Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will never be forgotten by your Police Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for your service to your country and to your community. Rest in peace Brother.

I AM A WARRIOR — by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I stand with God!

Blessed are the peacekeepers

D/C Colin Davies #6745 (Ret)
Toronto Police Service - Canada

July 27, 2009

Thank you for your years of selfless service. May God welcome you home and be with your family today and always.

Anonymous

July 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers to the Kinterknecht family for the loss of their loved one. God Bless David for his service to the Montrose Police Department. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

July 27, 2009

I'm sure I speak for the entire Denver PD in our grief for the loss of Sgt. Kinterknecht. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman Les Tucker
Denver, CO PD

July 27, 2009

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 27, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, David. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement-Garland

July 27, 2009

May David rest in peace and may God Bless and keep watch over the Kinterknect family. Our hearts go out to the family of this brave man and to our brothers and sisters on the Montrose Police Department.

Deputy Matt Clay
Deputy Sheriffs Association of San Diego County

July 27, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

July 27, 2009

Rest in Peace Sergeant, Gone but NEVER forgotten!!!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department N.H.

July 27, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 27, 2009

you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..Rest In Peace...

Anonymous

July 27, 2009

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

July 27, 2009

Rest in peace Sarge. My thoughts are with your family and the members of the MPD during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

July 27, 2009

Your move to our Lords kingdom was not planned yet He received a worthy, honorable and loving brother into His Police Department in heaven. Brother David you are now with the best of the best and being led by our savior Jesus. Rest assured your name will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters left behind and that they will care for your family.Your dedication to service, your integrity and bravery will long be noted in our journal of special people. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

July 27, 2009

Rest in peace my brother and thank you for your service.

My condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers and you're in my famlies thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I know you feel as if this darkness which you are in will never end, but keep your faith and know he is still close at hand. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. God bless you

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 27, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

My tribute to a fallen hero!

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 27, 2009

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

July 27, 2009

Sgt. Kinterknecht, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 27, 2009

Rest In Peace, Sergeant Kinterknecht.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 27, 2009

David's family...my prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Allison Kearney Derton
Cedar Park, TX

Allison
high school classmate

July 27, 2009

For Sergeant David Kinterknecht:

Our duty as law officers involve the interception of domestic disputes. A high risk to the responding officers.

As so many we are familiar with, it included one hiding in the shadows who transfers his rage onto the very people sent to bring peace. His being killed in process was a form of suicide.

Dave Kinterknecht's death for those who stood with and were wounded have been changed forever.

We pray for Dave, his fellow officers, and all who are close to them. Each of them are heros among heros.

To Sergeant David Kinterknecht I render a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police

July 27, 2009

I am deeply saddened by the LOD death of Sergeant David Kinterknecht . The heartfelt appreciation of a truly grateful American citizen goes out to his family and friends. He served honorably and faithfully, answering the call of duty when he was needed. His suffering is over, and he can rest in peace.



Please express my sympathy and deepest condolences to his family, and that they are in my prayers during this time of grief. I hope his family knows that people all over the world recognize him as a true hero. I hope the fact that he is honored by so many people bring them some comfort in this time of loss. I hope they feel the comfort and love from across this nation embrace them and hold them up during this difficult time. We will not forget him and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. His family are in my prayers.



The officers of the Montrose Police Department are in my prayers during this dark time as they continue the mission of making our world a safer place. To each of you I say a big “Thank You” for doing what you do everyday. Thank you for going into “the office” when you don’t feel like it. Thank you for standing out and directing traffic in the rain. Thank you for working the night shift when we are safe in bed. Thank you for putting on that uniform everyday. Thank you for going through doors, even though you know what is behind them. You are all heroes. I don’t know how often you hear it, but I’m certain it’s not nearly enough. You are in my prayers.

Dr. Mike Crain I, D.Min.

July 27, 2009

We are are saddened with you for our great loss this weekend. Word can not express the emotions at the loss of any one especially an officer in the Line of Duty. Please know that we will pray for both the family of Sgt. Kinterknecht and his extended family of the Montrose Police Department.

Tim Ralph Chaplain
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

July 27, 2009

Rest in Peace Sir............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

July 27, 2009

You, your family, and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace knowing that your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 27, 2009