Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

At the time I began watching your video, I did not know how it would end. I have been accustomed to seeing training videos with happier endings. When there was no notation of the outcome, I searched your name through a search engine and found you here.
I can tell you that the worst day I ever had on the job was hearing, "Shots fired!" over the radio. It is our fear that some day, some how, no effort we make from our end will bring you home safely to us and your family.
Though there is no adequate consolation for your loved ones or you brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement, I am confident that you have found your place amongst the legions of heroes that have fallen before and after you.
Thank you for continuing to bring peace and safety to those who now follow in your footsteps. You may have very well brought one of my "guys" home safely and for that there is no gratitude great enough.
Our prayers are with you and yours.

Communications Training Officer K. Taylo
Deer Park PD

June 25, 2006

I have been on patrol for almost seven months now. But in June of 2004, I was in mandate school at the middle ga police accademy. I remember your video clearly. Everytime I do a traffic stop, I try to think of possible ways to better my tactics. Watching your video as well made mad at the suspect, and wishing we (the class) could have been there with you and for you. To the family, rest assure that his death was not in vain and thank you so much for sharing the video across Georgia and the rest of Country to help each one of us and make us better not just as individual's but as Policeman and Deputy Sheriff's and as Troopers. The video you shared with us is great honor to Kyle, however, it will not bring him back to us. Kyle is talked about all the time at Middle Ga Police Accademy during Fire arm training and vehicle pullovers. The video also shows how Professional Kyle was at the most difficult of times. God Bless Kyle's Family and Friends whom he left behind. Sincerely Phillip Minchew.

Deputy Phillip Minchew
Bibb County Sheriff Dept

June 23, 2006

I just watched the video and I have to say that I am sddened by the way the incident unfolded. This serves as a constant reminder of how dangerous any traffic stop can be. I want to thank you and will pray for your family. You were taken too soon and will keep you in memory. God Bless you and all!!!

Patrolman Jeremy Rising
Greenwich, Ohio Police Department

June 2, 2006

Horrible thing to happen to such a young deputy, thank you for your service. It is a tragedy but let us learn from this such incident to that his death was not in vain. RIP.

May 26, 2006

Deputy Dinkheller.

I , first, saw the video of your murder a few years ago. It made me sick and enraged. Without a doubt, I have NEVER forgotten it and find it hard to watch even today. Brother, I wish I could have been there to help you. I'm sure everyone who has seen it feels the same way. I wish the end result would've been totally different. I wish the scumbag,who took your life, was dead and you were still with us. Although I have been working the street for awhile now, I NEVER stop learning. I've learned a great deal from your incident. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace and may GOD bless you and your family. Rest easy brother.

A Texas streetcop.

#614

May 26, 2006

After viewing the dash cam video of Deputy Dinkheller's murder, I was filled with a rage I've never felt. I certainly hope that the poor excuse of a human being who killed him is dead by now...but I doubt it. I hope his family has found some peace in the years that have passed since his loss. My heart goes out to them.

Dan Heaman
Funeral Director

May 13, 2006

I just watched the video of Deputy Dinkheller's murder, and if only we could stop the tape and it never would have happened. May he rest in peace for all that he did for us. He will always be a part of history now and other officer's lives will likely be saved by watching his tragic murder. His story inspires me in my goal of becoming a police officer. God bless his family.

Pat
Baltimore, Maryland

May 12, 2006

It's so sad seeing young people dying on duty. Every man serving for his land deserves great respect from his country. Condolences to Dinkheller's family and friends. This world is sometimes too cruel.

With honors
Mathew Ziolo
Uffz d.R.
German Military Police

Unteroffizier d.R. Ziolo
German Military Police

April 30, 2006

Kyle, It has been 8 years since you left and you are still saving lives. i stopped a truck on 4/7/06 and during the stop the man stated that he had a gun and attempted to get back in his vehicle. from what you have taught me, i was able to take the suspect in custody. i love and miss you brother, RIP

I.C.E. officer

April 28, 2006

Deputy Kyle showed great bravery in serving his communitie. Any veteran officer knows there is no routine traffic stop in this feild of work. The only thing good that had come from Kyle's death is the knowledge and training he provides us and someday may save our life. I thank Kyle for the countless lives he will save in the years to come. When that badge goes on and i make a traffic stop i will feel protected because Kyle will be watching over his fellow officers

Scott G
Mesa Police, Arizona

April 22, 2006

I DID NOT KNOW DEPUTY DINKHELLER BUT I HAVE SEEN HIS DASH CAM VIDEO SEVERAL TIMES AND IT DOES NOT GET ANY EASIER TO WATCH, BUT IT IS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN ANY WHERE AT ANY TIME. BEST WISHES TO DEPUTY DINKHELLER'S FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS AT THE LAURENS CO. SO.

