than just a nephew. I love you with all my heart and soul and cry for you everyday. Until we meet again Love you miss you,
Auntie Ella

Auntie Ella

February 27, 2008

I have watched the in car vidio a 100 times. Deputy Dinkheller was profesional during the intire trffic stop. I get angry everytime I watch this vidio or show it to a young Officer. Deputy Dinkheller stood for everything all Police Officer should.God Bless You Klye and God Bless your Family.

Sgt.Tom Looney
Danville Police Dept

February 24, 2008

HI KYLE,ITS DAD ITS BEEN 10 YEARS AND NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT MISS YOU OR THINK OF YOU.I WHAT BEEN SHOWING YOUR TAPE TO WHO EVER WANTS TO SEE IT AND THAT HELPS ME WITH YOU BEING GONE.I WILL KEEP SHOWING THE TAPE AS LONG AS SOMEONE WANTS TO SEE IT AND I WILL ALWAYSKEEP YOUR NAME ALIVE.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LOVE DAD

KIRK DINKHELLER
KYLES DAD

February 22, 2008

To Kyle,
I have worked in Law enforcement for over 14 years and the last few years I had become very complacent, and in a way convinced myself that I wasn't in any real danger, that because of my experience I could handle anything. Well, after watching your video it has snapped me back to reality. The people I work with have noticed a difference in me(for the better) and this is because of you. I have an 8 month old daughter at home and you have made me realize how important it is that I come home to her every night. It breaks my heart to think about what happened to you, but I want you to know this Kyle, because of you, I hug my daughter a little harder and a little longer every day. This I know, you have saved my life. It hasn't happened yet but I know before I retire I will be put in a situation that puts my life at risk and because of you I will be more prepared, and for this I thank you Kyle.

Chris
Law enforcement, CT

February 20, 2008

I watched this video several years ago when I first began my law enforcement career and have never forgotten the impact it had on me. Although I never had the privelge of meeting Deputy Kyle Wayne Dinkheller, I have never forgotten him and mourn the loss to the law enforcement community by his passing.

Thanks to Kyle's family and allowing this video to be shared with law enforcement personnel, I use it as a training tool for new recruits of how dangerous this job can to our brothers and sisters in blue but also to honor Kyle's memory.

God bless you Kyle and know that as long as I serve in the law enforcement community, your death will not be forgotten and your memory will live on forever both in spirit and mind.

Sergeant Phillip Kincaid
Gulfport Police Department Gulfport MS

February 6, 2008

This is one of the saddest crimes I have ever seen. I feel like a part of me is dying with Deputy Dinkheller, as I watched him being murdered in the video. Deputy Dinkheller displayed such bravery and humanness. Also, anyone watching him doing his job can see, he valued human life.

Deputy Dinkheller did not die in vain.

My prayers go out to his family.

What type of animal would slaughter another human being for no reason?

Human Being
Fellow Human Being

February 2, 2008

I saw your video today in training and was saddened by what had happened...I learned alot from watching and know that you will help me to be safer on the streets...I wish you could see your children growing up. God Bless your family!

Recruit/Leslie Bell
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

January 30, 2008

10 years later Kyle and we still can't believe it. You are still so close in our hearts. How I wish you were here to see your children growing up. Love you so

Carol Bamonte
Mother-in-Law

January 16, 2008

I had seen your video when I was a new officer a few years ago. It was imprinted in my memory. I know it has saved my life in the past. I think of you often and that horrible incident that tragically was your last. Rest in peace brother.

Dickerson
Gwinnett County P.D.

January 15, 2008

I think of you often, with two of my friends now Police Officers. Please watch over them and keep them safe. They both have seen your video and think of it every time they pull someone over. You have helped so many with this video. On this 10 year anniversary, we are all thinking of you my friend. RIP Kyle

Amanda D’Alfonso
An old friend

January 13, 2008

DEPUTY DINKHELLER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, NOR WILL YOU EVER BE. A HERO FOR SURE. NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS THOSE WHO STILL LOVE AND MISS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former N.H. Police Officer
Fauquier County, VA

January 12, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 4, 2008

You are a true hero, and I want to thank you for your service. Blessed are the peace keepers. Watch over us all down here fellow brother in blue. To your family, my prayers are with them and your department. You will save many officers lives.

Cpl. JD Green
Manvel PD, Texas

December 8, 2007