PTL. D. DRAPER
LLPD-(NC)

April 20, 2006

Just saw the video of this gentleman's last moments yesterday in a law enforcement training seminar. This young man has inspired me and my comrades, and he is truly an icon for the law enforcment community. In his passing comes much knowledge and inspiration, strengthening the fight against scumbags, like the one who Ofc. Dinkheller took on. God bless you, Kyle, until we meet again!

April 3, 2006

Deputy Dinkheller,
I watched the video of the day you were killed today in training and it saddened and disturbed me very much. I pray for you and your family. I will never forget you when I finally get out on the road and conduct traffic stops. Rest in peace, Brother.

Cadet J. Raftery
Class #240, Broward Police Academy

March 29, 2006

It was said that a centurion was needed to stand post at Heaven's Gate.

St. Peter asked this young man what he had done in life to gain admittance past the gate.
St. Michael cried, "He is one of Mine, a SOLDIER, tried and true. Without haste, let him advance so he may take his new beat walking Heaven's streets!"

Unfortunately on a day when a husband was taken from a wife, a father from his children, a son from his parents........ Heaven got the best.

To Angela Dinkheller:
Please know that your husband WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. We know that Kyle is by our side getting our backs every time we break roll call. We are all a part of an extended family. Know that wherever you may be, all you have to do is look next to you for a brother in blue and you will be home.

A fellow brother on the Line
What department doesn't matter, we are all the same.

March 25, 2006

To Police Officer Kyle, you will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers. God Bless you and your family. May you rest in God's Love and Peace. Thank you for all your work dedication and the sacrifice you made in protecting the citizens of Georgia.
Respectfully,
Kathi halligan,wife and mom of LEO

March 25, 2006

To a fellow brother in arms, to a fellow father and husband, may your sould find rest. My parayer are for your wife and children, may they find peace. Godspeed...

SGT Michael G. Janik
C Co 1/182 SECFOR Baghdad, Iraq

March 25, 2006

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Brother,
You stayed the course and fought the fight. You will never be forgotten.

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

March 24, 2006

May you rest safe with Our Lord and may He give your family many blessings.

March 24, 2006

There is little that I can add that has not been expressed. When I saw the rifle I felt inside how horribly outgunned the officer was. The ending took my breath away and left me hollow. You all do a darned fine job and ask so little. God Bless.

MSG Robert McLaughlin
US Army Special Operations

March 24, 2006

Deputy Kyle Wayne Dinkheller was a hero, he tried everything in his power not to take the life of a citizen and for that he was murdered. Deputy Dinkheller you have not died in vain. R.I.P

Cadet
El Paso County Shiriff (Colorado)

March 18, 2006

ON 3/15/06 I VIEWED THE TROUBLE SHOCKING VIDEO OF DEPUTY DINKHELLER IT WAS A SAD TO ME AND MY FELLOW OFFICER AS WE VIEW IT.JUST WANTED TO SAY GOD BLESS YOU AND R.I.P.

P/O CRUZ
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT.

March 16, 2006

Brother Kyle, I've watched the video from your cruisers dash camera many times. I'm not sure why I watch it because it disturbes me deeply. I think it may be because I know that on any given day it could be me.

Even though we were many miles apart I find myself wishing I was there for you that day.

Rest in peace brother.

P. C. Chris Murray
Ontario Provincial Police

March 14, 2006

Fallen Brother Rest in Peace. The video of your death was the worst thing I have ever saw. I cry every time I see it. Your death will not be in vain!!! If any perps happen to sneak into heaven, make sure you get em out!!!!!!!!

E.K. Jackson
City of Decatur Police Department

March 9, 2006

I was in training, and viewed the video today.
I felt as though I had to hear someone murder my brother.
May God protect and watch over Kyle's family. May his widow and children know Kyle is not forgotten.

cadet
Wake County Sheriff's Office

March 8, 2006

The Dinkheller Family

I am so sorry to hear about Kyle. I was best friends with his sister Kelly in grammar school, in Burbank california.

I am just heartbroken to hear of his passing. I am so thankful that I knew the Dinkheller family, and I have many childhood memories of Kyle. We all would have so much fun together. Kyle loved to tease us and play tricks on us girls(as older brothers do) I remember all the video games and the big sunflower in the back yard, we would eat all the seeds out of.

I can't believe someone so uplifting and fun is gone. This is just so shocking!!

I am glad the monster that took Kyle away from his loving wife and children will pay for what he did.

Kyle can never be replaced, but it helps to know that this monster can never harm anyone else.

My deepest condolences to the Dinkheller family. I wish his kids a long and healthy life. I hope they will know what a brave Daddy they had.

Amanda D'Alfonso(Deem)

Amanda D'Alfonso (Deem)

March 3, 2006